Ph.D Admissions

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Ph.D / M.Sc (Engg) / M.E. / M.Tech / M.Des / M.Mgt Admissions-2013

Admission is open for Research Programmes (Ph.D/M.Sc Engg); Course Programmes (M.E./ M.Tech/ M.Des/ M.Mgt); Integrated Ph.D Programmes; and External Registration Programmes (Ph.D only) at the Institute

Eligibility criteria, specialization, areas of research and other details are available on website www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions

Candidates who are yet to complete their qualifying examinations and expect to complete all the requirements for the degree (including all examinations, project dissertation, viva-voce etc) before 31st July, 2013 are also eligible to apply

Research Programmes (Ph.D/M.Sc Engg)

Ph.D in Science: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Ecological Sciences, High Energy Physics, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Materials Research, Mathematics, Microbiology and Cell Biology, Molecular Biophysics, Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics, Neuroscience, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Solid State and Structural Chemistry

M.Sc (Engg)/Ph.D in Engineering: Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Automation, Earth Sciences, Electrical Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering, Instrumentation, Management Studies, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanoscience and Engineering, Product Design and Manufacturing, Sustainable Technologies, Supercomputer Education and Research

Ph.D in Interdisciplinary Areas: Bioengineering, Energy, Mathematical Sciences, Nanoscience and Engineering

Eligibility: Candidates possessing a minimum of 2nd class in the following degrees are eligible to apply

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate field of Engineering/Technology/Architecture/ Medicine/ Agriculture/ Pharmacy/ Veterinary Sciences; or Master’s degree in Science in an appropriate field including Biotechnology, or Master’s in Economics, Geography, Social Work, Psychology, Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Commerce, Operations Research, Computer Science Application as applicable to the respective departments

Qualifying in one of the following appropriate tests (with validity as on 01st August, 2013) is mandatory

CSIR-UGC NET for JRF; or UGC-NET for JRF; or DBT JRF; or ICMR JRF; or JEST 2013; or NBHM 2013; or IISc Entrance Test 2013; or GATE 2012/2013 or INSPIRE Fellows (for Ph.D)

Qualifying in these tests is not mandatory but desirable for candidates who possess a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ M.Sc (Engg) or MS or MBA (post B.E./B.Tech) and wish to apply for the departments in the Engineering Faculty

IISc entrance test is conducted in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Ecological Sciences, and Materials Science subjects

The 2013 IISc entrance test shall be last entrance test

From 2014 admissions will be based on qualifying in one of the national entrance tests

Course Programmes (M.E./M.Tech/M.Des/M.Mgt)

Master of Engineering (M.E.): Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Microelectronic Systems, Signal Processing, Systems Science and Automation, Telecommunication Engineering

Eligibility: Candidates possessing a minimum of second class in bachelor’s degree in appropriate field of Engineering/Technology or equivalent degree with valid GATE score are eligible to apply

Selection is based on valid GATE score only

Master of Technology (M.Tech): Climate Science, Computational Science, Earth Science, Electronic Systems Engineering, Instrumentation, Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering

Eligibility: Candidates possessing a minimum of 2nd class in the following qualifying degree with valid GATE score are eligible to apply

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of Engineering/Technology; or Master’s degree in Science, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Instrumentation, Electronics or Master’s in Computer Application as applicable to the respective departments.

Selection for Climate Science, Computational Science, Earth Science, Electronic Systems Engineering is based on an aptitude test and interview subsequent to short listing based on valid GATE score and for Instrumentation, Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering based on valid GATE score only

Master of Design (M.Des): Product Design and Engineering

Eligibility: Candidates possessing a minimum of second class in bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Design/ Architecture with valid GATE/CEED scores are eligible to apply

Selection is based on a Design Aptitude Test and interview subsequent to short-listing based on valid GATE/CEED scores

Master of Management (M.Mgt)

IISc uses CAT scores for short listing the candidates for M.Mgt programme

IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme

Eligibility: Candidates possessing a minimum of first class in bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent degree with a valid GATE/CAT/GMAT scores are eligible to apply

Selection is based on a group discussion and interview subsequent to short listing based on valid GATE/ CAT/GMAT scores

Ph.D (Integrated) Programmes: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences

Eligibility: Candidates possessing a minimum of 1st class in B.Sc or equivalent degree in Physical, Mathematical, Chemical, Biological Sciences (including bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences) are eligible to apply to an appropriate disciplines

B.E./B.Tech degree holders are eligible to apply only to Mathematical Sciences discipline

The short listing of candidates for interview is based on the performance in JAM-2013

External Registration Programmes (ERP)

ERP is offered for working professionals from R&D Organizations/Industries and Faculty members from Engineering, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Medical Colleges/Universities, recognized by the appropriate government agencies

The candidates must be officially sponsored by their employing organization

Ph.D in Science: All the Science departments except Neuroscience, High Energy Physics, Solid State and Structural Chemistry

Ph.D in Engineering: All the Engineering departments

Eligibility: Qualifications remain the same as for the regular candidates

Further, the candidates should have two years of continuous service in a permanent position in the present organisation

Age: Not higher than 40 years as on 01st April, 2013

Desirable: Qualifying in one of the tests; IISc Entrance Test, CSIR-UGC NET for JRF, UGC-NET for JRF, DBT JRF, ICMR JRF, GATE, NBHM, etc

Selection will be based on candidate’s performance in the interview to be conducted at IISc

Application Form: Application for all the programmes are available online only, prospective candidates should apply online

Visit website www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions for e-brochure and online application

Sponsored candidates from Defence, DRDO, BARC, ISRO, NAL, KSRTC, BMTC, BDA, PWD and CPRI applying for the course programmes should compulsorily fill in the online application form and submit the printed version on or before 15th March, 2013

Application fee (non-refundable); General/OBC Rs 600/-; SC/ST/PH Rs 300/-; ERP candidates (all categories) Rs 1500/-; Sponsored candidates from Defence, DRDO, BARC, ISRO, NAL, KSRTC, BMTC, BDA PWD, CPRI Rs 600/- (bank service will be extra)

Mode of payment of application fee options available are; online payment (includes Net-banking, Debit Card, Visa/Master Credit Card Payments); offline payment-SBI/Canara Bank branches accepts challan payment across the country

Important Dates

Commencement of online application form: 04th February, 2013

Last date for submission of online application forms

Sponsored candidates (course programmes and ERP): 08th March, 2013

Regular candidates: 22nd March, 2013

Ph.D Integrated Programme

Commencement of online application form on IIT, Delhi website: 12th April, 2013

Last date for submission of online application forms (IIT, Delhi website): 19th April, 2013

IISc entrance test: 28th April, 2013