ADMISSIONS 2009-2010 Doctoral Programme in Geomagnetism

Indian Institute of Geomagnetism

Plot No.5, Sector 18, Kalamboli Highway, New Panvel (W), Navi Mumbai-410 218


ADMISSIONS 2009-2010

Doctoral Programme in Geomagnetism

Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Plot No.5, Sector 18, Kalamboli Highway, New Panvel (W), Navi Mumbai-410 218, an autonomous Scientific Research Organisation under the Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India and a leading institute of the country actively engaged in basic and applied research in Geomagnetism and allied areas of Atmospheric and Space Physics, and Plasma Physics, has invited applications for admission to the Doctoral Programme in Geomagnetism and allied fields.

Applicants should have M.Sc./M.Sc. (Tech) in Physics/Applied Physics / Geophysics/Applied Mathematics with a minimum of 60 % marks throughout and Physics as a subject in B.Sc. Those appearing for Master's Degree examination in 2009 may also apply. Maximum Age limit is 25 years as on 1st June, 2009.

Selected candidates will be required to do research work at Mumbai or other centers of the institute located at Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) and Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh).

Scholarship of Rs. 12,000/- per month (consolidated) for the first and second year and Rs. 14,000/- per month in subsequent years is available. In addition, Book Grant of Rs. 6,000/- per annum is provided to students registered for Ph.D. Hostel accommodation is also provided.

Selection will be based on a written test to be held at the institute in Mumbai followed by personal interview. Candidates who are in possession of GATE/NET (for JRF only) certificate valid up to January 2010 in Subject Code -2 (Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Science) or Subject Code -5 (Physical Science) will be called directly for the interview.

To and fro IInd class train fare by the shortest route will be paid to outstation candidates attending Test/Interview subject to the production of valid ticket.


Filled up Application should reach the Registrar on or before 29th May, 2009.
For details visit: iigm.res.in