Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIAP), Bangalore and IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) are jointly offering Integrated M.Sc. – Ph.D. programme for the academic year 2012-13. Duration of the course is five years. Following are details:
Candidates those selected for the programme will get Rs.10000 as studentship for the first and second year. They will receive Rs.16000 as studentship for the third and fourth years and may get Rs. 18000 per month for the last year. There will be a contingency fund apart from studentship.
Eligibility: Applicants should have B.Sc (Maths / Physics) / Applied Physics / Astronomy / Photonics / Optics /Mathematics / Engineering Physics / Electronics / Physics. They should have JEST / GATE score. Candidates will be short listed for interviews.
Interested candidates can apply online through http://www.iiap.res.in/phds2012_aug/selection.php . Last date for the online registrations is 31st August 2012. Interviews will be held on 14th and 15th September 2012.