CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Government of India research institute in Durgapur, West Bengal, approved as an MSME Host Institute and Business Incubator, with PhD and integrated MTech-PhD programmes.
CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute at a glance
| Part of | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
|---|---|
| Address | CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur - 713209, West Bengal, INDIA |
| Programmes | 4 standing programmes |
| Official website | www.cmeri.res.in |
| bdg.cmeri@csir.res.in |
Programs by CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
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Which CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute programme fits you
3 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.
| Programme | Best for | Stage | Duration | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSME and Incubation Activities (Host Institute / Business Incubator) | Innovators, start-ups, technocrats, students and MSMEs | — | — | — | — |
| Integrated MTech-PhD Programme | Talented candidates who want to research in Engineering | — | 2+3 years | In person | — |
| AcSIR Ph.D. Programme (admission through CSIR-CMERI) | Candidates who meet the AcSIR PhD requirements in engineering or science | — | — | — | — |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, separate from the funding calls above.
Incubation route under the institute's Host Institute and Business Incubator approval from the Ministry of MSME.
Best for: Innovators, start-ups, technocrats, students and MSMEs
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CSIR-CMERI holds Host Institute and Business Incubator approval under the Ministry of MSME scheme for entrepreneurial and managerial development of MSMEs through incubators. The institute says it supports the creativity of individuals and meets the need for the latest technologies in manufacturing and digital transformation.
Who can apply
- Innovators, start-ups, technocrats, students and MSMEs from across India, under the scheme's ideas call.
How to apply: ideas are invited through innovate.mygov.in. The institute's material does not describe a separate application to the institute.
Integrated MTech-PhD Programme
FellowshipA 2+3 year full-time residential postgraduate programme in Engineering, with selected trainee scientists enrolling at AcSIR.
Best for: Talented candidates who want to research in Engineering
- 2+3 years
- In person
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CSIR invites applications for the 2+3 year full-time residential postgraduate programme in Engineering from motivated and talented candidates. It is aimed at the frontier and trans-disciplinary areas of Engineering and includes research. Selected trainee scientists enrol at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) for the current academic session.
How to apply: the page links to course details for Engineering Science at CSIR-CMERI. It does not set out the application steps, so check the page for the current call.
PhD admission in engineering and science, applied for through AcSIR with CSIR-CMERI chosen as the lab.
Best for: Candidates who meet the AcSIR PhD requirements in engineering or science
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Applications are invited for PhD in different academic sessions in engineering and science. The listed broad research areas include Robotics & Mechatronics, Micro System Technologies, Surface Engineering and Tribology, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Materials Science, Solid Mechanics, Advanced Design, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, and Energy system.
How selection works: shortlisted candidates are interviewed at CSIR-CMERI. Meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically entitle a candidate to selection, and the institute's decision is final.
How to apply: apply online through the AcSIR PhD admission form and select CSIR-CMERI as the CSIR lab preference. Eligibility is set on the AcSIR website. The newest session notice on the institute's page dates to January 2022, so check the AcSIR site for the current intake.
PM VIKAS Skill Training (CMERI)
ProgrammeSkill training under the PM VIKAS Scheme at CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, with outreach centres in West Bengal. The 2026-27 intake has closed.
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CSIR-CMERI ran an advertised intake under the PM VIKAS Scheme for 2026-27. The application window was extended to 8.10.2026, and training was scheduled to start on 12.10.2026 at the institute and at outreach centres in West Bengal.
Who can apply: eligibility is set per job role in the advertisement.
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIF)
Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH)
A joint initiative of the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, meeting R&D, quality, productivity and incubation needs of MSMEs.
Advanced Machining Centre (AdMac)
Advanced Composites Manufacturing Centre (ACMC)
Farm Machinery Training and Testing Centre (FMTTC)
Industrial Metrology and Calibration Group (IMCG)
Material and Structural Evaluation Group (MSEG)
Computer Numerical Control Machine
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
IP & patents
The institute lists an Intellectual Property Management Unit.
Technology transfer
The institute lists technology offerings and technology licensees, and handles licensing through its Business Development Unit.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Host Institute and Business Incubator, Ministry of MSME incubator scheme
The institute's own PDF says it has approval as a Host Institute and Business Incubator under the Ministry of MSME scheme for entrepreneurial development through incubators. The PDF gives no approval date.
How to apply to CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
Choosing a route
- For incubation under the MSME scheme, the institute's PDF says ideas are invited from innovators, start-ups, technocrats, students and MSMEs through innovate.mygov.in.
- For doctoral study, apply through the AcSIR online PhD form and select CSIR-CMERI as the CSIR lab.
- For a longer route into research, check the integrated MTech-PhD page for the current call.
How selection works
- AcSIR PhD candidates are shortlisted and then interviewed at CSIR-CMERI. Meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically entitle a candidate to selection, and the institute's decision is final.
Contact
- Business Development Unit: bdg.cmeri@csir.res.in
About CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) is a constituent of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research. It is based on Mahatma Gandhi Avenue in Durgapur, West Bengal, and works on mechanical engineering research and technology for societal needs.
Research areas
The institute's research groups cover additive manufacturing, advanced design and analysis, aeromechanical systems, electric mobility and tribology, energy, human-centred robotics, intelligent systems, and underwater robotics. It also has centres for farm machinery and for waste processing and segregation technologies.
Support for MSMEs and innovators
The institute is an approved Host Institute and Business Incubator under a Ministry of MSME scheme for entrepreneurial and managerial development through incubators. It offers technical services to MSMEs and lists technology offerings and technology licences on its site.
Academic programmes
PhD admissions run through the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), with CSIR-CMERI as the chosen lab. The institute also offers a 2+3 year integrated MTech-PhD programme in Engineering.
Facilities
Listed facilities include the Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities, the Common Research and Technology Development Hub, the Advanced Machining Centre, the Advanced Composites Manufacturing Centre, and the Farm Machinery Training and Testing Centre.
Locations
The main campus is in Durgapur, West Bengal. The institute's farm machinery centre of excellence is in Ludhiana.
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Frequently asked questions about CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
What is CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute?
CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute is a government body based in Durgapur, West Bengal.
What does CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute do?
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) is a constituent of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research. It is based on Mahatma Gandhi Avenue in Durgapur, West Bengal, and works on mechanical engineering research and technology for societal needs.
Where is CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute located?
CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute is located at CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur - 713209, West Bengal, INDIA.
What programs does CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute run?
CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute runs MSME and Incubation Activities (Host Institute / Business Incubator), Integrated MTech-PhD Programme, AcSIR Ph.D. Programme (admission through CSIR-CMERI) and PM VIKAS Skill Training (CMERI).
What facilities does CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute offer?
CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute offers Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIF), Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH), Advanced Machining Centre (AdMac), Advanced Composites Manufacturing Centre (ACMC), Farm Machinery Training and Testing Centre (FMTTC) and Industrial Metrology and Calibration Group (IMCG).
Is CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute government recognised?
CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute and Business Incubator, Ministry of MSME incubator scheme.
How do I apply to CSIR Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute?
- For incubation under the MSME scheme, the institute's PDF says ideas are invited from innovators, start-ups, technocrats, students and MSMEs through innovate.mygov.in. - For doctoral study, apply through the AcSIR online PhD form and select CSIR-CMERI as the CSIR lab. - For a longer route into research, check the integrated MTech-PhD page for the current call.
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