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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

IIT Madras


PhD and MS programmes 2009-2010

Applications are invited for admission to Ph.D and MS programmes under regular full time [with/without Half-time Teaching/Research Assistarrtship (HTRA)) and Part Time / External in the departments of Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Biotechnology, Chemical, Chemistry, Civil, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical, Engineering Design, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management Studies, Mathematics, Mechanical, Metallurgical & Materials, Ocean and Physics.

Eligibility: For Regular (full time] Research Scholars:

Ph.D. in Engineering:

a] Candidates with a Master's degree in Engineering / Technology with a good academic record or a Master's degree by Research in Engineering / Technology with a good academic record.

b) Candidates with Master's degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional merit where eligible, for the relevant Engineering discipline and with a valid GATE score or UGC / CSIR NET / NBHM or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration.

In the case of candidates with more than 5 years relevant experience after the Master's degree, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the Selection Committee.

c] Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology with exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. Programme as a regular full time scholar subject to the following conditions:

- a B.Tech degree holder of an IIT with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 10 point scale or with a valid GATE score.

- a Bachelor's degree holder in Engineering / Technology from any other University should be among the top 10 rank holders in the University and having a valid GATE score.

- a Bachelor's degree holder in Engineering / Technology from a reputed R & D organisation and having a proven research record.


Ph.D. in Sciences:

a) Master's degree in Sciences with a good academic record and having a valid GATE score or UGC / CSIR NET / NBHM or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant area.

b) Master's degree in Engineering / Technology where eligible with a good academic record.

c) B.Tech degree holder of an IIT where eligible with a minimum of CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale or with a valid GATE Score.

Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences:

Master's degree in an eligible discipline with a good academic record or equivalent and having a valid GATE score or UGC / CSIR NET / NBHM or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant area.


Ph.D in Management:

Masters degree or equivalent PG Diploma or Associateship in a relevant discipline, and a Bachelor's degree with a good academic record OR Five year integrated masters degree/ dual degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with a good academic record AND

Qualifying in national level examinations such as JMET / CAT / MAT / ATMA / GATE / UGCor CSIR / NET JRF or Lectureship or equivalent or international level post graduate admission examination such as GMAT / GRE or equivalent. OR

At least 5 years of managerial experience in lieu of the above examination. (This clause is only for Non-HTRA candidates)

Master's degree in Engineering / Technology with a good academic record or a Master's degree by Research in Engineering / Technology in a relevant discipline are exempted from qualifying in National level examinations.

For Institute staff members / Research Scholars under QIP / Research Scholars under External Registration / Research Scholars working on part-time basis:

For Research Scholars in the above categories, the minimum educational qualifications are the same as prescribed for Regular (full time) Research Scholars in for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the respective categories.

However, valid GATE score or CSIR/UGC NET / NBHM /JMET / CAT / AIMA / JRF or Lectureship or equivalent qualification as applicable for regular (full time) research scholars may not be required in these cases.


Minimum Educational Qualifications for M.S:


For Regular (full time) Research Scholars:


M.S. in Engineering / Entrepreneurship / Management:

a) Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology with valid GATE score or a Master's degree in appropriate Sciences Management / Humanities and Social Sciences where eligible with a good academic record and a valid GATE score or CSIR / UGC NET / NBHM / JEMT / CAT / AIMA or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant areas.

b) Candidates having Associate Membership of the following professional bodies will also be eligible for admission to the M.S. programme of their parent discipline provided they have a valid GATE score and have passed both part A and part B of the Membership examinations with a good academic record.


The Institution of Engineers (India) (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communications), the Aeronautical society of India, the Indian Institute of Metals, the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Institute of Electronics and Tele-communication Engineering and other professional bodies approved by the Senate from time to time.

Application procedure: Candidates must apply online through the website www.msphdapplication.iitm.ac.in or http://www.iitm.ac.in and get access to the link "IIT MSPHD Application" and follow the instructions given therein.

IIT Madras - Chennai-600036
Tel: 044 - 2257 8034; Website: www.iitm.ac.in


Last date of submission of Forms: 23.10.2009

Monday, October 12, 2009

University of Hyderabad


MBA ADMISSIONS 2010-2012

School of Management Studies (SMS)
PO Central University, Hyderabad-500046

MBA ADMISSIONS 2010-2012

University of Hyderabad, has invited applications for admission to the two year full time MBA Programme offered at the School of Management Studies (SMS) for 2010-12.

