Ph.D. Admission FAQ: Physics department, IIT Bombay

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Question-related to the Test

Syllabus for the written test

The entrance examination is a test of aptitude for Physics. Questions will be from the following subjects:

Classical Mechanics,
Electromagnetic Theory,
Electronics,
Mathematical Methods,

Quantum mechanics,
Solid State Physics,
Statistical Mechanics,
and

Thermodynamics

Question-related to Mock test

I have another commitment/exam on one of the Mock test dates (7th May and 8th May). Is it okay if I do not attend one of the Mock tests?

The mock tests are to familiarize the candidates with SAFE and the proctoring procedure. We strongly recommend the candidates to attend both the mock test; however, if you have another commitment/exam on the mock tests, it is okay. There will be no relaxation for the online test on 10th May.

Questions-related to SAFE registration

Uploaded wrong roll number

Please send an email to office.phy@iitb.ac.in following the template given below:

Subject: Uploaded Wrong roll number in SAFE

Body:

Your name

Your registration number

Email address used in SAFE

I had registered in SAFE for December 2020 Ph.D. Admission. I am not able to enter my new registration number.

Please send an email to office.phy@iitb.ac.in following the template given below:

Subject: Registration number conflicts with December 2020 registration.

Body:

Your name

Your new registration number

Your old registration number

Email address used in SAFE

Question-related to screen recording and Google Meet.

Can I use some other screen recording application than what is mentioned in the Ph.D. Instruction manual?

Yes. Please ensure that you test the screen recording software in your computer/laptop/tab before the first Mock test.

What is the difference between the web conferencing software and the Screen recording app?

Web conferencing software is the one used to monitor candidates during exams. The physics department at IITB will use Google Meet for this purpose. Screen recording app is the application that will record the candidate’s activity locally on the local computer/laptop/tab. Please make sure you have enough memory to keep this video for a week.