IIT Jodhpur PhD admissions 2026 open for BTech graduates in aerospace engineering, check details

IIT Jodhpur has invited applications for PhD admissions in aerospace engineering, offering BTech graduates an opportunity to pursue research in areas such as space technology, drones, flight dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, combustion, composites, and artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The last date to submit applications for the PhD program is Oct 20, 2026. Interested candidates should review the institute’s official admission information for detailed eligibility criteria, application requirements, selection process, and available research areas.

A direct PhD admission route is available for BTech graduates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) who have secured a CGPA of 8.0 or above.

Candidates applying through this route do not need to appear for GATE, according to the institute’s announcement.

The research opportunities cover multiple areas of aerospace engineering and related technologies.

These include aircraft and flight research, space technology, drone development, and applications of AI and machine learning in aerospace engineering.

The program may be particularly relevant for BTech graduates who have already identified research interests in aerospace engineering and want to continue their academic work through doctoral studies.

Eligible candidates should verify all other admission requirements and follow the institute’s official application guidelines before submitting their applications.