PhD in Civil Engineering @ Shiv Nadar University, Gautam Buddha Nagar

Departments offering PhD: Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Civil & Environmental Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electrical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering Eligibility: Candidates having M.Tech./ ME degree in a Engineering/ Technology, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology (from any Institute other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks. Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0. Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70%. How to Apply: Candidates may apply online at http://14.139.194.20/ Pay application fee of Rs.300/- for General/ OBC (Male) and Rs.150/- for SC/ ST/ PWD/ Female candidates in the form of DD must be made from any nationalized bank in favour of IIT Patna and payable at Patna. The candidate should submit the printout of the filled in application form original and the required self attested copies of certificates to The Assistant Registrar (Academics), Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihta, Kanpa Road, District - Patna, Bihar - 801118 The candidate should clearly superscribe on the cover the name of the course applied containing application form. Selection Process: The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/ and interview, based on performance in GATE/ NET, grades/ marks in the qualifying examination, etc. The Institute may admit exceptionally bright students and full-time (Institute Fellows) directly if they secured the top rank in the last qualifying degree from a reputed Institute/ University including but not limited to the IITs, IISc. Bangalore, IIM, NITIE, IISER, NIT, NISER. This is subject to the sole discretion of the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna. In addition, applicant in this category must have all throughout first class academic career. Important Dates: Last Date of On-line Application: 19th November, 2015 Last Date for receipt of completed application forms by IIT Patna: 24th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iitp.ac.in/index.php/notice-board/1445 -visvesvaraya-phd-scheme-for-electronics-a-it-dec-2015.html

PhD in Chemical Engineering @ Shiv Nadar University, Gautam Buddha Nagar

Research Themes: Livestock Production and Management Livestock Products Technology Animal Nutrition Eligibility: Master of Science or an equivalent examination in Veterinary Science from SVVU/ ANGRAU or from an institution accredited by ICAR in the concerned field of specialization with at least 70% marks in the aggregate under traditional system of examination or an OGPA of 2.7 or above in 4.00 point scale or OGPA of 6.50 or above in 10.00 point scale in grade point system. In the case of SC, ST and PH candidates, 60% marks in the aggregate under traditional system of Master of Veterinary Science or OGPA of 2.5 out of 4.00 or 6.00 out of 10.00 under Grade Point system is sufficient. The Basic Degree i.e. B.V.Sc & A.H. is essential. The candidates awaiting final thesis viva voce result may apply. However, they have to produce provisional certificate on or before the date of entrance examination failing which they shall not be allowed for entrance examination. How to Apply: The applications shall be downloaded from www.svvu.edu.in   The duly filled in application along with attested copies of required certificates and a crossed DD for Rs.1000 /- towards Registration (Rs.500 /- for SC/ ST/ PH candidates) drawn on any Nationalized bank favouring COMPTROLLER, SVVU, payable at Tirupati, should reach the below address either in person or by Registered Post with Acknowledgement due. Registrar, SVVU, Administrative Office, Dr.Y.S.R.Bhavan, Tirupati – 517 502 Selection Process: The candidates who are eligible for admission to the course should appear for entrance test and interview before selection committee at Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati at their own expenses. The Weightage of marks will be as follows: Entrance Test 50 M.V.Sc level 20 B.V.Sc level 10 Interview performance 20 Total 100 Important Dates: Last date for submitting the application: 26th November, 2015 Date of Entrance test: 14th December, 2015 Date of Interview: 22nd December, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://svvu.edu.in/

