S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences Integrated PhD in Physical Sciences Admission 2025-26

The S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) invites applications with consistently good academic record (First Division/Class) to apply for Admission into the Integrated Ph.D. Programme in Physical Sciences for the academic year 2025-2026. The programme is done in collaboration with the University of Calcutta.

About SNBNCBS Kolkata

S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) Kolkata is a premier autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

In addition, the Centre receives extramural funding from various funding agencies of India and abroad for its different research programmes.

The Centre has extensive collaborative programmes with other premier institutions in India and abroad through bi-lateral exchanges in which the PhD research scholars take active part.

The Centre is fully equipped with the state-of-the art infrastructure (experimental and computational) including a digital library for advanced research in chosen areas of Physical, Chemical, Biological and Mathematical Sciences.

The research programme in biological sciences focuses on the areas of overlap with chemical and biophysical problems. Students joining the centre get contingency grants to meet research contingency expenses that include expenses for attending conferences and training programmes in India.

The students also get generous support to attend International Conferences outside India. The Alumni of the Centre have gone on to work in academic and research sectors in India and abroad. The Centre offers an excellent atmosphere for academic development of students.

Eligibility Criteria

Basic qualification

• B.Sc. either in Physics Honours or combination of Physics and Mathematics with First Class / Division i.e. minimum 60% marks. (55% for SC/ST/OBC (non creamy layer ) / EWS / PWD candidates)
• Physics cannot be an allied / subsidiary / minor subject in B.Sc.

Further Qualifications

• GATE Score: Upto AIR _500* OR
• JAM Score: Upto AIR _500* OR
• NGPE 2025: All India Top 26 Rank

[NGPE qualified students should clear one National Level Test (CSIRUGC-NET- JRF/JEST/GATE) within 2 years of M.Sc. duration. This is mandatory for their up- gradation into the PhD Programme ]

*Should Have validity of the score at the time of admission i.e upto August 2025. Written test may be conducted, If needed.

Age Limit

None. However, the last qualifying University examination (Bachelor in Science) should have been taken not earlier than 2024.

Tuition Fee & Fellowship

• Tuition Fee: Currently Rs. 13000/- each year is payable in two equal instalments at the beginning of the Autumn and Spring Semester.
• Monthly Stipend: Currently Rs. 12,000/-during the first two years. The successful completion of the Course Work will lead to an M.Sc. Degree by the University of Calcutta, and thereafter, upon meeting the eligibility criteria, the students will be inducted as Junior Research Fellow. They will get Stipend at par with Centre’s JRF if upgraded to the PhD. programme. The programme is strictly residential – all students will be provided on campus accommodation.

Application Process

• Candidates have to apply online through the institute website.
• Before applying, be sure that you satisfy all the criteria for admission at SNBNCBS. Your application may be rejected, or admission cancelled, if any discrepancy is found at any stage.

Steps for submitting an Application

• Step – 1 Sign In to get access of the application form
• Step – 2 Filling application form
• Step – 3 Fee deposit through online mode only.
• Step – 4 Submission of application form

• Online Application Portal Starts on: 26 April, 2025
• Online Application Portal Closes on: 18 May, 2025
• Date of Interview for AHEP, CBS, CMMP, CBS Dept.: 26 May, 2025 – 27 May, 2025

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