1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences( ARIES), Nainital 
2. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
3. Harish Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad
4. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
5. Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai
6. Indian Institute of Science (IISC) Bangalore
7. Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
8. National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA-TIFR), Pune
9. Osmania University, Hyderabad
10. Physical Research Laboratory  (PRL), Ahmedabad
11. Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
12. School of Pure and Applied Physics, Kottayam 
13. Swami Ramanand Teerth Marthwada University, Nanded

Institute Name	:	Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences( ARIES), Nainital
Address	:	Manora Peak, Nainital 263129
Phone	:	+91 5942 235136/235583
Fax	:	+91 5942 235136
E-mail	:	Contact Now
Courses	:	Ph.D. Programme for Astronomy, Astrophysics and Atmospheric Physics
Website	:	http://aries.ernet.in/

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Institute Name	:	Harish Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad
Address	:	Chhatnag Road, Jhusi, Allahabad 211 019
Phone	:	+91 (532) 2667 510, 2667 511, 2668 311, 2668 313, 2668 314
Fax	:	+91 (532) 2567 748, 2567 444
E-mail		Contact Now
Courses	:	Ph.D in Astrophysics  Duration : 1 year
Website		http://www.mri.ernet.in/phys/

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Institute Name	:	Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
Address	:	II Block, Koramangala, Bangalore- 560 034
Phone	:	91 (80) 2553 0672
Fax	:	91 (80) 2553 4043
E-mail	:	Contact Now
Courses	:	PhD. programmes in Astronomy, Astrophysics Eligibility : M.Sc. degree in Physics/Maths or M.Tech in Engineering and exceptional candidates with B.E./B.Tech degree and a good background in physics are eligible to apply for admission to the IIA Ph.D. programme Duration - 1 year ( 2 Semester , (16 Aug - 15 Dec) and (1 Jan - 30 April) The admission is based on a selection procedure that involves qualifying a written test in Physics held at IIA, Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST), GATE or UGC-CSIR (NET), followed by a personal interview
Website	:	http://www.iiap.res.in

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Institute Name	:	Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai
Address	:	Kalamboli Highway, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai- 410218
Phone	:	+91 22 27484017, 27484135, 27484000
Fax	:	+91 22 27480763
E-mail	:	Contact Now
Courses	:	PhD in Atmospheric & Space Science Eligibility : Those who have obtained masters degree in the respective disciplines with high marks could appear for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) for admission to the Ph.D. programmes
Website	:	http://iigs.iigm.res.in

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Institute Name	:	Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune (An autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission)
Address	:	Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra
Phone	:	(91) (20) 25604100
Fax	:	(91) (20) 25604699
E-mail	:	Contact Now
Courses	:	Ph.D in Astronomy & Astrophysics Eligibility :M.Sc in  physics/ applied mathematics/astronomy/electronics or B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc Physics  Duration : 1 year(2 Semester) Selection is through Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) M.Sc. (Physics) of the University of Pune.  Astronomy and Astrophysics is an optional course for the M.Sc. (Physics) students.
Website	:	http://www.iucaa.ernet.in

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Institute Name	:	National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA-TIFR), Pune
Address	:	Pune University Campus, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind P.O., Pune 411 007 Maharashtra
Phone	:	+91 20 25697107, +91 20 25691384/5
Fax	:	+91 20 25692149
E-mail	:	Contact Now
Courses	:	Ph.D. Programme for Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics Eligibility : M.Sc. (in Physics/ Electronics/Astronomy/Applied Mathematics) or B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. degree Selection to research scholarship is through a written test and interviews
Website	:	www.ncra.tifr.res.in

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Institute Name	:	Osmania University, Hyderabad
Address	:	Hyderabad- 500 007 , Andhra Pradesh
E-mail	:	Contact Now
Courses	:	M.Sc. Astronomy M.Sc. Astrophysics Duration : 2 years Eligibility : B.Sc. Degree Examination of the O.U. or its equivalent with not less than 40% marks Ph.D Astronomy Duration : 3 years
Website	:	http://www.osmania.ac.in/, http://www.osmania.ac.in/Science%20College/Indexpage1.htm

