Subject-Wise Detailed Syllabus for ICMR JRF 2023

Life sciences or Social sciences)

• Maximum marks from General Aptitude section- 50
• Maximum marks from Life sciences or Social sciences- 75

• 1 Mark for each correct answers
• 0.25 Marks for each wrong answer

• Microbial cell structure and function
• Microbial growth and nutrition
• Microbial genetics and genetic regulation
• Microbial metabolism and energy production
• Microbial diversity and classification
• Microbial pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions
• Medical microbiology and infectious diseases
• Industrial and environmental microbiology
• Microbial biotechnology and applications

• Structure and function of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA)
• DNA replication, repair, and recombination
• Transcription and RNA processing
• Translation and genetic code
• Gene expression regulation
• Recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering
• Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing
• Molecular markers and DNA fingerprinting
• Genomics, proteomics, and functional genomics

• Mendelian genetics and inheritance patterns
• Chromosomal basis of inheritance
• Genetic variation and evolution
• Molecular basis of genetics and gene expression
• Genetic mapping and linkage analysis
• Population genetics and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
• Mutations and genetic disorders
• Genetic counseling and medical genetics

• Human anatomy and physiology of major organ systems
• Human health and diseases
• Human reproduction and developmental biology
• Human growth and nutrition
• Human genetics and genetic disorders
• Human immunology and immune responses
• Aging and age-related diseases

• Animal diversity and classification
• Animal physiology and adaptations
• Animal behavior and ethology
• Animal ecology and conservation
• Comparative anatomy and morphology
• Animal evolution and evolutionary biology
• Endocrinology and hormones in animals

• Introduction to bioinformatics and computational biology
• Sequence analysis and alignment algorithms
• Structural bioinformatics and protein structure prediction
• Genomic and proteomic databases
• Phylogenetic analysis and molecular evolution
• Functional annotation of genes and proteins
• Systems biology and network analysis

• Structure and function of biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates)
• Enzyme kinetics and mechanisms
• Metabolism and metabolic pathways
• Biochemical signaling and cell communication
• Biochemical techniques (electrophoresis, chromatography, spectroscopy)
• Biochemical genetics and inborn errors of metabolism

• Basics of biotechnology and its applications
• Recombinant DNA technology and gene cloning
• Genetic engineering and transgenic organisms
• Bioprocess engineering and fermentation technology
• Enzyme technology and industrial applications
• Agricultural biotechnology and genetically modified crops
• Bioremediation and environmental biotechnology

• Principles of pharmacology and drug action
• Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
• Drug metabolism and elimination
• Drug receptors and signaling pathways
• Mechanisms of drug interactions and adverse effects
• Rational drug design and drug discovery
• Clinical trials and drug development

• Fundamentals of nursing practice
• Health assessment and nursing diagnosis
• Medical-surgical nursing
• Pediatric nursing
• Obstetric and gynecological nursing
• Psychiatric nursing
• Community health nursing

• Plant anatomy and morphology
• Plant physiology and growth
• Plant taxonomy and systematics
• Plant ecology and adaptation
• Plant genetics and breeding
• Plant biotechnology and genetic engineering
• Plant pathology and diseases

• Physical principles in biological systems
• Biophysical techniques (spectroscopy, microscopy, X-ray crystallography)
• Membrane biophysics and cell physiology
• Protein structure and function
• Molecular interactions and binding kinetics
• Biophysical modeling and simulations

• Environmental pollution and its types
• Ecosystem ecology and energy flow
• Biodiversity conservation and habitat management
• Environmental impact assessment
• Climate change and global environmental issues
• Waste management and pollution control
• Environmental laws and policies

• Immune system components and functions
• Innate and adaptive immunity
• Antigen-antibody interactions
• Immunological techniques (ELISA, Western blot, flow cytometry)
• Autoimmunity and immunodeficiency
• Immunotherapy and vaccine development
• Transplantation immunology

• Animal anatomy and physiology
• Veterinary microbiology and infectious diseases
• Veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics
• Veterinary pathology and diagnostic techniques
• Veterinary public health and epidemiology
• Animal breeding and genetics
• Livestock management and animal husbandry

• Human and animal physiological systems
• Neural and endocrine control mechanisms
• Cardiovascular and respiratory physiology
• Digestive and excretory systems
• Reproductive physiology
• Homeostasis and regulation

• Basic Concepts: Study of mental processes, behavior, perception, cognition, emotions, learning, memory, motivation.
• Psychological Disorders: Understanding of various psychological disorders, their classification, and treatment approaches.
• Research Methods: Basics of experimental design, data collection, and statistical analysis in psychology.
• Psychological Theories: Familiarity with major psychological theories and their implications.

