The Integrated Ph.D. Programme
See also: The Ph.D. Programme
The Department of Mathematics, through its Integrated Ph.D. programme, offers exciting opportunities to talented students holding a Bachelor’s degree for acquiring a rigorous and modern education in mathematics, and for pursuing research in both pure and applied mathematics.
Admission to the Integrated Ph.D. (Int. Ph.D.) Programme in the Mathematical Sciences is through the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM 2026) followed by an interview (of those candidates who are short-listed) at IISc. The Int. Ph.D. interviews this year will be held from May 18–20, 2026.
For more details, please visit the IISc Admissions page and the Important Dates page.
The following are the eligible degree programmes (modes of entry):
| Degree Programme | Discipline (Branch) |
|---|---|
| B Math | Mathematical Sciences |
| B Math | Mathematics |
| B Sc (3 Years) | Any Discipline (Branch) |
| B Sc (Engg) | Any Discipline (Branch) |
| B Sc (Tech) | Any Discipline (Branch) |
| B Tech | Any Discipline (Branch) |
| BE | Any Discipline (Branch) |
| Four year B.Sc. (Hons.) | Any Discipline (Branch) |
| Four year BSc/BS/BS(Res) | Any Discipline (Branch) |
| M Sc (Integrated) | Any Discipline (Branch) |
| MS (dual deg BSMS) | Any Discipline (Branch) |
Students admitted to the Integrated Ph.D. programme need to complete 64 credits of course work (typically, a course is worth 3 credits) and a 7-credit project by the end of the fourth semester of their joining the programme. (View the webpage Courses for more information.)