National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology.

PDF, Ph. D, M. Tech and Advanced Diploma Courses

National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology, Hatia, Ranchi- 834 003 under the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, a leading institute for teaching, training, research & development, consultancy and documentation and information retrieval services in metal casting and metal forming technology, has invited applications for admission to PDF, Ph. D, M. Tech & Advanced Diploma Courses for 2009.

Post Doctoral and Doctoral Programmes ( PDF, Ph. D): Applicants for Post Doctoral Fellow should hold a Ph.D Degree. For Ph.D, applicant should have Master Degree in appropriate branch of Engineering with minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60 % from a recognized institute/University. First class Master Degree in Basic and Applied Sciences will also be considered. A valid GATE/NET score is necessary for scholarship for candidates without an M.Tech Degree.

Application may be sent on plain paper giving details of curriculum vitae including academic achievements and work experience. Applications are generally entertained twice in a year in the months of June and December. The Institute's main emphasis is on Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Processing Technology, Environmental Science & Engineering and Computational Materials Engineering. However, few seats are also available for candidates interested in pure and applied sciences. The selected candidates will also be required to assist in teaching and upkeep of the laboratories.

Master of Technology Courses: (M. Tech): Master of Technology course of 24 months (4- semester) duration is offered in the following areas, the eligibility being noted against each:
* Foundry- Forge Technology: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/ Production Engineering or Equivalent
* Manufacturing Engineering: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/ Production/Electrical/Aeronautical/Chemical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering.
* Materials Science and Engineering: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/Ceramic/Materials Science and Engineering or Master of Science in Physics/Chemistry.
* Environmental Engineering: Bachelor's Degree in any branch of Engg or Master of Science in Physics/Chemistry/ Environmental Science (with Mathematics up to Bachelor level)

Minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60 % aggregate marks is required for General and CGPA of 6.0 or 55 % aggregate marks for SC/ ST candidates. Selection of candidates will be on the basis of GATE score, marks obtained in last qualifying examinations and interview. Valid GATE score is mandatory for grant of scholarship (Rs. 8000/- per month at present). GATE score is not mandatory for sponsored / self financing candidates.

Advanced Diploma Courses (ADC): Advanced Diploma course of 18 months (3-semester) duration is offered in (a) Foundry Technology and (b) Forge Technology.
Applicant should hold a Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical /Production Engineering or B.Sc (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics) with 50% marks for General/OBC category & 45% for SC/ST.

Selection will be on the basis of written test to be held on 19.7.2009 at NIFFT, Ranchi. Stipend of Rs 1000/- pm is provided. Limited seats are also available for sponsored candidates. Candidates appearing in final examination may also apply.
Application fee for Advanced Diploma Course is Rs. 300/-(General/ OBC) and Rs. 80/- for SC/ST Candidates. For Master of Technology Courses, the fee is Rs. 350/-(General/ OBC) and Rs. 100/- for SC/ST Candidates.

Application forms for Master of Technology and Advanced Diploma Courses can be obtained (indicating name of the course) from the office of Chairman, Academic Affairs, NIFFT, Hatia, Ranchi- 834 003 by sending requisite fee in the form of a Demand Draft drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favour of 'National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology' payable at Ranchi along with self addressed envelope of size 28/16 cm bearing stamp worth Rs. 25/-. Application form and other information can also be downloaded from www.nifft.ernet.in.

Application forms complete in all respect with supporting documents and requisite fees should reach the office of Chairman, Academic Affairs, NIFFT, Hatia, Ranchi- 834 003 latest by 29.06.2009.

Application forms will be issued up to 22.06.2009 .
For more details, visit www.nifft.ernet.in