IISER Mohali PhD January 2027 — apply by 6 November, 11:59 pm
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali · Closed
Last dateFri, 6 Nov 2026
Closed
- Pay / stipend
- Institute or external fellowships for qualified candidates
- Vacancies
- 154 projected need-based seats
- Location
- Mohali, Punjab
- Experience
- Not required (research programme)
- Who can apply
- Master’s / B.Tech / 4-year BSc with 55% or 75% + national fellowship (CSIR-UGC-JRF etc.)
- Selection
- Online application, shortlisting, screening test/interview at IISER Mohali
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By Chandra Sekhar
Last updated: 6 Nov 2026
IISER Mohali PhD January 2027 applications are open. Last date is Friday, 6 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. 154 projected need-based seats across science and HSS departments. Apply online at iisermohali.ac.in.
| Key fact |
On this notice |
| Last date |
6 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Vacancies |
154 projected |
| Pay / stipend |
Fellowships via CSIR-UGC-JRF, INSPIRE, GATE or institute/project grants |
| Location |
Mohali (SAS Nagar), Punjab |
| Who can apply |
Master’s/B.Tech with 55% (or 4-year BSc 75%) + valid national-level fellowship |
What IISER Mohali does
IISER Mohali is a central research institute under the Ministry of Education. It runs integrated BS-MS, integrated PhD and regular PhD programmes in basic sciences and related areas.
This January 2027 cycle covers Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences.
What kind of role this is
This is a full-time research PhD. Shortlisted candidates attend a screening test or interview on campus. Institute or external fellowships are available for candidates who hold qualifying national-level awards.
Who should apply
- You hold a Master’s / B.Tech / B.E. / MBBS / M.Tech with at least 55% marks or CPI 5.5 (relaxation of 5% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender as per GOI rules), or a 4-year BSc/BS (Honours with Research) with 75% / CPI 7.5.
- You have a valid CSIR-UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, GATE, JEST or equivalent national fellowship at the time of interview.
- Your research interest matches one of the listed departments.
Before you apply
IISER Mohali is clear about a few conditions. This cycle is not for you if:
- You do not hold a qualifying national-level fellowship (limited GATE/JEST seats exist but are restricted).
- Your marks are below the cut-off given in the notice, even after relaxation.
- You cannot travel to Mohali for the screening test/interview.
Dates and fee
| Item |
On the official notice |
| Apply start |
Open now |
| Last date |
6 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
Available positions
Projected need-based seats: 154. The public notice does not give a category-wise seat break-up. Departments accepting applications: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences. Interdisciplinary areas are encouraged.
1. PhD across five departments — fellowships for qualified candidates 154 projected seats
Eligibility
- Master’s or equivalent with 55% / CPI 5.5 (or 4-year research bachelor’s with 75%).
- Valid national fellowship (CSIR-UGC-JRF preferred; limited seats for GATE/JEST etc.).
- Department-specific subject lists apply — check the notice for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environment, and HSS areas.
Total vacancies — 154 projected.
Educational qualifications
| Post |
Degree / marks |
Experience / extras |
| PhD (all departments) |
Master’s 55% or 4-year BSc 75% (relaxation for reserved categories) |
Valid CSIR-UGC-JRF / INSPIRE / GATE / JEST or equivalent at interview time |
Selection
- Submit online application via the IISER Mohali portal.
- Shortlisting based on academic record and fellowship.
- Screening test and/or interview at IISER Mohali for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection and offer of fellowship where applicable.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply
- Open the online application facility linked from the IISER Mohali admission page.
- Fill the form and upload documents before 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
- HSS applicants must also email a statement of proposed research (minimum 1,500 words) to hssiisermohali@gmail.com by the deadline, with the broad subject area as the email subject.
- Check email regularly for shortlist or additional information requests.
FAQs
What is the last date?
6 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
Who can apply?
Candidates with Master’s (55%) or 4-year research bachelor’s (75%) plus a valid national-level fellowship.
How many vacancies?
154 projected need-based seats.
Where do I apply?
Online via the link on iisermohali.ac.in.
Does this lead to a permanent job?
This is a research degree. No job is guaranteed.
More openings are on the admissions board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.
Stay safe: Campus Reality never charges you. Pay only the fee printed in the official notice, only on the official site (iisermohali.ac.in). Nobody can guarantee selection for money.