WINTER SCHOOL AT JNCASR

Duration: December 5-10, 2011
Venue: Conference Hall, JNCASR, Bangalore, India

This Winter School on Chemistry and Physics of Materials is jointly organized by

 International Centre for Materials Science (ICMS) at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre

 for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore and Cambridge University,

 UK.  The aim of the school is to introduce the research scholars, post-doctoral 

fellows and the young faculty members from various universities/institutes worldwide 

to the diverse aspects of chemistry and physics of materials and their advanced 

applications.

Some of the areas to be covered are: Carbon materials, Thin films, Nanonics, 

Inorganic framework materials, Electron tomography, microscopy, and diffraction, 

Nanotubes and nanosheets of inorganic materials, Functional oxides and 

Theoretical modelling.

Online  Application opens on:	July 25, 2011
Last date to apply:	October 10 , 2011
Selected candidates will be notified on:	October 25, 2011

UNIVERSITY OF KERALA MPHIL ADMISSION 2011-12

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the M.Phil 
Degree Course of one year duration in the following Teaching/Research Departments and 
in the University College, Thiruvananthapuram, during the academic year 2011-12.  
Candidates seeking admission to the Course should have passed the qualifying 
Examination at the time of submitting applications.  The minimum qualification for 
admission to the Course is a Second Class Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with 
not less than 55% marks, subject to the usual rules of relaxation for SC/ST students.
Sl.No. Names of the Departments

STIPENDIARY TRAINEES IN RRCAT

Advertisement No : RRCAT-1/2011 
Last date of receipt 17.10.2011 
Applications are invited for Stipendiary Trainees (Category I & II) for training in Raja 
Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore. 

JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (JEE) 2012 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

APPLICATION INVITED FOR ADMISSION TO ALL UNDERGRADUATE COURCES AT ALL IITs,IT BHU VARANASI,and ISM DHANBAD.
 EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
8TH APRIL 2012 PAPER 1 : 9-12 HOURS
                             PAPER 2 :14-17 HOURS


ONLINE APPLICATION CAN SUBMIT                  :31OCT -TO-10DEC 2011
SALE OF ONLINE APPLICATION                          :11 NOV -5 DEC 2011
LAST DATE OF COMPLETED APPLICATION IS :15 DEC 2011
FOR MORE DETAILS AND ONLINE APPLICATION VISIT http://jee.iitd.ac.in/


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IIT MADRAS PHD-MS ADMISSION FOR JAN-MAY 2012 SEMESTER

Application invited for phd/ms admission for jan-may 2012 semester in Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) MADRAS, Chennai,Tamilnadu.

IMPORTANT DATES

REGISTRATION STARTS ON            :18-9-2011

LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION      :21-10-2011

INTERVIEW                                          :14-11-2011 TO 19-11-2011

SELECTED CANDIDATES TO JOIN:21-12-2011

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IIT ROORKEE PHD ADMISSION FOR SPRING SEMESTER 2011-12

TO APPLY CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO DOWNLOAD BANK CHALLAN FROM www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions AND THEN DEPOSIT THE REQUISITE FEE OF RS 200 IN ANY BRANCH OF PNB.IN CASE PNB IS NOT NEAR TO CANDIDATES THEY CAN TAKE DD IN FAVOUR OF CHAIRMAN PG ADMISSION ,IIT ROORKEE PAYABLE AT ROORKEE.UGC\GATE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WITH 60% MARK CAN APPLY FOR PHD.COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM SHOULD BE SEND TO CHAIRMAN PG ADMISSION IIT ROORKEE IN A4 SIZE ENVELOPE . LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM IS OCT 18

IIT PATNA PHD DECEMBER 2011

Applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme, starting in December 2011 in the following Departments. The areas of research in IIT Patna are as follows:
Department

IIT BOMBAY PHD 2011-12 SPRING SEMESTER

Access to ONLINE (Internet) Application Form: Online Submission Begins on:       2-9-2011
Last date of filling forms ONLINE:       31-10-2011Last date for receipt of completed application forms with supporting documents :31-10-2011

GATE 2012 APPLICATION INVITED

Candidates have to apply only Online. Details of the application fee and the steps in the application process are given below.

