Applications are invited for admission to Ph.D. programme in Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Data Science and Engineering, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economic Sciences, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (English, Sociology/Social Anthropology, Science and Technology Studies, Philosophy and Linguistics), and Physics for the semester commencing from August 2022.

Application Procedure

– Notice for Admission to the PhD Programme.

• 1. To submit the Online PhD Application for Biological Sciences, please Click here.
  2. To submit the Online PhD Application for Chemical Engineering, please Click here.
  3. To submit the Online PhD Application for Chemistry, please Click here.
  4. To submit the Online PhD Application for Data Science and Engineering, please Click here.
  5. To submit the Online PhD Application for Earth and Environmental Sciences, please Click here.
  6. To submit the Online PhD Application for Economic Sciences, please Click here.
  7. To submit the Online PhD Application for Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, please Click here.
  8. To submit the Online PhD Application for Humanities and Social Sciences, please Click here.
  9. To submit the Online PhD Application for Mathematics, please Click here
  10. To submit the Online PhD Application for Physics, please Click here

After the last date, all applications will be screened and the list of candidates shortlisted for interviews will be available on our Institute’s website and shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email only.

Research Areas

• Biological Sciences

• • Department of Biological Sciences  offers research in the areas of Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Cancer Biology, Epigenetics, Chemical Biology, Virology, Behavioral Biology, Plant Cell and Developmental Biology, Metagenomics, Genomics, Computational Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Molecular Systematics, Neurobiology and Stem Cell Biology, Viral Immunology, Evolutionary Biology, Bioacoustics, Behavioral Ecology and Ornithology.

  Eligibility

  • Minimum Qualification

    • M.Sc./M.Tech. or equivalent 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 just in the majoring subject). Students with M.Sc./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in a branch of Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics can also apply provided they have an aptitude for research in Biological Sciences

      If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

      • Only marks: percentage will be considered
      • Only grades: CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 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. .
      • Both marks and CGPA/CPI: Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered. The conversion factor must be available in the transcript/grade sheet.
    • Exceptionally brilliant candidates with B.Tech./MBBS/MCA can also apply for the PhD program in Biological Sciences.
    • Additionally, a National level examination such as GATE / CSIR-UGC-JRF / DBT-JRF (category I only) / ICMR-JRF (category A only) / CSIR-UGC-LS / Provisional letter of INSPIRE-JRF for PhD / Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission. Please note that the National level examination is exempt for those with B.Tech. from IITs or BS-MS from IISERs with CGPA/CPI more than 8.0 on a 10 point scale.

     

    A relaxation of 5% of marks will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

    Merely fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

    Please Note:

    • All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only. No phone calls will be entertained.
    • Kindly check the website for periodic updates.
    • In case of any application-related queries, your application number must be mentioned in the subject line.
    • 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, at the time of joining.
    • Selection will be based on interviews of the shortlisted candidates, which will be conducted in the Institute premises only.
    • 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.
    • Applying and meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted for interview. The Department of Biological Sciences will 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.
    • Candidates at the time of interview should bring with them at least one letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope. Alternately, the recommendation letter can be directly mailed by the referee(s) to: admission.biophd@iiserb.ac.in before the interview date.

  Selection Procedure

  • The selection procedure for admission to the PhD programme will be based on the performance of the candidate in the interviews which will be conducted in two rounds (Rounds I and II). Candidates shortlisted from Round I, will have the option to interact with faculty members in the department following which Round II of the interviews will be conducted for the final selection. During the interviews, the candidate will be evaluated for their conceptual knowledge and the research aptitude in the field of Biological sciences.

    TA will be paid to SC/ST/PD candidates appearing for the interview as per Govt. of India norms.

  Important Dates

  • April 07, 2022: Last date for receiving online application.
  • Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time.

  Contact Information

  • Department of Biological Sciences

    Dr. Sourav Datta
    Head, Department of Biological Sciences
    Email: admission.biophd@iiserb.ac.in

    Dr. Chandan Sahi
    Convener, PhD Admissions Committee
    Convener, Departmental Post-Graduate Committee
    Email: admission.biophd@iiserb.ac.in

    Queries will be entertained on the above mentioned e-mail only. No phone calls will be entertained.

  Chemical Engineering

• • Department of Department of Chemical Engineering (CHE) offers research in the areas of Reaction engineering, Computational fluid dynamics, Microfluidics, Rheology of complex fluids, Soft matter & Self-propulsion, Environmental engineering, Electrochemistry, Bio-inspired polymeric nanocomposites, Advanced functional nanomaterials.

