IISER Berhampur has invited applications for PhD admission to the January 2027 session (Academic Year 2026-27, Semester-II). The institute is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and offers PhD programmes in six science disciplines.
The online application closes on 24 October 2026. A national-level examination score or fellowship – NET, GATE, UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, DBT (JRF A), ICMR (JRF category I), NET-LS, INSPIRE-PhD, JGEEBILS or JEST – is mandatory, and the certificate must be valid at the time of admission.
IISER Berhampur PhD January 2027: quick facts
Quick facts2026-27
| Scholarship from | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Berhampur, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India |
| Last date to apply | 24 October 2026 (online application closes) |
| Official website | IISER Berhampur PhD admission page, January 2027 session (official website) |
Departments open for PhD admission
The official advertisement (No.18/35/2026-AA/01 dated 29 September 2026) invites applications in the following departments, and in any relevant interdisciplinary area closely related to the mainstream:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Computer Science
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
IISER Berhampur PhD eligibility 2027
- Degree: M.Sc., MCA or M.Tech. in the relevant discipline.
- Marks: a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10-point scale. The overall percentage or CGPA is considered, not only the majoring subject.
- Relaxation: 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, for SC, ST and PwD candidates.
- National examination: NET, GATE, UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, DBT (JRF A category), ICMR (JRF category I), NET-LS, INSPIRE-PhD, JGEEBILS, JEST or any other recognised score is mandatory, and the certificate or fellowship must be valid at the time of admission.
- Exemptions from the national examination: a B.Tech., B.E. or B.S. degree from a Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a CGPA/CPI of at least 8.0 on a 10-point scale; exceptionally brilliant candidates with MBBS; and students with a CGPA of 8.0 or more in a BS-MS dual degree from any IISER.
- Age: the applicant’s age should not exceed 28 years at the time of joining, with a relaxation of 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 5 years for SC, ST, PwD and female candidates.
- Final-year students appearing for their qualifying degree examinations can apply, but a provisional degree certificate is mandatory at the time of admission.
Financial assistance for IISER Berhampur PhD students
The advertisement states that candidates admitted to the PhD programme (Regular) are eligible for financial assistance as per the norms of IISER Berhampur or the external funding agency as applicable. Candidates holding external fellowship support may apply in any department without any restriction based on the category they belong to.
Important dates for the January 2027 session
- Opening of online application: 30 September 2026.
- Closing date of the online application form: 24 October 2026.
- Announcement of shortlisted applicants: 5 November 2026.
- Last date for issuing PhD interview call letters: first week of November 2026.
- Date of test/interview: last week of November 2026 (tentative).
- Interview dates are sent to shortlisted candidates by email and also published on the institute website.
How to apply for IISER Berhampur PhD admission
- Go through the research areas and faculty profiles of the department you are applying to before you fill the form.
- Fill and submit the online application form through the institute’s PhD admission link.
- Upload your qualifying degree marksheet and your valid national examination or fellowship certificate.
- Submit before 24 October 2026. Selection is based on an interview of short-listed candidates, held offline.
- TA is paid to SC and ST candidates appearing for the interview as per Government of India norms.
- For application issues contact the Office of Academic Affairs ([email protected], [email protected]), or the concerned department office for subject queries.
Frequently asked questions
The online application form closes on 24 October 2026 for the January 2027 session. Shortlisted applicants are announced on 5 November 2026.
You need an M.Sc., MCA or M.Tech. in the relevant discipline with at least 60% marks or a CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10-point scale, plus a valid national-level examination score or fellowship such as NET, GATE, UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, DBT (JRF A), ICMR (JRF category I), NET-LS, INSPIRE-PhD, JGEEBILS or JEST.
Only if you qualify for one of the listed exemptions – a B.Tech./B.E./B.S. from a Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a CGPA of at least 8.0 on a 10-point scale, a CGPA of 8.0 or above in a BS-MS dual degree from any IISER, or as an exceptionally brilliant MBBS candidate.
Yes. The applicant’s age should not exceed 28 years at the time of joining, with a relaxation of 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates and 5 years for SC, ST, PwD and female candidates.
Candidates admitted to the PhD programme (Regular) are eligible for financial assistance as per the norms of IISER Berhampur or the external funding agency as applicable, according to the official advertisement.
No. The interview is conducted in offline mode at the institute. Dates are communicated to shortlisted candidates by email and published on the institute website. TA is paid to SC and ST candidates appearing for the interview.
Yes. Candidates who are appearing, or are about to appear, for the final examinations of the qualifying degree can apply. Final selection is subject to completing the degree with the required marks, and a provisional degree certificate is mandatory at admission.
Official links
- IISER Berhampur PhD admission page for the January 2027 session (official)
- IISER Berhampur online PhD application form (official)
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