National Brain Research Centre, Gurgaon

Haryana
Fees: ₹12,000 - ₹15,000 (Approximate per annum for research scholars)
Average Package: Research Fellowship: ₹37,000 - ₹54,000 per month
Highest Package: Post-Doctoral Fellowships up to ₹80,000 per month

About National Brain Research Centre, Gurgaon

National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) is the only institute in India dedicated to Neuroscience Research and Education. An autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, NBRC carries out frontline research to understand brain function in health and disease. It serves as a nodal center under the 'Brain Research Initiative'.

Admission Process

Admission to M.Sc. is based on JGEEBILS scores followed by an interview. Ph.D. admissions accept scores from JGEEBILS, JEST, GATE, or CSIR-UGC NET (Junior Research Fellowship), followed by a two-tier interview process.

Cutoffs

Highly competitive; usually top 5-10% in JGEEBILS/GATE.

Rankings & Recognition

Consistently ranked as India's #1 Neuroscience research facility.

Top Recruiters & Placements

Harvard Medical School,Max Planck Institute,AIIMS,Biocon,Pfizer,CSIR Labs

Scholarships

All students receive fellowships (M.Sc.: ₹12,000/month; Ph.D.: JRF/SRF as per Govt. norms).

Student Life & Campus

Life at NBRC is intellectually stimulating but demanding. The campus is green and peaceful, featuring periodic seminars by global neuroscientists and cultural celebrations within the small, close-knit community.

Facilities

3T MRI Scanner,Animal Facility (NABL Accredited),Digital Library & Brain Resource Centre,DNA Sequencing Facility,Confocal Microscopy Lab,High-Performance Computing Cluster,Student Hostel,Cafeteria,Medical Centre,Sports Ground

Faculty Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NBRC offer undergraduate courses?

No, NBRC is a dedicated research institute offering only Master's and Doctoral level programs.

What is the entrance exam for M.Sc. Neuroscience?

Admission is primarily through the Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS).

Courses & Fees

  • M.Sc. (Neuroscience) - ₹12,000 (Annual)
  • Ph.D. (Neuroscience) - ₹15,000 (Annual)
  • M.Sc.-Ph.D. Integrated Programme - ₹12,000 (Annual)

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Pros

  • State-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities
  • Highly prestigious faculty
  • Fully funded research fellowships
  • International research collaborations

Cons

  • Isolated campus in Manesar
  • Limited social life due to intense research focus
  • Strict admission criteria

Notifications & Updates

  • NBRC Ph.D. Admissions 2026 Open (2026-02-01)
  • JGEEBILS 2026 Results Declared (2026-03-10)

Location

NH-8, Nainwal Mode, Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana - 122052

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Contact Details

Phone: 0124-2839100

Email: info@nbrc.ac.in

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