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PhD Admissions at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Assam, India

PhD Admissions at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Assam, India

About the Program / Position

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati invites applications for its July 2025 PhD admission cycle across a wide range of disciplines. Known for its rigorous research environment and interdisciplinary opportunities, IIT Guwahati offers fully-funded PhD admissions under various categories including Regular, Sponsored, Project-Based, and Institute Assistantship modes.PhD Admissions at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India

PhD scholars benefit from access to cutting-edge labs, collaborative research culture, structured coursework (if applicable), and support for conference travel and publications. This program is ideal for motivated students aspiring to pursue advanced research at one of India’s top institutes.

Program/Position Details

  • Admission Type: Fully-funded PhD Admission
  • Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Department/Faculty: Multiple (Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Centres)
  • Supervisor: Allocated post-admission by respective academic division
  • Location: Guwahati, Assam, India
  • Start Date (Anticipated): July 21, 2025
  • Duration: Typically 3–5 years
  • Funding: Full (Institute Assistantship / Project-based / External Fellowships)
  • Working Hours: Full-time (as per institute norms)

Research Area/Focus

  • Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.)
  • Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biosciences)
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Design, Development Studies, Liberal Arts
  • Interdisciplinary Areas:
    • Data Science and AI
    • Health Sciences and Technology
    • Environment and Disaster Management
    • Linguistics and Cognitive Science
    • Sustainable Water and Polymers Research

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
  • For MSc/MA/MBA/MCA/BTech holders: Valid GATE/NET/CEED score is required
  • For MTech/MDes/MS(R) holders: GATE/CEED not mandatory if applying under IATMLA*

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior research experience
  • Strong academic record
  • Familiarity with relevant tools, programming languages, or research software

Key Features of the Program

  • Structured coursework (as per department)
  • Institute Assistantship or project-based funding
  • Access to advanced labs and computing facilities
  • National and international collaboration opportunities
  • Travel and conference funding available

Application Process

How to Apply:

Important Dates

  • Applications Open: March 21, 2025
  • Deadline: April 21, 2025 (by 5:00 PM IST)
  • Interview/Selections: May 15 – June 25, 2025
  • Registration: July 21, 2025
  • Classes Begin: July 23, 2025

Where to Apply

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