National Institute of Immunology Ph.D. Programme 2009-2010

Admission to Ph.D. Programme for the Academic Year

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 3) Immunity & Infection 4) Molecular & Cellular Biology, 5) Reproduction & Development, 6) Structural & Computational Biology.

The programme will start on 15th July, 2009.

The Institute will provide a Fellowship stipend of Rs.12000/14000/- per month depending on the degree qualifications.


Eligibility: 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 qualification 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.


Application procedure: A. Applications can be sent online or should be TYPED / HAND WRITTEN IN CAPITALS 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 application form should be SIGNED by the candidate.

D. Completed applications MUST be accompanied with the crossed DEMAND Draft for Rs. 100/- of 6 months validity in favour of `Director, National Institute of Immunology`, payable at Canara Bank, Jit Singh Marg, 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. Copies of the certificates or mark sheets SHOULD NOT BE enclosed with the application.

F. TWO recent passport size PHOTOGRAPHS should be enclosed. One of these should be signed by the candidate and pasted on the application form.

G. Two self-addressed stamped (Rs.5/-) envelopes of 10cm x22cm should also be enclosed.

H. Applications and Demand Drafts should be sent to MANAGER (A&E), NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG, NEW DELHI- 110067 " so as to reach on or BEFORE December 8, 2008. Application for Ph.D. Admission-2009' 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 decisions of the Admission Committee will be final and binding and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

J. Applications must enclose : on-line submitted application/off-line application, documentary evidence for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), if
applicable, along with other specified enclosures.

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 payable at Canara Bank, Jit Singh Marg, New Delhi).

3. Name of the Applicant.
4. Name cf Father or Mother.

5. Whether belonging to SC /ST/OBC (NCL).
6. Date of Birth.

7. Nationality. 8. Permanent Address. 9. Address for Correspondence. 10. Contact Telephone /Mobile Number, if any. 11. Contact Fax 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) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, and (iii) Master’s Degree or equivalent. Please give the following information (a) Name of the Examination (b) Subjects (c) University / Board (d) Year (e) Division or Class Obtained & (f) Aggregate percentage obtained.

14. Thesis Title and orr Research Publications, if any

15. Result o f CSIR-UGC NET Examination, if appeared.

16. National Science Talent Scholarship, if awarded.

17. Examination Centers: Please write number 1 & 2 as per your choices of Centers in the Boxes given against the Centers as indicated – Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata & Pune

18. Declaration: I declare that the information furnished above is true and corrects 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.

Last date of submission of Forms: December 8, 2008

Date of Entrance Test : February 15, 2009 at four centers - Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata & Pune.

National Institute of Immunology
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110 067
Tel: 011 - 26717121 to 26717145
Fax : 91-11-26162125 & 91-11-26177626
Website: www.nii.res.in