IISER Kolkata PhD Admission 2026-27 Spring Semester

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata invites applications for PhD Admission 2026-27 Spring Semester.

Eligibility Criteria

Check Subject wise detailed Eligibility Criteria on IISER Kolkata website.

Selection Procedure

• List of shortlisted candidates (based on merit, subject specialization and required research area) for interview will be published in the IISER-Kolkata website.
• The Institute will not provide any TA/DA or accommodation for attending the interview.
• The selected candidates will receive the offer letter containing also the last date for joining shortly after the interview.

Application Process

• Please have your picture (soft copy, preferably in JPG or PNG format) ready.
• Please read the department wise eligibility criteria carefully.
• The applicants should open the link (http://apply.iiserkol.ac.in/application) and properly fill the application form as instructed. The form can be opened and edited/corrected until the last date.
• You must complete your application, incomplete application will be rejected.
• Applicants should save the properly filled application form and take the printout after you finish and bring the signed copy at the time of interview if you are shortlisted.
• Download the Recommendation Letter, bring this document at the time of interview. Recommendation should be in a sealed envelop.

• PhD application portal opens: 17 September, 2026 and 20 September, 2026
• Selection interview window: Check respective department advertisements
• Publication of PhD interview results: Check respective department advertisements
• Pre-registration portal opens: Check respective department advertisements
• Pre-registration deadline: To be announced
• PhD registration: 30 December, 2026
• Orientation: 31 December, 2026

• Notification & Application Portal
• IISER Kolkata Website