IISc Bengaluru Chemistry PhD Admission January 2027: Apply by 26 October, Eligibility and Fees

IISc January 2027 Chemistry PhD Overview

Important Dates

Which Chemistry Departments Are Participating?

The official mid-year notice includes Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IP), Organic Chemistry (OC), Solid State and Structural Chemistry (SS), and Materials Research (MR). Other interdisciplinary units may also be relevant depending on your qualification and research interests. Review the specific department eligibility before selecting a unit.

Eligibility for MSc Chemistry and BSc Chemistry Candidates

Under the regular PhD entry table, a master’s degree in science generally requires a valid GATE score or NET JRF; a four-year BSc route also requires valid GATE/NET JRF. Other qualifying-degree routes have different conditions. The notice specifies that NET lectureship-only and NET Category II/III qualifications are not eligible under its NET JRF entry mode.

The minimum class is generally second class or equivalent, subject to specific rules and category relaxations. The department-wise IISc research programme eligibility page lists which qualifications each unit accepts. For example, Organic Chemistry accepts certain science master’s degrees with Chemistry studied at bachelor level, or a four-year BSc with Chemistry as major. Applicants completing qualifying-degree requirements by 1 January 2027 may apply under the notice’s documentation conditions.

Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable; payment-gateway charges, if applicable, are additional. The fees above are from the domestic mid-year admission notice, not the separate international application process.

How to Apply and Selection Process

1. Read the official mid-year admission notice (PDF) and corrigendum.
2. Check the relevant chemistry department’s research programme eligibility.
3. Apply through the official IISc admissions portal before 26 October.
4. Submit academic, entrance-test and category documentation and pay the applicable fee.
5. Attend the selection interview if shortlisted. Certain departments may conduct an aptitude test or preliminary interview first.

The corrigendum removes the Brain, Computation and Data Science unit from this mid-year intake; the listed chemistry units remain in the notice.

Who Should Apply?

Eligible MSc Chemistry graduates with valid GATE or NET JRF seeking doctoral research in inorganic, physical, organic, structural or materials chemistry, and eligible four-year BSc graduates meeting the required test and department conditions.

Official Notification and Application Links

Notification: IISc mid-year PhD admission PDF
Dates: IISc important dates
Apply: IISc admissions portal

FAQs

What is the last date for IISc January 2027 PhD admission?

26 October 2026 at 11:59 PM IST.

Is CSIR NET Category II enough for IISc PhD?

No, not for the NET JRF entry mode in this mid-year notice. The notice requires JRF qualification.

Can a four-year BSc Chemistry graduate apply?

Potentially yes, subject to a valid GATE/NET JRF and the selected department’s eligibility requirements.

Is the selection based only on GATE/NET?

No. These scores may be used for eligibility and shortlisting; final selection includes interviews and possibly a department-level preliminary test.

For GATE preparation context, see Chiral Academy’s GATE Chemistry syllabus guide.