PhD Admissions at National Institute of Immunology: Apply by Sep 23

Online applications are invited for the PhD Admissions at the National Institute of Immunology. The last date to apply is Sep 23, 2024.

About the National Institute of Immunology

The National Institute of Immunology (NII) is committed to advanced research with a view to understand body’s defense mechanisms for developing modalities of immune system manipulation that can intervene with discase processes. The institute’s rescarch thrust areas under immunology and related disciplines cluster in four main themes. namely, infection and immunity. molecular design, gene regulation and reproduction and development. where cutting edge research in modern biology is being carried out employing multiple overlapping disciplines of biochemistry, molecular biology. cell biology and structural biology.

About PhD Program

The National Institute of Immunology (NII) invites applications from eligible candidates for its Ph.D. program. Cutting-edge research at NII encompasses broad interdisciplinary areas of Immunology, Infectious and Chronic Disease Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Chemical Biology, Structural Biology, and Computational Biology.

Eligibility Criteria

• M.Sc. in any branch of Science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) M.Tech., M.B.B.S., M.Pharm., Integrated M.Sc., or equivalent qualification as per the norms of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.
• At least 60% aggregate score or equivalent grade in Senior Secondary Certificate (10+2) and Bachelor’s degree and 55% aggregate score or equivalent grade in Master’s degree are essential for the general category. Five percent relaxation in aggregate scores in Senior Secondary, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees will be applicable for candidates from the reserved categories [(OBC (non-creamy layer; NCL), SC/ST,PwD, and EWS]. Rounding off the percentage score to the next integral value is not permitted.
• Candidates appearing for the qualifying degree examination in the current academic year are eligible to apply, provided their course requirements will be completed by January 2025.They will be admitted provisionally pending satisfactory fulfillment of the eligibility requirements at the time of joining.
• Reservations of seats: 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (NCL), and 5% for persons with disability (PwD) as per statutory norms.
• Reservation for EWS: The persons belonging to EWS who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs shall get a 10% reservation.

Selection Criteria

For ICT, Allied Domains, Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Computational Science)

• Computer-based Entrance Examination, NII 2024-25 (Winter-Session) to be                                conducted by NII at multiple centers across India on 27th October, 2024 (Sunday).
• The list of candidates short-listed for interviews shall be available on the NII website   and NII Notice Board on or before 10th November, 2024.
• Interviews will be held online during 26th November, 2024 – 3rd December, 2024.
• Candidates selected will be enrolled for the Ph.D. program of NII in academic affiliation with JNU, New Delhi.
• Ph.D. Program:
  • The program will start on 1st January 2025.
  • NII currently provides a Junior Research Fellowship of Rs.37,000/- per month to the selected candidates. Awardees of fellowships from CSIR, UGC, ICMR, DBT  and/or DST, may avail them as per the rules of the respective funding agency.
  • NII is a residential campus and shared hostel accommodation will be provided to all the students admitted to the program.

Application Procedure

• Candidates should submit their applications through NII online application portal only. The details of the application process are available at this website.
• Online application fee is Rs. 1200/- for GENERAL/OBC (NCL) candidates and Rs. 600/- for SC/ST/PwD/EWS (non-refundable).
•   Online application facility will be available on the NII website from 3rd September, 2024 – 23rd September, 2024.  
• For technical queries regarding NII online admission portal, please contact helpline number: 022 62507725 Email: phdadm2025-w[at]nii[dot]ac[dot]in
• For queries regarding the eligibility criteria or other academic matters, please contact Tel: 011-26717121 (Ext. 762/717/662) Email: admission[at]nii[dot]ac[dot]in.
• Name of the candidate and the date of birth should match the corresponding entries in the Secondary School Certificate (10th) or equivalent.
• Candidates must ensure that the information details furnished in the online application are true and correct. If any discrepancy is observed at any stage, NII reserves the right to cancel the admission.

Important Dates

How to Apply?

• Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
• Women candidates fulfilling the requirements are encouraged to apply 
• Note: In case of any discrepancy in Hindi language, English language will be considered final.

Deadline

The last date to apply is 23.09.2024.

Click here to view the official notification of the PhD Admissions at National Institute of Immunology