Harish-Chandra Research Institute

Admission to the Doctoral Programme in Mathematics

Welcome to the admission page for the doctoral programme in mathematics at the Harish-Chandra Research Institute.

Admission 2027–2028 Course Work Syllabus Programme Details

Applying to the programme

Admission Process

Admission 2027-2028

The admission process includes a national-based written test followed by an interview.

  1. National-Based Written Test

    • NBHM Window: Harish-Chandra Research Institute uses the national level NBHM Scholarship Written Test as a preliminary screening test for the selection. To apply for the HRI Mathematics Ph.D. programme, candidates must score above a cut-off point determined by HRI. The NBHM Exam normally takes place during the month of January.
      NBHM application
    • CSIR-UGC Window: In an admission round, candidates who have qualified the CSIR UGC NET (JRF) in specific, pre-announced exam sessions are eligible to apply to the Ph.D. programme at HRI, provided their rank falls within the announced cutoff.

  2. Interview

    • The eligible applicants will be called for an online interview. The interview schedule will be announced, and emails will be sent to eligible applicants well in advance.
    • The application period, followed by online interviews, is typically completed within the month of April to May.

  3. Selection

    • Following the completion of the interviews, the final list of selected candidates will be announced on the HRI website.
    • The selected candidates are expected to produce the hard copy of the relevant documents showing that they have the required eligibility, at the time of joining.

Who may apply

Academic Eligibility

BS+ degree
A 4-years/8-semesters Bachelor’s degree in Science, including 1-year research.
Postgraduate degree
M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.Phil. or equivalent.

Minimum grades

Grade Criteria

Qualifying degree
The qualifying degree must be awarded by a recognized university or institute, meeting the following minimum criteria:
  • For an M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Phil., or equivalent degree: At least 55% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade.
  • For a 4-year B.S. (Research) degree: A minimum of 75% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade.
Foreign qualification
For candidates with an equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution, guidelines issued by the appropriate statutory authority will apply.