Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Bangalore Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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JNCASR is a multidisciplinary research institute funded by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. It offers PG Diploma, MS (by Research), Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs in the field of Engineering and Science. JNCASR follows a two-step online application process for all the courses offered.

  • Candidates with a valid score in GATE/ GPAT/ JEST/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ ICMR JRF/ DBT JRF or INSPIRE JRF are eligible to apply for MS by Research and Ph.D. programs. Final admission is based on the interview conducted by JNCASR.
  • For Integrated Ph.D., JNCASR conducts a Written Test followed by an Interview at Bangalore. JAM qualified candidates are also eligible to apply.
  • Admission to PG Diploma is based on merit in the qualifying examination. Final admission will be offered on the basis of Interview.

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JNCASR Admission Highlights

Name of the Institute JNCASR
Institute Type Deemed University
Courses Offered MS by Research, Ph.D, Integrated Ph.D and PG Diploma
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance-based and Merit-based
Entrance Exam Accepted MS by Research/ Ph.D.: GATE/ GPAT/ JEST/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ ICMR JRF/ DBT JRF or INSPIRE JRF 
Integrated Ph.D.: JAM OR Written Test conducted by JNCASR
Application Mode Online
Interview Yes

JNCASR Integrated Ph.D. & MS by Research Admission 2024

JNCASR offers Integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. programs in various disciplines. Integrated Ph.D. is offered in Chemistry and Physics Material Unit (CPMU), New Chemistry Unit (NCU), Evolutionary & Organismal Biology Unit (EOBU) and Molecular Biological & Genetics Unit (MBGU).

Integrated Ph.D. admission is based on a valid score in JAM or JNCASR’s written test followed by an interview for the shortlisted candidates. Admission to Ph.D. is granted on the basis of valid score in GATE/ CSIR-UGC (JRF) /JEST / INSPIRE/ any other equivalent national level examination. Shortlisted students need to qualify the interview round conducted by JNCASR.

JNCASR also offers MS (by Research) degree in two different specializations for the duration of one-year. The application process starts in the month of February and selection process is done on the basis of merit in GATE / JEST or UGC or CSIR - NET-JRF/ ICMR - JRF / DBT-JRF or INSPIRE-JRF. All the eligible candidates are invited for the interview round conducted by JNCASR.

MS (Research) students will receive scholarships of INR 25,000. A student grant of up to INR 40000 is provided for funding the travel expenses to national and international conferences

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
 Ph.D. Chemistry 50% in M.Sc (Chemistry/ Electronics/ Mathematics / Physics / Materials Science) OR B.E./ B.Tech. in Electrical / Metallurgy OR M.E./ M.Tech. Chemical / Electronics / Electrical GATE/ GPAT/ JEST/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ ICMR JRF/ DBT JRF or INSPIRE JRF followed by an interview
Physics
Engineering Mechanics 50% in M.Sc. in Electronics/ Mathematics / Physics or B.E./ B.Tech. in Aerospace / Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical Metallurgy or M.E./ M.Tech. Aerospace / Bioinformatics /Chemical / Electronics/ Mechanical / Electrical
Evolutionary & Organismal Biology 50% in M.Sc. in Chemistry. / Maths / Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Statistics / Life Sciences or M.B.B.S., M.D. or B.Tech. in Biotechnology or M.Sc./M.Tech. Bioinformatics
Molecular Biology & Genetics 50% in M.Sc. in Chemistry / Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences or M.B.B.S., M.D. or B.Tech. in Biotechnology or M.Sc./M.Tech. Bioinformatics
New Chemistry Unit 50% in M.Sc. Chemistry / Physics / Materials Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry
Neuroscience Unit M.Sc. in Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences or M.B.B.S., M.D or B.Tech. in Biotechnology or M.Sc. / M.Tech. Bioinformatics with 50% marks in aggregate
Theoretical Science M.Sc. in Chemistry / Electronics / Maths / Physics / Materials Science or B.E./ B.Tech. in Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Metallurgy or M.E./ M.Tech. in Chemical / Electronics Mechanical / Electrical with 50% marks in aggregate
Integrated Ph.D. Materials Science Candidates should have a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s level (B.Sc. / B.E / B.Tech.) Written Test conducted by JNCASR OR JAM Score followed by an Interview at Bangalore
Chemical Science
Biological Science
Molecular Biology & Genetics-Biological Science
MS (by Research) Evolutionary & Organismal Biology BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech or MBBS with 50% marks in aggregate GATE/ GPAT/ JEST/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ ICMR JRF/ DBT JRF or INSPIRE JRF followed by an interview
Molecular Biology & Genetics

