The main emphasis of the Institute is on research, and it expects the faculty and students to initiate and carry out research programs of a quality that is on par with international standards. The Institute continuously strives to provide the required support and the entire setup (including administration) is geared for facilitating the pursuit of excellence. The Institute offers complete freedom to the faculty to pursue his/her research interests. Students of the Institute get the unique opportunity to be a part of this endeavour, often setting up their own experimental facilities, interacting with internationally recognized colleagues, thus grooming themselves to be the leaders of the future.