IIT Patna PhD Admissions 2026 Open β 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) β for candidates sponsored by industry/organizations
Employed (Part-Time) β for working professionals
Important Dates β IIT Patna PhD Admissions 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | September 22, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 22, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Call Letters Issued | October 31, 2025 |
| Exam/Interview Window | November 10β15, 2025 |
| Result Declaration (Tentative) | November 21, 2025 |
| Offer Letters Release (Tentative) | December 1, 2025 |
[Click Here to Apply for IIT Patna PhD Admissions 2026 β Direct Link]
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
Masterβs from IITs/IISc (last 5 years) with CGPA β₯ 8.5
Application Process
Pay the application fee online via SBI Collect
General/OBC/EWS: βΉ1,000
SC/ST/PwD/Women/Transgender: βΉ500
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).
