Doctoral Programme
PhD in Chemical Sciences
IISER Mohali · Where molecules meet meaning
Key numbers
NIRF Overall Rank
64
Scholarship
Available
Hostel
On-campus
Programme Length
5 years
Time Commitment
60 months of full-time research mode
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Master’s degree in a relevant field
Entrance exams
After the PhD: where do grads land?
Alumni roll into Chemical industry R&D, Pharmaceutical companies, Postdoctoral positions, and Academic institutions — a classic research-to-industry pipeline.
What does the grind look like?
Thesis-first life: original research is the main character, supported by coursework (if required), seminar presentations, teaching assistantship, and a final thesis defense.
The verdict
Worth considering
IISER Mohali is a solid bet for serious research nerds — UGC-recognised, funded, and residential. But public data is thin on fees and placement salaries, so do your homework: talk to current PhD scholars and verify lab funding before you sign up.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Research-driven career
- ✓ Scholarship support
- ✓ Campus hostel life
Doesn't match
- ✗ Clear fee breakdown
- ✗ Public salary stats