IIA PhD Programme 2008
Applications are invited for the admissions of 2nd A PhD Programme – 2008 with outstanding academic credentials. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated and talented youngsters to enter the exciting field of research in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Selected candidates will be offered a fellowship of Rs.12,000/- p.m., an annual book grant, accommodation, and medical facilities.
Eligibility:
M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics / Astronomy / Mathematics
B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics, Computer Science, Instrumentation, Optics, Mechanical
M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, Instrumentation, Optics, Mechanical
Candidates completing one of the above degree by July 2008 may also apply
How to Apply?:
Download the application and brochure from the website http://www.iiap.res.in/phd_admissions.htm
Those candidates who have made applications before February 5, 2008, are informed to make fresh application by downloading the revised one.
Last Date:
Completed applications should reach on or before March 7, 2008 at the following address.
Selection Procedure:
The selection procedure will involve: screening of the applications, a written test and personal interview at IIA, Bangalore. Candidates qualified in Physics test in JEST 2008/ Physics test in GATE 2008 (with 95 percentile or above)/ UGC-CSIR NET with fellowship are exempted from the written test.
Details of the written test:
Date: 19 April 2008, Saturday
Time: 10:00 am
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: Bangalore, Chandigarh, Cochin, Hyderabad, Kodaikanal, Kolkata, New Delhi, Pune, Raipur, Tezpur,and Varanasi.
The written test will consist of multiple-choice questions on basic Mathematics & Physics and Advanced Physics (M. Sc. Physics syllabus). Candidates selected to participate in the admission test will receive an admit card from the institute. To participate in the admission test, candidates will have to bring (1) admit card and (2) HB pencil for marking the OMR Answer Sheet. Based on the test results, candidates will be called for interviews at IIA.
Admission Through JEST Examination
This year (2008) JEST is being administered by the SN Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata. The details are available at http://jest08.bose.res.in/
Contact:
Ph.D. Programme - 2008
Board of Graduate Studies
Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Koramangala, II Block
Bangalore-560 034
Phone: 080-25530672
Fax: 080-25534043
E-mail: bgs_info@iiap.res.in
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