NIPGR PhD Admission 2026-27 for the Autumn semester. Last date to apply is 12 November 2026. Application fee is Rs 500 (Rs 200 for reserved categories). Apply on nipgr.ac.in.
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) is an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology. It focuses on plant genomics and related research in New Delhi.
Nature of the role
Full-time PhD in plant sciences, biotechnology, and related disciplines. Candidates need a qualified national level test for PhD.
Who applies / who skips
Completed 4-year Bachelor’s or M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD or pre-1991 Master’s).
Qualified a national level test for PhD (as accepted by the institute).
Who should skip
Candidates without the required percentage or a valid national level qualification.
Those interested only in medical or engineering PhD (this is plant genome focused).
Dates and fee
Item
Detail
Application opens
15 October 2026
Last date
12 November 2026
Shortlist email
By 20 November 2026
Interview
14-15 December 2026
Fee
Rs 500 / Rs 200 reserved
Available positions
PhD in Plant Genome Research — fellowship as applicable [Open]
Eligibility
Life sciences / Biotechnology degree with marks as above.
National level test qualified.
Selection stages
Online application and fee payment by 12 November 2026.
Shortlisting; email by 20 November.
Interview / viva-voce on 14 and 15 December 2026.
Final selection based on interview performance.
How to apply
Visit the NIPGR PhD admission page.
Register and fill the online form.
Pay the application fee.
Submit before 12 November 2026.
FAQs
What is the last date? 12 November 2026.
What is the fee? Rs 500 for general; Rs 200 for SC/ST/PWD/EWS.
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