Ph. D.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) program is for enthusiastic students, who are willing to take up challenging research problems in various areas of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, as mentioned in the research profiles of the faculty members (but not limited to). New ideas, inventions and innovations are most welcome. Specific research areas will be mentioned at the time of the interview.
Ph. D. Admissions to the department take place before the beginning of the autumn and spring semesters. Use the link below for applying for a Ph. D. position in the MSME department at IIT Hyderabad.

Who can apply

Regular PhD :

  • Candidates with Master's (ME/MTech/MSc)
  • BE/BTech or equivalent in any discipline with a valid GATE score
  • MSc or equivalent in any science discipline with a valid GATE score
  • Qualified one of the national exams: INSPIRE, Joint CSIR-UGC NET with JRF, DBT JRF
  • BTech students from CFTIs with a CGPA of 8.0 or more are eligible to apply (no GATE required)
  • External PhD: Working professionals from industry, research laboratory and others
  • External Direct PhD: Relevant experience with NOC required

Direct PhD:

  • Direct PhD: High CGPA & High fellowship
  • PhD applications are invited from the meritorious students who have got a CGPA of 9.0 and above in their BTech/BE/BS/MSc from IITS, NITS, IISC, IISERS & CFTIs for admission to Direct PhD (High CGPA) program at IITH with high-value institute fellowships. (Higher stipend than MoE funding)

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection process. Selection will be conducted based on written test and/or interview.
Please note that mere fulfillment of the eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting and only candidates shortlisted for written test and/or interview would be intimated by email.

Apply for Ph. D. position

Brochure for the program