Ph.D.

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi has announced notification for Ph.D. Admissions for Spring 2012 session. The BIT Mesra is offering Ph.D. in full time and part time modes. The programmes are offered in the disciplines and departments of Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Mechanics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Architecture, Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Environmental Science and Engineering, Bio-Technology, Production Engineering, Centre of Excellence in Climatology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering, Chemical and Polymer Engineering, Management, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Remote Sensing and Space Engineering and Rocketry.

Eligibility: Applicants should have an M.Phil or Master’s degree in Technology or Engineering or Pharmacy or Management or Architecture or any of their equivalent with at least 60 percent marks at Master’s level. Relaxations in marks will be applicable if the candidate has work experience. Candidates with B.Tech / B.E./ B.Sc. Engineering./ B.Arch./ B. Pharm./ M.B.B.S. with minimum 70 percent marks at Graduation level are also eligible. Other professional courses candidates also eligible subject to the conditions of the institute. All the candidates must have proficiency in written and spoken English. Following are seats available at BIT Mesra Center:

1. Applied Chemistry: 41
2. Applied Mathematics: 49
3. Applied Mechanics: 4
4. Applied Physics: 43
5. Architecture: 19
6. Biotechnology: 4
7. Centre of Excellence in Climatology: 11
8. Chemical and Polymer Engineering: 44
9. Civil Engineering: 65
10. Computer Science and Engineering: 3
11. Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Centre for Biomedical Instrumentation: 8+1
12. Electronics and Communication Engineering: 37
13. Environmental Science & Engineering Group: 6
14. Information Technology: 11
15. Management: 0
16. Mechanical Engineering: 6
17. Pharmaceutical Science: 45
18. Production Engineering: 27
19. Remote Sensing: 20
20. Space Engineering and Rocketry: 18

Seats at BIT Extension Centers:

1) BIT Extension Centre, Kolkata : Management – 1, Computer Science – 2
2) BIT Extension Centre, Lalpur: Management- 1, Computer Science – 1
3) BIT Extension Centre, Noida: Management – 20, Computer Science – 2
4) BIT International Centre, Muscat: ECE- 1, EEE- 1, CSE- 1, Biotechnology- 2, Management- 2

Selection and Application Procedure: Selection of the candidates will be based on the performance in Ph.D. Entrance Test and Interviews. Interested candidates can download application forms from the website bitmesra.ac.in . Filled in application forms along with three recent colour photographs and all relevant copies of certificates and a DD for fee of Rs. 2,500/- (Rs.1,200/- for SC/ST) drawn in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi should be sent to Dean Admission and Academic Coordination, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi – 835215. Last date for the receipt of completed applications is 4th January 2012. The Ph.D. Entrance Test will be conducted on 20th January 2012. The Ph.D. Entrance Test will consist of 2 parts. These are General Aptitude Test common to all applicants and Subject Specific Tests to examine basic fundamental knowledge of the candidates in the subject concerned. For details of syllabus for the test, fee structure, NRI admissions and guidelines for filling the form available on the website at www.bitmesra.ac.in.

National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka is inviting application from eligible candidates for admission into M.Tech (Research) and Ph.D. Programmes for 2011-12 January Session. NIT Surathkal is one of the best technical institutes in the country. The institute has very good infrastructure, qualified faculty and placements for its candidates. Admission to following Post-Graduate and Research Programmes are open for GATE qualified and Non GATE candidates also. Following are details of courses, specialisations, eligibility and application procedure:

1) M. Tech Programmes (by Research): Specialisations offered are Civil Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematical and Computational Sciences and Information Technology. Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should have passed in prescribed qualifying examination with minimum 60 percent marks. 55 percent is required for SC/ST candidates. Valid GATE score is essential requirement for scholarship seats.

2) Ph. D. Pragramme: Specializations available in Ph.D. Programme are Civil Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical and Mechanical Processes, Mining Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Graph Theory, Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering. Eligibility: For Ph.D. in Engineering or Technology, candidates should have Master’s degree in relevant field. For Ph.D. in Science / Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, applicants need Master’s degree in relevant field. Employed professionals with experience and proven competence will be considered for part-time scheme (External Registration) programme.

Interested candidates can download application forms from the NIT Surathkal website at www.nitk.ac.in . There are separate applications for each programme. Filled in application forms should be sent to ‘Dy. Registrar (Academic) NITK, along with necessary demand draft for Rs. 500/- (in case of SC/ST Rs. 150/-). Draft should be drawn in favour of the Director, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Srinivasnagar, payable at State Bank of India / Canara Bank NITK Campus Branch Surathkal. Last date for submission of completed application is 25th November 2011. More details can be obtained from http://www.nitk.ac.in

Important Dates:

1) Last date for the receipt of completed applications 25th November 2011
2) Short listing of candidates: 02nd December 2011
3) Selection Test and / or Interview: 12th December 2011