IIA Bangalore Admission 2024 (Jan) – IIA (Indian Institute of Astrophysics), Bangalore invites application for admission to PhD Program for Jan 2024.
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About IIA Bangalore
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is a DST-funded, research institute, devoted to research in astronomy, astrophysics and related areas of physics. The main campus is located in Koramangala, Bangalore. Additionally, the institute also has various field centres, including the Centre for Research and Education in Science and Technology (CREST) at Hosakote, Bangalore, and the observing facilities at Gauribidanur, Hanle, Kavalur and Kodaikanal.
IIA Bangalore PhD Programs
IIA PU PhD – PhD Programme in collaboration with Pondicherry Central University, Puducherry.
In addition to the intake under the IIA-PU programme, 1 project JRF position is open. Details can be found here.
Important Dates for IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2024 (Jan)
| Opening of online application | 27 September 2023 |
| Last Date for online Application | 27 October 2023 (05:30 pm) |
| Interview Dates for IIA-PU PhD | 20th and 21st of November, 2023 |
Eligibility Criteria
A. You may apply if :
- (a) you have qualified for JRF in the CSIR/UGC-NET exam in Physics(2022, 2023), or
- (b) scored 95.00 percentile or above in the JEST (2023) exam in Physics, or
- (c) scored 95.00 percentile or above in GATE (2022, 2023) exam in Physics
Note: Scores must be valid at the time of admission.
NOTE: Percentile = [(T-R)/T]*100, where T = Total number of candidates, and R = All India Rank.
Please refer to the GATE / JEST score card for T & R.
B. IMPORTANT: Admission criteria also requires the candidate to have scored aggregate of 60% marks or above throughout his/her academic career.
C. Age Limit: Maximum 28 years as on October 31st, 2023.
Qualifying Degree Requirements
For PhD Qualifying Degree in one of the following subject is required
MSc/Integrated MSc
| Applied Physics/Engg. Physics |
| Applied Mathematics |
| Astronomy |
| Electronics |
| Photonics/Optics |
| Physics |
ME/M.tech. / Integrated ME/M.Tech
| Applied Physics/Engg. Physics |
| Computer Science |
| Electrical |
| Electronics |
| Instrumentation |
| Photonics/Optics/Opto-Electronics |
| Radio Physics and Electronics |
M.Phil
| Applied Physics |
| Instrumentation |
| Mathematics |
| Photonics/Optics |
| Physics |
Application Process for IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2024 (Jan)
Eligible candidates have to apply online through the official website of IIA.
Register using a valid email address. Message with further instructions will be sent to the registered email address.
Read the instructions carefully and complete the application form.
- Please provide all details of the marks/GPA for all examinations taken so far. Please normalize the GPA to 100%, i.e., if the GPA is out of 10, multiply by 10 etc.
- If you are currently studying in a degree programme, please mention the expected date of its completion and enter the marks up to the last examination for which the marks are available
- If you have studied in a college, please mention both the name of the college and the name of the university to which it is affiliated.
- Please verify that you have filled in your postal and e-mail addresses and phone numbers correctly. If you are called for an interview, the call letter will be sent to email.
- Please keep scanned copies your recent photograph (jpg / png/ jpeg formats only; sizes preferably less than 250 kb ), mark sheets and certificates (pdfs only ; sizes preferably less than 250 kb ) ready. You will be prompted to upload them on the final preview page. If called for the interview you will be asked to bring originals of the relevant documents for verification.
- Before uploading scanned documents please ensure that all scanned documents are clear and readable .
Admission Process
Based on the overall academic performance an initial screening will be done. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview.
Candidates have to produced original documents of all academic records (mark sheets, certificates etc.) upon demand. If any false information is found in the online application, it will lead to automatic and immediate disqualification of the candidate.
Applicants working in government organizations must submit a No Objection Certificate from the employers at the time of interview.
The interview will be held offline at IIA main campus, Bengaluru.
If there is difficulty in holding the interview, candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic record.
In the worst case, the admission process is likely to be suspended.
Written exam may be conducted to screen the short-listed applicants further for the interview.
IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2024 (Jan) Results
Shortlisted Candidates
List of candidates shortlisted for personal interview for the IIA-PU Ph.D. Program – January 2024 Batch.
Interviews are scheduled on 20th and 21st of November, 2023.
Candidates whose interviews are scheduled on 20th November:
| Sl No | Reg No | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P2024010002 | SOUVIK PAUL |
| 2 | P2024010003 | SANDIP NASKAR |
| 3 | P2024010004 | AMRIT DUTTA |
| 4 | P2024010005 | SANDEEP SINGH |
| 5 | P2024010006 | ARUN KUMAR |
| 6 | P2024010007 | ANIL KUMAR |
| 7 | P2024010009 | BARSARANI NAYAK |
| 8 | P2024010010 | NILOY GHOSH |
| 9 | P2024010011 | HARSH KARARWAL |
| 10 | P2024010012 | SHUBHAM BARUA |
| 11 | P2024010013 | SUJIT DAS |
Candidates whose interviews are scheduled on 21st November:
| Sl No | Reg No | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P2024010014 | YUVASRI G |
| 2 | P2024010015 | ALPHESUNNY SARKAR |
| 3 | P2024010017 | LUCKY CHAUDHARY |
| 4 | P2024010018 | KOUSHIK DAS |
| 5 | P2024010019 | KANIKA SHARMA |
| 6 | P2024010022 | SUCHARITA SEN |
| 7 | P2024010023 | HARIHARA BISWANATH |
| 8 | P2024010024 | PUSHPENDRA YADAV |
| 9 | P2024010025 | SOUMYA BERA |
| 10 | P2024010027 | MESVANIYA PRATIK HIMMATLAL |
| 11 | P2024010028 | SUBHRA SANKHA DAS |
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Previous Admissions
IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2023 (Aug)
Important Dates for IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2023 (Aug)
| Opening of online application | 01 May 2023 |
| Last Date for online Application | 21 May 2023 (05:30 pm) |
| Tentative Interview Dates for IIA-PU | 19 to 23 June 2023 |
| Tentative Interview Dates for IIA-CU | 26 to 28 June 2023 |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant can apply if
A. Candidate has
- qualified for JRF in the CSIR NET/UGC NET exam in Physics(2021, 2022), or
- scored 95 percentile or above in the JEST (2023), or
- scored 95 percentile or above in GATE (2023)
Note: Scores must be valid at the time of admission.
