Joint Graduate Entrance Examination in Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences [JGEEBILS] 2014

National Centre for Biological Sciences,

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research GKVK, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560 065

JGEEBLES 2014

Joint Graduate Entrance Examination in Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences [JGEEBILS]

Kochi: The National Centre for Biological Sciences, under Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai has invited applications for Joint Graduate Entrance Examination in Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences [JGEEBILS] leading for admission to the following courses offered in various institutions.

PhD (NCBS and DBS)

Integrated PhD (NCBS and DBS)

M.Sc. by Research (only at DBS)

Participating Institutions:

* Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Mumbai (http://www.actrec.aov.in/)

* Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad (http://www.ccmb.res.in)

* Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad (http://www.cdfd.orq.in)

* Department of Biological Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai (http://www.tifr.res.in/~dbs)

* Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (USER): Bhopal (http://www.iiserb.ac.in/):

* Kolkata (http://www.iiserkol.ac.in/) : Mohali (http://www.iisermohali.ac.in/):

* Pune (http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/)   and Thiruvananthapuram (http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/)

* Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), Bengaluru (http://www.instem.res.in/)

* National Brain Research Centre, Manesar (http://www.nbrc.ac.in).

* National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru (http://www.ncbs.res.in).

* National Centre for Cell Science, Pune (http://www.nccs.res.in),

* National Institute of Immunology (Nil), New Delhi (http://www1.nii.res.in/)

* National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar (http://www.niser.ac.in/)

* Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad (http://www.rcb.res.in/)

Eligibility:

PhD programme : Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science. These include M.Sc. (Ag), B.Tech, B.E., B.V.Sc. B.Pharma (4 yrs course), MBBS., BDS. M. Pharma.

Students with training in Physics or Chemistry are encouraged to apply to the programmes.

Integrated Ph.D/M.Sc. by Research Programme : Bachelors in any Basic Science.

Application Procedure:

Students can apply online for hall tickets to participate in the tests at

http://www.ncbs.res.in/admissions2014/apply-online.html

Students from remote areas who do not have access to internet may apply manually. They may send a request for an application form (without DD) along with a self-addressed stamped (Rs. 10) envelope (size 25cm x 17 cm) superscribed GS-2013 to the following address: Admission Section, National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research GKVK, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560 065

The completed application form should be sent along with DD and two passport size photographs (one pasted on the application and one stapled to it).

Application Fee (Non-Refundable): Rs 500/- for online applications and Rs 550/- for manual applications. Rs. 100/- for  Female candidates.

Candidates who have missed the last date to apply can take the test as Walk-ins. This would be subject to availability of seats at the Centre of their choice. In this case the application fee is Rs. 800/-for male candidates and Rs. 200/- for female candidates (No waivers).

Demand Draft should be drawn on State Bank of India payable in Bangalore in favour of  National Centre for Biological Sciences

Important Dates:

Nationwide Entrance Examination: Sunday, December 14, 2014

[For examination centres, refer the link: http://www.ncbs.res.in/admissions2014/examination-centres.html]

Last date for application: September 30, 2014

Results of the Nationwide Entrance Examination: January 15, 2015

For further details, logon to the link: http://www.ncbs.res.in