Ph.D and other research Programmes at Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati
- Last Date : 31 January 2012 -

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Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati calls for candidates for joining Ph.D and other research Programmes

Last date for application online : 31 January 2012

APTITUDE FOR RESEARCH' TEST : 4 February, 2012 at 11:00 am

For details
http://www.dbuniversity.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&menuid=adresearch&id=205&show=5

For the Computer Science and Engineering area, serious candidate can contact me.

Regards
Dr Yumnam Jayanta
Ph.D (Computer Sc-2003)
Swinburne Univesity of Technology, Malaysia

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Research Programmes
PH. D. PROGRAMME OF ASSAM DON BOSCO UNIVERSITY

PH D. PROGRAMME

Admission and Eligibility

Candidates who have obtained at least 55% marks or a CGPA of 6.0 on a scale of 10 for Master's Degree, M. Tech. or M. Phil. in the concerned subject or an allied subject are eligible to be admitted to the Ph. D. programme.

Candidates are required to appear for a written test and/or an interview to be conducted by the Board of Research Studies of Assam Don Bosco University. Candidates shall be selected for admission into the programme according to merit determined after giving suitable weightage to the following:
a) marks in the Master's Degree/grades obtained at M. Phil./M. Tech.
b) performance in the test and/or interview

Admission shall be finalised on the basis of the number of seats available and the performance of the candidates.

The written test is not mandatory for a person who
a) has been awarded a fellowship on the basis of a national level examination recognised by UGC
b) has successfully completed a recognized M.Phil. programme
c) has completed at least one year of research in a research laboratory/university/institute of repute.
d) has Master's degree in the relevant or allied subject and at least seven years' experience of teaching, administration, management and specialized knowledge in the proposed field of research, to the satisfaction of the Board of Research Studies of the University.
e) is a teacher of this University.

In all cases, there will be an interview which will be organized by the Board of Research Studies at which the candidate discusses his/her research interest/area.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Obtain the Ph. D. Brochure of Assam Don Bosco University.
Cost of brochure : Rs. 500.00
Postage charges : Rs. 50.00 (if requesting by post)

Requests by post must be sent to
Registrar (Admissions),
Assam Don Bosco University, Airport Road
Azara, Guwahati - 781017

along with
a) a DD for the requisite amount, drawn in favour of "Assam Don Bosco University" payable at Guwahati,
b) your name, e-mail id and contact number

The brochure may be obtained online at www.adbu.in

2. Visit the online application page of Assam Don Bosco University website (www.dbuniversity.ac.in/a), follow the instructions given and enter the required information. When prompted, enter the Application Number and Password that will be provided to you when purchasing the Brochure.
3. Appear for DBU-ART (Don Bosco University ‘Aptitude for Research' Test)
4. All candidates shortlisted on the basis of the aptitude test and other candidates exempted from the aptitude test will be required to attend an interview. The dates of the interview will be intimated personally.
5. Admissions will be given on the basis of the academic performance of the candidates and their performance at the aptitude test and/or interview.

The Ph. D. programme Course Work is expected to commence in February, 2011

THRUST AREAS

The thrust areas for research for the intake in the session February - July 2012 are as given below:

Chemical Sciences*
a) Green Chemistry involving MW assisted reactions, solvent-free reactions, sonochemistry, ionic liquid mediated reactions, and aqueous phase organic reactions leading to novel biologically active molecules and agrochemicals.
b) Synthesis of novel heterocycles and study of their biological properties.
c) Computational Chemistry and Drug Discovery.
(* A few JRFs may be available)

Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Power systems
Embedded systems
Optoelectronics

Electronics and Communication Engineering
Embedded systems
Optoelectronics
Biomedical instrumentation

Social Work
Youth Development
Women Empowerment
Conflict, Peace and development
Human Rights
Sustainable Community Development

North East India Studies
Culture, Religious Beliefs and Post-Modern Society in North-East India
Ethnicity, Ideology and Identity Formation in North-East India
A Philosophy of Culture for North-East India

Department of Comparative Religion
Themes, symbols, myths and rituals among the world's religions
Beliefs and practices regarding the sacred, the numinous, the spiritual, the divine

Computer Science and Engineering
Real Time Database Systems
Digital Image/Signal Processing
Human-Computer Interaction
Software Engineering and Architecture
e-Learning Technology

Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
Corporate Governance
Marketing Management
Human Resource Management

Mass Communication
Philosophical and theological underpinnings of Communication
Society, Development and Communication
Media, Religion and Culture
Media Ethics
Tribal and Folk Media

DON BOSCO UNIVERSITY ‘APTITUDE FOR RESEARCH' TEST (DBU-ART)
Date : 4 February, 2012
Time : 11:00 am

The aptitude of the candidate in the following areas will be tested:
English comprehension
Logical and analytical ability
awareness of research in the chosen area of study

Last date for application online : 31 January 2012

INTERVIEW

At the time of the interview, candidates are required to bring a write-up, not exceeding 300 words, which will delineate
a) area of study chosen for research
b) relevance of the proposed research
c) reason for the candidate's interest in this area

Original Documents to be produced at the time of interview (for verification)
a) Academic documents (mark sheets, certificates from class X onwards)
b) Certificates of work experience (if any)
c) Proof of previous research experience (if any)
d) No objection certificate from the current employer, if currently employed

For further information, please contact
Registrar (admissions) : +919957032198
Co-ordinator of Research : +919436101222
Web : www.dbuniversity.ac.in
e-mail : [email protected]

Assam Don Bosco University
Airport Road, Azara, Guwahati - 781017, ASSAM
Web : www.dbuniversity.ac.in
phone : +919435545754, +91361 2139291/92
fax : +91361 2841949

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* This information was sent by Dr Yumnam Jayanta who can be contacted at y_jayanta(at)yahoo(dot)com
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