IISER Berhampur Integrated PhD Mathematical Sciences Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
One-time Fees (First Semester)	INR 11,500
Tuition Fee (14 Semesters)	INR 6,21,600
User Charges (14 Semesters)	INR 2,47,800
Total Fees (General Category, 7 Years)	INR 8,80,900

Hostel rent of INR 2,000 per semester is included in User Charges above.

SC, ST, and PwD scholars are exempt from the INR 44,400 tuition fee each semester.

Caution Money of INR 5,000 paid at admission is fully refundable on programme completion.

Mess charges and health insurance are payable separately as per actuals.

IISER Berhampur Integrated PhD Mathematical Sciences Admission 2026

Event	Date
IIT JAM 2026 Exam	February 15, 2026
IIT JAM 2026 Result	March 20, 2026
IISER iPhD Application Window Closes	April 21, 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026

JGEEBILS scores in the relevant mathematical discipline are also accepted as qualifying credentials.

Final selection is based on JAM score and performance in the IISER written test and interview.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline from a recognised university.

Minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale, with 5% relaxation for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

Valid score in IIT JAM (Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics) or JGEEBILS at the time of the IISER selection interview.

Admission Process

Appear in IIT JAM (Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics) held in February of the admission year.

Apply online at iiserbpr.ac.in during the advertised iPhD window (typically April-May) with JAM score and academic documents.

Shortlisted candidates are invited for a written test and a research aptitude interview at the IISER Berhampur campus.

Final selection is based on the JAM rank, academic record, and interview performance.

Provisional admission is issued subject to successful completion of the qualifying degree before commencement.

Admitted students complete document verification and enrolment before the August start date.

✓ Opt for this if

You hold a strong IIT JAM Mathematics score and want a seven-year funded research path.
You want a fully funded programme covering both M.Sc and PhD without a mid-point admission process.
A research-intensive IISER environment suits your academic career ambitions in mathematics.
You prefer close faculty mentorship in a small cohort over a large university department.
Your career goal is pure or applied mathematics research, academia, or national research labs.

✗ Skip if

You want campus placement drives or analytics/finance job recruitment at the end of the degree.
You prefer a PhD institution in a major metro city with a broader academic and social network.
You are not prepared to commit to a seven-year integrated programme without a master’s exit option.

IISER Berhampur Integrated PhD Mathematical Sciences Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility/Schedule
Institute M.Sc Fellowship (Years 1-2)	INR 12,400 per month	All admitted iPhD students in the M.Sc phase
Institute PhD Fellowship (Years 3-7)	INR 31,000 per month	iPhD students who progress to the PhD phase

Fellowship begins from the day of joining and continues through both phases without interruption.

SC, ST, and PwD scholars are exempt from the INR 44,400 tuition fee per semester throughout the programme.

Caution Money of INR 5,000 is refundable upon successful programme completion.

IISER Berhampur Integrated PhD Mathematical Sciences FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for the Integrated M.Sc plus PhD in Mathematical Sciences at IISER Berhampur?

Ans. The total programme fees for the Integrated M.Sc plus Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences at IISER Berhampur are INR 8,80,900 for General category scholars over seven years. This comprises INR 11,500 in one-time charges, INR 6,21,600 in cumulative tuition fees, and INR 2,47,800 in user charges across 14 semesters. SC, ST, and PwD scholars are exempt from the INR 44,400 tuition component each semester.

Ques. What fellowship does IISER Berhampur offer to Integrated PhD Mathematical Sciences students?

Ans. IISER Berhampur provides an institute fellowship of INR 12,400 per month during the first two years of the M.Sc phase and INR 31,000 per month from year three onwards when students progress to the PhD phase. The fellowship is credited monthly and continues for up to seven years, subject to satisfactory annual progress evaluations by the School of Mathematical Sciences.

Ques. Which qualifying exam is needed for the Integrated PhD Mathematical Sciences at IISER Berhampur?

Ans. The primary qualifying exam is IIT JAM (Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics), held every February. JGEEBILS scores in the relevant mathematical discipline are also accepted. After JAM results are declared, candidates apply on the IISER Berhampur portal, appear in a written test, and attend an interview for final selection into the Integrated M.Sc plus PhD programme.

Ques. What research areas are covered under Mathematical Sciences iPhD at IISER Berhampur?

Ans. The School of Mathematical Sciences at IISER Berhampur supports doctoral research in algebra, number theory, topology, differential geometry, analysis, functional analysis, partial differential equations, mathematical physics, and scientific computing. Available research openings vary by cycle based on faculty positions and funded projects. Prospective students should review faculty profiles on the official IISER Berhampur website before applying.

Ques. How is the Integrated PhD at IISER Berhampur different from a standalone PhD?

Ans. The Integrated PhD admits students at the bachelor’s level and includes a two-year M.Sc before a five-year PhD, totalling seven years. The standalone PhD admits students who already hold an M.Sc and runs for a minimum of three years. The Integrated PhD requires a JAM score, while the standalone PhD requires CSIR-NET, GATE, or JEST. Fee structures and fellowship amounts also differ between the two programmes.

Ques. When does the next Integrated PhD Mathematical Sciences batch start at IISER Berhampur?

Ans. The August 2026 batch commences in August 2026, with the application window having closed on April 21, 2026 following the IIT JAM 2026 result declared in March. The next cycle will open after the IIT JAM 2027 result is announced, expected around March 2027. Candidates targeting the 2027 intake should register for IIT JAM 2027 during the September 2026 registration window.

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