Wednesday, May 1, 2013

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOUNDRY and FORGE TECHNOLOGY RANCHI PhD and ADC Programmes (2013-14 Session) Admission Notification for 2013-14


NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOUNDRY and FORGE TECHNOLOGY
HATIA, RANCHI - 834 003
(Under the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India)
(Phone: 0651-2292022, 2290859; Fax: 0651-2290860)

Applications are invited for admission to PhD and ADC Programmes (2013-14 Session)

Admission Notification for 2013-14:Notification | ADC (Application-and-Brochure) | PhD (Brochure,Application Form)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Major research areas include foundry, forge, manufacturing engineering, materials science, metallurgical engineering, ceramics, environmental science and engineering, computational materials engineering, Nano materials, thin films and pure and applied sciences.

Advanced Diploma Course (ADC - 3 semesters/18 months)
(1) Foundry Technology (2) Forge Technology

ELIGIBILITY
(a) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): M. E./M. Tech. from a recognized institute/university in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Production, Chemical, Industrial Engineering and allied disciplines with at least 6.5 CGPA (or 60% marks) in aggregate.
OR
B. E./B. Tech. or its equivalent from a recognized institute/university in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Production, Chemical, Industrial Engineering and allied disciplines with at least 7.5 CGPA (or 70% marks) in aggregate.
OR
M. Sc. or equivalent from a recognized institute/university in the relevant discipline with at least 6.5 CGPA (or 60% marks) in aggregate.
Note: To be eligible for Institute scholarship, a valid GATE score/NET qualification is mandatory for candidates not possessing M. E./M. Tech. degree.
(b) Advanced Diploma Courses (ADC): Diploma in Automobile / Metallurgical/ Mechanical/ Production / Manufacturing Engineering / B.Sc. degree with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with 50% marks.
(c) In all programmes, a relaxation of 0.5 CGPA (or 5% marks) is allowed for candidates belonging to the SC/ST category.
(d) Those appearing in the final examination may also apply. However, such candidates will have to produce all the relevant documents within 60 days from the date of admission. No further extension will be allowed beyond the stipulated period under any circumstances and his/her admission will be cancelled.
(e) Few seats are available in ADC for sponsored candidates.

SCHOLARSHIP / STIPEND
(a) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): `18,000/- per month for the first two years and `20,000/- per month for the 3rd and 4th years for candidates admitted with Institute scholarship.  
(b) Advanced Diploma Courses (ADC): `1,000/- per month for all selected candidates.
(c) No scholarship for sponsored candidates.

HOW TO APPLY
(a) The application forms and information brochure can be obtained by sending requisite application fee, in the form of DD drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favor of National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology payable at Ranchi along with a self-addressed, stamped (Rs. 45.00) envelope of 28×16 cm size, to the Dean (Academic). The application forms and information brochure can also be obtained in person from the academic section of the Institute by producing DD towards application fee. Alternatively, the application form and information brochure can be downloaded from the Institute Website also.
(b) Application Fee
PhD: `1000.00 for General/OBC and `500.00 for SC/ST.
ADC: `500.00 for General/OBC and `250.00 for SC/ST.
(c) Filled applications with all supporting documents may be sent to Dean (Academic), NIFFT, Hatia, Ranchi - 834 003. The application forms downloaded from the Institute website must be accompanied with the requisite application fee in the form of DD drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favor of National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology payable at Ranchi.
(d) The Institute will not be responsible for any postal delays/loss.
(e) Candidates for PhD, desirous of applying for more than one Department should submit separate application with requisite application fee for each department.
(f) The Institute reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reasons therein.

SELECTION PROCESS AND RESERVATION
(a) PhD: Screening and interview. List of shortlisted candidates and the dates of screening test and/or interview will be announced later in the Institute website only. No postal communication will be sent in this regard.
(b) ADC: Written test will be held at Ranchi (NIFFT) on 07/07/2013 (Sunday, 10.00 AM - 01.00 PM). The following centers may also be available (subject to receipt of sufficient applications): Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and Pune.
(c) Reservations as per Govt. of India rules.

IMPORTANT DATES
(a) Issue of applications (PhD) : 24/04/2013 to 31/05/2013
(b) Issue of applications (ADC) : 24/04/2013 onwards
(c) Last date for receipt of completed applications for both courses : 07/06/2013; 05.00 PM.

DEAN (ACADEMIC)

For details, visit the website: www.nifft.ernet.in

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