National Institute of Immunology Ph D Admission 2007

Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
New Delhi 110067
Website: http://www.nii.res.in
Admission to Ph.D. Programme for the Academic Year 2007 2008

National Institute of Immunology (NII) invites applications for its Ph.D. programme. Cutting edge research at the Institute encompasses broad interdisciplinary areas-

1) Chemical Biology 2) Genetics & Cell Signaling 3) Immunity & Infection 4) Molecular & Cellular Biology 5) Reproduction & Development 6) Structural & Computational Biology
Minimum qualifications:

A) M.Sc. in any branch of science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) or M.Tech or M.B.B.S. or M.V.Sc. or M.Pharm. or equivalent qualifications recognized by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). New Delhi, is required.

B) First Division, or equivalent grade, or at least 60% of aggregate scores in all major examinations from Senior Secondary Certificate (10+ 2) onwards is required.

C) Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination this year may also apply; they will be admitted provisionally pending satisfactory fulfillment of the above requirements.

D) Reservations are as per statutory norms.

Selection procedure:

A) Candidates fulfilling minimum requirements will be invited for a written qualifying test at their own expenses of February 10, 2007 at either of the following four centres Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata & Pune. The Institute shall try to accommodate the choice of centres indicated by the candidates. However, in case of non availability of a seat at the centres chosen by the candidates, the candidate shall be required to appear for the written qualifying test at the Centres allotted by the institute.

B) The written test is aimed at evaluating abilities to comprehend, analyse and reason. Therefore, the examinations is General Aptitude & no separate syllabus is prescribed.

C) The results of the written test along with the details of the interviews shall be available on the website for the Institute as well as on the Notice Board on the Institute on February16, 2007.

D) Interviews will be held at national Institute of Immunology, New Delhi from June 1 4 -2007. The interviews will be held in two stages. The candidates will be short listed for the final interview based on their performance in the first interview. First interview will be held in the last two days.

E) All candidates invited for interviews would be paid a return second class train fare on providing the proof of journey.

F) Candidate selected after the interviews will be enrolled for the Ph.D. programme of NII in academic affiliation with JNU, New Delhi.

Ph.D. Programme
A. The programme will start on 2nd July, 2007.

B. The Institute will provide a Fellowship stipend of Rs.8000/Rs.9500 per month depending on the degree qualifications.
C. Shared hostel accommodation will be available on request.

Application procedure:
Instructions:

A. Applications should be TYPED/ HAND WRITTEN IN CAPITAL LETTERS on A4 - size plain paper in the format given below.

B. Items 3 and 6 in the format should be typed as shown in the Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.
C. Each page of the typed application form should be SIGNED by the candidate.

D. Completed applications MUST BE accompanied with the crossed DEMAND DRAFT for Rs. 100/- of six months validity in favour of Director National Institute of Immunology payable at New Delhi. A Demand Draft for Rs.50/- is acceptable from SC/ ST candidates, provided relevant documentary proof is enclosed. The drafts are not refundable.

E. Applications should be accompanied by attested copies of certificates and mark sheets mentioning the division obtained.

F. TWO recent passport size PHOTOGRAPH should be enclosed. One of these should be signed by the candidate and pasted on the application form.
G. Two self addresses stamped (Rs.5/-) envelopes of 10 cm x 22 cm should also enclosed.

H. Applications and Demand Draft should be sent to MANAGER (A & E), NATIONAL INSTITUE OF IMMUNILOGY, ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG, NEW DELHI 110067 so as to reach on or BEFORE January 2, 2007. Application for Ph.D. Admission 2007 should be mentioned on the envelop.

I. Incomplete applications in any respect will be summarily rejected & no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained on any ground including postal delays. The decision of the Admission Committee will be final and binding and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

Essential Information to be given in the application in the following order.
1. Two photographs (one signed and pasted on application form, other enclosed)

2. Details of Demand Draft: (i) Number (ii) Date of issue (iii) Value in Rupees (iv) Bank Drawn on (any of the nationalized banks)

3. Name of the Applicant 4. Name of Father or Mother 5. Whether belonging SC/ ST. 6. Date of Birth. 7. Nationality 8. Permanent Address. 9. Address for Correspondence. 10. Contact Telephone Number. if any. 11. Contact Telefax Number, if any 12. Contact E-mail Address, if any. 13. Academic Record for each of the following examinations, (i) Senior Secondary (10 + 2) or equivalent, ii) Bachelors Degree or equivalent and (iii) Masters Degree or equivalent. Please give the following information (a) Name of the Examination (b) Subjects (c) University or Board (d) Year (e) Division or Class Obtained & (f) aggregate percentage obtained. 14. Thesis Title and/ or Research Publications, if any. 15. Result of CSIR UGC NET Examination, if appeared. 16. National Science Talent Scholarship, if awarded. 17. Examination Centres: Two preferred examination centres should be indicated in the order of priority 1 & 2 in the relevant boxes- Bangalore, Delhi, and Kolkat & Pune 8. Declaration: I declare that the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that no related information is concealed. If any discrepancy is observed at any stage, NII will be free to cancel my selection/ candidature. 19. Signature of candidate 20. Date . 21. Place.