Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology, Hyderabad
A premier CSIR lab for cutting-edge biology research.
Overview
One of India's foremost research institutes in molecular biology, genomics and gene editing, training doctoral and postdoctoral scientists.
Highlights
- CSIR Research Institute
- 0 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1977 · Hyderabad, Telangana
Courses offered
0 programmes offered here.
Seat counts vary across affiliated colleges/campuses — admission is via the entrance route in the Admission tab.
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Admission process
Admission to Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — the applicable counselling process for your entrance exam.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary —, placement rate —.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1977, Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology is located in Hyderabad, Telangana, with a student community of around .
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
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Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 0 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
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Programme-wise fees are being compiled from official sources — use the enquiry form for the current fee of a specific programme.
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get admission to CCMB Hyderabad?
CCMB is a CSIR research institute, not a regular college. It admits PhD scholars via AcSIR: you register with AcSIR, choose CSIR-CCMB, then clear a written test and interview.
Does CCMB Hyderabad offer BSc or MSc courses?
No. CCMB is a research laboratory focused on PhD-level modern biology and does not run undergraduate BSc or standalone MSc degrees. Research degrees are awarded through AcSIR.
What is the eligibility for a PhD at CCMB?
A Master's with at least 55% (or a 4-year Bachelor's with 75%+) in science, plus a valid national fellowship such as CSIR/UGC JRF, DBT or INSPIRE that must be active when you join.
Is a fellowship compulsory to join CCMB?
Yes. A valid national-level JRF/SRF or equivalent fellowship is an absolute requirement; without one you cannot pursue a PhD at CCMB. Verify the current rules on the official notification.
Is CCMB Hyderabad good for research?
CCMB is a premier CSIR institute known for molecular biology, genomics and cell biology. It is well-regarded, but it suits research-track candidates rather than those seeking taught degrees.
Does CCMB provide a stipend for PhD scholars?
PhD scholars are funded through their national fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DBT etc.), which carries a monthly stipend set by the funding agency, not by CCMB. Confirm current rates with the fellowship body.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF · the institution's official website