Students at the Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology (MCB) have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research on a diverse set of topics such as molecular cell biology, cancer biology, virology, immunology, microbiology, plant biology, and developmental biology. Given the diverse set of research expertise at the department, we welcome students with backgrounds in various fields of biological sciences to apply to our Ph.D. program. The department offers world-class facilities and equipment, together with a vibrant environment for research that consists of journal clubs, seminars, and workshops.
This year, the interviews for admission to the Ph.D. program at MCB will be conducted between the 13th and 17th of May 2025.
The list of faculty taking PhD students this year will be updated here.
Interview process:
Each year, we receive a large number of applications that are first screened based on the performance of candidates in various qualification exams. Shortlisted candidates are screened in a two-round interview process. Only the candidates shortlisted after the first round of interviews appear for the second round of interviews.
A list of shortlisted candidates after each round of interviews is displayed on the department notice board and here.
List of candidates shortlisted for the second round of interviews:
| Sl No. | Application No. | Student Name | 2ND Interview Schedule |
| 1 | 250101156 | AHERKAR KSHITIJA RAJESH | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 2 | 250111207 | GUJJULA SWATHI | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 3 | 250101554 | JANHVI NAVIN | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 4 | 250103434 | ROMI RISHIT GEORGE | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 5 | 250107298 | SNEHA DAS | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 6 | 250100990 | SOUMYAJIT NAG | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 7 | 250100830 | SOURJADEEP MONDAL | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 8 | 250110651 | SUPRIYA KUMARI | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 9 | 250107846 | ANIK GHOSH | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 10 | 250101556 | ANJALI VIJAYAN | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 11 | 250107758 | ARYAN JAIN | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 12 | 250107220 | BHUSHAN TUKARAM NALWADE | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 13 | 250104800 | CHINGTHAM MANILA DEVI | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 14 | 250103559 | CHANDRANI DEY | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 15 | 250101420 | DIVANSHU | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 16 | 250104376 | HARSHITA AGRAWAL | Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 17 | 250102282 | PRATYAY GHOSH | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 18 | 250104168 | SAKSHI KUSHWAHA | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 19 | 250105528 | SHRI RAM V | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 20 | 250106279 | SHUBHAM TARENIA | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 21 | 250104077 | SIDDHI YADAV | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 22 | 250103716 | SOHINI CHOWDHURY | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 23 | 250100471 | SRIRAKSHA A BAPAT | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 24 | 250103778 | TIA TAMANNA BISWAL | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 25 | 250103982 | TITTU THOMAS VARGHESE | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 26 | 250109525 | A M AMRUTHA | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 27 | 250100891 | ANISH MUKHOPADHYAY | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 28 | 250108864 | ANTU SHRIVASTAV | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 29 | 250104583 | APOORVA ROY | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 30 | 250111817 | CHANDRA SAGAR DANDSENA | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 31 | 250106312 | CHETANA KOLI | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 32 | 250100959 | HARI OM | Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:00 PM |
| 33 | 250104752 | JAYASHREE S | Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 34 | 250104305 | JITU HALDER | Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 35 | 250106664 | NANDINI SHARMA | Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 36 | 250103836 | PRAKHAR RAI | Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 37 | 250103059 | S HARIKRISHNAN | Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 38 | 250105396 | SELIN SUNNY | Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 39 | 250100029 | SUPARNA SARKAR | Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 40 | 250103019 | SUPRATIT GHOSH | Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 41 | 250106191 | SWAGATAM PAL | Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 42 | 250102590 | TAMALIKA MISTRY | Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 43 | 250109531 | TANIMA BISWAS | Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |
| 44 | 250106797 | VIBHI BATHAM | Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9:00 AM |