IISc Bangalore Mid-Year PhD Admission 2026-27 — apply by 26 October for January 2027 session
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Last dateMon, 26 Oct 2026
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Pay / stipend
Institute/MHRD/CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT etc. fellowships for regular PhD (as per mode of entry)
Application fee
General/OBC/EWS ₹800; SC/ST/PwD ₹400; ERP all categories ₹2000 (non-refundable)
Vacancies
Department-wise; multiple regular Research Programmes + External Registration Programme (ERP)
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Age limit
Not printed as a hard limit on the notice
Experience
ERP: 2 years full-time employment as on 1 Jan 2027 + sponsorship
Who can apply
Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology/4-year Science, Master’s in Science/Engineering/relevant fields, or equivalent with second class; valid GATE/GPAT/JEST/NET JRF or other national test as on 1 Jan 2027. Final-year candidates eligible if degree completed by 1 Jan 2027.
Selection
Shortlisting on national test + qualifying degree; in-person interview 16–20 Nov 2026 (some departments may add aptitude/preliminary)
IISc Bangalore mid-year PhD admission 2026-27 for the January 2027 session. Last date for online submission is 26 October 2026, 23:59 hours. Apply on the IISc admissions portal. Full notice PDF: Mid-year Admission Notice 2026-27.
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore is a central institute under the Ministry of Education focused on research and postgraduate education. It runs regular PhD programmes across science, engineering and interdisciplinary areas, plus an External Registration Programme (ERP) for working professionals.
What kind of seat this is
Regular full-time Research Programmes (PhD) and External Registration Programme (ERP). Session starts 1 January 2027. In-person interviews in Bengaluru.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you hold a qualifying Bachelor’s (Engineering/Technology/4-year Science) or Master’s in Science/Engineering/relevant fields with at least second class, have a valid GATE/GPAT/JEST/NET JRF (or listed equivalent) as on 1 January 2027, and can finish degree requirements by 1 January 2027 (certificates by 31 March 2027).
Skip if you only have Lectureship/Assistant Professorship qualification (not JRF), lack a valid national test where required, or cannot meet the employment + sponsorship rules for ERP.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official notice
Apply start
6 October 2026
Last date
26 October 2026, 23:59 hours
Interview
16 November – 20 November 2026
Session start
1 January 2027
Fee
General/OBC/EWS ₹800; SC/ST/PwD ₹400; ERP all categories ₹2000 (non-refundable; you pay gateway charges)
Available positions
1. Regular Research Programmes (PhD) — multiple departments Department-wise seats
Eligibility criteria
Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology/4-year Bachelor of Science, Master’s in Science/Engineering/Architecture/Agriculture/Pharmacy/Veterinary or listed equivalents, with minimum second class. Valid GATE/GPAT/JEST/NET JRF (or listed national test) as on 1 January 2027. Final-year candidates must complete requirements by 1 January 2027. Specific departments: Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Materials Research, Developmental Biology and Genetics, Neuroscience, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Solid State and Structural Chemistry, Instrumentation and Applied Physics, 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, Energy, Mathematical Sciences, Cyber Physical Systems, Brain Computation and Data Science, Medical Sciences. No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice.
2. External Registration Programme (ERP) — for sponsored professionals As available
Eligibility criteria
Same educational qualifications as regular. Desirable: CSIR-UGC NET JRF, UGC-NET JRF, DBT JRF, ICMR JRF, GATE, NBHM. Must have completed 2 years full-time employment as on 1 January 2027. Officially sponsored by employing organisation (R&D/industry or recognised college/university). Online application and document upload compulsory.
Total vacancies — department-wise, not a single printed total.
Educational qualifications
Post / Programme
Degree / marks
Experience / extras
Regular PhD
B.E./B.Tech/4-year B.Sc. or Master’s (Science/Engg etc.) with second class; valid national test as on 1 Jan 2027
Final-year allowed if completed by 1 Jan 2027 (certs by 31 Mar 2027)
ERP
Same as regular
2 years full-time employment + sponsorship
Selection
Shortlisting on national entrance test performance and/or qualifying degree marks.
In-person interview 16–20 November 2026. Some departments may conduct aptitude test or preliminary interview first.
Final selection on interview performance. Reservation as per Government of India rules.
Open the official IISc admissions portal and create the online application.
Pay the exact slab for your category (or ERP rate). Keep the acknowledgement.
Upload all required documents. Do not pay any agent or third-party form-filling fee.
FAQs
What is the last date? 26 October 2026, 23:59 hours.
Who can apply? Candidates with listed Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees (second class minimum) plus valid GATE/GPAT/JEST/NET JRF (or equivalent) as on 1 January 2027. Final-year students who finish by 1 January 2027.
How many vacancies? Department-wise; the notice does not print a single total.
Stay safe: Campus Reality never charges you. Pay only the fee printed in the official notice, only on the official site (iisc.ac.in). Nobody can guarantee selection for money.