IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2022: Dates, Eligibility, Courses, Fee

By Renuka Miglani|Updated : July 20th, 2022

IISc Banglore PhD Admission 2022: IISc Bangalore PhD admission 2022 has reached to its final stage for all the specializations. The institute has successfully conducted its examination process and Interview rounds. Candidates qualifying for the written test/ PI round will be called for admission counselling that will be started on July 19. IISc Bangalore will release a list of shortlisted candidates who is provisionally selected for PhD admissions. The application process is still going on for the IISc PhD in the Centre for Brain Research (CBR). The institute has extended its application process deadline till June 20, 2022.

IISc Bangalore PhD is a 3-year program that provides specialization in 31 courses. Admission to this program is based on GATE/CSIR UGC-NET JRF scores. The minimum eligibility required for admission is 50% aggregate marks in the Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. The total fee charged for the entire course fees is INR 75,600. Students pursuing the IISc Bangalore PhD program get a monthly stipend of INR 35,000.

 

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IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2022: Highlights

Aspirants can check the important points of the IIT Delhi PhD Admission from the table given below.

Admission NameIISc Bangalore
Conducting bodyThe Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
LevelNational level
FrequencyOnce a year

IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2022: Important Dates

Candidates can check below the important admission dates for IISc Bangalore PhD admission.

EventDates
Application Process StartedFeb 18, 2022 - Mar 25, 2022
Application Deadline JEST 2022February 1, 2022
JEST 2022 Exam DateMarch 13, 2022
Interview DatesMay 20 and 21, 2022
Reporting at IIScJuly 19 and 20, 2022
Commencement of ClassesAugust 1, 2022
PhD in Centre for Brain Research (CBR) application processMay 30 – June 20, 2022
Announcement of Shortlisted CandidatesJune 27, 2022
PhD in CBR Interview roundsJuly 4-7, 2022
Commencement of ClassesAugust 8, 2022

IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2022: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check below the eligible criteria for PhD admission in various subjects as follows:

  • Completed a 4-years bachelor’s degree or B.Tech in science, engineering or technology
  • Masters's degree or M.Sc in Science, Business, Technology or Engineering
  • Aggregate score (inclusive of Classes X, XII and graduation) should be a minimum of 50% or above.
  • Students with bachelor’s in engineering B.E or B.Tech from centrally Funded Institutes should have at least 8.5 CGPA.
  • A valid CSIR UGC-NET JRF or GATE score as of 2020/ 2021/ 2022.

IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2022: Documents Required

Following are the documents required while applying online for IISc Bangalore:

  • Mark sheets of Class X, XII, graduation and postgraduation from tier-I university or institute.
  • In case the final semester certificates are unavailable, provisional certificates for all the semesters are a mandate for submission. However, the final certificate is mandatory during registration.
  • Scanned image of passport-size photograph and signature.
  • Scanned copies of caste certificates (if applicable) and domicile certificates as in the case of Kashmir valley residents 

IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2022: Selection Process

The IISc Bangalore selection procedure takes place in two stages. The candidates who got shortlisted will be called for an interview. The performance at the personal interview or PI decides the final selection of candidates. The details of the 2 procedures are as follows:

Shortlisting

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

  • Consistent academic record, which includes:
    • Class X and XII board examinations
    • Grades or CGPA in Bachelor’s program or B.Tech
    • Grades obtained in Master’s program or M.Sc/M.Tech
  • Noteworthy academic accomplishments like research publications, scholarships or awards etc
  • Ranks in national level examinations/tests

Final Selection

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

IISc Bangalore Entrance Exam 2022

PhD admissions at IISc Bangalore are national level Joint CSIR/UGC NET/ GATE/ JEST exam scores. IISc Bangalore jointly conducts JEST, IISERs, NISER, etc. for admission to PhD and Integrated PhD exams. Every detail related to the IISc Bangalore Entrance exam 2022 is provided below in tabulated form:

Exam NameJoint Engineering Screening Test (JEST)
Conducting BodyIISER Kolkata
Exam LevelPhD level
Exam FrequencyOnce a Year
Mode of ExamOffline
Courses OfferedIntegrated MSc / MTech- PhD/ PhD
Application/ Exam FeeGen category: INR 800 SC/ST/ Female: INR 400
Exam Duration180 minutes
Total Questions50
Total sections
Total marks150
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)
LanguageEnglish
Official Website https://www.jest.org.in/

IISC Bangalore PhD Admission 2022: Cutoff (Out)

IISc Bangalore PhD Cutoff 2022
Department NameQualifying ExamEntrance Paper NameGeneral Category Cutoff Ranks
BiochemistryGATEBM800
BT700
CY800
EY800
XL700
GPAT-200
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-70
UGC NET for JRF-All
Molecular Biophysics UnitGATEAll Papers700
GPAT-300
JEST-All
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-All
UGC NET for JRF-All
Molecular Reproduction, Development, and GeneticsGATEBM750
BT750
XL750
GPAT-160
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-95
UGC NET for JRF-190
Centre for NeuroscienceGATEAll Papers700
GPAT-200
JEST-All
JOINT CSIRUGC NET for JRF-50
UGC NET for JRFAll

Inorganic And Physics Chemistry
GATECY600
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-All
UGC NET for JRF-All

Materials Research Centre
GATEBM600
BT550
CY570
MT650
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-175
UGC NET for JRF-All
Organic ChemistryGATECY575
GPAT-100
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-All
Solid State and Structural ChemistryGATECY550
PH600
JEST-160
JOINT CSIR--
UGC NET for JRF-100

