National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi Invites Applications for Admission into PhD Programs 2018

10-Apr-2018

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission into Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program offered under following various areas of Plant Biology for the academic session 2018.

Computational Biology
Genome Analysis
Molecular Mapping
Molecular Mechanism of Abiotic Stress Responses
Nutritional Genomics
Plant Development and Architecture
Plant Immunity
Transgenics for Crop improvement
Molecular Breeding and other emerging areas based on plant genomics. Reservations are as per statutory norms.

Eligibility Conditions

Candidates who have completed or will be completing M.Sc. or equivalent degree (by August 31, 2018) in Life Sciences and/or in related disciplines with minimum 55% marks, and have cleared the CSIR-UGC NET exam/DBT-JRF (selected through BET/BINC)/ICMR NET exam for JRF (with a Junior Research Fellowship valid at least up to December 31, 2018

The Admission to the PhD programme is through two stage process consisting of Entrance Examination and interview/viva-voce. The eligible candidates who have secured the minimum qualifying marks in the entrance examination will be shortlisted for interview/viva-voce.

How to Apply?

Candidates should submit the Application Form online (in the prescribed format) and take a printout of the same, and send it by Speed Post/Registered Post to the address given below along with requisite documents and printed application fee receipt so as to reach on or before May 18, 2018 (Friday) by 05.30 p.m. The application fee is 300/- (100/- for SC/ST candidates provided relevant documentary proof is enclosed with the Application Form). The application fee is not refundable.
Each page of the downloaded printed application should be signed by the candidate.
The printed application must be accompanied with application fee receipt. The transaction detail may be printed and preserved for later references. The submission of an Application Form will remain incomplete until the required Application Fee is transferred successfully.
Printed online application should be accompanied by self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets, along with Fellowship (proof) Award Letter/Admit Card.
Two passport size recent colored photographs should be enclosed. One of these should be signed by the candidate and pasted on the application form, while the other should be enclosed.
Incomplete/direct offline applications and those received after the closing date will not be entertained. The decision of the Institute will be final and binding and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
NIPGR will not provide any travel expenses to candidates appearing for Entrance Examination and interview/viva-voce.
Applications must enclose documentary evidence for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) if applicable, along with other specified enclosures.
Candidates can download the application form from: http://www.nipgr.res.in/admission/forms.php
Completed application along with enclosures should be sent to