Master's degree with 60% (55% SC/ST/PwD) or B.Tech with excellent academic record for direct PhD; valid GATE / CSIR-UGC NET / JEST / DST INSPIRE or equivalent

Apply via IIT Ropar PhD admissions portal → shortlisting based on qualifying exam score → written test + personal interview → fellowship offer. Two intake cycles: July (Monsoon) and January (Winter).

B.E./B.Tech. with minimum 60% or CGPA 6.5; valid GATE score in relevant discipline

Qualify GATE → register on COAP portal → participate in offer rounds → confirm seat and pay fees → document verification at IIT Ropar

Bachelor's degree in relevant science discipline with minimum 55% aggregate

Qualify IIT JAM → register on JOAPS portal → participate in admission rounds → confirm seat and pay fees

10+2 with PCM; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); OR top 20 percentile in respective Class XII board

Qualify JEE Main → appear for JEE Advanced → register with JoSAA → participate in seat allocation rounds → accept seat and pay admission fee → document verification and enrollment at IIT Ropar