PhD admissions are now open for the 2025–26 session at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India, a top-ranked institution (NIRF rank: 3, NAAC A++, Institute of Eminence). Dr. Deepak Parashar, Associate Professor at the School of Computer Engineering, is seeking motivated PhD candidates interested in cutting-edge research areas including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Medical Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Image Processing, AI + IoT in Healthcare, Data Science, and Intelligent Systems.

MAHE offers both full-time and part-time PhD programs. Full-time scholars may receive the Dr. T. M. A. Pai Scholarship, while working professionals can apply for the part-time PhD program. The institution encourages interdisciplinary research and provides access to state-of-the-art research facilities across its departments. Joint PhD programs with international universities and national fellowships are also available.

Eligibility criteria require a qualifying degree in full-time mode: a 1-year/2-semester master's after a 4-year bachelor's, a 2-year/4-semester master's after a 3-year bachelor's, or an equivalent foreign qualification. Applicants must have at least 60% marks in their master's or 75% in a 4-year bachelor's. MBBS/BDS/PharmD holders need 60%. Foreign degree holders must provide equivalency certification. Candidates with backgrounds in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Medical Image Analysis, Data Science, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Funding options include the Dr. T. M. A. Pai Scholarship for full-time scholars, self-sponsored and part-time options, and national fellowships. Details on stipend and tuition coverage are available on the official website. The application deadline for the 2025–26 session is October 31, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit https://manipal.edu/phd. For research area queries, contact Dr. Deepak Parashar at [email protected].