Applicant should have completed a three year Bachelor's Degree Programme or its equivalent in any discipline in an Institution recognized by the Association of Indian Universities/AICTE. Those completing their final examination by June 2010 can also apply. Applicant should have applied for and should take the CAT WINDOW 2009 of IIM to be held between November 28 and December 7, 2009. Applicant should also apply to University of Hyderabad, in the prescribed form, before the cut off date, indicating the CAT Registration Number and Test Centre Code.

Prospectus-cum-Application form can be obtained from 30th October, 2009. Prospectus-cum-Application form can be obtained in person on all working days, from 30th October, 2009 up to 30.11.2009, from the Deputy Registrar (Academic & Examinations), University of Hyderabad, Central University (PO), Hyderabad- 500046, against cash payment of Rs.400/- for General & OBC applicants and Rs.150/- for SC/ST/PH applicants.

Prospectus-cum-Application form can be obtained by Post up to 25th November, 2009 from the Deputy Registrar (Academic & Examinations), University of Hyderabad, Central University (PO), Hyderabad- 500046, by sending a requisition, a self-addressed slip and a Crossed Demand Draft for Rs.450/- for General & OBC applicants and Rs.200/- for SC/ST/PH applicants, drawn in favour of Finance Officer, University of Hyderabad, on State Bank of India, Hyderabad Central University Branch, Hyderabad (Code No. 5916) or on Andhra Bank, Nampally Branch, Hyderabad (Code No 378).
Prospectus-cum-application can also be downloaded from www.uohyd.ernet.in from 30th October 2009.

The downloaded application duly filled in as per the instructions and with supporting papers should be sent to Deputy Registrar (Academic & Examinations), University of Hyderabad, Central University (PO), Hyderabad- 500046, along with a Demand Draft of Rs.200/- for General & OBC applicants and Rs.75/- in case of SC/ST/PH applicants.

Last date for sale of applications and Receipt of filled in applications by the University is 30.11.2009.

Details will be available at www.uohyd.ernet.in in due course.

IIT Hyderabad – Ph.D Admissions



Applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs of the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad during 2009 in the following areas:

Departments
(a) Engineering:
Electrical Engineering: Signal Processing, Speech Analysis, Pattern Recognition, Optical Communications, RFIC and Analog circuit design.
Computer Science & Engineering: Cryptography, Quantum computing, Speech processing, Mobile computing.


(b) Sciences:
Mathematics: Fuzzy Logic Connectives and Approximate Reasoning.
Physics: Flavour Physics and CP Violation.
Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Total Synthesis, Methodology and Asymmetric Catalysis.

(c) Liberal Arts:

Economics: Macro and monetary economics, International finance.

Social Sciences: Political sciences, Women's studies, History, Cultural studies, Film studies, Anthropology.


Minimum Qualifications
(a) Engineering: M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc.(Engineering) degree with first class or equivalent in the respective or allied areas. Candidates with Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology or Master's degree in Sciences in an allied area with exceptional academic record and possessing a valid GATE score may also apply.

(b) Sciences & & HSS: M.Sc./M.A. degree with first class or equivalent in respective or allied areas with a valid GATE/ UGC Net/ CSIR JRF/ NBHM score. However, for sciences, a student with M.Tech (any branch) but with a Master's degree in the corresponding branch of science can also apply.



General Information
Financial support (i.e., assistantship or scholarship) will be provided to all students, who are Indian citizens, enrolled in the PhD program and who do not receive any other form of financial assistance.

Applicants working in Government of India R&D Laboratories also are eligible to apply to PhD Programs. Such applicants
(a) need to be deputed on leave by the parent department,
(b) do not require GATE qualification, and
(c) will not be paid any assistantship or scholarship by the Institute.


Application Process
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Interested applicants should apply by filling the application form available at www.iith.ac.in. Candidates desirous of applying for more than one department must apply separately.


Application Form for Ph.D Program is down loadable from www.iith.ac.in

For more information, please contact:
Dean (Research and Development)
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Ordnance Factory Estate
Yeddumailaram 502205
Andhra Pradesh, India
eMail: phd_admissions@iith.ac.in

CMC Vellore – Nursing Admissions 2010


M Sc Degree in Nursing,B Sc Nursing for Trained Nurses,Fellowship in Nursing,Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing

Christian Medical College, Vellore, India invites applications for the following programmes commencing in May/August 2010.

