# IIT Gandhinagar PhD 2026 applications close September 28

2026-09-25T06:21:27+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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IIT Gandhinagar has opened applications for its PhD programme for the 2026 academic year. Candidates can submit their applications online until September 28, 2026. The application fee is Rs 300 for general category applicants and Rs 150 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Eligible candidates should complete the process before the deadline.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

IIT Gandhinagar typically conducts PhD admissions twice a year, with deadlines in March and September. Applicants are selected through written tests and interviews conducted by individual departments. The institute offers fellowships to full-time PhD scholars under the Ministry of Education's scheme. Candidates awaiting GATE or NET results often plan around these cycles. The September 28 deadline applies to the current admission cycle.

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- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/education/iit-gandhinagar-phd-admissions-2026-application-window-closes-september-28-12095278#publisher=newsstand>

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