Indian Institute of Astrophysics – IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2024 (Jan): Dates, Application, Results

IIA Bangalore Admission 2024 (Jan) – IIA (Indian Institute of Astrophysics), Bangalore invites application for admission to PhD Program for Jan 2024. 

Get full details on IIA Bangalore Admission 2024 (Jan) below here.

About IIA Bangalore

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is a DST-funded, research institute, devoted to research in astronomy, astrophysics and related areas of physics. The main campus is located in Koramangala, Bangalore. Additionally, the institute also has various field centres, including the Centre for Research and Education in Science and Technology (CREST) at Hosakote, Bangalore, and the observing facilities at Gauribidanur, Hanle, Kavalur and Kodaikanal.

IIA Bangalore PhD Programs

IIA PU PhD – PhD Programme in collaboration with Pondicherry Central University, Puducherry.

In addition to the intake under the IIA-PU programme, 1 project JRF position is open. Details can be found here.

Important Dates for IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2024 (Jan)

Eligibility Criteria

A. You may apply if :

• (a) you have qualified for JRF in the CSIR/UGC-NET exam in Physics(2022, 2023), or
• (b) scored 95.00 percentile or above in the JEST (2023) exam in Physics, or
• (c) scored 95.00 percentile or above in GATE (2022, 2023) exam in Physics

Note: Scores must be valid at the time of admission.

NOTE: Percentile = [(T-R)/T]*100, where T = Total number of candidates, and R = All India Rank.

Please refer to the GATE / JEST score card for T & R.

B. IMPORTANT: Admission criteria also requires the candidate to have scored aggregate of 60% marks or above throughout his/her academic career.

C. Age Limit: Maximum 28 years as on October 31^st, 2023.

Qualifying Degree Requirements

For PhD Qualifying Degree in one of the following subject is required

MSc/Integrated MSc

ME/M.tech. / Integrated ME/M.Tech

M.Phil

Application Process for IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2024 (Jan)

Eligible candidates have to apply online through the official website of IIA.

Register using a valid email address. Message with further instructions will be sent to the registered email address.

Read the instructions carefully and complete the application form.

• Please provide all details of the marks/GPA for all examinations taken so far. Please normalize the GPA to 100%, i.e., if the GPA is out of 10, multiply by 10 etc.
• If you are currently studying in a degree programme, please mention the expected date of its completion and enter the marks up to the last examination for which the marks are available
• If you have studied in a college, please mention both the name of the college and the name of the university to which it is affiliated.
• Please verify that you have filled in your postal and e-mail addresses and phone numbers correctly. If you are called for an interview, the call letter will be sent to email.
• Please keep scanned copies your recent photograph (jpg / png/ jpeg formats only; sizes preferably less than 250 kb ), mark sheets and certificates (pdfs only ; sizes preferably less than 250 kb ) ready. You will be prompted to upload them on the final preview page. If called for the interview you will be asked to bring originals of the relevant documents for verification.
• Before uploading scanned documents please ensure that all scanned documents are clear and readable .

Admission Process

Based on the overall academic performance an initial screening will be done. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview.

Candidates have to produced original documents of all academic records (mark sheets, certificates etc.) upon demand. If any false information is found in the online application, it will lead to automatic and immediate disqualification of the candidate.

Applicants working in government organizations must submit a No Objection Certificate from the employers at the time of interview.

The interview will be held offline at IIA main campus, Bengaluru.

If there is difficulty in holding the interview, candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic record.

In the worst case, the admission process is likely to be suspended.

Written exam may be conducted to screen the short-listed applicants further for the interview.

IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2024 (Jan) Results

Shortlisted Candidates

List of candidates shortlisted for personal interview for the IIA-PU Ph.D. Program – January 2024 Batch.

Interviews are scheduled on 20th and 21st of November, 2023.

Candidates whose interviews are scheduled on 20th November:

Candidates whose interviews are scheduled on 21st November:

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