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

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

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

Eligibility :

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

2. Applicants with Master’s Degree in Science

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

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

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

Age Limit :

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

Nationality : 

Applicant should be an Indian citizen

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

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP :

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

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

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

HOW TO APPLY :

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

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

National Institute of Technology Rourkela

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

Starting Spring Semester (January), 2013-14.

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

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

Eligibility Criteria (for Ph.D.) :

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

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

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

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

Eligibility Criteria (for MS Research) :

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

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

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

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

Financial Support :

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

How to apply :

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

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

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

Important Dates :

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

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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 @ 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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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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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