Admissions ยท Winter Session 2026
For CSIR-UGC JRF qualified, self-funded candidates. Candidates are selected through the joint CSIR-UGC NET, for students who qualified in the JRF category in December 2025 or June 2026.
You are eligible to apply if you meet both of the following requirements.
Qualified the NET examination held in December 2025 or June 2026 and became eligible for a CSIR-UGC JRF fellowship in physics.
At least 60% aggregate marks at the master's degree level, or at least 75% aggregate marks in a four-year B.S. program.
CSIR-UGC JRF rank up to 400.
Complete the online application form by October 31, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited by e-mail to the online interview.
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Interviews (online)
November 30 & December 1, 2026
Queries
More about the program: Ph.D. program in physics at HRI
All Ph.D. students who join are eligible for scholarships from CSIR-UGC, as per the rules.