PhD programme admission at IISER Pune for August 2016

The PhD programme at IISER Pune is a blend of class room curriculum, mentoring under-graduate students along with a major research component. IISER Pune admits students to doctoral programme in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Climate Sciences, Physics and inter-disciplinary areas of research.

Admissions to the PhD Programme starting August 2016

IISER Pune invites online applications for Admission to PhD Programme in Biology, Ecology & Evolution, Chemistry, Earth & Climate Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics

Application Procedure:

• Only online applications will be accepted.
• The candidates must carefully fill and submit the online application form on or before the specified date.
• Last date of Application for all the discipline is 15th April 2016
• After the last date, all applications will be screened and candidates selected for interviews will be intimated by email.

Description :

• All communication with candidates will be by email only.
• Kindly check the official website for periodic updates.
• In case of any application-related queries, please contact: doctoraloffice@iiserpune.ac.in with your application number mentioned in the subject line.
• Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree program are eligible to apply for PhD program. However, if selected, admission to the PhD program would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before 1st August 2016.
• Selection will be based on interviews of the short-listed candidates.
• Relaxation of eligibility criteria for SC/ST and PD applicants will be as per Government of India norms. Candidates belonging to reserved category will have to submit relevant certificates, if selected.
• Applying does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted for interview. The respective departments may use additional criteria (based on academic performance and/or performance in the national level tests) in order to shortlist candidates for interviews depending on the number of applications received.

Important Dates :

• Application Start Date: March 24, 2016
• Last Date for Application: April 15, 2016

Click the links below to know more about the eligibility criteria and application details of respective disciplines:

Biology

Ecology & Evolution

Chemistry

Earth & Climate Sciences

Mathematics

Physics

Interdisciplinary Sciences

NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (NET) NOTIFICATION FOR JUNE 2016

Joint CSIR-UGC Test for Junior Research Fellowship And Eligibility for Lectureship

CSIR will hold the Joint CSIR-UGC Test Tentatively on Sunday 19th June, 2016 for determining the eligibility of the Indian National candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) NET and for determining eligibility for appointment of Lecturers (NET) in certain subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology. The award of Junior Research Fellowship (NET) to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding admission/placement in a university/ national laboratory/ institution of higher learning and research, as applicable.

SUBJECTS OF THE TEST

The Test will be held in the subjects as given under:

1. Chemical Sciences
2. Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
3. Life Sciences
4. Mathematical Sciences
5. Physical Sciences

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• M. Sc or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/BTech/BPharma/MBBS with at least 55% marks for general and OBC-Non Creamy layer candidates (Central list only as provided in National Commission for Backward Classes website www.ncbc.nic.in) and 50% for SC/ST, physically and Visually Handicapped candidates.
• Candidates enrolled for M.Sc or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination as on 01.03.2016, are also eligible to apply in the above subject under the Result Awaited (RA) category on the condition that they complete the qualifying degree with requisite percentage of marks within the validity period of two years to avail the fellowship from the effective date of award.
• Such candidates will have to submit the attestation format (Given at the reverse of the application form) duly certified by the Head of the Department/Institute from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared.
• BSc (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in Integrated MS-PhD program with at least 55% marks for general and OBC (Non Creamy layer) candidates; 50% marks for SC/ST, physically and visually handicapped candidates are also eligible to apply. Candidates with bachelor’s degree will be eligible for CSIR fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for PhD/Integrated PhD program within the validity period of two years.
• The eligibility for lectureship of NET qualified candidates will be subject to fulfilling the criteria laid down by UGC. PhD degree holders who have passed Master’s degree prior to 19th September 1991, with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for Lectureship only.
• The candidates with the above qualification are advised to fill up column No. 18 to 21, as applicable.

AGE LIMIT& RELAXATION:

• For JRF (NET): Maximum 28 years as on 01-01-2016 (upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non creamy layer)/ Physically handicapped/Visually handicapped and female applicants).
• For LS (NET): No upper age limit.

DATE AND SCHEME OF THE TEST:

The single paper MCQ based test for 200 marks will be held tentatively on Sunday, the 19th June, 2016.

SYLLABUS OF THE TEST

The question paper shall be divided into three parts, (A, B & C) as per syllabus & Scheme of Exam.

