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

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

Eligibility : 

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

Period of the Project : 

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

Stipend : 

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

Participating Departments :

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

Last date for submitting application : 27th February 2015

How to Apply :

Application should be submitted through online only using this site

There is no need to send hard copy to IIT Madras

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

Incomplete applications will be rejected.

For any clarification, please register complaint through portal.

Note : 

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

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

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

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

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

Mandatory Requirements:

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

Procedure for Selection:

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

Scholarship Amount:

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

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

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

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

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

Mandatory Requirements:

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

Procedure for Selection:

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

Scholarship Amount:

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

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

Description :

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

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

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

SUBJECTS OF THE TEST :

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

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :

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

AGE LIMIT& RELAXATION :

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

EXAMINATION CENTRES :

 

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

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

How to apply :

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

Application fee :

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

Important Dates :

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

More details :

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

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

Departments :

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

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

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

Eligibility :

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

Test, Interview and Admission :

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

 Last Date to apply : 20th December 2013.

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CONTACT DETAILS :

Phone: 0863-2118487 / 2118488

Email : director_da@vignanuniversity.org

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

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

Eligibility :

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

2. Applicants with Master’s Degree in Science

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

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

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

Age Limit :

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

Nationality : 

Applicant should be an Indian citizen

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

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP :

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

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

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

HOW TO APPLY :

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

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

National Institute of Technology Rourkela

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

Starting Spring Semester (January), 2013-14.

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

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

Eligibility Criteria (for Ph.D.) :

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

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

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

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

Eligibility Criteria (for MS Research) :

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

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

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

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

Financial Support :

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

How to apply :

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

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

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

Important Dates :

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

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Ph.D. admission with teaching assistantship under TEQIP II @ VNIT Nagpur

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur is inviting applications for full time Ph.D. in the following branches :

Engineering :

1. Civil
2. Mechanical
3. Electrical
4. Electronics
5. Computer Science
6. Chemical
7. Metallurgical & Materials
8. Mining
9. Applied Mechanics

• Teaching assistantship will be available for Candidate having M.E. / M. Tech. degree may have qualified GATE or equivalent national level exam in past.
• Number of seats per department may change depending on the availability & suitability of the candidates
• Candidates having M. Tech./ M.E. with qualified GATE score or equivalent national level exam shall receive teaching assistantship @ Rs.18,000/- per month for 1st / 2nd year and Rs.20,000/- for 3rd year / 4th year subject to satisfactory progress.
• Teaching assistantship shall be offered subject to availability of funds under TEQIP II and for a maximum period of four years only. 

ADMISSION PROCEDURE :

• The application form is available on Institute website www.vnit.ac.in
• The form, duly filled in by the candidate, along with xerox copies of the certificates and photograph duly attested and crossed DD/ Bankers Check of amount Rs. 500/- (non - refundable) towards processing fee drawn in favour of The Director, VNIT, Nagpur, payable at Nagpur, should be send it to Dy. Registrar (Academic), VNIT, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur - 440 010 and must reach on or before the last date of submission of application form (clearly mention admission category and department on the envelop in bold letters ).
• Incomplete applications and applications received after the last date are liable to be rejected.

Important dates :

Date of notification : Friday,01/11/2013

Last date of submission of application : Wednesday,04/12/2013

Display of list of eligible candidates : Wednesday,11/12/2013

Written test for eligible candidates : Wednesday,18/12/2013

Interview for short listed candidates : 18/12/2013 & 19/12/2013 

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NIT JAMSHEDPUR Ph.D. Programme admission 2013-14 Spring

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JAMSHEDPUR e invites applications for admission to PhD Programme in the areas as specified below :

1. Engineering and Technology
2. Humanities &Applied Sciences(Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics)
3. Computer Applications

Qualification(s)   :

Engineering and Technology :

For Institute Research Scholar (IRS)

Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline with a minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks in both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from recognized Technical Institute or University. [Minimum 6.0 CGPA or 55% marksfor SC/ST candidates]

Only those Candidates will be considered for Ph.D. programme.

• Whose admission to M. Tech /M.S/ME programmes was through GATE score

OR

• Who holds a valid GATE score (i.e. those qualified in GATE 2012 or 2013)

OR

• B. Tech. with a valid GATE Score Card(i.e. those qualified in GATE2012 or 2013).

Humanities & Applied Sciences(Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics):

Bachelor’s andMaster’s degree in Sciences or Humanities / M. Tech in the relevant area with a minimum6.5 CGPA or 60% marks in both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from recognized Institute or University.[Minimum 6.0 CGPA or 55% marksfor SC/STcandidates].
Only those Candidates will be considered for Ph.D. programme.

• Having valid GATE score card or CSIR/NBHM/UGC-NET fellowship.

Computer Applications :

MCA with valid GATE Score orM. Tech in Engineering with a minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks in Master’s levels from recognized Institute or University. [Minimum 6.0 CGPA or 55% marks for SC/ST candidates].
Only those Candidates will be considered for Ph.D. programme.

• Whose admission to M. Tech / M.S / ME programmes is through GATE Score

OR

• Who holds a valid GATE score (i.e. those qualified in GATE 2012 or 2013) 

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates will be given as per GOI norms. 

For Sponsored Research Scholar (SRS) from Industry / recognized R& D Labs. applicable to all the above  disciplines

• Whose admission to M. Tech /M.S/ME programmes was through GATE score alongwith 5 years of industrial / research experience.

Sponsored Research Scholar (SRS) category is without any stipend and is applicable to candidates presently employed in reputed industry/ research organisations and with minimum experience of FIVE years They are required to produce a NOC/Sponsorship Certificate from present employer, along with relevant experience certificates on employer’s letter head (containing details like website address, phone and fax number, postal address etc.) from present and previous employers.

How to apply :

• The application form and other relevant information for admission to Ph.D. program may be downloaded from the  Institute website: www.nitjsr.ac.in. 
• Applications form, duly filled in, must contain a crossed Demand Draft for  1,500/- for General / OBC (750/- for SC / ST candidates) towards application fee drawn in favour of Director, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpurpayable at SBI RIT Jamshedpur (Code 1882) and should reach Chairman – (PG & R) Admission, NIT Jamshedpur 831 014 on or before 29/11/2013.  

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Ph.D. RESEARCH PROGRAMMES notification @ JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad

ADMISSION TO FULL TIME Ph.D. RESEARCH PROGRAMMES (Under TEQIP-II)-2013

Applications are invited for admissions to the Full Time Ph.D. Research Programmes in major areas of Engineering at JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad.

Areas of Research :

1. Civil Engineering
2. Mechanical Engineering
3. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
4. Electronics & Communication Engineering
5. Computer Science Engineering
6. Metallurgical Engineering

Eligibility :

Educational Qualifications:

1. Candidates must have a Post Graduate Degree in concerned engineering disciplines with a minimum of 55 percent marks in aggregate. For SC / ST candidates the aggregate shall be 50%.
2. MCA or M.Sc. qualified candidates are not eligible for Ph.D. programmes in Computer Science & Engineering and other Engineering Streams.

How to apply :

• Application form and other details can be downloaded from JNTUHCEH web site www.jntuhceh.ac.in 
• Filled in application form with required certificates and a crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 1,000/- (non refundable) drawn in favour of “The Principal, JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad” payable at Hyderabad dated not earlier than 23.10.2013 drawn on any Scheduled Bank recognised by RBI should reach “ The Director, Admissions, JNTUH, Kukatpally, Hyderabad - 500 085 on or before 7th November, 2013 by 5.00 pm without fine and on or before 12th November, 2013 with a fine of Rs. 1,000/-.

Ph.D. notification @ NIT Warangal (Full time / Part time) in Engg. / Sciences and Management

The Ph.D. Programs are offered in the following Departments :

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• English
• School of Management 

The Ph.D. Programs are offered on:

1. Full-time basis 
2. Part-time basis for the candidates  from  National Research  Laboratories and from Public Sector Units having research facilities and having an MOU with NIT-Warangal ONLY.

Ph.D. PROGRAM ON FULL TIME BASIS IN ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS :

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION :

• GATE QUALIFICATION

The following Candidates are eligible for admission to Ph. D.program.

1. who have obtained admission to M. Tech./ M.S.programs through GATE score (OR) 
2. who have a valid GATE score (qualified in GATE 2012 or 2013) 

• PROGRAM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS :

1. B.Tech. and M.Tech. / M.E./ M.S. in concerned branch of Engineering or equivalent degree with first class (at all levels) with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 on a 10 point scale grading system, or not less than 60% marks in the aggregate.
2. For SC/ST candidates Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.0 on a 10 point scale grading system, or not less than 55% marks in aggregate. 

Ph.D. PROGRAM ON FULLTIME BASIS IN SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS :

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION :
Candidates with valid GATE / NET scores only, are eligible for admission to Ph. D program in Science Departments / English.
Minimum Qualifications :

1. B.Sc. and M.Sc./M.Phil. in concerned subject or equivalent degree(at all levels) with first class with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 on a 10 point scale grading system, or not less than 60% marks in the aggregate.
2. For SC/ST candidates Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.0 on a 10 point scale grading system, or not less than 55% marks in aggregate. 

