PhD positions

Centre for Computational and Data Sciences (CCDS) is seeking PhD candidates for research in the following areas: 

Selected research areas:

▪️ ML-driven molecular and materials design

▪️ Quantum computing for chemistry

▪️ Computational materials science 

▪️ High-performance computing simulations

...and related areas in computational science and AI

Who can apply?

▪️ M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science

▪️ M.Tech / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

▪️ Other relevant disciplines

Funding eligibility

For B.Tech/M. Sc. students 

• from IITs, NITs and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) with a CGPA above 8 are eligible for the institute fellowship.

• All other applicants (CGPA below 8, or from other institutes) must have at least one of the following:

  • A valid GATE score

  • A valid CSIR/UGC NET qualification (JRF, Assistant Professor & PhD Admission, or PhD Admission Only; all categories eligible)

For more details on the funding eligibility, see  https://www.iitkgp.ac.in/assets/pdf/PhDAdmissionEligibilityCriteria.pdf 

📅 Rolling admissions: Apply by 15 Nov 2026 (revised) to be considered for the next round of PhD interviews.

🌐 Apply online: https://www.iitkgp.ac.in/rolling-phd-admission 

If you need any further information, please contact me at skreddy@iitkgp.ac.in