IISER Bhopal has invited applications for its Ph.D programme for the semester starting January 2027 (Academic Year 2026-27, Session II). The online application window opened on 16 September 2026 and closes on 12 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates can apply through the official admission portal. The admission is open to national and international students across nine departments in the Natural Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences streams. Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview, and some departments add a written test.
Direct Link to Apply IISER Bhopal Ph.D Admission 2026-27
IISER Bhopal Ph.D Admission 2026-27 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal |
| Programme | Ph.D (for national and international students) |
| Session | Semester commencing January 2027 (Academic Year 2026-27, Session II) |
| Application start date | 16 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 12 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Official portal | phdadmission.iiserb.ac.in |
IISER Bhopal Ph.D Admission Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 16 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 16 September 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 12 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Semester start | January 2027 |
How to Apply for IISER Bhopal Ph.D Admission 2026-27
- Read the Ph.D section of the IISER Bhopal admission page, including the general and department-specific eligibility and the instructions for filling the form.
- Go to the admission portal at phdadmission.iiserb.ac.in.
- Open the Admission Notification for the Ph.D programme (Academic Year 2026-27) and choose Apply Online.
- Register as a new user, then log in with your credentials.
- Fill in your personal, academic and qualifying-exam details for your chosen department.
- Submit the completed application before 12 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Keep your application number safe. The institute asks candidates to mention it in the subject line of every query email.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- All communication with candidates is by email only, so use an email ID you check regularly.
- Only fully completed applications submitted by the deadline are considered.
- Send queries only to the department email IDs. Phone calls are not entertained by several departments.
- The Data Science and Engineering and EECS departments encourage candidates to contact faculty members whose research interests match theirs before applying.
- Check the department flyers and research areas before choosing a department.