INSTITUTE OF NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(An Autonomous Institute of Department of Science and Technology, GOI)
HABITAT CENTRE, PHASE X, SECTOR 64,
MOHALI – 160062, PUNJAB
Ph.D. PROGRAM - AUGUST, 2020 SESSION
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) invites applications from prospective
candidates for admission into its Ph.D. Program in several areas of Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology for the session beginning in August, 2020. The profile of the Faculty members
at INST is accessible at http://www.inst.ac.in/scientists.php. Ph.D. students will be provided
fellowship as per INST norms.
Interested candidates with a good academic track record and a strong intent to
pursue Ph.D. in areas related to Nanoscience and Technology like devices, materials for
energy applications (photocatalysts, electrocatalysts, supercapacitors, hydrogen generation
& storage), Smart materials (organic/inorganic), Sensors, Therapeutics etc. Students with
an independent source of fellowship, such as, CSIR-NET (JRF), UGC-NET (JRF), etc are
encouraged to apply.
a) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
M.Sc. in (Physics/Chemistry/Material Sciences/Life Sciences)/ M.Pharm./ M.Tech. in Basic,
Applied Sciences or Engineering and related areas
b) QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
GATE/ CSIR or UGC-NET/ JEST/ JGEEBILS (TIFR/ NCBS)/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ DST-INSPIRE/
GPAT.
Students registered with IISER Mohali for their BS-MS program can apply as per IISER
Mohali’s norm.
c) APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. The application form for PhD programme can be downloaded from Institute website
http://inst.ac.in/careers.php
2. The duly filled APPLICATION FORM and online SYNOPSIS accessible at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-LesAEfu4QDsn0oqa62ev4azldHEICAKwBp0c4CNKBGM6Q/viewform?usp=sf_link, should be
sent to apply@inst.ac.in as an advance copy of the application.
The hard copy of application with the following documents should be sent to “The Director,
Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitat Centre, Phase - 10, Sector - 64, Mohali,
Punjab-160062” so as to reach on or before due date:
No. 9(1)/2020-INST Dated: 5
th March 2020
Award of the Degree: It may please be noted Ph.D. students registered with
INST will also have to register at IISER, Mohali for their Ph.D. degree
(http://www.iisermohali.ac.in/).
(a)Photograph duly pasted on the application form
(b)Application fees
(c)Self-Attested photocopies of Certificates/Testimonials in support of age,
educational qualifications (Mark Sheet, Degrees & Certificates of class X and above)
(d)Experience certificate in case of working candidate
(e)Self-attested photocopy in support of SC/ ST/ OBC/ PH category (Should be Valid)
3. The envelope containing the application form should superscribe “Application for the
Ph.D. Program – August 2020”.
4. The shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The list of the shortlisted
candidates will be uploaded to the Institute website and communication will be sent
to candidates via email address provided by candidate.
5. The candidates called for interview will be paid sleeper class rail fare or Non-AC Bus
Fare (on production of ticket) from place of residence to Institute and back.
6. The candidate are advised to visit the Institute website (www.inst.ac.in) frequently to
track the latest developments.
d) APPLICATION FEES
The aforesaid application documents should be accompanied by a Demand Draft (DD) of
Rs. 590/- for General/OBC or Rs. 295/- for SC/ST/PH drawn in favor of Director INST,
Mohali (payable either at Mohali or at Chandigarh). Please mention your name on the
reverse of the DD.
e) LAST DATE
Applications from interested students should reach INST through Registered/ Speed Post/
Courier/ By Hand, by 10th APRIL, 2020. Applications received after this date shall not be
entertained in any case.
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