Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences PhD Admission 2025 (Sept)
Full details for Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences PhD Admission 2025 (Sept).
Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences invites applications from students for admission to the Ph.D. programme to join as Junior Research Fellows (JRF).
Vacancy
Areas of Research
Energy & Environment
- Photodetectors and Photovoltaics
- Energy storage devices
- Batteries and Supercapacitors
- Hydrogen Energy
- Sensors
- Smart windows and displays
- Electro catalysts
- Electrochemical & Photocatalytic energy conversion
- Electrochemical sensors
- Piezo / tribo electric energy generation and pressure sensing
- Photothermal and Optoelectronics
Nanomaterials
- Large-scale synthesis of nano materials at near-ambient conditions
- Solution based processes
- Low-cost instrumentation
- Hybrid spin wave and Hybrid Spin, Resistive switching memory devices
- Antibacterial
- Low dimensional Perovskites, Chalcogenides, Chalcohalides
- Organic nanomaterials
- Supramolecular polymers, Biomaterials, Polymers
- Aqueous self-assembly
- Inorganic nanomaterials and composites
Soft materials/ Liquid crystals
- Synthesis and Composites
- Phase transitions
- Peptides, Organo- and hydrogel
Surfaces/Interfaces
- Phase transitions in two dimensions
- Micro- and nano-structured surfaces
- Structural colours
- Wettability
- Plasmonics
About CeNS PhD Program
- The Ph.D. programme at Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) focuses on basic and applied aspects of advanced research in the field of nano and soft matter sciences.
- CeNS is recognized by Mangalore University, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE, Manipal) and Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) for the award of PhD degree.
Essential Qualifications
As per AcSIR
- M.Sc./M.Tech. from a recognized University/Institute in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science/Nano Science and allied subjects with at least 60% aggregate marks for the general category and 55% for SC/ST candidates.
- Specialization in Condensed Matter Physics, Electronics, Materials Science, and Organic/Inorganic/Physical/General Chemistry at the Master’s degree level is desired.
- The candidate should have qualified at least in one of the national level entrance tests, i.e., CSIR-UGC NET (JRF only) / GATE or JEST, or should be an INSPIRE fellow.
- The Centre’s Research and Development (R&D) Assistants* are permitted to apply for AcSIR PhD programme, provided they have the essential qualification as in pt.1&2. In addition, the candidate should have completed one year of service in the three-year project and should have authored at least one publication in a SCI journal with substantial research contribution. A certificate from the PI in the prescribed format needs to submitted.
Selection Procedure
- Candidates will be short-listed for an interview based on their performance in the national entrance test(s) and academic performance.
- The final selection is based on the performance in the interview.
Fellowship and Hostel Facilities
Students will be provided a CeNS fellowship as per DST norms. Students can avail campus hostel facility.
* Centre’s ‘Research and Development (R&D) Assistants’ will receive the CeNS fellowship from 3rd year of PhD, after the respective project completed.
Travel grants
Students are encouraged to participate in national and international workshops, expos, symposia, and conferences. Centre provides financial assistance of up to Rs. 1,50,000/- during the five-year duration of the Ph.D. programme.
Application Process
- Only online applications will be accepted for Ph.D. Programme.
- Before starting to fill the application form please keep ready the JPG files of your photo, all education related documents and referee details.
Important Dates
- Last date for receipt of completed applications: 7 September 2025
- Short-listed applicants will be called for an interview at CeNS: Last week of September 2025