• Part 'A' shall be common to all subjects. This part shall contain questions pertaining to General Aptitude with emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation, puzzles etc.
• Part 'B' shall contain subject-related conventional Multiple Choice questions (MCQs), generally covering the topics given in the syllabus.
• Part 'C' shall contain higher value questions that may test the candidate's knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts. The questions shall be of analytical nature where a candidate is expected to apply the scientific knowledge to arrive at the solution to the given scientific problem.

Syllabus & Scheme of Exam of single MCQ Paper may be seen at CSIR website: www.csirhrdg.res.in.

EXAMINATION CENTRES

The test will be held at 27 Centres spread all over India, as specified below:

1. Bangalore
2. Bhavnagar
3. Bhopal
4. Bhubaneshwar
5. Chandigarh
6. Chennai
7. Cochin
8. Delhi
9. Guntur
10. Guwahati
11. Hyderabad
12. Imphal
13. Jammu
14. Jamshedpur
15. Jorhat
16. Karaikudi
17. Kolkata
18. Lucknow
19. Nagpur
20. Pilani
21. Pune
22. Raipur
23. Roorkee
24. Srinagar
25. Thiruvananthapuram
26. Udaipur
27. Varanasi.

Examination Fee :

• General : Rs. 1000/-
• Other Backward Classes(OBC)-Non Creamy Layer : Rs. 500/-
• SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH) or Visually Handicapped (VH ) : Rs. 250/-

How to apply :

Interested & eligible candidates may apply Online through a link available at CSIR, HRDG website: www.csirhrdg.res.in. In order to apply Online the candidates are required to download Bank challan Performa from the above website and then deposit the requisite examination fee in any of the Indian Bank branches throughout the country.

Important Dates :

1. DATE OF START OF ON-LINE SUBMISSION : 05.02.2016
2. DATE OF CLOSE OF DEPOSIT OF FEE: 29.02.2016
3. DATE OF CLOSE OF ONLINE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION : 01.03.2016
4. TENTATIVE DATE OF SINGLE MCQ EXAMINATION : 19.06.2016
5. THE LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM:
1. The hard copy of the online application form, duly completed with requisite enclosure should be sent by Ordinary post to the Deputy Secretary (Exam), Examination Unit, Human Resource Development Group, CSIR Complex, Opposite Institute of Hotel Management, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi 110012 so as to reach Examination Unit CSIR on or before 07.03. 2016.
2. For candidates applying from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshdweep, the application form must reach to the Deputy Secretary, Examination Unit, CSIR on or before 14.03.2016.

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JNTU HYDERABAD EXTERNAL Ph.D./M.S./M.Phil. RESEARCH PROGRAMS - 2015

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION - 2015

Applications are invited for admissions to the External Ph.D./M.S./M.Phil. Research Programs in the faculties of Engineering, Science & Technology, Management Science and Humanities & Social Sciences at JNT University Hyderabad.

The details of Areas of Research, eligibility, application form and other details can be downloaded from JNTUH web site www.jntuh.ac.in . Filled in application form with required certificates and a crossed Demand Draft for 1,000/- (non refundable) in favour of “The Registrar, JNT University Hyderabad” payable at Hyderabad dated not earlier than 30.03.2015 drawn on any Scheduled Bank recognized by RBI should reach “ The Director, Admissions JNTUH, Kukatpally, Hyderabad - 500 085 on or before 27.04.2015 by 5.00 pm without fine and with a fine of Rs.1000/- upto 30.04.2015 by 5.00 pm.

Ph. D. admission notification from IIPS - June 2015

NOTIFICATION

Applications are invited for admission to the full-time Ph.D. programme of the Institute with Government of India fellowship for the academic session 2014-2015. Applications are also invited from eligible UGC-JRF or any population fellowship holders for being considered for full-time admission.

Name of the course : DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) 

Specialization : POPULATION STUDIES 

Course Duration : 3 years full-time

No. of GOI Fellowships : 

Five (5 = 1 Gen, 2 SC & 2 ST). In addition, UGC-JRF and other fellowship holders will also be considered for admission as per availability of seats.

Eligibility : 

Candidates having M.Phil in Population Studies or Master's degree in Population Studies or M.Sc. in Bio-Statistics and Epidemiology of a recognised university with at least 55% of aggregate marks in all subjects (all semesters/parts included).

Upper age limit :

30 years as on 30.6.2015. Marks and age are relaxable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per GOI rules. Age for women candidates is relaxable by 5 years. Candidates awaiting results of qualifying examination latest by 30 th September 2015 can also apply for consideration.

