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Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research - An Autonomous Institution
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research - An Autonomous Institution

Integrated B.S. (Research)- Ph. D Programme

Integrated B.S. (Research)- Ph.D. Programme

Beginning in AY 2026–27, JNCASR will introduce a new flagship programme: the Integrated B.S. (Research)–Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Sciences. This programme is designed to provide high-impact training through rigorous coursework, advanced research exposure, and skill development, aligned with the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

1. Eligibility for Integrated B.S. (Research)- Ph.D. Programme

  • Candidates with a 3 yrs B.Sc. or having completed 120 credits in a Bachelors programme with minimum 55 % marks in areas as listed in Table 2 are eligible to apply.

Table 2

Sr. No. Degree Programme Qualifying degree and exams
1. Chemistry
  • Applicants possessing a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science with Chemistry as one of the major subject.
  • Candidates who have qualified the JAM 2026/CUET 2026 written test (for Master's) are strongly encouraged to apply
2. Physics
  • Students with minimum of 55% at Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science with Physics as one of the major subject.
  • Candidates who have qualified the JAM 2026/CUET 2026 written test (for Master's) are strongly encouraged to apply
3. Materials
  • Students with minimum of 55% at Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science with sound knowledge in the fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
  • Candidates who have qualified the JAM 2026/CUET 2026 (for Master's) are encouraged to apply
4. Biology (offered in following streams: Evolutionary and Organismal Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Neuroscience) For Molecular Biology and Genetics and Neuroscience:
  • Applicants possessing a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science with Biology as one major subject.
  • Candidates who have qualified the JAM 2026/CUET 2026 written test (for Master's) are strongly encouraged to apply.
For Evolutionary and Organismal Biology:
  • Applicants possessing a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science or equivalent degree.
  • Candidates who have qualified the JAM 2026/CUET 2026 written test (for Master's) are strongly encouraged to apply.
5. Mechanics and Computing
  • Applicants possessing a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s degree Physics or Mathematics or Earth Science or BS-degree (having completed 120 credits in 3 years) in Chemical Engineering & related fields.

2. Selection procedure:

  • Candidates are short-listed for an interview based on their score in the national exam(s) like JAM 2026/CUET 2026 /JNCASR 2026 entrance exam (based on Unit criteria) and academic performance. The selection to the program is based on the performance in the interview.

Note: Interviews shall be held only in-person.

3. Progression & Exit Pathways :

Sr. No. CGPA at End of BS (Research) Eligibility Status Outcome
1. If ≥ 7.5 Eligible for consideration for Ph.D progression and Master of Science (Research) May apply for Ph.D registration, subject to interview, national eligibility (if applicable), and availability of suitable Fellowship/vacancy.
2. If 6.0 – 7.5

Not eligible for direct Ph.D progression. However, Ph.D registration is possible on completion of Master of Science (Research) degree.

 Eligible to complete Master of Science (Research) degree.
3. If below 6.0 Does not meet progression requirement May exit with applicable degree as per Centre's norms.

Degrees awarded : At the end of

  • 1st year: Bachelor of Science (Research)- B.S.( Res.) in specific subject areas
  • 2nd year: Master of Science- M.S. in specific subject areas
  • 4th year or later: Ph.D.

4. Scholarships/Fellowships:

  • Only students continuing to the Ph.D programme shall receive suitable fellowship based on Centre's norms, during the Ph.D tenure.

5. Medical / Insurance facility:

  • Applicable as per norms of the Centre. The students have access to on-campus doctors, physiotherapists, counsellors, as well as to medical facilities elsewhere.

6. Travel grants:

  • Ph.D students will receive travel grant upto Rs.1,00,000/- as per Centre’s norms, to attend international/national conferences.

7. Fees:

Sr. No. Details When to pay Amount to pay (In Rupees)

1

Tuition fees

 First year (during admission)
BS(Research)		 7,500/- per year
Second year
MS(Research)		 7,500/- per year (if continues as Master of Science (Research) student
Third Year Onwards
(if continues with Ph.D. programme)		 *Same as Ph.D. (Refer to the fee structure available in the Ph.D section
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 5,000/-
7. Other Academic fees Per Annum   3,700/-
8. Fine As applicable

 

8. Course Curriculum:

 

9. FAQs:

10. 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.