Birla Institute of Technology Admission Notification for Ph.D 2012

Located 16 km from Ranchi (in Jharkhand) in Mesra, the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) has been engaged in nurturing minds through a rich heritage of academic excellence. BIT Mesra is a hub of bustling student activities and the beautiful campus adds to the charm of studying in this esteemed organisation. BIT Mesra was established in 1955 by visionary-industrialist Mr. B.M. Birla and today, it is one of the premier engineering colleges in India.

Courses Offered

Applications are invited from interested candidates for admission to full-time / part- time Ph. D. programmes in the following Departments and Groups:

Architecture, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Mechanics, Applied Physics, Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Bio-Technology, Centre of Excellence in Climatology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Environmental Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical & Polymer Engineering, Production Engineering, Remote Sensing and Space Engineering & Rocketry.

Eligibility

1. An applicant for admission to the Ph.D. programme of this Institute shall possess, normally,
 

• An M.Phil./Master’s degree in Technology/ Engineering/ Pharmacy/ Management/ Architecture/ or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% marks at Master’s level for General candidates (55% in case of (i) Full-Time Sponsored candidates with a minimum of three years professional experience, and (ii) SC/ST candidates) or

• An M.Phil./Master’s Degree in Science/Humanities with a minimum of 55% marks at Master’s level for General candidates (50% in case of Full-Time Sponsored candidates with a minimum of three years professional experience, and SC/ST candidates) or (c) any other discipline approved by the Technical Council of the Institute from time to time.

2. Applicants with B.Tech / B.E./ B.Sc. Engg./ B.Arch./B. Pharm./ M.B.B.S. with a first class or minimum of 70% marks at Graduation level for general candidates (65% in case of full-time sponsored candidates with a minimum of three years professional experience, and 55% for SC/ST candidates) may also apply.

3. However, an applicant with professional qualifications such as Associate Member of Institution of Engineers (India) / Aeronautical Society of India or equivalent may be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programme only after he/she completes the M.E. / M.Tech programme of any recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks at Master’s level (55% in case of full-time sponsored candidates with a minimum of three years professional experience, and SC/ST candidates).

4. Candidates must have adequate proficiency in written and spoken English. Foreign nationals, excluding ex-students and faculty/ staff members of B.I.T. International Centres, possessing any of the qualification listed 1, 2, 3 above shall be required to clear TOEFL or any other equivalent examination prescribed by the Technical Council of the Institute from time to time to become eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme.

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates must download and print the application form from the official website, and send the completed form along with three recent colour photographs (one pasted on the form and two attached by paper clip to the form), with photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates, and a crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 2,500/- (Rs.1,200/- for SC/ST) (non-refundable) in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi, in a stout A4 size envelope by Speed Post / Registered Post / reliable courier to the following address by the due date:

The office of Dean Admission & Academic Coordination,
Birla Institute of Technology,
Mesra, Ranchi – 835215,

The candidates should write “Application for Ph.D. 2011” on the envelope.

Note: Candidates should use only one application form to apply for Ph.D courses in one Department. Students will need to use separate application forms to apply for two or more departments. Each application form must be complete in all respects and sent in a separate envelope along with all required enclosures and Demand Draft as above. Candidates may apply for the Ph.D. programme in a maximum of three Departments.

Contact Details
Mesra, Ranchi – 835215
Website: http://www.bitmesra.ac.in
Tel: +91 651 2275444/2275896

Important Dates
Last date for receipt of form: 9 January, 2012
Entrance Date: 20 January, 2012