IIITDM Kurnool PhD applications close today: last chance for January 2027 intake

By TUF News Desk · Published 18 October 2026 · 3 min read

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PhD aspirants watching IIITDM Kurnool are down to their last day. The Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool, accepts online applications for its January 2027 PhD session until 18 October 2026.

The institute is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education that began operations in 2015. Its campus sits at Jagannathagattu Hill in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, and its academic identity combines design and manufacturing with computing and electronics. This round of PhD admissions spans five areas: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Programmes. Both full-time and part-time routes are open.

The drone route stands out

Among the options, the interdisciplinary programme includes a named Drone Technology track, which is still unusual as a dedicated PhD route. It suits applicants whose research interests cut across electronics, control systems and mechanical design rather than sitting inside a single department. Given the institute’s design-and-manufacturing roots, cross-departmental work of this kind is a natural fit.

Eligibility is set by each department

There is no single eligibility bar. Each department prescribes its own criteria, and the institute directs candidates to download and read the department brochure before starting the application. Reading the brochure first is the practical move: thresholds, degree requirements and the full-time versus part-time conditions all live there. The Sciences programme, for instance, is advertised in both full-time and part-time mode.

Fee, and how to apply

The application fee is Rs 500 for GEN, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates, and Rs 250 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Applications are online only, through the official IIITDM Kurnool admission page. Each department has its own Apply Online link, listed separately on that page, so make sure you use the one for your department.

Keep your documents ready before you begin: academic records and, where applicable, category certificates in the prescribed format. The admission documents checklist is a useful reference for what Indian universities typically ask for at this stage. Since the window closes today, do not leave the form for the last hour; a failed payment or upload error late at night is not something the portal will wait for. And because a PhD is a multi-year commitment, it is worth reviewing scholarships and fellowships for Indian university students alongside the programme details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for the IIITDM Kurnool PhD January 2027 session?

18 October 2026. Applications are submitted online through the department-specific links on the institute’s admission page.

Which departments are offering PhD admissions?

Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Programmes including Drone Technology.

What is the application fee?

Rs 500 for GEN, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates, and Rs 250 for SC, ST and PwD candidates.

Is a part-time PhD available at IIITDM Kurnool?

Yes. The January 2027 session offers both full-time and part-time PhD routes, with eligibility set separately by each department.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: ResearchJobs.in, Aakash