IIT Hyderabad • NIRF #8 Engineering
Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad • 5-Year Research Programme
Key numbers
NIRF Engineering Rank
#8
Annual Intake
30
Program Duration
60 months
NAAC Score
3.71 / 4
Are you eligible?
Academic Qualification
M.Tech/ME or equivalent in relevant discipline
Selection Process
Valid GATE score followed by IITH written test and interview
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
75%
Top recruiters
Total Program Fee
Just ₹50,000 per year across 5 years
Research-First Doctoral Training
The programme is built around core CS research, teaching assistantships, seminar and paper presentations, international conference participation, industry collaboration projects, and interdisciplinary research options.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you are driven by research, scholarly impact, or an academic career, this is a stellar pick. IIT Hyderabad offers elite infrastructure, negligible fees, and direct pipelines into premier research labs and top-tier institutions. The five-year commitment is intense, but the scholarly ROI is unmatched.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Research & academic careers
- ✓ Low financial burden
- ✓ Interdisciplinary exploration
- ✓ Teaching & mentorship
Doesn't match
- ✗ Immediate industry salary maximization
- ✗ Short-duration degrees