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Integrated PhD Programme PhD Programme

Admissions to the Integrated PhD Programme in Physics - August 2023

The department of Physics at IISER Pune invites online applications for the Integrated PhD (iPhD) programme in Physics for the session starting in August 2023.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria:

1. A minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (overall percentage; not only in the majoring subject) or an equivalent C.G.P.A on a 10-point scale (55% or an equivalent C.G.P.A in aggregate for SC, ST and PwD candidates) in B.Sc. or B.Tech./B.E.

Candidates in the final year of their Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree program, whose results have not yet been declared, are welcome to apply. Note that if selected, the offer for such a candidate will be provisional, subject to their fulfilling of the above criteria at the time of admission.

2. Aditionally, the candidate must satisfy the following mandatory criteria:

  1. Holds a rank equal to 500 or better (625 or better for candidates in the reserved categories) in JAM (Physics)* or JEST iPhD (Physics)*.

*The score/rank must be valid at least till August 31, 2023.

Note that additional criteria, beyond the above eligibility criteria, are likely to be imposed while shortlisting candidates at the interview stage.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to appear for an interview to be conducted in-person at the IISER Pune campus.

The final selection to the Integrated PhD programme will be based on the candidate's performance in the interview.

Further Information

For information about the Integrated PhD programme, please visit https://www.iiserpune.ac.in/education/programmes/integrated-phd-programme 

For information about the Physics department please visit https://www.iiserpune.ac.in/research/department/physics

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Admissions to the PhD Programme in Physics- August 2023

The department of Physics at IISER Pune invites applications for the PhD programme in Physics for the session starting in August 2023.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria:

1. A minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (overall percentage; not only in the majoring subject) or an equivalent C.G.P.A on a 10-point scale (55% or an equivalent C.G.P.A in aggregate for SC, ST and PwD candidates) in M.Sc. or B.Tech./B.E

Candidates in the final year of their Master's (or equivalent) degree program, whose results have not yet been declared, are welcome to apply. Note that if selected, the offer for such a candidate will be provisional, subject to their fulfilling of the above criteria at the time of admission.

2. Aditionally, the candidate must satisfy at least one among the following mandatory criteria:

  1. Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) with CSIR/UGC-JRF*.
  2. Holds a rank equal to 500 or better (625 or better for candidates in the reserved categories) in GATE* or JEST PhD Physics*.
  3. Holds an INSPIRE-PhD fellowship. (The candidate should be in possession of provisional selection letter at the time of interview)
  4. Has an Integrated BS-MS dual degree from any of the IISERs with a CGPA greater than or equal to 8.0.

*The score/rank must be valid at least till August 31, 2023.

Note that additional criteria, beyond the above eligibility criteria, are likely to be imposed while shortlisting candidates at the interview stage.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to appear for an interview to be conducted in-person at the IISER Pune campus.

The final selection to the PhD programme will be based on the candidate's performance in the interview.

Further Information

For information about the PhD programme, please visit https://www.iiserpune.ac.in/education/programmes/phd-programme 

For information about the Physics department please visit https://www.iiserpune.ac.in/research/department/physics

Apply Now