RGCB PhD 2024 Admissions January Sessions – Apply Online
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) – PhD Admissions January 2024
RGCB PhD ADMISSIONS – January 2024, Apply Online
Advt No: RGCB/PhD/2023-II November 2023
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) invites applications for admission to the PhD program (January 2024 session) in various domains of disease biology, neurobiology, bioinformatics, and plant science.
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 04, 2024 | Last date of application |
| Second week of January 2024 | Date of publication of the list of shortlisted candidates |
| Third week of January 2024 | Date of interview (separate list for result awaited students) |
| Fourth week of January 2024 | Date of joining PhD program (separate date for result awaited students after submitting proof of fellowship) |
Scientist Vacancies for PhD Admission January 2024
1. Eligibility for PhD Admission
Candidates with a post-graduate degree in Life/Agricultural/Environmental/Veterinary/Pharmaceutical/Medical Sciences or allied subjects (Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Biophysics/Chemistry/Microbiology, etc.) with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in the UGC 10 point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grade system is followed) or an equivalent from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an
authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country which assess, accredit or assure quality and standard of the educational institutions are eligible to apply.A relaxation of 5% of marks (from 60% to 55%), or an equivalent relaxation of grade point, may be allowed for those candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and differently-abled candidates.
The candidate should have a valid JRF (UGC/CSIR/ICMR/DBT/DST-INSPIRE or any other nationally-competitive fellowship) for a period of 5 years offered by the Government. Students who appeared for any of the National Level Fellowship examinations and are waiting for the results can also apply. Application will be processed only if they produce a valid document proving the award of the fellowship within ten days after declaring the results. Upper age limit is 26 years as on January 01, 2024. Age limit will be relaxed for SC, ST, and differently-abled candidates as per Government of India regulations.
RGCB PhD program is affiliated to the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) an “Institution of National Importance” providing education, training and research established by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) invites application for admission to the PhD program (January 2024 session) in various domains of disease biology, neurobiology, bioinformatics and plant science.India under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The selected candidates will register for the PhD program with RCB and should follow the guidelines issued by RCB and RGCB for the award of PhD degree.
2. Selection Procedure
Candidates with valid JRF will be shortlisted based on overall academic performance. Final selection is based upon the performance of the student in the interview held at RGCB main campus Poojappura. PhD interviews will be held offline. The guidelines for the interview will be provided to all the shortlisted candidates. List of the selected candidates will be displayed on RGCB website.
3. Application Procedure
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Application Fee (₹ 500) must be paid online using ‘SB Collect’ of State Bank of India through the URL given in the Payment Stage. SC/ST/EWS/differently-abled candidates are exempted from paying the processing fees.
- The last date for receiving completed applications is January 04, 2024. Incomplete applications or those without processing fees will be rejected.
4. Fees for PhD Programme
Students admitted for the PhD program will have to pay an administrative fee of ₹5000 per semester for the first ten semesters and ₹10,000 for every semester after. All the students have to pay the RCB administrative fees.
Note:
- All communications with candidates will be by email only.
- Kindly check the RGCB website for periodic updates.
- In case of any application-related queries, contact: [email protected]
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