Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IRDBT)
(Established by Reserve Bank of India)
Castle Hills, Road No. 1, Masab Tank, Hyderabad – 500057, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
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ADMISSION FOR Ph.D. PROGRAMME (July 2012 Session)
IDRBT, the premier Institute of Banking Technology in the country, spearheads efforts in providing state-of-the-art technologies for the Banking and Financial Sector. The Institute interfaces Research and Development, Academics, Executive Training and Best Practices.
Consequent upon the recommendations of an Expert Committee headed by Dr. C. Rangarajan, Chairman, Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, IDRBT has initiated ambitious plans to scale up its research and academic activities.
The Institute has been offering a Ph.D. programme in collaboration with the University of Hyderabad (A Central University) since 1999. The University of Hyderabad, a premier institution of postgraduate teaching and research in the country, was established by an Act of Parliament on 2nd October 1974 as a Central University. The NAAC has awarded “A” Grade with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.89 on 4.0 scale to the University and it has been selected as a University with Potential for Excellence (UPE) by the UGC recently.
On February 05, 2011, IDRBT has been granted Associate Institution Status by the University of Hyderabad for undertaking research independently at IDRBT for the award of Ph.D. Degree in the areas of Computer Science and Information Technology. The first batch of Ph.D. scholars under the aegis of the Associate Institution category joined the Institute in January 2012.
IDRBT now invites application for its full-time Ph.D. Programme in Computer Science and Information Technology [with focus on Banking Technology] for the session starting in July 2012. The eligibility criteria for the Ph.D. programme is as under:
1. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Masters Degree in any Engineering / Technology; OR M.Phil in Mathematics or Statistics or Electronics; OR Bachelor’s Degree in B.E. / B.Tech. OR Master’s Degree in Computer Applications / Computer Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Electronics / Information Systems / Internet Technology / Geo-Informatics / Bio-Informatics with a minimum of 60% marks in any of the above stated qualifying degrees (a relaxation of 5% marks is provided to SC/ST candidates).
All educational qualifications must have been obtained from recognized Universities/ Institutions in India or abroad. If grades are awarded instead of marks, candidates should clearly indicate their numerical equivalent.
2. SPECIALISATION
Candidates should have a keen interest to carry out research in one of the following areas of Banking Technology:
Information Technology in Banking Electronic Payment and Settlement Systems
Financial Networks and Applications Security Technologies for the Financial Sector
Financial Information Systems & Business Intelligence
Financial Inclusion Technologies
Core Banking System and Beyond Alternate Delivery Channels
Open Source Technologies Information Security
Closely Related Areas
3. NUMBER OF SEATS
The Institute can admit upto Eight (8) Ph.D. Scholars and the reservation break-up, categorywise, is as follows:-
Category No. of Seats
1. General 4
2. Other Backward Classes (OBC) (non creamy layer category) 2
3. Scheduled Caste (SC) 1
4. Scheduled Tribe (ST) 1
4. RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
The selected Research Scholars would be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 14,000/- per month during the first and second year and Rs. 15,000/- per month during the subsequent years.
The fellowship is normally tenable for three (3) years. The Institute is in the process of revising the Research Fellowship and it is likely to be enhanced.
5. ACCOMMODATION
The Institute would provide accommodation to the finally selected Research Scholars in the Institute’s quarters at Begumpet, Hyderabad, on nominal applicable charges.
6. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
The Entrance Examination for admission to the Ph.D. programme would consist of:
(i) A Written Examination of 75 marks for 2 hours from 10 am to 12 noon on July 08, 2012 (Sunday) at the University of Hyderabad campus at Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. The candidates must reach the venue by 9.30 a.m. The candidates may note that the venue is around 25 kilometres from the main city of
Hyderabad and they should make their travel arrangements accordingly.
Candidates arriving after 10 am will not be allowed to take the Written Examination. The results of the Written test would be announced on the IDRBT website by 9 pm on July 08, 2012 (same day).
(ii) Personal Interview (only for the candidates qualifying the written examination) on July 09, 2012 (Monday) for 25 marks from 9:30 am onwards at IDRBT, Castle Hills, Masab Tank, Hyderabad – 57, Andhra Pradesh.
The written examination and personal interview would be conducted at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh only.
Accordingly, candidates called for the selection process should make their own travel and accommodation arrangements in such a way that they can stay in Hyderabad for two days and the Institute shall have no responsibility in this regard.
Candidates who qualify the Written Examination and attend the personal interview would be reimbursed 3rd
AC return railfare by the shortest route on production of tickets.
It may be noted that all those who apply may be issued Hall Tickets without verifying whether or not they satisfy the eligibility criterion for admission to a course. This will be examined at the time of final admission, if granted. The candidates are therefore advised to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria prescribed before submitting their application form. Despite this caution, in case the candidates do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria and still apply for the entrance examination, they will do so at their own risk and
cost. Mere issue of Hall Ticket and allowing a candidate for entrance exam including interview will not entitle a candidate for any claim on admission if s/he does not fulfill the required eligibility conditions for admission as prescribed. This will be thoroughly verified at the time of admission, if granted. At any stage if it is found that any candidate does not fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements, the admission if granted, shall be cancelled forthwith.
6. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FORMAT
The Question paper for the Written Examination will consist of 75 objective questions in two parts – Part A and Part B. While Part A would contain 25 questions carrying 25 marks, Part B will contain 50 questions carrying 50 marks. There will be negative marking of 0.33 mark each for every wrong answer in both the parts. The marks obtained by the candidates in Part - A will be used for resolving tie cases.
The written test covers the areas of Computer Organisation, Computer Programming, Discrete Mathematics, Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, Graph Theory, Computer Networks and Automata. Further, candidates should have a keen interest to carry out research in one of the areas of Banking Technology as mentioned in Para 2 above.
At the time of the interview all candidates must come prepared with a tentative research plan write-up of maximum size of 4 pages (six copies) and they are encouraged to submit details of research papers/technical reports they have authored. The candidate should bring his/her Project Report(s)/ Dissertation(s)/Thesis of the Qualifying/Master’s Degree for show the interview.
7. APPLICATION FORM
Candidates interested to pursue the Ph.D. Programme may apply in the prescribed Application Form [click to download the application form http://www.idrbt.ac.in/phd_July_2012.html]. Incomplete applications/not in the prescribed format will be rejected and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained by the Institute.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST category should submit along with the application a scanned copy of the certificate of their caste / tribe from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar / Mandal Revenue Officer. Further, SC/ST candidates belonging to the state of Andhra Pradesh should submit an Integrated Community Certificate issued by the Competent Revenue Authority. Candidates claiming OBC reservation must enclose an attested copy of the OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate issued by a competent authority without which their claim will not be considered in the OBC category.
8. LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION
The filled-in application form may be sent so as to reach the Institute on or before June 03, 2012 to “The Director, IDRBT, Castle Hills, Road No.1, Masab Tank, Hyderabad –500057” by e-mail to phdjuly2012@idrbt.ac.in. All applications / correspondence / queries must necessarily be through the above-cited e-mail only.
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