The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) invites online applications for August 2026 admission to its PhD Programme through National Level Exams.
Website: www.ncbs.res.in
Queries: phd@ncbs.res.in
(Subject Line: Aug 2026 PhD Admissions)
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 05 April 2026, 05:00 PM IST
Programme Start Date: 01 August 2026
Mode of Admission
Admission to the PhD programme will be through valid national-level fellowship/scholarship examinations:
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CSIR-UGC JRF
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DBT
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ICMR
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DST-INSPIRE
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GATE
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Applicants must have:
Master’s degree in any branch of:
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Biology
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Agricultural Sciences
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Computer Science
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Mathematics
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5-year professional degrees (e.g., MBBS, BDS)
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Professional Master’s Degrees (MPharm, MTech)
2. Scholarship Qualification
Candidates must have qualified at least one of the following exams with more than 95 percentile, valid as on 01 August 2026:
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CSIR / UGC-JRF
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DBT
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ICMR
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DST-INSPIRE
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GATE
3. Additional Consideration
Candidates in:
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Top 10 percentiles of GATE, or
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Those who have qualified UGC/CSIR NET without JRF,
may also be considered if they have at least 6 months of continuous research experience.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official website:
Applicants are advised to read detailed instructions carefully before submission.
About NCBS
NCBS-TIFR is a premier research institute committed to excellence in biological sciences research and advanced training. The PhD programme provides interdisciplinary research opportunities across diverse areas of modern biology.