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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, IISER, Berhampur
Established by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India
Transit campus (Govt. iti), Engg School Road
Berhampur, Odisha 760010
Phone-No: +91 680 2227 707
Email: caa@iiserbpr.ac.in Website: www.iiserbpr.ac.in
Establish: 2006

About College:

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur, established in 2016 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India is a Center of Excellence dedicated to teaching and research in basic sciences. As a unique initiative in science education in India, IISER Berhampur aims to be a University of the highest caliber devoted to both high quality teaching and state-of-the-art research in a totally integrated manner, thus nurturing both curiosity and creativity.

Course Name:

PhD in Biological Sciences

Eligibility:

1.    M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. (Overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject)

2.    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

Only marks, percentage will be considered.

 Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:

CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS

 PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.

 Both marks and CGPA/CPI

 Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.

 CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

3.    Exceptionally brilliant candidates with B.Tech./MBBS/MCA also apply for Ph.D. programme in Biological Sciences.

4.    Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF/DBT (JRF A category)/ICMR (JRF category I)/NET-LS/INSPIRE-PhD/JGEEBILS or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.
OR

BS-MS Dual Degree graduates of IISERs and B.Tech graduates of IITs with CPI >=8.

5.    Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or ICMR-JRF category-I or DBT-JRF or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date. Such candidates will not be sent a call letter for the interview. However, they should write to the head of the department, Department of Biological Sciences at hod_bio@iiserbpr.ac.in (with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in) and inform if they will attend the interview.

6.    Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.

7.    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

8.    Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.

Course Name:

PhD in Chemistry Sciences

Eligibility:

1.    M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. (Overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject)

2.    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

Only marks, percentage will be considered.

Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:

CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS

 PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.

 Both marks and CGPA/CPI

 Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.

 CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

3.    Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF/JEST/JGEEBILS/ICMR/INSPIRE-PhD/NET-LS/Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.
OR

BS-MS Dual Degree graduates of IISERs and B.Tech graduates of IITs with CPI >=8.

4.    Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date. Such candidates will not be sent a call letter for the interview. However, they should write to the head of the department, Department of Chemistry at hod_chm@iiserbpr.ac.in (with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in) and inform if they will attend the interview.

5.    Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.

6.    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

7.    Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.

Course Name:

PhD in Mathematics

Eligibility:

1.    M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. (Overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject)

2.    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

Only marks, percentage will be considered.

Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:

CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS

 PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.

 Both marks and CGPA/CPI

 Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.

 CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

3.    Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/NBHM/CSIR-JRF/NET-LS/INSPIRE-PhD or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.
OR

BS-MS Dual Degree graduates of IISERs and B.Tech graduates of IITs with CPI >=8.

4.    Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date. Such candidates will not be sent a call letter for the interview. However, they should write to the head of the department, Department of Mathematics at hod_maths@iiserbpr.ac.in (with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in) and inform if they will attend the interview.

5.    Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.

6.    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

7.    Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.

Course Name:

PhD in Physical Sciences

Eligibility:

1.    M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. (Overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject)

2.    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

Only marks, percentage will be considered.

Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:

CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS

PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.

Both marks and CGPA/CPI

Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.

CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

3.    Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/JEST/CSIR-JRF/NET-LS/INSPIRE-PhD/JGEEBILS or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.
OR

BS-MS Dual Degree graduates of IISERs and B.Tech graduates of IITs with CPI >=8.

4.    Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date. Such candidates will not be sent a call letter for the interview. However, they should write to the head of the department, Department of Physics at hod_phy@iiserbpr.ac.in (with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in) and inform if they will attend the interview.

5.    Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.

6.    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

7.    Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.

How to Apply:

Online application is a Two-Step process. Step 1 is to register and validate your email address. Step 2 is to fill up the application form.

Apply Online

Step 1

·         Fill up the register form.

·         You will be sent a confirmation email for validation.

·         On confirmation, go to Step 2.

Step 2

·         Enter your email and password in login form.

·         On validation you will be redirected to online application form.