PhD in Engineering @ Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

Departments offering PhD: Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Civil & Environmental Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electrical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering Eligibility: Candidates having M.Tech./ ME degree in a Engineering/ Technology, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology (from any Institute other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks. Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0. Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70%. How to Apply: Candidates may apply online at http://14.139.194.20/ Pay application fee of Rs.300/- for General/ OBC (Male) and Rs.150/- for SC/ ST/ PWD/ Female candidates in the form of DD must be made from any nationalized bank in favour of IIT Patna and payable at Patna. The candidate should submit the printout of the filled in application form original and the required self attested copies of certificates to The Assistant Registrar (Academics), Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihta, Kanpa Road, District - Patna, Bihar - 801118 The candidate should clearly superscribe on the cover the name of the course applied containing application form. Selection Process: The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/ and interview, based on performance in GATE/ NET, grades/ marks in the qualifying examination, etc. The Institute may admit exceptionally bright students and full-time (Institute Fellows) directly if they secured the top rank in the last qualifying degree from a reputed Institute/ University including but not limited to the IITs, IISc. Bangalore, IIM, NITIE, IISER, NIT, NISER. This is subject to the sole discretion of the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna. In addition, applicant in this category must have all throughout first class academic career. Important Dates: Last Date of On-line Application: 19th November, 2015 Last Date for receipt of completed application forms by IIT Patna: 24th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iitp.ac.in/index.php/notice-board/1445 -visvesvaraya-phd-scheme-for-electronics-a-it-dec-2015.html

PhD Programme @ Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati

Research Themes: Livestock Production and Management Livestock Products Technology Animal Nutrition Eligibility: Master of Science or an equivalent examination in Veterinary Science from SVVU/ ANGRAU or from an institution accredited by ICAR in the concerned field of specialization with at least 70% marks in the aggregate under traditional system of examination or an OGPA of 2.7 or above in 4.00 point scale or OGPA of 6.50 or above in 10.00 point scale in grade point system. In the case of SC, ST and PH candidates, 60% marks in the aggregate under traditional system of Master of Veterinary Science or OGPA of 2.5 out of 4.00 or 6.00 out of 10.00 under Grade Point system is sufficient. The Basic Degree i.e. B.V.Sc & A.H. is essential. The candidates awaiting final thesis viva voce result may apply. However, they have to produce provisional certificate on or before the date of entrance examination failing which they shall not be allowed for entrance examination. How to Apply: The applications shall be downloaded from www.svvu.edu.in   The duly filled in application along with attested copies of required certificates and a crossed DD for Rs.1000 /- towards Registration (Rs.500 /- for SC/ ST/ PH candidates) drawn on any Nationalized bank favouring COMPTROLLER, SVVU, payable at Tirupati, should reach the below address either in person or by Registered Post with Acknowledgement due. Registrar, SVVU, Administrative Office, Dr.Y.S.R.Bhavan, Tirupati – 517 502 Selection Process: The candidates who are eligible for admission to the course should appear for entrance test and interview before selection committee at Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati at their own expenses. The Weightage of marks will be as follows: Entrance Test 50 M.V.Sc level 20 B.V.Sc level 10 Interview performance 20 Total 100 Important Dates: Last date for submitting the application: 26th November, 2015 Date of Entrance test: 14th December, 2015 Date of Interview: 22nd December, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://svvu.edu.in/

PhD in Mathematics @ Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

Research Areas: Combinatorial Topology, Algebraic Topology, Geometric Topology, Topological graph Theory, Fuzzy Sets and Its Applications, Multi-criteria Decision Making, Rings & Modules, Mathematical modeling, Applications of differential equations. Eligibility: M. Phil. or Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks. Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0. Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs/IISc) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks. How to Apply: Candidates may apply online at http://14.139.194.20/ Pay application fee of Rs.300/- for General/ OBC (Male) and Rs.150/- for SC/ ST/ PWD/ Female candidates in the form of DD must be made from any nationalized bank in favour of IIT Patna and payable at Patna. The candidate should submit the printout of the filled in application form original and the required self attested copies of certificates to The Assistant Registrar (Academics), Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihta, Kanpa Road, District - Patna, Bihar - 801118 The candidate should clearly superscribe on the cover the name of the course applied containing application form. Selection Process: The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/ and interview, based on performance in GATE/ NET, grades/ marks in the qualifying examination, etc. The Institute may admit exceptionally bright students and full-time (Institute Fellows) directly if they secured the top rank in the last qualifying degree from a reputed Institute/ University including but not limited to the IITs, IISc. Bangalore, IIM, NITIE, IISER, NIT, NISER. This is subject to the sole discretion of the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna. In addition, applicant in this category must have all throughout first class academic career. Important Dates: Last Date of On-line Application: 19th November, 2015 Last Date for receipt of completed application forms by IIT Patna: 24th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iitp.ac.in/index.php/notice-board/ 1445-visvesvaraya-phd-scheme-for-electronics-a-it-dec-2015.html

