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ICMR JRF Syllabus 2027

Indian Council of Medical Research — Junior Research Fellowship

ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)Online (CBT)Once a year (July)
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Total Questions200
Duration180 min
Total Marks200
Marking Scheme+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1Biomedical Sciences (General Aptitude + Subject-specific)200200
Total200200

Syllabus by Subject

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Biomedical Sciences (General Aptitude + Subject-specific)

Key topics covered as per the official ICMR JRF syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Biomedical Sciences (General Aptitude + Subject-specific).

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Eligibility & Attempts

EEligibility Criteria

MSc in any Life Science, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related field

ANumber of Attempts

No limit (age 28 for fellowship)

Exam Schedule

Frequency

Once a year (July)

Next Exam Date

July 2027

Registration Opens

April 2027

Preparation Tips

  • 1Biomedical focus means Physiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology are important alongside molecular topics
  • 2ICMR has a strong public health/epidemiology component — do not ignore
  • 3Current disease research and ICMR research areas are covered in GA section
  • 4Standard MSc Life Sciences textbooks cover most of the syllabus

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