Ekta Singla

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 .