Government Opportunity at INST Mohali | PhD Admission 2026
Are you looking for a Government Opportunity to pursue a fully research-driven Ph.D. in Nano Science and Technology? The INST Mohali , PhD Admission – August 2026 Session is now open for eligible candidates with an independent fellowship. The Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, invites applications for advanced doctoral research across multiple interdisciplinary units. Selected scholars will be enrolled in the Ph.D. program of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISER Mohali).
About INST Mohali
The Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, is an autonomous institute supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Recognized as a leading research center, the institute offers PhD opportunities through the INST Mohali PhD Admission 2026. This Government Opportunity enables scholars to pursue cutting-edge research in nanoscience, quantum materials, energy, environment, and chemical biology. With modern laboratories, interdisciplinary research units, and collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISER Mohali), INST provides a strong academic foundation for doctoral candidates aiming for excellence in science and technology
.Ph.D. Program – August 2026 Session
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, invites applications from prospective candidates with an independent source of fellowship for admission to its Ph.D. Programme in the following units:
- (i) Energy Environment unit
- (ii) Quantum Materials and Devices unit
- (iii) Chemical biology unit
- (iv) Director Research Group
Applications are invited from students with a background in physical sciences, chemical sciences, biological sciences, pharma, agri sciences, and other related fields. Students with an independent source of fellowship, for example, CSIR/UGC-JRF fellow, 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.
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 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 candidates will be on an ad-hoc basis, subject to successful activation of the INSPIRE fellowship.
Application & Selection Procedure
- A hard copy of the 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 superscribed as “Application for the Ph. D. Program – August 2026”. Applicants must also submit an online synopsis: LINK FOR GOOGLE FORM
- 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.
- After the interview, the list of candidates selected for the Ph. D. will be uploaded on the INST website, and the candidates will be informed 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.
- The candidates are advised to visit the INST website frequently to track the latest developments.
- Number of students required for admission: SC/ST (18), OBC (21), EWS (08), and GEN (39).
- A candidate interested in applying to more than one unit must submit separate applications. Each application must be accompanied by all the necessary documents.
Application Fees
- With a single application fee, students may apply to multiple units. However, separate applications along with all necessary documents and the details of the online fee payment should be submitted for each unit application.
- Application Fees: Rs.590/ for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and Rs.295/ for SC, ST, and PH candidates.
- Application fee 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.
Account Name: Director, INST
Mohali
Account number: 2452201001102
IFS code: CNRB0002919
Bank: Canara Bank, SECTOR-64, PHASE 10, MOHALI-160062
Last Date
- The duly filled applications along with the supporting documents should reach INST through Registered/ Speed Post/ Courier/ By Hand on or before 15th March 2026.
- Applications received after the last date shall not be entertained in any case.
