Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, an Institute of National Importance, has opened application window for PhD/Direct PhD/MS (by Research) Admission for July 2025 Semester. Scholars admitted to PhD and MS programmes under Regular scheme are eligible for the following Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA).
Total Vacant Seats: The total number of vacant PhD seats with HTRA are 470 while MSC (by Research) seats are 245 for the Academic Years 2024-25.
Fellowships: Scholars admitted to PhD and M.S. programmes under Regular scheme are eligible for the following Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA). PhD Candidates will get Rs 37,000 /- Per Month while MS (By Research) candidates will get Rs 12,400 Per Month. They should work for 8 hours per week in the Departments to earn this assistantship.
Key Dates: The last date of Receipt of Online Application is 28 March 2025.
Written Test and Interview: Intimation on “written test and interview” or “interview” indicating the date, time & venue will be communicated by the respective Departments through email to the shortlisted candidates.
The Application fee is as follows:
GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Male candidates – ₹ 1000
GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Transgender candidates – ₹ 1000
GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Female candidates – ₹ 500
OCI candidates – ₹ 1000
SC/ST candidates – ₹ 500
PwD candidates- ₹ 500
List of Departments where PhD Programms available with vacant HTRA Seats
Aerospace Engineering- 24
Applied Mechanics – 25
Biotechnology- 22
Chemical Engineering -22
Chemistry -24
Civil Engineering -42
Computer Science & Engineering -19
Electrical Engineering -50
Engineering Design –
Humanities and Social Sciences -27
Management Studies- 17
Mathematics -28
Mechanical Engineering -43
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering – 22
Ocean Engineering -16
Interdisciplinary-25
Physics – 38
Medical Science & Technology-04
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence -11
Total- 470
For latest update, eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should visit the official website of IIT Madras.
