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VNIT, Ph.D Admissions 2012-2013, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, VNIT, Nagpur
South Ambazari Road, Nagpur
Ph.D Admissions 2012-2013
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur has invited applications for admission to the following courses of Academic session 2012-13 in the concerned departments as mentioned below:
1. PhD (Full Time) with Teaching Assistantship under TEQIP II
2. PhD (Part Time) in Applied Mechanics and Computer Science Engineering
Eligibility: PhD - TEQIP II
1. Applied Mechanics:
BE / BTech / AMIE (Civil) and M E / MTech in Structural Engineering related specialization with a minimum of First Class (CPI or CGPA greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale) at Bachelor’s or Master’s level. Desirable: GATE score
2. Chemical Engineering:
BE / BTech in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology with first class at UG level AND
ME / MTech in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology with a minimum of First Class (CPI or CGPA greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale) at Bachelor’s or Master’s level. Desirable: valid GATE score.
3. Civil Engineering:
BE / BTech / AMIE (Civil) and ME / MTech in any branch of Civil Engineering with a minimum of First Class (CPI or CGPA greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale) at Bachelor’s or Master’s level. Desirable: GATE score
4. Computer Science and Engineering:
BE / BTech in any branch of Engineering and ME / MTech in one of the following branches Computer Science/ Computer Technology/Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Information Science with a minimum of First Class (CPI or CGPA greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale) at Master’s level. Desirable: GATE score
5. Electrical Engineering:
ME / MTech in Electrical & Electronics / Power Systems / Energy Systems / Instrumentation & control / Power Electronics / Electric Drives with a minimum of First Class (CPI or CGPA greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale) at Bachelor’s or Master’s level. Desirable: GATE score
6. Electronics Engineering:
ME / MTech in one of the following branches-
Electronics and Communication / Electronics / Industrial Electronics / Bio-medical
Instrumentation / Power Electronics / Electrical and Electronics / VLSI with a minimum of First Class (CPI or CGPA greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale) at Bachelor’s or Master’s level. Desirable: GATE score
7. Mechanical Engineering:
M E / MTech in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Automobile Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Power Plant Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Energy Systems & Engineering with a minimum of First Class (CPI or CGPA greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale) at Bachelor’s or Master’s level. Desirable: GATE score.
8. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering:
M E / MTech in Metallurgy / Materials Engineering / Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Chemical Engineering with a minimum of First Class (CPI or CGPA greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale) at Bachelor’s or Master’s level. Desirable: GATE score.
9. Mining Engineering:
M E / MTech in Mining / Mine Planning / Rock Mechanics & Ground Control / Opencast Mining / Mineral Engineering with a minimum of First Class (CPI or CGPA greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale) at Bachelor’s or Master’s level. Desirable: GATE score.
Eligibility: PhD - Part Time:
1. Applied Mechanics:
BE / BTech / AMIE (Civil) and M E / MTech in Structural Engineering related specialization with a minimum of First Class (CPI or CGPA greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale) at Bachelor’s or Master’s level. Desirable: GATE score
2. Computer Science and Engineering:
BE / BTech in any branch of Engineering and ME / MTech in one of the following branches
Computer Science/ Computer Technology / Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Information Science with a minimum of First Class (CPI or CGPA greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale) at Master’s level. Desirable: GATE score.
Applications:
The application form is available on the following links:
Completed applications are to be submitted along with processing fee of Rs 500/- by DD infavour of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, payable at Nagpur)
Important dates to be remembered:
Last date of submission of application: 14.11.2011
Display of list of eligible candidates: 21.11.2011
Written test for eligible candidates: 28.11.2011
Interview for short listed candidates: 28.11.2011 (afternoon)
For more information, visit: http://vnit.ac.in
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Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya RGPV, Bhopal, Ph.D Admissions 2011-2012

Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya RGPV, Bhopal,
Airport Bypass, Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal - 462033

