IISER Kolkata PhD Admission 2024

Yes, you can take the printout of your application at any time. To take the printout, please click here.

Yes, there is a prescribed format for the recommendation letter which can be downloaded here: [PDF] [DOC] . We need two letters from your teachers assessing your knowledge, aptitude for higher studies. These letters should be sealed and signed across by the recommender. It is important to bring these two letters during the interview.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide accommodation to interview attendees at this point. However, the list of hotels near the campus could be found here.

Please go through the department wise listing of faculty members and find out the research interest that matches with yours. If you have specific questions regarding any scientific detail of the research, we encourage you to contact the faculty members directly to clarify your doubt.

We do publish department wise listing of candidates shortlisted for interviews. In that list you will find the date when your interview is scheduled for.

All our interviews are conducted in the Lecture Hall Complex at IISERK Main campus at Mohanpur.

We always recommend you to bring two sets of photocopies of the original documents.

You should bring the following documents:
Photo ID Proof
Hard copy of application with signature
Self-Attested copies of all the relevant academic records, such as mark sheets and certificates of all examinations starting from the secondary level
Fellowship award letter / Admit Card + Result
Two recommendation letters (in prescribed format) in sealed envelopes

IISER Kolkata does not provide transport allowance for attending the interview.

Your interview will be over by 6 pm on the specified interview date. However, you need to account for the time it takes to reach Kolkata from Mohanpur before you plan your travel.