PhD Admission for Spring 2027, IIIT Hyderabad (CSE, ECE, Civil, Computational Sciences, Bioinformatics, Cognitive Science, Linguistics)

Job Description

IIIT Hyderabad has opened PhD admission for Spring 2027 through its Winter Research Admissions 2026. Eight programmes take students, from computer science to cognitive science. Full-time scholars get Rs 31,000 to Rs 42,000 a month. The portal closes on 20 November 2026.

At a glance

• Programme: Full-time and part-time PhD, Spring 2027 intake
• Where: IIIT Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Telangana
• Stipend: Rs 37,000 to Rs 42,000 a month with NET or GATE; Rs 31,000 to Rs 35,000 a month for others
• Minimum marks: 60% or equivalent in the qualifying degree
• Fee: Rs 2,500, non-refundable
• Apply by: 20 November 2026, online
• Interviews: 11 and 12 December 2026, on campus

The portal opened on 14 October 2026. Selection uses your marks, test scores such as GATE, awards such as CSIR-UGC NET, and your CV. Shortlisted applicants come to the campus for a technical interview.

Programmes and research centres in the IIIT Hyderabad PhD round

• Computer Science and Engineering: centres include CVIT (vision), LTRC (language), MLL (machine learning), RRC (robotics), CSTAR (security), DSAC (data science), SERC (software) and CSG
• Electronics and Communication Engineering: CVEST, LTRC, RRC and SPCRC
• Civil Engineering: the Earthquake Engineering Research Centre (EERC)
• Computational Natural Sciences and Bioinformatics: CCNSB
• Cognitive Science: the Cognitive Science Lab and the Biomedical Research Center
• Computational Linguistics and Spatial Informatics (the Lab for Spatial Informatics)

Why this role matters

IIIT Hyderabad runs a research-first model, and many of its centres are well known in vision, language and robotics. The January intake is smaller than the main round, so you face fewer rivals. Students without NET or GATE also get a stipend here, which is not common.

Eligibility

• 60% or equivalent in the qualifying degree, for every programme
• CSE, ECE and Computational Linguistics: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in any branch, a 4-year B.S. with maths, M.Sc., MCA or M.A. in maths
• Civil: a B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in civil, mechanical, CSE, ECE or EEE, or a 4-year B.S. with maths
• Computational Natural Sciences and Bioinformatics: an M.Sc. in a basic science, an engineering degree in CS, IT, biotech, bioinformatics or biomedical, or an MCA
• Cognitive Science: degrees such as B.Tech., B.S., MBBS, MD, M.A., M.Sc. or M.Tech. in cognitive science, psychology, linguistics, philosophy, the sciences or a related field
• Spatial Informatics: M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in any branch, MCA, or M.A. in geography

The eligibility table labels Cognitive Science as “(CNS)”. CNS is also the short form for Computational Natural Sciences, so check you pick the right programme. Some centre links on the page are broken. Human Sciences is not offered this round.

Pay and duration

• NET or GATE qualified full-time scholars: Rs 37,000 to Rs 42,000 a month through the AICTE Doctoral Fellowship, subject to AICTE rules
• Other full-time scholars: Rs 31,000 to Rs 35,000 a month, by stage of the PhD
• Extra pay is possible through a teaching assistantship
• Application fee: Rs 2,500, non-refundable

How to apply

Apply on the IIIT Hyderabad admission portal. It has two parts: a registration form and an application form. Upload your resume, the detailed mark sheet of your qualifying degree, a photo and a statement of purpose. The statement must answer the listed points, including why you chose each research centre. Incomplete forms are rejected without review. Read the PhD regulations too. Queries go to pgadmissions@iiit.ac.in.

Key dates

• Portal opened: 14 October 2026
• Portal closes: 20 November 2026
• Shortlist: 29 November 2026
• Interviews: 11 and 12 December 2026
• Results: 17 December 2026
• Seat acceptance by: 21 December 2026

Please read the official IIIT Hyderabad admission page before applying, and browse more PhD positions on ResearchJobs.in.