IISc Bangalore PhD admission 2023 are ongoing now. Admission to the program is based on GATE/UGC-NET JRF scores followed by a personal interview conducted by the institute. The GATE 2023 exam will be conducted between February 4 and February 12, 2023. IISc Bangalore PhD is a 3 year program specialized in 31 courses. Minimum eligibility required for admission is 50% marks in the Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Total fee charged for the entire program is INR 75,600. Students pursuing IISc Bangalore PhD program get monthly stipend of INR 35,000.

IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2023 Dates 

Event Dates
Website opens for online submission of applications February 01, 2023
Last date for online submission of applications (website closes at 23:59 hours of 23.03.2023) March 23, 2023
Last date for receipt of printed version of Sponsored/ERP applications upto 5.30 p.m March 31, 2023
Research interview schedule
Interdisciplinary programmes May 19 & 20, 2023
Research programmes/ERP May 22 - 26, 2023
Integrated Ph D programmes May 29-31, 2023, and June 1, 2023
Date of Reporting at IISc:
Course programmes (Regular) July 17-18, 2023
Research programmes,Integrated Ph D, Sponsored M Tech and ERP programmes July 19-21, 2023
Commencement of Classes August 01, 2023
GATE 2023 Admit card release January 3, 2023
GATE 2023 Exam February 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2023
GATE 2023 Results March 16, 2023
Last Date to Apply To be notified
Date of Interview  To be notified

IISc Bangalore PhD Eligibility Criteria

Eligible criteria for PhD in various subject areas are as follows:

  • Completed a 4-years bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or technology
  • Masters degree in Science, Business, Technology or Engineering
  • Aggregate score (inclusive of Classes X, XII and graduation) should be a minimum of 50% or a second class.
  • Students with bachelor’s in engineering or technology from centrally Funded Institutes should have at least 8.5 CGPA.
  • A valid score of UGC-NET JRF or GATE as of 2021/ 2022/ 2023.

Documents Required

Following are the documents required while applying online:

  • Mark sheets of Class X, XII, graduation and postgraduation
  • In case the certificates of the final semester are not available, provisional certificates of all the semester is a mandate for submission. However, the final certificate is required during registration.
  • Scanned image of signature and passport-size photograph
  • Scanned copies of caste certificates (if applicable) and domicile certificate as in case of Kashmir valley residents 

Read more: IISc Bangalore Admission

IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2023

The selection procedure takes place in two stages. The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The performance at the interview decides the final selections of candidates. The details of the procedures are mentioned below:

Shortlisting

For PhD programs, students are shortlisted based on their previous academic performance, scores at the national level examinations and publications they own. Few facts that are considered for shortlisted candidates:

  • Consistent academic record which includes:
    • Grades or marks obtained in Classes X and XII board examinations
    • Grades or CGPA in Bachelor’s program
    • Grades obtained in Master’s program
  • Noteworthy academic accomplishments like research publications, scholarships or awards
  • Ranks in national level examinations

Final Selection

  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. 
  • In certain departments, the interview will be preceded by a written test.
  • Hence, the performance at the written test, personal interview and records of national level entrance tests will lead to the final selection of PhD candidates.

IISc Bangalore Entrance Exam 2023

PhD admissions at IISc Bangalore are based on Joint CSIR/UGC NET/ GATE/ JEST exam scores. JEST is jointly conducted by IISc Bangalore, IISERs, NISER, etc. for admission to PhD and Integrated PhD exam. Every detail related to IISc Bangalore Entrance exam 2023 is given in the table below:

Exam Name Joint Engineering Screening Test (JEST)
Conducting Body IISER Kolkata
Exam Level PhD level
Exam Frequency Once a Year
Mode of Exam Offline
Courses Offered Integrated MSc / MTech- PhD/ PhD
Application/ Exam Fee Gen category: INR 800 SC/ST/ Female: INR 400
Exam Duration 180 minutes
Total Questions 50
Total sections
Total marks 150
Marking Pattern +3 for each correct answer (Part A and Part B) +1 for each correct answer (Part C) -1 for each incorrect answer (Part A) -1/3 for each incorrect answer (Part C)
Language English
Official Website  https://www.jest.org.in/

Note: Shortlisted candidates will not be separately communicated through posts. Students have to check the application status in the admission section on the official website of IISc. Making personal arrangements for transportation and accommodation for the interview, students have to carry the original documents pertaining to all academic transcripts, caste, EWS or PD certificates. 

