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IMPORTANT DATES FOR JAM 2018

Commencement of ONLINE Registration and Application on JAM

September 05, 2017 (Tuesday)
2018 Website

Last Date for Online Application Submission and Uploading of

October 10, 2017 (Tuesday)
Documents on the Website

Last Date for Payment of Application Fee through Online

October 10, 2017 (Tuesday)
process

Date of JAM 2018 Examination February 11, 2018 (Sunday)

Announcement of the Results of JAM 2018 March 20, 2018 (Tuesday)

Submission of Application Form for Admission on the JAM 2018

April 03 - 17, 2018
Website

Last Date for receipt of request for change of category in proper

April 17, 2018 (Tuesday)
format/ rectification of defective documents at IIT Bombay

Declaration of First Admission List May 22, 2018 (Tuesday)

Declaration of Second Admission List June 12, 2018 (Tuesday)

Declaration of Third and Final Admission List June 29, 2018 (Friday)

Closure of Admissions through JAM 2018 July 05, 2018 (Thursday)

General information
(a) JAM 2018 is open to all nationals (Indian/Foreign). Candidates seeking
admission to the academic programmes covered under JAM 2018 need to
appear in JAM 2018. There is no age restriction.

(b) JAM 2018 is a Computer Based ONLINE Examination. It will be held

on 11 February 2018 (Sunday).
(c) For admission, foreign nationals are required to satisfy the rules and
regulations of the admitting Institute(s) pertaining to foreign students. For
further details, they are advised to contact the concerned Admitting
Institute(s).

(d) To apply for admission to a desired programme, a candidate is required to

qualify in the relevant Test Paper and also satisfy the Minimum
Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Eligibility Requirements (ERs) of
the respective Academic Programme.

(e) The candidates who have either appeared or are due to appear in the final
examination of their qualifying degree in 2018 are also eligible to appear in
the test. By qualifying in JAM 2018, candidates can apply for provisional
admission subject to the condition that: (a) all parts of their final
examination shall be completed by the date of registration of the Admitting
Institute, and (b) proof of having passed the qualifying degree with
required eligibility, as specified by the Admitting Institute, will be submitted
by 30 September 2018.

(f) Admission to most of the Academic Programmes at various institutes will be

made on the basis of merit in JAM 2018.

(g) On the basis of performance in JAM 2018, for each test paper, separate
merit lists will be prepared for General (GEN), OBC Non-Creamy Layer
(OBC-NCL), SC, ST, and Persons with Disability (PwD) category
candidates.

(h) Requests for the change of category, if any, with proper documentation,
should reach the Organizing Institute latest by 10 May 2018. Requests
received after this date will not be accepted under any circumstances.

(i) Candidates should note that mere appearance in JAM 2018 or being in
the merit list of any test paper neither guarantees nor provides any
automatic entitlement to admission. Qualified candidates will have to
apply for admission as per the prescribed procedure. Admissions shall be
made in order of merit in each category and depending on the number of
seats available at the Admitting Institute(s).

(j) The list of academic programmes, number of seats, eligibility requirement

and minimum educational qualifications of each of
the programmesmentioned in this Information Brochure are subject to
change, as per the policy of Admitting Institute(s).

(k) In this document, the phrases 'Un-Reserved' and 'General' are used
interchangeably and they both mean the same.

(l) With regard to the interpretation of the provisions on any matter not
covered in this Information Brochure, the decision of the Organizing
Institute shall be final and binding on all the parties concerned.
 (m) In all matters concerning JAM 2018, the decision of the Organizing
Institute or the Organizing Chairman, JAM 2018 will be final and binding
on all the applicants.

(n) Although JAM 2018 is held at different centres across country, Indian
Institute of Technology Bombay is the Organizing Institute, and has
the overall responsibility of conducting JAM 2018.In case of any claims or
disputes arising in respect of JAM 2018, it is hereby made absolutely clear
that the Mumbai High Court alone shall have the exclusive jurisdiction to
entertain and settle any such disputes and claims.

Important Dates Test Schedule

Commencement of
ONLINE Registration and September Exam Test Papers
Session Time
Application on JAM 2018 05, 2017 Date and Codes
Website
Last Date for
Online Application
Submission and October 10,
Uploading of 2017 Biotechnology
9:00
Documents on the (BT), Chemistry (CY),
I a.m. -
Website Geology (GG) and
12:00
Mathematical Statistics
Last Date for Payment February noon
(MS)
of Application Fee October 10, 11, 2018
through Online 2017 (Sunday)
process
Date of JAM 2018 February 11, Biological Sciences
2:00
Examination 2018 (BL),
p.m. -
II Mathematics
Announcement of the March 20, 5:00
(MA) and Physics
Results of JAM 2018 2018 p.m
(PH)
 Test Papers and their Codes, corresponding Academic Programmes
offered by
the Admitting Institutes and their Minimum Educational Qualifications
for Admission
Minimum Educational Qualification(s) for
Admission
Test Paper
(Test paper code)
Academic Programme(s) Institute(s) Essential subjects in Bachelor's Essential
Degree along with minimum subjects at
duration (10+2) level

