Applications are invited for admissions to (i) Research Programmes [Ph D / M Tech (Research)] (ii) Course Programmes [M Tech/M Des/M Mgt], (iii) Ph D (Integrated) Programmes, and (iv) External Registration Programmes (Ph D). Eligibility criteria, specialisations, areas of research and other details are available at separate links on the IISc website (e.g,, http://www.iisc.ac.in → Admissions → Research programme → Eligibility.
Candidates who are yet to complete their qualifying examinations, but expect to complete all the requirements for admission eligibility (including all examinations, project dissertation, viva-voce etc.) are also eligible to apply provided they can furnish the necessary certificates by October 31, 2017.
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES [Ph D/M Tech (Research)]
Ph D in Science Faculty: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Ecological Sciences, High Energy Physics, Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Materials Research, Mathematics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Molecular Biophysics, Molecular Reproduction, Development & Genetics, Neurosciences, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Solid State & Structural Chemistry.
Note: Applicants can search for details of a particular department (such as eligibility, qualifications, areas of research) by entering short codes given within brackets in
the “Departments offering Ph D/M Tech (Research) programme” (e.g., for Electrical Communication Engineering – enter (EC) in the search column provided under “Programmes in the Faculty of Science/Engineering” – the details pertaining to Electrical Communication Engineering only will appear on the screen.)Eligibility:
Candidates possessing a minimum of second class in the following degrees are eligible to apply:
| Qualifying degree | Qualifying in national entrance tests | |
| 1.. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ Graduates of 4-year Bachelor of Science. | Valid GATE score* / NET JRF** is mandatory |
| 2. | Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering/ Technology from any centrally funded technical institutions, with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 out of 10 or its equivalent either of seventh semester or at the end of eighth semester | Desirable to have valid GATE score / NET JRF. |
*The GATE score should be valid as on August 1, 2017. Candidates securing the valid GATE socre for the years 2015/2016/2017 may apply. ** NET JRF includes – CSIR-UGC NET for JRF; UGC-NET for JRF; DBT JRF; ICMR JRF; JEST; NBHM Screening Test 2017; INSPIRE.
Short-listing is based either on national entrance tests performance or on the academic performance in the qualifying degree examination as per the table above. The final selection is based on the performance at an interview.
Ph D (Integrated) PROGRAMMES
in (1) Biological Sciences, (2) Chemical Sciences, (3) Physical Sciences, and (4) Mathematical Sciences.
Eligibility:
Candidates possessing a minimum of first class in B Sc or equivalent degree in Physical, Mathematical, Chemical, Biological Sciences (including Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences) with valid JAM Score are eligible to apply. Candidates who clear JEST 2017 are also eligible to apply for the Physical Sciences stream.
Short-listing will be based on JAM 2017 score for all the four disciplines. Short-listing for Physical Sciences discipline will also be based on JEST 2017 score for those cleared JEST 2017. Selection will be based on performance in an interview.
How to Apply:
Application for all the programmes mentioned above are available online only, hence candidates should apply online. Visit our website www.iisc.ac.in for more details and register online for filling online application.
Application Fee:
| Category | Application Fee* |
| General / OBC | Rs.800 |
| SC / ST / PWD (person with disability) | Rs.400 |
| ERP candidates (all categories) | Rs.2000 |
| Sponsored candidates from Defence, DRDO, BARC, ISRO, NAL, KSRTC, BMTC, BDA PWD and CPRI | Rs.800 |
| *The fee is non refundable; any bank or payment gateway service charges must be borne by the applicant. |
Payment options: Online payment through net-banking, debit card, visa/master credit card.
Important Links:
Important Dates:
| Website opens for online submission of applications | 01 February 2017 |
| Last date for online submission of applications (website closes at 00:00 hours of 25.03.2017) | 24 March 2017 |
| EXTENDED Last date for online submission of applications (website closes at 00:00 hours of 30.03.2017) | 29 March 2017 |
| Last date for receipt of printed version of Sponsored/ERP applications | 31 March 2017 |
| Last date for updating the following NET Results online: | |
| Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF/UGC NET for JRF/ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF / JEST | 17 April 2017 |
| (Important: Applicants must update their national test results once it is announced by logging into Applicants interface online) |
