Submit one completed copy of the form with necessary enclosures to the Convener of the Ph.D. & D.Sc. Committee of the relevant discipline. The second completed copy of the form should be submitted to the Dean's Office. Also, email soft copies of all documents, including the application form, to the respective Convener of the Ph.D. / D.Sc. Committee. For submission, please use the following: Convener of Ph.D. & D.Sc. Committee Email: convener_phd_dsc@isical.ac.in, Dean's Office Email: dean_office@isical.ac.in.

Please refer to the Indian Statistical Institute’s official academic calendar for important dates regarding Ph.D. registration deadlines for 2024 and 2025.

The purpose of this form is to facilitate the registration process for candidates who wish to pursue a Ph.D. degree at the Indian Statistical Institute. It ensures that all necessary information, including academic background, supervisor details, and research proposals, are documented systematically. By submitting this form, candidates can formally begin their journey toward earning a Ph.D. degree under the guidance of assigned supervisors.

• 1. Full Name: Enter your full name in block letters.
• 2. Father's Name: Provide your father's name.
• 3. Present Address: Mention the address for correspondence in block letters.
• 4. Permanent Address: Provide the permanent address in block letters.
• 5. Telephone: Fill in your landline and mobile numbers.
• 6. Email: Include your email addresses.
• 7. Date of Birth: Provide your birth date in the format: day, month, year.
• 8. Nationality: State your nationality.
• 9. Sex: Indicate your gender by selecting male or female.
• 10. Academic Record: Attach self-attested copies of certificates and list your degrees, study years, subjects, and university/institute details.
• 11. Present Occupation: Mention your current job designation and affiliation.
• 12. Source of Support/Fellowship: Indicate any support or fellowship you are receiving.
• 13. Date of Joining: Specify the date of joining the Ph.D. program at the Institute, as per the guidelines provided.
• 14. Unit/Division: Mention your assigned unit or division of the Research Fellows Advisory Committee.
• 15. Discipline: Tick the applicable discipline for Ph.D. registration—Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Economics or Quality, Reliability & Operations Research.
• 16. Course-work Completion: Indicate whether you have successfully completed the required course work.
• 17. Supervisor(s) Details: Provide the names and affiliations of your thesis supervisors.
• 18. Research Problem Write-up: Submit a brief write-up of the research problems to be pursued for your Ph.D. thesis as a separate enclosure.
• 19. Previous Research Experience: Detail any previous research experience, enclosing a list of research papers (published/unpublished) and other relevant details.
• 20. Declaration: Sign the declaration confirming the accuracy of the provided details and willingness to abide by the Institute’s regulations.

Failing to submit this form can result in delays or denial of your entry into the Ph.D. program.

• Missed Deadlines: Failure to submit on time may result in missing critical registration deadlines.
• Incomplete Application: Your application might be considered incomplete without proper documentation.
• Admission Denial: Non-submission can lead to denial of admission into the Ph.D. program.

• 1. Initial Application: Submit at the beginning of your Ph.D. journey.
• 2. Documentation: Ensure all academic and supervisor details are recorded.
• 3. Proof of Enrollment: Provide evidence of course work completion and research proposal.
• 4. Administrative Use: Facilitate the administration’s tracking and approval processes.
• 5. Supervisor Assignment: Formalize the assignment of your thesis supervisor(s).