Ph.D Admissions 2011-2012
Application forms have been invited by Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh for admission to Doctor of Philosophy Course of Academic Session 2011-12.
Eligibility:
1. Candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must, at the time of application, hold Master’s degree with at least 60% marks or an equivalent grade of the University, a deemed University or any other University incorporated by any law for the time being in force and recognized by the University. However, for SC / ST candidates, 55% marks are required instead of 60%.
2. A candidate will ordinarily be permitted to work for PhD Degree in the subject in which he/she has obtained his Master’s or Bachelor degree in Engineering /Technology / Applied Sciences. Provided that the subject must be one of the subjects included in the Statute of the list of subjects of the University and teaching must be going on in the subject in University Teaching Departments /college affiliated to the University, which has been recognized as a research centre.
3. PhD degree may be allowed in allied subjects of interdisciplinary nature of the same faculty or of allied faculties. Whether a subject is allied or not to the subject in which the candidate has done Master’s or Bachelor degree in Engineering / Technology / Applied Sciences, shall be decided by the Academic Council.
Admission Procedure
Candidates will be admitted in PhD programme on the basis of an entrance test and subsequent interview, which will be conducted by an Admission Committee constituted by the University.
Application Form
Application forms can be downloaded from the link: http://rgpv.ac.in/PDF/PhD_form.pdf
Completed forms can besubmitted up to 31st October, 2011with a A/c Payee Bank Draft/IPO of Rs. 750/- in favour of 'Registrar RGPV' payable at Bhopal to Registrar, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Airport Bypass, Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal - 462033 . The Envelope must contain the following header,'Application form for PhD Admission in the faculty of ........ '
Applicants must submit separate applications and A/c Payee Bank Draft/IPO of Rs. 750/- if they wish to apply to different faculties.
Important Dates:
Last date for submission of completed Form: 31 October 2011
Date of Written entrance test: 13 November 2011
Date of declaration of result: 26 November 2011
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ARSTPS, CIPET, Chennai, Ph.D Admissions 2011-2012, Advanced Research School for Technology and Product Simulation

Advanced Research School for Technology and Product Simulation (ARSTPS),
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Guindy, Chennai
Ph.D Admissions 2011-2012
Advanced Research School for Technology and Product Simulation (ARSTPS), Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Guindy, Chennai has invited applications for admission to PhD Programmes of Academic Year 2011-12.
Qualification:
ME / MTech in Plastic Engg. / Technology, Polymer Nanotechnology, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (CAD / CAM or equivalent), Wood Science, Environmental Engg. / MSc in Applied Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry
How to Apply:
Application forms can be downloaded from the link:
Candidates have to submit a curriculum vitae along with the filled-in application form, a statement explaining his / her qualifications, area of expertise and work experiences (maximum 1 page), and the names & contacts of two persons able to provide references in support of application.
Last date for Submission of Application is October 31, 2011 and the same is to be dispatched to Chief Manager (Technical), Advanced Research School for Technology & Product Simulation (ARSTPS), CIPET Head Office, TVK Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032
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IIA, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, M.Sc-Ph.D, Ph.D, M.Tech-Ph.D, Admissions 2011-2012

Indian Institute of Astrophysics
II Block, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 034
Tel : 91 (80) 2553 0672, Fax : 91 (80) 2553 4043
Website: http://www.iiap.res.in/
astro physics
Admissions 2011-2012
Applications are invited for admission to the following programmes:
1. Ph.D Programme (jointly with Pondicherry University)
2. Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D Programme in Physics and Astrophysics in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
3. Integrated M.Tech-Ph.D (Tech.) Programme in Astronomical Instrumentation in collaboration with University of Calcutta (CU)
Eligibility
BSc in Mathematics and Physics for Integrated Ph.D. courses OR B.E. / B.Tech.
MSc/Integrated MSc OR ME/M.Tech. Integrated ME/M.Tech OR M.Phil for Ph.D. Programmes
For Integrated M-Tech.- PhD: BE/B.Tech. in Applied Physics/Engg Physics, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Photonics/Optics/Opto-electronics OR
B.Tech. (Post BSc Hons.) in Optics and Optoelectronics, Radio Physics and Electronics, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Electronics, Instrumentation
Candidates who obtained their last degree (qualifying degree) before 2008 are not eligible to apply.
How To Apply
Candidates must apply online on http://www.iiap.res.in/screening_test_2011/selection.html and submit the form online only.
Last date for receipt of form 06 November 2011
Entrance Date 10 December 2011

Contact Details:
Indian Institute of Astrophysics
II Block, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 034
Tel : 91 (80) 2553 0672, Fax : 91 (80) 2553 4043
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National Institute for Materials Science Japan MANA Permanent Researcher Vacancy

