Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) is accepting applications for its Ph.D. programme for Winter session 2026. The admissions are open to students interested in pursuing research in any of the six disciplines offered this year. These include Computational Biology, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Human-Centered Design, Mathematics, and Social Sciences and Humanities. Candidates who wish to apply can submit their forms online. The institute will accept applications until November 15, 2026.
For those pursuing a Ph.D. full-time, the institute provides financial assistance to help with some of the costs that come with research. Eligible scholars receive a monthly fellowship of INR 60,000/- and will also get assistance to buy a laptop or desktop, along with additional financial support to meet other research-related expenses. The institute also supports scholars who wish to visit laboratories abroad with INR 1.5 lakhs for up to 2 weeks of visit, where they can discuss their work and learn about research being carried out by others. A Professional Development Allowance (PDA) of 2.5 Lakhs is also given to the Ph.D. scholars for conferences and workshops.
With an emphasis on rigorous research, faculty mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the institute aims to nurture scholars capable of making meaningful contributions to academia, industry, and society.
Prof. Sumit Darak (Dean of Academic Affairs, IIIT-Delhi) said, “IIIT-Delhi offers Ph.D. scholars an environment of rigorous, impactful research and interdisciplinary collaboration, backed by strong financial support and travel grants for global exposure. Our Ph.D. graduates today hold faculty positions at reputed institutions and key research roles in industry, in India and abroad. We invite passionate candidates to join us.”
The eligibility criteria and application instructions for each discipline are available on the official IIIT-Delhi website. Applications must be submitted online by November 15, 2026.
Website link- https://iiitd.ac.in/admission/phd/oct2026
Candidates can direct admission-related queries to phd-admissions@iiitd.ac.in.
