MS and PhD Programs 

The members of the Department of Physics at IIT Palakkad are engaged in cutting edge research in different domains of Physics, both theoretical as well as experimental, that spans over Quantum Physics, Theoretical Astrophysics, String Theory, Soft Matter Physics, Experimental Bio Physics, and Theoretical as well as Experimental Condensed Matter Physics. 

The Ph.D programme offered by the Department of Physics started in July 2017, and currently includes more than 25 Research Scholars pursuing research in several contemporary topics. PhD entrance examinations and interviews are usually conducted twice a year, in July and and in December. Candidates having a Master's degree in Engineering/Technology/Sciences with good academic record and valid GATE score or UGC/ CSIR-JRF/ LS/ NBHM/ INSPIRE/ JEST or other similar National Level Fellowships or equivalent qualifications in the relevant area can apply (for more details and news on open positions, see the Research Admission Portal). Usually selection of candidates occur based on their performance on a PhD entrance examination, followed by an interview.

MSc Students of IIT Palakkad also have the opportunity to upgrade to either the MS by Research, or the PhD program during their last semester, depending on their performance in projects supervised by the faculty members of the Department. Usually there are two calls for applications in February/ March every year.