Select Your Research Specialization
All tracks feature cross-school multidisciplinary mentorship and unrestricted access to 60+ shared core laboratories.
PhD (full-time)
Three to five years, fully funded fellowship with a doctoral committee and shared lab access.
PhD (part-time)
For faculty and working professionals, with hybrid attendance and extended timelines.
Postdoctoral fellowship
Two to three years with an independent research budget and access to core facilities.
Industry doctorate
Co-supervised with an industry partner on real-world engineering or clinical challenges.
Integrated MSc–PhD
For outstanding graduates, combining master’s and doctoral work into a single fast-track.
Admission Requirements by Stage
A transparent six-stage merit framework ensuring rigorous and fair scholar selection.
Horizontal Journey & Milestones
Key operational milestones from portal submission to candidate registration.
Applications Open
Two annual intakes: January and July. Online portal opens 60 days prior.
Document Screening
Academic transcripts, eligibility, and proposal originality check within 14 days.
Entrance & Panel Viva
Domain test and interdisciplinary doctoral committee interviews within 30 days.
Merit List & Offer
Formal offer letter with fellowship stipend sanction issued within 45 days.
Campus Induction
Coursework commencement, lab safety clearance, and core supervisor allocation.
Generous & Accessible by Design
AriRDC ensures no outstanding scholar is turned away due to financial constraints.
Fellowship Stipend
₹37,000 – ₹42,000/month plus HRA for full-time doctoral scholars with annual contingency grant.
Tuition Waivers
Need-based and merit tuition fee concessions for qualified national and international scholars.
Government Schemes
Seamless integration for UGC-NET, CSIR-JRF, DST INSPIRE, ICMR and international government sponsors.
Campus Housing
Furnished on-campus scholar residences, private studio apartments, and family housing for postdocs.
Ready to begin your doctoral journey?
Complete the online registration to lock in your application for the upcoming intake cycle.