Ph.D.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai has announced admission notification 2012 for Integrated M.Phil – Ph.D and Direct Ph.D programmes for the academic year 2012-13. Candidates who have qualified in UGC JRF, Post Graduates and students in Final year of their post graduation in Social Sciences and allied subjects can apply. Individuals with M.Phil and / or industrial, academic and field based experience in Social Sciences, Social work and related fields are also encouraged to apply. TISS is one of the best institute for research and training in Social Sciences, Social Work and allied disciplines. TISS also has a center at Hyderabad. Here are other details:

Following are the areas of research for Integrated M.Phil – Ph.D. programme and Direct Ph.D. programme: 1) Media and Cultural Studies 2) Womens’ Studies 3) Habitat Studies 4) Disaster Management 5) Management and Labour Studies 6) Social Sciences 7) Health Systems Studies 8) Education 9) Social Work 10) Development Studies 11) Library Sciences.

Duration of Integrated M. Phil – Ph. D. programme is five years and this is a full time programme. For M. Phil in subjects like Education, Women’s Studies and Development Studies candidates have to undergo a subject specific M. Phil. Programme of four semesters. All other candidates will have to undergo a common course work in Research Methodology. Ph.D. programme can be pursued from any of the TISS campuses.

Application Process: Interested candidates can download application forms from the TISS website at www.tiss.edu . Cost of application is Rs. 800. Filled in application forms along with relevant copies of documents should be sent to Section Officer (DSO and Meetings), Tata Institute of Social Sciences, V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai – 400 088. Selection will be based on written test and / or interviews. For any clarifications, email at dso@tiss.edu or call on 25525268 or 25525223.

Important Dates:

1) Last date for the submission of completed application form: April 8, 2012
2) Display of shortlisted candidates list on the TISS website: April 20, 2012
3) Written Test and Personal Interview on and between: May 1- 4 , 2012.

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali has announced admission notification for Ph.D. and Integrated MS – PhD Program at IISER Mohali. The programme is offered in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for the academic session to be started from August 2012. This prestigious programme consists of course work as well as research work. Candidates who successfully complete the program will get an MS degree and a PhD degree. Following are details of eligibility and application procedure:

Eligibility: Applicant should have a Basic degree in Science/ B.Tech/ MBBS with a excellent academic record. They should have cleared any one of the following National Examinations:

1) General: IISc, Integrated PhD Entrance Test OR JAM of IIT’s OR any other entrance test for an MS / MSc program at a reputed institute or university.
2) Mathematics: NBHM M.Sc. fellowship or NBHM Ph.D. fellowship.
3) Physics: Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST).

For Ph.D programme, candidates should have Masters Degree in Science / B.Tech / MBBS / M.Tech along with any of the above test qualifications.

Students who hold a DST INSPIRE fellowship or a KVPY scholarship are also eligible for this course. Interested candidates can download application forms from the website at http://iisermohali.ac.in/acad/IntegtMsPhd_AdmissionAug12.html . Short listed candidates will be called for screening-test / interview at IISER Mohali. Last date for the receipt of completed applications April 07, 2012. Address to send applications: Application for Integrated MS – PhD Program August 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. For more details, please see http://www.iisermohali.ac.in .