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC	Rs.1000/-
SC / ST /    PD	Rs.500/-

         PD: Person with Disability

Application Process Step 1:Decide Payment Option Gateway Payment: Payment can be made using netbanking. Bank service charge is extra (maximum of Rs.30/-)   Challan Payment: Payment by cash at ICICI, Indian Bank or State Bank of India branches. Bank service charge is extra (maximum of Rs.25/-) Step 2: Obtain SC / ST / PD Certificate (if applicable) Authorities empowered to issue Certificates    Step 3: Apply Online Candidates must follow the instructions provided while applying online. At the end of this process, a PDF file will be generated with the following pages: Page-1: Instructions Page-2: GATE 2012 Application - GATE Copy Page-3: GATE 2012 Application - Candidate's Copy Page-4: Address Slip of respective zonal GATE office Page-5: Bank Challan (for Challan Payment option only) Take a print out of the entire file on A4 size white sheets using a laser/inkjet printer. Step 4: Cash Payment: (only for Challan Payment option) The bank challan (Page-5) will be printed in triplicate. Take it to any one of the branches of ICICI, Indian Bank or State Bank of India (as opted by the candidate) and pay the fees. Bank will retain a copy and will return two copies to you. In those two copies, retain the Candidate's copy with you and attach the GATE Copy with the application. Step 5: Paste your recent photograph (3.5 cm X 3.5 cm) in the designated place of Page-2. Before pasting, please write your name and application number on the backside of the photo with black ball point pen. Sign at the designated place of Page-2. Paste Page-4 on top of a 10 inch x 12 inch size laminated envelope. Step 6: Post/Submission Before posting your application form, make sure that, in addition to the other relevant attachments, you have attached either a copy of the degree certificate or a certificate from your college principal as indicated below: Candidates should submit a copy of the degree certificate or provisional certificate if they have passed their qualifying degree in 2011 or before.   Candidates with the following eligibility conditions should submit a certificate signed by the Principal of the college, where the candidate is studying, clearly indicating the year of passing of the candidate in the qualifying degree.   Students in the final year of Bachelor's degree programme in Engineering/Technology/ Architecture (4 years after 10+2).   Students in the final year of Master's degree programmes in any branch of Science/Mathematics/ Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent.   Students in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master's degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology.   Students in the fourth or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master's degree programme or Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology.   To download the format of the certificate to be sent by the candidates, click here. Candidates With Backlog: Candidates with a backlog of papers should submit a copy of the marks sheet of eighth semester (for those in Bachelor's degree programme in Engineering/Technology/ Architecture or equivalent) or a copy of the marks sheet of fourth semester (for those in Master's degree programmes in any branch of Science/Mathematics/ Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent). Duly filled-in Application with appropriate enclosures must be sent by Speed Post (preferably) or by Registered Post to The Chairman, GATE of the Zone corresponding to the 1st Choice of Examination City, so as to reach on or beforeMonday, 24th October, 2011 OR It can be handed over personally to the respective Zonal GATE Office on or before Monday, 24th October, 2011.

GATE 2012 Examination will include both ONLINE and OFFLINE examinations as per the following schedule:

Type	Date	Time	Paper Codes
Online	29 January 2012 (Sunday)	09:00 Hrs to 12:00 Hrs	AR, GG and TF
		14:00 Hrs to 17:00 Hrs	AE, AG and MN
Offline	12 February 2012 (Sunday)	09:00 Hrs to 12:00 Hrs	BT, CE, CH, CS, ME, PH and PI
		14:00 Hrs to 17:00 Hrs	CY, EC, EE, IN, MA, MT, XE and XL

GATE 2012 results will be announced on March 15, 2012 at 10:00 hrs and will be available on the GATE websites of IITs and IISc.

GATE 2012 score is valid for TWO YEARS from the date of announcement of the GATE 2012 results.

GATE 2012 results may be made available on payment basis to interested organizations (educational institutions, R & D laboratories, industries, etc.) in India and abroad based on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between IIT Delhi and the requesting organization. Details in this regard can be obtained from the Chairman, GATE, IIT Delhi.

