Archive · 29 Sep 2026
IISER Bhopal Opens PhD Admissions for January 2027 Session
IISER Bhopal is inviting students to apply for PhD programmes.
The programmes will start in January 2027.
Students can study subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, data science, economics, and humanities.
Applications must be submitted by October 12, 2026.
Applicants need a suitable bachelor’s or master’s degree.
They also need at least 60% marks or a 7.0 score on a 10-point scale.
There are age limits, with relaxations for some applicant groups.
After applications are checked, selected candidates will be called for an interview.
IISER Bhopal has invited applications for PhD programmes beginning in January 2027.
Applications are open until October 12, 2026, for the 2026-27 academic year.
Programmes are offered across Natural Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences.
Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree with at least 60% marks or a 7.0 CGPA/CPI.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews, with details shared by email and on the institute website.
- Who
- IISER Bhopal and eligible applicants seeking admission to doctoral programmes.
- What
- Applications have opened for PhD programmes for the 2026-27 academic year.
- When
- Applications close on October 12, 2026, and the semester begins in January 2027.
- Where
- IISER Bhopal.
- Why
- To admit eligible candidates to doctoral programmes in science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.
- Application deadline
- October 12, 2026
- Academic session
- 2026-27
- Semester begins
- January 2027
- Academic areas
- Natural Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences
- Minimum academic requirement
- 60% marks or a 7.0 CGPA/CPI on a 10-point scale
- Maximum age
- 28 years
- Selection process
- Shortlisting followed by an interview