National Institute of Technology, NIT, Silchar
Cachar, Assam
Phone-No: 03842- 242273,224879
Fax: 03842- 234797
Email: deanrcnits@gmail.com Website: www.nits.ac.in
About College:
National Institute Of Technology Silchar (NIT Silchar), an Institute of National Importance under the NIT Act was established in 1967 as a Regional Engineering College (REC), Silchar. NIT Silchar is situated on the banks of river Barak. In the year 2002, it was upgraded to the status of an NIT from a Regional Engineering College (REC).
Course Name:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) [Department in: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engg, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engg, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Management Studies]
Eligibility:
There are two Groups (A and B) of admission under Ph.D. Program
GROUP A: Ph.D. Program - Regular Category who may receive fellowship from the MHRD / CSIR/UGC or any other recognized funding agency
Fellowship: As per MHRD / CSIR / UGC guidelines.
Research Fellowship is available to the scholars who are admitted to Ph.D. programmes in different departments subject to the availability as stipulated by Ministry of Human Resources Development. The award and renewal of the fellowship is as per the guidelines issued by MHRD, from time to time.
Eligibility for application in GROUP A:
1. Students for admission into Ph.D. Programs in Engineering Departments must satisfy one of the following criteria:
i)M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in an appropriate area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ST candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks). and
ii)B.E./B.Tech. with an excellent academic record with valid GATE score and with a CPI of at least 8.0 (on 10 point scale) or equivalent (75% of marks). For graduates from IITs/NITs, the minimum CPI requirement is 7.0 (on 10 point scale). For SC/ST candidates, there is a relaxation of 0.5 CPI or 5% of marks.
2. Students for admission into the Ph.D. Programs in Science departments must have a Master degree in the relevant discipline ) with a valid GATE / UGC (JRF) / CSIR (JRF) / NBHM / NET (JRF) score for admission with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ST candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks) ) with a valid GATE / UGC (JRF) / CSIR (JRF) / NBHM / NET (JRF) score for admission.
3. Students for admission into the Ph.D. Programs in Management Studies departments must have a Master’s degree in Business Administration or Master’s degree in Engineering /Technology with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks) or Master degree in other disciplines with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks)For SC/ST candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks) . A valid score in NET (JRF) / GATE/UGC (JRF) is required for all.
GROUP B: Ph.D. Program–No financial assistance or stipend by NIT Silchar will be provided for this GROUP.
Following students will be considered under this GROUP:
I) REGULAR- The regular students are those who work full-time for their Ph.D. and self-financed.
II) SPONSORED-who are employed in a Central/State Govt. Departments/PSUs/Reputed Educational Institutes/Research organizations/Reputed Industries for doing research in the Institute on a full-time basis. He / She should have at least two years of working experience in the respective field. The candidate must submit the filled-in sponsorship letter (FORM I) from the employer with the application for admission. He / She shall not be entitled to any financial support from the Institute.
III) PART-TIME This category refers to the candidates who are professionally employed personnel. They have to stay in the Institute/around the Institute at least during the period of course work so that they can attend regular classes as per the Institute academic norm. The applicant must be an employee of a State/Central Govt. Departments/PSUs/ Reputed Educational Institutes/Research organizations/Reputed Industries at the time of admission having at least one year experience in the discipline in which admission is sought. No financial assistance shall be provided by the Institute to such students. A No Objection Certificate from the Head of the Institute/Organization, in which he/she is employed, must be enclosed with application in FORM II.
IV) PROJECT STAFF This category refers to the candidates who work on sponsored projects in the Institute.
V) SPONSORED (EXTERNAL REGISTRATION) - Candidates employed in R&D organizations / educational Institutes having adequate research facilities. Sponsorship certificate (FORM III) from the Head of the organization where the candidate is employed must be enclosed at the time of application.
VI) INSTITUTE EMPLOYEES- Employees of NIT Silchar
Eligibility for application in GROUP B:
1. Students for admission into Ph.D. Programs in Engineering Departments must satisfy one of the following criteria:
i)M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in an appropriate area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ST candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks). and
ii)B.E./B.Tech. with an excellent academic record with valid GATE score and with a CPI of at least 8.0 (on 10 point scale) or equivalent (75% of marks). For graduates from IITs/NITs, the minimum CPI requirement is 7.0 (on 10 point scale). For SC/ST candidates, there is a relaxation of 0.5 CPI or 5% of marks.
2. Students for admission into the Ph.D. Programs in Science departments must have a Master degree in the relevant discipline) with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ST candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks) ) is required.
3. Students for admission into the Ph.D. Programs in Management Studies departments must have a Master’s degree in Business Administration or Master’s degree in relevant disciplines with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ST candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks) is required.
How to Apply:
Downloadable application form with other relevant papers is available in the Institute’s website.
The filled in and sign Application Form must be accompanied with an Application Fee of Rs.500/- (for General/OBC) OR Rs.250/- (for SC/ST) in the form of crossed Demand Draft( photocopy) in favour of Director, N.I.T. Silchar, payable at Silchar; otherwise, the application form will be treated as cancelled. Hard copy Application form complete in all respects should reach the office of Dean (Research and Consultancy) , NIT Silchar., within 18th January, 2019 by 5.00 p.m.
Application form (scanned) complete in all respects must be emailed to email address –directornits@gmail.com and deanrcnits@gmail.com within 18th January, 2019by 5.00 p.m. Subject line should be “Application for Ph.D. program- Name of the department - Group A / Group B”
The candidates are advised to give their latest contact nos./e-mail ids in the application form. The Institute reserves the right to reject any or all applications or it may amend any of the clauses above as per orders of the competent authority/ Government of India.
Closing Date:
Last date of submission of form to the Institute: 18th January, 2019
List of short-listed candidates to be uploaded in the institute website: 31st January, 2019
Date of written test and Counselling and verification: 14th and 15th February, 2019
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