IMS Taramani Chennai

I want to do PhD program Mathematics in Institute of Mathematical Sciences IMS Taramani Chennai so can you please provide me the details of the program?

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The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) is a research centre located in Chennai, India. the Institute was established in 1962. It is funded mainly by the Department of Atomic Energy.

Ph.D and Integrated PhD programmes in Mathematics

IMSc offers PhD and integrated PhD programmes in Mathematics.

Eligibility-

PhD programme
Candidate should have completed a Masters degree in Mathematics or Statistics

Integrated PhD programme -

Candidate should have completed a Bachelors degree in Mathematics or Statistics

Exceptional candidates with a Bachelors or Masters degree in other fields will also be considered for admission to the integrated PhD programme.

How to apply

Candidates must appear for the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) Ph.D scholarships Screening Test.

The IMSc academic year starts in the month of August.

To apply for August of a given year, candidates must write the NBHM exam held in January of that year.

Candidates must apply directly to the NBHM in order to write the screening test. They need not send a separate application to IMSc.

Interviews are held in March/April.

Final selection of candidates is based on their performance in the interview.

This test is held around the third week of January each year

Stipend and benefits :

A monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000 for the first two years and Rs. 28,000 in subsequent years, together with an annual contingency grant of Rs. 32,000 will be provided to all IMSc Ph.D and Integrated Ph.D students

In addition, housing and medical facilities will be provided.

A House Rent Allowance (equal to 30% of the stipend) is provided for those who do not require Institute accommodation.

Contact address

Institute of Mathematical Sciences
(Autonomous Institution under DAE, Govt. of India)
IV Cross Road, CIT Campus
Taramani
Chennai 600 113
Tamil Nadu, India
Phone : 91-44-22543100
Fax : 91-44-22541586