ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health
Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel,
Mumbai 400 012
(website: www.nirrch.res.in)
Advertisement No. 1/NIRRCH/Ph.D. 2023
Admission to Ph.D. Programme – 2023
National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Mumbai, is a premier Institute of the
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The Institute invites applications from highly motivated
students having consistently good academic record for enrollment in Ph.D. programme.
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. To address research
queries in these areas, latest techniques in molecular biology, cell biology are being employed.
The
Institute is affiliated to the University of Mumbai for the award of Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences, Applied
Biology and Biochemistry.
WHO CAN APPLY:
1. Candidates who are Indian citizens and have Post graduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences
(Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Zoology / Bioinformatics /Biophysics etc.) or
MBBS/BDS 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/Person with Disabilities (PWD) candidates in aggregate
(or equivalent grade). In case CGPA is not based on a 10 point scale, candidates should provide a
statement issued by their respective University indicating conversion of CGPA to percentage.
Candidates, who have appeared in the academic year 2022-2023 and 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. Kindly note that registration for Ph.D. degree at University of
Mumbai will happen only after fulfilling the required eligibility criteria.
AND
2. The candidate should have cleared at least one of the following exams
I. Ph.D. 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
II. CSIR-UGC NET (JRF or LS) or GATE (Life Sciences/ Biotechnology with validity up to
December 2023) or JRF examination conducted by national agencies such as ICMR/DBT
(Life Sciences/Microbiology/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry)
III. Valid DST-Inspire fellowship
IV. MH-SET ( Maharashtra State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor) in Life Sciences
Please note
#: EWS (Economically Weaker Section) vacancies are tentative and subject to further direction/clarification of
GOI and are subject to outcome of any litigation pending in the court of law. The candidates seeking
reservation under EWS should fulfill the criteria as prescribed by Government of India. The benefit of
reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate issued by a
Competent Authority.
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AGE LIMIT:
Upper age limit is 28 years as on 30 June 23 for General and EWS Category. Age relaxation of upto 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.
Reservation will be as per the UGC rules followed by the University of Mumbai.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application forms available at the NIRRCH website (www.nirrch.res.in)
http://phdappli.nirrch.res.in/ should be duly filled and submitted online on or before 3rd July 2023.
Hard copy of the application need not be submitted to the Institute. Only filled online applications will
be considered.
APPLICATION FEES
• General and OBC Category: Rs. 300/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable (Non-refundable)
• SC/ST/PWD and EWS: Exempted from payment of fees
Application fee is Non-refundable has to be deposited by using net banking facilities (NEFT/IMPS).
Additional charges will be applicable as per the rule of the concerned bank. The Fees will not be accepted
through any other mode. Applications without payment of required fees will be considered incomplete
and disqualified.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The names of the short-listed candidates along with date and time for the interview will be displayed
on the NIRRCH and ICMR websites. The list of Ph.D. guides (who have vacancy for Ph.D. students in
their laboratories) and tentative title of research projects under them would be given to the shortlisted
candidates before final interview. Final selection would be based on the performance in the personal
interview.
FELLOWSHIP:
The selected candidates, who have passed JRF examination conducted by CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT can
avail fellowship as per the rules of respective funding agency. Non-fellowship holders will be provided
Institutional fellowship of Rs. 8000/- per month only after successful completion of coursework and
Ph.D. proposal presentation. It will be for 2 years only and later these students are encouraged to seek
fellowship from other funding agencies.
HOSTEL:
Women candidates selected for Ph.D. may avail Hostel facility upon request & based on availability
NIRRCH reserves the right to change the minimum eligibility criteria in case of receipt of large number
of applications. The decision of the Director and Selection Committee will be final and no
correspondence will be entertained in this regard. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any
influence will be treated as disqualification. No traveling allowance shall be provided by the Institute at
any stage of the admission process.
For any issues regarding submission of form kindly send email to ‘pgstudies@nirrch.res.in’
Time
Table for Selection Procedure
Sr. Particulars Schedule
1. Start of online application 11th June 2023
2. Last date for submission of online application 3rd July 2023
3. Announcement of candidates shortlisted for the
interview
Will be intimated on the NIRRCH website
4. Date of Interview Will be intimated on the NIRRCH website
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