Thank you for your interest in the Archives at NCBS. The Archives holdings capture institutional histories and also serve as a space for the history of contemporary biology in India. These are in the form of documents, photographs, oral histories and print and audiovisual material. The Archives holdings do not circulate.
The Archives reading room is open to the public. Scholars and other qualified researchers may apply in writing for access to the collections. All enquiries must be in writing and should state in full the researcher’s purpose in consulting the Archives. The Archives does not provide research services. We encourage researchers to visit the archives in person and take notes from the material that they consult.
Completion of a registration form will be required prior to admission to the collections. No registration fees are charged for using the research facility.
Access policies are given here: http://archives.ncbs.res.in/resource/access
Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
GKVK Campus, Bellary Road, Bangalore - 560065
Karnataka, India.
Ph: +91-80-2366-6011
Visit the Archives
The Archives at NCBS is located in the Eastern Labs Complex basement within the NCBS campus. Follow the signs from the NCBS reception. Or call us at +91-80-2366-6011.
Location
Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
GKVK Campus, Bellary Road,
Bangalore - 560065, Karnataka, India.
Visiting Hours
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Monday – Friday).
For questions, directions or more information, please write in to or call at +91-80-2366-6011.
Groups and organized tours
Curious about how an archive gets built? We are happy to conduct tours for groups of up to 10-15 people. Please write in to or call at +91-80-2366-6011.
