| ANDHRA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (A) ANDHRA UNIVERSITY Centre for Nanotechnology, VISAKHAPATNAM-530003 |
General Information
NOTIFICATION: Admission into Research
assistantships leading to Full-time
Ph.Ds/Registered Ph.D
Scholars in AUCE (A) can apply under TEQIP-II: 1.2.1 CoE
Applications are invited for
admission into 12 Research assistantships leading to Full-time
Ph.Ds/Registered Ph.D Scholars in
AUCE (A) under TEQIP-II: 1.2.1 CoE to do research related to the field of Nanotechnology.
For further information visit the website
: www.andhrauniversity.edu.in
• Download of application through website starts on [20-04-2015]
• Last date for Registration of application through
post [19-05-2015]
• Interview and or Test Date at AUCE (A), AU
[20-05-2015]
About Andhra University
Andhra University, a premier
Institute of higher learning in India, was established in 1926. Located on the
uplands of Visakhapatnam, ‘The City of Destiny’ the natural beauty of the
University campus is breathtaking with the spread of serene blue shade of the
Bay of Bengal on one side and beautiful green Kailasagiri hill range on the
other.
About AUCE (A):
Andhra University College of
Engineering (A), Visakhapatnam, is one of the campus colleges of the
University. At the time of its inception in 1955 it was a Department of
Engineering with Civil Engg, Mechanical Engg and Electrical Engg as the main
branches. In 1966, the College of Engineering became a constituent college of
Andhra University. AUCE (A) is spread over 167 acres. The College of
Engineering (Autonomous) consists of 11 Engineering and 4 Basic Sciences
departments, offering 15 undergraduate Engineering programs; 42 postgraduate
Engineering programs. All the
departments run research programs leading to PhD Degrees.
About Centre for
Nanotechnology:
Centre for Nanotechnology established
in the year 2009. Andhra University College of Engineering (A) possesses a
vision to foster the development of research and education in the
multi-disciplinary area of Nanotechnology at AUCE (A), to develop human
resources gifted with leading-edge competitive advantages in the
multi-disciplinary area of Nanotechnology required for meeting the future
challenges, to augment academic partnerships with industry in the area of
Nanotechnology. The faculty of the Centre, drawn from different departments, is
involved in developing state-of-the-art facilities at the institute and is
vigorously pursuing M.Tech degree in nanotechnology.
Vision:
International standing of the highest
caliber.
Mission:
To develop high quality technical education
and personnel with a sound footing on basic engineering principles, technical
and managerial skills, innovative research capabilities and exemplary
professional conduct to lead and to use technology for the progress of mankind,
adapting themselves to the changing technological environment with the highest
ethical values as the inner strength.
Admission into Research assistantships leading to Full-time Ph.Ds/Registered Ph.D Scholars in AUCE (A) can apply under TEQIP-II: 1.2.1 CoE
Introduction
Facilities for doing research leading
to Research assistantships/Ph.D degree programme is available in Centre
for Nanotechnology.
Admission to the Research
assistantships/Ph.D programs will be in the following schemes:
Research assistantships/Ph.D.
fellowships are
available for candidates under Full-time scheme.
Eligibility & Academic
requirements for Admission to Ph.D. programs:
The candidates for Research
assistantships/Ph.D. Programs may be offered admission, based on certain
minimum academic requirements to be satisfied by the candidates as given below:
The maximum age for admission to
Ph.D. program is 40 years.
M.E./M.Tech
(Nanotechnology) or M.E./M.Tech. of AU or its equivalent in
Aeronautical/Aerospace/Chemical/Mechanical//Mechatronics/Electronics/Electrical/Computer
Engg./Material Science/Metallurgy/industrial Metallurgy/Marine/Instrument Engg.
(or) Equivalent Degree. Candidates must
have obtained at least 60% marks (or 6.5 Grade Point out of 10) in their
Master's level.
Candidates Holding Degrees
equivalent from Foreign Universities:
Candidates holding degrees from
foreign universities have to produce a certificate stating that the degrees of
the candidates have been recognized and approved by the Association of Indian
Universities (AIU)/Commonwealth Universities/International Association of
Universities (IAU)/Accredited Universities as equivalent to the corresponding
Indian degrees for the purpose of higher studies.
However, applications with degrees
from well reputed foreign institutions will be considered by an expert
committee constituted in this regard.
Selection of candidates
The admission to Research
assistantships/Ph.D degree programme will be on the basis of written test
and/or interview, by the centre.
Salient features of
Research assistantships/Ph.D degree programme
Research assistantships/Ph.D degree programme of the Institute
are structured around certain minimum number of theory courses, which have to
be passed by the scholars, minimum number of journals published by the
scholars, a comprehensive viva-voce examination, and a Thesis work, which will
be examined by a Thesis Board and an Oral Board. Only on the basis of the
successful completion of all the Graduation Requirements, a scholar will be
awarded Ph.D. degree by the Board of Governors of the Institute based on the
recommendation of the Senate.
Eligibility for the Award
of Degree:
The Ph.D. thesis submitted by the
scholar will be evaluated by three external examiners, two from India and
another from abroad, they being experts in the concerned area of the research.