PhD in Biotechnology @ Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

Eligibility: A Master’s degree (M.Sc. or M.Tech.) in any allied area of Life Sciences/ Biotechnology with aggregate of: At least 65% or equivalent CGPA at both bachelor and master level for General category. At least 60% or equivalent CGPA at both bachelor and master level, with one being at least 65% or equivalent CGPA for OBC category. At least 60% or equivalent CGPA at both bachelor and master level for SC/ST category. The candidates must possess a valid qualification for research fellowship (JRF) from any national funding agency such as CSIRJRF or UGC-JRF or DBT-JRF or DST-INSPIRE etc. or an equivalent qualification with fellowship. How to Apply: Candidates may apply online at http://www.iith.ac.in/admissions/login/phdAdmLoginHome   Pay application fee of Rs.300/- for General/ OBC (Male) and Rs.150/- for SC/ ST/ PWD/ Female candidates at online portal. Selection Process: Selection to PhD programme will be based on performance in the interview to be held at IITH. Request to change the interview date/ time by applicants will not be entertained. Important Dates: Last date for submitting the application: 26th November, 2015 Date of interview: 2nd December, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iith.ac.in/phdadmissions/home.jsp

PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences @ Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

Departments offering PhD: Economics English Sociology Health Care Management Eligibility: Candidates having M.Tech./ ME degree in a Engineering/ Technology, with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology (from any Institute other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks. Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0. Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 80%. How to Apply: Candidates may apply online at http://14.139.194.20/ Pay application fee of Rs.300/- for General/ OBC (Male) and Rs.150/- for SC/ ST/ PWD/ Female candidates in the form of DD must be made from any nationalized bank in favour of IIT Patna and payable at Patna. The candidate should submit the printout of the filled in application form original and the required self attested copies of certificates to The Assistant Registrar (Academics), Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihta, Kanpa Road, District - Patna, Bihar - 801118 The candidate should clearly superscribe on the cover the name of the course applied containing application form. Selection Process: The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/ and interview, based on performance in GATE/ NET, grades/ marks in the qualifying examination, etc. The Institute may admit exceptionally bright students and full-time (Institute Fellows) directly if they secured the top rank in the last qualifying degree from a reputed Institute/ University including but not limited to the IITs, IISc. Bangalore, IIM, NITIE, IISER, NIT, NISER. This is subject to the sole discretion of the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna. In addition, applicant in this category must have all throughout first class academic career. Important Dates: Last Date of On-line Application: 19th November, 2015 Last Date for receipt of completed application forms by IIT Patna: 24th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iitp.ac.in/index.php/notice-board/1445 -visvesvaraya-phd-scheme-for-electronics-a-it-dec-2015.html

PhD in Engineering @ Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

Departments offering PhD: Bio Medical Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Eligibility: First class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ ST) in Master’s Degree in Science/ Engine ering / Technology M.Tech./ ME/ MS (Engineering/ Technology) degree with first class or equivalent in the respective or allied areas. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology or Master’s degree in Sciences in an allied area and possessing a valid GATE score may also apply. Candidates with CSIR-NET-JRF / UGC-NET-JRF award for Research fellowship or equivalent or GATE Qualification are encouraged to apply. How to Apply: Candidates may apply online at http://www.iith.ac.in/admissions/login/phdAdmLoginHome   Pay application fee of Rs.300/- for General/ OBC (Male) and Rs.150/- for SC/ ST/ PWD/ Female candidates at online portal. Selection Process: Selection process is purely based on merit. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/ or interview on a specified date (travel expenses will be paid as per Institute norms). Important Dates: Last date for submitting the application: 26th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iith.ac.in/phdadmissions/home.jsp

