NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 015

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 015, TAMIL NADU

Advertisement No.2010/PG/2
ADMISSION TO RESEARCH PROGRAMMES 2010-2011 (January Session)

Applications are invited for the following Research Programmes Ph.D. and M.S.(By Research)
in the academic year 2010-2011 (January Session).

1. M.S.(by Research) Programme (Full Time)

Eligibility – Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate Branch of Engineering with valid GATE

score
Institute Scholarship - Rs.8,000/-
2. Ph.D. Programme (Full Time)

Eligibility – Master’s Degree in Engineering / Sciences / Humanities (English) /

Management / Computer Applications.

Programme Eligibility Amount of Scholarship

Institute Scholarship
Ph.D. in Engineering M.Tech. Rs.18,000/- for First 2 years
Rs.20,000/- for Later 2 years
Ph.D. in Science/ P.G. with GATE/ Rs.16,000/- for First 2 years
Humanities/Management/ JRF/NET Rs.18,000/- for Later 3 years
Computer Applications

Department-wise vacancies for M.S.(By Research with Institute Scholarship)

Sl.No. Department
1. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
2. CIVIL ENGINEERING
3. COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGG.
4. INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL ENGG.
5. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
6. METALLURGICAL & MATERIALS ENGG.
7. PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

Department- wise vacancies for Ph.D. with Institute Scholarship

Sl.No. Department
1. CIVIL ENGINEERING
2. COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
3. ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
4. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
5. METALLURGICAL & MATERIALS ENGINEERING
6. PHYSICS
7. CHEMISTRY
8. MATHEMATICS
9. HUMANITIES
10. ARCHITECTURE

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying examinations for General
Category and mere pass for SC/ST Candidates.

SELECTION: All eligible candidates will be informed about the date and time of entrance test /
interview.

Candidates can download the application form and details from our website www.nitt.edu/research
Downloaded and filled in applications should be accompanied by Registration fee of Rs.200/- (Rs.100/- for
SC/ST Candidates) by means of Demand Draft drawn not earlier than 16-12-2010 and in favour of
“DIRECTOR, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI-620015” payable at
State Bank of India, NIT Branch (Code 1617) Tiruchirappalli. The candidates are requested to write their
names and the programme to which they are applying on the reverse side of the draft. The application
forms, with necessary enclosures, should reach the Dean (Academic), National Institute of Technology,
Tiruchirappalli – 620 015 by 03-01-2011.

Separate application should be submitted for each Department with a single registration fee of Rs.200/- if a
candidate wishes to apply to more than one Department. Hostel facility will be provided only based on
availability.

LAST DATE FOR SUBMITTING FILLED IN APPLICATION IS

03-01-2011

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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 015, TAMILNADU
Advertisement No.2010/PG/2
ADMISSION TO M.S. (By Research) 2010-2011 (Winter Session)

Applications are invited for the following Research Programmes for the academic year 2010-2011.(Winter
Session)

I. M.S. (By Research) Programme (Full-Time and Part-Time)

In the specified branches of Engineering as mentioned above

ELIGIBILILTY FOR ADMISSION TO M.S. (by Research)

Candidates for admission to M.S. Degree Programme shall be required to have passed the B.E./B.Tech. degree and a
valid GATE SCORE in the appropriate subject. Candidates must include attested copies of the mark lists and bonafide
certificate from the Head of the Institution along with the application form. Any candidate admitted provisionally,
subject to his/her producing provisional certificate and mark lists as proof of having satisfied the eligibility criteria
shall have to discontinue the course, if he/she does not produce the provisional certificate and mark lists for the degree
programme on or before 1st Febuary,2011. Such candidates will not be eligible for any refund of fees paid by him/her.

SELECTION: Based on GATE Score and Interview.

*
GATE Examination subject should be in any one of the eligible Engineering discipline for Engineering graduates

The faculty members of NITT and those who are working on sponsored research projects in NITT will be
permitted to register for Ph.D. / M.S. programme, as the case may be subject to the selection by the Ph.D.
selection committee.

Norms for Part-Time

(i) Candidates from organizations which have MOU with the Institute or Candidates from
organizations with R & D Labs of National repute and public sector undertakings such as
ISRO, IGCAR, BHEL, BEL etc. Such candidates should have a co-guide from their parent
organization. Co-guide should have Ph.D. qualification or should have equivalent research
contribution with PG qualification.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Half Time Research Assistantship (HTRA) are available to those who are admitted to M.S. (by research)
programmes in different departments subject to the maximum number available as stipulated by Ministry of Human
Resources Development.
The award and renewal of this assistantship / scholarship is as per the guidelines issued by MHRD from time to time.
Those who are receiving the assistantship are required to assist the department in academic work to a minimum of 8
hours per week. As per rules in force, those who are interested in getting the assistantship / scholarship, has to give an
undertaking on stamped paper to the effect that they will not discontinue the course before completion. Those who
discontinue the M.S. (by research) course are required to refund the entire scholarship amount drawn by them. The
assistantship / scholarship will not be available to sponsored candidates or any student getting any other financial
support from any agency including state and central governments.

Reservation: Government of India reservation policy will be followed for OBC / SC / ST and
Physically Handicapped Candidates.

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How to apply?

Candidates applying for M.S. can apply through the downloaded application form only. Application online
as well as downloadable forms and information brochure are available at www.nitt.edu.

