Direct Admission For National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

Eligibility

Admissions to the NIAS Doctoral Programme are open to those who have completed / are completing a Master’s / M Phil degree in any relevant subject in conflict and security studies, natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, social sciences, humanities or the arts, and with a consistently proven academic record, including a minimum of 55% marks in the aggregate. Some research and / or field experience in the concerned areas will be preferred.

Selection Procedure

Admission to the NIAS Doctoral Programme will be based on a common online written test and two rounds of interviews. Candidates who have successfully passed the CSIR / DST INSPIRE / UGC NET examination, with an assured junior research fellowship, are particularly invited to apply. Such candidates are exempt from the online written examination although they must pass the two rounds of interviews.