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I want to do PhD program in the Centre For Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute Of Science so can you tell me the criteria for admission?

[shikha]

The IISc Centre For Ecological Sciences CES PhD programme is centred around empirical laboratory and field studies with theoretical and computational explorations aimed at addressing fundamental issues in ecology, evolution, animal behaviour and climate change.

PhD programme

The typical duration for a PhD programme is around 5-7 years.

Eligibility:

Masters degree in Life Sciences / Zoology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Mathematics/ Physics/ Engineering/ Psychology/ (2 yr full-time) Management or any related area

OR

Four year Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (equivalent to MBBS)

Qualifying exam

The candidate should have qualified for one of the following entrance exams: UGC-CSIR, GATE, or equivalent qualifying exam (department will set cut-off for the interview).

Interview

CES will conduct two rounds of interview of students who have made the cut-off through one of the national entrance exams.

Selection will be based on performance at the interview and any documents submitted in the application package.

Entrance Process:

The exam and interview are both highly competitive

All formalities, other than the interviews held at CES by the faculty, are conducted through the regular IISc Admission process.

Contact-

CES
Third Floor, Biological Sciences Building, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560012