PhD Programs at INST | Pharmaceutical Science Candidates Apply Now
Are you seeking prestigious PhD programs and exciting Pharmaceutical Jobs? 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 its Ph.D. Programme – January 2026 session. Eligible candidates with an independent source of fellowship, such as CSIR/UGC-JRF, can apply in Energy & Environment, Quantum Materials & Devices, and Chemical Biology units to pursue cutting-edge research in nanoscience and technology.
About the Institute:
INST Mohali is an autonomous institute supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, dedicated to research in nanoscience and technology. The institute provides opportunities for advanced interdisciplinary research in Life Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering.
INST PhD Programs 2026 – January Session
The Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, invites applications from candidates with an independent source of fellowship for admission to its Ph.D. Programme – January 2026 session. Selected students will be enrolled in the Ph.D. program of IISER Mohali, with the degree awarded by IISER Mohali.
Eligible Units (excerpt with Pharmaceutical Jobs):
- Energy & Environment Unit
- Quantum Materials & Devices Unit
- Chemical Biology Unit
Eligible Criteria
- Educational Qualification: M.Sc., M.Pharm., or M.Tech. in Basic or Applied Sciences, Engineering, Pharma, Agri Sciences, or related fields. Final year students may apply.
- Fellowship Requirement: Candidates must have an independent fellowship (CSIR/UGC-NET, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, Project Funded).
- Age Limit: As per CSIR-UGC/DST guidelines.
- DST INSPIRE Fellows: May apply; selection is ad hoc, subject to activation of the fellowship.
Application & Selection Procedure:
- Submit a hard copy application to:
The Director, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306 (Punjab)
With a recent passport-size photograph and self-attested certificates of age, qualification, experience, and reservation category. Envelope should be superscribed: “Application for the Ph.D. Program – January 2026” -
Submit an online synopsis: LINK FOR GOOGLE FORM
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Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for interviews.
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No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
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Selection will be made in accordance with the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006.
Application Fee:
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General/OBC/EWS: ₹590
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SC/ST/PH: ₹295
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Fee to be transferred online to the INST account:
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Account Name: Director, INST Mohali
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Account Number: 2452201001102
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IFSC: CNRB0002919 (Canara Bank, Sector-64, Mohali)
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Last Date: 6th October 2025 – Applications received after this will not be considered.
Units & Research Areas:
Quantum Materials & Devices Unit:
- Faculty: Prof. Abir De Sarkar, Dr. Bhanu Prakash, Dr. Chandan Bera, Dr. Dipankar Mandal, and others.
- Research: Spintronics, 2D Materials, Energy Harvesting, Quantum Computing, Bio-Sensors, MEMS/NEMS.
Energy & Environment Unit:
- Faculty: Prof. Akash Deep, Dr. Amit Kumar Mondal, Prof. Debabrata Patra, and others
- Research: Electrocatalysis, Energy Storage, Gas Capture, CO2 Reduction, Sensors, Photocatalysis.
Chemical Biology Unit:
- Faculty: Dr. Asifkhan Shanavas, Dr. Asish Pal, Dr. Deepika Sharma, Dr. Jiban Jyoti Panda, and others
- Research: Nano Drug Delivery, Cancer Nano-Therapeutics, Brain Nano-Therapeutics, Peptide Hydrogels, CRISPR-based Nano Therapy
