IISER Pune PhD Mathematics Admission 2026 (Aug)

3 March, 2026

Pune, Maharashtra

PhD

IISER Pune

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Full details for IISER Pune PhD Mathematics Admission 2026 (Aug).

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune invites application for PhD Mathematics Program for the academic session starting from Aug 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

Students with minimum 60% marks in aggregate (overall percentage; not only in majoring subject) or an equivalent C.G.P.A on a 10-point scale (55% or an equivalent C.G.P.A in aggregate for SC,ST and PD candidates) in any Master’s degree or B.E., B. Tech. in related branches satisfying the above criteria of marks can apply.

Additionally, the candidate MUST satisfy any ONE of the following criteria:

  1. Appeared for NBHM Ph.D. written exam in 2026 and has a D-score of 35 marks (28 marks for SC, ST and PD candidates).
  2. Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) with valid* CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF in Mathematics or Computer Science and Applications with rank up to 300 for unreserved category and up to 375 for SC, ST and PD candidates.
  3. Valid* GATE rank with rank up to 300 for unreserved category candidates, and up to 375 for SC, ST and PD candidates) in Mathematics or Computer Science and Information Technology.
  4. Integrated BS-MS, MS (or MSc) in Mathematics from any of the Institutes of National Importance with a C.G.P.A more than or equal to 8 out of 10.

(*Validity: The scores/ranks MUST be valid at the time of admission.)

Candidates in the final year who haven’t received their marks, but will obtain them by the time of joining, can also apply.

Selection Process

For all the national eligibility examinations which provide a common rank / score, the cut-off rank / score for shortlisting for the Interviews for the reserved categories shall be lowered to 1.25 times the General category rank / score.

Shortlisted applicants will have to clear a two-stage written examination to be held on the IISER Pune campus. Students clearing the written examinations will be called for an online interview.

Important Dates

  • Starting date of application: 2 March, 2026
  • Last date to apply: 15 March, 2025 (5 PM)
  • Date of Written test: 4 April, 2026
  • Interviews: Dates to be announced later.

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