Raman Research Institute PhD Admission 2026 (Winter)

Raman Research Institute (RRI) Bangalore offers PhD Program in various research areas.

In this admission cycle, RRI is offering PhD opportunities in the area of Astronomy and Astrophysics.

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission in PhD programme must necessarily have the following Qualification(s):

• One year/2-semester Master’s degree in Physics / Mathematics / Astronomy / Optics / Photonics / Biophysics after a 4-year/ 8-semester Bachelor’s degree programme with atleast 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. OR
• Two year/4-semester Master’s degree in Physics / Mathematics / Astronomy / Optics / Photonics / Biophysics after a 3-year Bachelor’s degree programme or equivalent qualifications with atleast 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. OR
• 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade. OR
• M.Phil in Physics/Mathematics degree with atleast 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade. OR
• A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade is allowed to reserved candidates.
• Reservations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates will be as per Institute norms.

Scholarships

• Students will be paid a scholarship of Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years and Rs.42,000/- per month thereafter for the next three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
• In addition, they are paid a book grant totaling to Rs.50,000/- in five years.
• Hostel accommodation, if available, or HRA at applicable rate, will be provided.
• The scholarship will be provided for a period of five years.
• RRI encourages and supports participation of students in national and international conferences.

Application Process

• All candidates need to apply online for admissions at RRI via the link https://www.rri.res.in/careers/phd-programme.
• In case of queries, please write to admissions@rri.res.in

Selection Procedure

Candidates seeking admission are called for interview based on:

• Performance in the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST-PHYSICS) with a valid score. OR
• Performance in any of the following National Level Tests with a valid score:
  • CSIR-UGC NET (Physics)
  • GATE (Physics / ECE)

The final selection of all the candidates is based on performance in the interviews to be held at RRI tentatively during December 14 – 15, 2026. Call letters for interviews will be sent around the third week of November 2026 by e-mail. Outstation candidates will be paid a round trip sleeper class train fare as TA reimbursement on their visit to RRI for Interviews.

The last date to receive the application: 16 November, 2026

• Poster
• Application
• RRI Website