Integrated Ph.D. Program at SN Bose National Centre | Apply by 23 Mar 14'

Applications have been invited by SN Bose National Centre For Basic Sciences, Kolkata for admission to the following courses:
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(i) Integrated PhD programme at SNBNCBS
The programme is done in collaboration with the University of Calcutta. The students in the programme have to undertake a prescribed course work for M.Sc. and have to abide by the basic rules and regulations. The students who successfully complete these courses receive an M.Sc. Degree from the University of Calcutta. For continuation in the Integrated Ph.D Programme and the fellowship, a minimum scholastic standard and research output have to be maintained. The students after a proper screening process will register for PhD degree with the University of Calcutta.
The programme is fully residential and the students are offered on-campus accommodations and boarding facilities. The Centre charges no fee for the programmes.

Basic Qualification
First Class/Division i.e., minimum 60% in aggregate (55% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics (or as to be declared from time to time).

Admission Procedure
Intake through JEST / NGPE & BOSE TEST, a National Level Screening Test conducted by the Bose Centre.

Eligibility for Interview
Selected / Short listed candidates will be called for an interview based on their result in Bose Test and/or JEST score and/or NGPE rank.

Age Limit
Applicant's age should be maximum of 24 years. Relaxation in age maximum of 2 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates (or as to be declared from time to time).

Monthly Stipend
₹ 12,000 during the first two years (or as to be declared from time to time). The successful completion of the Course Work will lead to an M.Sc. Degree by the University of Calcutta, and thereafter, upon meeting the eligibility criteria, the students will be inducted as JRF. Stipend at par with Centre's JRF if admitted to the JRF programme. The programme is strictly residential.

Curriculum
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(ii) Ph.D Programme in Physical, Chemical & Biological Sciences(PhD - 2014) 

Basic qualification:  M.Sc. with First Class/Division i.e., minimum 60% in aggregate (55% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biophysics or Biochemistry.

Selection Procedure: 
Through Bose Test: Aspiring candidates with good academic record may apply on-line for an entrance test conducted by SNBNCBS.

The candidates are required to apply on-line at http://www.bose.res.in/

Application Deadline: 23rd March 2014

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