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ADMISSION OPEN — January 2027 (2026-27-II Semester)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur
PhD / MS (By Research) Admission — January 2027 (2026-27-II Semester) — Online Application Form
🏫 PhD / MS (By Research)
💻 Mode: Online
📅 Session: January 2027 (2026-27-II Semester)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur — admission to PhD / MS (By Research) for the academic session January 2027 (2026-27-II Semester). Eligible candidates can apply online from 16 October 2026 to 03 November 2026 through the official website.
IIT Kanpur PhD and MS Admission January 2027
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has opened IIT Kanpur PhD admission 2027 for the January 2027 semester, alongside IIT Kanpur MS admission for research programmes. Candidates seeking IIT Kanpur MS research admission can choose MS (By Research) in Civil, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Intelligent Systems, Mechanical and Photonics, while PhD admission covers a wide range of departments, including Aerospace, Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering, Civil, Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering, Design, Economics, Electrical, Earth Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Intelligent Systems, Mechanical, Materials Science, Mathematics, Physics, Photonics, Statistics and Data Science, Sustainable Energy, Space, Planetary and Astronomical Sciences, the Kotak School of Sustainability and related areas. The online portal is open from 16 October 2026 at 2:00 PM to 3 November 2026 at 2:00 PM, and applicants must submit a separate form for each programme or department. Final-year students who will complete their qualifying degree by 4 January 2027 may apply provisionally. Institute assistantship or scholarship is available for non-sponsored PhD and MS (By Research) candidates, while employed applicants may apply as sponsored, external or part-time candidates. The application fee is Rs 500 for General, EWS, OBC and OBC-NCL candidates and Rs 250 for SC, ST and all DAP candidates; it is waived for foreign nationals and is non-refundable. Candidates should read the official admission page carefully, check department-wise eligibility, and apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute problems.
📅 Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date16 October 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online03 November 2026
- Withdrawal Last Date13 December 2026
💳 Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC / OBC-NCL₹500
SC / ST / All DAP₹250
Foreign NationalsFee waived
Non-refundable; separate form for each programme/department. Fee waived for Foreign Nationals.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
PhD
- As per department-wise eligibility on the official admission page
MS (By Research)
- Civil, CSE, Electrical, Intelligent Systems, Mechanical and Photonics; department-wise eligibility applies
MS (By Research) in Cybersecurity
- For sponsored, part-time and external candidates only; without financial assistantship
📝 How to Apply Online
- Open the official IIT Kanpur PG admission page and read the programme and department details.
- Use the Important Links on the official page to open the online application portal.
- Fill a separate form for each programme or department, upload documents and pay the fee online.
- Submit the form before 3 November 2026 at 2:00 PM and save a copy for future reference.
Assistantship and Candidate Types
Institute assistantship or scholarship is available for non-sponsored PhD and MS (By Research) candidates. Employed candidates may apply as sponsored, external or part-time candidates, and final-year students finishing by 4 January 2027 may apply provisionally.
🔗 Important Links
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QWhat is the last date for IIT Kanpur PhD admission 2027?
A. The online portal closes on 3 November 2026 at 2:00 PM. It opened on 16 October 2026 at 2:00 PM.
QWhich MS (By Research) programmes are available?
A. MS (By Research) is available in Civil, CSE, Electrical, Intelligent Systems, Mechanical and Photonics. MS (By Research) in Cybersecurity is for sponsored, part-time and external candidates only, without financial assistantship.
QWhat is the application fee?
A. Rs 500 for General, EWS, OBC and OBC-NCL candidates and Rs 250 for SC, ST and all DAP candidates. The fee is waived for foreign nationals, is non-refundable, and a separate form is needed for each programme or department.
QCan final-year students apply, and what is the withdrawal deadline?
A. Yes, final-year students finishing by 4 January 2027 may apply provisionally. The withdrawal deadline is 13 December 2026, with a Rs 2,500 deduction.