The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was conceived as a 'Research Institute' or 'University of Research' by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, in the twilight years of the 19th century. A long period of almost thirteen years was to elapse from the initial conception in 1896 to the birth of the Institute on May 27, 1909. The early history of the Institute is a fascinating chapter in the story of higher education and scientific research in India. The cast of characters in the drama that led to the establishment of the Institute includes, in addition to its charismatic and generous founder J.N. Tata, figures from the pages of Indian history. There is Swami Vivekananda, whom J.N. Tata befriended on his famous voyage to the United States, the Maharaja of Mysore, Shri Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and his mother then acting on his behalf, and Lord Curzon the Viceroy of India, whose first task on arrival on December 31, 1898 was to receive a draft proposal prepared by the Provisional Committee set up to plan the establishment of the Institute.
The plan was shepherded through many difficult years by Burjorji Padshah, a close associate of J.N. Tata. Unfortunately, J.N. Tata died in 1904 unaware that his vision would indeed be realized a few years later. When the British Government finally issued the Vesting Order in 1909, an unmatched experiment in higher education and research was launched in India.
ADMISSIONS 2011
Applications are invited for admission to the following (i) Research Programme [Ph D / M Sc (Engg)] (ii) Course Programme [ME /M Tech/M Des/ M.Mgt] (iii) Integrated Ph D Programme and (iv) External Registration Programme (Ph D only) at the Institute. Complete eligibility criteria, specialization, areas of research and the other details are available at our website http://www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions. Candidates who have not yet completed their qualifying examinations and expect to complete all the requirements for the degree (including all examinations, project dissertation, viva-voce etc.) before July 31, 2011, are also eligible to apply.
( i) RESEARCH PROGRAMMES [Ph D/M Sc(Engg)]
Ph D in Science Faculty: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Ecological Sciences, High Energy Physics, Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Materials Research, Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences(interdisciplinary), Microbiology & Cell Biology, Molecular Biophysics, Molecular Reproduction, Development & Genetics, Neuroscience, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Solid State & Structural Chemistry.
M Sc(Engg) and Ph D in Engineering Faculty: Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Automation, Earth Sciences, Electrical Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Design & Technology, Instrumentation, Management Studies, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanoscience and Engineering, Interdisciplinary in Nanoscience and Engineering, Product Design & Manufacturing, Sustainable Technologies, and Supercomputer Education & Research.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants possessing a minimum of second class in the following are eligible to apply:
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in an appropriate field of Engineering/Technology/Architecture/ Medicine/ Agriculture/ Pharmacy/ Veterinary Sciences; or Master’s degree in Science in an appropriate field including Biotechnology, or Master’s in Economics, Geography, Social Work, Psychology, Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science/ Application as applicable to the respective departments.
Qualifying in one of the following appropriate Tests (with validity as on 1st of August 2011) is mandatory for the candidates applying for Ph D in Science Faculty and M Sc(Engg): CSIR-UGC NET for JRF; or UGC-NET for JRF; or DBT JRF; or ICMR JRF; or JEST 2011; or NBHM 2011; or IISc Entrance Test 2011; or GATE 2010/2011. Qualifying in these tests is not mandatory but desirable for candidates who possess a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ M Sc(Engg)/MS or MBA(post BE/B Tech) wish to apply for the departments in the Engineering Faculty.
IISc Entrance Test is conducted in Atmospheric Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Ecological Sciences, Mathematics, Management Studies, and Materials Science subjects.
Candidates with BE / B Tech or equivalent degree who may not have qualified in any of the above mentioned National Entrance Tests but possess an excellent academic record right from 10th Standard onwards may be considered for admission to a limited number of seats in Ph D programme in Engineering Faculty. The short listing for interview of such candidates will be based on their academic performance in 10th , 12th and the qualifying degree at the current stage.
(ii) COURSE PROGRAMMES [ME/ M Tech/M Des/M.Mgt]
(a) Master of Engineering (ME) in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Microelectronics, Signal Processing, Systems Science & Automation, and Telecommunication Engineering.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants possessing a minimum of second class in Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of Engineering/ Technology or equivalent degree with valid GATE score are eligible to apply.
Selection is based on valid GATE score only.
(b) Master of Technology (M Tech) in Electronics Design & Technology(ED), Computational Science (CP), Climate Science(CL), Transportation & Infrastructure Engineering(TI) and Instrumentation(IN).
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants possessing a minimum of second class in the following qualifying degree with valid GATE score are eligible to apply:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of Engineering/Technology; or Master’s degree in Science, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Instrumentation, Electronics or Master’s in Computer Application as applicable to the respective departments.
Selection for (ED), (CP) , (CL) and (CL) is based on an aptitude test and interview subsequent to short-listing based on valid GATE score and for (IN) based on valid GATE score only.
