IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University Admission Process
Admission
IIHS Admission 2025
In 2025, IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University is offering five degree programs: four Master’s degrees and one PhD program.
The Master’s programs include:
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Sustainability Science and Practice,
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Climate Change Science and Practice,
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Urban Economic and Infrastructure Development,
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and Urban Studies and Practice.
Each Master’s program is a two-year, full-time, interdisciplinary course open to students from any undergraduate background. The curriculum follows the University’s core principles, guiding students from building a broad interdisciplinary foundation on urban and urbanising systems to developing specialised sectoral knowledge. This is then applied practically through internships and/or dissertation projects.
The two-year programs employ a distinctive teaching approach that integrates knowledge from traditional fields like humanities and arts with STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), as advocated by the National Education Policy (NEP).
IIHS Academic Degree Programmes (2025–2026)
| Programme | Degree | Duration | Mode |
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| Master of Science (Sustainability Science and Practice) | M.Sc. | 2 years (full-time) | Residential |
| Master of Science (Climate Change Science and Practice) | M.Sc. | 2 years (full-time) | Residential |
| Master of Arts (Urban Practice) | M.A. | 2 years (full-time) | Residential |
| Master of Science (Urban Economic and Infrastructure Development) | M.Sc. | 2 years (full-time) | Residential |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Urban Practice) | Ph.D. | Minimum 3 years (extendable to 5) | Residential |
Admission Process – General
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Entrance Exam | Master’s: IIHSAT; Doctoral: separate test |
| Statement of Purpose (SOP) | Required for all programmes |
| Letters of Recommendation | Two (academic/professional referees) |
| Academic Documents | Transcripts, certificates |
| Interviews | Shortlisted candidates only |
Master’s programme Details :
Each Master’s programme is a two-year, full-time residential programme, and the Doctoral Programme is a minimum three-year, full-time residential programme.
Documents Required for Admission to Master’s Programmes
Applicants must upload self-attested copies of the following documents as part of the admission application by 20th June 2025:
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Class X Certificate
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Class X Marksheet
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Class XII Certificate
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Class XII Marksheet
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Marksheet and provisional/passing certificate of the Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree (or a prior Postgraduate degree, if applicable) issued by a recognised university. If the final certificate is unavailable, the latest marksheet must be submitted.
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A recent passport-sized photograph
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A valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Passport, or equivalent)
Key Dates for Master’s Programmes
| Online application process | 23 May – 20 June 2025 |
| Online entrance exam | 23 June 2025 |
| Declaration of shortlisted applicants | 26 June 2025 |
| Online interviews | 30 June – 11 July 2025 |
| Finalisation of successful applicants | 21 July – 1 August 2025 |
| Admission confirmation | 6 August 2025 |
| Orientation | 25 – 30 August 2025 |
| Commencement of academic session | 1 September 2025 |
Doctoral Programme Details :
Documents Required for Admission to the Doctoral Programme
Applicants must upload the following documents as part of their admission application by 20th June 2025. These documents will also be required during the admission confirmation process:
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Marksheet of the most recent qualifying examination (Postgraduate degree) issued by a recognised university
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Self-attested copy of the provisional/passing/degree certificate for the Postgraduate qualification from a recognised university
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Recent passport-sized photograph
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Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Passport, etc.)
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PAN Card and a self-attested letter containing bank account details
Key Dates for Doctoral Programme
| Online application process | 2 – 20 June 2025 |
| Online written exam | 29 June 2025 |
| Declaration of shortlisted applicants | 7 July 2025 |
| Interviews | 18 – 19 July 2025 |
| Offer of admission for PhD | 22 July 2025 |
| Final confirmed offer of admission | 7 August 2025 |
| Orientation | 25 August 2025 |
| Academic session begins | 1 September 2025 |
Eligibility & Selection
| Programme | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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| Master’s Programmes | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade | Academic record, IIHSAT score, SOP, LORs, and interview |
| Doctoral Programme (PhD) | Master’s degree (or exceptional Bachelor’s) in a relevant discipline | Research proposal, academic record, LORs, interviews with faculty and research panel |
Contact Information for Admissions:
- Phone: +91 99012 55788 | +91 96325 20741 (10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday)
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: iihs.ac.in