NBRC Gurgaon Admission 2026

National Brain Research Centre

Gurgaon, Haryana · NBRC Gurgaon · Estd. 2002

UG Closed PG Open PhD Open

2026-27 admission cycle is open at nbrc.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About National Brain Research Centre

National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) is a deemed-to-be university located at NH-8, Manesar, Gurgaon in Haryana, established in 2003 by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India and conferred deemed-to-be university status. NBRC is India's premier autonomous institute for brain research and is dedicated to integrative neuroscience research and education.

NBRC offers Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D, M.Sc Neuroscience, and Ph.D programmes in Computational Neuroscience, Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience, Systems Neuroscience and Cognitive Neuroscience. Admission is through the NBRC Entrance Examination plus interview, with weightage to academic record and research interest.

The 2026-27 admission cycle is open at nbrc.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

NBRC Entrance Examination

Conducted by National Brain Research Centre

NBRC admits Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D, M.Sc Neuroscience and Ph.D candidates via the NBRC Entrance Examination plus interview. India's premier autonomous neuroscience institute (DBT).

Other accepted exams

NBRC Entrance Examination
NET-JRF

Eligibility

Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D / M.Sc Neuroscience: Bachelor's in life sciences / engineering / medical / biomedical sciences with 60% aggregate + NBRC Entrance + interview. Ph.D: Master's in the relevant discipline + NBRC Entrance + interview.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
2026-27 admission cycle opens	TBA	application	NBRC	Ongoing
NBRC Entrance + interview	TBA	exam	NBRC	Upcoming
Admission confirmation	TBA	counselling	NBRC	Upcoming

How to Apply

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Read the NBRC notification

Visit nbrc.ac.in for 2026-27 admission notification.
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Apply online

Register on the NBRC application portal.
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NBRC Entrance + interview

Sit the NBRC Entrance Examination on the date notified; shortlisted candidates attend the personal interview.
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Admission confirmation

Selected candidates pay the admission fee at the NBRC campus, Manesar, Gurgaon.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

NBRC Doctoral Fellowships, DBT Junior Research Fellowships, CSIR-NET-JRF, SC/BC/EWS scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

Deemed-university reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at National Brain Research Centre?

National Brain Research Centre admits students primarily through NBRC Entrance Examination. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at National Brain Research Centre?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does National Brain Research Centre declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at National Brain Research Centre are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does National Brain Research Centre accept NBRC Entrance Examination scores?

NBRC Entrance Examination is the primary basis for admission at National Brain Research Centre. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.