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Regional Centre for Biotechnology, RCB, Faridabad
NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone,
Faridabad Gurgaon Expressway P.O. Box No. 3
Faridabad, Haryana
Phone-No: 91 129 2848800
Email: registrar@rcb.res.in Website: www.rcb.res.in

About College:

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an academic institution established by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India with regional and global partnerships synergizing with the programmes of UNESCO as a Category II Centre. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world class education, training and conduct innovative research at the interface of multiple disciplines to create high quality human resource in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology in a globally competitive research milieu. In 2016, RCB was recognized as an Institution of National Importance by the Parliament of India.

Course Name:

PhD (Integrated) [MSc-PhD in Biotechnology]

Eligibility:

Indian students

Students with 60% aggregate marks (or an equivalent grade point average) in Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine are eligible to be apply for admission. Students from the SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and PWD categories shall be given a relaxation of 5% aggregate marks. Students in the final year of their qualifying degree program are also eligible to apply provided that they produce a proof of having secured the required marks in their undergraduate degree program at the time of admission to the PhD (Integrated) Degree Program.

Eligible students are required to appear for the Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS). Shortlisted students based on their performance in the JGEEBILS, shall be invited for interview for their final selection to the PhD (Integrated) Degree Program. The interview is to assess the student for his/ her science aptitude and interest in a career in scientific research and development. Up to 20 students, who meet the desired criteria for selection, may be admitted. There shall be reservation of seats as per the orders of the Govt. of India in this regard.

Foreign Students

Students with 60% aggregate marks (or an equivalent grade point average) in Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine are eligible to apply for admission. Studentsin the final year of their qualifying degree program are also eligible to apply provided they produce a proof of having secured the required marks in their undergraduate degree program at the time of admission to the PhD (Integrated) Degree Program. Eligible students are required to apply online for admission and fellowship to the program. Shortlisted students shall be invited to appear for a Skype-based interview for their selection to the PhD (Integrated) Degree Program. The interview is to assess the student for his/ her science aptitude and interest in a career in scientific research and development. Up to 5 students, who meet the desired criteria for selection, may be admitted. Admission of foreign students is subjected to getting student visa from the Govt. of India for the duration of the program.

FELLOWSHIPS

The Indian and Foreign students admitted to the program shall receive the RCBRamachandran-DBT fellowship Rs. 16000 per month for the first 2 years of the program, after which the Indian students shall be required to qualify for the junior/senior research fellowships offered by CSIR, ICMR, DBT, or other such funding agencies. The performance of the foreign students, after completion of their MSc component of the program, shall be evaluated by the Student Advisory Committee and based on its positive recommendation the student shall be awarded the RCB-DBT International Doctoral fellowship equivalent to the fellowships offered to Indian studentsfrom different funding agencies as per the relevant DST guidelines. Currently, the amount of the Junior Research Fellowship is Rs. 31000 per month and it is Rs. 35000 per month for the Senior Research Fellowship.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAM

The duration of the PhD (Integrated) Degree Program is a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 7 years.

HOSTEL FACILITIES

On campus shared boarding and lodging facilities are available for admitted students on payment of prescribed fees.

How to Apply:

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates may apply online for admission to the PhD (Integrated) Degree Program of the Regional Centre for Biotechnology. The application fee of Rs. 500 may be paid online. The SC, ST, PWD, Women candidates and foreign students are exempted from payment of the application fee.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR QUERIES Phone: +91-129-2848800, Email: registrar@rcb.res.in

Closing Date:

The last date of registration for PhD (Integrated) Degree Program at RCB is 29 February, 2020 for the Indian Students and 30 March, 2020 for the Foreign Students.

Comments:

To know more Information about this course please visit: www.rcb.res.in

Regional Centre for Biotechnology, RCB, Faridabad
NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone,
Faridabad Gurgaon Expressway P.O. Box No. 3
Faridabad, Haryana
Phone-No: 91 129 2848800
Email: registrar@rcb.res.in Website: www.rcb.res.in

About College:

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an academic institution established by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India with regional and global partnerships synergizing with the programmes of UNESCO as a Category II Centre. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world class education, training and conduct innovative research at the interface of multiple disciplines to create high quality human resource in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology in a globally competitive research milieu. In 2016, RCB was recognized as an Institution of National Importance by the Parliament of India.

Course Name:

Ph.D. (Autumn Session)

Eligibility:

i.    Qualifications: MSc/MTech in any branch of Life Sciences/Chemistry/MPharma/ MVSc/ MBBS or an equivalent degree.

ii.   Qualifying Marks: 60% aggregate score or equivalent grade in the qualifying degree examination (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC allowed as per the GoI norms)

iii.  No of seats: Twenty (20)

iv.Reservation of seats: As per the GoI guidelines.

v.  In addition to the above, candidates should have qualified any of the following examinations and hold a valid fellowship offer at the time of interview like.

