IIIT Bhubaneswar conducts PhD Admisison in the month of May- August. Admission process for the year 2022 is over for now. IIT Bhubaneswar offers PhD program in 8 disciplines where candidates can seek admission under UGC/CSIR/ Sponsored Category/ Self Sponsored/ Intitute Fellowship categories in ful time mode. Canidates seeking PhD admission in part time mode need to self finance their education. 

IIIT Bhubaneswar offers PhD admission on the basis of a written test, Research Aptitude Test followed by a  Personal Interview. 

IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D Course Highlights

  • IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D program is open for both full-time and part-time candidates.
  • The program is being offered under 8 departments, namely - Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Basic Sciences, and Humanities- Mathematics, Basic Sciences, and Humanities-Physics, Basic Sciences, and Humanities- Chemistry, and Management.
  • The UGC and CSIR offer financial assistance to scholars qualified in NET (JRF) examinations.
  • IIIT Bhubaneswar charges a fee of INR 25000 per semester for the Ph.D program.
  • The duration for completion of the course is four years.

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IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D Important Dates

Here are some important dates for the academic year 2023 for those who are looking for admission in the IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D

 program.

Event Date
Online Application Starts May 2023
Last Date for Submission of Application June 3 2023
Date of selection Test July 2023
Commencement of  Classes August 2023

IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission at the IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D program, a candidate must fulfill the following requirements:

  • M.E/M.Tech degree with a minimum aggregate of 70% or a CGPA of 7.5
  • B.E/B.Tech degree from a recognized university/institute with at least 70% marks or a CGPA of 8.0
  • M.Sc (For science department) with a minimum aggregate of 60% or a CGPA of 6.5
  • M.A in Humanities (For Humanities Department) with at least 55% marks or a CGPA of 6.0

IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D Admission 2023

Admissions into the Ph.D program at IIIT Bhubaneswar are based on the written test and a personal interview conducted by the institute. Candidates who have a valid score in NET (JRF) or GATE exam will be given preference during the admission process.

IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D Application Process

  • Visit the official website of IIIT Bhubaneswar
  • Click on “Admission” and choose the course
  • Click on “Click Here To Apply Online” to register for the program
  • Register yourself by providing your email id. On entering your email id, a four-digit passcode (or password) will be displayed to you which is to be used for logging in next time to fill up your details (email id as user ID and passcode).
  • Login by providing your registered email with us and the passcode shown to you. 
  • Enter your personal and academic details
  • Upload the academic proofs
  • Pay the application fee through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
  • Submit the form.

IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D Selection Criteria

The selection process for the Ph.D program at IIIT Bhubaneswar involves the following:

  • Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their academic records.
  • Short-listed candidates will then be required to appear for the written test and a personal interview conducted by the institute.
  • Candidates are then required to download any two base papers from the IIIT Bhubaneswar website and do a critical review of those papers and prepare a presentation of their review.
  • The final selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of scores in written tests, personal interviews, and the research aptitude test.
  • Selected candidates will be notified via email on their registered mail id.

Documents Required

  • The UGC and CSIR offer financial assistance to scholars qualified in NET (JRF)examinations.
  • 10th mark sheet and pass certificate
  • 12th or Diploma mark sheet and pass certificate
  • B.E./B.Tech./ Graduation mark sheet and pass certificate
  • The post-Graduation mark sheet and pass certificate
  • Valid NET (JRF) or GATE score (if qualified)
  • A “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) from your current employer, if you are an employee of any Organization
  • Odisha nativity certificate in case you are applying under FTIF category. You will be asked to submit the certificate at the time of admission if selected under FTIF category.

IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D Course Details - Curriculum, Syllabus

IIIT Bhubaneswar offers a four-year Ph.D program under five departments and various specializations. The Programme aims to prepare students for careers in teaching and research in related disciplines and for careers in the government, in industry, and in other organizations that require advanced analytical and research capabilities.

  • Ph.D students at IIIT Bhubaneswar are involved in seminars, working groups, and many academic events across and within the department.
  • Ph.D students will get advanced research facilities like high-performance computing labs, Laboratories for experimental research, and a large collection of Academic Journals.

IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D FAQs

Ques. Can I get direct admission to the IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D Program? 

Ans. No, the institute does not accept any direct admissions for its Ph.D Program. You need to clear a written test and if you qualify the same, a personal interview and a research aptitude test will be conducted. The admission will be offered on the basis of performance in the tests. 

Ques. What will be the stipend for Ph.D students at IIIT Bhubaneswar? 

Ans. The UGC and CSIR offer financial assistance to scholars qualified in NET (JRF) examinations. Other Government Departments also offer scholarships for Phd. Programs. The Institute assists the scholars in availing such scholarships. 

Ques. What are the core subjects of IIIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D in CSE? 

Ans. The core subjects of Ph.D in CSE at IIIT Bhubaneswar are Data Structure, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Computer Architecture & Organization, Operating System, Database Management System, Probability & Statistics, Computer Networks, Digital Electronics, and Discrete Mathematics. 

Ques. How good is IIIT Bhubaneswar for pursuing a Ph.D? 

Ans. Pursuing a Ph.D from IIIT Bhubaneswar is a good choice as the institute has the best faculty teacher who will help you throughout your program. The institute takes Doctoral supervision very seriously and also offers support for developing teaching skills, academic publications, and postdoctoral careers. The focus of the doctoral program is to develop professional academic researchers.