Reviewed 7 Sept 2026National Centre for Biological Sciences · BengaluruNational Centre for Biological Sciences Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
National Centre for Biological Sciences is an university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1991. It is affiliated to Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. National Centre for Biological…
Overview
About National Centre for Biological Sciences
National Centre for Biological Sciences is an university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1991. It is affiliated to Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. National Centre for Biological Sciences offers 3 programmes at postgraduate level. They are Subject Board of Biology: 1 programme (doctoral), Subject Board of Biology: 1 programme (integrated) and Subject Board of Biology: 1 programme (PG). NCBS is a national research centre under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), not an independently named degree-awarding university in the cited NCBS materials. The NCBS PhD and I-PhD programmes are conducted through the TIFR Deemed University framework; the current PhD page describes admission through the TIFR national entrance process. Official pages confirm extensive central research facilities, including imaging/flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, microfluidics, collections, discovery biology and biosafety facilities, but do not state a single total laboratory count. NCBS is not an independent university or degree-awarding body. The official NCBS page identifies it as a constituent centre of TIFR, an autonomous Department of Atomic Energy institution; TIFR is the UGC-recognised deemed-to-be university and degree-awarding body. NCBS was formally constituted in October 1991. The 2026 NCBS admissions page advertises the PhD programme, while the degree is registered/awarded through TIFR. The prior recognition gap is therefore confirmed for the exact NCBS name: no UGC university-list, Act/notification, AISHE university entry, or NIRF entry naming NCBS as a standalone university was found. TIFR's official UGC deemed-university and 12(B) entries, AISHE entry and NIRF listing name TIFR Mumbai, not NCBS Bengaluru.
Courses & costs
National Centre for Biological Sciences fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PhD / I-PhD Biology and Physics of Life at Ncbs (doctoral)Application fee · All applicants · Non-refundable GS-2026 application fee for male applicants; fee waiver may be requested for documented financial distress. | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| PhD / I-PhD Biology and Physics of Life at Ncbs (doctoral)Application fee · All applicants | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| Subject Board of Biology: 1 programme (PG)Application fee · All applicants · one-time | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| Subject Board of Biology: 1 programme (PG)Application fee · All applicants · one-time | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| PhD / I-PhD Biology and Physics of Life at NcbsApplication fee · All applicants | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| PhD / I-PhD Biology and Physics of Life at NCBS (doctoral)Registration · All applicants · Non-refundable GS-2026 application fee for male applicants; fee waiver may be requested for documented financial distress. | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| PhD / I-PhD Biology and Physics of Life at NCBS (doctoral)Registration · All applicants | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation (pg)Registration · All applicants · Non-refundable GS-2026 application fee for male applicants; fee waiver may be requested for documented financial distress. | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation (pg)Registration · All applicants | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Subject Board of Biology: 1 programme (integrated)
Subject Board of Biology: 1 programme (PG)
Recognition & affiliations
From the sources
Faculty — sourced details
| Exam pattern | Credit semester Source |
|---|---|
| Name | Prof. L. S. Shashidhara |
| Discipline | University Source |
Admissions · collected information
National Centre for Biological Sciences admissions
CSIR / UGC-JRF, DBT, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE, or GATE counselling · Fam Science · All seats (interview)JGEEBILS counselling · Fam Science · All seats (interview)
CSIR / UGC-JRF, DBT, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE, or GATE counselling · Fam Science · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceJGEEBILS counselling · Fam Science · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceNCBS-TIFR's GS-2026 PhD application used a national-level fellowship/examination qualification route, including CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE or GATE, followed by institutional screening and interviews. The Subject Board of Biology describes a three-stage process — entrance examination, written-application screening and interview — for the Biology graduate programmes. The cited 2026 NCBS notice extended completion of applications and referee letters to 5 April 2026. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Available | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fee category | All |
| Period | One-time |
| Fee year | 2026-27 |
| Component | Application fee |
| Fee set by | College |
| Amount (INR) | 1000 |
| Is estimate | No |
| Fee category | All applicants |
| Fee authority | University |
| Includes note | Non-refundable GS-2026 application fee for male applicants; fee waiver may be requested for documented financial distress. |
| Year of study | All years |
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Reach the college
National Centre for Biological Sciences contact details
| Address | NCBS-TIFR, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560065 |
|---|---|
| info@ncbs.res.in | |
| Website | https://ncbs.res.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| — | Head of institution |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | National Centre for Biological Sciences Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | National institute Source |
| Established | 1991 Source |
| Name | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research |
| Institution type | Parent university |
| Same campus | No |
| Recognition code type | AISHE Source |
| Recognition code | U-0330 Source |
| Institution type | Deemed Source |
| Affiliation status | Constituent Source |
| Closes month | April 2026 Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | FAM SCIENCE Source |
| Name | Subject Board of Biology: 1 programme (doctoral) Source |
| Study level | Doctoral Source |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in a basic-science discipline or a qualifying professional degree; applicable national-level fellowship/exam qualification. Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Source |
| Approving body | Deemed university Source |
| Approval status | Approved Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Approval reference | UGC consolidated list entry for Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (Deemed University), the parent degree-awarding institution Source |
| Awarding body type | Deemed Source |
| Name | Subject Board of Biology: 1 programme (integrated) Source |
FAQ
National Centre for Biological Sciences FAQs
How can I get admission to National Centre for Biological Sciences?
Admission to National Centre for Biological Sciences is through the JGEEBILS route. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://forms.gle/9uDcGGCinY9 VodNF9.
What courses does National Centre for Biological Sciences offer?
National Centre for Biological Sciences offers 3 programmes, including Subject Board of Biology: 1 programme (doctoral), Subject Board of Biology: 1 programme (integrated), Subject Board of Biology: 1 programme (PG).
Where is National Centre for Biological Sciences located?
National Centre for Biological Sciences is located at NCBS-TIFR, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560065, Karnataka, India.
Is National Centre for Biological Sciences recognised and accredited?
National Centre for Biological Sciences is affiliated to Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- ncbs.res.in — Who we are and What we do | NCBS
- ncbs.res.in — Contact Us | NCBS
- ncbs.res.in — History | NCBS
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — Institute Deemed to be Universities
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC 12(B) deemed-university list
- ugc.gov.in — UGC Fake Universities
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — AISHE university list
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2022 Research ranking
- ncbs.res.in — Admissions | NCBS
- ncbs.res.in — Admissions - Final Selected Candidates for the GS 2026 at NCBS
- ncbs.res.in — Subject Board for Biology - Programmes
- ncbs.res.in — Subject Board for Biology - Admissions Procedure
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC consolidated list of all universities
- ncbs.res.in — NCBS — Admission, M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation
- ncbs.res.in — NCBS — Admissions - Scholarship
- ncbs.res.in — Annual Report (2024-2025) | NCBS
- ncbs.res.in — Student Support Cell - What we do
- ncbs.res.in — Post Docs - Career Development Activities | NCBS
- ncbs.res.in — Alumni | Masters in Wildlife Biology & Conservation
- ncbs.res.in — Alumni | NCBS
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
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.