Applications are invited in the prescribed form available in the website for admission to the PhD Programme in Autumn Semester of 2019 under different Schools of IACS (A deemed to be University). The Academic Session for the said Programme will likely to commence from July 15, 2019.
Eligibility : Admission/Enrolment of every regular full-time PhD students in the PhD program of IACS University would require the following criteria to be fulfilled. 1. 55% or equivalent in masters is mandatory for general candidates, while for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS/Differently-abled and other categories 50% marks is necessary. 2. Only the students who qualify UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/JEST/equivalent national level examination allowing entry into PhD program will be considered eligible to seek admission in the PhD program of IACS. 3. Selection of the regular full-time students will be done on the basis of their academic record, their performance in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ GATE/JEST/equivalent national level examination allowing entry into PhD program, and finally, their performance in the written test and/or interview (as decided by the respective schools). 4. Relaxation of the selection criteria for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (noncreamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories will be made according to the norms of UGC and Government of India.
Fellowship : As per IACS/CSIR/UGC/INSPIRE rules.
Age Limit : Preferably below 28 years on the date of application. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rule.
Application/Examination Fees:Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- for reserved candidates) will have to be transferred electronically to the account of IACS (Name of the Account: Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science University, A/C no: 37739525415, State Bank of India, Jadavpur University Branch, Branch Code: 0093. IFSC: SBIN0000093). The electronic transfer reference number should be mentioned in the application form.
Mode of Payment: Payment can be made through either of the following options: -
1) Directly by NEFT bank transfer if an applicant can avail Online Banking facility;
2) By depositing the amount at any SBI Counter having CBS facility;
Selection Procedure : Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of merit. In this regard, percentage of marks obtained in Bachelors (including particulars like specialization etc.) & Masters, year of passing, present status/enrolment, qualification details of NET (type of NET whether UGC or CSIR)/GATE/JEST exams including ranks, INSPIRE fellowship and other distinctions should be mentioned in the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated via email and called for a written test and/or interview (to be decided by the school) towards the final selection. IACS holds full right of choosing a candidate and even not selecting any, in case suitable applications are not received /met.