ICMR NIMR PhD Admissions 2021 – ICMR National Institute for Malaria Research, New Delhi invites applications for PhD Admissions for the academic year 2021-2022. Check more details below.
Eligibility Criteria for ICMR NIMR PhD Admissions 2021
- Candidates from almost any branch of Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Entomology /Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Chemistry/ Physics /Biophysics /Mathematics /Computer Science/Computational biology/Biostatistics/or allied subjects with a particular interest in Biology.
- M Sc, M.Tech, B.Tech, B.Pharm/B.E./MBBS/MD in Biological Sciences or other branches with a particular interest in Biology with Malaria Research, with at least 60 percent (or equal in CGPA) can also apply ( or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA), for general and OBC category, and 55% for SC/ST/Differently-abled candidate in aggregate (or equivalent grade).
- Candidates who have appeared or are appearing for the qualifying examination in the academic year 2021 are also eligible to apply.
Additional Requirements
Candidates must have one of the following fellowships
- ICMR-JRF, CSIR-UGC NET (JRF)/JRF, DBT-JRF or any other national level examination leading to financial support for pursuing PhD degree OR Valid DST-Inspire fellowship
In exceptional cases students may be enrolled in extramural project funding is available (if recommended by Director).
Age Limit
Upper age limit as on November 15, 2021
| For General Category | 28 years |
| For SC/ST/Differently Abled/Women candidates | 33 years |
| For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 31 years |
Important Dates for ICMR NIMR PhD Admissions 2021
| Start of online application | 20 April 2021 |
| Last date for submission of online application | 20 May 2021 |
| Last date for submission of hard copy of the application and demand draft | 31 May 2021 |
| Announcement of candidates shortlisted for Interviews | Last week of June 2021 |
| Date of Interview | Second week of July 2021 |
| Announcement of final Selected | 3rd /4th week of July 2021 |
ICMR NIMR PhD Admissions 2021 Application Process
- Application form is available at the NIMR website.
- A printed copy of the filled application with a non-refundable Demand Draft form should be submitted before last date.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| For SC/ST and Differently Abled candidates | Exempted |
| For Others | Rs 300/- |
Selection Process
- Candidates will be short-listed for the personal interview.
- The list of PhD guides and a brief description of their research projects would be given to shortlisted candidates.
- The final selection for PhD admissions will be on the basis of performance in the interview.
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