The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune, has released a notification for Ph.D. Admissions for the March 2027 session. Applications are invited from eligible and bonafide Indian citizens for admission to its Ph.D. program in frontier areas of modern biology, including Cell and Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Neuroscience, Immunology, Infection Biology, Cancer Biology, and Microbial Ecology. Eligible candidates can apply online through the NCCS website, nccs.res.in.
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The last date for submission of online applications is 5th December 2026. Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in any branch of science with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent GPA. They must also hold a valid Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) from CSIR, UGC, DBT (Category I), ICMR, or BINC, or have qualified the JGEEBILS examination conducted by NCBS/TIFR in December 2025. The upper age limit for JRF is 28 years as on March 1, 2027. The shortlisting for the interview will be based on NCCS selection criteria or the JGEEBILS cutoff.
NCCS Pune PhD Admission 2027: Overview
Candidates can check the important details of the NCCS Pune PhD Admission 2027 in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune |
| Type | Autonomous Institute under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) |
| Program | Ph.D. Program |
| Session | March 2027 |
| Research Areas | Cell and Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Neuroscience, Immunology, Infection Biology, Cancer Biology, Microbial Ecology |
| Eligibility | Postgraduate degree in Science with 60% marks + valid JRF (CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/BINC) or qualified JGEEBILS December 2025 |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit for JRF is 28 years as on March 1, 2027 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://nccs.res.in/Career/1 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5th December 2026 |
| Interview Dates | First round: 4–6 January 2027; Final round: 7–8 January 2027 |
| Session Start Date | 1st March 2027 |
NCCS Pune PhD Admission 2027 Notification PDF
Candidates can download the NCCS Pune PhD Admission notification 2027 PDF to check the detailed eligibility criteria, schedule, guidelines, and other important instructions. The official PDF is attached below. Candidates can click on the link below to download the notification PDF.
NCCS PhD Admission Notification 2027 PDF: Click to Download
NCCS Pune PhD Apply Online 2026
The NCCS Pune PhD Apply Online 2026 process has started, and applications must be submitted exclusively through the online portal. Applicants are required to have a Gmail account to complete the application process. The last date for receipt of online applications is 5th December 2026. The list of shortlisted candidates invited for an interview will be published on the NCCS website on 15th December 2026.
NCCS Pune PhD Admission Important Dates 2027
The important dates for NCCS Pune PhD Admission 2027 are listed in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Receipt of Online Applications | 5th December 2026 |
| Publication of List of Shortlisted Candidates | 15th December 2026 |
| First Round of Interview (Online) | 4, 5 & 6th January 2027 |
| Declaration of Result of First Round (Online) | 6th January 2027 |
| Final Round of Interview (Online) | 7th & 8th January 2027 |
| Declaration of Result of Selected Candidates | 15th January 2027 |
| Interaction and Finalization of Guide | To be announced |
| Last Date for Joining | 1st March 2027 |
NCCS Pune PhD Eligibility Criteria 2027
Candidates applying for NCCS Pune PhD Admission 2027 must check educational qualifications, fellowship criteria, age limit and other eligibility details before applying. Check the complete eligibility criteria here.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Bonafide Indian citizens. |
| Educational Qualification | Postgraduate degree in any branch of science, with a strong interest in pursuing research in modern biology. Must have secured a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA). A relaxation of 5% marks is applicable for SC/ST/OBC categories and persons with disabilities, as per Government of India norms. |
| Fellowship Criteria (Option 1) | Hold a valid fellowship from CSIR, UGC, DBT (Category I), ICMR, or BINC. |
| Fellowship Criteria (Option 2) | Have appeared in the JGEEBILS examination conducted by NCBS/TIFR in December 2025. Shortlisting for interview will be based on the JGEEBILS cutoff determined by NCCS. NCCS will offer a limited number of fellowships to the selected candidates from this category. |
| Ineligible Candidates | Candidates qualified only for Lectureship (LS) in CSIR-UGC (NET), DBT (Category II), GATE, ICAR or listed under the ICMR Project category are not eligible to apply. |
| Age Limit | The upper age limit for JRF shall be 28 years as on March 01, 2027. Age relaxation for women and candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories will be in accordance with the Government of India guidelines. |
| Other Conditions | Reservations will be in accordance with Government of India guidelines. Applicants from SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories must attach a self-attested copy of the valid relevant certificate (SC/ST caste certificate, latest non-creamy layer OBC certificate, PWD certificate, or EWS income & asset certificate) with their application and provide the original certificates at the time of joining for verification. |
Note: Submission of an application does not guarantee shortlisting for interview or selection to the Ph.D. program. Shortlisting of candidates for the Ph.D. interview will be carried out in accordance with NCCS selection criteria.
