JNCASR Admissions 2021 – Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) invites application for admission to PhD, M.S.(Engg.), MS (Research), Integrated PhD & MSc Chemistry for 2021.
Check more details on JNCASR Research Admission 2021 below here.
Latest – List of shortlisted candidates is available now
Programs offered
- PhD
- M.S.(Engg.)
- MS (Research)
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Chemistry (Two-year Programme)
- Integrated Ph.D. Programmes
Research Program offering Units
- Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit (CPMU)
- Engineering Mechanics Unit (EMU)
- Evolutionary and Integrative Biology Unit (EIBU)
- New Chemistry Unit (NCU)
- Theoretical Sciences Unit
- Neuroscience Unit
- Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit
Important Dates for JNCASR Admissions 2021
| Website opens for on-line submission of applications | 05 March 2021 |
| Last date for submission of applications online | 19 April 2021 |
Eligibility Criteria for JNCASR Admissions 2021
For Research Programmes [Ph.D. / M.S(Engg.) / M.S(Research)]
Candidates with an M Sc., B E, B Tech, M E, M Tech, B.VSc/M.VSc or MBBS/MD as applicable to individual Units are eligible to apply. They should have at least 50% marks in their qualifying University examination.
Candidate should also have qualified in the GATE / GPAT / JEST or UGC / CSIR – NET-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ ICMR – JRF / INSPIRE-JRF. The award certificate of such tests should have the validity period for seeking admission to research Programme as on 2nd August 2021.
Generally M.Tech/ME students are required to qualify one of the above mentioned exams, however exceptional candidates without these exams may also be considered.
Minimum Educational Qualification Requirements for Different Units
Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit (CPMU)
| Eligible Education qualifications | Qualifying in any one of the national entrance tests |
| 1. Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent in Electronics, Chemical/Mathematical/Physical/Material Sciences. 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Electrical/ Electronics/ Metallurgy/ Polymer/ Engineering Physics/ Nano Technology/ Chemical. | Valid GATE /JEST score / CSIR-UGC NET for JRF/UGC-NET for JRF/DBT- JRF/ICMR JRF / INSPIRE |
| 3. Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Electrical/ Electronics/ Metallurgy/ Polymer/ Engineering Physics/ Nano Technology/ Chemical | Qualifying in the national exam is desirable |
Engineering Mechanics Unit (EMU)
| Eligible Education qualifications | Qualifying in any one of the national entrance tests |
| 1. Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent in Mathematical/Physical Sciences. 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Aerospace/Mechanical/Metallurgy/Polymer/ Engineering Physics/Chemical | Valid GATE /JEST score / CSIR-UGC NET for JRF/UGC-NET for JRF/DBT- JRF/ICMR JRF / INSPIRE |
| 3. Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Aerospace/Mechanical/Metallurgy/Polymer/ Engineering Physics/Chemical/Atmospheric Science | Qualifying in the national exam is desirable |
New Chemistry Unit (NCU)
| Eligible Education qualifications | Qualifying in any one of the national entrance tests |
| 1. Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical/ Physical /Biological/Material Sciences 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Physical/ Biological / Materials Sciences | Valid GATE /JEST/GPAT score / CSIR-UGC NET for JRF/UGC-NET for JRF/DBT- JRF/ICMR JRF / INSPIRE |
| 3.Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Physical/Biological / Materials Sciences 4. Master’s Degree in Pharmacy | Qualifying in the national exam is desirable |
Theoretical Sciences Unit
| Eligible Education qualifications | Qualifying in any one of the national entrance tests |
| 1. Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent in Electronics, Chemical/Mathematical/Physical/Material Sciences. 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Aerospace/ Engineering Physics/ Electrical/Electronics/Metallurgy/Chemical/Mechanical Sciences. | Valid GATE /JEST score / CSIR-UGC NET for JRF/UGC-NET for JRF/DBT- JRF/ICMR JRF / INSPIRE |
| 3. Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Aerospace / Engineering Physics/ Electrical/Electronics/Metallurgy/Chemical/Mech anical Sciences. | Qualifying in the national exam is desirable |
Evolutionary and Integrative Biology Unit
| Eligible Education qualifications | Qualifying in any one of the national entrance tests |
| 1. Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Physics, Mathematical/Biological/Life Sciences. 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biological Engineering, or any Biology related area. | Valid GATE /JEST score / CSIR-UGC NET for JRF/UGC-NET for JRF/DBT- JRF/ICMR JRF / INSPIRE |
