New Delhi, 09 October 2021: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), India’s top ranked research university, has announced Mid-Year Admissions 2021 for Research Programmes (Only PhD) and (ii) External Registration Programme (ERP) (Only PhD).
Key Dates:
Website opens for online submission of applications – 01 October 2021
Last date for online submission of applications (website closes at 23:59 hours on 31 October 2021)-
31 October 2021
Participating Departments:
Departments / Areas:
PhD in Science Faculty: High Energy Physics, Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Mathematics, Molecular Reproduction, Development & Genetics, Neurosciences, Organic Chemistry, and Solid State & Structural Chemistry.
PhD in Engineering Faculty: Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering*, Computer Science & Automation, Electrical Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering*, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nano Science and Engineering, and Sustainable Technologies.
PhD in Interdisciplinary areas : Bio-Systems Science and Engineering (offered by Centre for Bio-systems Science and Engineering), Energy (offered by Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research).
Eligibility: Applicants possessing a minimum of second class or equivalent in the following degrees as applicable to the individual departments/areas are eligible to apply:
| Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ 4-yearBachelor of Science | Valid GATE score / NET JRF* is mandatory |
| Master’s degree in Science / Master’s degree in Economics, Geography, Psychology, Management, Commerce, Operations Research, Computer Science/ Application | Valid GATE score / NET JRF* is mandatory |
| Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Architecture/ Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary Sciences | Desirable to have a valid GATE score / NET JRF*/GPAT. |
| Graduates of any course with a minimum duration of FOUR years, from any Centrally Funded Technical Institution with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 out of 10 or its equivalent (for Ph D only) | Desirable to have a valid GATE score / NET JRF*. |
| MBBS/MD | Desirable to have a valid GATE score / NET JRF*. |
| B Pharm | Valid GPAT score / JRF |
| B.E./B.Tech. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institutions of Engineers). Note: Candidates enrolled up to 31.05.2013 with professional societies(e.g. AMIE) recognized by MoE are only eligible to apply. |
Valid GATE score / NET JRF* is mandatory |
Selection procedure: Candidates will be shortlisted for an interview based on their performance in the National Entrance Test and/or academic performance. The selection will be based on the performance in the interview (in some of the departments, an aptitude test/preliminary interview will precede the interview/final interview).
For exact details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the Admission Notification, uploaded on the official website Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.