MANA Permanent Researcher
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Field or Position : MANA Permanent Researcher (Permanent )
Number of People : One
Job Summary : Synthesis and characterization of inorganic nanoscale materials
Qualification : The applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or expect to have a Ph.D. degree by the start of employment.
Arrival Time : After March, 2012.
Term : Age retirement system. The applicants may be accepted as five-year or less fixed term employees if the reviewers judge that final decision should be made after watching the performance of the applicants on the job.)
Work Place : National Institute for Materials Science
Work Hours : It depends on the working style such as Flextime system, Discretionary labor system and so on.
Holiday : Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays.
1.Salary / Supply : Even under such Terminable Employment Staff, conditions are adapted as a general rule for the Permanent Employee.
2.Covered under the national public service personal mutual aid system
3.You can get an exemption from pay back of scholarship loan by JASSO (only for those who got it by March 31, 2004).
How to Apply :


1．Application Documents
Please use the provided format, which can be downloaded from the bottom of this page. The application documents should be prepared in English. After filling-in and signing by yourself, make them to PDF files and send them by email.(nims-recruit[AT]nims.go.jp) NIMS will use the information in your application documents only for the review.

(1) Application form
Please use the provided format, which can be downloaded from the bottom of this page.
(2) Research accomplishments
Your originality in your research accomplishments should be described clearly within the limit of the length :1 page (A4 size).
(3) Future objectives
Research plans and future grand visions should be included within the limit of the length :1 page (A4 size).
(4) List of publications
Clearly categorize as original papers, proceedings, reviews, oral presentations, patents, books, etc.
(5) Reprints
PDF files of no more than 3 papers

2．Letters of recommendation
Please prepare recommendation letters from two persons.
When you pass the screening of the application documents, NIMS will ask you to submit the letters of recommendation before interview.
Please use the provided format, which can be downloaded from the bottom of this page.
The recommendation letter should be sealed up the in an envelope.
Please note that NIMS may contact the referee directly.
Delivey Address : Submit to inquiries by E-mail only.
Deadline : Deadline :November 30, 2011
How to Judge : Document examination and Interview
Contact to :Human Resources Development Office
For more information, please contact. Human Resources Development Office, NIMS
E-Mail :nims-recruit=nims.go.jp(Please change "=" to "@")
Application Form - doc:35.0KB
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    IISER Mohali, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Ph.D. Admissions 2012-2013

    Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, IISER Mohali,
    Sector 81, Knowledge City, P.O. Manauli, SAS Nagar,
    Mohali, Punjab – 140 306, Telefax : 2240266, 2240124

    Ph.D. Program January 2012
    Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Program at IISER Mohali in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Earth & Environment Science for the Session beginning in January 2012
    Eligibility
    The applicant should have a Masters Degree in Science / B.Tech./ MBBS / M.Tech. with a good academic record and should be GATE / CSIR OR UGC-NET / JEST / NBHM-JRF / ICAR-JRF / ICMR-JRF / DBT-JRF / DST-INSPIRE qualified.
    How To Apply
    Prospective candidates should apply online using the “Online Application Facility” by visiting the websitehttp://www.iisermohali.ac.in.
    Last date for receipt of form 17 October 2011
    ONLINE APPLICATION FOR PHD PROGRAM 2011-12
    1. The PhD Application form has to be filled Online for admission to the PhD Program
    (January 2012) at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali
    2. Click here to Apply Online.
    INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED
    1. Select PhD Admissions - Jan2012 and enter a valid E-mail address to register. This email id will be used for correspondence.
    2. Once you register, the login information with password will be sent to your e-mail . Provide the same login(email id and password) and start your online application.
    3. All fields marked by (*) are mandatory.
    4. Filling all mandatory fields are required to make your application complete.
    5. Move your mouse over the green icon besides each field for help if required.
    6. Click “Save” to save your entries at each page.
    7. Once you finish entering all the details and clicked “Save” button, a preview of all pages is shown for you to cross check your entries with a “Submit” button.
    8. Form will only be submitted after clicking on “Submit”. Note that you cannot make any changes after that.
    9. After you submit the form, “Download Report PDF” link is provided for you to download your application and take a print copy.
    10. The print copy should be duly signed by the applicant with date.
    11. Mail or courier the packet to:
    Application for PhD Program January 2012
    Admissions Coordinator/Dean Academics
    Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali
    Sector 81, Knowledge City, P.O. Manauli, SAS Nagar,
    Mohali, Punjab – 140 306
    12. The Signed hard copy application should reach IISER Mohali by 22nd October 2011.
    13. Fully Completed, Submitted Online application and Signed hard copy application sent to IISER Mohali are strongly required to consider your application.
    14. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will be REJECTED.
    Contact Details
    IISER Mohali, Knowledge city, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Manauli PO 140306
    Telefax : 2240266, 2240124
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    BITS, Birla Institute of Technologyand Science, Pilani, Admissions for Second Semester 2011-12

