Bangalore: Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), a multidisciplinary research institute based in Bangalore, has invited online applications for MS/PhD  Programmes in Science and Engineering subjects for Mid Year Admission 2017-18. The research programmes are available in the following degrees: PhD and MS Research.  MS/PhD programmes in Science and Engineering for the session will commence from January 2018.

Key Dates: The closing date for submission of filled-in application is 10 November 2017. The Interviews will be held from 4-13 December 2017.                

PhD Programmes & Eligibility Conditions: JNCASR offers PhD programmes in various Science and Engineering subjects through its research units: Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit (CPMU), Engineering Mechanics Unit (EMU), Evolutionary and Integrative Biology Unit (EIBU), Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit (MBGU), New Chemistry Unit (NCU), Neuro Sciences Unit (NSU), and Theoretical Sciences Unit (TSU).

Candidates with an M Sc., B E, B Tech, M E, M Tech or MBBS are eligible to apply.  They should have at least 50% in their highest University examination, and should also have qualified in the GATE / JEST /GPAT or  UGC -/ CSIR – NET-JRF/ / ICMR – JRF / DBT-JRF/ INSPIRE-JRF. The award certificate of such test should have the validity period for seeking admission to research programme as on the first working day of the beginning of the session/semester (1 January or 1 August) . Generally ME/M.Tech students are required to qualify one of the exams mentioned above, however exceptional candidates without these exams may also be considered.

PhD students will receive scholarships of Rs. 25,000-28,000.  Students are automatically enrolled in a Group Insurance Scheme and a comprehensive medical scheme and have access to an on-campus doctor, as well as to medical facilities elsewhere.

For exact eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should refer the admission page uploaded on the official website of the institute: http://www.jncasr.ac.in/admit/

MS (Engg) or MS (Research) and Eligibility Conditions: JNCASR offers MS Research in its Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit (MBGU) and Evolutionary and Integrative Biology Unit (EIBU).  The institute also offers MS (Engg)  in its Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit (CPMU), Engineering Mechanics Unit (EMU), Theoretical Sciences Unit (TSU), and New Chemistry Unit (NCU).

Candidates with an M Sc., B E, B Tech, M E, M Tech or MBBS are eligible to apply. They should have at least 50% in their highest University examination, and should also have qualified in either the GATE / JEST/GPAT or UGC or CSIR – NET-JRF/ ICMR – JRF / DBT-JRF/ INSPIRE-JRF.

M S (Research)/ M S (Engg.) students receive scholarships of Rs. 25,000. Students are automatically enrolled in a Group Insurance Scheme and a comprehensive medical scheme and have access to an on-campus doctors, as well as to medical facilities elsewhere.

For exact eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should refer the admission page uploaded on the official website of the institute: http://www.jncasr.ac.in/admit/