PhD Programme @ Annamalai University, Chidambaram

Research Areas: Engineering & Technology: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and Pharmacy Agriculture: Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Microbiology, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Botany, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Seed Science & Technology, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Agri Business Management, Agricultural Extension and Animal Husbandry. Medicine: Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, Physiotherapy, Pathology, Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Orthopaedics, Psychiatry,Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology and Nursing. Dentistry: Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Oral Medicine & Radiology Eligibility: Candidates who have secured their Master’s Degree under (11+1)/ (10+2) +3+2 and (10+2) +5 pattern of courses of study are eligible. Candidates who have passed Master’s Degree through Open University system are not eligible to apply. For SC/ ST and Differently abled candidates, there will be a relaxation of 5% marks for the minimum eligibility for admission in the Faculties of Arts, Science, Marine Sciences, Indian Languages, Engineering, Education, Fine Arts, Nursing & Physiotherapy. Preference will be given to candidates who have passed the UGC JRF/ NET/ SET/ Lecturership/ GATE/ CSIR/ ICAR/ ICSSR or other fellowship related examinations. How to Apply: In Person Candidates can obtain the application forms in person from Annamalai University Cash Counter, Administrative Office, Annamalai University by paying a registration fee of Rs.1500/- by cash. By Post Candidates can also obtain the application forms by post from the Registrar, Annamalai University, by sending a requisition letter along with a DD drawn in favour of “The Registrar, Annamalai University” payable at Chennai for Rs.1550/- . The application can also be downloaded at http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm/downloads/ 2015-16/phd_app_2015.pdf application along with all the enclosures and DD of Rs.1500/- tied up should reach THE REGISTRAR ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY ANNAMALAINAGAR CHIDAMBARAM CUDDALORE DISTRICT TAMIL NADU PIN- 608 002 Selected Process: An entrance examination followed by an interview will be conducted for all the eligible candidates. The selection shall be based on marks obtained in the qualifying degree, a written test and an interview. The weightage for Qualifying Examination will be given for 50 marks. The written test shall comprise objective type questions and examine research aptitude, grasp of the subject, intellectual ability, and general knowledge of the prospective candidates. The question paper for the written Test shall be prepared for 2 hours duration. Question papers will be set and evaluated by the DRC for 25 marks. The interview will be conducted for 25 marks. The cut off marks for the selection shall be fixed as 50 out of 100 (50%). Candidates with M.Phil. Degree from an approved University, UGC JRF/ NET/ SLET/ GATE/ CSIR/ ICAR/ ICSSR qualified candidates and Teacher fellowship holders are exempted from the Entrance Test but they have to appear for the interview. The Interview will be conducted on the same day of common entrance exam by the respective departments. At the time of interview, the candidates are expected to indicate their chosen area of research. The allocation of the Research Supervisor for a selected student will depend upon the vacancy, the number of students per faculty member permitted by the University, the available specializations among the faculty supervisors, and the research interest of the student as indicated during the interview by the student. Important Dates: Last Date of Receipt of applications: 14th August, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm/ mphil_phd_adm.php