Applications follow the academic cycle, with one round in May-June (for program start in August) and another in November-December (for program start in January). Please see the Admissions page under Join Us for more details.

Candidates must have a master’s degree in engineering, science, humanities, social sciences, or equivalent with at least 60% marks or a 6.0/10 CGPA. Certain professional qualifications (e.g., MBBS with MD) are also accepted​

Full-time students dedicate all their time to research, while part-time students are working professionals, often employed by external organizations, and are required to attend the program with limited credits

A research proposal, in the context of IIT Jodhpur’s postgraduate program, is a report and presentation prepared by Ph.D. or M.Tech.-Ph.D. students after completing the State of Art Seminar (SOTA). The proposal outlines the chosen research topic and its objectives, presenting the foundational work for the thesis. It must include research work equivalent to 16 credits and is evaluated by the Student Research Committee (SRC), which allocates a letter grade based on the performance. Successfully completing the research proposal defense is a key step toward becoming a Ph.D. candidate

A Teaching Assistantship (TA) is a form of financial assistance provided to eligible M.Tech. and Ph.D. students at IIT Jodhpur. In exchange for this financial aid, students are required to assist faculty members with teaching-related activities such as conducting tutorials, grading assignments, and helping in labs. The assistantship also serves as a professional development opportunity for students, providing teaching experience while they pursue their studies. For the continuation of the assistantship, M.Tech. students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 6.0, and Ph.D. students must maintain a CGPA of 6.5

A full-time M.S. by Research student can complete the program between 2 years (minimum) to 4 years (maximum). A part-time student can complete the program between 3 years (minimum) to 5 years (maximum)

Students need to complete 24 credits through coursework and 36 credits through research​

Full-time students can register for a maximum of 16 credits and a minimum of 6 credits. Part-time students can register for 12 to 3 credits per semester

The M.S. by Research Degree can be upgraded to Ph.D. based on the CGPA (>7.5) and progress of the student after 3 Semesters for regular students; however, transition will require continuation of the same work and the student has to satisfy regular PhD requirements. All conditions of Ph.D. degree program will be applicable to all such students. All such changes of registration shall be reported to the Senate.

The comprehensive exam tests the student’s general and specific knowledge in their research field. It includes written tests, and students have two chances to pass​

Ph.D. students must complete a minimum of 12 to 24 credits through coursework and 48 credits through thesis work, depending on their prior qualifications​

The comprehensive exam tests the student’s general and specific knowledge in their research field. It includes written tests, and students have two chances to pass​

The M.Tech. programme in AR & VR focuses on providing students with interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills required to design, implement, and evaluate Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality applications. It covers core concepts in graphics, immersive experiences, content creation, and the development of next-generation AR/VR systems for various industries.

In an academic year, a maximum of 30 days may be taken, including absence for medical reasons and the mid-semester break. Although the student is permitted to register for leave during the mid-semester break or the summer/winter term, they must do so in advance. PhD and M.S. by Research students are prohibited from taking more than 15 days of absence at a time. It is prohibited for an M.Tech./M.Sc. student to take leave for more than 10 consecutive days. For exceptional circumstances, DRC may grant leave beyond 30 days in an academic year without an assistantship during that time.

Financial assistantship/scholarship will be provided to the eligible students admitted under regular full-time program. The regular M.S. by Research students would get fellowship/assistantship up to a maximum of 2 years as JRF starting from the date of registration. In exceptional cases, the fellowship can be extended to a maximum of one more year depending on the work done and the recommendations of the supervisor and SRC.