UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences PhD Admission 2025-26

10 June, 2025

Full details for UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences PhD Admission 2025-26.

University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS) invites application for PhD Admission 2025-26.

Vacancy

Physical Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Biological Sciences

About UM-DAE CEBS

University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS) is an aided institute of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Govt. of India. Established in 2007, it is located on the Kalina campus of the University of Mumbai, Mumbai.

Eligibility Criteria

School of Physical Sciences
- MSc in Physics: Background in Nuclear Physics, Mathematical Physics, Plasma Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, or Computational Physics is desirable.
School of Chemical Sciences
- MSc in Chemistry: Background in General, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Material Chemistry is desirable.
School of Mathematical Sciences
- MSc in Mathematics: Background in Algebra, Topology, and Analysis is desirable.
School of Biological Sciences
- MSc in Biology: Background in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Biophysics is desirable.

Marks

M.Sc. in the relevant subject area with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ on the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in the point scale, wherever the grading system has been followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks or an equivalent relaxation of grade will be allowed for the applicants belonging to SC, ST and Divyangjan categories.

Age

A maximum of 28 years as on August 1, 2025. The age limit will be relaxed by 3 years for the OBC-NCL candidates, by 5 years for the SC/ST candidates, and by 10 years for the Divyangjan candidates. (Note: SSC / matriculation certificate or birth certificate will be accepted as proof of date of birth).

National Exam Qualification

Qualification in UGC-CSIR-NET (JRF or LS) / SLET / GATE / NBHM / JEST / DBT-BET / DST-INSPIRE or PET conducted by the University of Mumbai / Teachers’ Fellowship examinations is an essential eligibility criterion.

Nationality

The programme is open for Indian Nationals only.

Selection Process

Applications will be scrutinized, and candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on the eligibility criteria specified above. Following this process, the number of candidates to be called for interview will be decided by the Screening Committee.
Selection will be made based on the merit list prepared after a written test and /or an interview conducted by each School of UM-DAE CEBS.
The recommendation/decision of the Selection Committee will be final and binding.

Travel Allowance

Candidates called for the interview will be entitled for to-and-fro AC-III railway fare by the shortest route from the registered address (city) mentioned in their application to Mumbai, (subject to production of original tickets), as per the existing rules.

Fellowship

The candidates joining the Ph.D. programme will receive Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) instituted by UM-DAE CEBS, or alternatively they can activate their own fellowship (from DBT, DST etc.).
The CEBS fellowship has emoluments of Rs. 37,000/- per month and HRA @30% as applicable for the first two years and upgradation to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from the third year onwards with a stipend of ₹42,000/- per month plus HRA @30% as applicable, subject to terms and conditions laid down by DAE from time to time.
Selected candidates are also entitled for contingency grant of ₹60,000/- per year

Application Process

Applications will be accepted ONLINE only. A candidate should not submit multiple application forms.
The applicant should read the instructions in the advertisement and online application form carefully before making any entry or selecting any option. The applicant should keep all the necessary documents/ certificates ready before filling application form. While filling up the online application form the applicant should ensure that all the required details are entered.
While filling the application online, it is mandatory for the candidates to indicate all their educational & professional qualifications, failing which their application will not be processed.
Any queries or any difficulties in the online application process may be sent to phdadmissions@cbs.ac.in. Queries sent on any other email ID will not be entertained.