M.Tech and Ph.D. Admissions Notification @ Vignan University 2013-14 II Semester

Departments :

1. Bio-Technology (Code: BT)
2. Chemical Engineering (Code: CH)
3. Civil Engineering (Code: CE)
4. Computer Science & Engineering and IT (Code: CS)
5. Electronics and Communication Engineering (Code: EC)
6. Electrical Engineering (Code: EE)
7. Mechanical Engineering (Code:ME)
8. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
9. Management (Code: MS)

The University shall admit students to the research program leading to Ph.D. degree under the following categories.

1. Full Time : Students under this category shall work full time for Ph.D. course work and thesis and may receive assistantship from the University or fellowship from external agencies like CSIR/UGC or any other recognized funding agency or may be self-financed.
2. Part Time : Candidates employed (full time) in academic institutions/universities (including VU)/R&D organizations recognized by a regulatory body or industries that have facilities for research (approved by VU) may be considered for admission into the Ph.D. program of the University, under the supervision of a guide from VU, through the normal admission procedure. They shall fulfill the stipulated requirements for Ph.D. admission.
3. Part-time (External) : Candidates employed in an organization/institution/industry that has facilities (approved by VU) to carry out research in the candidate‟s chosen field, can register as an external candidate. (S)He should take permission to work externally in his/her parent organization. (S)He should have a supervisor authorized by the university either from his/her organization or from another organization.(S)He should also have another co-supervisor from the University.

Eligibility :

1. For engineering disciplines, candidates must have obtained Post Graduate Degree or equivalent in the relevant engineering field. For management studies, the candidate must have Post Graduate Degree in the relevant field or any Masters degree with relevant experience.
2. For biotechnology, sciences and humanities, candidates must have a relevant Post Graduate degree or equivalent degree.
3. Candidates must have obtained minimum marks of 60% aggregate in the qualifying degree.

Test, Interview and Admission :

• Eligible candidates have to appear for a written Test and Interview. Chairperson, URC can waive the Test at his/her discretion.
• All candidates are required to qualify in a written test conducted by the University. Candidates who have qualified in the GATE/UGC/CSIR/NET examination, or awarded with Research Fellowship by UGC/CSIR/Government Organizations are exempted from written test for Ph.D. admission but however they should appear for the interview.
• Based on the performance of the candidate (S)He is provisionally selected for admission into the Ph.D. program, subjected to satisfactory allotment of supervisor and further approval by Chairman, URC.
• Candidate whose selection is approved by the Chairperson, URC, will be admitted to Ph.D. program after payment of prescribed fees and completion of all the admission procedures.

 Last Date to apply : 20th December 2013.

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CONTACT DETAILS :

Phone: 0863-2118487 / 2118488

Email : director_da@vignanuniversity.org

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (IIST) Thiruvananthapuram Ph.D. Programme – January 2014

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology envisions the integration of Space Technology and Space Science educational programs with basic and applied research for meeting the national R&D requirements of science and technology in general and of the Indian Space Programme in particular. The institute provides a vibrant research atmosphere and offers doctoral and postdoctoral programmes.
Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Programme starting in January 2014, in the areas of Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics and Physics.

Eligibility :

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Applicants with Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology

• Applicants with Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology must have secured first class or equivalent in the Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. They must have pursued their Master’s degree on the basis of qualified GATE score. Candidates with MS in Engineering or equivalent from leading foreign Universities with outstanding academic record (or) MS by Research with outstanding academic record can be considered without GATE. 
• Candidates with Integrated Masters degree (or Dual Degree) in Engg/Tech from IITs and IISc with minimum CGPA 9.0/10 can be considered without GATE.

2. Applicants with Master’s Degree in Science

Applicants must have Master’s Degree in the relevant area with first class or equivalent in their Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. They must have qualified UGC/CSIR NET -JRF (or) NET-Lectureship (or) GATE qualified in the relevant disciplines. 

3. Applicants with Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology

• Outstanding candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with an excellent academic record and aptitude for research may be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. Programme. Such candidates must have secured CGPA of 9.0/10 or better and a valid GATE score of 675 or better.
• B. Tech students from IITs with CGPA better than 9.0/10 do not require GATE.

Age Limit :

• Applicant should be below 28 years as on 16th December 2013. 
• Age relaxation applicable as per Government Rules.

