IIT Gandhinagar Visvesvaraya PhD: Apply by 4 November

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has opened applications for two PhD seats under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II for Semester II of the academic year 2026-27. One seat is full-time and one is part-time.

The full-time seat is allocated under the Chip to Start-up programme, and the research areas covered are Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and Information Technology / Information Technology Enabled Services (IT/ITES). The scheme is funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and is run through the PhD Cell, Digital India Corporation.

The last date to apply is 4 November 2026 at 5:00 PM, and there is no application fee. A full-time scholar receives Rs 46,250 per month in the first two years.

IIT Gandhinagar Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme 2026-27, last date to apply 4 November 2026

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IIT Gandhinagar Visvesvaraya PhD 2026-27 at a glance

Quick facts2026-27

Scholarship from	Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, under the MeitY-funded Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II
Last date to apply	4 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Official website	IIT Gandhinagar Visvesvaraya PhD page (official)

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Fellowship and benefits under the scheme

The institute’s Visvesvaraya PhD page and the official brochure set out the support for each of the two seats.

Full-time PhD: fellowship of Rs 46,250 per month in years I and II and Rs 52,500 per month in years III to V.
Research contingency: Rs 1,20,000 per year for the PhD candidate.
Reimbursement of Rent as per the norms of the scheme.
Duration of fellowship: 60 months or completion of the PhD, whichever is earlier.
Part-time PhD: no monthly fellowship, but a one-time incentive of Rs 3.00 lakh on successful completion of the PhD and the required formalities with the institute and the PhD Cell, Digital India Corporation.

Eligibility criteria for the Visvesvaraya PhD seats at IIT Gandhinagar

The scheme page states a single eligibility bar that applies to both seats.

First Class or 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PD) or a CPI/CGPA of 6.5 out of 10 (6.0 for SC/ST/PD) in a BE/BTech/ME/MTech or equivalent degree in the broad area of Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering and/or Computer Science.
BE/BTech/ME/MTech or an equivalent degree in other branches of engineering may be considered in areas consistent with the research areas of the discipline.
An MSc in disciplines consistent with the research areas of the discipline is also accepted.

Candidates are encouraged to study the research areas of the faculty members before applying and to match their interest to one of the ESDM or IT/ITES themes, because admission is theme-wise.

How to apply

Read the Visvesvaraya PhD page on the IIT Gandhinagar website and download the official brochure for the Semester II, AY 2026-27 call.
Check the research areas listed under ESDM and IT/ITES and identify the theme you want to apply for.
Fill the online application on the IIT Gandhinagar admission portal.
If you are applying for more than one theme, submit a separate application for each theme.
Submit before 4 November 2026, 5:00 PM, then save the application number and the downloadable application form.

All applications must be submitted online. The institute states that you need not send a hard copy of the application form, although you may be asked to furnish a printed copy and self-attested copies of the relevant documents at the time of the interview. Incomplete applications are rejected, and there is no application fee.

Selection process

Admission is generally offered on the basis of an interview, supplemented by a written test if necessary.
A limited number of candidates are invited for the written test and/or interview based on their academic records and statement of purpose.
The final selection is mainly based on academic credentials, the written test and/or the interview.
The exact date and time of the written examination and/or interview is communicated to shortlisted candidates by the coordinators of the respective themes.

Important dates for the IIT Gandhinagar Visvesvaraya PhD call

Applications open: 9 October 2026 (Friday)
Last date to apply: 4 November 2026 (Wednesday), 5:00 PM
Announcement of shortlisted candidates (tentative): 17 November 2026 (Tuesday)
Interviews and/or written test: 30 November 2026 (Monday)
Announcement of final results (tentative): 8 December 2026 (Tuesday)

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for the IIT Gandhinagar Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme 2026-27?

The last date to apply is 4 November 2026 at 5:00 PM, as published on the IIT Gandhinagar Visvesvaraya PhD page for the Semester II, AY 2026-27 call.

How much fellowship does the IIT Gandhinagar Visvesvaraya PhD pay?

A full-time scholar gets Rs 46,250 per month in years I and II and Rs 52,500 per month in years III to V, plus research contingency of Rs 1,20,000 per year and Reimbursement of Rent as per scheme norms. The fellowship runs for 60 months or until the PhD is completed, whichever is earlier.

How many seats are available under this call?

Two seats – one full-time seat allocated under the Chip to Start-up programme and one part-time seat, both under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II.

Does the part-time seat get a monthly fellowship?

No. The part-time seat does not carry a monthly fellowship. The candidate is eligible for a one-time incentive of Rs 3.00 lakh on successful completion of the PhD and the required formalities with the institute and the PhD Cell, Digital India Corporation.

What is the eligibility for the IIT Gandhinagar Visvesvaraya PhD?

First Class or 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PD) or a CPI/CGPA of 6.5 out of 10 (6.0 for SC/ST/PD) in a BE/BTech/ME/MTech or equivalent degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering and/or Computer Science. Other engineering branches and MSc candidates may be considered if their discipline is consistent with the research areas.

Is there an application fee for this scheme?

No. The IIT Gandhinagar Visvesvaraya PhD page states that there is no application fee, and the whole application process is online.

Which research areas does the scheme cover at IIT Gandhinagar?

Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and Information Technology / Information Technology Enabled Services (IT/ITES), as per the scheme guidelines.

IIT Gandhinagar Visvesvaraya PhD 2026-27: Rs 46,250 a Month, Apply by 4 November