NIT Sikkim opens admission to PhD Programme 2014

National Institute of Technology Sikkim invites applicant for PhD programme 2014-15. More than 300 students will be accepted to the undergraduate programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Civil Engineering.

The institute also offers PhD programmes in Computer Science and  Engineering, Electronics and Comm., Engg, Electrical and Electronics Engg, Civil Engg, Chemistry, Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics and English), Mathematics, Physics. Candidates are also encouraged to undertake Ph.D program in interdisciplinary areas.

Duration: The minimum duration Programme shall be normally three years (The maximum period to complete the Ph.D programme is 7 years)

Eligibility: The applicant must have Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology with a minimum of 70% marks (60% marks for SC/ST) or equivalent CPI and OR

Master’s degree in Science with first class or 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST) or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent, with minimum 75% or equivalent CPI (70% marks for SC/ST candidates)

For admission in the Department Humanities and Social Sciences and candidates meeting this requirement must also fulfill ONE of the following additional requirements

a) Valid GATE/CEED Score

b) CSIR/UGC/NBHM/DBT/DST Inspire Award or Fellowship

c) Minimum of 2 Years of professional work experience, for Sponsored (SW) / Self-Financed (SF) / Institute Staff (IS) Category

d) Minimum 6 months project work experienced in NIT Sikkim, for Project Staff (PS) category

In the Department of Science and Humanities, non-Gate/UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET candidates may also be considered for admission on non-stipendiary basis

Admission Criteria: Admission will be based on written examination and interview

Name of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the Institute website later with the details of written examination/interview to be conducted by Admission Cell/Examination Cell in association with respective departments

Application Procedure: Eligible candidates are required to download the application form from our Institute website ww.nitsikkim.ac.in

Dully filled-in and signed application form along with a demand draft of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 100/- for SC/ST) in favour of Director NIT Sikkim payable at Ravangla must reach FIAA, National Institute of Technology Sikkim, Ravangla, South Sikkim-737139 latest by

Note: A candidate willing to apply for more than one programme in different departments have to apply separately with a demand draft of Rs. 500/- (Rs.100/- for SC/ST) for each programme

Documents required: The candidates are required to bring following documents at the time of written examination/interview; high school certificate in original; mark sheets of qualifying examination in original; character certificate issued by the Head of the institution last attended; certificate of sponsorship (if applicable); number of objection certificate from employer (if applicable); OBC/SC/ST /PH certificate, if applicable; certificate of OBMC (for a sub-quota of 4.5% for minorities within the 27% reservation for OBCs)

b) The candidates are required to bring following documents at the time of registration

i) Passport size Photographs (5 Nos.);

ii) One set of attested copies of all the above documents listed in section 8 (a) above

iii) Admission letter

Note: The institute reserves the right to refuse admission to any candidate without assigning any reason

All disputes are subject to Gangtok High Court only

The number of seats may vary without prior notice

Address to send the application form: The filled up and signed application form along-with demand draft should be dispatched/submitted at the following address so as to reach on or before 10th March 2014

Faculty In-charge of Academic Affairs National Institute of Technology Sikkim Ravangla, South Sikkim Sikkim, India-739139

Applicant must also send a softcopy of the application to the following email addressfirca.nitsikkim@gmail.com

Important Dates:

Last date for receipt of the printed and signed application form: 10th Mar 2014

Display of short listed candidates: 25th Mar 2014

Written examination and interview: Will be announced later

Declaration of result for Ph.D: Will be announced later

Registration of Ph.D candidates: Will be announced later

Commencement of classes: Will be announced later

National Institute of Technology Sikkim

Ravangla-737139, Website www.nitsikkim.ac.in