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IISER Mohali Admission 2024: Courses, Fee Structure, Eligibility, Form, Registration, Selection

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) located in Mohali is a well-known reputed institution that offers several academic programs including BS-MS (Dual Degree), Integrated PhD, and PhD research programs.

To be eligible for the BS-MS program, the candidate must have passed a 10+2 or equivalent examination with the science stream. Admission to the same is granted on the basis of the following channels- Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Advanced) of the Indian Institutes of Technology, and State and Central Boards Channel (SCB).

Candidates applying through the SCB channel are required to appear in IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) followed by an interview to secure admission in BS-MS (dual degree) program.

The eligibility for the Integrated Ph.D. program is to hold a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream. Admission to Integrated Ph.D. is done on the basis of a valid score in JEST (for Physics) and JAM (Mathematical/Chemical/Biological Sciences). Check IISER Mohali Ph.D. Admission

The basic eligibility for a Ph.D. is to have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with a good academic record. For the purpose of admission, to the same, the candidates must possess a valid score in GATE/ CSIR or UGC-NET/ JEST/ NBHM-JRF/JGEEBILS (TIFR/NCBS)/ GPAT/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE.

To apply for admission to the above-mentioned courses, the candidates must visit the official website of IISER Mohali and fill in the online application form.

Table of Content

IISER Mohali Important Dates
IISER Mohali BS-MS Admission

2.1 IISER Mohali BS-MS Eligibility & Selection Criteria

2.2 IISER Mohali BS-MS Application Process

IISER Mohali Integrated PhD Admission

3.1 IISER Mohali Integrated PhD Eligibility & Selection Criteria

IISER Mohali PhD Admission

4.1 IISER Mohali PhD Eligibility & Selection Criteria

4.2 IISER Mohali PhD Application Process

IISER Mohali FAQs

IISER Mohali Important Dates

Event	Dates
Ph.D / Integrated Ph.D
Last Date to Apply for JEST	February 25, 2023
JEST 2023 Exam	March 11, 2023

IISER Mohali BS-MS Admissions 2023

IISER Mohali offers the dual program BS-MS, the details of which are provided in the following tabulation:

Duration	5 years
Type	Full-Time
No of Specializations	7
Basic Eligibility Criteria	Passed 10+2 with Science Stream
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance based

BS-MS dual degree is provided in the following specializations:

Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Data Science
Earth & Climate Sciences/Earth & Environmental Sciences
Geological Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Science stream.

IISER Mohali BS-MS Selection Criteria

Candidates shall be selected through the following channels. Marks obtained in 10+2 boards shall also be considered.

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) channel
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Advanced) of the Indian Institutes of Technology
State and Central Boards Channel (SCB)

Indian nationals and students belonging to PIO or OCI category satisfying the eligibility criteria are eligible to apply

KVPY Channel- KVPY scholars are automatically admitted to the BS-MS program. Those having KVPY fellowship commencing from 2020-21 can apply for admissions.

JEE Advanced Channel- General Category Candidates who secure a rank within 10000 in the common rank list (CRL) shall be eligible. Reserved Category Candidates (OBC-NC, SC, ST, PD) should have a category rank within 10000.

SCB Channel- Students who apply through this channel must appear in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). Students who pass 10+2 examination with science stream will be eligible for IAT.

A merit list shall be prepared based on the results based on which the seat allocation shall be done.

How to Apply to IISER BS-MS?

The candidates need to click on Apply Online at IISER admissions website.
On the registration page, they need to enter their basic personal details and generate OTP. After entering the OTP, the candidates need to enter Captcha displayed and submit it. Then, the application number/ User ID and password will be sent on the mobile number and email address.
The candidates can then log in again by using the sent credentials.
The next step is to fill personal details, qualification details, and document upload which are split as three tabs on the application page.
After filling in all the required personal and qualification details and uploading the scanned copy of the needed documents along with the photograph and signature, the candidate needs to enter the captcha text and click on the checkbox to confirm the declaration.
Next, click on “Click here to fill the Application” option to go to the application form for the SCB Channel. An application number will be generated. The same application number user id can be used for KVPY and JEE (advanced). A new id will be generated accordingly.
Next, the candidate must fill the city preferences for the test center of IAT and select the IISERs in decreasing order of preference.
By clicking on the submit button the candidate shall be directed to the payment gateway. General/EWS/OBC/OBC-NCL/KM candidates will have to pay Rs.2000 + transaction fee, if any, as application fee. SC/ST/PD candidates need to pay only Rs.1000 + transaction fee if any. Foreign national applying through JEE will have to pay US Dollar 100 + transaction fee, if any, as application fee. Do not press refresh or back buttons on the payment page. Keep the transaction id of your payment noted down for future reference.
Do not attempt multiple payments. If money has been debited, contact the helpdesk through email or at the helpline number with transaction id to resolve the issue. Help desk Email is IISER2021.helpdesk@gmail.com

IISER Mohali Integrated Ph.D. Admission 2023

For the Integrated Ph.D. program, candidates can choose a specialization in the areas of Biological Sciences/Chemical Sciences/Mathematical Sciences/Physical Sciences.

