Bose Institute PhD Admission Autumn 2026 — apply by 20 November, 56 seats

By Chandra Sekhar

Last updated: 31 Oct 2026

Bose Institute PhD Admission Autumn 2026 under Advt No. BI/JRF/06/2026-27. Last date — 20 November 2026, 11:59 PM. 56 estimated seats. Fellowship ₹37,000 + HRA (JRF level) as per DST norms or own valid JRF. Apply on jcbose.ac.in applications portal. Official notice — PDF.

What Bose Institute does

Bose Institute is an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Founded in 1917 by Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose, it focuses on interdisciplinary research in biological, chemical and physical sciences.

What kind of role this is

Full-time PhD programme in science. Students register for the degree with University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University or Presidency University. The programme is residential with on-campus facilities. Fellowship follows government norms.

Who should apply — and who should skip

Apply if

• You hold a Master’s degree in Engineering/Science/Technology/Medical Science with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) or equivalent, or a 4-year bachelor’s degree with research component and 75% marks.
• You have a valid JRF award (CSIR-UGC NET Category-1, DBT-JRF, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE or equivalent) valid at least till 31 January 2027, or have cleared GATE/JEST/NET Category-2/3 or equivalent with score valid till at least 31 July 2026.
• Your age is below 28 years as on the last date (relaxation as per GoI rules).

Skip if

• You do not have the required national-level qualification or valid fellowship letter.
• You cannot join full-time residential research in Kolkata.
• Your master’s result is not ready and you cannot produce the final marksheet at the time of joining.

Dates and fee

Available positions

Estimated 56 seats with reservation as per Government of India norms. No detailed category-wise roster is printed beyond the department totals.

1. Biological Sciences — 25 seats

Eligibility

• Relevant Master’s or 4-year bachelor’s with research as above
• Valid national exam / JRF as printed

2. Chemical Sciences — 18 seats

Eligibility

• Same as above in relevant discipline

3. Physical Sciences — 13 seats

Eligibility

• Same as above in relevant discipline

Educational qualifications

Selection stages

1. Online application and fee payment
2. Shortlisting based on eligibility and credentials
3. In-person interview (tentative 7–9 December 2026)
4. Final selection list and admission

How to apply

1. Open the official portal: https://www.jcbose.ac.in/applications/PHD-ADMISSION/
2. Register and fill the form carefully.
3. Upload required documents (photo ID, marksheets, fellowship award, etc.).
4. Pay the application fee online.
5. Submit before 20 November 2026, 11:59 PM and save the acknowledgement.

Questions students ask

Is the fellowship guaranteed?
Own valid JRF holders keep their fellowship. Institute fellowships are limited and awarded on merit at interview as per DST norms (₹37,000 + HRA JRF level).

Can DST-INSPIRE candidates apply?
Yes, but admission is provisional until DST confirms the final INSPIRE award. They also need a valid national eligibility score.

Where will the PhD degree be registered?
With University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University or Presidency University.

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