Bose Institute PhD Admission 2026 (Autumn): 56 Seats, Eligibility, Fellowship, Apply Online
Bose Institute, Kolkata, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has invited online applications for the Bose Institute PhD Admission 2026 (Autumn 2026) under Advertisement No. BI/JRF/06/2026-27. About 56 students will be admitted to the Ph.D. programme in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences. The last date to apply online is 20 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
Candidates with a national-level JRF (CSIR-UGC NET, DBT, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE, etc.), or who have qualified GATE, JEST or NET, can apply. Selected students can register for their Ph.D. at the University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University or Presidency University. In this article, we cover the Bose Institute PhD seats, eligibility, fellowship, fees, important dates and how to apply. Research aspirants can also check the Dr Kasturirangan Trust Fellowship 2027 and the ACTREC JRF 2027.
Quick summary:
➤ Institute: Bose Institute, Kolkata (DST, Govt. of India)
➤ Advertisement: BI/JRF/06/2026-27
➤ Programme: Ph.D. – Autumn 2026
➤ Seats: 56 (Biological 25, Chemical 18, Physical 13)
➤ Eligibility: JRF / NET / GATE / JEST + Master's (55%) or 4-year Bachelor's (75%)
➤ Age: Below 28 years (as on 20.11.2026)
➤ Fellowship: ₹37,000 + HRA (JRF), ₹42,000 + HRA (SRF)
➤ Last date: 20 November 2026
Bose Institute PhD Admission 2026 Overview
Bose Institute, founded by Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose in 1917, is Asia's first modern interdisciplinary research centre. The key details of the Bose Institute PhD Admission 2026 are given below.
| Institute | Bose Institute, Kolkata |
| Under | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | BI/JRF/06/2026-27 |
| Programme | Ph.D. in Science (Autumn 2026) |
| Total seats | 56 (estimated) |
| Ph.D. registration | University of Calcutta / Jadavpur University / Presidency University |
| Selection | Shortlisting and in-person interview |
| Application mode | Online |
Bose Institute PhD Admission 2026 Important Dates
The Bose Institute PhD admission schedule is given below. All dates after the last date of application are tentative.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for online application | 20 November 2026 (Friday), 11:59 PM |
| Shortlisted candidates for interview | 27 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Interviews | 7 to 9 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Selected candidates announced | 14 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Admission | From 21 December 2026 (tentative) |
Bose Institute PhD Seats and Research Areas
Bose Institute will admit about 56 Ph.D. students across three departments, with reservation as per Government of India norms. The department-wise seats are given below.
| Department | Seats |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | 25 |
| Chemical Sciences | 18 |
| Physical Sciences | 13 |
| Total | 56 |
Research areas: Disease Biology, Biology of Microbes, Chemical and Structural Biology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Plant Science, Experimental Physics, Theoretical Physics and Environmental Sciences.
Bose Institute PhD Eligibility 2026
- Age: below 28 years as on 20 November 2026, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.
- JRF: a Junior Research Fellowship through a national-level exam such as CSIR-UGC NET (Category-1), DBT-JRF, DBT-BINC-JRF, ICMR-NET, DST-INSPIRE or equivalent, valid till at least 31 January 2027 and for the full Ph.D. tenure.
- Qualification: a Master's degree in Engineering / Science / Technology / Medical Sciences with at least 55% (50% for SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwD), or a 4-year Bachelor's degree (with Research) with at least 75% plus NET / GATE or another national exam. Final-year Master's students with a qualifying national exam can also apply.
- DST-INSPIRE fellows must also have qualified GATE, JEST, NET (Category-2 or 3) or equivalent; their admission is provisional until DST awards the fellowship.
- Candidates with GATE, JEST (Ph.D.), ICAR AICE-JRF (Ph.D.), NET (Category-2 or 3) or similar scores valid till 31 January 2027 can apply without a JRF; a limited number of Bose Institute fellowships are given on merit.
- Candidates holding only ICAR AICE-JRF (Ph.D.) are not eligible unless they also have one of the listed fellowships.
Bose Institute PhD Fellowship
The fellowship is paid as per Government of India rules by UGC / CSIR / DBT / DST / ICMR or Bose Institute. The present DST rates are given below.
| Stage | Monthly Fellowship |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | ₹37,000 + HRA (as applicable) |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | ₹42,000 + HRA (as applicable) |
Bose Institute PhD Application Fee and Other Fees
The Bose Institute PhD application fee is non-refundable. The application fee and the fees payable after admission are given below.
| Fee | Category | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | General / EWS / OBC / OBC-NCL (male) | ₹500 |
| Application fee | General / EWS / OBC / OBC-NCL (female) | ₹250 |
| Application fee | SC / ST / DAP | ₹250 |
| Admission fee (one time) | All selected candidates | ₹10,000 |
| Caution money – laboratory (refundable) | All admitted candidates | ₹12,000 |
| Caution money – library and computer (refundable) | All admitted candidates | ₹5,000 |
| Semester fee | General / EWS / OBC / OBC-NCL | ₹7,000 per semester |
| Semester fee | SC / ST / DAP | ₹3,500 per semester |
The bank account details for fee payment are given in the official advertisement. Pay only to the account printed in the notice and upload the payment receipt with the application.
How to Apply for Bose Institute PhD Admission 2026
- Pay the application fee and keep the receipt.
- Prepare PDF copies of your date of birth proof, photo ID with address, Class 10, Class 12, graduation and post-graduation mark sheets, fellowship award letter and fee receipt.
- Apply online at the Bose Institute PhD admission portal (link below) by 20 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Save the filled form as PDF and keep the acknowledgement receipt sent to your e-mail.
- If shortlisted, appear in person for the interview with original documents and the acknowledgement receipt.
The interview will test knowledge in core areas and suitability for research. Candidates will visit labs, meet faculty and submit a preference form for research areas. No TA / DA is paid.
Bose Institute PhD Admission 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many seats are there in Bose Institute PhD Admission 2026?
About 56 seats: 25 in Biological Sciences, 18 in Chemical Sciences and 13 in Physical Sciences.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
20 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
Q3. Can I apply with only a GATE score?
Yes, if the score is valid till 31 January 2027. A limited number of Bose Institute fellowships are given on merit to such candidates.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Below 28 years as on 20 November 2026, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.
Q5. Which university will award the Ph.D.?
Students can register at the University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University or Presidency University.
Bose Institute PhD Admission 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Advertisement (BI/JRF/06/2026-27) | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Bose Institute Official Website | jcbose.ac.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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