Contact Information

In case of any department-specific queries, please contact the respective department heads (E-mail ids given below) with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in

·         Biological Sciences: hod_bio@iiserbpr.ac.in

·         Chemical Sciences: hod_chm@iiserbpr.ac.in

·         Mathematical Sciences: hod_maths@iiserbpr.ac.in

·         Physical Sciences: hod_phy@iiserbpr.ac.in

For any application-related queries please contact erp@iiserbpr.in (with a CC to office_aa@iiserbpr.ac.in)

Closing Date:

Opening date of Online Application: 9^th March, 2020

Closing date of Online Application: 30^th May, 2020

Comments:

To know more Information about this courses please visit: www.iiserbpr.ac.in

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, IISER, Berhampur
Established by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India
Transit campus (Govt. iti), Engg School Road
Berhampur, Odisha 760010
Phone-No: +91 680 2227 707
Email: caa@iiserbpr.ac.in Website: www.iiserbpr.ac.in
Establish: 2006

About College:

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur, established in 2016 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India is a Center of Excellence dedicated to teaching and research in basic sciences. As a unique initiative in science education in India, IISER Berhampur aims to be a University of the highest caliber devoted to both high quality teaching and state-of-the-art research in a totally integrated manner, thus nurturing both curiosity and creativity.

Course Name:

BS-MS (Dual Degree)[Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati]

Duration: 5 Years

Eligibility:

Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent level exam with science stream in 2019 or 2020 are eligible to apply for admissions. Candidates will be admitted to IISER only through following three channels.

1.    Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) channel

2.    Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Advanced) of the Indian Institutes of Technology

3.    State and Central Boards Channel (SCB)

These channels will be referred to as KVPY, JEE, and SCB, respectively.

Indian nationals and students belonging to PIO or OCI category are eligible to apply provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria described below.

KVPY Channel

Candidates having a valid KVPY fellowship commencing from 2020-21 academic session are eligible to apply for admissions. Additional cut-off criteria for marks obtained in 10+2 board examination is also applicable.

JEE-Advanced Channel

Candidates in General category securing a rank within 10000 in the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Advanced 2020 are eligible to apply. For candidates belonging to the reserved category (OBC-NC, SC, ST, PD), their category rank should be within 10000. Additional cut-off criteria for marks obtained in 10+2 board examination is also applicable

SCB Channel

·         Students who have passed 10+2 level with science stream in 2019 or 2020 are eligible to apply for admissions and appear for IAT 2020.

·         However, they will be considered for admissions to the degree programmes only if they obtain the cut-off marks specified for their board.

·         Students applying through SCB channel will have to appear in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) which will be conducted at various centres across the country.

How to Apply:

·         In order to apply for IISER Admissions 2020, a candidate has to first do online registration using the Registration link given on the website.

·         After successful registration, you will receive login id  on your registered mobile number along with the password

·         Using these login credentials, candidates should fill online application form  using Application Login link given on the website.

Note:

In case you encounter any technical issue during registration/application/payment, kindly contact the helpdesk at helpdesk@iiseradmission.in or at the toll-free helpline number 1800 266 7148 (waiting time is minimum 2 minutes) with relevant information.

In case of failure of payment, kindly write down your transaction and application details. You must wait for at least three working days for the refund in the respective bank account. If the transaction amount is not refunded in the stipulated time then please send us your transaction and application details at ask-jac2019@iiserb.ac.in for the refund.

Closing Date:

Application portal opens on: 23^rd March, 2020

Application portal closes at 5 PM: 30^th April, 2020

IISER Aptitude Test: 31^st May, 2020 (Sunday)

Comments:

To know more Information about this courses please visit: www.iiseradmission.in

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, IISER, Berhampur
Established by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India
Transit campus (Govt. iti), Engg School Road
Berhampur, Odisha 760010
Phone-No: +91 680 2227 707
Email: caa@iiserbpr.ac.in Website: www.iiserbpr.ac.in
Establish: 2006

About College:

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur, established in 2016 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India is a Center of Excellence dedicated to teaching and research in basic sciences. As a unique initiative in science education in India, IISER Berhampur aims to be a University of the highest caliber devoted to both high quality teaching and state-of-the-art research in a totally integrated manner, thus nurturing both curiosity and creativity.

