INST-IISER PhD Admissions August 2025 Open – Applications Invited

INST-IISER PhD Admissions 2025 Open – Applications Invited

Institute of Nano Science and Technology
(An Autonomous Institute supported by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India)

No. 9(1)/2025-INST

Dated: 07.04.2025

Ph.D. PROGRAM – August 2025 SESSION

Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali invites applications from prospective candidates with independent source of fellowship for admission to its Ph.D. Programme in the following three units:
(i) Energy Environment unit (ii) Quantum Material and Devices unit (iii) Chemical biology unit. 

Applications are invited from students having background in physical sciences, chemical science, biological sciences, pharma, agri sciences and other related fields. Students with an independent source of fellowship, for example, CSIR/UGC-JRF fellow etc. should apply. Selected students will be enrolled in the Ph. D. program of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, and the Ph. D. degree will be awarded by IISER, Mohali. Separate unit details are given in the subsequent pages of the document.
In case of queries, email [email protected]

a) ELIGIBILITY

• M. Sc. or M. Pharm. or M. Tech. in Basic or Applied Sciences, Engineering or related areas. Students who have appeared for the final year/semester examinations are also eligible, provided that the degree will be granted by the time of joining.

• Qualified at least one national examination out of CSIR/UGC-NET, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF or Project-Funded (as per INST rules).

• Age limit: As per the guidelines of CSIR-UGC and DST.

• DST INSPIRE may apply however any selection of such candidate will be on adhoc basis subject to successful activation of inspire fellowship.

b) APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE

1. A hard copy of application (affixing a recent passport size photograph) along with the self-attested copy of certificates providing age, educational qualifications, experience (if any) and reservation category should be sent to “The Director, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306 (Punjab). The envelope containing the application form should be super scribed as “Application for the Ph. D. Program – August 2025”. Applicants must also submit an online synopsis: https://forms.gle/HWYfKow5xLvSc9Lx5

2. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for interview and the date and mode of interview will be communicated to the email address provided by candidate. The list of shortlisted candidates will also be uploaded on INST website.

3. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

4. After the interview, the list of candidates selected for Ph. D. will be uploaded on INST website and the candidates will be intimated by email.

5. Selection of students shall be done as per the provisions of The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006 and amendments made thereto.

6. The candidates are advised to visit INST website frequently to track the latest developments.

7. Number of students required for admission SC/ST (18), OBC (21), EWS (9), and GEN (39).

8. Candidate interested in applying at more than one unit must submit separate application. Each application must be accompanied with all the necessary documents.

c) APPLICATION FEES

• With single application fee the students may apply to multiple units. However, separate applications along with all necessary documents and the details of the online fee payment should be submitted for each unit application.

• Application Fees: Rs.590/- for General, OBC and EWS candidates, and Rs.295/- for SC, ST and PH candidates.

• Application fee may be transferred online to the bank account of INST noted below. Full name of the applicant shall be mentioned as the purpose of transaction.
  Account Name: Director, INST Mohali
  Account number: 2452201001102
  IFS code: CNRB0002919
  Bank: Canara Bank, SECTOR-64, PHASE 10, MOHALI-160062

d) LAST DATE

• The duly filled applications along with the supporting documents should reach INST through Registered/ Speed Post/ Courier/ By Hand on or before 20th May 2025.

• Applications received after the last date shall not be entertained in any case.

Chemical and Biology Unit (For August 2025 session)

Download the application format here

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