IIT Madras PhD and MS by Research Admission, January 2027

Indian Institute of Technology Madras is accepting applications for its January 2027 PhD and MS by Research admissions. The programmes span several academic fields, and prospective applicants should check the requirements and research opportunities offered by their chosen department before applying.

The admission notification does not specify a total number of seats or a category-wise vacancy count. Applications are to be submitted online, with the main admission details listing October 30, 2026, at 5 pm as the deadline. Departments will assess applications and may use a written test and interview or an interview alone, depending on their selection procedures.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

IIT Madras has not provided a total seat count or a post-wise or category-wise vacancy breakdown in the supplied admission information. The January 2027 session includes PhD and MS by Research programmes in areas such as Engineering, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Management. Applicants can apply under categories including Regular-HTRA, national-level fellowship, project, external, staff, QIP and other categories; the applicable conditions may differ by category and department.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The supplied information does not state a single, programme-wide educational qualification or list specific degree and marks requirements. Eligibility depends on the programme, department, research area and admission category. Applicants should consult the official information brochure and the relevant department’s requirements before submitting an application.

Age Limit

No age limit or age-relaxation details are provided in the supplied information. Check the official admission notice for any requirements that apply to the selected programme or admission category.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online and is non-refundable. The amount varies by candidate category.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official IIT Madras research admissions website at research.iitm.ac.in and review the January 2027 admission information.
2. Choose the programme, department, research area and admission category that match your plans, then check the relevant eligibility conditions and department-specific instructions.
3. Complete the application form online and carefully verify that the information you enter is accurate.
4. Pay the applicable category-based fee online. The fee is non-refundable.
5. Submit the completed application online before the confirmed deadline. IIT Madras will not accept a physical or hard copy of the form.
6. After applying, regularly check the relevant department website and your email for shortlisting notices and details of any written test or interview.

Salary & Pay Scale

This is an admission notice for research programmes, and the supplied information does not specify a salary, stipend or pay scale. Funding or financial support may depend on the admission category; applicants should check the official brochure for details applicable to their category.

Selection Process

The concerned department determines the selection procedure. Shortlisted applicants may be required to take a written test followed by an interview, while some departments may invite candidates directly to an interview. The date, time and venue for any test or interview will be shared with shortlisted candidates by email. Applicants should also monitor the website of their chosen department for updates on shortlisting and selection.

Prospective applicants should confirm the final deadline and their department-specific eligibility in the official IIT Madras admission notice, then submit the online application and fee before the applicable closing time.