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February 1st, 2013, 10:41 AM
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www.prl.res.in Admission 2013 PhD Programme : Physical Research Laboratory
Name of the organisation : Physical Research Laboratory (prl.res.in)
Description : Admission 2013 PhD Programme
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Admission Notice : http://www.prl.res.in/~recruit/jrfsrf/advt.php
http://www.prl.res.in/php/Opp/jrf_srf.php
Apply Online : http://www.prl.res.in/~recruit/jrfsrf/jrfsrf1.php
Ph.D. PROGRAMME
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) is a premier national research institution under the aegis of the Department of Space, Government of India. Founded in 1947 by Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai, PRL is known to be the “cradle of space sciences” in India. The laboratory has four campuses, located at Ahmedabad, Mt. Abu and Udaipur. The main campus in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad houses most areas of research activities with the exception of programmes in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Planetary Science & Exploration which are located at Thaltej campus in Ahmedabad. The astronomical and solar observatories are located at Mt. Abu and Udaipur, respectively.
PRL offers Junior Research Fellowships leading to a Ph.D. degree in the following broad scientific areas;
** Astronomy & Astrophysics
** Solar Physics
** Geosciences
** Planetary Sciences
** Space and Atmospheric Sciences
** Theoretical Physics
** Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) programme starts usually in the month of July/August every year.
Eligibility criteria for applying to the JRF programme :
M.Sc. in one of the following subjects;
(1) Physics, Space Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry (Physical / Nuclear / Analytical), Geology, Geophysics, Ocean Sciences and Climate Sciences.
(2) The candidate must have taken Physics and Mathematics at the Under Graduate level.
(3) A minimum of 60% marks at Bachelor’s and Master’s level are required for all candidates.
Age Limit : Not more than 25 years as on 31st December 2012 (i.e., born on or after 31.12.1987).
Selection Procedure :
i) All the candidates interested in applying for PRL's JRF programme (leading to Ph.D. degree) are required to fill the online application form (application form and other details will be available soon on this webpage). This is also applicable to candidates applying through various competitive examinations like JEST/GATE/CSIR-UGC-NET-JRF.
ii) All the invited candidates will appear in a written test except a few with high scores in JEST / GATE / UGC-CSIR NET - JRF. The level of test will be based on the Post Graduate syllabi of Indian Universities.
iii) Those who qualify in the interview will be selected as JRFs at PRL. Candidates whose results are awaited at the time of interview will be admitted provisionally. They will be confirmed admission in PRL subject to their securing at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination i.e. M.Sc.
Fellowship and other relevant facilities being provided by PRL :
Selected JRFs will be paid a fellowship of ` 16,000/- per month which will be raised to ` 18,000/- per month after two years, subject to a satisfactory academic review. A book grant of ` 7,500/- per year will be given for five years to purchase books that are relevant to the research work being carried out by the Research Fellow.
How to Apply :
Applying Online :
i) To apply online, you first need to register and generate a registration number. The registration number and password for resubmission, which should be carefully preserved for future reference.
ii) Fill in all the information correctly and "SUBMIT".
iii) On successful application, your registration number will be displayed on screen and an e-mail will be sent to you. Note down your Registration Number and keep in a safe place. This would be required for checking the status of your application in future.
iv) You may take a print-out of your application after successful submission or save the same as a pdf file by following this link.
v) Students will be able to login to their account and check the status of their application and hall ticket.
Note :
In case you are unable to submit this Web form Online, you may download the form and send it by post to the
Head,
Academic Services,
Physical Research Laboratory, Navrangpura,
Ahmedabad 380 009
Email : acad@prl.res.in;
If necessary, the form may also be obtained on request by post by enclosing a self-addressed envelope. The completed application should reach PRL on or before February 28, 2013.
Important Dates :
Online Application Starts : 30.01.2013
Last date for online and postal Application : 28.02.2013
Resubmission (for updating JEST/GATE/CSIR-UGC-NET-JRF results only) : Between 15.03.2013 – 31.03.2013
Tentative Dates for Written test : 29.05.2013 and 04.06.2013
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February 8th, 2013, 08:07 PM
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What should I do to take admission in PRL?
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February 19th, 2013, 03:24 PM
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I want some details about the admission for Ph.D programs and how I can apply?