Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science PhD Admission 2024 Dates, Application form

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IACS Kolkata PhD

 

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) Kolkata announces Admission to PhD Program 2024 (Autumn Semester), Apply now

 

IACS Kolkata PhD Admission 2024 – Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) Kolkata invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to regular full-time PhD Program for academic session 2024 (Autumn Semester). Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) is a premier Scientific Research Institute located in Kolkata. Founded in the year 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sircar, an acclaimed medical practitioner of his time, IACS is the oldest scientific institution in Asia funded by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and the Government of West Bengal.

 

 IACS Kolkata PhD Admission 2024

 

PhD Program offered

  • PhD Program is offered by Different Schools, namely Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Material Sciences, Mathematical and Computational Sciences and Physical Sciences, of IACS (A deemed to be University)

 

Important Dates

  • Last Date of Submission: April 14th, 2024
  • Tentative date of interview: 02nd to 16th May 2024

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicant must be an Indian citizen
  • 55% or equivalent in masters is mandatory for general candidates, while for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories 50% marks is necessary.
  • Minimum eligibility criteria as per UGC rules
  • Qualification and eligibility requirements for each School are given separately (vide infra)

Age Limit

  • 28 years on the date of application; age relaxation is applicable as per Govt. of India rule

 

Application Process

  • Applicants may send their Application Form to the Academic Office, IACS [email protected] along with the filled up excel file, both of which are available at http://iacs.res.in/phd-student.html
  • Both documents should be sent together by email to the academic office by April 24, with the subject line as “PhD Program, IACS Autumn Semester 2024″

 

Application/Exam Fees

  • Rs. 1200/- (Rs. 600/- for SC/ST candidates) will have to be transferred electronically to the account of IACS (Name of the Account: Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science University, A/C no: 37739525415, State Bank of India, Jadavpur University Branch, Branch Code: 0093. IFSC: SBIN0000093)
  • The electronic transfer reference number should be mentioned in the application form

Mode of Payment

  • Payment can be made through either of the following options:
    • Directly by NEFT bank transfer if an applicant can avail Online Banking facility;
    • By depositing the amount at any SBI Counter having CBS facility.
  • Fees to be paid during admission: One time admission fee (Rs. 15000/-) and caution deposit (Rs. 10000/-) to be paid during the time of admission. The rest of the annual fees for the first year to be paid within 6 months from the date of joining. The fee structure and timeline for payment of fee for the subsequent years are given at the IACS website https://iacs.res.in/modules/texteditor/imagesfiles/Fees%20Structure.pdf .

 

Selection Procedure

  • Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of merit by different Schools. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and called for a written test and/or interview (to be decided by the School) for the final selection. IACS holds the full right of choosing a candidate and even not selecting any, in case suitable applications are not received.
  • Selection depends on the past academic record,performance in examination/interview by the School and also the availability of posts in particular research areas as opted by the shortlisted candidate.

 

Scholarship

  • All regular PhD students who join are eligible for scholarship from IACS/CSIR/UGC/INSPIRE as per rules.

 

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website

 

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