IISER Kolkata Ph.D Admission → Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata offers admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme for the Spring Semester 2017. The selected candidates can do Ph.D. in any of the following disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics and Physical Sciences.Application can be filled online from the official portal as per schedule mention here. All the details like schedule, application form, selection process of IISER Kolkata Ph.D Admission 2017 for Spring semester from this page provided below.
Application Form
Eligible candidates who wants to take admission can apply through the link given below.
Process of Applying
• Please have your picture (soft copy, preferably in JPG or PNG format) ready.
• Please read the department wise eligibility criteria carefully.
• The applicants should open the apply online link given above and properly fill the application form as instructed.
• You must complete your application, incomplete application will be rejected.
• Applicants should save the properly filled application form and take the printout after you finish and bring the signed copy at the time of interview if you are shortlisted.
• Download the Recommendation Letter, bring this document at the time of interview.
Eligibility Criteria of Following Courses;
1. Biological Sciences
M.Sc/MS/ME/M.Tech/MVSc/MSc(Ag) degree or equivalent (with minimum 55% marks) in:
Any branch of biological sciences to pursue research in the broad fields of cellular and molecular biology, cancer biology, developmental biology, structural biology, chemical biology, plant molecular biology, behavioral biology and ecology, marine biology, neurobiology, biodiversity, microbiology, biophysics, bioinformatics, biotechnology and theoretical biology. Candidates from agricultural science and nutritional science backgrounds are also welcome to apply.
Chemistry / physics / statistics / mathematics / computer application / computer science to pursue research in the interdisciplinary various research areas.
2. Chemical Sciences
Bright and motivated candidates who have passed M.Sc. examination with minimum 55% marks in any field of Chemistry or Physics. There are two different channels for the admission in the PhD program me.
3. Mathematics and Statistics
• Bayesian Statistics → A Master’s degree in Statistics with a minimum of 55% marks or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale and successful qualification in National Level Examinations such as GATE/NBHM/NET etc.
• Bio-Mathematics → A Master’s degree, with minimum 55% marks or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale, in any field of Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics Bio-technology, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics and successful qualification in National Level Examinations such as GATE/NBHM/NET etc.
• Several Complex Variables and Spectral Graph Theory → A Master’s degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale and successful qualification in National Level Examinations such as GATE/NBHM/NET etc.
4. Earth Sciences
The Department of Earth Sciences (DES), IISER Kolkata is looking for bright and motivated students, who have completed their M.Sc. / MS / M.Sc. Tech / M. Tech (with minimum of 55% marks) in:
Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Earth Sciences/Marine geology/ any other branch of Geological sciences
Physics/Mathematics/ Biological Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Computational Seismology interested to pursue research with the DES faculty member in the matching specialization.
Final year post-graduate students who are yet to obtain their degree may also apply; however, they must have completed their degree at the time of admission.
5. Physical Sciences
Applications are invited from motivated candidates having Masters degree with at least 55% aggregate marks in any field of Physical Sciences for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program. Final year post-graduate students who are yet to obtain their degree may also apply; however, they must complete the MSc/MS degree at the time of admission with the requisite 55% aggregate marks.
Reservations for SC/ST/OBC candidates are applicable as per Government of India rules.
Selection process
• Shortlisted candidates (based on merit, subject specialization and required research area) for interview will be published in the IISER-Kolkata website.
• The Institute will not provide any TA/DA or accommodation for attending the interview.
• The selected candidates will receive the offer letter containing also the last date for joining shortly after the interview.
Documents Required
Selected candidates for test/interview should bring a hard copy of application along with the required documents listed below at the time of test/interview:
1. Attested copies of mark sheets and certificates of all examinations starting from high school leaving certificate
2. Two letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes)
3. Photo identity
4. Proof of age
Details of Course Work and Laboratory Rotation
• The Research fellows may have to do course work and laboratory rotations during first semester depending on which Department they join. The course content will be decided by the Department concerned for each student according to his / her need.
• For any additional query (except related to DPS) email us at: phd.application@iiserkol.ac.in
• For any query related to DPS kindly email us at: dps.phd.application@iiserkol.ac.in.
