ICTS Bangalore Graduate Studies in Physical Sciences – Integrated PhD & PhD Admission 2023 – International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (ICTS-TIFR) Bengaluru invites applications for Graduate Studies in Physical Sciences Admission 2023 (Integrated PhD & PhD).
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- Astrophysical Relativity
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- Mathematics
- Physical biology
- Statistical physics and condensed matter physics
- String theory and quantum gravity
ICTS Bangalore Integrated PhD & PhD Admission 2023 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Deadline | 14 May 2023 |
| Deadline for recommendation letters | 21 May 2023 |
ICTS Bangalore Integrated PhD & PhD Admission 2023 Eligibility Criteria
- For the PhD program: Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree in Physics of total duration not less than 5 years.
- For the Integrated PhD program: Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree in Science, Engineering or Medicine of duration not less than 3 years.
- Students whose final examination results for their qualifying degree are not declared by the time of joining (but expected in the same year) will be admitted on a provisional basis, subject to the passing of the relevant degree examination.
- The admission will be regularised on the production of mark sheets/provisional/final degree certificate of the qualifying degree examination. If the candidate’s qualifying degree is a Bachelor’s, payment of fellowship will be withheld till the relevant degree certificate is submitted.
- If the candidate’s qualifying degree is a Master’s (and if the candidate already has a Bachelor’s), payment of fellowship will be at a lower scale (IPhD) until the Master’s degree certificate is submitted. In both cases, once the admission is regularised, arrears corresponding to the full amount of fellowship will be paid calculated from the date of joining.
Entrance Exam Criteria
Candidates satisfying the following criteria can apply:
- JEST: Rank up to 72
- GATE: 90 percentile (Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Sciences)
- UGC-CSIR JRF: Rank up to 50
ICTS Bangalore Integrated PhD & PhD Admission 2023 Application Process
- Applications based on the JEST/GATE/UGC-CSIR tests is online now.
- Eligible candidates can apply to the ICTS Graduate Program in Physics by completing the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.
- Candidates will need to upload the score card from the admissions test (JEST/ GATE/ UGC-CSIR/ this is not required for the TIFR test) electronic copies of your transcripts, CV, a statement of purpose, and contact details of two referees.
Scholarship
All the selected students receive a graduate scholarship from ICTS. The current scholarship amounts are given below:
Integrated PhD
| 1st year | Fellowship Book grant | Rs. 21,000/- p.m Rs. 25,000/- p.a. |
| 2nd year | Fellowship Contingency grant | Rs. 31,000/- p.m Rs. 40,000/- p.a. |
| Integrated PhD post-registration | Fellowship Contingency grant | Rs. 35,000/- p.m Rs. 40,000/- p.a. |
| Integrated PhD post-registration (beyond 6 years up to a max of 1 year) | Fellowship | Rs. 17,500/- p.m |
PhD
| PhD pre-registration | Fellowship Contingency grant | Rs. 31,000 p.m Rs. 40,000 p.a. |
| PhD post-registration | Fellowship Contingency grant | Rs. 35,000 p.m Rs. 40,000 p.a. |
| PhD post-registration (beyond 5 years up to a max of 1 year) | Fellowship | Rs. 17,500 p.m |
Accommodation
- Accommodation will be provided to Integrated PhD & PhD students at a nominal cost.
Selection Process
- Interviews are typically done in two different stages.
- The interviews based on TIFR-GS test are typically conducted in March-April, while the interviews based on other tests (JEST, GATE, UGC-CSIR, etc) are typically held in June-July.
- The top scorers in the entrance tests should apply for ICTS graduate program through the online application form, where they will be asked to submit additional information such as academic records, research experience, academic reference letters, etc.
- The precise cutoff scores for different entrance tests will be announced each year. Performance in the entrance test, along with the additional information requested in the online application form will be used to shortlist candidates for the interviews.
Important Links
| Notification & Application Form | Click Here |
| ICTS Website | Click Here |
| Latest PhD Admission Notifications | Latest PhD Admission Notifications |
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ICTS Bangalore Graduate Studies in Physical Sciences Admission (Integrated PhD & PhD) 2022
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Deadline | 30 May 2022 |
| Deadline for recommendation letters | 30 May 2022 |
Entrance Exam Criteria
Candidates satisfying the following criteria can apply:
- JEST: Rank up to 100
- GATE: 95 percentile (Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Sciences)
- UGC-CSIR JRF: Rank up to 50
ICTS Bangalore Graduate Studies in Physical Sciences Admission (Integrated PhD & PhD) 2021
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Deadline | 20 August 2021 |
| Deadline for recommendation letters | 22 August 2021 |
Admission Calendar 2021
TIFR entrance exam based – Check the TIFR GS Admissions page for details
| Interviews for GS shortlisted candidates at ICTS | August |
| Interview result announcement | August |
JEST/ GATE/ CSIR UGC NET Based
| Invitation of online applications | August |
| Last date for receipt of online applications | August |
| Interviews | September |
| Result announcement | September |
Eligibility Criteria for the Entrance Tests
- JEST: Rank between 1 to 80
- GATE: 90 percentile and above
- CSIR UGC NET (JRF Qualified): Rank between 1 to 50
ICTS Bangalore Graduate Studies in Physical Sciences Admission 2021 Results
TIFR GS Stream
Selected Candidates
| Sr. No. | Application No. | Name |
| 1 | GS-Physics-2021-15 | Bikram Pain |
| 2 | GS-Physics-2021-53 | Muhammed Irshad P |
| 3 | GS-Physics-2021-20 | Ankur Barsode |
| 4 | GS-Physics-2021-54 | Hrithik Dagar |
| 5 | GS-Physics-2021-29 | Pooja Rani |
