Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Hii my name is vishal and I want to know about the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants so can you tell me some details about it such as : courses, facilities , eligibility criteria , and admission process ?

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The Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is a research institute in Lucknow.
The CIMAP conducts research and development in the areas of biological, agricultural and chemical sciences.
The Central Indian Medicinal Plants Organization established in the year 1959.
The Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Affiliated to Council of Scientific & Industrial Research.


Facilities:
The facilities provided to the students are as given below:

Library
Well-equipped Laboratories
Research Centre
Seminar & Training
Co-curricular Activities

Divisions:
Agronomy & Soil Science
Agronomy
Soil Science
Biotechnology
Chemical Sciences
Crop Protection
Genetics & Plant Breeding
Plant Biology
Information & Project Management
Technology Business Development

Planting Materials & Products
Skin Care
Anti Fungals
Hair Care
Disinfectants
Mosquito Repellants
Pain Reliever
Nutraceuticals
Personal Hygine

recruitment details:
this institute published the recruitments for the following posts:

Non-Official Consultant in the Area of Analytical Chemistry

CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) invites applications from enthusiastic young and dynamic Indian Nationals having experience and the ability to undertake Technical/Supporting jobs to help in R&D activities of Scientists

Scientist / Senior Scientist (Agronomy / Soil Science)
Scientist / Senior Scientist (Plant Biochemistry/Plant Biotechnology)
Scientist / Senior Scientist (Structural Chemistry)
Scientist / Senior Scientist (For CSIR-800 Rural Sector Program)
Scientist / Senior Scientist (Agronomy)
Scientist / Senior Scientist (Publications)

for the complete details you have to go on its official website..

Course:
PhD course

PhD admission:
The Central Indian Medicinal Plants offers admission in the PhD course through an entrance exam:


PhD Entrance exam:

Eligibility:
The candidate should have completed M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Agriculture / Botany / Chemistry / Biotechnology / Bioscience / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics) with minimum 55 % marks ( 50% marks for SC / ST / PH ).

The Candidates who have cleared CSIR UGC NET Exam / ICMR NET Exam / DBT JRF Exam or any other Exam leading to JRF / SRF fellowship tenable at CIMAP are eligible to apply.

The candidates who have completed any Pre PhD courses in any one of the 3 sub-disciplines such as Plant Sciences / Biotechnology & Bioinformatics / Chemical sciences as core courses with other optional courses in 2 semesters spread over 1 year with OGPA scores.

The OGPA scores are as follows:
6.5/10.0 for general & OBC category 6.0/10.0 for SC/ST/PH students

Relaxation of 5% marks and 0.5 OGPA score is available for SC / ST / PH candidates.

Selection Procedure:
The final Selection will be made on the basis of Interview.
The selected candidates will be enrolled for Ph.D Program.

Admission application form:
Before participating in interview, the candidate has to fill an CIMAP Admission application form with Demand Draft for none refundable fees such as:

200/- for General candidate and
100/- for SC / ST / OBC / PH candidate

Then the application form will send to with fee in the favor of “Director, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow”.

The Candidates have to bring all the certificates in original with the application form.

The CIMAP Admission Application should be accompanied by attested copies of certificates and mark sheets from Senior Secondary level onward.


For detailed information of the PhD entrance exam, here is attachment:

Important dates:
Given below are the tentative dates of the CIMAP admission test:

The Last date of submission of application form:
Mid June 2013

The interview date:
Mid Sept 2013


Result:
Here is the attachment of the result of CIMAP PhD entrance exam 2012-13:

Contact details:
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,
P.O. – CIMAP,
Near Kukrail Picnic Spot,
Lucknow – 226 015, India,
Phone No: 91 – 522 – 2359623, 2718505,
Fax: 91 – 522 – 2342666,
Email: hrd@cimap.res.in

Home page:
The home page of the CIMAP looks similar as the image given below: