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

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

Streams : 

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

The categories :

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

Fees :

Application Fees :

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

Course Fees:

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

Duration :

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

Admission Procedure :

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

Research Assistantship :

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

Eligibility Criteria for Full time and Part time PhD :

Engineering Streams

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

Science Stream

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

Management Stream

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

Note :

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

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Check List of Enclosures for Online Submissions :

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

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

Important Dates :

Application Receiving Starts from : 15th Nov,2013

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

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

Declaration of Result : two weeks after IURAT & PI

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

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL

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

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

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

Eligibility :

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

The prescribed qualifying examination is as follows :

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

Important Dates :

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

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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 @ Thapar University Patiala for December 2013

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

Eligibility :

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

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

DEPARTMENTS

Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Department

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

Chemical Engineering Department

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

Civil Engineering Department

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

Computer Science & Engineering Department

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

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Department

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

Electronics & Communication Engineering Department

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

Mechanical Engineering Department

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

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

Admission procedure :

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

How to Apply :

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

Important Dates :

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

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Ph.D notification 2014 @ Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)

RGCB prepares individuals who have a deep and genuine interest in discovery science to shape the translation of biotechnology through academic research towards applications for a knowledge economy, business development and science of tomorrow. 

RGCB in 2014 will work out of three campuses, the present one focusing on discovery science, a second one for innovation and the third - a biotech park in Kochi focusing on translation and partnership with industry. 

This is the only institute of its kind in the country. Previous RGCB PhD's have all done impressive work and received excellent placements (details can be viewed here). 

Guided by an expert faculty, a rigorous fundamental science course work and a host of innovative academic programs, the RGCB PhD program is made even richer by its place in Thiruvananthapuram, capital of "Gods own country". 

Applications are invited twice a year and advertised in selected national newspapers and on the RGCB website. 

Vacancies that are available in different laboratories and interdisciplinary programs will be put up on the website. 

Admission Procedure for 2014

Minimum Eligibility for applicants :

• Post graduate degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Agriculture Sciences, Medical Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Chemical Sciences
• General category applicants must have First Class or above in all examinations from 12th grade plus a valid Research Fellowship from UGC/CSIR/ICMR/DBT/DST-INSPIRE and should be less than 28 years of age as on 01 January 2014.
• SC/ST candidates with a valid fellowship need to have only 50% marks, will be eligible for age relaxation as per rules, and are exempt from processing fees.
• Candidates with other fellowships are advised to contact the Dean to confirm eligibility.
• Candidates awaiting final exam results can also apply. However only those candidates with a valid pass certificate will be allowed to appear for the selection interview.
• Candidates without valid fellowships need not apply.

Application format :

• Applications must be in the prescribed format ( to download application click here.) 
• Completed applications along with the required fees may be submitted to

The Director, 
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, 
Thycaud PO, 
Thiruvananthapuram 695014, 
Kerala, India 

Important Dates :

• Last date for submission of filled in application form : December 6, 2013.
• Names of candidates called for the selection interview will be displayed on the RGCB website on December 9, 2013 and will also be notified by email the same day.
• Short listing will be done after interview and final selection of candidates after Faculty Interaction, to be held from January 6 to 10, 2014.
• The PhD program will begin on January 20, 2014.

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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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Ph.D. admission notification @ CCMB, Hyderabad

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, invites applications from candidates who are bonafide Indian citizens, to pursue research in modern biology leading to a Ph. D. Degree. The projects offered for Ph.D. would be in the broad areas of Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Developmental Biology, Nanobiology, Plant Molecular Biology, Conservation Biology, Protein Structure and Function, Biology of Macromolecules, Biology of Infection, Epigenetics, Chromatin Biology and Bioinformatics.

Candidates who satisfy the following criteria only need apply :

1. Candidates with a Master’s degree in any branch of science or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy or Medicine having a valid National level fellowship (JRF/SRF of various funding agencies, e.g., CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, etc.), DST-INSPIRE or any other equivalent fellowship can only apply. Valid fellowship is an absolute requirement for pursuing PhD at this Centre.
2. Candidates qualified only for lecturer-ship in CSIR-UGC (NET) examination need not apply.
3. Upper age limit is 28 years as on 11.11.2013 which is relaxable by 5 years as per GoI rules for SC/ST/OBC/Women/Physically Handicapped candidates. 

How to apply : 

• Candidates who satisfy the above criteria may submit their applications online by 11.11.2013. 
• Candidates selected for the written test will be intimated through email by 19.11.2013.

Written Test and Interview : 

• The online applications will be screened and the eligible candidates will be called for written test on 11.12.2013 at CCMB, Hyderabad. 
• Candidates qualified in the written test will have to appear for interview on 12.12.2013 and 13.12.2013. 
• Candidates selected in the interview will be asked to stay for discussions on 14.12.2013.
• Travelling Allowance is not payable by CCMB and candidates have to make their own arrangements for stay, etc. at Hyderabad.

Candidates qualified in CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or ICMR-JRF or DBT-JRF or any other equivalent fellowship can also walk in on the day of the written test (11th December 2013) at 7.30 AM into CCMB along with proof of their qualification for the respective fellowship.

Mere fulfilment of the minimum requirements stipulated in the notification would not automatically entitle a person for selection. The decision of the Centre in this regard shall be final. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification.

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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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Ph.D. admission notification @ INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR (December 2013)

Applications are invited for Indian citizens for admission to the Ph.d. programmes for the session commencing from December 2013.

Ph.D (ENGINEERING) : 

• M.Tech./ME./M.Sc.(Engg.) degree in the respective or allied area. 
• The candidates with Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology or Master's degree in Sciences in an allied area with exceptional academic record and having a valid GATE score may also apply. 
• For Ph.D. in BSBE, candidate with MBBS, B.Pharma or M.Pharma Degree may also apply.
• Candidate with Master's degree in Management may apply for Ph.D. in Industrial and Management Engineering (IME).

Ph.D. (SCIENCES & HSS) :

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

GENERAL INFORMATION :

• Financial aid (Assistantship/Scholarship) is available for Ph.D students. 
• Admission for Sponsored and Part time candidates is also open. 
• Sponsored / Part-time candidate are not required to qualify GATE. 
• Application form & Information brouchure can be downloaded or personally obtained from the Academic Section up to November 08, 2013 free of cost. 
• The hard copy of Application form & Information Brouchure will be made available from October 14, 2013. 
• Separate application must be filled for each programme. 
• Reservations (for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PD shall apply as per Government of India rules. The certificate for the same must be in the format specified. The formats can be downloaded from the links below :

SC/ST

OBC (Non Creamy Layer)

PD

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM : November 13, 2013. 

NOTE : 

DEPARTMENTS OF PHYSICS AND DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ARE NOT OFFERING PH.D. ADMISSION THIS SEMESTER

• Information Brochure has academic information about all programs, as well as information on part-time, external and sponsored programs. It can be downloaded from this link. 
• The application fee is Rs. 400 for General and OBC candidates, and Rs. 200 for SC/ST candidates and all PD. candidates (including General and OBC). The fee must be paid through a demand draft payable to The Registrar, IIT Kanpur payable at Kanpur. 
• PhD applicants must submit two letters of reference as well. The Reference forms can be downloaded from this link. 

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