6-Year Research Quest
PhD in Biological Sciences
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Overall)
42
Duration
6 Years
Annual Fees
₹20,000
Financial Support
Scholarship Available
Annual Fees
One of the most affordable research programmes in India
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Master’s degree in Biology or a related field
Selection Basis
Entrance examination followed by interview
Entrance exams
Your 6-Year Research Journey
Year +0
Foundation & Teaching
Coursework and teaching assistantship
Year +1
Thesis Proposal
Qualifying exam and research proposal defence
Year +3
Core Research & Collaborations
Independent lab work, seminars and international projects
Year +5
Defence & Graduation
Thesis submission, publications and viva voce
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Top recruiters
Fully Residential + Funded
Hostel accommodation is available on campus, and scholarships are offered to PhD scholars—so you can focus on your research without the financial stress.
The verdict
Good fit
IISER Pune is a top-tier research institute with an affordable fee structure and strong scholarship support. It is ideal if you are genuinely curious about biological research and ready for a six-year academic commitment. The programme is built for those eyeing careers in academia, biotech R&D or pharmaceutical research—not for anyone looking for quick corporate placement metrics.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low fees
- ✓ Research intensity
- ✓ Scholarship and hostel support
- ✓ International collaborations
Doesn't match
- ✗ Quick industry placement
- ✗ Fixed salary benchmarks
- ✗ Coursework-only structure