Masters Programme in Inter-disciplinary Biosciences
Master of Science (M.Sc) in Inter-Disciplinary Biosciences (Two Year Programme)
The Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit, Neuroscience Unit and New Chemistry Unit are jointly offering a two-year Masters Programme in Inter-disciplinary Biosciences for B.Sc. graduates to pursue mainstream biosciences, with an option to specialize in Epigenetics and Diseases, Neurosciences, Human Disease Genetics, or Chemical Biology approach to understanding Disease Biology and Drug discovery. This programme is for two years and includes basic and specialized courses, seminars and research projects.
1. Eligibility :
Applicants possessing a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Biological Science with Chemistry as a significant subject and who have qualified the Joint Admissions Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 and/or equivalent examination are eligible to apply.
2. Selection procedure:
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview directly. The final selection is based on the performance in the interview.
Note: Interviews will be held in-person only.
3.Scholarships/Fellowships:
Scholarship/fellowship will NOT be paid during this tenure.
4. Fees:
Sr. No.
Details
When to pay
Amount to pay (In Rupees)
1
Tuition fees
First year (during admission)
7,500/- per year
Second year onwards
3,750/- per semester
Third Year Onwards
-
2.
Contributary Medical Scheme (CMS)*
Every semester (first year onwards)
1,800/- per semester
3.
Janatha Personal Accident Insurance
Every semester
150/- per semester
4.
Statutory and Library Deposit
First year
10,000/- (One time deposit and refundable)
5.
Mess Deposit
First year
10,000/- (One time deposit and refundable)
6.
Thesis Fee
During thesis submission
-
7.
Other Academic fees Per Annum
3,700/-
8.
Fine
As applicable
* Note:
It is mandatory for all the students to have a valid medical insurance policy(self/included with parental medical insurance) while admission to the Centre, and a copy of the health insurance policy should be sent to admin@jncasr.ac.in with cc to admissions@jncasr.ac.in, and dakshayani@jncasr.ac.in for records. Students should submit the subsequent renewed health insurance policy in due course to the above-mentioned email IDs.
Dhanvantari (Clinic) facilities at the Centre – Medicines shall be provided to students who opt for the CMS registration . The OPD facility can be availed by paying a subscription @ Rs. 300/- p.m. for 6 months on or before 7th January for the period 01-January to 30-June & on or before 7th July for 01-July to 31-December.
It is mandatory to have medical insurance policy even if you are a CMS subscriber.
Non-CMS subscribers are eligible only for free consultation with doctors at Dhanvantari(Clinic).
Disclaimer: The Centre reserves the absolute right, at its sole discretion, to amend, revise, modify, discontinue, or withdraw any fees, fellowships, financial assistance, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, or other provisions at any time. No student, applicant, or stakeholder shall have any claim against the Centre arising out of such changes, and the Centre’s decision in this regard shall be final and binding.
