IISC Phd 2026 Programme- The application form is closing November 4 for PhD course in IISC Banglore. The aspiring candidate can apply for the same by reading eligibility criteria set by IISC.
The National entrance test is mandatory here. The appearing candidates who are completing all the requirements for award of the degree (like examinations, project dissertation, viva-voce, etc.) by 31st December 2025, and can furnish the necessary document
Last date to apply 4 November 2025
IISC Phd 2026 Available courses
Science Faculty Ph.D. in : Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Developmental Biology and Genetics, Neurosciences, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Solid State & Structural Chemistry, and Instrumentation and Applied Physics.
Engineering Faculty Ph.D. in : Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nano Science and Engineering, Design & Manufacturing, Computer Science and Automation, Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AS), Centre for Sustainable Technologies, and Computational & Data Sciences.
Interdisciplinary areas Ph.D. in : Energy (offered by Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research), Cyber Physical Systems (offered by Robert Bosch Centre for Cyber Physical Systems), Climate Change (offered by Divecha Centre for Climate Change), and Water Research (offered by Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research).
IISC Phd 2026 Qualification
| Qualifying Degree | National Test |
| Four year degree in Engineering/ Technology/ 4-year Bachelor of Science | Valid GATE score / NET JRF* is mandatory |
| PG in Science / Master’s degree in Economics, Geography, Psychology, Management, Commerce, Operations Research, Computer Science/ Application | Valid GATE score / NET JRF* is mandatory |
| Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary Sciences | Desirable to have a valid GATE score / NET JRF/GPAT. |
| If you are a graduate of any course of minimum duration of FOUR years, from any Centrally Funded Technical Institution (including IIITs in PPP mode) with a minimum CGPA of 8 out of 10 or its equivalent. | Desirable to have a valid GATE score / NET JRF. |
| MBBS/MD/MDS/Pharm D | Desirable to have a valid GATE score/NET JRF. |
| B Pharm | Desirable to have a valid GATE score/NET JRF |
| BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) | Valid NET JRF is mandatory |
| BE/ B.Tech. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/ UPSC/ AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institutions of Engineers). Note: Candidates enrolled upto 31.05.2013 with professional societies (e.g AMIE) recognized by MoE are only eligible to apply. | Valid GATE score/NET JRF is mandatory |
| PG degree in Life Sciences/ Chemical Sciences from IISc with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 or equivalent (for Ph.D. only). | Valid GATE score/NET JRF is mandatory (no minimum cutoff) |
| 1 Year M. Engg from IISc | Must have been admitted to the M. Engg. program through GATE. |
The GATE/ GPAT/ JEST/ NET JRF/other National entrance test passing certificate/ score card should be valid as on 01st January 2026.
Applicants who have qualified in the Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and
Interdisciplinary Life Sciences-2025 (JGEEBILS) are also eligible to apply
Admission for External Candidates
The External Registration Programme (ERP) is meant for: (1) professionals from R&D Organizations / Industries and (2) Faculty members from Engineering, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Medical Colleges/ Universities, recognized by the appropriate government agencies.
There is no change in the qualification it will be same as asked for regular students. The Qualifying in one of the national entrance tests like CSIR-UGC NET for JRF, UGC-NET for JRF, DBT JRF, ICMR JRF, GATE, NBHM is desirable but not mandatory. Further, the candidate should have completed two years of full-time employment as on 1st January of the respective Academic year. The candidates must be officially sponsored by their employing organizations and compulsorily fill in an online application form and submit the printed version, in duplicate, on or before 04.11.2025. For the detailed eligibility criteria, please visit https://iisc.ac.in/admissions/external-registration-programme-ph-d/. 2.2 Selection procedure: Based on the performance in the in-person interview.
HOW TO APPLY?
Applications for all the programmes mentioned above are available online. To apply online, visit www.iisc.ac.in→ Admissions → click Apply Online.
IISC PhD 2026 FAQs
Yes you can apply for the IISC Phd programme, the course must be of 4 years
No there is no entrance test selection is through interview by IISC
The registration last date is November 4 and we would suggest to apply by this date donot wait for extension
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