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REGIONAL CENTRE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY


Ph D Programme in Biotechnology Admissions 2024-25 (Autumn Semester)


The Institution


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.


The Doctoral Degree Programme


The Centre offers a doctoral programme leading to the award of the Ph D 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. The details of
various research programmes at RCB can be found on our website (www.rcb.res.in).



Eligibility Criteria


i. Qualifications: MSc/MTech in any branch of Life Sciences/Chemistry/Physics/
MPharma/MVSc/MBBS or an equivalent degree.
ii. 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 Go I norms).

iii. No of seats: 17
iv. Reservation of seats: As per the Go I guidelines.
v. 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
having a valid fellowship for a period of 5 years

Selection Process

The application shall be submitted as per the link given below. Subsequently, an application
fee of Rs.500/-, if applicable, is to be submitted by the applicant before the due date.
SC/ST/Pw D/EWS candidates are exempt from payment of application fee. 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 19-20 December 2024 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.

The student admitted to the Ph D programme will have to pay the following fees:

Fees


Laboratory Fees Rs. 6000 per semester
Tuition Fees (1
st & 2nd Semester Only) Rs. 6000 per semester
Academic Administration Fees Rs. 5000 per semester
Medical Fees Rs. 3000 per semester
Student Amenities Fees Rs. 1000 per semester
Caution Money Rs. 5000 (once, at the time of admission, refundable)
Thesis Examination Fees Rs. 10000 (at the time of submission of thesis)


Hostel security and charges will be applicable in case availing hostel facility.

Application Process
Online Form for Ph D Admissions

Application Fee Rs.500/- (to be submitted in continuation with the online form)

The last date for submitting online applications is 10.11.2024

For admission related queries, please write to rcbadmissions@rcb.res.in
For application fee payment related queries, please write to it@rcb.res.in