PhD in Biological Physics

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PhD in Biological Physics

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Duration: 3 Year(s)

Institute of Physics (IOPB), Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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Course TypePhD

Course Specialty

Biophysics

Affiliation

Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI)

Overview

    Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar is an autonomous research institution funded by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. The research activities in the Institute spans theoretical and experimental research in the areas of condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, high energy physics and interdisciplinary areas such as quantum computation, biological physics, complex systems, nano-science, material science, etc. It has distinguished research faculties and world class facilities, and offers an ideal platform to motivated and aspiring students to initiate their research career. PhD degree is awarded by Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a deemed-to-be University within the Department of Atomic Energy.

    Program Highlights:

    • During the first two years of the Ph.D program (which includes the period of course work), scholars are paid a fellowship of ₹ 25,000/- per month
    • Thereafter, scholars are placed in Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) grade and are paid ₹ 28,000/- per month
    • In addition, there is an annual contingency grant of ₹ 32,000/- to meet expenses on books and other research related expenses including academic travel.
    • The HBNI also supports the scholars for participating in an International conference once during the doctoral programme.
    • On campus hostel accommodation is normally provided to all scholars.
    • Medical facilities are also available to them.

Admission Intake

November

Fee (INR):

-

Stipend (INR):

In first Two Years, Scholars are paid INR 25,000 per month

Accomodation:

Hostel Facility

Scholarship:

Not available

Eligibility

    Indian nationals satisfying the following criteria are eligible to apply:

    • M.Sc. in Physics with a minimum of 55% marks (in aggregate) or equivalent CGPA cumulatively till the last year/ semester.
    • Candidates appearing for M.Sc exam and who satisfy any of the below criteria can apply but their admission will be treated as provisional
    • A valid GATE score with rank upto 200, or CSIR NET (JRF) within the last one year
    • Candidate having a JEST rank upto 250 (for PhD only)

Minimum Education

MSc Bio Physics

Admission Process:

    • Institute invites applications for PhD programme admissions in November month every year, usually application deadline will be first week of December.
    • Candidates are required to upload the supporting documents regarding GATE/ NET at the time of online application form and produce the same in original at the time of selection.
    • Eligible candidates are required to appear for a written test at institute as per scheduled date & time
    • Shortlisted on the basis of the performance in the written test will appear for a personal interview, list will be published on website.
    • Final selection will be based on the performance in the test and the personal interview.
    • The academic session starts in January month.
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