Electronic Systems Engineering
GATECS600
EC600
EE800
IN800
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-100
UGC NET for JRF-All
Computer Science and AutomationGATECS750
EC820
EE820
GE750
IN750
MA750
ME750
ST750
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-60
UGC NET for JRF-250
Electrical Communication EngineeringGATECS600
EC600
EE720
IN720
PH600
ST600
JEST-10
UGC NET for JRF-All
Electrical EngineeringGATECS600
EC600
EE650
IN650
PH650
XL650
JEST-50
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-155
UGC NET for JRF-195
Management StudiesGATEAll Papers725
UGC NET for JRF-170
Aerospace EngineeringGATEAE700
CE700
CH700
CS700
EC700
EE700
IN700
ME800
XE700
JEST-30
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-30
UGC NET for JRF-250
Chemical EngineeringGATEBT700
CE700
CH650
CY700
EE700
ES700
IN700
ME700
TF700
XE700
XL700
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-15
Civil EngineeringGATEAE800
AG800
AR800
BT800
CE700
CH800
ES800
GE800
GG800
MA800
ME800
MN800
NM800
XL800
JOINT CSIR-10
UGC NET for JRF-250
Mechanical EngineeringGATEAll Papers750
MathematicsGATEAE820
CE820
CH820
CS820
EC820
EE820
ES820
IN820
MA820
ME820
PH820
ST820
XE820
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-30
PhysicsGATEPH680
JEST-40
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-170
Computational and Data SciencesGATEAE800
AG700
BM700
BT700
CE800
CH800
CS700
CY700
EC700
EE700
ES700
EY700
GE700
GG700
IN700
MA700
ME800
MN800
MT800
NM800
PH700
PI800
ST700
TF800
XE800
XH700
XL700
JEST-300
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-25
UGC NET for JRF-175
Centre for Nanoscience and EngineeringGATEAE800
AG800
BM900
BT750
CE800
CH900
CY900
EC750
EE750
ES900
EY900
GE900
GG900
IN800
MA900
ME700
MT750
PH650
ST900
TF900
XE800
XH900
XL900
GPAT-100
JEST-150
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-100
UGC NET for JRF-150
Biosystems Science and EngineeringGATEAG600
BM600
BT490
CE600
CH525
CS400
CY500
EC600
EE650
ES600
EY750
IN650
MA600
ME600
PH700
XE550
XL800
GPAT-100
JEST-150
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-125
UGC NET for JRF-200
Interdisciplinary Program- Brain and Artificial IntelligenceGATEAll Papers790
JEST-20
JOINT CSIR UGC NET for JRF-120
UGC NET for JRF-175

How to Apply for IISc Bangalore PhD Admissions?

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

  1. Visit the official website: iiisc.ac.in or click here
  2. Go to the 'Apply Online' button and click on it.
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  1. You will be redirected to another page in another tab, where you will have to click on the ‘Apply to PG program’.
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  1. Next, you have to register yourself with email and valid password.
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  1. Enter all your personal details, including email id & mobile no. that are required for registration.
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  1. Registration will require the user's email ID and password for verification purposes. This will allow the portal to communicate with the applicant through OTP.
  2. Once the registration is over, students can simply log in to the website and apply online.
  3. Enter all the personal details and educational details and upload the required documents. Make sure any field is not left blank or incomplete or else you will not be able to proceed.
  4. Click on 'Save and Proceed' button.
  5. Pay the required fee for application through net banking or debit/credit/visa master cards. 

IISc Bangalore PhD Fees 2022

IISc Bangalore charges an amount of INR 15,000 for its PhD program per year as a tuition fee for general category and it is fully waived in case of SC/ST candidates. Please find below the IISc Bangalore PhD fee structure is given in the table below:

IISc Bangalore PhD Fees 2022
ParticularsGN/OBC/EWS CategorySC/ST Category
Tuition Fee (Annual)INR 15,000Fully waived
Gymkhana Fee (Annual)INR 1,200INR 1,200
Other Academic Fees (Annual)INR 3,700INR 3,700
Statutory Deposit (Refundable)*INR 7,500INR 7,500
Library Deposit (Refundable)*INR 7,500INR 7,500
Students Emergency Fund (Annual)INR 300INR 300
TOTALINR 35,200INR 20,200

IISc Bangalore PhD Stipend 2022

IISc Bangalore gives monthy stipend of INR 25,000 to INR 28,000 to its PhD scholars or researchers. For the first two years, PhD scholars get INR 25,000 per month and INR 28,000 for the next three years. After five years of completion, 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 IISc norms and conditions.

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IISc Bangalore PhD Admission FAQs

  • Please find below the online process for application process at IISc Bangalore -


    1. Visit the official website: iiisc.ac.in or click here
    2. Go to the 'Apply Online' button and click on it.
    3. You will be redirected to another page in another tab, where you will have to click on the ‘Apply to PG program’.
    4. Next, you have to register yourself with email and valid password.
    5. Enter all your personal details, including email id & mobile no. that are required for registration.
    6. Registration will require the user's email ID and password for verification purposes. This will allow the portal to communicate with the applicant through OTP.
    7. Once the registration is over, students can simply log in to the website and apply online.
    8. Enter all the personal details and educational details and upload the required documents. Make sure any field is not left blank or incomplete or else you will not be able to proceed.
    9. Click on 'Save and Proceed' button.
    10. Pay the required fee for application through net banking or debit/credit/visa master cards.


  • IISc Bangalore gives monthy stipend of INR 25,000 to INR 28,000 to its PhD scholars or researchers. For the first two years, PhD scholars get INR 25,000 per month and INR 28,000 for the next three years. 

  • IISc Bangalore charges an amount of INR 15,000 for its PhD program per year as a tuition fee for general category and it is fully waived in case of SC/ST candidates.

  • The candidates can apply online for online applications until April 30, 2022.

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