Overview
The National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), established in 2002 in Gurgaon, Haryana, provides postgraduate education in science fields. It offers M.Sc. programs with specializations in neuroscience, supported by experienced faculty, in full-time mode. The courses are designed to deliver high-quality education at an affordable fee of INR 26,000.
Table of Contents:
- Highlights
- Course, Fee & Eligibility
- Admission
- Faculty
National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) Highlights
| Category |
Details |
| Establishment |
Founded in 2002 in Gurgaon, Haryana. |
| Founders |
Chairman: Prof. P. N. Tandon; Director: Prof. Vijaylakshmi Ravindranath. |
| Key Facilities |
MRI Scanner, EEG, ERP, 15 Laboratories, DNA Sequencing, Digital Library, Sports Complex. |
| Courses Offered |
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Integrated Ph.D., Summer Training Programs. |
| Research Focus |
Molecular Neuroscience, Brain Imaging, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuro-AIDS, Retinal Circuitry. |
| Collaborations |
Partnerships with institutions like RIKEN Japan, NIMH USA, MNI Canada, and Pavlov Institute Russia. |
| Scholarships |
₹5,000 and ₹3,000 for 1st and 2nd position in Integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. programs. |
| Training |
Offers postgraduate neuroscience degrees with an interdisciplinary focus and advanced techniques. |
| IT Infrastructure |
10 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi campus, National Knowledge Network, Video Conferencing. |
| Recognition |
Deemed University status (2002, UGC Act 1956). |
National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) Course Fee and Eligibility
| Course |
Fees |
Eligibility |
| M.Sc 1 Course |
₹13,000 (1st Year Fees)Check Details |
Graduation |
| Ph.D 1 Course |
₹13,000 (1st Year Fees)Check Details |
Post Graduation |
National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) Admission
Admission Process for M.Sc. Neuroscience:
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PH) in all exams from Class 10 onward.
- Final-year students can also apply.
- Entrance Exam:
- Admission is based on the JGEEBILS (Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences) score.
- Selection Process:
- Shortlisted candidates from JGEEBILS are invited for a two-tier interview for final admission.
- Seats and Duration:
- Two-year program with a specific number of seats.
Application Process:
- Mode of Application:
- Online: Fill out the form via the official NBRC website and pay through SB-Collect.
- Offline: Request the form by sending a self-addressed A4 envelope to NBRC.
- Offline Payment:
Submit via Demand Draft in favor of the Director, NBRC payable at Gurgaon or Manesar.
- Submission:
Send the completed form and DD to Registrar, NBRC, Manesar-122051, Haryana.
| Category |
Fee for Online Applicants |
Fee for Offline Applicants |
| General |
300/- |
350/- |
| SC/ST/PH |
150/- |
200/- |
National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) Faculty
| Name |
Designation |
Email |
| Dr. Arpan Banerjee |
Associate Professor |
arpan@nbrc.ac.in |
| Anindya Ghosh Roy |
Associate Professor |
anindya@nbrc.ac.in |
| Nihar Ranjan Jana |
Professor |
nihar@nbrc.ac.in |
| Pankaj Seth |
Professor |
pseth@nbrc.ac.in |
