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Admission for Ph.D/M.Tech. in Anna University Coimbatore
Posted Date: 05 Jul 2008 Resource Type: Admissions Category: General
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Posted By: sridevi Member Level: Diamond
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ANNA UNIVERSITY COIMBATORE
COIMBATORE – 641 013
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR Ph.D./M.Tech.(BY RESEARCH) CANDIDATES
1 INTRODUCTION
The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is awarded to a candidate who as
per these regulations, has submitted a thesis on the basis of original and
independent research in any particular discipline or inter-disciplinary work
involving more than one discipline, that makes a contribution to the
advancement of knowledge, which is approved by suitably constituted set of
examiners as required. M.Tech. Degree by research is awarded to a
candidate who as per these regulations has successfully completed the
course work as prescribed by the Research Committee and submitted a
thesis which is approved by a panel of examiner(s) constituted for the said
purpose.
2 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
2.1 Ph.D.
For the purpose of admission to the Ph.D. programme, a candidate should
have obtained a Master's Degree and/or M.Phil. in any branch of
Science/Humanities/ Management / Computer Applications / Education, or
Masters Degree in Engineering / Technology / Architecture with not less than
a Second Class or equivalent CGPA. In the case of examinations, where such
a classification does not exist, a minimum of 50% marks is needed in the
qualifying examination. If the candidate has already passed the GATE and/or
the CSIR-UGC-NET/SLET they become automatically eligible for admission
into the Ph.D. program in the respective discipline.
2.1.1 Independent Research
Faculty Members with M.Phil or equivalent qualification working in the
University Departments / Affiliated Colleges / Industry / R&D Labs with atleast
five years of teaching / research experience may register for Ph.D. without a
Guide / Supervisor as scholars.
However, those registered under this category of independent registration,
can opt to work under a recognised Supervisor at any stage after registration,
with the prior permission of the University and on payment of a status change
fee.
The candidates may register at this University or through other Research
Institutions / Affiliated Colleges / Approved Research Centres by the
University for this purpose satisfying all regulations.
2.1.2 Interdisciplinary / Multidisciplinary Research
A candidate with a Master’s Degree in any discipline qualified as mentioned
under section 2.1 is eligible to register for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
in an interdisciplinary areas / research. Such candidate will be awarded the
interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary degree in the faculty in which he/she has
registered.
For any interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary candidate there should be a
research supervisor from one discipline and a joint supervisor(s) from the
other discipline(s).
2.2 M.Tech. (By Research)
A candidate who has qualified for the award of the Bachelor’s Degree in
Engineering/Technology/ Architecture or Master’s Degree in Science (M.Sc.) /
Master’s Degree in Computer Applications (MCA) of any recognised (Indian
and Foreign) University as approved by the UGC / AIU or any other
qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in the field of study notified from
time to time by this University with not less than a Second Class or equivalent
CGPA. In the case of examinations, where such a classification does not
exist, a minimum of 50% marks is needed in the qualifying examination is
eligible to apply for the Master of Technology (By Research) Programme.
2.3 Lateral Entry
Those who have pursued Ph.D. Programme for not less than one year with
this university or any other University approved by UGC/MHRD and
discontinued for various reasons can apply under this category. If there is no
change of topic of research with or without the change of Original Supervisor
(if the Supervisor fullfil the norms of our university) he/she can register with
this University. If the candidate have already completed his/her course work /
Pre-Ph.D. Examination will be exempted from to do course work again. Those
candidates also can get one year / proportionate period (based on their earlier
registration) of exemption in the minimum period prescribed before the
submission of thesis.
2.4 Second / Additional Ph.D.
Those who wish to have an additional Ph.D. after earned a Ph.D. Degree from
a recognised University (approved by UGC/MHRD) can apply for a second /
additional Ph.D. in the related/interdisciplinary/ multidisciplinary area. The
minimum period to submit the Thesis will be one year. The number of Course
Work to be done (if required, based on the proposed research work and the
area of the candidate’s specialisation) will be decided by the Doctoral
Committee as under 2.1.1 Independent Research.
If a candidate seeking admission for the second/additional Ph.D. degree other
than the specialisation / faculty in which the candidate has been previously
awarded, the candidate will have to appear for course work as suggested by
the DC. Course work will be suggested from the field of specialisation/faculty
for which, the candidate wishes to register for Ph.D. However, it will be
decided by the Doctoral Committee as under 2.1.1 Independent Research.
2.5 Integrated Ph.D.
Anna University Coimbatore offers exciting opportunity to motivated and
talented Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology or B.Sc. /
M.Sc. Graduates with relavant specialization in science with a keen sense of
scientific enquiry for pursuing advanced research in emerging areas of
Science and Technology leading to the Ph.D. degree of the University. This
programme has Two Phases. In Phase I, the candidate will follow all the
procedures as laid down in section 2.2 and 3. After the successful completion
of the Phase I, the candidate will be awarded with an M.Tech. (By Research)
Degree (in case of B.Sc. candidates M.Sc. (By Research) Degree) in the
respective specialization. However, after that in Phase II, the candidate will
continue to work in the chosen research area as laid down in section 2.1 and
3.
2.5.1 Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Science / Engineering / Technology /
Architecture under 10+2+3/4/5 system or Master’s Degree in Science /
Computer Applications under 10+2+3+2/3 with not less than a First Class or
equivalent CGPA are eligible to apply for admission to Integrated Ph.D.
program. In case of examinations, where such a classification does not exist,
a minimum of 60% marks is needed in the qualifying examinations.
