IISER THIRUVANANTHPURAM ADMISSION NOTIFICATION FOR DIFFERENT COURSES

INTEGRATED PH.D. PROGRAMME  AT IISER THIRUVANANTHPURAM

Integrated Ph.D. Programme is a research programme. At the end of the successful completion, Master of Science and Ph.D. degree are awarded.

The first three semesters will consist of core and elective courses specialized in one subject (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics). The fourth semester will consist of advanced courses and project work. After the successful completion of comprehensive and project work, the student will continue with research leading to the Ph.D. degree.

Eligibilty

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences/Chemical Sciences/ Mathematical Sciences/ Physical Sciences/
   Engineering/ Technology and related areas as applicable to individual Schools, under the 10+2+3/4 system.
2. Candidates admitted to School of Physics must have a valid score in Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST).
3. The minimum requirement for admission to the programme is 55\% marks or 6.0 out of 10 CGPA in the
   Bachelor’s degree (as declared by the University).
4. Relaxation of eligibility criteria for SC/ST and PD applicants will be made according to Government of India rules.

Selection procedure

Short-listed candidates who have applied for School of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics will be called for a
written test and those short-listed in the written test will appear for interview(s). In the School of Physics, candidates with a valid JEST scorecard will be called for the interview

Duration of the Programme

The maximum duration of the Integrated Ph.D. programme is 14 semesters.

Fellowship

The students will be awarded Institute scholarship of Rs. 10,000/- per month until the successful completion of the
coursework and comprehensive examination provided the student maintains a minimum AGPA (annual grade point average) of 6.0.

After clearing the comprehensive examination the studentship will be made equivalent to that of UGC-CSIR JRF/SRF excluding the contingency grant and HRA. The studentship will be paid for a maximum of 14 semesters (including 4 semesters of course work) for each student provided (s)he is in good academic standing.