  Eligibility Criteria

  • • • M.E./M.Tech./M.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering or an allied area of Engineering/Technology with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject). The candidate must have qualified GATE in Chemical Engineering (CH).

    OR

    • • BE/B.Tech./BS in Chemical Engineering with valid GATE score and a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. However, the candidates with B.Tech. from IITs or BS/BS-MS from IISERs with CGPA/CPI of 8.0 (on a 10 point scale) and above are EXEMPTED from the requirement of a GATE score.

    OR

    • • The candidates with M.Sc./M.S. Degree in an allied area of Chemical Engineering may also apply, provided they must have a valid GATE score in any of the allied areas of Chemical Engineering OR fellowship like CSIR (NET-JRF)/ UGC/ INSPIRE/ Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship etc. Students whose results are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application.
    • If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:
      • • Only Marks, Percentage, CGPA, CPI, and Grades 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.
        • Both marks and CGPA/CPI
        • Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade sheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed. The conversion factor must be available in the transcript/grade sheet.
        • Only the CGPA/CPI will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

    Merely fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

  Please Note:

  • All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only.
  • Kindly check this website for periodic updates.
  • In case of any application-related queries, your application number must be mentioned in the subject line.
  • Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before joining the institute.
  • Selection will be based on interviews of the shortlisted candidates.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  Important Dates

  • April 07, 2022: Last date for receiving online application.
  • Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time.

  Contact Information

  • Department of Chemical Engineering

    Dr. Sankar Chakma
    DPGC, Convener Department of Chemical Engineering
    E-mail: admission.chephd@iiserb.ac.in

    Queries will be entertained on the above mentioned e-mail only.

  Chemistry

  Department of Chemistry offers research in the areas of:

  Inorganic Chemistry

  • Supramolecular Chemistry; Crystallography; Transition Metal Chemistry; Molecular Materials; Organometallic Chemistry; Bio-inorganic Chemistry.

  Organic Chemistry

  • Synthetic Organic Chemistry; Natural Products; Organometallic Chemistry; Asymmetric Catalysis; Chemical Biology; Molecular Biology; Polymers; Biomaterials.

  Physical Chemistry

  • Electrochemistry: supercapacitors and electrocatalysis; Bionanotechnology; Biophysics; Polymers; Functional Nanomaterials; Ultrafast Spectroscopy; Computational Materials Science and Computational Physical and Biophysical Chemistry.

  Eligibility

  • Minimum Qualification:

    • M.Sc./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 majoring subject). Mathematics in the 10+2 level is desirable. For an application to be considered in Physical Chemistry, Mathematics in the 10+2 level as well as in B.Sc. (undergraduate) is mandatory

      If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

      • Only marks: percentage will be considered.
      • Only grades: CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 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.
      • Both marks and CGPA/CPI:
        • Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.
        • CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.
    • Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test GATE/UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF/INSPIRE-PhD/NET-LS/Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or any other recognized score is mandatory.. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission
      National level examination is exempt for those with B.Tech. from IITs or BS-MS from IISERs with CGPA/CPI more than 8.0 on a 10 point scale.

      Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified for any of the above fellowship before the interview date.

    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

    Merely fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

    Please Note:

    • All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only.
    • Kindly check this website for periodic updates.
    • In case of any application-related queries, your application number must be mentioned in the subject line.
    • Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before joining the Institute.
    • Selection will be based on interviews of the shortlisted candidates.
    • 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.
    • 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.

  Selection Procedure

  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Date of interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail and the same will be available on the Institute website. TA will be paid to SC/ST/PD candidates appearing for the interview as per Govt. of India norms.

  Important Dates

  • April 07, 2022: Last date for receiving online application.
  • Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time.

  Contact Information

  • Department of Chemistry

    Dr. Sangit Kumar
    Head, Department of Chemistry
    Email: admission.chmphd[AT]iiserb.ac.in

    Dr. Sanjit Konar
    Convener, Departmental Post-Graduate Committee
    Email: admission.chmphd[AT]iiserb.ac.in

    Queries will be entertained on the above mentioned e-mail only.

   

  Data Science and Engineering

   

  • Department of Data Science and Engineering (DSE) offers research in the following areas:

  • • Geospatial Artificial Intelligence
    • Geoinformatics
    • Development of Intelligent Systems
    • Multisensor Big-Data Analytics
    • Biomedical Informatics
    • Image and Video Processing
    • Computational Modelling of Data Driven Real World Problems
    • Computer Vision
    • Natural Language Processing
    • Machine Learning
    • Signal Processing

  For further details on the research areas and the respective faculty members, kindly refer to the following webpage: https://dse.iiserb.ac.in/people.php

  Candidates are strongly encouraged to make a preliminary contact with the faculty members with whom they wish to work.

