IIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026 December Session Open; Check Last Date to Apply

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has opened applications for its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme for the December 2026 session. Interested candidates can apply online through the official admission portal at iitg.ac.in/admission. The institute has confirmed the application window along with the full selection schedule.

According to the official notification, the application process started on October 8, 2026. The last date to submit the online application is October 28, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will appear for written tests and interviews between November 24 and December 5, 2026. Each department will release its own schedule on the admission portal.

PhD admissions are offered across engineering, science, humanities, management, and interdisciplinary centres at IIT Guwahati. Candidates can check the detailed notification and the department-wise selection schedule on the official website before submitting their forms.

Check Now: Download IIT Guwahati PhD December 2026 Admission Notification PDF

IIT Guwahati PhD December 2026 Key Details

IIT Guwahati PhD December 2026 Important Dates

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Applicants must hold a four-year or five-year Bachelor's degree, or a Master's degree, in the relevant discipline. The minimum requirement is a CPI of 6.0 on a 10-point scale. Candidates with a percentage marking system need at least 60 percent marks.

SC, ST, and PwD candidates receive a relaxation of 0.5 CPI or 5 percent marks on the above cut-off. Discipline-wise criteria may add further requirements. Candidates must check each department's eligibility clause in the official notification before applying.

Check Now: IGNOU PhD Admission Open for July 2026 Session at ignou.ac.in; Check Schedule

How to Apply for IIT Guwahati PhD December 2026?

Candidates must complete the online form before the October 28, 2026 deadline. Keep scanned documents and academic records ready before starting the form. The steps are listed below.

1. Visit the official portal at iitg.ac.in/admission.
2. Click on the PhD Admission December 2026 link.
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in academic, personal, and departmental preference details.
5. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
7. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

Read More: MIT-WPU PhD Admission 2026-27 Spring Semester Begins; Check Last Date to Apply

How Will the Selection Process Work?

Each academic department will release its own shortlist on the IIT Guwahati portal. Shortlisted candidates will be called for written tests or interviews. These assessments will be held from November 24 to December 5, 2026.

Final selection depends on academic record, qualifying scores such as GATE, NET, or CEED where applicable, and performance in the test or interview. Candidates should regularly check their email and the department page for individual call letters.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official portal at iitg.ac.in/admission and read the full notification.
2. Check the eligibility clause for your chosen department.
3. Keep academic certificates, GATE or NET scorecard, and ID proof ready.
4. Fill and submit the online application form before October 28, 2026.
5. Track the department website for shortlist and interview call letters.
6. Prepare for the written test or interview between November 24 and December 5, 2026.

Also Read: 

• IIT Guwahati Placement 2026: Highest Package, Average Package, Top Recruiters
• IIT Guwahati Cutoff 2026 : JEE Mains Opening & Closing Rank ,Roundwise ,Categorywise Trends
• IIT Guwahati UG & PG Fee Structure 2026 Out; Check Details Here
• GATE 2027 Registration with Late Fee Opens; Check Last Date to Apply