IISER Berhampur PhD 2025 Admissions Open For Biological Sciences – Apply Online
Advertisement for Admission to Ph.D. Programs – January 2025
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur invites applications from highly motivated students for admission to the Ph.D. programme starting from January 2025. Currently, IISER Berhampur offers a Ph.D. programme in the following disciplines:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth & Environmental Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Computational Data Sciences
Students interested in any relevant interdisciplinary area closely related to the mainstream are encouraged to apply for the Ph.D. programme.
A glimpse of the research areas open for admission and admission criteria are provided on the admission webpage, and further information about individual faculty profiles and areas of research can be obtained from the IISER Berhampur website. Prospective students satisfying the eligibility criteria are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the research areas of faculty members for a suitable match of interest.
The aim of the Ph.D. Program is to develop graduates with good knowledge and research training in classical and emerging areas. Applications are invited in the following departments:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Computer Sciences
- Earth & Environmental Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Detailed information about the research areas
of faculty members in the above disciplines can be obtained from the Institute website at https://new.iiserbpr.ac.in/people/faculty. The applicants are strongly encouraged to go through the profiles of faculty members and familiarize themselves with their specialization and research interests.A. Application Procedure:
Applicants are requested to use the following link to fill and submit the application form online: https://www.iiserbpr.in/phdform/
In case of any query, candidates may contact the Office of Academics at [email protected] or [email protected] for issues related to online applications. Other general queries may be directed to the offices of the respective departments.
B. Eligibility for Admission:
- M.Sc./MCA/M.Tech. 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 only in the major subject)
- A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.
- If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:
- a. Only marks, percentages will be considered.
- b. Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (e.g., 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. - c. Both marks and CGPA/CPI.
- The percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade sheet, will be considered if absolute grading is followed.
- d. CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered if relative grading is followed.
- Additionally, a National level examination like the National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF/DBT (JRF A category)/ICMR (JRF category I)/NET-LS/INSPIRE-PhD/JGEEBILS/JEST/Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.orExemptions from mandatory requirements of Valid GATE score:
- B.Tech/B.E./B.S. (or equivalent) degree from CFTI (Centrally Funded Technical Institute) at the time of application with CGPA/CPI of at least 8.0 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent.
- Exceptionally brilliant candidates with an MBBS also apply for the Ph.D. programme.
C. Reservation Policy:
The norms of reservation for different categories shall be adopted as laid down by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
D. Age Relaxation:
Applicant’s age should not exceed 28 years at the time of joining. Age relaxation of 3 years will be given for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 5 years for SC/ST/PD applicants.
E. Financial Assistance:
Candidates admitted to the Ph.D. Program (Regular) will be eligible for financial assistance as per the norms of IISER Berhampur or the external funding agency.
Important Instructions:
- Selection mode: The interview shall be conducted in offline mode.
- All communication with candidates will be done by e-mail only.
- Kindly check the website for periodic updates.
- Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for the Ph.D. programme. However, if selected, admission to the Ph.D. programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria before December 2024.
- Selection will be based on interviews of the short-listed candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The date of the interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail and will also be available on the Institute website. TA will be paid to SC/ST candidates appearing for the interview as per Government of India norms.
- Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.
Important Dates:
Milestones | Date |
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Opening date of online Application | October 17, 2024 |
Closing date of filling online application form | October 31, 2024 |
Announcement of shortlisted applicants for the interview process | November 04, 2024 |
Last date for issuing Ph.D. interview call letters | November 09, 2024 |
Date of test/interview (Tentative) | November 18-26, 2024 |
Whom to Contact:
In case of any query, applicants may contact the offices of the department/school where they are applying:
Department | Email ID |
---|---|
Biological Sciences | [email protected], [email protected] |
Chemical Sciences | [email protected], [email protected] |
Mathematical Sciences | [email protected], [email protected] |
Physical Sciences | [email protected], [email protected] |
Earth and Environmental Sciences | [email protected], [email protected] |
Computer Science | [email protected], [email protected] |
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