The Ph.D program is now accepting applications for the Spring Session 2023–2024. The application's start date is set for October 9, 2023, and its end date is November 23, 2023. IIT Bhubaneswar offers full-time Ph.D. programs under various departments that include: Basic Sciences, Earth, Ocean and Climate Science, Electrical Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, Infrastructure, Mechanical Sciences, Minerals, Metallurgical, and Material Engineering. 

Admission to the IIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D. program is offered in three categories including Institute Scholar, Sponsored Scholar, and Project Scholar. A Post-graduate degree in the relevant stream with a minimum of 60% marks is the basic requirement to be eligible for admission. Admissions are based on scores obtained by the candidates in GATE/ UGC/ CSIR-NET JRF.

IIT Bhubaneswar PhD Admission Dates 2024

Events Dates
Opening date for online application October 9, 2023
Last date for submission of the online application November 23, 2023

IIT Bhubaneswar PhD Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Ph.D. admission vary from field to field. The table below shows the eligibility criteria for each specialization:

Course Eligibility
Ph.D. (Engineering)
  • M.Tech/ME with a minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA with a valid GATE score.
OR
  • B.E/B. Tech with 70% or 7.5 CGPA with valid GATE score or UGC /CSIR exam.
OR
  • Master of Science with a minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA with a valid GATE score or have qualified in UGC/CSIR-NET exam.
Ph.D.(Basic Science)
  • Masters with a minimum of 60% or 6.5 CGPA.
  • B.Sc. or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks
  • A minimum 60% mark is required in all other examinations. 10% relaxation is there for 10th and 12th.
  • Candidate must have a valid GATE score or have secured a UGC/CSIR-NET JRF.
Ph.D.(Geoscience)
  • Masters with a minimum of 60% or 6.5 CGPA in Geology/Geophysics/Earth science.
  • Minimum 55% in B.Sc. or equivalent degree.
  • A minimum 60% mark is required in all other examinations. 10% relaxation is there for 10th and 12th.
  • Candidate must have a valid GATE score or have secured a UGC/CSIR-NET JRF.
Ph.D.(Climate Science)
  • Masters with a minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA in Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Oceanography, Meteorology, Marine Science, Earth Science, Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering.
OR
  • B. Tech/B.E with 70% or 7.5 CGPA.
  • Minimum 55% in B.Sc. or equivalent degree.
  • A minimum 60% mark is required in all other examinations. 10% relaxation is there for 10th and 12th.
Ph.D. (Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management)
  • Masters with a minimum of 55% or 6.0 CGPA.
  • The candidate must be UGC-NET qualified.
  • A minimum 60% mark is required in all other examinations. 10% relaxation is there for 10th and 12th.

Note: For SC/ ST/ PwD candidates, a 5% relaxation of marks is there in all academic examinations.

IIT Bhubaneswar PhD Admission

Candidates with a valid GATE/ UGC/ NET exam score can apply for admission. To apply for admission, follow the steps below: Fresh applicants must start by registering with the system.

  • Candidates who have already registered, just log in to the portal.
  • Fill in the personal details & address of correspondence
  • Click on Save & Continue
  • Enter the educational details and click on Save & Continue
  • Upload the necessary enclosures
  •  Review the application and click on Save & Submit
  • Pay the application fee of 500 INR (General and OBS candidates) and 250 INR (for SC/ST/PwD candidates) using any online payment methods

Note: Female candidates are not required to pay the application fee. Documents to be uploaded at the time of application form filling:

  • Photo in JPG format with dimensions of 200×250 pixels and less than 100Kb.
  • Signature in JPG format with dimensions of 200×50 pixels and less than 80Kb.
  • Mark/grade sheets, certificates, and documents from Matriculation until the highest degree attained.
  • Please upload any other relevant documents & certificates related to your educational and professional experience.
  • No Objection Certificate (In case of Sponsored)
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae.

Also check: IIT Bhubaneswar Admission

IIT Bhubaneswar PhD Course Details

The disciplines of Humanities, basic sciences, and others are classified into different categories where students get a Ph.D. degree. They are classified as: 

Department Specializations
Basic Sciences
Earth, Ocean, and Climate Science
Electrical Science
Humanities, Social sciences, and Management
Infrastructure
Mechanical Sciences
Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

IIT Bhubaneswar PhD Placements

All IITs are famous for their big placement offers. The College with its finest training and placement cell ensures all the students are well prepared for their placements. Students can opt for:

  1. Lectureship
  2. Research and Development
  3. NGOs
  4. Researchers. 

Top recruiters in IIT for different fields of Ph.D. are: 

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. TESCO OYO
Amazon IBM ISRO
Altair Adobe Airvana
HCL TCS R&D Seclore
KIIT Grofers Semtech
BSEC HPCL Co-cubes
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. Oracle Persistent
Maruti Suzuki DRDO TATA Motors

For more information check: IIT Bhubaneswar Placement

IIT Bhubaneswar PhD FAQs

Ques. What are the prerequisites for applying for a Ph.D. course at IIT Bhubaneswar?

Ans. You must have complete knowledge of the field you are applying for. You should have a good score in overall academics and a good GATE score is a must.

Ques. Which is better, IIT Bhubaneswar or IIT Delhi for a Ph.D.?

Ans. IIT Delhi is much older than IIT Bhubaneswar. So, it is convenient to say that IIT Delhi is much better with respect to infrastructure. However, IIT Bhubaneswar also has well-qualified and cooperative professors to help students in their five-year Ph.D..

Ques. How are the faculties of Ph.D. at IIT Bhubaneswar?

Ans. The faculties of the institute are highly qualified, experienced, and well-trained to deliver quality research education

Ques. Can we do internships while pursuing a Ph.D. at IIT Bhubaneswar?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for internships but must complete all the thesis and college work on time by managing both things perfectly. 

Ques. How is the fee for a Ph.D. at IIT Bhubaneswar as compared to other IITs?

Ans. Not much difference is there in the fee structure of IITs. All the IITs have a single governing body and thus, the fee is almost the same.