| 6 | GS-Physics-2021-64 | Shasvat Vudumula |
| 7 | GS-Physics-2021-46 | Vinay Kumar |
| 8 | GS-Physics-2021-31 | Kaustubh Singhi |
| 9 | GS-Physics-2021-49 | Panya Jain |
| 10 | GS-Physics-2021-39 | Sandip Sahoo |
| 11 | GS-Physics-2021-23 | Manishankar Ailiga |
Shortlisted Candidates
| Sr. No. | App ID |
| 1 | GS-Physics-2021-3 |
| 2 | GS-Physics-2021-8 |
| 3 | GS-Physics-2021-11 |
| 4 | GS-Physics-2021-15 |
| 5 | GS-Physics-2021-16 |
| 6 | GS-Physics-2021-17 |
| 7 | GS-Physics-2021-19 |
| 8 | GS-Physics-2021-20 |
| 9 | GS-Physics-2021-23 |
| 10 | GS-Physics-2021-26 |
| 11 | GS-Physics-2021-29 |
| 12 | GS-Physics-2021-31 |
| 13 | GS-Physics-2021-38 |
| 14 | GS-Physics-2021-39 |
| 15 | GS-Physics-2021-43 |
| 16 | GS-Physics-2021-45 |
| 17 | GS-Physics-2021-46 |
| 18 | GS-Physics-2021-48 |
| 19 | GS-Physics-2021-49 |
| 20 | GS-Physics-2021-50 |
| 21 | GS-Physics-2021-53 |
| 22 | GS-Physics-2021-54 |
| 23 | GS-Physics-2021-56 |
| 24 | GS-Physics-2021-57 |
| 25 | GS-Physics-2021-58 |
| 26 | GS-Physics-2021-64 |
| 27 | GS-Physics-2021-66 |
| 28 | GS-Physics-2021-68 |
JEST/GATE/CSIR-NET Streams
Selected Candidates
| Sr. No. | Application ID | Name |
| 1 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-6 | Shridhar Vinayak |
| 2 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-22 | Harshit Rajgadia |
| 3 | GS-Physics- 2021-ICTS-30 | Avi Wadhwa |
| 4 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-31 | Ishita Modak |
| 5 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-70 | Ashik H |
| 6 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-105 | Rashmi Ranjan Sahu |
| 7 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-142 | Shrabasti Banerjee |
| 8 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-171 | Ritwik Mukherjee |
| 9 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-229 | Mrinal Jyoti Powdel |
Shortlisted Candidates
| Sr. No | Application ID |
| 1 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-126 |
| 2 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-120 |
| 3 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-179 |
| 4 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-70 |
| 5 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-198 |
| 6 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-30 |
| 7 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-116 |
| 8 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-233 |
| 9 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-243 |
| 10 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-107 |
| 11 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-276 |
| 12 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-191 |
| 13 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-71 |
| 14 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-82 |
| 15 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-84 |
| 16 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-186 |
| 17 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-22 |
| 18 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-31 |
| 19 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-85 |
| 20 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-49 |
| 21 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-88 |
| 22 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-27 |
| 23 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-157 |
| 24 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-229 |
| 25 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-113 |
| 26 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-14 |
| 27 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-278 |
| 28 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-105 |
| 29 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-171 |
| 30 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-63 |
| 31 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-281 |
| 32 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-16 |
| 33 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-144 |
| 34 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-142 |
| 35 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-6 |
| 36 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-86 |
| 37 | GS-Physics-2021 -ICTS-200 |
| 38 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-267 |
| 39 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-163 |
| 40 | GS-Physics-2021-ICTS-168 |
ICTS Bangalore Graduate Studies in Physical Sciences Admission (Integrated PhD & PhD) 2020
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Deadline | 20 May 2020 |
| Deadline for recommendation letters | 27 May 2020 |
Admission Calendar 2020
TIFR entrance exam based – Check the TIFR GS Admissions page for details
| Interviews for GS shortlisted candidates at ICTS | March |
| Interview result announcement (already announced on the website) | March |
JEST/ GATE/ CSIR UGC NET Based
| Invitation of online applications | April |
| Last date for receipt of online applications | May |
| Interviews | will be notified |
| Result announcement (First list) | will be notified |
| Result announcement for waiting list | will be notified |
Eligibility Criteria for the Entrance Tests
- JEST: Rank between 1 to 80
- GATE: 90 percentile and above
- CSIR UGC NET (JRF Qualified): Rank between 1 to 50
ICTS Bangalore Graduate Studies in Physical Sciences Admission (Integrated PhD & PhD) 2019
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Deadline | 20 April 2019 |
Admission Calendar 2019
TIFR entrance exam based – Check the TIFR GS Admissions page for details
| Interviews for GS shortlisted candidates at ICTS | March/April |
| Interview result announcement (already announced on the website) | March/April |
JEST/ GATE/ CSIR UGC NET Based
| Invitation of online applications | April |
| Last date for receipt of online applications | May |
| Interviews | May/June |
| Result announcement (First list) | June |
| Result announcement for waiting list | June |
Eligibility Criteria for the Entrance Tests
- JEST: Rank between 1 to 110
- GATE: 90 percentile and above
- CSIR UGC NET (JRF Qualified): Rank between 1 to 50
- GRE (for overseas candidates): 90 percentile and above