Duration	4 years
Type	Full-Time
Areas of Research	4
Basic Eligibility Criteria	Bachelor’s Degree in Science and related areas
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam + interview

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science and related areas with a minimum aggregate of 60%.

IISER Mohali Integrated Ph.D. Selection Criteria

Candidates will have to appear for the qualifying examination and those who obtain merit in the following national level exam shall be preferred:

Rank in JEST examination for Physics
NBHM Masters or Ph.D. scholarship for Mathematics
DST INSPIRE fellowship or KVPY scholarship
Rank in IIT JAM for the chosen specialization

Candidates shall be further shortlisted for the interview on the basis of merit in the examination. Those shortlisted will be intimated via email or post. The final selection shall be based on the merit in the examination and the interview.

IISER Mohali Ph.D. Admission 2023

The Institute offers Ph.D. programs in several disciplines in the full-time mode with state-of-the-art research facilities matching global standards in all disciplines to facilitate quality research.

Ph.D. is offered in the following specializations:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences

Duration	3 Years
Type	Full-Time
No. of Specializations	6
Basic Eligibility Criteria	Master’s degree in relevant stream
Basic Admission Criteria	Qualifying Exam + Screening interview

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must hold a master’s degree or a B.Tech/ MBBS/ M.Tech with a good academic record.

IISER Mohali Ph.D. Selection Criteria

The candidate must have a valid score in GATE/ CSIR or UGC-NET/ JEST/ NBHM-JRF/JGEEBILS (TIFR/NCBS)/ GPAT/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE in the relevant stream.

On the basis of results in the qualifying exam, candidates shall be called for a screening interview.

The institute also defines a specialization wise admission criteria. As per this criteria admission to P.D in Biological Sciences is granted on the basis of a M. Sc./ B. Tech/ MBBS/ M. Tech or equivalent degree and valid GATE (Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Ecology and Evolution) / CSIR-UGC-NET/ JGEEBILS (TIFR/ NCBS)/ ICMR/ DBT/ DST-Inspire fellowship.
Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences admissions are granted on the basis of M. Sc./ B. Tech/ MBBS/ M. Tech or equivalent degree and valid GATE (Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Ecology and Evolution) / CSIR-UGC-NET/ JGEEBILS (TIFR/ NCBS)/ ICMR/ DBT/ DST-Inspire fellowship.
Humanities and Social Sciences admissions are granted on the basis of a relevant master’s degree with a valid score in UGC/NET/GATE.

Note- Admissions to the Ph.D. program are carried out twice a year. Applications are invited in March and September of each year through an advertisement on the IISER Mohali webpages.

How to Apply to Integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. Programs?

To fill the application form candidates need to visit the official website of the university.
Secondly, candidates need to visit the designated page of the program in which he/she is seeking admission.
Click on the apply online link given on the page. After that, a new web page will appear.
On the following page select Ph.D. Admissions and enter a valid E-mail address to register. This email id will be used for correspondence.
Once registered, the login information with the password will be sent to the e-mail. Provide the same login (email id and password) at the login page. A prompt for password would appear when you enter your email id and click submit.
After you submit the form, the "Download Report PDF" link is provided for you to download your application and take a print copy.
The print copy should be duly signed by the applicant with the date. You need to affix a passport size photograph in the space provided and submit this print copy at the time of Interview.
You can view the status of the application by providing the login information anytime.
- Status: form Incomplete - Login and check whether you have filled in all mandatory fields and submit your application.
- Status: form Complete - Your form is submitted for Committee review.
Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email or post for Interview.

FAQs

Ques. Is there a separate application process for different IISERs?

Ans. No, one application form is valid for all IISER institutes. The application process is common for all.

Ques. How many seats are there for the BS-MS dual degree program at IISER Mohali?

Ans. There are 239 seats for the BS-MS dual degree program at IISER Mohali.

Ques. Does each channel require a separate application?

Ans. Yes, first the candidates are required to complete the registration on the application portal. This registration account can then be used to fill the form of any of the three channels. Each channel will require a separate online application and payment of application fee.

Ques. What should be done if the application fee ends up being paid more than once?

Ans. The proof of payment must be sent to ask-jac2021[AT]iisertvm.ac.in with the subject line as “Problem with application fee”. Once the admission process gets over, all legitimate refund claims shall be processed.

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science	Admission Link
M.S + Ph.D. Chemical Science, MS + Ph.D Mathematical Science, MS + Ph.D Physical Sciences, M.S + Ph.D. Biological Science	Admission Link
BS + MS Mathematics, BS + MS Biological Sciences, BS + MS Physical Science, BS + MS Chemistry	Admission Link

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Answered Questions

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - [IISER]: 9 answered questions

Which IISER should I choose and why? I have a choice between IISER Mohali and IISER Bhopal.

