Regional Centre for Biotechnology PhD Admission 2025-26 (Monsoon Semester)

Regional Centre for Biotechnology Faridabad invites application for PhD Admission 2025-26 (Monsoon Semester).

About Regional Centre for Biotechnology

The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an Institution of National Importance created by an Act of Parliament, established by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, under the auspices of UNESCO. RCB has emerged as a pioneering institute for research in Biotechnology and is defining new horizons in providing world-class education, training and research at the interface of multiple disciplines.

RCB is committed to exploring new frontiers, furthering science and connecting contemporary and emergent areas of Biotechnology through cutting-edge research.

The Centre is equipped with the state-of-the-art research laboratories at par with the global standards. Its Advanced Technology Platform Centre (ATPC) is a highly sophisticated instrumentation facility comprising high throughput technology platforms such as Genomics, Proteomics, Mass Spectrometry, Microscopy platforms including Electron Microscopy and Super Resolution Confocal Microscopy, Molecular Interaction, and Animal Experimentation Platforms.

RCB has also established a Bio-incubator in association with BIRAC (DBT) that links promising research outcomes to commercialization by nurturing technology development in the broad area of biopharmaceuticals.

About RCB PhD Program

The Centre offers a doctoral programme leading to the award of the PhD degree to students holding a post-graduate degree (or an equivalent) in any field of science, medicine, or technology.

The selected students undergo coursework followed by research leading to a doctoral thesis under the mentorship of a faculty.

The programme is suited to candidates having an interest in working at the interface of multiple disciplines in the areas related (but not limited) to structural biology, molecular medicine, infectious disease biology, agricultural biotechnology, systems and synthetic biology, and cancer & cell biology.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications

4-year Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from a recognized institution in any area of science and technology, or a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree, or an equivalent degree.

Qualifying Marks

60% aggregate score or equivalent grade in the qualifying degree examination (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/differently-abled allowed as per the GoI norms).

In addition to the above, candidates should have qualified for any of the following examinations and hold a valid fellowship offer at the time of the interview:

• Joint CSIR-UGC test for Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR/UGC JRF)
• DBT Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF)
• ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF)
• Any other nationally competitive fellowship offered by the Government of India.

Your candidature is contingent upon holding a valid fellowship tenable for a period of 5 years.

Selection Process

The applications received by the due date will be scrutinized for eligibility. Eligible candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview on 3-4 July 2025 at RCB, Faridabad.

Providing false/incorrect information in the application form or non-possession of essential qualifications detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to the disqualification of the candidate. The decision of the Competent Authority at RCB shall be final and binding in this regard.

Fellowship

The students admitted to the programme will have to avail the fellowship for which they have qualified as per the rules of the funding agency. RCB will have no financial liability regarding the same.

Application Process

Candidates can apply online.

You are advised to visit the RCB website to explore the faculty profile/research areas before filling up the Online Admissions Form.

The last date for submitting online applications is 30 May 2025

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