PhD (Integrated) Program MSc-PhD in Biotechnology @ RCB, Faridabad
PhD (Integrated) Program MSc-PhD in Biotechnology at RCB – Regional Centre for Biotechnology. Regional Centre for Biotechnology has announced the official notification for PhD (Integrated) Program MSc-PhD in Biotechnology. Check out all of the details on the same below:
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The Program:
Research-based learning is the hallmark of RCB academic program. The PhD (Integrated) degree program (MSc-PhD in Biotechnology) is provided to students who have graduate degree in any discipline of science, engineering or medicine. The program in its first year (1st and 2nd semester) provides extensive learning opportunities in the broad field of life sciences and biotechnology though rigorous classroom teaching and hands-on lab experiments. In the second year, the student is mostly required to work at a research laboratory under the supervision of a research guide in an area of mutual scientific interest, and submit a Master’s dissertation at the end of their 4th semester. Depending on the performance review of the student, he can be advised to exit the program with a Master’s degree (provided all academic and other requirements are fulfilled) or permitted to continue in the program for pursuing the
PhD thesis research at the exact same lab. At this phase, the pupil may also exercise his decision to leave the program with a Master’s degree on satisfactory completion of this course and dissertation requirements.The PhD (Integrated) program is governed by the RCB ordinances and regulations. The course curriculum has a very substantial emphasis on lab training, and after the conclusion of this course work the student is required to work for a Master’s dissertation followed by a PhD thesis.
Admission:
Indian students
Eligibility criteria
Students with 60% aggregate marks (or an equivalent grade point average) in Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine are eligible to be apply for admission. Students from the SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and PWD categories shall be given a relaxation of 5% marks. Students in the last year of their qualifying degree program are also eligible to apply provided they produce a proof of having secured the necessary marks in their undergraduate degree program at the time of admission to the PhD (Integrated) program.
Eligible students are required to appear for the Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS) Last date for applying for JGEEBILS: 15 November 2018. Shortlisted students, based on their performance in the JGEEBILS, will be invited to appear for interview for their final selection to the PhD (Integrated) program. The interview will be to assess the student for his science aptitude and interest in a career in scientific research and development.
Up to 20 students, who meet the desired criteria for selection, may be admitted. There will Be reservation of seats for students from the SC, ST, OBC and PWD categories in accordance with the orders of the Govt. Of India in this respect.
Foreign students
Students with 60% aggregate marks (or an equivalent grade point average) in Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine are eligible to apply for admission. Students in the final year of their qualifying degree program are also eligible to apply provided they produce a proof of having secured the required marks in their undergraduate degree program at the time of admission to the PhD (Integrated) program.
Eligible students are required to apply online for admission and fellowship to the app. Shortlisted students shall be invited to appear for a Skype-based interview due to their selection to the PhD (Integrated) program. The interview is to assess the student for his science aptitude and interest in a career in scientific research and development.
Up to five students, that meet with the desirable criteria for selection, might be admitted. Admission of foreign students is subject to them getting the student visa from the Govt. of India.
Fellowships:
The Indian and foreign students admitted to the program shall receive the RCB-Ramachandran-DBT fellowship Rs. 16000 a month for the first 2 years of this program, after which the Indian students shall have to qualify for the junior/senior research fellowships offered by CSIR, ICMR, DBT, or other such funding agencies. The performance of the foreign students, after completion of their MSc component of the program, shall be assessed by the Student Advisory Committee and according to its positive recommendation the student will be awarded the RCB-DBT International Doctoral fellowship equivalent to the fellowships offered to Indian students from different funding agencies according to the relevant DST guidelines. Currently, the amount of the junior research fellowship is Rs. 25000 a month and it’s Rs. 28000 per month for the senior research fellowship.
Duration of the Program:
The duration of this PhD (Integrated) program is a minimum of five years and a maximum of 7 years. HOSTEL FACILITIES On campus shared lodging and boarding facilities are available for admitted students on payment of prescribed fees.
Application Procedure:
Eligible candidates can apply online for admission to the PhD (Integrated) program of the Regional Centre for Biotechnology. The application fee of Rs. 500 can be paid on line. The SC, ST, PWD applicants and foreign students are exempted from payment of the application fee.
Fees:
The following fees are payable at the beginning of each semester.
Caution money (Rs. 5000) is payable at the time of admission.
PhD thesis examination fee (Rs. 10,000) is payable at the time of PhD thesis submission. Hostel electricity charges are as per the installed meter, and the cooperative mess charges are to be paid as per the actuals.
The fees may be revised during the course as per the provisions in the RCB ordinance in this regard.
Important Dates:
The last date for submitting the application for admission to RCB is 28 February, 2019 for
the Indian students and 31 March, 2019 for the foreign students. Last date to apply for the
JGEEBILS is 15 November, 2018.
https://www.ncbs.res.in/academic/admissions-JGEEBILS
CONTACT DETAILS FOR QUERIES:
Phone: +91-129-2848800, Email: [email protected]
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