PhD in Physics @ Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

Research Areas: Renewable energy, Advanced Materials Magnetic nanomaterials, Nanostructured semiconductors, Multiferroics and strongly correlated electron systems. Optical Information Processing, Image Encryption, Watermarking, Digital Holography, Fractional Fourier Transform-based Signal Processing, Correlation-based Optical Pattern Recognition, Plasmonics Bose-Einstein condensate (Theory), Atom Interferometry (Theory), Nonlinear Optics (Theory) Experimental condensed matter Physics Electrical and magnetic properties of two dimensional materials Fabrication of ultrasensitive nanoplasmonic-photonic hybrid devices for single protein molecule detection and sizing in real-time, Single molecule Raman scattering Eligibility: M. Phil. or Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks. Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0. Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs/IISc) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks. How to Apply: Candidates may apply online at http://14.139.194.20/ Pay application fee of Rs.300/- for General/ OBC (Male) and Rs.150/- for SC/ ST/ PWD/ Female candidates in the form of DD must be made from any nationalized bank in favour of IIT Patna and payable at Patna. The candidate should submit the printout of the filled in application form original and the required self attested copies of certificates to The Assistant Registrar (Academics), Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihta, Kanpa Road, District - Patna, Bihar - 801118 The candidate should clearly superscribe on the cover the name of the course applied containing application form. Selection Process: The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/ and interview, based on performance in GATE/ NET, grades/ marks in the qualifying examination, etc. The Institute may admit exceptionally bright students and full-time (Institute Fellows) directly if they secured the top rank in the last qualifying degree from a reputed Institute/ University including but not limited to the IITs, IISc. Bangalore, IIM, NITIE, IISER, NIT, NISER. This is subject to the sole discretion of the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna. In addition, applicant in this category must have all throughout first class academic career. Important Dates: Last Date of On-line Application: 19th November, 2015 Last Date for receipt of completed application forms by IIT Patna: 24th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iitp.ac.in/index.php/notice-board/1445-visvesvaraya -phd-scheme-for-electronics-a-it-dec-2015.html

Part Time PhD @ National Institute of Technology, Warangal

Departments offering PhD: Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electronics and Communications Engineering Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Biotechnology Physics Chemistry Mathematics Humanities and Social Sciences School of Management Eligibility: ME/ M.Tech. with at least 3 years experience having measurable research output. (or) BE/B.Tech. with at least 6 years experience having measurable research output. (or) Research Fellows with ME/ M.Tech./ M.Sc. or equivalent qualification, working in Research Projects of National Research Laboratories having MOU with NIT Warangal. How to Apply: Candidates may apply online at http://www.nitw.ac.in/phd2015/loginmain.php   Take print out of the filled-in application. Attach a recent passport size photograph. Send the application along with enclosures to the following address so as to reach on or before 06 Nov,2015. Superscribe the envelope “Application for Ph.D. Program – December-2015 Session”. Associate Dean (Admissions) Academic Section National Institute of Technology, Warangal 506 004 Important Dates: Last date for receipt of completed application form through post: 6th November, 2015 For admission brochure: http://www.nitw.ac.in/phd2015/index.php For more details, please visit: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/admission2015_21.htm