On receipt of satisfactory thesis evaluation reports from the examiners, an
Oral Examination Board will be constituted by the Chairman Senate for the
conduct of the thesis defense /oral examination. The members of the Board will
include one of the external examiners, thesis supervisor(s) and another
examiner appointed by the Chairman of the Senate with the Head of the
Department (if he is a guide then the former Head) as Chairman. The scholar
will be declared eligible for the award of the degree only if the Oral
Examination Board recommends the same after successful defense of the thesis
and has completed other requirements as per the Ph.D. regulations.
Graduation Requirements:
All Ph.D. scholars irrespective of
the type of registration will have to complete the following requirements for
Graduation:
·
Credited
the 2 theory courses prescribed and earned the minimum CGPA stipulated.
·
Successfully
completed the Comprehensive Viva-Voce Examination.
·
Minimum
number of journal papers published in International and National Journals.
·
Successfully
presented an Open Defense of his/her thesis.
·
Obtained
positive recommendations both from the external examiners and the Oral
Examination Board.
Financial Assistance:
A few research fellowships are
available to full time research scholars who are not receiving any financial
support/ scholarship from other Agencies or State or Central Governments. They
are required to assist the Department in the academic work for at least 8 hours
per week as per guidelines issued by the TEQIP Phase – II, CoE.
The present rates of fellowships and
tenure of Research Assistantships are as follows:
1
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Ph.D. scholars: ME/M.Tech. graduates
Tenure
of Research Assistantships
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(1st June 2015
to 31st October 2016)
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This facility will not be
available to UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/JEST/DBT or if any Fellowship holders.
Major Areas Of Research
·
Nanomaterials
and their applications
·
Thin
films - fabrication and applications
·
Nano
composite and Multi Scale Composite materials
·
Nano
Fluids & Nano Lubricants
·
Electromagnetic
research
·
Fuel
cells
How to apply?
Apply thorough post by downloading
application Institute website http://www.andhrauniversity.edu.in
·
Demand
Draft towards application fee (Rs. 400/- for Open and OBC candidates, Rs. 200/-
for SC/ST candidates) drawn in
favour of “The Principal, A.U.College of Engineering (A), payable at
Visakhapatnam” in any national
bank, is to be enclosed.
·
The
following documents arranged in the order given below should be enclosed along
with the application (whichever is applicable):
1. Research Proposal (use separate
single sheet, 500 words approximately)
2. Self attested copy of proof of date
of birth.
3. Self attested copy of Mark lists
& Degree/Provisional certificate of the Post Graduate Program.
4. Self attested copy of Mark lists
& Degree certificate of the Under Graduate Program.
5. Self attested copy of valid GATE
score or UGC/CSIR/NET fellowship in the relevant areas tenable from the current
year, if applicable.
6. Self attested copy of community
certificate in the case of SC/ST candidates from a competent authority (not
below the rank of a Tahsildar).
7. Self attested copy of community
certificate in the case of OBC candidates from a competent authority (not below
the rank of a Tahsildar) indicating that the candidate does not belong to the
Creamy Layer for the financial year ending 31st May 2014.
8. Sponsorship certificate duly filled
by the sponsoring authority on their letter head with the seal of the
sponsoring authority in the prescribed format, in the case of external
candidate.
9. Self attested copy of all research
publications in Journals and Conferences.
10.
Demand
draft towards application fee as per the category of the candidate.
· Printout of the Application with all
the above enclosures should be sent (in A4 size cover) by Post so as to reach
the following address on or before 19-05-2015, 5 p.m.
The Principal, A.U.College of Engineering (A),
Andhra
University, Visakhapatnam-530 003, Andhra Pradesh.
· The status regarding the selection for
test and/or interview for the Admission into Research assistantships leading to Full-time Ph.Ds/Registered Ph.D Scholars in AUCE (A) for the
Ph.D. program will be available in our website in due course. No separate call
letter for test and/or interview will be send to your mail.
IMPORTANT DATES
Events
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Dates
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Availability of Application in the Institute website
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20th April to 19th May 2015
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Last date for receipt of completed Application in printed
form by Post
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19th May 2015
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Test and/or Interview
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20th May 2015
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Date of Admission and Reporting for the Program
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1st June 2015
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LEGAL JURISDICTION
All disputes
pertaining to the Admission into Research assistantships leading to Full-time Ph.Ds/Registered Ph.D Scholars in AUCE (A) for the
Ph.D. program of AU shall fall within the jurisdiction of Visakhapatnam, A.P
only.
DISCLAIMER
The statement
made in the information brochure and all other information contained herein is
believed to be correct at the time of publication. However, the Institute
reserves the right to make at any time without notice, changes in and additions
to the regulations, conditions governing the admission, requirements, seats,
fees and any other information, or statements contained in this information
brochure. No responsibility will be accepted by the Institute/Chairperson- PG
Admissions for hardship or expenses encountered by its students/any other
person for such changes, additions, omissions or errors, no matter how they are
caused.
Address for Correspondence
The Principal, A.U.College of Engineering (A),
Andhra
University, Visakhapatnam 530003
Telephone:
0891 2844999 and 0891 2844998
Website:
http://www.andhrauniversity.edu.in
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