NIT Tiruchirappalli - M.S / Ph.D. programmes

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 015, TAMIL NADU.,

Applications are invited for Admission to M.S / Ph.D. programmes for the
year 2011 – 2012 (January 2012 Session)



I. Ph.D. Programme (Full-Time and Part-Time (sponsored))
ELIGIBILITY AND ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMMES
I. Faculty of Engineering Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology in the appropriate branch of study with a minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) in UG or PG for admission under OC / OBC category and 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 is the eligibility requirement for SC/ST candidates. For Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department Candidates with PG degree in Science (Physics / Chemistry / Material Science/ Applied Science / Applied Physics / Applied Chemistry) followed by M.Tech. Degree in Material Science and Engineering / equivalent PG degree in related discipline are also eligible to apply.
II. Faculty of Architecture
Bachelors degree in Architecture / Planning and Master’s degree in Architecture / Design / Planning / Building Engineering and Management / Building Technology or its equivalent with a minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) in UG or PG for admission under OC / OBC category and 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 is the eligibility requirement for SC/ST candidates.
III. Management Studies
Master’s degree in Business Administration with valid NET/UGC/CAT/AIMA with a minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) in UG or PG for admission under OC / OBC category and 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 is the eligibility requirement for SC/ST candidates.
Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering / Industrial Management with a minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) in UG or PG for admission OC / OBC category and 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 is the eligibility requirement for SC/ST candidates.
IV. Computer Applications Master’s degree in Computer Applications or M.Sc. (Computer Science/ OR&CA) with GATE / NET/ UGC / CSIR / NBHM score with a minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) in UG or PG for admission for OC / OBC category and 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 is the eligibility requirement for SC/ST candidates.
Master’s degree (M.E. /M.Tech.) in Computer Science and Engineering with a minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) in UG or PG for admission under OC / OBC category and 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 is the eligibility requirement for SC/ST candidates.
V. Faculty of Science & Humanities (Maths, Physics, Chemistry and English)
Master’s degree in Sciences / Humanities / Social Sciences in the relevant discipline with a minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) and a valid GATE / UGC / CSIR / NBHM / NET score for OC / OBC category and 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 is the eligibility requirement for SC/ST candidates and a valid GATE / UGC / CSIR / NBHM / NET.
If sufficient number of candidates with valid GATE / UGC / CSIR / NBHM / NET score are not available for Humanities and science departments, non GATE / UGC / CSIR / NBHM / NET candidates will also be considered for admission on non stipendary basis.
VI. TEQIP Scholarship for Ph.D. programmes are available for full time schoalrs in Engg Programmes subject to approval by senate Norms for Part-Time (Sponsored)
(i) Candidates from organizations which have MOU with the Institute or Candidates from organizations with R & D Labs of National repute and public sector undertakings such as DRDO, ISRO, IGCAR, BHEL, BEL etc. Such candidates should have a co-guide from
their parent organization. Co-guide should have Ph.D. qualification or should have
equivalent research contribution with PG qualification.
(ii) For admissions to Humanities Department – duly sponsored regular faculty having two years experience and working presently in government and government aided arts, science and engineering colleges within 50 km from the Institute.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Half Time Research Assistantship (HTRA) are available to those who are admitted to Ph.D programmes in different departments subject to the maximum number available as stipulated by Ministry of Human
Resources Development. The award and renewal of this assistantship / scholarship is as per the guidelines issued by MHRD from time to time. Those who are receiving the assistantship are required to assist the department in academic work to a minimum of 8 hours per week. As per rules in force, those who are interested in getting the assistantship / scholarship, has to give an undertaking on stamped paper to the effect that they will not discontinue the course before completion. Those who discontinue the Ph.D. programme are required to refund the entire scholarship amount drawn by them. The assistantship / scholarship will not be available to sponsored candidates or any student getting any other financial support from any agency including state and central governments. Reservation: Government of India reservation policy will be followed for OBC / SC / ST and
Physically Handicapped Candidates.
How to apply:
Candidates applying for Ph.D. programme can apply through the downloaded application form only. The filled up application form along with enclosures and a non refundable registration fee of Rs.300/- (Rs.100/- for SC/ST/ Persons with Disabilities) by means of Demand Draft drawn not earlier than 1 4 . 1 2 . 2 0 1 1 in favour of “Director, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli- 620 015” payable at Tiruchirappalli should reach Dean (Academic), National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-620015, Tamil Nadu on or before 13th January 2012. The candidates are requested to write their name on the reverse side of the draft.

I. M.S. (By Research) Programme (Full-Time and Part-Time (sponsored))
All branches of Engineering.
ELIGIBILILTY FOR ADMISSION TO MS (by Research)
Candidates for admission to MS (by Research) degree programme shall be required to have 60 percentage of marks or 6.5 CGPA (for OC / OBC) in the B.E./B.Tech. degree and a valid GATE SCORE in the appropriate subject. In case of SC/ST candidates the eligibility requirement is 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 and a valid GATE SCORE in the appropriate subject. Any candidate admitted provisionally, subject to his/her producing provisional certificate and mark lists as proof of having satisfied the eligibility criteria shall have to discontinue the course, if he/she does not produce the provisional certificate and mark lists for the degree programme within a week time. Such candidates will not be eligible for any refund of fees paid by him/her. SELECTION: Based on valid GATE Score*
* GATE Examination paper should be in their UG discipline Norms for Part-Time (Sponsored)
(i) Candidates from organizations which have MOU with the Institute or Candidates from organizations with R & D Labs of National repute and public sector undertakings such as DRDO, ISRO, IGCAR, BHEL, BEL etc. Such candidates should have a co-guide from
their parent organization. Co-guide should have Ph.D. qualification or should have
equivalent research contribution with PG qualification.
(ii) For admissions to Humanities Department – duly sponsored regular faculty having two years experience and working presently in government and government aided arts, science and engineering colleges within 50 km from the Institute.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Half Time Research Assistantship (HTRA) are available to those who are admitted to M.S. (by research) programmes in different departments subject to the maximum number available as stipulated by Ministry of
Human Resources Development.
The award and renewal of this assistantship / scholarship is as per the guidelines issued by MHRD from time to time. Those who are receiving the assistantship are required to assist the department in academic work to a minimum of 8 hours per week. As per rules in force, those who are interested in getting the assistantship / scholarship, have to give an undertaking on stamped paper to the effect that they will not discontinue the course before completion. Those who discontinue the MS (by research) programme are required to refund the entire scholarship amount drawn by them. The assistantship / scholarship will not be available to sponsored candidates or any student getting any other financial support from any agency including state and central governments.

How to apply:
Candidates applying for MS (by Research) can apply through the downloaded application form
only. Downloadable application form and information brochure are available at www.nitt.edu. The filled up application form along with enclosures and a non refundable registration fee of Rs.300/- (Rs.100/- for SC/ST/ Persons with Disabilities) by means of Demand Draft drawn not earlier than 14.12.2011 in favour of “Director, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli- 620015” payable at Tiruchirappalli should reach Dean (Academic), National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-620015, Tamil Nadu on or before 13/01/2012. The candidates are requested to write their name and GATE registration number on the reverse side of the draft.

Last Date: 13 January 12

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