M.Phil/Ph.D ADMISSION (Part Time/Full Time) - GITAM UNIVERSITY, GANDHI INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

GITAM UNIVERSITY
(ESTD. U/S 3 OF UGC ACT 1956)
GANDHI INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
R E S E A R C H A D M I S S I O N S : 2007 - 08
Applications in the prescribed form are invited for admission into
i) M.Phil (FT/PT) &
ii) Ph.D (FT/PT)/Extramural/Inter-disciplinary programmes in Civil,Electronics & Communications, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical branches of Faculty of Engineering ; Biochemistry, Biotechnology,Chemistry, Electronics/Physics, Environmental Science, Mathematics,Microbiology of Faculty of Science and in International Business of Faculty of International Business for the academic year 2007– 08.
Application form and admission brochure can be downloaded from the University website www.gitam.edu. Separate applications are to be submitted for M.Phil and Ph.D programmes and for different disciplines, each accompanied with a demand draft for Rs. 500/- drawn in favour of Director of Admissions, GITAM UNIVERSITY payable at
Visakhapatnam. The filled-in applications should reach along with all enclosures the Director of Admissions, GITAM UNIVERSITY on or before 5th December 2007.

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DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT ADMISSION:
GITAM UNIVERSITY
(ESTD. U/S 3 OF UGC ACT, 1956)
DIRECTORATE OF ADMISSIONS
RESEARCH ADMISSION BROCHURE–2007-08

GITAM University offers the following Research Programmes for the year 2007-08:
I. GENERAL:
1. M. Phil (Part –time / Full-time)
2. Ph.D. (Part – time / Full-time)

1.The Directorate of Admissions, GITAM University invites applications for admissions into the above Research Programmes in the subject areas indicated in Appendix- I, for the year 2007-08 based on merit in the qualifying examination/ entrance examination and as per the admission rules.
2.Admission for the following categories will be taken up during any time of the year.
(i) Candidates with JRF (CSIR/UGC)./ NET Qualification)
(ii) Candidates under FIP programme and
(iii) Candidates under extramural category.
3.Eligibility criteria for M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes offered are given in Appendix II.
4.Candidates are advised to go through the information brochure carefully and apply for admission. The applications will be processed as per the claims of the candidates at the time of submitting the application only, and the admissions will be subject to the validity of their claims.
5.(i)A candidate must satisfy the admission criteria. .
(ii)Allowing a candidate for Counseling does not guarantee a right of admission into the course of the study.
(iii)The decision of the admitting authority is final.
(iv)Candidates admitted into research programme by furnishing false information are liable for prosecution and cancellation of seats without notice
6.Candidates admitted to full-time M. Phil./ Ph.D. should not undertake any assignment / employment or study any other course simultaneously.
7.The University reserves the right to admit or not to admit the candidates into any Research Programme.
II. HOW TO APPLY:
1.Candidates have to submit a separate application form for each programme accompanied with a D.D. for an amount of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) towards processing fee drawn in favour of the Director of Admissions, GITAM University on any nationalized bank payable at Visakhapatnam. The name of the applicant should be written on the reverse side of the D.D. and the fee once paid will not be refunded.
2.Application forms completed in all respects should reach the Director of Admissions, GITAM University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530 045 by Post or in person before 5-00 p.m. on 05 -12-2007.
3.The Office of the Directorate of Admissions will not take any responsibility for the non-receipt of applications sent by post or courier or the late receipt of applications due to postal delay or for any other reason whatsoever.