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    Pilani | Dubai | Goa / Hyderabad
    Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956
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    Off-Campus Work Integrated Learning Programmes
    Admissions for Second Semester 2011-12
    Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani is an all India institution declared as a deemed to be university established under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956. Accredited with A Grade by NAAC, the institute has been consistently ranked as the best private engineering & technology institute by leading magazines and newspapers.
    Since 1979, BITS Pilani has been participating in the human resources development activity of industries, through its Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP), that integrate the working environment of the employees with the, learning environment required by the Institute.
    Applications are invited from employed professionals for the following Work Integrated Learning Programmes:
    INTEGRATED FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES
    Degree Programme
    Eligibility Criteria
    • B. S. Engineering Technology (6 Semesters)
    Technical Diploma / B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
    • B. S. Information Systems (6 Semesters)
    HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
    • M. S. Software Systems (4 Semesters)
    • M. S. Manufacturing Management (4 Semesters)
    Eligibility
    Integrated First Degree of BITS or equivalent such as B.E, / M.Sc. with minimum one year relevant work experience.
    Application Procedure:
    The Application form and programme details can be downloaded from the BITS website http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/WILP. Duly completed application form (together with the requisite processing fees of Rs. 1,500/- to be paid as per procedure specified in the form) should be submitted to the undersigned on or before October 31, 2011.
    BITS Pilani also operates collaborative programmes with many industries across the country, directed towards their Learning & Development needs. Organizations interested in such collaborative programmes may contact the Deputy Director (Off-Campus Programmes), BITS Pilani,
    by email at wilpd @ bits-pilani .ac .in
    For more information on BITS Pilani  visit www.bits-pilani.ac.in
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    Single Girl Child Scholarship CBSE X & XII classes

    SCHOLARSHIP CBSE
    SHIKSHA KENDRA, 2, COMMUNITY CENTRE, PREET VIHAR, DELHI–110 092
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    CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship
    MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
    The Central Board of Secondary Education has invited applications from 2011 batch of X & XII classes for the award of the following Scholarship Schemes:
    1. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child for + 2 studies.
    2. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students 2011.
    The details and eligibility conditions alongwith the application form is available on the Board’s website www.cbse.nic.in.publicportal.scholarship or
    The last date for receipt of application is 31st October, 2011.
    Renewals
    The scholars of all the schemes, who have been granted scholarships by the Board in the previous years, may also apply for renewal of their scholarships by 31st December 2011.
    Eligibility Criteria
    The applicant should fulfill all the criteria given below for consideration and award of scholarship:-
    (i) should be an Indian national.
    (ii) should be the girl child and only child of her parents.
    (iii) should be a student of CBSE in Class X (i.e. passed class X from a CBSE affiliated school) and having 6.2 or more CGPA in Class X Examinations 2011 conducted by the Board and pursuing Class XI & XII from CBSE affiliated Schools (As per statement of subject-wise performance issued by the Board).
    (iv) the tuition fees for Class X should not be more than Rs. 1,500/- per month during the Academic year. In the next 2 years the total enhancement of tuition fee shall not be more than 10% of the tuition fee.
    Value of scholarship Rs. 500/- per month
    Duration : 2 years only (for Class XI & XII)

    All the application must be signed by the applicant. Unsigned applications or signed by the parents will be rejected.
    Attestation
    All the applications must be certified along with signature/ stamp of the Principal of the present school where the student is studying. In case applications are not attested the same will be rejected.
    Documents to be sent with the APPLICATION
    1. An attested copy of Mark sheet of Class X 2011 issued by CBSE.
    2. An affidavit from the parent that the candidate is the only child of her parents on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 10/- duly sworn in before First class Judicial Magistrate/ SDM/Executive Magistrate should be submitted along with the application. Photocopy of affidavit will not be accepted.
    Address to which the Duly filled up Application Form should be sent.
    The duly filled in proforma be sent in an envelope superscribing“APPLICATION FOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR SGC X 2011 (F-1)” should be sent to the “SECTION OFFICER (SCHOLARSHIP) CBSE, SHIKSHA KENDRA, 2, COMMUNITY CENTRE, PREET VIHAR, DELHI–110 092”.
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    IIT Ropar, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Ph.D Admissions 2011-2012

    Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar)
    Ph.D Admissions 2011-2012

    The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) has invited applications from Indian citizens for Ph.D programs in various disciplines during second semester of academic year 2011-2012.
    Eligibility criteria and areas of research for each department are given below:
    A. SCIENCES:
    (I) Chemistry:
    Eligibility Criteria: M.Sc. in Chemistry with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) with valid GATE score or CSIR/UGC NET qualified candidates are eligible to apply
    Areas of Research: Organic Chemistry, Organometallics, Catalysis, Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Dynamics, Electronic Structure Calculations, Organic polymer synthesis.
    (II) Physics:
    Eligibility Criteria: M.Sc. in Physics with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) with valid GATE score or having passed CSIR/UGC NET.
    Desirable Criteria: (1) Exposure to numerical programming and (2) exposure to relevant research
    Areas of Research: (1) Particle/Nuclear Physics, (2) Quantum Optics and Quantum Information.
    (III) Mathematics:
    Eligibility Criteria: M.Sc. in Mathematics or equivalent qualification with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) with valid GATE score or CSIR/UGC NET qualified candidates are eligible to apply
    Areas of Research: 1. Fluid Dynamics, 2. Mathematical Modeling, 3. Differential Equations, 4. Topology
    B. ENGINEERING:
    (I) Computer Science and Engineering:
    Eligibility Criteria: Candidates having B.Tech/B.E. in computer science and engineering or equivalent qualification with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) with valid GATE score or candidates with M.Tech./M.E./M.S. or equivalent qualification in computer science and engineering or equivalent degree with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) are eligible to apply.
    Areas of Research: The department is looking for excellent candidates willing to engage in multi-disciplinary research in systems and theory.
    (II) School of Mechanical, Materials and Energy Engineering (SMMEE):
    1. Candidates with a Master's degree in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record or a Master's degree by Research in Engineering/Technology disciplines, with a good academic record. Candidates must have obtained at least 60% marks (or 6.5 Grade Point out of 10) in their Master's. or
    2. Candidates with Master's degree in Sciences# with a good academic record and of exceptional merit and with a valid score in GATE/UGC/CSIR/NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification are eligible for the relevant area of research* in SMMEE. Candidates must have obtained at least 60% marks (or 6.5 Grade Point out of 10) in their Master's. or
    3. Candidates with Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology with exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. Program 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 10.0 point scale.
    b) A Bachelors degree holder in Engineering/Technology having a valid GATE score. Candidates must have obtained at least 60% marks (or 6.5 Grade Point out of 10) in their Bachelor's.
    Areas of Research: The School of Mechanical, Materials & Energy Engineering (SMMEE) invites applicants in the following areas of research: Design & Analysis (DA) Group: biomechanics, biomedical design, computational biology, nanotechnology, acoustics, active control, computational mechanics, design optimization, hybrid optimization, evolutionary robotics, sustainable design, product design, design research, engineering creativity, applied mechanics, numerical methods, optimal control, and engineering applications of fractional order calculus. Manufacturing & Materials (MM) Group: sustainable manufacturing, product realization, analysis of metal forming processes, and development of new forming techniques.
    (III) Electrical Engineering:
    Eligibility Criteria: Candidates having B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical engineering or equivalent qualification with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) with valid GATE score or candidates with M.Tech./M.E./M.S. in Electrical engineering or equivalent degree with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) are eligible to apply.
    Areas of Research: (1) Optical Communication; (2) Renewable Energy Systems, Power Network and Optimal Power Flows, Wind Energy Resource Assessment; (3) Signal Processing, Medical Image Processing (4) Nano-Photonics and Nano-Optics (5) Wide Area Monitoring and Control of Power Systems (6) Power System Restructuring
    C. HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES:
    Eligibility Criteria: 55% (or 6 grade point out of 10) in M.A./M.Sc./M.Phil in Linguistics/English/Psychology/Cognitive Science with UGC-NET. Candidates interested in interdisciplinary research are also encouraged to apply.
    Areas of Research: (1) English Literature: Gender Studies, Modern Fiction, Postcolonial Studies. (2) Linguistics: Language Processing, Morphology, Optimality Theory, Phonology, Psycho/Neurolinguistics, Typology.
    APPLICATION PROCESS:
    Interested applicants should send the application form (application form can be downloaded from the website: www.iitrpr.ac.in/docs/form_A for all branches except SMMEE and www.iitrpr.ac.in/docs/form_B for SMMEE), with a brief description of their research interests to the Institute administration at the following email: drpgsr @ iitrpr .ac.in or by post (To,Ph.D. coordinator, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar-140001, Punjab)on or before 24 October 2011.
    Applicants seeking admission in PhD programme other than SMMEE department, apply through application form A, whereas applicants seeking admission in PhD programme in SMMEE, apply through application form B provided on the website http://www.iitrpr.ac.in
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    IIITM-K, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Mangement-Kerala, Ph.D. Admissions 2012-2013

