RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
ABOUT VIT UNIVERSITY
VIT UNIVERSITY, which was founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering
College, has since grown from strength to strength to its present
position as a premier academic institution in this part of the
country devoted to education and research in Science, Engineering,
Technology, Management and Humanities. The University owes its
origin and its present status to its founder and the great visionary
Shri. G. Viswanathan, a former parliamentarian and a former Minister
of Tamilnadu Government.
Declared as a Deemed University by UGC in 2001, VIT University
comprises of six Schools and their constituent Centres.
VIT University offers academic course programmes leading to B.Sc.,
B.Com., M.Sc., M.S. (Software Engineering), B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, MBA
degrees and research programmes leading to M.Phil, M.S. (by
research) and Ph.D degrees in different disciplines. Presently the
student-strength of VIT University is about 14000 comprising Indian
as well as foreign students. An exceptional feature of this
University is its splendid computing centre and the Central library
that cater to the needs of all the students and research workers.
The Placement Office of the Institute serves as a vital link between
graduating students and prospective employers. The University has
signed MOU's with a number of foreign universities in Germany,
Australia, Canada and U.K. for possible cooperation in some advanced
areas like Engineering Management, Mechatronics, Biomedical
Engineering, Sensor Technology, Energy and Environmental
Engineering. VIT is the first educational institution in India to be
awarded the ISO 9002 certificate and has been accredited by NBA (AICTE)
and also by NAAC (UGC) with 'A' Grade. It is the first University in
India to get international accreditation by Institute of Engineering
& Technology [IET-UK] and Energy Institute [EI-UK].
Research Programmes offered:
Admissions would be made only for the specialization
mentioned below:
Ph.D. AND M.S (BY RESEARCH) DEGREES IN ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES
School of Mechanical & Building Sciences
Industrial Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Environmental
Engineering (Ecosustainable waste Management); Cryogenics; Remote
Sensing & GIS application, Ground Water Resources; Structural
Engineering; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Robotics; Tribology (Wear
Research); Special alloys and Steels Technology; Environmental Fluid
Mechanics; Computational Mechanics; Biomaterials; Surface
Engineering; Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials.
School of Bio-Technology, Chemical & Bio-Medical Engg.
Bio-Medical Engineering; Bio-Medical Genetics; Bio-informatics;
Bio-sciences; Applied Microbiology; Medical Biotechnology; Plant
Biotechnology; Protein Engineering; Medical Image Processing;
Bio-Remediation; Computational Biology; Biomaterials; Surface
Engineering; Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials.
School of Computing Sciences
Computer Graphics;
Image Processing; Cryptography; Computational Intelligence; Wireless
Networks; Data Mining; Software Engineering.
School
of Electrical Sciences
Power Systems; Energy
Systems; Biomedical Engineering; Optical Communication; Fiber
Optics, Lasers, Microwave Antennas; Imaging; Semiconductor Device
modeling; MEMS; Nano Fabrication; Nanomaterials; Modelling of
Nanoscale Devices; Experimental Surface Science; Nano catalysis Nano
Sensors and Materials.
VIT-Business School
Organizational Dynamics; Marketing; Finance; Operations;
International Business.
Centre for Bioseparation
Technology (CBST)
Recovery and Structure/ Function studies of therapeutic proteins
using Bio Chromatography; Setting up Chemical Molecule Screening for
Proteins and drugs; Involvement of autologus antibodies in the
antibodies in the erythrocyte degradation in the case of Leukemia.
Centre for Disaster Mitigation & Management (CDMM)
Natural Disaster Mitigation & Management; Technology & Applications
of GIS; Remote Sensing; GPS; Environmental Risk Assessment Urban;
Regional & Environmental Planning & Management.
Ph.D & M.Phil. IN SCIENCES AND LANGUAGES
Languages [English]: ELT-Teaching Poetry; Black
American Literature; Indian Writing in English-Fiction,
Afro-American Plays; American Literature; Folklore, Grammar Current
Literature; Indian Writing in English, English Language Teaching
Common Wealth Literature; Indian Writing in English Stylistics, New
Historicism; Computer Assisted Language Teaching and Testing;
Mathematics:
Complex Analysis; Fluid Dynamics; Algebra; Graph Theory; Operational
Research.
Physics:
Thin Films
/ Sensors / Energy Conservation / Crystal Growth / Gel Dosimetry /
Laser Spectroscopy; Nonlinear Fiber Optics/ Photonics; Nuclear
Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Material Science; Medical
Physics/Nuclear Physics; X-Ray Crystallography; Ultrasonics; Thin
Film Technology; Bio-Materials; Surface Engineering; Synthesis and
Characterization of Nanomaterials.
