Name of the organisation : National Institute Of Fashion Technology (nift.ac.in)
Description : Admission 2014 PhD Programme
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Admission Notice : https://www.indianjobtalks.in/uploads/24476-phdbrochure_18march.pdf
Application Format : https://www.indianjobtalks.in/uploads/24476-phdapplicationform_18march.doc
https://www.nift.ac.in/
Ph.D. PROGRAMMES IN DESIGN, MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY
Objective: NIFT offers Ph.D. in the areas of design, management and technology as applied with broad reference to textiles, fashion, lifestyle and apparel sectors of the industry. The programme is designed for the purpose of carrying out research in textiles, fashion and the apparel sector to create a body of original knowledge for the use of academia, industry, policy makers and other stake holders.
Shortlisting, Selection & Preliminary Registration : On the basis of the Research Proposal and the Form submitted, the candidates will be shortlisted and invited for a personal interview. Based on the interview, the final selection of the candidates for the preliminary registration for Ph.D. will be done.
Eligibility : Following qualifications are eligible for consideration for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
1. Post Graduation degree in the relevant area of Design, Management or Technology (or) equivalent qualification from an institute/ university of national/ international repute with minimum 7 years of education after secondary (Class X) last of which was the Master’s degree.
2. Where the Master’s Degree is found to be not relevant to the area of Research, a minimum 10 years of professional experience (teaching / working) in the proposed area of research is required.
3. A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0 on a 10 point scale (5.5 for SC/ST candidates) or equivalent as determined by the institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 55% (50% for SC/ST candidates) marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) where marks are awarded in the Post-Graduation degree.
4. The area of research of the applicant has to be relevant to the field of fashion in terms of design, technology and management..
5. Candidates who are employed besides fulfilling the above eligibility criteria are required to submit “No Objection” certificate from their current employer including NIFT.
Timescale : Candidate will be expected to complete the supervised studies within five years, extended to a maximum of seven years by specific approval of the DG, NIFT after which the registration shall stand cancelled automatically.
How To Apply :
i) Application Form and brochure can be downloaded from the website or purchased from the Admissions Office, NIFT,New Delhi through DD of Rs.300/- in favour of NIFT,New Delhi payable at Delhi.
ii) Candidates belonging to General/OBC Category, who have purchased the Application Form are required to submit a Demand Draft of Rs.2000/- drawn in favour of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) payable at New Delhi, alongwith the Application Form.
iii) Candidates [General /OBC (Non-Creamy) Category] using the downloaded Application Form are required to submit a Demand Draft of Rs.2,300/- alongwith Application Form.
iv) Candidates belonging to SC/ST Category, who have purchased the Application Form are required to submit a Demand Draft of Rs.1000/- drawn in favour of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) payable at New Delhi, alongwith the Application Form.
v) Candidates (SC/ST Category) using the downloaded Application Form are required to submit a Demand Draft of Rs.1,300/- alongwith Application Form.
vi) Application Form complete in all respects should be sent to the following address on or before 17th April 2014
Contact Postal Address:
Director (Admissions)
National Institute of Fashion Technology
NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas,
New Delhi -110016
Important Dates :
1 Availability of Application Forms : 21.03.2014
2 Last Date of Submission : 17.04.2014
3 List of Shortlisted candidates: 23.05.2014
4 Interview & Selection : 20.06.2014
5 Announcement of Results : 11.07.2014
6 Registration : 18.07.2014 to 23.07.2014
7 Semester Starts : 23.07.2014
Important Enclosure with Application Form:
1. Bank Draft of required amount
2. Attested copies of Degrees/Diplomas/Marksheets
3. Maximum 3000 words Research Proposal