JNCASR Admissions 2023: Dates, Application Form

JNCASR Admissions 2023 – Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru invites application for admission to PhD, M.S.(Engg.), MS (Research), M.Sc. and Integrated PhD programs for 2023 session.

Check full details on JNCASR Research Admission 2023 below here.

Latest –

• Online submission of applications open date – 20 March 2023

About JNCASR

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru is an Autonomous Institution under Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India and an Institution Deemed to be University.

Programs offered for 2023

• Research Programmes [(Ph.D. / MS(Engg.) / MS(Research)]
• Master of Science (M.Sc) in Chemistry with the option to specialize in Materials Chemistry/Chemical Biology / Energy (Two-year programme)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in inter-disciplinary Biosciences
• Integrated Ph.D. Programmes

Degree Programmes offered by different Units

Eligibility Criteria For Research Programmes [Ph.D. / M.S(Engg.) / M.S(Research)]

• Candidates with an M Sc. or equivalent, B.E/B.Tech/B.S (4 year) or equivalent or M.E/M.Tech or equivalent or MBBS/MD as applicable to individual Units as given in the table below are eligible to apply.
• They should have at least 55% in their highest University examination and should also have qualified in any one of the national exams: GATE/JEST/GPAT/UGC-JRF/CSIR-JRF/ICMRJRF/DBT-JRF/INSPIRE-JRF. The award certificate of such test should have the validity period for seeking admission to research programme as on 1st August 2023. Qualifying in the national exam is desirable for ME/M.Tech or equivalent degree holders.

Minimum Educational Qualification Requirements for Different Units

Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit (CPMU)

Engineering Mechanics Unit

New Chemistry Unit

Theoretical Sciences Unit

Evolutionary and Integrative Biology Unit

Neuroscience Unit

Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit

Eligibility Criteria For Integrated PhD Programmes

Physical Science (Specialization in Materials)

• Students with minimum of 55% marks at bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science/Engineering with an aptitude for advanced physics education and materials research.
• Candidacy will be evaluated on past academic records and/or scores in national level exams

Chemical Science

• Students with minimum of 55% marks at bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science with Chemistry as a major and mathematics as a subject at least up to PUC (10+2 level) and who have qualified the JAM 2023 are eligible to apply.

Biological Science

• Students with minimum of 55% marks in bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Physical, Chemical or Biological Science (including Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences) or B.E/B. Tech degree or equivalent degree.
• Candidates who have qualified the JAM 2023 written test are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria For M.Sc in Chemistry

Applicants possessing a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science with Chemistry as a major subject and who have qualified the Joint Admissions Test for Masters (JAM) 2023 are eligible to apply.

Eligibility Criteria For M.Sc in inter-disciplinary Biosciences

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in inter-disciplinary Biosciences (with an option to specialize in Epigenetics and Diseases, Neurosciences, Human Disease Genetics, or Chemical Biology approach to understanding Disease Biology and Drug Discovery) Eligibility

Applicants possessing a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Biological Science with Chemistry as a significant subject and who have qualified for the Joint Admissions Test for Masters (JAM) 2023 and/or equivalent examination are eligible to apply.

Scholarships

All the regular students [except Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry and Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Inter-disciplinary Biosciences] joining JNCASR are eligible for a fellowship from JNCASR/ CSIR / UGC/ ICMR / DBT /INSPIRE depending upon their mode of entry.

Selection Procedure

For Research Programmes

• Candidates are shortlisted for an interview based on their performance in the National Entrance Test and/or qualifying degree.
• The selection is based on the performance in the interview (in some of the Units, an aptitude test/preliminary interview will precede the interview/final interview).
• Interviews will be held only offline.

For Integrated PhD Programmes

• Shortlisting for interviews for selection to the Int. Ph.D Physical Science Programme will be based on academic records, performance in the national level exams, statement of purpose mentioned in the application form.
• Shortlisting for interviews for selection to the Int. Ph.D Chemical Science Programme will be based on the Joint Admission test for Master’s (JAM) 2023 score.
• The applications for the Int. Ph.D Biological Science Programme will be screened based on overall academic performance for eligibility to attend an entrance exam. Successful candidates will be invited to appear for interviews shortly afterwards.
• The final selection to the Int. Ph.D Degree Programme will be based on the performance in the interview.
• Note: Interviews will be held only offline.

For M.Sc in Chemistry

• Shortlisted JAM candidates will be called for an interview directly.
• The final selection is based on the performance in the interview.

For M.Sc in inter-disciplinary Biosciences

• Shortlisted JAM candidates will be called for an interview directly. The final selection is based on the performance in the interview.
• Note: Interview will be held only offline.

Important Dates for JNCASR Admission 2023

JNCASR Admission 2023 Application Process

Interested candidates can apply online only through the official website https://www.jncasr-admissions.in/

Application Fee

• The application fee is Rs.500/- and is non-refundable.
• Any bank or payment gateway service charges must be borne by the applicant.

Important Links

Previous Admissions

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JNCASR Admission 2021-22 Mid Year

JNCASR Admissions 2021

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