IPR is affiliated to Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a deemed-to-be university for all academic degrees. Our institute provides opportunities for highly motivated students pursuing doctoral research in the areas of Plasma Physics. Tokamak, basic plasma, and plasma applications are the key areas for doctoral research. The doctoral project addresses plasma theory, simulations, and experiments.
i. Admissions : All applicants need to have cleared a national-level examination such as JEST, GATE, or CSIR-UGC-NET.
ii. Application Procedure : Eligible candidates can apply to the IPR Ph.D. programme by completing the online application form. A formal interview is conducted at IPR as part of the Ph.D. admission process.
iii. Scholarships : Selected students receive a scholarship of ₹37,000 plus applicable HRA for the first two years. From the third year onwards, the scholarship is ₹42,000 plus HRA. In addition, a contingency grant of ₹60,000 per year for five years is provided. Financial assistance up to ₹2.5 lakh is also available for attending international conferences, workshops, and schools.
iv. Academic Calendar :
| Phase | Window | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | April | Official Ph.D. advertisement released on the IPR portal. Eligibility verified (GATE / CSIR-UGC-JRF). |
| Applications | April – Early May | Online application portal opens. Deadline typically falls in the first week of May. |
| Shortlisting | Mid–Late May | Shortlisted candidates published for screening interviews based on GATE score / NET rank. |
| Interviews | June | Personal interviews conducted at the IPR main campus (Bhat, Gandhinagar). |
| Final Results | Late June / Early July | Merit list published and official offer letters dispatched. |
| Reporting & Joining | August 1st | Official HBNI enrolment date and joining at IPR. |
v. Selected Students : (A link to the last selection list)