National Brain Research Centre offers PhD and Integrated PhD courses in Neuroscience for graduates. To get admission in these courses, they should qualify an entrance test conducted by National Brain Research Centre.

Structure of National Brain Research Centre PhD Entrance Exam

There will be two sections of objective questions in this exam. First section will have the subject general knowledge or general awareness related to science. Second section will have the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. In the second section candidates need to attempt only three subjects.

Syllabus of National Brain Research Centre PhD Entrance Exam

General Knowledge

• Scientific research

Physics

• Electrostatics
• Current Electricity
• Magnetic effect of current & Magnetism
• Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating current
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Optics
• Dual Nature of Matter
• Atoms and Nuclei
• Electronic Devices
• Communication Systems

Chemistry

• Solid State
• Solutions
• Electrochemistry
• Chemical Kinetics
• Surface Chemistry
• General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
• P -Block Elements
• D -and F -Block Elements
• Coordination Compounds
• Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
• Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
• Aldehydes, Ketons and Carboxylic Acids
• Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen
• Biomolecules
• Polymers
• Chemistry in Everyday Life

Biology

• Cell Theory
• Classification Binomial and Trinomial Nomenclature
• Difference between Prokaryote and Eukaryote
• Five Kingdom Classifications
• Mendel’s Law of Inheritance
• Mineral Nutrition Essential Elements and their Function
• Role of Plants in Human Welfare
• Structural Organization of Cell

Mathematics

• Relations and Functions
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Vectors and Three - Dimensional Geometry
• Linear Programming
• Probability

Eligibility Criteria

For PhD (Neuroscience): Candidates should possess any one of the degrees given below with 55% marks.

• Master’s degree in Science or equivalent in Life Science
• Master’s degree in Science or equivalent in Physics
• Master’s degree in Science or equivalent in Mathematics
• Master’s degree in Science or equivalent in Statistics
• Master’s degree in Science or equivalent in Computer Applications
• Master’s degree in Science or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Master’s degree in Science or equivalent in Veterinary Science
• Master’s degree in Science or equivalent in Psychology
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent in Technology
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent in Medicine

Candidates who are appearing for the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply.

For Integrated PhD (Neuroscience): Candidates should possess any one of the degrees given below with 55% marks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent in Life Science
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent in Physics
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent in Mathematics
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent in Statistics
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent in Computer Applications
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent in Veterinary Science
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent in Psychology
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Technology
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Medicine

Candidates who are appearing for the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply.

For both programmes, candidates should possess minimum 60% marks in 10th and 12th.

How to Apply?

Applicants should visit the website www.nbrc.ac.in and submit their applications online. They will get a registration number after submitting these applications. They should send that number to the concerned authority to the e-mail id [email protected].

Applicants will obtain registration slip on submitting the applications online. This slip should be send to the Office of registrar, National Brain Research Centre, Nainwal Mode, NH-8, Manesar-122050 within the stipulated date. Applicants can pay the application fee for this exam through two modes given below

Through National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) mode: Applicants should send the required fee to Manesar branch account number in State Bank of India through NEFT.  After the completion of transaction, the bank will give a UTR number which should be entered on the online form. Applicants should also send that number to the concerned authority to the e-mail id [email protected].

Through Demand Draft (DD): Applicant can draw DD of application fee in the name of the Director, National Brain Research Centre from any branch of State Bank of India. They should send this DD along with the registration slip to the concerned authority.

Application fee should be paid by different category for this exam are given below

• General candidates: Rs 700/-
• SC/ST/PH candidates: Rs 350/-

How to fill the Form?

As the forms are filled through online, every detail should be entered carefully. UTR number should be entered into the form correctly without making any mistakes. Read the prospectus carefully before entering any details.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Starting date of submitting applications online: 3rd Week of January, 2012

Last date of submitting applications online: 3rd Week of February, 2012

Last date of receiving application fee: 3rd Week of February, 2012

Date of Examination: 2nd Week of March, 2012

List of National Brain Research Centre PhD Entrance Exam Centers

• Allahabad
• Bangalore
• Bhopal
• Delhi
• Guwahati
• Hyderabad
• Kolkata
• Mumbai

Colleges Accepting the National Brain Research Centre PhD Entrance Exam

• National Brain Research Centre

Contact Address for National Brain Research Centre PhD Entrance Exam

• Address: National Brain Research Centre, NH-8, Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana - 122 050, India
• Tel: 91-124 – 2845 200
• Fax: 91-124 - 233 89 10, 91-124 - 233 89 28
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.nbrc.ac.in

Reference Books for National Brain Research Centre PhD Entrance Exam

• Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma
• Problems in Physics by A.A Pinsky
• A collection of questions and Problems in Physics by L.A. Sena
• Elements of Dynamics Part I & II and Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies by S.L.Loney
• Physical Chemistry by P.Bahadur
• Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• General Chemistry by Ebbing
• Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins
• Biology by S C Verma
• General Knowledge Digest and General Studies by Mani Ram Aggarwal & K.Mohan
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs by R.Gupta
• Plane Trigonometry Part I and Co-ordinate Geometry by S.L.Loney
• Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight, Co-ordinate Geometry by Dr. Gorakh Prasad
• Higher Algebra by Bernard & Child
• Algebra Made Easy by K.P. Basu
• A Problem Book in Mathematical Analysis by G.N. Berman
• Advanced Level Physics by Nelkon and Parker

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Study Plan

Students should prepare well for this exam with a well structured study plan. Students should cover all the topics specified in the syllabus by following that study plan. Objective questions asked in this exam will be mainly problems. Students should practice as much as problems using old question papers. Text books and guides will be very useful for the students to understand the main concepts in each topic. Coaching centers can also help them to solve problems in less time.

How and Where To Get the Results?

Results will be available on the website www.nbrc.ac.in.

Score Validity

Score of this exam will be valid for twelve months.