Ph.D. Programme

The Ph.D. programme at Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) focuses on basic and applied aspects of advanced research in the field of nano and soft matter sciences. CeNS is affiliated to Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR).

Admissions

Applications are invited from students for admission to the Ph.D. programme for the August 2025 Session as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) in the following areas of research.

Energy & Environment	Photodetectors, Photovoltaics Energy storage devices Batteries & Supercapacitors Hydrogen Energy Sensors Smart windows and displays Electro catalysts Electrochemical & Photocatalytic energy conversion Electrochemical sensors Piezo / tribo electric energy generation and pressure sensing
Nanomaterials	Large-scale synthesis of nano materials at near-ambient conditions Solution based processes Low-cost instrumentation Hybrid spin valve & Hybrid Spin, Resistive switching memory devices Antibacterials Low dimensional Perovskites, Atomic Layer Deposition Organic nanomaterials Supramolecular polymers, Biomaterials, Polymers Aqueous self-assembly Inorganic nanomaterials and composites
Metamaterials	Acoustic and optical meta Radiative cooling
Soft materials/ Liquid crystals	Synthesis, Composites Phase transitions Peptides, Organo- and hydrogel
Surfaces/Interfaces	Phase transitions in two dimensions Micro- and nano-structured surfaces Structural colours Wettability Plasmonics

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Essential qualifications as given in the AcSIR website

• M.Sc./M.Tech. from a recognized University/Institute in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science/Nano Science and allied subjects with minimum 55% marks (without rounding off) or equivalent grade for General (UR)/General-EWS and minimum 50% marks (without rounding off) or equivalent grade for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST, Third gender and Persons with Disability (PwD).
• The candidate should have qualified at least in one of the national level entrance tests, i.e., CSIR-UGC NET (JRF only) / GATE or JEST, or should be an INSPIRE fellow.
• Specialization in Condensed Matter Physics, Electronics, Materials Science, and Organic/Inorganic/Physical/General Chemistry at the Master’s degree level is desired.

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Selection procedure

Candidates will be short-listed for an interview based on their performance in the national entrance test(s) and academic performance. The final selection is based on the performance in the interview.

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Fellowship and hostel facilities

Students will be provided a fellowship as per DST norms. Students can avail campus hostel facility.

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Travel grants

Students are encouraged to participate in national and international workshops, expos, symposia, and conferences. Centre provides financial assistance of up to Rs. 1,50,000/- during the five-year duration of the Ph.D. programme.

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Medical Facility

A clinic with basic facilities and a medical practitioner is available for the students on the campus. For any special medical needs, students are referred to nearby /empanelled hospitals.
For any further queries, please send email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Application
Only online applications will be accepted for Ph.D. Programme.

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Click on the following weblink to apply

Sign up by following instructions at http://acsir.emli.in/ACSIRAdmissionPortal/online-admission/portal/acsir-online-adm-portal/index.php#/ Login using your credentials, fill your details, Under Preference select DST-The Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru

Ph.D (Sciences)
02-03-2025	Activation of AcSIR Admission Portal
15-05-2025	Closing date of online admission portal

For any further queries, please send email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(if any modifications are made by AcSIR in the above dates, the same will be applicable)