IISc Bengaluru PhD Admission January 2027, Check Mid-Year Admission Notice Details
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru has released its Mid-Year Admission Notice for Ph.D. programmes for the session starting in January 2027. Admission is open for the regular Research Programme and the External Registration Programme (ERP); the notice does not state the total number of seats. Candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree (as listed below), usually with a valid GATE / NET JRF score, can apply online until 26 October 2026.
- Organisation: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
- Advertisement No.: IISc/Acad/MidYearAdmission/2026/01 (dated 02.09.2026)
- Post Name: Ph.D. Admission – Research Programme and External Registration Programme (ERP), January 2027 session
- Total Vacancies (Seats): Not stated in the notice
- Qualification: BE/B.Tech/4-year B.Sc, Master's degree, MBBS/MD/MDS/Pharm D, B Pharm, BDS and others (minimum second class), with GATE / NET JRF / GPAT where required
- Age Limit: Not mentioned in the notice
- Application Fee: Rs. 800 (General/OBC/EWS), Rs. 400 (SC/ST/PwD), Rs. 2000 (ERP, all categories)
- Salary/Pay Level: Scholarship as per mode of entry (MHRD/CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/DST/AICTE/DAE-NBHM)
- Selection Process: Shortlisting + in-person interview (some departments add an aptitude test or preliminary interview)
- Apply Online Dates: 06.10.2026 to 26.10.2026 (till 23:59 hours)
Contents
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice released | 02.09.2026 |
| Online application starts | 06.10.2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 26.10.2026 (website closes at 23:59 hours) |
| Interview dates | 16.11.2026 to 20.11.2026 |
| Session begins | 01.01.2027 |
| Qualifying degree must be completed by | 01.01.2027 |
| Last date to submit degree certificates | 31.03.2027 |
| GATE / GPAT / JEST / NET JRF score must be valid on | 01.01.2027 |
| EWS / OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after | 01.04.2026 |
Vacancy Details
The notice does not give a seat count or a category-wise break-up. Ph.D. admission is offered in the departments and centres below.
| Faculty / Area | Departments / Centres | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Science Faculty | Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Materials Research, Developmental Biology and Genetics, Neuroscience, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Solid State and Structural Chemistry, Instrumentation and Applied Physics | To be announced |
| Engineering Faculty | Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Automation, Electrical Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nano Science and Engineering, Design and Manufacturing, Sustainable Technologies | To be announced |
| Interdisciplinary Areas | Energy (ICER), Mathematical Sciences (IMI), Cyber Physical Systems (RBCCPS), Brain, Computation and Data Science | To be announced |
| Medical Sciences | Medical Sciences (Division of Medical Sciences) | To be announced |
| Total | Research Programme + ERP | Not stated in the notice |
Reservation: Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD and Kashmiri Migrant / Kashmiri Pandit candidates follows Government of India rules. The notice does not mention separate ESM or women reservation.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
You need at least a second class or equivalent in one of the degrees below (as applicable to the department). SC/ST candidates only need a Pass Class.
| Qualifying Degree | National Entrance Test |
|---|---|
| BE / B.Tech / 4-year B.Sc | GATE / NET JRF compulsory |
| Master's in Science, Economics, Geography, Psychology, Management, Commerce, Operations Research, Computer Science / Application | GATE / NET JRF compulsory |
| ME / M.Tech / Master's in Architecture, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Veterinary Sciences | GATE / NET JRF / GPAT desirable |
| Any 4-year degree from a Centrally Funded Technical Institution (including IIITs in PPP mode) with CGPA 8/10 or more | GATE / NET JRF desirable |
| MBBS / MD / MDS / Pharm D | NEET-PG / GATE / NET JRF desirable |
| B Pharm | GPAT / NET JRF compulsory |
| BDS | NET JRF compulsory |
| AMIE or similar professional society exams recognised by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (enrolled up to 31.05.2013 only) | GATE / NET JRF compulsory |
| Master's in Life Sciences / Chemical Sciences from IISc with CGPA 8.5 or more | GATE / NET JRF compulsory (no minimum cut-off) |
| 1-year M.Engg from IISc | Must have joined M.Engg through GATE |
What counts as NET JRF: Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF, UGC-NET for JRF, DBT JRF, ICMR JRF, JEST, NBHM Research Award and INSPIRE.