How to Apply for NCCS Pune PhD Admission 2027?
- Visit the NCCS website at https://nccs.res.in/Career/1 and click on the “Apply Online” link.
- Applicants must have a Gmail account to complete the application process.
- Fill in the online application form with the required personal, academic and fellowship details.
- Attach a self-attested copy of the valid relevant category certificate (if applicable) — SC/ST, OBC (latest non-creamy layer), PWD, or EWS (income & asset certificate).
- Submit the application before the last date, 5th December 2026.
- Keep checking the NCCS website for updates and announcements, including the list of shortlisted candidates (to be published on 15th December 2026).
Contact: For technical queries related to the application process, contact [email protected] with the subject line “Ph.D. Admission Query”. All updates and announcements will be made available on the NCCS website at nccs.res.in/Career/1.
NCCS Pune PhD Fellowship 2027
The terms and conditions pertaining to the fellowship will be according to the funding agency that grants the fellowship. NCCS will not be responsible for providing fellowships except for selected JGEEBILS students.
| Fellowship Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Fellowship Source | CSIR, UGC, DBT (Category I), ICMR, or BINC (as per the funding agency) |
| JGEEBILS Candidates | NCCS will offer a limited number of fellowships to the selected candidates from this category |
| Terms and Conditions | As per the funding agency that grants the fellowship |
| NCCS Responsibility | NCCS will not be responsible for providing fellowships except for selected JGEEBILS students |
Note: The NCCS Ph.D. program is a full-time commitment. On-campus hostel accommodation is provided to selected students on a first-come, first-served basis.
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NCCS Pune PhD Admission 2027 FAQs
Ques: What is the last date to apply for NCCS Pune PhD Admission 2027?
Ans: The last date for submission of online applications is 5th December 2026. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online portal.
Ques: What is the eligibility criteria for NCCS Pune PhD Admission 2027?
Ans: Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in any branch of science with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent GPA (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and PwD candidates). They must also hold a valid fellowship from CSIR, UGC, DBT (Category I), ICMR, or BINC, or have qualified the JGEEBILS examination conducted by NCBS/TIFR in December 2025.
Ques: Who is not eligible to apply for NCCS Pune PhD Admission 2027?
Ans: Candidates qualified only for Lectureship (LS) in CSIR-UGC (NET), DBT (Category II), GATE, ICAR, or listed under the ICMR Project category are not eligible to apply.
Ques: What is the age limit for NCCS Pune PhD Admission 2027?
Ans: The upper age limit for JRF is 28 years as on March 1, 2027. Age relaxation for women and candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories will be in accordance with Government of India guidelines.
Ques: What are the interview dates for NCCS Pune PhD Admission 2027?
Ans: The first round of interview (online) will be held on 4, 5 and 6 January 2027, with the result declared on 6 January 2027. The final round of interview (online) will be held on 7 and 8 January 2027, with the result of selected candidates declared on 15 January 2027. The last date for joining is 1st March 2027.
Ques: Does NCCS provide fellowships to all selected candidates?
Ans: No. The terms and conditions pertaining to the fellowship will be according to the funding agency that grants the fellowship. NCCS will not be responsible for providing fellowships except for selected JGEEBILS students, to whom NCCS will offer a limited number of fellowships.
