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Ph.D. Humanities and Social Science from IISER Mohali: Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Admission, Eligibility
Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Science)
Course Fees
Course Duration
3 YearsTuition Fees
53.2 K1 Year Fees
80.77 KTotal Fees
2.17 LakhsDetailed Fees
| year | Tuition Fees | Registration Fees | Exam Fees | Other Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| year 1 | ₹ 53200 | ₹ 476 | ₹ 1584 | ₹ 25506 | ₹ 80.77 K |
| year 2 | ₹ 53200 | ₹ 476 | ₹ 1584 | ₹ 12990 | ₹ 68.25 K |
| year 3 | ₹ 53200 | ₹ 476 | ₹ 1584 | ₹ 12990 | ₹ 68.25 K |
Course Information
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have a passed Post Graduation from a recognized university
Course Details
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 - 2020 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.
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Answered Questions
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - [IISER]: 9 answered questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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