Debottam Nandi

VIT Chennai is advertising PhD research opportunities in Cosmology , Gravitation , and High Energy Physics . The post highlights theoretical and phenomenological research in fundamental physics, including early universe physics , primordial magnetic fields , and related areas of gravitational physics. The supervisors named in the announcement are Debottam Nandi (Associate Professor, VIT Chennai) and Mayukh Raj Gangopadhyay (VIT Chennai). Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the supervisors by email before applying, and to include a CV, academic background, and a brief description of research interests. Eligibility highlights: a strong background in Physics and motivation for research in cosmology, gravitation, high energy physics, and related theoretical/phenomenological topics. Funding: selected scholars can receive fellowship support of up to ₹50,000 per month . Deadline: 20 November 2026. The post also notes a PhD entrance examination on 6 December 2026 and says the exam is conducted across 25 cities in India. How to apply: first email the supervisors, then submit the formal application through the official VIT PhD Admissions Portal.