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IISER Mohali

PhD in Biological Sciences

Five years of original research, seminar halls, and thesis life at a premier Indian research institute.

Time Commitment

60 months (5 years)

Pack patience (and good coffee).

Key numbers

NIRF Overall Rank

#64

Duration

5 Years

Hostel

Available

Scholarship

Available

Your 5-Year Research Arc

  1. Year +0

    Coursework & Seminars

    Teaching assistantship, seminar presentations, and coursework (if required).

  2. Year +2

    Original Research

    Deep dive into your thesis project and start generating data.

  3. Year +4

    Thesis Drafting

    Compile findings, draft chapters, and prep for the finish line.

  4. Year +5

    Defense & Exit

    Final thesis defense and viva voce.

Are you eligible?

  • Academic Background

    Master’s degree in a relevant field is required to apply.

Entrance exams

CSIR NETGATEIISER Mohali Entrance Test

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Top recruiters

Postdoctoral positionsBiotech industryAcademic institutionsResearch organizations
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PSA: Fee & Salary Data Is MIA

Detailed fee breakdowns and placement CTC numbers aren’t publicly listed. Hit up current PhD scholars or the admissions office to get the real tea before you commit.

The verdict

Strong fit

If your endgame is a postdoc, biotech R&D, or an academic career, IISER Mohali’s PhD is a legit launchpad. It’s research-first, comes with a scholarship and hostel, and is UGC-recognized. The only catch? You’ll need to manually verify exact fees and post-PhD salary benchmarks since they’re not publicly listed.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Research-driven doctorate
  • ✓ Funded PhD with hostel support
  • ✓ Academic & R&D career pipeline
  • ✓ Multiple national entrance gates

Doesn't match

  • ✗ Public fee structure
  • ✗ Published placement salary stats
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