Institute of Nano Science and Technology (also known as INST) is an autonomous institute which was established in the year of 2013 under the guidance of “NANO MISSION” by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. with a vision of promoting research and development in the area of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology as well as develop low-cost affordable devices in the healthcare sector. It provides various research programmes such as Ph.D., Post-Doctoral, Research Internship and Project fellows programmes to the interested candidates.

The students are enrolled in the courses on the basis of good academic record and rank obtained in the qualifying examination like GATE/CSIR or UGC-NET/JEST/JGEEBILS (TIFR/NCBS)/ICMR-JRF/DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE/GPAT.

Institute of Nano Science and Technology Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2013 | Public
Approved by Autonomous
Set by Government of India
Entrance Exam GATE/CSIR or UGC-NET/JEST/JGEEBILS (TIFR/NCBS)/ICMR-JRF/DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE/GPAT
Courses Offered 4 Courses across 1 stream
Popular Courses Ph. D, Post-Doctoral, Research Internship, Project Fellowship
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Entrance Exam
Top Recruiters NA
Campus Area 35 Acres
Affiliated to Department of Science and Technology,
Facilities Available Library, Research laboratories, State-of-art instruments, Seminar hall, Auditorium
Official Website https://www.inst.ac.in/

Institute of Nano Science and Technology Courses

Details of courses offered by INST are given below:

Courses Details
Ph. D Subjects: Sensors, materials for energy applications (photo catalysts, electrocatalyst, supercapacitors, Nanoscience and Technology like devices, hydrogen generation & storage, Smart materials(organic/inorganic), Therapeutics etc.
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: candidates should have done M. Sc in Chemistry/Physics/Material Science/Life Science, M. Pharm, M.Tech in Basic, Applied Sciences or Engineering. Also, candidates need to pass entrance examinations such as GATE/CSIR or UGC-NET/JEST/JGEEBILS (TIFR/NCBS)/ICMR-JRF/DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE/GPAT.
Research Internship Subjects: Sensors, supercapacitors, materials for energy applications (photo catalysts, electrocatalyst, hydrogen generation & storage), Smart materials(organic/inorganic), Therapeutics, Nanoscience and Technology like devices, etc.
Duration: Minimum 3 months- Maximum 12 months
Eligibility: Candidates from Basic Sciences/Applied Sciences/Engineering institutes/Universities pursuing master’s degree M.Sc., /M. Pharm./M. Tech for full time are eligible for Internship. Moreover, candidates who are from bachelor’s degree also eligible but only few bright students considered for internship

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Institute of Nano Science and Technology Admissions

Institute of Nano Science and Technology allots seats on the basis of rank obtained by the students in entrance exam such as GATE/CSIR or UGC-NET/JEST/JGEEBILS (TIFR/NCBS)/ICMR-JRF/DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE/GPAT. The eligibility criteria, application fee and application process followed for enrolment is different for both the programmes Ph. D and Internship, given below:

  • Candidates can apply online via visiting the official website of the Institute (https://www.inst.ac.in/).
  • Application procedure is different for both the programmes.

Institute of Nano Science and Technology Application Procedure for Ph.D

 Following below are the steps which have to be followed by the candidate for applying for admission in INST:

  1. The application form is available on the official website of the institute https://www.inst.ac.in/careers.php . Candidates can download it and fill in all the information correctly.
  2. Candidates should send the duly filled application form and Synopsis on apply@inst.ac.in as advance copy.
  3. After that candidate needs to send some documents along with application form on the permanent address of the institute before the due date. Address of the institute is “The Director, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitant Centre, Phase – 10, Sector-64, Mohali, Punjab-160062”. 
  4. The shortlisted candidates will be asked for an interview at the college campus. After that, a list of shortlisted candidates will be uploaded on the official website of the institute, and send confirmation e-mail at the email address mentioned in the application form by the candidate.
  5. Candidate’s fare will be paid by the institute on the day of the interview. It includes Sleeper class rail fare or Non- Ac bus fare(on the production of tickets) from place of residence to institute and back.
  6. Candidates should visit the official website of the institute for the latest developments.

