Under the UG Domain, IISER Bhopal offers BS and BS-MS (Dual Degree) programs and under the PG domain, it offers PhD and Integrated PhD research programs. The admission process is managed by the Joint Admissions Committee (JAC), headed by a Chairman and having members from all IISERs.
Admission to BS and BS-MS (Dual Degree) programs is done on the basis of Common Rank List (CRL) of Joint Entrance Exam (Advanced), Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) fellowship or score obtained in State and Central Boards
Candidates applying through the SCB channel are required to appear in IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) followed by an interview to secure admission in BS-MS (dual degree) program.
Admission to Integrated Ph.D. is done on the basis of a valid score in JEST (for Physics) and JAM (Mathematics and Chemistry). The selection procedure for admission to the Ph.D. program will be based on the performance of the candidate in the interviews.
For admission to the Ph.D. program, National level examination like GATE/NET/UGC-JRF /CSIR-JRF/JEST/JGEEBILS /INSPIRE-PhD /NET-LS/Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or any other recognized score is mandatory. Check IISER Bhopal Ph.D. Admission 2022
To apply for admission to the above-mentioned courses, the candidates must visit the official website of IISER Bhopal and fill in the online application form.
IISER Bhopal aims to provide quality science education to UG and PG students. The prime focus of the Institute is to integrate science education with research. Also, the Institute is committed to impart high ethical values and create social and environmental awareness. It has 9 academic departments and 3 centers of excellence.
Table of Content
2.1 IISER Bhopal BS-MS Eligibility & Selection Criteria
2.2 IISER Bhopal BS-MS Application Process
3.1 IISER Bhopal Integrated PhD Eligibility & Selection Criteria
IISER Bhopal Important Dates
Event | Dates |
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Last Date to Apply for MSc, PhD and Integrated PhD programs | April 5, 2023 |
IISER Bhopal BS & BS-MS (Dual Degree) Admission 2023
IISER offers a BS program in 2 broad streams i.e. Engineering Sciences disciplines And Humanities and Social Science discipline (Economic Sciences).
In the engineering Sciences discipline, after completing a common curriculum in the first two years, students can choose from one amongst the three major disciplines currently being offered: Chemical Engineering, Data Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science.
Duration |
BS: 4 Years |
BS-MS (Dual Degree): 5 Years | |
Type | Full-Time |
No. of Specializations |
BS - 4 |
BS-MS - 5 | |
Basic Eligibility Criteria |
BS – Passed 10+2 with Mathematics as one of the subjects |
BS-MS – Passed 10+2 from science stream | |
Basic Admission Criteria | IISER Aptitude test followed by personal Interview (Except KVPY and JEE Advance scores) |
IISER also offers BS-MS (Dual Degree) to students who have passed class XII. The process of admissions in all IISERs is managed by the Joint Admissions Committee (JAC), headed by a Chairman and having members from all IISERs.
The specializations offered by BS-MS (Dual Degree) are Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics.
Eligibility Criteria
- For BS, candidates must have passed (10+2) with mathematics as one of the subjects.
- For BS-MS, candidates must have passed (10+2) in science stream
Selection Criteria
The admission to IISER BS and BS-MS is done through different channels-
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY): Candidates having a valid KVPY fellowship are eligible to apply for admissions.
Joint Entrance Exam (Advanced): Candidates in the General category securing a rank within 10000 in the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Advanced are eligible to apply. For candidates belonging to the reserved category (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PD), their category rank would be used. Additional cut off criteria may be applicable.
State and Central Boards: Students who have passed (10+2) level with science stream during the current or previous year with marks equal or above the cut off percentage in their respective boards are eligible to apply.
Students applying through the SCB channel will have to appear in IISER Aptitude Test which will be conducted at various centers across the country.
How to Apply to IISER BS & BS-MS programs?
- Fill the online application form at the IISER’s official admission portal. Check here
- Fill the personal details, Qualification details, and upload the documents required to complete the application process.
- Fill the center choice for IISER Admission Test and select the IISERs in the decreasing order of your preference.
