idrbt.ac.in Admission 2014 : PhD Programme

Name of the organisation : Institute For Development And Research In Banking Technology (idrbt.ac.in)
Description : Admission 2014 PhD Programme
Reference No. : Advertisement No. 02 / 2014 – 15
Admission Notice : https://www.indianjobtalks.in/uploads/29591-IDRBT_Ph.D.Web_Advt_Jul_2014.pdf
Application Format : https://www.indianjobtalks.in/uploads/29591-PhD_Application-form-July-2014.pdf
https://www.idrbt.ac.in/

ADMISSION FOR Ph.D PROGRAMME (July 2014 Session)) :
IDRBT, the premier Institute of Banking Technology in India, spearheads efforts in providing state-of-the-art technologies for the Banking and Financial Sector. The Institute interfaces Research and Development, Academics, Executive Education and Best Practices.

Consequent upon the recommendations of an Expert Committee headed by Dr. C. Rangarajan, Chairman, Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, IDRBT has initiated ambitious plans to scale up its research and academic activities.

The Institute has been offering a Ph.D Programme in collaboration with the University of Hyderabad (A Central University) since 1999. The University of Hyderabad, a premier institution of teaching and research in the country, was established by an Act of Parliament on 2nd October 1974 as a Central University. The NAAC has awarded “A” Grade with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.89 on 4.0 scale to the University. The University Grants Commission has declared the University of Hyderabad a ‘University with Potential for Excellence.’ The University has also been rated by the National Information System for Science and Technology of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India, as the only University under the “High Output – High Impact” category among the top 50 Institutions in India with publications in citation-index journals.

On February 05, 2011, IDRBT has been granted Associate Institution Status by the University of Hyderabad for undertaking research independently at IDRBT for the award of Ph.D. Degree in the areas of Computer Science and Information Technology. Four batches of Ph.D. scholars under the aegis of the Associate Institution category have joined the Institute in January 2012, July 2012, January 2013 and July 2013.

IDRBT now invites applications for its full-time Ph.D Programme in Computer Science and Information Technology [with focus on Banking Technology] for the session starting in July 2014. The eligibility criteria for the Ph.D programme is as under;

Essential Qualifications :
i) Masters Degree in any Engineering / Technology; OR M.Phil in Mathematics or Statistics or Electronics; OR Master’s Degree in Computer Applications / Computer Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Electronics / Information Systems / Internet Technology / Geo- Informatics / Bio-Informatics OR Bachelor’s Degree in B.E. / B.Tech with a minimum of 60% marks in any of the above stated qualifying degrees (a relaxation of 5% marks is provided to SC/ST candidates).
ii) All educational qualifications must have been obtained from recognized universities/ institutions in India or abroad. If grades are awarded instead of marks, candidates should clearly indicate their numerical equivalent.

Specialisation : Candidates should have a keen interest to carry out research in one of the following areas of Banking Technology:
** Information Technology in Banking
** Electronic Payment and Settlement Systems
** Financial Networks and Applications
** Security Technologies for the Financial Sector
** Financial Information Systems & Business Intelligence
** Financial Inclusion Technologies
** Core Banking Software System
** Mobile Banking & Alternate Delivery Channels
** Open Source Technologies
** Information Security
** Closely Related Area

Research Fellowship : The selected Research Scholars would be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 18,000/- per month during the first and second year and Rs. 20,000/- per month during the subsequent years. The fellowship, based upon performance, is normally tenable for five years. No fellowship would be available beyond five years.

Entrance Examination : The Entrance Examination for admission to the Ph.D. programme would consist of:
(i) A Written Examination of 75 marks for 2 hours from 10 am to 12 noon on June 22, 2014 (Sunday) at the Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Lecture Hall Complex, University of Hyderabad Campus, Gachibowli, P.O. Central University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500046. The candidates must reach the venue by 9.30 a.m. The candidates may note that the venue is around 25 kilometres from the main city of Hyderabad and they should make their travel arrangements accordingly. Candidates arriving after 10 am will not be allowed to take the Written Examination. The results of the Written Examination would be announced on the IDRBT’s Website idrbt.ac.in by 9 pm on June 22, 2014 (same day).
(ii) Personal Interview (only for the candidates qualifying the written examination and those who are eligible for waiver of Written Examination as per Paragraph
(iii) below and have opted for it), on June 23, 2014 (Monday) for 25 marks from 9:30 am onwards at IDRBT, Castle Hills, Road No.1, Masab Tank, Hyderabad – 500057, Andhra Pradesh.
iii) Waiver of Written Examination: Candidates who fulfill the following minimum requirements are exempted from appearing only for the Written Examination;
(a) Candidates having UGC-CSIR JRF are eligible to appear directly for the interview. 40 marks are assumed in lieu of written test marks. However, to gain more than the minimum marks, they are strongly advised to appear for the Written Test.
(b) GATE-qualified M.Tech. Computer Science Students with 8.5 CPI or equivalent can opt for an exemption of the Written Examination and the GATE Score will be scaled to 75% in lieu of Written Examination Marks
The Written Examination and Personal Interview would be conducted at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh only. Accordingly, candidates called for the Entrance Examination should make their own Travel and Accommodation arrangements in such a way that they can stay in Hyderabad for two days and the Institute shall have no responsibility in this regard.
Candidates who qualify the Written Examination and also attend the Personal Interview would be reimbursed 3rd AC return railfare by the shortest route on production of tickets.

How to Apply:
i) Candidates interested to pursue the Ph.D. Programme may apply in the prescribed Application Form. Candidates belonging to SC/ST category should submit along with the application a scanned copy of the certificate of their caste / tribe from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar / Mandal Revenue Officer. Further, SC/ST candidates belonging to the state of Andhra Pradesh should submit an Integrated Community Certificate issued by the Competent Revenue Authority. Candidates claiming OBC reservation must enclose an attested copy of the latest OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate (obtained on or after April 01, 2013) issued by a competent authority in the format prescribed by the Government of India without which their claim will not be considered under OBC category.

ii) The filled-in application form may be sent so as to reach the Institute on or before May 15, 2014 to
Contact Postal Address:
“The Director,
IDRBT, Castle Hills,
Road No.1, Masab Tank,
Hyderabad – 500057”
by e-mail to phdjuly2014@idrbt.ac.in. All applications / correspondence must necessarily be through the above-cited e-mail only.

Last Date : May 15, 2014