IISER Thiruvananthapuram Life Sciences PhD Admissions 2010 | August

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (IISER-TVM)
Thiruvananthapuram 

ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME August 2010

Applications are invited from highly motivated students for admission to the Ph.D. programme beginning in August 2010 at IISER-TVM.

Eligibility:

Masters degree in Physical/Chemical/Biological Sciences (including Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences)/Mathematics/Statistics (minimum 60% marks or equivalent, relaxable by 5% for SC/ST candidates). Qualifying in one of the following tests with validity as on 1st of August 2010 : GATE/JEST/NBHM/CSIR-UGC-JRF/ICMR JRF/DBT JRF

Satisfying the eligibility criteria does not entitle the candidate to be shortlisted. Shortlisting is based on their academic performance including but not limited to performance in the national qualifying tests. The shortlisted candidates will be called for a test/interview.

Scholarship: JRFs of CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT etc. will draw fellowship and contingency according to the granting Institutions. The other qualified candidates will draw scholarship of Rs.12000/- p.m. from IISER-TVM.

Students registered for the Ph.D. Programme at IISER-TVM are required to take a minimum of four courses and clear the Comprehensive Examination to be eligible to continue with the research programme.

NOTE:
Candidates shortlisted for test/interview will be intimated and their names will also be displayed on our website.
Candidates selected for admission will be intimated and their names will also be displayed on our website.
For the application form click here 

Research interests of IISER-TVM faculty can be found here 

Items to be enclosed with the application: Duly filled application form, Demand Draft for Rs.200/-(Rs.100/- for SC/ST candidates) drawn in favor of the Registrar, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, Attested copies of mark-sheets and certificates of all examinations, two letters of Recommendation in sealed envelope and a statement of purpose not exceeding 150 words.

Completed applications (hard copy) should be sent to The Chairman, Graduate Admissions Committee, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Computer Science Building, CET Campus, Engineering College PO, Thiruvananthapuram-695016, Kerala so as to reach here on or before 29th April, 2010. 

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IIT Roorkee Biotech/Nanotech PhD/Post Doctoral Fellowships for 2010-11

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE
Roorkee

Admission to PhD Programmes and Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Autumn Semester 2010-11)

Indian Institue of Technology Roorkee (Formerly University of Roorkee), a premier Institute of Science and Technology, has a distinguished tradition of excellence spanning over 160 years. The Departments / Centres of the Institute are engaged in teaching, research and consultancy in the field of Engineering, Technology, Science and Management. The Institute offers 22 Undergraduate Courses including IDD and Integrated M.Tech. in Engineering & Architecture and 51 Postgraduate Courses in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Technology and Business Administration.

The Institute has been placed at the top in the country in coveted sector employment in Science and Technology.

PhD PROGRAMME

Applications are invited for admission to full time/part time Ph.D. Programmes in the following departments/centres:

DEPARTMENTS

• Alternate Hydro-Energy Centre • Architecture and Planning • Biotechnology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Earthquake Engineering • Earth Sciences • Electrical Engineering • Electronics & Computer Engg. • Humanities and Social Sciences • Hydrology • Management Studies • Mathematics • Mechanical & Industrial Engineering • Metallurgical & Materials Engineering • Physics • Paper Technology • Water Resources Development & Management 

CENTRES OF EXECELLENCE

• Centre for Transportation Systems(CTRANS) • Centre for Disaster Mitigation • Centre for Nanotechnology. 

However, these specializations are also available in respective parent departments.

OTHERS

• Institute Instrumentation Centre

ELIGIBILITY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An applicant possessing the following qualifications in appropriate area shall be eligible to apply for admission for Ph.D. programme of the Institute.

Masters degree in Engineering / Technology/Architecture/Urban & Rural Planning/Sciences/ Humanities & Social Sciences and Management in respective discipline or equivalent with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/ semesters) where marks are awarded. OR

Applicants with B.Tech./B.Arch. degree or equivalent in respective discipline with excellent academic record (with a minimum CGPA of 7.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent or 70% marks) may be considered eligible for admission.

Applicants for admission for full-time studies who do not possess a M.Tech./M.Arch./MURP degree or equivalent in the relevant field must have a valid GATE score (at least 75 percentile) for Engineering / Technology/ Science disciplines or must have qualified national level fellowship examinations such as NET (JRF/LS) conducted by UGC/CSIR for Science/ Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines.

Engineering/Architecture graduates from any IIT/erstwhile University of Roorkee having CGPA Score > 8.00 or marks > 80% are also eligible for admission without GATE score.

RESERVATION/RELAXATION

a) Relaxation in eligibility requirement in terms of minimum CGPA upto 5.5 or 55% marks in aggregate will be given to SC/ST, physically handicapped applicants and those with M.A. English (for admission to Ph.D. English in the Deptt. of Humanities and Social Sciences of IIT Roorkee) as per Institute regulations. 

b) Person with Disability (PD) applicants may be permitted relaxation in eligibility requirement of CGPA to 5.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent, or to 55% marks as per regulations. 

c) For the SC/ST applicants minimum GATE score requirement will be 50 percentile. d) Reservation for OBC/SC/ST will be as per Govt. of India directive/Institute rules.

CLASSIFICATIONS OF RESEARCH SCHOLARS

(i) Full-Time Research Scholar :
(a) Institute Research Scholar (b) Govt./Semi.Govt. Fellowship Awardees (QIP, CSIR, UGC, DAE, DST, DBT, etc.)
(c) Sponsored Candidates (d) Self Financed (Indian/Foreign/ Study Leave/ College Teacher) (e) ICCR Awardees (Foreign Students)
(ii) Part Time Research Scholars
(a) Institute Faculty / Staff (b) Project Staff (c) External Candidates (Sponsored)”IIT Roorkee recognized organization”

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

A limited number of fellowships are available to carry out advanced research in all the disciplines as mentioned above. Interested candidates having a Ph.D. Degree may apply for Post-Doctoral Fellowship in all the disciplines mentioned above. 

Qualification: Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering, Humanities or Management with first class in the degree preceeding to Ph.D. with at least two publications in refereed journals. Candidates who have recently submitted their doctoral thesis are also eligible to apply subject to the condition that they will furnish the proof of award of Ph.D. degree at the time of interview. 

Age limit: 35 years. The age limit may be relaxed in exceptional case. Duration : 2 years (renewable for one more year). 

Fellowship : (i) Rs. 25,000/- p.m. for a Ph.D. with 2 years experience (ii) Rs. 20,000/- p.m. for a recent Ph.D. degree holder. Contingency : Rs. 20,000/- per annum.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

• Application form and other details can be downloaded from www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions and the completed application form should be sent to Chairman, PG Admission- 2010 along with a demand draft of Rs. 200/- in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IIT Roorkee. Separate applications be sent for separate departments. Application form with other detailed information can also be obtained from the Chairman, PG Admission-2010, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247 667 by sending a demand draft for Rs. 250/- in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IITR and a self addressed envelope (23 x 17 cm).

• Please visit the Institute website http://www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions.html for detailed information concerning admissions and application forms.

Employed candidates seeking admission must submit Application Form through their employer along with ‘No Objection’.

ASSISTANTSHIP 

• Some Institute Assistantships (MHRD) may be available, as per Institute Regulations.

