CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARUSAT Campus Changa 388421, Anand District Gujarat Phone: +91 2697 247500, 248133; Fax: +91 2697 247100 Email: admissions.phd@charusat.ac.in www.charusat.ac.in PH.D. ADMISSIONS JULY 2014. Introduction: Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) is a state-private university constituted by Gujarat Act No. 8 of 2009 and recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC Public Notice dated 7.12.2009). It is located at Changa (near Nadiad and Anand) in a 105 acre lush-green sprawling campus. CHARUSAT offers 50 Undergraduate, Postgraduate. and Ph. D. programmes in Engineering, Computer Applications, Pharmacy, Management, Applied Sciences, Physiotherapy and Nursing. The campus was established in 2000 by socio-educational trust, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal, Anand for providing global level professional education at rural doorsteps. Research and Innovation is considered an impetus of growth and development at CHARUSAT. The Ph. D. programme is a manifestation of this. The university provides a vibrant research environment supported by highly qualified faculty members, excellent infrastructure and state-of-art facilities. The campus is Wi-Fi with high-speed internet. The library has over 50,000 books, journals, and access to over 800 E-journals. CHARUSAT has now 11 constituent institutions and centers in the campus: Chandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Applications Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management P. D. Patel Institute of Applied Sciences Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy, Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing Charotar Institute of Paramedical Sciences Dr. K. C. Patel Research and Development Centre Prin. B. I. Patel Human Resource Development Centre CHARUSAT Space Technology Center. Research Scholars will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with different disciplines and also interact with faculties from various fields. They may also take part in on-going research projects sponsored by national and international agencies. Page 1 of 5
Research Areas under various faculties is as follows: Faculty Engineering and Technology Pharmacy Computer Science and Applications Applied Sciences Medical Sciences - Physiotherapy Medical Sciences - Nursing Management Studies Research areas Mechanical Engineering : Thermal Engineering, Composites, Production, Vibration & Nano Technology, Machine Design, CAD & FEA. Electronics & Communication: Analog and Mixed Signal VLSI, VLSI Design and Testing, Electronic Circuit Design, Chip Design and Fabrication. Civil Engineering: Environmental Engineering, Structural Enginering, Water Resource Engineering, Concrete Technology. Electrical Engineering: Power Systems, Power Electronics and Devices, High Voltage Engineering, Power System Protection, Electrical Machines Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacognosy. Network Technologies, IT based mediated Business Strategy, Education Management and Strategy. Physical Sciences: Magnetorheological fluids, Nanomagnetic Materials, Nanofluidics, Semiconductor thin films, Nanostructures, Photovoltaic Devices, Solar Cells, Semiconductor Quantum Dots, Magnetic Nanoparticles, Condensed Matter Physics, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics. Biological Sciences: Protein Engineering, Plant Biotechnology. Chemical Sciences: Organic Chemistry Peripheral Vascular Disease, Diabetes, Women s health, Cardiac rehabilitation, Pulmonary rehabilitation, Development of assessment tools, Functional training, Fall prevention in elderly, Community based rehabilitation, Community ambulation, Ergonomics, Cognitive rehabilitation in chronic pain management. Medical surgical nursing, Community health nursing, Psychiatric nursing, Paediatric nursing, Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing Management and its related Areas Communication Skills & ELT Page 2 of 5
Research Scholars: Research Scholars will be admitted to Ph. D. programme either on Full-time or Part-time basis. Eligibility: A person will be eligible for the Ph. D. programme only if the following criteria are satisfied: (a) A post-graduate (Masters) degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA and (b) Has qualified in National level examinations such as GATE / CSIR UGC JRF / NET / SLET / GPAT or latest CHARUSAT Doctoral Entrance Test (CDET). Eligible Candidates will be short-listed based on the above criteria. Selection Procedure: Short-listed candidates will be personally interviewed. Candidates will have to make a presentation (PPT) of their proposed Research work for 15 minutes. Course: The complete Ph. D. programme will be of minimum 3 years and maximum 7 years. Every Research Scholar has to undertake at least two courses and a credit seminar (total of minimum 10 credits). This course work including seminar will have to be completed by the first year. Only after successful completion of seminar and the course work, the registration for Ph.D. will be confirmed. Residential requirement: A Full-time Research Scholar will have to stay and work in the CHARUSAT Campus during the tenure of the Ph. D. programme. A Part-time Research Scholar has to stay for at-least 90 days in campus during the tenure of Ph. D. programme. Course fees: Rs. 60,000 per year for the duration of programme. CHARUSAT DOCTORAL ENTRANCE TEST 2014 (1) : One hour examination with multiple choice questions in respective subjects. Page 3 of 5
Application Procedure: Application Form can be downloaded from our website : www.charusat.ac.in. Duly filled and signed application form should be sent along-with the following documents: 1. Xerox copies of all certificates duly self-attested. 2. Copy of receipt of Application fee deposited at University s Office or Original Demand Draft. Application Fees : Rs. 1000/- Payment of Fees : 1. Application form fee can be paid by cash at Account Office, CHARUSAT, Changa. 2. By Demand Draft in favour of CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY payable at Changa or Anand Important Dates : - Last date for receipt of application : 14 June 2014 (Saturday) Dates will be announced soon for the following schedule: List of Eligible Candidates (For CDET) : CHARUSAT Doctoral Entrance Test : Declaration of results : Interview of short-listed candidates : Registration and Commencement of Session : CHARUSAT RESERVES ALL RIGHTS FOR ADMISSION. Page 4 of 5
CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARUSAT CAMPUS, Changa 388 421. Anand District. Gujarat Ph# 91-2697-247500, 248133 Fax # +91-2697-247100 E-mail: admissions.phd@charusat.ac.in Web: www.charusat.ac.in Ph.D. Application Form Note: Only one application form can be submitted per candidate Ph. D. Programme type : Full time Part-time Ph. D. Programme under : Faculty of Department : Research Area Paste (do not pin) passport size photograph in this space and get it attested by Principal/Head of College/ University last attended or a Gazetted Officer 1. Name in full (as in qualifying degree certificate): 2. Address for Correspondence: Pin Email: Telephone: Mobile: 3. Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) (Please attach proof of age): 4. Father s Name : Mother s Name: 5. Gender : Male Female 6. Marital Status: 7. Whether you belong to SC ST OBC or Other categories 8. Qualifying Degree: University Year of Passing Aggregate Marks % or CGPA out of Class / Grade 9. Details of academic record (Attested copies of mark sheets / certificates to be enclosed) Examination Secondary Higher Secondary Bachelor s Degree Master s Degree Other Degrees (if any) Name of the Examination Passed Board / University Passing Year Subjects % of marks or CGPA Division or Class 10. Whether cleared any National Eligibility Test*? Yes No (* refer Eligibility clause under Guidelines to Admission available on website.) 10 A. If yes then give the details as under: Name of Examination Score/Percentile Validity Period (if applicable) 11. Professional Experience / Other achievements / List of Publications if any: (Attach Separate Sheet). Declaration I declare that all information provided by me in the application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that I am liable for prosecution if any of the information is found to be false at any time in future. Signature of the Applicant Institute No Objection Certificate: I/We have No Objection if he/she joins Ph. D. Programme as a Part-time Research Scholar at CHARUSAT. Place: Date: Signature & Seal Page 5 of 5