- IIT Bhilai invites applications for its Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme in electronics and semiconductor research, offering monthly fellowships up to ₹52,500. Apply by November 25, 2026.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai has invited applications for full-time PhD positions under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM). The programme, supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), offers selected research scholars a monthly fellowship of up to ₹52,500, along with research contingency funding and other benefits. The online application process began on October 29, 2026, and candidates can apply until November 25, 2026.
The scheme aims to strengthen doctoral research and innovation in electronics and semiconductor-related technologies. Selected scholars will undertake research under the guidance of Dr Vivek Raghuwanshi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at IIT Bhilai.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹46,250 during the first and second years of the programme. The fellowship increases to ₹52,500 per month from the third to the fifth year. In addition, full-time PhD candidates will receive a research contingency grant of ₹1.2 lakh per year throughout the support period.
The financial assistance also includes house rent reimbursement as per Government of India norms. Scholars can receive support for travel and other expenses associated with attending international conferences, providing opportunities to present their research and engage with the global academic community.
Applicants must hold an ME, MTech, MS or equivalent postgraduate degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Engineering Physics or a closely related discipline, with at least 60% marks. Candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwD categories require a minimum of 55%.
Applicants with a BE, BTech or equivalent degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or a related field can also apply with the prescribed minimum marks. A master’s degree in Electronics, Physics or another relevant science discipline with first-class marks is another eligible qualification.
In addition to the academic requirements, candidates must fulfil at least one of the prescribed conditions. These include holding a valid GATE score in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Physics; qualifying the relevant CSIR-UGC NET examination; possessing at least two years of relevant professional experience; or meeting the specified postgraduate qualification and IIT undergraduate performance requirements.
The research programme covers VLSI, flexible and printed electronics, sensors and sensing technologies, microelectronics, semiconductor devices and other closely related areas. Candidates should have an academic background relevant to the proposed research fields.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an offline interview at the IIT Bhilai campus. The interviews are tentatively scheduled for the second or third week of December 2026. The institute will communicate shortlisting details and further selection updates through email and its official website.
Eligible candidates must complete the online application through the official IIT Bhilai admission page. Applicants need to register, enter their personal and academic details, upload the required documents and pay the application fee through State Bank Collect.
The application fee is ₹200 for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, PwD and female candidates must pay ₹100. Applicants should add the payment reference number to their application and complete the finalisation process. The institute will not consider applications that have not been finalised.
The last date to submit the application is November 25, 2026. Candidates are advised to review the official admission notice and eligibility requirements before applying.