Note: The application process for MS by Research and Ph.D. courses is a two-step process. Step one is to register and validate the e-mail address. Step second is to fill the application form:

JNCASR PG Diploma Admission 2024

JNCASR also offers PG Diploma in Science Education (PGDSE) and Materials Science (PGDMS) courses for the duration of one-year. The application process for these courses starts in the month of June and selection process is done on the basis marks in the qualifying examination. Final admission is subject to the performance in interview and academic record.

In special cases, teachers working in the vicinity of Bangalore may be allowed for PGDSE program and in such cases; the course duration will be two years.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
PG Diploma Science Education (PGDSE) B.Sc/ M.Sc. with or without B.Ed. In special cases, teachers working in the vicinity of Bangalore may be allowed for PGDSE program Marks in the qualifying examination+Interview
Materials Science (PGDMS)

How to Apply for JNCASR?

The students willing to take admission to any course at JNCASR can follow the given steps:

  1. Click on the link to the registration page. 
  2. Fill in all the required information and register yourself. 
  3. Login to the credentials sent through the mail. 
  4. Fill the application form by submitting all the necessary documents. 
  5. Pay the application form fee. 
  6. The fee should be processed online through net banking. 
  7. Download and print the form. 

The application form fee is INR 500/- and candidates can pay it through Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card.

FAQs

Ques. What are the JNCASR application fee and modes of payment?

Ans. The application form fee for the students is INR 500/-. 

Modes of payment available to pay at JNCASR are:

  • Net Banking
  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card 

Ques. Is there any entrance test for admission to JNCASR?

Ans. For candidates who are willing to take admission to JNCASR, the Selection will be through the Joint Admission Test for Master’s (JAM) and /or JNCASR’s written test, followed by an interview. The JNCASR written entrance test will be held only at JNCASR, Bengaluru.

Ques. Will I get a scholarship for doing a Ph.D. from JNCASR? What is the fee structure for the Ph.D. course at JNCASR? 

Ans. Yes. the students will receive scholarships. Currently, Junior Research Fellows in Science (i.e., the first two years of your Ph. D.), get Rs. 25,000/- per month, and Senior Research Fellows in Science (next three years) get Rs. 28,000/- per month.

The course fee is INR 1000. 

Ques. What are the scholarships provided to students at JNCASR?

Ans. They provided scholarships are: 

  • B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc graduates will get INR 8000 in the first two years and INR 9000 in the further years
  • M.E/M.Tech/M.B.B.S/ or B.E/B.Tech with two-year work experience will get INR 9500 in the first two years and INR 10,000 in the further.
  • Integrated Ph.D. and B.Sc. graduates are given INR 4000 in all the years

Ques. Are the students provided hostel facilities at JNCASR?

Ans. Yes, separate rooms for both girls and boys are available. There are more than 250 rooms in the hostel at the Jakkur campus.

Ques. Which degrees are awarded by JNCASR?

Ans. The degrees awarded at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) are:

  • M.S./M.S. (Engg),and 
  • Integrated Ph. D. programs.
  • Ph.D 

Ques. What are the fees of research and total seats available at JNCASR?

Ans. The fee is for the research course INR 4000. 

The total no. of seats available 70. 

COURSEADMISSION LINK
M.S Research, Admission Link
M.S + Ph.D. Material Science, M.S + Ph.D Chemical Science, M.S + Ph.D Biological Science, Admission Link

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JNCASR Bangalore Upcoming Important Dates 2025


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Online Application Submission for Admissoin 2025 [M.Sc]
Oct 10, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
Online Application Submission for Admissoin 2025 [PGDMS]
Oct 10, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025

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