Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research · BengaluruJawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research is an university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1989. It is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research.…
About Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research is an university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1989. It is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research offers 6 programmes at postgraduate level. These include School/Units of Interdisciplinary Sciences: Integrated B S. (Research)-Ph.D. (Integrated), Schools/Units of Science: 2 M.Sc. programmes (PG), Research Units: M.S. (Engg.) programmes (PG), Research Units: Ph.D. programmes (Doctoral) and International Centre for Materials Science: Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Science (Pgdms) (PG Diploma), among others. JNCASR is an Institution Deemed to be University recognised by UGC in 2002; the UGC consolidated deemed-university list identifies the Jakkur Campus, Bengaluru, Karnataka. The President is Prof. Umesh V. Waghmare, who assumed office on 11 June 2025. The 2025 newsletter reports 10 collaborative agreements, 9 patent filings and 5 patents granted during the reported period; the current official IP page reports 401 patent applications filed and 149 patents granted as of March 2026. No own teaching hospital or clinical tie-up is applicable to this science-and-engineering research university. Autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India; declared an Institution Deemed to be University in 2002. Current 2026-27 admissions pages list research programmes, Integrated B.S. (Research)-Ph.D., M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Sc. Inter-disciplinary Biosciences and PGDMS. No separate affiliating university applies because JNCASR is self-awarding.
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All 2026-27 degree and diploma programmesApplication fee · Non-refundable; payment-gateway charges may apply except UPI. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| Ph.DTuition · All admitted students Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,000per year |
| M.S. (Engg./Research)Tuition · First year. Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,500per year |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry, Chemical Biology or Energy)Tuition · First year during admission. Source | 2026-27 | ₹7,500per year |
| All 2026-27 degree and diploma programmesTuition · First year during admission. Source | 2026-27 | ₹7,500per year |
| All 2026-27 degree and diploma programmesOther charges · Other academic fees per annum. Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,700per year |
| Ph.DOther charges · Thesis fee during submission; Ph.D. only. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,000one-time |
| M.S. (Engg./Research)Other charges · Thesis fee during submission; M.S. (Engg./Research) only. Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,000one-time |
| M.S. (Engg./Research) Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,500 |
| Degree programmesOther charges Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,800 |
| RegistrationRegistration Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,000 |
| All 2026-27 degree and diploma programmesRegistration · Non-refundable; payment-gateway charges may apply except UPI. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| Ph.D.Tuition · First year; the programme page states second year onwards as Rs. 7,500 per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,000per year |
| Ph.D.Tuition · Second year onwards, stated as Rs. 7,500 per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹7,500per semester |
| M.S. (Engg./Research)Tuition · Second year onwards, stated as Rs. 5,250 per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,250per semester |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry, Chemical Biology or Energy)Tuition · Second year onwards, stated as Rs. 3,750 per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,750per semester |
| M.Sc. in Inter-disciplinary BiosciencesTuition · First year during admission. Source | 2026-27 | ₹7,500per year |
| M.Sc. in Inter-disciplinary BiosciencesTuition · Second year onwards, stated as Rs. 3,750 per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,750per semester |
| Degree programmesTuition · Contributory Medical Scheme; payable every semester from the first year. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,800per semester |
| Degree programmesTuition · Janatha Personal Accident Insurance; payable every semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹150per semester |
| Degree programmesTuition · Other academic fees per annum. Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,700per year |
| Ph.D.Other charges · Thesis fee during submission; Ph.D. only. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,000one-time |
| School/Units of Interdisciplinary Sciences: Integrated B S. (Research)-Ph.D. (Integrated)Beginning in AY 2026-27, JNCASR will introduce a new flagship programme: the Integrated B.S. (Research)-Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Sciences. Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,500per year |
| Schools/Units of Science: 2 M.Sc. programmes (PG)REGULAR ADMISSIONS (2026-27) Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,500per year |
| Research Units: M.S. (Engg.) programmes (PG)Research Programmes (Ph.D. / M.S. (Engg.) / M.S. (Research)) Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,500per year |
