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ICMR-JRF is conducted annually to provide Junior Research Fellowships for those candidates who are desirous of making their career in the medical and health research section. The exam is intended to motivate and encourage young talented researchers by offering good grants to pursue research in medicine to enhance capacity for quality research in the country.
ICMR JRF exam is conducted for the selection of candidates in the life sciences, medical science, health and allied sciences for which it includes a written examination. The candidates are provided with fellowships of Rs. 31,000/- per month along with house rent allowance as per norms to work towards a Ph.D. degree from premier medical colleges/ institutes in India.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | ICMR JRF |
| Target Audience | Life science graduates (MBBS, MSc, M.Tech) |
| Benefits | Stipend, research experience, mentorship, career prospects |
| Frequency | Twice a year (June & December) |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Questions | 200 (100 each from Part A & B) |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks for correct answer, -1 mark for incorrect answer |
| Syllabus | Broad areas of life sciences & research methodology |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| ICMR JRF Notification Release | January 2024 |
| ICMR JRF Online Application Start | January 2024 |
| ICMR JRF Online Application End | February 2024 |
| ICMR JRF Application Fees Submission End | February 2024 |
| ICMR JRF Admit Card Release | Last Week of March 2024 |
| ICMR JRF Exam Date | First Week of April 2024 |
| ICMR JRF Interview for Selected Candidates | Second Week of May 2024 |
| ICMR JRF Final Declaration of Results | Last Week of June 2024 |
| Region | Major Cities |
|---|---|
| North India | Delhi, Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jaipur, Chandigarh |
| West India | Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Indore, Nagpur, Surat |
| South India | Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Kochi, Trivandrum |
| East India | Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Guwahati, Jamshedpur |
| Northeast India | Imphal, Shillong, Guwahati |
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | 1500 |
| SC/ST | 1200 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Number of Questions | 200 (100 each from Part A & B) |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks for correct answer, -1 mark for incorrect answer |
| Negative Marking | Yes, for multiple-choice questions only |
| Sections | Two sections - Part A & Part B |
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Part A: General Aptitude (50 questions) | |
| Logical reasoning | Analogy, syllogism, verbal reasoning, coding-decoding, critical reasoning |
| Analytical ability | Data interpretation, graphs and charts, numerical ability, problem solving |
| Quantitative skills | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics |
| Scientific reasoning | Scientific concepts, principles, and phenomena |
| General knowledge | Current affairs, science and technology, history, literature, geography, etc. |
| Part B: Life Sciences (150 questions) | |
| Biochemistry | Cell structure and function, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, metabolism, etc. |
| Cell Biology | Cell structure, organelles, cell cycle, cell signaling, cell differentiation, etc. |
| Genetics | Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, genetic engineering, etc. |
| Immunology | Immune system, innate and adaptive immunity, antigens, antibodies, vaccines, etc. |
| Microbiology | Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, host-pathogen interactions, antimicrobial drugs, etc. |
| Molecular Biology | DNA structure and function, RNA, gene expression, protein synthesis, recombinant DNA technology, etc. |
| Physiology | Plant physiology, animal physiology, human physiology, nervous system, endocrine system, etc. |
| Plant Sciences | Plant anatomy, morphology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, plant breeding, etc. |
| Subject | Book Title (Author/s) |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | Reasoning & Analytical Ability by Arihant Experts |
| Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal | |
| General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey | |
| Biochemistry | Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry by Victor W. Rodwell & David A. Bender |
| Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry by Nelson & Cox | |
| Cell Biology | Alberts Molecular Biology of the Cell by Bruce Alberts et al. |
| Essential Cell Biology by Bruce Alberts et al. | |
| Genetics | Griffiths Introduction to Genetic Analysis by Anthony J.F. Griffiths et al. |
| Lewin's Genes XII by Jocelyn E. Krebs et al. | |
| Immunology | Janeway's Immunobiology by Kenneth Murphy & Paul Travers |
| Kuby Immunology by Thomas J. Kindt et al. | |
| Microbiology | Jawetz, Melnick & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology by George S. Georgopoulos et al. |
| Prescott's Microbiology by Joanne M. Willey et al. |
