The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT)

Admission to Ph.D/M.Tech Programmes 2009-2010

The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Girinagar, Pune-411025, a Deemed University and an autonomous institute under Department of Defence Research & Development, has invited applications for admission to the Ph.D. and M.Tech. Programmes of the Institute for the Academic Year 2009-10.

Ph.D. programme is offered in Science (Pure/Applied Chemistry, Pure/Applied Physics, Pure/Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Library & Information Science) and Engineering (Chemical Engg, Electrical Engg, Electronics and Telecommunication Engg, Computer Engg, Metallurgical Engg, Material Science and Technology, Mechanical Engg, Control Engg, Aerospace Engg, Marine Engg, Armament Engg, Vehicle Technology, Industrial Engg, Production Engg).
Applicant should have 55% marks or equivalent in M.E/M.Tech or equivalent for Ph.D. in Engineering and Master of Science or Equivalent with 55% marks or equivalent for Ph.D. in Science.

The M.Tech Programmes offered, with admission eligibility for each in brackets:

Aerospace Engineering [B.E/ B.Tech(Mechanical/ Electronics/ E&TC/ Aero/ Instrumentation/ Chemical Engg)]. Mechanical (Weapons) [B.E/B.Tech(Mech/Automobile/Met/Production Engg]. Computer Science & Engineering [B.E/B.Tech in Computers/ Electronics/Communication/IT or M. Sc in Computer Science] Gas Turbine Technology [B.E/B.Tech.(Aeronautical/ Mechanical Engineering)] High Energy Materials [M.Sc (any branch of Chemistry)/B.E./B.Tech (Chemical /Polymer Engineering)] Laser & Electro Optics [M.Sc. in Physics/ Applied Physics/Applied Optics/ Electronics or B.E/B.Tech ((Electronics / Electrical / Communication / Tele-communication / Electronics and Communication Engg/Computer Science / Computer Engg)]

Modelling & Simulation (M. Sc in Maths/Statistics/OR/Computer Science passed with Mathematics at Graduate level/ Bachelor's Degree in Engg/Technology. Proficiency in Computer Programming is essential).

Age limit for all M. Tech programmes is 26 years as on 01.07.09.
For admission to M. Tech programmes, applicant should have 55% Marks or 5.5 CGPA in the qualifying examination and valid GATE/UGC-CSIR NET exam score.

Those in the final semester of their Degree are eligible to apply subject to enclosing of mark sheet up to the last semester with the application and submission of provisional certificate with mark sheet of the final semester before commencement of programme.

Admissions will be based on performance in the written exam/interview.

Application can be downloaded from www.diat.ac.in

Filled up applications, with necessary enclosures and accompanied by registration fee of Rs. 200/-(Rs. 100/- for SC/ST applicants) by way of DD drawn in favour of 'Vice Chancellor, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune-25', payable at State Bank of India, Girinagar Branch(Code 02155), Pune-411 025', with name and department (or name of sub-discipline in case of Ph.D. applicant), which they are applying to, written on the reverse side of the Draft, should reach Registrar, DIAT, Girinagar, Pune-411025, by 30th April, 2009. Separate application must be sent for each programme.

Govt. of India rules will be followed for reservation for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped candidates.

Stipend is applicable to limited candidates based on the merit as per the MHRD/AICTE/UGC guidelines for Ph.D./M. Tech candidates. Candidates with Master's Degree in Science seeking admission to Ph.D. must have a valid GATE/UGC-CSIR NET score to become eligible for stipend provided by the Institute. Accommodation and Messing facilities will be provided based upon availability & will be provided on payment. Interview for M.Tech will be on 9th June, 2009 and for Ph.D, on 10th Jun 2009.

For details, visit www.diat.ac.in