Eligibility

Candidates in the final year of their qualifying degree can also apply.

 

Mathematics:
 
For Ph.D. : M.A./M.Sc./M.Math./M.Stat./M.E./M.Tech.
For I-Ph.D. : B.A./B.Sc./B.Math./B.Stat./B.E./B.Tech. (Students already having/completing a Master's degree by July 2022 are not eligible for I-Ph.D.).

 

Physics:
 
For Ph.D.: M.Sc./M.S. in Physics, or equivalent degree, on completion of programs(s) of duration not less than 5 years in total.
For I-Ph.D.: M.E./M.Tech./B.Sc./B.S./B.E./B.Tech./ B.Chem. in Physics, Engineering Physics, or equivalent degree, on completion of program(s) of duration not less than 3 years in total.  Any other degree in Science / Engineering / Medicine, or equivalent, on completion of program(s) of duration not less than 3 years in total.

 

Physics of Life:

Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program: B.E./B.Tech/M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Sc./M.S. in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Computer Science are eligible. Biotechnology degree holders should apply directly to the Biology admission stream.

 

Chemistry:
 
For Ph.D.: M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Pharm. or equivalent degree.
For I-Ph.D.: B.Sc./B.Pharm./B.S. degree or equivalent degree.
Candidates with B.E./B.Tech. degrees, enrolled in the Ph.D. program can optionally get an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling additional requirements.

Biology:
 
Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on written test marks, CV, letters of recommendation and Scientific write-up.

For Ph.D.: Masters in Basic Science (M.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ any branch of Biology) or any professional Master's Degree (M.Pharma./M.Tech.), or a > 4 year degree program (e.g. MBBS, BDS). Students holding an M.Sc. degree in a non-Biology-allied discipline such as Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Computer Science, and who wish to obtain an M.Sc. in Biology, will be offered the option of enrolling in the I-Ph.D. program at the time of joining.

For I-Ph.D./I-PhD (with MSc exit): Bachelors in any Basic Science (Physics/ Chemistry/Mathematics/any branch of Biology) OR any 4-year degree program that awards a "Bachelor's degree" including B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4 year course).

For M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology & Conservation): Indian nationals who have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (with a minimum of 50% in core subjects) and a strong interest in wildlife research and conservation.  Graduate nationals from Central, South and Southeast Asian countries, with similar qualifications are also eligible to apply.
Note:  This program is offered every alternate year and will not be available for GS2023.

 

Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Machine Learning):

For Ph.D. : B.Tech./B.E./B.Sc.(4-year degree)/M.Tech./M.E./M.C.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Computer Science / Electronics & Communications Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related branches. Exceptionally well qualified students with a B.Tech./ B.E./B.Sc. (4-year degree)/M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc. degree in other disciplines may also be considered. Candidates not holding a master’s degree can obtain an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling the prescribed requirements during their Ph.D. program.

For I-Ph.D. : B.Sc. (3-year degree) or any other 3-year degree in Computer Science / Electronics & Communications Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related branches.  Exceptionally well-qualified students with a 3-year undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in related subjects may be considered for the I-Ph.D. program.  Candidates in the I-Ph.D. program will need to fulfill the requirements for both an M.Sc. and Ph.D.; upon successful completion, they will receive both degrees.

 

Science Education:

For Ph.D. : Master’s degree in any subject with not less than 5 years of study including the undergraduate degree.