IISER Kolkata Integrated PhD Admission 2023 is open for all interested and eligible candidates for the academic session 2023-24 (Autumn Semester). The last date to submit applications for admission is May 13, 2023.

IISER Kolkata offers its Integrated PhD program in Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences and Physical Sciences disciplines. The list of shortlisted candidates for interview will be published on May 17, 2023 and the interview round will be held from June 13 to June 16, 2203.

To be eligible for IISER Kolkata Integrated PhD Admission 2023, candidates need to have a BSc/BE/BTech/MBBS or an equivalent degree from a recognised university. Selection of applicants for the Integrated PhD Program will be based on marks secured in nationwide aptitude tests followed by interview conducted by the institute.

IISER, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research was established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) as an autonomous institute for higher education to promote good research as well as education in basic science. The university is more than 10 years old and is very well-recognised in scientific teaching, publications and research. 

IISER Kolkata offers a varied research program of PhD. As of now, it has five academic departments. The institute is located in the well-connected city of Kolkata which is a metropolitan city. 

  • Students can apply for PhD programmes if they have completed their Master's degree
  • Applications can be submitted through the online application portal. 
  • The PhD selection interviews are held twice a year.
  • The candidates have to clear JAM (Joint Admission Test) in their respective fields for being eligible to apply for PhD programmes.

The campus is vibrant with a really good faculty which is a very reputed one.

IISER Kolkata Ph.D. Admission 2023: Important Dates

Event Date
Last Date to Apply for Integrated PhD Program May 13, 2023
Publication of the list of shortlisted candidates for Written Test/Interview May 17, 2023
Interview Date June 13 to 14, 2023 (for DBS & DES)/ June 15 to 16, 2023 (for DPS)
Publication of interview results June 26, 2023
Pre-Registration portal closes June 27, 2023
IPhD Registration at IISER Kolkata July 28, 2023

IISER Kolkata PhD Admissions Highlights 2023

Course PhD
Course level Doctorate
Specializations 5
Type  Full time
Duration 5-6 years 
Eligibility Post Graduation
Selection Criteria Application and interview
Course fee/ year INR 77,950

IISER Kolkata PhD Admission Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for PhD programme is as follows:

  • The candidates having master's degree such as M.Sc/MS/ME/M.Tech/MVSc/MSc(Ag) degree or equivalent from any recognized college are eligible to apply.
  • They should have scored a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

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IISER Kolkata PhD Selection Procedure

  • List of shortlisted candidates (based on merit, subject specialization and required research area) for an interview will be published on the IISER-Kolkata website.
  • The Institute will not provide any TA/DA or accommodation for attending the interview.
  • The selected candidates will receive the offer letter containing also the last date

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How to Apply for PhD at IISER Kolkata?

The application form can be submitted online through the Institute’s official website. Candidates can apply by following the given steps:

  • Fill the application form online properly and carefully by submitting all the information required.
  • Upload the required valid documents.
  • Pay the application fee through an online payment option available.
  • Submit the application form.
Direct Link: IISER Kolkata Integrated PhD Admission Form 2023 (Autumn Semester)

Application Fee: The candidates have to pay an application fee of INR 2000 for the General and OBC category and INR 1000 for SC/ ST/ PH categories through Net banking/ credit/ debit card.

The documents required are:

  • Attested copies of mark sheets and certificates of all examinations starting from secondary examination.
  • Original/Self Attested copy of the qualifying examination certificate.
  • Proof of qualification in nationwide aptitude tests.
  • Photo identity.
  • Proof of age.
  • Statement of Purpose mentioning research interest and potential supervisors (if any).

IISER Kolkata Ph.D Entrance exams

The applicants who have qualified in the following nationwide aptitude tests in the year 2023 only can apply for the PhD programmes :

  • For Biological Sciences: JAM (Biology and Biotechnology) / JGEEBILS
  • For Chemical Sciences: JAM (Chemistry)
  • For Earth Sciences: (a) JAM (Geology) OR (b) JAM Chemistry for research in
  • Environmental Science OR (c) JAM Physics for research in Computational Mineralogy
  • For Mathematical Sciences: JAM (Mathematics)
  • For Physical Sciences: JAM (Physics)/JEST (Physics)

IISER Kolkata Ph.D Reservation Criteria

Reservations for candidates will be as per the norms of Government of India

Eligible applicants of the PhD programme are encouraged to apply for the attractive Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (https://pmrf.in/) in addition to applying to IISER Kolkata regular admission.

FAQs

Ques. How are the remaining Interviews being conducted?

Ans. The institute may be compelled to further postpone the interviews and/or may consider conducting interviews online using Skype/Zoom. Any changes will be informed to the applicants beforehand.

Ques. Can the students who have completed their Masters apply for PhD if they have no fellowship?

Ans. No, the college does not accept applications without having external fellowships. They must have their own PhD fellowships like UGC/ CSIR-NET, JRF or any other equivalent fellowships like DBT-JRF, ICMR-JR and INSPIRE.

Ques. What all facilities are offered by the college?

Ans. The university has all the basic facilities such as IT infrastructure, labs, hostels, guest houses, a well maintained library, high speed Wifi, Virtual Classrooms, Mind and body care centres, cafeteria, etc.

Ques. Is the candidate allowed to stay in the hostels during the interview?

Ans. No, the university does not offer accommodation to the candidate during his/her interview. They have to arrange their accommodation on their own. However, the interview does not last long. So, they can plan their travel accordingly.