Applications are invited from highly motivated and research-oriented applicants. Applicants are strongly advised to visit the profiles of the faculty members at the respective Department web page, and the advertisement uploaded by each Department, before applying for the PhD Program.

Applicants are selected for admission to PhD programs through a rigorous evaluation process which includes an interview by a selection committee.

Mere application or fulfillment of the minimum eligibility criteria does not imply or guarantee admission into the PhD program.

B.Tech. and M.Sc. graduates from IITs with a CPI ≥ 8.50 out of 10.00 are eligible for direct admission without the mandatory GATE / JEST / UGC-CSIR (NET) / UGC-CSIR (Ph.D. only) qualifications.

• Candidates utilizing this exemption may seek admission only in their respective discipline.
• Engineering graduates shall be considered only for Engineering Departments.
• Science graduates shall be considered only for Science Departments.

A valid GATE score is not compulsory for applicants applying under the following special employment categories:

• DF: Defense Forces
• IS: Institute Staff
• CT: College Teacher
• SW: Sponsored (Without Institute Scholarship)

In addition to a valid GATE Score, a valid JEST Score is also actively considered to fulfill the Qualifying Examination (QE) criteria for admissions specifically into:

• The Department of Physics
• The Department of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering (AASE)

No TA/DA (Travelling Allowance / Dearness Allowance) will be provided to the applicants if called for the written test and/or interview. Candidates will be required to make their own travel arrangements to attend the selection process.

All communication regarding the shortlisting for written tests/interviews will be conducted via email ONLY. Applicants must ensure they provide a valid, active email address carefully in their online application form.