Course Name:

PhD in Biological Sciences

Eligibility:

1.    M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. (Overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject)

2.    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

Only marks, percentage will be considered.

Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:
CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS

PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.

Both marks and CGPA/CPI

Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.

CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

3.    Exceptionally brilliant candidates with B.Tech./MBBS/MCA also apply for Ph.D. programme in Biological Sciences.

4.    Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF/DBT (JRF A category)/ICMR (JRF category I)/NET-LS/INSPIRE-PhD/JGEEBILS or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.

Or

BS-MS Dual Degree graduates of IISERs and B.Tech graduates of IITs with CPI >=8.

5.    Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or ICMR-JRF category-I or DBT-JRF or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date. Such candidates will not be sent a call letter for the interview. However, they should write to the head of the department, Department of Biological Sciences at hod_bio@iiserbpr.ac.in (with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in) and inform if they will attend the interview.

6.    Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.

7.    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

8.    Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.

Course Name:

PhD in Chemistry Sciences

Eligibility:

1.    M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. (Overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject)

2.    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

Only marks, percentage will be considered.

Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:
CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS

PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.

Both marks and CGPA/CPI

Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.

CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

3.    Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF/JEST/JGEEBILS/ICMR/INSPIRE-PhD/NET-LS/Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.

Or

BS-MS Dual Degree graduates of IISERs and B.Tech graduates of IITs with CPI >=8.

4.    Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date. Such candidates will not be sent a call letter for the interview. However, they should write to the head of the department, Department of Chemistry at hod_chm@iiserbpr.ac.in (with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in) and inform if they will attend the interview.

5.    Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.

6.    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

7.    Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.

Course Name:

PhD in Mathematics

Eligibility:

1.    M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. (Overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject)

2.    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

Only marks, percentage will be considered.

Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:
CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS

PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.

Both marks and CGPA/CPI

Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.

CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

3.    Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/NBHM/CSIR-JRF/NET-LS/INSPIRE-PhD or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.

Or

BS-MS Dual Degree graduates of IISERs and B.Tech graduates of IITs with CPI >=8.

4.    Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date. Such candidates will not be sent a call letter for the interview. However, they should write to the head of the department, Department of Mathematics at hod_maths@iiserbpr.ac.in (with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in) and inform if they will attend the interview.

5.    Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.

6.    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

7.    Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.

Course Name:

PhD in Physical Sciences

Eligibility:

1.    M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. (Overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject)

2.    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

Only marks, percentage will be considered.

Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:
CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS

PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.

Both marks and CGPA/CPI

Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.

CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

3.    Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/JEST/CSIR-JRF/NET-LS/INSPIRE-PhD/JGEEBILS or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.

Or

BS-MS Dual Degree graduates of IISERs and B.Tech graduates of IITs with CPI >=8.

4.    Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date. Such candidates will not be sent a call letter for the interview. However, they should write to the head of the department, Department of Physics at hod_phy@iiserbpr.ac.in (with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in) and inform if they will attend the interview.

5.    Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.

6.    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

7.    Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.

How to Apply:

Online application is a Two-Step process. Step 1 is to register and validate your email address. Step 2 is to fill up the application form.

Apply Online

Step 1

·         Fill up the register form.

·         You will be sent a confirmation email for validation.

·         On confirmation, go to Step 2.

Step 2

·         Enter your email and password in login form.

·         On validation you will be redirected to online application form.

Contact Information

In case of any department-specific queries, please contact the respective department heads (E-mail ids given below) with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in

·         Biological Sciences: hod_bio@iiserbpr.ac.in

·         Chemical Sciences: hod_chm@iiserbpr.ac.in

·         Mathematical Sciences: hod_maths@iiserbpr.ac.in

·         Physical Sciences: hod_phy@iiserbpr.ac.in

For any application-related queries please contact erp@iiserbpr.in (with a CC to office_aa@iiserbpr.ac.in)

Closing Date:

Start Date of receiving applications: 5^th October, 2019

Closing Date of receiving applications:   5^th November, 2019

Interview dates (Tentative): 26^th November 2019 – 6^th December 2019

Comments:

To know more Information about this courses please visit: www.iiserbpr.ac.in

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, IISER, Berhampur
Established by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India
Transit campus (Govt. iti), Engg School Road
Berhampur, Odisha 760010
Phone-No: +91 680 2227 707
Email: caa@iiserbpr.ac.in Website: www.iiserbpr.ac.in
Establish: 2006

About College:

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur, established in 2016 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India is a Center of Excellence dedicated to teaching and research in basic sciences. As a unique initiative in science education in India, IISER Berhampur aims to be a University of the highest caliber devoted to both high quality teaching and state-of-the-art research in a totally integrated manner, thus nurturing both curiosity and creativity.