• Societal Structures: Study of social institutions (family, education, religion, economy, politics), social norms, socialization.
• Social Change: Understanding of social change processes, theories of social change, factors influencing social change.
• Research Methods: Basics of sociological research, data collection, qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Social Issues: Examination of contemporary social issues, social inequality, poverty, gender, caste, ethnicity, globalization.

• Human Evolution: Study of human evolution, primatology, fossil evidence, human biological variation.
• Cultural Anthropology: Exploration of cultural diversity, ethnography, kinship, marriage, religion, language, rituals.
• Physical Anthropology: Human genetics, human growth and development, forensic anthropology.
• Research Methods: Ethnographic fieldwork, anthropological data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

• Principles of Social Work: Understanding of the fundamental principles, values, and ethics in social work practice.
• Social Welfare: Knowledge of social welfare programs, policies, and interventions aimed at promoting social well-being.
• Social Problems: Identification and analysis of various social problems, poverty alleviation, community development.
• Social Work Practices: Familiarity with different approaches and methods used in social work practice.

• Family and Child Development: Study of family dynamics, child development, parenting, family systems.
• Nutrition: Basics of nutrition, dietary requirements, public health nutrition, nutritional disorders.
• Textile Science: Understanding of textiles, clothing, fabric properties, apparel design, and textile technology.

• Basic Statistical Concepts: Understanding of fundamental statistical concepts, measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability.
• Data Analysis: Statistical techniques, data interpretation, inferential statistics, hypothesis testing.
• Research Methodology: Research design, sampling methods, data collection techniques

• Health-related Topics: Knowledge of public health issues, health promotion, disease prevention, and healthcare systems.
• Health Economics: Understanding of economic aspects of healthcare, health policy analysis, health financing.

• Types of experimental designs
• Randomized controlled trials
• Observational studies
• Principles of random sampling
• Stratified and cluster sampling

• Fundamentals of probability theory
• Probability distributions (binomial, normal, Poisson)
• Conditional probability
• Bayes’ theorem
• Applications in medical research

• Measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode)
• Measures of dispersion (variance, standard deviation)
• Data visualization techniques
• Frequency distributions
• Histograms, bar charts, scatter plots

• Simple linear regression
• Coefficient of determination (R-squared)
• Interpretation of regression output
• Correlation analysis
• Assumptions of linear regression

• Null and alternative hypotheses
• p-values and significance levels
• Types of errors in hypothesis testing
• Confidence intervals for means and proportions
• T-tests and chi-square tests

• Polymer chemistry
• Plastics and their properties
• Applications of synthetic materials
• Environmental impact

• Atomic structure and elements
• Radioactivity
• Nuclear reactions
• Medical and industrial applications
• Nuclear waste disposal

• Units of measurement (SI units)
• Precision and accuracy
• Measurement devices (calipers, micrometers, spectrophotometers)
• Error analysis
• Measurement in medical research

• Tropical cyclones formation
• Eye of the hurricane
• Wind speed and damage
• Hurricane tracking and prediction
• Mitigation strategies

• Tsunami causes (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions)
• Tsunami propagation in oceans
• Tsunami warning systems
• Tsunami impact on coastal areas
• Preparedness and response

• Role of greenhouse gasses
• Global warming
• Climate change impacts
• Mitigation and adaptation strategies
• International agreements (e.g., Paris Agreement)

• Wind patterns and circulation
• Tornado formation and structure
• Fujita scale
• Tornado-prone regions
• Tornado safety measures

• Types of volcanoes (shield, stratovolcano, caldera)
• Volcanic eruptions (explosive, effusive)
• Volcanic hazards (lava flows, ash clouds)
• Ring of Fire
• Monitoring and predicting volcanic activity

• Meteorological processes leading to rainfall
• Snowflake formation
• Snow cover and albedo
• Precipitation measurement
• Hydrological cycle

• Causes of earthquakes (tectonic plate movement)
• Seismic waves (P-waves, S-waves)
• Richter and moment magnitude scales
• Seismology and earthquake prediction
• Earthquake-resistant construction

• Types of erosion (water, wind, glacier)
• Factors influencing erosion
• Soil erosion control
• Impact on landscapes and ecosystems
• Conservation methods