JNCASR (Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research) Ph.D. Admissions 2018
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February 17 2018
JNCASR (Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research) Ph.D. Admissions 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) was founded in 1989 by the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India, to mark the birth centenary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It is a "Deemed University", granting Masters and Ph.D. degrees. All students who are admitted to the Centre’s programmes receive stipends that are more than adequate to cover their tuition and living expenses, including hostel fees, etc. In the last few years, the Centre's faculty members have published their research in some of the most prestigious scientific journals, including Nature, Nature Medicine, etc.
The Centre invites applications for admission to the different research programmes for the academic year 2016-17. The admission for MS and Ph.D. programmes are based on academic performance and an Interview. The programmes provideed are Master of Science (MS) programme in both Engineering and Research. It also provides Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programmes. The admission for the Integrated Ph.D. programmes is via the JAM and/or JNCASR’s written test, followed by an Interview.
Master of Science [M.S] (Research) & Master of Science (M.S) (Chemical Engineering)
MS (Engineering) Programme
The MS (Engineering) programme is provideed under the following Units (departments):
Material Sciences
Biological Science
Chemistry and Physics of Materials
MS (By Research) Programme
The MS (Research) programme is provideed under the following Units (departments):
Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit
Evolutionary and Organismal Biological Unit
Eligibility
You should have an M Sc., B E, B Tech, B.Pharm., M E, M.Tech. or MBBS degree with at least 50% marks in your highest University examination.
You should also have qualified in any of the following examinations: GATE /GPAT/UGC -/ CSIR - NET-JRF / ICMR - JRF / DBT-JRF/JEST / INSPIRE (JRF). The award certificate of such test should be invalidity duration as on August 1st, 2016.
M.Phil/Ph.D in Science & M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering
The Ph.D. programme is provideed under the following Units (departments):
Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit
Evolutionary and Organismal Biological Unit
New Chemistry
Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit
Theoretical Sciences Unit
Engineering Mechanics Unit.
Neuro Sciences Unit
Eligibility
You should have an M Sc., B E, B Tech, B.Pharm., M E, M.Tech. However, if you are an exceptional aspirant, you may be considered without these exams too.
or MBBS degree with at least 50% in your highest University examination.
You should also have qualified in GATE /GPAT/UGC -/ CSIR - NET-JRF / ICMR - JRF / DBT-JRF/JEST / INSPIRE (JRF) examinations. The award certificate of such test should be invalidity duration as on August 1st, 2016.
Generally, if you are a ME/M.Tech degree holder, you need to qualify one of the exams mentioned above.
Master of Science [M.S] + Ph.D. (Biological Science) , Master of Science [M.S] + Ph.D. (Chemical Science) & Master of Science [M.S] + Ph.D. (Material Science)
The Integrated Ph.D. Programme is provideed in the following:
Material Sciences
Biological Science
Chemical Science
Eligibility
You should have a at least of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s level in B.Sc./B.E/ B.Tech. If you are appearing for your final examination in Bachelor's course, you can also apply. as eligible to the area.
There are two forms. One single form for both the MS courses and the Ph.D. programme, and a separate form for the Integrated Ph.D. programme.
For MS courses and Ph.D. programme:
You should register for this programme online on the Centre’s website. Fill in the Application form with the need details.
You must keep the details or particulars or copy of Class 10th, Class 12th, Bachelor's mark sheets and the details of GATE /GPAT/ JEST /UGC - CSIR - NET-JRF/ ICMR - JRF / DBT-JRF/ INSPIRE –JRF, as eligible before starting to fill the online application, as you with be required these for the details in the form.
You should note that there are no fees involved to apply for these programmes.
You need to offer names, addresses, e-mail and phone numbers of two people who can tell the Centre about your academic capabilities, and who are ready to give letters of recommendation in the space offered. For example, these could be teachers in your university or Research Supervisors who know you.
You should then submit the Application Form online only.
Master of Science [M.S] + Ph.D. (Chemical Science) & Master of Science [M.S] + Ph.D. (Material Science)
You should register for this programme online on the Centre’s website. You can apply to more than one area.
You must keep the details or particulars or a copy of Class 10th, Class 12th, Bachelor's mark sheets and JAM results before starting to fill the online application, as you with be required these for the details in the form.
You should then submit the Application Form online only.
For the Application fee, you should pay via a Demand Draft of Rs. 500 in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, payable at Bangalore and send it to the address mentioned below by post, quoting your application number and the area(s) of research. One Demand Draft (non-refundable) is sufficient for multiple choice of areas.
"The Academic Coordinator,
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research,
Jakkur, Bangalore-560064"
Admission Procedure for JNCASR Ph.D. Admissions 2018
Master of Science [M.S] + Ph.D. (Biological Science) , Master of Science [M.S] + Ph.D. (Chemical Science) & Master of Science [M.S] + Ph.D. (Material Science)
For Integrated Courses :
You will be selected via the Joint Admission Test (JAM) for Master’s and/or JNCASR’s written test, followed by an Interview at Bangalore if you are shortlisted. The JNCASR written entrance test JNCASR, Bangalore. If you are shortlisted for the screening tests, you will be called for an interview the same day or the next day.
Your selection will be subject to excellent academic background score /percentile /rank obtained in national fellowship exams and performance in the Interview. Also, the Centre will be able to find out your research interests during the procedure. The aim of the interview will be to find out if your skills match the grades/marks that you have obtained so far.