III. ADMISSION INFORMATION:
1.Admissions shall be based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination / entrance examination subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria and by following the rule of reservation.
2.Candidates at the time of admission should submit the following original certificates in support of the qualification and reservations claimed in the application.
i.Postgraduate/ M. Phil original Degree/ Provisional Certificate.
ii.Marks statements of Qualifying Examination.
iii.Transfer and Conduct Certificate from the institution where the candidate last studied.
iv.Certificate of NET / GATE score card
v.Migration Certificate for candidates from other than GITAM University.
vi.Date of Birth Certificate (SSC/Matriculation or equivalent Certificate)
vii.Integrated Community Certificate issued by the competent authority in case of SC/ST candidates.
viii.The candidates opting for admission under PH quota should produce relevant certificate, in addition to the above.
ix.Physical fitness certificate.
x.One set of Xerox copies of all the above certificates.
xi.Service certificate and No objection certificate from the present employer (for part-time candidates only).
IV. ELIGIBILITY AND FEE STRUCTURE:
Eligibility for M.Phil :
1.Full-time:
Post-graduate degree holders of GITAM University or any recognized University with II class securing at least 55% of marks (50% in the case of SC/ST Candidates) in the subject concerned or in an allied subject, can apply for full-time M.Phil. degree, and their admission is based on the merit in the entrance test GITAM-RCET. Preference will be given to candidates with UGC / CSIR-NET qualification subject to the fulfillment of the above condition regarding marks.
2. Part-time:
Candidates satisfying the above eligibility conditions can apply for part-time M.Phil programme. Admission into part-time category will be made in the following order of priority with service seniority in each category.
a)Teachers working in GITAM University Colleges/Departments. With atleast one year of service.
b)Teachers working in PG Departments of other recognized Universities and their affiliated Colleges with two years of service.
c)Teachers working in Degree colleges and professional colleges affiliated to recognized Universities with at least three years of service.
d)Executives / Administrators / Engineers with at least threeyears of service in Govt / Quasi Govt / Judiciary / Public Sector organizations / Public and Private Limited Companies and other organizations whose annual turnover is not less than Rs.5 crores.
e)Teachers working in Junior Colleges, Polytechnic colleges with at least four years of service.
f)Non-teaching employees of GITAM University with at least four years of service.
g)Persons not covered in the above clauses with at least five years of service
FEE STRUCTURE FOR M.Phil. PROGRAMME:
M.Phil (Full time) M. Phil (Part time )
1st Year 18,000/- 1st Year 18,000/-
2nd Year 12,000/- 2nd Year 12,000/-
3rd Year 10,000/-
Eligibility for Ph.D. programme :
1.Full-time:
a.Post-graduate degree holders of GITAM University or any other recognized University with II class securing at least 55% of marks (50% in the case of SC/ST Candidates) in the concerned subject or in an allied subject, can apply for full-time Ph.D. degree and their admission is based on the merit in the entrance test – GITAM-RET.
b.Preference will be given to candidates with M.Phil. degree followed by candidates with UGC/CSIR NET qualification.
c.Candiates possessing M. Phil. / M.E. / M. Tech. / MCA/ M.L./ M.Pharm /LLM /MD/
MDS/MS degree at the time of admission are exempted from appearing for GITAM-RET. Well as Pre-Ph.D. examination.
2.Part-time:
Candidates satisfying the above eligibility conditions can apply for part-time. Admission into part-time category will be made in the following order of priority with service seniority in each category. M.Phil. degree holders will be given priority in each category followed by ME/M.Tech/MCA/ M.Pharm /LLM/MD/MS/MDS and UGC/CSIR NET quallification.
a)Teachers working in GITAM University with atleast one year of service.
b)Teachers working in any postgraduate departments of recognized Universities and their affiliated colleges with minimum of two years of service.
c)Scientists working in research institutions recognized by GITAM University with a minimum of two years of service.
d)Teachers working in any Degree / Professional colleges affiliated to any recognized University with M. Phil / equivalent degree or PGs with a minimum of three years of service.
e)Executives / Administrators / Engineers with at least three years of service in Govt / Quasi Govt / Judiciary / Public Sector organizations / Public and Private Limited Companies and other organizations whose annual turnover is not less than Rs.5 crores.
f)Teachers working in Junior Colleges, Polytechnic colleges with at least four years of service.
g)Non-teaching employees of GITAM University with at least four years of service.
h)Persons not covered in the above clauses with five years of service.
3.Extramural :
The research institution where the candidate is working should be recognized by GITAM University and there should be an internal guide (Principal guide) recognized by GITAM University for admission into Ph.D. programme under Extramural category. Admission into extramural category will be made for the following candidates:
a)Scientists with P.G. or equivalent degree working in research institutions recognized by GITAM University having at least two years of service.
b)Research scholars with P.G. or equivalent degree having fellowship attached to institutions recognized by GITAM University.
4. Interdisciplinary Research :
A candidate who registers for Ph.D. whose work involves two or more departments in the University will be admitted under interdisciplinary category and will be registered in the Department in which the major part of the research work is to be carried out under the guidance of a Research Director / Guide and a Co-Research Director / Guide from the other department. Candidate who wishes to pursue interdisciplinary research must submit a statement of purpose along with the application. The statement may contain the objective, definition of the problem, methodology, justification and the disciplines involved (major and related).
The research degree shall be awarded in the Faculty where the major part of the research work is carried out.
5. Fee Structure :
Following is the fee structure for Ph.D. programme :
Ph.D (Fulltime / Part time / Extramural)
1st Year 25,000/-
2nd Year 20,000/-
3rd Year 20,000/-
4th Year 20,000/-
5th Year 20,000/-
At the time of submission of Ph.D. thesis, a candidate has to pay Rs. 10,000/- towards adjudication fee, which includes air lifting charges of the Ph.D. thesis.
Appendix-I
Full-time and Part time M.Phil / Ph.D. programmes offered at
GITAM University, Visakhapatnam
Admissions into M.Phil / Ph.D programmes shall be conducted in the following subject areas indicated below :
a) Faculty of Engineering :
Ph.D (Fulltime / Part time / Extramural / Interdisciplinary):
Civil Engineering (Hydraulics, Structural Engg), Computer Science & Engg, Electronics & Communications Engg / Mechanical Engg.
b) Faculty of Science :
M.Phil (Fulltime / Part time), Ph.D (Full-time / Part time / Extramural / Interdisciplinary) :
Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Electronics, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Physics.
c. Faculty of International Business:
Ph.D (Fulltime / Part time / Extramural :

Appendix-II
Eligibility criteria for admission into M.Phil / Ph.D. programmes offered by various Departments of GITAM University, Visakhapatnam.
A. Faculty of Engineering ( Ph.D. FT/PT) Eligibility
1 Civil Engineering M.E / M.Tech of concerned branch
2 Computer Science & Engg. -- do --
3 Electronics & Communication Engg. -- do --
4 Mechanical Engg -- do --
B. Faculty of Science( M.Phil & Ph.D. FT/PT)
1 Applied Mathematics M.Sc. Applied Mathematics
2 Biochemistry M.Sc. Biochemistry
3 Biotechnology M.Sc. Biotechnology
4 Chemistry M.Sc. Chemistry
5 Electronics M.Sc. Electronics
6 Environmental Studies M.Sc.(Environmental Studies) /M.Sc.
(Environmental Science) /Any P.G. degree in
Science, Engineering, OR Management
7 Microbiology M.Sc. Microbiology
8 Physics M.Sc. Physics, Space Physics, Material
Science, Electronics, M.Sc (Tech)
Electronics.
C. Faculty of International Business (Only Ph.D. FT/PT)
1 International Business M.B.A or M.P.I.B. or M.Com or M.A.
(Economics)