The BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (NABI), Mohali, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has announced its PhD (Biotechnology) program admission for the January (Winter) 2026 session. This prestigious program is conducted at NABI, with the degree being awarded by the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad, an Institute of National Importance. The institute invites motivated students with a strong academic background and a passion for research in cutting-edge areas of biotechnology to apply for the 36 available seats.

The BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (NABI) PhD Admission 2026 offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-impact research across diverse domains like Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Biotechnology, Nanobiosciences, and Biomanufacturing. Candidates must possess a qualifying master’s degree and a valid national-level fellowship/test score. The selection is merit-based, involving a rigorous screening process followed by an interview.

Research Areas: Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Biotechnology, Nutrition Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, Secondary agriculture and valorization, Biomanufacturing, Plant Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Nanobiosciences, Post-harvest technology, Functional foods, Genomics and Computational Biology.

Essential Qualification:

• Degree: MSc/MTech in any area of life sciences, MPharma/ MVSc/MBBS or an equivalent degree.
• Marks: Minimum 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD candidates as per GOI norms).
• National Level Test: Candidates must have qualified a national-level test for PhD admission. Eligible tests include:
  • Doctoral fellowship/admission tests by UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DST, DBT.
  • NABI fellowship or any other government-recognized agency.
  • GATE or any other national-level exam qualified candidates are also considered under NABI core grant.

Note: Candidates appearing in the final year/semester exams are eligible to apply, but admission is subject to meeting the criteria at the time of joining. The decision of the Screening Committee regarding the equivalence of degrees and shortlisting is final.

1. Selected students must have their own fellowship from recognized granting agencies (CSIR, UGC, DBT, etc.).
2. A limited number of candidates without a fellowship but with GATE/National exam qualification may be offered the NABI-Core fellowship based on merit.

The total intake is 36 seats. Reservation is as per Government of India norms:

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 27%
• SC: 15%
• ST: 7.5%
• Persons with Disability (PWD): 5% (horizontal reservation)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% (for candidates not covered under SC/ST/OBC)

Important: Reserved category and EWS candidates must submit valid certificates from appropriate Government authorities. The EWS certificate must be as per Annexure-A in the official advertisement, verifying family income below Rs. 8 lakh and no possession of specified assets.

1. Applications are accepted ONLINE ONLY via the official portal: http://recruitment.nabi.res.in/nabiPhd/login.
2. Incomplete applications or those received via other modes will be rejected.
3. Fill the form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee online.
4. For technical issues, contact: phdbiotechprog@gmail.com.
5. Keep checking the NABI website for updates and corrigendum.

Application Tip: Candidates are encouraged to review the profiles of scientists on the NABI website to identify potential research areas and supervisors of interest before applying.

Have the following scanned documents (preferably from originals) ready before filling the form:

• Recent Photograph
• Signature
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Educational Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets
• Fellowship Certificate (e.g., GATE, CSIR, UGC) or National Exam Scorecard
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable, as per Annexure-A)
• Any other relevant information

• Meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee a call for an interview. Shortlisting is merit-based.
• NABI’s decision on all matters (eligibility, selection, interview) will be final and binding.
• Jurisdiction for any legal dispute lies with the Honorable High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
• For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official NABI website: www.nabi.res.in.