Ph.D. PROGRAM ON FULLTIME BASIS IN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT : 

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION :
Candidates possessing M.B.A. (admission through CAT/MAT/GMET Score) AND

• B. Tech./ M.Tech.in any branch of Engineering with a valid GATE / NET Score

OR

• M.Tech. (admission through GATE score) in any branch of Engineering are eligible for admission to Ph.D. program in School of Management.

NOTE :

CANDIDATES WITH A VALID GATE / NET SCORE ONLY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE AWARD OF INSTITUTE FELLOWSHIP.
Minimum Qualifications :

1. B.Tech./ M.Tech. with MBA (Two years Full-Time) from reputed Institute / University with first class (at all levels) with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 on a 10 point scale grading system, or not less than 60% marks in the aggregate.
2. For SC/ST candidates Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.0 on a 10 point scale grading system, or not less than 55% marks in aggregate.

Registration Fee :

Crossed DD for Rs. 1,000/- (Rs.500/- in the case of SC/ST candidates) towards Registration fee, drawn in favour of The Director, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, payable at SBH, NIT Warangal branch (Code No. 20149).

How to Apply :

The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Deputy Registrar, Academic Section National Institute of Technology, Warangal 506004.

Last Date : 15th November 2013

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IIT Jodhpur PhD programmes for December 2013

IIT Jodhpur invites applications for admissions to the PhD programmes for the semester commencing from December 2013 in the following disciplines :

1. Computer Science and Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering (Including Electrical, Electronics and Communication)
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Physics
5. Chemistry
6. Mathematics
7. Philosophy, Economics, English, Psychology
8. Materials Science
9. Biological and Cognitive Sciences

At present interdisciplinary research in areas of Engineering, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences are conducted under the following research centres :

1. Centre of Excellence in Biologically Inspired Systems Science
2. Centre of Excellence in Energy
3. Centre of Excellence in Information and Communication Technology
4. Centre of Excellence in Systems Science

The detailed information about these centres can be obtained from the Institute's website.

Application Procedure :

• Candidates are requested to use the following link to fill and submit the application form online at http://www.iitj.ac.in/academics/online/onlinephd/ 
• For December 2013 admission, the online link will remain active till November 25, 2013. 
• The summary sheet, final submitted application, demand draft & a copy of GATE/UGC/CSIR score card should reach us by November 29, 2013. 
• Candidates are requested to send online generated summary sheet & final submitted application duly signed along with the processing fee of Rs.300/- for General/ OBC candidates and Rs.150/- for SC/ST/PD candidates in the form of demand draft drawn from a nationalized bank in favour of "Director, IIT Jodhpur" payable at Jodhpur to the following address :

Convener - Ph.D. Admissions

Discipline ___________ (write the name of discipline in which admission to PhD is sought)

Application No. ___________

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur

Old Residency Road, Ratanada, Jodhpur - 342 011, Rajasthan

Phone: +91 (291) 2449 002, Fax: +91 (291) 251 6823

Minimum Educational Qualification requirement :

Ph.D. (Engineering) : 

• M.Tech./ME/M. Sc. (Engg.) degree or equivalent
• B. Tech/BE/M. Sc. degree with a valid GATE score.

Ph.D. (Sciences and HSS) :

• M.Sc./M.A. Degree in respective or equivalent area with a valid GATE/UGC/CSIR score.

Part-time/Sponsored Category Candidates :

• Three years of relevant experience is needed for those with M. Tech degree and five years of relevant experience is needed for those with B. Tech or M. Sc. degree. This category is only for those who are working in research labs or in similar institutions. Please note that no financial assistance will be provided under this category.

Financial Assistance :

• Financial Assistance in the form of assistantship/ scholarship/ fellowship for a specified duration will be provided to eligible Ph.D. students (FULL TIME) as per the Institute norms or as per the funding agency norms (UGC / CSIR / DBT/ NBHM/ INSPIRE) of the assistantship.

Reservation Policy :

The MHRD, Government of India norms are applicable.

Important Dates :

Last date of filling online application form : November 25, 2013.

Last date of submitting the summary sheet : November 29, 2013.

Announcement of short listed candidates for the admission process : December 4, 2013.

• Please note that all communications related to admission will be done through email only. 
• Details regarding written test/interview will be available on the website in the first week of December. 

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