Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bangalore Invites Applications for Admission into Ph.D Program

13-Feb-2013


Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission into Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) program offered in various areas of research for 2013. 

Eligibility Conditions

  • Candidates must have a first class M.Sc degree in Physics or Chemistry or first class B.E/B.Tech degrees in Engineering are eligible to apply. Reservations for SC/ST/OBC candidates will be as per norms.

  • Students who expect to complete their final degree in the academic year 2012-2013 may also apply.

How to Apply

  • Candidates can apply online through visiting the official website: http://www.rri.res.in/

  • Candidates who have difficulty in applying online, hard copy of the application forms can be requested from the admissions office, by sending a self addressed envelope (25 x 20 cm) to the following address:

    Admissions 2013
    Raman Research Institute
    C.V. Raman Avenue
    Sadashivanagar
    Bangalore-560080
     

Selection Procedure

  • The selection of candidates for the Ph.D program is based on the performance in the interviews to be held at RRI, Bangalore around second week of June 2013.

  • For Physics
    Candidates are selected for interview based on the performance in the Joint Entrance Screening Test 2013 (JEST-2013). These students need not apply separately to RRI. JEST-2013 will be held on 17th Feb, 2013 (Sunday) from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. at several centers throughout the country.

  • Students qualified in CSIR-NET for JRF or with good score in GATE or in Advanced GRE (in the relevant subject) are also considered. These students will have to apply directly to RRI.

  • For Chemistry
    JEST qualification is not mandatory. Selection will be based on a written test and interviews to be held at RRI around second week of June 2013. These students will have to apply directly to RRI. 

Important Dates

  • Last date for requesting printed application form: 15th Mar, 2013 (Friday)
  • Last date for receiving the completed application form (online & hardcopy): 31st Mar, 2013 (Sunday) 

Website: http://www.rri.res.in/