→ Photo ID Proof
→ Hard copy of application with signature
→ Attested copies of all the relevant academic records, such as mark sheets and certificates of all examinations starting from the secondary level
→ Fellowship award letter / Admit Card + Result
→ Two recommendation letters (in prescribed format) in sealed envelopes
10. Do I get transport allowance?
IISER Kolkata does not provide transport allowance for attending the interview.
11. Do I need to stay overnight for my interview?
Notice → Your interview will be over by 6 pm on the specified interview date. However, you need to account for the time it takes to reach Kolkata from Mohanpur before you plan your travel.
Important Dates and Events
PhD application starts → 26 Sep 2016
Application portal closes → 18 Oct 2016
Publication of shortlist for interview → 26 Oct 2016
Tentative interview date → 19 Nov to 25 Nov 2016
Publication of PhD interview result → 02 Dec 2016
Preregistration portal opens → 02 Dec 2016
Preregistration deadline → 16 Dec 2016
PhD registration → 29 Dec 2016
Application Form
Eligible candidates who wants to take admission can apply through the link given below.
Process of Applying
• Please have your picture (soft copy, preferably in JPG or PNG format) ready.
• Please read the department wise eligibility criteria carefully.
• The applicants should open the apply online link given above and properly fill the application form as instructed.
• The form can be opened and edited/corrected until the last date.
• You must complete your application, incomplete application will be rejected.
• Applicants should save the properly filled application form and take the printout after you finish and bring the signed copy at the time of interview if you are shortlisted.
• Download the Recommendation Letter, bring this document at the time of interview.
• Recommendation should be in a sealed envelop.
1. Biological Sciences
M.Sc/MS/ME/M.Tech/MVSc/MSc(Ag) degree or equivalent (with minimum 55% marks) in:
Any branch of biological sciences to pursue research in the broad fields of cellular and molecular biology, cancer biology, developmental biology, structural biology, chemical biology, plant molecular biology, behavioral biology and ecology, marine biology, neurobiology, biodiversity, microbiology, biophysics, bioinformatics, biotechnology and theoretical biology. Candidates from agricultural science and nutritional science backgrounds are also welcome to apply.
Chemistry / physics / statistics / mathematics / computer application / computer science to pursue research in the interdisciplinary various research areas.
Bright and motivated candidates who have passed M.Sc. examination with minimum 55% marks in any field of Chemistry or Physics. There are two different channels for the admission in the PhD program me.
• Bayesian Statistics → A Master’s degree in Statistics with a minimum of 55% marks or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale and successful qualification in National Level Examinations such as GATE/NBHM/NET etc.
• Bio-Mathematics → A Master’s degree, with minimum 55% marks or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale, in any field of Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics Bio-technology, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics and successful qualification in National Level Examinations such as GATE/NBHM/NET etc.
• Several Complex Variables and Spectral Graph Theory → A Master’s degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale and successful qualification in National Level Examinations such as GATE/NBHM/NET etc.
4. Earth Sciences
The Department of Earth Sciences (DES), IISER Kolkata is looking for bright and motivated students, who have completed their M.Sc. / MS / M.Sc. Tech / M. Tech (with minimum of 55% marks) in:
Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Earth Sciences/Marine geology/ any other branch of Geological sciences
Physics/Mathematics/ Biological Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Computational Seismology interested to pursue research with the DES faculty member in the matching specialization.
Final year post-graduate students who are yet to obtain their degree may also apply; however, they must have completed their degree at the time of admission.
5. Physical Sciences
Applications are invited from motivated candidates having Masters degree with at least 55% aggregate marks in any field of Physical Sciences for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program. Final year post-graduate students who are yet to obtain their degree may also apply; however, they must complete the MSc/MS degree at the time of admission with the requisite 55% aggregate marks.
Reservations for SC/ST/OBC candidates are applicable as per Government of India rules.
Selection process
• Shortlisted candidates (based on merit, subject specialization and required research area) for interview will be published in the IISER-Kolkata website.
• The Institute will not provide any TA/DA or accommodation for attending the interview.
• The selected candidates will receive the offer letter containing also the last date for joining shortly after the interview.
