Ph.D.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore one of the prestigious institutes for scientific research in basic and applied sciences and engineering sciences. The institute is supported by Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and has excellent research facilities with world class faculty. JNCASR is inviting applications for admission to M.S / Ph.D Programmes in Science and Engineering disciplines for the year 2011-12. Applicants must have qualified in any one of the following examinations / tests:

1. NET-JRF/ LS under CSIR/ UGC fellowship schemes
2. DBT/ ICMR – JRF
3. GATE
4. JEST
5. Any other equivalent national level examination.

Details such as eligibility, fellowship and online application form available on www.jncasr.ac.in/admit. You can also obtain application form by writing to ‘The Assistant Coordinator, Research Admissions, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore-560064’ mentioning your complete postal address. Last date for receipt of completed applications is 31st March 2011.

2. Integrated Ph.D. Programme: JNCASR is offering Integrated Ph.D. programme in Materials Science, Chemical Science and Biological Science. Eligibility is as follows:

A) Materials Science: Applicants should have Bachelor’s Degree in any branch of Science. Engineering graduates also considered if they have aptitude for scientific research.
B) Chemical Science: Must have Bachelor’s degree in Science with Chemistry as a major subject.
C) Biological Science: Should have Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics with aptitude for research.

Candidates must have a minimum of 55 percent marks at the Bachelor’s level. Those appearing for final year exams can also
apply. Last date for receipt of filled in applications is 11th March 2011.

Details such as selection procedure, online application form, fees and scholarships for various programmes and other info available on JNCASR website www.jncasr.ac.in/admit. TO get application for Integrated Ph.D. by post, you can write to ‘The Assistant Coordinator, Research Admissions, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore- 560064’ mentioning your complete postal address.

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai has announced admission notification 2012-2013 for PG and Research Courses. IGIDR is inviting applications for admission to M.Sc. (Economics), M.Phil/ PhD. (Development Studies) and Ph.D. External Registration (Development Studies) for the year commencing from August 2012. Separate notification is issued for Ph.D. External registration procedure. Following are details of all the programmes:

1. M.Sc. (Economics): Duration is 2 years and course will start from August 2012. Eligibility: Applicants should have completed B.A. / B.Sc. in Economics/ B.Com./ B.Stat./ B.Sc. (Physics or mathematics) / B.Tech./ B.E. with minimum second calss for Economics subject and first class for other disciplines. Candidate must have studied mathematics at the higher secondary level.

2. M.Phil. / Ph.D. (Development Studies): Duration of M.Phil is two years and Ph.D. programme is four years. Eligibility: Should have M.A. / M.Sc in Economics/ M.Stat./ M.Sc. (Physics or Mathematics or Environmental Science or Operations Research)/ M.B.A./ M.Tech./ M.E./ B.Tech./ B.E. with at least 55 percent aggregate marks for Economics discipline and 60 percent aggregate marks for other disciplines. You should have studied Mathematics at the higher secondary level. M.Phil./ Ph.D. students shall get a monthly stipend of Rs.12,000/- and Ph.D. candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs.18,000/- from third year.

3. External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies): Applicants should have M.A . / M.Sc in Economics/ M.Stat./ M.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Science or Operations Research)/ M.B.A./ M.Tech./ M.E./ B.Tech./B.E. with at least 55 percent aggregate for Economics and 60 percent marks for other disciplines. Selection will be based on only interview.

Selection Procedure for M.Sc., M.Phil/ Ph.D. consists of written test and an interview. The written test contains questions from general aptitude, analytical ability and mathematical skills. Those qualified in written test will be called for interview at IGIDR around June 2012.

Interested candidates can download application forms from the IGIDE website www.igidr.ac.in . Application fee is Rs. 500 and it should be paid as DD drawn in favour of ‘Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)’ payable at Mumbai. Filled in forms along with required enclosures should be sent to ‘Students Office, IGIDR, Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg, Santosh Nagar, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400 065’. E-mail: soffice@igidr.ac.in. Interested candidates can also apply online through IGIDR website http://www.igidr.ac.in/admission.php. Candidates can also apply online using the above mentioned website. Online application fee is Rs. 300 only.

Important Dates:

1. Last date for issue of application forms by post: March 19, 2012
2. Last date for receipt of completed application forms / Online applications: March 23, 2012
3. Date of Written test: April 2012 (Tentative)
4. Last date to apply online for External Ph.D.: April 2012 (Tentative).