IIT Patna PhD admission 2024 will be based on JEST, CSIR NET, UGC NET.
The eligibility criteria for the Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degree program at IIT Patna require candidates to have a Master's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute. Additionally, applicants must have secured a minimum of 60% or equivalent CGPA in their qualifying degree. For candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PwD categories, a relaxation of 5% is provided. It is also mandatory for applicants to have a valid GATE/NET/JRF score or any other recognized national level examination score. Furthermore, candidates with industry experience or exceptional academic achievements may be considered for direct admission without GATE/NET/JRF scores, subject to the discretion of the selection committee.
Admission to the PhD at IIT Patna is subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and the candidates have to secure a valid score in UGC NET, JEST, CSIR NET. All shortlisted candidates have to complete the IIT Patna PhD admission process by getting their documents verified and paying the admission fee.
Event Name | Date |
Official Notification | 19 Nov 2024 - 19 Nov 2024 (TENTATIVE) |
Registration | 01 Mar 2025 - 01 May 2025 (TENTATIVE) |
Admit Card | 01 Jun 2025 - 01 Jun 2025 (TENTATIVE) |
Exam | 09 Jun 2025 - 09 Jun 2025 (TENTATIVE) |
Answer Key Release | 23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2025 (TENTATIVE) |
Result | 01 Jul 2025 - 01 Jul 2025 (TENTATIVE) |
Event Name | Date |
Official Notification | 01 Dec 2025 - 01 Dec 2025 |
Registration | 01 Jan 2025 - 22 Jan 2025 (TENTATIVE) |
Admit Card | 22 Mar 2025 - 06 Apr 2025 (TENTATIVE) |
Exam | 06 Apr 2025 - 06 Apr 2025 (TENTATIVE) |
Answer Key Release | 22 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025 (TENTATIVE) |
Result | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 (TENTATIVE) |
IIT Patna PhD application form has to be submitted online by visiting the official website. Candidates aspiring to take admission to the PhD course at IIT Patna have to first check and meet the eligibility criteria and then proceed further with the application process.
IIT Patna has secured 66 rank in 2023. Furthermore, IIT Patna ranking 2023 as per NIRF is 66. Securing a rank by these credible ranking bodies means the institute maintains certain academic standards and is a reputable one.
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