What is the procedure of getting into the Summer Training Programme for the outstanding students?

Students pursuing a Master's degree in any stream of physical/ biological /engineering /medical sciences can apply. Students pursuing Bachelors courses (e.g. B.Sc) may also apply if they are the recipients of INSPIRE, JBNSTS, KVPY, NTSE or similar prestigious awards. The institute will publish an advertisement where the link of the application will be given. The students need to apply online with a Letter of Recommendation. Selected candidates will be offered admission to the summer training program.

Does the Institute have a Wi-Fi facility?

Yes, the institute has a free Wi-Fi facility, the password of which will be given to each and every student after their admissions.

How do we reach the Bose Institute, Kolkata?

The communication facilities from the institute are quite good. Within a radius of 500 metres there is North city bus stop where buses and taxis to different routes can be found.

What is the cut off for JGEEBILS for an Integrated Ph.D course?

There is no cut off for JGEEBILS examination. Every year the expert panel internally decides an average cut off which is not shared with any of the candidates and students clearing the cut off are given a call for Personal Interview.

Does Bose institute take undergraduate students as Junior Research Fellows?

To be eligible for a JRF you have to clear NET(CSIR exams) , undergrads can however work as trainees which may be informal but are able to learn many things.

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Bose Institute: Admission 2024: PhD, Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Interview Process

Q: What is the reservation policy in Bose Institute Kolkata?

The reservation quota at Bose Institute is:SC: 15%ST: 7.5%OBC (non-creamy): 27%DAP: 5%EWS: 10%Unreserved: 35.5%

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for the integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. at Bose Institute Kolkata?

The prerequisite eligibilities are:In order to be eligible for the Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. programme in Life Sciences, the applicant must have qualified JGEEBILS.Also, to apply for the Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. programme in Physical Sciences, the applicant must have qualified JEST.

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Founded by the great scientist J. C. Bose in 1917, Bose Institute Kolkata is a highly reputed basic science research institute of India. The main campus is located in Kolkata and other important campuses are located in Madhyamgram, Shyamnagar, and Darjeeling.

Shyamnagar Campus got formed for atmospheric and microwave research.
Darjeeling Campus got formed for Space Science and Astrophysics research
Madhyamgram Campus got formed for research implementation into translational reality.
The Bose Institute offers Ph.D., integrated Ph.D., summer training programme along with few postdoctoral/ RA programmes.
Admissions to these courses are based on the various national level exams (NET, DBT, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE) followed by a personal interview.

Table of Content

Bose Institute Kolkata Ph.D. Admission

1.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

Bose Institute Kolkata Integrated Ph.D. Admission

2.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

Bose Institute Kolkata Summer Training Program

3.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

Bose Institute Kolkata Application Process
Bose Institute Kolkata FAQs

Bose Institute Kolkata Admission Highlights 2023

Institute Type	Public Research Institute
Located in	Kolkata, West Bengal
Approval by	UGC
Popular Courses	Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D.
Application Mode	Online
Admission Criteria	Entrance-based with Interview
Official Website	http://www.jcbose.ac.in/home

Bose Institute Kolkata Ph.D. Admission 2023

Bose Institute offers a Ph.D. programme in interdisciplinary, chemical, life, and physical sciences. The institute conducts admissions to the Ph.D. programme twice a year, for sessions beginning in January and July.

Name of Course	Ph.D.
Course Type	Full-time
Course duration	3 years
Disciplines of Specializations	Chemical, Interdisciplinary, Life and Physical sciences
Application Mode	Online

Specializations

The various specializations offered Ph.D. are tabulated below.

Chemical Sciences	Physical Sciences
Computational biology Molecular medicine Structural studies and biophysical problems Systems and synthetic biology In physical and environmental sciences, fundamental and applied problems complex systems.	Basic and applied microbiology, Computational biology, Molecular medicine, Plant functional biology of stress responses for improvement and exploring plant genetic resources, Structural studies and biophysical problems, Systems and synthetic biology, Complex systems.
Interdisciplinary Sciences	Life Sciences
Computational biology structural studies and biophysical problems Systems and synthetic biology In physical and environmental sciences, fundamental and applied problems Complex systems	In physical and environmental sciences, fundamental and applied problems Complex systems.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have qualified CSIR/ UGC-JRF/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ DST-INSPIRE/ DBT-BINC or equivalent.
Candidates must be holding a Master’s degree in Engineering/ Science/ Technology in any branch of Science or Engineering.
The age limit for admission is 28 years and there will be relaxation in case of SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS/Women candidates.