The filled up application form should be accompanied by registration fee of Rs.200/- (Rs.100/- for SC/ST/
Persons with Disabilities) by means of Demand Draft drawn not earlier than 16th December,2010 and in
favour of “DIRECTOR, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI- 620
015” payable at State Bank of India, NIT Branch, Tiruchirappalli (Code 1617) should reach the Dean
(Academic), National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, 620 015 on or before 3rd January -2011.
The candidates are requested to write their name and GATE registration number on the reverse side of the
draft.

SELECTION

S.No. Name of Category Mode of Selection

Programme
1 M.S. Stipendiary GATE score and Interview

NITT ENTRANCE TEST / INTERVIEW (Tentative Dates)

Programme Date Time

M.S. 10-01-2011 9.30 am onwards

Announcement of results for (1st Round) : 11-1-2011

Payment of fees : 17-1-2011
Announcement of results for (2nd Round) : 20-1-2011
Payment of fees : 24-1-2011

For any queries, contact

Dean (Academic Programmes),

National Institute of Technology,
Tiruchirappalli – 620 015, Tamil Nadu.
Phone No. : 0431-2503010
Email : deanac@nitt.edu

LAST DATE FOR SUBMITTING FILLED UP APPLICATION IS 3rd January 2011

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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 015, TAMILNADU
ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMMES 2010-2011

Applications are invited for the following Research Programmes in the academic year 2010-2011 .

II. Ph.D. Programme (Full – time and Part-time):

In the specified branches of Engineering/ Science / Humanities / Architecture as mentioned above

ELIGIBILITY AND ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMMES

I. Faculty of Engineering
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology in the appropriate branch of study with a minimum 60%
marks (CGPA 6.5/10) in UG or PG for admission under general category and mere pass for SC/ST candidates.
MME dept.
Candidates with PG degree in science (Physics / Chemistry / Material Science) following by M.Tech degree in
Material Science and Engineering / equivalent PG degree in related discipline are also eligible to apply
II. Faculty of Architecture
Bachelors degree in Architecture / Planning and Master’s degree in Architecture / Design / Planning /
Building Engineering and Management / Building Technology or its equivalent with a minimum 60% marks
(CGPA 6.5/10) in UG or PG for admission under general category and mere pass for SC/ST candidates.
III. Faculty of Science & Humanities (Maths, Physics, Chemistry and English)
Master’s degree in Sciences / Humanities / Social Sciences in the relevant discipline with a minimum 60% marks
(CGPA 6.5/10) and a valid GATE /UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET score and mere pass for SC/ST candidates and a valid
GATE/UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET.
The faculty members of NITT and those who are working on sponsored research projects in NITT will be
permitted to register for Ph.D. / M.S. programme, as the case may be subject to the selection by the Ph.D.
selection committee.

Norms for Part-Time

(i) Candidates from organizations which have MOU with the Institute or Candidates from
organizations with R & D Labs of National repute and public sector undertakings such as
ISRO, IGCAR, BHEL, BEL etc. Such candidates should have a co-guide from their parent
organization. Co-guide should have Ph.D qualification or should have equivalent research
contribution with PG qualification.

(ii) For admissions to Humanities Department – duly sponsored regular faculty from government
and government aided arts, science and engineering colleges within 50 km from the Institute

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Half Time Research Assistantship (HTRA) are available to those who are admitted to Ph.D. programmes in different
departments subject to the maximum number available as stipulated by Ministry of Human Resources Development.
The award and renewal of this assistantship / scholarship is as per the guidelines issued by MHRD from time to time.
Those who are receiving the assistantship are required to assist the department in academic work to a minimum of 8
hours per week. As per rules in force, those who are interested in getting the assistantship / scholarship, has to give an
undertaking on stamped paper to the effect that they will not discontinue the course before completion. Those who
discontinue the Ph.D. course are required to refund the entire scholarship amount drawn by them. The assistantship /
scholarship will not be available to sponsored candidates or any student getting any other financial support from any
agency including state and central governments.

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 Reservation: Government of India reservation policy will be followed for OBC / SC / ST and
Physically Handicapped Candidates.

How to apply?

Candidates applying for Ph.D. can apply through the downloaded application form only. Application online
as well as downloadable forms and information brochure are available at www.nitt.edu. The filled up
application form should be accompanied by registration fee of Rs.200/- (Rs.100/- for SC/ST/ Persons with
Disabilities) by means of Demand Draft drawn not earlier than 16th December 2010 and in favour of
“DIRECTOR, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI- 620 015”
payable at State Bank of India, NIT Branch, Tiruchirappalli (Code 1617) should reach the Dean
(Academic), National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, 620 015 on or before 3rdJanuary 2011.
The candidates are requested to write their name on the reverse side of the draft.

SELECTION

S.No. Name of Category Mode of Selection

Programme
1 Ph.D. Stipendiary Test & Interview

NITT ENTRANCE TEST / INTERVIEW (Tentative Dates)

Programme Date Time Test / Interview

Ph.D. 10-01-2011 9.30 am onwards Test & Interview

Announcement of results for (1st Round) : 11-1-2011

Payment of fees : 17-1-2011
Announcement of results for (2nd Round) : 20-1-2011
Payment of fees : 24-1-2011

For any queries, contact

Dean (Academic Programmes),

National Institute of Technology,
Tiruchirappalli – 620 015, Tamil Nadu.
Phone No. : 0431-2503010
Email : deanac@nitt.edu

LAST DATE FOR SUBMITTING FILLED UP APPLICATION IS 3rd January 2011

DIRECTOR