2.5.2 The minimum requirement of FIRST CLASS in the qualifying examination is
relaxed to PASS CLASS for SC/ST candidates.
2.5.3 Those who are in the final year of their qualifying examination and awaiting
results are also eligible to apply. But they should have completed all the
requirements for the award of the qualifying degree, including all
examinations, dissertation projects, viva-voce, etc., by the time of joining in
the respective session (January, April, July, and October).
2.6 Notwithstanding anything contained in these regulations, candidates
possessing any one of the qualifications prescribed under Regulation 2 supra,
and employed as a teacher, scientist or in any other related capacity in
National/State level Institutions, Universities, and Research and Development
institutions/Approved Research Centres of this University approved for this
purpose, outside the geographical jurisdiction of this University, located
anywhere in India/ abroad and who are sponsored / permitted by the
respective organizations for pursuing research leading to the M.Tech. (By
Research) / Ph.D. Degree of this University, while continuing to hold the
employment, may be permitted to register for the M.Tech. (By Research) /
Ph.D. Degree as external candidates (those who are employed in this
university/affiliated colleges within the jurisdiction of the university are come under the internal category of candidates), provided and the organization
should have the facility and no objection to it. These candidates are expected
to do research in their place of employment and in addition they should
undergo such course(s) and research work as may be prescribed by the
Research Committee (RC) – in case of M.Tech. (By Research) / Doctoral
Committee (DC) - in case of Ph.D., under the Supervisor.
3 REGISTRATION FOR M.Tech. (BY RESEARCH) / Ph.D. DEGREE AND
DURATION OF RESEARCH
Admissions to the M.Tech. (By Research) / Ph.D. programme can be made at
any time of the year but registrations for M.Tech. (By Research) / Ph.D. shall
be done in four times a year (January, April, July and October) accordingly.
However, there will be an examination (written/on-line / oral) to get the
admission.
3.1 Course Work
It is mandatory that all those admitted to the Ph.D. / M.Tech. (By Research)
programmes shall undergo course work either through regular class work or
through directed study/on-line/hybrid mode amounting to a minimum of 18
credits / as suggested by RC not exceeding 36 credits [in case of M.Tech. (By
Research)] and 12 credits (in case of Ph.D.) as prescribed by the DC vide
infra. Courses will be suggested / designed by the respective Supervisor /any
member of Doctoral Committee / Research Committee.
3.1.1 Candidates registered under the category of Integrated Ph.D. during their
Phase II, will undergo a additional course work(s), if suggested by the DC.
Otherwise, there is no need for course work, if the candidate extends the
research area chosen during the Phase I (M.Tech. - By Research).
3.2 Duration of Research
In all cases, the minimum and maximum period for completing the
programmes shall be two years and five years, respectively from the date of
registration in the programme. However, under exceptional circumstances the
Vice Chancellor may allow curtailment or extension of the period.
4 INSTITUTIONS FOR CONDUCTING RESEARCH
A candidate may be permitted to pursue research leading to M.Tech. (By
Research)/ Ph.D. in any one of the following institutions subject to satisfying
conditions of eligibility (vide supra), availability of supervisor and necessary
facilities.
4.1 The departments of the University / affiliated Colleges.
4.2 All India Research Institutions and Regional Research
Institutions/Collaborative Research Institutions duly recognized by the
University or UGC / Approved Research Centres of this University (located
anywhere in India/Abroad) for conducting research.
4.3 Well equipped Research and Development departments of public and private
sector undertakings recognized from time to time by this University as having
necessary facilities for prosecuting research at an advanced level.
4.4 All approved Institutions of Statutory bodies of Govt. of India or a registered Societies involved in the process of disseminating advanced knowledge and Research / Professional bodies etc.
4.5 The research scholars of the University Departments may also be permitted to
conduct their research in foreign universities and institutions / industries for a maximum of up to one year if there is a proper memorandum of
understanding between such institutions and this university.
4.6 Any industry / institution / corporate entity / MNCs having sufficient
infrastructure to conduct research within India or Abroad.
5 FEE STRUCUTE
Sl.No Particulars
Amount
(in Rs)
I.One time Fee 250
1.Admission Fee
PC & Degree Certificate 500
2.Cost of Regulations Book 250
3.University Library Fee 1000
4.Examination Fees 2000
5.Insitution Fees 1000
Total 5000
II.Refundable Deposit
I.Caution Deposit 5000
Total 5000
III.Payable Every Semester
1.Enrolment Fee 200
2.Tution Fee 2000*
3.University Administrative Charges 800
4.Research Coordination Charges 7000
Total 10000
Grand Total 20000
*Excempted for teachers working in affiliated Colleges of Anna University Coimbatore.
6 IMPORTANT DATES
Application forms and prospectus can be downloaded from the website :
www.annauniv.ac.in Filled in application should be accompanied by a Demand Draft for the specified amount drawn in favour of “ The Director – Research, Anna University, Coimbatore” payable at Coimbatore. Candidates applying for more then one faculty / department should submit a separate application for each faculty / department. Mode of selection is based on Written test and Interview.
Application Cost : Rs.700/- ( Rs.350/- for SC/ST)
Important Dates:
Downloading the Application forms : 09-06-2008
Last Date for Receipt of filled in applications : 07-07-2008
Ph.D. / M.Tech.(By Research ) Entrance Examination : 20-07-2008
regards
sridevi
For more details, visit http://www.annauniv.ac.in/Research.asp
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