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The School of Interdisciplinary Research (SIRe) was founded in October 2017 with the objective to create a platform for promoting research across different disciplines at IIT Delhi. It is envisioned that the school with its multi-disciplinary nature will not only accelerate its growth but would also enable to engage with faculty across other Institutes like AIIMS, JNU, NII etc. It is expected that over a period of time the School would be able to "seed" a number of interdisciplinary programs that do not exist today.
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Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Indian institute of technology madras, ph.d. programme.
The DoHSS has a vibrant research community. Ph.D. admissions are carried out twice a year, in January and July. The range of research topics encompasses fields as diverse as Advertising, Agricultural Policy, African/American/English/Indian Literature, Discourse Analysis, ELT, Economics & Econometrics, German Studies, Health Care, Modern Indian History, History of Science, Technology and Medicine, International Relations, Linguistics, Philosophy, Policy Studies, Science, Sociology, Theatre, Film and Media Studies, Technology and Development, and Science and Technology Education.
Research in HSS – the scholars’ perspective
As researchers from the Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences situated within the interstices of a technological institute, there is a constant dialogue between questions of technology with those of society and humanity. We as researchers keenly observe critique and act as an interface between these different paradigms. We believe that as a generation of curious Social Scientists and Liberal Humanists, the need of the hour is to establish consilience among diverse academic spaces. As a department, both the members of faculty and research scholars engage in a broad spectrum of research, which is largely interdisciplinary in nature. Being a part of a technological institute of national repute provides us with immense opportunities to witness and evaluate the interaction, transformation and synthesis that occur between technology, society and humanity.
The department of Humanities and Social Sciences, has scholars who pursue research activities in multiple fields including Language testing, Gandhian philosophy, Migration, Public Finance, Development Studies, Alternative education, Film Studies, Environmental evaluation, Sociopragmatics, Dalit and Minority education, European and Chinese studies, Speech and Communication, Ecocriticism, Deep Ecology, Health Economics, Diaspora and Cultural studies.
The department provides opportunities to scholars to work in areas outside of their specific discipline, thereby opening up avenues for innovative researches of interdisciplinary nature. The specially designed courses help the scholars to pursue their specific interests and decide on their research questions. This facilitates the study to evolve over a period of time and lays a sound foundation for the beginning of research. An evaluation of the scholar’s research progress at regular intervals not only facilitates his/her research but also prepares the scholar to engage with greater focus and rigour.
The scholars of the department have been awarded several reputed fellowships like The Fulbright Fellowship, The Erasmus Mundus Fellowship, The Jenesys Fellowship and have visited various countries, with opportunities to pursue research in world class Universities. The institute provides funds for research activities and extracurricular activities and several scholars have also availed these fellowships to attend international conferences during their program of study. The scholars have also published in reputed national and international journals.
The scholars of the department organize a weekly lecture series which serves as a meeting platform for both the faculty and the scholars. This forum allows scholars to share their research interests and outputs, both with members from within the department and also from other departments in the institute. The presentations are followed by discussions.
As a community the scholars also organize informal talks, film/book reviews, seminars and conferences including an annual theater production in collaboration with the post-graduate students of the department.
Being a research scholar in the department of Humanities and Social Sciences is both an enjoyable and enriching experience.
Admission Procedure
Please apply online PhD admission here:
https://research.iitm.ac.in/
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Room No.: HSB 333 Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. PIN Code: 600036
Tel-Phone::+91 44 2257 4500 Email: hsoffice[at]iitm[.]ac[.]in
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Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Eligibility Criteria for Research Programmes:
- Programs in the Faculty of Science
- Programs in the Faculty of Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Programmes
The following tables gives the basic qualifications and areas of research pursued in various departments.
An applicant may choose to apply to up to 3 Departments/Centres/Units including Interdisciplinary programs.
PROGRAMS IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE
The following table gives the basic qualifications and areas of research pursued in various departments. An applicant may choose to apply for a maximum of 3 Departments/Centres/Units .
| 1. | Biochemistry | Research (Ph D) | Master’s or equivalent degree in any branch of Sciences or Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Medicine/ Engineering/ Technology/ Agriculture/ Veterinary Science/Pharmacy. | Biosynthesis of Lipids and Secondary metabolites; Cellular and Viral Immunology; Chromatin Structure and Function; DNA repair recombination; DNA-Protein Interactions; Enzymes: Structure-function studies; Genomics and Proteomic Studies in different model systems; Molecular biology of Plant and Animal viruses; Molecular Chaperones and their functions; New Facets in Mycobacterium and Malaria parasite biology, Regulation of gene expression, drug design. |
| 2. | Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics | Research (Ph D) | Master’s or equivalent degree in any branch of Sciences or Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Medicine/ Engineering/ Technology/ Agriculture/ Veterinary Science/Pharmacy. | Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes; Host Pathogen interactions; Human Genetics, Genomic imprinting; Cell biology; Developmental biology- Drosophila, Zebra Fish, Dictyostelium, Pattern Formation, Early Embryo Development (mouse), Differenction, Stem Cells; Reproductive Biology, Molecular Endocrinology-Mechanisms of Hormone Action, Receptors and Signal Transduction, Cancer Biology, Apoptosis, Cancer Stem Cells. |
| 3. | Centre for Ecological Sciences | Research (Ph D) | M Sc or equivalent degree in any branch of Sciences MA or equivalent degree inGeography or Psychology Bachelor’s degree in any branch ofMedicine / Engineering / Technology Two years full-time Master’sDegree in Management. | Animal Behaviour, Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology, Biodiversity, Biogeography, Community Ecology, Climate Change Research, Conservation Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Forest Ecology and Dynamics, Human and Landscape Ecology, Mathematical Ecology, Molecular Ecology, Plant-Animal Interactions, Phylogenetics, Population Ecology, Population Genetics, Sensory Ecology, Wildlife Biology. |
| 4. | Microbiology & Cell Biology | Research (Ph D) | Master’s or equivalent degree in any branch of Sciences or Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Medicine/ Engineering/ Technology/ Agriculture/ Veterinary Science/Pharmacy. | Molecular Biology (Gene Expression and its Regulation in Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes), RNA splicing, post-transcriptional gene control, mechanism of protein synthesis, ribosome recycling, RNA biology), Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Virology, Molecular Biology of Bacterial Pathogenesis, Molecular Basis of Drug Action, Vaccine Development, Molecular Immunology, Cell Biology, Mechanisms of Cell Division, Signal Transduction, Plant Developmental Biology and Plant Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology. |