IISER Berhampur offers 5 years BS-MS and PhD programmes in an intellectually vibrant atmosphere of research. Apart from classroom instruction, IISER builds student skills in areas such as scientific inquiry, problem solving, analytical and communication skills, computational sciences, electronics, instrumentation and workshop practices. IISER plans to develop advanced teaching and research laboratories where students will have the opportunity to perform experiments as well as pursue advanced research under the mentorship of world-class faculty. This would make education and career building in basic sciences more exciting and rewarding.

We dedicate ourselves to learn, teach and serve society through excellence in science education and research, in an ecosystem based on integrity, fairness, dignity and professionalism to provide equal opportunities for all.

Course Name:

BS-MS (Dual-Degree)

Eligibility:

Candidates who have passed (in 2018 or 2019) and are placed in the top 20 percentile of their class XII board/equivalent examination in science streams are eligible for admission through one or more of the following channels:

·         Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY): Students with a valid KVPY fellowship commencing 2019-20 academic session.

·         IT-JEE (Advanced): Students securing an IIT JEE (Advanced) 2019 rank upto 10000.

·         State and Central Boards (SCB): Students with marks equal to or above the cut-off marks in class XII board exam, as specified on www.iiseradmission.in/eligibility. Students applying through SCB channel will have to qualify the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). IAT 2019 will be computer based and will be tentatively conducted during June 2019. A mock test is available on the IISER admission website.

Government of India rules for seat reservation in Central Institutes of higher education will be followed

For additional details please visit IISER Admission website.

Scholarships

·         Students admitted through the KVPY channel will be eligible for scholarships as per KVPY norms.

·         Students admitted through IIT-JEE (Advanced) and SCB channels will be eligible for a limited number of INSPIRE fellowships as per the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, norms.

How to Apply:

·         Applications for admission are to be submitted online only at www.iiseradmission.in/apply

·         Please follow the instructions for filling the application form and other relevant details (available on the website). Please go through the FAQ section on the website carefully before filling up the form.

·         There is a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 2000 (Rs. 1000 for SC/ST and PD candidates)

All inquiries must be directed to Chairperson, Joint Admissions Committee 2019

Phone: +91 7552692500 (10 AM to 1 PM on working days) Email: ask-jac2019@iiserb.ac.in Website: www.iiseradmission.in

Closing Date:

Comments:

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, IISER, Berhampur
Established by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India
Transit campus (Govt. iti), Engg School Road
Berhampur, Odisha 760010
Phone-No: +91 680 2227 707
Email: caa@iiserbpr.ac.in Website: www.iiserbpr.ac.in
Establish: 2006

About College:

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur, established in 2016 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India is a Center of Excellence dedicated to teaching and research in basic sciences. As a unique initiative in science education in India, IISER Berhampur aims to be a University of the highest caliber devoted to both high quality teaching and state-of-the-art research in a totally integrated manner, thus nurturing both curiosity and creativity.

IISER Berhampur offers 5 years BS-MS and PhD programmes in an intellectually vibrant atmosphere of research. Apart from classroom instruction, IISER builds student skills in areas such as scientific inquiry, problem solving, analytical and communication skills, computational sciences, electronics, instrumentation and workshop practices. IISER plans to develop advanced teaching and research laboratories where students will have the opportunity to perform experiments as well as pursue advanced research under the mentorship of world-class faculty. This would make education and career building in basic sciences more exciting and rewarding.

We dedicate ourselves to learn, teach and serve society through excellence in science education and research, in an ecosystem based on integrity, fairness, dignity and professionalism to provide equal opportunities for all.