Fellowship : 

The selected Indian students will be awarded a Government of India fellowship initially for one year only and is extendable on yearly basis as per rules of the Institute. Each eligible candidate with NET qualification for lectureship only either in Population Studies or its interdisciplinary subjects will be awarded the Government of India fellowship @Rs 16,000/- per month for first and second years and ` 18,000/- per month for the third year respectively. Each fellowship carries a contingency grant of Rs 10,000/- for the first two years and Rs 20,500/- for the third year. However, the candidates without NET qualification for lectureship shall be awarded the Government of India fellowship @ Rs 12,000/- p.m. for first and second years and Rs 14,000/- p.m. for third year respectively with an annual contingency grant of ` 10,000/-.

Selection Criteria : 

Selection will be made on the basis of performance of the candidates in written test on research methodology and personal interview. The Institute gives preference to admit to its Ph.D. Programme, candidates who have M.Phil in Population Studies. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the test and interview. The Institute shall not bear any travel expense of the candidates called for the presentation and interview.

Registration Criteria :

(i) All selected candidates without M.Phil in Population Studies are required to undergo compulsory course work for a minimum of 6 (six) months.

(ii) All selected candidates are required to stay in Mumbai as a full-time student for a minimum of 2 (two) years to continue his/her Ph.D. work, failing which registration shall be cancelled.

Reservation : 

Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates will be considered as per the Government of India norms.

Sponsorship :

Officials working in Government departments, research institutions, universities, medical colleges and non-governmental organisations can also be sponsored for being considered for admission. However, the selection will be made as per selection criteria.

Eligible foreign students can also apply for admission provided they secure financial support from any outside agencies. 

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LAST DATE TO APPLY : 26TH JUNE 2015

IITM Summer Fellowship Programme - 2015 for B.E. / B. TECH./ B. Sc./ M.E /M.Tech./ M. Sc./ M.A./ MBA with stipend

The IITM - Summer Fellowship Programme of two months with stipend is designed to enhance awareness and interest in high quality academic research among young Engineering, Management, Sciences and Humanities students through a goal oriented summer mini-project undertaken at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

Eligibility : 

Candidates pursuing Third Year of B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg)/Integrated M.E./M.Tech. programme, First Year of ME/M.Tech/M.Sc./M.A, MBA with outstanding academic background in terms of high ranks in university examinations are encouraged to apply, highlighting their academic performance and achievement including papers presented at seminars, projects executed, design contests participated, score/rank in Mathematics Olympiad and any other awards/distinctions obtained. [IIT students are not eligible to apply].

Period of the Project : 

Duration of the programme may commence from 16th May 2015 to 15th July 2015. (Schedule may be flexible to suit student’s convenience.)

Stipend : 

A sum of Rs.5000/- per month will be given as a stipend for a maximum period of 2 months.

Participating Departments :

Aerospace Engg, Applied Mechanics, Bio Technology, Chemical Engg, Civil Engg , Computer Science & Engg, Engineeing Design, Electrical Engg, Mechanical Engg, Metallurgical & Materials Engg, Ocean Engg., Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management Studies

Last date for submitting application : 27th February 2015

How to Apply :

Application should be submitted through online only using this site

There is no need to send hard copy to IIT Madras

Generate a pdf file and keep it for your reference

Please ensure that all the relevant data and enclosures are uploaded online.

Incomplete applications will be rejected.

For any clarification, please register complaint through portal.

Note : 

Letter issued by the Head of the Institution certifying that you are a bonafide student.

How to Apply online – 6 simple steps

1. Register-Create Account (details in How to apply Online menu
2. Edit Basic Profile-Fill Basic Info. / HSC / UG / PG / Additional Exam. info
3. View My Application-You can check your data is correct. stage by stage (Basic, Department and file upload info. you can view in this page)
4. Apply to Department-Selecting a department with three option and Project Proposal (no choice for Physics and Humanities dept.)
5. Upload My files-you can upload files available with you by selecting appropriate check box
6. Submit My Application-This menu will activated only all above steps are completed. 
• This menu will create PDF format Application for you and us.
• If not completed up to this stage your application is NOT VALID

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Ph. D notification June 2014 @ Manipal University, Karnataka

Manipal University, Karnataka invites applications for admission in to its various PhD Programmes for the academic year 2014-15.

