IIT Roorkee PhD Admissions
IIT Roorkee opens applications for Spring PhD programs with an October deadline.
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IIT Roorkee is accepting applications for PhD programs for the Spring 2026-27 semester at its Roorkee and Saharanpur campuses, with applications due October 20, 2026. Applicants generally need a relevant master’s degree with at least 60% marks or a 6.0 CGPA; eligible SC, ST and PwD applicants need at least 55% or a 5.5 CGPA, while four-year bachelor’s degree applicants generally need 75% or a 7.5 CGPA. Most applicants must also qualify in a relevant national-level examination or hold a national fellowship, though some candidates with qualifying degrees and CGPAs from IITs or other specified institutions may be exempt. Departments will screen applications and may invite candidates for written tests or interviews, tentatively scheduled for November 16–21, 2026. Classes are reported to begin January 11, 2027.
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The application window opened on September 21, 2026, and the October 20 deadline is listed as 11:59 p.m.
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The national-level examinations cited as examples include GATE, CEED, JEST, UGC-NET and CSIR-NET; qualifying PhD-only examinations or equivalent tests may also count.
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Beyond IIT graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above, BTech or MSc graduates from Ministry of Education-funded technical institutions with a CGPA of at least 8.0 are reported to be exempt from the GATE or NET requirement.
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The listed PhD disciplines span areas including Architecture and Planning, Biosciences and Bioengineering, Civil and Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Design, Earth Sciences, Hydrology, Management Studies, and Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Applicants are advised to check the requirements of their chosen department and submit details exactly as shown on their certificates; departments, centres or schools will communicate the specific test or interview schedule to shortlisted applicants.
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