INST PhD Program 2025 Admission Open for January Session – Apply Now
Institute of Nano Science and Technology
(An Autonomous Institute supported by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India)
No. 9(5)/2024-INST
Dated: 18.09.2024
Ph.D. Program – January 2025 Session
The Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, invites applications from prospective candidates for admission into its Ph.D. Program in various areas related to physical sciences, chemical sciences, biological sciences, pharma, and agri sciences connected to nanoscience and nanotechnology for the session beginning in January 2025. Students with an independent source of fellowship, for example, CSIR/UGC-JRF fellowships, etc., should apply. Selected students will be enrolled in the Ph.D. program of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, and the Ph.D. degree will be awarded by IISER, Mohali.
If you have any queries, email [email protected]
The major ongoing research areas at INST are provided at the end of this document.
a) Eligibility
- M.Sc., 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 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 candidates may apply; however, any selection of such candidates will be on an ad-hoc basis, subject to the successful activation of the INSPIRE fellowship.
b) Application & Selection Procedure
- A hard copy of the application (affixing a recent passport-size photograph) along with the self-attested copy of certificates proving 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 superscribed as “Application for the Ph.D. Program – January 2025”. Applicants must also submit an online synopsis: https://forms.gle/ktgGYhtbSdEjTzmc7
- Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for an interview, and the date and mode of the interview will be communicated to the email address provided by the candidate. The list of shortlisted candidates will also be uploaded on the INST website.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- After the interview, the list of candidates selected for the Ph.D. program will be uploaded on the 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.
- Candidates are advised to visit the INST website frequently to track the latest developments.
- The number of students required for admission is: SC/ST (13), OBC (15), EWS (6), and GEN (29).
c) Application Fees
- Rs. 590/- (per unit) for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and Rs. 295/- (per unit) for SC, ST, and PH candidates.
- Application fees may be transferred online to the bank account of INST noted below. The full name of the applicant shall be mentioned as the purpose of the transaction. The details of the online transaction should be attached along with the application.
- Account Name: Director, INST Mohali
- Account number: 2452201001102
- IFS code: CNRB0002919
- Bank: Canara Bank, SECTOR-64, PHASE 10, MOHALI-160062
d) Last Date
- The duly filled applications along with the supporting documents should reach INST through Registered/Speed Post/Courier/By Hand on or before 25th Oct 2024.
- Applications received after the last date shall not be entertained in any case.
Download the application format here
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