Indian Institute of Science interviews
Indian Institute of Science interviewsShortlist by exam, then a mandatory interview
Shortlisted by exam score
“Candidates will be invited to an interview in the IPC department based on a cut-off mark/rank in the qualifying examination.”
IISc Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IPC)Department admissions page (Regular and Integrated PhD)
Know the shortlist rule
IISc’s Inorganic and Physical Chemistry department invites candidates by cut-off mark or rank in the qualifying exam.
Example“The interview is mandatory. Candidates who do not attend the interview automatically forfeit their chance for admission.”
IISc Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IPC)Department admissions page (Regular and Integrated PhD)
Attend the interview
The department says the interview is mandatory: missing it forfeits admission.
Example“The presence of your application number in this shortlist does not guarantee admission, which is based on various factors such as availability of seats, your interview performance and so on.”
IISc Department of Computer Science and Automation (CSA)Department notice: results of 2025 research interviews
Treat the interview as decisive
IISc’s Computer Science and Automation department says admission depends on factors including interview performance.
ExampleLast reviewed