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JNCASR M.S./Ph.D., Integrated Ph.D. Admissions 2011-12

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Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore one of the prestigious institutes for scientific research in basic and applied sciences and engineering sciences. The institute is supported by Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and has excellent research facilities with world class faculty. JNCASR is inviting applications for admission to M.S / Ph.D Programmes in Science and Engineering disciplines for the year 2011-12. Applicants must have qualified in any one of the following examinations / tests:

1. NET-JRF/ LS under CSIR/ UGC fellowship schemes
2. DBT/ ICMR – JRF
3. GATE
4. JEST
5. Any other equivalent national level examination.

Details such as eligibility, fellowship and online application form available on www.jncasr.ac.in/admit. You can also obtain application form by writing to ‘The Assistant Coordinator, Research Admissions, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore-560064’ mentioning your complete postal address. Last date for receipt of completed applications is 31st March 2011.

2. Integrated Ph.D. Programme: JNCASR is offering Integrated Ph.D. programme in Materials Science, Chemical Science and Biological Science. Eligibility is as follows:

A) Materials Science: Applicants should have Bachelor’s Degree in any branch of Science. Engineering graduates also considered if they have aptitude for scientific research.
B) Chemical Science: Must have Bachelor’s degree in Science with Chemistry as a major subject.
C) Biological Science: Should have Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics with aptitude for research.

Candidates must have a minimum of 55 percent marks at the Bachelor’s level. Those appearing for final year exams can also
apply. Last date for receipt of filled in applications is 11th March 2011.

Details such as selection procedure, online application form, fees and scholarships for various programmes and other info available on JNCASR website www.jncasr.ac.in/admit. TO get application for Integrated Ph.D. by post, you can write to ‘The Assistant Coordinator, Research Admissions, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore- 560064’ mentioning your complete postal address.

IBAB Bangalore M.Sc. Bioinformatics and Biotechnology Admissions 2011-12

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Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bangalore issued notification for admission to its prestigious course M.Sc Bio informatics and Biotechnology Course. The course will commence from July 2011. This is an innovative course to provide competence and skills in both biotechnology and computational biology/ bioinformatics by providing training in the relevant areas of cell and molecular biology, computer science, statistics, bio-informatics etc. IBAB is one of the leading institute for training in Bioinformatics and the institute also offers PG Diploma in Bioinformatics for which notification will be issued separately.

Eligibility of M.Sc. Bioinformatics and Biotechnology: Applicants should have B.Sc. degree in any branch of science or technology. It could be in life sciences (Agriculture, Biotechnology etc.), Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Pharma, Engineering, veterinary (B.V.Sc.) or medicine (MBBS) with minimum of 55 percent marks. Those awaiting final year results also can apply. Fee for regular students is Rs. 50000 per semester. For NRIs, fee is Rs. 75000 per semester. Fee does not include hostel fee, deposits or any other and it is only a tuition fee.

Selection will based on the performance in online test and interview. The online test can be taken by all the candidates from anywhere with a good computer and a decent internet connection. You can write it from your home as well if you have good internet connection. A trial test also will be conducted for candidate’s familiarity with test patterns and system and to check the computer specifications. If you have any doubts on online test, you can contact at shodhaka@ibab.ac.in

Interested candidates can apply online or can download application forms from the website www.ibab.ac.in. The IBAB has good relations with companies and also has good track record of placements for its students. Other details available on the website www.ibab.ac.in

Important Dates:

1. Last date for submitting the filled in application form: 14 April 2011
2. Online entrance test: 2-6 May 2011
3. Date of Interview: 6-10 June 2011
4. Joining date: 29 July 2011