1. Master’s degree in Science with minimum 60%.
2. CSIR -JRF/ GATE with a score generally >90 percentile (specified by the shortlisting committee)
3. Pass in Interview

Every selected candidate has to register for the Programme at the beginning of each semester by paying the prescribed fees (see below)

The scholar will be assigned a Research Guide(s)

A Doctoral committee with the Chairman of the Department/School, the Guide(s) and members will assess the progress of the scholar’s work periodically and will approve the synopsis of the PhD thesis before submission..

A scholar must complete the following course requirements

1. 12 credits of course work in the first two semesters with a minimum CGPA of 6.
2. Pass a comprehensive exam on completion of the course work.
3. Two seminars to be given by the scholar in the 3^rd/4^th semester

The duration of the PhD Programme is approximately 8 semesters.

1. CSIR JRF : as per CSIR norms
   Currently: Rs. 12,000/- pm for two years and Rs.14,000/- pm in the next two years.
2. IISER Fellowship : Rs. 12,000/- pm for first two years and Rs. 14000/- pm for the next two years.
   (without contingency)

One-time Fees: Approximately Rs. 10000/-

Every Semester : Tuition Fee: Rs. 6000/- per semester