ADMISSION NOTICE NO.: THS/AN/05/2024 Dated: 1
st September, 2024
Admission to THSTI - MAHE Ph.D. Program for the 2024-25 (Monsoon Session)
1. Applications are invited for the BRIC - THSTI - MAHE Ph.D. Program. THSTI is recognized
R&D institute of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) for offering doctoral
programs in Biomedical Science research. Candidates from Biomedical Sciences/ Life
Sciences/ Bioinformatics/ Chemistry/ Physics domain are eligible to apply.
2. THSTI is committed to conducting innovative translational research and developing
research collaborations across disciplines and professions to translate concepts into
products to improve human health.
3. THSTI has established various centres namely:
Centre for Maternal and Child Health
Centre for Viral Therapeutics and Vaccines
Centre for Tuberculosis Research
Centre for Microbial Research
Centre for Immunobiology and Immunotherapy
Centre for Drug Discovery
Clinical Development Services Agency
Computational and Mathematical Biology Centre
Centre for Bio-design and Diagnostics
These centres are strengthened by many core facilities namely:
Bioassay Laboratory
Biorepository
Biosafety Level - 3 Lab
Data Management Centre
Immunology Core Laboratory
Multi-OMICS Facility
Experimental Animal Facility, and
Vaccine Design and Development Facility.
4. Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
The candidate must possess a valid National-level fellowship of CSIR, ICMR, UGC or DBT of
5 years for pursuing Ph.D.
OR
Senior Research Fellowship of 3 years which should be extendable for 2 more years for
pursuing Ph.D.
Note: The validity for activation of the fellowship shall be for a period of at least 4 months
from the last date of receipt of application.
5. Selection Procedure:
i. The shortlisted candidates will be called directly for the interview. The list of selected
candidates will be published on the THSTI’s website.
ii. Selection will be made based on the applicant’s performance in the interview. The
interview will take place at THSTI, NCR - BSC, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad - Gurgaon
Expressway, Faridabad - 121001.
iii. No. of seats: 8
Note - 1: Those who have obtained the fellowship under UR/ EWS category will be entitled to fill
up UR/ EWS seats and those who have obtained fellowship under OBC/ SC/ ST category will be
entitled to fill up OBC/ SC/ ST seats respectively.
Note - 2: The number of vacancies that are actually filled up may be less than the notified number
of seats if sufficient suitable candidates are not found.
6. General Terms & Conditions:
i. Candidates appearing in the final qualifying examination for the National level
fellowship may also apply but must provide original documents during the interview of
the Ph.D. Program.
ii. Reservation policy will be followed as per Government of India norms. SC/ ST/ OBC
candidates are required to submit the certificates in respect of their claims from the
authorized officers as notified by the Government for the purpose from time to time.
iii. The Ph.D. Program at THSTI is governed by MAHE rules.
iv. Selected students will have to undergo Ph.D. course work for 2 semesters. Those having
successfully completed the Ph.D. course work requirement will be recommended to
MAHE for Ph.D. registration. For the award of the doctoral degree, the candidate will
have to complete all the requirements as per the MAHE rules.
v. Admission fees, annual fees, registration fees or any other fees levied by MAHE shall be
payable by the student.
vi. Selected students will have the option of shared hostel accommodation in lieu of their
HRA.
7. How to Apply:
i. Documents to be kept handy before filling up the online application
(all the documents except (a) should be in pdf format)
a) A soft copy of your passport size photo and signature (jpeg/ jpg/ png format)
b) A comprehensive CV containing details of qualification/ distinctions, etc.
c) Matriculation certificate (equivalent to 10th Standard)/ Mark sheet
d) Intermediate certificate (equivalent to 12th Standard)/ Mark sheet
e) Graduation/ Diploma degree certificate/ Mark sheet
f) Post-Graduation degree certificate and Mark sheet (if applicable)
g) Copy of Fellowship Award Letter and Score Card
h) Caste / Disability certificate in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India, if applicable
ii. Procedure for filling up online application:
a) The eligible and interested candidates may apply online at the Institute’s website
www.thsti.res.in/career. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
b) The following will be the step wise procedure:
Step 1: Details of applicant
Step 2: Uploading of documents
Step 3: Payment of application fee
The payment can be made by using Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Internet Banking/ UPI.
Once payment is made, no correction/ modification is possible.
Candidates are requested to keep a copy of the provisional receipt for future
reference.
Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
Details of fees to be paid are as shown below:
Step 4 : Submission of application form
S. No. Category Application fee amount
1. Unreserved/ OBC/ EWS Rs. 236/-
2. SC/ ST/ Women/ PwBD Rs. 118/-
c) On successful submission of application, an auto-generated email containing the
reference number will be sent to the email address provided. Please keep a note of the
reference number for future correspondence.
d) Candidates are required to keep a printout of the online application form by using the
print button on the dashboard for future reference.
iii. Candidates must ensure that he/ she fulfils all the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the
advertisement. If it is found that he/ she does not fulfil the stipulated criteria during the
admission process, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. If the same is
noticed after the appointment, the candidate will be terminated following due process.
iv. Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this
regard shall be entertained.
v. In case of difficulty in filling up the online form, please send e-mail to
academics@thsti.res.in along with the screenshot of the error displayed (if any).
Last date for receipt of online application : 30
th September, 2024
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