Archive · 7 Oct 2026
IISER Bhopal Opens Physics PhD Applications for January 2027
IISER Bhopal is accepting applications for a Physics PhD programme starting in January 2027.
Students must apply on the institute’s website by October 12, 2026.
Most applicants need a relevant MSc or BTech degree and the required grades.
Some students in specified categories may qualify with lower marks.
People with certain national exam credentials can also apply.
Applicants with a DST-INSPIRE PhD fellowship may apply if they meet the stated conditions.
Those fellowship applicants must have a provisional selection letter when they attend the interview.
IISER Bhopal has opened applications for its Physics PhD programme for the January 2027 semester.
Applications must be submitted through the institute’s admission portal by October 12, 2026.
Applicants generally need an MSc or BTech and more than 60% marks or a 7.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale.
Specified SC, ST, PwD, OBC-NCL and EWS applicants may receive a 5% or 10% relaxation, as applicable.
Eligibility also includes candidates with listed CSIR-UGC JRF, NET (LS), GATE or JEST credentials, and qualifying DST-INSPIRE fellowship applicants.
- Who
- IISER Bhopal and people applying to its Physics PhD programme.
- What
- Applications have opened for the January 2027 semester.
- When
- The application deadline is October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Applications are submitted through the IISER Bhopal admission portal.
- Why
- To seek admission to the institute’s Physics PhD programme.
Applicants
Institute requirements
Academic eligibility
Applicants
Applicants with an MSc or BTech may seek admission if they meet the stated academic criteria or qualify for an applicable relaxation.
Institute requirements
IISER Bhopal specifies the qualifying degree, marks or CGPA threshold, and category conditions for eligibility.
Fellowship applicants
Applicants
Candidates with a DST-INSPIRE PhD fellowship may apply.
Institute requirements
They must meet the specified fellowship requirements and have a provisional selection letter at the interview.
- Programme
- PhD in Physics
- Semester
- January 2027
- Application deadline
- October 12, 2026
- Application portal
- phy.iiserb.ac.in/research
- General academic requirement
- MSc or BTech; more than 60% marks or a 7.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale
- Specified category relaxations
- A 5% or 10% relaxation, as applicable, for SC, ST, PwD, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates
- Listed examination credentials
- CSIR-UGC JRF, NET (LS), GATE and JEST
- DST-INSPIRE fellowship condition
- Applicants must have the relevant fellowship qualification and a provisional selection letter at the time of interview