Jan 2027 Cycle
Announcements
Please let us know by filling up this form. Note that this link is NOT an application form. This form is for you to let us know of your interest in our research program. We might use this information to inform you of relevant news or events. However, you must follow the EE PhD Admissions page to know the current status of the admission process.
- 06 Aug 2026 The regular PhD admissions for the July 2026 session are now closed. The next admission cycle is for the semester beginning Jan 2027. The EE Department brochure and the IIT Hyderabad eligibility criteria from the July 2026 round are available on the sidebar; these are meant only as a reference, the eligibility criteria and/or the brochure might change for the Jan 2027 cycle.
Timeline
Key Dates
Applications Open
Oct 2026 (expected)
Last Date
Nov 2026 (expected)
Written Test
TBA
Interviews
TBA
Program Begins
Jan 2027
Doctor of Philosophy
About the Program
The EE department is one of the largest departments in IIT Hyderabad, with its own building, 39 regular faculty members, and a research funding in excess of Rs 300 crores since its inception.
We are actively seeking PhD candidates with a strong academic background and an interest to pursue high quality research in all areas of Electrical Engineering.
Candidates must apply online via https://iith.ac.in/phdadmissions/.
Modes of Financial Support
Funding Modes
While submitting your application, you can specify which funding modes are preferable to you.
The EE Department at IIT Hyderabad also accepts admissions through the Quality Improvement Program (QIP) of AICTE. For QIP admissions you must apply through the AICTE website and not through the IIT Hyderabad admissions portal.
Research Areas
Specialisation Streams
Each candidate must choose from the five specialisation streams available at the department while specifying their 'Areas of Interest' during the online application. This is important for the application to be considered for further processing. The five specialisation streams are:
- Communications, Signal Processing and Learning (CSPL)
- Microelectronics and VLSI: Nanodevices and Technology (Nanodevices)
- Microelectronics and VLSI: Integrated Circuits and Systems (Circuits)
- Power Electronics and Power Systems (PEPS)
- Systems and Control (SysCon)
Who Can Apply
Eligibility
Given the wide variety of research conducted at the EE department, the eligibility criteria for applications vary across the five specialisation streams. Please carefully read the brochure to know the eligibility criteria.
Some specialisation streams consider candidates from streams in addition to traditional EE and ECE related areas (such as Power Electronics, Power Systems, VLSI Design, Microelectronics, etc.), including: AI, Math and Computing, MSc in Maths/Statistics/Physics, Engineering Science, Engineering Physics, Nanotechnology, Material Science and Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc. Please see the brochure for details.
Apart from GATE qualification, some specialisation streams allow qualification through JEST, CSIR/UGC JRF and DST-INSPIRE scheme; please see the information brochure.
BTech/B.E./B.S./M.Sc. students from centrally funded institutes (CFIs), such as IITs, NITs, IISERs, etc. do not need GATE qualification to apply for the PhD program (direct PhD) if their CGPA is 8.0 or more on a scale of 10.
Candidates employed in well-resourced scientific institutions, research and development establishments, and industry laboratories engaged in research-based activities can opt for the External (or Sponsored) category. The candidate should be working in an organisation closely related to the proposed PhD research topic. Please see the brochure for eligibility details. If shortlisted, the candidate must furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their organisation. Candidates admitted under this program are not eligible for financial assistantship from the institute.
Process
Selection Process
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be intimated via email. If you have shown interest in more than one specialisation stream in your online application, you could potentially be invited to participate in interviews for more than one stream.
The shortlisted candidates must bring the call letter, a valid and original government-issued photo identification, and photocopies of educational degree certificates, score cards (if applicable) and any other certificates relevant for the selection process.
Please note that the intimation of selection for interviews will be via email. The decision of the selection committee will be final.
The syllabus for the written test and interview differs across specialisation streams. Please see the brochure for details.
Information about faculty members associated with the EE department (along with their research interests and research group details) is available at the Faculty page.
Getting Here
Reaching IIT Hyderabad Campus
Hyderabad is well connected to all major Indian cities by air, rail and road networks. The closest airport is the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. The closest major railway stations are Lingampalli, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (Nampally), and Kacheguda.
Popular online taxi hailing services can be used to reach IIT Hyderabad campus from railway stations and the airport. Public transport can also be used, such as by MMTS train or Metro train followed by a bus service and/or auto-rickshaw. Auto-rickshaws can be hailed from either Patancheru or Isnapur (closer to IIT Hyderabad than Patancheru). The bus service with number 219 connects Secunderabad to Isnapur via Patancheru. Please see this page for more details.
Please register at the security office while entering IIT Hyderabad campus; you may have to produce the call letter and a photo identification during entry. Shuttle buses are available from the main gate to the hostel zone.
Financial Information
Fee Structure
For details of the fee structure for the PhD program, please visit the IIT Hyderabad fee structure page.