TCG CREST Welcomes 40 New Research Scholars to its PhD Programme

TCG CREST (DTBU) has admitted 40 new research scholars into its PhD programme, further strengthening its research ecosystem.

TCG CREST PhD Programme

TCG CREST PhD Programme: The TCG Centres for Research and Education in Science and Technology (TCG CREST), a Deemed-to-be-University, announced the induction of 40 new research scholars into its PhD programme. This marks the first cohort since the institution was granted Deemed-to-be-University (DTBU) status by the Ministry of Education and the UGC in May 2025. The scholars will pursue research across its two schools: the School of Natural Sciences and the School of Mathematics & Computer Sciences.

With the induction of the new cohort, it now has a total of 135 PhD scholars. While the previous batches were affiliated with collaborating institutions like IITs and NITs, with the ‘Deemed to be University’ status now, all incoming batches will be fully under the aegis of TCG CREST.

Malabika Sarkar, Mentor, TCG CREST, said, “Recruitment of a new PhD cohort is an important milestone for us as it comes closely on the heel of receiving Deemed to be University status from the Government of India. We focus on research proposals that have a strong interdisciplinary focus and are cutting-edge, that reflect the frontiers and evolving directions of knowledge production. Proposals accepted in this round showcase the same. This is a reaffirmation of our commitment to foster excellence in research, and nurture the next generation of scholars and innovators.”

TCG CREST PhD Admission 2025

The next call for PhD applications is expected in December 2025, while the institution’s curated Master’s programme is set to commence in August 2026. In this round, the accepted proposals encompass a broad spectrum of fields, including cryptology and post-quantum cryptology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, quantum computing, quantum information and communication, quantum sensing, sustainable energy solutions, translational research in mathematics, neuroscience, and cancer research.

TCG CREST (DTBU) offers competitive fellowships like JRF and SRF, along with an annual contingency grant, access to state-of-art facilities and research infrastructure, opportunities for international collaboration and participation in global conferences.

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