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 11th and 15th of May 2026.
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.
The following shortlisted candidates who attended the 1st round of interview on 11th May 2026 are required to attend the 2nd round of interview on 14th May 2026 at 9:00 a.m
| Application number | Applicant Name |
| 12610912234 | ANUSHREE PRIYADARSHINI |
| 12610916625 | Sandip Chaudhury |
| 12610911971 | Avani Vasudeva |
| 12610914009 | ABHEEK PATHAK |
| 12610916405 | Amrita Ray |
| 12610916090 | Jeet Datta |
| 12610911096 | Neeharika Raguram |
| 12610913390 | ISHITA |
| 12610911461 | Kartik Sawardekar |
| 12610915043 | Kaustuv Tripathy |
| 12610915318 | Kopal Vashistha |
| 12610911568 | NALINI NATARAJAN |
| 12610911187 | Yashi Gupta |
| 12610911659 | Keshav Sharma |
| 12610913396 | Ranit Ghosh |
| 12610914561 | Shivam Verma |
| 12610917472 | Rahul Pradhan |
| 12610913055 | Hina M S |
| 12610915355 | Srushti Sali |
| 12610913527 | Smrutirekha Khatua |
| 12610914109 | Arisha Roy |
| 12610911670 | SOURIN BAG |
| 12610915973 | Mahadsa Boro |
The following shortlisted candidates who attended the 1st round of interview on 12th May 2026 are required to attend the 2nd round of interview on 14th May 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
| S. No. | Application number | ApplicantName |
| 1 | 12610910183 | Antu Shrivastav |
| 2 | 12610910304 | ANAMITRA GOSWAMI |
| 3 | 12610910474 | Abhash Kumar |
| 4 | 12610910570 | Shraban Haldar |
| 5 | 12610910912 | Vishal Venketesh |
| 6 | 12610911701 | Riya Dubey |
| 7 | 12610913137 | Princi Jaiswal |
| 8 | 12610913386 | DHANYA C V |
| 9 | 12610914003 | Neha Mandal |
| 10 | 12610914062 | Aimy Sajwan |
| 11 | 12610914722 | Salim Mohd |
| 12 | 12610915072 | ANJU T |
| 13 | 12610915233 | Shaunak Joshi |
| 14 | 12610915671 | SAFFANA SIREEN |
| 15 | 12610917648 | Anushka Tyagi |
The following shortlisted candidates who attended the 1st round of interview on 13th May 2026 are required to attend the 2nd round of interview on 15th May 2026 at 9:00 a.m
| S. No | Application number | ApplicantName |
| 1 | 12610910850 | Shoumyodeep Barman |
| 2 | 12610911050 | SREYA CHOWDHURY |
| 3 | 12610911253 | Swayam Singh |
| 4 | 12610911316 | Sreejita Mahapatra |
| 5 | 12610911403 | CHAITANYA MODI |
| 6 | 12610911519 | Saurabh Tewari |
| 7 | 12610911881 | Sudip Bakshi |
| 8 | 12610911907 | Lokesh Takate |
| 9 | 12610912448 | Harini Malli Chandranath Vani |
| 10 | 12610912867 | MOHAMMED NIDHAL K P |
| 11 | 12610912985 | Neha G |
| 12 | 12610913132 | RIDDHI DAS |
| 13 | 12610913199 | Tanya Kapoor |
| 14 | 12610914363 | Arya Kadam |
| 15 | 12610914559 | RAJESHWARI P |
| 16 | 12610915025 | Aniruddha Kulkarni |