Sakshi Singh,

09 Nov 21

This mainly depends on the student and where he or she is from. As the location is the major factor. Both the colleges are more or less the same, choose the one that fulfills your requirements.

Bhopal might not be a very fancy place like Chandigarh. But this shouldn't influence your choice.
IISER Mohali is known for its biology department while IISER Bhopal has an extremely good chemistry department.
Their labs are well maintained and have every facility required by the students.
Hostel rooms at IISER Bhopal are a bit small as it was built for one person per room but later the intake became 2 students per room.
Hostels are Co-ed in IISER Mohali with bigger rooms and balconies. IISER Bhopal has separate hostels for boys and girls.
There are around 16 clubs in IISER Mohali, fewer than IISER Bhopal.

Both the colleges are more or less similar when considering academics and infrastructure. Therefore choosing any of them will be good for your career.

Which should I select: IISER Pune or IISER Mohali?

Ramayan Guha

25 Jan 22

Both IISER Pune and IISER Mohali offer good academics and placement opportunities to students. In terms of facilities, both institutes are on an equal footing now. The research output of IISER Mohali is catching up. In terms of coursework, electives at both institutes are slightly different. You can check out the course structure and faculty profile from the official websites. Before joining, you should also get to know about the culture of the places. You can talk to the current students from both institutes. Do your research about both institutes and choose according to your convenience.

I attempted 31 questions in the IISER aptitude test. Can I get IISER Pune or Mohali?

Indrani Gupta

25 Jan 22

It is quite unlikely that you will get IISER Pune or Mohali. Even if you got all the answers correct, it’s only half of the total marks. According to the cutoff trends of recent years, it won’t be enough. You may have a chance of getting admission if you are from some reserved category.

What is it like to study at IISER Mohali?

Sushmita Ghose

29 Jan 22

Life at IISER Mohali is busy and unpredictable. It will feel like one moment you are attending your first lecture and the next moment you are getting ready for your midterm. The campus is vibrant. The student crowd is talented and competitive. You will get to learn a lot from them. The labs are the best part. You will get to work individually as budding researchers. Despite the difficult academics and hectic schedule, you will learn to enjoy your stay at the campus.

How many marks are required in the IISER aptitude test to get into IISER Pune or IISER Mohali?

Kavya Mishra

25 Jan 22

One of my friends secured 105 marks in the IISER aptitude test a few years back. He got IISER Bhopal in the first round and IISER Kolkata in the second round. IISER Kolkata was his first preference. You should expect to get IISER Kolkata with a score of above 100. However, the cutoff differs each year, depending on various factors.

How is life at IISER Mohali moving?

Bidipta Ghose

29 Jan 22

Life at IISER Mohali is quite good. It will teach you how to manage life. You will get to meet many people that you will become good friends with. Memories of your life on campus will stay with you forever. Other than great academics, the institute will teach you how to take care of things on your own.

What are your experiences of IISER Int. PhD interview and exams? What are some sample questions given in the entrance test or interviews? What is the pattern of the entrance test at IISER Mohali?

Kathakali Dasgupta

05 Feb 22

One of my friends took the entrance test for integrated Ph.D. program in Physics at IISER Mohali. His experience throughout the entire process is discussed below in brief.

The selection process includes a written test followed by an interview. The written test takes around 60-90 mins. Students who clear the test are shortlisted for the interview.
The question asked in the test are objective type. The difficulty level is moderate. If you have a thorough understanding of your undergraduate subjects, you can easily solve the paper in time. You will need to wait for a couple of hours for the result to be displayed.
The interview will last for about 20-40 mins. The interview panel usually consists of four faculty members. They usually ask basic questions to test your fundamental knowledge of the subject. If you don’t know the answer to a particular question, it is better if you say it clearly, rather than guessing.

Why does IISER Mohali have the worst campus as compared to Pune or Kolkata?

Surabhi Gupta

25 Jan 22

IISER Mohali isn’t the worst campus as compared to IISER Kolkata or IISER Pune. The campus is clean and well-maintained. The brick line architecture looks great all the time. The Mohali campus is a biodiversity hotspot. There are 119 different species of birds including peacocks. There is a fenced area which is known as the Ecopark. It is an untouched ecosystem and is entirely wild.

I am selected in IISER Mohali this year. Now I want to apply for INSPIRE scholarship which requires an endorsement certificate signed by the head of the institute. How can I get that?

Akash Tripathi

05 Feb 22

IISER Mohali offers INSPIRE scholarship to students of BSc, BSC (Hons), Int. MSc, or BS courses for some particular subjects. In IISER, you will not have to arrange for an endorsement certificate. The administration will take care of all the formalities. The academic office will assist you through the entire process.