NIPER-Kolkata invites applications for direct Ph.D. admission for January 2027 session

NIPER-Kolkata invites applications for direct Ph.D. admission from highly motivated students for January 2027 session. NIPER-Kolkata is an "Institute of National Importance with proclaimed objectives of becoming a Centre of Excellence for advanced research in pharmaceutical sciences. Ph.D. students will have abundant opportunities to develop scientific disposition. Students will interact with top-notch faculties with expertise in various areas of the advanced chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, biotechnological & medical devices fields.

The prospective Ph.D. Scholars will be exposed to state of art Instrumentation and techniques in a highly multidisciplinary research environment. The institute has high-end instrumentation to support its research work as well as tie-ups with various industries & research institutes. NIPER-Kolkata has several collaborations with private industries and R& D companies which provide ample opportunities to students for placements as well as exposure. Our Ph.D. program also encourages the student to submit their thesis after completing a minimum period of 3 years to a maximum period of 5 years. The Fee Structure and other details may be referred from the Information Brochure NIPER-JEE 2026 Ph.D. Programmes.

Eligibility Criteria : Individuals desirous of seeking direct admission to Ph.D. at NIPER must have a Master’s degree (M. Sc., M. Tech., M. Pharm. MS Pharm.) in any branch of Biological Science, or Pharmaceutical Science, or Chemical Sciences. Candidates must mandatorily have secured CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/DST-INSPIRE/NET JRF/UGC-RGNF or any other national research fellowship for 3 to 5 years. Admission of candidates having DST - INSPIRE fellowship shall stand invalid in case the candidate fails to get the fellowship. Those with only CSIR-UGC Lectureship/Assistant Professor, GATE, GPAT, or other certification exams are not eligible.

The candidate should have a good academic background and have passed the qualifying degree with 60% minimum marks or a CGPA of 6.75 out of 10. The terms and conditions, fellowship amount, etc. will be governed by the awarding agency and further subject to the rules and conventions of the Institute.

Application and Admission Procedure: Interested candidates who meet the above criteria can directly send their CV along with a cover letter via email to academics@niperkolkata.ac.in with a copy marked to registrar@niperkolkata.edu.in indicating their research area on or before 01st December 2026. Soft copies of certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualifications, reservation category (if applicable), and fellowship examination qualifications must also be sent along with the CV.

The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The date and time for the interview will be intimated only through e-mail. The candidates are required to bring all the original certificates for verification.