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Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

72 Months

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Research is an offered Full-time three/six-year Doctoral program and it is offered by the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Ph.D. programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned.

Areas of Research: Preparation of Advanced Materials by Physical; Chemical and Nonequilibrium Routes. Ferroelectric and Semiconducting Thin Films. Functional Ceramics and Glass-Ceramics. Multilayers Coatings. Nanomaterials and Composites. Self Assembly and Nanopatterning. Theoretical and Computational Materials Science; Optical and Electro-Optic Properties of Materials; Crystal Growth. Dielectrics; Non-linear Optics and Quantum dots; Magnetic Materials; Materials for Energy Storage; Biomaterials.


Eligibility Criteria

A candidate must have M Sc or equivalent degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology or Physics or BE/ B Tech or equivalent degree in Materials Science/ Engineering, Metallurgical, Electrical, Electronics, Ceramic Engineering/Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology or Graduates of 4-year Bachelor of Science programmes. 

Admission Details

For a Ph D programme in the Science Faculty candidates with ME /M Tech / M Sc(Engg) / MS / Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Agriculture, or Veterinary Medicine will be short-listed for an interview for Ph D programmes based on their academic performance (including their past performance in the national tests like GATE/ JRF/ GPAT in  which they have qualified prior to their Master’s degree).

Student Reviews for Ph.D Materials Research

College Infrastructure: 3/5
Academics: 4/5
Placements: 3/5
Value for Money: 4/5
Campus Life: 3/5

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College Infrastructure

Iisc is top ranked science institute IN INDIA. Iisc campus look very natural and have lots of trees and plants. Technical and scientific facilities are advanced level, and have best quality research instruments, and laboratory such as NMR, TEM, FESEM, CROSSMAN me helical testing microCT and duper computer facilities hostels, library and sports facilities also good

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