IISER Mohali
Integrated PhD in Chemical Sciences
A 6-year deep-dive into research at IISER Mohali — built for future scientists and academics.
Key numbers
Program Duration
6 Years
Annual Intake
15 Students
NIRF Rank (Overall)
#64
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Chemistry-related bachelor's degree required to apply.
Entrance exams
Your 6-Year Journey
Year +0
Foundation & Coursework
Advanced organic, inorganic and physical chemistry plus specialized lab techniques.
Year +2
Research Transition
Seminars, teaching assistantship, and early thesis work begin.
Year +4
Deep Research Phase
Intensive thesis research with specialized laboratory training.
Year +6
Defense & Graduation
Thesis submission, final defense, and award of the Integrated PhD.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
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Limited Public Data
Detailed fee structures and placement salary figures are not publicly available for this program. We recommend emailing IISER Mohali admissions or connecting with current students to get the latest financial and placement specifics before committing.
The verdict
Strong fit
IISER Mohali offers a rigorous, fully residential Integrated PhD with teaching experience and scholarship support. It is ideal if you are certain about a career in R&D, academia, or postdoctoral research. The lack of published salary data and the 6-year duration mean it is less suited if you want a quick industry exit with high early pay transparency.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Research & academia
- ✓ Fully-funded higher studies
- ✓ Teaching experience
Doesn't match
- ✗ Quick industry placement
- ✗ High starting-salary transparency
- ✗ Short-duration master's