PhD Admissions 2026 – Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology
What is this & About IIT Kharagpur?
IIT Kharagpur is India’s premier premier institute dedicated to impactful scientific research, innovation, and technical excellence. The Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology, IIT Kharagpur, has officially invited applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for admission to its prestigious PhD Programme for the academic session 2026.
Why Choose IIT Kharagpur?
- World-Class Faculty: Work with internationally recognized faculty members.
- Advanced Infrastructure: Access world-class research facilities and advanced instrumentation.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engage in interdisciplinary research with strong academic and industrial collaborations.
- Premier Institution: Be part of one of India’s premier institutions dedicated to impactful scientific research.
Research Opportunities & Areas
Research areas are indicative and may vary based on faculty expertise and ongoing projects. Key research concentrations include:
- Disease Biology, Therapeutics & Point-of-Care (PoC) Diagnostics
- Transcriptional Regulation of T Cells
- Helicases in Replication Stress & DNA Damage Response
- Biochemistry and Cryo-EM of Antiphage Defense Systems (including CRISPR)
- Bioprocess Engineering & Technology
- Environmental Biotechnology & Microbiome Engineering
- Cadherins in Cell-Cell Adhesion and Tumor Metastasis
- Epigenetic Regulation of Memory & Neurological Disorders
- Gene Regulation through Non-coding RNA & Chromatin Modifiers
- Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
- Theoretical Biophysics, Computational Biology & Nano-Bio Interfaces
- Transcription Regulation by Intrinsically Disordered Proteins
- Engineering of Enzymes & Binding Proteins
- Artificial Intelligence for Biomanufacturing
- RNA Biology in Health & Disease
- Single-cell Genomics, Machine Learning & Cancer Gene Regulation
- Virology and Host-Pathogen Interactions
Campus Calendar Expert Tips for Candidates
- Call to Action: If you are driven by curiosity and aspire to contribute to cutting-edge research in biosciences and biotechnology, apply now to join their research community.
- Make sure to review eligibility and keep all academic transcripts ready before submission.
Event Details Overview
- Event Type: PhD Admissions 2026
- Department: Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology
- Last Date to Apply: August 16, 2026
- Official Portal: https://www.iitkgp.ac.in/
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