No
M.Sc. Biotechnology IITI Any Branch/ Subject
Restrictions

M.Sc. Biotechnology IITB, IITR Any Branch/ Subject

Any one of Biology, Biotechnology,

Biotechnology Chemistry, Mathematics and Mathematics
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual
(BT) Physics for two years/four
Degree in Environmental IITB
semesters, and any one of the other
Science and Engineering
four subjects for at least one
year/two semesters
Mathematics and Physics with any
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in one of these subjects among
No
Atmosphere and Ocean IITBBS Chemistry, Computer Science,
Restrictions
Sciences Computer Application, Geology and
Statistics
 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (ERs) FOR ADMISSION

The candidates who qualify in JAM 2018 shall have to fulfill the
following Eligibility Requirement (ER) for admissions in IITs.
o All candidates admitted through JAM should have a
Bachelor's degree.

o At least 55% aggregate marks, without rounding off,

(taking into account all subjects, including Languages and
Subsidiaries, all years combined) for General/OBC-NCL
category Candidates and Foreign Nationals; at
least 50% aggregate marks, without rounding off, (taking
into account all subjects, including Languages and
Subsidiaries, all years combined) for SC/ST and PwD
Category Candidates in the qualifying degree.

For Candidates with letter grades/CGPA (instead of percentage of

marks), the equivalence in percentage of marks will be decided by
the Admitting Institute(s).

Proof of having passed the Qualifying Degree with the Minimum

Educational Qualifications (MEQ) as specified by the admitting
institute should be submitted by September 30, 2018.

At the time of admission, all admitted candidates will have to submit

a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner in
the prescribed form. At the time of admission, the admitted
candidates may also have to undergo a physical fitness test by a
medical board constituted by the Admitting Institute. In case a
candidate is not found physically fit to pursue his/her chosen course
of study, his/her admission is liable to be cancelled.

Note:

(a) It will entirely be the responsibility of the Candidate to

prove that he/she satisfies the Minimum Educational
Qualifications (MEQs) and Eligibility Requirements (ERs)
for Admissions.

(b) The Admitting Institute has the right to cancel, at any

stage, the admission of a candidate who is found to
have been admitted to a course to which he/she is not
 entitled, being unqualified or ineligible in accordance
with the rules and regulations in force.

Test Schedule
The JAM 2018 is a Computer Based online examination which will be
held on February 11, 2018 (Sunday) in two sessions. The schedule
for different Test Papers of JAM 2018 is given below.

Exam Date Session Time Test Papers and Codes

9:00 a.m. -12:00 Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY),

I
February noon Geology (GG) and Mathematical Statistics (MS)
11, 2018
(Sunday) 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 Biological Sciences (BL), Mathematics (MA)
II
p.m. and Physics (PH)

The Test Schedule will not be changed under any circumstances.

EXAMINATION CITIES JAM 2018

Institute Cities
IISc Bengaluru, Hubli, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kozhikode,
Bangalore Mangalore, Palakkad, Trissur

IIT Bombay Ahmedabad, Goa, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded,

Nasik, Pune, Vadodara

IIT Delhi Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Hisar,

Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, New Delhi

IIT Guwahati Asansol-Durgapur, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat,

Kalyani, Patna, Siliguri

IIT Kanpur Agra, Allahabad, Bareilly, Bhopal, Kanpur, Lucknow,

Varanasi

IIT Kharagpur Bhubaneswar, Kharagpur, Kolkata, Raipur,

Ranchi, Vijaywada, Visakhapatnam
IIT Madras Chennai, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam,
Madurai, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli,
Warangal

IIT Roorkee Dehradun, Jalandhar, Kurukshetra, NOIDA, Mohali,

Moradabad, Roorkee

Rank List
For each test paper in JAM 2018, an All India Rank (AIR) will be
assigned to all the appeared candidates based on the performance
of the candidates in the test paper.
Tie-Breaking: The tie-breaking criterion for awarding the ranks to
candidates scoring the same aggregate marks in a test paper will be
as follows:
The candidate with a higher ratio of positive marks to negative marks
will be given a higher rank. If this criterion fails to break ties, the
candidates concerned will be awarded the same rank.
Merit List
The results (merit lists) will be declared on March 20, 2018
(Tuesday). The results will be available on the
website: http://jam.iitb.ac.in.
For each test paper, an All India Merit list will be prepared based on AIR. The
number of candidates included in the All India Merit List will depend on the
total number of seats available in each category(OBC-NCL, SC,ST, and PwD)
in a given subject. These candidates (henceforth called Qualified Candidates)
are eligible to apply for admission to any of the corresponding academic
programmes available (see Appendix-I) at IITs and IISc. Please note that the
number of category-wise (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD) candidates included
in the All India Merit List will be based on the category declared by the
candidates in their application.

Courses offered by Admitting Institutes

IIT Bombay

Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in (i) Applied Geology, (ii) Applied Geophysics, (iii)
Applied Statistics and Informatics, (iv) Biotechnology, (v) Chemistry, (vi) Mathematics, and (vii) Physics
M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree Programmes in (i) Environmental Science and Engineering, (ii) Operations
Research,

IIT Indore

Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, (iii) Physics, (iv)
Astronomy and (v) Biotechnology with an option to convert it to M.Sc.-Ph.D. dual degree programme
during second semester.

IIT Roorkee

Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in (i) Applied Geology, (ii) Biotechnology, (iii)
Chemistry, (iv) Economics, (v) Mathematics, and (vi) Physics

BIOTECHNOLOGY (BT)
The Biotechnology (BT) test paper comprises of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
and Physics.

