IISER Pune opens PhD admissions for January 2027 session; apply by October 25

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has opened applications for admission to its PhD programmes for the January 2027 session. Eligible students can apply for the PhD programmes through the official website at iiserpune.ac.in by October 25.

The IISER Pune has opened admissions in cognitive sciences, educational psychology, design, anthropology, computer science, philosophy and history of science.

As per the eligibility criteria, students must have a master’s degree in science or mathematics or a four-year bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks (aggregate).

Those who have completed their four-year BSc-BEd or MA (education) or BEd, following a three-year BSc in Science or maths are also eligible to apply for PhD programmes at IISER Pune.

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IISER Pune Admission 2027: Fellowship for PhD students

The science and research institute will admit students for its PhD programmes through a written test, scheduled to be held on November 2. It will announce the shortlisted candidates on November 13 and will conduct in-person interviews on December 3 and 4, 2026.

The final selection of the candidates for the PhD Programmes will be based on their performance in the interview round.

Candidates must keep their documents ready before applying, including a statement of purpose (explaining candidates’ interest in applying for the PhD programme in science and education) and a CV with four pages maximum.

Candidates who hold non-Indian passports, but are Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and have obtained their qualifying degree ( 10+2 or equivalent, Bachelor's, and Master's) while living (or domiciled) in India can also apply through the IISER Pune’s departmental portals available below.

Notably, IISER Pune also provides PMRF fellowships to meritorious PhD candidates. To apply for PMRF through direct entry, candidates should have to get selected in their regular PhD programme.

The institute will recommend a selected few candidates for PMRF and the final decision will be taken by the National Level Discipline-Specific Selection Committee.