We try to understand how cells come together to form a complex multicellular
organism - what signals cells sense to know their fates, where these cues come
from, and how they are encoded, stored and interpreted.
Cells
work because of multiple classes of molecular machines working in them. We try
to understand how the structures of these machines contribute to cellular
processes and functions.
The
genetic code holds information on the organisation and function of all living
systems. We study the functional relevance of coding and non-coding regions of
genomes in organismal development, health, and disease using various model
systems.
We explore
the mechanisms by which cells divide, differentiate, interact with their
environment, and self-renew. These studies would lead to the development of novel
approaches to address problems in human health.
Pathogens
cause disease by subverting cellular processes of their hosts. We are
elucidating the mechanisms by which various classes of microbes establish
infection and ensure their survival.
Our
conservation biotechnology program aims to provide insights on the protection
and propagation of endangered wildlife, reveal aspects of animal behaviour, trace
the evolutionary history of species, solve forensic cases, and help in early
detection of wildlife diseases.
The
leads emerging from our fundamental research are being channelled into
developing technologies for societal benefit.
A. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR APPLYING
Candidates with a Master’s degree in any branch of science or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Pharmacy/ Medicine are eligible to apply.
Candidates in the final year of qualifying degree program are also eligible to apply. However, if selected, their selection will be conditional to completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria.
B. SELECTION PROCESS
Online applications will be screened and the eligible candidates will be called for a computer-based written test at one of their preferred centers among the 19 test centres across the country.
Candidates qualifying in the written test and having a valid fellowship* for pursuing PhD will be shortlisted to appear for interview at CCMB.
* The eligible fellowships include national level fellowships (JRF/ SRF of CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR), DST-INSPIRE or any other equivalent fellowship for pursuing PhD. The fellowship must be valid till the time of joining.
Candidates with a BE/ BTech degree in Biotechnology or in any engineering discipline must have a GATE score of at least 85.0 percentile.
BPharm degree candidates must have a GPAT score of at least 85.0 percentile.
Candidates qualifying in both the preliminary and final interviews will be admitted into the PhD program
After completing the admission process, students are registered in the academic program linked to the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR).
C. NOTE
Candidates with lectureship only in CSIR-UGC (NET) examination or MSc/ MTech/ MPharm candidates with GATE/ GPAT will not be shortlisted for interview.