Admissions for PhD programme in Physics for academic year 2025-26

Department of Physics, RKMVERI, Belur Main Campus is inviting applications for admission to PhD programme in Physics.

NOTE:

1. Admission notice updated on 27 June 2025.
2. Applications are continuously accepted. For speedy review, applicants are recommended to submit their applications by 20 July 2025.

Areas of Research:

1. Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

   • Vacancies Available: 2
   • Topic: Quantum Materials for Next-Generation Electronics, Computing, and Energy Applications
   • Description:
     • This research project focuses on exploring the emergent properties of quantum materials, with an emphasis on phenomena such as unconventional superconductivity, topological phases, and quantum magnetism.
     • Using advanced low-temperature experimental techniques alongside rigorous theoretical modeling, the project aims to uncover the fundamental electronic, magnetic, and quantum behaviors of these materials.
     • The study will also integrate insights from quantum and semiconductor technologies to investigate their potential in driving innovations in quantum computing, spintronics, and future electronic systems.
     • There is also a possibility of international collaboration with leading research groups working in related areas, depending on project development and candidate performance.

2. Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics

   • Vacancies Available: 1
   • Topic: Strongly correlated phenomena in multi-orbital systems
   • Description: The purpose of this project is to study and understand the fascinating properties of multi-orbital systems driven by strong electronic correlations. The single orbital Hubbard model has been the archetypal model for studying strongly correlated systems for a long time. While it has been very succesful in understanding and explaining various properties of such systems over the years, the discovery and investigation of several transition metal based compounds with partially filled d-orbitals such as pnictides, nickelates, iridates and molybdates, have demonstrated the importance of considering several orbitals in their analysis. The addition of these extra orbitals results in a far more complex set of phenomena, driven by the interplay of orbital, charge, spin and lattice degrees of freedom in these systems.Using a combination of analytical and numerical techniques, we will study multi-orbital variants of the Hubbard model in order to explore and gain insight into these emergent properties, aiming to develop a comprehensive understanding of the rich and diverse phenomenology of these systems.
   • Prerequisite: Thorough grounding in solid state physics at the Masters level and basic familiarity with numerical computation.

3. Theoretical High Energy Physics

   • Vacancies Available: 3
   • Topic 1: Particle physics models for Asymmetric Dark matter and their indirect signatures from dwarf galaxies or other massive astrophysical objects.
     • Description: This project involves studying the generation of an asymmetry in the dark matter sector (known as darkogenesis, analogous to baryogenesis or leptogenesis in the visible sector) during the early Universe. The resulting relic dark matter particles, which remain after thermal freeze-out, may be gravitationally captured by massive astrophysical objects such as dwarf galaxies, neutron stars, or black holes. Within these environments, the particles could undergo self-annihilation, producing standard model particles such as gamma rays and neutrinos. The research aims to model these processes and compare the predicted particle fluxes with observational data from gamma-ray telescopes like Fermi-LAT and neutrino observatories like IceCube and ANTARES, searching for possible indirect signatures of dark matter.
   • Topic 2: Study of the exotic interaction/phenomenon effects on neutrino oscillations and probing such phenomena through long baseline (LBL) neutrino experiments.
     • Description: This project investigates how phenomena beyond the Standard Model—such as non-standard neutrino interactions (NSI) and quantum decoherence—influence neutrino oscillations. The analysis will include scenarios with and without CP violation in the neutrino sector. These theoretical predictions will be tested against data from current and upcoming long-baseline neutrino experiments, including DUNE, JUNO, and ESSnuSB, to explore potential signals of new physics.
   • Topic 3: Aspects of Quantum Gravity and Noncommutative Geometry
     • Description: Quantum Gravity refers to theoretical frameworks that aim to reconcile general relativity with quantum mechanics, describing gravity at very small (Planck-scale) distances. Noncommutative Geometry is a mathematical approach where spacetime coordinates do not commute, introducing a fundamental limit to spacetime resolution and potentially capturing quantum gravitational effects.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. The applicant should have a good academic record throughout, with at least 60% marks in both B.Sc. (Physics Major/Hons.) and M.Sc. (Physics) examinations from any recognized University or Institute of the country. SC/ST candidates will enjoy a 5% concession in the minimum eligibility of marks.
2. Age limit: Below 28 years on the date of application.
3. The applicant must have either qualified in CSIR-UGC NET(JRF) /GATE /JEST /equivalent national level examination with Research Fellowship allowing entry into PhD or must have the DST-INSPIRE fellowship.

Apply Online:

• Registration: Click here to register online and follow instructions sent in the email to complete the application form.
• Pay Application Fee: Submit the INR 500 application fee online.
• Upload Documents: Upload necessary documents (photo, mark sheets, certificates etc.).
• Download Summary & Receipt: Save the application summary and fee receipt after payment.

Selection Procedure:

Applicants with PhD fellowships under CSIR-UGC NET (JRF)/DST-INSPIRE or other Governmental Schemes will be selected on the basis of a rigorous viva-voce examination to be conducted by the Department online.

Note: Only full-time scholars will be admitted for the PhD programme. No application for part-time PhD will therefore be entertained

Last Date to apply: Applications are continuously accepted. For speedy review, applicants are recommended to submit their applications by 20 July 2025.

Fee Structure:

Fees structure is given on the page: PhD Fee Structure

Admission Procedure

For the applicants who are selected for admission; admission-procedure is given on this page: Admission Instructions
Note: The applicant needs to complete the admission within 10 days from the date the applicant is informed about “his/her selection” and the admission procedure.

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