Overview
PhD is a doctoral programme in engineering and technology. It usually takes 3–5 years. Who can apply: M.Tech, or B.Tech with a strong GATE score.
Who can apply
M.Tech, or B.Tech with a strong GATE score
Entrance exams
- GATEM.Tech, PhD and public-sector jobs
Where it can lead
- Software and IT
- Core engineering: civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical
- Public-sector jobs through GATE and the Engineering Services Exam
- Research and higher studies
- Product, consulting and analytics roles
Colleges offering PhD
From our directory. Each page has the admission route, programmes and an enquiry option.
AMU
Aligarh Muslim University
- Location
- Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government, est. 1920
- Main entrance
- AMU entrance test
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Engineering
- +2 more
BITS Pilani
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
- Location
- Pilani, Rajasthan
- Type
- Private, est. 1964
- Main entrance
- BITSAT
- Engineering
- Science
- Pharmacy
- Management
DTU
Delhi Technological University
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1941
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Management
IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government, est. 1919
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Pharmacy
IIT Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Type
- Government, est. 1958
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Design
- Management
IIT Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1961
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Design
- Management
IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Type
- Government, est. 1994
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Design
IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government, est. 1959
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
IIT Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Location
- Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Type
- Government, est. 1951
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Architecture
- Management
IIT Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government, est. 1959
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
IIT Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Location
- Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Type
- Government, est. 1847
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Architecture
- Management
J.C. Bose University (YMCA)
J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Type
- Government, est. 1969
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
- Computer applications
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1920
- Main entrance
- Jamia entrance test or CUET
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Engineering
- +3 more
JIIT Noida
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
- Location
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2001
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Management
NIT Trichy
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
- Location
- Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government, est. 1964
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Management
- Computer applications
PhD: common questions
How long is PhD?
PhD usually takes 3–5 years.
Who can apply for PhD?
M.Tech, or B.Tech with a strong GATE score.
Which entrance exams are used for PhD?
Most admissions use GATE. Some colleges also run their own tests or admit on Class 12 marks; each college page lists its route.
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Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.