    Indian Institute of Information Technology and Mangement-Kerala (IIITM-K)
    Ph.D. Admissions 2012-2013
    Indian Institute of Information Technology and Mangement-Kerala (IIITM-K) has invited applications for admission to the Ph.D. programme in Computer Science and IT in the areas of Machine/Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining Medical Image Computing and VLSI Memory Networks, commencing in November 2011.
    Eligibility:
    For admission to the Ph.D. Programme a candidate must have a Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Science / MCA / M.Sc CS/IT in a relevant area with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
    Preference will be given to candidates who have qualified in the entrance test conducted by the university or National Eligibility Test conducted by the UGC / CSIR / ICAR / ICMR or GATE or State Level Eligibility Test conducted by Kerala Government or Fellowship awarded by KSCSTE or who possess M Phil degree by research and thesis, in addition to a Masters Degree or its equivalent with not less than 60% marks are considered eligible to apply for registration for PhD research.
    Relaxation for SC/ST Candidates:
    Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ ST applicants.
    SPEED-IT Research Fellowship:
    The selected full-time candidates shall be eligible to get ”SPEED-IT Research Fellowship” instituted by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Kerala. Number of seats for SPEED IT Scholarship is 2.
    Each selected student will be eligible for a monthly fellowship of Rs 14,000/- for the first year, Rs 15,000/- for the second year and Rs 17,000/- for the third year. An annual contingency grant of Rs 20,000/- will also be paid.
    Selection :
    Researchers will be selected on the basis of research aptitude test, a presentation of their PhD research proposal, and personal interview conducted by IIITM-K of candidates who meet the standards prescribed by a University in Kerala. Those who have not qualified any of the examinations prescribed by University to register for Ph.D, should qualify the examination within one year, and then proceed for registration.
    Initial shortlisting process: The applications are reviewed by 3 experts and applications shortlisted based on the total marks given by them. In short listing the candidates, 70% weightage is given to research potential. The remaining 30% is divided as: 10% for applicants university marks at masters level, 10% for research/academic/industry experience, and 10% for peer-reviewed research publications.
    Interview:
    Only shortlisted candidates are called for the interview. There will three rounds of interview assessments lasting two days.
    Application Procedure:
    Prescribed application form can be downloaded from http://www.iiitmk.ac.in
    Application form can also be obtained from the office of Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management - Kerala at Nila, Technopark Campuson or before 10th October, 2011.
    Filled in application forms complete with copies of mark sheets/certificates and other testimonials, along with a photograph and a Demand Draft for Rs. 500/- for General/ OBC candidates and Rs.200/- for SC/ST/PD candidates drawn in any nationalized bank and payable at SBI, Technopark, should be sent to the Director, Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management Kerala, Technopark Campus, PO Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 581 to reach on or before 10th October, 2011
    Application for Ph.D. admission' should be written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form.
    Last Date for issuing Application Forms is: 10th October, 2011 (by in person)
    Last Date for receipt of completed Application Forms by IIITM-K : 10 October, 2011
    For more information visit : http://www.iiitmk.ac.in/phd-admission
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    University of Kerala, M.Phil Admissions 2011-2012

    University of Kerala
    M.Phil Admissions 2011-2012
    Applications are invited by University of Kerala, from eligible candidates for admission to the M.Phil Degree Course of one year duration in the following Teaching/Research Departments and in the University College, Thiruvananthapuram, during the academic year 2011-12.

