IISER Kolkata invites applications from motivated students for admission to the Integrated PhD programme for the Autumn 2020 session. This programme comprises of two years of Masters-level coursework followed by four years of dedicated research towards PhD. There is no provision of exiting the program with a Masters degree.

Eligibility: Students with a B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.B.B.S. or an equivalent degree from any recognized University/Institute/College can apply for the Integrated PhD Programme in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
* Candidates whose B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./MBBS exam remained incomplete due to the lock-down, may also apply. Admission, however, will be subject to completion of all formalities, as described below, in 'Selection procedure'.

Minimum Qualifying marks: Candidates need to secure a minimum of 60% marks/equivalent grades in Honours/Major (if applicable), or 60% marks/equivalent grades in Aggregate (if Honours/Major is not applicable). Those who are appearing in the final examination of their degree course can also apply; for them, the eligibility marks are 60% based on the marks obtained in the undergraduate examinations held till the date of submission of the application form.


Reservation Policy:
Reservations for candidates will be as per Govt. of India norms.
The qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates are 50% as per Central Government relaxation policy.

Who can apply:
Please note that applicants who have qualified in the following nationwide aptitude tests in the year 2020 only can apply for the programme :
For Biological Sciences: JAM (Biology and Biotechnology) / JGEEBILS
For Chemical Sciences: JAM (Chemistry)
For Earth Sciences: (a) JAM (Geology) OR (b) JAM Chemistry for research in Environmental Science OR (c) JAM Physics for research in Computational Minerology
For Mathematical Sciences: JAM (Mathematics)
For Physical Sciences: JAM (Physics)/JEST (Physics)


Subject combination at Undergraduate level:
Students applying for the Integrated PhD Programme are required to have the following subject(s) in the undergraduate courses:

Integrated-Ph.D Programme	Major Subjects	Supporting Subjects
Biological Sciences	Any branch of Biological Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Medical Sciences	Chemistry at undergraduate level, and Mathematics in plus II or a course in mathematics AND/OR statistics at undergraduate level
Chemical Sciences	Chemistry/Chemical Engineering	Physics and Mathematics
Earth Sciences	a. Any branch of Earth Sciences/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Mining Engineering b. Students with major in Chemistry may apply if they are interested in research in Environmental Science c. Students with major in Physics may apply if interested in research in Computational Mineralogy	Physics/Chemistry and Mathematics
Mathematical Sciences	Mathematics, Physics, and any branch of engineering	For physics and engineering graduates, Math as supporting subject is necessary
Physical Sciences	Physics, and any branch of engineering	Mathematics (Physics and Mathematics for B.E./B.Tech students)

Important Dates :

Application portal opens	20th April 2020
Application portal closes	1st June 2020 (Extended Deadline)
Publication of shortlist for interview:	8th June 2020
	DBS		DCS		DES		DMS		DPS
	Plan I	Plan II	Plan I	Plan II	Plan I	Plan II	Plan I	Plan II	Plan I	Plan II
Tentative Interview dates	25th, 26th June 2020	9th, 10th July 2020	25th, 26th June 2020	9th, 10th July 2020	13th July 2020		18th, 19th June 2020	13th, 14th July 2020	29th, 30th June 2020	23rd, 24th July 2020
Publication of IPhD interview results	1st July 2020	14th July 2020	1st July 2020	14th July 2020	17th July 2020		1st July 2020	17th July 2020	6th  July 2020	24th July 2020
Preregistration portal opens	1st July 2020	14th July 2020	1st July 2020	14th July 2020	17th July 2020		1st July 2020	17th July 2020	6th  July 2020	24th July 2020
Preregistration deadline	15th July 2020	22nd July 2020	15th July 2020	22nd July 2020	22nd July 2020		15th July 2020	22nd July 2020	15th July 2020	30th July 2020
IPhD Registration	26th July 2020									31st July 2020

Plan I: Proposed
Plan II: Backup plan owing to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis

In view of the unforeseen national level COVID 19 measures, the institute may be compelled to further postpone the interviews and/or may consider conducting interviews online using Skype/Zoom. Students are, therefore, advised to be prepared with devices for video conferencing (phone/computer) if need arises. Any such change to the Date or Mode of Interview will be notified on the institute application website.


How to apply:
The applicants should open the link at the bottom of this page (Submit New Application) and properly fill the application form as instructed and submit. Applicants should save the properly filled application form and take a print as the hard copy of the application.

Documents required:
Selected candidates for interview should bring a printout of application form along with the required documents listed below at the time of interview:

1. Attested copies of mark sheets and certificates of all examinations starting from secondary examination.
2. Original/Self Attested copy of the qualifying examination certificate.
3. Proof of qualification in nationwide aptitude tests.
4. Photo identity.
5. Proof of age.
6. Statement of Purpose mentioning research interest and potential supervisors (if any).

Selection procedure:

1. Institute-level committee(s) will scrutinize all the applications, and prepare a shortlist of candidates, who will be called for an interview.
2. Recommendation letters will be sought from two teachers whose email addresses were mentioned during application. These must be teachers who have taught courses and would be able to evaluate the student as a potential research worker.
3. The Institute will finally declare the list of selected candidates on the Institute website. Students will be given a monthly fellowship.
4. For candidates whose final examination marks are not available at the time of interview, admission to the programme will be provisional. Such candidates would have to produce final marksheet to the Academic Office within 60 days of their admission and having secured a minimum of 60% of marks/equivalent grades in Honours/Major (if applicable), or 60% marks/equivalent grades in aggregate (if Honours/Major is not applicable).

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