Master of Technology [M.Tech] + Ph.D.

The Master of Technology with Ph.D integrated programme at IIT Jodhpur in Jodhpur, Rajasthan lets a student move directly from postgraduate engineering coursework into doctoral research without applying separately for the two stages. Early semesters cover advanced engineering coursework similar to a standalone M.Tech, after which students transition into an extended, faculty-supervised research phase leading to a doctoral dissertation. This route is meant for students who are confident they want to build a long-term research career, whether in academia, an R&D-focused industry role or a national research laboratory, and who would rather commit to that path early than reapply for a Ph.D after finishing a master's degree elsewhere. It demands a longer academic commitment than a terminal M.Tech but gives continuous access to the institute's research groups, laboratories and funding support through both stages. The sanctioned intake for the programme is split across categories and quotas, and the official, category-wise seat matrix is published afresh by the institute for every admission session, so it is the current year's notice that applicants should consult.