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

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

5. Course Curriculum:

6. 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.