Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026
Full details for Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026.
Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar invites application for its regular Doctoral Programme in Physics, starting from August, 2026.
About Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar
Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar is an autonomous research institution funded by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.
The research activities in the Institute span theoretical and experimental research in the areas of condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, high energy physics and interdisciplinary areas such as biological physics, complex systems, nano-science, material science, accelerator-based science, etc.
With its distinguished research faculties and worldclass facilities, Institute of Physics offers an ideal platform to motivated and aspiring students to initiate their research career.
- Institute of Physics has large number of world class experimental facilities.
- Institute is actively involved in international collaborations with CERN (Switzerland) (ALICE, CMS), BNL (USA), ANL (USA), GSI (Germany).
- Institute is also participating in various research activities related to ICE-CUBE, DUNE, LIGO etc.
Eligibility
Indian nationals satisfying both the following criteria are eligible to apply:
- A valid CSIR-JRF / UGC-JRF fellowship OR A valid GATE score with rank up to 300 OR JEST rank up to 150 (for Ph. D only)
- M.Sc. in Physics with a minimum of 55% marks (in aggregate) or equivalent cumulative CGPA. (Candidates who appeared for M.Sc. in 2026, and who satisfy the criteria mentioned above can apply. However, if selected, their admission will be provisional subject to satisfying the minimal criteria and submission of the M.Sc. certificate.)
Selection Process
The selection will be based on written test and interview.
After admission the selected candidates have to undergo one year of course work. After successful completion of the coursework they will work under the supervision of faculty members of the institute for the Ph.D. degree which will be awarded by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly fellowship at par with other research institutes of the DAE, an annual contingency grant and have access to on-campus accommodation, medical facilities etc. at nominal charges.
For those selected candidates who have appeared for their M.Sc. final examination in this year (2026), the admission will be provisional in case they cannot produce the M.Sc. degree certificate. The admission will be confirmed and the fellowship will start after submission of the certificate and marksheets with minimum of 55% marks. Selected candidates, at the time of joining, have to produce B.Sc., M.Sc. marksheets and certificates besides GATE/NET scorecard in original. In addition, document indicating date of birth needs to be produced.
Important Dates
- Last date of online application: 6 June, 2026
- Tentative window for the selection is : 15 & 16 June, 2026