NCCS PhD Admissions March 2025 – A Golden Opportunity for Aspiring Researchers
The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, invites applications for its prestigious PhD program for March 2025. With a focus on cutting-edge areas like Cell & Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, and more, this program is designed for candidates with a passion for modern biology research.
Aspiring candidates must hold a valid fellowship or have qualified the JGEEBILS exam. Applications close on December 9, 2024—don’t miss this opportunity to join one of India’s premier research institutes.
NCCS PhD Admissions March 2025 – A Golden Opportunity for Aspiring Researchers
NCCS invites applications from eligible candidates for admissions to the Ph. D. program of March 2024 session. Eligible applicants, who are bonafide Indian citizens with a consistently strong academic record and a deep commitment to pursuing Ph. D. research in modern biology such as Cell & Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Neuroscience, Immunology, Infection Biology, Cancer Biology, Microbial Ecology, etc. are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have completed, their post-graduate degrees by the end of December, 2024 and hold a valid Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) from select agencies, including CSIR, UGC, DBT (Category I), ICMR, BINC, or DST-Inspire.
Applicants who do not possess a fellowship but have qualified the JGEEBILS examination conducted by NCBS/TIFR in December 2023 are eligible to apply. NCCS will offer a limited number of fellowships to selected JGEEBILS qualified students but do not have fellowships. However, only candidates shortlisted according to NCCS criteria will be invited for Ph. D. interview. Please note that submitting an application to the NCCS Ph. D. program with the essential qualifications does not guarantee shortlisting for Ph. D. interview or subsequent selection.
| Job Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Job Title | PhD Admission – March 2025 |
| Number of Positions | Not specified |
| Organization | National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune |
| Eligibility | Postgraduate degree in any branch of sciences with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent GPA (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD). Must have a valid fellowship from CSIR, UGC, DBT (Category I), ICMR, BINC, or DST-Inspire. Candidates qualified in JGEEBILS are also eligible. |
| Desirable Qualifications | Strong interest in research areas such as Cell & Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Neuroscience, Immunology, Infection Biology, Cancer Biology, Microbial Ecology. |
| Experience Required | Relevant research experience is desirable but not mandatory. |
| Responsibilities | Undertake full-time research in various areas of modern biology, under the guidance of NCCS scientists. |
| Skills Needed | Strong academic background, research-oriented mindset, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. |
| Fellowship/Financial Support | Fellowships are provided by external agencies such as CSIR, UGC, DBT (Category I), ICMR, BINC, DST-Inspire. NCCS will offer limited fellowships to JGEEBILS-qualified students who do not possess other fellowships. |
| Age Limit | 28 years as on March 1, 2025 (age relaxation for women and SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates as per Government of India norms). |
| Application Deadline | December 9, 2024 |
| Interview Dates | First round (online): January 6 to 8, 2025; Final round (online): January 9 & 10, 2025 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview based on fellowship or JGEEBILS scores. |
| How to Apply | Applications must be submitted online through the NCCS website. Candidates must have a Gmail account to access the application form. |
| Contact | For inquiries, email academicsnccs@gmail.com with the subject “PhD Admission Query.” |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must have a postgraduate degree in any branch of sciences with a strong interest in
pursuing research in various areas of modern biology. The candidate should have a minimum of
55% or an equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA). A 5% relaxation in marks will be granted to
SC/ST/OBC candidates and persons with disabilities. - Candidate must hold a valid fellowship from either CSIR, UGC, DBT (Category I), ICMR, BINC,
or DST-Inspire.
or - Candidates must have qualified in the JGEEBILS examination conducted by NCBS/TIFR in
December 2023. Shortlisting of candidates will be based on their JGEEBILS cut-off score
established by NCCS for the interview.
Detailed Schedule for Ph.D. Admissions – March 2025 Session
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Online Applications | December 9, 2024 |
| Publication of Shortlisted Candidates | December 20, 2024 |
| First Round of Interviews (Online) | January 6 to 8, 2025 |
| Result of First Round of Interviews | January 8, 2025 (7:00 PM) |
| Final Round of Interviews (Online) | January 9 & 10, 2025 |
| Declaration of Selected Candidates | January 20, 2025 |
| Interaction and Guide Finalization | February 10 to 14, 2025 (In-person) |
| Joining Dates | February 10 to 14, 2025 |
Note: Selected candidates must be present at NCCS, Pune, from February 10 to 14, 2025, for discussions with scientists, finalizing their research guide, and completing the joining procedures. Hostel accommodation will be provided during this period.
Important Guidelines
- Students are required to submit their applications online. The candidates need to have a Gmail account to fill the online form.
- For any technical inquiries related to the online application process, please contact us at academicsnccs@gmail.com, indicating ‘Ph.D. Admission Query’ as the subject. All future announcements and additional information pertaining to this procedure will be exclusively available on https://nccs.res.in/Career/1 periodically.
- The upper age limit for JRF shall be 28 years as on March 01, 2025. Age relaxation for women and candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories will be in accordance with the Government of India guidelines.
- The terms and conditions pertaining to the fellowship will be according to the funding agency that grants the fellowship. NCCS will not be responsible for providing fellowships except for selected JGEEBILS students.
- Reservations for women and candidates from SC/ ST/ OBC /PWD/ EWS categories will be is accordance with Government of India guidelines. Applicants from SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD/ EWS categories must attach a self-attested copy of the relevant certificate with their application and provide the original certificates at the time of joining. This includes SC/ST (caste certificate),
- OBC (latest non-creamy layer certificate), PWD (PWD certificate), and EWS (income & asset certificate).
- NCCS Ph. D. program is a full-time commitment, and selected candidates may be required to reside on campus. On-campus hostel accommodation is provided to selected students on a firstcome, first-served basis.
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