IISC Bangalore PhD Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

IISc Bangalore PhD Cutoff 2023 [Expected]
Department Name Qualifying Exam Entrance Paper Name General Category Cutoff Ranks
Biochemistry GATE BM 800
BT 700
CY 800
EY 800
XL 700
GPAT - 200
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 70
UGC NET for JRF - All
Molecular Biophysics Unit GATE All Papers 700
GPAT - 300
JEST - All
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - All
UGC NET for JRF - All
Molecular Reproduction, Development, and Genetics GATE BM 750
BT 750
XL 750
GPAT - 160
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 95
UGC NET for JRF - 190
Centre for Neuroscience GATE All Papers 700
GPAT - 200
JEST - All
JOINT CSIRUGC NET for JRF - 50
UGC NET for JRF All

Inorganic And Physics Chemistry
GATE CY 600
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - All
UGC NET for JRF - All

Materials Research Centre
GATE BM 600
BT 550
CY 570
MT 650
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 175
UGC NET for JRF - All
Organic Chemistry GATE CY 575
GPAT - 100
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - All
Solid State and Structural Chemistry GATE CY 550
PH 600
JEST - 160
JOINT CSIR - -
UGC NET for JRF - 100

Electronic Systems Engineering
GATE CS 600
EC 600
EE 800
IN 800
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 100
UGC NET for JRF - All
Computer Science and Automation GATE CS 750
EC 820
EE 820
GE 750
IN 750
MA 750
ME 750
ST 750
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 60
UGC NET for JRF - 250
Electrical Communication Engineering GATE CS 600
EC 600
EE 720
IN 720
PH 600
ST 600
JEST - 10
UGC NET for JRF - All
Electrical Engineering GATE CS 600
EC 600
EE 650
IN 650
PH 650
XL 650
JEST - 50
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 155
UGC NET for JRF - 195
Management Studies GATE All Papers 725
UGC NET for JRF - 170
Aerospace Engineering GATE AE 700
CE 700
CH 700
CS 700
EC 700
EE 700
IN 700
ME 800
XE 700
JEST - 30
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 30
UGC NET for JRF - 250
Chemical Engineering GATE BT 700
CE 700
CH 650
CY 700
EE 700
ES 700
IN 700
ME 700
TF 700
XE 700
XL 700
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 15
Civil Engineering GATE AE 800
AG 800
AR 800
BT 800
CE 700
CH 800
ES 800
GE 800
GG 800
MA 800
ME 800
MN 800
NM 800
XL 800
JOINT CSIR - 10
UGC NET for JRF - 250
Mechanical Engineering GATE All Papers 750
Mathematics GATE AE 820
CE 820
CH 820
CS 820
EC 820
EE 820
ES 820
IN 820
MA 820
ME 820
PH 820
ST 820
XE 820
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 30
Physics GATE PH 680
JEST - 40
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 170
Computational and Data Sciences GATE AE 800
AG 700
BM 700
BT 700
CE 800
CH 800
CS 700
CY 700
EC 700
EE 700
ES 700
EY 700
GE 700
GG 700
IN 700
MA 700
ME 800
MN 800
MT 800
NM 800
PH 700
PI 800
ST 700
TF 800
XE 800
XH 700
XL 700
JEST - 300
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 25
UGC NET for JRF - 175
Centre for Nanoscience and Engineering GATE AE 800
AG 800
BM 900
BT 750
CE 800
CH 900
CY 900
EC 750
EE 750
ES 900
EY 900
GE 900
GG 900
IN 800
MA 900
ME 700
MT 750
PH 650
ST 900
TF 900
XE 800
XH 900
XL 900
GPAT - 100
JEST - 150
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 100
UGC NET for JRF - 150
Biosystems Science and Engineering GATE AG 600
BM 600
BT 490
CE 600
CH 525
CS 400
CY 500
EC 600
EE 650
ES 600
EY 750
IN 650
MA 600
ME 600
PH 700
XE 550
XL 800
GPAT - 100
JEST - 150
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 125
UGC NET for JRF - 200
Interdisciplinary Program- Brain and Artificial Intelligence GATE All Papers 790
JEST - 20
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF - 120
UGC NET for JRF - 175

Check category-wise IISc Bangalore PhD Cutoff 

How to Apply for IISc Bangalore PhD Admissions?

