IIT Madras Admission: January 2027 PhD, MS Research Applications Open

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has invited applications for admission to its PhD and MS by Research programmes for the January 2027 session. According to the admission information provided by the institute, candidates can submit their applications online, with the deadline set for October 30, 2026, at 5 pm. Applications received within the specified period will be considered by the respective departments for the January admission cycle.

The selection process will vary depending on the department and programme. Shortlisted candidates may be required to appear for a written test followed by an interview, while some departments may conduct only an interview. The date, time and venue of any written test or interview will be communicated directly to shortlisted candidates through email. IIT Madras has also stated that physical or hard copies of application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the websites of the concerned departments for updates on shortlisting, written tests, interviews and other admission-related information. The application process is being conducted entirely online. Applicants should also carefully review the eligibility requirements and admission categories specified in the official information brochure before submitting their forms.

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The application fee varies according to the candidate's category and gender. General, EWS and OBC-NCL male and transgender candidates are required to pay ₹1,000, while the fee for General, EWS and OBC-NCL female candidates is ₹500. SC, ST and PwD candidates are also required to pay ₹500. The application fee is non-refundable.

IIT Madras offers research opportunities through its PhD and MS by Research programmes across areas including Engineering, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Management. Research scholars may have opportunities to participate in sponsored research, industrial consultancy projects and collaborative research activities. The institute offers multiple admission categories, including Regular-HTRA, national-level fellowship, project, external, staff and QIP categories, subject to the eligibility conditions applicable to each category.

The January 2027 admission cycle therefore provides prospective research scholars an opportunity to apply for advanced research programmes at IIT Madras. Candidates interested in applying should complete the online application before the deadline and verify all department-specific requirements. The supplied admission details mention October 30 as the application deadline, although one section of the source lists October 20, so applicants should rely on the official admission portal and brochure for the final deadline.

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