| 5. | Molecular BiophysicsUnit (a) Biological & Chemical Sciences(b) Physical & Chemical Sciences | Research (Ph D) | Master’s or equivalent degree in any branch of Sciences or Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Medicine/ Engineering/ Technology/ Agriculture/ Veterinary Science/Pharmacy. | Structure and Interactions of Biological Molecules; Computer Modeling and Dynamics of Proteins and Nucleic Acids; Macromolecular Crystallography of Proteins and Viruses; NMR of Proteins, Mass Spectrometry, Fluorescence and Circular Dichroism of Biological Systems, DNA Structure-Function, Genome Analysis; Transcription Regulation, Peptide and Protein Chemistry, Folding and Design; Cell Surface, Lectins Structure-Function; Membrane Biophysics and Molecular Neurobiology; Biochemistry and Biology of Human Malarial Parasite, Bioinformatics. |
| 6. | Neuroscience | Research (Ph D) | Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering. | Neurobiology of diseases, Nervous System Development, Stem Cell Biology, Cognitive Neuroscience and Computation in visual and motor systems. |
| 7. | Inorganic & Physical Chemistry (a) Inorganic Chemistry(b) Physical Chemistry(c) Theoretical Chemistry | Research (Ph D) | M Sc or equivalent degree inChemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences BE / B Tech or equivalent degreein Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Instrumentation or Biomedical Engineering. | Quantum Chemistry, Spectroscopy of Molecular and van der Waals Complexes, Chemical Kinetics & Dynamics, Statistical Mechanics, Polymer Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Nonlinear Optics, Laser Spectroscopy, Biophotonics, Chemistry of Materials, Self Assembly & Nanoparticles, Biophysical Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry, Non-Metal Chemistry, Electron Transport in Nano junctions, Liquid-Phase Simulations. |
| 8. | Materials ResearchCentre | Research (Ph D) | M Sc or equivalent degree inMaterials Science, Chemistry or Physics BE/ B Tech or equivalent degree in Materials Science/ Engineering, Metallurgical, Electrical, Electronics, Ceramic Engineering/Technology.. | Preparation of Advanced Materials by Physical, Chemical and Nonequilibrium Routes. Ferroelectric and Semi conducting Thin Films. Functional Ceramics and Glass-Ceramics. Multilayers and Hard Coatings; Nanomaterials and Composites. Self Assembly and Nanopatternings; Theoretical and Computational Materials Science, Optical and Electro-Optic Properties of Materials, Crystal Growth, Stress Effects on Thin Film Growth and Nanostructures. Dielectrics, Non-linear Optics and Quantum dots. |
| 9. | Organic Chemistry | Research (Ph D) | M Sc or equivalent degree inChemical Sciences or Physical Sciences. | Synthetic Organic Chemistry; Structural Organic Chemistry; Bio-Organic Chemistry; Physical Organic Chemistry; Photochemistry; Organo-Metallic Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Chemical Biology. |
$ option to be specified at the time of interview.
| 10. | Solid State & Structural ChemistryUnit (a)Theoretical Chemistry(b)Experimental Solid State and Materials Chemistry | Research (Ph D) | M Sc or equivalent degree inChemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Materials Science (Master’s degree holders inChemical Sciences must have studied Physics or Mathematics in their B Sc or equivalent course). | Synthesis, Structure, Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Oxides; X-Ray Diffraction Charge Density Analysis; Organic Solid State and Crystal Engineering; Polymers, Ionic Liquids, Plastic Crystals; Semiconductors, High-Tc Superconductivity; NLO Materials; Nanomaterials, Clusters, Framework Solids, Ionics, Materials Electrochemistry, Renewable Energy Devices; Amorphous Materials; Theory of Organic Nonlinear Optical Materials, Molecular Magnets, Many-body Quantum Chemistry, Chemical Reaction and Dynamics; Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Matter and Biological Systems; Classical and Quantum Simulations; Diffusion in Porous Solids; Parallel Algorithms and Beowulf Clusters, NMR Methodology and Applications. |
| 11. | Astronomy & Astrophysics(A collaborative programme jointly run with IIA, ISRO and RRI) | Research (Ph D) | Master’s degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Chemical Sciences BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communication Engineering. | Observational Astronomy in Radio, Infrared, Optical, X-Ray and Gamma Ray Wave-Lengths, Plasma Physics, Theoretical Astrophysics, General Relativity and Cosmology and Advanced Instrumentation in Astronomy and Space Science |
| 12. | Mathematics | Research (Ph D) | Master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences or BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline. | Numerical Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, Controllability, Nonlinear Waves, Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes, Stochastic Control, Stochastic Dynamic Games, Random Graphs, Random Matrix, Random Analytic Functions, Time Series Analysis with Applications To Neuroscience, Mathematical Finance, Functional Analysis, Harmonic Analysis, Several Complex Variables, Operator Theory, Algebraic Topology, Differential Topology, Combinatorial Topology, Commutative Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Differential Geometry, Statistics. |
| 13. | Physics (a)Experimental Condensed Matter Physics(b)Condensed Matter Theory(c)Biocrystallo-graphy | Research (Ph D) | M Sc or equivalent degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biotechnology BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline. | : (i) Condensed Matter Physics (ii) Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, (iii) X-Ray Crystallography of Bio-Molecular Structures, and (iv) Cryogenics: Physics and Technology. Specific Areas Include: Raman and Other Spectroscopies; Fast Ionic Conductivity; Manipulation of Matter by Light, Laser Cooling and Trapping of Atoms, Ion Trapping, Precision Laser Spectroscopy; Magnetism, Spintronics, Magnetic Thin Films, Magnetotransport; Quantum Transport in Low-Dimensional and Disordered Materials, Metal-Insulator Transition; Magnetic Resonance Phenomena, NMR and EPR Spectroscopies; Nanoscience and Nanomaterials; Superconductivity in bulk as well as Thin Films; Semiconductors; Ferroelectricity, Crystal Growth Studies, Nonlinear Optical Materials, Multiferroics; Phase Transition Studies, High Pressure and Low Temperature Studies, Study of Low Dimensional Materials, Amorphous Materials, Novel Glasses and Nanocomposites; Soft Condensed Matter: Colloids, Surfactants and Biological Material; Peptide and Protein Crystallography, Complexation Continued… |
$ Option to be specified at the time of interview.
| Studies and Drug-Nucleic Acid Interactions, Molecular Modeling, Database Analysis; Polymer Physics, Surface X-Ray Scattering, Surface Phase Transitions, Thermoelectric material and device. on a variety of Aspects of Condensed Matter Physics, in particular: Strongly Correlated Systems, Quantum Many-Body Theory and Magnetism, Exotic Order and Quantum Criticality; Phase Transitions, Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Statistical Physics; Disordered and Amorphous Systems, The Glass Transition, Neural Networks; Spatiotemporal Chaos and Turbulence in Fluids, Plasmas and Cardiac Tissue; Soft Condensed Matter: Colloids, Surfactants, Membranes, Liquid Crystals, Vortex Lattices; Biological Physics: Mechanics of Living Matter; Molecular Modeling of Soft and Bio-Materials. | ||||
| 14. | Centre forHigh Energy Physics | Research (Ph D) | M Sc or equivalent degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Chemical Sciences BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline. | Quantum Field Theory, The Standard Model of Particle Physics and Beyond, Physics of and at the Next Generation of Particle Colliders, Quantum Chromodynamics, Lattice Gauge Theories, Phase Transitions and Statistical Mechanics, Applications of Quantum Field Theory To Condensed Matter Systems, Quantum Computation, Noncommutative Geometry, Black Hole Physics. Quantum Gravity. |
PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
General eligibility for admissions to Ph. D/ M. Tech (Engg) degree programmes in Engineering Faculty
Candidates with ME / M Tech / M Sc(Engg) or equivalent degrees will be considered only for Ph D programme.
