Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs in physics

IMSc offers Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs in physics.

Applicants for the Ph.D. program should have completed a masters' degree in physics by the time they join the program.

Applicants for the Integrated Ph.D. program should have completed a bachelor's degree in physics or a B.E./B.Tech degree by the time they join the program.

Admission to both these programs will be opened to students who have qualified for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of the UGC-CSIR NET examination or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) or the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) [see details below].

The last date for submitting applications for the programs -- 21 April 2024.

Last date for submission for reference letters -- 1 May 2024.

Note: Receipt of a complete application before the deadline does not guarantee an interview spot. Based on the applications we receive, we will shortlist candidates for the in-person interview; shortlist to be announced soon after last date of applications.

ADMISSIONS 2024

Selection interviews:

Interviews for admission to the physics Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs at IMSc, to be held in-person.
Interviews for IPhD program: 13-15 May 2024 -- List of candidates shortlisted for interviews
Interviews for IPhD program: 20-22 May 2024 -- List of candidates shortlisted for interviews
Interviews for PhD program: during week of 20 May 2024

For admission to the physics Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs, an applicant should have qualified one of the following examinations securing a rank as indicated below.

Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)

At the time of the interview, you are required to produce a valid JEST scorecard.
for applying to the PhD program, the cutoff rank is 191 (JEST 2024)
for applying to the IPhD program, the cutoff rank is 92 (JEST 2024)

UGC-CSIR NET Examination

Only those who have qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) are eligible to apply.
Those who have qualified for only Lecturership are not eligible.
At the time of your interview, you are required to produce a valid letter from CSIR-UGC in which you are informed of your qualification as JRF.
for applying to the PhD program, the cutoff rank is 125 (NET June & December 2023)

GATE qualified candidates

At the time of the interview, you are required to produce a valid GATE scorecard.
for applying to the PhD program, the cutoff rank is 100 (GATE 2024)

This page was last updated on 26/04/2024. Any further updates or changes to the schedule would be notified here. Please keep checking this website regularly.

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