| Research Units: Ph.D. programmes (Doctoral)Research Programmes (Ph.D. / M.S. (Engg.) / M.S. (Research)) Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,000per year |
| International Centre for Materials Science: Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Science (Pgdms) (PG Diploma)Postgraduate Diploma in Materials Science (PGDMS) is a one-year (two-semester) full-time programme. Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,500per year |
| All 2026-27 degree and diploma programmesListed in the cited fee schedule. Current programme availability and admissions status have not been independently confirmed. Source | ₹3,700per year |
Placements — sourced details
| Discipline | University Source |
|---|---|
| Reporting year | 2025 Source |
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Programmes & intake
Schools/Units of Science: 2 M.Sc. programmes (PG)
Research Units: M.S. (Engg.) programmes (PG)
Research Units: Ph.D. programmes (Doctoral)
International Centre for Materials Science: Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Science (Pgdms) (PG Diploma)
All 2026-27 degree and diploma programmes
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research admissions
Applications for the August 2026 session were submitted online through JNCASR. Shortlisting used the relevant national examination or JNCASR written/aptitude test and academic record, followed by an interview; PGDMS applications were scrutinised by a selection committee and shortlisted candidates were interviewed. Admission source
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | All Source |
|---|---|
| Period | One-time Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Application fee Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 1000 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | All applicants Source |
| Fee authority | University Source |
| Includes note | Non-refundable; payment-gateway charges may apply except UPI. Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
| Programme code | All Source |
Research — sourced details
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
|---|---|
| Attendance min pct | 75 Source |
| Discipline | University Source |
| Institution type | MoU Source |
| Year | 2025 Source |
| Company | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) Source |
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Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research contact details
| Address | JNCASR, Jakkur Post, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +91 80 2208 2750 |
| admin@jncasr.ac.in | |
| Website | https://jncasr.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. K.S. Narayan | In-charge President Source |
| Mr. Joydeep Deb | Administrative Officer / Registrar / CPIO Source |
| Mrs. Susheela G | Assistant Central Public Information Officer Source |
| Prof. Eswaramoorthy Muthusamy | Dean, Academic Affairs Source |
| Prof. Kanishka Biswas | Dean, Corporate Affairs Source |
| Prof. Subi Jacob George | Dean, Faculty Affairs Source |
| Prof. Sheeba Vasu | Dean, Fellowship and Extension Programmes Source |
| Prof. Sreenivas K R | Dean, Research and Development Source |
| Dr. G. U. R. Kulkarni | President Source |
| Prof. Umesh V. Waghmare | Head of institution Source |
More details
| Official name | Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Deemed university Source |
| Established | 1989 Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-R-U-0224 Source |
| NIRF rank | 44 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| NAAC grade | A++ (CGPA 3.76/4.00) Source |
| Ranking category | Research Source |
| Name | Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Opens month | March 2026 Source |
| Closes month | April 2026 Source |
| Reservation note | The 2026-27 brochure states a 5% marks relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PwD/EWS categories. Source |
| Centralised portal | No Source |
| Programme code | FAM SCIENCE Source |
| Name | School/Units of Interdisciplinary Sciences: Integrated B.S. (Research)-Ph.D. (Integrated) Source |
| Study level | Integrated Source |
| Eligibility | Three-year B.Sc. or equivalent, or 120 undergraduate credits, with at least 55% marks; subject-specific science background required. Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Source |
| Approving body | Self Source |
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Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- jncasr.ac.in — JNCASR Status and Accreditation
- jncasr.ac.in — JNCASR Overview
- jncasr.ac.in — JNCASR Contact Us
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC Consolidated Deemed Universities List
- nirfindia.org — NIRF India Rankings 2025: Research Institutions
- jncasr.ac.in — JNCASR Admissions
- jncasr.ac.in — JNCASR Degree and Diploma Programmes
- jncasr.ac.in · pdf — JNCASR Admissions Brochure for August 2026 admissions
- jncasr.ac.in — Ph.D. programme fees
- jncasr.ac.in — Integrated B.S. (Research)-Ph.D. fees
- jncasr.ac.in — M.Sc. Chemistry fees
- jncasr.ac.in — M.Sc. Inter-disciplinary Biosciences fees
- jncasr.ac.in — JNCASR FAQ
- jncasr.ac.in — Degree and Diploma Programmes
- jncasr.ac.in · pdf — 2025 Handbook/Prospectus
- jncasr.ac.in — Placement
- deemed.ugc.ac.in — List of Deemed to be University
- deemed.ugc.ac.in — Section 12B
- jncasr.ac.in — Prof. Umesh V Waghmare
- jncasr.ac.in — IP Management Cell
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Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.