Course Name:

PhD in Biological Sciences

Eligibility:

1.    M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. (Overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject)

2.    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

Only marks, percentage will be considered.

Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:
CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS

PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.

Both marks and CGPA/CPI

Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.

CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

3.    Exceptionally brilliant candidates with B.Tech./MBBS/MCA also apply for Ph.D. programme in Biological Sciences.

4.    Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF/DBT (JRF A category)/ICMR (JRF category I)/NET-LS/INSPIRE-PhD/JGEEBILS or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.

5.    Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or ICMR-JRF category-I or DBT-JRF or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date. Such candidates will not be sent a call letter for the interview. However, they should write to the head of the department, Department of Biological Sciences at hod_bio@iiserbpr.ac.in (with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in) and inform if they will attend the interview.

6.    Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.

7.    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

8.    Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.

Course Name:

PhD in Chemistry Sciences

Eligibility:

1.    M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. (Overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject)

2.    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

Only marks, percentage will be considered.

Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:
CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS

PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.

Both marks and CGPA/CPI

Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.

CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

3.    Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF/JEST/JGEEBILS/ICMR/INSPIRE-PhD/NET-LS/Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.

4.    Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date. Such candidates will not be sent a call letter for the interview. However, they should write to the head of the department, Department of Chemistry at hod_chm@iiserbpr.ac.in (with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in) and inform if they will attend the interview.

5.    Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.

6.    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

7.    Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.

Course Name:

PhD in Mathematics

Eligibility:

1.    M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. (Overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject)

2.    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

Only marks, percentage will be considered.

Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:
CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS

PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.

Both marks and CGPA/CPI

Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.

CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

3.    Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/NBHM/CSIR-JRF/NET-LS/INSPIRE-PhD or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.

4.    Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date. Such candidates will not be sent a call letter for the interview. However, they should write to the head of the department, Department of Mathematics at hod_maths@iiserbpr.ac.in (with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in) and inform if they will attend the interview.

5.    Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.

6.    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

7.    Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.

Course Name:

PhD in Physical Sciences

Eligibility:

1.    M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. (Overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject)

2.    If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

Only marks, percentage will be considered.

Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:
CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS

PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.

Both marks and CGPA/CPI

Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.

CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

3.    Additionally, a National level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/GATE/UGC-JRF/JEST/CSIR-JRF/NET-LS/INSPIRE-PhD/JGEEBILS or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission.

4.    Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date. Such candidates will not be sent a call letter for the interview. However, they should write to the head of the department, Department of Physics at hod_phy@iiserbpr.ac.in (with a CC to caa@iiserbpr.ac.in) and inform if they will attend the interview.

5.    Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.

6.    A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories.

7.    Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.

How to Apply:

Application Procedure: Application form you can download from the website.Please download and save the form on your computer, and then open it directly in Acrobat or Acrobat Reader and select/type the information in the boxes provided and click save to store the information.

NOTE: OPENING OF DOWNLOADED APPLICATION FORM IN ADOBE READER IS MUST TO UPLOAD PHOTO AND ACCESSES OTHER INTERACTIVE FIELDS. DO NOT FILL ANYTHING ON ONLINE LINK.

·         This is an editable PDF form, please download the form, and open with Adobe Reader and select/type the information in the boxes provided and click save to store the information.

·         If you are applying in more than one discipline, separate application must be filled and sent for each discipline.

·         Complete application along with all certificates/enclosures (preferably in single consolidated .pdf file) must be sent to the email id: phdadmission@iiserbpr.ac.in

·         Please write “APPLICATION FOR PhD IN (DEPARTMENT NAME)” in your subject area of email. For example, if you are applying to the PhD programme in Physics, please write “Application for PhD in PHYSICS”.

·         After the last date, all applications will be screened and candidates shortlisted for interviews will be intimated by email.

·         Only shortlisted candidates called for interview need to bring recommendation letters in sealed envelopes, superscribed with "Letter of Recommendation for <Applicant’s Name> to PhD Program in <Discipline Name>". Letter of recommendation not in a sealed envelope will not be accepted.

Closing Date:

Last Date for receipt of application: 30^th April, 2019

Interview Dates (Tentative): To be declared soon

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