JNCASR Admissions 2025-26 – Research Programmes & Integrated PhD Programme
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Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
(An Autonomous Institution under Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India and
an Institution Deemed to be University)
Jakkur Post, Bengaluru – 560 064, INDIA
RESEARCH ADMISSIONS 2025
Guidelines for Candidates:
Applications are invited from eligible applicants for admission to the following degree programmes:
- 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. (Int. Ph.D) Programmes
- Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Science (PGDMS)
The gist of the admission operations is given in the following paragraphs.
Applicants possessing the educational qualifications including those in the final semester/year of their qualifying examinations but expect to complete all the requirements for award of the degree (like examinations, project dissertations, viva-voce etc.,) by 31.07.2025 and
can furnish necessary certificates on or before 31 October 2025 are eligible to apply.- RESEARCH PROGRAMMES [Ph.D. / M.S(Engg.) / M.S(Research)]
1.1 Eligibility
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 B.VSc./M.VSc. or MBBS/MD as applicable to individual Units as given in the table below are eligible to apply.
• Candidates with an M.Sc. or equivalent, M.E/M.Tech or equivalent should have at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
• Candidates seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale where the grading system is followed.
The candidates should also have qualified in any one of the national exams: GATE/JEST/GPAT/UGC-JRF/CSIR-NET-JRF/ICMR-JRF/DBT-JRF/INSPIRE-JRF. The award certificate of such tests should have the validity period for seeking admission to a research programme as on 1st August 2025.
Qualifying in the national exam is desirable for ME/M.Tech or equivalent degree holders.
| Sl No. |
Unit | Eligible Education qualifications | Qualifying in any one of the national entrance tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Evolutionary and Integrative Biology Unit |
Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, or any Biology-related area. |
Valid GATE /JEST score / NET-JRF* Qualifying in one of the national exams mentioned above is desirable |
| 2 | Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit |
Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent in
|
Valid GATE /JEST/ score / NET-JRF* Qualifying in one of the national exams mentioned above is desirable |
| 3 | Neuroscience Unit |
Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or any Biology related area. |
Valid GATE / JEST/GPAT score / NET-JRF Qualifying in one of the national exams mentioned above is desirable |
Note:
- The GATE/JEST/GPAT/NET JRF/other National entrance test passing certificate/score card should be valid as on 01 August 2025.
- *NET JRF includes –Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF; UGC-NET for JRF; DBT JRF; ICMR JRF; INSPIRE. Applicants must be qualified for Junior Research fellowship (JRF) to be eligible to apply through NET JRF mode.
- Applicants applying through INSPIRE mode must be in possession of a valid provisional INSPIRE offer for consideration of their application at level II of the selection, issued by DST at the time of interview.
1.2 Eligibility for M.S. (Engg.) and M.S. (Research) programs
- M.S. (Engg.) is offered by Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit (CPMU), Engineering
Mechanics Unit (EMU), New Chemistry Unit (NCU) and Theoretical Sciences Unit (TSU).
The candidate should possess B.E/B.Tech/B.S. (4 year) in the areas listed in the above table (relevant to the Unit offering) with a valid GATE /JEST score / NET-JRF*. - M.S. (Research) is offered by Evolutionary and Organismal Biology Unit (EOBU), Molecular Biology Unit (MBGU) and Neuroscience Unit. The candidate should possess B.E/B.Tech/B.S. (4 year) /B.VSc./M.VSc. or MBBS/MD in the areas listed in the above table (relevant to the Unit offering) with a valid GATE /JEST score / NET-JRF*.
*as indicated in the Note above
1.2 Selection procedure
Candidates are short-listed for an interview based on their performance in the national entrance test(s) and academic performance. The selection is based on the performance in the interview (in some Units, an aptitude test/preliminary interview may precede the final interview).
Note: Interviews will be held only offline.
3. INTEGRATED Ph. D. PROGRAMME
3.1 Eligibility
| Disciplines | Qualifying degree and exams |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences |
|
3.2 Selection Procedure:
Shortlisting for interviews for selection for 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 Int. Ph.D. Chemical Science Programme will be done based on the performance in Joint Admission test for Master’s (JAM) 2025 or a written examination conducted by JNCASR.
The applications for the Int. Ph.D. Biological Science Programme will be screened based on overall academic performance for eligibility to attend an online entrance exam. The top candidates shortlisted after the exam will be invited to appear for interviews shortly afterwards.
The final selection for the Int. Ph.D. Degree Programme will be based on the performance in the interview.
Note: Interviews will be held in-person only.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for all the degree and diploma programmes mentioned above are available online. Only online applications will be considered.
APPLICATION FEE
The application fee is Rs. 1000/- and is non-refundable. The payment is to be made to the JNCASR bank account through NEFT. Service charges if any, must be borne by the applicant. Please visit the online admissions portal for beneficiary bank details.
IMPORTANT DATES
| The website opens for online submission of applications | 10.03.2025 |
|---|---|
| Last date for submission of applications online (website closes at 23:59 hours on 15.04.2024) |
10.04.2025 |
Fellowships: 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.
The applicants are advised to visit the website http://www.jncasr.ac.in/admission/degreeprogrammes for details regarding degree programs and the areas of research carried out in the Research Units.
Admission portal for online submission of applications can be accessed at the following link
https://www.jncasr.ac.in/admission/degree-programmes
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PWD and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories.
Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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