Name of the organisation : National Institute of Fashion Technology (nift.ac.in)
Description : Admisiion for PhD Programme in 2012

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PhD PROGRAMME 2012

NIFT offers Ph.D. in the areas of design, management and technology as applied with broad reference to textiles, apparel, fashion and lifestyle sectors of the industry. The programme is designed for the purpose of carrying out research in textiles, fashion and the apparel sector to create a body of original knowledge for the use of academia and industry at large.

ELIGIBILITY :
Following qualifications are eligible for consideration for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
1. Full time Post-graduation degree in the relevant area of Design, Management or Technology (i.e. M.Des./M.F.M/M.FTech.) from NIFT with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 55% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) where marks are awarded.
2. Full time Post-graduation degree in the relevant area of Design, Management or Technology (i.e. M.Des./M.F.M./M.Tech./ M.E./M.Sc./M.A./M.Com/MBA Degree) (or) equivalent qualification from an institute/ university of national / international repute with minimum 7 years of education after higher secondary last of which was the Masters degree with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 55% marks in aggregate (of all the years/ semesters) where marks are awarded.
3. The area of research should be relevant to the field of fashion, failing which it shall be liable for rejection of the candidature of the applicant. The selection panel shall make appropriate recommendations to accept or reject the candidature on account of the area of research of the applicant to DG - NIFT who has discretionary power to accept or reject the candidature.
4. Candidates who are employed, in addition to fulfilling the eligibility criteria are required to submit `No Objection Certificate’ from their current employer.
5. Temporary and contract academic faculty of NIFT may be given administrative clearance by DG - NIFT to seek admission in Ph.D. after joining service on recommendations of respective Chairperson and Centre Director.
6. Permanent academic faculty of the NIFT may be given administrative clearance by DG - NIFT to seek registration after satisfactory completion of the period of probation.

DURATION :
Candidate will be expected to complete the supervised studies within five years, extended to a maximum of seven years by specific approval of the DG - NIFT after which the registration shall stand automatically cancelled.

Fee :
DD of Required Amount in favour of NIFT, New Delhi payable at Delhi.
a)Purchased Application from Admission Office :
i)General/OBC Category : Demand Draft of Rs.2000/-
ii)SC/ST Category : Demand Draft of Rs.1000/-
b)Downloaded Application from Online :
i)General/OBC Category : Demand Draft of Rs.2250/-
ii)SC/ST Category : Demand Draft of Rs.1250/-

How to Apply :
i)Application Form and brochure can be downloaded from the website or purchased from the Admissions Office, NIFT, New Delhi.
ii)Application Form complete in all respects should be sent to
the following address.
Director (Admissions)
National Institute of Fashion Technology
NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi -110016

Important Dates :
Availability of Application Forms : 10 th May 2012
Last Date of Submission : 15th June 2012
List of shortlisted candidates : 25th June 2012
Interview & Selection : 5th July 2012
Announcement of Results : 13th July 2012
Registration : 30th July 2012
Semester Starts : 30th July 2012

Note :
Important Enclosure with Application Form :
1. Bank Draft of required amount
2. Attested copies of Degrees/Diplomas/Marksheets
3. Maximum 3000 words Research Proposal