We are excited to host you for SSCU Ph. D. interviews. Following are some instructions regarding your interview at SSCU. Please go over them carefully.
1. Aptitude Test/ Interview Information
There are two rounds of interview. In the first round, we first ask you what are your strongest topics and then ask questions on that. Note that these topics relate to what you may have learnt in your coursework. These can span Chemistry (physical, inorganic organic), Physics (biophysics, condensed matter, optics) or Materials Science and Engineering. You should come prepared with your strongest 1-2 topics.
After the completion of first round, we announce the list of candidates shortlisted for the second round. The second round starts around 5-530 pm, the exact time may be confirmed from SSCU office as it depends on when the first round finishes. In the second round, you (shortlisted candidate) will be asked about what area of research they would like to pursue and which faculty they would like to interact with. It is essential that before the second round you go over the research profile of every faculty of SSCu so that you can make an informed decision: https://sscu.iisc.ac.in/research/
2. Selection list and offer letters
The department may put up a provisional list of selected candidates on the SSCU website home page under News and Events: https://sscu.iisc.ac.in/. The provisional list, if put up, after the full interview process is over (3-5 days) does not necessarily mean the right for admission to IISc. The final admission to IISc is contingent upon approval of the Dean’s office. The approved list of candidates selected in the interviews may receive an admission letter from IISc about 2-6 weeks after the interview.
3. Interview Details
Interviews will happen on 18-19 November this year. The interview candidates will report to the SSCU Office on the first floor of Chemical Sciences building, after which they are directed to room A-104. Students who turn is about to come may also wait in the SSCU Office lounge. SSCU Office phone number is 080-2293-2336 and 2519. The location of Chemical Sciences building is near the D-Gate of IISc: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bgnuUzRbDcGcwV728
In case you would like your interview to be rescheduled to any of the other days during 18-19th November 2024, please let us know. We will try to accommodate your request, if possible. For any questions or clarifications regarding the interview, please contact Mr. Sambhu Nath Saha (sambhu@iisc.ac.in, office.sscu@iisc.ac.in).
Thanks, and looking forward to seeing you at SSCU interviews.