Programmes as on

• Applied Health Sciences,
• Architecture,
• Atomic & Molecular Physics,
• Basic Sciences,
• Engineering,
• Geo Politics & international Relations,
• Information Science,
• Life Sciences,
• Medicine,
• Nursing,
• Pharmacy,
• Philosophy & Humanities,
• Statistics,
• Regenerative Medicine
• Management.

Eligibility Criteria :

• Masters degree in respective subject with 60% aggregate marks.
• Based on marks obtained in the past academic records, publication and research experience the candidates will be short – listed for interview/written test.

How to Apply :

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Important Date :

• Last date for receipt of applications is : 09/ 15/ 2014.
• The programme will commence from : 12/01 /2014.

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Ph. D notification @ Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University

Applications are invited for admission in to PhD programme under In-Service quota at Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, West Godavari Dist, Andhra Pradesh.

Eligibility Criteria :

Master’s Degree in the concerned faculty and major field with a minimum of 50% marks in traditional system (or) OGPA of 7.00/10.00 (or) 3.00/4.00 are eligible, relaxable in case of SC/ST candidates, Basic degree should be B.Sc. (Hort.)/B.Sc. (Agri.). 

Age Limit :

The upper age limit is 45 years (relaxable by 5 years for women /SCs/STs) of age as on 01-07-2014.

How to Apply : 

Candidates can avail application form at-

http://www.drysrhu.edu.in/

Important Date :

Last date to send filled application forms is: 31/07/2014.

Admission to Ph.D. Programme for 2014-2015 @ National Institute of Plant Genome Research

DESCRIPTION

National Institute of Plant Genome Research, is an Autonomous Research Institution, funded by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, and conducts basic and applied research in the frontier areas of plant biology. The Institute invites applications from candidates who have completed or will be completing M. Sc. or equivalent degree (by August 31, 2014) in Life Sciences and/or in related disciplines with minimum 55% marks, and have cleared the CSIR-UGC NET exam / DBT-JRF (selected through BET/BINC) / ICMR NET exam for JRF (with a valid Junior Research Fellowship as on September 1, 2014), for conducting advanced researches in the frontier areas of Plant Biology such as, Computational Biology, Genome Analysis and Molecular Mapping, Molecular Mechanism of Abiotic Stress Responses, Nutritional Genomics, Plant Development and Architecture, Plant Immunity, Transgenics for Crop improvement, Molecular Breeding and other emerging areas based on plant genomics . Reservations are as per statutory norms. The selection will be made on the basis of interview only.

The selected candidates will be enrolled for Ph.D. program in academic affiliation with the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. NIPGR will provide shared accommodation to selected candidates.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :

1. Application should be typed on A-4 size plain paper in the enclosed format.
2. Item 3 in the format should be filled in as shown in the Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.
3. Each page in the typed application form should be signed by the candidate.
4. Completed application must be accompanied with a crossed Demand Draft for 300/- in favor of Director, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, payable at New Delhi. A demand draft of 100/- is acceptable from SC/ST candidate provided relevant documentary proof is enclosed. The Demand Draft is not refundable.
5. Application should be accompanied by attested copies of certificates and mark sheets mentioning the division obtained and Fellowship Award Letter/Admit Card.
6. Two passport size recent photographs should be enclosed. One of these should be signed by the candidate and pasted on the application form, while the other should be enclosed.
7. Application along with Demand Draft should be sent to "The Director, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, Post Box No. 10531, New Delhi-110 067" so as to reach on or before May 26, 2014.
8. Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be entertained. The decision of the Institute will be final and binding and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
9. NIPGR will not provide any travel expenses to candidates appearing for interview.
10. Applications must enclose documentary evidence for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) if applicable, along with other specified enclosures.

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National Eligibility Test -UGC NET 2014 Notification by University Grants Commission

DESCRIPTION

University Grants Commission (UGC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for National Eligibility Test (NET) 2014.

CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY :

1. Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree OR equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognised by UGC in Humanities (including languages) and Social Science, Computer Science & Applications, Electronic Science etc. are eligible for this Test. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to non-creamy layer / Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Persons with disability (PWD) category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.
2. Candidates who have appeared OR will be appearing at the qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaitedOR candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this Test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for award of JRF/Assistant Professor eligibility only after they have passed their Master’s degree examination or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of OBC (Non-creamy layer)/ SC/ ST/ PWD (Persons with disability) category candidates). Such candidates must complete their P.G. degree examination within two years from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified.
3. The Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September, 1991 (irrespective of date of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e., from 55% to 50%) for appearing in NET.
4. Candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their post-graduation only. The candidates whose post-graduation subject is not covered in the list of subjects in item No. 9, may appear in a related subject.
5. Candidates belonging to OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD category are required to submit attested copy of the category Certificate along with online printout of their Application Forms (obtained while applying on-line). Other candidates are not required to submit any certificates/documents in support of their eligibility along with printout of their Application Form. Therefore, the candidates, in their own interest, must satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the Test. In the event of any ineligibility being detected by the Commission at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled and they shall be liable for legal action.
6. Candidates having post-graduate diploma/certificate awarded by Indian University/ Institute or foreign degree/diploma/certificate awarded by the foreign University/Institute should in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their diploma/degree/certificate with Master’s degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. ( www.aiuweb.org )

EXEMPTION (ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR)

1. NET/SLET/SET shall remain the minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professors in Universities/Colleges/Institutions. Provided however, that candidates, who are or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions.
2. The candidates who have passed the UGC/CSIR JRF examination prior to 1989 are also exempted from appearing in NET.
3. For SET Candidates: The candidates who have cleared the State Eligibility Test (SET) accredited by UGC for eligibility for Assistant Professor held prior to 1st June 2002, are exempted from appearing in NET, being eligible to apply for Assistant Professor anywhere in India. For SET held from 1st June 2002 onwards, the qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor only in the universities/ colleges situated in the state from where they have cleared their SET.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates have to apply online

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Important Dates :

• Last date for applying online & generation of filled Bank Challan for Fee : 5th May 2014
• Last date of submission of Fee through online generated Bank Challan, at any branch of State Bank of India (SBI) : 07th May 2014
• Last date of taking printout of application form, attendance slip and admit card from UGC website (www.ugcnetonline.in) : 10th May 2014
• Last date for receiving the printout of online application form (one copy) and attendance slip (one copy) at the respective Coordinating University opted by the candidate (with fee receipt & category certificate(s) : 15th May 2014

Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar Ph. D. admission notification 2014 in Engineering / Sciences / Humanities

Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar invites application for admission to Ph.D. Programme from candidates in the following categories:

1. Regular: full-time scholars with Institute Assistance.
2. Sponsored Scholars: Candidates who possess the minimum prescribed qualifications and are in service in any of the following establishments shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program as Sponsored Scholars:
• Defence or other ministries of the Government of India or any other government organizations;
• Established industrial research and development organizations
• Autonomous bodies and public undertakings
• Universities/Colleges

Programme Eligibility Criteria :

1. PhD (Engineering) : 60% marks or 6.75 CGPA in M. Tech/M.E with consistently good academic record OR B.Tech/B.E with 70% or 7.5 CGPA with valid GATE Score (very good) and consistently good academic record in the relevant field.
2. PhD (Science) : 1st class in M.Sc. / M. Tech with consistently good academic record (equivalent CGPA) and valid GATE/NET CSIR/UGC score in the relevant field.
3. PhD (HSS) : 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in Master degree with UGC/NET score OR M. Phil degree in the relevant field.

Application Procedure :

• Application form can be filled online accessing the website(http://www.iitbbs.ac.in/phd-application/).
• After online submission, print a hard-copy of the completed application form (the online portal will allow you to print after successful electronic submission of your application). Attach all relevant enclosures and forward the application packet to:

Officer-on-Special Duty (Academics)
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
Toshali Bhawan, Satyanagar, Bhubaneswar - 751 007

Application fee :

• The hardcopy of application form with necessary enclosures should be signed and submitted to above mentioned address along with a Demand Draft of
• Rs. 500/- for General/OBC, Rs. 250/- for SC/ST drawn in favour of "IIT Bhubaneswar" on any nationalized bank payable at Bhubaneswar by post or in person in A4 size envelop only. Female candidates are exempted from paying application fee. 

Important Dates :

• Last date for online application: 10^th April 2014 12:00 Midnight 
• Last date for receiving application: 14^th April 2014 5:00 PM

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Ambedkar Overseas Studies Nidhi scholarship for ST students to study MS / Ph. D. in foreign universities

Government of Andhra Pradesh have made substantial investments through providing Post-Matric Scholarships to ST students on a saturation basis. This laudable initiative over the years has encouraged a large number of ST students to complete professional Courses and other Graduate Courses.

