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National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi has announced notification for ‘NCERT Doctoral Fellowships 2011’. NCERT shall award 10 (Ten only) NCERT Doctoral Fellowships for the candidates interested in carrying research in the field of education. Scholars from different disciplinary backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply. Selected candidate will be offered Rs. 12000 per month as Fellowships along with annual grants. Following are details of eligibility and application procedure:

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should have good academic record with minimum 55 percent marks at the Master’s Degree level. Age must be below 35 years as on last date of receipt of applications. Candidates should have registered for Ph.D. degree in a recognized university. OR they should have working toward their Ph.D. registration.

Selection Procedure: NCERT shall short list the candiates based on the applications. Those short listed will be called for interviews, which may also includes presentation of the research proposals. Selected candidates have to carry out research in priority areas identified by NCERT. These are Education of the Disadvantaged, Classroom Processes and Practices, Curricular Areas, Education for Peace and Psycho-social Development of Children.

Duration of the Fellowship is 3 years. Candidates will be paid Rs. 12000 (Equivalent to UGC – JRF holders) along with annual grant of Rs. 10000 for three years. Interested candidates can download application forms from NCERT web site www.ncert.nic.in or can be obtained by post. Last date for receipt of filled in application forms is 25th April 2011.

Address to send applications: Head, Department of Educational Research and Policy Perspectives, National Council of Educational Research and Training, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi – 110016.

JNTU (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University) Kukatpally, Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh has issued notification for admission to various Post Graduate and Research programs for 2011-12. Programs are offered in Full Time and External Mode. JNTU Hyderabad is known for quality of faculty and infrastructure with reputation for training and research in science and technology disciplines. The University is offering Ph.D./ M.Phil./ M.S. Research Programs in the disciplines / subjects of Basic and Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, English, Physical Education and Management Studies. Following are details eligibility and application procedure:

Specialisations in M.Phil / Ph.D. Research Programs:

1. Ph.D.: In Energy Systems / Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering / Computer Science Engineering / Electronics and Communications Engineering / Bio-Technology / Spatial Information and Technology / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Metallurgy / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Water Resources / Environmental Sciences / Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics / Nano Science and Technology / Management Studies;

Eligibility: Applicants should have PG Degree in relevant subject with at least 55 percent marks. For Ph.D. program in Management, candidates need MBA . Course / Subject specific eligibility requirements for all courses are available on JNTU Hyderabad website www.jntuh.ac.in.

2. M.Phil.: In Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Management Science.; Eligibility: Same as above for Ph.D.

3. M.S. : In Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology. Eligibility: Applicants need B.E. / B.Tech. / B. Pharmacy in the relevant specialisation / subject with at least 55 percent marks.

Selection of Candidates: JNTU shall conduct a Written Examination and Personal Interview. Written Exam will consist of 100 multiple choice questions in the relevant subject. Interested candidates can download applications from JNTU Hyderabad website www.jntuh.ac.in . Cost of application is Rs. 1000. (Rs. 500 for SC/ ST candidates for Full Time Research Programs). Address to send filled in applications: The Director, Admissions JNTUH, Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500 085. Last date for receipt of properly filled in applications is 25th April 2011.