Candidates with BE / B Tech or equivalent qualification with a valid score/rank as on 1st August 2012 in one of the national tests, such as GATE / Joint CSIR-UGC-NET for JRF / UGC-NET for JRF/ DBT JRF/ ICMR JRF/ JEST 2012/ NBHM/ IISc Entrance Test 2012, will be considered for admissions to Ph D/M Sc(Engg) programmes based on their performance in the interview by the interview board.
Candidates who have qualified in the examinations conducted by the Institution of Engineers (AMIE) and the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Grad. IETE) should also have B Sc. or equivalent degree in Physical Sciences/ Chemical Sciences/ Mathematical Sciences/ Computer Science/ Electronics.
The duration of the Bachelor’s degree such as BE / B Tech or equivalent should have a minimum tenure of atleast 4 years of study and Master’s degrees such as M Sc or MBA should have a minimum tenure of atleast 2 years of study.
Diploma holders with AMIE / Grad. IETE are not eligible for admission to the Institute.
| 1. | Computer Science & Automation | Research [Ph D /M.Tech Engg)] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in Computer Science/ Engineering, Electronics/Electrical Communication, Electrical, Mechanical, Production Engineering, Information Science/ Technology. (Candidates in any other discipline will also be considered if the candidate demonstrates a high level of performance in GATE paper in Computer Science) M Sc or equivalent degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science Master’s in Computer Applications. | Algorithms; Complexity Theory; Combinatorial Optimization; Graph Theory; Information and Coding Theory; Cryptology; Computational Geometry; Computational Topology; Algorithmic Algebra; Computational Biology; Automata Theory; Formal Verification. Computer Architecture; Multi-Core Computing; Operating Systems; Storage Systems; Security; Database Systems; Distributed Computing; Cloud Computing; Modeling and Simulation; Programming Languages and Tools; Compiler Design; Program Analysis; Graphics and Visualization. Pattern Recognition; Machine Learning; Information Retrieval; Data Mining; Data Analytics; Convex Optimization; Stochastic Control and Optimization; Reinforcement Learning; Game Theory; Auctions and Mechanism Design; Electronic Markets, Social Network Analysis; Cognitive Systems. |
| 2. | Electrical Communi-cationEngineering | Research [Ph D /M. Tech (Engg)] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in Electrical /Electronics Communica-tion, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering M Sc in Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, Statistics, Computer Science Master’s in Computer Applications. | Information Theory, Source Coding, MIMO Systems, Space-Time and LDPC Codes, Coding for Distributed Storage and Coded Modulation, Error-Control Coding, Information Theoretic Security, Wireless Mobile Communication, Multiple Access Protocols, Cellular Mobile Radio, CDMA, Multiuser/MIMO Detection, Large-MIMO Systems, Cooperative Communications, MIMO-OFDM, Communication Networks: Modeling, Analysis, Optimization and Control of Internet, Wireless Access Networks, Wireless Continued… |
| Ad-Hoc Networks and Wireless Sensor Networks, Network Management, MultimediaCommunication Protocols. Ubiquitous Computing. Cognitive Radio Communication, WDM Optical Networks. Optical Communications. Nano-CMOS Technology, Non-Classical Transistor Design, Transistor Variability in Nanoelectronics, Adaptable Circuit Design, Integrated MEMS Sensors, Low Power Techniques in Hardware and Software. Communication Circuits and Architectures. Analog, Mixed-Signal & RF Circuits. Photonic Integrated Circuits, Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS), Photonic Bandgap Structures, Quantum Photonics. Biomedical Optics Biophotonics. Optics and Fluid Dynamics of Nanostructures. Spatial Signal Processing, Speech and Audio, Speech Recognition and Enhancement. Music Content Classification, Auditory Modes and Hearing Aids. Compressive Sensing. Sparse Signal Recovery. Signal Detection and Estimation, Space-Time (MIMO) Signal Processing Algorithms with applications to Wireless Communications, Acoustic Signal Separation using Microphone Arrays, Indoor Positioning and Navigation. Processing of Biomedical Signals using Nonlinear Dynamical Techniques. Abnormality Detection in ECG and EEG Signals. Connectivity Study of Networks in the Brain. Passive and Active Circuits (RF and Microwave). Microwave Imaging Antennas, Fractal Designs in Electromagnetics, MEMS and Micromachining (RF MEMS), Composite Materials for Microwave Applications, Computational Electromagnetics, Microware Photonics. | ||||
| 3. | Electrical Engineering (a) Systems & Signal Processing(b) Power Systems, Power Electronics and High Voltage Engineering | Research [Ph D /M.Tech (Engg)] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/ Electronics Communication, Instrumentation, Computer Science/Engineering, Systems Science & Automation, Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering or related disciplines M Sc or equivalent degree in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics, Computer Science Master’s in Computer Applications. | Real Time & Fault Tolerant Systems, Sensor Networks, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Bio Medical Signal and Image Processing, Multimedia, Document Image Processing, Speech Processing, Embedded Systems. Computer-Based Analysis, Design, Control and Protection of Power Systems, Energy Systems, Distribution Systems, Intelligent System Applications to Power Systems.Power Electronics & Drives, Switched Mode Power Supplies, New Power Devices. Continued… |
| Apparatus, EHV Transmission, Insulation Ageing, Partial Discharges, Nanodielectrics, Gas Insulated System, Lightning Modeling and Protection, EMI & EMC, Computational Electromagnetics, HV Measurements, Air Pollution Control. | ||||
| 4 | Electronic Systems Engineering | Research [Ph D /M.Tech (Engg)] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline with Electronics as one of the subjects of study M Sc or equivalent degree in Physics with specialization in Electronics. | Multi Level Inverters, PWM Techniques, Alternate Energy Systems – Micro Hydel, Grid Connection, Zero Energy Building, DC and AC Microgrids, Legged Locomotion, Dynamic Magnetics, Bondgraph Modelling. Advanced CMOS and Post-CMOS Device Research, Nanoelectronics, Modeling and Simulation of Nanoscale Devices, Novel Memory Architectures, Algorithms and Architectures for High-Performance Accelerators in Networking and Bioinformatics, Embedded Systems. Intelligent Controlling, Sensors and Actuators based on Smart Materials, Bio-Mechatronics. Power Delivery, Signal Integrity Issues, High- Speed Signal Transmission.Sensors and Signal Conditioning. Complex networks and network science, Information-Theoretic Security, Cyber-Physical Systems, Energy Harvesting Systems, Wide Area and Local Area Wireless Technologies. |
