IP University Opens PhD Admissions for Winter Session 2026-27

IP University invites applications for PhD admission in 24 disciplines for the 2026–27 winter sessions. Eligible candidates can apply online by November 25, 2026.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), popularly known as IP University, has invited applications for admission to its PhD programmes for the winter session of the 2026–27 academic years. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the university's admission portal until November 25, 2026, at 5:30 pm.

The university is offering doctoral research opportunities across 24 disciplines, covering areas such as engineering, biotechnology, computer science, management, law, humanities, medical sciences and applied sciences. The PhD Entrance Test (PET) date will be announced separately on the university's official website.

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The available disciplines include Mass Communication, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Design, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things, Automation and Robotics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Education, Chemical Technology, Medical Sciences, Management, Environmental Science, Law and Legal Studies, English, Economics, and Architecture and Planning.

Admission will be conducted in accordance with the university's PhD Ordinance 12 (2023) and the PhD admission brochure for 2026–27. The university has also specified that admissions will consider eligible candidates' National Eligibility Test (NET) scores in accordance with the applicable University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines.

Candidates must meet the academic and other eligibility conditions prescribed in the university's PhD Ordinance and admission brochure. Applicants are advised to check the discipline-specific requirements, available research positions and admission procedures before submitting their forms.

The selection process generally involves the university's PhD Entrance Test followed by an interview. However, candidates qualifying for fellowships or scholarships through UGC-NET (JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (JRF), GATE, CEED and other recognised national-level examinations may be exempted from the university entrance test, subject to the applicable ordinance and admission rules.

The university has also stated that fellowships are available for eligible full-time PhD research scholars, subject to the prescribed conditions.

Interested candidates must complete the online application through the GGSIPU Samarth portal Applicants need to submit the required details and supporting documents specified in the application form.

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Candidates seeking exemption from the PhD Entrance Test must submit the relevant supporting documents to the university's Research and Development Cell by December 5, 2026, as prescribed in the admission notice.

The last date for online applications is November 25, 2026, by 5:30 pm. The university will announce the entrance test schedule and subsequent interview details through its official website. Applicants should regularly check for admission updates and notifications.