Organisation : Indian Council of Medical Research
Entrance Exam : ICMR JRF Entrance Examination 2017
Date of Examination : 16.07.2017
Apply Online : http://103.253.70.16:8370/ICMR/LoginAction_input.action
Notification : https://www.entrance.net.in/uploads/12040-jrf.pdf
Home Page : http://www.icmr.nic.in/
ICMR JRF Entrance Exam :
ICMR JRF Examination is the first step in the process of admission to the Ph.D/ Research Programme through council’s support. Test for ICMR JRF fellowship are conducted at the 12 centres viz. Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Srinagar and Varanasi once a year.
Related : HITSEEE 2017 Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science Engineering Entrance Exam : www.entrance.net.in/12038.html
All candidates are directed to deposit the above fees in the branches of State Bank of India by filling the Challan form in the name of Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh (Examination) in the “Power Jyoti” PUL Current Account No. 32211616762.
Important Date :
Date of opening of Registration : 10.04.2017
Last date for filling of online application : 13.05.2017
Late date of fee deposit in Bank : 16.05.2017
Date of Entrance Examination (Tentative) : 16.07.2017
Educational Qualification:
M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC candidates and 50% for the SC/ST & Physically Handicapped candidates in the subjects mentioned under the head method of selection.
A candidate who is appearing/has appeared in the final year (IV/VI Semester whichever is applicable, and final year where Semester system is not there) of M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent examination during the session (2016-2017) can also apply for the test as RA (Result Awaited).
Such candidates will have to submit the attestation format (given in the end of application) duly certified by the Head of the Department/ Institute over his/her signature and rubber stamp (with address and name) where he/she is appearing in the final year examination.
However, such candidates shall be admitted to the Test provisionally and shall be considered eligible for JRF only after they submit the proof of having passed the Master’s Degree examination with requisite percentage.
The M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent degree mark sheet must be submitted to ICMR, latest by 30th September, 2017otherwise candidature will automatically be forfeited.
Age Limit :
The age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years as on 30-09-2017 (upper age limit relaxable up to five years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, Physically Handicapped (PH) and female candidates, three years in the case of OBC category.
How To Apply :
1. Candidates are required to apply online through PGIMER, Chandigarh website pgimer.edu.in or ICMR New Delhi website icmr.nic.in. No other means /mode of application (through post, e-mail, fax, deposit of CV etc.) will be accepted.
2. Firstly ensure that you have a valid personal email ID. In case, a candidate does not have a valid personal email ID, he/she should create his/her new email ID before applying Online.
You should keep checking the inbox or even the spam box of this email id regularly during the Admission process as PGIMER may send intimations related to admissions etc. through this.
3. You will be required to submit the following with application. Please keep them ready before you submit the application:-
I. Photograph (Jpeg format – Max. Size 50Kb)
II. Signature (with black pen) (Jpeg format – Max. Size 50Kb)
III. Category (SC/ST/OBC/PH) Certificate (If applicable)
IV. Appearing Certificate from Head of the Institution for those candidates who will be appearing in M.Sc./MA final examination of 2017-18
Scan your Photograph and Signatures (On white page with black ball point) individually and save them individually in 2×1.5” JPEG format.
The size of any of these individual images should not exceed 50 kb each; otherwise you will not be able to submit your online application. Also scan your caste/category (SC/ST/OBC/ PH/VH) Certificate and appearing certificate (if applicable) separately and save them in single page PDF format.
5. YOU ARE NOW READY TO APPLY ONLINE.
6. Go to the website pgimer.edu.in and click on the link ‘ICMR-JRF Entrance Exam.– 2017’. Further click the Tab ‘Online Application Form’. Clicking on this Tab will open the Online Application Form.
7. Carefully fill Centre Code, Stream Code and Category details choosing appropriate option from drop down menu. Fill Personal details one by one. The name of the candidate or his/her father/mother/husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the certificates/mark sheets.
Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature. Ensure that Mobile no. and e-mail ID are absolutely correct as all communications will be through your e-mail ID.
8. Click Register Button – This will allot you a unique registration number, login id and password. Make sure to note your login and password as you would require them for future use.
9. Your login id and password will be sent at the e-mail ID provided by you and SMS regarding the same will also be sent at the Mobile No. provided by you.
10. Click on NEXT Button to complete your application form.
11. Fill your Contact Information – Correspondence and Permanent Addresses (Do fill correct Pin code) and click NEXT Button.
12. Fill Qualifying Details :
(i) Qualifying Exam (M.Sc./M.A/Equivalent) (choose from drop down menu), Year of Passing, Division, % of marks.
ii) Year of appearing/has appeared/result awaited (in M.Sc./M.A/Equivalent) –attach appearing certificate from the Head of the Institution. From drop down menu select
(1) for Result awaited and (2) for Result declared.
13. Fill Name of the University/Institute awarding the degree.
14. Now you are required to upload your scanned photograph/ Signatures/ Certificate(s), if any, one by one. Click on choose file – select relevant scanned image file from browser and then Click on Upload Button. Repeat this process till there is nothing more to upload.
15. Now your application is complete. Go through Declaration para carefully. If you fulfil all conditions and criteria of the Admission Notice, then and only then check the “Declaration Confirmed & Accepted” box. Click on SUBMIT Button and this will prompt you to download Bank Challan.
16. Click on the link “PRINT BANK CHALLAN” and take a print out of the challan form.
17. WAIT FOR 48 HOURS BEFORE YOU DEPOSIT THE FEE AS IT WILLTAKE MINIMUM 24 HOURS TO TRANSMIT YOUR DATA TO THE BANK.
18. Based on the category in which you intend to apply, the following Fees will have to be paid:
a) SC/ST/PH/VH : Rs.800/-
b) All other categories : Rs.1,000/-
19. It is important to note that the requisite fee can only be deposited in any of State Bank of India branches as PGIMER has only nominated State Bank of India for Collection of fee. Fee paid in any other bank or in any other format (Cheque, Postal Order, Demand Draft etc.) will not be accepted.
20. After depositing the fee, you will get TWO copies of challan – Candidate’s copy and PGIMER copy. Bank copy will be kept by the bank where you will deposit the fee.
21. WAIT FOR ANOTHER 24 HOURS AFTER DEPOSITING FEE AS IT WILL TAKE MINIMUM 24 HOURS FOR THE BANK TO TRANSMIT YOUR DATA BACK TO US.
22. Please take TWO printouts of the Online Application Form by logging in with your login id and password. Affix the same passport size photograph (which was uploaded with the online form) on it and keep it safe with you.
The candidate should ensure to take printout of application form after completing all details. DO NOT SEND IT TO US. This application printout with photograph affixed on it will have to be submitted to ICMR New Delhi after declaration of result.