Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research - An Autonomous Institution

Admissions

REGULAR ADMISSIONS (2026-27) for the session starting August 2026

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Corrigendum in the Admissions Brochure released on 10 March 2026 - Research admissions 2026-27

SECTION: RESEARCH PROGRAMMES [Ph.D. / M.S.(Engg.) / M.S.(Research)]

Eligibility for Ph.D program shall also include the following

M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. graduates from JNCASR/IISERs/IITs, with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 out of 10, shall be eligible to apply for the Ph.D. program without the requirement of qualifying in GATE or any other national entrance exams. Fellowship to the selected candidates shall be as per Centre’s norms.

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                                                                                                      Important Dates

Website opens for online submission of applications

12.03.2026

Last date for submission of applications online (website closes at 23:59 hours on 10.04.2026)

10.04.2026

 

Written Test Schedule

Program

Date of Aptitude Test

Mode of Aptitude Test

Int. B.S.(Research)-Ph.D. in Chemical Science /M.Sc. Chemistry

19 April, 2026 (Sunday)

Online*

Int. B.S.(Research)-Ph.D. in Physical Science

18 April, 2026 (Saturday)

Online*

*Candidates can take up the online test from home or from an internet cafe with a good internet connection.  

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Important notice for Prospective Applicants 

Prospectus

  • The Units offering admission will be mentioned in the application form.
  • Selection to the degree or diploma programs of JNCASR is subject to excellent academic background, score/percentile/rank obtained in national fellowship exams, recommendations of the referees, and performance in the interview.
  • Mere fulfilling the essential qualifications/eligibility criteria will not entitle an applicant to be shortlisted for an interview.
  • The Committee shortlists candidates for the written test and/or interviews based on the Unit criteria.

For any queries related to admissions please e-mail ONLY to admissions[at]jncasr[dot]ac[dot]in