IIT Bhilai PhD under Visvesvaraya scheme: Rs 52,500 fellowship, apply by November 25
By TUF News Desk · Published 5 November 2026 · 4 min read
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Twenty days remain for electronics graduates to apply for a funded PhD at Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai. The institute has opened applications for full-time doctoral positions under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme in its Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, and the last date to submit the form is November 25, 2026, at 3 pm.
The scheme is funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to build research capacity in electronics system design and manufacturing. Selected scholars receive Rs 46,250 a month in the first two years and Rs 52,500 a month from the third year to the fifth. Each full-time scholar also gets a research contingency grant of Rs 1.2 lakh a year, house rent reimbursement as per government norms, and support to travel abroad for an international conference. Our guide to scholarships for Indian university students compares other funding options.
What the research covers
IIT Bhilai has listed VLSI, flexible and printed electronics, sensors and sensing technologies, microelectronics, and semiconductor and electronic devices as the thrust areas, along with other closely related fields. Scholars admitted under the scheme will work under Dr Vivek Raghuwanshi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Who can apply
Applicants need a qualifying degree plus one test or experience route. On the degree side, an MTech, MS or equivalent postgraduate degree in electronics and communication engineering, electrical engineering, microelectronics, engineering physics or a closely related field works, as does a BE or BTech in electronics and communication engineering, electrical engineering or engineering physics. A master’s degree in electronics, physics or another relevant science subject also counts. The minimum is first class or 60 per cent marks, relaxed to 55 per cent for SC, ST and PwD candidates.
Alongside the degree, applicants must meet one more condition: a valid GATE score in EC, EE, IN or PH; a CSIR or UGC NET qualification in electronic science or physical sciences; at least two years of relevant teaching or research experience; a master’s in engineering or technology with 60 per cent marks; or a BTech from an IIT with a CGPA of 8.0 or more. Reservations for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and EWS candidates follow government rules.
How to apply
Applications are online only, through the official Visvesvaraya PhD admission page. The application fee is Rs 100 for SC, ST, PwD and female candidates and Rs 200 for others, payable only through State Bank Collect. No hard copy of the form is needed, but the application must be finalised online or it will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews in the second or third week of December 2026. The interviews will be held offline at IIT Bhilai. Dates for result declaration and registration are not fixed yet, so check the institute website and your email regularly.
Have the documents ready before starting the form; our admission documents checklist lists the scans and certificates needed for a research programme application. Candidates comparing institutes can read the Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai profile first.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for IIT Bhilai Visvesvaraya PhD admission 2026?
November 25, 2026, at 3 pm IST. The online application window opened on October 29, 2026.
What fellowship does the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme offer at IIT Bhilai?
Rs 46,250 a month in the first two years and Rs 52,500 a month from the third to the fifth year, plus a research contingency grant of Rs 1.2 lakh a year, house rent reimbursement and support for international conference travel.
Who can apply for the IIT Bhilai Visvesvaraya PhD?
Candidates need a qualifying degree in electronics, electrical engineering, microelectronics, engineering physics or a related field, plus one of a valid GATE score, a CSIR or UGC NET qualification, two years of relevant experience, a master’s in engineering or technology, or a BTech from an IIT with a CGPA of 8.0 or more.
When are the interviews for IIT Bhilai Visvesvaraya PhD admission?
Interviews for shortlisted candidates are tentatively scheduled for the second or third week of December 2026, and will be held offline at IIT Bhilai.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for IIT Bhilai Visvesvaraya PhD admission 2026?
November 25, 2026, at 3 pm IST. The online application window opened on October 29, 2026.
What fellowship does the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme offer at IIT Bhilai?
Rs 46,250 a month in the first two years and Rs 52,500 a month from the third to the fifth year, plus a research contingency grant of Rs 1.2 lakh a year, house rent reimbursement and support for international conference travel.
Who can apply for the IIT Bhilai Visvesvaraya PhD?
Candidates need a qualifying degree in electronics, electrical engineering, microelectronics, engineering physics or a related field, plus one of a valid GATE score, a CSIR or UGC NET qualification, two years of relevant experience, a master's in engineering or technology, or a BTech from an IIT with a CGPA of 8.0 or more.
When are the interviews for IIT Bhilai Visvesvaraya PhD admission?
Interviews for shortlisted candidates are tentatively scheduled for the second or third week of December 2026, and will be held offline at IIT Bhilai.
Sources: Edex Live, IIT Bhilai