1. RESEARCH PROGRAMMES [Ph D/M Sc(Engg)]
Ph D in Science Faculty: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Ecological Sciences, High Energy Physics, Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Materials Research, Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences(interdisciplinary), Microbiology & Cell Biology, Molecular Biophysics, Molecular Reproduction, Development & Genetics, Neuroscience, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Solid State & Structural Chemistry.
M Sc(Engg) and Ph D in Engineering Faculty: Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Automation, Earth Sciences, Electrical Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Design & Technology, Instrumentation, Management Studies, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanoscience and Engineering, Interdisciplinary in Nanoscience and Engineering, Product Design & Manufacturing, Sustainable Technologies, and Supercomputer Education & Research.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants possessing a minimum of second class in the following are eligible to apply:
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in an appropriate field of Engineering/Technology/Architecture/ Medicine/ Agriculture/ Pharmacy/ Veterinary Sciences; or Master’s degree in Science in an appropriate field including Biotechnology, or Master’s in Economics, Geography, Social Work, Psychology, Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science/ Application as applicable to the respective departments.
Qualifying in one of the following appropriate Tests (with validity as on 1st of August 2011) is mandatory for the candidates applying for Ph D in Science Faculty and M Sc(Engg): CSIR-UGC NET for JRF; or UGC-NET for JRF; or DBT JRF; or ICMR JRF; or JEST 2011; or NBHM 2011; or IISc Entrance Test 2011; or GATE 2010/2011. Qualifying in these tests is not mandatory but desirable for candidates who possess a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ M Sc(Engg)/MS or MBA(post BE/B Tech) wish to apply for the departments in the Engineering Faculty.
IISc Entrance Test is conducted in Atmospheric Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Ecological Sciences, Mathematics, Management Studies, and Materials Science subjects.
Candidates with BE / B Tech or equivalent degree who may not have qualified in any of the above mentioned National Entrance Tests but possess an excellent academic record right from 10th Standard onwards may be considered for admission to a limited number of seats in Ph D programme in Engineering Faculty. The short listing for interview of such candidates will be based on their academic performance in 10th , 12th and the qualifying degree at the current stage.
2. COURSE PROGRAMMES [ME/ M Tech/M Des/M.Mgt]
(a) Master of Engineering (ME) in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Microelectronics, Signal Processing, Systems Science & Automation, and Telecommunication Engineering.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants possessing a minimum of second class in Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of Engineering/ Technology or equivalent degree with valid GATE score are eligible to apply.
Selection is based on valid GATE score only.
(b) Master of Technology (M Tech) in Electronics Design & Technology(ED), Computational Science (CP), Climate Science(CL), Transportation & Infrastructure Engineering(TI) and Instrumentation(IN).
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants possessing a minimum of second class in the following qualifying degree with valid GATE score are eligible to apply:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of Engineering/Technology; or Master’s degree in Science, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Instrumentation, Electronics or Master’s in Computer Application as applicable to the respective departments. Selection for (ED), (CP) , (CL) and (CL) is based on an aptitude test and interview subsequent to short-listing based on valid GATE score and for (IN) based on valid GATE score only.
(c) Master of Design (M Des) in Product Design & Engineering
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants possessing a minimum of second class in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Design / Architecture with valid GATE/CEED scores are eligible to apply.
Selection is based on a Design Aptitude Test and interview subsequent to short-listing based on valid GATE / CEED scores.
(d) Master of Management (M.Mgt)
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants possessing a minimum of first class in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent degree with valid GATE/JMET scores are eligible to apply.
Selection is based on a group discussion and interview subsequent to short-listing based on valid GATE / JMET scores
3. INTEGRATED Ph D PROGRAMMES
(1) Biological Sciences(BS), (2) Chemical Sciences(CS), (3) Physical Sciences (PS) and (4) Mathematical Sciences(MS)
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants possessing a minimum of first class in Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, (including Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences), Mathematical Sciences, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology as applicable to respective disciplines.
All the candidates should qualify in IISc Entrance Test scheduled for 24th April 2011. The short-listing of candidates for interview is based on performance in the IISc Entrance Test.
4. EXTERNAL REGISTRATION PROGRAMMES (Ph D only)
It is a Research programme for working professionals from (1) R&D Organizations/Industries and (2) for Faculty members from Engineering, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Medical Colleges/ Universities, recognized by the appropriate government agencies. The candidates must be officially sponsored by their employing organization.
Ph D in Science: All the Science departments as indicated in (i) except High Energy Physics and Solid State & Structural Chemistry. Ph D in Engineering: All the Engineering departments as indicated in (i).
ELIGIBILITY: Qualifications remain the same as for the regular candidates. Further, the candidates should have two years of continuous service in a permanent position in the present organisation • Age: NOT higher than 40 years as on 01.04.2011.
Desirable: Qualifying in one of the tests;IISc Entrance Test,CSIR-UGC NET for JRF,UGC-NET for JRF, DBT JRF,ICMR JRF, GATE,NBHM, etc.
Selection will be based on candidate’s performance in the interview to be conducted at IISc.
Importantt Dates:
Commencement of issue of Information Brochure and Application Forms (at select Canara Bank Branches and at IISc) and submission of online Application Forms: 07.02.2011
Last date for issue of Information Brochure and Application Form (at select Canara Bank Branches and at IISc): 18.03.2011
Last date for submission of online application form (website closure): 18.03.2011
Last date for receipt of completed offline Application form and hard copy of online Application Forms at IISc: 21.03.2011
IISc Entrance Test: 24.04.2011
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