Selection Criteria

Eligible candidates are called for a personal interview and final selection is made based on the performance in the interview.

Bose Institute Kolkata Integrated Ph.D. Admission 2023

Bose Institute in collaboration with the Calcutta University offers the integrated Ph.D. (M.Sc. + Ph.D.) programme in Physical Sciences and Life Sciences. Admission to the integrated Ph.D. programme is done based on the personal interview conducted by the Institute.

Name of Course	Integrated Ph.D.
Course Type	Full-time
Course duration	5 years
Disciplines of Specializations	Life and Physical sciences
Application Mode	Online

Specializations

The various specializations offered integrated Ph.D. (M.Sc. + Ph.D.) are tabulated below.

Physical Sciences	Life Sciences
In physical and environmental sciences, fundamental and applied problems Complex systems	Basic and applied microbiology, Computational biology Molecular medicine Plant functional biology of stress responses for improvement and exploring plant genetic resources Structural studies and biophysical problems Systems and synthetic biology Complex systems.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with overall 60 % marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC/women).
Candidates must have secured a minimum of 65% aggregate marks in both 10 and 10+2 levels with at least 70% marks in science subjects.
Candidates must have qualified for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) examination.

Selection Criteria

The final candidates get selected based on their interview performance.

Bose Institute Kolkata Ph.D. Personal Interview Process

Interviews will be conducted in English.
A list of shortlisted candidates, as well as reporting time, will be posted on the official site of the institute.
Applicants are required to bring photocopies of every single document (mark sheets, grant letter, etc.) at the time of the meeting.
No TA/ DA are paid for the candidates attending the interview.

Bose Institute Kolkata Summer Training Program 2023

Bose Institute offers a summer training programme in Physical and Chemical Sciences along with Life Sciences for the candidates pursuing a Master’s Degree in the relevant field of study. The research training programme is conducted by the faculty members of the Bose institute from May to July of each year. Interested candidates can contact Bose institute’s faculty members.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are required to have minimum of 75% aggregate marks in both 10 and 10+2 levels.
And, 60% in aggregate in Bachelor level.

Bose Institute Kolkata Admission Procedure 2022

Candidates seeking admission to Bose institute must apply online on the official website.
For online application, candidates must have a recommendation/forwarding letter from the Head of Department/Institution.
Candidates need to attach the scanned copy of the recommendation letter, during filling the application form.
Candidates must be present at the time of selection on the campus.
Eligible candidates are selected by the faculty members of the institute.

FAQs

Ques. On what weightage the merit list is prepared for Ph.D. at Bose Institute Kolkata?

Ans. The merit list is prepared based on the weightage as mentioned below:

Class 10: 10%
Class 12: 20%
Graduation: 30%
Masters: 40%

Ques. What is the total number of applicants to be shortlisted for an interview at Bose Institute Kolkata?

Ans. The merit list is used to shortlist applicants for the interview. The total number of applicants shortlisted in each subject category is 4 times the required number of JRFs.

Ques. What is the reservation policy in Bose Institute Kolkata?

Ans. The reservation quota at Bose Institute is:

SC: 15%
ST: 7.5%
OBC (non-creamy): 27%
DAP: 5%
EWS: 10%
Unreserved: 35.5%

Ques. When will the entrance exam notification be released for admission 2022 to Bose Institute Kolkata?

Ans. For entrance exam and admission notification 2022, follow the official website of the Bose Institute.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for the integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. at Bose Institute Kolkata?

Ans. The prerequisite eligibilities are:

In order to be eligible for the Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. programme in Life Sciences, the applicant must have qualified JGEEBILS.
Also, to apply for the Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. programme in Physical Sciences, the applicant must have qualified JEST.

Ques. What is JGEEBILS conducted towards admission at Bose Institute Kolkata?

Ans. The JGEEBILS test is a shared entrance test for graduate programmes in Biology and interdisciplinary life sciences.