I. M Sc Degree in Nursing
II. B Sc Nursing for Trained Nurses
III. Fellowship in Nursing
IV. Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing

Eligibility for Admission
I. M Sc DEGREE IN NURSING (2 YEARS)
Eligible for this programme is a candidate who
1. has completed BSc(N)/BSc Hons./Post Basic BSc Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
2. has undergone a full time (regular stream not distance mode) programme in BSc (N)/ BSc Hons / Post Basic BSc(N) in an institution recognized by Indian Nursing
Council.

3. has minimum one year of work experience from the date of registration as Nurse and
Midwife after BSc Nursing (OR) after or prior to BSc Nursing for Trained Nurses
programme as on 30th April 2010 in any institution/hospital or as a full time Public Health Nurse.
4. has registered with the State Nursing Council for Nursing and Midwifery / alternate course (applicable for male candidates). These male candidates will not be able to apply for admission to MSc (N) - Obstetrics and Gynaecological / Community Health Nursing irrespective of their experience in the area.
5. is medically fit.
6. obtains the eligibility Certificate from the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai at the time of registration.


II. B Sc NURSING FOR TRAINED NURSES (2 YEARS)

Eligible for this programme is a candidate who

1. is a Diplomate in Nursing after 12 years of schooling.
2. possess permanent registration certificates from the State Nursing Council for Nursing and Midwifery / alternate course (applicable to male candidates).
3. is medically fit.
4. obtains the Eligibility certificate from the Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai at the time of registration.

SELECTION PROCESS

I. MSc NURSING, BSc NURSING FOR TRAINED NURSES, FELLOWSHIP IN NURSING AND POSE BASIC DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES IN NURSING

Candidates who have applied for MSc Nursing, BSc (N) for Trained Nurses, Fellowship in Nursing and Post Basic Diploma programmes in Nursing will appear for a written examination in the centre mentioned in the hall ticket. The short listed candidates called for the medical checkup and interview after the preliminary selection will be published in the website and intimated individually by post before the 2nd week of December 2009.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

All eligible candidates are required to undertake a written examination (multiple choice questions) on 28 November 2009. The examination will be conducted in the following cities - Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Trivandrum and Vellore. The candidates are expected to report 1/2 an hour before the examination at the centre with the hall ticket. The medium of the examination will be English.

APPLICATION FEE

I. M Sc Degree in Nursing = Rs.500/-
II. B Sc Nursing for Trained Nurses = Rs.450/-
III. Fellowship in Nursing = Rs.400/-
IV. Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing = Rs.300/-

Application forms for the programmes can be obtained on request to: The Registrar, College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore-632 004, Taniilnadu, India either by hand or by sending the prescribed fee (as mentioned in the table above) as crossed denand draft drawn in favour of CMC Vellore Association payable at State Bank of India, Vellore Town Branch code 1618. (No other mode of payment will be accepted). APPLICATION form for which the programme desired must be specified.

Important Dates:



Last date for issuing application forms by post: 7 November 2009
Last date for issuing application forms through counter: .. 14 November 2009
Last date for receipt of completed application forms: 14 November 2009




Contact:
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE
VELLORE - 632002, Tamil Nadu
Phone : +91 (416) 2284255; 5214255
Fax : +91 (416) 2262788
Website: home.cmcvellore.ac.in
Email: registrar@cmcvellore.ac.in

Christian Medical College Vellore



postgraduate degree and diploma courses

Christian Medical College Vellore - 632002, Tamil Nadu invites applications for the the various postgraduate degree and diploma courses beginning 2010.

courses for which admissions are offered in March 2010:



Anaesthesia - M.D. D.A.
Anatomy - M.D.
Biochemistry - M.D.
Clinical Pathology - D.C.P.
Community Med - M.D.
Dermatology Venerol & Lep. - M.D., D.D.V.L.
ENT - M.S., D.L.O.
General Medicine - M.D.
General Surgery - M.S.
Microbiology - M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology - M.D., D.G.O.
Ophthalmology - M.S., D.O.
Orthopaedics - M.S., D.Orth.
Paediatrics - MD, D.C.H.
Pathology - M.D.
Pharmacology - M.D.
Physiology - M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - M.D.
Psychiatry - M.D., D.P.M.
Radiodiagnosis- M.D., D.M.R.D.
Radiotherapy - M.D., D.M.R.T.
Medical Physics - Residency in Medical Physics



ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION: MD / MS / Diplomas
Candidates who have qualified for the M.B.B.S Degree of the Madras University or any other University recognised as equivalent by the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and the Indian Medical Council and have completed their compulsory rotating residential internship and obtained full registration before 15/05/2010 are eligible to apply for the postgraduate diploma and degree courses.
Candidates who have qualified for a postgraduate diploma may also apply for the postgraduate degree (MS/MD) course in the same subject. Post Diploma candidates with a diploma in the same subject need to undergo 2 years of training for the degree. Note: Those who complete a DCP will not have this benefit for MD Pathology.

Candidates currently pursuing a postgraduate training programme and who complete the same by the 15th of May 2010 only will be eligible to apply.

Residency in Medical Physics
MSc degree in Medical Physics or a Post-graduate diploma in Hospital Physics (Dip R.P) from BARC, Mumbai.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Application forms can be accessed on-line from the Christian Medical College website http://home.cmcvellore.ac.in/admissions and submitted with a basic administrative fee of Rs.500/-.

Application forms are also available by post from the Office of the Registrar on payment of Rs.500/-. To get this form, pay as indicated below and send the DD or the original Challan to: Office of the Registrar, CMC, Thorapadi PO, Vellore 632002. State your full postal address with Pin-code. Please also mention your telephone number and email address if available. No additional money, stamps or envelopes are required. Candidates applying from abroad (other than SAARC countries) should send a Demand Draft for Fifty US Dollars or its equivalent.

Applications are also available at the following post offices in Vellore: Bagayam, Vellore HO and CMC Town Campus


ENTRANCE TESTS
Candidates for all medical Post Graduate courses (MD /MS/ Diploma) conducted by the College are ranked on the basis of a written test, practical tests and interview.

1. The written test will be conducted at BANGALORE, CHANDIGARH, CHENNAI, DELHI,
HYDERABAD, KOLKATA, MUMBAI, PUDUCHERRY, TRIVANDRUM and VELLORE.

2. The written test will be of 2 types:

a. A GENERAL paper consisting of multiple choice questions drawn from all subjects taught in the undergraduate medical course.
b. A SPECIAL paper consisting of multiple choice questions in the specialty for which the candidate has applied and subjects allied to it e.g., the paper for E.N.T. may include questions in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, etc., with respect to the ear, nose and throat.

Important Dates:

Last date for receipt of completed application forms - 31 Oct 2009
Written test - 28 Nov 2009


Contact:
The Registrar
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE
VELLORE - 632002, Tamil Nadu
Phone : +91 (416) 2284255; 5214255
Fax : +91 (416) 2262788
Website: home.cmcvellore.ac.in
Email: registrar@cmcvellore.ac.in

Sunday, October 11, 2009

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (IISER) MOHALI


PhD Admission at IISER Mohali (January, 2010)

Transit Campus: MGSIPAP Complex
Sector 26, Chandigarh160, 019, Phone 01722791025, Fax : 01722790188

PhD Admission at IISER Mohali (January, 2010)

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali has been established as an autonomous academic institution in 2007 by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Government of India, New Delhi, to carry out research in frontier areas of science and provide quality

science education at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. The broad focus of IISER Mohali is to integrate excellence in scientific research with education.

Applications are invited from prospective candidates for admission to the Ph. D. program in IISER Mohali in the areas of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics, for the academic session beginning in January, 2010. Candidates with a keen motivation to perform excellent scientific research are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualification : High Second Class in M. Sc. and a valid GATE/NET/JEST/ICMR/DBT score.

For application details and downloading the application form,

visit the website :

www.iisermohali.ac.in/phdJan10.html
The completed application should reach by October 30, 2009. Dean (Academics), IISER Mohali, MGSIPAP Complex, Sector 26, Chandigarh160019.

Candidates interested in applying to more than one subject should file separate applications.

