National Brain Research Centre PhD Admission 2024: Dates, Application Form

NBRC Gurgaon PhD Neuroscience Admission 2024– National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) invites applications for admission to PhD Neuroscience Programs for the academic year 2024.

Check full details on NBRC Gurgaon PhD Neuroscience Admission 2024 here.

About NBRC

National Brain Research Centre is a premier institute in India dedicated to Neuroscience Research and Education. Scientists and students at NBRC come from diverse academic backgrounds, including biological, computational, mathematical, physical, engineering and medical sciences, and use multidisciplinary approaches to unravel function under healthy and pathological conditions.

Located in the foothills of the Aravali range in Manesar, Haryana, NBRC is an autonomous institute funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, and is also a Deemed-to-be University. NBRC has been recognised as an Institution of Excellence by Govt. of India.

Ph.D. (Neuroscience) at NBRC

National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) conducts advanced research in different areas of the interdisciplinary field of Neuroscience.

Given the fact that modern day neuroscience is highly interdisciplinary in nature and relies on a spectrum of techniques spanning different disciplines, students from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to join NBRC and excel in neuroscience research. Here Ph.D. students come from vastly different backgrounds such as Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Medical Sciences.

To gain an all-round perspective of neuroscience, you will undergo one year of coursework, where you will learn from molecular to computational neuroscience. You will also get an opportunity to rotate in various labs to get a closer look at the research work, and zero-in on what excites you the most.

Channels for applying in PhD Neuroscience

JGEEBILS

NBRC accepts PhD admissions through JGEEBILS Dec 2023 (Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences)

JEST

NBRC accepts applications from candidates who qualify Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST 2023) (for Physics).

GATE

NBRC accepts applications from candidates who qualify Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE-2023/GATE-2024) in Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Electrical Engineering / Electronics and Communications Engineering / Computer Science and Information Technology / Instrumentation Engineering / Life Sciences.

External Fellowship Channel

CSIR / UGC / DBT / ICMR examination for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics. Qualify one of the examinations mentioned above. The Junior Research Fellowship should be valid to be activated on 31st August, 2024 or later. UGC-NET Lectureship candidates should have qualified the exam on/after Dec 2022.

Based on their performance in any of the above qualifying examinations, candidates will be short-listed for interviews to be held at NBRC.

NBRC Gurgaon PhD Neuroscience Admission 2024 Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree or equivalent in any branch of Science such as Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Computer applications / Statistics / Veterinary Science / Psychology from a recognized Institute or University.
• Candidates having four-year course leading to Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Technology / Engineering / Medicine from a recognized Institute or University are also eligible.
• Candidates those who are appearing in final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply.
• Minimum 55% Marks (50% for SC / ST / PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from secondary (10th) examination onwards is required.
• Percentage should be calculated up to two decimal points to determine their eligibility.

Fellowship

All admitted candidates receive a Junior Research Fellowship of ₹ 31,000 per month + HRA (in lieu of hostel accommodation) for the first two years.

After two years, you will be eligible for a Senior Research Fellowship of ₹ 35,000 per month + HRA (in lieu of hostel accommodation).

Revised Fellowship Will be given as per the notification comes.

Application Process

Candidates can apply online through NBRC website.

NBRC prefers online applications. If you are unable or unwilling to apply online, you can apply offline

Candidates who want to apply by offline mode can send a self-addressed A-4 size envelope to Registrar, National Brain Research Centre, Manesar-122052 Dist. Gurgaon (Haryana) indicating Programme & channel by which they wish to apply.

Steps to Follow for Online Application

Step 1  – Check if you fulfil minimum criteria for admission to the NBRC PhD Neuroscience programme.

Step 2  – Apply or Qualify JGEEBILS/ JEST /GATE/ External Fellowship as mentioned earlier.

Step 3  – Apply for NBRC PhD on NBRC website before last date.

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