Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Institute for Social and Economic Change · BengaluruInstitute for Social and Economic Change Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Institute for Social and Economic Change is an institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1972. It is affiliated to University of Mysore and Bangalore University. Its programmes are approved…
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About Institute for Social and Economic Change
Institute for Social and Economic Change is an institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1972. It is affiliated to University of Mysore and Bangalore University. Its programmes are approved by AICTE, the NCTE and the Bar Council of India. Institute for Social and Economic Change offers 1 programme. The programme offered is Ph.D. Programme. It offers PhD programmes whose degrees are awarded through affiliations with the Universities of Mysore and Bangalore; the University of Mysore lists ISEC as a recognised research centre. The official 2026-27 doctoral-programme page is current for the target cycle and reports full-time and part-time PhD routes, written test and interviews, and 55% Master's-level eligibility with stated relaxations. Official pages identify nine research centres and facilities including a large social-science library, hostels, computer laboratory and study room. The current faculty webpage names Gurulingaiah M as Director, while the 2023-24 annual report is a historical dated faculty source and names D Rajasekhar as Director for that reporting period; these should not be merged. The current official Ph.D. page explicitly states affiliation with both the University of Mysore and Bangalore University for award of Ph.D. degrees; no affiliation year or university college code is stated. ISEC is legally registered as a society under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960. Target-year 2026-27 doctoral-programme material is published on the ISEC website.
Courses & costs
Institute for Social and Economic Change fees
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No fee published by this college was found. The schedules below were published by a state authority or another institution and are shown for reference only.
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| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. ProgrammeApplication fee | 2026-27 | ₹2,640 Source |
| Ph.D. ProgrammeOther charges | 2026-27 | ₹5,860 Source |
| Ph.D. ProgrammeOther charges | 2026-27 | ₹17,720 Source |
| Ph.D. ProgrammeTuition | 2026-27 | ₹16,105 Source |
| Ph.D. ProgrammeApplication fee | 2026-27 | ₹1,760 Source |
| Ph.D. ProgrammeApplication fee | 2026-27 | ₹3,995 Source |
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Institute for Social and Economic Change admissions
ISEC Ph.D. Entrance Examination counselling · PhD · All seats (interview)
ISEC Ph.D. Entrance Examination counselling · PhD · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by Institute for Social and Economic Change, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceISEC conducted a written test on 15 July 2026. Candidates who qualified were called for a centre-level interaction on 15 July and a final Ph.D. interview on 16 July; the final selection proceedings were held on 23 July 2026. The 2026-27 page provides the cycle documents and results but does not state application opening or closing dates. Admission source
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Institute for Social and Economic Change contact details
| Address | Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao Road, Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru 560072 |
|---|---|
| admin@isec.ac.in | |
| Website | https://isec.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. Parmod Kumar | Acting Director Source |
| Smt. Swetha G.N., KAS (Super Time Scale) | Registrar Source |
| Prof. Kala S. Sridhar | Presiding Officer, Internal Complaints Committee Source |
| Prof. Gurulingaiah M | Director Source |
| Gurulingaiah M | Head of institution Source |
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More details
| Established | 1972 Source |
|---|---|
| Name | University of Mysore and Bangalore University Source |
| Institution type | State general university Source |
| Affiliation status | Affiliated Source |
| Reservation note | The 2026-27 documents reviewed do not state a reservation percentage or marks relaxation. Source |
| Centralised portal | No Source |
| Programme code | PhD Source |
| Name | Ph.D. Programme Source |
| Study level | Doctoral Source |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree in the relevant discipline; the 2026-27 official documents reviewed do not state a qualifying percentage. Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | University of Mysore or Bangalore University Source |
| Approving body | University Source |
| Approval status | Recognised Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Awarding body type | General university Source |
| Basis | Interview Source |
| Fee category | All Source |
| Exam name | ISEC Ph.D. Entrance Examination Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Cycle year | 2026 Source |
| Exam family | College test Source |
| Authority name | Institute for Social and Economic Change Source |
| Authority type | College Source |
FAQ
Institute for Social and Economic Change FAQs
How can I get admission to Institute for Social and Economic Change?
Institute for Social and Economic Change admits students on the basis of interview. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://www.isec.ac.in/doctoral-programme-2026-27/.
What courses does Institute for Social and Economic Change offer?
Institute for Social and Economic Change offers 1 programme: Ph.D. Programme.
Where is Institute for Social and Economic Change located?
Institute for Social and Economic Change is located at Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao Road, Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru 560072, India.
Is Institute for Social and Economic Change recognised and accredited?
Institute for Social and Economic Change is affiliated to University of Mysore and Bangalore University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- isec.ac.in — About PhD Programme - ISEC
- isec.ac.in — About Us - ISEC
- uni-mysore.ac.in · pdf — List of Research Centres 2021-22 - University of Mysore
- isec.ac.in — Contact - ISEC
- isec.ac.in — ISEC Doctoral Programme 2026-27
- isec.ac.in · pdf — ISEC Call Letter 2026
- isec.ac.in · pdf — ISEC Written Test Format and Result 2026
- ugc.gov.in — UGC Colleges portal
- dashboard.aishe.gov.in — AISHE Higher Education Institution Directory
- isec.ac.in — Institute for Social and Economic Change — official home page
- isec.ac.in · pdf — ISEC Annual Report 2023-24
- isec.ac.in — ISEC Ph.D Students Alumni
- isec.ac.in — Welcome To ISEC
- isec.ac.in — Faculty - ISEC
- uni-mysore.ac.in · pdf — University of Mysore recognised research centres list
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — regulator
- ugc.gov.in — regulator
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — regulator
- aicte-india.org — regulator
- ncte.gov.in — regulator
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.