ICMR- National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health invites Applications for PhD Program 2024, all details here

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms available at the NIRRCH official website should be duly filled and submitted online on or before 22nd May 2024. The hard copy of the application need not be submitted to the Institute. Only filled online applications will be considered.

APPLICATION FEES

1 General and OBC Category: Rs. 300/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable (Non-refundable).

2 SC/ST/PWD and EWS: Exempted from payment of fees.

The application fee is non-refundable and is to be deposited by using net banking facilities (NEFT/IMPS). The applicant’s name should be mentioned in the net banking transaction. Additional charges will be applicable as per the rule of the concerned bank. The Fees will not be accepted through any other mode. Applications without payment of required fees will be considered incomplete and disqualified.

WHO CAN APPLY

1 Candidates who are Indian citizens and have a Post-graduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences (Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Zoology / Bioinformatics /Biophysics etc.) or MBBS/BDS graduates or MD/M.Pharm degree holders from India with at least 55% or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from higher secondary (10+2) onwards for General, OBC and EWS categories and 50% for SC/ST/Person with Disabilities (PWD) candidates in aggregate (or equivalent grade). In case CGPA is not based on a 10-point scale, candidates should provide a statement issued by their respective universities indicating the conversion of CGPA to percentage. Candidates, who have appeared in the academic year 2023-2024 and whose results are awaited, are also eligible to apply. However, if selected, such candidates will have to submit the proof of qualifying marks before joining the Institute. Kindly note that registration for PhD degree at the University of Mumbai will happen only after fulfilling the required eligibility criteria.

2 The candidate should have cleared at least one of the following exams-

I PhD entrance test (PET) conducted by the University of Mumbai in any subjects of Life Sciences/ Applied Biology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Zoology/ Biophysics/ Bioanalytical Science/ Molecular Biology.

II CSIR-UGC NET (JRF or LS) or GATE (Life Sciences/ Biotechnology with validity up to December 2025) or JRF examination conducted by national agencies such as ICMR/DBT (Life Sciences/Microbiology/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry).

III Valid DST-Inspire fellowship.

IV MH-SET ( Maharashtra State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor) in Life Sciences.

NIRRCH reserves the right to change the minimum eligibility criteria in case of receipt of a large number of applications. The decision of the Director and Selection Committee will be final and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence will be treated as disqualification. No travelling allowance shall be provided by the Institute at any stage of the admission process.

AGE LIMIT

The upper age limit is 28 years as on 30th April 2024 for the General and EWS Category. Age relaxation of upto 5 years (33 years) for SC/ST/ PWD/Women candidates and up to 3 years (31 years) for OBC (NonCreamy Layer) candidates will be granted. Reservation will be as per the UGC rules followed by the University of Mumbai.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The names of the short-listed candidates along with the date and time for the interview will be displayed on the NIRRCH and ICMR websites. The final selection would be based on the performance in the personal interview. The list of PhD guides (who have vacancies for PhD students in their laboratories) and tentative titles of research projects under them would be given to the selected candidates after personal interviews.

TIMETABLE FOR SELECTION PROCEDURE

FELLOWSHIP

The selected candidates, who have passed the JRF examination conducted by CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT can avail of fellowship as per the rules of the respective funding agencies. Non-fellowship holders will be provided with an Institutional fellowship of Rs. 8000/- per month only after successful completion of coursework and PhD proposal presentation. It will be for 2 years only and later these students are encouraged to seek fellowship from other funding agencies.

HOSTEL

Women candidates selected for Ph.D. may avail Hostel facility upon request and based on availability.

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