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Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
(Deemed University) Girinagar, Pune-411 025
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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME OF
DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-2011[Jan Semester]
1. GENERAL
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Deemed University (DU), contributes significantly
in the sphere of Human Resources Development for the Defence Forces by way of imparting
education and training on Defence Technology to the officers of Armed Forces, Scientists of the
DRDO, Technical Officers of the Ordnance Factory Board, Directorate of Quality Assurance, Public
Sector Undertakings, General Public and friendly foreign countries. The University conducts Ph.D..,
M.S. and M.Tech. Programmes and offers a number of short-term courses.
At present, the DIAT conducts 12 M.Tech. programmes in the areas of Defence Technologies.
Ph.D. programme is offered in various areas of science and technology. A few seats are offered with
scholarship to the general public having valid GATE score / UGC-CSIR NET qualification for applying
for meritorious scholars for Ph.D. porgramme.
2. Ph.D. Programme
Ph.D. Programme is offered in the following research areas / disciplines:-
S.No. Department Area of Research
1. Applied Chemistry Any branch of Chemistry
2. Mechanical Engineering Fluid Mechanics (Fluid & Thermal Sciences)
3. Applied Mathematics Fluid Mechanics (Mathematical Analysis)
4. Material Science Mechanical, Polymers, Paints & Materials (Camouflage Materials &
Coating)
Polymers, Chemistry, Material Science, Physics (Super hydrophobic
Materials)
Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics (Magnetic Materials)
Metallurgy & Materials (Metallurgy & Materials for Defence)
5. Applied Physics Nanotechnology & Nano Materials
3. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
(a ) Ph.D.: 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in M.E./M. Tech. for Ph.D. in Engineering and Master of
Science with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA for Ph.D. in Science.
(b) The candidates who are in the final semester of their degree are eligible to apply; Mark sheet up to
the last semester should be enclosed.
(c ) Provisional certificate in such cases along with Mark sheet of the final semester are required to be
submitted before commencement of programme.
4. SELECTION
The admission for Ph.D. will be based on performance in the entrance exam conducted by the
department mentioned in para 1 of application form followed by interview.

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5. STIPEND
Stipend is applicable to selected candidates at par with the MHRD/AICTE/UGC guidelines.
Candidates with Mater’s degree in Science seeking admission to Ph.D. must have valid GATE/UGC-
CSIR NET score to become eligible for stipend.
6. BOARDING / LODGING
The selected candidates will be provided accommodation and Mess facilities on payment basis and it
is mandatory that they stay in the Institute campus.
7. HOW TO APPLY
Candidates can download the application form and the details from DIAT(DU) website
[www.diat.ac.in]. Application fee of ` 200/-(` 100/- for SC/ST candidates) per programme is
required to be paid by means of DD drawn in favour of “Vice Chancellor, Defence Institute of
Advanced Technology, PUNE – 25” payable at State Bank of India, Girinagar Branch(Code 02155),
PUNE – 411 025. The candidates are requested to write their name and department (or name of area
of research in case of Ph.D. applicant), for which they are applying on the reverse side of the draft.
Duly filled application form along with necessary enclosures should reach to the Registrar, DIAT,
Girinagar, PUNE-411025 by 30 Nov 2010. Separate application must be filled for different
programme
8. ENCLOSURES
a. Demand Draft for Application Fee
b. Proof of age [attested copy]
c. Proof of educational qualifications, Degree Certificates & Mark-sheet [attested copy]
d. SC/ST/PHC/OBC Certificates if applicable
e. GATE/NET Score Card / Certificate
f. Details of publication, if any
g. Details of employment , if any
h. Separate application, alongwith relevant registration fee, if applying for more than one programme
i. Attested passport size photograph.
Note: Applications, which are incomplete and without enclosures will be rejected.
9. RESERVATION
Govt. of India rules will be followed for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/OBC candidates
For any queries contact Dy Registrar, DIAT at Tel : 020-24304025
10. IMPORTANT DATES
a. Last Date for accepting Application Form 30 Nov 2010
b. Tentative Date of Interview / Written Test 10 Dec 2010
c. Tentative date of commencement of the programme Dec 2010 (Fourth week)

VICE CHANCELLOR
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Application Received on Application No.

Application Form for admission to Ph.D. Programme

(You need to submit separate application form, if you wish to be considered for the move than one programme)

1. Admission is sought for : Ph.D. Programme

Department
Research Area [see Para 2 of Advt.]
Application Fee ` 200 / 100 DD No. dated
drawn on
2. Name in Capital letters, as it appears in Qualifying examination certificate
Mr / Ms
3. Date of Birth
4. State, whether SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicap
5. Full Postal Address (with PIN code)

Phone No. [with STD Code] Mobile

Email ID :
6. Details of Educational Qualifications [from H.S.C. onwards]
*Overall
Examination University/Board Major Subject(s) Year parentage
(a) PU/HSC
(b) B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc.
(c) M.E./M.Tech.
(d) Any Other Higher Degree
* Note :- If your University awards Grades instead of Marks, please attach a table giving conversion between
grades to percentage marks. If final marks of M.Sc./B.E/B.Tech. are not available, please provide marks available
till the last semester. If there is a time gap between two consecutive degrees, please explain the reason.
7. Do you have Research/Professional experience, work and experiences on scientific projects and/or
paper publications ? If yes, give relevant details as attachment to this application.

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8. Do You have valid GATE Score / UGC-CSIR NET Certificate?

If yes, mention the GATE score / Year of qualifying UGC-CSIR NET Yes / No
(strike whichever is not applicable) also attach a copy of the score card/certificate
9. Have you been employed ?
(If yes, furnish details of employer’s name, past, duration and responsibilities of job on a Yes / No
s e p a r a t e s he e t )
10 . Declaration

I hereby certify that the information given above is correct. I am also aware that providing incorrect
information in the application form can result in the cancellation of my admission at any stage.

Place Date Signature

Name of candidate

Check List : (Kindly tick mark, whatever you have enclosed)

1. Application Fee : DD No. dated Amount `
2. Proof of age [attested copy]
3. Proof of educational qualifications, Degree Certificates and Mark Sheets, conversion table : grades to % Marks
[attested copy]
4. SC/ST/PHC/OBC Certificates if applicable
5. GATE/NET Score Card/Certificate
6. Details of publication, if any
7. Details of employment, if any
8. Have you attested the photograph affixed to the application ?
9. Separate application, alongwith with relevant registration fee, if applying for more than one discipline.
Dear Candidate

You are requested to fill the following questionnaire and submit along with your application
to facilitate to reach and help the future Batch of Students :

1. How did you come to know about the advertisement?

(a) Through my friend

(b) Through Advertisement in Newspaper

[specify Name and Edition of Newspaper]

(c) Through DIAT website

(d) Others ________________________________________________[Please specify]

2. Do you fee you had sufficient time for applying, say from that date of publication of
advertisements to date of submitting the application form.
[If no, Please mention the number of days which would be ideal.]

3. Was the advertisement and the brochure on the website unambiguous to identify the
programme [if no, Please specify] ?