The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics at Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology (JIST), Jorhat, Assam is a full-time doctoral programme offered under Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), Guwahati. JIST was recognised as an ASTU Ph.D. Research Centre in 2018 and offers doctoral research in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. JIST is a government institution established in 1971, NAAC-accredited, and spread across a 65-acre campus at Sotai, Chenijan, Jorhat, Assam. The programme has a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years per UGC regulations. Research areas in Physics include particle physics, high energy physics, astrophysics and cosmology, condensed matter physics, solid-state and materials physics, nuclear physics, computational and theoretical physics, and spectroscopy. Admission is through the ASTU Research Eligibility Test (ASTU-RET) followed by a personal interview.
📋 Admission Status: Ph.D. Physics admissions at JIST for the 2026-27 academic cycle are conducted through the ASTU-RET (Research Eligibility Test), typically notified in July-September 2026 on astu.ac.in and jist.ac.in. Candidates qualifying the written test are called for a personal interview at JIST. Seat availability is guide-dependent; monitor astu.ac.in for the official admission announcement.
Key Points
- Full-time Ph.D. in Physics at JIST, an ASTU-recognised research centre since 2018; minimum 3-year duration
- Admission through ASTU-RET (written test + interview); NET/JRF holders may be exempt from the written test under UGC norms
- ASTU university component fee INR 55,000 for 3 years; institute-level tuition and lab fees to be confirmed with JIST
- Research areas include particle physics, high energy physics, astrophysics, condensed matter physics, solid-state physics, and computational physics
- NAAC-accredited government institution with well-equipped departmental laboratories and established research faculty
JIST Ph.D. Physics Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Application Fee (one time, selected candidates) | INR 1,000 |
| University Registration Fee (one time) | INR 10,000 |
| Semester Enrollment Fee (per semester) | INR 4,000 |
| Ph.D. Seminar Examination | INR 5,000 |
| Viva-voce Examination | INR 5,000 |
| Thesis Submission Fee | INR 10,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, 6 Semesters, ASTU Component) | INR 55,000 |
- Fee per ASTU PhD notification, June 2024; ASTU university component only.
- JIST institute tuition and lab fees are additional; confirm with JIST.
- Extension fee INR 5,000/semester if programme exceeds 3-year minimum.
JIST Ph.D. Physics Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| ASTU PhD Admission Notification (Tentative) | July-August 2026 |
| Application Submission Deadline (Tentative) | August-September 2026 |
| ASTU-RET (Research Eligibility Test) (Tentative) | September-October 2026 |
| Personal Interview at JIST (Tentative) | October-November 2026 |
| Programme Commencement (Tentative) | November 2026 or January 2027 |
- Check official JIST and ASTU websites for 2026 PhD notification.
- NET/JRF holders may be exempt from ASTU-RET; confirm on admission.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- M.Sc Physics or equivalent postgraduate degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD) from a recognised university
- Candidates with a 4-year bachelor’s degree (B.Sc Hons or B.Tech) with minimum 75% aggregate are also eligible
- Candidates appearing in their final-year postgraduate examination may apply provisionally
- Assam domicile preferred for JIST guide availability; non-domicile candidates subject to guide vacancy
Admission Process
- Download the ASTU PhD Physics admission notification from astu.ac.in (expected July-August 2026)
- Pay the ASTU application fee (INR 2,000, non-refundable) and submit the online application with qualifying degree documents
- Appear for the ASTU-RET written test: 50% research methodology + 50% Physics subject content; qualifying marks 50%
- Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview at JIST; final merit list prepared combining RET score and interview
- Selected candidates pay the ASTU registration fee (INR 10,000) and complete enrolment at JIST to begin the programme
✓ Opt for this if
- M.Sc Physics graduates in Assam seeking PhD at a government research centre
- Candidates targeting CSIR-UGC JRF or DBT-JRF in physics or astrophysics
- Those planning academic careers as college or university lecturers in NE India
- Students wanting PhD close to home with affordable ASTU-regulated fees
- Researchers in particle physics, astrophysics, or condensed matter physics
✗ Skip if
- Candidates seeking PhD at IIT, NIT, TIFR, or IISER with funded positions
- Those requiring particle accelerator, synchrotron, or telescope access for research
- Students needing guaranteed fellowship funding without qualifying CSIR-UGC NET
JIST Ph.D. Physics Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| CSIR-UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | INR 37,000/month (JRF); INR 42,000/month (SRF) | Qualifying CSIR-UGC NET/JRF exam; sponsored doctoral work in science disciplines |
| DBT Junior Research Fellowship | INR 37,000/month | Qualifying DBT-JRF exam; for life science and allied disciplines |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | INR 80,000/year + contingency | For top 1% in 10+2 enrolled in science programs; postgraduate and doctoral level |
| UGC Research Fellowship | INR 37,000/month (JRF) | Qualifying UGC-NET exam; for humanities, social science, and sciences |
| Govt. of Assam Scholarship | Varies | SC/ST/OBC Assam domicile students; administered through DHE Assam portal |
- Fellowships require qualifying CSIR-UGC NET or DBT-JRF; not automatic.
- Candidates without fellowship may enroll as self-funded PhD students at JIST.
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