PhD in Engineering @ National Institute of Technology, Warangal

Departments offering PhD: Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electronics and Communications Engineering Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Eligibility: M.Tech./ ME or equivalent degree with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5/10 (6.0/10 in the case of SC/ST candidates) or not less than 60% aggregate marks (55% marks in the case of SC/ ST candidates). Candidates who have completed M.Tech./ MS programs through GATE score (or) who already possesses a valid GATE score are eligible for admission with institute fellowship as per MHRD norms. How to Apply: Candidates may apply online at http://www.nitw.ac.in/phd2015/loginmain.php   Take print out of the filled-in application. Attach a recent passport size photograph. Send the application along with enclosures to the following address so as to reach on or before 06 Nov,2015. Superscribe the envelope “Application for Ph.D. Program – December-2015 Session”. Associate Dean (Admissions) Academic Section National Institute of Technology, Warangal 506 004 Important Dates: Last date for receipt of completed application form through post: 6th November, 2015 For admission brochure: http://www.nitw.ac.in/phd2015/brochure.php For more details, please visit: http://www.nitw.ac.in/phd2015/index.php

PhD in Humanities & Social Sciences @ Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Departments offering PhD: English (Literature and Linguistics) Philosophy Psychology Sociology Fine Arts Chemistry Eligibility: Master Degree in relevant discipline. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in engineering with marks not below 75% marks (or CGPA/ CPI of 7.5 on a 10-point scale) may be considered for admission. However, a valid GATE score is needed (the waiver for IIT graduates as mentioned in the notes above for the M.Tech. programme applies). Candidates with M.Sc. degree must satisfy each of the following criteria: (a) a minimum of 65 percent marks/ 6.5 CGPA/ CPI in the M.Sc. degree, (b) first division in B.Sc. degree, and (c) JRF/ 95 percentile or higher in GATE. How to Apply: Download the application form at http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/implinks20152.htm   PhD applicants must submit two letters of reference letters as well. The reference letters can directly be sent by the referees to the DPGC (Department Post Graduate Committee) convener of the concerned department or they can also be sent in a sealed envelope along with the application form. The Reference forms can be downloaded from the link: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/implinks20152.htm   The application fee is Rs.400/- for General and OBC candidates and Rs.200/- for SC/ ST and all PD candidates (including General and OBC). The application fee is waived for 'Foreign National' candidates. The fee must be paid through a demand draft in favour of 'The Registrar, IIT Kanpur’ and payable at Kanpur. Send all the above material along with self-attested copies of and demand draft to the concerned department (for information about concerned department and the address where application form is to be sent, visit: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/implinks20152.htm   Selection Process: Selection of PhD students is done through interview and scores in qualifying examination. Important Dates: Last date for receipt of completed application form through post: 17th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/admission2015_21.htm

PhD in Sciences @ Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Departments offering PhD: Chemistry Mathematics & Statistics Physics Eligibility: Master Degree in relevant discipline. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in engineering with marks not below 75% marks (or CGPA/ CPI of 7.5 on a 10-point scale) may be considered for admission. However, a valid GATE score is needed (the waiver for IIT graduates as mentioned in the notes above for the M.Tech. programme applies). Candidates with M.Sc. degree must satisfy each of the following criteria: (a) a minimum of 65 percent marks/ 6.5 CGPA/ CPI in the M.Sc. degree, (b) first division in B.Sc. degree, and (c) JRF/ 95 percentile or higher in GATE. How to Apply: Download the application form at http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/implinks20152.htm   PhD applicants must submit two letters of reference letters as well. The reference letters can directly be sent by the referees to the DPGC (Department Post Graduate Committee) convener of the concerned department or they can also be sent in a sealed envelope along with the application form. The Reference forms can be downloaded from the link: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/implinks20152.htm   The application fee is Rs.400/- for General and OBC candidates and Rs.200/- for SC/ ST and all PD candidates (including General and OBC). The application fee is waived for 'Foreign National' candidates. The fee must be paid through a demand draft in favour of 'The Registrar, IIT Kanpur’ and payable at Kanpur. Send all the above material along with self-attested copies of and demand draft to the concerned department (for information about concerned department and the address where application form is to be sent, visit: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/implinks20152.htm   Selection Process: Selection of PhD students is done through interview and scores in qualifying examination. Important Dates: Last date for receipt of completed application form through post: 17th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/admission2015_21.htm

PhD in Engineering @ Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Departments offering PhD: Aerospace Engineering Biological Sciences & Bio-Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Earth Sciences Electrical Engineering Industrial & Management Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering & Technology Photonics Science & Engineering Eligibility: M.Tech./ ME degree in relevant discipline. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in engineering with marks not below 75% marks (or CGPA/ CPI of 7.5 on a 10-point scale) may be considered for admission. However, a valid GATE score is needed (the waiver for IIT graduates as mentioned in the notes above for the M.Tech. programme applies). Candidates with M.Sc. degree must satisfy each of the following criteria: (a) a minimum of 65 percent marks/ 6.5 CGPA/ CPI in the M.Sc. degree, (b) first division in B.Sc. degree, and (c) JRF/ 95 percentile or higher in GATE. How to Apply: All applications for admission (except Computer Science & Engineering department) are to be sent by post. There is no provision for online submission of application forms (except Computer Science & Engineering department). Computer Science & Engineering department's applicants need to apply through online application process at http://admissions.cse.iitk.ac.in/   Download the application form at http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/implinks20152.htm   PhD applicants must submit two letters of reference letters as well. The reference letters can directly be sent by the referees to the DPGC (Department Post Graduate Committee) convener of the concerned department or they can also be sent in a sealed envelope along with the application form. The Reference forms can be downloaded from the link: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/implinks20152.htm   The application fee is Rs.400/- for General and OBC candidates and Rs.200/- for SC/ ST and all PD candidates (including General and OBC). The application fee is waived for 'Foreign National' candidates. The fee must be paid through a demand draft in favour of 'The Registrar, IIT Kanpur’ and payable at Kanpur. Send all the above material along with self-attested copies of and demand draft to the concerned department (for information about concerned department and the address where application form is to be sent, visit: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/implinks20152.htm   Selection Process: Selection of PhD students is done through interview and scores in qualifying examination. Important Dates: Last date for receipt of completed application form through post: 17th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaaold/DOAA/admission2015_21.htm

PhD Scholarships, 2016 @ Imperial College London

Scholarship Details: Tenure of scholarships: 3 or 4 years depending on course length Number of scholarships: Around 2-3 awards per year Scholarship covers Tuition fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year. Eligibility: Applicants should: Be nationals of countries who receive official development assistance from the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organization for Economic Co - operation and Development (OECD). Be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies. Have received an offer and who are of the highest academic ability. How to apply: The applications for the Reach Oxfords Undergraduate Scholarships are to be made along with applications for the courses. In order to be considered for the Reach Oxfords Undergraduate Scholarships, candidates must get an unconditional acceptance in the applied course at Oxford. Applicants need to complete a separate scholarship application form and arrange for two references to be submitted on their behalf. Last Date: 19th February, 2016 For more details, please visit: http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/ fees-and-funding/oxford-support/reach-oxford-scholarship

PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences @ IIT Guwahati

Research Areas: Hybrid Nano-structured Materials for energy applications. spin transport, Quantum dot circuits Photonics, thermoelectrics, plastic electronics and semiconductor physics, solar cells Plasmonics, Nanoscale transport TeraHertz Sepctroscopy Non-linear Optics, nano photonics, photon-phonon interaction Magnetic and Superconducting materials Novel hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductors design and potential device applications Thin film device applications of high-mobility organic semiconductors Quantum Information theory and open quantum systems Topological Insulators, Fracntional Chern Insulators Eligibility: Master’s degree in Physical Sciences, Materials Science, Engineering or Technology, in areas closely related to the interests of the physics faculty at IISER TVM. 60% marks or equivalent is desirable. Qualifying in one of the following national level examination with validity as on 1st January 2016: GATE/ CSIR-UGC-JRF/ JEST-2015/ INSPIRE PhD Fellowship. How to Apply: Candiadtes may apply online at http://www.iisertvm.in/phd/ GE/ OBC [SC/ ST/ PH] applicants are required to make a payment of Rs.200/- [Rs. 100/-] as processing fee through the Powerjyoti Account. On submission of the online application form, the applicants will receive an acknowledgment email with a unique application number. Applicants are not required to post hard copy of the application to IISER-TVM. Selection Process: It is mandatory for all the candidates to submit a research proposal, which should clearly have a question or a problem you find interesting to address (word limit 500-700) during the online application. The proposal will be used as one of the criteria for short-listing. Short-listed candidates will have to appear for interviews conducted at IISER-TVM. There will be two rounds of interviews, which will be conducted over three days. In case of a high turn out of candidates, an entrance exam may be conducted (based on Master’s level Biology questions for 70% marks and 12th level Physics, Math, Chemistry questions-together 30%) on the first day of interviews. Hence, all the short-listed candidates must report at IISER-TVM on the first day of the interviews. The final selection of candidates will solely be based on performance in interviews. Important Dates: Last date of receipt of the application form: 2nd November, 2015 Announcement of shortlisted candidates on the Institute's website: 5th November, 2015 Interview for the short-listed candidates: 26-28 November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/pages/phd_admissions.phpx