| 5 | Computational and Data Sciences (CDS) i) Computational Sciences(ii) Computer Systems | Research [Ph D /M Sc (Engg)] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline M Sc or equivalent degree in Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Electronics, Instrumenta-tion, Computer Science Master’s in Computer Application. | Compiler Optimization, Computer Aided Design, Computer Architecture, Computational Electromagnetics, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computational formulations for Optical Physics, Database Systems, Embedded System-On-Chip Architectures, Finite Element Analysis, Grid Applications, Grid Computing and Grid Middleware, High Performance Computing, Mathematical Software/Libraries, Multimedia, Medical Image Computing Medical Image Processing, Physiological Signal Processing, Network Security, Pervasive Computing, Quantum Computing, Scientific Computing, Simulation of Multiphase Flows. |
| 6 | Centre for Nano Science and Engineering | Research [Ph D] | BE./ B Tech or equivalent degree in an Engineering discipline M Sc or equivalent in any branch of science. | Synthesis and Characterization of Materials for Electronic (Graphene, AIGaN, High-k Dielectrics), Optoelectronic (InGaN), Magnetic (multicomponent magnetic oxides) and Photonic Applications; Synthesis of new Precurors for Chemical Vapor Deposition; Synthesis of Nanoparticles by Microwave |
| Techniques; Thin Film Growth by Pulsed Laser Deposition, Sputtering, Evaporation, Chemical Vapor Deposition and Atomic Layer Deposition; Mechanical Properties of Thin Films; Self-Assembled Monolayers;Polymer Nanocomposites; Nano-propellers for Applications in Soft Matter Physics and Biotechnology; Optics and Acoustics with Nanometer sized Bubbles in Quantum Fluids. Nonclasical Silicon/Germanium Nanotransistor, Compound Semiconductor Devices, HEMTs, LEDs, Nanotube and Nanowire Transistors, Graphene Transistors, High-K Dielectrics for DRAMs, FeRAM, RRAM, MRAM, Phase Change Memory, Photovoltaics, Fuel Cell, Supercapacitors, Organic/Polymer Devices. Nano-Biophotonics, Nanophotonics in Metamaterials and Nanostructured thin films; Plasmonics.Sensor Systems: Inertial Sensors, Acoustic Sensors, RF MEMS, Optical Sensors, Power MEMS, Gas Sensors, CMOS-MEMS Integration, Bio Sensors, Label-free Biosensors, Microfluidic Integration, Lab-on-chip Systems, Neural Interface Devices, SoC Architecture Design, Sensor Interface Circuits, Defect Tolerant Architectures. Finite Element Modeliing, Multi Scale Modeling, Nonlinear Dynamics, Computational Mechanics, Reduced Order Modeling, Coupled Domain Analysis, Synthesis of Micro/Nanosystems, Meshing Algorithms, Quantum-Continuum Modeling, Energy Disscipation at Nanoscale, Molecular Dynamics Simulation, Nanotransistor Physics Modeling and Simulation, Variability in Nanoelectronics Devices, EDA Tools. |
| 7 | AerospaceEngineering (a)Structures(b)Guidance and Control(c)Fluid Mechanics and Propulsion | Research [Ph D /M.Tech (Engg)] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Instrumentation M Sc or equivalent degree in Physical, Mathematical Sciences. | Theoretical and Experimental Fluid Mechanics, Applied Aerodynamics, Shock Waves, Flow Lasers, Chemical Kinetics, Hypersonic and High Enthalpy Flows, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Flight Mechanics of Aircraft and Helicopters; Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles, Orbital Mechanics, Space Robotics, Guidance, Avionics, Radar and Electro-Magnetic Systems, Parallel/Distributed Processing and Neural Networks Applications, Optimization and Estimation techniques in Aerospace Systems; Aerospace Propulsion, Basic and Applied Combustion, Experimental and Computational Studies on Reactive Flows, Combustion of Propellants; Composite Structures, Smart Structures, Non-Destructive Evaluation, Finite Element Methods, Fracture Mechanics, Structural Integrity and Reliability, Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity, Rotor Craft Dynamics. |
| 8 | Centre for Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences | Research [Ph D /M.Tech (Engg)] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline M Sc or equivalent degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanic Sciences (with Mathematics as a subject at the Bachelor’s level). | Monsoon Dynamics and Prediction, Tropical Convection, Satellite Meteorology, Dynamics of Oceans, Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Systems; Climate Modeling, Laboratory Modeling, Planetary Boundary Layer, Stochastic Modeling, Aerosol and Climate, Cloud-Aerosol Interaction, Data Assimilation, Carbon Cycle and Land Cover Change Modeling. |
| 9 | Chemical Engineering | Research [Ph D /M.Tech (Engg)] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree M Sc or equivalent degree in any branch of Science. (with Mathematics as a subject at the Bachelor’s level.) | Biochemical Engineering; Colloidal and Interfacial Science; Complex Fluids; Environmental Engineering; Modeling and Simulation; Nanotechnology; Reaction Engineering; Theoretical Biology;Transfer Processes. |
| 10 | Civil Engineering (a)Geotechnical Engineering(b) Water Resources and Environmental Engineering(c) Structural Engineering(d)Transporta-tion and Infrastructure Engineering | Research [Ph D /M.Tech (Engg)] | B E/ B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline M Sc or equivalent degree (with Mathematics as a subject in Bachelor’s degree). | Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, Seismic Microzonation, Geoenvironmental Engineering, Physico-Chemical aspects of Soils, Ground Improvement Techniques, Geosynthetics, Reinforced Soil Structures, Soil Behaviour, Constitutive Modeling of Soils and Rocks, Foundations, Earth Retaining Structures, Jointed Rock Mass Modeling, Soil Dynamics, Numerical Modeling, Mechanics of Granular Media, Reliability Analysis of Geotechnical Systems. Water Resource and Environmental System Analysis, Climate Hydrology, Flow Measurements, Surface and Ground Water Hydrology, Stochastic Hydrogeology, Stochastic Hydrology, Urban Storm Water Drainage, Environmental Hydraulics, Watershed Hydrology, Hydro-Bio-Geo Chemistry of Watersheds, Water Quality Modeling, Contaminant Hydrology, Fate and Transport of Pollutants, Design of Water Supply and Sewerage Systems, Remote Sensing and GIS for Water Resources and Environmental Engg. Structural Mechanics, Computational Mechanics, Finite Element and Meshfree Techniques, Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete and Masonry Structures, Cementitious and Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites, Structural Dynamics and Control, Earthquake Engineering, Structural System Identification, Structural Safety, Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue Behaviour of Cementitious Materials and Damage Mechanics, Alternative Building Materials and Techniques. Transportation Planning, Public Transportation Planning and Management, Optimization of Transportation Systems, Application of Geoinformatics in Transportation Engineering, Driver Behaviour and Road Safety, Traffic Management, Infrastructure Engineering, Seismic Hazard and Seismic Microzonation of Urban Centres. |
