Application Deadline
January 5, 2026
7:30 PM IST
Application Fee
Rs. 200 / Rs. 100
General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 200
SC/ST/PwD/Female: Rs. 100
Selection Process
Test & Interview
Results announced within two weeks
Financial Support
Fellowship Available
For eligible Regular & Direct candidates

About the Programme

IIIT Raichur offers Ph.D. programmes in contemporary research areas across Computer Science & Engineering and Mathematics & Computing, with financial support available to eligible scholars as per institute norms.

Established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India under the PPP model, IIIT Raichur is located in Raichur, Karnataka. The institute commenced academic activities in August 2019 with its first batch of B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering under the mentorship of IIT Hyderabad. Currently operating from its transit campus at Government Engineering College, Raichur.

For detailed information about our faculty and their research interests, please visit: iiitr.ac.in/faculty

Research Thrust Areas

Computer Science and Engineering

Applied Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Data Science, Large Language Models, Pattern Recognition), Natural Language Processing, Theoretical Computer Science (Algorithms), Next-Generation Communication, Time Series Analysis, Autonomous Vehicles, Computer Vision, Drone Communication, Ad hoc Networks, Wireless Communication, Post-Quantum Encryption, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Edge/Fog Computing, Cloud Computing, Edge Intelligence, Soft Computing and Optimization, Cooperative Communication, Cognitive Radios, Signal, Image, and Video Processing, Medical Image Processing, Audio Processing, Real-time Processing Hardware Design, Multispectral and Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Image Analysis, Quantum Cryptography, Service Orchestration in the Computing Continuum, Complex Network Dynamics with Generative AI, Spectral Graph Theory, Blockchain, Quantum Network Science.

Mathematics and Computing

Geometry of Banach Spaces, Computational Geometry, Geometric Approximation Algorithms, Algorithmic Graph Theory, Linear Operators, Differential Equations, Fractional Differential Equations, Controllability, Stability Theory, Stability Analysis, Control Theory, Complex Systems, Network Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Numerical Analysis, Linear and Nonlinear Optimization, Optimization on Manifolds and its Applications, Nonsmooth Analysis, Mathematical Modeling.

Note: Research topics are not limited to the above-mentioned thrust areas and can be decided based on the mutual interest of the guide and the Ph.D. scholar.

Programme Categories

Regular

Full-time candidates working exclusively on their Ph.D. degree. Institute fellowship available to eligible candidates as per norms. Eligible for hostel accommodation.

Direct

Full-time candidates admitted directly to the Ph.D. programme. Institute fellowship available to eligible candidates. Eligible for hostel accommodation.

External/Working Professional

Part-time candidates who are regular employees of academic institutes, industries, or R&D laboratories. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer required. Fellowship not provided by institute. Hostel accommodation subject to availability.

Eligibility Criteria & Financial Assistance

For comprehensive information on eligibility criteria, financial assistance, and programme regulations, please refer to the official Ph.D. regulations document:

IIIT Raichur Ph.D. Rules and Regulations

Application Fee & Payment Instructions

Category Fee Amount
General/OBC/EWS Candidates Rs. 200/-
SC/ST/PwD/Female Candidates Rs. 100/-

Payment Instructions via SBI Collect Portal

Applicants are advised to read the following instructions carefully and follow each step strictly while making the payment:

  1. Access the SBI Collect portal: onlinesbi.sbi.bank.in/sbicollect
  2. Search for institute name: INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RAICHUR
  3. Select INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RAICHUR from the displayed list
  4. Choose payment option: "PhD Application Fee – Jan 2026"
  5. Enter the required details and proceed with payment using available payment modes
  6. After successful payment, download and save the payment receipt for future reference

Important: You must save the proof of payment to upload at the time of application submission.

Application Procedure

Only online applications are accepted. Applicants must use the common application form for both Computer Science & Engineering and Mathematics & Computing departments.

Selection Process

The admission process consists of Screening Test and/or Interview as applicable. The list of selected candidates will be announced on the institute website approximately within two weeks of the interview date. Selected candidates will also be notified via email.

Contact Information

Email Queries

phdacademics@iiitr.ac.in

Institute Website

iiitr.ac.in

Ready to Begin Your Research Journey?

Submit your application before the deadline: January 5, 2026, 7:30 PM

Submit Application