Ph.D. Programme

The Ph.D. programme at CeNS focuses on basic and applied aspects of advanced research in the field of nano and soft matter sciences. The students who enroll for the programme at CeNS register with Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)for their Ph.D. degree.

Admissions

Applications are invited from students for admission to the Ph.D. programme for Jan-2024 Session as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) in the following areas of research.

Energy & Environment	Photovoltaics, photodetectors Energy storage devices 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 at near-ambient conditions Solution based processes Low-cost instrumentation Hybrid spin valve - resistive switching memory devices Antibacterials Low dimensional Perovskites, Atomic Layer Deposition Supramolecular polymers, Biomaterials, Polymers
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

https://acsir.res.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ph.D-Science-programme.pdf
(Additionally, the candidate with GATE or JEST may apply for equivalent Institutional fellowship.)

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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.

Note: Interviews will be held in person only.

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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.

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AcSIR Application Link

http://acsir.emli.in/ACSIRAdmissionPortal/online-admission/portal/acsir-online-adm-portal/index.php#/

While filing the application form against preference, select DST-The Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru

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Important dates (as per AcSIR):

Ph.D. (Sciences)
17-09-2023	Last date of submitting online applications
03-10-2023 to 02-11-2023	Interview/Test (to be held by the AcSIR Academic Centres)
08-10-2023	Progressive declaration of results (list of selected applicants) on the admission portal though AcSIR-HQ (within 5 working days after the last date of interview).
10-11-2023	Last date for declaration of results of selected applicants on the on-line admission portal, for all Academic Centres, through AcSIR-HQ
20-11-2023	Last date for confirming the admission seat by selected applicants by payment of tuition fees through the AcSIR on-line SBI portal