IIT Patna Ph.D Mathematics: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The PhD program at IIT Patna has specific eligibility requirements, including an 8 CGPA from IIT, GATE, or JRF qualifications. The selection process includes a written test and interview. The faculty, well-qualified with international experience, are supportive and accessible. The first-year academic fee is approximately Rs 27,000, with Rs 1,000 refundable. Hostel charges are Rs 13,500 for the mess and around Rs 30,000 per semester for food and lodging, with basic meal costs at Rs 70. PhD students have job opportunities, especially in academia, with starting salaries for professors at INR 60,000. IIT Patna provides stipends and fellowships from MHRD, CSIR, UGC, DST, NBHM, and PMRF, with interim financial support available. For instance, a CSIR-UGC qualified student gets INR 25,000 monthly for the first two years, increasing to INR 28,000 for the last three years. Students from families with an annual income below Rs. 9 lakh can access interest-free loans for five years. External fellowship students initially pay Rs. 31,000 monthly for three months, refundable upon fellowship commencement. Those admitted via GATE receive Rs. 31,000 monthly. The PMRF offers around Rs. 7,00,000 per month to PhD scholars, while other fellowships provide Rs. 31,000 monthly for financial support during research.