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IIT Hyderabad – Direct PhD (High CGPA) Admissions January 2026

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IIT Hyderabad invites applications for Direct PhD (High CGPA) Admissions January 2026 for students with CGPA 9.0 and above from IITs, NITs, IISc, IISERs, and CFTIs. Apply before October 22, 2025 at iith.ac.in.

Posted Date: 17-10-2025

Organization: IIT Hyderabad

About the Program

PhD Applications are invited from meritorious students who have a CGPA of 9.0 and above in their BTech/BE/BS/BDes/MSc degrees from IITs, NITs, IISc, IISERs & CFTIs for admission to the Direct PhD (High CGPA) Program at IIT Hyderabad with high-value Institute Fellowships.

Fellowship Details

  • Fellowship Amount: ₹50,000/month (JRF level for the first 2 years) and ₹55,000/month (SRF level for the next 3 years)

  • Fellowship Duration: 5 years

Eligibility Criteria

  • Final CGPA of 9.0 or above in BTech/BE/BS/BDes/MSc.

  • Graduating institute must be one of: IITs, NITs, IISc, IISERs, or CFTIs.

  • GATE qualification not required.

  • Students in the 7th semester with CGPA ≥ 9.0 may apply (admission subject to maintaining 9.0 after the 8th semester).

Selection Process

Each department will follow its own shortlisting and selection procedure.

Departments Offering Direct PhD Admission

  • Biomedical Engineering

  • Biotechnology

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Climate Change

  • Design

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Entrepreneurship & Management

  • Engineering Science

  • Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering

  • Heritage Science and Technology

  • Greenko School of Sustainability

  • Interdisciplinary Programs

Important Dates

📆 Application Deadline: October 22, 2025

For more information and detailed notification, visit the official website of IIT Hyderabad.