The process of admission in the PhD program offered by IISER Thiruvananthapuram will begin tentatively from the month of November 2021 with the release of application form. The application form will be made available through online mode. Selection of candidates for admission will be done on the basis of their performance in an interview conducted by the institute. Find complete details about the IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admission 2022 such as important dates, eligibility criteria, application process, admission process, etc from this article below.
IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admission Important Dates 2022
The tentative dates related to IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admission 2022 are provided in the table below:
| Activities | Tentative Dates |
| Beginning of online registration process | 1st week of November 2021 |
| Last date to submit the application form | 3rd week of November 2021 |
| Release of list of shortlisted candidates | 1st week of December 2021 |
| Date of interview | 2nd week of December 2021 |
| Release of list of selecting candidates | To be notified later |
| Commencement of admission process | To be notified later |
IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admission 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should meet the eligibility criteria prescribed below to be eligible for IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admission 2022:
- Applicants should have done their master’s degree from a recognized university/ institute with not less than 60% marks in aggregate or 7 CGPA on a 10-point scale (or equivalent).
- Candidates with BE/ B.Tech degree in relevant areas are eligible for selected research areas in the School of Physics.
- It is necessary the candidate has qualified either of the following examinations: CSIR-UGC, UGC-NET JRF, and GATE with validity as of January 2022.
- BS-MS students from any of the IISERs with CGPA 8 or above on a 10-point scale are eligible to apply even without clearing the above examinations.
- Those in the final year of their master’s degree program are eligible as well given they clear the exam with the required percentage of marks before beginning of admission process.
IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD 2022 Application Form
The application form for IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admission 2022 will be released through online mode on the official website of the institute www.iisertvm.ac.in. No other mode will be provided to the candidates for the same. Candidates must keep all the important documents ready before they start filling the application form.
- In the application form, the candidates will have to provide their basic personal and educational details such as name, gender, date of birth, category, etc
- Qualifying exam details such as marks obtained, board name, passing status, name of college, etc will also be asked in the application form.
- Copies of candidates’ photograph and signature need to be uploaded in scanned format in the application form.
- After providing all the important details in the application form, the candidates can submit it online along with the required application fee.
- A printout of the application form should be taken and kept safe by the candidates in case of future correspondence.
- The candidates are not required to send copy of application form or any other document to the institute.
Application fee:
- The application fee for general/ OBC candidates will be Rs. 500/- and for SC/ ST candidates it will be Rs. 250/-.
- Payment of the application fee can be done online using net banking/ credit card/ debit card.
IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD Interview 2022
- Candidates will be shortlisted for interview according to the details furnished in the application form.
- Different departments may add their own criteria too for shortlisting the candidates for interview.
- A list of candidates who are shortlisted for the interview will be placed on the official website of the institute.
- Shortlisted candidates need to report to the IISER Thiruvananthapuram for their interview.
IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD 2022 Result
- Based on their performance in the interview, the candidates will be selected for admission to PhD program.
- A list of selected candidates will be prepared by the respective departments and published of the official website of IISER.
- Candidates with names in this list will be communicated about further process of admission on their registered email address and official website of the institute.
- After declaration of result, the candidates are suggested to keep checking the official website for new updates.
IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admission Process 2022
- Selected candidates need to report to the institute as per the date and time intimated by the authority.
- Reporting candidates should carry with them all the important documents in original and photocopy both.
- Original documents will be verified and only in the case where verification is done successfully, admission will be offered to the candidates.
- Candidates then need to complete rest formalities of admission like payment of fees, submission of documents, etc as applicable.
IISER Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admission 2022 FAQs
Question 1: In case I made any mistake while filling the application and submitted it, is it possible to make correction?
Answer: Once the application form is submitted by the candidates, no request for correction will be accepted. Therefore, it is advised to keep complete care while filling the application form.
Question 2: What documents should I carry with me during admission process?
Answer: Candidates should carry with them the documents related to qualifying exam (like mark sheet, passing certificate), age proof, category certificate and other certificates as applicable in both original and photocopy.
Question 3: How can I get a refund on my application fee?
Answer: Once submitted, no refund will be made on the application fee. No request in this regard should be made by the candidates.
Question 4: What if an ineligible candidate is able to secure admission in IISER Thiruvananthapuram?
Answer: Candidature of such candidates will be cancelled if their ineligibility is discovered at any later stage. No refund of any fees submitted will be granted.
Question 5: What happens if any candidate fails to secure admission within the given time period?
Answer: Candidates who fail to complete the admission formality within the given time limit will lose their seat and candidature. No request will be entertained from such candidates.