Regional Centre for Biotechnology Faridabad is pleased to announce admissions to the PhD program in Biotechnology for the academic session 2023-24 (Autumn Session). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now for this exciting opportunity.
RCB Faridabad PhD Admission 2023 Overview:
- Institution: Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad
- Program: PhD in Biotechnology
- Academic Session: 2023-24 (Autumn Session)
About RCB Faridabad:
Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) in Faridabad is an institution of national importance, established under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, and operates under the auspices of UNESCO. Recognized as an Institution of National Importance through an Act of Parliament, RCB has become a trailblazing institute for biotechnology research. It is dedicated to providing top-tier education, training, and research across various disciplines.
PhD Program Admission
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates applying for the PhD program in Biotechnology must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- Detailed eligibility criteria will be available in the official notification.
- Please refer to the official website for specific requirements.
Application Process:
Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website of RCB Faridabad. The application form, important dates, and detailed instructions will be provided on the official website. Applicants are advised to carefully read and follow the guidelines for a successful application.
Important Dates:
- Application Process: Ongoing
- Last Date for submission of Online Application form : 30th November 2023
- Written test and/or interview on 11th & 12th January 2024
No of seats:
- Seat: Ten (10). Reservation as per Government policy.
Eligibility Criteria:
Qualifications: Candidates must hold an MSc/MTech degree in any branch of Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, MPharma, MVSc, MBBS, or an equivalent degree.
Qualifying Marks: A minimum of 60% aggregate score or an equivalent grade is required in the qualifying degree examination. A 5% relaxation is allowed for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.
Additional Requirements: Candidates should have qualified in any of the following examinations and possess a valid fellowship offer at the time of the interview:
- Joint CSIR-UGC test for Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR/UGC JRF)
- Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (DST-INSPIRE)
- DBT Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF)
- ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF)
- Any other nationally-competitive fellowship offered by the Government of India with a valid fellowship for a period of 5 years.
Application Process:
- Online Application Forms are available on the university website https://www.rcb.res.in.
- An application fee of Rs.500/-, if applicable, is to be submitted before the due date.
- Applications received before the due date will be scrutinized for eligibility.
- The entire application process is online, and the Application form must be filled out online and submitted along with the necessary documents before the last date.
- The last date for submitting online applications is June 07, 2023.
- For any issues in filling up the Application Form, kindly email to [email protected] / [email protected].
Application Fee:
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/-
- Mode of Payment: Online through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
Selection Process:
- Applications received before the due date will be scrutinized for eligibility.
- Eligible candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview on January 11th & 12th, 2024, at RCB, Faridabad.
Fellowship:
Students admitted to the program must avail the fellowship for which they have qualified as per the rules of the funding agency. RCB will have no financial liability regarding the same.
Fees Details:
- Laboratory Fees – Rs. 6000 per semester
- Tuition Fees (1st & 2nd Semester Only) – Rs. 6000 per semester
- Academic Administration Fees – Rs. 5000 per semester
- Medical Fees – Rs. 3000 per semester
- Student Amenities Fees – Rs. 1000 per semester
- Caution Money – Rs. 5000 (once, at the time of admission, refundable)
- Thesis Exam Fees – Rs. 10000 (at the time of submission of the thesis)
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website