Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Bangalore, India


Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research - [JNCASR] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Overview

Latest Updates

  • Last date to apply for admission at JNCASR is April 10, 2025

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research was established in 1989 and is recognised by UGC. The research institute is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka JNCASR 34th out of 50 in the 'research’ category by NIRF in 2024, 30th out of 50 in the 'research' category by NIRF in 2023, 4th in the 'life science' category by Nature Index in 2019, 10th under ‘chemistry and physical sciences' categories by Nature Index in 2019.

JNCASR fees range from ₹ 5,000 - ₹ 60,000 for the full duration.  The institute offers many PG and research programs in Business Management. JNCASR considers various national-level entrance exams for courses like JAM and written examinations conducted by JNCASR. GATE, JEST, GPAT, UGC-JRF, CSIR-NET-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, INSPIRE-JRF, NET-JRF. MS Engineering, MS Research, integrated PhD and PhD are popular courses at the institute. 


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Particulars

Details

Ranking

34th out of 50 in the ‘research’ category by NIRF in 2024

NAAC accreditation

A++' grade

Fees Range

₹ 5,000 - ₹ 60,000

University Type

Government Institute

Popular Courses

MS Engineering, MS Research, integrated PhD and PhD

Recognition By

UGC

Entrance Exams

JAM, written examination conducted by JNCASR. GATE, JEST, GPAT, UGC-JRF, CSIR-NET-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, INSPIRE-JRF, NET-JRF

Year of Establishment

1989

Application mode

Online


Ranking:

JNCASR ranked 34th out of 50 in India's 'research' category according to NIRF 2024 ranking. The institute is also accredited with an 'A++’ grade by NAAC.  Below is the ranking of JNCASR by NIRF and Nature Index for the last few years:

Ranking Body

Year

Rank with Category

NIRF

2024

34th out of 50 in the ‘research’ category

2023

30th out of 50 in the ‘research’ category

2017

4th in ‘university’ category

2021

19th out of 50 in the ‘research’ category

Nature Index

2019

4th in ‘life science’ category

10th under ‘chemistry and physical sciences' categories

469th in the ‘academic sector’ globally

11th ‘Indian institution’ from India

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research - [JNCASR] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Programs

JNCASR offers various research programs in chemistry, physics, physical science, material science, life science and many more.  MS Engineering, MS Research, Integrated PhD and PhD are popular courses at JNCASR. Below are the fee details of some courses:

Courses

Fees

M.Sc in Chemistry

₹ 10,000

Integrated PhD programs

₹ 60,000

Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Science (PGDMS)

₹ 5,000

PhD

₹ 60,000

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1 courses • 2 years
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Bachelor of Arts [BA]

1 courses • 3 years
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Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research - [JNCASR] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Admissions

To get admission to JNCASR, students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria. For PG courses, candidates must have a relevant undergraduate degree and qualify for JAM or the written exam conducted by JNCASR. For research programs, candidates must hold a PG degree in a relevant field and qualify for at least one of the following exams: GATE, JEST, GPAT, UGC-JRF, CSIR-NET-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, or INSPIRE-JRF. Below are the eligibility criteria and entrance exam details for popular courses.

Programs/Courses

Eligibility 

M.Sc in Chemistry

Minimum 55% in graduation + JAM, written examination conducted by JNCASR.

Integrated PhD programs in Chemical Science

JAM, written examination conducted by JNCASR.

Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Science

(PGDMS)

Graduation + merit-based and Interview

PhD

Post Graduation with a minimum 55% + GATE, JEST, GPAT, UGC-JRF, CSIR-NET-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, INSPIRE-JRF 

MS ( Engineering )

Graduation in B.E, B.Tech or B.S + GATE, JEST score, NET-JRF

MS (Research )

Graduation in B.E, B.Tech or B.S + GATE, JEST score, NET-JRF

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1

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2 yrs

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3 yrs

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FAQs related to Admissions

Candidates must qualify for either JAM or written examination conducted by JNCASR to be eligible for admission to PhD courses at JNCASR.

Students must have graduated with a B.E, B.Tech or B.S + GATE, JEST score, and NET-JRF to be eligible for admission to the MS Research course at JNCASR.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research - [JNCASR] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Placements

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research - [JNCASR] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Infrastructure

JNCASR offers an in-campus hostel facility for students. Single and double-sharing rooms are available. The hostel building is equipped with basic facilities. 

Hostel

Yearly Fees

Hostel Fees

₹ 36,500

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

The hostel fees at JNCASR are paid daily, which is ₹ 100 per day/head.

JNCASR hostels offer 24/7 power supply, lush green lawns and games like football, badminton and table tennis.