Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology – SCTIMST PhD Admission 2026 (July)

9 March, 2026

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Full details for Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology – SCTIMST PhD Admission 2026 (July).

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), formerly Sree Chitra Tirunal Medical Center, is an Institution of National Importance in India established in 1976 at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala invites applicatin for PhD Admission 2026 (July).

Vacancy

Applications are invited from highly motivated students for admission to the PhD program beginning in July 2026 at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum. (Open for JRF holders of UGC/CSIR/ICMR/DBT/DHR-BRET or holders of MPhil degree offered by SCTIMST.) The Institute promotes interdisciplinary research and offers PhD programs in the following streams and areas:

Physical Sciences
- Biophotonics, plasma coating, Nano-biotechnology,Bioimaging, Biomedical and Biomaterial Sciences.
Chemical Sciences
- Polymer synthesis and characterization, Polymer processing, Smart polymers, Interpenetrating polymer networks, Dental polymers, Surface modification of polymeric devices, and Radiopaque polymers.
Biological Sciences/Biomedical Sciences
- Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Cellular and Molecular Cardiology, Neurobiology, Microbial Technology, Pathology, Physiology, Toxicology, Thrombosis, Implant Biology, Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Technologies, Adult stem cells & Regenerative Medicine, 3-D Construction of Tissue substitutes.
Bioengineering
- Artificial Organs, Biosensors, Bioinstrumentation, Medical Device Technology, Functional Neuroimaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Medical image processing.
Biomaterial Science and Technology
- Bioceramics, Dental materials, Material tissue interactions, Drug delivery & sensing, Biomedical polymers, and Scaffolds for tissue engineering.
Health Sciences (Full Time)
- Epidemiology, Gender issues in Health, Health Policy, Heath Management, Health Systems, Public Health Informatics, GIS in Public Health.
Medical Sciences
- Neuro Sciences, Cardiac Sciences, Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology.

Eligibility Criteria

Holders of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) awarded by UGC/ CSIR/ICMR/DBT/ DHR-BRET or MPhil (Biomedical Technology) degree awarded by SCTIMST. (Note: MPhil degree holders must find out their own fellowship/project position for admission to PhD program).

There is no age limit for admission to the PhD Program.

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Admission

Physical Sciences: Postgraduate degree in Physics (All branches)
Chemical Sciences: Postgraduate degree in Chemistry (All branches)
Biological Sciences/Biomedical Sciences: Postgraduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences (Physiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Zoology, Bioinformatics, Plant Sciences, etc.) /Dentistry.
Bioengineering: Postgraduate degree in Polymer Engineering/Technology, Material Science, Biomedical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Biotechnology, Clinical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology, or any other Post Graduate Engineering degree holders whose research work is feasible at SCTIMST.
Biomaterial Science and Technology: MPhil (Biomedical Technology), Postgraduate degree in Physics, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, Biotechnology, or Veterinary Science.
Health Sciences: Postgraduate degree in modern medicine, public health, dentistry, nursing, veterinary sciences, demography, economics, sociology, social work, political science, business management (MBA), public administration, and statistics. The Academic Committee may approve other postgraduate degrees after examining the merits of the suggestion.

Minimum marks required to apply:

Consistently good academic record with 60% (CGPA 6.5/10) marks in undergraduate and post-graduate examinations. For applicants with a degree in modern medicine, 60% marks for the postgraduate degree are not mandatory.

For Medical Sciences

MBBS degree from any University recognized by the National Medical Commission/ erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI). Candidates should have completed a one-year compulsory rotating internship or its equivalent as recognized by NMC/MCI after passing the final year MBBS examination. Candidates should have full registration with a State Medical Council. Candidates with postgraduate medical qualifications (MD/MS/DNB) can also apply, but no particular reservation or preference will be given. Applicants should have 55% marks in MBBS Degree and must be holders of National Level fellowship from UGC/CSIR/ICMR.
Candidates should not have more than two attempts in the MBBS program. Available areas in Medical Sciences:
- Neurosciences
- Cardiac Sciences and
- Imaging Sciences & Interventional Radiology

Selection Process

The selection of research scholars will be based on the performance in the interview. Candidates must upload a Research Proposal (about 1000 words) and a Statement of Purpose for undertaking a research career (about 300 to 500 words) while submitting their application.
The Institute reserves its right to shortlist candidates based on the applicant’s academic merit and scientific records and the availability of research guides on that year.

Application Process

For online application, please visit SCTIMST website.
Avoid multiple applications; duplicate applications from an applicant will result in the cancellation of all such applications. The candidate should fill in the online application with the utmost care and follow the instructions.
It will be the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that correct details are filled in the online application form. SCTIMST will not be responsible for any incorrect information/cancellation of candidature/loss or lack of communication etc., due to an incorrectly filled online application form.