The Institute offers a Doctoral programme leading to a Ph.D degree awarded by the Homi Bhabha National Institute ( HBNI ).Students who have an MSc degree in Physics (or are appearing for the final exam) from an eligible university/institute and are above a cut-off (decided each year) in JEST/CSIR-NET/GATE are called for a test and interview for the final selection.The students need to successfully complete a one year course work to begin their Doctoral research under the supervision of a faculty member of the Institute.Research activities in the Institute is broadly divided in to the following areas:
High Energy Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Nuclear Physics
Both theoretical and experimental research is carried out in each of the above areas. (Details can be found under the link 'Research' in the main menu.)Research scholars are paid a fellowship of Rs. 31,000/- per month for First two Years and thereafter, the monthly Fellowship is increased to Rs.35,000/- per month. A contingency grant of Rs. 40,000/- per year is provided for buying books, stationary, hardware, software and travel expenses for attending Conferences, Workshops and Schools. Scholars are encouraged and supported to participate in relevant and useful academic meetings in India and abroad.On campus hostel accommodation is available. Medical facilities are available to the scholars as per the rules of the Institute.