New Delhi, 04 November 2020: Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) New Delhi, an Institute of National Importance, has opened applications portal for admission to PhD in Science and Engineering Programs for the January 2021 Batch. The research streams are disciplines of Science and Engineering – an exciting opportunity to pursue doctoral research in world renowned CSIR Laboratories – the Nation-wide Network of AcSIR Centers.

AcSIR is common PhD Entrance test for 44 CSIR Laboratories coming under AcSIR. There is no application fee for PhD Test.

Total Number PhD Seats for All CSIR Labs:  The total number PhD Seats available for January 2020 cycle is 1241 seats: PhD (Engineering) – Regular Candidates -201 seats; No of Sponsored Candidates – 59 seats

PhD (Sciences) – Regular Candidates – 896 seats ;  No of Sponsored Candidates – 58

IDDP (M.Tech. & Ph.D.):  Regular Candidates – 22; No of Sponsored Candidates – 05

The programs are offered under following categories: (1) PhD (Engineering) (Eligibility-ME/MTech); (2) PhD (Sciences);  (3) IDDP (MTech & PhD) in Engineering (Eligibility-BE/BTech). Here SkillOutlook presents Eligibility Conditions details for appearing PhD Admission Test.

Key Dates:  The last date of submission of Online Application is 15 November 2020.

PhD (Sciences):

Candidates with a Master’s degree in Science or equivalent are eligible to apply. The candidate should be having a valid National level fellowship (JRF/ SRF of various funding agencies, e.g. CSIR, UGC, DBT, DST etc.) or any other equivalent fellowship like INSPIRE, RGNF etc.

Project Assistants, Senior Research Fellows, Group-IV Scientists and Group-III Technical Staff of CSIR are also eligible to apply (as per relevant AcSIR rules).

Sponsored PhD (Sciences):

Candidates with a Master’s degree in Science or equivalent are eligible to apply with endorsement from Industry, Academic or Research Institutes for required academic leave and financial support during program.

Eligibility Criteria for PhD (Engineering) and Sponsored PhD (Engineering)

(i)    A Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology following a four-year engineering/technology or 4/5 year science degree; or an integrated minimum-5-year M Tech degree; or equivalent.

AND

(ii)     At least one of the following

(a)     Awarded a national-level fellowship (such as NET JRF) tenable at CSIR institutes

(b)    Meeting all the conditions required for eligibility for the CSIR-SRF

(c)     Meeting all the conditions for award of the INSPIRE fellowship (typically awarded to students ranked first in the University)

(d)    Meeting all the conditions stipulated by AcSIR for Project Assistants to register for a PhD

(e)    Meeting all the conditions stipulated by AcSIR for industry-sponsored* students.

Project Assistants, Senior Research Fellows, Group-IV Scientists and Group-III Technical Staff of CSIR are also eligible to apply (as per relevant AcSIR rules).

Eligibility criteria for IDDP (Integrated M.Tech-Ph.D) Program

(i)      A 4-year undergraduate degree in Engineering or Science (such as BE/BTech/BS), or a five year degree in Science (such as MSc), or equivalent.

AND

(ii)     At least one of the following

(a)     Awarded a national-level fellowship (such as NET JRF) tenable at CSIR institutes

(b)    Meeting all the conditions required for eligibility for the CSIR-GATE-JRF

(c)     Meeting all the conditions for award of the INSPIRE fellowship (typically awarded to students ranked first in the University)

(d)    Meeting all the conditions stipulated by AcSIR for Project Assistants to register for a PhD

(e)    Meeting all the conditions stipulated by AcSIR for industry-sponsored* students.

Project Assistants, Senior Research Fellows, Group-IV Scientists and Group-III Technical Staff of CSIR are also eligible to apply (as per relevant AcSIR rules).

PhD Intake Details for January 2021 Cycle:

For exact details on eligibility conditions, how to apply and other detail, the candidates should refer the official website of  Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) New Delhi.

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