Regional Centre for Biotechnology, RCB, Faridabad

Indian Students

Students with 60% aggregate marks (or an equivalent grade point average) in Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine are eligible to apply for admission. Students from the SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and PWD categories shall be given a relaxation of 5% aggregate marks. Students in the final year of their qualifying degree programme are also eligible to apply provided that they produce a proof of having secured the required marks in their undergraduate degree programme at the time of admission to the MS-PhD Programme.

Eligible students are required to appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B). Shortlisted students based on their performance in the GAT-B, shall be invited for an interview and their subsequent selection to the MS-PhD Programme will be based on the performance in the interview. The interview is meant to assess the student for his/her aptitude and interest in a career in scientific research and development.  Up to 20 students, who meet the desired criteria for selection, may be admitted. There shall be reservation of seats as per the orders of the Government of India in this regard.

Foreign Students

Students with 60% aggregate marks (or an equivalent grade point average) in Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine are eligible to apply for admission. Students in the final year of their qualifying degree programme are also eligible provided they produce a proof of having secured the required marks in their undergraduate degree programme at the time of admission to the MS-PhD Programme. Eligible students are required to apply online for admission and fellowship to the programme. Shortlisted students shall be invited to appear for an online interview through video conferencing for their selection to the MS-PhD Programme. The interview is to assess the student for his/her aptitude and interest in a career in scientific research and development. Up to 5 students, who meet the desired criteria for selection, may be admitted. Admission of foreign students is subject to getting student visa from the Government of India for the duration of the programme and valid medical insurance.

FELLOWSHIPS

The Indian and Foreign students admitted to the programme shall receive the RCBRamachandran-DBT fellowship of Rs. 16000 per month for the first 2 years of the programme, after which an Indian student is required to qualify for the junior/senior research fellowships offered by CSIR, ICMR, DBT, or such other funding agencies.

The performance of the foreign students, after completion of their MSc component of the programme, shall be evaluated by the Student Advisory Committee, and based on its positive recommendation the student shall be awarded the RCB-DBT International Doctoral Fellowship equivalent to the fellowship offered to an Indian student by other funding agencies as per the relevant DST guidelines. Currently, the amount is Rs. 31000 per month for Junior Research Fellowship and Rs. 35000 per month for the Senior Research Fellowship.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Eligible candidates may apply online for admission to the MS-PhD Programme of the Regional Centre for Biotechnology. The application fee of Rs. 500 may be paid online. The SC, ST, PwD, EWS, and foreign candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.

ONLINE PAYMENT

The last date of registration for MS-PhD Programme at RCB is 06.04.2022 for the Indian and Foreign Students.

FOR DETAILS OF GAT-B 2022

https://www.rcb.res.in/GATB/

CONTACT DETAILS FOR QUERIES

Phone: +91-129-2848800, Email: rcbadmissions@rcb.res.in

The last date of Registration for MS-PhD Programme: 6^th April, 2022

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i.    Qualifications: MSc/MTech in any branch of Life Sciences/Chemistry/MPharma/ MVSc/ MBBS or an equivalent degree.

ii.   Qualifying Marks: 60% aggregate score or equivalent grade in the qualifying degree examination (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC allowed as per the GoI norms)

iii.  No of seats: Twenty (20)

iv.  Reservation of seats: As per the GoI guidelines.

v.   In addition to the above, candidates should have qualified any of the following examinations and hold a valid fellowship offer at the time of interview like.

·          Joint CSIR-UGC test for Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR/UGC JRF)

·          Innovation in science Pursuit for Inspired Research (DST-INSPIRE)

·          DBT Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF)

·          ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF)

·          Any other nationally-competitive fellowship offered by the Government

Selection Process

The application shall be submitted as per link given below. Subsequently, application fee of Rs.500/-, if applicable is to be submitted by the applicant before the due date. SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. The applications received before the due date will be scrutinized for eligibility. Eligible candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview on January 27 and 28, 2022 at RCB, Faridabad. Providing false/ incorrect information in the application form or non-possession of essential qualifications detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to disqualification of the candidate. The decision of the Competent Authority at RCB shall be final and binding in this regard.

Fellowship

The students admitted to the programme will have to avail the fellowship for which they have qualified as per the rules of the funding agency. RCB will have no financial liability regarding the same.

The last date of submitting online applications is: 5^th January, 2022

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The candidate must have a first-class (60% marks or more) Master's degree in Statistics or Mathematics. The candidate should have scored at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the Master’s Degree. Those appearing in the final examination and having secured at least 60% marks on an average in all examinations held during the Master’s degree programme are also eligible to apply. However, students will be permitted to join the programme only on production of first-class Master’s degree certificate.

Selection procedure for admission and stipend:

Eligible candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview. The dates will be intimated in due course. Selected candidates shall receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 45000 per month for the first two years of the programme and Rs. 50000 for the next three years with a contingency of Rs. 25000 per year. The fellowship shall be subject to taxes as per Govt. of India rules. Continuation of fellowship and upgradation is subject to satisfactory progress made by the student to be evaluated periodically. Providing false/incorrect information in the application form or non-possession of essential qualifications detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to disqualification of the candidate. The decision of the Competent Authority at RCB shall be final and binding in this regard.

