Saturday, September 1, 2012

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) - DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY (DAE) Ph.D. Programme in Basic Sciences 2012 (Admission Notification 2012-2013)


Government of India
DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY (DAE)
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Ph.D. Programme in Basic Sciences 2012

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) invites applications for its Ph.D. programme in Basic Sciences under the aegis of HBNI

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARG) is a premier Institution for Research & Development (R&D). The Centre has been in the forefront of research in Physical", Chemical and Life Sciences. Several of its state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities are unique to it.

BARC offers a Ph.D. programme in basic Sciences under the aegis of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a Deemed to be University. The Ph.D. programme at BARC consists of one year of course work and research work leading to a doctoral degree. A minimum performance in the prescribed course work, corresponding to cumulative marks of 60% and not less than 50% marks in any individual subject is a prerequisite for award of a Ph.D. degree.

Selection Process :
Selection for the Ph.D. programme is a two-step process:
Screening for Physical and Chemical Sciences shall be on the basis of the rank obtained / marks scored in the UGC-CSIR-JRF NET. Screening for Life Sciences shall be on the basis of the rank obtained / marks scored in the UGC-CSIR-JRF N ET or similar NET conducted by the DBT, ICAR or ICMR. Additional criteria based on previous academic performance in the M.Sc. and/or B.Sc. examinations may be used forscreening.

Short-listed candidates shall be called for interview to be conducted in second half of September, 2012 at the BARC Training School, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai - 400 094. Outstation applicants called for interview will be paid to and fro sleeper class train fare by shortest route, or actual fare, whichever is less.

Eligibility , -
a. Qualifying Degree and other academic qualifications:
Those having M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Biology or related science subjects with minimum 60%* marks in M.Sc. as well as in B.Sc. are eligible to apply.

*A minimum of 60% marks means the marks as per the ordinances of the respective university.

Applicants for Physics discipline should have Physics and Mathematics up to B.Sc. or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five years integrated M.Sc.

Applicants for Chemistry discipline should have Mathematics up to XII std and Physics up to B.Sc. or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five years integrated M.Sc.

For Biology and related disciplines M.Sc. in Agriculture, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Food Technology, Animal Science, Life Sciences and Biosciences is eligible. M.Sc. applicants in Life Sciences should have Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Agriculture Chemistry up to B.Sc. or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five year integrated M.Sc.

Those whose final results of qualifying degree are awaited can also apply, in the event of selection, mark sheet of final result confirming eligibility as above, should be submitted by Nov 30, 2012.

b. Nationality: Applicant must be a citizen of India.

c. Fellowship for undertaking Ph. D. Programme :
Candidates should have a valid fellowship for undertaking Ph. D. work at BARC, available through the NET examinations conducted by UGC-CSIR, DBT, ICAR or ICMR, for pursuing the Ph. D. work.

How to Apply:
Make two copies of the accompanying application form, affix a passport size photo on each and mail to:
BARC-Ph.D. Programme in Basic Sciences-2012,
DEO, Recruitment-IV, Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai - 400 094.

The last date for receiving application is September 10,2012.

The list of candidates short-listed for interview will be displayed on internet (www.hbni.ac.in)  and the short-listed candidates will be sent interview call letters/email by September 15, 2012. However, even if you do not receive interview call letter, you can cbme for the interview with a print out of the list of short-listed candidates if your name figures in it, with a copy of the application and proof of mailing it.

Important Dates       
Last date of receipt of application based on the scores of above mentioned NET in Science Disciplines            10.09.2012
Interview Schedule to be displayed on website       15.09.2012
Selection Interview    20.09.2012 onwards
Ph. D..Programme commencement 1.10.2012

Important:
It may be noted that no accommodation will be provided by BARC during the Ph. D. Programme and the JRFs have to make their own arrangement for accommodation using the HRA available from their fellowship.



BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE
Application Form for BARC- Ph.D. – 2012

Application Number:
(To be allotted by Office)                                                             Affix recent passport
                                                                                           size photograph and sign across it.

1 .a) Surname & Name-as in class X Board
Examination Certificate (CAPITAL LETTERS):
Mr/ Ms.............................................................................
b) Gender: (Male / Female)

2. Postal Address:
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City:..........................State:..........................PIN

3. Contact Tel No (with std code):......................
Mobile No :...................................
4. Email ID:.........................................................
5. Date of Birth (DD/ MM/19YY): _ _ /__/19_ _
6. Nationality:....................................
7.Category: General [], SC/ST [], OBC [], Physically challenged []
8. Qualifying degree: M.Sc.[], Integrated M.Sc. []
9. Discipline of the qualifying degree: i) Physics [] ii) Chemistry [],
10. Whether result of qualifying degree available: Yes/ No
11. (a) If answer to 10 is yes:
(i) year of passing:................
(ii) % marks (in case of CPI on a scale of 10, multiply CPI by 10 to convert it in to %):................._.
(b) If answer to 10 is No, % marks up to the last semester/term for which result is available:...............

12. Result of NET: UGC-CSIR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF/ ICAR-JRF
(a) Year of passing :................
(b) Rank (if applicable):................
(c) Score/Marks (if applicable):.......
(d) Is the fellowship valid for undertaking PhD work at BARC :  YES/NO
(e)       Does your fellowship provide for HRA: YES/ NO


Date:                                                                                                   Signature of Applicant

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