  Eligibility

  • Minimum Qualification

    • • Students with M.Tech./M.E./M.S. with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject). Such students must have qualified GATE or any other external fellowship.
      • Students with M.Sc./MCA or B.Tech./B.E./B.S. with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject) can be considered for direct admission into the PhD program of the DSE Department, if they have a valid GATE score or any other external fellowship. These students will have to do 24 credits of coursework within 3 semesters with an overall CPI of at least 7.0 on a 10 point scale. Out of 24 credits, 8 credits must be from DSE courses.
        Candidates with B.Tech. from IITs/IISc or BS/BS-MS from IISERs with CGPA/CPI of 8.0 (on a 10 point scale) and above are EXEMPTED from the requirement of a GATE score.
      • If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:
        • Only marks, percentage will be considered.
        • Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered.
        • If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 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, where PS is the Point scale used by the Institute/University.
        • Both marks and CGPA/CPI, percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade-sheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed. CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.
      • Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories will be given a relaxation of 5% of marks (as per Government of India norms). Selected candidates need to submit relevant certificates.

    Merely fulfilling the eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

    Please Note:

    • All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only.
    • Kindly check this website for periodic updates.
    • In case of any application-related queries, your application number must be mentioned in the subject line.
    • Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before joining the Institute.
    • Selection will be based on interviews of the shortlisted candidates.
    • 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.
    • 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.

  Selection Procedure

  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Date of interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail and the same will be available on the Institute website. TA will be paid to SC/ST/PD candidates appearing for the interview as per Govt. of India norms.

  Important Dates

  • April 07, 2022: Last date for receiving online application.
  • Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time.

  Contact Information

  • Department of Data Science and Engineering

    DPGC, Department of Data Science and Engineering
    E-mail: : dse_dpgc@iiserb.ac.in
    Office, Data Science and Engineering E-mail: : office_dse@iiserb.ac.in

    Queries will be entertained on the above mentioned e-mail only.

  Earth and Environmental Sciences

   

  Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers research in the areas of:

  Atmosphere and Climate Studies

  • Aerosols: Experimental analyses of physical and chemical properties, receptor and hybrid models for source apportionment, data analysis of remotely sensed aerosol products, and assessment of climate and health effects.
  • Climate Extremes, regional earth system modelling to address monsoon variability and change, Himalayan glacier modelling for mass-balance and area change study.
  • Atmospheric greenhouse gas modelling, Carbon Cycle and Climate, Terrestrial ecosystem modelling, Satellite remote sensing of greenhouse gases, Agricultural emissions and remote sensing, Weather Forecast error analysis.

  Earth Surface Processes

  • Fluvial geomorphology, eco-geomorphology, the impact of climate change on rivers, microwave remote sensing, machine learning application in earth surface processes and hydrology.
  • Impact of Climate Change in Hydrology, Floods and Droughts, Analysis of Weather Forecasts, River Engineering.
  • Chemical oceanography & limnology, aqueous biogeochemistry, paleo-reconstruction of environmental & hydro-climatic conditions, and provenance tracing using elemental/isotope tracers.
  • Geochemistry of groundwater contamination and mitigation measure; Geochemistry of mine waste rock; Geochemical processes at the water-sediment interface.

  Solid Earth

  • Active Tectonics, Geodynamics, Structural Geology, Petroleum Geology.
  • Archaean Tectonics, Petrology-Geochronology, Precambrian crustal evolution of Indian Peninsula;
  • Petrology and Geochemistry of Magmatic Ores, Magmatic processes and tectonic styles in Precambrian Earth with special focus on greenstone belts.
  • Isotope geochemistry and geochronology in studies of crust-mantle evolution and petrogenesis.

  For details, the prospective applicants are required to visit weblink: http://ees.iiserb.ac.in/research.php.

