The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam is a research programme in power systems, smart grid technology, power electronics, renewable energy integr. IIPE is an Institute of National Importance (Act of Parliament, 2017) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, mentored by IIT Kharagpur. The programme follows UGC norms, combining first-year coursework with research leading to a peer-reviewed thesis. Regular scholars under the Institute Research Fellowship receive ₹37,000 per month (JRF), upgraded to ₹42,000 per month (SRF after two years) plus an annual contingency grant. IIPE’s partnerships with ONGC, Oil India, and GAIL and its Visakhapatnam campus make it a strong environment for energy-domain doctoral research.
IIPE PhD admissions open from April to June each year through the online portal. Candidates with a valid GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET score are shortlisted for a written test and interview; JRF holders may be exempt from the institute written test. Monitor the IIPE official website for the current cycle notification.
Key Points
- Specialisation: Electrical Engineering
- Duration: Minimum 3 years (maximum 6 years as per UGC norms)
- Department: Electrical Engineering
- Eligibility: Master’s degree with 60% marks + valid GATE/NET/JEST score
- Institute Research Fellowship: ₹37,000/month (JRF) → ₹42,000/month (SRF)
- Total Fees (3 Yrs, Gen/OBC/EWS): ₹1,43,600 | SC/ST/PD: ₹1,13,600
IIPE Visakhapatnam PhD (Electrical Engineering) Fees
PhD (Electrical Engineering) Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| One-Time Admission Fees (Non-Refundable, Gen/OBC/EWS) | ₹15,600 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | ₹5,000 |
| Semester Fee per Semester (each Spring) | ₹18,400 |
| Semester + Annual Fee (each Autumn) | ₹22,600 |
| Total During Admission (Sem 1, Gen/OBC/EWS) | ₹43,200 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, 6 Semesters, Gen/OBC/EWS) | ₹1,43,600 |
- Total PhD programme fees at IIPE for Gen/OBC/EWS candidates over 3 years (6 semesters) is ₹1,43,600: ₹43,200 at admission + two subsequent Autumn semesters at ₹22,600 each + three subsequent Spring semesters at ₹18,400 each.
- SC/ST/PD candidates are fully exempted from tuition fees; their total 3-year cost is ₹1,13,600.
- Institute Research Fellowship holders receive ₹37,000/month (JRF) upgraded to ₹42,000/month (SRF after 2 years) plus annual contingency of ₹20,000; the fellowship effectively covers programme fees and living expenses.
IIPE Visakhapatnam PhD (Electrical Engineering) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| IIPE PhD Application Period | As per official notification (typically April to June) |
| Written Test and Interview | As per IIPE schedule (typically June to July) |
| Results and Admission Offer | As per IIPE schedule |
| Registration and Classes Begin | Typically July to August (Autumn semester) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| GATE | Feb 7, Feb 08, Feb 14 and Feb 15, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | Feb to Mar 2026 |
| UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / JEST | As per NTA/CSIR schedule | As per schedule | Varies |
- Admission to the PhD (Electrical Engineering) requires a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and a valid qualifying score (GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/JEST); JRF holders may be exempt from the IIPE written test.
- Selection is through a written test and interview before the Doctoral Committee; scholars are admitted as Regular with IRF (stipend) or Regular with Individual Fellowship (own JRF) categories.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree (M.Tech/ME/M.Sc/MCA) in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline with minimum 60 percent marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale from a recognised university (55 percent for SC/ST/PD candidates).
- Valid score in a national qualifying examination: GATE, UGC-NET (including JRF), CSIR-NET, JEST, or equivalent as notified in the current admission brochure. Candidates holding UGC/CSIR JRF are typically exempt from the IIPE written entrance test.
- Final selection is through a written test and interview before the Doctoral Committee; shortlisting is done on the basis of the qualifying examination score.
Admission Process
- Download the current PhD admission notification from the IIPE official website (iipe.ac.in) or phdadmission@iipe.ac.in.
- Apply through the IIPE PhD online portal; pay the application fee of ₹300 (Gen/OBC/EWS) or ₹150 (SC/ST/PwD/Women) and upload qualifying degree, mark sheets, GATE/NET scorecard, and photograph.
- Appear for the IIPE written test (if applicable) and interview before the Doctoral Committee; JRF holders are typically exempt from the written test.
- Upon selection, register at IIPE and enrol for first-year coursework; submit a research proposal and obtain a supervisor to commence doctoral research.
IIPE Visakhapatnam PhD (Electrical Engineering) Scholarships 2026
PhD (Electrical Engineering) Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| IIPE IRF (JRF) | ₹37,000/month + ₹20,000/year contingency | Regular GATE/NET-qualified scholars (IRF category) |
| IIPE IRF (SRF) | ₹42,000/month + ₹20,000/year contingency | Upgrade after 2 years on satisfactory review |
| UGC/CSIR JRF (Individual) | ₹37,000/month | NET-JRF/CSIR-JRF holders (individually funded) |
- Regular PhD scholars under the Institute Research Fellowship receive ₹37,000/month (JRF) for the first two years, upgraded to ₹42,000/month (SRF) after satisfactory review, plus ₹20,000 annual contingency.
- Scholars with individual fellowships (UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, ICMR-JRF) are admitted under the Individual Fellowship category; amounts are governed by the respective funding agency.
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