For the IIA-Ph.D program based on their GATE / JEST score candidates must have qualified in the PHYSICS paper of GATE / JEST.
Percentile = [(T-R)/T]*100, where T = Total number of candidates, and R = All India Rank. Please refer to the GATE / JEST score card for T & R.
B. Candidate have scored aggregate of 60% marks or above throughout his/her academic career.
C. Age Limit is Maximum 28 years as on May 31st, 2023
IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2023 (Aug) Results
Shortlisted Candidates
IIA-PU PhD Programme August 2023 Batch Admission:
List of candidates shortlisted for personal interview– from 19 to 23 June 2023.
IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2023 (Jan)
Important Dates
| Opening of online application | 11 Nov, 2022 |
| Last Date for online Application | 02 Dec, 2022 (05:30 pm) |
| Tentative Interview Dates | Second week of Dec, 2022 |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant can apply if
A. Candidate has
- qualified for JRF in the CSIR NET/UGC NET exam (June 2021 onwards), or
- scored 95 percentile or above in the JEST (2022), or
- scored 95 percentile or above in GATE (2022)
Note: Scores must be valid at the time of admission.
For the IIA-Ph.D program based on their GATE / JEST score candidates must have qualified in the PHYSICS paper of GATE / JEST.
Percentile = [(T-R)/T]*100, where T = Total number of candidates, and R = All India Rank. Please refer to the GATE / JEST score card for T & R.
B. Candidate have scored aggregate of 60% marks or above throughout his/her academic career.
C. Age Limit is Maximum 28 years as on Nov 30th, 2022.
IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2022 (July)
Important Dates for IIA Bangalore PhD Admission July 2022
| Opening of online application | 05 May, 2022 |
| Last Date for online Application | 31 May, 2022 |
| Tentative Interview Dates | 20-28 June, 2022 |
IIA Bangalore PhD Admission July 2022 Results
IIA-PU PhD Programme August 2022 Batch Admission: List of candidates shortlisted for the online interview is available now –
IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2022 (Jan)
Important Dates for IIA Bangalore PhD Admission Jan 2022
| Opening of online application | 11 October (09:00 am) |
| Last Date for online Application (Extended) | 12 November 2021 (05:30 pm) |
| Tentative Interview Dates | 22 to 26 November 2021 |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant can apply if
A. Candidate has
- qualified for JRF in the NET/CSIR/UGC exam (June 2019 onwards), or
- scored 97 percentile or above in the JEST (2021), or
- scored 98 percentile or above in GATE (2020 onwards)
Note: Scores must be valid at the time of admission.
For the IIA-Ph.D program based on their GATE / JEST score candidates must have qualified in the PHYSICS paper of GATE / JEST.
B. Candidate have scored aggregate of 60% marks or above throughout his/her academic career.
C. Candidates those who obtained their last degree (qualifying degree) before 2017 are not eligible to apply.
D. Age Limit is Maximum 25 years (as on Jan 01, 2022).
IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2021 (Aug)
Important Dates
| Opening of online application | 14thJune 2021 |
| Last Date for online Application | 13thJuly 2021 |
| Tentative Interview Dates | 19 to 23 July 2021 |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant can apply if
A. Candidate who expect to complete their qualifying degrees by July 2021 and
- qualified for JRF in the NET/CSIR/UGC exam (Dec 2018 onwards), or
- scored 97 percentile or above in the JEST (2020 onwards), or
- scored 98 percentile or above in GATE (2019 onwards)
Note: Scores must be valid at the time of admission.
For the IIA-Ph.D program based on their GATE / JEST score candidates must have qualified in the PHYSICS paper of GATE / JEST.
B. Candidate have scored aggregate of 60% marks or above throughout his/her academic career.
C. Candidates those who obtained their last degree (qualifying degree) before 2017 are not eligible to apply.
D. Age Limit is Maximum 25 years (as on Jan 01, 2021).
IIA Bangalore PhD Admission Aug 2021 Results
IIA – PU PhD Programme – 2021 August batch JRF
IIA Bangalore PhD Admission 2021 (Jan)
Important Dates
| Opening of online application | 08thJanuary |
| Last Date for online Application (Extended) | 07th February, 2021 |
| Tentative Interview Dates | 10 – 15 February, 2021 |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant can apply if
A. Candidate who expect to complete their
M.Sc., Integrated M.Sc. or B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. degree by July 2021 and
- qualified for JRF in the CSIR/UGC NET exam, or
- scored 97 percentile or above in the JEST or
- scored 98 percentile or above in GATE(Physics)
Note: Scores must be valid at the time of admission.
For the IIA-Ph.D program based on their GATE / JEST score candidates must have qualified in the PHYSICS paper of GATE / JEST.
B. Candidate have scored aggregate of 60% marks or above throughout his/her academic career.
C. Candidates those who obtained their last degree (qualifying degree) before 2017 are not eligible to apply.
D. Age Limit is Maximum 25 years (as on Jan 01, 2021).