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A full-time doctoral research program offered by the Department of Petroleum Engineering. This program spans approximately 5 years and focuses on advanced research in reservoir engineering, drilling engineering, production engineering, and contemporary petroleum engineering applications. Designed for candidates with strong background in petroleum 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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21 May, 2026 IIT Dhanbad PhD Fee Structure 2026 is also out. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.9 Lakhs.
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 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 |
| 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: Master's in Petroleum 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.
Admissions: Merit-based selection with online application, document verification, shortlisting, and personal interview.
| 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.
Q1-Minimum qualification: Master's in Petroleum Engineering with 60% marks/CGPA 6.0.
Ans. Master's in Petroleum Engineering with 60% marks/CGPA 6.0.
Q2-GATE/NET mandatory: Yes for most candidates.
Ans. Yes for most candidates.
Q3-Program duration: 5 years full-time.
Ans. 5 years full-time.
Q4-Research areas: Reservoir engineering, drilling engineering, production engineering, well testing.
Ans. Reservoir engineering, drilling engineering, production engineering, well testing.
Q5-Financial support: Institute Assistantship available.
Ans. Institute Assistantship available.
Q6-Career prospects: Researcher, faculty, petroleum engineer, consultant, academic positions.
Ans. Researcher, faculty, petroleum engineer, consultant, academic positions.
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