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IISER THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PHD 2012 JANUARY

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research

Ph.D. Programme

Ph. D. Admissions, January 2012

Applications are invited from highly motivated students for admission to the Ph.D. programme 

beginning in January 2012 at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research – 

Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM).

Deadline for the application is 30 September 2011.

Eligibility criteria

• Biological Sciences: Candidates must satisfy any one of the following criteria to apply for
•  the Ph.D. programme in the School of Biology at IISER-TVM starting from 1st January 2012.
  1. Masters degree in Biological/Chemical/Physical/Mathematical/ Allied Medical Sciences or aBachelor’s
  2.  degree in Engineering or Medicine. 60% marks or equivalent is desirable.
  3. Qualifying in one of the following national level tests with validity as on 1st of January, 2012: 
  4. CSIR-UGC-JRF/DBT-JRF/GATE/ICMR JRF.
     The second requirement (qualifying in a national test) is waived for applicants interested in pursuing a 
  5. Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution. Selection procedure:
     1. All shortlisted candidates are required to appear for a written aptitude test. The written test will be in 
     2. multiple choice format. The questions will include topics in Ecology and Evolution at Bachelor’s and
     3.  Master’s level for candidates opting for ecology and Evolution. The test for other areas of 
     4. Biological Sciences
     5. , will include topics in these areas at Bachelor’s and Master’s level. Questions at the plus two level in 
     6. Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Chemistry are common to candidates opting for Ecology as 
     7. well as other areas of Biology.
     8. Candidates can appear for ONLY ONE of these written aptitude tests.
     9. Only candidates who qualify the written aptitude test will appear for an interview. Research Areas
     10. :Biochemistry, Ecology and Evolution, Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cell Biology, Genetics and 
     11. Genomics, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Structural Biology
     12. 
         
         Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

• Chemical Sciences: Masters degree in Chemistry with 60% marks or equivalent is desirable. 
• Candidates should qualify CSIR-UGC-JRF/GATE with validity as on 1st of January 2012. Previous
•  research experience and quality publications will be considered as an added qualification.
  Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
• Physical Sciences: Masters degree in Physical Sciences, 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 tests with validity as on 1st of
•  January 2012: GATE/CSIR-UGC-JRF. Applicants with M. Tech need a GATE score valid as of
•  1st January 2011.
  Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview. 
  
• Mathematical Sciences:
  Candidates must satisfy any one of the following criterion to apply for the Ph.D. programme
   in the School of Mathematics at IISER-TVM starting from 1st January 2012.
  1. Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology in a relevant area with desired CPI of 6.5 (or 60% of marks)
  2.  with valid GATE score as on 1st January 2011.
  3. Master’s degree in Mathematics / Statistics / in a relevant area of science with desired CP
  4. I of 6.5 (or 60% of marks) and a valid CSIR-UGC-JRF/NBHM/GATE as on 1st January 2012.
  5. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology in a relevant area with a desired CPI of 7.0
  6.  (or 65% of marks), an appearance in the Indian National Math Olympiad (INMO) in class XI 
  7. or XII, and a valid CSIR-UGC-JRF/NBHM/GATE as on 1st January 2012.
  Selection Procedure for mathematical sciences:
  Shortlisted candidates will be called for both the written test and interview. The final selection 
  will be solely based on the performance in the written test and interview.
  Mere fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the test and interview.
  Research Areas:
  (a) Stochastic Process (b) Stochastic Partial Differential Equations (c) Mathematical Finance 
  (d) Financial Engineering (e) Mathematical Fluid Dynamics (f) Number theory (g) Combinatorics 
  (h) Graph Theory

Application form

Download the application form (in PDF format) for the Ph.D. programme starting

 Jan, 2012 at IISER-TVM

APPLICATION DEADLINE 30 September 2011

             Completedapplications (along with Demand Draft 

for Rs.200/-[Rs.100/- for SC/ST] 

drawn in favour of the Registrar, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research,                  

Thiruvananthapuram) should be sent to The Dean (Academics), Application for the 

Ph.D. programme

 at the School of ________, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research 

Thiruvananthapuram, 

Computer Science Building, CET Campus, Engineering College PO, 

Thiruvananthapuram – 695016, 

Kerala so as to reach on or before September 30, 2011.