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Application Procedure: 1. Candidates must apply ONLINE through the IIT Indore website. This will generate a unique application number for each applicant. The last date for online application is 27th March, 2026. 2. Application fee should be paid through State Bank Collect only. This will generate a payment code number that will be required while initiating the filling out of online application forms. 3. The shortlisted applicants will be intimated by email ONLY. Early applicants may get intimated early. Hence, please state your email id carefully. Please check your SPAM folder regularly. 4. The Shortlisted candidates should arrange for at least TWO recommendation letters to be submitted to us in the format provided. A separate email for the same will be sent by us in this regard to the short-listed candidates. Those who have already submitted the recommendation letters to us, DO NOT resend it. 5. The interview process consists of 2 stages. Shortlisted candidates will have to physically appear for a written test to be held in IIT Indore. Candidates passing this test will appear for interviews which will be held at IIT Indore. Candidates will be required to make their own travel arrangements and can opt for hostel accommodation. The tentative dates of the written test and interview are March 30th & 31th, 2026. 6. The candidates appearing for the interview will be asked for a handwritten ‘Statement of Purpose’, describing the details of their interest/motivation, their relevant learning, and skills in research as well as their reason for joining Ph.D. in Physics at IIT Indore. 7.The decision of the Institute in all matters will be final. 8. For any queries, please contact admission-phy@iiti.ac.in and/or phone 731-6603417.