“Ambedkar Overseas Studies Nidhi” will be sanctioned to (100) ST Students every year and is open to all eligible ST Students in proportion to the population of the community to pursue Post Graduate studies abroad subject to the following guidelines:

1. Income: ST Students whose family income is less than Rs.2.50 lakhs per annum from all sources are eligible. Total income from all sources of the employed candidates or his/her parents/guardians, shall not exceed Rs.2.50 lakhs per annum. In case of employees, salary certificate from the employer is a must. In all cases the income certificate must be obtained from concerned authorities. A copy of the latest tax assessment as well as the latest monthly salary slip from the employer is also required to be enclosed with the application.
2. Age: The Maximum age under the scheme shall not exceed 35 years as on 1st July of the year of advertisement.
3. Qualification:
1. For Post Graduation Course: 60% marks or equivalent grade in foundation Degree in Engineering / Management / Pure Sciences / Agriculture Sciences / Medicine & Nursing / Social Sciences / Humanities.
2. For Ph.D. Course: 60% marks or equivalent grade in P.G. Course in Engineering / Management / Pure Sciences / Agriculture Sciences / Medicine/ Social Sciences / Humanities.
4. One child in a family one time Award: Not more than one child of the same parents / guardian’s will be eligible and to this effect a self certificate will be required from the candidate. The awardee cannot be considered for the second or subsequent times as the individual can be awarded only once in a life time.
5. Countries eligible under the Scheme: USA, UK, Australia, Canada and Singapore.

Mandatory Requirements:

1. He / She should have a valid TOEFL / IELTS & GRE / GMAT.
2. He / She should have obtained admission in an accredited Foreign University.
3. He / She should possess a valid Passport.

Procedure for Selection:

1. Notification shall be issued in leading dailies calling for applications and wide publicity will be given in University Campuses and in e-PASS portal in August / September and in January / February of the year (this year i.e.2013-14, being the first year for implementation of the scheme, first notification shall be issued in June / July in lieu of January / February.
2. All such students desirous of applying for financial assistance for studies abroad shall apply online from 1st August to 30th September and again from 1st January to 29th February of the year.
3. 33% of the awards shall be earmarked for Women Candidates.
4. Awards shall be given proportionate to the population of various communities of STs.
5. The registration shall be made under the scheme online at http://www.apsocialwelfare.cgg.gov.in.

Scholarship Amount:

1. Fees: Fees shall be payable in Two installments as follows:
• Installment-I: An amount of Rs.5.00 lakhs shall be payable to the students upon production of the landing permit / I-94 card. (Immigration Card).
• Installment-II: An amount of Rs.5.00 lakhs shall be payable to the students upon production of the 1st Semester results.
2. Sanction Proceedings specifying the amount of Rs.10.00 lakhs will be issued to the individual towards fees and living expenses by way of a grant subject to his/her joining the Course and the Candidates selected by the Selection Committee. The sanction proceedings can be made use of by the Candidates for obtaining a Visa from the respective Embassy.
3. Educational Loan: The Student shall be eligible for an educational loan of Rs.5.00 lakhs from any Nationalized bank at prevailing rates of interest.
4. Earnings from Research/Teaching Assistance-Ship: The awardees are permitted to supplement their prescribed allowances by understaking Research/Teaching Assistance ship.
5. Passage grant: One way cheap ticket (Lower fare) by economy class through the shortest route shall be payable upon production of valid visa and admission particulars.
6. Visa Fees: The total visa fees shall be reimbursed to the student upon production of valid visa and production of receipts.

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Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi scholarship for SC students to study MS/ Ph.D in foreign universities

Government of Andhra Pradesh have made substantial investments through providing Post-Matric Scholarships to SC students on a saturation basis. This laudable initiative over the years has encouraged a large number of SC students to complete professional Courses and other Graduate Courses.

Financial assistance for SC  Students for pursuing Higher studies in Post Graduate Courses in Foreign Universities from the year 2013-14. “Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi” will be sanctioned to 500 SC students  every year and is open to all eligible SC student graduates to pursue Post Graduate studies abroad subject to the following guidelines: 

