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Located on the lap of the lower Himalayas, near the beautiful hill town of Nainital, Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is an autonomous research institute funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) . ARIES extends the opportunity to all M. Sc. qualified students to pursue an exciting research career as a PhD student in Astronomy & Astrophysics and Atmospheric Sciences .

Astronomy & Astrophysics division of ARIES is engaged in cutting-edge research in the fields of Solar Physics , Extrasolar Planets, Stellar physics , Interstellar Matter, Transients like Supernova and GRBs, AGN , Galaxy Morphology , Relativistic Astrophysics etc. The Atmospheric division specializes in atmospheric chemistry, trace gases, boundary layer meteorology, atmospheric dynamics, aerosols etc.

In this round, students with M. Sc. Physics/Astrophysics are invited to apply for Junior Research Fellowship programme of ARIES leading to Ph.D. The Ph.D. programme will be jointly coordinated by ARIES, Nainital and IIT Roorkee (Physics Department). Students admitted to the Ph.D. programme are initially offered a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Successful completion of the course work is mandatory for all the JRFs. After completing two years as a Junior Research Fellow, a student is offered a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) after an assessment. The total tenure of the fellowship will not exceed five years, including the course work. The details of the shortlisted candidates will be posted on the ARIES website. The interview will be conducted in-person at IIT Roorkee, Roorkee .

Fellowship: Rs 37000/- per month (JRF); Rs 42000/- per month (SRF).

Minimum Qualification for PhD interviews at ARIES

M.Sc. Physics/Astrophysics with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC and 50% for SC/ST. Post-graduation degree should be from a UGC-recognized college/University.
The candidate should have passed M. Sc. on or after June 1, 2022.
Age limit: 28 years as on 01 June 2024. The upper age limit for reserved categories may be relaxed as per the UGC rules.
Applicants should have a valid CSIR/UGC-NET (JRF/LS) qualified in Physical Sciences -OR- valid GATE qualified in Physics -OR - valid JEST qualified in Physics OR INSPIRE.
All the applications will be further screened by taking into account marks/ranks in GATE/CSIR, UGC-NET/JEST and M.Sc. and other guidelines decided by ARIES. Fulfilling the minimum qualifications does not guarantee a call for an interview.

Application Process

Online application is mandatory for the PhD applicants. Final selection will be made on the basis of an in-person (OFFLINE) interview to be held at IIT Roorkee, Roorkee.

ONLINE APPLICATION

Deadline for online application submission: 23:00 Hrs, 20th April, 2024
Announcement of shortlisted candidates for Interview: 30th April, 2024
Date of Interview (OFFLINE): 16-18 May, 2024 at IIT Roorkee.
Announcement of Final list of selected candidates: 21 May, 2024
Date of Academic Registration: TBD (at IIT Roorkee, in-person)

List of Shortlisted Candidates for the PhD Interview

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1. Admission to PhD 2024 Programme

The PhD programme conducted by RRI aims to empower its students with advanced technical abilities in basic science and in a specialization, so as to prepare them for a career in research. The programme commences with formal credited course work in advanced topics during the first year. RRI offers select PhD students, who qualify in the course work and a subsequent comprehensive examination, opportunities for supervised research within the four broad areas of research conducted at the institute – Astronomy and Astrophysics, Light and Matter Physics, Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Theoretical Physics.

Students at RRI are registered for their PhD degree with Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. RRI is also a participant in the Joint Astronomy Programme (JAP) with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

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CORRIGENDUM : Last date for applying to the RRI PhD. Programme is extended till 21 April 2024 .

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2. External Registration Programme (ERP)

Apart from the regular PhD. program, the Institute also has an External Registration Programme (ERP) for admission to PhD. This aims to provide opportunities to :

Individuals employed in R & D environments in the government sector.
Young Engineering / Science faculty members of all Engineering Colleges / Universities recognized by appropriate government agencies to pursue research degrees in Science / Engineering.

Applicants keen to register on this program shall:

send a consent letter from a faculty member of Raman Research Institute that he/she is willing to support the candidate under the External Registration Program. The letter may be sent by e-mail to @email
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Ph.D. Programme

NCRA-TIFR is the premier Indian institute for research in Radio Astronomy, and offers exciting opportunities for cutting-edge research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Radio Astronomy Instrumentation and Algorithms. Areas of research at NCRA-TIFR include solar physics, theoretical cosmology, quasars, active galactic nuclei and radio galaxies, nearby galaxies, the interstellar medium, pulsars and neutron stars, the Milky Way, galaxy evolution, the epoch of reionization, and fundamental constant evolution, as well as techniques of synthesis imaging and image processing. NCRA-TIFR has built and operates the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope, which is the biggest and most powerful radio telescope in the world at low radio frequencies.

NCRA-TIFR conducts a regular doctoral research programme for students interested in pursuing a career in research in astronomy or radio instrumentation; the Ph.D. degree is conferred by the TIFR Deemed University. Students are selected for the doctoral programme via two main avenues, the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) and the TIFR entrance test (conducted by TIFR-Mumbai). Both selection methods are based on a written test and two interviews. The written tests are typically conducted every year in early December (TIFR test) and mid-February (JEST), with the interviews in March of the following year (TIFR) and late June (JEST). Besides these, NCRA also pre-selects Research Scholars from our Visiting Student's Research Programme, conducted every summer in Pune.

Before registering for a Ph.D., NCRA-TIFR students are required to satisfactorily complete the Graduate School. This consists of a set of Physics and Astronomy courses in the first year (in the first two years for students in the Integrated Ph.D. programme), followed by six months of research project.

Eligibility:

Research Scholars should have completed their M.Sc., B.E/B.Tech. or B.Sc. degrees before joining NCRA-TIFR. Students from the Physics, Electronics, Astronomy or Applied Mathematics branches of the M.Sc. degree are eligible for NCRA-TIFR's Ph.D. programme., while students with a B.Sc., B.E. or B.Tech. degree are eligible for NCRA-TIFR's Integrated Ph.D. programme.

NCRA-TIFR Research Scholars in the Ph.D. programme are paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 31,000/- for the first two years. In the case of Research Scholars in the Integrated Ph.D. programme, the monthly stipend is Rs. 21,000 in the first year, followed by Rs. 31,000 in the next two years. For both Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. students, the monthly stipend is raised to Rs. 35,000/- once the students complete the Graduate School requirements and register for a Ph.D. degree. Research Scholars also have an annual contingency grant of Rs. 40,000/- per year (Rs. 25,000 for Integrated Ph.D. students in the first year), tenable up to 5 years, as well as a travel grant for international travel to participate in conferences or research collaborations. Research scholarships are renewed annually, based on a review of the student's performance. Research Scholars in the Ph.D. programme are expected to complete their doctoral studies within five years of joining the institute, while students in the Integrated Ph.D. programme are expected to complete their doctoral studies within six years.

Graduate School norms:

The NCRA Graduate School norms applicable for students who joined prior to October 2020 are available here .

The NCRA Graduate School norms applicable for students who joined in or after October 2020 are available here .

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Ph.D in Astronomy & Astrophysics at IISc Bangalore

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January 2021 - regular candidates....

The admission to PhD programmes (Regular) for the year 2021 is opened on 27 May 2021. Last Date to apply is 24 June 2021.

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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology envisions basic and applied research for meeting the national R&D requirements of Science and Technology in general and the Indian Space Programme in particular. The institute provides a vibrant research atmosphere and offers doctoral and post doctoral programmes.

Applications are invited from highly motivated applicants for admission to the Ph.D. Programme starting in January 2021, in the departments given below:-

(i) Aerospace Engineering

(ii) Avionics

(iii) Chemistry

(iv) Earth and Space sciences

(v) Humanities

(vi) Physics

All scholars selected to the programme specializations listed in Table 1 shall receive a fellowship of Rs.31000/- per month. (Research Scholars selected with UGC/CSIR/NET-JRF/NBHM and State Government Science and Technology Scheme etc., shall draw fellowship from the concerned organizations). For all research scholars with external fellowship, the concerned rules and regulations apply.
The fellowship will be enhanced to Rs.35,000/- per month based on a performance review after two years of Research.
The scholars will be required to assist the Departments in tutorials, practical training in labs or similar academic activities normally limited to 6 hours per week.
The scholars will have to pay applicable fees as well as charges for the services provided by the Institute like boarding/lodging/medical facilities etc., as per IIST rules.
For those who receive fellowship from agencies such as DST, CSIR, NBHM, UGC and candidates who have been provided research fellowship by State Government Science and Technology Scheme through competitive written test etc., the Institute will not bear the fellowship of the student if the same is stopped due to any reasons by the concerned agency.
The Institute is completely residential and will provide accommodation to all the regular Ph.D students. However, in the event of shortage of rooms in the hostels, preference will be given for room allotment to candidates whose fellowships are borne by the Institute.

Selection Procedure

Applications will be received through on-line only.
Candidates having fellowship from funding agencies such as DST, CSIR, NBHM, UGC, State Government Science and Technology Scheme etc, applying to research areas in Table 2 may also apply for other research areas in Table 1, if eligible.
Candidates are advised to visit the individual department profile for more details on the respective areas of research.
Candidates with valid fellowship from Government funding agencies shall upload a scanned copy of the fellowship award letter.
A short-list of applicants for Online screening test or interview will be displayed in IIST website by 06.01.2021.
Online screening test will be held on 10.01.2021

Selection Criteria based on Online screening test & Interview:

(i) The students who have participated in the Online screening test will be shortlisted if they secure a minimum of 30 % in each of Section A (Section A comprises questions based on GATE Aptitude and Mathematics) and Section B (the research area) and a combined mark of 50 % and above for Section A and Section B together. (ii) There will be a relaxation of 5 % for SC/ST/PD and OBC / EWS students, i.e., SC/ST/PD and OBC / EWS students require a combined mark of 45 % and above for Section A and Section B together, while the minimum is 30% in each of the Section A and B respectively. (iii) There will be a 70 % weightage for the PhD Online screening test and 30 % weightage for the interview. (iv) A student securing less than 10 marks out of 30 marks in the interview will not be selected irrespective of category and irrespective of the performance in the Online screening test. (v) The combined mark for the PhD Online screening test and interview for a UR student should be 60 % and above to be selected (vi) For the SC/ST/PD and OBC / EWS students, the combined mark for the PhD Online screening test and interview should be 55 % and above. Candidates screened in through the online screening test will be called for an interview through Video Conference mode

Provisionally selected candidates list, after the interview, will be displayed in the IIST website; the date will be announced later.
Admissions are governed by Ph.D Rules and Regulations of IIST. ( https://www.iist.ac.in/academics/rules-regulations ).
The date of the Online screening test will not be changed under any circumstances. The date of interview span over a period of several days. In case the date and time of the interview clashes with the applicant’s End semester examination in his/her qualifying examination, the Institute will consider shifting the date and time of interview within the overall window available.
During interview, candidates will be tested in their main research area and not restricted to the syllabus of the Online screening test.

How to Apply

Applications shall be submitted online at the IIST website: http:// admission.iist.ac.in . Applications received online only will be considered.
The applicants will not be allowed to make any changes in their registration profile once submitted. Hence utmost care should be taken by the applicants while filling their profile
Application fee for General/EWS/OBC candidates who are male is Rs. 700/- per Department (for SC/ST/PD and Women applicants - Rs.350/- per Department). If the applicant is eligible and wishes to apply for more than one Research Area in the same Department, he/she need not pay any additional application fee. The application fee is non-refundable. Applicants, who wish to apply to multiple departments, will have to pay the appropriate application fee (sum of the application fee for each department).
The application fee shall be paid through online after the course registration only.
Applicants who are employed in Government/Semi Government/PSUs/ Autonomous Bodies need to produce a “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” from the current employer at the time of Interview.
SC/ST/OBC / EWS/Persons with Disabilities (PD) applicants shall upload the relevant certificate in the website before the prescribed date.
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Summary Table (PhDAdmissionJanuary- 2024)

Nationality

Applicant should be an Indian citizen

Applicant should be below 35 years as on last date of submission of application. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government Rules.