BIOLOGY (10+2+3 level)

General Biology: Taxonomy; Heredity; Genetic variation; Conservation; Principles

of ecology; Evolution; Techniques in modern biology.
Biochemistry and Physiology: Carbohydrates; Proteins; Lipids; Nucleic acids;
Enzymes; Vitamins; Hormones; Metabolism - Glycolysis, TCA cycle, Oxidative
Phosphoryation; Photosynthesis. Nitrogen Fixation, Fertilization and
Osmoregulation; Vertebrates-Nervous system; Endocrine system; Vascular system;
Immune system; Digestive system and Reproductive System.
Basic Biotechnology: Tissue culture; Application of enzymes; Antigen-antibody
interaction; Antibody production; Diagnostic aids.
Molecular Biology: DNA; RNA; Replication; Transcription; Translation; Proteins;
Lipids and Membranes; Operon model; Gene transfer.
Cell Biology: Cell cycle; Cytoskeletal elements; Mitochondria; Endoplasmic
reticulum; Chloroplast; Golgi apparatus; Signaling.
Microbiology: Isolation; Cultivation; Structural features of virus; Bacteria; Fungi;
Protozoa; Pathogenic micro-organizms.

CHEMISTRY (10+2+3 level)

Atomic Structure: Bohr's theory and Schrodinger wave equation; Periodicity in

properties; Chemical bonding; Properties of s, p, d and f block elements; Complex
formation; Coordination compounds; Chemical equilibria; Chemical thermodynamics
(first and second law); Chemical kinetics (zero, first, second and third order
reactions); Photochemistry; Electrochemistry; Acid-base concepts; Stereochemistry
of carbon compounds; Inductive, electromeric, conjugative effects and resonance;
Chemistry of Functional Groups: Hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, aldehydes,
ketones, carboxylic acids, amines and their derivatives; Aromatic hydrocarbons,
halides, nitro and amino compounds, phenols, diazonium salts, carboxylic and
sulphonic acids; Mechanism of organic reactions; Soaps and detergents; Synthetic
polymers; Biomolecules - amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and
carbohydrates (polysaccharides); Instrumental techniques - chromatography (TLC,
HPLC), electrophoresis, UV-Vis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry.

MATHEMATICS (10+2 level)

Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex

numbers, Linear and Quadratic equations, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry,
Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates, Straight lines and Family, Circles,
Conic Sections, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Exponential
and Logarithmic Series, Mathematical Logic, Statistics, Three Dimensional
Geometry, Vectors, Matrices and Determinants, Boolean Algebra, Probability,
Functions, limits and Continuity, Differentiation, Application of Derivatives, Definite
and Indefinite Integrals, Differential Equations.

PHYSICS (10+2 level)

Physical World and Measurement, Elementary Statics and Dynamics, Kinematics,

Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Electrostatics, Current electricity,
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and
Alternating Current, Electromagnetic waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and
Radiations, Atomic Nucleus, Solids and Semiconductor Devices, Principles of
Communication, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation,
Mechanics of Solids and Fluids, Heat and Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Waves.

SYLLABUS
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BL)

General Biology: Taxonomy of plants and animals; pro-and eukaryotic organisms;

cell organelles and their function; multicellular organization; general physiology;
energy transformations; internal transport systems of plants and animals;
photosynthesis; respiration; regulation of body fluids and excretory mechanisms;
reproductive biology; plant and animal hormones and their action; nervous systems;
animal behavior; plant and animal diseases; Mendelian genetics and heredity;
basics of developmental biology; biology of populations and communities; evolution;
basic principles of ecology; genesis and diversity of organisms.

Basics of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics:

Buffers; trace elements in biological systems; enzymes and proteins; vitamins;
biological oxidations, photosynthesis;carbohydrates and lipids and their metabolism;
digestion and absorption; detoxifying mechanisms; nucleic acids;nucleic acid
metabolism;nature of gene and its function; genetic code; synthesis of nucleic acids
and proteins; regulation of gene expression; operons.
Structure of biomolecules; intra and intermolecular forces; thermodynamics and
kinetics of biological systems; enzyme mechanisms and kinetics;principles of X-ray
diffraction; IR- and UV- spectroscopy; analytical and biochemical techniques

Microbiology, Cell Biology and Immunology: Classification of microorganisms

and their characterization; nutrient requirement for growth; laboratory techniques in
microbiology; pathogenic microorganisms and disease; applied microbiology;
viruses and fungi; microbial genetics;cell theory; cell architecture; cell division; types
of chromosome structure; biochemical genetics- inborn errors of metabolisms;
innate and adaptive immunity, antigen antibodies; principles of processes of
development.

Mathematical Sciences: Mathematical functions (algebraic, exponential,

trigonometric) and their derivatives (derivatives and integrals of simple functions);
permutations and combinations; basic probability and volumetric calculations.
http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2017/FAQ_Biology/FAQ_Biology.htm

Biology Syllabus
The test will be extremely basic and cover topics in mathematics, physics,
chemistry and biology.

FAQ: Biology
Ph.D. & Int.Ph.D.
Programmes
1. What fields of research can I do my PhD or IntPhD research in? See the webpages for
research in biology at DBS and NCBS. Students are allowed to do lab rotations during the first semester to
help them choose a lab for continuing their research. Typically, no laboratory requires prior background in
that particular field of research; strong interest and commitment are the only necessary factors. Background
is acquired within a few months of joining your laboratory of interest. It is not unusual for students with
background in *any* branch of Biology, Physics, or Chemistry, or even Medical, Dentistry, or Veterinary
backgrounds, to join a laboratory in a completely different area. These students do very well. We encourage
students to follow their interests, rather than consider themselves restricted because of their backgrounds.