| 3. Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biological Engineering, or any Biology related area. 4. MBBS /M.D. 5. B.VSc / M.VSc | Qualifying in the national exam is desirable |
Neuroscience Unit
| Eligible Education qualifications | Qualifying in any one of the national entrance tests |
| 1. Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biological/Life Sciences. 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or any Biology related area. | Valid GATE /JEST score / CSIR-UGC NET for JRF/UGC-NET for JRF/DBT- JRF/ICMR JRF / INSPIRE |
| 3. Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or any Biology related area. 4. MBBS /M.D. | Qualifying in the national exam is desirable. |
Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit
| Eligible Education qualifications | Qualifying in any one of the national entrance tests |
| 1. Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Chemical/ Biological/Life Sciences. 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or any Biology related area. | Valid GATE /JEST score / CSIR-UGC NET for JRF/UGC-NET for JRF/DBT- JRF/ICMR JRF / INSPIRE |
| 3. Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or any Biology related area. 4. MBBS /M.D. | Qualifying in the national exam is desirable. |
For Integrated PhD
a) Applicants possessing a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science with Chemistry as a major subject.
b) Candidates who have qualified the Joint Admissions Test for Masters (JAM) are encouraged to apply
Discipline-wise Educational Qualification Requirements
| Disciplines | Qualifying degree |
| Materials Science | • Students with minimum of 55% marks at bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science with sound knowledge in the fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. • Candidates who have qualified the JAM 2021 written test (for Master’s) are encouraged to apply |
| 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). • Candidates who have qualified the JAM 2021 written test (for Master’s) are encouraged 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 2021 written test (for Master’s) are encouraged to apply |
For MSc in Chemistry
a) Applicants possessing a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science with Chemistry as a major subject.
b) Candidates who have qualified the Joint Admissions Test for Masters (JAM) are encouraged to apply
Selection Procedure
Selection procedure may be shifted online if necessary.
For Research Programmes
Candidates are shortlisted for an interview based on their performance in the National Entrance Test and/or academic performance.
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).
For Integrated PhD
Shortlisting will be through the Joint Admission test for Master’s (JAM) and /or JNCASR’s written test, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates on the same day or the following day.
The final selection will be based on the performance in the interview.
For MSc Chemistry
Shortlisted candidates based on fulfilling the eligibility criteria will have to appear for a written test at JNCASR. Based on the performance in the written test, candidates will be called for an interview. Shortlisted JAM candidates may be exempted from the written test and will be called for an interview directly.
The final selection is based on the performance in the interview.
JNCASR PhD Admission 2021 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.
- Options of online payment through net-banking, debit card/credit card etc is available.
Scholarships
All the students [except Master of Science (M.Sc) in Chemistry] joining JNCASR are eligible for a scholarship offered by CSIR/ UGC/ICMR/DBT/INSPIRE/JNCASR depending upon their mode of entry.
JNCASR Admissions 2021 Results
Shortlisted Candidates and Time Slot for Interview
Time slot for shortlisted candidates of Ph.D programme at EMU
Time slot for shortlisted candidates of Int. Ph.D Chemical Sciences for online interview at NCU
Time slot for shortlisted candidates of Masters of Science (M.Sc) in Chemistry programme at NCU
Time slot for the shortlisted candidates of Ph.D programme at TSU for final interview
Time slot for the shortlisted candidates of Ph.D programme at EIBU for final interview
For more details and to apply online visit – official website
Previous Years Admissions
JNCASR Admissions 2020 Mid Year
Courses Offered
- PhD
- M.S.(Engg.)
- MS (Research)
Important Dates for JNCASR Admissions 2020
| Website opens for on-line submission of applications | 13 November 2020 |
| Last date for submission of applications online | 30 November 2020 |