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DHR ICMR Exam 2025: Application , Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

DHR ICMR Exam 2025: Application , Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

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Some Frequently Asked Questions

It's a national-level fellowship exam conducted by ICMR and DHR for Junior Research Fellowships in Life Sciences and Social Sciences.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with the Department of Health Research (DHR).

BRET stands for Biomedical Research Entrance Test.

Tentatively in July 2025, based on past trends.

A postgraduate degree (M.Sc..) in a relevant field with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).

Through the official ICMR portal once applications open.

It is a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Includes Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Genetics, etc.

Around 150 fellowships (including both Life Sciences and Social Sciences).

Only in institutions recognized by ICMR for research work.

IFAS ICMR Results — Every Year, Every Time!
2021 → 125+ Selections
2022 → 22+ Selections
2023 → 67+ Selections
2024 → 20+ Selections
2025 → 140+ Selections 
Total: 374+ ICMR Selections in 5 Years!
ICMR — India's apex biomedical research body — and IFAS students dominate it consistently, without fail!
2025 saw the highest single-year count — the momentum is only rising.
✅ Your ICMR selection story starts here.

374+ ICMR Selections. 5 Years. One Name — IFAS!
2021 → 60+ Selections
2022 → 22+ Selections
2023 → 67+ Selections
2024 → 20+ Selections
2025 → 40+ Selections 
Total: 374+ ICMR Selections!
From 2021 to 2025, IFAS students have secured ICMR selections every single year — no exception.
Your ICMR selection story starts here​

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