GSS Ph.D. Physics FAQs
Ques. What are the Centres of Excellence available for PhD Physics scholars at GITAM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. GITAM Visakhapatnam has four dedicated Centres of Excellence for Physics research: Advanced Material Research, Advanced Photonic Research, Radio and Atmospheric Science, and Theoretical Physics. These centres provide scholars with access to specialised equipment and research infrastructure. The department also has the MURTI Multidisciplinary Research Centre and collaborations with premier national institutions like BARC, C-MET, and DMRL, offering scholars opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.
Ques. Is the PhD Physics programme at GITAM available at all three campuses?
Ans. Yes, as per the 2026-2027 admissions brochure, the PhD in Physics is offered at all three GITAM campuses - Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Students must select their preferred campus during the online application. The Visakhapatnam campus is the flagship campus with the most established Physics department, housing dedicated Centres of Excellence and strong industry collaborations.
Ques. Can I apply for PhD Physics at GITAM with a B.Tech. degree without a Master's degree?
Ans. Yes, GITAM allows candidates with a 4-year/8-semester B.Tech. or B.E. in Engineering Physics, or a B.S. (Research) in Physics with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate to apply directly for the PhD programme without a Master's degree. This is in line with the NEP 2020 guidelines. However, candidates with a Master's degree (M.Sc. in Physics or related fields) with 55% marks are the primary eligible category.
Ques. What specialisation areas are available under PhD Physics at GITAM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. The PhD Physics programme at GITAM Visakhapatnam offers specialisation course bundles in Light-Matter Interactions, Computational Physics, Quantum Technology, Nanophysics, Photonics, and Atmospheric Physics. The standard track course offerings include Aerospace, Biomedical R&D, Telecommunications, IoT Devices, Thin Film Technology, Nuclear Physics, Semiconductor Physics, and Biophysics. Scholars choose their specialisation in consultation with their assigned research supervisor.
Ques. What is the GReAT exam pattern for Physics at GITAM?
Ans. The GITAM Research Admissions Test (GReAT) for Physics is an in-person written test conducted at the GITAM campus. The test consists of 160 marks total - Section A covers Research Aptitude/Methodology (80 marks) and Section B covers the Physics subject area (80 marks). The duration is 2 hours and the test has objective type questions. Candidates with valid CSIR-UGC NET (Physical Sciences) or GATE (Physics) scores are exempted from this test.
Ques. What industry collaborations does the Physics department at GITAM Visakhapatnam have, and how do they benefit PhD scholars?
Ans. The Physics department at GITAM Visakhapatnam has active collaborations with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), and Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone. These collaborations provide PhD scholars with opportunities to work on sponsored research projects, access advanced experimental facilities, and interact with leading scientists from these premier institutions. Scholars may also get opportunities to visit and work at these national laboratories as part of their research.
Comments