{"id":1109,"date":"2020-10-30T09:39:39","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T09:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oir.iisc.ac.in\/?page_id=1109"},"modified":"2021-01-25T16:49:07","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T16:49:07","slug":"mid-term-phd-program-admission-march-2021-session","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oir.iisc.ac.in\/index.php\/mid-term-phd-program-admission-march-2021-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Mid-term PhD Program admission: March 2021 Session"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/testoir.iisc.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Final-template1.2.0-1.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">Final-template1.2.0-1<\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> The mid-term PhD Program admission for international students at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore for March 2021 session is now open. The details of available programs and eligibility are available&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iisc.ac.in\/admissions\/research-programmes\/\">here<\/a>. The candidates, who get admission, will be eligible for scholarship and fees structure similar to General candidates (details can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iisc.ac.in\/admissions\/fees-and-scholarships\/\">here<\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Candidates, who hold non-Indian passports (OCI card holders have to apply under regular admissions, not considered as International students);<\/li><li>Candidates with equivalent degrees as specified in the eligibility of research programs (access the list and eligible degree programs&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iisc.ac.in\/admissions\/research-programmes\/\">here<\/a>)<\/li><li>The medium of instruction for Bachelor\u2019s program (or equivalent) should have been English.<\/li><li> Preferred to have at least one valid Standard Test (GRE\/GRE Subject\/GATE)&nbsp;score  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Procedure (2 steps):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shortlisting\n     based on educational qualifications for interview<\/li><li>Interviewing\n     (either via skype or personal appearance) of shortlisted candidates<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision of the admission committee is final and binding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Procedure for Applying:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Application Form (available only online):&nbsp;<\/strong>The online application may be prepared and submitted by  accessing the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.iisc.ac.in\/international\/\">International Admissions Website<\/a>&nbsp;from<strong>      November 02, 2020 <\/strong>to<strong> December 18, 2020 (11.59 PM IST)<\/strong>. There is      no application fees. You require valid e-mail id for filling the form.<\/li><li>The      Detailed Instructions are available <a href=\"https:\/\/testoir.iisc.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IISc-InternationalAdmission-help.pdf\">at this&nbsp;document<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Dates:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications opening date: November 02, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online Interactive session for prospective\nstudents: November 23, 2020 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications closing date: December 18, 2020 by 11:59 PM IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interview dates: December 25, 2020-January 08,\n2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/testoir.iisc.ac.in\/index.php\/selected-international-applicants-for-iiscs-mid-term-phd-research-program-2021\/\">Selected Applicants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start date of the Program:  Revised date:   February 22, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For any queries, please contact: admission.oir@iisc.ac.in<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. <\/strong><strong>I have a M Tech\/ ME\/ M Des\/ M Sc(Engg)\/\n[MBA or MS or PGDBM or PGDCA (post BE \/ B Tech)] \/ M Sc (Tech)\/ M Arch\/ M\nPharm\/ MBBS\/ M Agri\/ M V Sc degree. Should I appear in any of the entrance test\nfor admission to the Research program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are eligible to apply for the Research program without appearing in any entrance test. You will be shortlisted for an interview based on your performance in the Master\u2019s degree indicated above. Weightage will be given to those students, who have cleared any of the entrance tests either in the current year or in &nbsp;previous years. Also, weightage will be given to those who have publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Is having standard test score preferred for the research\nprogram?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. It is only preferred (not mandatory).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Which&nbsp;Departments&nbsp;offer&nbsp;PhD&nbsp;(Research)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programs and eligibility is available&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iisc.ac.in\/admissions\/research-programmes\/\">here<\/a>. Under each tab, (for example if you see under Electrical Communication Engineering (EC)), the research programs are listed (for example under EC, it is Programme: Research (Ph D).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. <\/strong><strong>I wish to apply for 3\ndepartments. Should I apply through a single application or should I fill in\nthree separate application forms?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One application form is sufficient to apply to 3 departments in the Research program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5.&nbsp;Is&nbsp;there&nbsp;an&nbsp;application&nbsp;fee?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no application fee for international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6<\/strong><strong>. What will be the fees structure for the research program? Will I\nreceive scholarship\/stipend per month?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, the total fees will be around Rs. 36,637\/-\n(subjected to change as approved by the Dean) for one year of study excluding\nhostel. In case you want to avail the hostel (student accommodation), an\nadditional amount of Rs.45,000\/- (Rupees Forty Five Thousand only) should be\npaid, Rs.20,000\/- towards refundable hostel deposit and Rs.25,000\/- towards\nadvance payment of Mess and Room Rent for first five months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All admitted research program students will receive a scholarship\/stipend. For Ph.D., it is Rs.31,000 for first 2 years and Rs.35,000 from 3rd year till end of 5th year<br> (subject to passing the comprehensive exam)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. What is the duration of the Ph D program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8.&nbsp;I&nbsp;am&nbsp;having&nbsp;technical&nbsp;difficulties&nbsp;in&nbsp;filling&nbsp;up&nbsp;application&nbsp;form,&nbsp;whom&nbsp;should&nbsp;I&nbsp;contact?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please contact: <a href=\"mailto:admission.oir@iisc.ac.in\">admission.oir@iisc.ac.in<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The mid-term PhD Program admission for international students at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore for March 2021 session is now open. The details of available programs and eligibility are available&nbsp;here. 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