IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Information for Regular PG Admission in Civil Engineering for 2025-26-II Semester
- All applicants must apply through the IIT Kanpur admission portal at: https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/pgadmission/
- The minimum eligibility criteria for admissions are given in: https://iitk.ac.in/doaa/pgadmission/eligibility-requirement.php
- dditional eligibility criteria, shortlisting criteria, admission procedure, written test syllabus (if applicable) and dates for written test/interview, for admission to the different PG programs in Civil Engineering, are given below.
- Shortlisted candidates and the interview schedule can be found within the MSR and PhD sections of the page.
Admission process details for MS(R) program for 2025-2026-II semester
| Specialization | Additional Eligibility | No. of choices to be considered for shortlisting candidates | Procedure | Written Test Syllabus | Written Test/ Interview Date/Online/Offline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering (EE) | Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Environment / Mechanical / Chemical / Agricultural Engineering or in a related Engg. branch | 1st choice only |
GATE score + Written Test + Interview The interview will be conducted for all appearing in the written test regardless of their performance. |
Mathematics (10 + 2 Level) and General Aptitude and basics of Environmental Engineering | 27th Nov 2025 |
| Structural Engineering (STR) | Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering | 1st choice only | Interview Only (Online) |
NA | 1st Dec 2025 |
Notes:
For candidates from IITs without GATE score, but satisfying the minimum eligibility given in https://iitk.ac.in/doaa/pgadmission/eligibility-requirement.php, the shortlisting will be done based on the CPI.
Admission process details for Ph.D. program for 2025-2026- II semester
| Specialization | Eligibility | No. of choices to be considered for shortlisting candidates | Procedure | Written Test Syllabus | Written Test/ Interview Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering (EE) | Master’s degree in Civil / Environment / Mechanical / Chemical / Agricultural Engineering or in a related Engg. branch; Candidates with only Bachelor’s degree in any of these branches having an excellent academic record may also be considered; BSc (4 year) or MSc degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects in 10+2 level. | 1st choice only |
Written Test + Interview The interview will be conducted for all appearing in the written test regardless of their performance. |
Mathematics (10 + 2 Level), and General Aptitude and basics of Environmental Engineering | 27 - 28 Nov, 2025 |
| Geoinformatics Engineering (GI) |
MTech/ME in Aerospace / Agriculture / Mechanical Civil/Mining/Electrical/Computer Science/Electronics /Information Technology/Geoinformatics (Geomatics). OR MTech/MSc in Geology, Geophysics, Geography, Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences (having BSc with Mathematics as one of the subjects). |
1st choice only | Interview Only (Online) | NA | 28th Nov, 2025 |
| Geotechnical Engineering (GTE) | Master’s degree in Civil Engineering; Candidates with only Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering having an excellent academic record may also be considered | 1st choice for candidates with Master’s degree, 1st & 2nd choice for those with only Bachelor’s degree | Interview Only (Online) | NA | 28th Nov, 2025 |
| Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering (HWRE) |
Master’s degree in Civil/ Chemical/ Mechanical/ Aerospace/ Agriculture Engineering; Candidates with only Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Chemical/Mechanical Engineering having an excellent academic record may also be considered |
1st choice for candidates with Master’s degree, 1st & 2nd choice for those with only Bachelor’s degree | Interview Only (online) | NA | 27th Nov 2025 |
| Infrastructure Engineering and Management (IEM) |
Master’s degree in civil engineering or architecture; Candidates with a Master's degree in other infrastructure/ construction management related specializations will also be considered. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or, architecture or, construction engineering, having an excellent academic record. |
1st choice for candidates with Master’s degree, 1st & 2nd choice for those with only Bachelor’s degree |
Interview Only (Online) | NA | 26th Nov 2025 |
| Structural Engineering (STR) |
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering & Master’s degree in Civil (Structures)/ Mechanical (Solid/Applied Mechanics)/ Aerospace (Structures)/ Marine (Structures) Engineering; Candidates with only Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering having an excellent academic record may also be considered |
1st choice only | Interview Only (Online) | NA | 1st Dec, 2025 |
| Transportation Engineering (TE) | Master's degree in Civil Engineering; Candidates with Master's degree in other transportation-related engineering specializations will also be considered provided they have done their Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Candidates with only Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering having an excellent academic record may also be considered | 1st choice only | Interview Only (Online) | Although there is no written exam, the interview will focus towards understanding the basic principles of physics, mathematics (including basic probability and statistics) and engineering learnt at undergraduate level. | 27th Nov, 2025 |
Notes: For candidates from CFTIs without GATE score, but satisfying the minimum eligibility given in https://iitk.ac.in/doaa/pgadmission/eligibility-requirement.php, the shortlisting will be done based on the CPI.
| MSR | |||||
| Specialisation | Reporting/Document Verification | Interview | |||
| Date | Time | Venue | Date | Mode | |
| Structural Engineering | There will be online document verification. Details will be shared via E-mail. | 28/11/2025 | There will be online interview. Details will be shared via E-mail. | ||
List of Shortlisted Candidates (MSR)
Structural Engineering
Application Ref. No.
