Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
PhD Admissions 2026 · Monsoon Semester

Where Research
Meets Ambition

Join one of Central India's fastest-growing IITs. Pursue world-class research in computing, AI, cryptography, networks, and beyond — backed by ₹110+ Crore in research infrastructure.

14 Faculty
₹110Cr+ Research Outlay
20+ Research Areas
2016 Est.

A Rising Force in Indian Research

IIT Bhilai is one of the newest and most energetically growing IITs in India — a place where young researchers shape the institution's identity and make a real mark.

📚

Top-Tier Publications

Research published at ASIACRYPT, AsiaCCS, ICASSP, IEEE - TIFS, IT, TMC, and other premier conferences and journals.

🔬

State-of-the-Art Labs

Best computing labs in Central India — GPU clusters, HPC systems, Big Data infrastructure and dedicated security labs.

💰

Funded Research

Govt & industry scholarships, ₹110+ Crore research outlay. PhD students receive competitive stipends and project funding.

🌱

Young & Vibrant Institute

Shape the culture of a growing institution. Direct mentorship, small cohorts, and high faculty-student ratio for personalised research guidance.

🗺️

Central India Campus

Beautiful purpose-built campus in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh — affordable living, excellent connectivity, and a warm academic community.

Two Tracks. Endless Possibilities.

💻
Program 1

Computer Science & Engineering

PhD (CSE)

Core CS research spanning theoretical foundations, systems, security, networks, and algorithms.

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • Cryptography & Blockchain
  • Computer Networks & Security
  • Algorithms & Complexity
  • Computer Architecture & Systems
🤖
Program 2

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

PhD (DSAI)

Applied and theoretical AI research — from machine learning to NLP, medical imaging to social networks.

  • Machine Learning & Deep Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Medical Image Processing
  • Big Data & Analytics
  • Social & Complex Networks

Who Can Apply?

🎓
M.Tech in CS / related field
🎓
B.Tech + Valid GATE / NET score
🎓
MCA / M.Sc. in CS / Mathematics / Statistics with GATE/NET
Application Deadline
May 05, 2026 at 17:00 Hrs
Apply at iitbhilai.ac.in →

20+ Active Research Areas

From quantum algorithms to adversarial ML, our faculty lead cutting-edge work across the full breadth of computing.

🔐

Security & Cryptography

  • Cryptographic Protocols & Cryptography
  • Cyber & Hardware Security
  • Automated Cryptanalysis
  • Blockchain Technologies
  • 5G Security
🧠

AI & Machine Learning

  • Machine Learning
  • Adversarial Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Medical Image Processing
  • Deep Learning
📐

Theory & Algorithms

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • Quantum Computing
  • Distributed Algorithms
  • Approximation Algorithms
  • Formal Verification
🌐

Networks & Systems

  • Computer Networks
  • Wireless & Mobile Networks
  • Distributed Systems
  • Computing Systems
  • Algorithms for Mobile Robots
📊

Data & Information

  • Big Data & Analytics
  • Information Retrieval
  • Social & Complex Network Analysis
  • Speech Processing
  • Social Computing
⚙️

Hardware & Architecture

  • GPU Architecture & Programming
  • VLSI Testing & Embedded Systems
  • Fault Tolerance
  • Optimizing Compilers
  • Computer Architecture

Meet Your Mentors

Trained at top institutions across India and the world, our faculty are researchers first — publishing, innovating, and guiding the next generation of computer scientists.

Prof. Santosh Biswas
Professor

Prof. Santosh Biswas

PhD — IIT Kharagpur
Cyber Security Computer Networks Embedded Systems
View Profile →
Prof. Souradyuti Paul
Professor

Prof. Souradyuti Paul

PhD — KU Leuven, Belgium
Cryptography Blockchain Multiparty Computation
View Profile →
Prof. Anil Kumar Sao
Professor

Prof. Anil Kumar Sao

PhD — IIT Madras
Medical Imaging Sparse Representation fMRI
View Profile →
Dr. Gagan Raj Gupta
Associate Professor

