Overview
India has been a pioneer in the field of medical science and it has been successful in producing world renowned doctors and scientists who are working at various national and international hospitals and agencies and making the country proud. The National Brain Research Center has also contributed a lot towards creating fine doctors especially brain specialists.
- The first thoughts of establishing a center like this came in the year 1997 when Dr. Manju Sharma, the secretary of DBT announced its inception on the 14th of November
- On 14th June, 1999 the center got itself to be registered as an autonomous institution
- The Center was allotted 38 acres of land that was taken on lease at the Gurgaon District in Manesar which is about 40 kilometers from Delhi
- The founder as well as Chairman of the Center was Prof. P. N. Tandon whereas the founder director was Prof. Vijaylakshmi Ravindranath.
- Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam, the Honorable former President of India, dedicated this Center at Manesar to serve the people of this country on December 16, 2003
- The NBRC Society was formed with a vision to be an exceptional Center in Brain Research having modern facilities producing supremely talented and skilled human resource
- One vital objective of the Center is to develop into a world class center that would help in making India a leader in the field of science
- Another important aspect of this Center is to do extensive and thorough research in brain studies that would help the larger section society in understanding this complex organ of their body
- The Society has also been given the status of a Deemed to be University in 2002 u/s 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
- One unique feature of this Center is that it works in collaboration with other neuroscience centers in the country who are involved in various research projects.
The NBRC is entirely dedicated on research works in the field of neuroscience and hence offers courses based on that only. The courses offered include:
- Ph. D in Neuroscience
- Integrated Ph. D in Neuroscience
- Summer Training and Short-Term Programs
The Center is based on research only and has done many research works on different topics related to neuroscience. Some of the research done in the Center is:
- Molecular Interactions in Gliomagnesis: Hypoxic Environment and Cell Signaling, Genetics of Dyslexia
- Neuroinfection and Inflammation
- Retinal Circuitry – in health and in Disease
- Neurological Disorders Involving Protein Misfolding
- Molecular and Cellular Basis of Neuro AIDS: Human Neural Stem Cell as Models for Studying Neuro-Degeneration
The facilities are of the highest international standard provided to the scholars in the Center so that they can do their research work without any trouble. The National Facility sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology has equipments like:
- 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanner
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- ERP (Evoked Response Potential Recording)
Library
The NBRC also boasts of an ultra modern library which is amongst the best in the country providing resources to the scholars which is simply unparalleled.
- It is fully equipped having state of the art facilities like CD-ROMs, online databases, e-journals and e-books and so on
- The library is automated open access library which has the benefit to be accessed all through the year
- The library also houses many printed other materials such as audio-video cassettes, project reports, books and journals etc.
National Brain Research Centre Gurgaon Fees & Eligibility
| Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Neuroscience) | ₹13,000 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 13 Dec – 31 Mar 2024 | |
Ph.D. (Neuroscience) | ₹13,000 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation | 13 Dec – 16 May 2024 |
National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) Ph.D Admission 2024
At Research level, National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) offers Ph.D course in Neuroscience to the students who want to make a career in the field of Medical science. Duration period and intake capacity for Ph.D is specific.
The admission process is done through Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS). Eligible candidates can also appear in Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST). Candidates who qualified in GATE-2016 in these subjects are also eligible to apply. Candidates will be short-listed for a two-tier interview based on their performance in the above qualifying examinations.
Key Points :
- Candidates with at least 55% (50% for SC / ST / PH candidates) marks or equivalent grade from secondary (10th) examination onwards will be considered
- Candidates appearing for final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Neuroscience | Candidate securing 55% throughout the academic career starting at 10th grade will be considered. Master’s degree in any branch of Science such as Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Application / Pharmacy / Veterinary Science / Psychology or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Medicine or equivalent. Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Medicine or equivalent. Candidate appearing for the final year of qualifying examination are eligible to apply. |
National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) M.Sc Admission 2024
At postgraduate level, National Brain Research centre (NBRC) offers Master of Science (M.Sc) in Neuroscience to the aspiring candidates who want to pursue their career in the field of Medical Science. The course is offered for two years and the number of seats available for admission is specific.
Admission will be based on the marks scored in Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS). Candidates will be short-listed for a two-tier interview based on their performance in the JGEEBILS examination.
Key Points :
- Candidates with at least 55% (50% for SC / ST / PH candidates) marks or equivalent grade from secondary (10th) examination onwards will be considered
- Candidates appearing for final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc | Neuroscience | Candidate securing 55% throughout the academic career starting at 10th grade will be considered. Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science such as Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Application / Pharmacy / Veterinary Science / Psychology or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Medicine or equivalent. Candidates awaiting results of the final year examination are also eligible to apply. Candidates have to provide proof of having passed the qualifying examination at the time of interview. | 2 Years |
Facilities-
- Hostel facilities for married students and staff
- Laboratories that are 15 in number
- Digital Library
- National Microarray facility
- Sports facilities that include gymnasium, football ground, basketball and volleyball courts etc
- DNA Sequencing facility and so on.
Scholarships : The students at the NBRC are given Rs. 5000 and Rs. 3000 for securing 1st and 2nd position respectively in their integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. courses.
