Bangalore: Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) invites application for admission to PhD, MS (Engg) and MS (Research) programs commencing in January 2019.
Key Dates: Online Application Deadline is 22 November 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is a multidisciplinary research institute situated in Jakkur, a locality north of Bangalore, India. It is relatively young yet well-known around the Globe.
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.
Fellowships: PhD students 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.
One lac funding for travel to international/national conferences is also available.
For exact eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should refer the admission page uploaded on the official website of the institute:
