PhD in various subjects from Jain University

Applications are invited for Ph D programs in the following subjects

Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Computer science, Management, Mathematics, Chemistry, English, Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit, Ancient Indian History and Culture, Public Governance and Administration, Psychology, Political Science, Commerce, Physics, Electronics, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Fire Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Economics, Cultural Studies, Music, Dance

Eligibility
Candidate should hold a Master’s Degree (from a recognised university) in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% (In the case of SC / ST candidates there will be a relaxation of 5%). Selection will be through an Entrance Test and Interview .

Faculty members of Jain University or other recognized Universities / Institutions (teaching at the Degree / Post Graduate level for a minimum of fiver years in a permanent position) and candidates who have passed UGC / CSIR / NET / SLET / GATE examination / M.Phil. Programme shall be exempted from the Written Test; but they will need to take up the Interview.

Candidates who are qualified for CA or ACS or ICWA with basic degree are also eligible to register for Ph.D. in this category
Candidates who have qualified for Masters Degree prior to 1990-91 with no less than 50% marks are also eligible to register for Ph.D. programme
M.Phil. degree holders will get a waiver for part of the course work of Ph.D. programme
Candidates sponsored by organizations are also eligible to apply subject to their fulfillment of the above mentioned qualifications
Candidates who hold a Masters Degree viz., M.Tech / M.Sc (Engineering) in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering (Structural or Associated disciplines) are eligible for the Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering) Programme.

Scholarship: A few research scholarship are available for selected meritorious candidates who are not currently employed and are willing to take up a Research / Teaching Assistantship.

Selection process: The shortlisted candidates are required to take the pre PhD Entrance examination comprising an aptitude test, subject paper and an interview.

Last date to apply: July 11, 2011
Date of Entrance test : 24th July 2011
Date of Interview : 30th July 2011
Last date for Admission : 8th August 2011




Entrance Test Details

The entrance test for the Ph.D. programme in Jain University will be held on 24th July 2011 at 11 am at the School of Graduate Studies, Jain University, J C Road, Bangalore.The entrance test will be of 90 minutes duration and for 90 marks and the paper will have two sections:
Section A: General and Research Aptitude (45 marks)
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Section B: Subject Aptitude (45 marks)
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Both sections will have multiple choice questions and short answer questions. The syllabus for Section B would be at the Masters level in the concerned subject.


Admission Procedure
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• The candidate should submit his / her application to the University, in the prescribed form with a DD of 1000/- INR in the favour of Jain University, payable at Bangalore, along with other necessary documents; viz., degree certificate, marks cards and such other documents prescribed along with receipt for having paid the prescribed fee. In case of employed candidates, no objection / deputation certificate from the employer, for pursuing research is necessary.

Jain University
School of Graduate Studies
# 34, 1st Cross, JC Road
Bangalore - 560 001
P: + 91 80 2248 4942


Maximum Number of Vacancies

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