IP University PhD admissions: 24 subjects open, apply by November 25
By TUF News Desk · Published 10 November 2026 · 3 min read
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Fifteen days remain to apply for a PhD at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in Delhi. The university has opened applications for its PhD programmes for the winter session of 2026-27, and the window closes on November 25 at 5:30 PM. After that, the portal will not accept forms.
The admission covers the winter session of the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates apply online, and the university will announce the date of its PhD Entrance Test separately.
What is on offer
The university is admitting PhD students in 24 disciplines this session. The list covers engineering and technology subjects such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical and Automation Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, with specialisations in Data Science and Machine Learning. Sciences on offer include Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Chemical Technology, alongside Medical Sciences.
Management, Law and Legal Studies, Economics, English and Education are open too, as are Mass Communication, Design, Environmental Science and Architecture and Planning. Industrial Internet of Things, Automation and Robotics and Computer Applications round out the list.
How to apply
Applications go through the university’s Samarth admission portal, reached from the official GGSIPU website. Candidates fill the online form, upload the documents it asks for and pay the fee before the November 25 deadline. The university has said the PhD Entrance Test date will be announced separately on its website, so applicants should keep checking the portal after they submit.
Who can skip the entrance test
Some candidates do not have to sit the PhD Entrance Test. Those seeking exemption must send their supporting documents to the university’s Research and Development Cell by December 5, 2026. The admission notice carries the details of who qualifies, so candidates should read it before assuming they are exempt.
What to check before you submit
A PhD application is a long form with documents attached, and a mismatch can hold it up. The admission documents checklist covers what universities usually ask for, and it is worth reading before starting the form. For students still weighing where to apply, the how to choose a university in India guide sets out the questions that matter before committing to a research programme.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last date to apply for the GGSIPU PhD winter session 2026-27?
November 25, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Applications and fee payment both close at that time, and the university has said no forms will be accepted after the window closes.
How many disciplines are open for PhD admission at GGSIPU this session?
Twenty-four disciplines, from engineering and technology to sciences, management, law, humanities and medical sciences.
Where do I apply for the GGSIPU PhD programme?
Through the university’s Samarth admission portal, reached from the official GGSIPU website at ipu.ac.in.
When will the GGSIPU PhD Entrance Test be held?
The university has not announced the PhD Entrance Test (PET) date yet. It will be announced separately on the official website.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last date to apply for the GGSIPU PhD winter session 2026-27?
November 25, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Applications and fee payment both close at that time, and the university has said no forms will be accepted after the window closes.
How many disciplines are open for PhD admission at GGSIPU this session?
Twenty-four disciplines, from engineering and technology to sciences, management, law, humanities and medical sciences.
Where do I apply for the GGSIPU PhD programme?
Through the university's Samarth admission portal, reached from the official GGSIPU website at ipu.ac.in.
When will the GGSIPU PhD Entrance Test be held?
The university has not announced the PhD Entrance Test (PET) date yet. It will be announced separately on the official website.
Sources: Times of India, NDTV, JagranJosh