    1. Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
    2. Department of Botany
    3. Department of Chemistry
    4. Department of Mathematics
    5. Department of Physics
    6. Department of Zoology
    7. Department of Statistics
    8. Department of Demography
    9. Department of Linguistics
    10. Department of Malayalam
    11. Institute of English
    12. Institute of Management
    13. Department of Political Science
    14. Department of Economics
    15. Department of Sanskrit
    16. Department of Tamil
    17. Department of Commerce
    18. Department of Philosophy
    19. Department of Education
    20. Department of History
    21. Department of Psychology
    22. Department of Hindi
    23. Department of Sociology
    24. Department of ORI & MSS Library
    25. Department of Environmental Sciences
    26. Department of Futures Studies
    27. Department of Library & Information Science
    28. Department of Arabic
    29. Department of Optoelectronics
    30. Department of Islamic Studies
    31. Department of Russian
    32. Department of Archaeology
    33. Department of Music
    34. Department of Biochemistry
    35. Department of Geology
    36. Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
    37. Centre for Performing and Visual Arts
    38. Departments of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, English, Malayalam, Hindi, Arabic, Philosophy, Economics, History and Sanskrit in the University College, Thiruvananthapuram.

    Eligibility:
    Candidates seeking admission to the Course should have passed the qualifying Examination at the time of submitting applications. The minimum qualification for admission to the Course is a Second Class Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with not less than 55% marks, subject to the usual rules of relaxation for SC/ST students.

    Application Form:
    Application forms for admission to the Course can be had from the Heads of Departments concerned and from the Principal, University College, Thiruvananthapuram on request or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope, alongwith a chalan receipt/DD of Rs.25/- (Rupees Twenty Five only) drawn in favour of the Finance Officer,University of Kerala towards payment of cost of application form and Registration fee of Rs.150/- (Rupees One hundred and fifty only) in all Departments except in the Department of Futures Studies. Chalan/DD for Rs.150/- towards the cost of application form and Registration fee remitted together should be forwarded for obtaining application for admission to M.Phil Course in Futures Studies.
    The completed applications for admission should reach the Heads of the University Departments concerned and the Principal, University College, Thiruvananthapuram on or before the15.10.2011.
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    CSIR, NCL, National Chemical Laboratory, Ph.D. Admissions 2012-2013

    CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL)
    Ph.D. Admissions 2012-2013
    CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) has invited applications for admission to Ph.D. Programme of January 2012 in the following Research Areas:
    Advanced Functional Materials,Agricultural Biotechnology,Artificial Intelligence,Bioorganic Chemistry, Catalysis (Homogeneous and Heterogeneous),Chaos Theory and Turbulence,Complex Fluids and Polymer Engineering, Electrochemical Power Sources and Energy Technolog,Fluid Modelling and Computational Fluid Dynamics,Green Chemistry,Materials for Solar Energy,Mathematical & System Biology,Microbial and Mammalian Cell Culture,Molecular Host-pathogen Interactions,Molecular Marker Technology, Nanostructured Materials,Nonlinear Dynamics,Organic Chemistry,Plant Tissue Culture,Polymer Science,Process Design Modelling and Simulation,Reaction Engineering, Separation Science,Solid State NMR of Materials,Structure-function and Crystallography of Biomolecules,Structure-Property-Processing Correlation Studies, Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Science
    Admission Requirements: The admission requirement for the PhD program in the science stream is MSc in any branch of science and a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering/Technology or related discipline for the PhD Programme in Engineering. Applicants should have qualified for a UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR/BINC/DST-INSPIRE JRF or any other research fellowship programme. Admission is through an initial screening of the applications followed by personal interview.
    Application procedure and interview schedule: Candidates applying to the PhD program who fulfil the requirements may be asked to submit their application by email/hardcopy or apply online at the CSIR-NCL/AcSIR website. The list of candidates eligible for appearing interviews, after initial screening will be uploaded on the CSIR-NCL/AcSIR website. The interviews will be held in the last week of November 2011 at CSIR-NCL. List of selected candidates under different disciplines will be announced after the interviews. Students may consider staying back in Pune for two to three days more after the interviews, so that in the event of their selection, they may complete the counselling and selection of research guides. Counselling will be held on the next day after the interviews. Details of counselling will be announced at the time of the interviews. The selected candidates are required to join for research on or before January 02, 2012.
    Tentative dates:
    Last date for submitting applications: October 30, 2011
    Publication of the list of candidates called for interviews: November 10, 2011
    Dates of Interview at CSIR-NCL: November 28-29, 2011
    Counselling: November 30, 2011
    Last date for joining for PhD: Monday, January 02, 2012
    Commencement of session: Monday, January 02, 2012
    For more information http://www.ncl-india.org
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