nitc.ac.in Admission 2014 PhD Programme July : NIT Calicut

Name of the organisation : NIT Calicut National Institute of Technology (nitc.ac.in)
Description : Admission 2014 PhD Programme July 2014
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Ph.D. Programmes July 2014 :
About The Institute :
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of the premier national institutions for technical education in India. This was formerly known as Calicut Regional Engineering College. NITC is a technical institution of national importance set up by an Act of Parliament (Act 29 of 2007). NITC offers academic programmes leading to B.Tech., B. Arch., M.Tech., MCA, M.Sc, MBA and Ph.D. degrees in the appropriate disciplines. NITC is engaged in a wide spectrum of activities covering research and development, industrial consultancy, continuing education and faculty & staff development.

Eligibility & Academic Requirements For Admission To Ph.D. Programmes :
The candidates for Ph.D. Programmes may be offered admission, based on certain minimum academic requirements to be satisfied by the candidates as given below;
The maximum age for admission to Ph.D. programme is 50 years.
I. Faculty of Engineering:
M.Tech. Degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate branch of study with first class or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) [For SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)].
Candidates shall be required to have passed the four-year regular full time B.E./B.Tech. Degree in an appropriate branch with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) in aggregate in the qualifying examination. [For SC/ST candidates 55% marks (CGPA 6.0/10)]. Candidates under lateral entry should have passed the three year diploma in engineering with minimum 60% marks [For SC/ST candidates 55% marks (CGPA 6.0/10)].

II. Faculty of Architecture:
Master’s degree in Architecture/Design/Planning/Engineering/Technology or its equivalent with first class or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) [For SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)].
Candidates should possess First Class (60%) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. For SC/ST candidates 55% (CGPA 6.0/10) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees.

III. Faculty of Nanoscience & Technology:
M.Tech. Degree in any discipline of Engineering/Technology/Nanoscience & Technology with first class or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) [For SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)].
OR
Master’s degree in Chemistry/Physics/Life science/Nanoscience and Technology with first class or minimum 60 % marks (CGPA 6.5/10) or equivalent, [for SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)] and a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE fellowship in the relevant area, tenable from the current year.
Candidates applying for External and Part-time scheme of registration do not require GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE fellowship.

IV. Faculty of Biotechnology:
M.Tech. Degree in Biotechnology/Life Science with first class or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) [For SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)].
OR
Master’s degree in Life science with first class or minimum 60 % marks (CGPA 6.5/10) or equivalent, [for SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)] and a valid GATE score or fellowships such as UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE in the relevant area, tenable from the current year.
Candidates applying for External and Part-time scheme of registration do not require GATE score or fellowships such as UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE etc.

V. Faculty of Science (Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics):
Master’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Chemistry/Physics/Electronics/Computer Science &Applications/ Nano Science & Technology/ Material Science/ Photonics OR M.Tech in relevant disciplines related to the major areas of research available in the department with first or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) or equivalent, (for SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)] and a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/JEST/KSCSTE fellowship in the relevant areas tenable from the current year.
Candidates applying for External and Part-time scheme of registration do not require GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/JEST/KSCSTE fellowship.
Candidates should possess First Class (60%) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. For SC/ST candidates 55% (CGPA 6.0/10) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees.

VI. Faculty of Management Studies:
Post graduate degree in relevant area with a minimum of first class or equivalent grade from an institution recognized by UGC/AICTE. [For SC/ST candidates the minimum shall be a second class or equivalent grade). In addition, the candidates should have a valid UGC/NET/CSIR/JRF fellowship in the relevant areas tenable from the current year.
Candidates who have master’s degree in engineering and technology with GATE score, OR applying for internal/external/part-time scheme of registration, OR have managerial experience for not less than five years do not require UGC/NET/CSIR/JRF fellowship.
Candidates should possess First Class (60%) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. For SC/ST candidates 55% (CGPA 6.0/10) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees.

Candidates Holding Degrees From Foreign Universities:
Candidates holding degrees from foreign universities have to produce a certificate stating that the degrees of the candidates have been recognized and approved by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/ Commonwealth Universities/International Association of Universities (IAU)/Accredited Universities as equivalent to the corresponding Indian degrees for the purpose of higher studies.
However, applications with degrees from well reputed foreign institutions will be considered by an expert committee constituted in this regard.

Selection Of Candidates : The admission to Ph.D. Programmes will be on the basis of written test and/or interview, by the respective Department/School.

Fee : Demand Draft towards application fee (Rs. 600/- for Open and OBC candidates, Rs. 300/- for SC/ST candidates) drawn in favour of “Director NIT Calicut” payable at State Bank of India, NIT Calicut Branch (Code No. 2207) is to be enclosed.

How to Apply :
1) Apply online. The instructions for online submission of application are available in the Institute website.

2) The following documents arranged in the order given below should be enclosed along with the application (whichever is applicable)
i. Self attested copy of valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR/KSCSTE/NBHM/NET/JEST fellowship in the relevant areas tenable from the current year, if applicable.
ii. Self attested copy of mark lists & degree certificate of the qualifying examination.
iii. Course completion certificate from the Head of the Institution in the prescribed format and attested copies of mark lists, in the case of candidates who have appeared or will be appearing in the qualifying examination. This is also applicable to candidates who have not procured the provisional/degree certificate.
iv. Self attested copy of Under Graduate Degree certificate and Mark sheets
v. Self attested copy of proof of date of birth
vi. Self attested copy of community certificate in the case of SC/ST candidates from a competent authority (not below the rank of a Tahsildar).
vii. Self attested copy of community certificate in the case of OBC candidates from a competent authority (not below the rank of a Tahsildar) indicating that the candidate does not belong to the Creamy Layer for the financial year ending 31st March 2014.
viii. Self attested copy of experience certificate.
ix. Research Proposal (use separate single sheet, 500 words approximately)
x. Sponsorship certificate duly filled by the sponsoring authority on their letter head with the seal of the sponsoring authority in the prescribed format, in the case of external candidate.
xi. The following additional documents, are necessary in the case of external candidates: (a) Details regarding the research facilities available at his/her organization for his/her research work (b) Certificate from the head of the institute/competent authority stating that these facilities will be made available to him/her if required for carrying out research and that he/she will be granted leave for completing the course/residential requirements at NIT Calicut as per Ph.D. regulations of the Institute (c) Bio-Data of the prospective supervisor who would supervise the candidate’s work at his/her organization (d) Prospective supervisor’s consent letter.
xii. No objection certificate duly signed by the Head of the institution, in the case of part-time candidate.
(In the case of internal candidates, a No Objection Certificate from the Head of the department).
xiii. Self attested copy of list of AICTE recognized short-term courses attended.
xiv. Self attested copy of all research publications in journals and conferences.
xv. Demand draft towards application fee as per the category of the candidate.

3) Printout of the Application with all the above enclosures should be sent (in A4 size cover) by Registered Post/ Speed Post so as to reach the
Contact Postal Address:
Chairperson – PG Admissions,
National Institute of Technology Calicut,
NIT Campus PO, Calicut – 673 601,
Kerala
on or before 15-05-2014.

Important Dates :
1 Availability of Online Application in the institute website : 7th April to 9th May 2014
2 Last date for receipt of Completed Applications in printed form : 15th May 2014
3 Test / Interview : 12th & 13th June 2014