Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology offers PhD programmes in almost all specializations of Engineering, Technology, Management and Sciences in various Departments/Schools of the University , currently around 749 PhD candidates are working for their PhD degrees in the University.

1. A candidate seeking admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have obtained M.E./M.Tech./M.Phil./MCA/M.Sc./M.Com/M.Pharma/M.A./M.B.A./C.A. or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 6.00 on a 10-point scale or 55% marks in aggregate where marks are awarded OR GATE/GPAT/NET(UGC/CSIR) qualified.
2. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm degree or equivalent with excellent academic record (minimum CGPA of 9.00 on 10-point scale or 80% marks in aggregate) may be considered for admission. Relaxation in CGPA to 7.00 on a 10-point scale or in marks to 65% for the minimum eligibility conditions may be permitted for candidates with a B.E./B.Tech. degree or equivalent who have a minimum of 3 years of professional and/or research experience in the area in which the admission is sought.
3. Part-time studies leading to a PhD degree are permitted for TIET employees only with the prior approval. Part-time studies leading to PhD shall also be permitted to persons working in Institutions with which a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed for research purposes. Such a candidate must be in employment at the time of admission and be engaged in professional work in the area to which admission is sought.
4. Admission of a Ph.D. candidate in a Department/School other than his/her basic background: Suitability of a candidate is the purview of admission committee, if a candidate qualifies the test and interview then he/she should be allowed to pursue Ph.D. Programme. These are the criteria for pursuing Ph.d in Thapar institute of Engineering and technology.