Applicants should check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Here are the eligibility criteria for different Ph. D programmes –
Eligibility for PhD Programme in Physics
Applicants should have done M. Sc. in Physics from a UGC recognised college/ institution.
However, some institutes accept other qualifications (M. Tech./ M.E/ B. E/ B. Tech./ M. Sc.) also besides M.Sc. (Physics) –
IIA – Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
- It accepts M. Sc in Physics/ Applied Physics/ Optics/ Photonics/ Instrumentation/ Electronics.
- M. Sc. in Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics.
IUCAA - Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune
- It accepts M. Sc. in Physics/ Astronomy/ Electronics.
- M. Sc. in Mathematics.
IPR - Institute of Plasma Research, Gandhinagar
- It accepts M. Sc. in Physics/ Applied Physics/ Engineering Physics.
SNBNCBS - Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Science, Kolkata
- It accepts M. Sc. in Physics/ Bio-Physics/ Chemistry/ Bio-Chemistry/ Applied Mathematics.
TIFR - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
- It accepts M. Sc. in Physics/ B. Tech. in Engineering Physics.
NISER - National Institute of Science Education and Research
- It accepts M. Sc. in Physics.
- M.E./ M.Tech in Applied Physics.
JNCASR, IISc, IMSc, ICTS-TIFR, NCRA-TIFR, RRI, IUCAA TIFR-TCIS, IISER Thiruvananthapuram, Mohali, and Pune
- These institutes also accept B. E/ B. Tech.
Ph. D. in Neuro –Science at NBRC (National Brain Research Centre, Manesar)
- A candidate should have done M. Tech/ B.E/ B. Tech / MCA/ M. Sc. in Physics/ Mathematics.
Ph. D. in Computational Biology in IMSc (Institute of Mathematical Sciences)
- A candidate should have done M. Tech/ M. E/ MCA/ M. Sc. in any Science discipline. The candidate should have a curiosity about biological problems that affect human lives and should have excellent mathematical skill.
Eligibility for Physics - Integrated Programmes (M. Sc. / M. Tech + Ph. D)
IIA
- M.Sc. (Physics / Applied Physics) / Radio Physics and Electronics/ Post-B.Sc. (Hons.) In Optics and Optoelectronics.
NCRA-TIFR, TIFR-TCIS, ISER-Pune, and ICTS-TIFR
- A candidate should have done B. Sc. in Physics.
SNBNCBS – B. Sc. in Physics/ Mathematics
NISER - National Institute of Science Education and Research
- A candidate should have done B. Sc. (Physics) or B.E/B. Tech in Engineering Physics with at least 60% marks or first-class grade.
IMSc - Institute of Mathematical Science
- A candidate should have a degree in B. Sc. in Physics.
Bose Institute
- A candidate should have earned a degree in B. Sc. (Physics/ Mathematics) / B. E/ B. Tech
IIA
- A candidate should have completed B. Sc. in Physics/ Mathematics/ B. E/ B. Tech in Electricals/ Computer Science and Engineering / Electronics and Communication/ Engineering Physics/ Instrumentation/ Optics/ Photonics.
IISER Thiruvananthapuram
- A candidate should have completed B. Sc. (Physics) or B.E. / B. Tech in any discipline.
Eligibility for Integrated PhD Programme in Theoretical Computer Science
IMSc.
- A candidate should be B.Sc. /B.E. / M.C.A/. B. Tech in Computer Science or related disciplines. He/ she should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science.
M. Sc. Programme at HRI (Harish Chandra Research Institute)
- The Integrated PhD programme in Physics at HRI is discontinued from 2017.
- B. Sc. (Physics) or B.E./B. Tech. degree in any discipline
