National Institute of Immunology - New Delhi invites applications for admission in to Ph.D. programme 2019
17-Jan-2019
National Institute of Immunology - New Delhi invites applications from eligible candidates for its Ph.D. programme. cutting-edge research at NII encompasses broad interdisciplinary areas:
- Immunology
- Infectious and Chronic Disease
- Biology
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Chemical Biology
- Structural Biology
- Computational Biology
Eligibility Conditions
- M.Sc. in any branch of Science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics), M.Tech., M.B.B.S., M.V.Sc., M.Pharm, Integrated M.Sc., or equivalent qualification as per norms of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.
- At least 60% aggregate score or equivalent grade in Senior Secondary Certificate (10+2) and Bachelor’s degree, and55% aggregate score or equivalent grade in Master’s degree are essential for general category. Five percent relaxation in aggregate scores in Senior Secondary, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees will be applicable for candidates from reserved categories [OBC (non-creamy layer; NCL), SC/ST, and PwD). Rounding off of percentage score to the next integral value is not permitted.
- Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination in the current academic year are also eligible to apply; they will be admitted provisionally pending satisfactory fulfillment of the eligibility requirements at the time of joining.
- Reservations of seats: 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 3% for persons with disability (PwD) as per statutory norms.
Selection procedure:
NII will select candidates for the Ph.D. programme through the following Channels:
- Channel # 1: Computer-based Entrance Examination, NII-2019, to be conducted by NII at multiple centres all over India on 24th February 2019 (Sunday).
Or
- Channel # 2: Joint Graduate Entrance Examination in Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS-2019). Candidates applying through JGEEBILS-2019 must submit an application through NII application portal, along with application fees, and the JGEEBILS-2019 admit card.
- Candidates must appear in at least one of the two examinations mentioned above. Candidates will be short-listed for an interview based on their scores in either NII-2019 or JGEEBILS-2019. Candidates are encouraged to appear in both the examinations.
How to apply?
- Candidates should submit their applications through NII online application portal only. The details of the application process are available at http://www.nii.res.in.
- Online application fee is Rs.1000/- for GENERAL/OBC (NCL) candidates and 500/- for SC/ST/PwD (non-refundable).
- Online application facility will be available at the NII website from 26th December, 2018 to 27th January 2019.
- Name of the candidate and his/her date of birth should match the corresponding entries in the Secondary School Certificate (10th) or equivalent.
- Candidates must ensure that the information details furnished in the online application are true and correct. If any discrepancy is observed at any stage, NII reserves the right to cancel the admission.
Important dates
The online for submission of application is
Contact details
For technical queries regarding NII online admission portal
Please contact helpline number: 022-62507725.
Email: [email protected]
For queries regarding the eligibility criteria or other academic matters
Please contact Tel: 011-26717101, 011-26703662, or 011-26703762
Email: [email protected]
