PhD Program

PhD Program

Available Specializations

Structures Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Engineering

Admission Modes for Master's Degree Holders

Different pathways for candidates with Master's degrees.

Regular Mode

Full-time Institute MoE funding/UGC-NET/Inspire Fellowship/JRF
  • A valid GATE score is not mandatory for applicants with an M.E./M.Tech, M.S., or equivalent qualification who are applying under the Institute Fellowship.
  • However, a valid UGC-NET or CSIR-NET qualification is essential to avail the JRF fellowship.

Project Mode

Full-time Sponsored project funding
  • Under Project Mode, the candidate will receive a stipend equivalent to the MoE stipend from the sponsored project.
  • Except for the funding source, there is no distinction between the regular mode and the project mode.

External/Part-time Mode

Part-time Self-funded
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience, along with a No Objection Certificate (NOC), is required for eligibility to the External Direct Ph.D. program.
  • Candidates admitted under this category will not be eligible for a stipend.
  • Applicants working in R&D organizations are eligible to apply.
  • Applicants must be deputed on leave by their parent organization or department for the duration of the residency period and are required to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parent organization at the time of admission.
  • A valid GATE score is not required.

Direct PhD for Bachelor's Degree Holders

For academically exceptional applicants and IIT graduates.

Non-IIT Applicants

For academically exceptional applicants

  • Non-IIT applicants must have qualified in GATE (Civil Engineering) within the last two years.

IIT Graduates

For IIT graduates with strong academic performance

  • IIT graduates are exempt from the GATE qualification requirement.

Note: PhD scholars are expected to contribute to teaching assistantship duties.