IIT Tirupati Opens PhD Admissions Under Visvesvaraya Scheme for 2026-27

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati has officially commenced the application process for its PhD programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. This recruitment drive is being conducted under the second phase of the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT, a government-led initiative aimed at bolstering research capabilities within the country.

Prospective candidates who wish to pursue doctoral studies under this scheme are required to submit their applications through the institute’s official admissions portal at iittp.ac.in/admissions. The deadline for the submission of completed application forms is October 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Programme Details and Research Areas

The Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, which is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is specifically designed to increase the number of PhD graduates in the fields of Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT-Enabled Services (ITES). At IIT Tirupati, the research opportunities are primarily focused on the departments of Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Physics.

Within the Computer Science and Engineering department, the institute has highlighted several core research areas, including Theoretical Computer Science, Microelectronics and VLSI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, the Internet of Things, and High-Performance Computing. These areas are intended to align with the broader objectives of the national scheme to foster innovation in electronics and information technology.

Fellowship and Application Guidelines

Selected full-time PhD candidates under this scheme are eligible for a structured fellowship programme. According to the official notification, students will receive a monthly stipend of INR 38,750 during the first two years of their research. This amount is scheduled to increase to INR 43,750 per month from the third year through the fifth year, provided the candidate meets the specific conditions set forth by the scheme. Additionally, the programme includes provisions for house rent reimbursement in accordance with government regulations, as well as research-related contingency support and financial assistance for attending international conferences.

To apply, candidates should visit the official IIT Tirupati website, locate the announcement for the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme 2026-27, and carefully review the eligibility criteria and notification details. The application process involves registering through the provided link, entering the necessary personal and academic information, and uploading the required documentation before the final submission deadline.