1. Income: SC Students whose family income is less than Rs.2.00 lakhs per annum from all sources are eligible. Total income from all sources of the employed candidates or his/her parents/guardians, shall not exceed Rs.2.00 lakhs per annum. In case of employees, salary certificate from the employer is a must. In all cases the income certificate must be obtained through MEE SEVA. A copy of the latest Tax Assessment as well as the latest monthly salary slip from the employer is also required to be enclosed with the application.
2. Age: The Maximum age under the scheme shall not exceed 35 years as on 1st July of the year of advertisement.
3. Qualification:
• For Post Graduate Course: 60% marks or equivalent grade in foundation Degree in Engineering / Management / Pure Sciences / Agriculture Sciences / Medicine & Nursing /Social Sciences/Humanities.
• For PhD Course: 60% marks or equivalent grade in P.G course in Engineering / Management / Pure Sciences / Agriculture Sciences / Medicine / Social Sciences/ Humanities.
4. One Child in a family one time Award: Not more than one child of the same parents / guardian’s will be eligible and to this effect a self certification will be required from the candidate. The awardee cannot be considered for the second or subsequent times as the individual can be awarded only once in a life time.
5. Countries eligible under the Scheme: USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and Singapore.

Mandatory Requirements:

1. He/She should have a valid TOEFL/IELTS & GRE/GMAT. 
2. He/She should have obtained admission in an accredited Foreign University.
3. He/she should possess a valid Passport.
4. The Candidates are required to make their own efforts in seeking admission in accredited University/Institution abroad.
5. The selected candidate has to join the concerned university within one year of communication of selection. On expiry of this specified period of time, the award will be automatically cancelled and come to an end. No request for extension of time for availing the award is permissible under the Scheme.
6. The candidate shall not change the course of study or research for which the scholarship has been sanctioned.
7. It will be the responsibility of the candidate to obtain the appropriate visa for a country wherein one intends to study further under award from the Scheme and the Visa issuing authorities may kindly see that only such type of visa be issued which only permits the candidate to pursue specified course abroad and thereafter the candidate returns to India.
8. The applications should be complete in all respects and should be accompanied by all relevant documents. The applications, incomplete in any respect, are liable to be rejected.

Procedure for Selection:

1. Notification shall be issued in leading dailies calling for applications and wide publicity will be given in University Campuses and in e-PASS portal in August/September and in January/February of the year (this year ie., 2013-14, being the first year for implementation of the scheme, first notification shall be issued in June/July in lieu of January/February).
2. All such students desirous of applying for financial assistance for studies abroad shall apply online from 1st August to 30th September and again from 1st January to 29th February of the year.
3. 33% of the awards shall be earmarked for Women Candidates (if adequate number of eligible women candidates are not available then Male candidates may be selected against this 33%).
4. The registration shall be made under the scheme online at http://www.apsocialwelfare.cgg.gov.in. 

Scholarship Amount:

1. Fees: Fees shall be payable in Two instalments as follows:
• Instalment-I : An amount of Rs.5.00 lakhs shall be payable to the students upon production of the landing permit / I-94 card. (Immigration Card)
• Instalment-II: An amount of Rs.5.00 lakhs shall be payable to the students upon production of the 1st Semester results.
2. Sanction proceedings mentioning that Rs.10.00 lakhs is sanctioned to the individual towards fees and living expenses by way of a grant subject to his/her joining the Course, shall be issued to the Candidates selected by the Selection Committee. The sanction proceedings can be made use of by the Candidates for obtaining a Visa from the respective Embassy.
3. Educational Loan: The student shall be eligible for an educational loan of Rs.5.00 lakhs from any Nationalized Bank at prevailing rates of interest. 
4. Earnings from Research/Teaching Assistance-ship: The awardees are permitted to supplement their prescribed allowances by undertaking Research/Teaching Assistantship.
5. Passage grant: One way cheap ticket (Lower fare) by economy class through the shortest route shall be payable upon production of a valid visa and admission particulars.
6. Visa Fees: The total visa fees shall be reimbursed to the student upon production of valid visa and production of receipts.

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NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (NET) Joint CSIR-UGC Test For Junior Research Fellowship And Eligibility for Lectureship

Description :

CSIR will hold the Joint CSIR-UGC Test Tentatively on 22nd June, 2014 (Date likely to be changed) for determining the eligibility of the Indian National candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) NET and for determining eligibility for appointment of Lecturers (NET) in certain subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology. 

The award of Junior Research Fellowship (NET) to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding admission/placement in a university/ national laboratory/ institution of higher learning and research, as applicable.

