Rakesh Sanodiya

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, SAIDE) is inviting applications for PhD admissions for the July 2026 batch (1st semester of AY 2026-27). The opening includes both regular full-time PhD and part-time PhD options. The research themes are strongly aligned with Artificial Intelligence , Data Engineering , and related interdisciplinary areas such as Machine Learning , Deep Learning , Computer Vision , Natural Language Processing , Reinforcement Learning , Robotics , Multi-Agent Systems , Data Mining , Big Data Analytics , Edge AI , Internet of Things , Cloud Computing , Quantum Machine Learning , Large Language Models , and AI Ethics . Application areas mentioned include healthcare, agriculture, speech, and intelligent transportation. Eligibility highlights: the post states that the GATE / UGC-NET / national-level exam requirement is waived for CFTI graduates (B.Tech./B.E./Integrated M.Tech./M.Sc./4-year JEE-based programs) with CGPA >= 6.0 or 60% marks . Applicants should check the brochure for complete eligibility and programme-specific details. Deadline: 3 May 2026. How to apply: Review the SAIDE PhD brochure, confirm eligibility, and submit the application through the official application link. The post also provides the SAIDE webpage for more information. Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India.