| 11 | Centre for Earth Sciences | Research [Ph D /M.Tech (Engg)] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline M Sc or equivalent degree in any branch of Science. | Application of Major and Trace Element Geochemistry, Radiogenic, Traditional and Non-traditional Stable Isotope Geochemistry to Modern Day and Early Earth Processes; Paleoclimate Reconstruction, Earthquake Geology and Seismic Hazard Assessment, Subduction Zone Tectonics and Active Deformation, Himalayan Seismicity-Tectonics and Evolution, Role of Fluids in Faulting Processes, Paleoseismology and Active Tectonics, Geochronology, Petrology. |
| 12 | Mechanical Engineering | Research [Ph D /M.Tech (Engg)] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any disciplines Master’s degree in Science, Applied Science, Materials Science, Engineering Design, Computer Science. | Experimental Stress Analysis and Fracture Mechanics, Biomechanics, Tribology and Noise Control; Mechanisms, Robotics and CAD, Turbulence and Cavitation, Heat Transfer, Internal Combustion Engines, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Metal Casting and Manufacturing. Dynamics, Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Nano Tribology, Structural Optimization and Design, Fluid Mechanics, Energy Systems. |
| 13 | Centre for Product Design & Manufacturing | Research [Ph D /M.Tech (Engg)] | BE/ B Tech or equivalent degree in any disciplines Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Architecture Master’s degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science, Physiology, Psychology, Management Master’s in Computer Application. | CAE Tools For Product Design, Vehicle Crash Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Product Safety, Computer Aided Ergonomics, Human Physiology, Digital Human Modeling, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Biosensors, Computer Aided Fit and Usability Studies, Haptics Integrated Design Interfaces, Knowledge Management, Product Life Cycle Management, Artificial Intelligence in Design, Design For Environment, Design Creativity, Collaborative Design, Design Synthesis Requirements Engineering, Design Methodology. |
| 14 | Materials Engineering | Research [Ph D /M.Tech (Engg)] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in Metallurgical, Mineral, Chemical, Ceramics , Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Biotechnology, Polymer, Pharmacy, Electronics Master’s degree in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences including Pharmacy, Geology, Mineral Processing (with Mathematics as a subject in Bachelor’s degree). | Mineral Processing, Biohydrometallurgy, Electrometallurgy; Extractive Metallurgy, Thermodynamic Properties, Sensors, Process Modeling and Analysis, Physical Metallurgy, Phase Stability and Transformation, Metallic Glasses, Mechanical Metallurgy, Creep and Fatigue, Fracture, Wear, Deformation Processing, Ceramic and Metal-Matrix Composites, Ceramics, Diffusion, Electron Microscopy, Texture and Grain Boundary Engineering, Polymer Devices, Ferroelectric Materials and Devices, Polymer Nanocomposites, Organic Electronics Photovoltaics, Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Thin films and Nanomaterial. |
| 15 | Centre for Sustainable Technologies | Research [Ph D /M.Tech (Engg)] | BE/ B Tech or equivalent degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Renewable Energy, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Energy Studies) B Arch or equivalent degree M Sc or equivalent degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Marine Biology. | Water Quality and Sustainable Supply; Sustainable Habitats/Human Settlement Design and Architecture; Alternative Building Technologies and Materials, Energy Efficient and Environmentally Sound Technologies; Functional Efficiency of Buildings, Bi PV and Solar Biomass Combustion and Gasification, Biomethanation, Bio-Fuels, etc.; Energy Planning, Demand side Management, Energy Efficiency; Waste Management; Reuse and Recycling; Natural Resources Management; Climate Change Mitigation; Environmental Toxicology, Bioremediation of Lakes, Aquatic Bio-Diversity. |
| 16 | Management Studies | Research [Ph D] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline Master’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Social Work, Operations Research, Computer Science / Application MBA or equivalent degree. | Bayesian Statistics, Decision Support Systems, Empirical Finance, Energy & Environmental Policy and Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Industrial Economics, Innovation Management, Intellectual Property Commercialization, Knowledge Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Operations Research, Organizational Behaviour, Project Management, Public Policy, R&D Management, Reliability Theory, Strategic Management, Technology Management. |
| 17 | Instrumentation and Applied Physics | Research [Ph D /M.Tech (Engg)] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline M Sc or equivalent degree in Instrumentation, Physical Sciences , Materials Science, Electronics. | Embedded Systems and Applications, Sensors and related Instrumentation, Tomographic Imaging for Biomedical and other Applications, Lasers and Optical Metrology, Switching Devices for Information Storage, Mass Spectrometry, Photovoltaics, Electrical and Thermal Contact Resistance, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), Fibre-Bragg Grating Sensors. Bio Instrumentation and Bio Imaging, Flexible Electronics and Self Assembly, Plasma Processing, Thinfilms Nano Metrology and Manipulation, Nanomechanics, Nanoengineering, Real Time Transport Studies, Cryogenics Technology and Application. |
INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
| 1 | Nanoscience and Engineering Involves participation of two or more departments. | Research [Ph D] | BE/B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline M Sc or equivalent degree in any Science discipline. | Research Areas Cover a Broad Spectrum of Topics Relevant to the Science and Engineering at the Nanoscale, Synthesis of Nanomaterials and nanoparticles, Properties of Nanomaterials including catalysis, Novel Mateirals, Processes and Structures for Transistors and Memory, Sensors and Actuators, Modeling, Simulation and Development of Nanomaterials, Devices and Systems. |
| 2 | Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)(offered by Robert Bosch Centre for Cyber Physical Systems) | Research [Ph D] | BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering or M Sc or equivalent degree in Physics/ Mathematics/ Electronics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Photonics or Master’s in Computer Applications or Graduates of 4-year Bachelor of Science programmes. | Fundamentals and applications of cyber physical systems; autonomous systems and robotics; smart grids; transportation; hybrid systems modeling and control; software engineering and formal techniques; and cyber security. |
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Students at CNS are exposed to cutting-edge neuroscience research through the CNS faculty, whose interests span the gamut from molecular to systems and cognitive neuroscience. Research at CNS is highly interdisciplinary and reflects the diverse backgrounds of the faculty themselves. The department offers world-class facilities and equipment together with a vibrant environment for research that consists of journal clubs, seminars and workshops.
