Dear Sir, My son is perusing M.Sc in Physics in IIT. He has applied for 6-7 universities in U.S for doctorate and now he has been called for an interview in TIFR in Hyderabad. Can you suggest which is the good option for Phd? Is it in U.S ??

Ans: Hello,

First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am glad to hear that your son is completing his MSc. in Physics from IIT Delhi after which he intends pursuing his PhD from a reputed university or institute in the USA. To answer your question first, I would like to tell you that its an excellent objective to pursue a PhD in the USA on a fully funded scholarship. I would recommend that he takes the following steps into consideration:

Firstly, I would suggest that your son conducts a study on universities in USA that offer outstanding physics programs and instructors who share the same interests in research as him. Next, he should get in touch with possible advisors to convey his interest and agreement with the objectives of the project. As the next step, your son should customise application documents to the particular prerequisites of each university viz., transcripts, GRE test scores, and statement of purpose. He should also secure compelling letters of recommendation from professors who are well acquainted with him. I would also recommend that your son investigates external fellowships/scholarships as well as fully financed PhD programs. He should practice for possible program interviews. Lastly, I would suggest that he remains adaptable and persistent throughout the application procedure.

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Ans: Hello dear.
I recommend choosing NISER if possible. However, I request you to review the article published in the Free Press Journal about IIT Indore. Please copy and paste the following link into your browser to read it. The final decision will be yours.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/iit-indore-continues-to-be-preferred-choice-for-jee-cleared-applicants/ar-AA1IpB65

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Ans: Based on your son's interest, long-term goals & the insight provided here, he can choose the most suitable option he has: Among your four confirmed admits, each program excels across accreditation, faculty strength, infrastructure, placement outcomes, and student support yet differs in research orientation, industry alignment, and career trajectory. BIT Mesra’s Aerospace PhD offers Institute Research Fellowships of ?25 000/month (first two years) rising to ?28 000/month, NBA-accredited labs in propulsion and aerodynamics, and ISRO/DRDO–funded projects under PhD?qualified mentors, positioning graduates for academic and R&D leadership with over 90% PhD placement into premier research agencies. Its two-year M.Tech. stream similarly benefits from NIRF #48 ranking, NAAC accreditation, ?11.57 LPA average M.Tech placement, and robust departmental infrastructure. DIAT Pune’s M.Tech (UAV) is NAAC-‘A’–graded NIRF #63, with a focused UAV curriculum initiated in 2016, state-of-the-art remote-sensing and avionics labs, and 89% PG placement averaging ?19.5–20 LPA, driven by DRDO, GE Aerospace, L&T and private drone firms, plus strong DRDO campus recruitment and internships. Mahindra University’s M.Tech in Computational Mechanics, NAAC A++–accredited, offers a 15-student cohort, industry-co-designed simulations and FEM/CFD labs under École Centrale faculty, and a ?9.1 LPA average placement with peaks up to ?38 LPA, emphasizing practical internships and live projects through its Indo-French partnership. Student support at all three includes dedicated placement cells, technical clubs, and mentorship; BIT and DIAT add government?sector tie-ups, while Mahindra leverages global industry networks.

Recommendation: For a research?driven career and leadership roles in space R&D, pursue the PhD at BIT Mesra; for a defense-aligned UAV specialization with top placements and DRDO engagement, choose DIAT Pune’s M.Tech (UAV); if you prefer industry-oriented computational modeling in a global academic setting, opt for Mahindra University’s M.Tech in Computational Mechanics; M.Tech at BIT is best if you later decide to pivot to government research or pursue a PhD there. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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