- M. Sc. :1984, IIT, Kanpur
- Ph.D.:1990, Syracuse University, U.S.A
- Postdoctoral:1990 – 93, ICTP, Trieste(Italy); 1993- 95, TIFR, Mumbai; 1995 – 97, University of Crete, Greece; IOPB , 1998-2000,IMSc.2001-2002
- Present Occupation: visitor at CTS,IISc. Bangalore
- research Interest:Field Theory, Gravity,String Theory
- Email :balram_rai@yahoo.com
