IISc Bangalore Mid-Year PhD Admission 2026-27 Begins; Check Last Date to Apply

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has opened the Mid-Year PhD Admission 2026-27 on its official admissions portal at admissions.iisc.ac.in. The admission window is for the January 2027 session. Eligible candidates can register online between October 6 and October 26, 2026.

IISc Bangalore application window closes at 23:59 hours IST on October 26, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will appear for interviews between November 16 and November 19, 2026. The new academic session will commence on January 1, 2027.

Applications are invited for both Regular Research Programmes and the External Registration Programme (ERP). The institute has also issued a corrigendum to the original notice dated September 16, 2026. Candidates must read the latest notification before filling out the form.

IISc Mid-Year PhD Admission 2026-27 Important Dates

The institute has released a clear schedule for the mid-year cycle. The table below lists every key milestone candidates must track.

Check Here: IISc Mid-Year PhD Admission 2026-27 Official PDF 

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Candidates must hold a minimum second-class Master's degree in a relevant discipline. Students in the final semester or year of their qualifying examination may also apply. They must complete all requirements by January 1, 2027.

Such candidates must submit the final certificates by March 31, 2027. Applicants holding a B.E., B.Tech, or four-year B.S. degree need a valid national qualification. This includes GATE, UGC-NET JRF, CSIR-NET JRF, or an equivalent recognised test score.

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Programmes Offered Under the Mid-Year Cycle

IISc Bangalore has opened seats across its three divisions. These cover Science, Engineering, and Interdisciplinary research streams. Admissions are offered under two routes.

Regular Research Programme: Full-time PhD across science and engineering departments.

External Registration Programme (ERP): For working professionals from recognised R&D organisations.

The exact departments and vacancies vary each cycle. Candidates must check the official notice for department-wise openings.

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Selection Process

Shortlisting is based on academic record and valid test scores. Shortlisted candidates receive interview calls on the registered email ID. The final selection is made purely on interview performance and departmental vacancies.

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How to Apply for IISc Mid-Year PhD Admission 2026-27?

The entire application process is online. There is no offline mode or postal submission. Candidates must follow the steps given below in order.

• Visit the official portal at admissions.iisc.ac.in.
• Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill in academic, personal, and qualifying examination details.
• Upload scanned documents, photograph, and signature as per the specifications.
• Pay the non-refundable application fee through the online payment gateway.
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Action Plan for Candidates

• Open the official portal at admissions.iisc.ac.in without delay.
• Read the latest notice and the September 29 corrigendum carefully.
• Keep your mark sheets, GATE or NET score card, and ID proof ready in soft copy.
• Arrange the online application fee through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
• Submit the completed application form well before 23:59 IST on October 26, 2026.

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