2. I'd like to know about the written test. What is the syllabus? What is the Interview
like? The test consists of multiple choice questions covering *basics only* in physics, chemistry, maths,
biology. There is no guide book and no syllabus. No special knowledge or preparation is required. Revise your
basics, that is all. The Interview will be based on whatever area you are most interested and most
comfortable in.

3. Are MBBS/ BVSc/ BPharm degrees eligible for the PhD/IntPhD program?Bachelor's
degrees in Professional courses are eligible for our Biology PhD program, both at DBS (Mumbai) and NCBS
(Banglore). Students with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and do very well in our program.
Biology is an increasingly flexible field, where people switch areas even after their PhD, choosing to pursue
post-doctoral research in completely different areas of Biology. Background is not a constraining factor in
Biological Research.

4. I am a Chemistry (or Physics) MSc/BSc. I want to do PhD/IntPhD in Biology.

Should I appear for both the written tests, Chemistry (or Physics) as well as
 Biology? I am worried that I will not do well in the Biology test. You can sit for *either* or *both* of the
tests, and we will use your best score. For your information, the Biology test has 4 sections on *basics* of
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Maths. This is designed so that people from various disciplines can be
selected according to their strengths. you will have to apply for two hall tickets and send two separate DDs
(one with each application) if you want to appear for two exams.

5. Can I think of the IntPhd program as an MSc program (ie plan to submit an MSc
and leave in 3 years?) The Integrated Ph.D program is designed for students who already have a strong
interest in research. Only students with a commitment to research are selected for this program. They are
expected to complete a Ph.D. There is no M.Sc. exit option for Integrated Ph.D. students.

Students who are interested in applying to our PhD or IntPhD programs are welcome to email any of our
current students via our web page, and ask what you need to know.

If you email faculty members directly, you may not get a reply if the information you need is already
contained in our website! This is not because we are not interested in talking to you, but because we get
thousands of applications, and it is not possible to answer individually questions that are already answered
here.

http://www.iisc.ac.in/admissions/ph-d-integratedprogrammes/

Ph D (Integrated) Programmes
The Institute offers exciting opportunities to motivated and talented Bachelors degree
holders with a keen sense of scientific enquiry for pursuing advanced research in frontier
areas of Biological, Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences leading to a Ph D
degree. Experience shows that students entering this program save nearly a year compared
to those who go for a 2 year Masters degree program elsewhere and then join the Institute
for a Ph D program. Each year, the Institute admits 50 to 60 students (15 to 18 in the
Biological Sciences, 15 to 18 in the Chemical Sciences, 15 to 18 in the Physical Sciences
and 12 to 15 in the Mathematical Sciences) under this program. The program consists of
flexible course work, an internship-type laboratory training (wherein ample opportunities
exist for the candidate to acquire basic experimental skills and familiarity with advanced
techniques for research), a research project to demonstrate the attainment of a high degree
of scientific ability followed by advanced research leading to a Ph D thesis on a specific
topic.

Eligibility
Candidates with a Bachelors degree in Biology/Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Physics/
Mathematics/ Pharmacy/ Veterinary Sciences/ Agriculture as applicable to individual
disciplines, under the 10+2+3/4 system, are eligible to apply to this program.
Candidates with BE/ B Tech degrees who qualify in the Mathematics/ Mathematical
Statistics paper in JAM are eligible to apply for the Mathematical Sciences.

Candidates with BE/ B Tech degrees who qualify in the Biotechnology paper in JAM
are eligible to apply to the Biological Sciences.

Candidates who seek admission to the Ph D (Integrated) programmes at IISc should

qualify in JAM 2017 and must submit the IISc online application during
February/March 2017. The JAM result must be updated online immediately after the
JAM results are announced.

Candidates who have cleared JEST 2017 and seek admission to the Ph D (Integrated)
programme in the Physical Sciences are also eligible to apply.

Additional notes

(a) The minimum requirement for admission to the Integrated Ph D program is a FIRST
CLASS or equivalent Grade in the Bachelors degree (as declared by the University) as
indicated against each department.

(b) The minimum requirement of a FIRST CLASS in the qualifying examination is relaxed
to PASS CLASS for SC/ST candidates.

(c) Some departments have specific requirements of subjects at the Bachelors or 10+2
levels. Candidates have to ensure that they meet these requirements.

(d) Those in the final year of their qualifying examination and awaiting results are also
eligible to apply. However, they should have completed all the requirements for the award of
the qualifying degree, including all examinations, dissertation projects, viva-voce, etc., by
the time of joining, i.e., by the end of July 2017.

Ph D (Integrated) Programmes The disciplines, minimum qualifications and areas of

research are listed in the table given below. Candidates can choose to apply to a maximum
of 2 disciplines.

