JNCASR Admissions 2021 – Research & Integrated PhD Programmes
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)
जक्कू रु परिसि, बेंगलूरु – 560 064, भाित / Jakkur Post, Bengaluru – 560 064, INDIA
ADMISSIONS 2021
Guidelines for Candidates:
Applications are invited from eligible applicants for admissions to the following programmes:
(1) Research Programmes [(Ph.D. / MS(Engg.) / MS(Research)]
(2) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Chemistry (Two-year programme)
(3) Integrated Ph.D. Programmes
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 31.07.2021 and can furnish
necessary certificates on or before 31 October 2021 are eligible to apply.
1. RESEARCH PROGRAMMES [Ph.D. / M.S(Engg.) / M.S(Research)]
1.1 Eligibility
Candidates with an M Sc. or equivalent, B.E/B.Tech 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. They should have at least 50% in their highest University examination and
should also have qualified in any one of the National exams: GATE/JEST/GPAT/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 2nd August 2021. ME/
M.Tech or equivalent degree holders are required to qualify in one of the national exams
mentioned above, however exceptional candidates without these exams may also be
considered.
1.2 Selection procedure
Candidates are short-listed for an interview based on their performance in the national
entrance test and /or qualifying degree. The selection is based on the performance in the
interview (in some units, an aptitude test/preliminary interview will precede the final
interview)
Note: Keeping in view the pandemic situation, the selection procedure may be shifted online if
necessary
2. MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc) IN CHEMISTRY
(TWO YEAR PROGRAMME)
2.1 Eligibility
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
2.2 Selection procedure:
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.
Note: Keeping in view the pandemic situation, the selection procedure may be shifted online if
necessary
3. INTEGRATED PH. D PROGRAMME
3.1 Eligibility
3.2 Selection procedure: 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.
Note: Keeping in view the pandemic situation, the selection procedure may be shifted online if
necessary
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for all the programmes mentioned above are available online. (only online
applications are considered)
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.
IMPORTANT DATES
Website opens for on-line submission of applications : 05.03.2021
Last date for submission of applications online : 19.04.2021
(website closes at 23:59 hours on 24.04.2020)
Scholarships: All the regular students [except Master of Science (M.Sc) in Chemistry] joining
JNCASR are eligible for a scholarship 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/degree-programmes and website of the Unit of their interest to familiarize themselves with complete
admission related matters, areas of research, etc.
SC/ST/PwD/EWS/Minorities/Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
