ICMR: Admissions open for PhD Programme 2022 at NIRRCH

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited applications for admission into PhD Programme 2022, read here to know more.

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited applications for PhD program 2022 admissions at the National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (NIRRCH), Mumbai, which is a premier institute of the ICMR.

The institute has invited applications from highly motivated students having a consistently good academic records. The thrust areas of research include Infertility and Reproductive Disorders, Immunological and microbiological attributes associated with HIV/STIs/RTIs, Maternal and Child Health, Reproductive cancers, Osteoporosis, Genetic Disorders, Stem Cell Biology and Reproductive Toxicology. The Institute is affiliated with the University of Mumbai for the award of the PhD degree in Life Sciences, Applied Biology and Biochemistry.

Eligibility criteria for PhD Programme 2022

Candidates who are Indian citizens and having Post graduate degrees in any branch of Life Sciences Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Zoology/Bioinformatics/Biophysics etc.) or MBBS graduates or MD/M.Pharm degree holders from India With at least 55% or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from higher secondary (10+2) onwards for General, OBC and EWS category and 50% for SC/ST/Persons with Disabilities (PWD) candidates in aggregate (or equivalent grade).

In case CGPA is not based on a 10 point scale candidate should provide a statement issued by the respective University indicating conversion of CGPA to percentage.

Candidates, who have appeared for the final examination in the academic year 2021-2022 and whose results are awaited, are also eligible to apply. However, if selected, such candidates will have to submit the proof of qualifying marks before joining the Institute.

Along with the above qualifications, the candidate should have cleared at least one of the following exams:

• PhD entrance test (PET) conducted by the University of Mumbai in any subjects of Life Sciences/ Applied Biology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Zoology/ Biophysics/ Bioanalytical Science/ Molecular Biology
• CSIR-UGC NET (JRF or LS) or GATE (Life Sciences/ Biotechnology) with validity up to December 2022 or JRF examination conducted by national agencies such as ICMR/DBT 
• Valid DST-Inspire fellowship
• MH-SET (Maharashtra State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor) in Life Sciences 

The upper age limit is 28 years as on 30 June 2022 for the General and EWS Categories. Age relaxation of up to 5 years (33 years) for SC/ST/ PWD/Women candidates and up to 3 years (31 years) for OBC (NonCreamy Layer) candidates will be granted. 

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