IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2023: Dates, Fees, Stipend, Entrance Exam, Cutoff

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 

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 

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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:

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)

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 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.