Discipline:

Biological Sciences

Department/Centre/Unit Basic Qualification Areas of Research

Biochemistry, Centre for First Class in Bachelors Biomembranes Physical and

Ecological Sciences, or an equivalent degree Physiological Studies; Structure-
Molecular Reproduction,
Development & Genetics,
Molecular Biophysics,
Microbiology & Cell Biology,
and Centre for Neuroscience
(BS).
in Physical, Chemical or Function of Nucleic Acids; Gene
Biological Sciences Structure and Function in
(including Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes;
Biotechnology, Microbial and Human Genetics;
Pharmaceutical, Recombinant DNA Technology;
Veterinary Sciences and Molecular Virology and
Agricultural Sciences). Mechanisms of Disease Processes;
Enzymology, Protein Chemistry
and Engineering; Cellular and
Applied Immunology; Molecular
Endocrinology and Reproductive
Biology; Conformation of
Biomolecules and Biopolymers;
Protein and Virus Crystallography;
Structural Biology; Mathematical
Ecology; Human Ecology;
Behaviour and Sociobiology;
Conservation Ecology;
Evolutionary Biology,
Ecophysiology, Plant Molecular
Biology and Development,
Imprinting, Molecular Oncology,
Cell Biology. Neurobiology of
diseases, Nervous System
Development; Learning and
Memory and Synaptic Physiology;
Cognitive Neuroscience and
Computation in visual and motor
systems.

Selection Procedure

The short-listing of candidates for interview is done based on the performance in JAM 2017.
Short listing for Physical Sciences is also done based on JEST 2017. Interviews are held
during 31 May, 1 and 2, June 2017. Selection will be based on the performance in the
interview.
Candidates written the following papers in JAM are eligible for the discipline(s) to which they
seek admission.

Eligible JAM paper answered

Discipline(s)

Physical Physics (PH) (also those who clear JEST)

Sciences
Chemical Chemistry (CY) or Biological Sciences (BL) or Physics (PH)
Sciences

Biological Biological Sciences (BL) or Biotechnology (BT) or Chemistry (CY) or

Sciences Mathematics (MA) or Physics (PH)

Mathematical Mathematics (MA) , Mathematical Statistics (MS)

Sciences

Notes

(a) The interview letters for the short-listed candidates will be sent by email at least 2 weeks
in advance. Such candidates shall make necessary arrangements for attending the
interview. No separate communication will be sent by post. TA (second class sleeper class
train fare) will be paid to all the candidates who attend the interview. The SC/ST candidates
are invited to come to the Institute one week before the interview date and interact with the
faculty members of the Institute.

(b) Candidates called for an interview have to make their own arrangements for travel and
accommodation etc.

(c) Candidates called for an interview should bring with them attested copies of all the
transcripts (marks cards from SSLC or equivalent onwards, degree certificates of the
qualifying examination, etc.) and produce them before the interview committee, failing
which, they will not be interviewed.

(d) Candidates belonging to the SC/ST category should bring the original caste/tribe
certificates, issued by competent authorities for purposes of verification.

(e) Candidates belonging to the Physically-handicapped and Kashmiri-Migrant categories

should produce the originals of the appropriate certificates, issued as per Government of
India rules.

(f) The offer letter for the selected candidates will be posted on IISc website
www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions during the third week of June. They can download the offer
letter and make necessary arrangements including payment of fees etc. No separate
communication will be sent by post.

(g) The candidates admitted to the Ph D (Integrated) programmes should report to the
Institute for completing admission formalities on 27.07.2017.

(h) At the time of joining, candidates should have completed all the requirements for the
award of the qualifying degree including all examinations, dissertation projects, viva-voce,
etc.
(i) Only candidates who produce all the mark sheets and degree certificates (original or
provisional) issued by the University Authority will be given regular admission.

(j) Candidates who are awaiting results but have completed all formalities for the award of a
degree should produce at the time of joining, a Course-Completion Certificate, issued by the
Head of the institution (The Principal/Registrar). Such candidates will be given only
provisional admission, which will be regularized on their producing all the marks sheets and
degree certificates (original, or provisional) etc., issued by the University Authority on or
before 31 October 2017, failing which, the provisional admission stands cancelled.

(k) Candidates who are given provisional admission are eligible for a scholarship only on
regularisation of admission (on production of the required documents). They will be paid a
scholarship with retrospective effect, i.e., from the date of joining.

Fee Structure and

Scholarships/Fellowships
Scholarship/Fellowship

(a) Students are awarded scholarships/fellowships from the date of joining the Institute.
The value of the scholarship/fellowship per month for students enrolled in different
programs of the Institute is as given below.

Ph D Rs. 25000/28000

M Tech (Res) Rs. 12400

M Tech/M Des Rs. 12400

Integrated Ph D Rs. 16000/25000/28000

(b) All the students who join the Institute (except for M Mgt programme) are eligible for
scholarships/ fellowships from CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/AICTE/DAE (NBHM)/ DST as the
case may be. Immediately on joining the Institute, the students are required to send the
joining report within 15 days to the respective agencies concerned appropriately for
activating their fellowships. Such students are entitled for payment of fellowship from the
date of sanction from the respective agencies. IISc provides MHRD
scholarships/fellowships for selected students whose mode of entry is GATE/JEST/JAM
and ME/M Tech/M Sc(Engg) qualified.
(c) Scholarships/fellowships from GE/ INFOSYS/ IBM/ HP/ TATA/ PHILIPS/ BELL LAB/
MICROSOFT/ Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DietY) are also
available for deserving students.

(d) Scholarships/fellowships are provided for a maximum period of 2 years in the case
of M Tech (Res) and 5 years in the case of Ph D from the date of commencement of the
session (1st August/1st January).