For more information, please contact : Chairman, PG Admission-2010 , Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee - 247667 (India) Ph: (01332) 285875/284010. Fax (01332) 285874, E-mail : pgadm@iitr.ernet.in 

Website : http//www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM IS APRIL 19, 2010

IIT GUWAHATI MTech/PhD PhD Admissions 2010 | Biotech/Life Sciences/Nanotech

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATI
GUWAHATI – 781039, INDIA

Admission to MTech, MDes and PhD Programmes to start from July 2010

IITG Programmes ( PhD, MTech/MDes)

Eligibility (PhD, MTech/MDes)

Sponsored

Financial Support Application Procedure

Foreign Applicants

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Applications are invited for admission to the Master of Technology (MTech), Master of Design (MDes) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes starting in July 2010. The departments/centres and areas in which these programmes will be offered are: 

PhD Programme
Departments/Centres
Areas
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering 

Algorithms; Computational Geometry; Mobile Robotics; Artificial Intelligence; Speech Processing; Natural Language Processing; Image Processing; Software Engineering; Formal Verification; CAD for VLSI; VLSI Testing; Computer Security; Networks; Operating Systems; Distributed Systems; and Human-Computer Interactions. 

Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering 

Biomedical Signal Processing; Communication Systems; Computer Networks; Control Systems; Digital Signal Processing; Image Processing; Instrumentation; Multimedia Security; Power Electronics; Power Systems; Radar Signal Processing; RF and Microwaves; Speech Signal Processing; VLSI Systems and MEMS. 

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Solid Mechanics; Composite Materials; Structure-property correlation of materials; Machine Design; Dynamics and Controls; Robotics; Vibration; Nonlinear Vibration; Composite & Smart Structures; Noise; Tribology; Condition monitoring; Thermal Science; Computational and experimental fluid dynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer; low speed and high speed aerodynamics; Hydrogen Energy; Metal hydride based Thermal Machines; Energy Storage and Fluidization; Advanced Manufacturing; Metal Cutting; Mechatronics; Materials Processing and Heat Treatment; Metal Forming; Experimental Identification of Mechanical Systems; Flow Control; Welding; Bio-mechanics; Bionanocomposites and nanofluids. 

Dept. of Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering; Geo-technical Engineering; Transportation Systems Engineering; Geo-informatics; Engineering Geosciences; Environmental Engineering; and Water Resources Engineering. 

Dept. of Biotechnology
Biochemistry and Industrial Microbiology; Plant Functional Genomics; Protein Biophysics & Protein Aggregation; Plant Biotechnology; Nanobiotechnology; Nanotechnology; Bioinformatics; Stem Cell Biology; and Bioprocess Engineering, 

Dept. of Chemical Engineering
All areas of Chemical Engineering 

Dept. of Design
Product Design; Ergonomics; Usability Engineering including Human Computer Interaction (HCI); Design Pedagogy; Design Management; Design Theory; Form and Perception Studies; and Design and Visual culture Dept. of Physics
Laser and Photonics (experiment and theory); Condensed Matter Physics (experiment and theory); Theoretical and Mathematical Physics; High Energy Physics; and Statistical Physics. 

Dept. of Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Theoretical Chemistry; Biochemistry; Polymer Chemistry and
Materials Chemistry; Chemical Physics; and Analytical Chemistry.
Dept. of Mathematics
Algebraic Number Theory, Algebraic Geometry, Commutative Algebra, Functional Analysis, Numerical Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equation, Water Wave Mechanics, Distributed Computing, Wireless Sensor Networks, Mathematical Finance
Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences
Philosophy, Economics, Psychology, Sociology and Archaeology.
Centre for Nanotechnology 

Theoretical and Computational Nanotechnology and VLSI; Nano Electronics and Optics; Nanomaterials and Biology; Nanobiotechnology and Nano Devices and Application. 

MTech and MDes Programmes 

Departments
Specializations 

Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering

(i) CSE, and (ii) Information Security,

Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering

(i) Signal Processing, (ii) VLSI, (III) Communications Engineering, and (iv) Applied Control

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

((i) Fluids and Thermal Engineering, (ii) Machine Design, and (iii) Computer Assisted Manufacturing

Dept. of Civil Engineering

(i) Structural Engineering, (ii) Geo-technical Engineering, (iii) Water Resources Engineering and Management, (iv) Environmental Engineering, and (v) Transportation Systems Engineering

Dept. of Chemical Engineering

Petroleum Refinery Engineering

Dept. of Biotechnology

Biotechnology

Dept. of Design (MDes programme)

Design (With focus on Product Design and Development; Ergonomics; Usability Engineering including Human Computer Interaction (HCI); Communication Design)

Categories of MTech/MDes Students


The IITG admits MTech students under the following categories:



I) REGULAR (FULL -TIME)

These are students who work full-time for their MTech/MDes degrees and receive assistantships from the Institute or fellowship from any other recognised funding agency.

II) SPONSORED (FULL-TIME)

A candidate in this category is sponsored by a recognised R&D organisation, academic institution, governmental organisation or industry for doing MTech/MDes in the Institute on a full-time basis. The applicant must be a regular employee of his/her organisation with at least two years of experience at the time of admission and be engaged in professional work in the discipline in which admission is sought. He/She will not receive any financial support from the Institute. Sponsorship letter (Form I) must be attached with the application.

III) PART-TIME

This category refers to candidates who are professionally employed personnel (including the staff of IIT Guwahati), who can attend classes at the Institute while employed. These candidates should be able to attend regular classes as per the schedule of the Institute. The applicant must be a regular employee of a recognized organisation with at least two years of experience at the time of admission and be engaged in professional work in the discipline in which admission is sought. No financial assistance will be provided by the Institute to such students. A No Objection Certificate from the Head of the Institution/ Organisation in which he/she is employed (Form II) must be enclosed at the time of application.

IV) PROJECT STAFF

This category refers to candidates who are presently working on sponsored projects in the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. The remaining duration of the project at the time of admission should be at least one year. This category of students may be registered on a full-time or part-time basis. No Objection Certificate (Form III) must be attached with the application.

Note: The word `Form’ used under this section refers to the forms as specified in the Application Form for Admission to

MTech/MDes Programmes.


Categories of PhD Students


The Institute admits PhD students under the following categories:

I) REGULAR

A student in this category works full-time for his/her PhD degree. He/she receives assistantship from the Institute or fellowship from CSIR/UGC or any other recognized funding agency.

II) 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.

Iii) SELF-FINANCED (FULL-TIME)

A student in this category works full-time towards the PhD Programme. He/She must have at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student.

iv) PROJECT STAFF

This category refers to a student who is working on a sponsored project in the Institute and is admitted to the PhD 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 PhD 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.

v) PART-TIME

A student in this category is a professionally employed person (including the staff of IIT Guwahati), who pursues the PhD 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.

vi) 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 PhD 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/Organisation 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 the Application Form for Admission toPhD Programme.


Eligibility Criteria For Admission Into PhD Programme


Minimum CPI or Percentage of marks in the qualifying degree, with specific requirements for different streams, have been indicated below:

Note: (a) For eligibility for financial assistance for regular category candidates, please see the section “Financial Support” below.

(b) Minimum experience required for Sponsored (Full-time), Self-Financed, Part-Time, and External categories of candidates, have also been indicated below.


PhD in Engineering


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

i) 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.

ii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.

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

iv) A candidate having MSc degree with Mathematics as a subject at bachelor’s level is also considered for admission in the Department of Civil Engineering. The candidate should have a minimum of 7.5 CPI or 70% marks in Master’s level with consistent first class at other levels.

v) A candidate with MSc in a relevant area is also considered for admission to the Department of Biotechnology. The Candidate should have a minimum of 7.5 CPI or 70% marks in Master’s level.

vi) A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her MTech studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.


