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