IIT Hyderabad — Special Round: Multiple Ph.D. Admissions

IIT Hyderabad — Special Round: Multiple Ph.D. Admissions (CSE)

Department: Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

Mode: Full-time doctoral positions funded by sponsored research projects

Application Deadline: 7 September 2025

About the Call

IIT Hyderabad invites applications from candidates with strong academic credentials for multiple Ph.D. positions in CSE, supported by externally funded projects. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email for an online interview; meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview or selection. Positions may remain unfilled if suitable candidates are not found.

Project Areas (Illustrative)

• AI/ML-based Frameworks for Cybersecurity (PI: Prof. Saurabh Kumar)
• Cryptography & Cryptanalysis (PIs: Prof. Maria Francis; Prof. M. V. Panduranga Rao)
• Post-Quantum Cryptography (PI: Prof. Maria Francis)
• 6G Openness—Synergy (PI: Prof. Antony Franklin; Co-PI: Prof. Bheemarjuna Reddy)
• 5G Security (CCS) (PI: Prof. Antony Franklin)
• Improving Similarity Search in Practice (PI: Prof. Rameshwar Pratap)

Prospective applicants may email the respective PIs for project-specific details (faculty contacts listed on the CSE website).

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria are as per the CSE Ph.D. admissions norms published by IIT Hyderabad. Candidates must verify requirements on the official admissions page.

How to Apply

• Application Form: Submit via the official Google Form provided by the department.
• Process: Online submission → profile shortlisting → online interview by the selection committee.

Key Links

• Call Document / Details: Department announcement (CSE–IITH).
• Faculty Directory (for contacting PIs): CSE Faculty, IIT Hyderabad.
• Ph.D. Eligibility & Regulations: CSE Ph.D. Admissions page.
• Application Form: Official submission form.

Contact

For queries, email phd.admissions@cse.iith.ac.in with the subject line “Ph.D. Special Round, Aug-2025.”

Note: This call pertains to project-funded Ph.D. positions in the CSE Department at IIT Hyderabad. Applicants should consult official pages for updates and any additional requirements.

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