Students have to apply online for IISc Bangalore PhD programs. The steps are as follows:

  1. Visit the official website: iiisc.ac.in
  2. Go to the Apply Online tab and click on it.
  3. You will be redirected to another page, where you will have to click on the ‘Apply to PG program’.
  4. Next, you have to register, if you are a new user. Click on New User to Register link.
  5. Enter all your personal details that are required for registration.
  6. Registration will require the user's email ID and password for verification. This will allow the portal to communicate with the applicant.
  7. Once the registration is over, students can simply log in to apply.
  8. Enter all the personal details and upload the required documents. Make sure any field is not left blank or incomplete.
  9. Click on Save and proceed.
  10. Make the payments for application through net banking or debit/credit/visa master cards. 

General Instructions

Before applying, here are some of the general instructions that students need to follow:

  • Applicants need to go through the guidelines carefully before beginning to apply.
  • Make sure the application is completely filled. Incomplete applications will not be entertained at any cost.
  • Students need to make sure accurate information is inserted in the form.
  • Students need to bring all the original copies of uploaded documents for verification at the time of registration.

IISc Bangalore PhD Fees 2023

IISc Bangalore charges an amount of INR 15,000 for its PhD progam per annum as a tuition fee. The amount is payable by General/OBC category students only. For SC/ST category students, the tuition fee is fully waived. All the factors in the IISc Bangalore PhD fee structure is given in the table below:

IISc Bangalore PhD Fees 2023
Particulars GN/OBC/EWS Category SC/ST Category
Tuition Fee (Annual) INR 15,000 Fully waived
Gymkhana Fee (Annual) INR 1,200 INR 1,200
Other Academic Fees (Annual) INR 3,700 INR 3,700
Statutory Deposit (Refundable)* INR 7,500 INR 7,500
Library Deposit (Refundable)* INR 7,500 INR 7,500
Students Emergency Fund (Annual) INR 300 INR 300
TOTAL INR 35,200 INR 20,200

IISc Bangalore PhD Stipend

IISc Bangalore gives monthy stipend of INR 25,000 to INR 28,000 to its PhD scholars. For the first two years PhD scholars get INR 25,000 per month. For the next three years, students get INR 28,000 of monthly stipend. After five years, they are eligible for a monthly financial assitance of INR 12,000 for one year. PhD candidates who do not avail hostel accommodation will be eligible for a house rent allowance (HRA) as per norms.

FAQs

>Ques. What type of questions are asked in IISc Bangalore PhD Interview?

Ans. IISc Bangalore conducts two rounds in its interview stage. Both the rounds are technical where they ask questions related to proposed subjects. First round is more specific to topic. Second round, of qualified first round, will have trichy generic questions.

Ques. How to apply for IISc Bangalore PhD admissions?

Ans. To apply for PhD admissions, students have to apply online from the official website of IISc Bangalore.

Ques. What is the stipend for PhD students in IISc Bangalore?

Ans. The monthly stipend for the first 2 years is Rs. 25,000 and for the next 3 years is Rs. 28,000.

Ques. What is the tuition fee for IISc Bangalore PhD programs?

Ans. The tuition fee per year is Rs. 35,200 (for General/OBC) and Rs. 20,200 (for SC/ST) .

Ques. Are fellowships available for PhD students at IISc Bangalore?

Ans. Yes, there are fellowships for PhD programs that are available for 5 years amounting to Rs. 35,000 per month.

Ques. What is the last date for IISc Bangalore PhD admissions?

Ans. The last date for online applications will be notified soon.