Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology: Admission to the Ph.D. Programme (December Cycle, 2025) for the academic session 2025-26

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Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology

Howrah, West Bengal

Admission to the Ph.D. Programme (December Cycle, 2025) for the academic session 2025-26

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology
Howrah, West Bengal
Admission to the Ph.D. Programme (December Cycle, 2025) for the academic session 2025-26

Applications are invited for admission to the PhD programme (December Cycle, 2025) of the Institute through online mode in all disciplines of Engineering & Technology, Science, Architecture & Planning, and Humanities & Social Sciences. For eligibility criteria, submission deadlines, seat matrix and other details please visit: www.iiests.ac.in.

The applicants are required to fill-in the form using the following link: https://forms.gle/CAAUGP6YaFpv8kgK7.

The applicants are also required to download a pdf copy of PhD admission form attached with this notice, fill in the form and upload a copy of the same while submitting the online application.

Last date of submission of online application is November 09, 2025 (11:59 P.M.).

Important Dates^#

Online application starts	Institute website publication da
Last date of submission of online application with payment of application fee	09/11/2025 (11:59 P.M.)
Publication of shortlist of candidates to be called for written test and or interview / counseling on the Institute website	To be notified on the Institute’s website
Date(s) of written test and or interview / counseling
Publication of final list of selected candidates for Ph.D. admission, December Cycle 2025, on the Institute website
Date(s) of admission

^#Please visit the Institute website (www.iiests.ac.in) regularly for any updates about subsequent amendments in the advertisement and results. No correspondence in any form in this regard will be made by the Institute with an individual candidate.
The dates given above are tentative. Any changes in the dates will be indicated on the websit

Instructions to Fill the Online Application Form

Fill up the ONLINE application form with appropriate data with the following: https://forms.gle/CAAUGP6YaFpv8kgK.
In the online application form:
(i) the candidate has to write within 100 words why he/she wants to pursue Ph.D. and why in IIEST, Shibpur;
(ii) he/she has to write a Statement of Problem (SOP) within 500 words about his/her proposed research work. Please note that you have to upload your digital photograph and signature in image format.
Download a pdf copy of PhD admission form from the Institute website (www.iiests.ac.in) under Ph.D. admission section. Fill up the form and upload a copy of the same while you are submitting the online application. You have to submit the original copy of this application form if selected for admission.
Payment of application fee has to be made in the following Institute’s Bank account only and upload the scan copy/pdf copy of the receipt while you are submitting the online application.
Bank Name: UCO Bank
Branch name: BESU Branch
MICR No.: 700028178
Account Number: 23690110000489
IFSC Code: UCBA0002369
Account Type: Savings Account
Account Name: IIEST SHIBPUR-STUDENTS FEE

Please note that:

Candidates must fill/enter their CGPA or percentage of marks as issued by their institute/college/university. Candidates must not convert their CGPA into percentage and vice-versa.
Online applications submitted by the candidates shall be considered final and binding. Requests for making corrections in the online application shall not be entertained.

Please note that sending a hard copy of the application form is not required.

Additional instructions to the candidates with B.Tech.–M.Tech.
Dual Degree Candidates are advised to fill up the ‘Academic Qualification’ option in the online application format as

Graduate degree: Fill up the CGPA / % Marks up to Eighth Semester (year of passing: 8th Semester Examination year).
Post Graduate degree: Fill up the CGPA / % Marks of the Seventh to Tenth Semester (year of passing: 10th Semester Examination year).

Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Admission

The Ph.D. program shall be open to candidates of any Nationality and candidates with the following qualification shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. Program of the Institute:
Candidates possessing M.Tech. / M.E. / M.Sc.(Engg.) / M.Arch. / M.U.R.P. / M.Plan. / M.T.R.P. / M.Sc. / M.A. or an equivalent postgraduate degree in the relevant branch from a recognized University/Institute shall have minimum 60% marks (or minimum 6.5 CGPA/DGPA on a 10 point scale) in the qualifying degree to apply for admission in the relevant departments. For details of research specialization with allied branches and degrees to be considered, see Section 5.4 of the information brochure.
For SC/ST/Person with Disability (PwD) category, a minimum 55% marks (or minimum 6.0 CGPA / DGPA on 10 point scale) in the qualifying degree is required.
Note: CGPA/DGPA will not be converted into percentage marks and vice versa.

Seat Matrix

The Institute fellowships are available in the following Departments / Centres / Schools:

Name of the Department / Center / School	OC	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	OC-PWD	EWS-PWD	OBC-PWD	SC-PWD	Total
Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics	4	1	3	1	1			1		11
Architecture and Planning	2	0	1	1	0					4
Chemistry	2	1	2	1	0					6
Civil Engineering	5	1	3	2	1					12
Computer Science and Technology	2	1	1	1	1					6
Earth Sciences	1	0	1	0	0					2
Electrical Engineering	3	1	3	1	1	1				10
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering	3	1	2	1	1					8
Humanities and Social Sciences	1	0	1	1	0					3
Information Technology	2	0	2	2	0					6
Mathematics	2	0	1	1	0		1			5
Mechanical Engineering	2	1	3	1	1	1				9
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering	1	1	1	1	0					4
Mining Engineering	2	0	1	0	1					4
Physics	2	1	1	0	0				1	5
Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology	1	0	0	0	0					1
SAMGESS	1	0	0	0	0					1
School of VLSI Technology	1	0	0	0	0					1
School of Community Science & Technology	1	0	0	0	0					1
School of Mechatronics & Robotics	1	0	0	0	0					1
Total	39	9	26	14	7	2	1	1	1	100

Note: In the absence of any applicant from the PwD category, the seat reserved for the PwD category will be filled by the candidate(s) who belong to the same category (without PwD).

Fees and other details

Every selected Ph.D. candidate shall be required to pay the following fees at the time of admission:

	Gen, OBC, EWS, PWD candidates admitted through Institute / Government Fellowship	SC and ST candidates admitted through Institute / Government Fellowship	Sponsored and self-sponsored candidates
Without Hostel	Rs. 41,600/-	Rs. 34,100/-	Rs. 49,100/-
With Hostel	Rs. 51,600/-	Rs. 44,100/-	Rs. 59,100/-

*For detailed break-up of fees candidates may refer to the institute Notification No. 189/ACAD/2025 dated June 24, 2025 and Notification No. 281/ACAD/2025 dated August 19, 2025.
All Fees may be revised as per the decisions of the Institute authority. The candidates will be notified about such revisions through the Institute website.
Semester registration is must for all categories of PhD students as per the academic calendar of the Institute. Defaulters with pending dues are not allowed to pursue further academic activities of the Institute. In future, the payment method may change.

CONTACT
+91 (033) 2668 4561 to 63
phd_admission@iiests.ac.in

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