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1. Admission to PhD 2026 Programme - Winter Admissions
The PhD programme conducted by RRI aims to empower its students with advanced technical abilities in basic science and in a specialization, so as to prepare them for a career in research. The programme commences with formal credited course work in advanced topics during the first year.
In this admission cycle, RRI is offering PhD opportunities in the area of Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Students at RRI are registered for their PhD degree with Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. RRI is also a participant in the Joint Astronomy Programme (JAP) with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Total number of available PhD Positions – Winter Admissions: 4
Ph.D. 2026 Programme Poster - Winter Admissions: Click here
For details of offered projects: Click here
Current status of supervisor-student data: Click here
Online Application: Click here (Last date to receive the application is 16 Nov 2026 23:59)
For any admission related queries, send an email to admissions@rri.res.in
2. External Registration Programme (ERP)
Apart from the regular PhD. program, the Institute also has an External Registration Programme (ERP) for admission to PhD. This aims to provide opportunities to :
- Individuals employed in R & D environments in the government sector.
- Young Engineering / Science faculty members of all Engineering Colleges / Universities recognized by appropriate government agencies to pursue research degrees in Science / Engineering.
Applicants keen to register on this program shall:
- send a consent letter from a faculty member of Raman Research Institute that he/she is willing to support the candidate under the External Registration Program. The letter may be sent by e-mail to @email
- provide a letter from their parent organization indicating name, department, designation, area of research and period of employment.