NIRRH jobs for Ph.D Programme in Mumbai. Last Date to apply: 05 Jul 2019
Job Description
Admission to Ph.D Programme-2019
Eligibility: 1. Candidates who are Indian citizen and having Post graduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences (Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/Microbiology/Zoology/
Bioinfonnatics/ Biophysics etc.) or MBBS or MD degree from India with at least 60% or equivalent Grade Point Average (CPA) from higher secondary (10+2) onwards for General and OBC category and 55% for SC/ST/
Differently-abled candidate in aggregate (or equivalent grade).
In case CGPA is not based on 10 point scale candidate should provide a statement issued by the respective University indicating conversion of CGPA to percentage. Candidates, who have appeared or are appearing for qualifying examination in the academic year 2018-19 and results are awaited, are also eligible to apply.
However, such candidates will have to submit the proof of qualifying marks either at the time of interview or if selected at the time of admission. Kindly note that registration for PhD degree at Mumbai University will happen only after fulfilling the eligibility criteria of Mumbai University.
AND 2. The candidates should have cleared at least one of the following exams Either
Ph.D. entrance test (PET) conducted by the University of Mumbai in the subjects of Life Science /Applied Biology /Biochemistry/ Microbiology/Zoology/ Biophysics/ Bioanalytical Sciences/ Biomedical Engineering/ Molecular Biology. OR GATE (Life Sciences/ Biotechnology SET (Biological sciences/Life sciences) / CSIR-UGC NET ORE or LS) / JRF examination conducted by national agencies such as
ICMR/DBT/GPAT OR Valid DST-Inspire fellowship
Age Limit: 28 yrs
Fellowship : The selected candidates, who have passed JRF examination conducted by CSIR/UGC/ ICMR /DBT can avail fellowship as per the rules of respective funding agency. Non fellowship holders will be provided Institutional fellowship of Rs. 8000/- per month which will be initiated only after successful completion of coursework and Ph.D. proposal presentation. It will be for 2 years only and later these students are encouraged to seek fellowship from other funding agencies.