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IPR PhD Programme in Physics Admission 2026 – Apply Online for JRF Positions

⚛️ Research in Fusion, Tokamaks & Space Plasma | Fellowship: ₹37,000/- + Benefits

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IPR PhD Physics Admission 2026: Brief Overview

The Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar, under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), invites highly motivated candidates for its PhD programme in Physics for the academic year 2026. This is a prestigious opportunity to conduct research in experimental, theoretical, and computational plasma physics, including work on ADITYA and SST-1 Tokamaks. Selected candidates will be registered under the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI). Candidates with M.Sc. Physics/Applied Physics or 4-year B.Sc. Physics degrees who have qualified GATE, JEST, or CSIR-UGC-JRF are eligible to apply.
📅 Admission Schedule 💰 Application Fee
• Apply Online Start: 13/04/2026 (10 AM)
• Apply Online Last Date: 03/05/2026 (05 PM)
• Shortlist Declaration: 15/05/2026
• Session Starts: August 2026
• All Candidates: No Fee Mentioned
• Interview Fare: Sleeper Class Rail Fare Provided
• Selection: Shortlist & Personal Interview
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification Mandatory National Exams
M.Sc. Physics / Applied Physics: Min 60% aggregate.
BS/B.Sc. (4-Year) Physics: Min 75% aggregate.
• Master's students appearing in 2026 can also apply.
GATE Physics (PH): Valid for 2024/25/26.
CSIR-UGC-JRF: Dec 2025 or June/July 2025.
JEST: 2025 or 2026 qualified.
Age Limit: Max 26 Years as on 01/08/2026 (Born on/after 01/08/2000).
Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 Yrs | OBC: 3 Yrs | PWD: 10 Yrs.
💰 Monthly Fellowship: ₹37,000 - ₹42,000/-

Fellowship Benefits & Research Facilities:

Year 1-2 (JRF)₹37,000/- Per Month
Year 3-5 (SRF)₹42,000/- Per Month
Book Grant₹60,000/- Per Year
Additional BenefitsMedical Facility, HRA (as per rules), Shared Hostel facility.

🔬 Selection Procedure

1. Shortlisting: Based on national level exam scores (GATE/JEST/NET).
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates must appear for a Personal Interview (PI) at IPR.
3. Final Selection: Purely based on interview performance.
4. Travel Support: Sleeper class rail fare will be reimbursed for attending the interview.

Important Note: Registration for PhD will be with Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI). Hostel accommodation is limited and shared; preference is given to Women and PWD candidates.

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