Applicants who are about to complete the qualifying degrees and obtain their degrees by October, 31, 2022 are also eligible to apply for Ph.D admission

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants with Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology must have secured 65% marks or 7.00 CGPA on a scale of 10 or equivalent in the Qualifying Master’s degree (60% marks or 6.50 CGPA on a scale of 10 for OBC / EWS, 55% marks or 6.00 CGPA on a scale of 10 for SC/ST/PD). They must have pursued their Master’s degree on the basis of qualified GATE score. However, there is no GATE cut off score for applicants with M.Tech./M.E as the highest qualifying degree, who are applying for Ph.D. in Engineering Discipline. Applicants with Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent from leading foreign Universities with minimum CGPA 8/10 or 3.6 /4 or equivalent can be considered without GATE score. Applicants with Dual degree in Engineering from IITs/Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology are also exe mpted from GATE requirement.

Candidates, who have been provided research fellowships by State Government Science and Technology Scheme/DST-INSPIRE etc., are eligible to apply if they have already cleared a National level eligibility test, such as a valid UGC-CSIR-NET Lectureship/NBHM/JEST.

Selection Procedure: For candidates with M.E/M.Tech.as their highest qualifying degree, selection to the PhD programmewill be based on online screening test followed by an interview. Interview will be conducted through Video Conference mode. However, candidates with a valid UGC-CSIR-NET-JRF/Lectureship/NBHM/JEST post their ME/M.Tech, will be directly called for the interview through Video Conference mode.

Applicants with Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology from institutions of National Importance, Institutions of Eminence or Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) must have secured 7.50 CGPA and above on a scale of 10 or equivalent in the Qualifying Bachelor’s degree (relaxed CGPA of 7.00 and above on a scale of 10 for OBC / EWS/ SC/ST/PD). They must have secured valid GATE score except for those who have Bachelor’s degree from an IIT/Indian Institute of Space Science and Tehnology.

Applicants with Dual degree (Bachelors in engineering and Masters in science from IITs and Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology) are also exempted from GATE requirement.

Selection Procedure: For candidates with B.E/B.Tech.as their highest qualifying degree, selection to the PhD programe will be based on online screening test followed by an interview. Interview will be conducted through Video Conference mode.

However, candidates with a valid UGC-CSIR-NET-JRF/Lectureship/NBHM/JEST post their BE/B.Tech, will be directly called for the interview through Video Conference

Applicants with Master’s Degree in Science as their highest qualifying degree

Applicants must have Master’s Degree in the relevant area with a minimum of 65% marks or 7.00 CGPA on a scale of 10 or equivalent in the Qualifying Master’s degree (60% marks or 6.50 CGPA on a scale of 10 for OBC / EWS, 55% marks or 6.00 CGPA on a scale of 10 for SC/ST/PD). They must have cleared a National level eligibility test, such as a valid UGC-CSIR-NET-JRF/Lectureship or NBHM/JEST/GATE and State Government Science and Technology Scheme , in the relevant disciplines.

Applicants with dual degree (B. Tech and Master of Science Degree) from IITs and Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology are eligible to apply if they have cleared a national eligibility test. These applicants are exempted from GATE requirement.

Candidates, who have been provided research fellowships by State Government Science and Technology Scheme/DST-INSPIRE etc, are eligible to apply if they have already cleared a National level eligibility test, such as a valid UGC-CSIR-NET Lectureship or JEST/GATE . Applicants who have a valid GATE score of minimum 500 for General Category (450 for OBC / EWS and 350 for SC/ST/PD categories) in a Science discipline or valid JEST rank within the first 300 are eligible to apply.

Selection Procedure: For candidates applying with their Master’s degree in Sciences or dual degree applicants (BTech and Master of Science from IITs/IIST) as their qualifying degree and having a valid score card/certificate in any of the National level eligibility tests listed above, selection to the programme will be based on an interview through Video Conference mode .

Applicants applying with their JEST score should have secured a rank within the first 300.

Candidates applying with a valid GATE score in a Science discipline, having a minimum score of 500 for General Category (450 for OBC / EWS and 350 for SC/ST/PD categories), are exempted from the Ph.D. online screening test conducted by IIST. Applicants having GATE score in Science disciplines less than indicated cut-off above will not be considered for Ph.D. Admission.

Applicants with Bachelor’s Degree with four year duration in Science as their highest qualifying degree

Applicants with Bachelor’s Degree (4 years’ duration) in Science from institutions of National Importance, Institutions of Eminence or Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) must have secured 7.50 CGPA or above on a scale of 10 or equivalent in the Qualifying Bachelor’s degree (relaxed CGPA of 7.00 or above on a scale of 10 for OBC / EWS/SC/ST/PD). They must have cleared a National level eligibility test, such as a valid UGC-CSIR-NET-JRF/Lectureship or NBHM/JEST/ and State Government Science and Technology Scheme, in the relevant disciplines.

Selection Procedure: For candidates applying with their BS/BSc degree in Sciences with four year duration as their qualifying degree and having a valid score card/certificate in any of the National level eligibility tests listed above, selection to the programme will be based on an interview through Video Conference mode.

Applicants with Master’s Degree in Humanities/Management/Social Sciences as their highest qualifying degree

Applicants must have Master’s Degree in the relevant area of Humanities/Management / Social Sciences with a minimum of 65% marks or 7.00 CGPA on a scale of 10 or equivalent in the Qualifying Master’s degree (60% marks or 6.50 CGPA on a scale of 10 for OBC / EWS, 55% marks or 6.00 CGPA on a scale of 10 for SC/ST/PD). They must have cleared a national level eligibility test, such as a valid UGC-NET. Candidates, who have been provided research fellowships by fellowship schemes of Central/State Governments are also eligible to apply if they have already cleared a National level eligibility test, such as a valid UGC-NET-JRF- Lectureship Selection Procedure: For candidates applying with their Master’s degree in Humanities/Management/Social Sciences as their qualifying degree and having a valid score card/certificate in any of the National level eligibility tests listed above, selection to the programmewill be based on an interview to be conducted through Video Conference mode.