Documents required:

  1. Candidate’s photograph
  2. AgeCertificate 
  3. Educational qualifications(Mark Sheet, Degrees and Certificate of +1 & +2).
  4. Experience Certificate in case of working candidate.
  5. Valid self-attested copies of SC/ST/OBC/PH category certificate.

Institute of Nano Science and Technology Application Process for Internship Programmes:

  1. Candidates from any Basic Sciences/Applied Sciences/Engineering Institutes/Universities can apply for a research internship provided by the supervisor or scientist at INST agrees to provide the training and facility for the Internship at INST. Scientist which is provided to the selected candidate is different from the student's preference due to many reasons.
  2. Interested candidates can apply for an internship by filling the online application form.
  3. Mobile Scan copy or poor quality of documents will not be accepted and can lead to rejection. Also, all the required documents must be uploaded at the time of filling the application form.
  4. The applications are checked by the higher authorities and the selected candidates through email approximately within the duration of the one month after the application deadline.

Institute of Nano Science and Technology Intership’s Important Details:

Name of Internship Programme Application Date (every year) Duration of the Internship Programme
Summer Internship 1st March – 21st March May-July
Short Term 1st April- 21st April June-December (3-6 Months)
Short Term 1st November- 21st November January – June (3-6 months)
Research Internship Applications are accepted round of the year 1 year

Institute of Nano Science and Technology Facilities

Institute of Nano Science and Technology provides all the facilities which are required in the research institute such as Research laboratories, well qualified staff, congenial environment, library, canteen etc. Also, INST shares facilities with IISER. To know more about facilities available at INST:

  • Research Lab:  Research lab at Institute of Nano Science and Technology is commonly known as ‘FARADAY LAB’. It consists of all the instruments which are required for doing research in the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology field. It has Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM), Powder X-Ray Diffractometer, Digital DC source meter, Nanodrop Spectrometer, Rheometer, FTIR, TGA, DTA, DSC, Surface Profiler and many more equipment. INST gives the facility to the students that they can check the booked slot through online via clicking on the equipment name.
  • Library: Institute of Nano Science and Technology has a collection of 400 books in the library related to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Out of 400, 41 books are placed in the Director’s office and rest are available in the library.
  • Computer Centre: The students of INST are provided with a facility of computer centre in which they get an average speed of about 1 Gbps, for their study-related/research related work.

Institute of Nano Science and Technology Faculty

Institute of Nano Science and Technology has a well qualified and experienced group of staff members. All the staff members did Ph. D and published many research papers in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology along with patents. Prof. Amitava Patra is the Director of Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali. 

  • Total number of Faculty (Scientists):36
  • Administrative Staff:14
  • Total number of PhDs: 149

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Institute of Nano Science and Technology FAQs

Ques. What are the major thrust areas of research at Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali?

Ans. There are many areas in which the Institute of Nano Science and Technology wants to explore. Some major thrust areas are Agriculture Nanotechnology, Sensors, Quantum Materials and Device Physics, Medical Nanotechnology, Nano Biotechnology and Nanotechnology based solutions for energy and Environment etc.

Ques. How many departments/units are there in INST?

Ans. There are three main departments available at Institute of Nano Science and Technology. The names of departments/units are Energy and Environment Unit, Chemical Biology Unit, Quantum Materials & Devices Unit.

Ques. Does INST- Institute of Nano Science and Technology provide any programs in the stream of arts and science?

Ans. No, INST (Institute of Nano Science and Technology) does not provide any course in arts and Commerce stream because it mainly focuses in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. To promote research in this field INST provides short term and long-term internships to the bright students.

Ques. Does INST provide Hostel facility to the students?

Ans. No, INST does not provide Hostel facility to the students. Students who are out of the city or state and want to stay near the campus then there are many PGs, flat accommodations available near the campus. Students can stay there if they want.

Ques. Does INST organize any workshops, guest lectures for the students in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology?

Ans. Yes, INST organizes many workshops and invites experts in the institute to motivate the students in exploring things in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Here is the name of some recently organized workshops/seminars: Winter School of Nano, Royal Society of Chemistry, DST-ACS Publishing Workshop etc.