·         Joint CSIR-UGC test for Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR/UGC JRF)

·         Innovation in science Pursuit for Inspired Research (DST-INSPIRE)

·         DBT Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF)

·         ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF)

·         Any other nationally-competitive fellowship offered by the Government

Selection Process

The applications in online format as per link below and on submission of an application fee of Rs.500/-, received by the due date will be scrutinized for eligibility. Eligible candidates will be called for a written test followed by an interview of the short-listed candidates during 19-20 December, 2019.

Fellowship

The students admitted to the programme will have to avail the fellowship for which they have qualified as per the rules of the funding agency. RCB will have no financial liability regarding the same.

How to Apply:

Application Process: Online Form for Ph.D. Admissions available on the website.

Application Fee Rs.500/- (to be submitted in continuation with the online form)

For any queries, please write to registraroffice@rcb.res.in, registrar@rcb.res.in,

Closing Date:

The last date of submitting online applications is: 20^th November, 2019

Comments:

To know more Information about this course please visit: www.rcb.res.in

Regional Centre for Biotechnology, RCB, Faridabad
NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone,
Faridabad Gurgaon Expressway P.O. Box No. 3
Faridabad, Haryana
Phone-No: 91 129 2848800
Email: registrar@rcb.res.in Website: www.rcb.res.in

About College:

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an academic institution established by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India with regional and global partnerships synergizing with the programmes of UNESCO as a Category II Centre. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world class education, training and conduct innovative research at the interface of multiple disciplines to create high quality human resource in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology in a globally competitive research milieu. In 2016, RCB was recognized as an Institution of National Importance by the Parliament of India.

Course Name:

PhD (Integrated) [MSc-PhD in Biotechnology]

Eligibility:

Indian students

Students with 60% aggregate marks (or an equivalent grade point average) in Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine are eligible to be apply for admission. Students from the SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and PWD categories shall be given a relaxation of 5% aggregate marks. Students in the final year of their qualifying degree program are also eligible to apply provided that they produce a proof of having secured the required marks in their undergraduate degree program at the time of admission to the PhD (Integrated) program.

Eligible students are required to appear for the Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS) Last date for applying for JGEEBILS: 15 November 2018. Shortlisted students, based on their performance in the JGEEBILS, shall be invited to appear for interview for their final selection to the PhD (Integrated) program. The interview is to assess the student for his science aptitude and interest in a career in scientific research and development. Up to 20 students, who meet the desired criteria for selection, may be admitted. There shall be reservation of seats for students from the SC, ST, OBC and PWD categories as per the orders of the Govt. of India in this regard.

Foreign students

Students with 60% aggregate marks (or an equivalent grade point average) in Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine are eligible to apply for admission. Students in the final year of their qualifying degree program are also eligible to apply provided that they produce a proof of having secured the required marks in their undergraduate degree program at the time of admission to the PhD (Integrated) program. Eligible students are required to apply online for admission and fellowship to the program. Shortlisted students shall be invited to appear for a Skype-based interview for their selection to the PhD (Integrated) program. The interview is to assess the student for his science aptitude and interest in a career in scientific research and development. Up to 5 students, who meet the desired criteria for selection, may be admitted. Admission of foreign students is subject to them getting the student visa from the Govt. of India.

FELLOWSHIPS

The Indian and foreign students admitted to the program shall receive the RCB-Ramachandran-DBT fellowship Rs. 16000 per month for the first 2 years of the program, after which the Indian students shall be required to qualify for the junior/senior research fellowships offered by CSIR, ICMR, DBT, or other such funding agencies. The performance of the foreign students, after completion of their MSc component of the program, shall be evaluated by the Student Advisory Committee and based on its positive recommendation the student shall be awarded the RCB-DBT International Doctoral fellowship equivalent to the fellowships offered to Indian students from different funding agencies as per the relevant DST guidelines. Currently, the amount of the junior research fellowship is Rs. 25000 per month and it is Rs. 28000 per month for the senior research fellowship.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAM

The duration of the PhD (Integrated) program is a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 7 years. HOSTEL FACILITIES

On campus shared boarding and lodging facilities are available for admitted students on payment of prescribed fees.

How to Apply:

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates may apply online (RCB WILL START ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM 5 NOVEMBER 2018) for admission to the PhD (Integrated) program of the Regional Centre for Biotechnology. The application fee of Rs. 500 may be paid online. The SC, ST, PWD candidates and foreign students are exempted from payment of the application fee.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR QUERIES Phone: +91-129-2848800, Email: registrar@rcb.res.in

Closing Date:

The last date for submitting the application for admission to RCB is: 28^th February, 2019 for the Indian students and 31^st March, 2019 for the foreign students.