PhD in Design


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

i) Candidates having MArch/MDes degree or MTech/ME degree in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.

ii) Master’s degree in Applied Arts/Ergonomics/Fine Arts/Psychology/Physiology with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.

iii) Bachelor’s degree in Design or Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.

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

v) A two-year Post-graduate Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT or equivalent) with first class at Bachelor’s level.

vi) BFA (4-year professional programme, after 10+2)/GD Art (5-year programme after 10th standard) with one year professional experience, with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.

vii) A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her MDes studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.


PhD in Science


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

i) Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.

ii) Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.

iii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.

iv) Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Engineering/Technology/Design (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.


PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences


For admission to the PhD Programme in the department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:

i) Master’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.

ii) Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.

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

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


PhD in Centres


i) Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology/Design/Architecture/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.

ii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.

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

iv) Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.

v) Master’s degree in Social Sciences, in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks, is also considered for admission to the Centre for the Environment.


MININMUM EXPERIENCE FOR SPONSORED, SELF-FINANCED, PART-TIME AND EXTERNAL CATEGORIES


1. 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.

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


Eligibility Criteria For Admission Into MTech Programme


Minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks in the qualifying degree, fulfilling specific requirements for different disciplines, as indicated below:

Note: (a) All regular category candidates (except those having BTech degrees from an IIT with a minimum CPI of 7.0) must possess a valid score of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). For eligibility for financial assistance for regular category candidates, please see the section “Financial Support” below.


(b) Minimum experience required for Sponsored (Full-time), Self-Financed, and Part-Time categories of candidates, have also been indicated below.

Computer Science & Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent in an appropriate area or MSc (Computer Science/Information Technology) or MCA from a recognized Institution and a valid GATE score in CS or IT

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or Equivalent or MSc(Electronics) and a valid GATE score in EC/EE

Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology in an appropriate area and a valid GATE score in ME

Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology in an appropriate area and a valid GATE score in CE

Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology in an appropriate area and a valid GATE score in Chemical Engineering

Biotechnology

Master’s degree in Science or 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with biology or related subjects as one of the papers at the 10+2 level or later, along with a valid GATE score (for candidates with BE/BTech degree) / valid NET certificate or GATE score (for candidates with MSc degree).


Eligibility Criteria For Admission Into MDes Programme


Minimum CPI of 6.0 or 55% of marks in the qualifying degree/diploma as indicated below:


Note: (a) All regular category candidates (except those having BTech/Bdes degrees from an IIT with a minimum CPI of 7.0) must possess a valid score of all India Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED). For eligibility for financial assistance for regular category candidates, please see the section “Financial Support” below.


(b) Minimum experience required for Sponsored (Full-time), Self-Financed, and Part-Time categories of candidates, have been indicated below.

1) 4-year Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in Design, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design or a Design related field.

OR

4-year Professional Diploma in Design of NID or Professional Diploma of CEPT (5-year programme)

MININMUM EXPERIENCE FOR SPONSORED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS FOR MTECH/MDES PROGRAMME

1. Candidate in Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time categories must be a regular employee of the sponsoring
organization with at least 2(two) years of professional experience in the respective field.

2. Candidates in Self-financed category should have at least 2(two) years of professional experience in the respective field.


ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR CANDIDATES STILL TO APPEAR IN QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS


Candidates still to appear in their qualifying degree examinations may also apply, provided they appear in all their qualifying degree examinations and complete all requirements for their degrees before 16-07-2010. If selected, such candidates shall be admitted provisionally, and they will have to furnish the results of their qualifying degree examinations latest by 16-09-2010. Further, they must fulfill the minimum requirements of marks/CPI, and other conditions like GATE score/CEED score/NET certificate (as may be applicable) etc., as mentioned under eligibility criteria for respective programmes. Failure to fulfill any of these requirements, shall automatically result in cancellation of admission.


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


Reservation of Seats for SC, ST, OBC and PD categories: As per Govt. 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.


F inancial Support


(For regular students, who are Indian nationals)


For PhD programme


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


Qualifying Degree


Assistantship Rates


BE/BTech/MSc equivalent with valid and qualifying GATE score [valid and qualifying CEED score (for Dept. of Design)] above the prescribed cut off level/NET qualification [GATE/CEED score requirement is exempted for students with Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with minimum CPI of 8.0]


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

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


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

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

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

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

For MTech and MDes Programmes @ IITG


1. Assistantships are provided to regular students (Indian nationals) at the rate of Rs.8,000/- per month, with valid GATE score (for a candidate with BTech/BE degree) or valid NET certificate (for a candidate with MSc degree) for MTech programme; and valid CEED score for MDes programme . GATE/CEED score requirement is exempted for students with Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with minimum CPI of 8.0.

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

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

4. The continuation of the assistantship is subject to satisfactory performance of the assigned duties and satisfactory progress of the student in the MTech/MDes Programme.

5. Financial assistantship will be for a maximum period of 2(two) years.



For appearing in the PhD interview under regular category of candidates, to-and-fro sleeper class railway fare or equivalent will be paid by the shortest route from the communication address to the Institute.


Application Procedure


Application forms with details can be downloaded from the links given below.


Application forms and Information Brochures can also be obtained from the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati - 781 039, Assam, personally or by ordinary Post. To receive application forms by post, send a request along with a self-addressed unstamped envelope (24cm x 15cm size). Request for a form must be sent in an envelope super-scribed with ‘Request for PhD/MTech/MDes Application form’ (as may be applicable). For example, a candidate interested in applying for MTech programme, should super-scribe on his/her envelope as ‘Request for MTech Application form’.


Filled in application forms complete with copies of mark sheets/certificates and other testimonials and a DD for Rs.150/- (Rs.75/- for SC/ST/PD candidates) drawn in any nationalized bank and payable at Guwahati in favour of Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati should be sent to the Head of the concerned Department/Centre (as may be applicable), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati – 781039, Assam, to reach on or before 20 APRIL 2010. The words “Application for MTech/MDes/PhD admission” (as may be applicable) should be written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form. For example, a candidate interested in applying for PhD programme in the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, should (a) send the filled-in application form to The Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati – 781 039, Assam, and (b) on the top of the envelope also write the words “Application for PhD admission” Similarly, a candidate interested in applying for MTech programme in the Dept. of Civil Engineering, should (a) send the filled-in application form to The Head, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati – 781 039, Assam, and (b) on the top of the envelope also write the words “Application for MTech admission”. PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE SOME EXAMPLES, AND THE CANDIDATES WILL HAVE TO ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATIONS ARE ADDRESSED CORRECTLY AND SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT/CENTRE, SINCE NO CLAIM LATER ON WILL BE ENTERTAINED FOR ANY WRONGLY ADDRESSED APPLICATION FORM. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT SEPARATE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY DEPARTMENT/CENTRE.



Selection @ IITG


The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/and interview/portfolio review, if required, based on performance in GATE/NET/CEED, grades/marks in the qualifying examination, etc.

Date of Issue of Application Forms: 2 March 2010 onwards

Last Date for issuing Application Forms ► By Ordinary Post – 10 April 2010

Last Date for receiving Application Forms ► 20 April 2010

A dmission to Foreign Students


The applications of sponsored or self-financed foreign national candidates will also be considered for admission to the MTech/MDes and PhD Programmes. For prescribed academic criteria, please see the eligibility criteria for MTech/MDes and PhD programmes. The desirous foreign nationals will submit their complete bio-data with regard to their academic qualifications indicating clearly (1) the class obtained, (2) percentage of marks where marks are awarded and Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) or equivalent where grades are awarded, and (3) proficiency in English.


