Monday, October 7, 2013

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, Ph.D Admission Notice 2013-2014

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune

Ph.D Admission Notice 2013-2014

Research at IISER Pune covers a wide range of research areas in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. In addition, we actively encourage research initiatives that span multiple disciplines.

IISER Pune offers modern research laboratories and computational facilities as well as comfortable housing for students selected into a graduate program at the institute. A core component of graduate student life at IISER Pune includes opportunities to participate in a broad range of seminars, meetings and workshops. This gives our students opportunities to interact with people from other research organizations within the country and abroad.

IISER Pune runs PhD program in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.

For discipline specific criteria please read the following:

1) Chemical Sciences:
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
60% marks or equivalent CGPA for General/OBC (55% for SC/ST) in M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry /Physics/ Mathematics /Biochemistry /Material Science/ Bioinformatics/Pharmacy.

Additionally, the candidate MUST have qualified any ONE of the following exams:
National Eligibility Test (NET) with VALID CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF or DBT-JRF-A or ICMR-JRF.
OR
Must have passed CSIR-LS or DAE-JEST or GATE in last two years with a valid score.
OR
IISER BS-MS Dual degree students with CGPA greater than or equal to 7.0

2) Physical Sciences:
Minimum Educational Qualification:
60% marks or equivalent CGPA for General/OBC (55% for SC/ST) in M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics
And the candidate MUST have at least one of the following national fellowships
VALID CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF
OR
INSPIRE-PhD fellowship AND having qualified one of the national level physics tests: JEST, CSIR-NET or GATE within last two years

How to Apply/ Application Deadline:
Application form has to be filled ONLINE.
To apply for PhD in Chemical Sciences click on http://jobs.iiserpune.ac.in/chemistry
To apply for PhD in Chemical Sciences click on http://jobs.iiserpune.ac.in/physics
Candidates intending to apply to more than one program/Department should apply separately application forms for each program/Department.
Fill the online application form completely.
Attested copies of all supporting documents (mark sheets, certificates, age proof, caste certificate, etc.) are to be brought in at the time of the interview.

The last date for receipt of completed applications ONLINE is October 27, 2013.

For details, logon to the link:


Contact e-mail:
Please contact Coordinator for each Discipline at the following address in case you have questions:

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