JNCASR Bangalore Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore, is one of the reputed Category I deemed universities offering advanced scientific research and studies. JNCASR conducts a selective process of admission for different branches of science at the postgraduate and doctoral levels.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research admission cycle usually commences in the initial months of the year, opening for applications at the various programmes of the institute. The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research offers integrated Ph.D.s in Materials Science, Chemical Science, and Biological Science; and M.Sc. in Chemistry and Biosciences. The selection process is quite rigorous and involves multiple stages, like entrance examinations followed by personal interviews.

Most of the postgraduate programmes require a minimum eligibility criterion of a bachelor's degree in any branch of science, while some other programme-specific requirements could vary. As an example, for the Ph.D. Chemical Science Integrated programme, a candidate is required to have Physics and Mathematics up to 10+2 level, while majoring in Chemistry.

The application method in JNCASR differs from one degree programme to another:

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Application Process for JAM

• Qualify for the JAM entrance.   
• Fill up applications through the JAM admission portal.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews in JNCASR, Bangalore.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Application Process for the M.Sc 

• JAM admission portal (for M.Sc Chemistry).
• Shortlisted candidates will be directly called for interviews at JNCASR.

Every course has distinct requirements that must be met to apply.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Ph.D. Admission Process

• Ph.D Materials Science Integrated course is offered to all science graduates. A strong hold in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is necessary for the candidates. They should qualify either the JAM written test or JNCASR written test, followed by an interview in Bangalore for shortlisted candidates.
• To be eligible for the Ph.D. in Chemical Science Integrated, candidates must have a bachelor's degree where Chemistry is the major and Mathematics has been taken at least up to the 10+2 level. Selection is done through the JAM written test or JNCASR's written test, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
• Ph.D Biological Science Integrated programme is offered to students who have a bachelor's degree in any branch of science. The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research admission process contains a written test that would be followed by an interview in Bangalore for shortlisted candidates.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research M.Sc. Admission Process

• M.Sc Chemistry programme bases its admission on JAM scores. Thereafter, shortlisted JAM candidates will be called for an interview, and the final selection is made on the basis of interview performance.
• For the M.Sc. Biosciences programme, shortlisted candidates are directly called for an interview. The final selection will then be decided only on the interview performance.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Documents Required

The required documents through which one goes through the application process generally include:

• Duly filled application form
• Passport-sized photographs
• XII standard, 10th standard and bachelor's-graining mark sheets and certificates
• JAM score card(if it's applicable)
• Government-approved identity proof
• Caste certificate(if applicable)

Here is the list of documents needed for Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research admissions.