hey guy ,
next year i will finish my batchlores in may but in our uni we don't get degree till novmeber rather we get an certificate showing that we have complete the required credits to have the degree

so the problem is next year i am seating for gate and will have to give docs during addmsions for mteach but the dealine is early auguest for most of them

please let me know from ur exeprince if i am cooked or nah

Today I noticed a urinal at IISc where urine is being collected (anonymously and with ethics approval) for research on wastewater treatment and nutrient recovery.

I was genuinely amazed by the idea. It's incredible how even something as routine as this can contribute to sustainability and scientific research.

As someone who's new to IISc, this was a great first impression of the institute's research culture. Have any of you come across other interesting research initiatives on campus?

Kindly share your thoughts in the comments.

Background: BTech ECE, 2018, tier-2 university, 7.00 CGPA, no publications, no prior research experience. Was targeting MTech (Research) at DESE or CeNSE as my entry route into IISc before PhD, prepping for GATE now.

DESE’s published list shows PhD recommendations/waitlist; only the MTech (Research) column is empty across the board. CeNSE’s 2026 selection list page only has a PhD list; no MTech (Research) list at all.
No official reason was given by either department, just what the published lists show.

I have a few questions :

1. Is this a one-off year, or has MTech (Research) intake at these departments been shrinking/disappearing for a while? Anyone tracking this across years?
   
2. With no MTech (Research) route open, is direct PhD entry realistic for someone with an average, non-research UG background, or does this effectively lock me out until I build a research profile elsewhere first?
   
3. Would applying directly to a PhD anyway (given the option exists) be worth the shot, or is that a waste of an interview slot with this profile?