Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, IISER, Pune

Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent level exam with science stream in 2020 or 2021 from any board recognized by Council of Boards of School Education in India (COBSE) and have scored within the category-wise cut-off are eligible to apply for admissions to IISER only through the following three channels:

(1) Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) channel

(2) Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Advanced) of the Indian Institutes of Technology

(3) State and Central Boards Channel (SCB)

These channels will be referred to as KVPY, JEE, and SCB, respectively.

Due to Covid-19, the following amendment to the eligibility criteria for admission to the BS-MS and BS programs of IISERs were relaxed in 2020 and will be continued in 2021:

The cut-off marks in (10+2) as eligibility for admissions is: 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for GEN/OBC and OBC-NCL categories and 55% for SC/ST/PWD in any recognized board.

Indian nationals and students belonging to PIO or OCI category are eligible to apply through any channel provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria described below.

KVPY Channel

Candidates having a valid KVPY fellowship commencing from 2021-22 academic session are eligible to apply for admissions. Additional cut-off criteria for marks obtained in 10+2 board examination is also applicable.

JEE-Advanced Channel

Candidates securing a rank within 15000 in the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Advanced 2021 are eligible to apply. For candidates belonging to the reserved category (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, EWS), their rank should be within 15000. Additional cut-off criteria for marks obtained in 10+2 board examination is also applicable.

SCB Channel

·          Students who have passed 10+2 level with science stream in 2020 or 2021, from any board recognized by COBSE, are eligible to apply for admissions and appear for IAT 2021.

·          However, they will be considered for admissions to the degree programmes only if they obtain the cut-off marks specified.

·          Students applying through SCB channel will have to appear in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) which will be conducted at various centres across the country.

Application process involves the following two steps: Registration and Application. Once the 'Registration' is complete, you can proceed for the 'Application'.

Link for the Registration and Application form available on the website.

Instructions for Registration:

•      You require a mobile number for registration. Once registered the same number cannot be used for a different registration and cannot be changed.

•      Fill the registration form for obtaining User ID and password.

•      Fields marked with * are mandatory.

•      Fill in all the required details and click on Submit to proceed.

•      Your User ID and password will be sent to the registered mobile number through SMS and to your registered email address.

•      You are encouraged to change your password the first time you log in to the system using the credentials sent to you.

Application fee:

Please note that the application will not be complete unless the application fee is paid online – as the form will direct you to. There is a non-refundable application fee of Rs.2,000/- for candidates applying under General, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories, and Rs.1,000/- for Persons with Disabilities and candidates under SC/ST category. The application fee for foreign nationals is USD 100.

Application portal opens on: 1^st July, 2021

Last Date for Online Application: 31^st August, 2021

IISER Aptitude Test: 17^th September, 2021

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·          Passed Master’s degree in Science / Mathematics or a four-year Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks (aggregate) are encouraged to apply.
·          Passed Masters' (or B.E., B.Tech., M.Tech, MBBS) degree holders in any branch of science including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biological sciences, Ecology and Environmental sciences, Biodiversity, Psychology or equivalent.
·          Applicants must have qualified a National Level Eligibility exam that provides a 5-year PhD fellowship such as CSIR-JRF# / UGC-JRF# / DBT-JRF-A / ICMR-JRF / DBT-BINC-JRF / Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, etc.
·          CSIR/UGC-JRF rank/ score MUST be valid at least till June 30, 2021.
·          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, before 1st January 2021

Selection Process

Based on application form and the eligibility criteria, applicants will be shortlisted for an interview. Candidates selected for the interview will receive a separate email to appear for the interview at the IISER Pune campus. Selection will be based on interviews of the short-listed candidates.

Application Process

·          Eligible Candidates can apply online through the official website.

·          The candidates must carefully fill and submit the online application form on or before the specified date.

·          After the application deadline, we will create lists of students who will be invited for online interviews with committees representing the various sub-areas.

·          Based on the application form and the requirements listed on the admissions page, applicants will be further shortlisted for the interview based on the additional criteria set by the respective Department. The mere application/shortlisting does not guarantee admission into the PhD program. In particular, we will consider the quality of the proposed research questions and study designs to make the shortlist.

Last Date of Application for PhD Program in Biology: 8^th November, 2020
Last Date of Application for PhD Program in Chemistry: 10^th November, 2020
Last date for Application Submission for PhD program in Earth & Climate Science: 15^th November, 2020
Tentative dates for online interviews for PhD Program in Biology: 1^st -11^th December, 2020
Tentative Dates of Online Interview for PhD Program in Chemistry and Earth and Climate Science: December, 2020
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International students are recruited via two streams:

1.     Direct admission in IISER Pune

2.     Through the MHRD-supported 'Study in India' Programme

The next round of Direct Admissions in IISER Pune will be for the session starting in August 2020, and the details for this will be available by April 2020.

