INST Mohali announces PhD Admission 2026 for Eligible SC, ST Aspirants; Direct interview-based admission, steps to apply

INST Mohali has announced the PhD admission 2026 for eligible SC and ST aspirants. As per the official notification, the institute will be conducting a walk-in interview for contenders into its PhD program in EEU, CBU, and QMaD units on November 13, 2025. The interested candidates will have to report to the Nano Science and Technology, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab at 9:00 am. Before going for the interview, the candidates must go through the eligibility criteria. Those who have completed their M. Sc. or M.Pharm. or M.Tech. in Basic or Applied Sciences, Engineering, or related areas, or are appearing for the final year/ semester, are eligible to apply.

The application process will include steps such as filling out the application form, appearing for the interview with the required documents, and then paying the requisite fee amounting to INR 295/-. The direct link to apply for INST Mohali PhD Admission 2026 is provided below:

Eligibility Criteria for INST Mohali PhD Admission 2026

Only the candidates who qualify the specified eligibility criteria will be allowed to apply for INST Mohali PhD admission 2026. The detailed criteria for eligibility can be found below:

• Qualified with their M. Sc. or M.Pharm., or M.Tech. in Basic or Applied Sciences, Engineering, or related areas.

• Appearing students awaiting their results are also eligible to apply, provided their degree will be granted by the time of joining.

• Must have completed an independent source fellowship like CSIR/UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, or any

• other equivalent fellowships.

• The age limit will be as per the CSIR-UGC and DST.

• Must be from SC, ST categories.

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Steps to Apply for INST Mohali PhD Admission 2026

The candidates can submit their online synopsys and apply for PhD admission at INST Mohali by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Click on the application form link mentioned on this page.

2. Fill out the form with details such as your name, e-mail ID, phone number, gender, DOB, graduation details, post-graduation details, fellowship details, etc.

3. Click on submit. You will see a confirmation message that will confirmation of submission of details.

Selection Procedure for INST Mohali PhD Admission 2026

The selection process of INST Mohali PhD admission can be found below:

• Only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be allowed to attend the interview.

• Please note that no TA/DA (Travel Allowance/Daily Allowance) will be provided for attending the interview.

• After the interview process, the list of selected candidates for the PhD program will be uploaded on the INST website, and candidates will be notified via email.

• The selection process will follow the guidelines outlined in the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006, along with any amendments made thereafter.

• Candidates are encouraged to frequently visit the INST website to stay updated on the latest developments regarding the admission process.

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