Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology Hyderabad Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is currently offering 6 disciplines of the Ph.D. degree program in the field of Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Developmental Biology, Epigenetics, etc.

  • CCMB, Hyderabad admissions are based on Written Test who found suitable and on the JGEEBILS entrance exam.
  • Applicants with a Master's degree in any branch of science or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Medicine or Pharmacy, having a valid National level fellowship (JRF/SRF of various funding agencies, e.g., CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, etc.), DST-INSPIRE or other equivalent fellowship can apply.
  • Those with at least 85 percentile in GATE or GPAT are also eligible to apply.

CCMB, Hyderabad is an Indian fundamental life science research center established in the year 1977 and situated in Hyderabad, Telangana that operates under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial research.

It is designated as ‘Centre of Excellence’ by the Global Molecular and Cell Biology Network, UNESCO. CCMB is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (JNU).

Admission Highlights 2024

Name of the Institute Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
Also Known As CCMB/ CSIR - CCMB
Type of the Institute Private Institute
Courses Offered Ph.D.
Application Mode Offline
Entrance Exam Accepted JGEEBILS

CCMB Ph.D. Admission 2024

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology offers 6 disciplines of the Ph.D. degree program in the field of Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Developmental Biology, Epigenetics, Nanobiology, Biology of Macromolecules, etc.

Candidates are selected based on marks obtained in the JGEEBILS entrance exam.

Course Name Ph.D.
Duration 2 years
Specialization 6
Eligibility Master's degree in science or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Medicine or Pharmacy
Entrance Required JGEEBILS
Selection Criteria Written Test and Interview

The following specializations are offered:

  • Biology of Cells and Subcellular Complexes
  • Protein and Macromolecular Assemblies
  • Genetic Analysis and Genomics
  • Biology of Plant Development and Disease
  • Molecular Basis of Infection and Disease
  • Evolutionary biology and wildlife conservation

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants with a Master's degree in any branch of science or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Medicine or Pharmacy.
  • Applicants having a valid National level fellowship (JRF/SRF of various funding agencies, e.g., CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, etc.), DST-INSPIRE, or other equivalent fellowship.
  • Candidates qualified in the GATE/GPAT examination with a minimum of 85 percentile may also apply. 

Selection Process

  • Applications will be shortlisted online and the eligible candidates will be called for a computer based written test at one of their preferred centers among the 19 test centers.
  • Applicants qualifying in the written test and having a valid fellowship for pursuing a Ph.D. will be shortlisted to appear for an interview at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology.
  • Applicants qualifying both preliminary exams and the final interview will be selected for pursuing a Ph.D. at CCMB.

How to Apply for CCMB?

Candidates applying for Ph.D. programs offered by the college may submit their applications online through https://apply.registernow.in/ccmb/phdoct/.

  • Candidates are advised to visit the above link.
  • And register themselves with the required details to complete the application.

FAQs

Ques. What is the Eligibility for admission in CCMB?

Ans. Yes, anyone with Master’s degree in Science or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Medicine/Pharmacy can take admission in this college

Ques.How can we take admission in CCMB Hyderabad?

Ans. Candidates have to appear the written test followed by interview or JGEEBILL entrance exams for the admission in this college.

Ques.How about the eligibility for admission to the CCMB?

Ans. Candidates with a Master's degree in any branch of science or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Medicine or Pharmacy, having a valid National level fellowship (CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, etc.), DST-INSPIRE or other equivalent fellowship can apply.

Ques. What kind of courses offered by the college?

Ans. This college offers a Ph.D. program.

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