Banaras Hindu University, Faculty of Management Studies


TWO YEAR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Varanasi – 221005, UP (India) Telefax.: (91 542) 2307430/31/ 2369332
Email: admissions@fmsbhu.ac.in ;
Website: www.bhu.ac.in ; www.fmsbhu.ac.in

Admission Notification for 2010-2011

Applications are invited for admission to

TWO YEAR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(with specialization in Marketing / HRD / Finance - MBA Seats 46)

(with specialization in International Business – MIBA Seats 46)



RESERVATION : SC: 15%; ST: 7.5%; PD: 3% and OBC : 27%

PAID SEATS : 10 (MBA 05 & MIBA 05)

SUPERNUMERARY SEATS: Foreign Nationals: 15%

(For details contact International Student Centre, Banaras Hindu University).


WHO CAN APPLY:

Candidates should have a bachelor degree under 10+2+3 pattern/ a degree in Agriculture, Technology, Medicine, Education or law/ a post graduate degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from any University/Institution recognized by AIU/AICTE. For SC/ST candidates, 45% marks is required. (Candidates should also fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements for appearing in CAT 2009)


Candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination can also apply provided they furnish the proof of having met the minimum eligibility criteria by October 05, 2010 after completing all the requirements for obtaining the qualifying degree before June 30, 2009.


HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1: Candidates seeking admission to FMS-BHU will be required to purchase CAT 2009 (conducted by IIMs). For detailed information about CAT 2009, please visit www.catiim.in Selection will be made strictly on the basis of the combined Merit acquired by a Candidate in CAT 2009 of IIM, Group Discussion and Interview conducted by FMS, BHU.

The FMS, BHU uses CAT for short-listing the candidates for its two-year full time Post-Graduate Programmes in Management. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.



Step 2: Candidates are also required to register at FMS, BHU through separate application form which has to be obtained from Faculty of Management Studies, BHU, Varanasi from September 10, 2009 either in person against crossed SBI Bank Draft (MICR) /Banker's Cheque of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 650/- for SC/ST) till November 24, 2009 OR by post through a requisition along with Crossed SBI Bank Draft (MICR) of Rs. 1050/- (Rs. 700/- for SC/ST) and self-addressed envelope of 32x26 cm. till November 5, 2009 OR may be downloaded from the web site of BHU (www.bhu.ac.in). The downloaded application form must be submitted along with demand draft of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 650/- for SC/ST Category). The Bank Draft/Banker's Cheque should be drawn in favour of the Registrar, Banaras Hindu University payable at SBI, BHU Main Branch (Code 0211). Completed application form be submitted to "The Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221005" on or before November 25, 2009.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna



Ph.D Admissions 2009-2010

Navin Government Polytechnic Campus, Patliputra Colony
Patna - Bihar
Phone-No: 0612-2277381, 2277382 ; Fax: 0612- 2277383
Email: iitpatnaoff@iitg.ac.in ; Website: www.iitp.ac.in

Ph.D Admissions 2009-2010

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad


Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee


Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

PhD (Computer Science and Engineering)
PhD (Electrical Engineering)
PhD (Humanities and Social Sciences)
PhD (Mechanical Engineering)
PhD (Chemistry)
PhD (Mathematics)
PhD (Physics)
PhD (Economics)
PhD (English)
PhD (Linguistics)


Eligibility:


For admission to the PhD Programme in Engineering Departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:

Master's degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medical Sciences/ Veterinary Sciences/ Pharmacy in a relevant area with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.5 or 60% of marks.

Bachelor's degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medical Sciences (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.


Regular:-

A student in this category works full-time for his/her Ph.D. degree. He/She receives assistantship from the Institute or fellowship from CSIR/UGC or any other recognized funding agency, such as NBHM, DBT, etc. Upper age limit: 28 years (as on 1st November 2009). The applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC will be allowed relaxation in the age limit as per Govt. of India rules.





Sponsored (Full-Time):-

A student in this category is sponsored by a recognized R&D organization, academic institution, government organization or industry for doing research in the Institute on a full-time basis. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. Sponsorship letter (Form-I) must be attached with the application.


Self-Financed:-

A student in this category works full-time or part-time towards the Ph.D. Programme. He/She must have at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. He/She must have at qualified in NET (LS) or GATE in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student.



