Gautam Buddha University Greater Noida Ph.D Physics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Full-Time Ph.D. requires students to be on campus and dedicate their time entirely to research and coursework. Working Professional mode is designed for candidates with minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience from national institutes or 2 years of industry/R&D experience. Working Professionals must complete first-year coursework in classroom mode and provide a No Objection Certificate and letter of consent from their organization. The academic fee for Working Professionals is Rs. 50,000 per semester compared to Rs. 25,000 for Full-Time students.

Ans. The Ph.D. Physics program at GBU covers various areas of physics research including theoretical physics, experimental physics, quantum mechanics, condensed matter physics, and applied physics. The specific research area is determined based on the candidate's research proposal submitted at the time of interview. Faculty members have expertise in diverse areas of physics, allowing students to pursue research aligned with their interests and career goals.

Ans. The Department of Applied Physics has advanced research laboratories and experimental facilities equipped for doctoral research. Students have access to state-of-the-art equipment and instruments for experimental physics research. The University also provides access to the Central Library with extensive e-resources, journals, and databases in physics and related fields. Additionally, students benefit from access to computing facilities for theoretical physics simulations and data analysis.

Ans. The University is a residential university where hostel stay is mandatory as per the University Act. Full-time Ph.D. students are accommodated in the Married-Research Scholars Hostel (MRSH) featuring two-room apartments. Hostel fees are charged separately: Single Room Rs. 50,000 per annum, Double Room Rs. 30,000 per annum, and Mess Charges Rs. 40,000 per annum. Hostel exemption is granted only in exceptional circumstances such as married students or those with chronic ailments requiring regular therapy. Exemption applications must be submitted within 15 days of admission closing through the office of student affairs.

Ans. The GBU-ET is mandatory for most candidates. However, candidates who have qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) through UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICAR-ASRB with "Qualified for Ph.D." category or NET with "Qualified for Ph.D." category are exempted from appearing in GBU-ET. These candidates must still fulfill other minimum eligibility criteria and appear for the interview. They can opt for either GBU-ET or exemption mode, and preference in selection is given to JRF qualified candidates.

Ans. The selection process involves two stages: (1) GBU-ET qualifying examination with minimum 50% marks for General/OBC and 45% for SC/ST candidates, and (2) Interview/Viva Voce. Qualified candidates from GBU-ET are called for interview in a ratio of 1:7 per seat (category-wise). Final selection is based on 70% weightage to the entrance test score and 30% weightage to interview performance. For JRF/NET qualified candidates, preference is given in the following order: First preference to JRF qualified candidates, second preference to NET with qualified for Ph.D. candidates, and third preference to GBU-ET qualified candidates.