The National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) has opened admissions for its M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Neuroscience for the year 2025. Aspiring candidates with a strong academic background in life sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or related fields can apply. The selection process includes national-level entrance exams and interviews. NBRC, a premier institute for neuroscience research in India, offers cutting-edge facilities and interdisciplinary training. Interested applicants should check the eligibility criteria and application deadlines on the official website to ensure timely submission. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career in neuroscience at NBRC.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates applying for the Ph.D. program in Neuroscience at NBRC must meet the following requirements:
- Educational Qualification:
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in Science disciplines such as Life Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Applications, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, or an M.Sc. in Psychology from a recognized institute/university.
- Candidates with a four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Technology, or Medicine from a recognized institute/university are also eligible.
- Final-year students appearing for the qualifying examination can apply.
- Minimum Marks Requirement:
- At least 60% marks or an equivalent grade in higher secondary (10+2).
- At least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
- A 5% relaxation in Bachelor’s and Master’s aggregate scores is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/PH).
- Note: Rounding off percentage scores to the next integer is not permitted.
Why Choose NBRC?
- Renowned neuroscience research institute
- Cutting-edge facilities & interdisciplinary approach
- Strong academic & research collaborations
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Entrance Exam Requirements
Ph.D. (Neuroscience)
Candidates must qualify through any of the following entrance exams:
- Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS) – December 2024
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE-2023 / GATE-2024) in:
- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering
- Computer Science & Information Technology, Instrumentation Engineering
- Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Sciences
- Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) 2024 (for Physics)
- CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR JRF (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) – Valid fellowship should be activatable on or after August 31, 2025
- UGC-NET JRF qualified on or after December 2023
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews at NBRC based on their entrance exam performance.
M.Sc. (Neuroscience)
- Admission is based on JGEEBILS (December 2024) performance.
Application:
Applications can be submitted online at by 31.3.2025 for M.Sc. and
by 16.5.2025 for Ph.D.Dates of lnterview will be announced later
.Shortlisted candidates will be notified by e-mail by May / June2025.
Fellowships:
All the students admitted to M.Sc Program are provided a fellowship ofRs. 5,000/-per month. All admitted candidates of Ph.D Program, receive aJuniorResearch Fellowship (JRF) of Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years. After twoyears, they will be eligible for a Senior Research Fellowship (SRE) of Rs. 42,000/- permonth up to 3 years. Awardees of fellowship from CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT and DST mayavail them as per the rules of respective funding agencies. The total tenure of JRF andSRE cannot exceed 5 years.