DELHI TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
PhD Admissions 2013 - 14
The applicants for admission to the Ph.D programme shall be classified under any one of the following categories:
(a) University Research student/candidate (Full Time)
(b) Sponsored Research student/candidate fully financed by the Govt./Semi-Government Organizations like CSIR, UGC, Research Schemes, Govt./Privately funded Research/Development Organisation, Public Sector Undertaking, Educational Institution or a reputed industry etc.(Full-time).
(c) Sponsored Research student/candidate nominated by organization with MOU with the University, foreign students who apply through Ministry of Human Resource Development or under a Cultural Exchange Scholarship Programme by Government of India (Full-time).
(d) Part-time Research student/candidate (with residency requirement).
The university admits Full Time/Part-Time scholars. The areas in which the seats are available under the various departments are given below:
Biotechnology
Area of Specialization Molecular Neuroscience, Functional Genomics, Neurooncology, Bioremediation, water quality management, Immunostimulation, Radiation Biology, Genome Informatics, Nanobiotechnology, Biosensors, Immunology, Plant Biotechnology
ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY:
1. An applicant possessing a Masters degree in Engineering/Technology/ Sciences/Management/Humanities in respective discipline or equivalent with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) as determined by the Delhi Technological
University and at least 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or equivalent CGPA at Bachelor’s degree level shall be eligible to apply for admission to a Ph.D programme of the University provided he should not have attained an age of 50 yrs. The relaxation in age limit may be done by Academic Council on case to case basis. In exceptional cases applicant with Bachelors’ degree in Engineering & Technology having a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate (of all semesters) or equivalent CGPA and having proven research capability may also be considered eligible.
2. An employee of a Government Department/Government Undertaking, a Research/Development Organisation, a Public Sector Undertaking, an Educational
Institution or a reputed private industry in Engineering & Technological manufacturing/ R&D/Services with a minimum relevant working experience of two years may be considered for admission as a sponsored (full-time)/part-time Research scholar. Sponsored applicants will be eligible for admission provided they are treated by their employers as on duty with their normal salary and allowances and are fully relieved for the period of study.
3. Part-time applicants will be eligible under three categories (i) Candidates from organizations which have MoU with Delhi Technological University (ii) Organizations with R&D Labs of national repute (iii) Regular faculty/Teaching cum Research Fellow or Scientists from Educational Institutions, R&D organizations, and Govt. Department/Govt. Undertaking provided that:
the applicant possesses the minimum entry qualifications for the degree as given in 1;
the applicant is having at least two years experience in regular capacity.
the applicant proves to the satisfaction of the University that his official duties permit him to devote sufficient time to research:
facilities for research are available at the applicant's place of work in the chosen field of research or the applicant can spare sufficient time to pursue research in the Department of the Delhi Technological University on daily basis, residing in the vicinity of the University; and
he/she will be permitted to reside at the Delhi Technological University for a period of not less than 6 months during his/her registration for the degree.
(This condition of minimum residence will be automatically waived for candidates who are working in National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi or in organisations/institutions located within a distance of 50 km from the Delhi Technological University).
If the number of courses prescribed by the DRC is more than 12, then the residency requirement for part time Ph.D students working in Educational Institutes/Organisation outside NCR of Delhi will be 1 Year.
4. Project staff under sponsored projects, sponsored by DST/UGC/any government
agency, Industry or centres established from grant-in-aid from government or international agencies at Delhi Technological University for not less than 2 year duration may be given administrative clearance to seek admission on part-time basis at any time after completing two years of service in the University subject to
recommendations of the concerned Principal Investigator of the said project/ centre and approval of the Vice Chancellor.
5. Permanent academic staff of the Delhi Technological University (including the academic staff of erstwhile Delhi College of Engineering) may be given administrative clearance to seek registration on part-time basis after satisfactory completion of the period of probation subject to recommendations of the concerned head of the Department and approval of the Vice Chancellor.
RESERVATION/RELAXATION
1. Reservation of seats for applicants in each of the categories of the Research Scholars shall be in accordance with the policies of Govt. of NCT of Delhi. A total of three percent seats over and above the sanctioned strength will be reserved for physically handicapped applicants in all the Ph.D programmes of the University put together.
2. Physically handicapped applicants may be permitted 5% marks or equivalent CGPA relaxation in eligibility requirement of or equivalent in line with the policies of Govt. of NCT of Delhi. They will not be allowed any other relaxation beyond this limit even if they belong to SC/ST category.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
1. (a) The shortlisting of applications for the purpose of screening test & interview
will be done by the Ph.D coordinator nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the respective departments.
(b) The screening test shall be conducted by Ph.D coordinator. The DRC of the concerned department shall decide the cut off for the screening test for shortlisting
the candidates for the interview.
(c) The screening test shall be waived for academic staff of the University (including the academic staff of erstwhile Delhi College of Engineering),
sponsored applicants from organization having MOU with the University, UGC/CSIR JRF fellowship holders, foreign students who apply through Ministry of Human Resource Development or foreign students under a Cultural Exchange Scholarship Programme of government of India.
(d) The interview shall be conducted by a committee comprising of Vice- Chancellor, Chairman, Pro Vice-Chancellor, D-IRD and Ph.D coordinator as common members along with the members of respective DRCs.
The candidates are requested to contact teachers of DTU or Heads of the concerned
academic departments before selecting their area of research work for Ph.D. Degree
and see updates regarding admission on the DTU Website: www.dtuadmissions.nic.in from time to time.
HOW TO APPLY
The application form can be downloaded from DTU website www.dtuadmissions.nic.in and the duly filled application form be submitted in the University along-with a separate demand draft of Rs. 1,000/- for each department applied for on or before the last date of receipt of completed application form.
The Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “Registrar, Delhi Technological University”, payable at “Delhi”.
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Form for download will be available from website www.dtuadmissions.nic.in- 25.04.2013
Last Date for receipt of completed Application Form at DTU - 18.05.2013
Likely dates for Written test/Interview - 08.06.2013, 09.06.2013 & 10.06.2013
Note 1: The list of the shortlisted candidates for screening test for admissions to Ph.D program will be displayed on the DTU website: www.dtuadmissions.nic.in on
03.06.2013. No separate call letter will be dispatched. The shortlisted candidates are
advised to make their own arrangements for travelling and lodging.
Note 2: The application form received after the last date will not be considered under any circumstances.
Note 3: Incomplete/late received Applications are likely to be rejected.
Note 4: In case of part-time applicant, he/she must have at least two years experience in regular capacity as on or before last date of application form i.e. 18.05.2013.
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