PhD Admissions India 2026
Verified IIT & IISc Opportunities in Materials Science, Nanotechnology & Physics
This national portal provides verified PhD admission opportunities for 2026 across IITs and IISc in Materials Science, Nanotechnology and Physics. Each listing includes official department details, eligibility criteria, application window and direct links to institute notifications. The page is regularly updated to ensure accuracy and reliability for research aspirants.
National PhD Admissions Portal
IISc Bangalore – Physics & Materials Research
Department: Department of Physics / Materials Research Centre
Application Window: Open – Academic Year 2026–27
Eligibility: Master's in Physics/Materials/Nanoscience with valid JAM/JEST/GATE/CSIR-NET (as applicable).
Deadline: As per official admission notice.
Official NotificationIIT Bombay – Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Department: MEMS / Physics
Application Window: Spring/Autumn Cycle 2026
Eligibility: MTech/ME/MS in relevant field with GATE/NET or equivalent qualification.
Deadline: Check department portal.
Official NotificationIIT Madras – Materials Science & Physics
Department: Metallurgical & Materials Engineering / Physics
Application Window: Open (2026 Cycle)
Eligibility: Master’s degree in relevant discipline with GATE/NET qualification.
Deadline: Refer research portal.
Official NotificationIIT Delhi – Materials Science & Engineering
Department: MSE / Physics
Application Window: 2026–27 Intake
Eligibility: MTech/ME/MS or equivalent with valid GATE/NET/JRF.
Deadline: 30.03.2026.
Official NotificationIIT Kanpur – Materials Science Programme
Department: Materials Science Programme / Physics
Application Window: Semester-Based Admission
Eligibility: Master’s in Engineering/Science with GATE/NET/JRF.
Deadline: 10.11.2025.
Official NotificationIIT Kharagpur – Materials Science & Engineering
Department: Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Application Window: 2026 Intake
Eligibility: ME/MTech or equivalent with valid GATE/NET.
Deadline: 03.11.2025.
Official NotificationIIT Roorkee – Physics & Metallurgical Engineering
Department: Physics / MME
Application Window: Spring 2026
Eligibility: Master’s in relevant field with NET/GATE/JRF qualification.
Deadline: Check departmental page.
Official NotificationIIT Guwahati – Materials & Physics
Department: Physics / Centre for Nanotechnology
Application Window: July 2026 Session
Eligibility: Master’s degree with GATE/NET or equivalent qualification.
Deadline: 12.03.2026.
Official NotificationIIT Hyderabad – Materials & Nanoscience
Department: Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering
Application Window: 2026 Intake
Eligibility: MTech/ME/MS with GATE/NET/JRF qualification.
Deadline: As per institute notice.
Official NotificationIIT (ISM) Dhanbad – Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Department: MME / Physics
Application Window: 2026 Session
Eligibility: Master’s degree in relevant field with valid GATE/NET/JRF.
Deadline: Refer official admission page.
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