Admissions 2026–27

SemiX, the IITB Centre for Semiconductor Technologies, welcomes its first Ph.D.

Spring 2026–27 · Starts January 2027

Ph.D. in Semiconductor Science & Engineering

Doctoral research across the semiconductor stack. Written test + interview.

Program Details

Select a program to see eligibility, admission process and important dates.

Eligibility Criteria

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST), as per the General Eligibility Criteria, in any of the following qualifying degrees:

i

ME / MTech / MS in any engineering discipline, or physics, or chemistry (with at least minor-level physics and mathematics), or mathematics (with at least minor-level physics and chemistry); including 5-year Integrated Masters and Dual-Degree programs from IISERs, IITs etc.

ii

MSc or equivalent in any engineering or physics, or chemistry (with at least minor-level physics and mathematics), or mathematics (only if there has been at least minor-level physics and chemistry).

iii

BE / BTech in any engineering discipline.

iv

4-year Bachelor of Science degree such as BS, BSc (Honors), BSc (Research) in any engineering discipline, or physics, or chemistry (with at least minor-level physics and mathematics), or mathematics (with at least minor-level physics and chemistry).

Additional requirement: For candidates under (ii), (iii) or (iv), any one must also be met: (a) a valid GATE score, or (b) a 4- or 5-year degree from the IITs, IISc, IISERs or other CFTIs with CPI (10-point scale) ≥ 8. (v) Minimum two years of professional work experience after the qualifying degree (for CT, EX, IS, PS, SF, SW category).

See full eligibility in the admissions brochure (PDF)

TAP Category — Early Offers

Candidates in their pre-final semester in one of the programs above (and, if in programs (ii), (iii) or (iv), who also satisfy either requirement ‘a’ valid GATE score or ‘b’ CPI ≥ 8 up to the most recently completed semester from a CFTI) are eligible for early offers in the December round of Ph.D. admissions.

The joining date is July of the following year. This includes the parallel possibility of offers through the job-placement route in select campuses.

Note: Criteria for awarding Teaching Assistantship and other application categories are as per the guidelines in section A.6 of the Brochure.

Admission Process

1.Check eligibilityConfirm your qualifying degree and any GATE/CPI or experience requirement for your category.
2.Identify a research areaPick the thrust area and faculty whose work matches your motivation and background.
3.Apply in the admission roundSubmit through the IIT Bombay Ph.D. admissions process (December early offers for TAP; Spring intake otherwise).
4.Written test & interviewShortlisted candidates are called for the selection process for the Spring 2026–27 cohort.