What is this all about?
Applications are invited for the Ph. D. program scheduled to commence from August 2010 in the following areas of basic sciences:
1. Biological/Life Sciences
2. Chemical Sciences
3. Mathematical Sciences
4. Physical Sciences
Additional information
available at http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/Research/Research.htm
Nationality: Indian
Age: Not more than 28 years on August 01, 2010 (Born on/after August 01,1982)
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Biological Sciences
First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in: M. Sc. In Life/Biological Sciences or equivalent, including Biochemical, Biophysical, Biomathematical, Conservation or Ecological sciences. B.Tech/M.Tech /MBBS degree holders may also apply. The candidate MUST qualify National Eligibility Test (NET) with CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF OR DBT-JRF-A OR ICMR-JRF OR INSPIRE-Ph.D OR GATE (>95 percentile) to apply. Candidates qualifying CSIR-Lectureship (NET) are NOT eligible.
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Chemical Sciences
First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in: M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry/Physics/Biochemistry/Material Science
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Mathematical Sciences
First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in: M. A./M. Sc. Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science or M. Stat.
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Physical Sciences
First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in: M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics/Mathematics OR
B. Tech. in relevant area.
The candidate MUST qualify National Eligibility Test (NET) with CSIR/UGC-JRF OR GATE (>95 percentile or rank 300 or higher) OR JEST (>95 percentile) to apply.
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#Candidates who are appearing for the final year of their qualifying degree examination in 2010 are also eligible to apply. However, they must submit attested copies of qualifying degree certificates/final transcripts on or before 30th September, 2010, failing which their admission will stand cancelled.
Candidates MUST have qualified the CSIR-NET/GATE/JEST/NBHM or equivalent examination valid for the current year in the relevant area of research. Candidates qualifying CSIR-Lectureship (NET) are NOT eligible.
Candidates who are in receipt of INSPIRE fellowship or eligible for INSPIRE fellowship for Ph.D. are also eligible to apply.
Applications of candidates who have not qualified exams or who do not meet minimum criteria as per the above table will NOT be entertained.
Students who have appeared or are appearing for final year exams and have qualified NET/GATE exams are also eligible to apply. Their admission to PhD is subject to successful completion of M.Sc. before 1 Aug 2010.
Candidates with valid UGC-CSIR JRF and DBT-JRF are eligible for fellowship directly from UGC or CSIR or DBT. Students selected for Ph. D. program based on GATE/JEST/NBHM scores, are eligible for financial aid (Assistantship/Scholarship) from IISER, Pune.
Selection Procedure
Only eligible candidates that meet the minimum educational qualifications and satisfy the additional criteria set by the departments will be called for an interview by the selection committee of the respective departments.
Candidates who are shortlisted by the selection committee will be informed the dates of the interview and details of the interview process by e-mail.
Based on their academic record and the performance of the candidates in the interview, the departmental selection committee will recommend candidates to the Chairman for admission to the Ph. D. program.
E-mail will be the primary means of communication. All applicants should specify their e-mail ID clearly and legibly in their application forms.
How to Apply/ Application Deadline
The application form can be downloaded from www.iiserpune.ac.in.
Candidates intending to apply to more than one program/Department should use separate application forms for each program/ Department.
Fill the application form completely. Incomplete application forms will be rejected.
Attested copies of all supporting documents (mark sheets, certificates, age proof, caste certificate, etc.) are to be brought in at the time of the interview. DO NOT attach any supporting documents with your application.
Please DO NOT Send recommendations along with the application. Please carry one recommendation letter with you during the time of interviews or ask your referee to post it to the mailing address. For the Mathematics program, IISER will get in touch with your referees (as listed in your Math application form).
E-mail the completed application to the correct address .
Last date for receipt of completed applications is April 30, 2010.
Mailing Address
Completed application forms can be e-mailed to the following ID's. Please write "Ph.D program in _________ Sciences" in the subject line.
Biology (biophdselection@iiserpune.ac.in)
Chemistry (chemphdselection@iiserpune.ac.in)
Mathematics (mathphdselection@iiserpune.ac.in)
Physics (physicsphdselection@iiserpune.ac.in)
Interview Dates
BIOLOGY Interviews will be conducted in two batches. Tentative dates in May 2010.
Tentative dates in May, 2010
BATCH I : 20 th (1st Interview) and 21st (2nd Interview)
BATCH II : 27 th (1st Interview) and 28th (2nd Interview)
Website Details: http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/
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