  Eligibility

  • Minimum Qualification:

    • Master’s (M.Sc.)/M.Tech or B.Tech-M.Tech integrated Degrees in any of the disciplines of Earth Science/Geology/Geophysics/Atmospheric Science/ Oceanography/Geoinformatics/Remote Sensing/ Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics/Chemical, Environmental, Computer, Electronic and Communication, Wireless Communication and Networking, and Civil Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject).
    • Exceptionally brilliant students with B.Tech. In Chemical, Computer, Civil, Electronic and Communication, and Environmental Engineering with strong motivation towards Earth and Environmental Sciences, can also apply for PhD programme.
    • For students with Master’s (M.Sc.) degree in Geology/ Earth Science/Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics as a subject of study at B.Sc. level is preferableMeeting minimum eligibility criteria will be assessed as follows: If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:
      • Only marks, percentage will be considered.
      • Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 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.
      • Both marks and CGPA/CPI
        • Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.
        • CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.
    • In addition to minimum qualification, for all candidates, a National level examination like National Eligibilitiy Test (NET)/CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF/INSPIRE-PhD/GATE/NET-LS/Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.
    • Candidates having a M.Tech./M.E. degree from India must have qualified the GATE exam at the time of admission to the M.Tech./M.E. programme.
      National Level examination is exempt for those with B.Tech. from IITs or BS-MS from IISERs with CGPA/CPI more than 8.0 on a 10 point scale.

    Students whose results for CSIR-JRF or UGC-JRF Fellowship or NET-LS or Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date.

    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

    Merely fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

    Please Note:

    • All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only.
    • Kindly check this website for periodic updates.
    • In case of any application-related queries, your application number must be mentioned in the subject line.
    • Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before joining the Institute.
    • Selection will be based on interviews of the shortlisted candidates.
    • Candidates belonging to reserved category will have to submit relevant certificates, if selected.
    • 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.

  Selection Procedure

  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Date of interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail and the same will be available on the Institute website. TA will be paid only to SC/ST candidates to attend the interview as per Govt. of India norms.

  Important Dates

  • April 07, 2022: Last date of receiving online PhD Application.
  • Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time.

  Contact Information

  • Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

    Dr. Kumar Gaurav
    Head-in-charge, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
    E-mail: admission.eesphd[AT]iiserb.ac.in

    Dr. Dhanyalekshmi Pillai
    Convener, Departmental Post-Graduate Committee
    E-mail: admission.eesphd[AT]iiserb.ac.in

    Queries will be entertained on the above mentioned e-mail only.

   

  Economic Sciences

  Department of Economic Sciences offers research in the areas of
  Agriculture Economics, Environment and Resource Economics, Behavioral Economics, Macroeconomics (Economic Growth), Economic Theory, Game Theory, Corporate Finance and Industrial Organization, Public Finance, International Economics, Trade, Public Economics.
  Performance Evaluation using Efficiency and Productivity Analysis, Data Envelopment Analysis, Applied Econometrics, Energy Economics, Issues Related to Indian Industry and Survey Methodology.
  Applied Economics, Development Economics, Political Economy, Economics of Crime and Conflict, Law and Economics, Institutional Economics.

  Eligibility

  • Minimum Qualification:

    • M.Sc./M.A. 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 majoring subject). If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:
      • Only marks: percentage will be considered.
      • Only grades: CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 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
        where PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.
      • Both marks and CGPA/CPI: Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade sheet, will be considered. The conversion factor must be available in the transcript/grade sheet.
    • The candidate should have studied Mathematics till 10+2 to be eligible for admission in Economic Sciences PhD. programme.
    • Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET) / NET-LS / UGC-JRF, or any other recognized score in the relevant discipline is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.
      National level examination is exempt for those with B.Tech. from IITs or BS-MS from IISERs with CGPA/CPI more than 8.0 on a 10 point scale.
    • Students whose results for National Eligibility Test (NET)/ NET-LS/UGC-JRF, or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited can also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date.
    • A relaxation of 5% of marks will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.
    • Merely fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

  Please Note:

  • All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only.
  • Kindly check this website for periodic updates.
  • In case of any application-related queries, your application number must be mentioned in the subject line.
  • Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria,before joining the Institute..
  • Selection will be based on interviews of the shortlisted candidates.
  • 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.
  • Applying and meeting the minimum eligibility criteria 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.

  Selection Procedure

  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Date of interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail and the same will be available on the Institute website. TA will be paid to SC/ST/PD candidates appearing for the interview as per the Government of India norms.

  Important Dates

  • April 07, 2022: Last date for receiving online application.
  • Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time.

  Contact Information

  • Department of Economic Sciences

    E-mail: hod_eco@iiserb.ac.in

    Queries will be entertained on the above-mentioned e-mail only. No phone calls will be entertained.

   

  Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

   

  Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science offers research in the following broad areas:

  • • Theoretical Computer Science
    • Applied Computer Science
    • Robotics & Control Systems
    • Communication, Signal Processing and Network Science
    • Devices, Circuits Sensors and Systems

  For further details on the research areas and the respective faculty members, kindly refer to the following webpage: https://eecs.iiserb.ac.in/program.php

  Candidates are strongly encouraged to make a preliminary contact with the faculty members with whom they wish to work.

