IISER Mohali Ph.D. Courses & Fees 2026

 IISER Mohali admission 2023 is open for PhD course.

The institute offers PhD for a minimum duration of three years in six specialisations. Admission to the course is entrance-based. Admissions to the PhD program are carried out twice a year. Applications are invited in March and September of each year through an advertisement on the IISER Mohali web pages.

IISER Mohali PhD Highlights 2023

Particulars	IISER Mohali PhD Highlights
Duration	3 years
Fee	INR 4.40 lakh
Specialisations	Physical Sciences Biological Sciences Chemical Sciences Mathematical Sciences Earth & Environmental Sciences Humanities & Social Sciences
Common eligibility	UG/ PG with 60% aggregate
Selection criteria	GATE/ CSIR or UGC-JRF/ CSIR or UGC NET(LS)/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ DBT-BINC/ DST- INSPIRE/ NBHM + interview

IISER Mohali PhD Admission 2023: Eligibility & Selection Criteria

The session for PhD will begin in August. Find below the eligibility, selection criteria, fee and specialisations of PhD:

Total fee: INR 4.40 lakh

*SC/ ST candidates are exempted from paying the tuition fee.

Note: In the absence of the latest information, the above fee is sourced from the 2021-22 fee structure. Click here to know more.

Note: The above fee given for seven years, includes the hostel fee and is exclusive of mess charges. 

Selection criteria:  GATE/ CSIR or UGC-JRF/ CSIR or UGC NET (LS)/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ DBT-BINC/ DST- INSPIRE/ NBHM + interview

Specialisation	Eligibility	Selection criteria
Biological Sciences (Curriculum)	Master’s degree/ BTech/ MBBS/ MTech/ MPharm with at least 60% aggregate or above	CSIR or UGC-JRF / ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ DBT-BINC/  DST- INSPIRE /GATE/ ICAR-NET/ CSIR or UGC NET-LS + screening test + interview
Chemical Sciences (Curriculum)	Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences, Physical and Biochemical Sciences or MTech/  MPharm in Biotechnology/ Nanotechnology or any other relevant subject with a good academic record (at least high second-class)	CSIR or UGC- JRF / ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ DBT-BINC/ DST INSPIRE + screening test + interview
Physical Sciences (Curriculum)	Master’s degree/ BTech/ MTech with a good academic record (at  least a high second-class)	CSIR or UGC- JRF / ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ DBT-BINC/ DST INSPIRE + screening test + interview
Mathematical Sciences (Curriculum)	Master’s degree/ BTech/ MTech with a good academic record (at  least a high second-class)	NBHM Doctoral Scholarship Written Test + screening test + interview
Earth & Environmental Sciences (Curriculum)	Masters/ MTech degree in Atmospheric  Sciences/ Earth and Environmental Sciences/ Geology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Geophysics/Meteorology/Hydrology /Climate Sciences/ Mathematics / Remote Sensing / Computer Sciences / Artificial Intelligence /Data Sciences	GATE/ CSIR or UGC-LS & JRF/ DST-Inspire fellowship + screening test + interview
Humanities & Social Sciences (Curriculum)	MA/ MSc/ MPhil degree with at least 55% aggregate for General and OBC category (50% aggregate for SC/ ST/PD) in one or more of the following subjects: Sociology/  Anthropology/ Modern Indian History/ Urban History/ Political Economy/ Urban Studies/ English Literature in the areas of Trauma Studies, Scatology Studies, and Science-in-theatre/ fiction/ Development Studies / South Asian Studies /Economics /Labour Studies /Public Policy Studies /Feminist Geography/ Labour Geography and Critical Infrastructure Studies	UGC/ NET-JEF national level eligibility test with fellowship required at the time of PhD application submission + screening test + interview

Download: IISER Mohali Earth & Environmental Sciences Brochure 2021

IISER Mohali PhD Application Process 2023

The mode of application is online for the PhD course. Find below the steps to apply for PhD admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website, http://www.iisermohali.ac.in.

Step 2: Click on the link to apply for PhD.

Step 3: Register with the basic details to generate login credentials.

Step 4: Login to fill out the application form.

Step 5: Upload the documents and pay the application fee.

Step 6: Submit and print the application form.

Documents required at the time of application

• Passport-size photograph

IISER Mohali PhD Scholarships

IISER Mohali is one of the PMRF granting institutes offering PMRF Fellowship to meritorious PhD candidates. To apply for PMRF through direct entry, the candidate must be selected in the regular PhD programme, and the institute will recommend a selected few candidates for PMRF. The final decision will be taken by the National Level Discipline-Specific Selection Committee.

Q. What are the PhD specialisations offered by IISER Mohali?

A. PhD is offered in six specialisations, namely Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences and Physical Sciences.

Q. What is the selection criteria for PhD course offered by IISER Mohali?

A. Candidates are shortlisted for PhD based on their performance in GATE/ CSIR or UGC-JRF/ CSIR or UGC NET (LS)/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ DBT-BINC/ DST- INSPIRE/ NBHM and interview.

Q. Does IISER Mohali offer any scholarships to PhD students?

A. The institute offers PMRF Fellowship to meritorious PhD candidates.