National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology - [NIANP], Bangalore Admission 2023: Ph.D. Admission, Dates

Bangalore, Karnataka

Public College

National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The Institute was established on November 24, 1995 and it acts under the aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The Institute is affiliated to Jain University, Bangalore and is recognized by University Grant Commission.

NIANP offers Ph.D. programs in the field of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology to the candidates.

Admission for Ph.D. program is based on Jain University norms.
Candidate should indicate the preference to work at NIANP, in the area specified in the application form.
Candidate should complete one-year, pre Ph.D. coursework in the University before registering for the Ph.D. program in the college.
The minimum eligibility for this program is Master’s Degree or M. Phil degree in the relevant field.
The applicant should have a fellowship from CSIR UGC NET/ GATE/ DST Inspire/ DBT women or equivalent.
Applicant must include a Statement of Purpose along with the application form.
As a part of admission process, the student should qualify pre-Ph.D. entrance examination and a personal interview along with their parents.
Application form can be downloaded from the official website of Jain University.

Highlight Table of National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology

Name of Institute	National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Type of Institute	State
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance Examination/Personal Interview
Name of the Entrance Test	Pre-PhD Entrance Test
Application Mode	Online and Offline
Scholarship	Yes

NIANP Ph.D. Admission 2023

National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology conducts research programs in life science fields. As a part of the program, it offers Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology. The admission process for the program is governed by Jain University, Bangalore.

The candidate who holds Master’s Degree/ M. Phil in the relevant subject with minimum 55% of marks (50% for SC/ST) in each subject and also an aggregate is eligible for applying. To apply for NIANP, the candidate should possess a fellowship from any of the organizations which include CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / DST Inspire/DBT women fellowship or other equivalents within or outside the country.

The applicant should qualify the pre-Ph.D. Entrance Examination conducted by the University. The selected candidates will be subjected to a Personal Interview with their parents before final selection.

On selection, the candidate has to register under the Jain University and complete a two-semester pre-PhD coursework before starting the Ph.D. course in the Institute. The final registration of candidates into the Ph.D. program will be based on, the successful completion of the pre-PhD program, the recommendation of the evaluation committee, and approval of the Ph.D. registration committee.

Eligibility Table

Course Name	Specializations	Minimum Eligibility	Selection Process
Ph.D.	Biotechnology	M.Sc. /M. Phil in Science field with minimum 55% marks (50% SC/ST) + CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / DST Inspire/DBT women fellowship	Pre-Ph.D. Entrance Examination + Personal Interview
	Biochemistry
	Microbiology

Key Points:

The pre-PhD Entrance Examination include an Aptitude test and a subject paper test.
The reservation for categories are based on Central Government norms.
M. Phil Degree holders will be given a waiver for the part of the Ph.D. program coursework.
Scholars who possess UGC/CSIR Fellowship are exempted from the Entrance Examination.

NIANP Application Process 2023

The application form for the Ph.D. course is available at the official website for download and also can be obtained from the University office. Candidate has to submit the duly filled form with required documents to the university office.

A copy of the form has to be sent to the National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP), to the below mentioned address.

National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP)

Hosur Main Road

Adugodi

Bangalore-560030

Karnataka

Instructions for Filling the Application Form:

The form has to be filled in the applicant’s own handwriting.
Use only BLACK/BLUE Hi-Tech pen for filling the application form.
While, filling provisionally, indicate “Results are awaited” in columns where the final marks are unknown or not available.
Applicant must include the certified copies of qualifying examinations and other documents.
The application should a recent passport size photograph in the column needed.
The photograph should not be older than 3 months. And, it has to be pasted, not pinned
Overwriting, or erasing in the application form may lead to rejection of the application. It has to be avoided.
Candidate has to submit all the needed documents along with the application form.

Documents to be enclosed: