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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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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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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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. 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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Ph.D Programmes @ NIT KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL 2013-14

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL is inviting applications for admission to Ph.D Programmes for the academic year 2013-14 (December Session).

Ph.D. programme is available in the following fields :

1. Architecture
2. Bio Engineering
3. BioTechnology
4. Chemical Engineering
5. Civil Engineering
6. Computer Engineering
7. Computer Science and Engineering
8. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
9. Electrical Engineering
10. Hydraulics
11. Chemical Engineering
12. Chemistry
13. Civil Engineering
14. Electronics and Communication Engineering
15. Humanities
16. Social Sciences and Management
17. Information Technology
18. Mathematical and Computational Sciences
19. Mechanical Engineering
20. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
21. Mining Engineering
22. Physics Production Engineering
23. Textile Technology

Qualification :

• Master’s degree in relevant field

Selection Procedure : 

Selection of candidates for admission to Ph.D. programme will be based upon the academic performance in the 

1. qualifying examinations, 
2. written aptitude test, 
3. presentation on a research topic and 
4. interview 

as specified by the concerned departments

How to apply :

• 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.

Important Dates :

• Last Date for receiving completed applications 25th November, 2013
• Applications to be sent to the Departments for processing, on or before 25th November, 2013
• Preparing preliminary merit-list or short-listing 29th November, 2013
• Last date for dispatch of call letters to short-listed candidates, and announcement in the website by respective departments 02nd December, 2013
• Selection Test and/or Interview 16th December, 2013
• Publication of provisional selection/merit-list on website 18th December, 2013
• Last date for Sending admission orders/letters 23rd December, 2013
• Reporting Dates for Selection-List Candidates 23rd December, 2013 to 27th December, 2013
• Last Date for sending admission orders/letters to waiting-list candidates 31st December, 2013
• Commencement of Programme 30th December, 2013
• Last Date for Reporting, for waiting-list candidates 06th January, 201.

M.Phil / Ph.D Admissions 2013-14 @ National Law University

Applications for Admission to M.Phil / Ph.D Degree Programmes have been invited by National Law University, Odisha, Kathajodi Campus, CDA, SEC – 13, Cuttack-753015.

Eligibility Criteria :

Law : 

L.LM from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade.

Interdisciplinary : 

Post graduation or equivalent qualification in the area of proposed Research with minimum 55% mark or equivalent grade

Selection Procedure :

• Submitted application forms will be screened, and candidates found eligible will have to appear for an entrance examination on 10th December 2013
• Foreign nationals and candidates who have passed the NET or JRF examinations are exempted from appearing in the entrance examination.
• In subjects where NET examinations are not conducted, appearing for the admission examination is mandatory.
• Successful and exempted candidates are required to appear before a panel of experts and present their research proposals.
• The date and time of presentations shall be intimated later.

Instructions to Candidates :

Applicants are required to submit the following :

1. Completed application form
2. A proposal of not more than 5000 words, containing:
• Title of the proposed research
• Statement of the problem, along with the background information on the subject
• The scope, objectives and limitations of the proposed research
• A set of research questions or hypothesis
• A broad description of methodologies intended to be followed
• A tentative research design containing chapterization
3. Attested photocopies of eligibility qualification certificates and mark sheets
4. One set of published papers, monographs, articles and books (if applicable);
5.  Certificate from the Institution concerned testifying the length of service (if required) ;
6. A passport size photograph.

The completed application form along with the enclosures listed above are to be sent via registered post/courier or delivered by hand at the address : 

The Registrar, 

NLUO, 

Kathajodi Campus, 

Sector 13 CDA, 

CUTTACK 753015 (old PIN code: 753014) 

Odisha 

Application fee : 3000/-

Important Dates :

• Last Date for Receiving Application Forms : 02nd Dec 2013
• Date of Entrance Exam : 10th Dec 2013
• Presentation of Proposals before Panel of Experts : 17th -18th Dec 2013
• Last Date for Payment of Fees by Provisionally Selected Candidates : 15th Jan 2014

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Ph.D / M.V.Sc / M.F.Sc admission notification @ SVVU for 2013-14

SRI VENKATESWARA VETERINARY UNIVERSITY

TIRUPATI

Admission Notification for M.V.Sc/M.F.Sc/Ph.D

Applications from eligible candidates are invited for admission into M.V.Sc /  M.F.Sc courses and Ph.D courses in Veterinary Sciences for the academic year 2013-14.

Course Details :

1. M.V.Sc / M.F.Sc courses

Qualification : 

B.V.Sc & A.H / M.F.Sc B.F.Sc of 4 years duration

Age : 

The upper age limit is 40 years as on 01-07-2013

2. Ph.D course

Qualification : 

Master of Science or an equivalent examination in Veterinary Science from SVVU / ANGRAU or from an institution accredited by ICAR in the concerned field of specialization with at least 70% marks.

Age : 

The upper age limit is 50 years as on 01-07-2013

How to apply : 

1. The applications shall be downloaded from www.svvu.edu.in 
2. The duly filled in application along with attested copies of required certificates and a crossed demand draft for Rs.600/- towards Registration fee(Rs.300/- in case of SC/ST/PH students) drawn on any Nationalized bank favouring Comptroller, SVVU, payable at Tirupati, should reach the Registrar, SVVU, Administrative Office Dr .Y.S.R.Bhavan, Tirupati –517 502 on or before 23-11-2013 by 4.00 PM either in person or by Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due. 
3. Applications received after this due date will summarily be rejected. 
4. Candidates who are in employment should send their applications through proper channel failing which they will be summarily rejected. 
5. The University is not responsible for any postal delay.

Address : 

Registrar, 
SVVU, 
Administrative Office, Dr.Y.S.R.Bhavan, 
Tirupati –517 502.

Important Dates :

Last date for submission of application : 23.11.2013

Date of Entrance Test for M.V.Sc / M.F.Sc : 10.12.2013

Date of Entrance test for Ph.D : 09.12.2013

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Ph.D. admission notification in electronics @ University of Calcutta

Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Program in the Department of Electronic Science.

• Candidates willing to pursue the research work leading subsequently to Ph.D. (Science) degree in Electronic Science of the University of Calcutta should apply in the prescribed proforma downloadable from University website (www.caluniv.ac.in). 
• The application form accompanied by the counterpart of a challan (obtainable from the sales counter of the University at its College Street campus) of Rs. 100/- should be submitted to the office of the Secretary, University College of Science at the above address. 
• The challan must be endorsed by the Head of the Department before deposition of fees at any cash counter of the University.
• The eligible candidate will have to appear at a written examination to be held in the Department, the details of which are appended below. Successful candidates will have to appear for an interview/counseling. The final selection for joining the Ph.D. Program of this Department, along with the allocation of supervisor; will be made on the basis of this interview/counseling.
• Candidates who have already cleared UGC-CSIR (JRF) NET/GATE/SET/Teacher Fellowship or passed the M.Phil./M.Tech./equivalent examination are exempted from appearing for the admission test but have to directly appear at the interview.

The details about the admission to the proposed program are given below :

Important Dates :

• Last date for Submission of Application : 4th November 2013
• Date of Admission Test (Written) : 11th November 2013
• Declaration of the list of successful candidates eligible for interview : 18th November 2013 (result will be displayed on the notice board of the Department)
• Date of Interview/Counseling : 22nd November 2013
• Date of notification of the list of successful candidates : 29th November 2013 (result will be displayed on the notice board of the Department)

Other Details :

• Venue of Admission Test and Interview/Counseling : Department of Electronic Science, Meghnad Saha Bhavan, 92, A. P. C. Road, Kolkata – 700 009.
• Maximum No. of Ph.D. Students to be admitted (subject to the above admission criteria): 06
• Reservation as per norms
• Syllabus : Topics covered in B.Sc. (Honours) and M.Sc. courses in Electronic Science with good emphasis on Electronics and Physics.
• Question Pattern: Multiple Choice Questions
• The list of successful candidates called for interview on the basis of entrance test and other exemption criteria and that of finally selected candidates will be displayed in the Department notice board. No separate call letter will be issued and no TA/DA is admissible for appearing at the test/interview/counseling.
• For further details regarding the new regulation and admission procedure to Ph.D. in general, C.U. Website may be referred.

