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 Main Building of SNBNCBS, Kolkata | |
| Motto | vijñānena paripaśyanti dhīrāḥ |
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| Established | c. 1986 |
Laboratory type | Autonomous Research center |
| Research type | Theoretical and Applied |
| Budget | ₹61.91 crore (US$8.7 million) (2025–26)[1] |
Field of research | Template:Ulist |
| Director | Tanusri Saha-Dasgupta |
Chairperson | G. D. Yadav[2] |
| Location | Bidhannagar, West Bengal, India 22°34′09″N 88°24′56″E / 22.5691766°N 88.4155246°E |
| Campus | Block-JD, Sector-III, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700106 |
Funded by | Department of Science and Technology |
| Nickname | SNBNCBS |
| Affiliations | Template:Ulist |
| Website | {{URL|example.com|optional display text}} |
S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) is an autonomous research institute dedicated to basic research in basic sciences under the Department of Science and Technology of Government of India. It is located in West Bengal, Salt Lake, Kolkata. This institute was named after the Indian scientist Satyendra Nath Bose and established in 1986. Chanchal Kumar Majumdar was the founder director of this institute.[3]
As this is a research institute, mainly Ph.D. program is done here. From 2001 Integrated Ph.D. (M.Sc.+Ph.D.) program was started.[4] After completion of two years of study, a M.Sc. degree is given by University of Calcutta. Formerly, this degree was given by West Bengal University of Technology. Students of this institute can submit their Ph.D. thesis to Jadavpur University, the University of Calcutta, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology or any other university which allows students to do so.[5]
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History[edit | edit source]
In June 1982 Union Government having decided to setup an institution for research to be dedicated to the hallowed memory of Satyendra Nath Bose and appointed B. D. Pande lead committee.[6]
The commissioning of the PARAM Rudra Supercomputer at SNBNCBS in Kolkata on September 26, 2024, represents a pivotal advancement in the city's computing landscape. This survey note provides a comprehensive examination of its specifications, impact, and broader implications.[7]
The Joint Ph.D. Programme between SNBNCBS and IISER Kolkata is a collaborative doctoral initiative focusing on interdisciplinary research in physical and chemical sciences. It integrates specialized facilities from both institutions, offering advanced training in condensed matter, materials science, and spectroscopy.[8]
The MoU between SNBNCBS Kolkata and IFW Dresden establishes a bilateral partnership for research into novel magnetic and topological quantum materials. Approved by the Indian Cabinet in 2022, it facilitates joint projects, researcher exchanges, and advanced material characterization, leveraging combined expertise to advance quantum technology and condensed matter physics.[9]
S.N. Bose Astronomical Observatory[edit | edit source]
The inauguration of the Panchet Hill Observatory in January 2025 marked a pivotal moment for astronomical research in eastern India, establishing the region as a new hub for observational astronomy. Located atop Panchet Hill in the Garpanchakot area of Purulia district, West Bengal. The decision to establish the observatory was made by SNBNCBS in 2014, with land acquisition formalized in 2018.[10] The observatory is strategically located at an elevation of 600 meters above ground level and at a longitude of approximately 86° E, a position that fills a critical gap in global observation networks. Along this longitude, stretching from the Arctic Ocean to Antarctica, observatories are sparse, making Panchet Hill Observatory a major facility.[11]
Innovation[edit | edit source]
AJO-Neo is a non-invasive medical device developed by the institution for screening neonatal jaundice. Utilizing diffuse reflection spectroscopy, the "no-touch" tool measures bilirubin levels via the infant's nail bed. This painless alternative to blood tests offers rapid results, ensuring safer, infection-free pediatric care.[12]
PathGennie is a computational framework developed by SNBNCBS researchers to accelerate drug discovery. Utilizing unbiased molecular dynamics simulations, it efficiently maps complex molecular pathways and binding kinetics, enabling precise identification of drug-target interactions without the high costs of traditional experimental methods.[13]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Budget Estimates 2025-26" (PDF). SNBNCBS. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ↑ "Prof Ganapati Yadav appointed chairman of SN Bose National Centre". The Times of India | TNN | Nagpur | Aug 20, 2025, 03:04 IST. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Chanchal Kumar Majumdar (1938–2000) – An obituary" (PDF). Current Science. July 2000.
- ↑ Priyadarshini, Subhra (17 November 2008). "Will the East bounce back?". Nature (journal). Archived from the original on 2 May 2026. Retrieved 17 November 2008.
- ↑ "Rules and Regulations for Ph.D. Programmes and Research Fellowships" (PDF). S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences. January 2008. Retrieved 27 October 2008.
- ↑ "Annual report 1986-87" (PDF). bose.res.in. 12 February 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 February 2006. Retrieved 12 February 2006.
- ↑ Niyogi, Subhro (26 September 2024). "Shot in arm for Kolkata's computing prowess". The Times of India Sep 26, 2024, 04.19 AM IST. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ↑ "MoU between IISER Kolkata and SNBNCBS Kolkata" (PDF). IISER Kolkata. 16 December 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 May 2026. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- ↑ "Cabinet approves MoU on scientific cooperation between SNBNCBS, Kolkata & German institute". The Statesman | New Delhi | June 8, 2022 5:35 pm. Statesman News Service. 8 June 2022. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
- ↑ CHAKRABORTY, ADREETA (5 March 2025). "How Purulia's Panchet Hill Observatory is set to impact astronomical research in India". The Telegraph (India) 05.03.25, 01:28 PM. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ↑ "India's sixth and eastern india's first astronomical observatory inaugurated at Garpanchkot Hills in Purulia". The Statesman (India) January 13, 2025 8:52 am. Kolkata. Statesman News Service. 13 January 2025. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ↑ "SNBNCBS develops a No-touch & Painless device for non-invasive screening of bilirubin level in new-borns". Department of Science and Technology (India). 28 July 2020. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ↑ "New computational method by SN Bose National Centre Basic Sciences, Kolkata fast-tracks drug discovery". IndiaMedToday. 2 January 2026. Archived from the original on 3 May 2026. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
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