Selected candidates for test/interview should bring a hard copy of application along with the required documents listed below at the time of test/interview:
1. Attested copies of mark sheets and certificates of all examinations starting from high school leaving certificate
2. Two letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes)
3. Photo identity
4. Proof of age
Details of Course Work and Laboratory Rotation
• The Research fellows may have to do course work and laboratory rotations during first semester depending on which Department they join. The course content will be decided by the Department concerned for each student according to his / her need.
• For any additional query (except related to DPS) email us at: phd.application@iiserkol.ac.in
• For any query related to DPS kindly email us at: dps.phd.application@iiserkol.ac.in.
Questions Asked by Candidates
1. I did not take a printout of my application. What should I do?
Yes, you can take the printout of your application at any time. To take the printout, please click here.
2. I did not take a printout of my statement of purpose(SOP). What should I do?
Yes, you can take the printout of your SOP at any time. To take the printout, please click here.
3. Is there a prescribed format for recommendation letter?
Yes, there is a prescribed format for the recommendation letter which can be downloaded from link given above . We need two letters from your teachers assessing your knowledge, aptitude for higher studies. These letters should be sealed and signed across by the recommender. It is important to bring these two letters during the interview.
4. Will I get any accommodation in IISER Kolkata during the interview?
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide accommodation to interview attendees at this point. However, the list of hotels near the campus could be found here.
5. Is there any faculty member who is specializing in the topic of my interest?
Please go through the department wise listing of faculty members and find out the research interest that matches with yours. If you have specific questions regarding any scientific detail of the research, we encourage you to contact the faculty members directly to clarify your doubt.
6. When do I have my interview?
We do publish department wise listing of candidates shortlisted for interviews. In that list you will find the date when your interview is scheduled for.
7. Where do I go for my interview?
All our interviews are conducted in the Lecture Hall Complex at IISERK Main campus at Mohanpur. You will find the direction to reach campus gate number 7 from here.
8. Do I have to bring photocopies of original documents?
We always recommend you to bring two sets of photocopies of the original documents.
9. What are the documents that I have to bring during the interview?
You should bring the following documents:
1. I did not take a printout of my application. What should I do?
Yes, you can take the printout of your application at any time. To take the printout, please click here.
2. I did not take a printout of my statement of purpose(SOP). What should I do?
Yes, you can take the printout of your SOP at any time. To take the printout, please click here.
3. Is there a prescribed format for recommendation letter?
Yes, there is a prescribed format for the recommendation letter which can be downloaded from link given above . We need two letters from your teachers assessing your knowledge, aptitude for higher studies. These letters should be sealed and signed across by the recommender. It is important to bring these two letters during the interview.
4. Will I get any accommodation in IISER Kolkata during the interview?
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide accommodation to interview attendees at this point. However, the list of hotels near the campus could be found here.
5. Is there any faculty member who is specializing in the topic of my interest?
Please go through the department wise listing of faculty members and find out the research interest that matches with yours. If you have specific questions regarding any scientific detail of the research, we encourage you to contact the faculty members directly to clarify your doubt.
6. When do I have my interview?
We do publish department wise listing of candidates shortlisted for interviews. In that list you will find the date when your interview is scheduled for.
7. Where do I go for my interview?
All our interviews are conducted in the Lecture Hall Complex at IISERK Main campus at Mohanpur. You will find the direction to reach campus gate number 7 from here.
8. Do I have to bring photocopies of original documents?
We always recommend you to bring two sets of photocopies of the original documents.
9. What are the documents that I have to bring during the interview?
You should bring the following documents:
→ Photo ID Proof
→ Hard copy of application with signature
→ Attested copies of all the relevant academic records, such as mark sheets and certificates of all examinations starting from the secondary level
→ Fellowship award letter / Admit Card + Result
→ Two recommendation letters (in prescribed format) in sealed envelopes
10. Do I get transport allowance?
IISER Kolkata does not provide transport allowance for attending the interview.
11. Do I need to stay overnight for my interview?
Notice → Your interview will be over by 6 pm on the specified interview date. However, you need to account for the time it takes to reach Kolkata from Mohanpur before you plan your travel.
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