The UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research [UGC-DAE CSR] has officially released the PhD Admission 2026 notification for admission into doctoral research programmes in Physics / Chemistry / Life Sciences and interdisciplinary areas at Indore and Mumbai as well as Kalpakkam centres. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official admission portal till June 15th 2026. Candidates can apply for the programme only if they have an M.Sc. in Physics and a valid national-level entrance qualification such as CSIR-UGC NET / JEST / DST-Inspire Fellowship or GATE. The selection process will start with screening of applications which is followed by online interviews for selected candidates. Selected students will be registered for PhD degrees with associated universities according to their allotted research centre.
Overview:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research |
| Programme | PhD Admission 2026- 2027 |
| Article Category | NOTIFICATIONS |
| Courses that are Offered | Physics / Chemistry / Life Sciences and Interdisciplinary Areas |
| Total number of Vacancies | more than 28 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Deadline to Apply | 15th of June 2026 |
| Official Website | www.csr.res.in |
Key Events:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 25th May 2026 |
| Deadline to Apply Online | 15th June 2026 |
| Application Screening | June of 2026 |
| Online Interview | June or July of 2026 |
| Selection List | will be out soon |
Vacancy Details:
| Centre | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indore Centre | 20 |
| Mumbai Centre | 02 |
| Kalpakkam Centre | 06 |
| Total | 28+ Vacancies |
Research Areas Offered:
Indore Centre Research Areas :- Low Temperature Physics – High Magnetic Field Materials – Thin Films and Multilayers – Microscopy and Spectroscopy – Non-Linear Optics – Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics and Single Crystal Research
Mumbai Centre Research Areas :- Quantum Magnets / Topological Materials / Multiferroics / Rare Earth Intermetallics / Strongly Correlated Electron Systems and Neutron Diffraction Studies
Kalpakkam Centre Research Areas :- Nanostructured Materials / Carbon-Based Magnetic Materials / Wide Band Gap Materials / Energy Materials / Functional Thin Films
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the PhD programme in the UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research – aspirants must meet the following requirements.
Academic Background:
- Physics M.Sc. from any known university – Candidates should have graduated later or by 2026.
- 60% is the minimum score for the general category – a minimum of 55% marks for the reserved category and women candidates.
Accepted Entrance Exams of National Level:
- CSIR-UGC NET [First as well as Second and Third Categories] – JEST 2026 while ranking in the top 300 – PhD-level Fellowship for DST-Inspire – GATE in Physics.
Selection Process:
The selection process for PhD admission will include many stages that are stated below:-
- Application Screening – Verification of Eligibility – Shortlisting Based on National Level Scores – Online Interview – Final Merit List – Centre Allocation.
Selected candidates will be called for online interviews which are expected to take place during the month of June or July 2026.
Universities for PhD Registration:
| Centre | Associated University |
|---|---|
| Indore | Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya – Indore |
| Mumbai | Savitribai Phule Pune University. |
| Kalpakkam | University of Madras |
Online Application Procedure:
- Go through the official website atwww.csr.res.in and complete online registration by using your email ID and mobile number
- Fill personal, academic and research preference details carefully
- Upload required certificates and entrance exam score documents
- Submit the application form before 15th of June 2026 then download and save the confirmation page for future use
Documents Required:
Before submitting an online application all the candidates should have the following documents ready: M.Sc. Marksheet and Degree Certificate – CSIR NET / GATE / JEST / DST Inspire Scorecard – Aadhaar Card / valid ID proof – Passport size photograph – Signature scan copy – Category certificate and research-related documents.
Important Instructions:
- Before applying read the official notification at least once and make sure to submit the online form before the deadline.
- Upload all documents that are required in the given format and keep national-level exam score details ready.
- Check the official website time to time for any interview updates.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1. What is the deadline for the interested candidates to apply for UGC-DAE CSR PhD Admission 2026?
Ans:- The deadline for interested candidates to submit the online application form is on 15th of June 2026.
Q2. How many job vacancies are open for students under UGC-DAE CSR PhD admission 2026?
Ans:- More than 28 job vacancies have been announced for now under UGC-DAE CSR PhD Admission 2026.
Q3. What are the different entrance exams that are accepted for UGC-DAE CSR PhD admission 2026?
Ans:- CSIR-UGC NET as well as JEST 2026 in addition to DST-Inspire Fellowship and GATE (Physics) scores are accepted for the admission.
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| Download Notification PDF | Click to Download |
| Official Website | www.csr.res.in |