Nationality : 

Applicant should be an Indian citizen

• Result awaited candidates in the final year/semester are also eligible to apply, if they have qualified for GATE/NET as required. Such candidates may be screened in for Test/Interview based on the marks obtained by them until the current year/semester.
• Based on their Test/Interview performance, these candidates may be provisionally selected subject to the condition that they have to produce the provisional certificate of obtaining the qualifying degree with required percentage of marks by the date stipulated in their provisional admission letter. If they fail to produce the provisional/ degree certificate by this date their admission offer will be withdrawn and the offer may be given to next eligible candidate in the waiting list.
• In exceptional cases, a provisionally selected candidate may be allowed to join IIST without submitting the provisional/degree certificate on the stipulated date of joining, subject to the conditions that (a) At the time of joining the candidate should have completed all the requirements for the award of the qualifying degree including all examinations, project works and viva voce (b) The candidate should produce at the time of joining a Course Completion Certificate issued by the competent authority in the University/Institute specifically confirming that all examinations, project works and viva voce for the qualifying degree are completed (c) If the above condition is satisfied, the candidate can be given provisional admission with the undertaking that all pending certificates, mark sheets, degree certificates (Original or Provisional) will be submitted to IIST latest by 30th April 2014, failing which the admission stands cancelled. For such candidates who are provisionally admitted to the IIST Ph.D. Programme as per (c) above, no fellowship is paid during the period before the required certificates are submitted. However, on regularization of admission following the submission of all required documents before the stipulated date, the candidate will be paid fellowship with retrospective effect from the date of joining. 

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP :

1. The Scholars selected for IIST Ph.D. programme with Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology will receive a Fellowship of Rs. 18000/- p.m., and scholars with Master’s degree in Science or Humanities with NET-JRF or GATE qualification will be given a Fellowship of Rs. 16000/ pm. Scholars with NET-Lectureship will be given a Fellowship of Rs. 12000/ pm, which will be enhanced to Rs. 16000/ pm if the scholars qualify for NET-JRF.
2. After two years of research experience, their performance will be evaluated by a review committee constituted by Director IIST. Based on the review, the fellowship amount of Rs. 18000/16000/12000 may be enhanced to Rs. 20000/18000/14000 respectively.
3. The scholars will be required to assist the Departments in tutorials / practicals or related academic activities normally limited to 6 hours per week.
4. The scholars will have to pay for the services provided by the Institute like boarding / lodging / medical facilities etc., as per IIST rules. 

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

1. Applications in the prescribed format will be received until 16th December 2013
2. From the eligible applicants, a short-listing will be done taking into account their applicable GATE/NET scores.
3. The final selection is based on a written test/ interview or interview alone depending on the number of candidates.
4. List of short-listed candidates for written test or interview will be displayed in IIST website by 4th week of December 2013
5. Written test of two hours duration as applicable and Interview will be conducted at IIST, Trivandrum during 2nd week of January 2014.
6. The written test is aimed to evaluate the basic understanding and proficiency in the relevant area.
7. Selected candidates will be intimated within a week after the final interview. Results will also be displayed in our website.
8. Outstation candidates will be paid to and fro sleeper class train fare by shortest route, or actual fare (whichever is lower) for attending the interview.

HOW TO APPLY :

1. Application form can be downloaded from IIST website www.iist.ac.in
2. Duly filled application form along with attested copies of documents mentioned in the application form should be sent to The Administrative Officer, IIST, Valiamala Post, Thiruvananthapuram - 695547 with the superscription “Application for IIST Ph.D. Programme-January 2014”.
3. Application form should be accompanied by a fee of Rs. 250/- (Rs. 125/- for ST / SC candidates) in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Registrar, IIST payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
4. Last date for receipt of application form: 16th December 2013.

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Ph.D / M.Tech.(Research) Programmes @ NIT Rourkela

National Institute of Technology Rourkela

Admission To Ph.D / M.Tech.(Research) Programmes 

Starting Spring Semester (January), 2013-14.

Applications are invited online from eligible candidates for admission to Ph.D. and M.Tech.(Research) Programmes of the Institute with or without fellowship for Spring Semester 2013-14. The programs are being offered in the following streams :

1. Biotechnology and Medical Engineering :Ph.D only
2. Ceramic Engineering : Ph.D & M.Tech (Research)
3. Chemical Engineering : Ph.D & M.Tech (Research)
4. Civil Engineering : Ph.D & M.Tech (Research)
5. Computer Science & Engineering : Ph.D only
6. Electrical Engineering : Ph.D. only
7. Electronics & Communication Engineering : Ph.D. only
8. Industrial Design : Ph.D only
9. Mechanical Engineering : Ph.D. & M.Tech.(Res)
10. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering : Ph.D & M.Tech (Research)
11. Mining Engineering : Ph.D &M.Tech (Research)
12. School of Management : Ph.D only
13. Chemistry : Ph.D only
14. Life Science : Ph.D only
15. Mathematics : Ph.D only
16. Physics : Ph.D & M.Tech (Research)
17. English,Psychology, Economics & Sociology : Ph.D only

Eligibility Criteria (for Ph.D.) :

The minimum qualification required for admission to Ph.D. programme in Engineering, Science, Management, and Humanities & Social Sciences is one of the following :

1. M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm in relevant discipline with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60 percent marks in aggregate in both B.Tech. (or M.Sc./B.Pharm/ MCA) and M.Tech. levels from a recognized technical Institute or University.
2. B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm/MCA or equivalent in relevant discipline with CGPA of 7.0 or 65 percent marks in aggregate.
3. M.Sc. in Basic Sciences with CGPA 7.0 or 65 percent marks in aggregate in relevant disciplines.
4. M.B.B.S./B.V.Sc. with CGPA 6.5 or 60 percent marks in aggregate.