Please download the application form ( .doc, .pdf), take a print out, fill it and send it to the Dean of Academic Affairs, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati-781 039, Assam, India. Also, please send an advance copy of the completed application form by fax to +91-361-258 2090/2690762. The last date of receipt of application form from foreign candidates is 30 April 2010.



No Objection Certificate(NOC)

If selected, foreign students will have to produce “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” from the Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India, C-Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-110001, at the time of admission at IIT Guwahati. The details of the procedures for obtaining the concerned NOC can be seen from the website http://www.education.nic.in/schtech.asp

Fees @ IITG:

Foreign students from countries under South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have to pay US Dollars (USD) 2,000/- or equivalent amount as fees every year. For students from non-SAARC countries, the fee is USD 4,000/- or equivalent amount per year. This excludes the hostel admission and mess bills.


Accommodation:


Foreign students can stay in the hostels along with Indian students. The hostel rooms are single-seated. Limited number of quarter-type accommodation for married students is also available. Mess bills in hostels are around Indian Rupees (INR) 1,650/- per month for basic menu. Only Indian food is served in the hostels.

ADVT. NO. ACAD/Admissions/01/2010

Note : The above information is not the complete set of Rules & Regulations for the MTech, MDes and PhD programmes of IIT Guwahati.

Download :


Forms

PhD MS Word PDF

MTech/MDes MS Word PDF

MTech/MDes/PhD [For foreign applicants] MS Word PDF

PhD programme in BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING for the year 2010/11 in UK

The Institute of Biomedical Engineering is the focus for interdisciplinary research atImperial College encouraging collaboration between engineers, scientists, clinicians and medical researchers to tackle major challenges in modern healthcare.
Eligibility:

We welcome applications from students with first or masters degrees in engineering, life or physical sciences with an interest in applying the knowledge and understanding of their field to medical applications for improved healthcare.

Application Procedure:
Apply online at http://www.imperial.ac.uk/pgaf.
Applications for PhD study may be made at any time but most students apply between November and April. Early application is recommended.
Application Deadline:

November and April, 2010
Source: 

http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/biomedeng/aboutus/postgraduateresearch

Belgium International PhD Program 2010 (11 Positions) | Cancer, Cell Signaling, Neuroscience, Drug Design, Stem Cells

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Oude Markt 13 Bus 5005
3000 Leuven Belgium

International Recruitment PhD Students 2010
Leuven International Doctoral School Biomedical Sciences is looking for dynamic and motivated persons with a keen interest in human health and disease and with a passion for research. In exchange we offer you a challenging environment and an intense research experience leading to a PhD degree.

Successful applicants will perform doctoral research under the supervision of a promoter who is affiliated to one of the Doctoral School programmes. In addition, PhD students will also follow a doctoral training programme that provides programme-based thematic education and stimulates the development of transferable skills. 

Click here to download the Recruitment 2010 information brochure
PhD Positions Available in 2010
Please apply for the doctoral school programme of the project of your choice. You can apply for maximum two programmes.
We have vacancies for up to 11 PhD positions in the following Doctoral School Programmes:
Cancer: 4 fellowships
Cell Signaling and Therapeutics : 3 fellowships
Cognitive and Molecular Neuroscience : 1 fellowship
Drug Design and Development: From Target to Market : 1 fellowship
Emerging concept in cardiovascular medicine : 1 fellowship
Molecular and Stem Cell Medicine : 1 fellowship
These positions are fully funded for 4 years. 

Overview of all PhD positions
Application Procedure
The deadline for application is April 7, 2010 

Applications are invited from enthusiastic (under)graduates in any relevant biomedical area with an excellent study track record. Succesful applicants must have obtained their Master degree (or equivalent university degree) before taking up the PhD position. 

Application procedure:
Please read carefully the online application instructions (step 1, 2, 3 and 4) and fill out the application form as completely as possible
On the application form fill in following fields as indicated in this example
Page 1 - Supervisor: Jan Eggermont
Page 1 - Please give the exact title of the vacancy as on the website: Int. Call - write down your first and second choice programme (not title of the project!)
Page 6 - Extracurricular record: describe your research experience, 20 lines minimum (this is a mandatory field)
Page 7 - Please give your motiviation (this is a mandatory field)
Upload your CV (step 4)
Letter of recommendation
You should ask a senior researcher/professor who can judge your potential as a future PhD student to write a letter endorsing your application.
Please download the recommendation form and forward it to your referee.
This letter should be sent directly as a PDF by the referee to mailto: phd@gbiomed.kuleuven.be, subject: Int. Call - letter of recommendation - 'your name'
Remark: application forms cannot be processed unless we receive minimum 1 letter of recommendation. It is not necessary to send us hard copies of your application form or attachments.

Timeline 2010
The timeline for selection and admission is:
April 7 Deadline for application, Admission committee assesses applicants based on application form and letters of recommendation.
April 30 Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews in Leuven.
End of May Interviews in Leuven, Travel expenses for a maximum of 250 Euro will be reimbursed and a free two night accomodation is offered.
End of June Succesfull candidates will receive an offer of admission. Candidates are expected to answer within 2 weeks.
October 1 Start of PhD
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NIN Hyderabad PhD Admissions 2010 | Biochemistry/Biotech/ Biological Sciences

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION (NIN Hyderabad)
Indian Council of Medical Research
Tarnaka, JAMAI-OSMANIA, HYDERABAD – 500 007

ATTENTION – Aspiring PhD STUDENTS (Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biological Sciences)

This is to inform you that 7 JRF positions exist at National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad for fulfilling your Ph.D. aspirations.

Those who have cleared ICMR/ CSIR/ UGC Ph.D. entrance examination can directly contact and interact with following guides for a position and then inform the undersigned to arrange a personal interview, which is mutually convenient to you and us.

Name/Area/Email & Mobile/Requirement

Dr.K. Madhavan Nair Micronutrient Metabolism nairthyil@hotmail.com, 9849665422 | 1 No.
Dr.A. Vajreswari Lipid Biochemistry, Neutro genomics vaj_lipidresearch@yahoo.com
Dr.A.Nazreen Cell signaling and Drug Targeting – Tubercolosis nasreen_e1@hotmail.com, 9177792525 | 1 No.
Dr.N.V. Giridharan Animal model on obesity and diabetes – Nesfastin, the new satiety molecule nclas123@yahoo.com 9885442373 | 1 No.
Dr.M.Raghunath Foetal programming of Diabetes and obesity mraghunath55@yahoo.comv.venkateshan@gmail.com 9246109383 | 1 No. 9885567699 | 2 Nos. 9440618118 | 11 No.Dr.V.Vijayalakshmi Stem Cell Research Cell Biology

(Dr.N.V.GIRIDHARAN)
Convener, Academic Council
National Institute of Nutrition
Hyderabad 500 604
Phone : 040-27197201
09885442373

E mail.: nclas123@yahoo.com 

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IIT Kanpur MTech/PhD Admissions 2010 | Biological Sciences & Bio-Engg

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
Kanpur - 208 016
UP

Admission to PhD/MTech/MDes/MSc.(2 Years)/MSc-PhD (Dual Degree) Programme 2010

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for admission for the session commencing from July 2010 in the following programmes:

M.Tech. & Ph.D (ENGINEERING): Aerospace * Biological Sciences & Bio-Engg * Chemical * Civil * Computer Science & Engg * Electrical * Industrial and Management Engg (all areas of Management) * Materials Science & Engineering * Materials Science Programme * MechanicalNuclear Engg and Technology Programme  *

Ph.D. (SCIENCES): Chemistry * Mathematics & Statistics * Physics 

Ph.D. (HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES): Economics * English (Literature and Linguistics) * Philosophy * Psychology * Sociology

M.Tech.: Environmental Engineering & Management * Laser Technology
M.Des.: Design 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Ph.D (Engineering): The applicant must have a master's degree in engineering with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 75 percent marks/7.5 CPI, or master’s degree in science or an allied area, satisfying each of the following criteria may also be considered:

(a) a minimum of 65 percent marks/6.5 CPI in the master’s degree,
(b) first division in bachelor’s degree, and
(c) JRF/95 percentile or higher in GATE.

