National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune is an autonomous research center at the national level. It is a top-ranking premier institution that researches in various fields of cell biology, biotechnology, tissue engineering, etc. The institute is affiliated with SPPU Pune and is approved by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology.

The popular course pursued at NCCS Pune is the PhD program. Eligibility for this program requires a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in a relevant PG degree. Final selections are done through the entrance exam and the interview round conducted by the institute. All procedures of application to the college are done in Offline Mode.

National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune has announced the start of Ph. D application process for the August 2022 session. Application forms are available on the official website of the institute. Interested candidates can visit the website and apply. The deadline for submitting applications is May 21, 2022.

The Ph. D program is offered for the subject of Modern Biology. Candidates must hold a PG degree in any science stream to be applicable. PG candidates with valid scholarships from CSIR/ ICMR/ UGC/ DBT/ BINC are eligible to apply. All the candidates should be Indian citizens with good academic records. Candidates selected through the interview will be given a fellowship from NCCS Pune.

Candidates should hold at least 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent GPA in their PG degree. Candidates should be not more than 28 years of age.

NCCS Pune Quick Facts 

  • National Centre for Cell Science Pune is one of the top national-level research centers for Cell Biology and its relevant fields.
  • It has been nationally awarded many times and recognized beyond India.
  • The institute is affiliated with Savitribai Phule University.
  • The research center deals with topics like Biotechnology, Tissue Engineering, Tissue Banking. Works are done on cell culture, immunology, cell-repository, chromatin-remodeling, and many more fields of Modern Biology.
  • Its faculty constitutes more than 105 skilled and professional members.
  • NCCS is widely known because of its academic collaborations, research projects, and fellowships offered to students.
  • The average starting salary for PhD holders is around INR 4 LPA to INR 20 LPA and increases with age and experience.

NCCS Pune Rankings

NCCS has been recognized globally in different scientific journals and publications because of the contributions of scientists at the institute. It has bagged awards like the Padma Shri, National Bioscience Award, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awards, Swarnajayanti Fellowship, and many more.

NCCS Pune Courses & Fees

NCCS offers only a Ph. D course. The specialization for this program is Modern Biology. The details of this course are given in the table below:

PROGRAM PROGRAM DETAILS Selection Basis
PhD
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 55,000 PA
  • Eligibility: PG degree in a relevant Science stream with 50% minimum aggregate marks or an equivalent GPA
  • Specialization: Modern Biology
 Entrance Test and Interview

NCCS Pune Placements

The placements provided at NCCS are of high worth in great quantity. The Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS) provides students with 2 months of training in which a variety of training and research projects are given to desirable students. It makes them more competent and skillful for getting good job opportunities and high salaries in the future. For Ph. D holders, the average starting salary in Biotechnology, ranges from INR 4 LPA to INR 20 LPA, increasing with experience.

NCCS Pune FAQs

Ques: What are the documents required during Ph. D admissions at NCCS?

Ans: Important documents that candidates should carry with them during the Ph. D interview includes:

  • Birth Certificate/ Proof of Date of Birth
  • SC/ ST/ PwD Certificate from Competent Authorities
  • Mark Sheet of Each Year/ Semester of Graduation
  • Fellowship Certificate/ JGEEBILS Qualifying Data
  • Valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for OBC category.

Ques: Does NCCS offer Honours courses in Biology?

Ans: No, NCCS does not offer Honours Courses in Biology. The institute offers only a Ph. D program with a specialization in Modern Biology.

Ques: What are the additional facilities at NCCS?

Ans: Additional facilities available at NCCS include well-equipped laboratories, fluorescence-activated cell sorters, bio-imaging facility, experimental animal facility, DNA sequencing, well-equipped library, computer section, hostel facilities, medical facilities, canteen, etc.

Ques: Does NCCS offer reservation benefits to reserved category students?

Ans: Yes, NCCS offers reservation benefits to SC/ ST/ OBC students who are applicable. Reserved candidates must produce valid proof of their caste certificate from a competent authority during admission to claim reservation benefits.

Ques: What are the exams accepted by NCCS for their Ph. D program?

Ans: Students who qualify in the JGEEBILS exam conducted by the NCBS/ TIFR are eligible to apply for the Ph. D program at NCCS. Candidates who have qualified only for CSIR-UGC (NET) Lectureship and the ‘Project List of ICMR’ are not eligible to apply.