Additionally candidates having the following qualification can also apply for Ph.D. in Management and Humanities & Social Sciences:  

• M.A. / MBA / M.Com. /M. Sc. in Humanities, or Social Sciences or Management with 60 percent marks or 6.5 CGPA.

Eligibility Criteria (for MS Research) :

The minimum qualification required for admission to M.Tech (Research) programme in Engineering, Science, Management, and Humanities & Social Science is one of the following:

• B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm/MCA or equivalent in relevant discipline with 60 percent marks in aggregate (or 6.5 CGPA).
• M.Sc. in Basic Sciences with 60 percent marks in aggregate (or 6.5 CGPA) in relevant disciplines.
• M.B.B.S./B.V.Sc. with 60 percent marks in aggregate (or 6.5 CGPA).

Additionally candidates having the following qualification can also apply for M.Tech.(R). in Management and Humanities & Social Sciences :

• M.A. / MBA / M.Com. /M. Sc. in Humanities, or Social Sciences or Management with 60 percent marks or 6.5 CGPA. 

Financial Support :

• Fellowships/Assistantships are available to meritorious Ph.D. and M.Tech (Res) students of all departments.
• Apart from the Institute fellowship, applications are also invited from eligible candidates for admission to Ph.D. and M.Tech (Research) Programmes under Centre of Excellence (CoE) on "Orthopedic Tissue Engineering and Rehabilitation" in BM department.
  The fellowship will be given from special Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme - Centre of Excellence (TEQIP-CoE) grant as long as the project is in operation. Ph .D.
  students will be automatically transferred to institute fellowship on completion of the project, provided they satisfy the Institute Fellowship norms . The total duration of the fellowship is limited to 4 or 5 years as stated in table above.
  The academic eligibility and selection procedure is same as that mentioned above.
• Candidates with individual external fellowships (CSIR/UGC NET/DST/INSPIRE etc.) are invited to apply. The selection process will be same as that for other candidates.

How to apply :

Interested candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria may submit online application at http://application.nitrkl.ac.in following the instructions.

1. use Internet Explorer browser version 6.0 or above
2. read the advertisement carefully
3. read the instructions to fill up the online application form 
4. fill up and submit the online pplication form accordingly
5. pay application fee of Rs.500/- online from online application portal.
6. Sponsored candidates are required to submit the scannedcopy of the sponsorship certificate while submitting online application.

Applicants are not required to send hard copy of the application form or any other document to NIT Rourkela. However, candidates who will be called for interview will be required to submit signed copy of the application form, a set of Xerox copies of all certificates and original sponsorship certificate (for sponsored candidates only) at the time of interview. They also need to produce original certificates from HSC onwards for verification. The same will be forwarded to the Academic Office by the department for record.

Important Dates :

• online submission : November 20, 2013
• Application to be scrutinized : December 03, 2013
• Completion of scrutiny of applications : December 06, 2013
• Result of scrutiny in the website : December 10, 2013
• Interview : December 20, 2013
• Result of Interview in the website : December 26, 2013
• Admission : January 06, 2013
• Semester Registration : January 06, 2014
• Starting of Class / Research work : January 07, 2014

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Indus University Ahmedabad notification for Ph.D 2013-14 in Engineering / Science and Management

Indus University Ahmedabad has released notification for admission into Ph.D in full time and part time basis. The details are as follows :

Streams : 

Civil / Computer Science / Electrical / Electronics & Communication / Mechanical / Metallurgical / Management/ Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry

The categories :

1. Full time Ph.D. Program
2. Part time Ph.D. Program

Fees :

Application Fees :

Rs. 1,000/- through DD in favour of ‘Indus University’ payable at Ahmedabad.

Course Fees:

Rs. 30,000/- per semester (for both full time and part time)

Duration :

Minimum period of study and research shall not be less than 3 years from the date of provisional registration of the candidate for the full time candidates, and shall not be less than 4 years for part time candidates. However, in case of exceptional performance, the period can be reduced with the recommendations of the Apex Research Committee (ARC) and approval of the Executive President.

Admission Procedure :

• Applicants fulfilling minimum eligibility criteria, shall be required to take Indus University Research Aptitude Test (IURAT) and appear for a personal interview (PI).
• The research aptitude test shall comprise of two sections .One section is on general reasoning, and the other on respective streams. The test paper will have multiple-choice type questions.
• Duration of the test will be ONE hour.
• During the personal interview, the candidate shall have to make a presentation for about 10 minutes on the main theme of the proposed research, which will be followed by an interview by the panel. The DRC shall test the potential of the applicant for conducting research work.
• Based on the academic / research / industrial record and the performance of the applicant in IURAT & PI, the ARC/ DRC shall recommend to the Dean (Research)/ Executive President (Vice Chancellor) the names of the suitable candidates.
• Successful candidates will be informed of their selection through their email ID within two weeks from the date of RAT & PI.

