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Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, THSTI, Gurgaon
An autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India
NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad–Gurgaon Expressway, PO box No. 04, 
Faridabad – 121001 Haryana
Ph: 0129-2876300 350
Email: info@thsti.res.in Website: www.thsti.res.in

About College:

A distinguished group of health care visionaries set up the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) in 2009. They were impassioned by the urgent Public Health concerns that faced the nation. The emphasis was on fast tracking health care solutions that would meet the needs of a rapidly developing economy in need of health care intensity for its dynamic population. THSTI was mandated to advance knowledge to health care for the community. In the three years that have followed its inception, THSTI has developed with a zeal befitting the corridors of learning.

Course Name:

PhD in biomedical research winter Session [Infection and Immunology, Maternal and Child Health, Non-Communicable Disease, Multidisciplinary Clinical and Translational Research] THSTI-JNU

Eligibility:

a. Educational qualifications and fellowship requirements:

The candidate must fulfill one of the following criteria:

Group A:

·         Should have a Master’s degree in any branch of biomedical/life sciences (including veterinary science, public health, pharmaceutical sciences), bioinformatics, chemistry, computer science or mathematics or a B Tech in Biotechnology from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or its equivalent (e.g.: grade B in the UGC 7-point scale).

·         Must have qualified in the JRF examination of CSIR, UGC, ICMR, DBT (category I only) or NBHM, which provides fellowship for their PhD program.

Or

·         Should have SRF fellowship from ICMR, CSIR.

Group B: (THSTI fellowships equivalent to the CSIR-UGC Fellowship amount)

a.    Should have MBBS/MDS/MPH from a recognized university/institute with at least 55% marks or its equivalent

Or

b.    BE/B Tech (computer science/biotechnology/biomedical engineering/mechanical/ electronics/electrical engineering)/B. Pharma or post-graduate degree in life sciences (all disciplines in life sciences), pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics or bioinformatics from a recognized university/institute with at least 55% marks or its equivalent along with NETLS/DBT-II category or a valid GPAT/GATE qualification.

Candidates appearing in the final qualifying examination may also apply. However, they will be required to fulfill the above academic/ fellowship requirements at the time of joining the Ph D program by 15th of January 2020.

A relaxation in marks/ grade during Master’s Degree for those belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently-abled and any other categories will be applicable as per the UGC notification, 5th May 2016 or subsequent notification in effect of at the time of interview.

Selection procedure: Names of shortlisted candidates will be announced on our website on 20th November 2019. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for an admission test at THSTI on 9th December at 9:30 am. Applicants who clear the admission test will be interviewed on 9th and 10th December 2019. Final selection will be made based on the applicant’s performance in the interview and the list of selected candidates will be published on the THSTI website within one working week after the interview.

Fellowship: Students from group A, selected for admission to the PhD program and holding fellowship from any of the above agencies have to activate their own fellowship. Students selected from Group B will be awarded THSTI fellowships equivalent to the CSIR-UGC Fellowship amount.

No. of seats: A maximum of 25 candidates may be selected this session.

Reservations: 27% seats for OBC (non-creamy layer), 15% seats for SC, 7.5% seats for ST and 3% seats for differently-abled person are reserved for candidates belonging to these categories. SC/ ST/ OBC candidates are required to submit certificates in respect of their claims from authorized officers as notified by the Government for the purpose from time to time. The differently-abled (with minimum 40% disability) candidates are required to submit a certificate from authorized Medical Doctors/ Hospitals indicating the extent of physical disability.

How to Apply:

Application procedure: Candidates fulfilling the above requirements must apply online by 8th November 2019. Please send the signed hard copy to the Office of Academics of the institute at the above address along with the application fee and self-attested copies of documents in support of eligibility so as to reach by 13th November 2019.

Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained on any ground including postal delay.

Incomplete applications in any respect will be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

Application fee: Non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500 for General and OBC candidates, and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/Women/differently-abled candidates should be paid through online.

Closing Date:

Last Date: 13^th November, 2019

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