IIPE PhD Admission 2027: Rs 37,000 Fellowship

The Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam has opened PhD admission for the 2026-27 Spring Semester. IIPE is an Institution of National Importance, established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and it runs a research-focused doctoral programme in energy, engineering and science.

The last date to submit the online application is 15 November 2026; the form opened on 15 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates attend a written test and interview tentatively between 3 and 10 December 2026. Students who join under the Regular category receive an Institute Research Fellowship of Rs 37,000 a month for the first two years and Rs 42,000 a month for the next three years, plus an annual contingency grant of Rs 30,000.

IIPE Visakhapatnam PhD admission 2026-27 Spring Semester with an Institute Research Fellowship - apply by 15 November 2026

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IIPE PhD admission 2027: quick facts

Quick facts2026-27

Scholarship from	Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam – an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Last date to apply	15 November 2026 (applications opened on 15 October 2026)
Official website	IIPE PhD admission page (official website)

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What is the IIPE PhD programme?

IIPE is a domain-specific institute at par with the IITs and IIMs. It was set up by the Government of India in 2016, and the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Act, 2017 declared it an Institution of National Importance. Its research focus is the energy sector – conventional and renewable energy, storage, shale gas, coal bed methane, gas hydrates and downstream oil and gas activities – supported by its proximity to the KG Basin, the Visakhapatnam refinery and the planned petrochemical complex at Kakinada.

The PhD degree is awarded after coursework, a comprehensive examination and seminar, publication of original research in reputed journals or conferences, and a thesis with a final viva voce. Research areas available in each field are listed on the IIPE website.

Institute Research Fellowship: Rs 37,000 to Rs 42,000 a month

Candidates admitted under the Regular category with Institute Research Fellowship receive the institute’s own fellowship. The brochure states the current amounts, which it says will be revised as per DST-Government of India norms:

Rs 37,000 per month for the first two years.
Rs 42,000 per month for the next three years.
Contingency grant of Rs 30,000 per annum.
The fellowship is awarded for a maximum of five years, including any period covered by a project fellowship.
A research student on the Institute Research Fellowship cannot receive any other emoluments, salary, stipend or scholarship during the tenure of the fellowship.
Candidates with a CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR or INSPIRE individual fellowship may also apply under the Individual Fellowship category with a valid award letter.

IIPE PhD eligibility: minimum qualifying degree

An applicant needs one of the following degrees, with first class or a minimum of 60% marks or a 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC, ST and PwD candidates). Marks are counted without rounding off.

A master’s degree (M.Tech / ME / MS) in engineering or technology or an equivalent degree.
A bachelor’s degree (B.Tech / BE / BS) in engineering or technology in a relevant subject.
A master’s degree (M.Sc) in science or an allied area.

Additional requirements by admission category

Regular with Institute Research Fellowship: a valid GATE, UGC, CSIR-NET, NBHM or other national-level exam score is required for B.Tech and M.Sc applicants. M.Tech holders in engineering or technology do not need a GATE score – unless the M.Tech was completed more than 10 years before applying, in which case a written test is added.
Direct admission with fellowship: B.Tech, dual degree (B.Tech and M.Tech), five-year integrated M.Sc, M.Tech or two-year M.Sc (through JAM) holders with a final CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale or 75% (7.0 CGPA or 65% for SC/ST) from IITs, IISc, IIPE, RGIPT or NITs may be considered for direct PhD admission with an Institute Research Fellowship.
Individual Fellowship: candidates with a CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICAR, INSPIRE or similar fellowship must hold a valid award letter from the funding agency.
Sponsored (External): employees of PSUs, government organisations, recognised industrial R&D organisations and national laboratories with at least one year of service; a research proposal and NOC are required. No stipend from the institute.
Sponsored (Part Time): professionally employed candidates who can attend regular classes. No stipend from the institute.
QIP: full-time permanent teachers of AICTE/UGC-approved degree-level institutions with at least one year of teaching experience. No financial assistance.

Disciplines with Institute Fellowship vacancies

The brochure lists Institute Fellowship vacancies in the following disciplines, with their own subject requirements:

Biology – GATE, NET or an individual fellowship in biotechnology or any branch of life sciences.
Chemistry – NET or an individual fellowship in chemistry.
Chemical Engineering – a master’s in chemical engineering or another engineering/technology discipline, or science and mathematics postgraduates with exceptional merit, or B.Tech/B.E. in chemical engineering and allied disciplines.
Computer Science and Engineering – B.Tech in CSE and M.Tech in a CS-related specialisation. Only regular candidates; no part-time or sponsored candidates.
Earth Sciences – M.Sc or M.Tech in mathematics, geology and geophysics, or B.Tech/M.Tech in mining or civil engineering.
Linguistics – a master’s in the relevant subject plus JRF/NET; research areas include English Language Teaching, ecolinguistics and sociolinguistics.
Electrical Engineering – M.Tech in an electrical engineering specialisation, or B.Tech with a GATE score in electrical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering – a master’s in mechanical or energy engineering (GATE not mandatory), an M.Sc in physics or mathematics with a valid CSIR-UGC JRF/NET, INSPIRE JRF or GATE, or direct PhD entry with a B.Tech plus a valid GATE score.

Important dates for IIPE PhD Spring 2026-27

Application opens: 15 October 2026.
Last date of application: 15 November 2026.
Written test and interviews (tentative): 3 to 10 December 2026.
If you apply for more than one specialisation, you must submit a separate application and pay a separate fee for each.

How to apply for IIPE PhD admission

Open the IIPE PhD online application portal and register with your email ID.
Fill in the application and upload your testimonials, digital photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee online – Rs 300 for GN/EWS/OBC-NCL male candidates, Rs 150 for GN/EWS/OBC-NCL female, SC/ST and PwD candidates. The fee is non-refundable.
Submit before 15 November 2026 and take a printout of the completed application. Do not send anything by post.
Watch the application status menu for shortlisting and selection updates. For PhD admission queries, write to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for IIPE PhD admission 2026-27?

The last date of application submission is 15 November 2026. The form opened on 15 October 2026, and applications are accepted only through the official IIPE online application portal.

How much is the IIPE Institute Research Fellowship?

The IIPE brochure states Rs 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs 42,000 per month for the next three years, plus a contingency grant of Rs 30,000 per annum. The fellowship is awarded for a maximum of five years.

Is GATE required for IIPE PhD admission?

For B.Tech and M.Sc applicants, a valid GATE, UGC, CSIR-NET, NBHM or other national-level exam score is required for the Institute Research Fellowship. M.Tech holders in engineering or technology do not need a GATE score, unless the M.Tech was completed more than 10 years before the application date.

What is the minimum marks requirement for IIPE PhD?

You need first class or a minimum of 60% marks, or a 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale, in the qualifying degree – relaxed to 55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Marks are counted without rounding off.

Can I apply for more than one specialisation at IIPE?

Yes, but you must submit a separate application and pay a separate application fee for each specialisation you choose.

Do sponsored or part-time IIPE PhD students get a stipend?

No. The brochure states that external and part-time students are not eligible for a stipend or fellowship from the institute. Only the Regular category with Institute Research Fellowship and the Individual Fellowship category carry funding.

When are the IIPE PhD written test and interviews?

The tentative dates for the written test and interviews for shortlisted candidates are 3 to 10 December 2026. Confirmed schedules are published on the IIPE website and the application portal.

IIPE PhD Admission 2026-27: Rs 37,000 a Month Fellowship