ACBR PhD Programme 2009

The University of Delhi wishes to admit students on an All India basis, to pursue Post
Graduate studies in Biomedical Sciences at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical
Research (ACBR).
The focus of the teaching and research is on Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Medicinal
Chemistry, Medical Biotechnology, Molecular Genetics, Human Physiology, Organic
Chemistry, Molecular Oncology, Tumour Virology, Natural Product Chemistry, Medical
Microbiology, Immunology, Pharmacology and Toxicology. The detailed syllabus is
available on the website of ACBR.
The Center possesses excellent research facilities and collaborates with neighbouring
research institutions like Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR), Institute
of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (DRDO) and the Defence Institute of
Physiology and Allied Sciences (DRDO).
‘Catch Them Young’ -CSIR fellowships (20 for M.Sc.), Jean Ashit Ganguly Educational
Scholarship, Jawahar Bhawan Trust merit cum means scholarship (2 for M.Sc.) and
Major S.P. Datta award for toppers of MSc are also available for deserving students.
Applications are invited on the prescribed form for the following Courses:
1. M.Sc.-Ph.D. Combined Degree in Biomedical Sciences (Full Time 4 Years
Course):
2. M.Sc. Degree in Biomedical Sciences (Full Time 2 Years Course):
Eligibility (for 1&2): Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences/ Life Sciences/ Zoology/
Botany/ Microbiology/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Environmental Biology/ Biotechnology/
Laboratory Techniques/ B.Pharm/ B.V.Sc. or M.B.B.S. with at least 55% marks from
University of Delhi or any other examination recognised by the University or equivalent
thereto.
3. Ph.D. Degree in Biomedical Sciences: in the areas specified above.
Eligibility (for 3): Master’s Degree in the appropriate field of Science, M.Tech.,
M.V.Sc., M. Pharm or M.D. with a minimum of 55% marks or B.Tech, MBBS with 70%
and 60% marks or equivalent grades respectively. CSIR, UGC, ICMR NET qualified
candidates are preferred.
NOTE: Seats will be reserved as per Govt. of India guidelines.
How to Apply: The bulletin of Information along with Application form for all the above
courses can be obtained from the office of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical
Research, University of Delhi, North Campus, Delhi-110007 on all working days
(Monday to Friday) from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm against Demand Draft of Rs. 800/- for
General and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST. If required by Post, send a Demand Draft of
Rs. 850/- for General and Rs. 300/- for SC/ST. The draft should be made in favour of
the “Director, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research” and should be
sent along with an application on plain paper including the name and address (with pin
code) of the applicant, in block letters. Application forms can also be downloaded
from our website www.acbrdu.edu. The request for application form by mail must
reach the office of the Director, on or before April 30, 2009. The last date for sale of
bulletin is May 8, 2009. The last date for receipt of completed application form at
ACBR is May 15, 2009.
Admission Test: Admission Test for M.Sc.-Ph. D. and M.Sc. Degree Courses will be
held on Saturday, June 6th, 2009 at 09:00 a.m. The interview and group discussion for
candidates qualifying the entrance test will be held on Sunday, June 7th, 2009 from
9:00 am onward. The admission test will have multiple choice questions, in all the areas
as given above, at the Undergraduate level.
4. Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP) and Summer Out
Reach Program (SOP) of 8 weeks duration is scheduled between June - July 2009.
Senior Under-Graduate and Post Graduate students are considered. The programme
consists of 1-2 hours of lecture followed by project work under the supervision of faculty
members. Interested students can send an application along with a copy of Bio-Data
and a Demand Draft of Rs.250/- in favour of the “Director, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center
for Biomedical Research” latest by 30th April 2009.
5. Ph.D. Programme Details are given on the website. (http://www.acbrdu.edu/)
Offg. Director (ACBR)
Last date of Receiving completed application forms M.Sc./Ph.D. is 15th May 2009