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IISER Bhopal PhD 2022 Admissions – Applications Invited

IISER Bhopal PhD 2022 Admissions – Applications Invited. Interested candidates can check out all of the details on the eligibility, selection procedure, age limit, reservation and application procedure and such below:

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Applications are invited for admission to PhD programme in Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (English and Philosophy), Data Science and Engineering and Physics for the semester commencing from January 2022.

Research Areas:

Biological Sciences

  • Department of Biological Sciences offers research in the areas of Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Cancer Biology, Epigenetics, Chemical Biology, Virology, Behavioral Biology, Plant Cell and Developmental Biology, Metagenomics, Genomics, Computational Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Molecular Systematics, Neurobiology and Stem Cell Biology, Viral Immunology, Evolutionary Biology, Bioacoustics, Behavioral Ecology and Ornithology.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

  • M.Sc./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not just in the majoring subject). Students with M.Sc./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in a branch of Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics can also apply provided they have an aptitude for research in Biological Sciences.

    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

    • Only marks: percentage will be considered
    • Only grades: CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula: CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.
    • Both marks and CGPA/CPI: Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade sheet, will be considered. The conversion factor must be available in the transcript/grade sheet.
  • Exceptionally brilliant candidates with B.Tech./MBBS/MCA can also apply for the PhD program in Biological Sciences.
  • Additionally, a National level examination such as GATE / CSIR-UGC-JRF / DBT-JRF (category I only) / ICMR-JRF (category A only) / CSIR-UGC-LS / Provisional letter of INSPIRE-JRF for PhD / Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission. Please note that the National level examination is exempt for those with B.Tech. from IITs or BS-MS from IISERs with CGPA/CPI more than 8.0 on a 10 point scale.

A relaxation of 5% of marks will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

Merely fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

Please Note:

  • All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only. No phone calls will be entertained.
  • Kindly check the website for periodic updates.
  • In case of any application-related queries, your application number must be mentioned in the subject line.
  • Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree program are eligible to apply for PhD program. However, if selected, admission to the PhD program would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, at the time of joining.
  • Selection will be based on interviews of the shortlisted candidates, which will be conducted in the Institute premises only.
  • Relaxation of eligibility criteria for SC/ST and PD applicants will be as per Government of India norms. Candidates belonging to the reserved category will have to submit relevant certificates if selected.
  • Applying and meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted for an interview. The Department of Biological Sciences will use additional criteria (based on academic performance and/or performance in the national level tests) in order to shortlist candidates for interviews depending on the number of applications received.
  • Candidates at the time of the interview should bring with them at least one letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope. Alternately, the recommendation letter can be directly mailed by the referee(s) to [email protected] before the interview date.

Selection Procedure:

The selection procedure for admission to the PhD programme will be based on the performance of the candidate in the interviews which will be conducted in two rounds (Rounds I and II). Candidates shortlisted from Round I, will have the option to interact with faculty members in the department following which Round II of the interviews will be conducted for the final selection. During the interviews, the candidate will be evaluated for their conceptual knowledge and research aptitude in the field of Biological sciences.

TA will be paid to SC/ST/PD candidates appearing for the interview as per the Govt. of India norms.

Age Limit:

Preferably not more than 28 years. Age relaxation of 3 years will be given for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 5 years for SC/ST/PD/Female applicants.

The upper age limit shall be determined as on the last date of online submission of applications. Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation/ Secondary Examination Certificate/Aadhar Card only will be accepted by the IISER Bhopal for determining the age.

Reservation:

  • According to the Government of India norms.
  • Candidates belonging to the reserved category will have to submit relevant certificates.

Fellowship:

All selected candidates will be eligible to receive JRF fellowship as per the funding agency norms, in vogue.

Important Dates:

  • November 01, 2021: Last date for receiving online application.
    Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time.

Contact Information:

Department of Biological Sciences

Dr. Sourav Datta
Head, Department of Biological Sciences
Email: [email protected].

Dr. Vineet K. Sharma
Convener, PhD Admissions Committee
Convener, Departmental Post-Graduate Committee
Email: [email protected].

Queries will be entertained on the above-mentioned e-mail only. No phone calls will be entertained.

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