Admission criteria are as listed below:

Only nationals of countries other than India can apply. At the time of admission, the applicants for the Ph.D. programme must have completed a 4-year undergraduate degree or a Master’s degree, while applicants for integrated Ph.D. programme must have a 3- or 4-year undergraduate degree.

Selection: Selection will be based on pre-screening, followed by an interview process with multiple rounds. The process will be defined by individual departments and communicated to the applicants in advance. Where possible, interviews will be conducted by video conference.

Application Process: Apply by writing to us at international.phd@acads.iiserpune.ac.in with a cover letter, CV, research statement, scan of information pages of passport, trans and three letters of recommendation. Do indicate your nationality and describe your academic track record in your CV. In your cover letter, indicate the Department (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Earth & Climate Science, Humanities) of your interest along with names of specific research groups in IISER that are close to your research interest.

Funding: Six International Ph.D. Fellowships, at par with IISER Fellowships, may be available. Tuition fee waiver may be given for meritorious students facing financial hardships.

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Biology:

List of candidates eligible to apply based on their JGEEBILS score can be found on the website. Listed candidates will receive a link to the iPhD application form via email. If you are on the above list but have bot received an email, please contact us at  bio_iphd_selection@iiserpune.ac.in

Based on this application form and the below listed criteria applicants will be shortlisted for an interview. Candidates selected for the interview will receive a separate email to appear for the interview at the IISER Pune campus.

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

1) 60% marks (in aggregate) or equivalent CGPA for General/OBC (55% or equivalent CGPA for SC/ST) in Bachelor's or equivalent degree in any in any one of the following disciplines: Biological Sciences / Biodiversity / Chemistry / Ecology and Environmental Sciences / Mathematics / Physics / Pharmacy / Medical Sciences / Engineering (BE/BTech).

2) Candidates in the final year of their Bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply. However, their final selection is subject to their successful completion of the Bachelor's degree with the above mentioned requirements at the time of admission. (Scheduled to be 1st August 2018)

3) Only online applications are accepted. Incomplete applications will be rejected. All correspondence should be only through email to bio_iphd_selection@iiserpune.ac.in ONLY.

Candidates selected for admission to integrated PhD programme (Aug. 2018)

Chemistry

1. Students with minimum 60% marks in aggregate (overall percentage; not only in majoring subject) or CGPA 6 out of 10 point scale (55% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate for SC/ST and PD candidates) in B. Sc. (General / B.Sc. majoring in Chemistry, Physics & Biology) and qualifying additional criteria as given below can apply for Integrated Ph.D. Program in Chemistry starting August 2018.

Additional Criteria

2. Candidates with rank No. 800 or less in JAM (Chemistry) 2018 can apply for the Integrated Ph. D. program in Chemistry.

Please note:

1. Candidates who are in the final year of qualifying degree, who have appeared/about to appear for the final exams can also apply for Int. PhD program. If selected for admission to the program, the candidate will be given provisional admission subjected to completing the qualifying degree, as per the criteria specified above, before August 1, 2018.

2. Applying to integrated Ph. D. program in Chemistry does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted for the interview. The department may use additional criteria in order to shortlist candidates for interviews depending on the number of applications received (e.g., JAM ranking).

Candidates selected for admission to integrated PhD programme (Aug. 2018)

Please email chem_iphd_selection@iiserpune.ac.in for queries

Mathematics

1.   Students with minimum 60% marks in aggregate (overall percentage; not only in majoring subject) or CGPA 6 out of 10 point scale (55% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate for SC/ST and PD candidates) in B.Sc. any specialization or B. Tech, and qualifying additional criteria as given below can apply for Integrated Ph.D. Program in Mathematics 2018.

Additional Criteria

2.   Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview on the basis of their score / ranking in:-

            (a) JAM 2018 in MA or MS only

                                  OR

            (b) NBHM 2018

Candidates selected for admission to integrated PhD programme (Aug. 2018)

Please email math_iphd_selection@iiserpune.ac.in for queries.

Physics

Minimum 60% marks in aggregate (overall percentage; not only in majoring subject) or CGPA 6 out of a 10 point scale (55% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate for SC/ST and PD candidates) in BSc/BTech/BE.

(Students in their final year of BSc/BTech/BE programme are welcome to apply. If shortlisted after the interview, a provisional admission will be given subject to the condition that the above criterion is met.)

AND

The candidate should have a rank better than or equal to 500 in either JAM (Physics) 2019 or JEST (Physics) 2019

Interview

Final selection to the programme will be based on performance of the shortlisted candidates in a personal interview to be held in IISER Pune in June. If the number of eligible applicants is more than what can be interviewed, additional cut off criteria may be used to shortlist from within the list of eligible applicants.

Application Procedure:

1.     Only online applications will be accepted.

2.     The candidates must carefully fill and submit the online application form on or before the specified date.

3.     Last date of Application will be displayed here.

4.     After the last date, all applications will be screened and candidates selected for interviews will be intimated by email.