  Eligibility

  • Minimum Qualification:

    • Students with M.Tech./ME./M.S. in EC/CS/EE/IT/IN with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject). Such students must have qualified GATE in EC/CS/EE/IN/PHY/MTH, or JEST in TCS/PHY, or UGC/CSIR(NET-JRF)/INSPIRE in PHY/MTH/Electronics/Computer Science, or have NBHM scholarship. If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:
      • Only marks, percentage will be considered.
      • Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered.
      • If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 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, where PS is the Point scale used by the Institute/University.
      • Both marks and CGPA/CPI, percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed. CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.
    • Students with M.Sc./M.S. in Physics/Mathematics/Computer Science/Electronic Science or B.Tech./B.E./B.S. in EC/CS/EE/IN can be considered for admission into the PhD program of EECS Department if they have qualified GATE in EC/CS/EE/IN/PHY/MTH, or JEST in TCS/PHY, or UGC/CSIR(NET-JRF)/INSPIRE in PHY/MTH/Electronics/Computer Science or have NBHM scholarship. In order to be eligible for admission, these students should have a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject; if required, same conversion formula will be followed as listed above). National Level is exempt for those with B.Tech. from IITs or BS-MS from IISERs with CGPA/CPI more than 8.0 on a 10 point scale.

  A relaxation of 5% of marks will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

  Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before joining the Institute.

  Merely fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

  Please Note:

  • All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only.
  • Kindly check this website for periodic updates.
  • In case of any application-related queries, your application number must be mentioned in the subject line.
  • Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before joining the Institute.
  • Selection will be based on interviews of the shortlisted candidates.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  Selection Procedure

  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Date of interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail and the same will be available on the Institute website. TA will be paid to SC/ST/PD candidates appearing for the interview as per Govt. of India norms.

  Important Dates

  • April 07, 2022: Last date for receiving online application.
  • Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time.

  Contact Information

  • Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

    Dr. Aditya Sankar Medury
    Head, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
    E-mail: admission.eecsphd@iiserb.ac.in

    Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Office
    E-mail: office_eecs@iiserb.ac.in

    Queries will be entertained on the above mentioned e-mail only.

    Humanities and Social Sciences
     

    Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
    For Ph.D. admission August 2022 session, the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is offering admission in the following areas:

    • • Literature: Women in the Digital Age, Feminist Historiography.
      • Philosophy: Epistemology, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Science.
      • Linguistics: Computational Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Language Cognition
      • Sociology and Social Anthropology: Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Caste, Literary Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, Anthropology of Ethics (and other relevant field).
      • Science and Technology Studies (STS): Social History of Science, Feminist Science Studies, History and Anthropology of Machines and Instruments, Science Education (and other relevant fields).

     

  Eligibility

  • Minimum Qualification:

    • M.Sc./M.A./M.Phil. Degree or equivalent 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 majoring subject). If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:
      • Only marks: percentage will be considered.
      • 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 on a 10-point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS
        where PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.
      • Both marks and CGPA/CPI: Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade sheet, will be considered. The conversion factor must be available in the transcript/grade sheet. Please enter percentage equivalent on the admission form.
    • Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/ NET-LS/UGC-JRF, or any other recognized score in the relevant discipline is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.
    • Students whose results for National Eligibility Test (NET)/ NET-LS/UGC-JRF, or any other equivalent fellowship, are awaited can also apply with the date of attempt mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified in the examination for any of the above fellowships before the interview date and have been shortlisted.
    • A relaxation of 5% of marks will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.
    • Merely fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

   

  Please Note:

  • All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only.
  • Kindly check this website for periodic updates.
  • In case of any application-related queries, please communicate using the email address mentioned in your application.
  • Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for the PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before joining the Institute.
  • Selection will be based on interviews of the shortlisted candidates.
  • 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.
  • Applying and meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted for interview. The respective departments may use additional criteria in order to shortlist candidates for interviews depending on the number of applications received.

  Selection Procedure

  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. TA will be paid to SC/ST/PD candidates appearing for the interview as per the Government of India norms.

  Important Dates

  • April 07, 2022: Last date for receiving online application.
  • Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time.

  Contact Information

  • Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

    E-mail: admission.hssphd@iiserb.ac.in

    Queries will be entertained on the above-mentioned e-mail only. No phone calls will be entertained.

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