Phd at IIIT Bhagalpur

Ph.D. Admission Open (January 2026-27 Session)

Applications are invited for the Ph.D. program in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Bhagalpur. Explore exciting research opportunities in AI, ML, Data Science, Computer Vision, Quantum Computing, and more!

Research Areas

• Computer Architecture, Data Science and AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Soft Computing, Data Mining, Medical Informatics, Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning in Agriculture, Image Processing, Computer Vision
• Remote Sensing with AI & ML, Cloud Computing, Mobile Computing, Quantum Computing
• Cryptography, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Fault Tolerance Systems, Computer Networks and Wireless Communications, IoT and Sensors

Mode of Ph.D. Admission

Full-Time (Regular):

• Institute Fellowship @ ₹35,000/- pm (GATE, Teaching Assistantship)
• JRF/SRF & External (CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF, Google PhD, etc.)
• Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme (₹38,750/- pm for first 2 yrs, ₹43,750/- pm for rest 3 yrs, support up to 5 yrs, contingency grant ₹1,20,000/- yr)
• Sponsored (from industry/R&D, min 2-year job exp), Self-Financed, and Project Staff

Part-Time:

• Employed (with coursework at IIIT Bhagalpur)
• Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme (one-time incentive of ₹3 Lakhs on completion)
• Project Staff

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree in Engg/Tech with minimum CGPA 6.5 or 60% marks.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Engg/Tech with minimum CGPA 8.0 and/or 75% marks with a qualified GATE score.
• OR Bachelor’s from IIITs/NITs/IITs/INIs/CFTIs with minimum CGPA 7.0 and/or 70% marks.

Important Dates & Selection Procedure

• Selection Procedure: Consistently good academic record, CBT-based written test, and interview.
• Application Fee: ₹1,180/- via SBI Collect
• Last Date for Online Application: 30 November 2026
• Intimation Regarding Written Test/Interview: 3 December 2026
• Written Test & Interview (Offline): 14 December 2026
• Results Announcement: 16 December 2026
• Last Date of Fee Submission & Reporting: 6 January 2027