For admission into Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and Bio-engineering, applicants having master’s degree in pharmacy/medicine with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum, or bachelor’s degree in pharmacy/medicine with a minimum of 75 percent marks/7.5 CPI, may also be considered

Ph.D. (Sciences & HSS): M.Sc./M.A. degree in respective or allied area with a valid GATE/UGC/CSIR score.

M.Tech.: B.Tech./B.E./B.Sc.(Engg.)/M.Sc. in respective or allied area with a valid GATE/UGC/CSIR score; B.Tech. graduates from IITs with an overall minimum CGPA of 6.5 and a CGPA of 8.0 during the last two semesters in B.Tech. may also apply without a GATE score (such candidates will, however, be not entitled for Institute Assistantship if CGPA is below 8.0). For M.Tech. in Biological Sciences and Bio Engineering, candidates with MBBS or B.Pharma Degree are also considered. Eligibility for a specialization within a Department may depend on the candidate’s choice of test paper in GATE.

M.Des.: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design or Architecture with a valid GATE/CEED score.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Financial aid (Assistantship/Scholarship) is provided for M.Tech., Ph.D. and M.Sc.-Ph.D. (Dual Degree) Programmes. Tuition fee waiver of 50 percent as provided for M.Sc. (2 Yrs)/M.Sc-Ph.D. (Dual Degree) students after first Semester. Sponsored and part-time candidates are also considered for M.Tech., M.Des. and Ph.D. Programmes. Sponsored candidates do not require GATE qualification. Several attractive Fellowships from Industries/DAE are also available. Guidelines for sponsored and part-time candidates are available in the Information Brochure

RESERVATION: Reservations will be 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST and 27% for OBC (non creamy layer) for the year 2010-11. Also upto 3% reservation shall apply as per Government of India rules for persons with physical disability (PD). 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Application forms and detailed information can be obtained free of charge from the Assistant Registrar (Academic), IIT Kanpur, Kanpur - 208 016 personally or by sending the request for the same along with a self-addressed and stamped (Rs.30) cloth-lined envelope of 23 cm × 17 cm with a clear identification for the programme applied for.

Separate application must be sent for each programme.

Last date for postal requests for Application Forms and Information Brochure is April 09, 2010. Forms can be obtained personally from the Academic Section upto April 16, 2010. Photocopies or forms downloaded from the website are also acceptable. The Application form and Information Brochure will be made available from 15th March, 2010.LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM: April 16, 2010

Admission to M.Sc.(2 yrs) & M.Sc. – Ph.D. (Dual Degree)

M.Sc.(2yrs): Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Statistics

M.Sc.-Ph.D. (Dual Degree): Physics

Only those candidates who qualify JAM 2009 shall be eligible for admission to the above mentioned programmes. Please refer to the JAM notification and also visit the website: http://www.iitk.ac.in/jam for further details.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM for IITK Kanpur Asmissions 2010: April 16, 2010. 

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IIT Delhi Biotech/Life Sciences PhD/MS (Research) Admission 2010

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
Delhi


RESEARCH PROGRAMMES : DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

The Institute offers research programmes leading to the degree of Ph.D. in the following areas in the various Departments/Centres:

Department of Biochemical Engg. & Biotechnology [Code BEZ]
Microbial and Enzyme Engineering: Analysis and design of microbial and enzyme reactors for production of industrially important products such as biofuels, industrial enzymes, biopolymers, organic solvents, biofertilizers and biopesticides etc.; development of bio-sensors for detection of various analytes; application of artificial neural networks for control of bio processes.
Bioseparation and down stream processing: Membrane separation techniques, chromatographic separation techniques, water purification etc.
Animal and plant cell culture: Development of cell culture techniques for cultivation of plant and animal cells in specialized reactors for production of therapeutic compounds.
Environmental Biotechnology: The development of reactors and processes for stabilization of organic and industrial wastes.
Biochemistry and molecular biology: Industrial enzymes, development of recombinant clones for over-production of enzymes and metabolites; development of expression systems in bacteria and yeasts; bioenergetics and biological molecular machines; chaperone-mediated proteins folding of native and recombinant proteins; protein conformation study and structure-function relationship using biophysical methods; application of bio-informatic tools for development of bioprocesses.
Department of Chemistry [Code CYZ]
Theoretical Chemistry, Quantum & classical computer simulation on chemical and biochemical systems. Biophysical chemistry, Synthetic and Mechanistic organic chemistry, Carbohydrate Chemistry, Bio-organic chemistry, Organometallics, Coordination & bio-inorganic chemistry, Solid state chemistry, Dielectric materials, Inter metallic compounds, Polyoxo metallates, Trace metal extraction, Ion- exchangers, Supramolecular chemistry, Molecular organization and recognition, Process Developments for the Organic Transformations, Polymer chemistry, NMR spectroscopy, Enzyme structure, stability & folding, Peptide synthesis, Bioseparations, Design of reusable biocatalyst, Non-aqueous enzymology, Enzyme Immobilization and Bioconversions.
Centre for Biomedical Engineering [Code BMZ]
Biomedical Instrumentation, Physiological Monitoring, Rehabilitation Engineering, Technical Evaluation of Complimentary Medical System, Bioelectronics-Digital Signal Processing, Medical Imaging, Biomechanics-injury biomechanics, Ergonomics, Biomaterials-Synthesis and Characterization of Biomedical Polymers, Controlled Delivery of Drugs, Biosensors, Biomechanics, Biodesign, Vascular Biology.
M.S. (Research) Biochemical Engg. & Biotechnology

Last date for receipt of completed form in any mode is 14.4.2010.

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CDFD PhD 2010 RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM | CDFD RSP 2010

CENTRE DNA FINGERPRINTING AND DIAGNOSTICS (CDFD)
Bldg. 7,Gruhakalpa, 5-4-399 /
Nampally,
HYDERABAD - 500 001 www.cdfd.org.in
CDFD RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM-I, 2010
The CDFD (Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics) Hyderabad, is a premier institute in the country, which provides services in DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics and conducts basic research in different areas of modern molecular and cellular biology. The main themes of research at CDFD are:
Genetics
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Molecular Pathogenesis
Computational & Structural Biology
We invite applications from highly motivated candidates, willing to take up challenges in modern biology, for admissions to our Research Scholars program. Keeping in view the interdisciplinary nature of modern biology, we especially encourage persons from diverse backgrounds to apply. Those admitted as Research Scholars would be encouraged to apply for the Ph.D. program of Manipal University or University of Hyderabad..

Eligibility: M.B.B.S. or Masters degree in any branch of Science, Technology, or Agriculture from a recognized University / Institute.

