IISc Bangalore PhD mid-year admissions 2026-27: apply by October 26

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has released its mid-year admission notice for PhD programmes for the academic year 2026-27. The notice, updated on September 16, 2026, outlines the application process and key dates for prospective candidates seeking admission to the January session.

Candidates interested in Research/ERP programmes must submit their applications online, with the portal opening on October 6, 2026. The application window will close on October 26, 2026, at 23:59 hours IST.

Application Timeline and Key Dates

The admission process for the mid-year PhD programmes at IISc Bangalore includes several stages, from online application submission to the commencement of the academic session. According to the official notification, the online application portal will be active for submissions starting October 6, 2026. Applicants are advised to complete their submissions by the deadline of October 26, 2026.

Following the application period, interviews for eligible candidates are scheduled to take place from November 16 to November 19, 2026. Successful candidates will be required to report to IISc for document verification on December 29, 2026, with the academic session officially commencing on January 1, 2027.

Available PhD Programmes and Eligibility Criteria

IISc Bangalore offers PhD programmes across various departments, centres, and units. These include Astronomy and Astrophysics (AP), Biochemistry (BC), Ecological Sciences (ES), High Energy Physics (HE), Instrumentation and Applied Physics (IN), Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IP), and Materials Research (MR).

Eligibility requirements vary by programme. For Astronomy and Astrophysics (AP), candidates need a Master’s degree or equivalent in Physical, Mathematical, or Chemical Sciences, an M.E./M.Tech in a relevant discipline, a B.E./B.Tech or equivalent, or a four-year Bachelor of Science degree. This programme is a collaborative effort with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), ISRO, and Raman Research Institute (RRI).

For Biochemistry (BC), candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in any branch of Science, a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine/Engineering/Technology/Agriculture/Veterinary Science/Pharmacy, an M.E./M.Tech in a relevant discipline, or a four-year Bachelor of Science degree. Similarly, Ecological Sciences (ES) requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in Science/Engineering/Agriculture/Veterinary Science, an MA in Geography/Psychology, a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine/Engineering/Technology/Agriculture/Veterinary Science, or a four-year Bachelor of Science degree.

High Energy Physics (HE) candidates need a Master’s degree or equivalent in Physical, Mathematical, Chemical Sciences, a B.E./B.Tech or equivalent, or a four-year Bachelor of Science degree. For Instrumentation and Applied Physics (IN) PhD and M.Tech.(Research), eligible candidates include those with a B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Physics, or Mechanical Engineering, an M.E./M.Tech in a relevant discipline, an M.Sc. in Physics/Materials Science, or a four-year Bachelor of Science degree with Physics/Materials Science as a major subject.

Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IP) PhD applicants require a Master’s degree or equivalent in any branch of Science/Engineering/Technology, or a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Science/Medicine/Engineering/Technology. Candidates for this programme have the option to specify a stream (Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or Theoretical Chemistry) during their interview. For Materials Research (MR) PhD, candidates should possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or Physics, an M.E./M.Tech in a relevant discipline, a B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Materials Science/Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Ceramic Engineering/Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering/Biotechnology, or a four-year Bachelor of Science degree.

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