Please Note:

1.     All communication with candidates will be by email only.

2.     Kindly check this website for periodic updates.

3.     In case of any application related queries, please contact: doctoraloffice@iiserpune.ac.in with your application number mentioned on the subject line.

4.     Candidates who are appearing or about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree program are eligible to apply for Integrated PhD program. However, if selected, their admission would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before 1st August 2018.

5.     Selection will be based on interviews of the short-listed candidates.

6.     Relaxation of eligibility criteria for SC/ST and PD applicants will be as per Government of India norms. Candidates belonging to reserved category will have to submit relevant certificates, if selected.

7.     Applying does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted for interview. Depending on the number of applications received, respective departments may use additional criteria (like academic performance and/or ranking in respective national level tests like JAM / NBHM / JEST) to shortlist candidates for interviews.

8.     There will be two rounds of interviews. Shortlisted candidates from round one will be called for a second round of interview. Candidates should come prepared to stay for at least two days when they come for the interview.

Application: Link to the online application form will be available here after JAM/JEST results are declared.

Date of opening of online application form: after JAM/JEST results are declared
Last date to submit your application: 15^th April, 2019
Tentative dates of Interview: 24^th, 25^th June, 2019
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Nationality: Indian                         

Age: Not more than 28 years (Born on/after August 01, 1982)

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in: M. Sc. In Life/Biological Sciences or equivalent, including Biochemical, Biophysical, Biomathematical, Conservation or Ecological sciences. B.Tech/M.Tech /MBBS degree holders may also apply. The candidate MUST qualify National Eligibility Test (NET) with CSIR- JRF/UGC-JRF OR DBT-JRF-A OR ICMR-JRF OR INSPIRE-Ph.D OR GATE (>99 percentile) to apply. Candidates qualifying CSIR-Lectureship (NET) are NOT eligible.

#Candidates who are appearing for the final year of their qualifying degree examinations are also eligible to apply. However, they must submit attested copies of qualifying degree certificate.

Candidates MUST have qualified the CSIR-NET/GATE/JEST/NBHM or equivalent examination valid for the current year in the relevant area of research. Candidates qualifying CSIR-Lectureship (NET) are NOT eligible. Candidates who are in receipt of INSPIRE fellowship or eligible for INSPIRE fellowship for Ph.D. are also eligible to apply. Applications of Candidates who have not qualified exams or who do not meet Minimum Criteria as per above table will NOT be entertained. Students who have appeared or are appearing for final year exams and have qualified NET/GATE exams are also eligible to apply. Their admission to PhD is subject to successful completion of M.Sc. before 1 Aug 2014. Candidates with valid UGC-CSIR JRF and DBT-JRF are eligible for fellowship directly from UGC or CSIR or DBT. Students selected for Ph.D. program based on GATE/JEST/NBHM scores, are eligible for financial aid (Assistantship / Scholarship) from IISER, Pune.

Selection Procedure

·          Only Eligible candidates that meet the minimum educational qualifications and satisfy the additional criteria set by the departments will be called for an interview by the selection committee of the respective departments.

·          Candidates who are shortlisted by the selection committee will be informed the dates of the interview and details of the interview process by e-mail.

·          Based on their academic record and the performance of the candidates in the interview, the departmental selection committee will recommend candidates to the Chairman for admission to the Ph. D. program. 

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1.      We will use JAM score/ranking to shortlist/call students for i-PhD interview.

2.      BSc/BTech Students with rank upto 1000 in JAM can apply for i-PhD admissions in Chemistry through our website.

3.      General BSc students and students majoring in Chemistry, Physics and Biology with JAM rank upto 1000 can apply for i-PhD admissions in Chemistry through our website.

4.      If there are too many students who apply for i-PhD admissions, we will use additional criteria to shortlist students who will be called for interview.

5.      Only students with minimum 60% (overall percentage, not only majoring subject) marks or CGPA 6 out of 10 in the qualifying degree exam (i.e. BSc/BTech ) will be given admissions/called for interview.

6.      Students who are in the final year of the qualifying degree, who have appeared/about to appear for final exams can also apply for i-PhD programme.  If selected for admission, the students will be given provisional admissions. They must have >= 60% marks in the qualifying degree exam once there final marks are out.

7.      There will be two rounds of interviews. Shortlisted candidates from round one will be called for a second round of interview.

8.      Candidates should come prepared to stay for at least two days when they come for interviews.

1.      Only online applications will be accepted.

2.      The candidates must carefully fill and submit the online application form on or before the specified date.

3.      After the last date, all applications will be screened and candidates selected for interviews will be intimated by email.

4.      Selection for the i-PhD programme will be based on interviews of the short-listed candidates.

5.      Candidates belonging to reserved category will have to submit relevant certificates, if selected.

6.      Applying does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted for interview. The respective departments may 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.

Last date for Submission form: 15th April 2016

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