ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023 is a national-level Entrance Exam organized by ICMR. ICMR JRF Entrance Exam is for admission to the Ph.D/ Research Programme through the council’s support. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will announce the Indian Council of Medical Research Junior Research Fellowships (ICMR JRF) Entrance Exam 2023 exam date, application form soon. It official website is icmr.nic.in. Get here the ICMR JRF Entrance Exam study material like syllabus, question papers, exam pattern, and latest news on registration, admit card, answer key, result.
ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023
What is ICMR JRF Entrance Exam?
The full form of ICMR JRF Entrance Exam is Indian Council of Medical Research Junior Research Fellowships (ICMR JRF) Entrance Exam. ICMR JRF Examination is the first step in the process of admission to the Ph.D/ Research Programme through council’s support. The award of JRF is made on merit basis by holding an entrance examination after issuing a countrywide admission notice. The admission notice is published in leading English Newspapers of India usually during March/April and also on the website. The entrance examination is usually held in the first/second week of July.
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ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023 – An Exam Overview
Aspects | Details |
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Name of Exam | ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023 |
Full Form of ICMR JRF Entrance Exam | Indian Council of Medical Research Junior Research Fellowships Entrance Exam |
Organizing Body | ICMR |
Full Form of ICMR | Indian Council of Medical Research |
Level of Exam | National |
Official Website | icmr.nic.in |
Courses Where Admission is Through ICMR JRF Entrance Exam | Ph.D |
Minimum Educational Qualification | Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./MA) in Basic Science or Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./MA) in Professional Course |
Mode of Exam | TBA, Last year it was – Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Type of Questions | TBA, Last year it was – Objective Type |
Number of Questions | TBA, Last year it was – 125 |
Total Marks | TBA, Last year it was – 125 |
Exam Duration | TBA, Last year it was – 2 hours |
ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023 Exam Dates
ICMR decides and announces the exam date of ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023. Note the following dates. However, also check icmr.nic.in in regularly for any changes in schedule.
Event | Dates |
Date of opening of Registration | As per ICMR |
Last date for filling of online application | As per ICMR |
Last date of fee deposit through payment gateway | As per ICMR |
Form Correction | As per ICMR |
Downloading of admit card | As per ICMR |
ICMR JRF Exam | As per ICMR Usually held in the first/second week of July |
Released Answer key | As per ICMR |
Challenge the Answer key | As per ICMR |
Result declaration | As per ICMR |
ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023 Application Form
Any student who wishes to appear in the Indian Council of Medical Research Junior Research Fellowships Entrance Exam needs to first fill up the application form. Important points are as follows.
- ICMR releases the ICMR Junior Research Fellowships Entrance Exam application form 2023 at icmr.nic.in.
- Students should fill and submit the ICMR JRF Entrance Exam online application form before the last date.
- In order to apply, one has to do the ICMR JRF 2023 registration, then enter details in the online form, upload documents required, and pay the fee.
- Also, only eligible students should apply for the Indian Council of Medical Research Junior Research Fellowships Entrance Exam.
ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The ICMR JRF Entrance Exam eligibility criteria refers to minimum requirements that applicants must fulfill in order to appear in the exam and/or get admission through it.
- ICMR provides the detailed ICMR JRF 2023 eligibility criteria in the official website icmr.nic.in.
- Eligibility criteria is also in the ICMR JRF 2023 information brochure.
- Students who have minimum educational qualification, and satisfy age limit are eligible for Indian Council of Medical Research Junior Research Fellowships Entrance Exam.
- Also check eligibility criteria of colleges where admission is through ICMR JRF Entrance Exam before admission.
ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023 Admit Card
The ICMR JRF Entrance Exam admit card refers to the hall ticket. Following are its key details.
- Students who apply on time are issued the ICMR Entrance Exam admit card.
- ICMR releases the admit card at icmr.nic.in.
- Only those students who show the admit card of ICMR JRF Entrance Exam exam and other required documents on exam day get entry at the center.
- Therefore students should download the ICMR JRF Entrance Exam admit card 2023 before exam date.
- The hall ticket contains exam date, time, center, guidelines for the Indian Council of Medical Research Junior Research Fellowships Entrance Exam 2023.
ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023 Exam Pattern
The question paper of Indian Council of Medical Research Junior Research Fellowships Entrance Exam will be as per the exam pattern.
- The ICMR JRF 2023 exam pattern conveys the mode, important topics, question distribution, marking scheme.
- Latest exam scheme is as per icmr.nic.in.
- You can also practice the pattern, type of questions with PYQPs and ICMR JRF Entrance Exam sample question papers.
- ICMR JRF 2023 mock tests are also a good way to familiarize yourself with the pattern.
Last year the exam pattern was as follows
- Mode of exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)/Online
- Duration of exam: The exam will be 2 hours i.e. 120 minutes
- Language of exam: Exam is conducted in English language.
- Type of questions: Objective Type
- Number of sections: Exam paper consists of 2 sections.
- Marking scheme: One mark is awarded for the correct answer and 0.25 marks are deducted for an incorrect answer.
Section A | Aptitude Test |
Section B | Life Sciences |
Section C | Social Sciences |
The Exam will consist of one paper of two hours duration. The paper will consist of two Sections. The Aptitude Section (Section A) will have 50 questions on (i) scientific phenomenon in everyday life; (ii) general knowledge in Sciences; and (iii) common statistics. All these questions would be compulsory with each question carrying 1 mark. The subject Specific Section (Section B & C) would pertain to (B) Life Sciences and (C) Social Sciences. Each area of section B & C would have 100 questions and the candidate will attempt any 75 questions in the predesigned area of Section B or C. In the online Computer-based exam, the system will not allow the candidate to attempt more than 75 questions. Candidates are required to indicate the option for Section B or C in the application form too.
ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023 Answer Key
The answer key is the set of correct answers to the ICMR JRF 2023 question paper. When, where, how to get it is as follows.
- You can check the answer key of ICMR JRF 2023 only after the exam ends.
- If ICMR releases the ICMR JRF Entrance Exam official answer key, then you can download it at icmr.nic.in.
- Follow instructions of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to submit objections, and calculate marks using the ICMR JRF Entrance Exam solutions.
ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023 Result
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) 2023 Result is announced on the official website icmr.nic.in.
- The candidaes who qualify the entrance exam are notified by post and e-mail.
- The result is uploaded on the website in the form of a list in PDF format.
- Only those who secure the minimum marks in the ICMR JRF entrance exam 2023 can check their name on the list of qualified candidates.
Types of merit lists for ICMR JRF 2023
2 separate merit lists are drawn based on the performace of the candidates in ICMR JRF 2023 entrance exam. The same is given below:
- One comprising the candidates qualifying for life science
- Second for those candidates qualifying for social sciences
Contact Details
Official Website is icmr.nic.in
ICMR JRF 2023 Exam Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : The official website is icmr.nic.in.
Ans : Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) conducts ICMR JRF Entrance Exam 2023.
Ans : ICMR provides the detailed ICMR JRF 2023 eligibility criteria in the official website icmr.nic.in.
Ans : The syllabus is prescribed by ICMR and is available with the brochure.
Ans : The candidates have to apply using the online application form available at icmr.nic.in.
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