Applicants with Bachelor’s Degree with four year duration in Humanities/Management/Social Sciences as their highest qualifying degree

Candidates having four years’ undergraduate degree from any institute of national importance are also eligible to apply. They must have cleared a national level eligibility test, such as a valid UGC-NET. Selection Procedure: For candidates applying with four years’ undergraduate degree in Humanities/Management/Social Sciences as their qualifying degree and having a valid score card/certificate in any of the National level eligibility tests listed above, selection to the programmewill be based on an interview to be conducted through Video Conference mode.

Applicants who are employed in Government/ Semi Government/ PSUs/ Autonomous Bodies should produce a “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” from the current employer at the time of Interview .

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Online Submission of Application

Opening Date for Oline Application : December 09 ,2020 - 1500 hrs

Closing Date for Online Application (for IIST Funded) : December 29 ,2020 - 2359 hrs

Closing Date for Online Application (for Externally Funded) : January 6, 2021 – 2359 hrs

Information will be available from 01 December, 2017

Results of the interview held on 17 & 18 December 2018 for Admission to PhD Programme-January 2019 will be released on or before 27/12/2018 at 5.00PM

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January 2021 - ISRO / DoS Candidates - Advertisement

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology envisions the integration of Space Technology and Space Science educational programs with basic and applied research for meeting the national R&D requirements of science and technology in general and of the Indian Space Programme in particular. The institute provides a vibrant research atmosphere and offers doctoral and postdoctoral programmes.

Online Applications are invited from highly motivated applicants for admission to the Ph.D. Programme starting in January 2021, in the areas given below.

(i)Aerospace Engineering
(ii)Avionics
(iii)Chemistry
(iv)Earth & Space Sciences
(v)Humanities
(vi)Mathematics
(vii)Physics

Interested candidates are encouraged to go through the department and faculty profiles for details of research areas pursued at IIST.

Part-time Ph.D. Scholars are not eligible for any Research Fellowship in addition to their applicable emoluments as ISRO/DoS employees.

The IIST Part-time Ph.D. Program is open to Scientists/Engineers, Faculty Members working in any of the Centres/Units of ISRO/DoS including employees of IIST.
Prospective candidates will fill online application, duly forwarded to IIST by their respective Unit/Centres, giving details of their previous academic record, research experience, and publications, if any, along with a brief summary of the proposed research work.
After a preliminary scrutiny, the application shall be reviewed by the IIST Research Committee to evaluate the overall relevance of the proposed research topic and the ability of the Applicant to pursue the programme.
All DoS/ISRO Sponsored candidates shall undertake an online screening test in order to qualify for PhD admission interview. The online screening test Part A (40 marks), comprises questions based on GATE Aptitude and Mathematics. The candidates will be shortlisted if they secure a minimum of 30 % marks in the online screening test. All DoS/ISRO sponsored PhD candidates will in addition give a presentation and face an interview for the remaining 60 marks. A candidate should secure 60% marks in total to be eligible for admission.
Online screening test will be held on 10.01.2020
The selection of the applicant for the Part-time Ph.D. Programmme of the IIST is based on the recommendation of the Research Committee and the approval of the Director, IIST.
Applicants whose selection is approved by the Director, IIST will be admitted to the Ph.D. Programme by duly undergoing the process of Admission and Registration in the respective Academic Departments on the dates specified in the communication to the selected candidates.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications shall be submitted online at the IIST website: admission.iist.ac.in. and duly forwarded to IIST by their respective Unit/Centres.
The applicants will not be allowed to make any changes in the profile registration once submitted. Hence utmost care should be taken by the applicant while filling the profile

Note:- The applicants who are shortlisted for admission are required to appear for an Interview. The list of shortlisted candidates for will be intimated to the concerned authorities of DOS/ISRO Units/Centres. Application forms received after the last date will not be considered under any circumstances.

The filled in online application form, through proper channel may be sent to Deputy Registrar(Academics), Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala PO, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 547 along with the self-attested copies of certificates/testimonials on or before January 04 , 2021.

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Research scholars selected for IIST Ph.D. programme with Post Graduate (PG) Degree in Basic Science with NET or equivalent qualification OR Graduate Degree in Professional Course with NET or equivalent qualification OR Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course will receive a Fellowship of Rs.31000/- per month.

After two years of research experience, their performance will be evaluated by a review committee. Based on the review, the fellowship amount may be enhanced to Rs.35000/- per month.

The scholars will be required to assist the Departments in tutorials / practicals or related academic activities normally limited to 6 hours per week

The scholars will have to pay for the services provided by the Institute like boarding / lodging / medical facilities etc., as per IIST rules.

To encourage candidates who have been awarded research fellowships by Government agencies to join Ph.D programme of IIST, the institute has initiated admission in ’Any time mode’.

The positions as approved by Director will be notified in the advertisement for Ph.D admission for January and July sessions. If the positions are not filled in the admission process for the session, these positions will be notified under ‘Any time mode’ in this page which will be active till the positions are filled.

Candidates having a valid fellowship from Government agencies such as DST, CSIR, NBHM, UGC and State Government Science and Technology Scheme etc. are eligible to apply. Candidates will be selected on the basis of an interview.

This notification will be active till the position is filled, or the common advertisement for Ph.D admission for the next session (January/July) is released, whichever is earlier.

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January Session....