Chemistry:
Analytical Chemistry; Synthetic
Organic Chemistry; Batteries; Nano Materials: Luminescent Materials;
Bioanalytical Chemistry; Bioremediation; Electroanalytical;
Inorganic solid state chemistry & materials science-Bioceramics;
Catalytic materials; Electrochemical & Bio-chemical Sensors;
Electron-Transfer reactions; Electrocatalysis; Thin Films;
Chemically modified electrodes; Phyto Chemistry; Environmental
Analytical chemistry; Sensor Systems; Mechanisms of inorganic
reactions in solutions; In Vitro drug metal ion interactions through
kinetic studies; Kinetic and catalytic studies using metal ions and
their complexes; Biochemistry; Drug development; Biotechnology;
Pharma chemistry; Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION
- For Ph.D in Engineering:
- Master's degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline
with a first class or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale in
cases where the University/Institute does not award any class
or
- Equivalent qualifications like M.Sc. (Engineering) / M.S. [By Research.]
- For M.S. (by research) degree:
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or Master's degree in Science
or Master's degree in Computer Applications (with Physics & Mathematics at
Bachelor's level) with a first class or a minimum 60% marks/CGPA 6.5 on a 10
point scale in cases where the University/Institute does not award any class.
- Associate membership of the following professional bodies with a pass in
both Parts A & B with 60% marks. (Such candidates are eligible for admission to
M.S. (by research) Programme in their parent discipline. Their eligibility for
other disciplines will be decided on a case-to-case basis).
- The Institution of Engineers (India)
- The Aeronautical Society of India
- The Indian Institute of Metals
- The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
- For Ph.D. / M.Phil. in Sciences / Languages:
MMaster's degree in the relevant discipline of Science with a first class (or
a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale in cases where the
University/ Institute does not award any class). For Languages, Master's
degree with a minimum of 55% marks.
CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITYY
- Internal Full Time Candidates:
A candidate who wishes to work for Ph.D / M.S. (By Research) /
M.Phil. degree on full time basis (including project staff working
in sponsored projects being carried out at the Institute) should
apply in the prescribed form on or before the specified date.
- Internal Part Time candidates:
All the staff members of the Institute having the requisite minimum
qualifications and one year experience at the Institute can work on a part time
basis for Ph.D / M.S. (by research) / M.Phil. degree. They should apply in the
prescribed form on or before the specified date.
- External Part Time candidates:
Teachers working in other colleges in a permanent position and candidates
sponsored by R&D organisations of following categories are eligible to apply to
work on a part time basis for Ph.D. /M.S.(By Research) / M.Phil. degree:
- Laboratories run by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research/
Department of Atomic Energy / Department of Space etc.
- Public Sector undertakings with R & D Units.
- Private Industries recognised by The Department of Scientific & Industrial
Research, Government of India as engaged in R&D work or contributing to R&D
efforts. A copy of the certificate issued by the Department of Scientific and
Industrial Research (DSIR) in this regard will be required to be produced in
such cases.
- Medical Industry, Institutions and Hospitals with approved R&D in the
relevant area. (A copy of the certificate issued by the appropriate authority to
be produced).
- Sponsoring Institutions/ Industries should be located within 500 km.
Candidates fulfilling these criteria may apply in the prescribed form on or
before the specified date
- International candidates:
Candidates of foreign nationality who hold Degrees from Indian Universities
seeking admission to research programmes with the necessary clearance from the
Government of India (The Ministry of Human Resource Development) and possess
valid Visa will be treated on par with Indian nationals for purposes of
admission to the Institute.
Foreign nationals with foreign degrees must meet the minimum educational
requirements as given in Section 3. Their degrees must be equivalent to Indian
degrees mentioned in Section 3 in Engineering/ Technology/ Science and they
should have a good academic record. International Students are expected to have
a good working knowledge of English. Candidates with valid GRE and TOEFL scores
will be given preference. The case of each foreign applicant will be examined
and direct admission (without interview) will be offered purely on merit.
MINIMUM PERIOD OF REGISTRATION
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
The minimum period of study and research from the date of registration for
the Ph.D programme to the date of submission of thesis will be 24 months for
full-time research scholars and 36 months for part-time Research Scholars.
- M.S. (By Research) Degree:
- The minimum period of study and research required from the date of
registration for the M.S. (by research) programme to the date of submission of
thesis will be 24 months for full-time research scholars and 36 months for
part-time Research Scholars.
- Special cases, if any would be looked into by the Vice-Chancellor and/
or his/her Nominee.