The CNS PhD program is designed to provide a solid foundation of neuroscience for students with absolutely no prior background/experience in neuroscience. Incoming first-year PhD students are not pre-assigned to an advisor, but are instead asked to take the entire first semester to decide on the lab that they wish to join for their PhD. They are encouraged to talk to the faculty & students in each lab and do at least 3 lab rotations of their preference in order to make an informed decision. In addition, they are required to take two core courses offered by the CNS faculty: (1) Systems Neuroscience and (2) Molecular and Cellular Basis of Behaviour, and also choose from elective courses such as Cognitive Neuroscience and Developmental Neuroscience depending on their interests. These courses are aimed at forming a broad foundation of neuroscience knowledge for their research. They also help students understand and form a preference for the kind of neuroscience research they wish to undertake. Students make the final choice of their thesis advisor/laboratory by the end of the first semester.
PhD students are provided with a monthly stipend (per institute norms) and with accommodation in the student hostels at IISc. Campus life at IISc is extremely vibrant with a broad spectrum of cultural and sports activities.
Who can apply
Given the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience, we welcome students from diverse backgrounds. While we understand that students would have their domain knowledge specific to their individual exposure, we do expect students to possess some basic level neuroscience that reflects the motivation of students to pursue a PhD at CNS. Neuroscience is an inherently multi-disciplinary field, and the varied backgrounds of our PhD students provide an ideal setting for tackling neuroscience research questions from diverse perspectives.
Admissions to the Phd program are typically announced in January with an application deadline in March or April. Candidates are then shortlisted for the interviews which typically are held in May or June. The interview results are announced during that week itself. Selected PhD students join IISc in the first week of August.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria to apply for the CNS PhD program along with other relevant info can be found at the following links:
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How to apply
Students interested in pursuing PhD in CNS should submit an online application form on the IISc admissions website ( https://iisc.ac.in/admissions/ ).
Interview process
We receive a large number of applications to join our PhD program each year. We shortlist candidates from each mode of admissions based on their marks and then call for interviews. We conduct two rounds of interviews for shortlisted candidates. Our interview questions are based on the premise that if you understand your own undergraduate and graduate subjects well, there’s a good chance that you will also understand fully the neuroscience that you are taught here. Apart from questions related to your undergraduate and graduate curriculum, we expect you to be comfortable with basic mathematics and analytical thinking. We also expect that you would have some basic knowledge of neuroscience, that reflects your motivation and interest in the topic! The interview results are typically announced within a day or two after they are completed.
To get a basic idea regarding what to expect at the CNS PhD interview, please watch this informative YouTube video by Navneet Shahi, PhD student in Prof Kavita Babu’s lab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ttzqvf2H8
For any CNS admissions-related queries, please write to [email protected]
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The Institute proposes beginning of an interdisciplinary PhD program from the CIP. In principle any two faculty from two different disciplines can propose a PhD project. The proposals will be screened by an expert committee constituted by the Center and eligible projects will be advertised for admission of interested PhD students.
CIP MTech toppers will have a provision to convert to PhD program under the Center for interdisciplinary Programs with MoE fellowship. 10 % of the total number of MTech students from all ID programs are also eligible to be converted to interdisciplinary PhDs as per existing rules.
The number of CIP PhD student with MoE fellowship will be restricted to a maximum of one per faculty and CIP PhD allocation will be supernumerary to the department allocations.
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- Masters (MA/ME/MTech) or equivalent in any discipline OR
- B.E/B.Tech or equivalent in any discipline with a valid GATE Score OR
- MSc or equivalent in any Science discipline with a valid GATE score or qualified in one of the national exams such as INSPIRE, Joint CSIR-UGC NET with JRF, DBT JRF.
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| Full Time | Part Time | Full Time | Part Time | Full Time | Part Time | |
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Yes – A Department intends to admit students under the specified mode. No – A Department does not intend to admit students under the specified mode.
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ME / MTech / MPharm / MBA / MPhil (minimum of 60% aggregate)* MSc/BE/BPharm or an equivalent degree (minimum of 60% aggregate)* For admission into Humanities and Social Sciences, MA degree (minimum of 55% aggregate)* For part-time applicants, a minimum of one-year experience in the related field of study is required
[*In the Qualifying Degree examination]
In addition, Departments may set specific admission criteria for shortlisting. Meeting the minimum eligibility qualifications does not guarantee admission into the PhD program. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for an admission test, which may comprise a written exam and/or interview. Information on specific Departments and related research activities is available on the Department homepage of respective campuses.
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Preferably individuals who would like to pursue PhD in-house, residing on campus.
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Preferably individuals who are working in organizations providing basic facilities and an environment for research.
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Full-time PhD students admitted into the PhD program are eligible to be considered for an Institute fellowship of Rs. 34,000 or Rs. 37,000 per month in the first year based on their qualifications at the time of admission. Students admitted with M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm./MBA/M.Phil. or an equivalent Degree are eligible to receive an Institute fellowship of Rs. 37,000/-. Students admitted with M.Sc./B.E./B.Pharm. or an equivalent degree are eligible to receive an Institute fellowship of Rs. 34,000/-. These students on successful completion of coursework will receive Rs. 37,000/- from the Semester following the one in which the course work was completed Higher fellowship may be made available in subsequent years. Consideration for Institute fellowship will be as per Institute norms. It will be obligatory on the part of every admitted full time student to undertake 8 hours (per week) of work as assigned to him/her by the institute.
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Top Institutes in India for Doing PhD After Qualifying CSIR NET
Top Institutes in India for doing PhD after Qualifying CSIR NET, understanding factors like academic perils, research opportunities, and campus life to make the right choice.
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Top Institutes in India for Doing PhD after Qualifying CSIR NET: The CSIR NET exam is a national-level examination that opens doors to groundbreaking research opportunities in various scientific fields. It serves as a gateway to Ph.D. programs in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. A CSIR NET qualification often leads to coveted Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions, providing financial support and the opportunity to learn from leading scientists. The landscape of Ph.D. options for CSIR NET qualifiers is impressive, with prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) offering cutting-edge research and world-class faculty. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore offers an unparalleled environment for scientific exploration. Numerous Indian universities provide a nurturing ground for doctoral studies, with well-equipped research labs and distinguished faculty members.
Top Institutes in India for doing PhD after Qualifying CSIR NET
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) is a highly sought-after national-level entrance exam in India. Conducted annually, it serves as a vital screening process for aspiring researchers in a wide spectrum of scientific fields, encompassing Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Qualifying for the CSIR NET exam is a prerequisite for eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) positions, and it is a mandatory requirement for Ph.D. admissions in science at premier universities and research institutions across India. The CSIR NET exam offers science graduates eligibility for Ph.D. programs, prestigious Junior Research Fellowships, enhanced career prospects, and a nationally recognized credential.