(e) Students who join the M Tech/ M Des programs agree, by default, that they will not
leave the course midway. In the case of unavoidable reasons/situations, they must refund
the entire scholarship amount drawn by them before leaving the Institute.

(f) Candidates who receive a salary from their Employers/Sponsors are not eligible for any
scholarship.

(g) Candidates admitted to M Mgt are not entitled to any scholarships.

A. Fees Fee structure for General/OBC category (INR per annum)

Sponsored
Regular Students
Students

MTech
Particulars Ph D Int. Ph D MTech/ M.Mgt M Tech
(Res)
MDes
Tuition Fee (Annual) 15,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 1,00,000 14,000

Gymkhana Fee
1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
(Annual)

Other Academic Fees

3,700 3,700 3,700 3,700 50,000 3,700
(Annual)

Statutory Deposit
7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
(Refundable)*

Library Deposit
7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
(Refundable)*

Students Emergency
300 300 300 300 300 300
Fund (Annual)
TOTAL 35,200 29,200 29,200** 29,200 166,500 34,200

* to be paid in the first year only

** for the first two years and thereafter on par with Ph D

B. Fee structure for SC/ST category (INR per annum)

M Tech/
Particulars Ph.D M Tech (Res) Int. Ph.D M.Mgt
M Des
Tuition Fee (Annual) Fully waived

Gymkhana Fee (Annual) 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200

Other Academic Fees

3,700 3,700 3,700 3,700 50,000
(Annual)

Statutory Deposit
7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
(Refundable)*

Library
7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Deposit(Refundable)*

Students Emergency
300 300 300 300 300
Fund (Annual)

TOTAL 20,200 20,200 20,200 20,200 66,500

*to be paid in the first year only

C. Fee structure for External Registration Program (Ph D) (INR per annum)

Educational Government Private

Particulars/ Students admitted from
Institutions Organization Organization

Tuition Fee (Annual) 50,000 1,00,000 1,50,000

Gymkhana Fee (Annual) 1,200 1,200 1,200

Other Academic Fees(Annual) 3,700 3,700 3,700

Statutory Deposit (Refundable)* 7,500 7,500 7,500

Library Deposit (Refundable)* 7,500 7,500 7,500

Students Emergency Fund (Annual) 300 300 300

TOTAL 70,200 1,20,200 1,70,200

* to be paid in the first year only

https://www.ncbs.res.in/academic/admissions-JGEEBILS

Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology

and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS)
The JGEEBILS test is a shared entrance test for graduate programmes in Biology and
interdisciplinary life sciences. The test originated from the TIFR annual entrance test for Biology,
which was used by DBS/TIFR as well as NCBS/TIFR. The motivation for this shared test is to reduce
the difficulties that students faced with multiple entrance tests, and to reduce the duplication of effort
by many institutions in conducting such examinations. JGEEBILS is intended to serve as a common
point for students from any science discipline or engineering to start the process to apply for biology
graduate programmes around India. Participating institutions contribute questions and logistical
support for conducting the examination. This year the examination will be on 11th December 2016.

Each participating institution has its own admission process and eligibility criteria. The JGEEBILS
test is only one step in this. In general, applicants must apply separately to each participating
institution that they are interested in. Please visit the institutional websites for details of these
different entrance processes.

Question papers from past years are hosted at the TIFR site under the 'Biology' links:

PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS : GS2017 - BIOLOGY

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Mumbai
(http://www.actrec.gov.in/)

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) : Bhopal (http://www.iiserbhopal.ac.in);

Kolkata (http://www.iiserkol.ac.in); Mohali
(http://www.iisermohali.ac.in/); Pune http://www.iiserpune.ac.in) and Thiruvananthapuram
(http://www.iisertvm.ac.in)

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad (http://www.ccmb.res.in)

Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad (http://www.cdfd.org.in)

National Brain Research Centre, Manesar (http://www.nbrc.ac.in)

National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru (http://www.ncbs.res.in)

National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi (http://www1.nii.res.in/)

National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar (http://www.niser.ac.in/)

Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Bengaluru (http://instem.res.in/)

National Centre for Cell Science, Pune (http://www.nccs.res.in)

Department of Biological Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai (http://www.tifr.res.in/~dbs)

Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad (http://www.rcb.res.in/)

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata (http://www.saha.ac.in/)

Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai (http://www.imsc.res.in/)

1. What fields of research can I do my PhD or IntPhD research in?

See the webpages for research in biology at DBS and NCBS. Students are allowed to join the
laboratory of their choice after doing lab rotations during the first semester. Typically, no laboratory
requires prior background in that particular field of research; strong interest and commitment are the
only necessary factors. Background is acquired within a few months of joining your laboratory of
interest. It is not unusual for students with background in *any* branch of Biology, Physics, or
Chemistry, or even Medical, Dentistry, or Veterinary backgrounds, to join a laboratory in a
completely different area. These students do very well. We encourage students to follow their
interests, rather than consider themselves restricted because of their backgrounds.

2. Id like to know about the written test. What is the syllabus? What is the Interview like?
The Biology PhD/IntPhD test is usually held on the second Sunday of December each year, at
centers all over India. Details of how to apply for a Hall ticket will be available on our
website www.ncbs.res.in or http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2017/index.html
The test consists of multiple choice questions covering *basics only* in physics, chemistry, maths,
biology. There is no guide book and no syllabus. No special knowledge or preparation is required.
Revise your basics, that is all.