Research Assistantship :

• Research assistance, limited in number, shall be available to full time research scholars, based
• on the recommendations of ARC / DRC.

Eligibility Criteria for Full time and Part time PhD :

Engineering Streams

• M.E / M.Tech in the relevant branch of Engineering or Technology with 60 % marks or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale for general merit. For SC / ST / OBC candidates it is 55 % marks or CGPA of 6 on a 10 point scale.
• B.E / B.Tech degree from reputed institutions in the relevant branch of Engineering or Technology with 60 % marks or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale for general merit for SC / ST / OBC candidates it is 55 % marks or CGPA of 6 on a 10 point scale with minimum 3 years experience in professional environments and / or publications in referred journal.

Science Stream

• Masters Degree in Science / Computer Application with 60 % marks or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale for general merit. For SC / ST/ OBC candidates it is 55 % marks or CGPA of 6 on a 10 point scale.

Management Stream

• MBA / PGDBA / PGDBM from AICTE approved list of institutions with 60 % marks or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale for general merit. For SC / ST / OBC candidates, it is 55% marks or CGPA of 6 on a 10 point scale.

Note :

• Exceptionally bright candidates with notable professional achievements with 55 % marks in Masters program can also apply.

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Check List of Enclosures for Online Submissions :

( Mail to phdadmissions@indusuni.ac.in in jpg/pdf Format )

1. Detailed CV of the Applicant.
2. Copy of Mark Sheets / Grade Cards / Experience Certificates / Sponsorship Letter.
3. Brief Note on Area of Research.
4. Copy of GATE Score/UGC-NET/CSIR-UGC (if applicable)
5. Copy of Certificate of OBC / SC / ST / PD (if applicable)
6. Pl submit the Demand Draft along with above enclosures.

Important Dates :

Application Receiving Starts from : 15th Nov,2013

Last Date for Receiving Filled in Application : 7th Dec, 2013

IURAT & Personal Interview : 14th & 15th Dec, 2013

Declaration of Result : two weeks after IURAT & PI

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Ph.D PROGRAMMES 2013-2014 (December Session) @ NIT KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL

ADMISSION TO Ph.D PROGRAMMES 2013-2014 (December Session).

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for admission to Ph.D Programmes for the academic year 2013-14 (DecemberSession).

Application form and information brochure can be downloaded from NITK website http://www.nitk.ac.in and completed application form is to be sent to the Dy. Registrar (Academic) NITK, along with necessary D.D. for Rs. 500/- (in case of SC/ST Rs. 150/-) drawn in favour of the Director, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Srinivasnagar, payable at State Bank of India, Surathkal / Canara Bank NITK Campus Branch Surathkal. Application without the D.D for the required amount will not be considered. The last date for submission of completed application is 25.11.2013.

Eligibility :

• Admission to a Ph.D. Programme shall be open to candidates who have passed the prescribed qualifying examination with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, or not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/ university examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme).
• However, this prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA of 6.0 or 55% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST candidates.

The prescribed qualifying examination is as follows :

1. For Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology–Master’s degree in relevant field.
2. For Ph.D. in Science /Humanities, Social Sciences & Management–Master’s degree in relevant field.

Important Dates :

• Last Date for receiving completed applications : 25.11.2013
• Applications to be sent on or before : 25.11.2013
• Preparing preliminary merit-list or short-listing : 29.11.2013
• Last date for dispatch of call letters : 02.12.2013
• Selection Test and/or Interview : 16.12.2013
• Publication of provisional selection/merit-list on website : 18.12.2013
• Last date for Sending admission orders/letters : 23.12.2013
• Reporting Dates for Selection-List Candidates : 23 to 27.12.2013
• Admission letters to waiting-list candidates : 31.12.2013
• Commencement of Programme : 30.12.2013
• Last Date for Reporting, for waiting-list candidates : 06.01.2014

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Call for MS/Ph.D. Programme @ IIT Mandi

IIT Mandi seeks applications from bright and dedicated young scholars interested in research to join us for the following full-time M.S./Ph.D. programmes in the following Schools :

School of Computing and Electrical Engineering :

The School of Computing and Electrical Engineering, IIT Mandi, seeks applications for the Master of Science by Research (M.S.) and Ph.D. programmes in the following areas :

• Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning/Cognitive Modeling); 
• Human-Computer Interaction; 
• Game Theory; 
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Medical Image analysis; 
• 3D Computer Vision with optical and/or range cameras; and learning problems in Computer Vision
• Programming Languages and Compiler Technology
• Optical core and access networks; 
• Optical signal processing; 
• Energy aware optical network
• Power Electronic Systems for Solar Photovoltaic Applications
• Meta-Materials for Spintronic Devices
• VLSI fabrication & design; 
• Nanoelectronics
• Pattern recognition, 
• kernel methods and machine learning techniques for speech technology and computer vision

School of Engineering :

The School of Engineering, IIT Mandi, seeks applications for Master of Science by Research (M.S.) and Ph.D. programmes, preferably in the following areas :

• Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science for Ph.D.
• All areas in Mechanical Engineering for M.S.

