Academy of
Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)
Anusandhan
Bhawan, 2, Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110 001
PhD
Programme August 2013 Session
Why
study at AcSIR?
The
objective of AcSIR is pursuit of excellence as well as doing something
relevant. We promote the
culture
of being singularly dynamic and innovative. The Academy has been established as
an “Institution of National Importance” in the year 2010, with a view to
maximize the number of qualified researchers and professionals of impeccable
quality in the domain of science and engineering; and to equip them with the
skills to innovate and conduct seamless interdisciplinary research.
The PhD in
Science, Engineering and Direct PhD in Engineering programmes, which equip
students to undertake interdisciplinary research by providing a broad-based practical
training in best in the class national laboratories of CSIR. The Programmes are
structured around two initial years of coursework, including formal coursework
in first two semesters; one Project Proposal & one Review Article in third semester;
and CSIR-800 project in fourth semester; followed by three years of research
(this can also run in parallel).
The courses are
intellectually demanding and intensive in nature of the course, hence, entry to
the PhD programmes of AcSIR is highly selective. Additionally, two students of
the PhD Science programme have already submitted their PhD thesis while a few
more are on the verge of submitting their thesis- a further indication of the
quality of students and the research training.
About
the Programmes
The
Academy offers following Doctoral
programmes:
(i)
PhD in Science
(ii)
PhD in Engineering
(iii)
Direct PhD in Engineering
Eligibility
Criteria
PhD
in Science
Candidates
with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/Medicine or B.S (of 4 year
duration) or Master’s degree with a keen sense of scientific enquiry for
pursuing advanced research in frontier areas of Biological, Chemical, Physical
and Mathematical Sciences leading to a Ph.D degree. The candidate should be
having a valid National level fellowship (JRF/SRF of various funding agencies,
e.g. CSIR, UGC, DBT, DST etc.), INSPIRE or other equivalent fellowships.
PhD
in Engineering
Candidates
with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ Pharmacy with a good academic
record who have secured Master’s degree admission based on GATE score or with a
Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and with a valid GATE
score or UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or valid CSIR-SRF or equivalent fellowship or Bachelor’s
degree in Engineering/Technology with exceptionally good academic record and having
a valid GATE score having keen interest in research in various disciplines in Engineering.
Direct
PhD in Engineering
Candidates
having following qualifications are eligible to apply:
i.
B.E./B.Tech+GATE/NET (Engg)
ii.
B.E./B.Tech+2-year experience as PA/ CSIR-SRF/ Industrial Candidates
iii.
B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. + National level fellowship/ Ranked first in University
Personnel
from Industry for PhD
Candidates
having Master’s degree in Science/Engineering with endorsement from a Industry
for financial support during studies.
Candidates
whose final results are awaited, but who are otherwise eligible as per the screening
criteria, can also apply. If selected, they will be provisionally admitted to
the programme. Their continuation in the programme will be subjected to
securing required percentage/equivalent grade (depending on the cut -off marks
for screening for the specific programme) and submission of marks-sheet of
their final result by October 31, 2013.
Admission
Process
The
candidates can exercise a maximum of three preferences for labs. Candidates
will be screened based on their preferences.
However,
it does not give any right to the candidate to determine their preference/ choice,
as the selection is purely based on performance and/ or available vacancies.
Please
visit AcSIR website (http://acsir.res.in) for
on-line application form submission and additional details.
Short-listed
candidates will be intimated electronically and they will be required to appear
for interview for selection at the designated centres on the dates announced. Details
of interview centres will be posted on the AcSIR website (http://acsir.res.in) in due course.
In
addition to their academic performance and/or depending on the vacancies, final
selection will be based on performance of the candidate in the aptitude test/
interview.
Sponsored
candidates shall contact the CSIR lab of interest and should receive a-priori
approval from the lab for the position. Also, such candidates are advised
to receive a commitment from a faculty of the concerned lab agreeing to act as
a Guide/Advisor.
The
Employing organisation of such Sponsored Candidates will have to support the
student during his/her tenure as a student at AcSIR and will have to provide a
no objection certificate for such an enrolment. Such candidates will have to
remain a residential student for the first two semesters to complete the
coursework.
Fellowship
Generally,
the admission is for the candidates who have tenable National Eligibility based
Fellowship, and Candidates will obtain fellowship as applicable.
However,
some labs may offer fellowships from other sources. Please visit respective lab
advertisement in this regard.
Programme
Fee Structure
The
fee structure for the programme in the
year
2013-14 will be as follows:
For
Regular Candidates:
Year
1 Rs. 12,000/-
Year
2 Rs. 12,000/-
Year
3 Rs. 12,000/-
Year
4 Rs. 12,000/-
Year
5 Rs. 12,000/-
Thesis
Submission Fee: Rs. 5,000/-
For
Industry/Project Sponsored Candidates:
Year
1 Rs. 24,000/-
Year
2 Rs. 24,000/-
Year
3 Rs. 24,000/-
Year
4 Rs. 24,000/-
Year
5 Rs. 24,000/-
Thesis
Submission Fee Rs. 25,000/-
Evaluation
Procedure and Grading Scheme
Letter
grades will be awarded for each course reflecting the student’s proficiency and
instructor’s expectation. The grades and their description along with their
equivalent numerical
values, where applicable, are as follows:
Letter Grade
Performance Numerical
Value
A+ Outstanding
10
A Excellent 9
B+ Very Good 8
B Good 7
C+ Average 6
C Not Qualified
5
S Satisfactory
(for Thesis)
X Unsatisfactory
(for Thesis)
Performance of
the student will be evaluated by two indices, semester grade point average
(SGPA) and
cumulative grade point average (CGPA). These will be calculated as follows:
SGPA =
{Sum of (Course credit X Numerical value
of course grade)} / Total course credits earned in the semester
CGPA =
Cumulative points scored in all passed courses / Cumulative credits earned
A student needs
to have a SGPA of over 6.0 in each semester and a CGPA of over 6.5 from
second semester
onward for continuation.
Minimum grade
point to be earned to pass any subject is 6.0.
For distinction,
the student need to score CGPA = 8.0 or above.
Sponsored
Candidates:
After enrolment
such candidates shall be required to complete courses equivalent to 8 credits
as a residential candidate for a semester.
These candidates
shall be allowed to earn 8 credits relate to writing a Project Proposal, a Review
Article and fulfilling the requirements of CSIR-800 as a non-residential
student. These students shall only be allowed to take Comprehensive Examination
after completing 8 credits of coursework as a residential student.
Important
Dates
Milestone
Date
Commencement of Online Application
Process: April 18, 2013
Last date of Online Application Process: May
23, 2013
Screening of Applications May 24 to May 29,
2013
Intimation to Shortlisted Candidates
(Electronic) May 31, 2013
Aptitude Test/Interviews June 17 to July 12,
2013
Declaration of results (on web) July 17,
2013
Enrolment August 08, 2013
Commencement of Session August 09, 2013
For details, see the link:
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