The Interview will be based on whatever area you are most interested and most comfortable in.

3. Are MBBS/ BVSc/ BPharma/BDS degrees eligible for the PhD/IntPhD programme?
Bachelors degrees in Professional courses are eligible for our Biology PhD programme, both at DBS
(Mumbai) and NCBS (Bangalore). Students with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and
do very well in our programme. Biology is an increasingly flexible field, where people switch areas
even after their PhD, choosing to pursue post-doctoral research in completely different areas of
Biology. Background is not a constraining factor in Biological Research.
 4. I am a Chemistry (or Physics) MSc/BSc. I want to do PhD/IntPhD in Biology. Should I
appear for both the written tests, Chemistry (or Physics) as well as Biology? I am worried that
I will not do well in the Biology test.
You can sit for *either* or *both* of the tests, and we will use your best score.The Biology test has 4
sections on *basics* of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Maths. This is designed so that people from
various disciplines can be selected according to their strengths. you will have to apply for two hall
tickets and send two separate DDs (one with each application) if you appear for two exams. On the
other hand you can appear for the Chemistry/Physics exam and indicate your interest on your
answer sheet in being considered for the biology programme.

5. Can I think of the IntPhd programme as an MSc programme (ie plan to submit an MSc and
leave in 3 years?)
The Integrated PhD programme is designed for students who already have a strong interest in
research and wish to complete a PhD. Only students with a commitment to research are selected for
this programme.They are expected to complete a PhD. The M.Sc degree is awarded together with
the PhD at end of the Int.PhD programme. Hence leaving with an M.Sc, after 3 years is not feasible.
Students who are interested in applying to our PhD or IntPhD programmess are welcome to email
any of our current students via our web page, and ask what you need to know.
If you email faculty members directly, you may not get a reply if the information you need is already
contained in our website! This is not because we are not interested in talking to you, but because we
get thousands of applications, and it is not possible to answer individually questions that are already
answered here.

Biology (PhD, Int.Phd and M.Sc by research)

There is no specified syllabus and the test will be extremely basic and cover topics in mathematics,
physics, chemistry and biology.

https://www.ncbs.res.in/academic/msc

M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation

The entrance test consists of multiple choice questions that assess skills in English language,
general knowledge, logic, mathematics and statistics, and knowledge about wildlife and conservation
issues. There is also an essay question on a conservation issue.

https://www.ncbs.res.in/mscprogram/

M.Sc. in Biology

Junior Research Fellows on grants funded by agencies such as DST or DBT may be permitted to
register for an M.Sc. degree provided they feature on the waiting list of the Integrated PhD selection
interview.

Junior Research Fellows working for M.Sc. will be provided a fellowship of Rs. 10,000/- p.m. from
the grants.

Bose Program
 Khorana Program

M.Sc. in Wildlife Biology & Conservation

This course is a collaboration between the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and
the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) Bangalore, and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS-New
York) with the degree being awarded by TIFR.

All applicants are required to appear for the written test conducted at different centers nationally. The
test will cover basic topics in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. There is a separate
written test for the MSc Wildlife Biology and Conservation covering topics on general knowledge,
analytical and quantitative skills, wildlife biology and an essay on a conservation issue.
Those who qualify on this test will be sent forms for the next phase of the selection procedure.
Performance in the written test, together with the information requested in the additional application
material will be used to short list candidates for interviews.
The NCBS and DBS admission process for PhD/ Int.PhD programmes are common up to the
Entrance Test. Separate interviews will be held at Bangalore and Mumbai.
The DBS conducts a single interview in Mumbai in Feb/March 2017 NCBS interviews are in two
stages held over a three day period. These are typically scheduled in May/June 2017.
Details about the interview procedure would be provided to candidates who are shortlised from the
entrance exam.
The TIFR Nationwide Entrance Examination (GS-2016) for Biology is also called the Joint Graduate
Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS). Results of the
TIFR Entrance Test for Biology (JGEEBILS) will be shared by the following participating institutions.
Details about the interview procedure would be provided to candidates who are shortlised from the
entrance exam.

Centre for DNA

Centre for Cellular
Fingerprinting and
and Molecular
Diagnostics,
Biology, Hyderabad
Hyderabad
(http://www.ccmb.r
(http://www.cdfd.o
es.in)
rg.in)
 National Centre
National Brain
for Biological
Research Centre,
Sciences,
Manesar
Bengaluru
(http://www.nbrc.ac
(http://www.ncbs.r
.in)
es.in)

Department of
National Centre for Biological
Cell Science, Pune Sciences, TIFR,
(http://www.nccs.re Mumbai
s.in) (http://www.tifr.res
.in/~dbs).