- IITKPG2/M.S. [R]/CE/2520000064
- IITKPG2/M.S. [R]/CE/2520000223
- IITKPG2/M.S. [R]/CE/2520000274
- IITKPG2/M.S. [R]/CE/2520000672
- IITKPG2/M.S. [R]/CE/2520000280
- IITKPG2/M.S. [R]/CE/2520000477
- IITKPG2/M.S. [R]/CE/2520000149
- IITKPG2/M.S. [R]/CE/2520000755
| PhD | ||||||
| Specialisation | Reporting/Document Verification | Written | Interview | |||
| Date | Time | Venue | Date | Date | Mode | |
| Environmental Engineering | 27/11/2025 | 09:00 | Tutorial Block 203 | 27/11/2025 | 28/11/2025 | Offline |
| Geoinformatics | There will be online document verification. Details will be shared via E-mail. | N/A | 28/11/2025 | There will be online interview. Details will be shared via E-mail. | ||
| Geotechnical Engineering | 28/11/2025 | |||||
| Infrastructure Engineering and Management | 26/11/2025 | |||||
| Structural Engineering | 01/12/2025 | |||||
| Transportation Engineering | 27/11/2025 | |||||
| Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering | 27/11/2025 | |||||
For candidates called for Offline Selection Mode in Environmental Engineering
How to reach IIT Kanpur: https://www.iitk.ac.in/cce/how-to-reach-iitk.php
Venue: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kTH2HvYAUg2ZW6Ds9
Travel Reimbursement for Shortlisted SC/ST/DAP Candidates: To-and-fro second class or sleeper class railway fare or ordinary bus fare will be reimbursed to all SC/ST/DAP candidates who will be appearing for the test/interview in person on producing the tickets for journey from their place of residence to Kanpur and back for attending the interview. Please fill BOTH the travel reimbursement forms given during reporting for written-test/interview.
List of Shortlisted Candidates (PhD)
Structural Engineering
Application Ref. No.
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000322
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000049
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520001244
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000355
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520001323
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000484
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000235
Geoinformatics
Application Ref. No.
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000319
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000564
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000171
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000337
Geotechnical Engineering
Application Ref. No.
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000062
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000186
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520001185
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000185
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000033
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520001347
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000789
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000601
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520001286
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000751
Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering
Application Ref. No.
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000806
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000504
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000743
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000402
Infrastructure Engineering and Management
Application Ref. No.
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000715
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520001341
Structural Engineering
Application Ref. No.
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000211
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000548
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000700
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520001305
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520001419
Transportation Engineering
Application Ref. No.
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000220
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000944
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000850
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000875
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520000954
- IITKPG2/Ph.D/CE/2520001179
Documents to be presented at the time of interview
- A printout/soft copy of the call letter (or Email whichever is applicable).
- Original government issued identity card containing your photo (photocopies will not be accepted).
- Original degree and mark certificates of all qualifying examinations
- Score card of GATE/CEED/Other National Level Examination (if applicable)
- EWS/OBC (Non-creamy Layer)/SC/ST/DAP certificate (if applicable). (Please see http://www.ncbc.nic.in for details about OBC and Non-creamy layer)
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- The format for OBC-NCL certificate: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/admissions/obc-ncl.pdf
- The format for SC/ST Certificate: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/admissions/sc-st.pdf
- The format for EWS Certificate: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/admissions/EWS.pdf
- If you are presently employed, then you should produce a no objection certificate from your employer at the time of the interview. If you have applied under the sponsored scheme, kindly bring a sponsorship certificate from your parent institute/organization, in original.
- Additionally, required documents as applicable.
FAQs for PG Admissions
Q. Can the dates of written-test/interview be changed?
A: The dates for written-test/interviews cannot be changed.
Q. My name appears in the list of shortlisted candidates available on the website, but I have not received any email.
A: It may be possible that your email account has a spam filter or other email blocking applications. Please check, and if it is not the case, write to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following details: application number, name, category and specializations for which you have been shortlisted but not received the email.
Q. How to reach the examination venue?
A: Please refer to the maps and admission schedule provided with the call letter. In case of doubt, please clarify directions from the security guards of IIT Kanpur. These guards are present near road junctions and at entrances of buildings.
Q. Can I be late for the written test/interview?
A: No. Please strictly follow the reporting time mentioned in your call letter. Being late to report during the written examination/interview may lead to your disqualification.
Q. When will the results be informed to me?
A: Usually, it takes about 2-3 weeks after the completion of the written test/interview to complete all the procedures and send the offer letter for admission. Offer letters are sent by email, where all details about the acceptance of offers are provided.