Ahmedabad University PhD Life Sciences and Physics admissions 2021
Are you interested in joining a PhD program? School of Arts and Sciences of Ahmedabad University is inviting online applications from eligible candidates for admission to their PhD program 2021. Interested candidates can find all the details like program details, eligibility criteria, application and selection procedure etc. in this article.
About Ahmedabad University
Ahmedabad University is a private university established by the Ahmedabad Education Society (AES) in 2009. University offers education and research in interdisciplinary areas. School of Arts and Sciences of Ahmedabad University has announced admissions in PhD program for the session 2021. Interested and eligible candidates are welcomed to apply for the same.Research Areas Available at Ahmedabad University
Biological and Life Sciences
The PhD Programme in Biological and Life Sciences at the School of Arts and Sciences of Ahmedabad University offers a lively exchange of knowledge between national and international experts. It offers research in the following areas of Biological and Life Sciences:
Physics
The Mathematical and Physical Sciences division of the School of Arts and Sciences is offering a PhD Program in Physics. Department has well-qualified faculty members who are actively involved in research and help the students to make their career in academia or research or industry. Research carried out at the institute is also supported by national as well as international grants. In the PhD Physics students can do their research in the following areas: Benefits to the Candidates
The candidates who will be ranked in the merit for University Assistantship will get a full tuition fee waiver. Apart from this, they will also receive a monthly stipend. Other avenues of financial support for the students are also available like teaching assistantships of the School or fellowships from sponsored research projects.Eligibility Criteria
Life Sciences: The candidates who wish to apply for PhD admission in Biological and Life Science at the School of Arts and Sciences of Ahmedabad University must possess a Master's degree in Life Sciences or any relevant areas such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Nanotechnology, Toxicology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Forensic Sciences (Biology or Chemistry) or equivalent with first class or at least 60% marks and above.
Physics: The candidates who want to join PhD Physics in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences division of the School of Arts and Sciences must have a Master's degree in Physics with at least 55% marks or equivalent. Application Procedure
To apply online, the candidates will have to fill an application form available on the online Graduate Admissions portal of Ahmedabad University. A scanned copy of the required documents must also be attached with the application form. After filling out complete information in an application, details must be confirmed. Apart from this, an application fee of Rs.1200/- (or as applicable) is to be submitted with the application form. Payment of application fee can be done online through Debit card or Credit card or Net Banking. Selection Procedure
Life Sciences: Selection to the PhD program will be made based on a written test and interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test. The candidates who will qualify for the written test will only be called to appear in the interview. For the schedule of written test and interview candidates must check the official website of Ahmedabad University and it can also be checked under the important dates in this article.
Note the candidates who have valid national level fellowships/certificates such as CSIR or UGC or ICMR or DBT or DST-INSPIRE etc. will be exempted from the written test. They will have to appear directly in the interview. There is no provision of TA/DA for attending the written test and/or interview hence, the candidates will have to arrange themselves.
Physics: Selection of the candidates for admission in PhD Physics program based on their performance in the national level tests and the interview conducted by the Ahmedabad University. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. Important Dates
Start of Submission of Application on the Online Portal: February 13, 2021
Closing of Application Submission: May 20, 2021 (For the candidates who wish to avail of University Assistantship), June 30, 2021 (For other candidates)
Date of Written Test/ Interview: May 24-25, 2021 (For the candidates who wish to avail University Assistantship), July 07, 2021 (For other candidates)
Declaration of Results: June 12, 2021 (For the candidates who wish to avail of University Assistantship), July 15, 2021 (For other candidates) Admission Helpline
Administrative Office
Biological and Life Sciences
School of Arts and Sciences
Ahmedabad University
Central Campus
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009
Gujarat, India.
Phone: +91.79.61911548, +91.9974432447, +91.79.61911125 (Monday to Friday, 09.30 hrs to 18.30 hrs IST)
Email: info.artsandsciences@ahduni.edu.in
physics@ahduni.edu.in (for any query about PhD Physics)
Office of Graduate Admissions: graduate.admissions@ahduni.edu.in
Important Links:
Official Advertisement: https://ahduni.edu.in/admission/doctoral-admission/phd-at-school-of-arts-and-sciences
Life Sciences: https://ahduni.edu.in/site/assets/files/1301/phd_bls.pdf
Physics: https://ahduni.edu.in/site/assets/files/1301/phd_physics_1.pdf
https://auris.ahduni.edu.in/adm-ahduni-doctoral.php
The fee structure and duration of the PhD program is not stated.
Is an MSc 2nd Class (52.75% marks) graduate who passed out in the year 1976 not eligible for PhD admission?