A candidate may apply either for ‘JRF’ OR for ‘Lectureship (LS) only’ He/she may indicate his/her preference in the Online Application, as the case may be. CSIR may consider candidates for ‘JRF’, or ‘Lectureship only” depending on number of fellowships available & performance in the test subject to the condition that they fulfill the laid down eligibility criterion. If a candidate is found to be over-age for JRF (NET) he/she will automatically be considered for Lectureship (NET) only, except for Engineering Sciences. Engineering Sciences candidates will only be eligible for CSIR JRF ship and are advised to opt for JRF only in the application form.

SUBJECTS OF THE TEST :

1.   Chemical Sciences 
2. Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences 
3. Life Sciences 
4. Mathematical Sciences 
5. Physical Sciences 
6. Engineering Sciences 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :

1.  BS-4 years program/BE/BTech/BPharma/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/MSc or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks for general and OBC (50% for SC/ST candidates, physically and Visually Handicapped candidates). 
2.  Candidates enrolled for M.Sc or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination are also eligible to apply in the above subject under the Result Awaited (RA) category on the condition that they complete the qualifying degree with requisite percentage of marks within the validity period of two years to avail the fellowship from the effective date of award. 

AGE LIMIT& RELAXATION :

• For JRF (NET):Maximum 28 years as on 01-01-2014 (upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Physically handicapped/Visually handicapped and female applicants).  
• For LS (NET): No upper age limit

EXAMINATION CENTRES :

 

 The test will be held at 26 Centres spread all over India, as specified below: 

1.  Bangalore
2. Bhavnagar
3. Bhopal
4. Bhubaneshwar
5. Chandigarh
6. Chennai
7. Cochin
8. Delhi
9. Guntur 
10. Guwahati
11. Hyderabad
12. Imphal
13. Jammu
14. Jamshedpur
15. Karaikudi
16. Kolkata
17. Lucknow
18. Nagpur
19. Pilani, 
20. Pune
21. Raipur
22. Roorkee
23. Srinagar
24. Thiruvananthapuram
25. Udaipur
26. Varanasi. 

How to apply :

• Interested & eligible candidates may apply Online through a link available at CSIR, HRDG website: www.csirhrdg.res.in. 
• In order to apply Online the candidates are required to download Bank challan Performa from the above website and then deposit the requisite examination fee in any of the Indian Bank branches throughout the country. 
• Candidates after successfully submitting application online are required to take print out of the Application Form, paste his/her recent black & white photograph, put his/her signature at the required space, attach requisite certificates and send alongwith CSIR marked copy of fee deposited Bank Challan in an envelope super scribed with Subject Code, Centre Code & Medium Code to Sr. Controller of Examination, Human Resource Development Group, Examination Unit, CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi-110012 so as to reach on or before 08.03.2014 (14.03.2014 for remote areas). 
• Before applying Online, candidates are advised to go through detailed notification available at CSIR, HRDG website. 

Application fee :

1. General Rs. 400/- 
2. Other Backward Classes(OBC) Rs. 200/- 
3. SC/ST/PH or VH Rs. 100/-

Important Dates :

• Exam Date: 22-06-2014
• Date of Start for Online Submission: 10-02-2014
• Date of Close of Online Submission: 04-03-2014
• Last Date of Receipt of Duly Completed Hard Copy of Online Application Forms : 08-03-2014
• Last Date of Receipt of Duly Completed Hard Copy of Online Application Forms(From Remote Areas): 14-03-2014
• Age will be calculated as on: 01-01-2014

More details :

• Two separate merit lists, one comprising the candidates qualifying for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF - NET) and the second, of those candidates qualifying the Eligibility Test for Lectureship (NET), will be made on the basis of their performance in the above Test. Candidates qualifying for JRF (NET), except Engineering Sciences will also be eligible for Lectureship (NET) subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down by UGC. 
• The candidates qualifying for Lectureship will be eligible for recruitment as Lecturers as well as for JRF-ship in a Scheme/Project, if otherwise suitable. 
• However, they will not be eligible for Regular JRF-NET Fellowship. 
• If a candidate is found to be overage for JRF (NET) he/she will automatically be considered for Lectureship-(NET) only. 
• Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF (NET) will receive fellowship either from CSIR or UGC as per their assignment or from the Schemes with which they may find association. 
• The candidates declared eligible for Junior Research Fellowship under UGC scheme and Lectureship will be governed by UGC rules/regulations in this regard.
• The final result of this Single MCQ test may be declared sometime in the month of September, 2014 and fellowship to successful candidates will be effective from 1st October, 2014 with the validity period of 2 years for joining the fellowship under CSIR Scheme.

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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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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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