First Announcement: November
Written Test / Interview: End of December
Session starts: 1st week of January

July Session

First Announcement: 4th week of April
Written Test / Interview: June
Session starts: 1st week of July
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100 Best universities for Astrophysics and Astronomy in India

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in India ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 1.84M citations received by 150K academic papers made by 330 universities in India was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

2. Indian Institute of Science

3. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

4. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

5. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

6. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

7. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

8. Banaras Hindu University

9. Jadavpur University

10. University of Delhi

11. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

12. Savitribai Phule Pune University

13. All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi

14. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

15. National Islamic University

16. University of Calcutta

17. Indian Statistical Institute

18. Indian School of Mines

19. University of Hyderabad

20. VIT University

21. Birla Institute of Technology and Science

22. Sri Venkateswara University

23. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

24. Andhra University

25. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

26. Aligarh Muslim University

27. Panjab University

28. Manipal Academy of Higher Education

29. Anna University

30. Homi Bhabha National Institute

31. Annamalai University

32. Osmania University

33. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata

34. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

35. Cochin University of Science and Technology

36. University of Mumbai

37. Delhi Technological University

38. University of North Bengal

39. Amrita University

40. Institute of Chemical Technology

41. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

42. University of Allahabad

43. Indian Institute of Technology Indore

44. Pondicherry University

45. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

46. Jawaharlal Nehru University

47. Presidency University - Kolkata

48. University of Rajasthan

49. Amity University

50. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

51. Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences

52. GLA University

53. National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

54. University of Madras

55. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

56. Guru Nanak Dev University

57. Indian Institute of Technology, BHU

58. SRM Institute of Science and Technology

59. University of Kerala

60. Madurai Kamaraj University

61. Bharathidasan University

62. Christ University

63. University of Burdwan

64. K L University

65. Visva-Bharati University

66. University of Lucknow

67. University of Kalyani

68. Kumaun University

69. Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad

70. Devi Ahilya University / Indore University

71. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali

72. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

73. Punjabi University Patiala

74. Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

75. Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

76. Bangalore University

77. Birla Institute of Technology

78. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

79. Gauhati University

80. National Institute of Technology, Karnataka

81. Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University

82. Tezpur University

83. Sardar Patel University

84. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune

85. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

86. Chennai Mathematical Institute

87. National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

88. Mangalore University

89. Bharathiar University

90. Shivaji University

91. North Eastern Hill University

92. National Institute of Technology, Silchar

93. National Institute of Technology, Calicut

94. National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur

95. National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra

96. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

97. Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar

98. Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

99. Gandhigram Rural University

100. Karnatak University

The best cities to study Astrophysics and Astronomy in India based on the number of universities and their ranks are Mumbai , Bangalore , Kharagpur , and Delhi .

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Top Astrophysics Colleges in India 2024: Courses, Fees, Rankings

Updated On: April 19, 2024 07:15 pm IST

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List of best astrophysics colleges in india: edurank rankings.

Astrophysics Colleges in India: Astrophysics is a captivating field that deals with the enigma of the cosmos. India hosts specialized colleges and institutes dedicated to imparting Astrophysics education to aspirants. These institutions serve as hubs for understanding the workings of stars, planets, and the celestial expanse. Within these colleges, students engage in theoretical learning alongside practical experimentation, gaining a deeper understanding of cosmic phenomena. Moreover, these colleges maintain close ties with pivotal observatories, offering students invaluable opportunities to participate in first-hand space research projects. Upon completing their education in these establishments, students emerge equipped to make meaningful contributions to astrophysics, whether in India or on a global scale. Here, we present a curated list of the best Astrophysics colleges in India, detailing their key programs, admission criteria, and more!

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) stands tall as a national hub within India, operating under the Department of Atomic Energy. Established by Dr Homi Bhabha in 1945, with generous backing from the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, TIFR functions both as a university and as a research institute. TIFR remains renowned for its research-oriented courses, solidifying its status as one of India's best Astrophysics colleges.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is the first among the best Astrophysics colleges in India, renowned for its exceptional scientific research and educational offerings. Founded in 1909 in Bangalore, IISc has played a pivotal role in advancing our knowledge of Astrophysics and space research.

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)

While some top Astrophysics colleges in India focus solely on Astrophysics programs, IITs take a different approach. You will not find dedicated undergraduate or postgraduate courses specifically in Astrophysics. Let's delve into some of these Astrophysics-related courses offered at different IITs:

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

At Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, the Department of Physics does not have standalone BSc or MSc programs focused solely on Astrophysics. Nevertheless, they do provide courses covering different aspects of Astrophysics and Space Science.

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Jadavpur University's Relativity and Cosmology Research Centre (RCRC) is a leading institution committed to advancing understanding and exploration in General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology. The RCRC holds frequent seminars and workshops where industry experts are invited to share their expertise. These events encourage lively discussions among researchers, offering a rich learning experience for students and scholars keen on Astrophysics subjects. The university offers bachelors, master's, and PhD courses in Physics with specialization in Cosmology, Molecular Physics, Biophysics, and more.

University of Delhi, Delhi

The Department of Physics & Astrophysics at the University of Delhi provides courses in Physics at both the undergraduate (BSc) and postgraduate (MSc and PhD) levels. While there is no dedicated degree programme related to Astrophysics, the Physics courses cover topics relevant to this field of study.

IIT Roorkee

The Nuclear Astrophysics Certification is an 8-week online course offered by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, and NPTEL. It is a physics elective that aims to teach students about Nuclear Astrophysics, a cutting-edge field that explores new ways to understand the universe through observation. This field explores new ways to observe the universe, uncovering unique signatures.

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) is an independent institution founded by UGC. Its mission is to foster the formation and expansion of vibrant communities in Astronomy and Astrophysics across Indian universities. IUCAA strives to become a beacon of excellence within the academic realm, dedicated to education and research in these fields.

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

IIT Guwahati’s Physics Department offers a BTech in Engineering Physics and an MSc programme in Physics. The department also supports a PhD programme that serves as a backbone of all research activities in the institute. The research work is also supported by post-doctoral fellows, who are selected through the IPDF programme and the national-level NPDF scheme. The department has a dedicated research group called GrAC - Gravity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology, which is essentially a gravity and astrophysics group.

Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi

Also known as the National Islamic University, JMI has a vibrant Centre for Theoretical Physics research centre which was established in 2006. Over the years, it has become a leading centre for research in India with sole dedication to research in theoretical physics. The courses offered in this department include areas of astrophysics, high energy physics, gravitation, cosmology and quantum physics.

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Astrophysics colleges in India play a crucial role in educating students about Space Science and Engineering. They focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, building a culture of advanced research. Admission into these institutions typically requires a background in science along with strong academic performance. Applicants may also need to clear entrance exams and participate in interviews. These colleges serve as significant hubs for disclosing the mysteries of the universe, equipping students with the expertise to pursue careers as Astrophysicists.

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The Physics Department at Punjab University stands as a renowned institution, recognized among the best Astrophysics colleges in India. Established with a vision to provide excellent education and cutting-edge research, it serves as a hotspot for aspiring Astrophysicists. Offering MSc and PhD programs, the department emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in Astrophysics, equipping students to actively contribute to the field. Backed by dedicated educators and state-of-the-art facilities, Punjab University remains instrumental in advancing India's exploration of space.

Graduates who have completed their studies in Astrophysics are highly sought after by research institutes and organizations, both in India and abroad. They often find employment as Research Scientists, where they delve into theoretical work and teaching in the field of Astrophysics. These institutions provide funding and grants for research projects aligned with the graduates' areas of expertise.

Astrophysics, also called space science, is a branch of astronomy that delves into the study of celestial objects such as stars and planets. It aims to utilize the principles of physics to understand the composition and behaviour of these cosmic entities.

Several leading astrophysics colleges in India demand that applicants pass national-level entrance exams such as GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.), CSIR-NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Eligibility Test), and other similar exams.

Typically, candidates should have a science background and finish their high school education with a focus on physics and mathematics. Certain colleges and institutions might have additional subject criteria.

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The Department of Physics, MIT-WPU offers a highly research-intensive PhD programme and provides students with excellent facilities and expert guidance to support their research endeavors. The programme is designed to help postgraduate students develop research skills and prepare for careers in academia or research. The programme provides specialised training in research components such as hypothesis creation, research questions, literature review, research ethics, and the use of online tools and resources. The programme has a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and encourages students to pursue innovative and entrepreneurial ideas in their chosen areas of study.

The areas of research at the Department are Applied Physics, Computational Physics, Theoretical High energy Physics, Quantum Gravity, Material Science, Surface Physics, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Photonics, Plasmonics, Nonlinear Optics, Radiation physics, Spectroscopy, Nanomaterials, Nanocomposite and nano/micro structured growth and characterization of for various applications in, chemical and biosensors, data storage, detector, energy storage, and conversion applications.

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A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the commission from time to time.

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of commission from time to time.

ii) Candidates who have completed the M. Phil programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of commission from time to time.

Reservation is applicable only to Maharashtra domicile candidates provided they submit the necessary documents for reservation before interview. Outside Maharashtra candidates will be considered in open category.

1. Candidates satisfying eligibility criterion shall be called to appear for the Ph.D. entrance test conducted by MITWPU. The exemption will be given from Ph.D. entrance test for those students who qualify UGC-NET /UGC-CSIR NET /GATE (valid score)/CEED/GPAT (valid score)and similar national tests.

2. PhD entrance test shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50% provided that relaxation from 50% to 45% shall be allowed for the candidates belongs to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/Differently abled category, Economically Weaker section (EWS) and other category of candidates. The syllabus of entrance test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.

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6. University keep rights to cancel admission of the Ph.D. scholars in the case of misconduct by the scholar, unsatisfactory progress/absent for consecutive two progress seminars, failure in any examination related to Ph.D., fabrication found in educational and reservation documents, candidate is found ineligible, involved in plagiarism in paper publications and thesis.

7. Provisional eligibility to appear in the selection process is no guarantee for admission to the program.

8. Candidates who will join PhD program full time, they will be provided with the stipend as per MITWPU norms.

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10. A maximum of an additional two years (2) years can be given through the process of re-registration provided, however, that the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme.

11. Provided further that, female Ph.D. scholars and persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two years(2) ; however the total period for completion of a Ph.D. program in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission of the programme.

12. Female candidates may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of Ph.D. programme.

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Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs in physics

IMSc offers Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs in physics.

Applicants for the Ph.D. program should have completed a masters' degree in physics by the time they join the program.

Applicants for the Integrated Ph.D. program should have completed a bachelor's degree in physics or a B.E./B.Tech degree by the time they join the program.

Admission to both these programs will be opened to students who have qualified for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of the UGC-CSIR NET examination or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) or the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) [see details below].

The last date for submitting applications for the programs -- 21 April 2024 .

Last date for submission for reference letters -- 1 May 2024 .

Note : Receipt of a complete application before the deadline does not guarantee an interview spot. Based on the applications we receive, we will shortlist candidates for the in-person interview; shortlist to be announced soon after last date of applications.

ADMISSIONS 2024

Selection interviews:

Interviews for admission to the physics Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs at IMSc, to be held in-person.
Interviews for IPhD program: 13-15 May 2024 -- List of candidates shortlisted for interviews
Interviews for IPhD program: 20-22 May 2024 -- List of candidates shortlisted for interviews
Interviews for PhD program: during week of 20 May 2024

For admission to the physics Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs, an applicant should have qualified one of the following examinations securing a rank as indicated below.

Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)

At the time of the interview, you are required to produce a valid JEST scorecard.
for applying to the PhD program, the cutoff rank is 191 (JEST 2024)
for applying to the IPhD program, the cutoff rank is 92 (JEST 2024)

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Only those who have qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) are eligible to apply.
Those who have qualified for only Lecturership are not eligible.
At the time of your interview, you are required to produce a valid letter from CSIR-UGC in which you are informed of your qualification as JRF.
for applying to the PhD program, the cutoff rank is 125 (NET June & December 2023)

GATE qualified candidates

At the time of the interview, you are required to produce a valid GATE scorecard.
for applying to the PhD program, the cutoff rank is 100 (GATE 2024)

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You might think about famous personalities like Neil DeGrasse Tyson when it comes to astrophysics ! Tyson is one of the main reasons for astrophysics’ entry into mainstream discourse. Though it is one of the fascinating branches of astronomy , it is not one of the most coveted science stream courses in India and those who wish to study the subject might have a hard time deciding how and where to pursue it. That is why we have compiled a list of top astrophysics colleges in India, their major courses, admissions requirements, and more!

