FAQs about the written test/interview

Note that the IISER TVM written test applies only to the School of Chemistry.

1. am shortlisted for the written test for the admission to the Integrated Ph.D. Programme, what documents do I need to carry?

Candidates must bring their printed admit card (both invigilator's and candidate's copy) and a valid photo ID (College ID, Driving license, Aadhaar etc.)

2. I am shortlisted for the interview for the admission to the Integrated Ph.D. Programme, what documents do I need to carry?

You need to carry the following documents:

• Print out of the online application form
• Printout of the SBI Collect Payment
• All certificates regarding your educational qualification including (X, XII, UG)
• Bachelors degree certificate for completed case or the marksheets of all semesters if not completed
• Qualified national level examination certificate
• Category certificate in case of SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL
• Photo ID [PAN card/Voter card/Driving License/CollegeID/Passport]

3. Where will the written test/interview be held? Will I be paid for my travel and accommodation expenses for attending the Integrated Ph.D. written test/interview?

Integrated Ph.D. Written text/Interview will be conducted at IISER TVM. Please follow this link for information on different modes of transportation to reach Thiruvananthapuram and directions to IISER TVM. Candidates will not be paid any travel and accommodation expenses.

4. What is the examination pattern of the Integrated Ph.D. Programme written test?

The written test for Chemical Sciences will be objective type containing 40 questions. The test will be for 2 hours.

5. What is the syllabus for the written test?

The syllabus for the written test for Chemical Sciences can be found in the following link.

FAQs about the Integrated Ph.D. Programme

1. I am in the final year of Bachelor’s degree. Am I eligible to apply for the Integrated Ph.D. programme?

Yes. Please check the latest advertisement for more details

2. I am an engineering graduate, am I eligible to apply for the Integrated Ph.D. programme?

Yes. Please check the latest advertisement for more details

3. I am in my first year of the Master’s degree., am I eligible to apply for the Integrated Ph.D. programme?

Yes. Please check the latest advertisement for more details

4. I am in the final year of the Master’s degree, am I eligible to apply for the Integrated Ph.D. programme?

No. You may be eligible for the Ph.D. programme.

5. Is there a part-time Integrated Ph.D. programme at IISER TVM?

No. IISER TVM is a fully residential institute and all the Integrated Ph.D. students are required to reside in the institute for the entire period.

6. If selected, am I eligible for a fellowship?

Yes. All students admitted to the Integrated Ph.D. programme will receive Rs. 10,000/- as fellowship until the successful completion of the course work. Afterwards, fellowship will be raised to comply with the existing CSIR-UGC norms.

FAQs about the online application

1. Can I apply for more than one schools?

Yes, you may apply to a maximum of TWO schools. However, you have to submit two separate application and you will be evaluated separately for each school.

2. Do I have to apply to each school separately?

Yes, you have to apply each school separately.

3. Can I submit the Integrated Ph.D. application by post?

No. Only online applications with the required documents are accepted.

4. What all documents do I need to upload along with the application form?

Click here for the details about the required documents and its properties.

5. Is there an application fee?

Yes. Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for SC/ST applicants) for applying to the Integrated Ph.D. Programme.

6. How do I pay the application fee?

Thorugh SBI Collect Website.

7. Will I get a confirmation after submitting the application form?

Yes, you will get an automated message informing the same. You will also receive an application number.If you have not received the automated message, it is likely that you have not entered the correct email address. Hence, make sure that you enter the correct email address. You will also be able to access your submitted application(s) if you re-login into the application site.Note that if you did not click the submit button after completing your application, you will not receive any automated message and you will not be able to login and print your application form after the due date is over. So do not forget to click the submit button after completing your applications, otherwise your application will not be considered.

8. My last semester results have not yet been declared. What to fill in aggregate %/GPA field?

Please fill in the aggregate % or GPA up to the last declared semester results.