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Introduction to S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) PhD Admission 2025-26
The S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) PhD Admission 2025-26 mid-term session notification has been officially released. The S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) is a premier autonomous research institute functioning under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The Centre is inviting applications from candidates with a consistently good academic record for its Ph.D. Programme in Physical, Chemical, and Biological Sciences for the Academic Year 2025-2026. This is a crucial opportunity for motivated students aiming to pursue a research career in basic sciences.
The Centre offers a highly stimulating and enriching academic environment for advanced research. The Ph.D. programme is fully residential, and students are provided on-campus accommodations and boarding facilities, ensuring a focused and collaborative research atmosphere. Furthermore, the Centre is fully equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including advanced experimental and computational facilities, and a digital library dedicated to supporting cutting-edge research across Physical, Chemical, Biological, and Mathematical Sciences. The students, after registering with a Research Supervisor, must undertake a prescribed Course Work Programme, with Doctoral degrees awarded based on registration with the University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University, or Presidency University, West Bengal. This commitment to world-class research and academic excellence makes the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) PhD Admission 2025-26 one of the most sought-after programs in the country.
Department-wise Research Areas and Eligibility Criteria for S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS)
Candidates must satisfy both the Basic Qualification (minimum aggregate score of 60% or 55% for reserved categories) and possess one of the valid national-level Further Qualifications specific to their chosen department:
1. Department of Astrophysics & High Energy Physics (AHEP)
- Basic Qualification Subjects: Masters in Science or Technology in Physics and Applied Mathematics / BTech in Engineering Physics or allied subjects.
- Focused Research Areas:
- Star formation and Pre-main Sequence stars
- Spectroscopic studies of Novae, Wolf-Rayet, and Planetary Nebulae
- Low-mass stars, Brown dwarfs, and Exoplanets
- Further Qualifications (Any One): JEST 2025 (Upto AIR 400), or CSIR-NET-JRF / UGC-NET-JRF / NBHM 2025 doctoral scholarship with award letter valid up to January 2026.
2. Department of Chemical & Biological Sciences (CBS)
- Basic Qualification Subjects: Masters in Science or Technology in Chemistry (with specialization in Physical Chemistry), Physics, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Applied Optics and/or Photonics, Applied Physics, Electronics / BTech in Engineering Physics or allied subjects.
- Focused Research Areas:
- Experimental Biophysical Chemistry, Experimental LASER Spectroscopy, Ultrafast LASER Spectroscopy
- Biomedical Optics, Optical Physics, Nano-Photonics and Plasmonics
- Mechanobiology, mechanochemical signalling, magnetic tweezer, single molecular technologies
- Cell and molecular biology, cancer biology
- Further Qualifications (Any One): JEST 2025 (Upto AIR 400), or CSIR-NET-JRF / UGC-NET-JRF / DBT – JRF with a valid award letter valid up to January 2026.
3. Department of Condensed Matter & Material Sciences (CMMP)
- Basic Qualification Subjects: Masters in Science or Technology in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Electronics, Nanotechnology, Material Sciences / BTech in Engineering Physics or allied subjects.
- Focused Research Areas:
- Theoretical and Computational Condensed Matter Physics, Electronic Structure
- Electronic and magnetic properties of topological materials, Resistive memory devices for neuromorphic applications
- Quantum many-body theory, Critical phenomena, and Quantum topological phases
- Photoemission spectroscopy studies of topological systems
- Further Qualifications (Any One): JEST 2025 (Upto AIR 400), or CSIR-NET-JRF / UGC-NET-JRF with award letter valid up to January 2026.
4. Department of Physics of Complex Systems (PCS)
- Basic Qualification Subjects: Masters in Science or Technology in Physics and Applied Mathematics / BTech in Engineering Physics or allied subjects.
- Focused Research Areas:
- Many-body entanglement
- Quantum many-body theory, topological phases of matter
- Further Qualifications (Any One): JEST 2025 (Upto AIR 400), or CSIR-NET-JRF / UGC-NET-JRF with award letter valid up to January 2026.
Disciplines and Available Vacancies for S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) PhD Admission 2025-26
| Department / Discipline | Abbreviation | Vacancies (Mid-term) |
|---|---|---|
| Astrophysics & High Energy Physics | AHEP | 02 |
| Chemical & Biological Sciences | CBS | 04 |
| Condensed Matter & Materials Physics | CMMP | 06 |
| Physics of Complex Systems | PCS | 01 |
| Total Vacancies | – | 13 |
Important Dates for SNBNCBS PhD Admission 2025-26
| Event | Date / Period |
|---|---|
| Online Application Portal Starts on | November 4, 2025 |
| Online Application Portal Closes on | November 25, 2025 |
| Date of Interview (AHEP, CMMP, PCS Dept.) | December 4 & 5, 2025 |
| Date of Interview (CBS Dept.) | December 5, 2025 |
Application Process & Fee Structure
The application process for the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) PhD Admission 2025-26 is entirely online. Candidates are strongly advised to check their eligibility criteria before initiating the application to prevent rejection at a later stage.
- Candidates must visit the official SNBNCBS admission portal and register to access the online application form.
- Fill in all personal, academic, and examination details accurately.
- Upload necessary documents, including a good quality digital photograph and signature.
- Application Fee: The non-refundable fee must be paid after the successful completion of the form:
- General Category: Rs. 250/-.
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC) & Women Candidates: Rs. 100/-.
- The fee is payable only through NEFT/RTGS/UPI mode.
- After successful payment and verification, submit the final application. Candidates cannot modify the form after submission.
Important Notes
- Fellowship: The monthly stipend and fellowship amount will be provided as per the prevailing Government of India (GOI) rules.
- Age Limit: There is no official age limit for applying to the Ph.D. programme.
- Validity of Score/Award: The Score/Award letter mentioned under “Further Qualifications” must be valid at the time of admission.
- Program Nature: The SNBNCBS PhD programme is strictly residential, though externally funded students may be permitted to stay off-campus by the Competent Authority.
