Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISER Mohali) is an autonomous public research institute established in 2007 at Mohali, Punjab, India. In an intellectually vibrant academic environment, IISER Mohali nurtures the basic tenets of science education and research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In so doing, the institute aims to emerge as a global centre of learning, academic excellence, and innovative research. The PhD program at IISER Mohali involves course work, a qualifying examination, thesis work and a thesis examination, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Admissions are carried out twice a year. IISER Mohali founded in 2007, became a Leading Institute for Science Education and Research in India. Nestled in Sector 81, Mohali , Punjab, the campus extends for more than 125 acres, offering a perfect mix of state-of-the-art research facilities and a vibrant academic environment.