Candidates (other than MBBS graduates) must have cleared the CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/ICAR NET for JRF or GATE (with 90% marks) or JEST. MBBS candidates are exempted from any of the eligibility tests mentioned herein. Those who have appeared, but are awaiting results, are also eligible to apply. However, only those candidates will be considered who produce proof of having cleared the CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/ICAR NET JRF or GATE (with 90% marks) or JEST. Admission to CDFD-Research Scholars program is based on a 2-tier system involving a written / LAN based examination followed by interview of candidates who have qualified the written / LAN based examination.

CDFD is pleased to announce upto two research fellowships for the candidates with MBBS degree. One of the fellows will work in the area of Human Genetics and will be a trainee in a joint program between CDFD and the University of Pittsburgh that is supported by the Fogarty International Center, USA. The admission procedure will remain the same as that given above.

In the case of candidates whose JRF examination results are announced before the written / LAN based examination of CDFD takes place, and have qualified the NET with fellowship, they will be eligible to appear for the CDFD examination upon furnishing the relevant details of having cleared the JRF/NET with fellowship
Applications may be made online through our website (www.cdfd.org.in). Applications may also be made on plain paper as per the format displayed on our website and should be sent to Admissions Co-ordinator, Academic cell, CDFD (Office Block), Bldg.-7, Gruhakalpa, 5-4-399/B Nampally, Hyderabad 500 001. However, the preferred mode of submitting applications will be online.

The last date for applications to reach CDFD is 30.04.2010. The list of eligible candidates will be displayed on our website on 07.05.2010. No individual intimation letter would be sent.

Eligible candidates will be called for written / LAN based examination at CDFD on 19.06.2010. Those who qualify the written / LAN based examination will be interviewed on 20.06.2010. No TA/DA will be paid. Director, CDFD reserves the right to accept / reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons whatsoever. 

Click here for online application from for CDFD PhD 2010. 

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CCMB Hyderabad PhD Admissions 2010

CENTRE FOR CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (CCMB)
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Uppal Road, Hyderabad 500 007

CCMB PhD Programme 2010

Director, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, invites applications from candidates who are bonafide Indian citizens and having consistently good academic record. Candidates should have strong motivation to pursue research in modern biology leading to a Ph.D degree. The projects offered for Ph.D would be in the broad areas of (i) Biotechnology and Biomedicine (ii) Genetics and Evolution (iii) Cell Biology and Development (iv) Molecular Biology (v) Biochemistry and Biophysics (vi) Bioinformatics and Theoretical Biology.

Research areas @ CCMB 

I. Biochemistry and Biophysics 

Membrane membrane receptor biology, membrane active molecules and intracellular transport of proteins Chaperones and Protein folding Protein structure and conformations NMR imaging and spectroscopy Structural biology Computational biology and bioinformatics Proteomics 

II. Biotechnology and Biomedicine
DNA Finger printing and conservation of endangered species Transgenics and aquaculture Cancer biology
Infectious diseases Neurobehavioural Disorders Cataract and other diseases Nanobiotechnology Applied processes and products

III. Cell Biology and Development 

Stem cell biology, cell and tissue engineering Drosophila developmental biology Chromatin structure and developmental gene regulation Reproductive biology Hormone-regulated expression of genes and proteins Plant developmental biology 

IV. Genetics and Evolution 

Microbial/Fungal Genetics Plant-pathogen interactions in plants Molecular basis of sex determination and evolution of sex chromosomes Extremophiles and mechanism of adaptation 

V. Genomics 

Human genome diversity, analysis of human genetic disorders Functional genomics using transgenics/gene knockouts in mice 

VI. Molecular Biology 

Nuclear organization Signal transduction Gene silencing Eukaryotic transcription mechanisms 

Candidates who satisfy the following criteria only need apply:

Should have an M.Sc. degree in any area of biological/physical/chemical sciences including mathematics and qualified in the CSIR-UGC (NET) examination for Junior Research Fellowship. The Fellowship Certificate should be valid as on the date of joining. (Candidates qualified only for Lecturership in CSIR-UGC (NET) examination need not apply.

Candidates qualified in ICMR-JRF examination under Life Sciences may apply. Admission will be subject to their qualifying in the CCMB written test/interview and award of Fellowship by ICMR.

Candidates qualified in DBT-JRF examination can also apply.

Engineering (B.E. & B.Tech.) or B.Pharm graduates with Biotechnology as a subject of study and have qualified in GATE examination with a minimum of 85 percentile may also apply for award of Research Fellowship subject to their qualifying in the written test/interview and award of fellowship by CSIR. The GATE certificate should be valid as on the date of joining. (M.Sc/MTech/MPharm candidates qualified in GATE examination need not apply.) 

Students with non-life sciences background (having master degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Chemistry and B.Tech in Computer Sciences or other Engineering discipline) are specifically encouraged to apply, if they have high desire and motivation in doing interdisciplinary research in Life Sciences.

Students with MBBS with first division may also apply. Selected candidates should also qualify/obtain the Senior Research Fellowship conducted by the Human Resource Development Group, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi, to pursue PhD in CCMB.Upper age limit is 28 years as on 24.4.2010 which is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/Physically Handicapped candidates.
Applications : Candidates who satisfy the above criteria may submit their typed applications on plain paper with the following details: 

(Please superscribe “Application for the Ph.D. programme” on the application form as well as the envelope) 1) Full name of the candidate (in BLOCK LETTERS); 2) Correspondence and Permanent address with Telephone number and email address; 3) Date of birth and age in years; 4) Nationality; 5) State whether belongs to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/General (in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH, please enclose attested copy of the certificate); 6) Date and year of passing CSIR-UGC (NET) examination with Roll No., CSIR/UGC Scheme and subject; validity period and whether the fellowship is activated and if so, please furnish the particulars; 7) Date and year of passing GATE/ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF examination with Regn. No., percentile and subject; validity period; 8) Educational qualifications commencing from 10th class, Intermediate, B.Sc/B.V.Sc. and M.Sc/M.V.Sc/BE/B.Tech. with name of the University, year of passing, Class/Division, percentage of marks, subjects (underline the main), etc.The filled in applications affixed with a signed recent passport size photograph and attested copies of certificates of date of birth, educational qualifications, etc. should reach the Controller of Administration, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Uppal Road, Hyderabad 500 007, Andhra Pradesh, by 24.4.2010.

Written Test and Interview

All the applications will be screened and candidates found suitable will be called for written test on 14.6.2010 at CCMB, Hyderabad. Candidates qualified in the written test will have to appear for interview on 15th & 16th June, 2010. Candidates selected in the interview will have to stay for discussions on 17.6.2010 with Scientists at CCMB regarding allotment of projects for the Ph.D. programme. Traveling Allowance is not payable by CCMB and candidates have to make their own arrangements for stay, etc. at Hyderabad.

Candidates who have qualified in CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or ICMR-JRF or DBT-JRF can also walk in on the day of the written test (14th June, 2010) at 7.30 AM in CCMB along with proof of their qualification for the respective fellowship. They are requested to send an email intimating the same to COA, CCMB at coa@ccmb.res.in

Mere fulfilling of the minimum requirements stipulated in the notification would not automatically entitle a person for selection. The decision of the Centre in this regard shall be final. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification. 

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IICB Kolkata PhD Admissions 2010 | JRFs Direct Recruitments

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL BIOLOGY (IICB)
A Unit of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
4, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur
Kolkata – 700032

Advertisement No. : HRG/JRF/116/2010 | Date of Advertisement : 01/03/2010

Vacancy Code : 1161002

Position : JRF (Direct)

No. of Vacancies : 100

IICB PhD Programme 2010

Qualification required : NET (CSIR/UGC) examination qualified candidates on DBT/DST/ICMR-JRF Fellows.

