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Indian Council of Medical Research — Junior Research Fellowship 2027

ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) · Online (CBT) · Once a year (July)

200
Questions
180 min
Duration
200
Total Marks
8+
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Key Dates

Next ExamJuly 2027
RegistrationApril 2027
ModeOnline (CBT)
EligibilityMSc in any Life Science, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related field
AttemptsNo limit (age 28 for fellowship)
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ICMR JRF 2027 — Quick Answer

Indian Council of Medical Research — Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR JRF) 2027 is conducted by ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) in online (cbt) mode. The next ICMR JRF exam is scheduled for July 2027, with registration April 2027. The paper has 200 questions for 200 marks in 180 minutes (Biomedical Sciences (General Aptitude + Subject-specific)), with +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect. HenceProve offers free ICMR JRF mock tests, previous year papers, syllabus and cutoff analysis on this page.

200
Questions
200
Total Marks
3h
Duration
Hard
Difficulty

ICMR JRF Next Exam Date & Registration

Next Exam DateJuly 2027
Registration WindowApril 2027
Conducting BodyICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)

Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Biomedical Sciences (General Aptitude + Subject-specific)200200
Total200200
Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect · Duration: 180 minutes
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Syllabus Highlights

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Previous Year Cutoff

CategoryMarksRank
General——
OBC——
SC——
ST——
EWS——
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About Indian Council of Medical Research — Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR JRF) 2027

The Indian Council of Medical Research — Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR JRF) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research). Preparing for the ICMR JRF requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ICMR JRF cover?

ICMR JRF covers General Aptitude (50 Qs) and Subject-specific section (150 Qs) from Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, MBBS/BDS-based biomedical sciences.

What research opportunities does ICMR JRF provide?

ICMR JRF enables PhD research at ICMR institutes, AIIMS, and affiliated universities with fellowship support. ICMR researches communicable diseases, nutrition, and public health.

How to Prepare for ICMR JRF

1

Biomedical focus means Physiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology are important alongside molecular topics

2

ICMR has a strong public health/epidemiology component — do not ignore

3

Current disease research and ICMR research areas are covered in GA section

4

Standard MSc Life Sciences textbooks cover most of the syllabus

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