JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY - DIRECT ADMISSION TO PH.D. PROGRAMME 2008-09

DIRECT ADMISSION TO PH.D. PROGRAMME 2008-09 at JNU

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY - DIRECT ADMISSION TO PH.D. PROGRAMME 2008-09


The University admits a limited number of candidates directly to Ph.D. programme on the basis of their performance in the viva voce examination (without Entrance Examination) both in Monsoon and Winter Semesters in various areas of research in the:
(1) School of International Studies (2) School of Social Sciences (3) School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (4) School of Computer & Systems Sciences (5) School of Physical Sciences (6) School of Environmental Sciences (7) School of Arts and Aesthetics (8) School of Information Technology (9) School of Biotechnology (10) Centre for the Study of Law & Governance (11) Centre for Molecular Medicine and (12) Centre for Sanskrit Studies.

Eligibility:
Only those candidates shall be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. Programme who have: (a) obtained M.Phil., M.Tech.*, M.P.H. degree of a recognized University/Research Institution with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale. The candidates who have obtained M.Phil. degree from a University/Institution where dissertation is not graded or grading is not on 10-point scale, are required to forward a copy of their M.Phil. dissertation along with the Application Form for the purpose of assessment of their credentials; or (b) at least 2 years research experience in reputed institutions with research publication(s) comparable to M.Phil. standard. In addition, they should have obtained Master's Degree with FGPA of 6.00 in the 10 point scale/comparable standard or equivalent percentage. (i) For admission to Centre for Molecular Medicine, in addition to (a) and (b) above, candidates with MBBS/B.V.Sc. degree of recognised University/Institution with one-year experience after internship or with MD or MVSc degree or with M.Tech. degree in Biotechnology after completing MSc. are also eligible. (ii) For admission to School of Information Technology in addition to (a) and (b) above, candidates with Advanced Diploma (Post-Graduate) in Bioinformatics are also eligible. (iii) For admission to Centre for the Study of Law & Governance, in addition to (a) and (b) above, candidates with relevant administrative/legal experience are also eligible. (iv) For admission to Centre for Sanskrit Studies, in addition to (a) and (b) above, candidates with degrees from any discipline with Sanskrit and Pali background are also eligible.

*only for School of Computer and Systems Sciences.

Candidates enjoying employed status and selected for admission shall be required to produce Leave Sanction Order for a period of two years at the time of admission/registration. However, there is a limited provision for exemption of this requirement to candidates employed in research and teaching Institutions located in NCR Region.

Application Forms and Prospectus will be available at the Counter in the Administrative Block of the University on cash payment of Rs. 120/- per set from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. on working days (Monday to Friday) during the following periods:

(i) From 1st February to 17th March, 2008 for admission in Monsoon Semester
(ii) From 1st September to 15th October, 2008 for admission in Winter Semester

Application Forms and Prospectus can also be had through Post by sending a request alongwith crossed Bank Draft (valid for six months i.e. upto 15.07.08) for Rs. 200/- in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru University payable at New Delhi alongwith a self-addressed (unstamped) envelope of minimum size of 30 x 25 cms with the words "Direct Admission to Ph.D. Programme" inscribed on it to the Assistant Registrar (Admissions), Room No. 28, Admission Branch, Administrative Block, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - 110067 during the following periods:

(i) From 1st February to 7th March, 2008 for admission in Monsoon Semester
(ii) From 1st September to 6th October, 2008 for admission in Winter Semester

Application Forms for Direct Admission to Ph.D. programme will be accepted throughout the year. Application Forms received upto 17th March, 2008 will be considered for admission in Monsoon Semester beginning July, 2008. However, Application Forms received thereafter upto 15th October, 2008 will be considered for admission in Winter Semester beginning January, 2009. Admission in Winter Semester will be need based and subject to availability of seats in different areas of research.

For more inquiries, contact director_admissions@mail.jnu.ac.in
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