The IISER Bhopal Admission to Ph.D. Programme 2016 invites applications from Indian citizens for doctoral research starting in August 2016. The programme is offered in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science. Research scholars receive financial support as per applicable government rules. The institute follows reservation norms set by the Government of India for admission and support.

Applicants must be Indian citizens holding an M.Tech., M.E., or M.S. degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60% marks or a CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale. Candidates must have qualified GATE or an equivalent national-level examination. The selection process may include an interview or written test conducted by IISER Bhopal. Reservation is provided as per Government of India norms for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, and other eligible categories.

Interested candidates should apply online through the official IISER Bhopal portal before the specified deadline. Upload scanned copies of academic transcripts, GATE scorecard, caste certificate (if applicable), and other required documents. Pay the application fee, if applicable, as mentioned on the portal. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for further selection rounds.