

IIT Tirupati PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2024
MS (Research) and PhD admissions are made under regular full-time and external category. PhD is offered in nine specialisations whereas, MS (Research) is offered in five specialisations. The selection of the candidates to both the courses is based on a written test or interview conducted by the institute. Below-mentioned is the PhD and MS (Research) specialisations along with the eligibility criteria:
|
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Specialisation |
|---|---|---|
|
PhD in Engineering |
Candidates with master’s degree or master’s degree in research in Engineering/ Technology |
Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
|
PhD in Sciences |
Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and having a valid score in GATE or UGC-NET/ CSIR-NET/ JRF/ LS exam/ NBHM/ INSPIRE/ JEST or equivalent |
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics |
|
PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences |
Master's degree in an eligible discipline with a good academic record or equivalent and having a valid GATE score or UGC/ CSIR- NET/ NBHM or equivalent |
Humanities and Social Sciences |
|
MS (Research) |
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology/ MCA/ MSc in the relevant departments with valid GATE score. |
Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
Note: Reservation/concession/relaxations for EWS/ OBC/ SC/ ST/PwD and Kashmiri Migrants as per the Government of India rules.
Download: IIT Tirupati MS (Research)/ PhD Brochure
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
It depends on the market competition, student's core expertise and academic track recorded how good the campus placement he or she can get. Students can check IIT Tirupati branch-wise BTech placement statistics to analyse the campus placement performance at IIT Tirupati, on the official IIT Tirupati website.
The IIT Tirupati campus is a rapidly growing, 548-acre. It is a "smart eco-campus" surrounded by lush greenery it perfectly blends modern, cutting-edge architecture with environmental sustainability.
Key highlights include:
Academic Zone: Lecture Hall Complex with modern air-conditioned classrooms, virtual classrooms & fully digitised, central libraries.
Research Centers: Houses collaboration hubs, incubation labs & highly specialised, well ventilated research departments.
Ponds and Greenery: Standout feature is large central ponds near the entrance.
Residential & Hostel Blocks: Features modern, multi story hostel blocks, dining halls/mess facilities & recreation zones.
IIT Tirupati provides modern, well maintained hostel facilities across multiple multistoried blocks. Campus has clean, Wi-Fi-enabled environment with essential amenities such as 24/7 security, laundry services & common mess.
The hostel setup at the institute includes the following key features:
Room Configurations: Rooms are allotted on shared basis.
Facilities & Amenities: Each floor has water purifiers, washing machines.
Mess & Dining: Common mess provides hygienic, nutritious meals.
Auxiliary Services: Hostel grounds include stationery shop, photocopying services & canteen.
Students can check the table below to know the monthy stipend offered to PhD students based on different fellowship types:
| Fellowship Type | Monthly Stipend | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Instititute HTRA (Half-time Research Assistantship) | INR 37,000 (Year 1-2); INR 42,000 (Year 3-5) | It is given to regular full-time PhD students as per MoE funding rules. |
| National Fellowship (CSIR-NET/UGC-NET JRF) | INR 37,000 (JRF); INR 42,000 (SRF) | - |
| Prime Minister's Research Fellowship | INR 70,000 to INR 80,000 | Awarded to students with excellent academic record for direct or lateral-entry scholars + INR 2 Lakh annual research grant |
| ASEAN/Foreign PhD Fellowships | INR 25,000 (Year 1-2); INR 28,000 (Year 3-5) | All research scholars have to put in 8 hours every week towards work assigned by the institute. |
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IIT Tirupati PhD Dates 2024
The key dates related to the IIT Tirupati PhD programme are presented below:
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
Apr '26 | JEST 2027 ResultTentative |
Apr '26 | JEST 2027 Admit CardTentative |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
The list of documents required for PhD admission are listed below:
- Admission offer
- Birth certificate
- Aadhaar number and PAN number
- First page of SSLC/ SSC/ matriculation certificate
- Copy of the submitted application form
- Original GATE scorecard or CSIR-UGC-JRF/ LS/ NET/ DAE-JEST or other fellowship award letter
- Degree certificate/ provisional/ course completion certificate/ grade cards/ mark sheets of all the semesters of degrees obtained.
- SC/ ST/ EWS/ OBC-NCL community certificate for the candidate belonging to SC/ST/ EWS/ OBC-NCL category (OBC-NCL scholars to bring a non-creamy layer community certificate valid at the time of admission)
- Relieving order/ Resignation acceptance letter from the employer in the case of full-time candidates, if employed
- Relieving letter, NOC/ permission and consent of co-guide from the parent organisation in case of external candidates
Candidates have to apply on the institute's website for MTech, MS Research and PhD courses. Check below the application fees at IIT Tirupati:
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL Male candidates | INR 400 |
| GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL Female candidates/ SC/ ST/ PwD | INR 200 |
Admission to IIT Tirupati is granted based on valid entrance scores. Therefore, candidates must secure valid scores in the accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main/ JEE Advanced/ GATE or equivalent. Apart from this, candidates must secure minimum aggregate of 75% Class 12 and 50% in graduation, depending on level of course opted.
To apply for any course, candidates must fill out the application form of the respective examination from its official website. Furthermore, candidates must sign up for the counselling process. After a successful qualification of the examination, candidates must fill out the application form for IIT Tirupati admission process via the official website of the institute.
IIT Tirupati eligibility varies course-wise. Candidates are required to complete a minimum of Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. Find below IIT Tirupati course-wise eligibility:
| Course Name | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BTech | Class 12 passed with PCM and English as required subjects |
| MTech | Bachelor's degree |
| MSc | Graduation in a relevant field |
| MPP | Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any subject with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD) |
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IIT Tirupati had around 195 companies participating in placements in 2025–26, with an overall placement rate of about 81%. The official report covers different branches together, so I wouldn't rely on random websites for a separate CSE figure unless IIT Tirupati itself confirms it. If you're mainly
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IIT Tirupati Summer Internship 2026 application form is currently closed for the academic year 2026. To be eligible for the internship, students have to be enrolled in the BE/BTech/BSc/MSc/BA/MA or equivalent from any recognised university. The selected candidates are provided with free accommodatio
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While the institution is included in various ranking bodies list, it does not feature in the QS Ranking. Newer, third-generation IITs, like IIT Tirupati, are generally not considered by this ranking body.
But, the institution has been ranked by NIRF, IIRF and other similar authorities. See below to k
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IIT Tirupati NIRF Ranking 2026 has not been released yet. However, according to the IIT Tirupati NIRF Ranking 2025, the institute ranks at #57 in the BE/BTech category and is included in the 151-200 overall band. The NIRF Ranking body has also recognised the institute as the 2nd best college in Andh
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The lowest package offered was 6.55 LPA for the MSc in Physics and MSc in Chemistry courses. The branch that performed the best in terms of the highest average package was MSc in Maths & Stats, with the IIT Tirupati M.Tech average package 2026 being 7 LPA.
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