Last date to apply for the JGEEBILS is 15 November, 2018.

Comments:

To know more Information about this course please visit: www.rcb.res.in

Regional Centre for Biotechnology, RCB, Faridabad
NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone,
Faridabad Gurgaon Expressway P.O. Box No. 3
Faridabad, Haryana
Phone-No: 91 129 2848800
Email: registrar@rcb.res.in Website: www.rcb.res.in

About College:

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an academic institution established by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India with regional and global partnerships synergizing with the programmes of UNESCO as a Category II Centre. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world class education, training and conduct innovative research at the interface of multiple disciplines to create high quality human resource in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology in a globally competitive research milieu. In 2016, RCB was recognized as an Institution of National Importance by the Parliament of India.

Course Name:

PhD

Eligibility:

i.       Qualifications: MSc/MTech in any branch of Life Sciences/Chemistry/MPharma/ MVSc/ MBBS or an equivalent degree.

ii.      Qualifying Marks: 60% aggregate score or equivalent grade in the qualifying degree examination (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC allowed as per the GoI norms).

iii.     No of seats: Twenty (20)

iv.     Reservation of seats: As per the GoI guidelines.

v.      In addition to the above, candidates should have qualified any of the following examinations and hold a valid fellowship offer at the time of interview like.

·         Joint CSIR-UGC test for Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR/UGC JRF)

·         Innovation in science Pursuit for Inspired Research (DST-INSPIRE)

·         DBT Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF)

·         ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF)

·         Any other nationally-competitive fellowship offered by the Government.

Selection Process

The applications received by the due date will be scrutinized for eligibility. Eligible candidates will be called for a written test followed by an interview of the short-listed candidates during 13-14 December 2018.

Fellowship

The students admitted to the programme will have to avail the fellowship for which they have qualified as per the rules of the funding agency. RCB will have no financial liability regarding the same

Application Process

Online Form for Ph.D. Admissions available on the website.

To know more information about how to apply please contact here:

Regional Centre for Biotechnology, RCB, Faridabad
NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad Gurgaon Expressway P.O. Box No. 3
Faridabad, Haryana
Phone-No: 91 129 2848800

Closing Date:

The last date of submitting online applications is: 20^th November, 2018

Comments:

To know more Information about this course please visit: www.rcb.res.in

Regional Centre for Biotechnology, RCB, Faridabad
NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad Gurgaon Expressway P.O. Box No. 3
Faridabad, Haryana 121001
Phone: 91 129 2848800
website: www.rcb.res.in E-mail: registrar@rcb.res.in
About College:

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an academic institution established by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India with regional and global partnerships synergizing with the programmes of UNESCO as a Category II Centre. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world class education, training and conduct innovative research at the interface of multiple disciplines to create high quality human resource in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology in a globally competitive research milieu. In 2016, RCB was recognized as an Institution of National Importance by the Parliament of India.

Course Name:

Ph.D programme on Biostatistics and Bioinformatics

Eligibility:

For the program on Biostatistics, the candidate must possess a first-class (60% marks or more) Master's degree in Statistics or Mathematics. For the program on Bioinformatics, the candidate must have a first-class (60% marks or more) Master's degree in Computer Science or Bioinformatics. Those appearing in the final examination and having secured at least 60% marks on an average in all examinations held during the Master’s degree programme are also eligible to apply. However, students will be permitted to join the program only on production of first-class Master’s degree certificate.

Selection procedure for admission and stipend: Eligible candidates need to appear for a nationally-open written examination at RCB. Short listed candidates will then be interviewed for the final selection. Selected students shall receive a consolidated stipend of Rs. 45000 per month for the first 2 years of the program and Rs. 50000 for the next three years. The stipend shall be subject to taxes as per Govt. of India rules. Continuation of stipend is subject to satisfactory progress made by the student to be evaluated annually. A total of four students may be selected annually to these programmes.

How to Apply:

Application procedure: Interested students may apply online by paying the prescribed application fee of Rs. 1000. Eligible candidates shall be invited for a written test and interview on 27th or 28th July 2018 at RCB in Faridabad. Selected students are required to join the program on August 1, 2018.

In case of any discrepancy/issue observed in filling up the form or payment related issues, the applicant may contact - registrar@rcb.res.in, icareeazypay@icicibank.com

Closing Date:

The last date of application is: 20^th July, 2018

Written test and interview on: 27^th or 28^th July 2018 at RCB in Faridabad

Comments:

To know more Information about this Course please visit: www.rcb.res.in