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CSIR NET and PhD Admissions
The CSIR NET serves as an entry point to pursuing a Ph.D. in science. By qualifying, you gain access to prestigious Ph.D. programs, secure financial support through JRF positions, and build a strong foundation for a future filled with scientific exploration and discovery. This is how it functions:
Eligibility Screening : In many Indian colleges and research institutes, passing the CSIR NET exam is a requirement for admission to a Ph.D. program. Your eligibility to apply to Ph.D. programs is based on your score.
JRF Positions : You can receive financial support for your doctoral study through JRF positions granted by the CSIR NET. You may concentrate on your research without worrying about money thanks to this priceless financial assistance.
Appealing to Academic Institutions : A High CSIR NET score highlights your research potential and positions you as a strong contender for admission to prestigious universities’ Ph.D. programs.
Top Institutes in India for Doing PhD after Qualifying CSIR NET Overview
The CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) serves as a qualifying exam for determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship in Indian universities, making it a crucial criterion for PhD
| Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) | ₹17,500-₹28,900 per semester | ₹3,00,000-₹15,00,000 |
| Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc, Bangalore) | ₹75,600 | ₹28,00,000 |
| Jawahrlal Nehru University, Delhi (JNU) | ₹986 | ₹11,00,000 |
| National Institutes of Technology (NITs) | ₹1,50,000-₹1,75,000 | ₹7,80,000 |
| Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Institutes | ₹8,000-₹14,000 | ₹5,00,000 |
| Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) | ₹1,73,000-₹2,19,000 | ₹7,80,000 |
Indian Institute of Technology (IITs)
Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have a distinguished reputation in research and technology, established after independence to become national centers for training and research. They have a reputation for pioneering research, world-class faculty, advanced research facilities, and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. IITs offer an unparalleled opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, learn from the best, and launch careers in top universities and research institutions. IITs offer a hub for cutting-edge research infrastructure and collaboration, with state-of-the-art laboratories, specialized labs, and continuously upgraded infrastructure. Interdisciplinary research centers break down barriers, address diverse research challenges, and foster teamwork.
| #1 | 5 | ₹3,00,000-₹15,00,000 | |
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc, Banglore)
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to fundamental research and nurturing future scientific leaders. With a diverse range of Ph.D. programs, interdisciplinary approaches, and a world-class curriculum, IISc offers a flexible program structure for students. The prestigious faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and focus on innovation make IISc an ideal launchpad for Ph.D. students.
| #58 | 11 | ₹28,00,000 |
Jawahrlal Nehru University, Delhi (JNU)
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a leading center for social sciences research in India, offering a diverse range of Ph.D. programs and a flexible structure. The university has a prestigious reputation and encourages students to explore the interconnectedness of social sciences with other fields. The university also offers scholarships and fellowships, allowing students to pursue innovative research projects. A Ph.D. at JNU equips students with critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary perspectives.
| #11 | 65 | ₹11,00,000 |
National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
The National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are India’s leading engineering and technology institutes, offering high-quality education and fostering skilled professionals. NITs focus on engineering and technology, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs in diverse disciplines. They also have strong research programs, sponsored research, and state-of-the-art facilities. Notable NITs for Ph.D. studies include NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, and NIT Surathkal. NITs also foster industry partnerships and academic collaborations, providing students with in-depth knowledge and industry-relevant expertise.
| #16 | 6 | ₹7,80,000 | |
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Institutes
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in India is a network of over 37 national laboratories dedicated to specific scientific research and development areas. These laboratories offer a diverse range of expertise, regional reach, and a focus on innovation and practical applications. CSIR institutes, such as the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, National Chemical Laboratory, and Central Drug Research Institute, provide cutting-edge research infrastructure, dedicated research support, and opportunities for collaborations with leading industries.
| #24 | 28+ | ₹5,00,000 | |
Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs)
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) are a pioneering initiative in India’s scientific education, offering a unique environment for PhD students. IISERs offer a range of PhD programs across various scientific disciplines, promoting interdisciplinary research and international collaborations. Prominent IISERs include IISER Pune, IISER Kolkata, and IISER Mohali, each offering unique research opportunities and opportunities for international collaborations.
| #20 | 7 | ₹7,80,000 | |
Top Institutes in India for doing PhD FAQs
Qualifying CSIR NET is essential for securing a Junior Research Fellowship, which provides financial support and makes candidates eligible for Ph.D. programs in various research institutes and universities across India.
Research focus, specialization, institutional reputation, research facilities, funding, scholarships, faculty expertise, and campus environment are crucial factors for choosing.
Qualifying CSIR NET provides eligibility for JRF, offering financial support and a monthly stipend, enhancing research opportunities, and improving your chances of admission to top-tier institutes.
Yes, qualifying CSIR NET allows you to apply to multiple institutes across India that recognize CSIR NET for Ph.D. admissions.
Yes, top institutes often have strong ties with industry, providing opportunities for collaborative research projects, internships, and practical exposure to enhance your research and career prospects.
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Ahmedabad University’s doctoral programmes involve completing graduate-level course work, passing a comprehensive examination, and successfully completing a dissertation. The School of Arts and Sciences offers doctoral programmes in Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, and Physics. Details of each of the programmes is given below.
Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Sciences
The PhD programme in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Sciences (IHS) at Ahmedabad University is unique in India. Unlike conventional doctoral programmes, the framework of our IHS programme recognises the inherently interdisciplinary nature of knowledge production. The Programme integrates theoretical training with a focus on cutting-edge research methods, and allows for flexibility in designing interdisciplinary and disciplinary research projects. Students who wish to design an interdisciplinary PhD project are trained to pursue novel research questions that transcend disciplinary silos across the humanities and social sciences. The Programme is equally committed to cultivating disciplinary depth and also supports scholars who are interested in pursuing research in the following disciplines:
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Urban Studies
- Anthropology and Sociology
We accept applications from full-time and part-time students. The Programme collaborates closely with faculty from other Schools and Centres at Ahmedabad University, whose work overlaps with the School of Arts and Sciences. We aim to prepare candidates for careers in academia, research and related practice-based careers of applied knowledge.
Mathematical and Computational Sciences
The PhD programme in Mathematical and Computational Sciences at Ahmedabad University encourages students to study and conduct quality research in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, as well as the intersections of these subjects with other disciplines. The current research interests of the faculty involve core and interdisciplinary areas involving applications of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, for example, Biology, Physics, Ecology, Social Science, Engineering, and Management. This provides students with opportunities to explore a wide range of possibilities to select the problem they want to work on for their PhD thesis.
