IIT BHU PhD Admission 2026 - Apply Online Till 13 April 2026

Eligibility Details

• Master’s Degree (M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm/M.S.): Minimum CGPA/CPI > 7.0 (on a 10.0 scale) or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering: Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (or 70%/7.0 CPI with 2+ years of experience from central govt. funded institutions).
• Master’s in Science: Minimum 65% or 6.5 CPI at Master’s + 60% or 6.0 CPI at Bachelor’s level.
• 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates.
• Valid GATE/GPAT/NET qualification is generally required for Full-Time Regular category with Institute Assistantship.
• High CPI (8.0+) candidates from premier institutions (IITs, etc.) may get exemptions or direct interview.

Department-specific eligibility and minimum qualifications are detailed in the official Information Brochure (Annexure-I & II).

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 20 March 2026 (12:00 hrs)
• Last Date to Apply: 13 April 2026 (17:00 hrs)
• Shortlisting Notification: To be announced
• Written Test / Interview: Expected 11-18 May 2026
• Merit List / Result: Expected around 22 May 2026
• Registration (Odd Semester): July 2026

Application Fee

• ₹500 for GEN/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS candidates
• ₹250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates

Additional Information

• Institutes offers Institute Assistantship (₹37,000/month) for eligible Full-Time Regular candidates.
• Refer to the official information brochure for department-specific criteria and exemptions. Make sure to fill the online form carefully, upload required documents, and provide details of two referees. Payment should be completed via SBI Collect. Submit the form and keep a printout for records.