IISc Bangalore Mid-Year PhD Admission 2026-27 Released at iisc.ac.in; Apply from October 6

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has released the Mid-Year Admission Notice for Ph.D. Programmes for the Academic Year 2026-27. The notification covers the January 2027 session. Applications will open on October 6, 2026, through the official portal at admissions.iisc.ac.in.

The official notice was uploaded to the IISc Bangalore admissions page on September 16, 2026. Interested candidates must complete their registration and application fee payment before the final deadline. The mid-year admission window is the second and final entry route for the 2026-27 academic year.

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IISc Mid-Year PhD Admission 2026-27 Important Dates

IISc Mid-Year PhD Admission 2026-27 Key Details

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Eligibility requirements vary across departments and interdisciplinary research areas. Candidates generally need a minimum second-class Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Some streams may also accept candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials.

A valid national-level test score is mandatory for most PhD streams at IISc. Accepted examinations include GATE, CSIR-UGC NET (JRF), UGC NET (JRF), JEST, DBT-JRF, and ICMR-JRF. Applicants must check the department-specific eligibility requirements given in the official admission notice.

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Departments Offering Mid-Year PhD Admission

The IISc mid-year admission cycle covers departments under the Science, Engineering, and Interdisciplinary faculties. Participating areas typically include:

• Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, and Neurosciences
• Engineering: Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, Computer Science and Automation, and Mechanical
• Interdisciplinary Research: Energy, Climate Change, Cyber Physical Systems, and Water Research

Not every department offers seats during the mid-year admission cycle. The final list of participating departments and research units will be confirmed in the official admission notice PDF available at iisc.ac.in.

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IISc Mid-Year PhD Admission Trend

The IISc mid-year admission process has generally followed an October application window. The table below compares the previous admission cycle with the available details for the current cycle.

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

The application process is conducted completely online. Candidates must follow the steps given below:

1. Visit the official admissions portal at admissions.iisc.ac.in.
2. Register using a valid email address and mobile number.
3. Log in and enter the required personal, academic, and category details.
4. Upload the necessary scanned documents in the prescribed format.
5. Select the preferred department and research area.
6. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
7. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

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What Is the Application Fee?

The exact application fee for the 2026-27 mid-year admission cycle will be confirmed in the official notice PDF. During the previous cycle, IISc charged ₹800 from General, OBC, and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates were required to pay ₹400.

Applicants should verify the current application fee and payment instructions before completing the payment.

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Action Plan for Candidates

1. Bookmark the official portal at admissions.iisc.ac.in ahead of October 6.
2. Download and read the full mid-year notice PDF from iisc.ac.in.
3. Confirm the eligibility rules for your target department and area.
4. Keep a scanned copy of your valid GATE, NET, or JEST scorecard ready.
5. Prepare category and educational certificates in the prescribed format.
6. Arrange for the application fee through a supported online payment mode.
7. Submit the completed form well before the closing deadline.

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