Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore
Located in Bangalore, India, the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific scientific (JNCASR) is renowned scientific institution. JNCASR, which was established in 1989, has received "A" grade from the NAAC and has been named a "Centre of Excellence" by the UGC and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
In the scientific and engineering domains, JNCASR provides many interdisciplinary courses and research programs, including M.S., MSc., PhD., and PG Diploma programs in Materials Science. Additionally, the institute provides combined M.S./Ph.D. degrees in chemical science and materials science. Written entrance exams and interviews are the basis for admission to JNCASR's Ph.D. and M.S./Ph.D. programs. Additionally, the institute selects students through national exams such as JEST, GATE, JAM, and CSIR-UGC NET.
MIT, Harvard, and the Max Planck Society are just some world's leading scientific institutes and universities with which NCASR collaborates. Students and researchers can work on innovative research projects and be exposed to global research ecosystems through these connections. The institute has a strong reputation of putting its graduates in top colleges, research centers, and businesses worldwide. Additionally, it gives its students the chance to intern with top companies and research institutes in India and outside.
Courses at University
Diploma, MS (by Research), Ph.D., MSc in Chemistry, and Integrated Ph.D. programs are among the courses offered by university in the fields of science and engineering. The courses, eligibility requirements, and selection criteria are detailed in the table below.
Courses | Eligibility | Selection criteria |
Ph.D. | Minimum 50% in M.Sc (Chemistry or Electronics or Mathematics or Physics or Materials Science) OR B.E. or B.Tech. in Electrical or Metallurgy OR M.E. or M.Tech. Chemical or Electronics or Electrical | GATE or GPAT or JEST or UGC NET or CSIR NET or ICMR JRF or DBT JRF or INSPIRE JRF followed by an interview |
Integrated Ph.D. | Minimum 55% marks at the Bachelor’s level (B.Sc. or B.E or B.Tech.) | GATE or GPAT or JEST or UGC NET or CSIR NET or ICMR JRF or DBT JRF or INSPIRE JRF followed by an interview |
MS (Research) | BE or B.Tech or ME or M.Tech or MBBS with 50% marks | GATE or GPAT or JEST or UGC NET or CSIR NET or ICMR JRF or DBT JRF or INSPIRE JRF followed by an interview |
MS (Engineering) | M.Sc or BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech with 50% marks | GATE/GPAT/JEST/UGC NET/CSIR NET/ICMR JRF/DBT JRF/INSPIRE JRF + Interview. |
M.Sc | Bachelor’s Degree in Science discipline with Chemistry as a major subject and at least 55% marks | JAM +Interview |
PG Diploma | B.Sc or M.Sc. with or without B.Ed. S | Marks in the qualifying exam +Interview |
Admissions at University
Admission to Ph.D., Integrated Ph.D., MS (by Research), M.Sc Chemistry, and PG Diploma programs is available through university. Ph.D. and MS by Research admissions are determined by GATE/GPAT/JEST/UGC NET/ICMR JRF/DBT JRF results, which are then followed by an institute-conducted interview. However, admission to the Integrated Ph.D. program is determined by a written exam conducted by university and an interview that follows. The application process, which consist 2 steps, begins in February. Candidates must first register and confirm their email address, and then they must complete the application form in 2nd stage. Admission to University's PG Diploma program begins in June, and candidates are selected on the basis of their performance on the qualifying exam.
Application Procedure:
Applicants can apply online through the University's official website for admission to university. The non-refundable application fee is INR 500, and it must be paid with a credit card, debit card, or NET banking. To complete the application procedure, take the following actions:
Scholarships for Students:
Scholarships or fellowships that cover tuition and living expenses, including hostel fees and other fees, are awarded to all students accepted into the Center's programs. Students can also apply for fellowships and loans from the college. The following is the notional scholarship package:
Placements at University
Students have many options at the college. Every year, many renowned companies visit our college to recruit students. This college also offers internships to many its students. Nonetheless, the majority of students continue additional research projects. The 2023 analysis is provided below.
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2023 |
First year total students intake | 23 |
Total students admitted | 23 |
Total Graduated Students | 18 |
Total Placed Students | 1 |
Total student gone for higher studies | 17 |
Median Salary | 4.2 L |
Particulars | Number |
Total students seeking admission | 351 |
Number of students placed | 10% |
Number of students pursuing further education | 90% |
Average package offered | 5.5 Lacs per annum |
Facilities at University
Library: The JNCASR library is well-stocked, housing 9,662 books and providing access to approximately 4,000 scientific journals. The library continues to acquire, organize, and disseminate information resources to meet the needs of teachers, students, and researchers. The library also provides document delivery, inter-library loan, current awareness, and bibliometric research services. From 2019 to 2020, 95 new books were added, while 167 new journal subscriptions were bought. Furthermore, 77 new patrons joined the library, increasing amny current patrons to 699.
Gym: The Center has established gym facilities for both students and residential staff, complete with modern equipment and apparel. A certified gym instructor is also assigned to help students in performing fitness activities effectively. The multi-gym room has a 10-station multi-gym, Power Tower, bench press, multi-purpose bench press, Twister, ab rollers, dumbbells weighing 1.5 kg to 25 kg, steel weight plates and rods, a music system, and RO water.
Hostels: The Jawahar Students Hostel on the IISc Gymkhana Campus has 15 rooms for visiting students. The daily lodging charge for Centre Students is Rs 100 per person.
Workshops: The AMRL Block workshop features a machining center capable of turning, phasing, boring, and threading operations. The tabletop 4 access CNC Milling Machine will help with sheet work for soft materials cutting and other related tasks, as well as 3D printing using CAD design from research labs. Additionally, tool grinding, drilling, and minor fabrication work can be completed here.
Alumni of University
The details of some renowned alumni is given below:
Alumni | Pass out year | Research Project |
Dr. Anshuman Jyothi Das | 2013 | Light harvesting stratergies for large area, stable and efficient organic solar cells |
Dr. Vini Gautam | 2014 | Optoelectronic polymer devices for biomimicking visual response and developing neuronal interfaces for artificial retina applications |
Dr. Ashar AZ | 2017 | Surface engineering and lateral charge transport studies in organic and hybrid organic inorganic systems |
College Name | Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research |
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Short Name | JNCASR |
Institute Type | Deemed to be |
Established In | 1989 |
Distance Mode | NO |
Courses Offered | 5 |
NAAC Approved | NAAC |