Archives at NCBS
NCBS: Academic Office Collection
National Centre for Biological Sciences (Bengaluru, India)
NI.003
/repositories/2/resources/9
0.5 Linear Feet
2000-2017
The collection is in good condition.
Archives at NCBS, National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore -560065
English
Access
The collections of the Archives at NCBS are open to the public. People interested in accessing the collections are requested to apply in writing to archives@ncbs.res.in
Acquisition
This collection was given to Archives at NCBS by the staff at the Academic Office in 2018.
Preferred Citation
NCBS – Academic Office, Archives at NCBS
Content Description
The Academic Office papers only include the Student Handbooks as of 2018. The Student Handbooks consists of all matters related to the students of NCBS. They provide guidelines for graduate students, gives an idea of how to defend a thesis, how lab rotations work in a science based institute, provides information on the Honour Code, information on courses and use of the library, the sports complex, etc.
Publication
Copyright may not have been assigned to Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences. Permission for reproduction or distribution must be obtained in writing from the Archives at NCBS (archives@ncbs.res.in). The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of material and material may only be reproduced for academic and non-commercial use.
National Centre for Biological Sciences (Bengaluru, India)
Academic/repositories/2/archival_objects/15082000-2017Student handbooks gives a peek into the life a student might lead on campus and gives an overview of the facilities open to students. They also contain the different rules and regulations to be followed by students of NCBS.
Segments such as Honour code, programmes of study, dates for standard tenures of academic programmes, General policies and requirements, General Information, Campus and Community Ethics, Guidelines for Technical and Research Services Administrative Services, Hostel Stay, use of NCBS Library, Sports complex, Services, Research Compliance and related NCBS committees also discussed. A section of the handbook is dedicated to rules regarding Computer use.
The student handbooks are catalogued from 2000 (when they were first published) to 2017.EnglishStudent handbooks/repositories/2/archival_objects/15092000-2017EnglishGuidelines for Graduate Students at NCBSNI003-1-1-1-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/15102000-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Lab allotment; Courses and Evaluation; Hostel and Library rules; NCBS Computer Handbook along with Student Information for the year 2000-2001; Policy guidelines for accommodation in the hostel "Parijata" and Request for Financial Assistance for attending conference/symposium/seminar/workshop within India/abroad and Application of Deputation loan; Idea of defending a thesis and Lab rotations in a Science-based institution and how they work. A section of the hand book dedicated to Netiquette, NCBS website, DOS system, Linux Machine and things to do when it hangs and "to bring it out of it's slumber"; Contact information for medical emergencies and snake bites; Transportation between NCBS and IISc, Majestic and UAS Campus; Gaiti Hasan position's in the Council; Employee travel allowances; Air and Rail concession.English11Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBSNI003-1-1-1-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/15112001-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Discusses topics such as Lab Allotment, Courses and Evaluation of students. An NCBS Computer Handbook and Student guidelines applicable to Research/Junior, JRFs on Academic Programme also included. Library and hostel rules, request for Financial Assistance for attending conference/symposium/seminar/workshop within India/abroad and Application for Deputation Loan are explained in the handbook. Similar design of blue A4 cover, change in font used as before; Addition of Telephone and Fax number on the cover; the Inclusion of Steering Committee in the section Thesis Advisory Committee; Concept of Scholarship/ Fellowship introduced.English12Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBSNI003-1-1-1-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/15122002-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Lab Allotment; Courses and Evaluation; Honour Code to be followed by students; NCBS Computer Users Handbook and guidelines applicable to Research/Junior, JRFs on Academic Programme; Guidelines for the hostel Request for Financial Assistance for attending conference/symposium/seminar/workshop within India/abroad and Application of deputation loan; Online journals and library catalogue; Discussion on Internet use and the "much hyped World Wide Web"; Netscape and PINEEnglish13Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBSNI003-1-1-1-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/15132005-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Honour Code; Lab Allotment; Courses and Evaluation; Schedule to meet new students; Administrative and General guidelines for students; Use of Library; Guidelines for the allotment of hostel; NCBS computer handbook; Postdoctoral positions; A rulebook on how to treat the opposite sex with respect, not to intrude on the privacy of others and other ethical behaviour; Note on how biological research comes with an "ethical price"; Rules on animal care; Use of animal subjects; Change of term from Xerox to Photocopy; First reference to cell phones; MSc students eligible for hostel accommodation; Accommodation spread to Mandara hostel in Chikkabommasandra and Yelahanka; Note on backing up research data; Request for cleanliness and conduct on campus; Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Suite added to Graphics under software facilities; Access to Bonafide Certificates. Addition of logo, picture of campus to the cover page of the handbookEnglish14Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBSNI003-1-1-1-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/15142008-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Honour Code, Lab Allotment, Courses and Evaluation; New course - MSc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation; Schedule to meet new students during August 2008 and Rotation schedule; General guidelines for students at NCBS; Administrative guidelines; Use of the library; Research services guidelines; Guidelines for the allotment of hostels; The NCBS Computer Handbook; Lodging of complaints relating to maintenance/ other facilities or services Introduction of points corresponding to letter grades; Award/ Cash prize