Here’s a detailed overview of the IAR (Institute of Advanced Research) Ph.D. Admission process, including the last date to apply, syllabus, and top recruiting companies:
The Institute of Advanced Research (IAR), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, offers Ph.D. programs in various disciplines such as Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences. The admission process is based on eligibility criteria, entrance exams, and interviews.
The last date to apply for Ph.D. programs at IAR varies each year. Typically, the admission process begins in May/June, and the last date to apply is usually in July/August.
Candidates are advised to check the official website of IAR (www.iar.ac.in) for the most updated information on application deadlines.
Educational Qualification:
A Master’s degree (M.Sc./M.Tech/M.Pharm/MA) in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
Candidates with a valid GATE/CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/JRF score are preferred.
Entrance Exam:
IAR conducts its own Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) for candidates without a valid NET/GATE score.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview based on their entrance exam performance or NET/GATE score.
The syllabus for the IAR Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) varies depending on the discipline. Below is a general outline:
Life Sciences:
Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Biotechnology.
Pharmaceutical Sciences:
Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics.
Chemical Sciences:
Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry.
Physical Sciences:
Physics, Mathematics, Computational Sciences.
Social Sciences:
Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Political Science.
Ph.D. graduates from IAR are highly sought after in both academia and industry. Some of the top recruiting sectors and companies include:
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies:
Sun Pharma
Cadila Healthcare
Biocon
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Research and Development (R&D) Organizations:
CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
DBT (Department of Biotechnology)
ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)
Academic Institutions:
Universities and colleges as faculty members or researchers.
Government Organizations:
BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre)
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
Private Research Firms:
TCS Research
Syngene International
Reliance Life Sciences
Check the official IAR website regularly for updates on admission notifications.
Prepare thoroughly for the entrance exam and interview.
Candidates with a valid NET/GATE score are exempted from the entrance test but must appear for the interview.