Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali PhD Admission 2026 (Jan)

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 for January 2026 session in the following three units: (i) Energy Environment unit (ii) Quantum Material and Devices unit (iii) Chemical biology unit.

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.

Selection Procedure

• 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.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• 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.
• Selection of students shall be done as per the provisions of The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006 and amendments made thereto.

Application Process

• 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 – January 2026”.
• Applicants must also submit an online synopsis : https://forms.gle/zQjiVdzss1EehUCD7
• The candidates are required to submit an online synopsis.
• Candidate interested in applying at more than one unit must submit separate application. Each application must be
  accompanied with all the necessary documents.

Last date for application: 6th October 2025

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