Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is one of the prominent research institutions of higher learning in the country which is located in Bangalore. The institute conducts various post graduate and doctoral courses in several fields of study. The admittance of candidates to these programmes will be on the basis of the score obtained in the entrance exam conducted by the institute.

Structure of IISc Integrated Ph.D in Chemical Sciences Entrance Exam

The IISc Integrated PhD Chemical Sciences Entrance Exam will be of objective type multiple choice pattern. The candidates have to choose the correct answer from the four alternative options. There will be no negative marking for the incorrect answers. One has to answer 100 questions within 180 minutes. The questions will be mainly from the key topics in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics with greater emphasis on Chemistry.

Syllabus of IISc Integrated Ph.D in Chemical Sciences Entrance Exam

• General and Inorganic Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry

Eligibility Criteria

For the admittance to the IISc Integrated PhD Chemical Sciences programme, the candidates should have completed their B.Sc or an equivalent degree programme in Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences (including Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences) from a recognized University with minimum aggregate marks of 60%. However there is relaxation in marks for the SC/ST candidates. For them, a pass in the under graduate programme is enough.

How to Apply?

The aspirants can apply online for the IISc Integrated PhD Chemical Sciences Entrance Exam from the website http://admissions.iisc.ernet.in/web/Login.aspx. To start the online process, the candidates have to first register using Email ID and a password. One also has to take a DD of Rs. 600/- (Rs.300 for SC/ST/PH candidates) before starting to fill the form as the DD details has to be entered while filling the form. Then the applicants are required to fill the application form furnishing the correct data. After completely filling the application form, one has to take the printout of the completed form. The printed application form along with the requisite enclosures have to be sent to the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Admissions unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore -560 012 on or before the due date. The candidates can also apply via offline mode for which the application form along with information brochure can be bought from the concerned centers by payment of Rs. 600/- (Rs.300 for SC/ST/PH candidates).

How to fill the Form?

• Read the information brochure before form filling
• All the columns have to be filled without committing any errors
• Name and date of birth entered in the application form should match with that in the degree certificate

Preview the completed application form by clicking on the ‘Preview your Application form’ button. Go through it carefully to verify all the details and if any error is found go back to the online Application form by clicking ‘edit’ button and correct them.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Commencement of issue of Information Brochure and Application Forms as well as submission of Online Application Forms: First week of February, 2012

Last date of receipt of filled in application form: Third week of March, 2012

Date of entrance exam: Third week of April, 2012

List of IISc Integrated Ph.D in Chemical Sciences Entrance Exam Exam Centres

• Bhubaneswar
• Bangalore
• Ahmedabad
• Bhopal
• Chandigarh
• Dharwad
• Chennai
• Kolkata
• Delhi
• Guwahati
• Hyderabad
• Kanpur
• Pune
• Madurai
• Mangalore
• Mumbai
• Varanasi
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Visakhapatnam

Contact Address for IISc Integrated Ph.D in Chemical Sciences Entrance Exam

• Contact Address: The Deputy Registrar (Academic), Admissions Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012, Karnataka
• Telephone no: 080 – 22932210, 080 – 23601413
• Fax: 080 – 23601413
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions
• Helpline: 080 - 22932977

Colleges Accepting the IISc Integrated Ph.D in Chemical Sciences Entrance Exam Score

• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Reference Books for IISc Integrated Ph.D in Chemical Sciences Entrance Exam

• A Guide Book to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry by Pater Sykes, Longman
• A Textbook of Organic Chemistry by S.Chand
• Advanced Inorganic Chemistry by F.A. Cotton and Wilkinson, John Wiley
• Advanced Organic Chemistry - Reactions, Mechanism and structure by Jerry March, John Wiley
• Advanced Organic Chemistry by F.A. Carey and R.J. Sundberg, Plenum
• Analytical chemistry by Khoo S.B
• Analytical chemistry: Principles and Techniques by Hargis L.G
• Analytical chemistry: principles by Kennedy J.H
• Arhant Books of Organic, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
• Chemical analysis by Rubinson K.A
• Chemical Applications of group theory by P.A. Cotton
• Chemistry of the Elements by N.N. Greenwood and A. Earnshow, Pergamon
• Comprehensive Coordination Chemistry by G. Wilkinson, R.D. Gillars and J.A. McClevert / Pargamon
• Dictionary of chemistry by Arora & Himanshu
• Encyclopedia of Spectroscopy and Specrometry by John C Lindon
• Fundamentals of analytical chemistry by Skoog D.A., West D.M and Holler F.J
• Inorganic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• Inorganic Chemistry by J.E. Huhey, Harpes & Row
• Inorganic Electronic Spectroscopy by A.B.P., Lever, Elsevier
• Modern Organic Reactions by H.O. House, Benjamin
• Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd
• Organic Chemistry by R.T. Morrison and R.N. Boyd, Prentice - Hall
• Organic Chemistry the Easy Way by Bruce A. Hathaway Ph.D
• Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
• Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins
• Principles of Organic Synthesis by R.O.C. Norman and J.M. Coxon
• Reaction Mechanism in Organic Chemistry by S.M. Mukherji and S.P. Singh, Macmillan
• S.Chand Advanced Organic Chemistry
• S.Chand Chemistry for Degree Students by R.L. Madan
• Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds by D. Nasipuri, New Age International
• Structure and Mechanism in organic chemistry by C.K. Ingold, Cornell University Press

Coaching Centers for IISc Integrated Ph.D in Chemical Sciences Entrance Exam

• T.I.M.E (Triumphant Institute of Management Education) Pvt. Ltd
• Pearson Tandem
• Career point
• Sreekrishna Entrance Coaching Center
• Narayana IIT Academy
• Hierank School of Competitions
• Sri Krishna Academy
• Oasis education services
• Sahil study circle
• Brilliants Tutorial Private Ltd
• Aakash Institute
• J .R. S Tutorials
• Life Line Competitive and Entrance Coaching Centre
• GATE IIT
• VPM classes
• Pathfinder Academy

Study Plan

• Set up a systematic timetable and follow it
• Study all the topics in the syllabus
• Revise the topics once studied at least  2-3 times
• Note the important points and formulas in a separate paper
• Refer many question banks, solved question papers and reference books while preparing

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of IISc Integrated PhD Chemical Sciences Entrance Exam can be obtained from the official website of Indian Institute of Science http://admissions.iisc.ernet.in/web/IISCEntranceTestResult.aspx.

Score Validity

The score validity of IISc Integrated PhD Chemical Sciences Entrance Exam will be for 1 year.