The application fee for the form is INR. 2000/- for general category students and INR. 1000/- for reserved caste candidates.
IISER Bhopal Integrated Ph.D. Admission 2023
IISER offers Integrated Ph.D. in 3 specializations in full-time mode. The Institute offers an Integrated Ph.D. program in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. Integrated Ph.D. program consists of course work followed by qualifying/comprehensive examination, research work, seminars, and a thesis.
Integrated Ph.D. students from all disciplines will have to register for a minimum of 48-course credits and a minimum of 40 research credits. In order to graduate, they should have a total minimum of 128 credits.
Duration | 4 Years |
Type | Full-Time |
No. of Specializations | 3 specializations |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | B.Sc/ B.Tech or BE degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10-point scale |
Basic Admission Criteria | JEST/JAM |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must have completed a graduate program (B.Sc./B.Tech. /B.E.) in a discipline relevant to his/her choice of Integrated Ph.D. program
- Minimum 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10-point scale, in the qualifying degree
- The Department of Chemistry is not offering admissions into the Integrated Ph.D. program this semester.
Selection Criteria
- For the admission, candidates are required to submit the Online Integrated Ph.D. Application in the respective departments of Mathematics (Check here) and Physics (Check here)
- Candidates seeking admission in Mathematics and Chemistry should have a valid JAM score and candidates seeking admission in Physics should have a valid JEST score
IISER Bhopal Ph.D. Admission 2023
The Institute offers Ph.D. programs in several disciplines in the full-time mode with state-of-the-art research facilities matching global standards in all disciplines to facilitate quality research.
The Institute offers Ph.D. programs in the following disciplines:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Economic Sciences
- Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
Duration | 3 Years |
Type | Full-Time |
No. of Specializations | 9 specializations |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | Masters degree in relevant discipline |
Basic Admission Criteria | GATE/UGC-JRF /CSIR-JRF /JEST /JGEEBILS /NET-LS |
Ph.D. program consists of course work, qualifying/comprehensive examination, seminars, and a thesis. Ph.D. students will have to register for course work comprising a minimum of 16 to 24 credits and a minimum of 40 research credits. In order to graduate, they should have a total minimum of 96 credits (coursework and research work).
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate should have completed a postgraduate program (M.S./M.Sc./M.Tech. /MBBS) in a discipline relevant to the choice of the Ph.D. program.
- Candidate should be preferably not more than 28 years. Age relaxation of 3 years will be given for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST/PD/Female applicants.
Selection Criteria
- Candidates are selected on the basis of score obtained in GATE and/or have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET)/Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR-JRF), University Grants Commission-Junior Research Fellowship (UGC-JRF) or other equivalent examinations.
- A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.
How to Apply to Integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. Programs?
- Candidates have to submit the application form on the website under the respective departments
- To submit the application form. Check here
- Candidates belonging to reserved category will have to submit relevant certificates.
IISER Bhopal Scholarship
- KVPY candidates admitted to IISER will draw fellowship as per KVPY norms.
- A limited number of INSPIRE scholarship will be available to who are admitted through JEE Advanced and SCB channel as per the norms of DST INSPIRE.
- All admitted students in Integrated Ph.D. will receive a fellowship of INR 10,000 per month till the end of the third year (subject to fulfilling the minimum CPI requirements).
- All the selected candidates of Ph.D. will be eligible to receive the JRF Fellowship as per the funding agency norms.
FAQs
Ques. How can I secure admission in iPh.D in IISER Bhopal?
Ques. What are various departments in IISER Bhopal?
- Department of Biological Sciences
- Department of Economic Sciences
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Department of Physics
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
- Department of Data Science & Engineering
Ques. How many specializations are available for iPh.D course of IISER Bhopal course?
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Ques. Can I avail guest house facility in IISER Bhopal, for students who need to apply for an interview for iPh.D course?
Ques. Is IISER Bhopal a good choice for engineering courses?
Ques. Is it worth studying Economics science in IISER Bhopal?
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