PhD Scholarships, 2016 @ CEPT University

Scholarship Details: Scholars are provided with a stipend of Rs. 28,125/- per month for the first two years (stipend in 3rd and 4th year may be offered based on availability) Eligibility: Applicants must have: A professional master’s (or equivalent) degree in fields related to designing, planning, constructing, and managing human habitat is highly desirable. (or) A master’s degree in economics, geography, sociology or other related fields. (or) A bachelor’s degree in architecture or planning with teaching and/or research experience. How to Apply: Applicants can apply through online at: http://admissions.cept.ac.in/Pages/Login.aspx Important Dates: Last date of receipt of completed application form: 30th October, 2015 Announcement of shortlisted candidates: 6th November, 2015 Entrance exam (personal interviews): 23rd November, 2015 Announcement of admitted candidates: 24th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://cept.ac.in/doctoral-office /doctoral-programs-new-

PhD in Physical Sciences @ IISER, Thiruvananthapuram

Research Areas: Hybrid Nano-structured Materials for energy applications. spin transport, Quantum dot circuits Photonics, thermoelectrics, plastic electronics and semiconductor physics, solar cells Plasmonics, Nanoscale transport TeraHertz Sepctroscopy Non-linear Optics, nano photonics, photon-phonon interaction Magnetic and Superconducting materials Novel hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductors design and potential device applications Thin film device applications of high-mobility organic semiconductors Quantum Information theory and open quantum systems Topological Insulators, Fracntional Chern Insulators Eligibility: Master’s degree in Physical Sciences, Materials Science, Engineering or Technology, in areas closely related to the interests of the physics faculty at IISER TVM. 60% marks or equivalent is desirable. Qualifying in one of the following national level examination with validity as on 1st January 2016: GATE/ CSIR-UGC-JRF/ JEST-2015/ INSPIRE PhD Fellowship. How to Apply: Candiadtes may apply online at http://www.iisertvm.in/phd/ GE/ OBC [SC/ ST/ PH] applicants are required to make a payment of Rs.200/- [Rs. 100/-] as processing fee through the Powerjyoti Account. On submission of the online application form, the applicants will receive an acknowledgment email with a unique application number. Applicants are not required to post hard copy of the application to IISER-TVM. Selection Process: It is mandatory for all the candidates to submit a research proposal, which should clearly have a question or a problem you find interesting to address (word limit 500-700) during the online application. The proposal will be used as one of the criteria for short-listing. Short-listed candidates will have to appear for interviews conducted at IISER-TVM. There will be two rounds of interviews, which will be conducted over three days. In case of a high turn out of candidates, an entrance exam may be conducted (based on Master’s level Biology questions for 70% marks and 12th level Physics, Math, Chemistry questions-together 30%) on the first day of interviews. Hence, all the short-listed candidates must report at IISER-TVM on the first day of the interviews. The final selection of candidates will solely be based on performance in interviews. Important Dates: Last date of receipt of the application form: 2nd November, 2015 Announcement of shortlisted candidates on the Institute's website: 5th November, 2015 Interview for the short-listed candidates: 26-28 November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/pages/phd_admissions.phpx