Age Limit : 28 Years

Stipend : Rs.12,000/- Plus other allowances as admissible.

Terms & Conditions : The engagement is purely temporary and, therefore, does not confer any right / claim implicit or explicit for regularization or absorption against any IICB / CSIR post. The upper age limit is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates as per rules. The date of interview for shortlisted candidates will be displayed in the website www.iicb.res.in. Short listed candidates will have to attend the interview at their own cost. 

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IIT Madras MS/PhD Admissions July 2010 | Biotech, Life Sciences

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS (IIT Madras)
CHENNAI - 600 036


The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) invites applications for admission to PhD and MS (by research) programmes.


Scholars admitted to PhD and M.S. programmes under regular scheme (fulltime) are eligible for the following Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA) for which:


(a) They should work for 8 hours per week in the Departments to earn this assistantship.
(b) Renewal of assistantship every semester will be contingent on enrolment, satisfactory progress in research work and good performance during the preceding semester in the discharge of responsibility as teaching/ research assistant.
Ph.D
In Engineering and Management for those with Masters Degree in Engineering
Rs.14,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.15,000/- p.m. for next 2 years
In Engineering for those admitted directly with B.E / B.Tech degrees
Rs.12,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.14,000/- p.m. for next 2 years
In Sciences / Humanities & Social Sciences Management
Rs.12,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.14,000/- p.m. for next 2 years
M.S.
In Engineering / Management Rs.8,000/- p.m. for first 3 years
Other scholarships like UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, ICMR, ICAR, DAE-JEST & AICTE etc. may also be available for those who had qualified for these schemes and get admission and the amount of fellowship will be as per the norms of the funding agency.


Admission without Assistantship:

A few candidates may also be considered for admission to the Ph.D./M.S. programme without assistantship also (Non-HTRA) under full time (regular) category.
The eligible qualifications are the same as for the Regular (fulltime) HTRA candidates.
Such candidates have to enclose a letter along with the Application Form stating that they may be considered for admission even without assistantship (Non-HTRA).
Selection Procedure:
Eligible candidates possessing the minimum educational qualifications (as given in section 5, eligible degree as given in section 6) and satisfying additional and stiffer criteria set by the departments from time to time, will be called for an interview and/or test by the Selection Committees of the respective departments.
For candidates who have obtained PG degree 10 years earlier as on the last date prescribed for receipt of the completed application, a departmental test will be conducted.
The applications of foreign nationals may be considered without a personal interview / test (details vide section 8).
Based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the interview and/or test, the Departmental Selection Committee will recommend to the Chairman, Senate the names of candidates found suitable for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
Minimum Educational Qualifications for Ph.D:
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 8.0 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:
1. 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.
2. Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology are eligible with a good academic record.
3. B.Tech degree holder of an IIT are eligible with a minimum of CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale or with a valid GATE Score.
4. B.Tech / B.E degree of any recognized University in India with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale or equivalent with valid GATE score.
5. Students who get more than 8.0 CGPA in M.Sc. in Science Departments of IIT Madras can be admitted directly to their Ph.D programme in Sciences with interview at departmental level; sanction of HTRA to these candidates is subject to the clearance of MHRD.
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 /XAT /MAT /ATMA /GATE /UGC or 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 5.1.1 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 :
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/JMET/CAT/AIMA or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant areas.
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 Telecommunication Engineering and other professional bodies approved by the Senate from time to time.
Candidates having qualified in MFT (Major Field Test) will also be eligible for admission to the M.S. programme if the concerned department opt for it.
M.S. in Entrepreneurship/Management
A) Bachelors degree or equivalent in any professional discipline of minimum four years duration or Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with a good academic record,
AND
B) A good score or pass in:
a) national level post graduate admission qualifying examinations such as JMET/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/GATE/ UGC or CSIR NET JRF or Lectureship or equivalent, or
b) International level post graduate admission qualifying examination such as GMAT/GRE or equivalent
c) at least 3 years of managerial experience in lieu of the qualifying test. (This clause is only for non-HTRA candidates)
C) Candidates having qualified in MFT (Major Field Test) will also be eligible for admission to the M.S. programme if the concerned department opt for it.
For Institute staff members/Research Scholars under External Registration / Research scholars working on part-time basis:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master’s degree in appropriate Sciences/Management/Humanities and Social Sciences where eligible with a good academic record.
However, valid GATE score or CSIR/UGC NET/NBHM/JMET/CAT/AIMA or equivalent qualification as applicable for regular (full time) research scholars may not be required in these cases.
ELIGIBLE DEGREES FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D AND M.S PROGRAMMES
Aerospace Engineering
Master’s degree or its equivalent in Aerospace/Civil/Applied Mechanics/Mechanical or Master’s degree in Mathematics/ Physics and aptitude for research. Science Post-graduates should have exceptional merit and research or industrial experience in the appropriate field.
Candidates with Master’s degree in other allied engineering specialisations can also be considered provided they have either basic degree in Aerospace Engineering OR at least five years experience in Aerospace industry/Research Organisation.
Applied Mechanics
Engineering Mechanics and Solid Mechanics areas: Master’s degree in Civil/Aerospace/Mechanical/Naval Architecture Engineering with an aptitude for research in Solid Mechanics.
Fluid Mechanics area:
Master’s degree in Engineering Mechanics/Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/Chemical Engineering.
Biomedical Engineering area: Master’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/ Electrical/Biomedical Engineering/ Computer Science.
Biotechnology
Masters Degree in Engineering / Pharmacy / Science
Chemical Engineering
Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or any other discipline of Engg. Or Technology or equivalent.
Science/Mathematics postgraduates to be considered should have exceptional merit and/or Research / Industrial experience in the appropriate field.
BTech/BE in Chemical Engineering, allied disciplines (eg. petroleum, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, polymer, biochemical, biotechnology, electrochemical, instrumentation) and other disciplines of engineering/technology with exceptional merit can also be considered for direct PhD admissions.
Chemistry
Master’s degree in Chemistry. M.Sc. in Physics or M.Tech degree holders with adequate background in Chemistry will also be considered.
Civil Engineering
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Ocean Engineering (including integrated M.Tech / M.E. degree) with First Class or equivalent grade for specialisation in Civil Engineering.
In addition, the following non-Civil Engineering degrees qualification are also eligible for different specializations:
Building Technology and Construction Management: Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering / Industrial Management / MBA after obtaining a basic degree in Civil Engineering with first class. First class Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture, Town and Country Planning.
Geotechnical Engineering: Master’s degree in Engineering Mechanics/Master’s degree in Mining Engineering with 2 years relevant experience.
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering: M.Tech or M.S. or equivalent degree in Engineering Mechanics/Aerospace Engineering / Agricultural Engineering / Environmental Engineering
OR
M.Tech or M.S. or equivalent degree in Environmental Science & Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology/Applied Geology.
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering: M.Tech or M.S. or equivalent degree in Engineering Mechanics/Aerospace Engineering / Agricultural Engineering / Environmental Engineering
OR
M.Tech or M.S. or equivalent degree in Environmental Science & Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology/Applied Geology. Structural Engineering: Master’s degree in Engineering Mechanics / Aerospace Engineering / Naval Architecture / Mechanical/Architectural/Ocean Engineering/Master’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering with basic degree in Civil Engineering.
Transportation Engineering: Master’s degree in Architecture/ Master’s degree in Town and Country Planning/Regional Planning/City Planning/Urban Engineering or 2 years full time Postgraduate Diploma in Town and Country Planning with specialization in Traffic and Transportation Planning of the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi / MBA after obtaining a basic degree in Civil Engineering with first class.
Computer Science and Engineering
Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology. Preference will be given to those with M.Tech/M.S degree in Computer Science & Engineering.
Electrical Engineering
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)/ Electronics Engineering (Electronics and Communication Engineering) / Instrumentation Engineering or Master’s degree in Physics followed by a Master’s degree in Engineering in an area of relevance to the area of research. Candidates not having Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering should qualify in a written test to be eligible for interview.
Engineering Design
Master’s degree in Aerospace, Automobile, Biomedical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering Physics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Naval Architecture, Production / Manufacturing Engineering, or Master’s degree in Design (M.Des.) or M.Tech (Industrial Mathematics.)
Humanities & Social Sciences
Master’s degree or equivalent with a First Class or a minimum of 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60% aggregate marks in Commerce or a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in Humanities and Social Sciences and allied areas.
Management Studies
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 /XAT /MAT /ATMA /GATE /UGC or 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
Mathematics
Master’s Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Computer Science with
GATE/UGC/CSIR/NBHM or M.Tech (Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing) or any M.Tech degree with Master’s degree in Mathematics/Physics/Statistics/ Computer Science.
Mechanical Engineering
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Automotive Engine Tech, Bio-Medical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Maintenance Management, Metallurgical Engineering, Production/ Manufacturing Engineering/Agricultural Engineering and in related areas depending on the research topics.
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Master’s degree or equivalent in Metallurgical Engineering or other appropriate branch of Engineering/Technology. Science postgraduates to be considered should have exceptional merit and research or industrial experience in the appropriate field
Ocean Engineering
Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology and preference to those with Master’s degree in Ocean Engineering.
Physics
M.Sc/M.Sc (Tech) in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science/M.Tech (Solid State Technology)/M.Tech (Materials Science) or equivalent.
Students who get CGPA of 8.0 and above in M.Sc degree from IIT Madras are also eligible for admission to Ph.D programme in Sciences
Eligible Degrees for Admission to M.S programme
1. Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Civil/Chemical/Computer Science/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Metallurgical/Naval Architecture OR Master’s degree in hysics/Mathematics/Chemistry and aptitude for research. Candidates with degree in other branches of Engineering can also be considered if they have three years relevant experience in Aerospace industry/Research Organisation.
Applied Mechanics
Engineering Mechanics and Solid Mechanics areas: Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Aerospace/ Mechanical/Naval Architecture Engineering. Fluid Mechanics area: Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Mechanical / Aerospace / Chemical Engineering.
Biomedical Engineering area: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Master’s degree in Science with Mathematics as optional subject and aptitude for research. MBBS candidates with Mathematics in +2 and having 2 years research/teaching experience may also apply for M.S sponsored programme in the area of Biomedical Engineering.
Biotechnology
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Pharmacy or M.B.B.S or B.D.S
Selection Process: The candidate should have a valid GATE score or qualified for JRF through CSIR or ICMR exams or all India PG admission test or equivalent in order to be called for the interview.
The final selection process will be based on performance in the Departmental written test and interview.