Application procedure:

The application shall be submitted as per link given “Online Form for PhD Amissions” on the Official website. Subsequently, application fee of Rs.500/-, if applicable, is to be submitted by the applicant before the due date. SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. The applications received before the due date will be scrutinized for eligibility.

For any queries, please write to rcbadmissions@rcb.res.in

The last date of submitting online applications is: 31^st August, 2021

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Indian students

Students with 60% aggregate marks (or an equivalent grade point average) in Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine are eligible to be apply for admission. Students from the SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and PWD categories shall be given a relaxation of 5% aggregate marks. Students in the final year of their qualifying degree program are also eligible to apply provided that they produce a proof of having secured the required marks in their undergraduate degree program at the time of admission to the PhD (Integrated) Degree Program.

Eligible students are required to appear for the Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS). Shortlisted students based on their performance in the JGEEBILS, shall be invited for interview for their final selection to the PhD (Integrated) Degree Program. The interview is to assess the student for his/ her science aptitude and interest in a career in scientific research and development. Up to 20 students, who meet the desired criteria for selection, may be admitted. There shall be reservation of seats as per the orders of the Govt. of India in this regard.

Foreign Students

Students with 60% aggregate marks (or an equivalent grade point average) in Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine are eligible to apply for admission. Studentsin the final year of their qualifying degree program are also eligible to apply provided they produce a proof of having secured the required marks in their undergraduate degree program at the time of admission to the PhD (Integrated) Degree Program. Eligible students are required to apply online for admission and fellowship to the program. Shortlisted students shall be invited to appear for a Skype-based interview for their selection to the PhD (Integrated) Degree Program. The interview is to assess the student for his/ her science aptitude and interest in a career in scientific research and development. Up to 5 students, who meet the desired criteria for selection, may be admitted. Admission of foreign students is subjected to getting student visa from the Govt. of India for the duration of the program.

FELLOWSHIPS

The Indian and Foreign students admitted to the program shall receive the RCBRamachandran-DBT fellowship Rs. 16000 per month for the first 2 years of the program, after which the Indian students shall be required to qualify for the junior/senior research fellowships offered by CSIR, ICMR, DBT, or other such funding agencies. The performance of the foreign students, after completion of their MSc component of the program, shall be evaluated by the Student Advisory Committee and based on its positive recommendation the student shall be awarded the RCB-DBT International Doctoral fellowship equivalent to the fellowships offered to Indian studentsfrom different funding agencies as per the relevant DST guidelines. Currently, the amount of the Junior Research Fellowship is Rs. 31000 per month and it is Rs. 35000 per month for the Senior Research Fellowship.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAM

The duration of the PhD (Integrated) Degree Program is a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 7 years.

HOSTEL FACILITIES

On campus shared boarding and lodging facilities are available for admitted students on payment of prescribed fees.

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates may apply online for admission to the PhD (Integrated) Degree Program of the Regional Centre for Biotechnology. The application fee of Rs. 500 may be paid online. The SC, ST, PWD, Women candidates and foreign students are exempted from payment of the application fee.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR QUERIES Phone: +91-129-2848800, Email: registrar@rcb.res.in

The last date of registration for PhD (Integrated) Degree Program at RCB is 7^th August, 2021 for the Indian and Foreign Students.

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 I.        Qualifications: MSc/MTech in any branch of Life Sciences/Chemistry/Physics/MPharma/MVSc/MBBS or an equivalent degree.

II.        Qualifying Marks: 60% aggregate score or equivalent grade in the qualifying degree examination (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC allowed as per the GoI norms).

III.        No of seats: Twenty (20)

IV.        Reservation of seats: As per the GoI guidelines.

V.        In addition to the above, candidates should have qualified any of the following examinations and hold a valid fellowship offer at the time of interview:

·          Joint CSIR-UGC test for Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR/UGC JRF)

·          Innovation in science Pursuit for Inspired Research (DST-INSPIRE)

·          DBT Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF)

·          ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF)

·          Any other nationally-competitive fellowship offered by the Government of India having a valid fellowship for a period of 5 years

Selection Process

The application shall be submitted as per link given below. Subsequently, application fee of Rs.500/-, if applicable is to be submitted by the applicant before the due date. SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. The applications received before the due date will be scrutinized for eligibility. Eligible candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview. The dates will be intimated in due course. Providing false/incorrect information in the application form or non-possession of essential qualifications detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to disqualification of the candidate. The decision of the Competent Authority at RCB shall be final and binding in this regard.

Fellowship

The students admitted to the programme will have to avail the fellowship for which they have qualified as per the rules of the funding agency. RCB will have no financial liability regarding the same.

Online form available on the Official Website.

Application Fee Rs.500/- (to be submitted in continuation with the online form)

To know more information about how to apply please contact here:

Regional Centre for Biotechnology, RCB, Faridabad

NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad Gurgaon Expressway P.O. Box No. 3

Faridabad, Haryana

Phone-No: 91 129 2848800

For any issue in filling up the Application Form, kindly mail to it@rcb.res.in / rcbadmissions@rcb.res.in

The last date of submitting online applications is: 1^st July, 2021

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