IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD 2027: Apply by 4 November

IIITDM Kancheepuram has invited applications for Ph.D. admission to the January 2027 session. The Information Brochure (Advt.No. IIITDM/PhD/Admission/03/01/Jan-2027, dated 09 October 2026) opens the portal on 13 October 2026 and closes it on 04 November 2026 – and the institute states plainly that the last date shall not be extended under any circumstances.

The best part for applicants is the cost: there is no application fee. Full-time scholars selected under the HTRA category get an institute assistantship of Rs 37,000 a month for the first two years and Rs 42,000 a month from the third to the fifth year, in line with Ministry of Education norms.

Admission is offered in six categories – HTRA (with institute scholarship), NHTRA (full-time without scholarship), Project (funded by a sponsored research project), External (sponsored by a recognised R&D organisation), PEE (Professional with Extensive Experience) and Fellowship (candidates who already hold a national JRF). Departments admitting are Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Interdisciplinary Product Design, and Sciences and Humanities (Mathematics, Physics and English).

IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD admission January 2027, no application fee, apply by 4 November 2026

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IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission January 2027 at a glance

Quick facts2026-27

Scholarship from	IIITDM Kancheepuram (Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Chennai) – Ph.D. programme, January 2027 session
Last date to apply	04 November 2026 (online only; the institute states the last date will not be extended under any circumstances)
Official website	IIITDM Kancheepuram Ph.D. Information Brochure, January 2027 (official PDF, Advt.No. IIITDM/PhD/Admission/03/01/Jan-2027)

Go to official website

IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD important dates

13 October 2026 – portal opens for online applications.
04 November 2026 – last date for submission of the online application.
06 November 2026 – shortlisting of applications.
10 November 2026 – shortlisted candidates are intimated on the institute website.
07 December 2026 – written test/interview, Computer Science and Engineering.
08 December 2026 – Electronics and Communication Engineering.
09 December 2026 – Mechanical Engineering.
10 December 2026 – Interdisciplinary Product Design.
11 December 2026 – Sciences and Humanities (Mathematics, Physics, English).
18 December 2026 – declaration of selected candidates on the website.
24 December 2026 – acceptance of the offer by selected candidates.
30 December 2026 – physical reporting and enrollment.

All tests and interviews are held at the Seminar Hall, Admin Building, IIITDM Kancheepuram, and no hard copy of the application has to be sent by post.

HTRA scholarship and the other admission categories

HTRA (Regular Full-Time with institute scholarship): Rs 37,000 per month in the first and second year and Rs 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year, subject to an external assessment at the end of the second year and satisfactory performance. Scholars have to do teaching assistantship for at least 8 hours a week, and the assistantship is renewed every semester on the basis of enrolment, research progress and the previous semester’s performance.
NHTRA (Regular Full-Time without institute scholarship): no half-time teaching assistantship is paid.
Project category: assistantship comes from a sponsored research project and admission depends on being selected as a JRF by the institute’s Sponsored Research Office. An NoC from the principal investigator or Dean is needed at admission.
External category: for candidates employed and sponsored by national laboratories, public sector companies or private industry with R&D facilities recognised by the Government of India and listed in the DST R&D brochure. At least two years of regular service in the organisation is required, along with a relief certificate, NoC and sponsorship certificate.
PEE (Professional with Extensive Experience): for scientists working in DRDO, ISRO, PSUs and other DST-recognised R&D organisations, with an M.Tech/MS (Research) or equivalent degree and 10 years of professional experience, or a B.Tech and 12 years of experience, plus demonstrated research output. There is no residency requirement in this category.
Fellowship category: for candidates who have qualified for a JRF from UGC, CSIR, INSPIRE, NBHM, DBT, ICMR or MeitY that is tenable for the year of registration.

IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD eligibility

With a postgraduate degree: a Master’s in Engineering/Technology (ME, M.Tech, M.Des) or an MS by Research in Engineering/Technology, or a five-year integrated master’s, with a good academic record.
Master’s in Sciences or Arts with a good academic record and exceptional merit can apply to a relevant engineering discipline, but only with a valid GATE score or CSIR-UGC NET / NBHM / DAE-JEST or equivalent qualification tenable for the year of registration.
Direct Ph.D. (no master’s degree): a Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology from a Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale; or from a non-CFTI with a valid GATE score or equivalent national exam qualification and a CGPA of at least 8.0; or a bachelor’s degree holder employed in a reputed R&D organisation for at least two years with an excellent research record recognised by the Government of India.
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates is as per Government of India rules.
Teaching professionals working in private colleges and universities are not eligible under the External or PEE category.

Fees: no application fee, Rs 58,500 per semester for the course

Application fee: none. The brochure states clearly that no application fee is required.
One-time institute fees: Rs 6,000 – admission fee Rs 500, certificate/thesis fee Rs 1,500, student welfare fee Rs 1,000, infrastructure development fee Rs 1,000, alumni life membership fee Rs 500 and publication/library fee Rs 1,500.
Semester fees: Rs 52,000 – tuition fee Rs 46,000, examination fee Rs 500, registration Rs 500, sports fee Rs 1,000, medical fee Rs 1,000 and student amenities Rs 3,000. Medical insurance premium is Rs 500 a year.
Grand total of institute fees works out to Rs 58,500 per semester.
Hostel is compulsory for all scholars – hostel and mess charges are Rs 47,996 per semester (hostel admission Rs 700, seat rent Rs 3,500, maintenance Rs 17,496, dining advance Rs 24,300, establishment B Rs 1,000 and development fee Rs 1,000), which takes the total to Rs 1,06,496 per semester.
SC/ST students are exempted from the tuition fee irrespective of parental income.

How to apply for IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD admission

Read the Information Brochure and the Annexure A research areas before choosing a department – the department has to have a supervisor for your proposed area.
Fill the online application on the institute’s Ph.D. admission portal. There is no fee and no hard copy submission.
If you are applying to more than one department, submit a separate application for each department and satisfy that department’s eligibility.
External and PEE applicants must attach a detailed research proposal approved by their organisation and indicate a co-guide.
Enter your CGPA or percentage exactly as issued – do not convert CGPA into percentage or the other way round.
Carry a valid government ID proof and all educational documents to the test/interview.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date for IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD admission January 2027?

The last date for submission of the online application is 04 November 2026. The portal opened on 13 October 2026 and the brochure states that the last date will not be extended under any circumstances.

Is there an application fee for IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD admission?

No. The official Information Brochure for the January 2027 session states that no application fee is required. The course fee is Rs 58,500 per semester for institute fees, and hostel charges are separate.

How much is the IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD scholarship?

Under the HTRA category the institute assistantship is Rs 37,000 per month in the first and second year and Rs 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year, subject to an external assessment at the end of the second year. Scholars do at least 8 hours a week of teaching assistantship.

What is the eligibility for IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD admission?

You need an ME, M.Tech or M.Des, or an MS by Research in Engineering/Technology, or a five-year integrated master’s with a good academic record. A master’s in Sciences or Arts is accepted for an engineering discipline only with a valid GATE score or CSIR-UGC NET/NBHM/DAE-JEST. Direct Ph.D. entry after a bachelor’s degree needs a CGPA of at least 8.0 out of 10.

When is the IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD written test and interview?

The department-wise tests are on 07 December 2026 (CSE), 08 December (ECE), 09 December (Mechanical), 10 December (Interdisciplinary Product Design) and 11 December 2026 (Mathematics, Physics and English), at the Seminar Hall, Admin Building, IIITDM Kancheepuram. The selected list is declared on 18 December 2026.

Can working professionals apply for a PhD at IIITDM Kancheepuram?

Yes, through the External and PEE categories. External candidates need at least two years of regular service in a DST-recognised R&D organisation, while PEE candidates from DRDO, ISRO and PSUs need an M.Tech plus 10 years of experience, or a B.Tech plus 12 years. Teaching professionals in private colleges are not eligible for these two categories.

Is hostel accommodation compulsory for IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD scholars?

Yes. The brochure says the hostel is compulsory for all scholars, and the hostel and mess charges are Rs 47,996 per semester. Day scholars can be exempted only if the institute grants an exemption, and they then pay the institute fees without the hostel component.

IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission 2027: Apply by 4 November