School of Basic Sciences :

The School of Basic Sciences, IIT Mandi, seeks applications for the Ph.D. (in Sciences) programmes, preferably in the following areas :

• Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
• Atomic and Molecular Physics
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Electronic structure studies
• Computational fluid dynamics and numerical analysis

Interdisciplinary areas :

Candidates with Physics or Chemistry background are encouraged to apply for the following areas :

• Physical Chemistry, Physics of nanomaterials
• Plasmonics nano-antenna, nano-photovoltaic, nano photonics
• Nanobiotechnology, Nano drug delivery

Candidates with Physics or chemistry or Biology background are encouraged to apply for the following area :

• Protein folding dynamics using single molecule FRET

School of Humanities and Social Sciences :

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Mandi, seeks applications for the Ph.D. programme, preferably in the following areas :

• Public policy (with environmental focus) and Cognitive science
• German Studies
• Political Philosophy
• History, Transnational history and Anthropology
• Identity and group behavior, Organization Behavior, Political psychology

General Information :

Eligibility and minimum qualifications :

M.S.

The minimum educational qualifications for admission to the M.S. program in Engineering are as follows :

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or Masters degree in appropriate Sciences with valid score in GATE/NET or equivalent national level examination or GRE in appropriate discipline.

or

Candidates having Associate Membership of the following professional bodies will also be eligible for admission to the M.S. programme of their parent discipline provided they have a valid GATE score and have passed both part A and part B of the Membership examinations with a good academic record. The Institution of Engineers (India), (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and communications), The Aeronautical society of India, The Indian Institute of Metals, The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, The Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and other professional bodies approved by the Senate from time to time.

Ph.D. in Engineering

Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record or a Master’s degree by Research in Engineering/ Technology disciplines, with a good academic record.

or

Candidates with Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional merit are eligible for the relevant Engineering discipline and with a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR NET/ NBHM or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration. In the case of candidates with more than 5 years of relevant experience after the Master’s degree, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the Selection Committee.

or

Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. Program as a regular full time scholar subject to the following conditions: (I) B.Tech degree from one of the IITs, with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale. (II) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology from any other University, should be among the top 5% or 20 rank holders, declared by the University and having a valid GATE score. (III) Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/ Technology, serving for two years or more in a reputed R & D organization and having a proven research record.

Ph.D. in Sciences

Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record with a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR NET/ Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record/ B. Tech degree of any IIT with a minimum of CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale or with a valid GATE Score or B. Tech. / B.E degree of any recognized University in India with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale or equivalent with valid GATE score.

Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences

Master’s degree in an eligible discipline with a good academic record and have passed UGC NET.

How to Apply :

• The interested candidates can fill the online application form.
• Click here for online application form .
• Last date of filling online application is 26th Nov, 2013.
• You are encouraged to contact faculty members for further information regarding the research areas (e-mail IDs are available at our website).
• Employed candidates seeking admission must submit `No Objection Certificate'.

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Ph.D programme @ Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana invites applications in the prescribed format from the eligible candidates for admission to Ph.D programme in the following disciplines :

• Animal Nutrition
• Livestock Production Management
• Livestock Products Technology
• Veterinary Anatomy
• Veterinary Biochemistry
• Veterinary Gynaceology and Obstetrics
• Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Microbiology
• Veterinary Parasitology
• Veterinary Pathology
• Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
• Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education
• Animal Biotechnology & Aquaculture
• Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology

Minimum Qualification : 

• A Master’s level degree in the respective or related discipline with a minimum OCPA of 7.00 (out of 10.00) or 
• 70% marks or equivalent and with a minimum OCPA of 5.50 (out of 10.00) or 55% marks or 
• an OGPA of 2.00/4.00 or equivalent at the bachelor’s level except Animal Biotechnology

How to apply : 

• The application form can also be downloaded from university website www.gadvasu.in
• Prospectus along with application forms can be obtained from the office of Dean, College of Veterinary Science, GADVASU, Ludhiana-141004 either by sending crossed bank draft for Rs 1600/- drawn in favour of Comptroller, GADVASU, Ludhiana, payable at Ludhiana or personally from the said office on payment of Rs 1500/- at the counter on all working days from 09.30 a.m. to 04.30 p.m. 
• Application form complete in all respects alongwith interview fee of Rs 1800/- (Rs 3400/- for application form downloaded from university website) must reach the office of the Registrar, latest by 25th November, 2013 without late fee and 2nd December, 2013 with late fee of Rs 1000/-.