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National Institute of Technology Patna Ph.D notification 2013-14

National Institute of Technology Patna invites applications for admission to Ph. D Program for selection through Institute Admission Test and Interview during Spring Semester - Session 2013-14 in the following departments as detailed below :

• Architecture - 5
• Civil Engineering - 20
• Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology - 3
• Electrical Engineering - 8
• Electronics and Communication Engineering - 8
• Mechanical Engineering - 14
• Chemistry - 8
• Humanities and Social - 4
• Mathematics - 7
• Physics - 3

Eligibility :

For Engineering, Technology and Architecture departments :

• Candidates possessing M.Tech. / M.E. / M.Sc. (Engg) / M.Arch. or equivalent degree in relevant branch from a recognized university/institute with minimum 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale) in the qualifying examination shall be considered for admission in the departments as per their specialization only.
• Candidates possessing B.Tech. /B.E. / B.Sc. (Engg) /B.Arch. or equivalent degree in relevant branch from a recognized university/institute with minimum 75% marks (or a CGPA of 8.25 in 10 point scale) in all (from 10th onward) examinations including qualifying examination may be considered in exceptional cases after approval of DRC. Such candidates must have professional/research experience of at least ten years in reputed institutions/organizations.

How to Apply :

• Candidates must submit the application online through the website: www.nitp.ac.in.
• The application fee of Rs.1000/- for general/OBC/sponsored category and Rs.500/- for SC / ST / PH in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of National Institute of Technology Patna Payable at Patna, must accompany with the hard copy of the online application submitted as stated above, else application shall be rejected.

Selection Procedure :

The selection of candidates is done through institute admission test and interview.

Important Dates :

• Last date for online application : Friday, 8th November 2013.
• Last date for submission of application form : Friday, 15th November 2013.
• Date of admission test : Friday, 29th November 2013.

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PhD notification @ ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY ANURCET - 2013

Eligibility :

Candidates holding masters degree in the relevant field of Engineering / Technology with B.Tech. at graduation are eligible to apply.

How to Apply :

• Application form and Information Brochure can be Downloaded from www.anu.ac.in
• Enclose a demand draft for Rs.1000/- (non refundable) drawn in favor of Director, Directorate of Admissions, payable at Andhra Bank, ANU Campus Branch (Code No. 1508) or State Bank of India, NU Campus Branch (Code No. 4793).
• Applicant should invariably write his/her name and address on the reverse side of the Demand Draft (DD’s drawn on another banks other than mentioned above are not acceptable).

Selection Procedure :

The selection for admission shall be based on the rank obtained in the ANURCET-2013 entrance test.

Important Dates :

Last date for receipt of filled-in application forms :

• With DD Rs.1000/- : Monday, 11th November 2013.
• With late fee of Rs.500/- (Rs.1000/- + Rs.500/-) : Monday, 18th November 2013.
• Date of ANURCET-2013 (tentative) examination : Wednesday, 27th November 2013 to Saturday, 30th November 2013.

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Admissions to Ph.D. and Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. programmes @ National Brain Research Centre

National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) will select candidates through following channels for admissions to Ph.D. and Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. programmes for the year 2014.

1. Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Science (JGEEBILS).
2. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE-2013/GATE-2014).
3. Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST-2014).
4. CSIR (JRF) (Chemistry) (2013-14 batch)

Candidates will be short-listed for a two-tier interview based on their performance in the JGEEBILS examination or their score in the GATE/JEST/CSIR(JRF)(Chemistry) examination.

Eligibility :

Ph.D. (NEUROSCIENCE)

• Master's degree or equivalent in any branch of Science such as Life Sciences/Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer applications/Pharmacy/Veterinary Science/Psychology from a recognized Institute/University or A minimum of four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering/Technology/Medicine from a recognized Institute/University. 
• Candidates appearing for final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply. 
• Only the candidates with at least 55% (for SC/ST/PH candidates, 50%) marks or equivalent grade from secondary (10th) examination onwards will be considered. 
• Candidates should calculate their percentage up to two decimal points without rounding off to determine their eligibility.

Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. (NEUROSCIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any branch of Science such as Life Sciences/Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer applications/Pharmacy/Veterinary Science/Psychology/Engineering/Technology/Medicine from a recognized Institute/University.
• Candidates appearing for final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply.Only the candidates with at least 55% (for SC/ST/PH candidates, 50%) marks or equivalent grade from secondary (10th) examination onwards will be considered. 
• Candidates should calculate their percentage up to two decimal points without rounding off to determine their eligibility.
• Reservation/Concessions for SC/ST/PH candidates will be followed as per Government of India rules.
• Only Indian nationals are eligible for the above programmes.

