Only those candidates shall be considered for Direct admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have :-

(a) either obtained M.Phil. degree of recognised Universities / Research Institutions with minimum Final       Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale / comparable standard where the grading is       based on system other than the 10 point scale. The candidates who have obtained M.Phil.degree       from a University/ Institution where the M.Phil. dissertation is not graded or grading is not based on 10       point scale, are required to forward a copy of their M.Phil. dissertation alongwith the Application Form       for the purpose of assessment of their credentials; or

(b) research exp. in recognised Universities / Research Institutions and / or Research Publication(s)        comparable to M. Phil. standard.

Category I (through wirtten entrance examination) : Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics, with at least of 55% marks. Candidates having majored in Physics or Chemistry should have had Mathematics at least up to the Bachelor’s level. Candidates majoring in Chemistry should have specialized in Physical Chemistry / Chemical Physics at the Master’s level. Exceptions can be made in case of applicants with B.Tech. (Electronics / Electrical) degrees provided they successfully compete in the entrance examination.

Category II (NET Qualified candidates) : Candidates who have qualified for Junior Research Fellowship through CSIR / UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) examination are eligible to apply separately in the prescribed form under this category. Candidates shall have to appear for an interview and their selection will depend on their performance in the interview. Candidates who have appeared at the CSIR / UGC NET examination but results awaited may also apply under this category. However, such candidates will be eligible for being called for the interview provided they submit the CSIR / UGC JRF qualifying certificate within fourteen days of declaration of the results.

iii) M.Sc. : Bachelor’s degree (with Physics as one of the subjects) under the 10+2+3 pattern of education       with 55% marks in the aggregate (or in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics combined), are eligible       to apply.

Note : Announcement for Direct Admission to Ph.D. programme has been notified separately.