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What is astrophysics, indian institute of science, bangalore, indian institute of astrophysics, bangalore, tata institute of fundamental research (tifr) , national centre for radio astrophysics, pune, aryabhatta research institute of observational sciences (aries) , other great colleges, eligibility criteria, astrophysics: course and syllabus, fee structure for astrophysics, astrophysics: careers and salary, scope of astrophysics.

Simply defined, Astrophysics, commonly called space science is a subset of astronomy that primarily studies celestial objects and their composition by applying the laws and principles of physics to explain the phenomenon. The study of astronomy and its branches can be dated back to Greek philosophers like Aristotle who sought to study space and its components but it was Galileo and Newton that transformed the tradition of astronomy and its study. The study of cosmology and planetary science is closely associated with astrophysics and is often referred to as sister sciences.

Some of the course’s main objectives are listed below.

To learn more about the universe’s composition.
To expose the truths and dispel myths about the universe.
To create new observational techniques for a better understanding of the solar system.

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Top Astrophysics Colleges in India

Astrophysics is a specialization more commonly offered at the postgraduate or doctoral level degree in India. Here is a list of the top 5 colleges in India for astrophysics that you can explore

Ranked 1st by the NIRF India Ranking 2023, the Indian Institute of Science located in Bangalore is a leading research institution in areas like biological sciences , physics , chemistry , engineering , and management. IISc, Bangalore is a publicly deemed university that gained the status of Institute of Eminence in 2018 and is one of the top Astrophysics colleges in India. The college has several ongoing research projects and offers bachelor, master, and PhD programs. The college’s Department of Physics offers programs like:

Joint Astronomy Programme to train graduate students in astrophysics
Integrated PhD program in physical sciences
Regular Ph.D. programme

Another leading Astrophysics college in India, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics is an autonomous research centre under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The center is committed to research and advancement in areas like astronomy and astrophysics; they have several ongoing research projects pertaining to the field and numerous observatories across India. The institute offers AICTE-approved postgraduate and doctoral programs such as:

Integrated M.Tech – PhD programme in Astronomical Instrumentation in collaboration with the University of Calcutta
PhD programme

Another exceptional research and educational centre for scientific study and research is Tata Institute Fundamental Research. TIFR is a deemed university primarily offering M.Sc, integrated M.Sc and PhD and PhD programmes in different branches of science like physics, chemistry, biology and in mathematics and computer science . It is one of the best Astrophysics Colleges in India for research courses and the institute offers PhD and integrated courses in areas like Astronomy & Astrophysics, Matter Physics & Materials Science, High Energy Physics, Nuclear & Atomic Physics and Theoretical Physics at their Mumbai campus.

National Centre for Radio Astrophysics is a leading research institute specialising in Radio Astronomy. NCRA is affiliated with TIFR and the Department of Atomic Energy. Its area of research includes topics like solar physics, theoretical cosmology, galaxies, interstellar medium, pulsars and neutron stars, galaxy evolution etc. Another key mention in our list of Astrophysics colleges in India, NCRA offers a PhD programme in astronomy and radio instrumentation for interested candidates.

ARIES is a research institution located in Uttarkhand and operates as an autonomous institute under the Dept of Science and Technology of Govt. of India. The institute is involved in research areas like Solar Physics, Stellar physics, Interstellar Matter, Relativistic Astrophysics etc. This Astrophysics college in India offers a PhD to M.Sc students interested in the field of astronomy & astrophysics as well as in atmospheric sciences.

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hi, I am completed 12th. I am eligibility to study B.sc astrophysics.

The minimum eligibility for BSc in Astrophysics is 10+2 in the science stream with compulsory subjects like Maths and Physics. If you have studied physics and maths in your 12th, then you are eligible for the course. (The cut-off for every university is different and you must meet all the requirements to enrol at the university) Hope this helps! All the best for your future endeavours!

I want to know the colleges for studying BSc astrophysics or space physics… I cannot find one… could you ols help me with this.🙏

Indian colleges don’t offer BSc in astrophysics, however, you can opt for BSc in Physics and later pursue postgraduation in Astrophysics. You can also consider foreign universities that offer BSc in Astrophysics. To know more, get in touch with our experts at 1800572000! Hope this helps! All the best!

Hello Sir I want to know whether any of the Institute provide Bsc Astrophysics.

In India, there aren’t many colleges that offer BSc Astrophysics. On the bright side, you can study BSc in Physics and then pursue Astrophysics in India or you apply to foreign universities for Bsc Astrophysics! If you need more help, please call us on 1800572000! Thank you!

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Abstract: Advanced weather and climate models use numerical techniques on grided meshes to simulate atmospheric and ocean dynamics, which are computationally expensive. Data-driven approaches are gaining popularity in weather and climate modeling, with a broad scope of applications. Although Machine Learning (ML) has been employed in this domain, significant progress has occurred in the past decade, leading to ML applications that are now competitive with traditional numerical methods. This study presents a user-friendly dataset for data-driven medium-range weather forecasting focused on India. The dataset is derived from IMDAA reanalysis datasets and optimized for ML applications. The study provides clear evaluation metrics and a few baseline scores from simple linear regression techniques and deep learning models. The dataset can be found at this https URL , while the codes are available at this https URL . We hope this dataset will boost data-driven weather forecasting over India. We also address limitations in the current evaluation process and future challenges in data-driven weather forecasting.

