PhD Admissions in Mechanical Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Bio-Mechanical Engineering, and Intelligent Mechanical Systems at IIT Ropar Indian Institute of Technology Ropar in

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, is inviting applications for PhD Admissions for the First Semester of AY 2026–27. The call is centered on Mechanical Engineering with research opportunities in Mechanics & Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Thermal & Fluids Engineering.

Students can align their research interests with the department’s thrust areas, including Additive Manufacturing, Bio-Mechanical Engineering, Energy Efficiency & Sustainability, Intelligent Mechanical Systems, and Micro/Nano Engineered Systems. The post also highlights strong faculty expertise, world-class research facilities, industry-academia collaboration, and substantial external funding support.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have an MTech/M.E. or equivalent with 60% marks, or a BTech/B.E. or equivalent four-year degree with 60% marks and GATE/NET qualification. For BTech/B.E. students from a Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a minimum CGPA of 7.5, GATE is not required.

Deadline: online applications close on 04 May 2026, 5:30 PM IST. Interested candidates should apply through the online portal, review the information brochure, and check the department website for further details. For assistance, the department contact email is [email protected] and phone number is +91-1881-23-2352.