Indian Institute of
Indian Institute of
Science
Science Education
Education and
and Research
Research (IISER),
(IISER) , Bhopal
Kolkata
(http://www.iiserb.a
(http://www.iiserk
c.in/)
ol.ac.in)

Indian Institute of
Indian Institute of
Science
Science Education
Education and
and Research
Research (IISER),
(IISER), Mohali
Pune
(www.iisermohali.a
(http://www.iiserp
c.in)
une.ac.in)
 Indian Institute of
Science Education National Institute
and Research of Immunology,
(IISER), Thiruvana New Delhi
nthapuram (http://www1.nii.re
(http://www.iisertv s.in)
m.ac.in)

Advanced Centre
Institute for Stem for Treatment,
Cell Biology and Research and
Regenerative Education in
Medicine, Bengalur Cancer
u (ACTREC),
(http://www.instem. Mumbai
res.in) (http://www.actrec
.gov.in/)

National Institute of
Regional Centre
Science Education
for Biotechnology,
and Research,
Faridabad
Bhubaneswar
(http://www.rcb.re
(http://www.niser.a
s.in/)
c.in/)

Institute of
Saha Institute of
Mathematical
Nuclear Physics,
Kolkata Sciences,
(http://www.saha.a Chennai
c.in) (http://www.imsc.r
es.in/)

http://iacs.res.in/academic-program/integrated-msc-phd-program-in-biological-science.html
 Syllabus for entrance test

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP) in collaboration with Indian Association for
the Cultivation of Science (IACS) announces an integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. Program in Chemical and
Molecular Biology. Degrees will be awarded by IIT Kharagpur. The program aims to bring two
premier institutes in teaching and research together to offer courses in the interface of Biology
and Chemistry. Students will participate on the course work in both the institutes. The students
obtaining CGPA greater than the stipulated one will be directly admitted to the Ph.D. program
after completion of M.Sc. Applications in prescribed format (to be downloaded from the
Institutes web siteshttp://www.iitkgp.ac.in/intpbs/, http://iacs.res.in/academic-
program/integrated-msc-phd-program-in-biological-science.html) are invited from interested
Indian nationals for admission to the above course. Details of course structure and contents are
available in the websites of both institutes
at http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/intpbs/, http://iacs.res.in/academic-program/integrated-msc-phd-
program-in-biological-science.html).

Eligibility:
o First division at 10 and 10+2 level
o Candidates should have a Bachelors degree in any branch of Life science or Chemistry.
o At least 60% aggregate marks (taking into account all subjects, including Languages and
Subsidiaries, all years combined) for General/OBC-NCL category candidates and at least 55%
aggregate marks (taking into account all subjects, including Languages and Subsidiaries, all
years combined) for SC/ST and PwD category candidates in the qualifying degree.
o For candidates with letter grades/CGPA, the candidate should secure at least 6.5 CGPA in 10
point scale.
o Proof of having passed the Qualifying Degree with the Minimum Educational Qualifications
(MEQ) as specified by the admitting institute should be submitted by September 30, 2017.
Reservation of seats will be as per MHRD norms.

Fellowship:
Admitted students will be entitled to a stipend of Rs. 12,000/- p.m. (fixed) for the first two
years subject to adequate performance and other rules of the Institutes. On successful
completion of the M.Sc. course, students obtaining a CGPA above a certain stipulated level will
be considered for admission into Ph.D. program following the prevailing norms of the admitting
institute. It may not be possible to provide accommodation for all selected candidates during
part of the coursework being conducted at IACS. Students from outside Kolkata will be
accommodated in the hostel during their stay at IACS Kolkata and IIT Kharagpur.

Application Procedure:
Duly filled in applications (to be downloaded from IITKGP or IACS web-sites) in prescribed
format along with attested copies of mark sheets/certificates and a self-addressed envelope
should reach the Coordinator, Joint Admission Committee, Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. Program
in Chemical and Molecular Biology, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur,
Kolkata-700 032 not later than 5.00 P.M. on 10th April, 2017 (application deadline extended to
14th April, 2017). The envelope containing the application should be marked as "Integrated
M.Sc.-Ph.D. Program in Chemical and Molecular Biology". Applications received after due date
will not be accepted. Interim queries will not be entertained. Those who have appeared in the
final examination may also apply but their final selection will be subject to securing the
required percentage of marks in the qualifying examination.

Application fee:
Rs. 1000/- for General and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Application fees will have to be sent by a demand draft in favor of Indian Association for the
Cultivation of Science payable at Kolkata and to be sent with the application. Application fee
will not be returned if the application is rejected for any reason or if the candidate does not
appear for the written test.

Selection Procedure
Candidates will be short-listed for a written test to be held at IACS, Kolkata.
Candidates further shortlisted on the basis of written test will be called for an interview, out of
which maximum twelve (12) candidates will be selected for admission. List of successful
candidates will be displayed on the website of both the institutes.
Only SC/ST candidates will be reimbursed to-and-fro sleeper class rail fare by the shortest
route on submission of SC/ST certificates and tickets only if they are selected and take
admission to the course.
Eligible candidates for the written test, whose names appeared in the institute website but have
not received the Admit Card/Call Letter from IACS before the examination date, are advised to
appear in the written entrance test with appropriate photo-identity proof.

Important points to remember :

Closing date of receiving Applications: 10th April, 2017
(Application deadline extended to 14th April, 2017)
Written Test will be held on 7th May, 2017, 10 am to 1 pm at IACS, Kolkata.
Interview of shortlisted candidates based on the written test will be held within the period 8th
9th May, 2017 at IACS, Kolkata.
Tentative date of Admission/Registration at IIT-Kharagpur - 14th July, 2017.
Classes will start at IACS Kolkata from 17th July 2017.
Duly filled in application in prescribed format should be sent along with the demand draft,
attested copies of mark sheets/certificates and a self-addressed envelope.