Apply for IIT Patna PhD Admissions 2026 Before October 22

IIT Patna PhD Admissions 2026 Open – Apply by October 22

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna has announced the notification for PhD Admissions 2026. The application process is now live, and candidates can apply until October 22, 2025 (11:59 PM).

The program offers multiple categories of admission:

Regular (with/without assistantship, JRF fellow/TA/project staff)

Sponsored (Full-Time) – for candidates sponsored by industry/organizations

Employed (Part-Time) – for working professionals

Important Dates – IIT Patna PhD Admissions 2026

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Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as of last date of application):

TA Category (B.Tech/M.Sc./MA/MCA): Max 28 years

TA Category (M.Tech/M.E./M.S./M.Phil): Max 32 years

Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Women candidates

Educational Qualifications:

Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CPI in qualifying degree

PhD in Engineering/Science: M.Tech/M.E. in relevant field OR B.Tech/B.E. with valid GATE/CGPA from CFTIs OR M.Sc. in related sciences

PhD in Science Departments: M.Sc./M.Tech in relevant area OR B.Tech/B.E. in related field

PhD in Humanities & Social Sciences: MA/M.Com/MBA/M.Sc./M.Tech in relevant discipline

Direct Admission (No Test/Interview):

B.Tech/BS from CFTIs (last 5 years) with CGPA requirement

Master’s from IITs/IISc (last 5 years) with CGPA ≥ 8.5

Application Process

Pay the application fee online via SBI Collect

General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,000

SC/ST/PwD/Women/Transgender: ₹500

Fill out the online application form and upload the SBI payment e-receipt along with required documents.

Carry original documents during the test/interview (mark sheets, certificates, GATE/NET score, NOC if employed, caste certificate if applicable).

Shortlisting will be based on academic records, GATE/NET scores, and admission category.

Final selection depends on a written test and/or interview (as per department rules).