About JNCASR Born out of an idea to facilitate academic discourse and advancement through interdisciplinary collaborative research in advanced areas of science, the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) was established by the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India in 1989. JNCASR has steadily grown to become a top national multidisciplinary research institute that has considerable global recognition. In 2002, the Centre was declared a Deemed-to-be-University by the University Grants Commission, allowing it to confer degrees to its students directly. Today, the Centre has 400+ students, several renowned faculty members, and 9 research units with top-class research infrastructure. Together, the JNCASR research community has made countless innovations and conducted groundbreaking research, which is reflected in the various awards, publications, and patent grants of these researchers on national and international platforms. About POBE As part of its Science Outreach Programme, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) conducts a Project Oriented Biology Education (POBE) programme for students studying in the first year of a three-year or four-year B.Sc first-year (PBM) to explore their academic potential, stimulate a deeper interest in science and infuse creativity and scientific temper amongst undergraduate students. Selected students will be given an opportunity to attend lectures and participate in laboratory projects and research. The programme will be conducted during the summer vacation for a period of 6 to 8 weeks over three consecutive summers. Selected students are expected to commit to the programme for three years and successful candidates will receive a Diploma in Biology from the Centre. Since its inception in 2006, around 118 students from different colleges in the country have benefited from these programmes. Most of them are pursuing science/research within the country and abroad. Those who completed the POBE programme with outstanding performance will be eligible for admission to the MS-PhD programme of the Centre, subject to satisfactory performance in the interview. Eligibility Criteria Students presently studying in the 1st year of the three-year or four-year B.Sc programme only (preferably with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, (PCBM) any combination). Students of the Integrated BS/MS programme are not eligible for the POBE programme. Duration Two months during the summer for three consecutive years. Fellowships The total number of fellowships offered will be up to ten. A scholarship of Rs. 10,000/- per month will be provided. Announcement of Selected Candidates The selected candidates will be intimated by email. Merely applying to the programme and satisfying the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection. How to Apply Applications can be submitted online. The link for the application is: Application for POBE 2026 Important Dates Commencement of submission of online application form: 6th Jan 2026Last date for submission of online application form: 28th Feb 2026 For more details, visit https://www.jncasr.ac.in/academic/fandeprogrammes/pobe Source: Project Oriented Biology Education (POBE)