Dr. Gagan Raj Gupta

PhD — Purdue University, USA
Big Data Machine Learning Algorithms
View Profile →
Dr. Rishi Ranjan Singh
Associate Professor

Dr. Rishi Ranjan Singh

PhD — IIT Ropar
Network Analysis Approximation Algorithms Combinatorics
View Profile →
Dr. Sk Subidh Ali
Associate Professor

Dr. Sk Subidh Ali

PhD — IIT Kharagpur
Hardware Security Adversarial ML Cyber Security
View Profile →
Dr. Dhiman Saha
Associate Professor

Dr. Dhiman Saha

PhD — IIT Kharagpur
Cryptography Cryptanalysis 5G Security
View Profile →
Dr. Barun Gorain
Associate Professor

Dr. Barun Gorain

PhD — IIT Guwahati
Graph Theory Distributed Algorithms Mobile Robots
View Profile →
Dr. Amit Kumar Dhar
Associate Professor

Dr. Amit Kumar Dhar

PhD — Univ. Paris Diderot
Formal Methods Model Checking Complexity
View Profile →
Dr. Vinod Reddy
Associate Professor

Dr. Vinod Reddy

PhD — IIT Gandhinagar
Graph Algorithms Parameterized Complexity Combinatorics
View Profile →
Dr. Anand M. Baswade
Assistant Professor

Dr. Anand M. Baswade

PhD — IIT Hyderabad
Wireless Networks 5G Systems SDN
View Profile →
Dr. Vishwesh Jatala
Assistant Professor

Dr. Vishwesh Jatala

PhD — IIT Kanpur
GPU Architecture Compilers Computer Architecture
View Profile →
Dr. Soumajit Pramanik
Assistant Professor

Dr. Soumajit Pramanik

PhD — IIT Kharagpur
Information Retrieval Machine Learning Social Networks
View Profile →
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Mundotiya
Assistant Professor

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Mundotiya

PhD — IIT (BHU) Varanasi
NLP Deep Learning Speech Processing
View Profile →

Best-in-Class Computing Facilities

One of the best research computing labs in Central India — purpose-built for the next generation of researchers.

GPU Clusters

High-performance GPU computing resources for deep learning, computer vision, and scientific computing workloads. Multi-node training at scale.

🖥️

HPC Clusters

High Performance Computing clusters for simulation, data-intensive research, and parallel computing experiments.

🗄️

Big Data Clusters

Distributed storage and processing clusters for large-scale data analytics, stream processing, and ML pipelines.

🔭

Computer Systems Lab

Hardware and embedded systems lab for VLSI testing, embedded security research, and system architecture experiments.

📈

Data Visualization Lab

Advanced visualization infrastructure for complex data analysis, network visualization, and interactive research display.

₹110+
Crore
Research Outlay — funding infrastructure, fellowships, and projects.

A Campus Built for Ideas

More than a place to study — a community to belong to. Life at IIT Bhilai blends rigorous scholarship with a warm, vibrant culture.

IIT Bhilai campus aerial view

Bhilai — The Steel City

Located in one of India's most dynamic industrial cities, Bhilai offers great connectivity, affordable living, and a rich cultural scene in the heart of Chhattisgarh.

🎨

Cultural Life

Annual festivals, clubs, technical events, and student bodies that keep academic energy alive year-round.

🏃

Sports & Wellness

Modern sports facilities, gymkhana, and wellness programs for a balanced academic life.

🏠

Residential Campus

Comfortable on-campus housing, mess, and all essential amenities for research scholars.

🤝

Collaborative Community

Small, close-knit cohorts mean you always have peers and mentors willing to collaborate and support.

Applications Open

Your Research Journey
Starts Here

Join the PhD program for Monsoon 2026. Applications close May 05, 2026 at 17:00 Hrs. Don't miss your chance to be part of one of India's fastest-growing research communities.

01
Check eligibility criteria (M.Tech / B.Tech+GATE / MCA+GATE)
02
Apply online at iitbhilai.ac.in before May 05, 2026
03
Attend the written test / interview (Monsoon 2026 schedule)
Questions? Write to the CSE Department at
dept_cse@iitbhilai.ac.in
QR code — scan to apply
Scan to Apply