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

DESCRIPTION

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

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :

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

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

DESCRIPTION

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

CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY :

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

EXEMPTION (ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR)

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

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates have to apply online

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Important Dates :

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

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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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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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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PhD notification @ NIT Calicut

NIT Calicut is inviting applications for Ph.D. in the following schemes : 

1. Full-time (FT)
2. Part-time (PT)
3. Internal (IN)
4. External (EX).

• Ph.D. fellowships are available for candidates under Full-time scheme.
• For the Part-time and External schemes of registration, the applicant must be an employee of a recognized institution/organization with at least two years of service and be engaged in professional work in the area to which admission is sought.
• Candidates under Part-time scheme will have to submit no objection certificate from the Head of the institution.
• External registration is available only for candidates sponsored by and employed in recognized research institutions such as Research and Development Organizations / National Laboratories/ and Industries having R & D facilities recognized by Department of Science and Technology. A candidate applying for admission to the external registration programme must provide detailed information about the research facilities available at his/her organization and must produce a certificate from a competent authority specifying that these facilities would be available to him/her for carrying out research. He/She should also provide the bio-data of the prospective supervisor who would supervise the candidate’s work at his/her organization. External registration will be granted only when a qualified research guide is available in the sponsoring institution and is willing to guide the candidate along with a guide in NITC. Candidates from educational institution are not eligible under external scheme.
• Registration under Internal (IN) scheme is available only to full time/contract employees of NITC. The Institute offers Ph.D. programmes under part time scheme for permanent/contract employees and research staff of the Institute if they apply for the same at the normal time for admission with the recommendation of the Head of the department in which he/she is employed. Those who are working on research projects in the Institute should have completed a period of not less than one year on the project and project should be in force for at least two more years. A certificate to this effect from the Principal Investigator/Head of the Department concerned should be attached to the application form. If an employee who has registered as a part time research scholar resigns his/her job before the minimum period required for the PhD work, his/her registration shall stand automatically cancelled. However, if he/she has completed the course work and comprehensive examination and the required minimum period, he/she can be allowed to continue the research work if the Doctoral Committee of the research scholar recommends the same. 

ELIGIBILITY & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMMES 

The candidates for Ph.D. Programmes may be offered admission, based on certain minimum academic requirements to be satisfied by the candidates as given below : 

• The maximum age for admission to Ph.D. programme is 50 years. 

Faculty of Engineering: 

• M.Tech. Degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate branch of study with first class or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) [For SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)]. Candidates shall be required to have passed the four-year regular full time B.E./B.Tech. Degree in an appropriate branch with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) in aggregate in the qualifying examination. [For SC/ST candidates 55% marks (CGPA 6.0/10)]. Candidates under lateral entry should have passed the three year diploma in engineering with minimum 60% marks [For SC/ST candidates 55% marks (CGPA 6.0/10)]. 

Faculty of Architecture : 

• Master’s degree in Architecture/ Design/ Planning/ Engineering/ Technology or its equivalent with first class or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) [For SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)]. 
• Candidates should possess First Class (60%) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. For SC/ST candidates 55% (CGPA 6.0/10) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. 

Faculty of Nanoscience & Technology : 

• M.Tech. Degree in any discipline of Engineering/ Technology/ Nanoscience & Technology with first class or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) [For SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)]. 

OR

• Master’s degree in Chemistry/ Physics/ Life science/ Nanoscience and Technology with first class or minimum 60 % marks (CGPA 6.5/10) or equivalent, [for SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)] and a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE fellowship in the relevant area, tenable from the current year. 
• Candidates applying for External and Part-time scheme of registration do not require GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE fellowship. 

Faculty of Biotechnology : 

• M.Tech. Degree in Biotechnology/Life Science with first class or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) [For SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)]. 

OR

• Master’s degree in Life science with first class or minimum 60 % marks (CGPA 6.5/10) or equivalent, [for SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)] and a valid GATE score or fellowships such as UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE in the relevant area, tenable from the current year. 
• Candidates applying for External and Part-time scheme of registration do not require GATE score or 
• fellowships such as UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE etc. 

Faculty of Science (Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics) : 

• Master’s degree in Mathematics /Statistics /Chemistry /Physics /Electronics /Computer Science &Applications /Nano Science & Technology /Material Science /Photonics OR M.Tech in relevant disciplines related to the major areas of research available in the department with first or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) or equivalent, (for SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)] and a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/JEST/KSCSTE fellowship in the relevant areas tenable from the current year. 
• Candidates applying for External and Part-time scheme of registration do not require GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/JEST/KSCSTE fellowship. 
• Candidates should possess First Class (60%) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. For SC/ST candidates 55% (CGPA 6.0/10) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. 

Faculty of Management Studies : 

• Post graduate degree in relevant area with a minimum of first class or equivalent grade from an institution recognized by UGC/AICTE. [For SC/ST candidates the minimum shall be a second class or equivalent grade). In addition, the candidates should have a valid UGC/NET/CSIR/JRF fellowship in the relevant areas tenable from the current year. 
• Candidates who have master’s degree in engineering and technology with GATE score, OR applying for internal/external/part-time scheme of registration, OR have managerial experience for not less than five years do not require UGC/NET/CSIR/JRF fellowship. 
• Candidates should possess First Class (60%) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. For SC/ST candidates 55% (CGPA 6.0/10) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. 

SELECTION OF CANDIDATES :

The admission to Ph.D. Programmes will be on the basis of written test and/or interview, by the respective Department/School. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE :

A few research fellowships are available to full time research scholars who are not receiving any financial support/ scholarship from other Agencies or State or Central Governments. They are required to assist the Department in the academic work for at least 8 hours per week as per guidelines issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Govt. of India, in addition to satisfying other conditions for the award /renewal of the fellowship. 

IMPORTANT DATES :

Availability of Online Application in website : 18th October 2013 

Last Date for Receipt of Completed Applications : 11th November 2013 

Test / Interview : 25th November 2013 

Date of Admission and Reporting for the Programme* : 11th December 2013 

Registration : 17th December 2013 

Orientation : 17th December 2013 

Commencement of Classes : 18th December 2013
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Ph.D. admission notification in electronics @ University of Calcutta

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

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

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

Important Dates :

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

Other Details :

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

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