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A full-time doctoral research program offered by the Department of Mining Engineering. This program spans approximately 5 years and focuses on advanced research in mine planning, mineral extraction, underground mining, and contemporary mining engineering applications. Designed for candidates with strong background in mining engineering or related disciplines. Primary entrance exam: UGC-NET or GATE. Admission Status: PhD admission conducted on rolling basis. 2026-27: Applications April 4 - May 1, 2026; Interviews May 26-28, 2026; Merit list June 4, 2026; Joining July 1, 2026.

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Full-time research program
Institute Assistantship available
Interdisciplinary research opportunities
Access to state-of-the-art research facilities
Sandwich PhD program available
Financial support for international conferences

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IITISM Ph.D. Mining Engineering Fees

Fees: One-time admission fee Rs. 69,268 (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS) or Rs. 63,268 (SC/ST/PwD), Mess charges Rs. 23,500/semester. Total fees first semester: Rs. 92,768 (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS) or Rs. 86,768 (SC/ST/PwD).

Fee Structure

Fee Component	UR/OBC-NCL/EWS	SC/ST/PwD
One-time admission fee	Rs. 69,268	Rs. 63,268
Mess charges/semester	Rs. 23,500	Rs. 23,500
Total fees first semester	Rs. 92,768	Rs. 86,768

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IITISM Ph.D. Mining Engineering Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Applications	April 4 - May 1, 2026
Interviews	May 26-28, 2026
Merit list	June 4, 2026
Joining	July 1, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Master's in Mining Engineering or related discipline with 60% marks/CGPA 6.0, or Bachelor's in Engineering with 60% marks/CGPA 6.0, UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE qualification.

Admission Process

Merit-based selection with online application, document verification, shortlisting, and personal interview.
Online application, document verification, shortlisting, interview, merit list, fee payment, physical admission, medical fitness.

IITISM Ph.D. Mining Engineering Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

Scholarship Type	Amount
Institute Assistantship (first 2 years)	Rs. 37,000/month
Institute Assistantship (3rd-5th year)	Rs. 42,000/month
Contingency grant	Rs. 30,000/annum

Scholarships: Institute Assistantship Rs. 37,000/month (first 2 years) or Rs. 42,000/month (3rd-5th year), Contingency grant Rs. 30,000/annum.