Ph.D. Programme

The Department of Physics offers a rigorous and research-intensive Ph.D. programme across four major research areas: Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science, Light–Matter Interaction and Quantum Information, Nuclear and Particle Physics, and Gravity and String Theory. The programme emphasizes early engagement in research, with foundational courses in Scientific Writing, Technical Communication, Research Methodology, and Ethics during the first year. This structure allows students to quickly integrate into research projects and develop essential skills for their doctoral journey. The Department offers a Ph.D. programme in Physics with four major research areas: Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science, Light–Matter Interaction and Quantum Information, Nuclear and Particle Physics, and Gravity and String Theory. The programme is strongly research-oriented, with no traditional coursework requirement; instead, from 2025 onwards, students undertake foundational research-related courses in the first year, including Scientific Writing and Technical Communication, and Research Methodology and Ethics. This structure helps students develop essential research skills and begin their doctoral work efficiently soon after joining the programme.

The Department has a strong track record of academic excellence, with Ph.D. scholars progressing to postdoctoral positions in reputed international institutions and securing faculty positions worldwide. Ph.D. admissions are taken twice a year, in July and January, while externally funded candidates such as CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF/INSPIRE may apply through rolling advertisements throughout the year. Interviews for externally funded candidates are conducted regularly, and admissions are offered with flexibility, allowing students to join at different points during the academic cycle for smooth integration into ongoing research.