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil):
The minimum period of study and research from the date of registration for the
M.Phil programme to the date of submission of thesis will be one academic year
for full-time research scholars and two academic years for part-time Research
Scholars.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The candidates, who satisfy the criteria prescribed, will be called
for a written test and / or interview to be conducted at the
University. Selection will be based on the previous academic
performance and the performance in the test and / or interview.
FEES
a. Registration fee Rs.600/-
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b. Tuition fee per annum |
Ph.D. |
M.S. (By Research) |
M.Phil. |
Internal Part Time Candidate |
Rs. 5000/- |
Rs. 4500/- |
Rs. 4000/- |
Internal Full Time and External Part Time
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Candidate Rs.20000/- (after concession)
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Rs.15000/- |
Rs.12000/- |
c. Thesis / Dissertation Fee |
Rs.10000/- |
Rs. 8000/- |
Rs. 5000/- |
(To be paid at the time of submission of Synopsis & Thesis/Dissertation)
[Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances]
The Candidates selected for admission have to pay the fees on or
before May 18, 2009 through a Demand Draft only. The Demand Draft
should be drawn in favour of 'VIT University', and payable at Vellore.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
- The application shall be in the prescribed form which can be had from the
Admission Officer by sending a crossed Demand Draft for Rs.600/- drawn in favour
of 'VIT University', payable at Vellore.
- All entries in the application form must be legible and should be
written by the candidate in his/her own handwriting.
- The name should be entered as in the Degree Certificate. Change in
name/Initial, if any, should be supported by Gazette notification.
- Recent passport size photograph should be affixed in the application on
the space provided and the same should be attested by a competent authority.
- If a candidate desires to apply for admission to more than one
School/Centre, he/ she should use a separate application form for each.
- They should indicate clearly the School/Centre and Area of research in
the space provided in the application form.
- Applications from candidates who are currently employed must be routed
through their employers.
- Attested copies of the following documents must be enclosed with the
completed application form.
- First page of SSLC / Higher Secondary / Matriculation or its equivalent
certificate
- All marks sheets / grade cards, degree certificates beginning from first
degree towards proof of qualification. (Original certificates should not be
enclosed)
- Transfer certificate from the Institution last attended.
- Service certificate from the present employer (This is a must for all
applicants under External Part Time category.)
- Applications received without the above documents will not be considered and
no correspondence thereof will be entertained.
- The completed application form with 'ADMISSION TO Ph.D. / M.S. (BY
RESEARCH) / M.Phil. PROGRAMME' superscribed on the cover should reach the
Admissions Officer, VIT University, Vellore - 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India, on or
before April 03, 2009.
JOINING THE RESEARCH PROGRAMME
The candidates admitted to Ph.D / M.S. (by research)/ M.Phil degree
programme will have to report by May 18, 2009 to the Admissions
Officer and then the Director, Academic Research concerned. All the
original documents/ certificates should be produced for verification
at the time of joining.
SCHEME OF RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
The scheme envisages providing financial assistance of Rs.12,000 /
Rs.10,000 to 30 candidates recruited under this scheme and encourage
them to earn their Ph.D. degree at VIT University within the
specified period.
- The amount of Research Assistantship would be as follows:
- Post-Graduates in Engineering, Technology & Management (consolidated):……
Rs.12,000/- per month
- Graduates in Engineering & Technology and Post-Graduates in Science,
Computer Applications and Commerce (M.Sc., M.C.A and M.Com.) … Rs.10,000/- per
month (consolidated)
- The duration of the award would be as follows:
- Post-Graduates in Engineering, Technology & Management and M.Phil. degree
holders registered for Ph.D degree: Three Years
- Post-Graduates in Science and Commerce registered for Ph.D degree: Three
Years
- The awardees would be governed by the service rules of VIT University,
the regulations for research conferments at VIT University and specific
conditions of the Assistantships.
OTHER INFORMATION
The candidates have to make their own arrangements for their stay at
Vellore during their research programme. All suits and actions
arising out of or relating to VIT University shall be instituted
within the jurisdiction of courts at Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
Further correspondence / enquiry can be made to the Admission
Officer over phone, (No. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) +91-(0)416-220 2168 , 2157, 2125) or in
person between 8.30 am & 5.30 pm on all working days except
Saturdays & Sundays.
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue of Application Forms from |
Monday |
March 02, 2009 |
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Last date for the receipt of completed application forms at VIT
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April 03, 2009 |
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Written Test and Interview |
Saturday |
April 25, 2009 |
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Last date for payment of fees for selected candidates |
Monday |
May 18, 2009 | |
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