Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, Karnataka, has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission into the below mentioned Research and PG (Post Graduate) programmes, to be offered in the upcoming session 2012. Admission will be made on the basis of IISc entrance test, scheduled to be held on the mentioned date, followed by an interview, to be conducted at IISc.
Programmes Offered:
- PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) in Science Faculty: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Development & Genetics, Ecological Sciences, High Energy Physics, Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Materials Research, Mathematics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Molecular Biophysics, Molecular Reproduction, Neuroscience, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Solid State & Structural Chemistry
- PhD in Interdisciplinary Areas: Bioengineering, Mathematical Sciences, Nanoscience and Engineering
- Integrated PhD Programme: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences
- PhD & M Sc (Master of Science) in Engineering Faculty: Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Automation, Earth Sciences, Electrical Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering, Instrumentation, Management Studies, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanoscience and Engineering, Product Design & Manufacturing, Sustainable Technologies, Supercomputer Education & Research
- ME (Master of Electronics): Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Microelectronic Systems, Signal Processing, Systems Science & Automation, Telecommunication Engineering
- M Tech (Master of Technology): Electronic Systems Engineering, Computational Science, Climate Science, Transportation & Infrastructure Engineering, Instrumentation
- M Des (Master of Design): Product Design & Engineering
- M Mgt (Master of Management)
ERP (External Registration Programme) for Working Professionals (PhD):
- PhD in Science - In all science departments except Neuroscience, High Energy Physics and Solid State & Structural Chemistry
- PhD in Engineering - In all engineering departments
Note:
- Candidates must have passed CSIR-UGC NET for JRF / UGC-NET for JRF / DBT JRF / ICMR JRF / JEST 2012 / NBHM 2012 / IISC Entrance Test 2012 / GATE 2011 0r 2012 exam with valid score till August 1, 2012.
- Appearing in the abovementioned tests is not mandatory for those who have been awarded with INSPIRE Fellowship award and those who possess Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology / M Sc (Engineering) / MS / MBA (post BE/B Tech) and wish to apply for the course offered in the Engineering Faculty.
- Working professionals of R&D Organizations / Industries and Faculty members from Engineering, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Medical Colleges / Universities are only eligible to apply for ERP Programmes.
Date of Exam
IISc Entrance Test: April 29, 2012
Fee
See the prospectus
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply online only by visiting the official website of IISc Bangalore: http://www.iisc.ernet.in/. In addition, one can obtain the online application form and e-brochure by logging onto the following direct link: http://www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions/. Applicants (General / OBC) have to pay an application fee of Rs 600 (either online or offline). However, for SC/ST/PH, ERP and sponsored candidates, the application fee is Rs 300, Rs 1500 and Rs 600, respectively.
In case of online payment, one can use his/her SBI / Canara Bank net banking account or VISA / Master / Maestro Card. However, for offline payment, candidates have to download the SBI / Canara Bank Challan from the website and make the payment from any branch of SBI / Canara Bank throughout India. After filling up all the details including payment details, one should take a printout of the duly completed application form and send it to The Assistant Registrar, Admissions Unit, IISc, Bangalore, Karnataka - 560012, on or before the last date mentioned below. For any further information regarding admission procedure, eligibility criteria and application procedure, one can visit the aforementioned website of IISc Bangalore.
Date of Issue of Application Form
Online application starts from - February 6, 2012
Last Date of Submitting Application Form
Last date of submitting online application form (website closure):
For sponsored candidates (course programme and ERP) - March 8, 2012
For regular candidates - March 21, 2012
Last date of receipt of online application form at IISc:
For sponsored candidates (course programme and ERP) - March 15, 2012
For regular candidates - March 26, 2012
