Saha Institute Of Nuclear Physics

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Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata owes its origins mainly to the efforts of Prof. M.N. Saha, the renowned Indian scientist whose contributions to the field of Astrophysics is considered as one of the top ten achievements of 20th century Indian science. The Institute, which was originally known as the Palit Research Laboratory in Physics of the University of Calcutta, was converted into a center for Nuclear Research after Prof. Saha had realized the immense potential of nuclear science for betterment of the country.

Introduction:

The Institute of Nuclear Physics became fully functional on 11th January 1950, and was inaugurated by Madame Irene Joliot-Curie, the Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry in 1935. Since then, this autonomous Institute has been carrying out basic research in frontline areas of Physical, Electronic and Biophysical sciences. In the 1980s, the Institute shifted to its new campus in Bidhannagar, and was also renamed as the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, in honor of its founding father, Prof. Meghnad Saha. Currently the Institute has about 125 faculty members, 20 post-doctoral fellows and 80 graduate students with total staff strength of 650

Divisions at SINP Kolkata :

Biophysical Sciences
Center for Advanced Research and Education
Center for Applied Mathematics and Computational Science
Condensed Matter Physics Group
High Energy Physics and Microelectronics Group
Material Physics Group
Nuclear Science Group
SINP Theory Group
Teaching and Training Division

Programs at SINP Kolkata :

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics Kolkata offers Ph.D. Programs in Physics and Biophysical Sciences in specific areas. It also offers Junior Research Fellowships in Physics and in Biophysical Sciences every year. The program duration is two years on successful completion of which a fellow can obtain a Senior Research Fellowship at the Institute.
The Post M.Sc. associateship course in Physics and Biophysical Sciences at SINP Kolkata is of one year duration, the successful completion of the which leads to the award of a Diploma called "Associate of Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics" and qualifies a candidate for joining a research group in the Institute.
The Undergraduate associateship program in Physics and Biophysical Sciences at SINP Kolkata is a short term course with a maximum duration of 90 days for Undergraduate students. Successful completion of the course leads to the award of a certificate issued by SINP Kolkata.
The Summer Students Program at SINP Kolkata is a short-term course with a maximum duration of 8 weeks and enables students to participate in research and developmental works that are of interest in SINP.

Eligibility at SINP Kolkata :

Admissions to the Ph.D. Program at Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata is open to candidates who have successfully completed the one year Post M.Sc. associateship course in Physics and Biophysical Sciences or qualified the CSIR-NET/ JRFs.
For admissions to the Junior Research Fellowship programs in Physics and in Biophysical Sciences, candidates having a Master's Degree in their given fields can apply. Candidates are selected on the basis of their past academic records and performance in a written test & interview.
For admissions to the Undergraduate associateship program in Physics and Biophysical Sciences at Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, candidates in their first or second year Science undergraduate program (B. Sc/Integrated M. Sc in Physics/Chemistry/Biological Sciences) who have secured at least 80% marks in Science and Mathematics and at least 75% in aggregate in Class XII Board Examination are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates may have to appear for an interview prior to final admission.
For admissions to the Summer Students Program at SINP Kolkata, candidates in their First year M.Sc./ equivalent B. Tech. students with excellent academic records in Physics/Biophysical Sciences can apply.

Facilities at SINP Kolkata :

Library: SINP Kolkata has an excellent library with a collection 32199 Books, 45160 Journals, 21174 Reports and 618 CD ROMS.
Computing and Internet : SINP Kolkata has a campus wide LAN and Internet connection to serve the computing needs of its students.
Accommodation: Students at SINP Kolkata are provided with good hostel facilities during their period of study at the Institute.
Other Facilities : Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata provides its students with stipends, book grants and travel allowances during their course of study at the Institute.

Address :
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, 1 / AF Bidhannagar, Kolkata � 700064. West Bengal, India.
Phone: 033-2337-5345, Fax: 033-2337-4637
Website: www.saha.ac.in

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