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Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching Presented to Physics Professor Christian Santangelo

Christian Santangelo , professor and director of graduate studies in the physics department in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and member of the BioInspired Institute , is the 2024 recipient of the William Wasserstrom Prize in recognition of his exemplary mentorship of graduate students. A&S Dean Behzad Mortazavi conferred the award on Santangelo at the Graduate School doctoral hooding ceremony on May 10.

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The prize is awarded annually to a faculty member who exemplifies the qualities of William Wasserstrom, a professor of English who died in 1985. Wasserstrom was a scholar known for his broad interests and profound impact on learning, with a particular teaching interest in the graduate seminar. Since his death, Wasserstrom has been memorialized with this award by A&S for outstanding success as a graduate seminar leader, research and dissertation director, advisor and role model for graduate students.

Santangelo joined Syracuse University in 2019 and was named physics director of graduate studies in 2021. His research interests focus on soft condensed-matter physics and materials geometry, extreme mechanics, 4D printing and self-folding origami, design of mechanical metamaterials and topological effect in nonlinear systems. He teaches Physics 1, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Advanced Statistical Mechanics.

He has co-authored 75 peer-reviewed articles, been quoted in multiple publications related to his research, presented at dozens of conferences and symposia and has received nearly $4.5 million in external grant funding for his work.

Santangelo recently served as “March Meeting” program chair for the Division of Soft Matter (DSOFT) of the American Physical Society. He was also the co-lead of the Smart Materials focus group within the BioInspired Institute and a member of the College Level Liberal Arts Core Committee at A&S.

Santangelo has received several other awards and honors throughout his career, including the Glenn H. Brown Prize from the International Liquid Crystal Society, a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation, the Early Career Award from the APS DSOFT and he was named a fellow of the American Physical Society.

“Professor Santangelo is certainly an example of the level of excellence Professor Wasserstrom represented, and a person whose extraordinary commitment to the mentorship of graduate students is deserving of recognition,” says Mortazavi. “His scholarship and the guidance and knowledge he has provided as a mentor in graduate education has positively impacted the physics department, its students and the entire college since he joined the University five years ago. It is an honor to present him with this award.“

Santangelo has mentored 20 graduate students and post-docs and has served as a research advisor for 12 undergraduates. Professor Mitchell Soderberg, associate chair of the Department of Physics, notes that a common theme heard about Santangelo is his “knack for helping students develop as scholars—not by knowing all the answers but by helping them to recognize the best questions to pursue.”

Former students and colleagues submitted enthusiastic nomination letters that spoke to Santangelo’s qualifications for this award.

“As a mentor, Chris struck a perfect balance of being available for guidance and allowing independence. By imparting principles explicitly and through action, I learned from Chris how to identify interesting scientific problems, find strategies for tackling them, and navigate uncertainty and communication results,” says former student Salem Mosleh, a research associate at Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. “He makes sure students get exposure to the scientific community, allowing me to attend conferences and meet collaborators—which helped me get my position at Harvard.”

“As his first Ph.D. student, I was fortunate to have Professor Santangelo as my mentor, and I can confidently say that he has a natural talent for selecting research problems that are interesting, challenging and relevant in the modern context of theoretical physics,” says Marcelo Dias, who is a senior lecturer in structural engineering at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. “Professor Santangelo’s extensive mathematical expertise and practical approach to research have contributed to my career development. His interest in interdisciplinary topics has led to collaboration with many researchers throughout my career.”

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I n a relief to thousands of students from India who are planning to go to the United Kingdom this year, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommended the continuation of the graduate route work visa, also known as PSW or post-study work visa, to continue in its current form.

This visa enables international students to work for two years in the UK after graduating from a British university.

For the unversed, the committee was entrusted with the task by Home Secretary James Cleverly to review the graduate route visa and submit the report on May 14.

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Will the graduate rote visa be axed, as was anticipated by some sections of students and agents.

No, the visa category will continue in its current form.

During the review, did they find that the objectives of introducing this category were met?

There was a target of six lakh international students in the UK by 2030, and this target has been met ahead of time. While one cannot estimate the contribution of the graduate route in meeting this target, the review indicates it has played a major role.

“Based on our analysis, the graduate route is broadly achieving its objectives and supporting the International Education Strategy. We recommend retaining the graduate route in its current form,” the report reads.

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Is there any abuse of the graduate route?

The committee did not find any evidence of widespread abuse of the graduate route. The risks of abuse are low on account of the limited number of conditions the route imposes. However, the report acknowledges the exploitation due to poor practices by agents who may be mis-selling UK higher education.

“We have not been able to assess the risk of overstaying due to a lack of data on this from the Home Office. We are concerned about the potential exploitation of both student and graduate visa holders due to poor practices by certain agents and sub-agents who recruit students onto courses and may be mis-selling UK higher education, but this is a separate issue from abuse of the rules of the Graduate route,” the panel observed.

How many Indians make use of the visa?

A total of 1.14 lakh graduate route visas were granted for main applicants in 2023, with another 30,000 for dependants. The report noted that the use of the graduate route is concentrated among four nations: India, China, Pakistan and Nigeria – which collectively account for 70 per cent of all graduate visas, with India accounting for over 40 per cent, i.e. a total of 45,600.

The majority of those (91 per cent) on the graduate route finished their Taught Master’s degree. Interestingly, most of the growth is from non-Russell Group universities’ postgraduate courses, which account for 66 per cent of all graduate visas, the report noted.

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What work do graduate visa holders do during and after their time on the route and are they contributing to the economy?

The report noted that the graduate visa holders are initially overrepresented in lower-paid work (in Skilled Worker route threshold for health and care occupations), but that their outcomes improve over a period of time.

After one year, their earnings are not different from those of domestic graduates, particularly 15 months after they have graduated.

Among the first cohort of graduate visa holders, around 50 per cent moved on to Skilled Worker visas, which means into skilled work. It is worth noting that the graduate visa holders who move into the Skilled Worker route have earnings and work in occupations comparable to domestic UK graduates.

Indian students comprise around 40 per cent of the total number of graduate route visa holders, the report stated.

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