PhD in Chemical Sciences @ IISER, Thiruvananthapuram

Research Areas: Inorganic and organometallic chemistry Organic synthesis, Medicinal chemistry, Carbohydrate chemistry, Chemical Biology Organic Synthesis/DNA Nanotechnology/ Supramolecular Chemistry Protein structure determination through NMR spectroscopy Materials Chemistry Photochemistry, Photophysics, Nanomaterials Biomass conversion Theoretical Chemistry Ultrafast Spectroscopy Catalytic asymmetric synthesis and natural product synthesis Eligibility: The candidate must have a Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences with 60% marks or equivalent. The candidate must have qualified CSIR-UGC-JRF/ GATE examinations valid as on 1st January 2016 or DST INSPIRE PhD fellowship. Previous research experience and quality publications will be considered as an added qualification. How to Apply: Candiadtes may apply online at http://www.iisertvm.in/phd/ GE/ OBC [SC/ ST/ PH] applicants are required to make a payment of Rs.200/- [Rs. 100/-] as processing fee through the Powerjyoti Account. On submission of the online application form, the applicants will receive an acknowledgment email with a unique application number. Applicants are not required to post hard copy of the application to IISER-TVM. Selection Process: The shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview at IISER-TVM. The selection of the candidate will be based on the performance in the interview. Important Dates: Last date of receipt of the application form: 2nd November, 2015 Announcement of shortlisted candidates on the Institute's website: 5th November, 2015 Interview for the short-listed candidates: 26-28 November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/pages/phd_admissions.phpx

PhD in Biological Sciences @ IISER, Thiruvananthapuram

Research Areas: Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour Patterning, stem cells and regeneration of plants Genetics and Genomic Stem cells and regenerative medicine Mammalian Cell Biology: cytoskeleton, centrosome Molecular Structural Biology Eligibility: Master’s degree (A five year degree post +2 level) in Biological/ Chemical/ Physical/ Mathematical/ Bioinformatics/Agricultural/ Veterinary/ Pharmcy/ Nursing or a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MBBS). The applicant must have a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a scale of 10, or equivalent (55% or CGPA 6/10 for SC/ST candidates). The qualifying degree should have been obtained within 5 years as on January 1st, 2016. Qualification in one of the following national level tests, with validity as on 1st January 2016: CSIR-UGC-JRF/DBT-JRF/ DST-INSPIRE for PhD/ ICMR-JRF/ GATE-Ecology Rank 1 to 60)/ JGEEBILS (GS-2015) How to Apply: Candiadtes may apply online at http://www.iisertvm.in/phd/ GE/ OBC [SC/ ST/ PH] applicants are required to make a payment of Rs.200/- [Rs. 100/-] as processing fee through the Powerjyoti Account. On submission of the online application form, the applicants will receive an acknowledgment email with a unique application number. Applicants are not required to post hard copy of the application to IISER-TVM. Selection Process: It is mandatory for all the candidates to submit a research proposal, which should clearly have a question or a problem you find interesting to address (word limit 500-700) during the online application. The proposal will be used as one of the criteria for short-listing. Short-listed candidates will have to appear for interviews conducted at IISER-TVM. There will be two rounds of interviews, which will be conducted over three days. In case of a high turn out of candidates, an entrance exam may be conducted (based on Master’s level Biology questions for 70% marks and 12th level Physics, Math, Chemistry questions-together 30%) on the first day of interviews. Hence, all the short-listed candidates must report at IISER-TVM on the first day of the interviews. The final selection of candidates will solely be based on performance in interviews. Important Dates: Last date of receipt of the application form: 2nd November, 2015 Announcement of shortlisted candidates on the Institute's website: 5th November, 2015 Interview for the short-listed candidates: 26-28 November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/pages/phd_admissions.phpx