JNCASR Bangalore Admission 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Bangalore, Karnataka · JNCASR Bangalore · Estd. 2002
UG Closed PG Closed PhD Open
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JNCASR 2026 PhD/Int. BS-PhD/MSc apps closed 10 Apr; shortlisting & interviews May-Jun 2026, session begins Aug. Updated: 2026-06-17

About Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is a deemed-to-be university located at Jakkur, Bengaluru in Karnataka, established in 1989 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and conferred deemed-to-be university status in 2002. JNCASR is one of India's top-ranked research-only institutions for advanced sciences — chemical biology, materials science, condensed matter physics, theoretical sciences.

JNCASR offers Integrated Ph.D and Ph.D programmes in Chemical & Biological Sciences, Materials & Engineering Sciences, Mathematical & Theoretical Sciences, and Computational & Information Sciences. Admission via JNCASR Entrance Examination + interview; CSIR-NET / GATE / JEST / NBHM also accepted in lieu.

2026-27 admission cycle is open at jncasr.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

JNCASR Entrance Examination
Conducted by JNCASR

JNCASR does not offer UG programmes. Integrated Ph.D / Ph.D admission via JNCASR Entrance + interview; CSIR-NET / GATE / JEST / NBHM accepted in lieu.

Other accepted exams

  • JNCASR Entrance
  • CSIR-NET
  • GATE
  • JEST
  • NBHM

Eligibility

Integrated Ph.D: Bachelor's in Sciences / Engineering + JNCASR Entrance + interview. Ph.D: Master's with the prescribed aggregate + JNCASR Entrance + interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
PhD/Int.BS-PhD/MSc application 12 Mar 2026 – 10 Apr 2026 — — Closed
Shortlisting & interviews Invalid Date — — Ongoing
Academic session begins Invalid Date — — Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the JNCASR notification
    Visit jncasr.ac.in for the 2026-27 admission notification.
  2. 2
    Apply online
    Register on the JNCASR portal.
  3. 3
    JNCASR Entrance + interview
    Sit the JNCASR Entrance Examination plus interview; submit valid CSIR-NET / GATE / JEST / NBHM scores where applicable.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee at the JNCASR Jakkur campus, Bengaluru.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

JNCASR Doctoral Fellowships, DST Junior Research Fellowships, CSIR-NET-JRF, INSPIRE Fellowship, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

Deemed-university reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research?
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research admits students primarily through JNCASR Entrance Examination. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research accept JNCASR Entrance Examination scores?
JNCASR Entrance Examination is the primary basis for admission at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.