Chemical Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, allied disciplines such as polymer, petroleum, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, biochemical, biotechnology, electrochemical, instrumentation etc and other disciplines of engineering/technology
M.Sc.(Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Env. Science/Biochemistry/Biology etc.) with aptitude for research.


Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from any recognised University for all specialisations in Civil Engineering.
In addition, the following non-Civil Engineering Degree Qualifications are also eligible for different specialisations but M.Sc. degree holders in Science with two years experience admitted to the M.S. programme should take additional Engineering Courses to acquire enough engineering background. Building Technology and Construction Management: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or First Class M.Sc degree in Physics/ Applied Science/Material Science with 2 years experience in Civil Engineering area.
Geotechnical Engineering:
M.Sc. degree in Mathematics/ Physics/Chemistry/Applied Geology with 2 years experience in Civil Engineering area. Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering with one year relevant experience.
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics/Applied Geology/ Geophysics with 2 years experience in Civil Engineering area.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology or Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry with 2 years experience in Civil Engineering.
Structural Engineering: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering/Naval Architecture/Mechanical/ Architectural Engineering or First Class M.Sc. degree in Applied Mathematics/ Chemistry/Materials Science/ Physics with 2 years experience in Civil Engineering area.
Transportation Engineering: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or First Class B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical) working in Transportation Field
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology or Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry with 2 years experience in Civil Engineering.
Structural Engineering: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering/Naval Architecture/Mechanical/ Architectural Engineering or First Class M.Sc. degree in Applied Mathematics/ Chemistry/Materials Science/ Physics with 2 years experience in Civil Engineering area.
Transportation Engineering: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or First Class B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical) working in Transportation Field
Computer Science and Engineering
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any branch of Engineering / Technology or Master’s Degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics/Computer Science/MCA with Mathematics/ Physics/ Statistics basic degree
Electrical Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)/ Electronics Engineering (Electronics and Communication Engineering) / Instrumentation Engineering or Master’s degree in Physics.
Engineering Design
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Automobile, Biomedical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering Physics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Naval Architecture, Production / Manufacturing Engineering, or Bachelor’s degree in Design (B.Des.) or Master’s degree in Physics.
Management Studies
Qualifying Test :
National-level entrance/eligibility test such as JMET or CAT or ATMA or GATE or UGC-NET JRF or Lectureship
Minimum Educational Qualifications : B.E./B.Tech or equivalent with First class or 60% marks in aggregate or Four-year professional degree (like AMIE) or equivalent programmes in a relevant discipline with First class or 60% marks in aggregate.
or
A Master’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized Institution or University.
Minimum Work Experience :
1. NIL for those fulfilling the above conditions for Qualifying Test and Minimum Educational Qualifications.
2. THREE years’ managerial experience for those who fulfill the Minimum Educational Qualifications condition but have not taken or are ineligible to take the Qualifying Test. Such applicants will be administered by a Departmental test to evaluate their eligibility. These candidates are not eligible for HTRA.
Candidates with MBA or equivalent from universities/institutions other than IIMs, XLRI, IRMA, IITs should have either a UGC/CSIR NET JRF or Lecturership or a GATE score for admission to Ph.D or M.S programmes in Management with HTRA.
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Production/ Manufacturing Engineering and in related areas depending on the research topics.
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Metallurgical Engineering or other appropriate branch of Engineering/ Technology or Mater’s degree in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science or allied fields with GATE with ‘XE’. Master’s Degree in Mathematics with GATE with Metallurgy.
Ocean Engineering
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Civil/Mechanical/ Aerospace/Naval Architecture or Master’s degree in Oceanography/Applied Mathematics/Physics
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – ADMISSION (MS/Ph.D)
Foreign nationals can only register as regular full-time scholars. Foreign nationals with degree from Indian Universities will be treated on par with Indian nationals for admission purposes. Foreign nationals with foreign degrees must meet the minimum educational requirements as given in R.2.1 equivalent to a Indian Master’s degree in the relevant disciplines. In addition, they should have a valid GRE/ GMAT / GATE /JMET/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/UGC or CSIR /NET /JRF or an equivalent examination and should have cleared TOEFL score in the relevant discipline. International students are expected to have a working knowledge of English. Once admitted, IIT Madras will apply for necessary clearance from the Government of India for study in India.
Important Dates
Registration of Application forms will be open on … 28.02.2010
Last date for Registration of application through on-line .. 24.3.2010
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