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M.Phil. & Ph.D. PROGRAMS 2013 - 14 @ K L University

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION FOR M.Phil. & Ph.D. PROGRAMS 2013 - 14

Applications in the prescribed form are invited from the eligible candidates for admission into M.Phil./Ph.D. (Full and Part-time) programmes in the following disciplines :

Ph. D in Engineering :

Bio-Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering.

M.Phil. or Ph.D. in Sciences, Management &Humanities :

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Management, Commerce & English Application forms can be downloaded or obtained in person or by post from K L University, Administrative Office, Museum Road, Vijayawada-520002.

How to apply :

Filled in application with a demand draft for Rs. 900 drawn in favour of K L UNIVERSITY should reach 

the Director (Admissions), 

K L University, 

Museum Road, 

Governorpeta, 

Viajayawada- 520002 

on or before 16-12-2013.

The Entrance Test and Interviews will be conducted on 22nd DECEMBER 2013.

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 Important Dates :

• Last date for receiving completed applications : 16th Dec 2013
• Entrance Test and Interviews : 22nd Dec 2013
• Declaration of Final merit / results : 29th Dec 2013 
• Registration of Scholars and allotment of supervisor: 6th Jan 2014
• Course work on Research Methodology : 7th – 10th Jan 2014
• Appointment of Doctoral Committee : 6th Feb 2014

For any Queries :

Academic Research Division (08645-246948/246615 (Ext:1164)) or email to deanrnd@kluniversity.in

 
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Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) - 2014 for M.Sc. / M.Tech / Ph.D admission

Applicants seeking admission for a Ph.D / Integrated Ph.D Programme in Physics or Theoretical Computer Science or Neuroscience in one of the Participating Institutes may appear for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) at one of the Exam Centers.

• Participating Institutes have their own eligibility criteria. 
• Applicants who are expected to complete their final examinations by August of each year are also eligible to appear for the JEST exam of that year.
• Applicants must pay an application fee and register to appear for the exam.

Eligibility :

Ph.D. Programme

Physics :

• M.Sc. in Physics or M.Sc. / M.E. / M.Tech. in related disciplines.
• M.Sc. in Mathematics / Applied Physics / Applied Mathematics / Optics and Photonics / Instrumentation / Electronics will also be considered at IIA.
• B.E. or B.Tech. will also be considered at IISc, IMSc, ICTS-TIFR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NCRA-TIFR, TIFR-TCIS, RRI, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, IISER Thiruvananthapuram and SNBNCBS.
• Talented final year B.Sc. and first year M.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Astronomy / Applied Mathematics students may also apply to be pre-selected for research scholarship at IUCAA.
• MSc in Physics, Engineering Physics or Applied Physics will also be considered at IPR. At TIFR, only B.Tech Eng. Phys. and M.Sc. Physics are eligible.

Theoretical Computer Science/Neuroscience :

• M.Sc./ M.E. / M.Tech. / M.C.A. in Computer Science and related disciplines, and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science. Visit website of IMSc for further details. M.Sc (Physics/ Mathematics), B.E/ B.Tech/ M.C.A in Computer Science for Ph.D. in Neuroscience at NBRC.

Integrated M.Sc. / M.Tech - Ph.D Programme :

• At HRI, IISER-Pune, ICTS-TIFR, SNBNCBS, NCRA-TIFR, and TIFR-TCIS candidates with a Bachelor's degree will also be considered for the integrated M.Sc., Ph.D. programme in Physics.
• At IMSc, graduates with Bachelor’s degree in science/ mathematics/ /statistics /computer science/information technology/Engineering will also be considered for admission in Physics and in Theoretical Computer Science, as part of an integrated Ph.D. programme. All candidates successful in the course work of this programme shall be awarded an M.Sc. degree.
• At SNBNCBS, graduates with B.Sc. (Physics) / B.E. / B.Tech. degree will be considered for the integrated Post-B.Sc.-Ph.D. programme in subject areas mentioned above.
• At IIA, graduates with B.Sc. (Physics / Mathematics) / B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical / Instrumentation / Engineering Physics / Electronics and Communications / Computer Science and Engineering / Optics and Photonics will be considered.
• At NBRC, B.Sc. (Physics/ Mathematics) & B.E./ B.Techi (Computer Science) will be considered for integrated M.Sc-Ph.D in Neuroscience.

Integrated M.Tech - Ph.D. Programme at IIA :

• Graduates with M.Sc. (Physics / Applied Physics) / Post-B.Sc. (Hons) in Optics and Optoelectronics / Radio Physics and Electronics / B.E. / B.Tech. degree in subjects mentioned above will be considered. Visit IIA website for details.