Project Staff:-

This category refers to a student who is working on a sponsored project in the Institute and is admitted to the Ph.D. Programme to work on a full-time or part-time basis. The remaining duration of the project at the time of admission should be at least one year. If the project gets completed before the student completes his/her Ph.D. Programme, his/her category will be converted to that of SELF-FINANCED unless he/she is granted an assistantship/fellowship from the Institute or any other agency. No Objection Certificate (Form-II) must be attached with the application.


Part-Time:-

A student in this category is a professionally employed person (including the staff of IIT Patna), who pursues the Ph.D. Programme while continuing the duties of his/her service. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. A No Objection Certificate from the Head of the Institution/Organisation in which he/she is employed (Form-III) must be enclosed at the time of application. He/She must have at qualified in NET (including LS) or GATE in the respective field.


External:-

This category refers to a student employed in an R&D organization/academic institution/industry having adequate research facilities. The research work leading to the Ph.D. degree may be carried out largely in the parent organization of the candidate under a Local Supervisor from the organization but with the overall guidance provided by a faculty member (Institute Supervisor) of the Department/Centre in which he/she is registered. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. A certificate from the Head of the sponsoring Institution/Organization in which he/she is employed (Form-IV) must be enclosed at the time of application.


Note: The word Form used under this section refers to the forms as specified in Pages 4 to 6 of the Application Form for Admission to Ph.D. Programme.


Relaxation for SC/ST Candidates:

Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ ST applicants.

Reservations:

The reservation of seats in admissions for SC, ST, OBC categories and for Persons with Disability (PD) will be as per Government of India rules. OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates will have to enclose certificate and self-declaration statement as per formats as indicated at Annexures-I and II.



Financial Support:

The Institute assistantships will be available to eligible (Indian) students as per prevailing (MHRD, GOI) norms, as applicable from time to time. The present rates of assistantships are as below:



BE/ BTech/ MSc/ MA equivalent with valid GATE score above the prescribed cut off level/ NET / NBHM/ DBT-JRF qualification:

1st & 2nd Year: Rs.12, 000/- p.m.

3rd & 4th Year: Rs.14, 000/- p.m.

5th Year: Rs.15,000/- p.m.




ME/ MTech or equivalent:

1st & 2nd Year: Rs.14, 000/- p.m.

3rd & 4th Year #: Rs.15,000/- p.m.




Note:# No assistantship will be available beyond 4th year for this category of students.

Assistantships from external funding organizations will be available as per terms and conditions of the concerned funding organizations.

Students receiving assistantships from the Institute or fellowships from any other funding agencies are required to perform academic duties as per prevailing norms.

The continuation of the assistantship/fellowship is subject to satisfactory performance of the assigned duties and satisfactory progress of the student in the Ph.D. Programme.



Minimum Experience required for Sponsored (Full-Time), Self-Financed, Part-Time and External Categories of Candidates:

Candidate in Sponsored, Part-time and External categories must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organisation with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.

Candidates in Self-financed category should have at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.



Application Procedure:



Prescribed application form can be Downloaded Here (DOC format, PDF format).



Application form can also be obtained from the Assistant Registrar, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Patliputra Colony, Patna - 800 013, Bihar, on or before 26-10-2009 by ordinary post or in person. To receive application forms by post, send a request along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope (24cm x 15cm size). Request for form must be sent in an envelope super-scribed with `Request for Ph.D. Application form`.



Filled in application forms complete with copies of mark sheets/certificates and other testimonials and a Demand Draft for Rs.150/- for General/ OBC candidates and Rs.75/- for SC/ST/PD candidates drawn in any nationalized bank and payable at Patna in favour of IIT Patna should be sent to the Assistant Registrar, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Patliputra Colony, Patna - 800 013, Bihar, to reach on or before 1st November, 2009.



The words `Application for PhD admission in the Department of _________` should be written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form.



Candidates applying for more than one department should submit a separate application for each department.



For any further information, please contact

Assistant Registrar, Indian Institute of Technology Patna

Patliputra Colony, Patna - 800 013, Bihar, E-mail: skumar@iitp.ac.in, Phone: +91 (612) 2552067, Fax: +91 (612) 2277383



IMPORTANT DATES:

Date of Issue of Application Forms: 1st October, 2009 onwards

Last Date for issuing Application Forms is: 26th October, 2009 (by post / in person)

Last Date for receipt of completed Application Forms by IIT Patna is: 1st November, 2009

Note that the Application Form is available for downloading from: 01-10-2009 to 26-10-2009.