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Institute Name	:	Physical Research Laboratory  (PRL), Ahmedabad
Address	:	Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009
Phone	:	+91 79 26302129, 26314000
Fax	:	+91 79 2631 4900
E-mail	:	Contact Now
Courses	:	Ph.D. Programme for Physics (Physics, Atmospheric & Space Science, Astronomy and Astrophysics) (Experimental and Theoretical; Complex systems, Non-linear Dynamics; Quantum Optics and Quantum information; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Solar Physics); Space and Atmospheric Sciences; Planetary Sciences and Geosciences
Website	:	http://www.prl.res.in

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Institute Name	:	Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
Address	:	C. V. Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore - 560 080
Phone	:	080-  2361 0122 to 2361 0129 (8 lines) (Ext: 301)
Fax	:	080- 2361 0492
E-mail	:	Contact I, Contact II
Courses		PhD. programmes in Astronomy, Astrophysics Eligibility : 1st Class M.Sc. degree in Physics/ Chemistry or 1st class degree in Engineering Duration - 1 year  Selection is based on scores of JEST and Interview
Website		http://www.rri.res.in/

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Institute Name	:	School of Pure and Applied Physics, Kottayam
State	:	Kerala
Address	:	School of Pure and Applied Physics,  Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Pin - 686 560
Phone	:	0481- 2731043, 2730423, 2595935, 2494136
E-mail		Contact I, Contact II,
Courses		M.Sc. Physics with Astrophysics as a specialization  Eligibility - B.Sc. Physics with 55 per cent marks Admission is based on Qualifying Exam marks (50%), Entrance test (40%) and Interview (10%), Entrance Test is of two hour duration based on B. Sc. Syllabus with Physics main and Mathematics sub .
Website		http://www.mguniversity.edu/schoole_nvironmental/spap.htm

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Institute Name	:	Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded
Address	:	Dhyanteerth, Gautami Nagar, Vishnupuri, Nanded - 431 606
Phone	:	(091-2462) - (PBX) 229242, 229243, Head of the department : 259295(O), 250206(R), 9890298756 (M)
Fax	:	091-2462 -229245
E-mail	:	Contact Now
Courses	:	MSc. Astrophysics Eligibility : B.Sc. with 45% marks from a recognized university with physics as one of the main subject Duration : 2 years Admission through Entrance test
Website	:	www.srtmun.org

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Institute Name	:	Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
Address	:	Dept. of Atmospheric Science., Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi - 682016
Phone	:	0484-2353662
E-mail	:	Contact Now
Courses	:	M.Sc Meteorology Eligibility : B.Sc Physics with Maths or B.Sc Maths with Physics with 55% marks Duration : 2 years M.Tech Atmospheric Science.  Eligibility: (1)M.Sc Meteorology/Oceanography/ Physics/ Maths/ Space Physics with 60% marks (2) A valid GATE score or a pass in the Joint UGC - CSIR Test (NET) for JRF Duration : 2 years Admission is through non professional CAT
Website		http://www.cusat.ac.in/

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Institute Name	:	Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore
Address	:	Department of  Physics, Indian Institute of Science,  Bangalore – 560012
Phone	:	91-80-2293-3284, 91-80-2293-2315
Fax	:	91-80-2360-2602
E-mail	:	Contact Now
Courses	:	(1) Ph.D Programme in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Eligibility : M Sc or equivalent degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry Or   BE /  B Tech or equivalent degree Or in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communication Engineering Or B Sc or equivalent degree followed by AMIE, Grad. IETE, AMIIChE, AMIIM, AMAeSI. (2)Integrated Ph.D. programme in Physical Sciences  Eligibility : First Class in B Sc or equivalent degree with Physics as one of the main subjects (3) Joint Astronomy Programme (JAP)  Admission is based on interview. Candidates will be short-listed based on their performance in the qualifying examination and also their previous performance in GATE/ CSIR-UGC/ GC NET for JRF/ IISc Entrance Test/ JMET/ NBHM or any other Entrance Test.
Website	:	http://www.iisc.ernet.in

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