IISER Mohali Admission 2021

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (Also known as: IISER Mohali)

IISER Mohali Admissions

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali offers the academic programmes which are based on basic sciences that emphasis on inter-disciplinary nature of science. These programmes cover biological sciences, chemical sciences, mathematical sciences and physical sciences. The doctoral programmes are offered in the earth and environmental sciences and humanities and social sciences. IISER Mohali offers BS-MS dual degree programme, which is a five year integrated programme and admission to this programme is based on JEE Advanced, KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana), INSPIRE fellowship and State and Central Board Channel (SCB). Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore conducts Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY). It is a national-level scholarship program for meritorious students to pursue courses in basic sciences. KVPY aspirants need to submit their application online, through the website Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana and appear for the online entrance exam KVPY. Candidates appearing through the State and Central Board Channel (SCB), have to appear for  IISER Aptitude Test. Candidates can also apply through the INSPIRE Fellowship, which is offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and it provides financial assistance for further studies. 

The admission to PhD programmes and Integrated Ph.D programmes are based on the performance of students in the screening test followed by an interview. You must be interested in knowing the complete details about the exam and admission procedure. The reading of the further article will give you the details and it will help you to follow the process smoothly.

 IISER Mohali admission for BS-MS Dual Degree Programme:

• The aspirants of BS-MS Dual Degree programme can apply for admission through four channels.

• They have to appear for the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) entrance exam through KVPY application and counselling followed by it.

• The second option is the JEE Advanced. Candidates have to appear for JEE Advanced and counselling followed by it.

• The third option is the IISER Aptitude Test, which is conducted for the State and Central Board Channel and candidates have to appear through SCB application.

• The fourth option is INSPIRE Fellowship. It stands for Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research. The fellowship is offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), which provides financial assistance for further studies. To get this fellowship, candidates have to apply for it, through the official website of INSPIRE.

• The separate merit lists are prepared for KVPY, JEE, SCB and INSPIRE channels.

• As per the merit list candidates have to visit the campus and complete the admission process, which includes documents verification and fee payment.

IISER Mohali admission for Integrated Ph.D Courses:

• Prospective candidates should apply online by visiting the website of IISER Mohali. 

• Short-listed candidates will be invited for a screening-test/interview at IISER Mohali.

• Candidates with NBHM Masters or PhD scholarship for Mathematics, Rank in JEST examination for Physics, DST INSPIRE fellowship or KVPY scholarship, Rank in IIT JAM for the chosen specialisation, will be given priority in the selection process.

• Candidates will be shortlisted after the interview and final merit list will be prepared.

• Accordingly, candidates have to visit the IISER Mohali campus and complete the admission process, which include documents verifications and fee payment.

IISER Mohali admission for PhD Courses:

• Candidates have to apply for admission online on IISER Mohali website.
• Shortlisting of candidates will be done by the institute based on their academic records.
• Shortlisted candidates have to appear for Written Test and/or Personal Interview.
• Final selection will be done based on performance in past academics, Written Test and/or Personal Interview.