Age Limit
The notice does not mention any age limit or date-of-birth range.
Other Conditions
- Final-year students can apply if they finish all degree requirements by 01.01.2027 and submit certificates by 31.03.2027.
- You must be qualified for JRF. Candidates who cleared only Lectureship / Assistant Professorship, or qualified under Category-2 or Category-3, are not eligible.
- INSPIRE candidates need a valid provisional INSPIRE offer from DST at the time of interview.
- JGEEBILS-2026 qualified candidates can also apply.
- NEET PG / INI-CET / AIAPGET qualified candidates can apply for Ph.D. in Medical Sciences.
- Candidates called for the May 2026 interview can apply again.
- ERP only: Open to professionals from R&D organisations / industries and faculty of recognised Engineering, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary or Medical colleges / universities. You need two years of full-time employment as on 1st January of the academic year, and your employer must officially sponsor you. A national test (GATE, NET JRF, NBHM etc.) is desirable.
- EWS / OBC-NCL candidates need a certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 (OBC as per the central list).
Age Relaxation
No age limit is given, so no age relaxation is listed. The notice gives these category benefits:
| Category | Benefit |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Minimum class in qualifying exam relaxed to Pass Class; lower fee |
| PwD | Lower fee; reservation as per Government of India rules |
| OBC (NCL) / EWS | Reservation as per Government of India rules |
| Kashmiri Migrant / Kashmiri Pandits / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) in Kashmir valley | Relaxation as per Government of India rules |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 800 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 400 |
| ERP candidates (all categories) | Rs. 2000 |
| Payment Mode | Online – Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI |
No category is fully exempt. The fee is non-refundable, and you must pay any bank or gateway charges yourself.
Salary / Pay Scale
This is a Ph.D. admission, not a job, so there is no pay level. All regular Ph.D. students get a scholarship from MHRD, CSIR, UGC, ICMR, DBT, DST, AICTE or DAE (NBHM), depending on their mode of entry. The notice does not state the monthly amount.
- Scholarships from Indian and multinational agencies and business houses are available for meritorious students.
- IISc's merit-based private / donor fellowships can raise the monthly fellowship up to two times.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Research Programme:
- Shortlisting based on national entrance test score and/or qualifying degree.
- Aptitude test or preliminary interview (only in some departments).
- Final in-person interview (16–20 November 2026).
ERP: Selection is based only on the in-person interview.
| Stage | Mode | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Based on documents / scores | National test performance and/or qualifying degree |
| Aptitude Test / Preliminary Interview | As decided by department | Only in some departments |
| Final Interview | In-person at IISc | Final selection is based on interview performance |
The notice does not give a marking scheme or qualifying marks.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.iisc.ac.in.
- Go to Admissions → Apply Online → Online Admissions portal.
- Read the eligibility, research areas and department details under Admissions → Degree Programmes.
- Register and fill in the online form for the Research Programme or ERP.
- ERP candidates: upload your employer's sponsorship and other required documents.
- Pay the fee online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI).
- Submit the form before 23:59 hours on 26.10.2026 and keep a copy for your records.
Tip: Apply a few days before 26 October 2026. Portals often slow down on the last day, and the website closes at 23:59 hours sharp. Also check your department's website for its own admission details.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | To be announced |
| Apply Online (Admissions page) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| ERP Detailed Eligibility | Click Here |
| IISc Fellowships Details | Click Here |
| Central OBC List (NCBC) | Click Here |
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This article summarises the IISc Mid-Year Admission Notice for Ph.D. Programmes 2026-27 (No. IISc/Acad/MidYearAdmission/2026/01, dated 02.09.2026). Always check the official notification before applying. If anything differs, the official notice is correct.
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