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    Total Fees
    5.92 L

    Fees Details

    General

    ₹ 5.92 L

    Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary.

    Course Details

    MODE

    Full time

    DURATION

    72 Months

    The PhD program at IISER Mohali involves course work, a qualifying examination, thesis work and a thesis examination, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The Department of Physical Sciences at IISER Mohali hosts a diverse group of researchers working in various areas. There are many exciting research fields including inter-disciplinary research areas to explore. There are opportunities to work in theoretical, computational as well as experimental fields to approach and solve the research problems.

    Currently, the Department of Physical Sciences at IISER Mohali is actively involved in the following research areas:

    • Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation
    • Attosecond Physics
    • Biophysics
    • Complex Systems
    • Computational Physics
    • Condensed Matter Experiment
    • Condensed Matter Theory
    • High Energy Physics Experiment
    • High Energy Physics Theory
    • Laser Physics
    • Medical Physics
    • Nonlinear Dynamics
    • Quantum Dynamics
    • Quantum Foundations and Photon Experiments
    • Quantum Information and Quantum Computing
    • Soft Matter Physics
    • Statistical Physics

    Eligibility Criteria

    The applicant should have a Master’s degree / B.Tech / M.Tech with a good academic record (atleast a high second class).

    The candidate should also have passed one of the following entrance tests: CSIR-UGC (JRF/LS), JEST-Physics, DST-INSPIRE in Physics, or GATE-Physics.

    Admission Details

    Prospective candidates have to apply online. Students have to go through an interview round. Shortlisting of candidates for the interview depends on the additional criteria set by the Department of Physical Sciences. All the candidates selected for the interview will receive a separate email to appear for the interview. Final selection of candidates for admission to the PhD program involves a rigorous evaluation process that includes an interview conducted by the selection committee.

    Student Reviews for Ph.D Physical Sciences

    College Infrastructure: 5/5
    Academics: 5/5
    Placements: 5/5
    Value for Money: 5/5
    Campus Life: 5/5

    Top-notch academics with excellent research opportunities.

    College Infrastructure

    IISER Mohali has excellent infrastructure with modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a large library, campus-wide Wi-Fi, sports facilities, and clean hostels. The facilities are generally well-maintained, and the living spaces are clean. The mess provides hygienic food, though students sometimes have mixed opinions about its taste and variety. Overall, the campus offers a comfortable and well-equipped environment for academics and student life.

    Applications for Admissions are open.

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