Application procedure for the candidates appearing for JGEEBILS :

• NBRC is Joining JGEEBILS (Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences) with CCMB, CDFD, NCBS, NCCS, DBS(TIFR), INSTEM, NII, IISER Kolkata, IISER Pune, IISER Thiruvananthapuram, IISER Mohali and IISER Bhopal for admission to its Ph.D. and Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. programmes.
• Candidates for both Ph.D. and Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. courses have to appear for the same entrance test which will be conducted on Sunday, December 8, 2013.

IMPORTANT DATES for JGEEBILS Applicants :

• Application opens at NBRC (www.nbrc.ac.in): 15th September 2013
• Last date to fill (Online/Offline) application form at NBRC: 16th December 2013
• Last date for receipt of both online & offline applications along with Demand Draft, at NBRC: 26th December, 2013
• Candidates short-listed for the interview will be informed latest by May 2014. 
• The interviews are likely to be held in the month of May/June 2014.
• The interview dates will also be published on the NBRC web site.
• Test Date for Candidates Appearing for JGEEBILS: Sunday 8th December 2013. 

Application procedure for candidates with GATE Score (GATE-2013 / GATE- 2014) :

• NBRC will accept applications from GATE qualified candidates (with 85 percentile or more in GATE 2013/2014) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology and Instrumentation Engineering only for its Ph.D. and Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. programmes. 
• These candidates should apply to NBRC with their GATE score. The application can be submitted online or by post.
• Online applications can be submitted at the website: www.nbrc.ac.in
• Offline applicants may download the prescribed application form and send the completed application to Registrar, National Brain Research Centre, Manesar-122 051, Dist.Gurgaon (Haryana).
• If you have trouble downloading the application form, you may send a request to Registrar, National Brain Research Centre, Manesar-122 051, Dist. Gurgaon (Haryana) for obtaining a blank application form by post.

IMPORTANT DATES for GATE Applicants :

• Online/Offline Application opens for NBRC: 28th February 2014.
• Last date to Online/Offline application to NBRC: 15th April 2014
• Last date for receipt of both online & offline applications along with Demand Draft, at NBRC: 25th April 2014.

Application procedure for the candidates with JEST (JEST-2014) :

• The content with regard to admission procedure through JEST 2014 will be updated soon.
• Candidates may also visit on www.jest.org.in

Application procedure for the candidates with CSIR (JRF) (Chemistry) (2013-14) :

• The content with regard to admission procedure through CSIR (JRF) (Chemistry) (2013-14 batch) will be updated soon. 
• Candidates may also visit on www.csirhrdg.res.in

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TIFR PhD notification in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences

Research Opportunities for exceptionally talented and strongly motivated students.

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is India's premier institution for advanced research in fundamental sciences. The Institute runs a graduate programme leading to the award of Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. as well as M.Sc. degreee in certain subjects. With its distinguished faculty, world class facilities and stimulating research environment, it is an ideal place for aspiring scientists to initiate their career.



The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR. 

Subjects - Programs :

Mathematics (Ph.d. and Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. Programs)

• School of Mathematics, TIFR Mumbai - http://www.math.tifr.res.in - only Ph.d. program.
• Centre for Applicable Mathematics (CAM), Bengaluru - http://math.tifrbng.res.in - Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs in Applicable Mathematics.

Physics (Ph.d. and Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. Programs)

• Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics
• Department of Condensed Matter Physics & Materials Science
• Department of High Energy Physics
• Department of Nuclear & Atomic Physics
• Department of Theoretical Physics

All above at TIFR, Mumbai Campus - http://www.tifr.res.in/~sbp

• National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune - http://ncra.tifr.res.in
• TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad - (http://www.tifrh.res.in) : Theoretical and experimental activities in physical, chemical, biological and engineering sciences within and across disciplines. 
• International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (http://www.icts.res.in): Activities in all theoretical sciences. 
• Students applying for Physics also have the option to be considered for India-based Nueutrino Observatory (INO).