Broad Research Areas:
- Additive Combinatorics, Combinatorial Number Theory
- Number Theory - Modular Forms, Automorphic Forms, and Automorphic Representations
- Mathematical Physics and String Theory
- Noncommutative Topology and Geometry
- Quantum Computing
- Data Science and Statistical research in Health and Climate
- Extreme Value Statistics
- Combinatorial Algorithms, Population Genetics, Statistical Computing, Bioinformatics
- Mathematical Biology
- High-Performance Scientific Computing
- Edge and Fog Computing
- Population-Based Bio-Inspired Algorithms
Life Sciences
At the Biological and Life Sciences division, we study fundamental biological questions that span biomolecules, cells, organisms and ecosystems. The objectives of our programme are to nurture science and innovation through rigorous teaching and research, in areas that are central to human and environmental health. The educational objectives are to train students in modern biological techniques in molecular, cellular, biochemical, integrative and computational biology. We encourage multi-disciplinary thinking, cross-disciplinary interactions, and research collaborations with engineers, physicists, chemists, and faculty from the arts and humanities.
We not only celebrate knowledge creation but also its application, by facilitating engagement with industries and by promoting entrepreneurship via VentureStudio (the startup incubator at Ahmedabad University). Students are actively encouraged to break traditional disciplinary boundaries as they design their course work and research programme. Throughout the programme of study and research, we emphasise scholarship and provide an environment that is open to intellectual discussion. Our faculty are from diverse, often interdisciplinary, backgrounds, with many engaging in interactive research in overlapping areas that include, but are not limited to:
- Species, Climate Warming, and Evolution
- Neuroscience
- Behavioral Ecology and Wildlife Biology
- Molecular parasitology
- Forensic Science and Toxicology
- Animal Behaviour and Disease ecology
- Systems Biology and Evolution
- Cancer Biology
- Structural Biology/Biochemistry/Bioinformatics
At Ahmedabad University, we encourage students to think beyond the traditional borders of the conventional sub-areas of Physics as well as across other disciplines. While some of the current research interests of the faculty involve core areas of Physics, the research interests of faculty involve a significant interdisciplinary approach combining physics, biology and atmospheric sciences. This provides students with opportunities to explore diverse possibilities. The PhD course curriculum comprising of various electives reflects this thinking. PhD aspirants are encouraged to go through the research activities of the faculty members and have an open mind while deciding their research career. It may also be helpful for them to examine the PhD programmes in Life Sciences, and in Humanities and Social Sciences, which give a sense of the engaged, interdisciplinary and collaborative learning practices that are expected at the School of Arts and Sciences.
The PhD Programme in Physics is designed to prepare students for a career as a researcher, either in academia or in industry. Careers in industry will depend on the area of doctoral research and the extent of industrial research in that field. Through coursework and research projects that will expose students to research in different branches of Physics, students will be prepared for the expected and appropriate level of research in the PhD programme.
The Structure of the curriculum is as follows:
| I | Courses in Physics and related areas | 27 credits |
| II | Research Methodology | 3 credits |
| III | Statistics | 3 credits |
| IV | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| Total | 36 credits |
Doctoral students are required to take courses in Mathematical Physics, Computational Physics, Research Methodology, Technical Writing, and Statistics. In addition, students will take five additional courses out of a set of elective courses depending on their area of interest, and complete two Research Projects. Doctoral programme students will choose their research topic in consultation with the faculty during their coursework in the PhD programme.
Broad research areas
- Atmospheric Physics, Air Pollution
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Gravitation and Cosmology
- Magneto-optics, Optical Magnetometry
- Statistical Physics
- Plasma and Ion Beam Physics
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Admission to the PhD programme will be based on a candidate’s past academic record which includes either a Masters degree (Minimum 55%) or equivalent training in any of the social sciences, humanities or related disciplines, a brief statement of research interest, and a writing sample. Applicants with a score of 60% or more in the UGC-NET exam are exempted from the written exam but must go through an interview process if shortlisted. In exceptional cases, a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline who displays remarkable interest and potential for research in the humanities and social sciences may be admitted to the programme, albeit with the requirement of completing additional credits as per the overall PhD policy of Ahmedabad University.
- Candidates having a first class (55% and above) master’s degree or an equivalent grade in a point scale where the grading system is followed, in any of areas given below, are eligible to apply for the PhD programme in Mathematical and Computational Sciences. These areas include Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics.
- Candidates having a four-year bachelor’s degree in the above subjects may also be admitted to the Programme provided they have secured (60 percent and above) or an equivalent grade in a point scale where the grading system is followed. Such students will be admitted to the PhD programme first as pre-doctoral candidates and will be treated as doctoral candidates only upon completion of the requirements.
Candidates having a first class (55% and above) master’s degree or an equivalent grade in a point scale where the grading system is followed, in any of areas given below, are eligible to apply for the PhD programme in Biological and Life Sciences. These areas include any area of Biological or Biomedical Sciences broadly defined. They include but are not confined to Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Nanotechnology, Physiology, Biophysics, Toxicology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Forensic Sciences (Biology/Chemistry). An equivalent degree in subjects related to biological sciences or other areas of science and engineering may be considered if the candidate can demonstrate strong scholastic ability and an interest in biological sciences.
Candidates who have secured a minimum of 55% or equivalent in Masters (Physics) are eligible to apply for PhD (Physics)
All potential candidates must apply through the Graduate Application Portal. The admission requirement for the PhD programme includes a Master’s degree or equivalent training in any of the social sciences, humanities or related disciplines, a brief statement of research interest, and a writing sample. Based on the information submitted through the application portal, candidates will be shortlisted for a written exam. Those successful in the written exam will be selected for an interview.
Shortlisted candidates who have successfully passed the NET exam or have an MPhil will directly appear for the interview.
The written exam will be one hour long and will involve writing a short original reflection (800-1000 words) in response to a prompt on a general theme or issue. There is no specific syllabus or list of topics to be covered. It will be administered via google form. All written responses will be checked for plagiarism and anyone found to have plagiarised will be automatically disqualified from the selection process.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The final selection of candidates to the PhD programme in Mathematical and Computational Sciences will be based on their performance in the national level/standardised tests (CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/DST INSPIRE/GATE/GRE Subject Test etc) and the interview.
Biological and Life Sciences
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and those qualifying will be requested to appear for interview. The dates of the written test and interview will be announced after the last date of application to the PhD programme.
Candidates with national level fellowships/certificates (CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/DST INSPIRE etc) will be exempted from the written test and be required to appear directly for an interview. The final dates will be communicated after the last date of application to the PhD programme in Life Sciences. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for appearing in the interview.
PhD admissions are now open. Candidates may apply through the Graduate Admissions Portal. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. The final selection will be based on the performance in the national level tests and the interview.
To learn more detailed information about the PhD programme in Physics at Ahmedabad University, you may send an email to [email protected] .
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Financial Support
Ahmedabad University awards full tuition fee waiver and financial support to full-time doctoral students. The financial support could be either as either University Assistantship or University Fellowship, or from sponsored projects. We offer University Assistantships at INR 40,000 per month plus tuition fee waiver, and University Fellowships at INR 50,000 per month plus tuition fee waiver.
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