PhD Admissions in Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Ropar Indian Institute of Technology Ropar in

PhD admissions are open in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar for the first semester of AY 2026–27.

The department highlights three major research domains: Mechanics & Design (MD), Manufacturing Engineering (MF), and Thermal & Fluids Engineering (TF). Thrust areas include Additive Manufacturing, Bio-Mechanical Engineering, Energy Efficiency & Sustainability, Intelligent Mechanical Systems, and Micro/Nano Engineered Systems. This makes the call relevant for students interested in mechanical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, manufacturing, thermal sciences, and related applied research.

Eligibility includes an M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent with at least 60% marks, or a B.Tech./B.E. (4-year program) with at least 60% marks plus GATE/NET qualification. Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI) B.Tech./B.E. students with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 do not need GATE. The post does not mention a language test waiver, stipend amount, or tuition coverage, so applicants should check the brochure for full admission and funding details.

The application deadline is 19 April 2026, 5:30 PM IST. Applicants are directed to the online application portal and the information brochure linked in the post. The department website is also provided for further details.

Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Ropar. Contact emails listed in the post are [email protected] and [email protected].