for good performance of student; First note on plagiarism; Introduction of Audio/Video material on the library; Contact emails for different branches/ facilities in NCBS; First reference to a computer virus; Service requests; Women's cell; Addition of email ID to other information on cover of front page.English15Student Handbook 2009NI003-1-1-1-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/15152009-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Honour Code, Time Lines, Graduate program, M.Sc. program and M.Sc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation, Guidelines and Rules of Conduct along with Technical and Research Services, Administrative Services, Rules of Library, Guidelines for the allotment of hostel, NCBS Computer Handbook. Change in design of the handbook - glossy paper and introduction of colour pictures. Includes pictures of staff, introduction of the Biosafety Committee, Introduction of a TYPE 1 Radioactive laboratory dubbed 'Rad Lab', notes on Public Lecture Series, Colloquia series and Workshops. Reference to the use of Wifi and new NCBS website.English16Student Handbook 2010NI003-1-1-1-7/repositories/2/archival_objects/15162010-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Honour Code, Time Lines, Graduate and MSc program, MSc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation, General Information, Guidelines for technical, research and administrative services, hostel allotment, use of library, sports complex and guidelines of general nature, NCBS Computer Handbook, Contact emails for facilities and services.English17Student Handbook GS 2012NI003-1-1-1-8/repositories/2/archival_objects/15172012-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Honour Code, Time Lines, Academic Programs at NCBS, Events and happenings at The Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, General Policies and Requirements, General Information, Note stating that permission required to quote one's published manuscript in their thesis, Campus & Community Ethics, NCBS Computer Handbook, Guidelines for Library, Sports complex, Services, hostel stay and Technical and Research Services, Commencement of tie-up between NCBS and InStem. Note on email services - NCBS does not allow the access of Gmail due to bandwidth. Change in paper material of student handbook cover.English18Student Handbook GS 2013NI003-1-1-1-9/repositories/2/archival_objects/15182013-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Honour code, Programs of Study, Program Time Lines, Academic Programs, MSc by research program, MSc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation, Note on the Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, General policies and requirements, General Information and Campus & Community Ethics. Guidelines for Technical and Research Services, NCBS Library, Sports complex, Services, Research Compliance and related NCBS committees and Administrative Services and Hostel Stay mapped out for students. Logo of TIFR added to the cover page next to the NCBS logo. PhD or Int-Phd students allowed to register with TIFR. Note on importance of ethics. Introduction of committees such as Institutional Animal Ethics Committee(IAEC) and Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)English19Student Handbook GS 2014NI003-1-1-1-10/repositories/2/archival_objects/15202014-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Honour code, Programmes of study, Important Dates, Standard tenures of academic programmes, MSc by research program, MSc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation, General policies and requirements, General Information, Campus & Community Ethics, Guidelines for Technical and Research Services, Administrative Services, Hostel Stay, use of NCBS Library, Sports complex, Services, Research Compliance and related NCBS committees also discussed. A section of the handbook is dedicated to Rules regarding Computer use. Addition of InStem logo next to NCBS logo on cover page of handbook; Online application form for Manipal Website.English110Student Handbook GS 2015NI003-1-1-1-11/repositories/2/archival_objects/15212015-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Honour Code, Academic Calendar, Contents, Programmes of study, Student categories, PhD and Integrated PhD, MSc by research program, M.Sc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation, Graduate coursework, Comprehensive Examination, Registration and Renewals, Thesis Submission, Academic Integrity, Community Ethics, Laboratory Safety and Etiquette, Computer and network use, Helpdesk System, Library, Technical and Research Facilities, Student Entitlements, Hostel Guidelines, Medical and Counselling Services, Sports Complex, Campus Services. The First mention of Dolna creche within the handbook. A Mention of Counselling services. Statutory Research Committees formed.English111Student Handbook GS 2016NI003-1-1-1-12/repositories/2/archival_objects/15222016-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Honour Code, Academic Calendar, Programmes of Study, Student Categories, PhD and Integrated PhD, MSc-by-Research, MSc in Wildlife, Biology and Conservation, Graduate Coursework, Comprehensive Examination, Registration and Renewals, Thesis Submission, Academic Integrity, Community Ethics, Laboratory Safety and Etiquette, Computer and network use, Helpdesk system, Library, Technical and Research Facilities, Student Entitlements, Hostel Guidelines, Medical and Counselling Services, Sports Complex and Campus Services.English112Student Handbook GS 2017NI003-1-1-1-13/repositories/2/archival_objects/15232017-08Guidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: Honour Code, Academic Calendar, Contents, Programmes of Study, Student Categories, PhD and Integrated PhD, MSc-by-Research, MSc in Wildlife in Wildlife Biology and Conservation, Graduate Coursework, Comprehensive Examination, Registration and Renewals, Thesis Submission, Academic Integrity, Community Ethics, Laboratory Safety and Etiquette, Computer and network use, Helpdesk system, Library, Technical and Research Facilities, Student Entitlements, Hostel Guidelines, Medical and Counselling Services, Sports Complex and Campus Services. First instance of adding credits to the cover page of the handbook.English113Student Handbook 2018
NI003-1-1-1-14/repositories/2/archival_objects/50272018-08English114DescriptionGuidelines for Graduate Students at NCBS: 2018
Handbooks for interviews/repositories/2/archival_objects/15242010-2011EnglishHandbook for interviews PhD/Int-PhD GS2010
NI003-1-2-1-15/repositories/2/archival_objects/15252010English115Handbook for interviews GS2011
NI003-1-2-1-16/repositories/2/archival_objects/15262011English116