Indian Institute of Science and

Technology (IIST) Ph.D. Programme

Admissions (January 2024 Intake)

The Indian Institute of Science and Technology (IIST) invites applications for admission to its Ph.D.
programme starting in January 2024. We offer doctoral programs in a variety of exciting fields:

 Aerospace Engineering

 Avionics

 Chemistry

 Earth and Space Sciences

 Humanities

 Mathematics

 Physics

Eligibility:

 Citizenship: Indian Citizen

 Age Limit: Below 35 years as of October 31st, 2023. Age relaxation may apply as per
government rules.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree (Engineering/Technology):

 M.E. / M.Tech. with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwD)

 M.Sc. in Engineering from a leading foreign university with a minimum CGPA of 8.00/10 or
3.60/4 (equivalent)

2. Bachelor's Degree (Engineering/Technology):

 B.E. / B.Tech. with a minimum of 75% marks (70% for OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwD) and a valid
GATE score

3. Master's Degree (Science/Humanities/Management/Social Sciences):

 Master's degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for
OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwD)

 Must have qualified a National Eligibility Test (UGC-CSIR-NET-JRF/Lectureship, NBHM, JEST,

or GATE) in the relevant discipline
  For GATE/JEST: Valid score of ≥ 300 (285 for OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwD) and JEST rank within the
first 400

4. Bachelor's Degree (Science/Humanities/Management/Social Sciences - 4 year program):

 Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 75% marks (70% for OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwD)

Application Deadline: October 31st, 2023 (23:59 hrs)

For more information and online application, please visit the IIST website.

JIPMER Announces Admissions for BSc Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
Programs (2024-2025)

The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER),

Puducherry, invites applications for admission to its Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs in
Nursing and Allied Health Sciences for the academic session 2024-2025.

Important Dates:

 Online Registration Opens: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

 Online Registration Closes: Thursday, October 24th, 2024 (4:00 PM)
 Expected Eligible List Publication: On or Before November 8th, 2024 (website:
www.jipmer.edu.in)
 Counseling and Admission Dates: To be announced later
 Commencement of Classes: Monday, November 25th, 2024

Offered Programs:

 BSc Nursing (4 years, including 24 weeks paid internship)

 BSc Allied Health Sciences Courses
o Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS) (4 years with 3.5 years
theory/practical and 6 months internship)
o Other BSc Allied Health Sciences Courses (4 years with 3 years theory/practical
and 1 year internship)
 Details of courses and specializations available on JIPMER
website: https://jipmer.edu.in/academics/curriculum

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Indian Nationality
2. Qualified NEET (UG) 2024 conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)
3. Age: Minimum 17 years by December 31st, 2024 (born on or before January 1st, 2008) -
No age relaxation for any category.
4. Qualifying Examination:
o Must have passed 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination with Physics,
Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology (including practical tests) and English as
prescribed by National Council of Educational Research and Training.
o Minimum marks:
 Unreserved/EWS: 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany
& Zoology
  SC/ST/OBC: 40% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany &
Zoology
 PwBD (Unreserved/EWS): 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry,
Biology/Botany & Zoology
o Pass in all subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology, and English)
individually.

How to Apply:

Online registration will be available from October 3rd to October 24th, 2024, on the JIPMER
website (https://jipmer.edu.in).

UCEED exam on January 19th

UCEED exam on January 19th
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) entrance exam UCEED can be applied until October 31, 2025, and with a
late fee until November 8th. Admission to IITs Mumbai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Delhi, Design and
Management Jabalpur, Kerala State Institute of Design, Vellore Institute, Nirman Anand, UPSD
Dehradun, Delhi University is based on UCEED score. The exam is on January 19th, and results will be
announced on March 5th. https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in.

Opportunities:

Admission to IITs Guwahati, Delhi, and other places is possible. These are courses related to
technology. Jabalpur requires a combination of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology.

Specialization:

B.Des is a four-year course with four semesters of general subjects, followed by specialization
opportunities in Product Designing, Industrial Designing, Communication Designing, Auto-Mobile
Designing, Network Designing, Animation, Graphic Designing, Furniture Designing, etc. This
specialization will help in further studies like M.Des.

Exam Details:

 Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025

 Duration: 3 hours

 Sections: Two sections (240 marks + 60 marks)

 Format: Part 1 (Mental Ability, Multiple Choice, Objective) & Part 2 (Drawing)

 Website: https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/

Eligibility:

Students from any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) can apply. However, some institutes may
prefer candidates with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for specific programs.

Specializations:

B.Des programs offer a wide range of specializations, including:

  Product Design

 Industrial Design

 Communication Design

 Automobile Design

 Network Design

 Animation

 Graphic Design

 Furniture Design

Institute of Nanoscience and Technology (INST), Mohali ;PhD Research Program

The Institute of Nanoscience and Technology (INST), Mohali, a premier research institution
in India, invites applications for the PhD research program commencing in January 2025. The
program offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research in the field of
nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Eligibility Criteria:

 Candidates with a Master's degree (M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., or equivalent) in basic,

applied sciences, engineering, or related fields are eligible.
 Those who have qualified for the DBT-Inspire fellowship can also apply, but their selection
will be provisional and subject to the award of the fellowship.
 Applicants should have completed or be pursuing the final semester/year of their qualifying
degree.

How to Apply:

1. Visit our website at https://inst.ac.in/careers/ for detailed notification and application form.
2. Download the application form and fill it out completely.
3. Attach all required documents, including academic transcripts, certificates, research
experience (if any), and recommendation letters.
4. Send the completed application along with supporting documents by registered/speed
post/courier to the following address:

Institute of Nanoscience and Technology

Sector 80, Phase I Mohali, Punjab India

Deadline for Applications: October 25, 2024

Scholarship Opportunity for Students with Disabilities in India

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is offering scholarships for

students with disabilities in India. The scholarships cover Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Top
Class Education.

Eligibility Criteria:

 Students with a benchmark disability of 40% or more.

 Unique Disability Identity (UDID) or UDID enrollment number.
 Disability Certificate.

Application Process:

 Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal at www.scholarships.gov.in or

via the Mobile App of National Scholarship Portal.
 Detailed information, eligibility criteria, and instructions for filling up the application
form are available at www.depwd.gov.in.

Important Dates:

 Pre-Matric Scholarship:
o Start date: 30.06.2024
o Last date: 15.10.2024
 Post Matric Scholarship and Top Class Scholarship:
o Start date: 30.06.2024
o Last date: 31.10.2024

Note:

 50% slots are reserved for female candidates.

 For more information, please contact the Department of Empowerment of Persons
with Disabilities at 5th Floor, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.