(c) Master of Design (M Des) in Product Design & Engineering
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants possessing a minimum of second class in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Design / Architecture with valid GATE/CEED scores are eligible to apply.
Selection is based on a Design Aptitude Test and interview subsequent to short-listing based on valid GATE / CEED scores.
(d) Master of Management (M.Mgt)
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants possessing a minimum of first class in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent degree with valid GATE/JMET scores are eligible to apply.
Selection is based on a group discussion and interview subsequent to short-listing based on valid GATE / JMET scores.
(iii) INTEGRATED Ph D PROGRAMMES
in (1) Biological Sciences(BS), (2) Chemical Sciences(CS), (3) Physical Sciences (PS) and (4) Mathematical Sciences(MS)
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants possessing a minimum of first class in Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, (including Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences), Mathematical Sciences, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology as applicable to respective disciplines.
All the candidates should qualify in IISc Entrance Test scheduled for 24th April 2011. The short-listing of candidates for interview is based on performance in the IISc Entrance Test.
(iv) EXTERNAL REGISTRATION PROGRAMMES (Ph D only)
It is a Research programme for working professionals from (1) R&D Organizations/Industries and (2) for Faculty members from Engineering, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Medical Colleges/ Universities, recognized by the appropriate government agencies. The candidates must be officially sponsored by their employing organization.
Ph D in Science: All the Science departments as indicated in (i) except High Energy Physics and Solid State & Structural Chemistry.
Ph D in Engineering: All the Engineering departments as indicated in (i).
ELIGIBILITY
• Qualifications remain the same as for the regular candidates. Further, the candidates should have two years of continuous service in a permanent position in the present organisation • Age: NOT higher than 40 years as on 01.04.2011.
Desirable: Qualifying in one of the tests;IISc Entrance Test,CSIR-UGC NET for JRF,UGC-NET for JRF, DBT JRF,ICMR JRF, GATE,
NBHM, etc.
Selection will be based on candidate’s performance in the interview to be conducted at IISc.
(v) Reservation for OBC/SC/ST/Physically-Handicapped(PH) and Kashmiri-Migrant(KM) candidates: As per the Government of India regulations. Grade/Class of qualifying examination is relaxed to a “pass class” for SC/ST candidates.
(vi) Scholarships: All the regular students who join the Institute are eligible for IISc scholarship / fellowship from CSIR/ UGC/ ICMR/ MHRD/ AICTE/ NBHM/ as the case may be. Scholarships from many Indian and multinational agencies and business houses are also available for meritorious students.
(vii) HOW TO APPLY
(a) Application Forms for Research, Course and Integrated Ph D programmes
may be obtained by any of the following three methods:
(1) Against a cash payment of Rs.700/- from select CANARA BANK Branches$ .
(2) By sending a written request for application form with 2 address slips (stickers), and a demand draft (Rs.700/- for general/OBC categories, Rs.350/- for SC/ST/PH categories, along with copy of an appropriate certificate) to the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Admissions Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012. The DD must be drawn in favour of “Registrar, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore”.
(3) Online application – Online submission of application may be made by accessing the IISc website www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions w.e.f. 07.02.2011. Online application fee is Rs.600/- for general/OBC categories and Rs.300/- for SC/ST/PH categories. A printed copy of the online application should also be posted as detailed below.
For External Registration Programmes - Candidates should write to the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Admissions Unit, IISc, Bangalore - 560 012, enclosing a DD for Rs.1500/- drawn in favour of “Registrar, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore”.
(b) Submission of Application Forms.
Filled-in off-line application forms/ print out of the online application forms should reach the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Admissions Unit, IISc, Bangalore-560012 on or before 21.03.2011.
Separate application form should be used for each programme viz Research or Course or Integrated Ph D. Only one application form will be considered for each programme.
(viii)IMPORTANT DATES
Commencement of issue of Information Brochure and Application Forms (at select Canara Bank Branches and at IISc) and submission of online Application Forms | 07.02.2011 |
| Last date for issue of Information Brochure and Application Form (at select Canara Bank Branches and at IISc) | 18.03.2011 |
Last date for: Submission of online application form (website closure) Receipt of completed offline Application form and hard copy of online Application Forms at IISc | 18.03.2011 21.03.2011 |
IISc Entrance Test | 24.04.2011 |
The applicants may contact concerned Departments for more details regarding specific academic programmes. Details may also be obtained by visiting our Home Page: www.iisc.ernet.in.
Note: Posters giving information about admissions to IISc are displayed at select Canara Bank branches, and are posted to a large number of Engineering/Science Colleges and Universities. Helpline (24 hrs) : 080 – 22932977 (during February - July)
$ Select Canara Bank Branches where applications are issued:
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