Thiruvananthapuram, 04 April 2026: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM), an Institute of National Importance, has released PhD Admission for July 2026.
Research Areas:
Schools of Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Data Sciences
Earth
Environmental and Sustainability Sciences (EESS)
High-Performance Computing (CHPC)
Fellowship:
Upon selection and subsequently joining the PhD program, candidates who do not possess any CSIR, DBT and INSPIRE, will be eligible for institute fellowship at par with CSIR, DBT etc., but without HRA and Contingency components.
Key Dates:
Online application portal opened from 20 March 2026
Last date for receipt of online applications 20 April 2026
General Eligibility Criteria:
(For School- or Centre-specific eligibility criteria, refer detailed notification)
6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (or first-class equivalent) or first class in Master’s program in a relevant discipline as declared by the respective university for General/OBC-NCL candidates and a minimum of 50% marks (or a CGPA of 5.5 in the 10-point scale) for SC/ST and PwD candidates. (BE/BTech degree in relevant specialization is admissible for select areas of research in the School of Physics/ Data Sciences/ Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences(see Research Areas))
The candidate must have qualified at least one of the following examinations: CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF (Category-I or II or III) or GATE or other national-level examinations as specified in the document, with validity as on 01 August 2026. (see School specific Eligibility Criteria for other national-level examinations considered for the selection).
BS-MS/MSc/Integrated MSc students from any of the IISERs/IITs/IISc with a CGPA of 8 or above on a 10-point scale are exempted from national level test eligibility related criteria.
For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the Admission Notification, uploaded on the official website of IISER Thiruvananthapuram.