For more details on INO please see http://www.ino.tifr.res.in

The option can be indicated at the time of registration of application.

Chemistry (Ph.D. Program)

♦Department of Chemical Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai - http://www.tifr.res.in/~dcs

♦TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad - http://www.tifrh.res.in

Biology (Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc. and M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation Programs)

♦Department of Biological Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai - http://www.tifr.res.in/~dbs

♦National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru (http://www.ncbs.res.in) only Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.d. and M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation programs.

♦TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad (http://www.tifrh.res.in)

FAQ for Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. Programs in Biology

Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communcations and Applied Probability) - Ph.D. program

♦School of Technology & Computer Science (STCS), TIFR, Mumbai - http://www.tcs.tifr.res.in

Science Education (Ph.D. Program)

♦Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai. For admission procedure, see http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in

Eligibility:

Mathematics:

• For Ph.D. (Mumbai): M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.A./ B.A./B.Sc.
• For Ph.D. (Bengaluru): M.A./M.Sc./M.Tech.
• For I-Ph.D. (Bengaluru): B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. degree holders.
• Students who wish to apply for the Ph.D. programme at CAM, Bengaluru will have to select Ph.D. Mumbai in the application form. Further, in the application, they can indicate their preference for being considered for the Ph.D. programme at CAM, Bengaluru.
• Students applying for Ph.D. Mumbai and who are eligible for I-Ph.D. programme at Bangalore can indicate their preference in the application form for being considered for the I-Ph.D. program at CAM, Bengaluru.
• Similarly students applying for I-Ph.D. Bangalore and who wish to be considered for Ph.D. Mumbai can indicate their preference in the application form.

Physics:

• For Ph.D.: M.Sc.(Physics)/B.Tech. (Engineering Physics)
• For I-Ph.D.: B.Sc./B.E./M.E./M.Tech./B.Chem. or equivalent degreee in Science / Engingeering / Medicine, M.Sc. (not in Physics)/B.Tech. (not in Engineering Physics).

In addition,

• I-Ph.D. candidates with four or more years of university education who clear the written test may be considered by TCIS for their Ph.D. program.
• I-Ph.D. candidates with an engineering degree who clear the written test may be considered by NCRA for their Ph.D. program.

Chemistry:

• For Ph.D.: M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./B.Pharm./M.Pharm. B.Sc. candidates with advanced knowledge of the discipline are also eligible to apply.
• For Ph.D. Program in TCIS: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Biology:

• For Ph.D.: Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science. These include, M.Sc.(Ag.), B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4 years course), MBBS, BDS, M.Pharma. Candidates will be short-listed for interview based on written test marks, CV and Scientific Writeup.
• For I-Ph.D./M.Sc.: Bachelors in any Basic Science.
• For M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation: Indian nationals who have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (with a minimum of 50% in core subjects), less than 35 years of age as on July 1, 2014 and a strong interest in wildlife research and conservation. Graduate nationals of South and Southeast Asian countries, with similar qualifications, are also eligible to apply.
• For Ph.D. Program in TCIS: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Computer & System Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability):

• For Ph.D. : B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.C.A./M.Sc. degree holders in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communications Engineering / Electrical Engineering. Exceptionally well qualified students with B.E./B.Tech./ M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent degrees in other disciplines may also be considered.

Candidates not holding a Master's degree and admitted to a Ph.D./Int. Ph.D. program can receive an M.Sc. degree in some subjects by fulfilling prescribed requirements (see http://www.tifr.res.in/~gsoffice for details).

COURSE DURATION:

Ph.D. Program : 5 Years

Integrated Ph.D. Program : 6 Years

M.Sc. Program : 3 Years

Important Dates :

Publication of Notification :

University News Journal : September 2, 2013

Current Science Journal : September 10, 2013

Employment News : September 14, 2013

Nationwide Entrance Examination :Sunday, December 8, 2013

Last date for application : October 20, 2013

Online payment link will be active upto October 27, 2013

DDs sent by post/courier will be accepted upto October 31, 2013

GATE Scored based applications to Systems Science (including Communications and Applied Probability) :

Opens on : February 1, 2014

Closes on : Two weeks after the GATE 2014 results are displayed on their website.

Results of the Nationwide Entrance Examination : January 15, 2014