nitpy.ac.in Admission 2014 PhD Programme : NIT Puducherry

Name of the organisation : NIT Puducherry National Institute of Technology (nitpy.ac.in)
Description : Admission 2014 PhD Programme
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Ph.D PROGRAMME (2013-14) :
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Puducherry offers research programs leading to the award of Ph.D degree. The award of Ph.D degree is in recognition of high academic achievements, independent research and application of knowledge to the solution of technical and scientific problems in science and technology. Promotion to creativity and productivity is the basic concept underlying the research work.

Educational Qualifications :
a) Ph.D in Engineering Candidates with first class Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology or a Master’s degree by Research (M.S. By Research) in Engineering / Technology disciplines with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.5/10 and 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 is the eligibility requirement for SC/ST candidates.
b) Ph.D degree in Science (Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry and English ) Candidates with first class Master’s degree in Sciences in the relevant discipline with minimum 60% aggregate marks (CGPA 6.5/10) for OC / OBC category and 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 is the eligibility requirement for SC/ST candidates. A valid GATE / UGC / CSIR / NET score is required for full-time candidates.
c) The award of scholarship / fellowship / assistantship shall be governed by circular notification issued by Central Government / MHRD from time to time. Candidates applying for part-time and external modes of registration do not require GATE scores or NET Scores or UGC / CSIR fellowship.

Selection Procedure : Candidates recommended by the Departmental Selection Committee will be screened by an entrance test and / or interview by the Departmental selection Committee with a senate nominee as observer. Both full time and part time candidates will have a common written test.

Admission :
i) Candidates whose selection is approved by Director will be admitted to the Ph.D programme by paying the prescribed fees. The candidate should also pay fees every semester as prescribed by the institute failing which registration will be cancelled.
ii) Ordinarily, a candidate is not eligible for re-registration for Ph.D after cancellation of his / her earlier registration for any reason. However, depending on the merits and considering any special circumstance of the individual case, a candidate may be considered for re-registration.

Fee : Demand Draft towards application fee (Rs. 300/- for Open and OBC candidates, Rs. 100/- for SC/ST/PH candidates) drawn in favor of “THE DIRECTOR NIT PUDUCHERRY” payable at Karaikal

Minimum And Maximum Duration Of Ph.D Program :
a) A full time candidate can submit the synopsis and thesis only after a minimum period of study of 21 and 24 months respectively from the date of registration.
b) Full time candidates can leave the Institute for taking up jobs, only after submission of synopsis of the thesis.
c) A part time candidate can submit the synopsis and thesis only after a minimum period of study of 33 and 36 months respectively from the date of registration.
d) The maximum period to complete the programme is 5 years for full time candidates and 7 years for part time. However, Scholarship will be given up to 4 years for full time candidates
e) The minimum residential requirement for Ph.D scholar under external registration and research scholars working on a part time basis not employed in the institute is one semester (first / second semester).
f) All part time candidates / students have to spend minimum 30 contact days per semester till thesis submission in the institute with the supervisor. Such candidates have to obtain permission to this effect from their parent organization.

How to Apply :
i) Candidates are requested to download the Application Form from the Website.

ii) Application in the prescribed format along with Demand Draft should be dispatched to
“The Director,
National Institute of Technology Puducherry,
AAGAS College Campus,
Nehru Nagar, Karaikal-609 605,
India
through speed/Registered post so as to reach us on or before Monday 24.02.2014 by 4.00 PM.

iii) The scanned copy of duly filled in and signed application form with the necessary documents should be emailed to nitpy.phdadm@gmail.com on or before Monday, 24.02.2014 by 4.00PM. Application will be considered only after the receipt of hard copy.

iv) Submit separate application if candidate is applying for more than one department.

v) A passport size (3.5cm x 4.5cm) photograph taken not earlier than 3 months is to be affixed on the Application Form. The photo in the application should be self-attested. Additional six copies of the same photograph and one stamp size photograph should be produced at the time of counseling/admission.

Important Date :
1. Last date for receiving of application : Monday, 24.02.2014
2. Display of list of eligible candidates : Wednesday, 26.02.2014
3. Written test for eligible candidates : Monday, 03.03.2014
4. Interview for short listed candidates : Monday, 03.03.2014