Integrated Ph.D. Programme at IISER, Thiruvananthapuram. :

• Graduates with Bachelor’s degree in Physics/Technology/Engineering will be considered for the Int. Ph.D. programme in Physics.

Exam Centers :

JEST will be held at the locations indicated below.

1. Ahmedabad
2. Aligarh
3. Allahabad
4. Bangalore
5. Bardhaman
6. Bhopal
7. Bhubaneswar
8. Chandigarh
9. Chennai
10. Delhi
11. Goa
12. Guwhati
13. Hyderabad
14. Indore
15. Jaipur
16. Kanpur
17. Kharagpur
18. Kochi
19. Kolkata
20. Madurai
21. Mumbai
22. Nagpur
23. Nainital
24. Patna
25. Pune
26. Raipur
27. Roorkee
28. Sambalpur
29. Silchar
30. Siliguri
31. Srinagar
32. Trivandrum
33. Udaipur
34. Vishakhapatnam

Important Dates :

• JEST 2014 is schedule to be held on 16th February 2014
• Online (ONLY) Application start from 11th Nov 2013
• Last date for online applications 10th Dec 2013.

Announcement :

• Download JEST 2014 Poster from HERE.
• Application fee of Rs.300/- (Rs.150/- for SC/ST applicants) is to be paid online with the application form.
• Use https to login insted of http.
• Online Applications are open now. Please register to apply online.

Ph.D. programmes @ Tezpur University for 2013-14 Spring Session

Tezpur University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1994. The objects of this Central University as envisaged in the statutes are that it shall strive to offer employment oriented and interdisciplinary courses to meet the regional to national aspirations and the development of the state of Assam and also offer courses and promote research in areas which are of special and direct relevance to the region and in the emerging areas in Science and Technology. Applications in prescribed format are invited from the eligible candidates for admission into the Ph.D. programme (Spring Semester) – 2014.

Offering Departments :

The following departments of Tezpur university are offering Ph.D. for 2013-14 spring session.

1. Mathematical Sciences
2. Chemical Sciences
3. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
4. Physics
5. Environmental Science
6. Computer Science & Engineering
7. Electronics & Communication Engineering
8. Food Engineering & Technology 
9. Mechanical Engineering
10. Civil Engineering
11. Energy
12. Sociology
13. Hindi
14. Business Administration.

Eligibility :

1. Master’s Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences/ Management Sciences/ Science/ Engineering/ Technology or 
2. Master’s Degree in allied subject with consistently good academic record and a minimum 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA in the Master’s degree.
3. BE/ B. Tech with an aggregate of 80% marks or equivalent CGPA with valid GATE Score. 
4. A fellowship in Chartered Accountancy/ Company Secretaryship from a recognized Indian or a foreign institution with not less than 60% or equivalent CGPA having a minimum of Bachelor’s degree. Prerequisites for admission and area of research are given in the TU web - site: www.tezu.ernet.in

Selection Process :

• Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of Entrance test and personal interview conducted by the concerned Department.
• Reservation of seats and relaxation of marks will be as per Govt. of India Rules.

How to apply :

• Tezpur University Application Form together with the Prospectus can be obtained from the designated Post Offices by paying Rs. 520/- ( Rs 270/- for SC/ST) only in cash.The designated Post Offices are

1. Dibrugarh HPO, 
2. Guwahati GPO, 
3. Gauhati University HPO,
4. Jorhat HPO, 
5. Shillong HPO, 
6. Tezpur HPO and 
7. Napam sub post office (Tezpur University Campus).

• The application may also be submitted online from the University Website. Procedure for online submission of application form can be found from the appropriate link given there. Printout of the online submitted application form along with other relevant documents and the Bank Challan copy after payment of the cost of the application form in SBI must be sent to the concerned Department so as to reach there before the last date.
• Receipt of printout (in case of online submission) or filled in application form (in case of manual application) along with all required documents at the relevant Department within December 03, 2013 is mandatory.

Important dates :

• Issue of printed Prospectus and Application Form/ date of opening of the Online Application : 7th-29th November , 2013
• Last date of receipt of application in the concerned Department : December 3, 2013
• Date of closing the Online Application / Last date of receipt of print out of the online application in the concerned Department : December 3, 2013.

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Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology @ Central Institute of Psychiatry

Central Institute of Psychiatry invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to the following postgraduate degree/diploma courses of Ranchi University and conducted at this Institute, commencing from May 1,2014.

GROUP A

1. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology :

Qualification : First Class Master’s degree in Psychology regular course Or M.Phil in Medical & Social Psychology/ Clinical Psychology of any recognized University, for 3 years and 2 years course respectively.

2. M.Phil in CI. Psychology :

Qualification : M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology regular course of a recognized University with minimum 55% marks for UR and 50% marks for SC, ST & OBC in the aggregate.

GROUP B

3. M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work :

Qualification : M.A. in Sociology or Master in Social Work regular course of a recognized University with minimum 55% marks for UR and 50% marks for SC, ST and OBC in the aggregate.

GROUP C

4. Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing :

Qualification : ‘A’ Grade Certificate or Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery.

Experience : Two years’ experience as Staff Nurse.

Scholarship:

Group A & B : Selected candidates may be considered for scholarship of Rs. 8000/- per month in the first and second year, and Rs. 9000/- per month in the third year.

Group C : Selected candidates may be considered for scholarship of Rs. 2500/- per month.

Selection

For Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and M.Phil in Clinical Psychology: There shall be an entrance test .

For Diploma in Psychiatric nursing course there shall not be a written entrance examination. However, there will be an interview for the selection of the candidates. 

How to apply :

Application form is to be submitted online at CIP website

Hard copy of the same application form printed on A4 size bond paper complete in all respect along with a Demand Draft of Rs.400/- for Unreserved candidate and OBC Rs.300/- for SC/ST candidates (non-refundable) in favour of Director, CIP, Ranchi payable at Ranchi should reach the Director, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi-834006 (Jharkhand) by December 10, 2013.

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Ph.D. programmes @ Thapar University Patiala for December 2013

Thapar University Patiala is inviting applications for admission to Ph.D. programmes for December 2013.

Eligibility :

• Candidates with ME/ M.Tech/M.Phil / MCA/ M.Sc / MA /MBA/CA or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or 55% marks in aggregate where marks are awarded or NET (UGC/CSIR) qualified are eligible.
• Candidates with BE/B.Tech degree or equivalent with excellent academic record (minimum CGPA of 9.00 on 10 point scale or 80% marks in aggregate) may be considered for admission.
• Relaxation in CGPA to 7.00 on a 10 -point scale or in marks to 65% for the minimum eligibility conditions may be permitted for candidates with a BE / B.Tech degree or equivalent who have a minimum of 3 years of professional and/or research experience in the area in which the admission is sought.
• Candidates admitted with BE/B.Tech or equivalent qualification will be admitted for PhD after successful completion of eight Masters level courses as suggested by the PhD Admission Committee of concerned Department/School, within a period of two years from the date of admission.
• A minimum CGPA of 6.00 on a 10- point scale should be earned in the courses prescribed by the concerned Department/School.

TU offers PhD programme in almost all specializations of Engineering, Technology, Management and Sciences in the following Departments/Schools of the University (currently around 584 PhD candidates are working for their PhD degrees in the University).

DEPARTMENTS

Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Department

Agro-Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Bioremediation, Microbial Ecology, Food Technology, Food process and Safety, Plant Microbe Interaction, Tissue culture, Sustainable Agriculture, Bioinformatics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences & Technology, Areas of Animal Biotechnology and Microbial Concrete.

Chemical Engineering Department

Modeling and Simulation, Catalysis, Environment Pollution, Polymers and Composities, Mass Transfer, Bio-Chemical Engineering, Heat Transer, Nanofluids, Nanocomposites, Pulp and Paper, Energy Management, Membrane Separation.

Civil Engineering Department

Structural Engineering, Geo-technical, Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management and Computer Aided Design, Water Resource Engineering.

Computer Science & Engineering Department

Parallel and Distributed Computing, Software Engineering, Network and Information Security, Soft Computing, Wireless and Sensor Networks, Theoretical Computer Science.

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Department

Optimal Power System Operation ; Electric Drives; Application of FACTS; Power Electronics ;Process Control & Instrumentation, Artificial Intelligence Applications, Biomedical Instrumentation, Embedded systems, Virtual Instrumentation, Control System.

Electronics & Communication Engineering Department

RF Devices, Antennas and Micro-wave integrated circuits, solid State & thin films, Digital Signal processing;VLSI, Wireless Communication, Optical Communication, Opto Electronics.

Mechanical Engineering Department

Heat Transfer; IC Engines; Energy Conservation and Management; Bearings &

Lubrication; Computer Aided Analysis & Design; Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Vehicle dynamics; Modelling of multibody systems; Fluid Mechanics, Technology Management, Materials and Metallurgy, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering.

Admission procedure :

1. Candidates shall be admitted on the basis of merit of Entrance Test and Interview to be conducted by the University.
2. The candidates who secure minimum of 20% marks in the written exam shall only be called for Interview.
3. During interview, a candidate is required to indicate area of research.
4. Relaxation for appearing in the Entrance Test may be given by the University to those candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR (JRF).

How to Apply :

• Applicants must apply online and send the printed copy of the application form along with Demand Draft of Rs. 2500/- in favor of Thapar University payable at Patiala and recent passport size photograph.

Important Dates :

• Last Date of Online Entrance Test : 2nd Dec, 2013
• Date of Online Entrance Test : 26th and 27th Dec, 2013
• Display of result of Entrance Test : December 30, 2013

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