Defence Institute of Advanced Technology

(Deemed University), Pune

M. Tech and Ph.D. Programmes- July 2014 Batch

Applications are invited for admission to M. Tech and Ph.D. Programmes, as per description
below.

1. INTRODUCTION

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 M.Tech and Ph.D Programmes and offers a number of
short-term courses.

2. Ph.D. PROGRAMME

DIAT offers admission to PhD in the frontier areas of Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Applied Physics,
Applied Mathematics, Materials engineering, Biosciences & Technology and Chemical Science
& Technology.

Eligibility:

a) 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in M.E./M. Tech. for Ph.D. in Engineering or Master of Science
with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA for Ph.D. in Science.
b) GATE Score / UGC-CSIR NET certificate.
Candidates who are in the final semester of their PG degree are eligible to apply; Mark sheet
up to the last semester should be produced during interview. Provisional passing certificate and
mark sheet of the final semester are required to be submitted before commencement of
program.

Selection:

Admission to Ph.D. will be based on the performance in the entrance exam (written test)
conducted by the department concerned followed by personal interview. Scholarship: Selected
students will be eligible for scholarship as per MHRD guidelines.

Department-wise areas of Research are as under:


S.No Department Areas of Research
1 Aerospace Engg Aerodynamics, Control Systems, Flight Mechanics, Structures, Avionics

2 Mechanical Engg Impact Dynamics of composite structures, Smart/self healed composites,
Nano-indentation/Nano Scratching. Static/Dynamic Indentation, Ballistic
Penetration, High speed machining/green machining of aerospace
materials, Precision Engineering and micromachining, Surface
Engineering and Non-Conventional Machining Repairing technology of
composite structures

3 Electronics Engg SAR Processing, Clutter modeling, Bio-informatics, Wireless
Communication for 4
th
Generation; Cognitive Radio Networks, Anti
Jamming, Game Theory in Wireless Communication, Adaptive Signal
Processing for Wireless Communication, Applied Estimation Theory,
Wireless & Mobile Communication, Software Defined Radio, Mobile Adhoc
Networks, Electronic Warfare Application.

4 Computer Science &
Engineering
Data mining & knowledge discovery, digital forensics, soft computing,
Trusted Computing and Secure Software Engineering.

5 Materials Engineering Magnetic materials, Super Alloys, Super Capacitor, MEMS/NEMS
Technology, Engineering Blends/Alloys, Carbon CNT based composites
for Industrial Application, Antimicrobial Textile Materials, Ablative
Thermoplastic Composites, Polymer films for solar cell application.
6 Applied Physics Development of nanomaterials for chemical, biological sensing,
Nanomaterials for applications in diagnostics and healthcare,
Nanostructured devices and heterostructures for device applications,
Large scale nanomaterial synthesis, photovoltaic and energy applications,
drug delivery, swift heavy ion modification of materials, Nano-imaging,
force microscopy, nanosensors for biomolecular detection,
nanocomposites, Carbon nanotubes, graphene, large scale synthesis,
nanoadditives (specialty polymer clays)
7 Applied Mathematics Modeling of Two Phase Jet, Surface water-Ground water interaction, Ship
wave interaction, Slip flow, Fluid Mechanics Application to cardiovascular
system, Porous Media, Nano fluids, Image Processing, Cryptography /
Boolean Functions.
8 Applied Chemistry Synthesis Characterization and application of tertiary Chalcogenide
semiconductor nano particles for solar cells. Organs Se componds for
Quantum Dots./ Semiconducter NCs, Separation Science & Technology,
Ionic Liquids Development & Application, Phase Change Materials, Bio
Analytical field, Organic/hybrid nanocomposites: synthesis, thin
film preparation and characterization, Synthesis of macromolecules and
rod-coil molecules and their self-assembly, Organic-inorganic hybrid
nanocomposites for organic solar cells, Functional organic nanocrystals
(FONs)
9 Biosciences and
Technology
Nanobiotechnology, Diagonostics, Biochemistry,Neutraceuticals in health
& Disease, Bioinformatics, Structural and Molecular Biology, Stem cells
and Tissue Engineering, Nanotoxicology and Environmental impacts,
Application of Nano and Micromaterials in biomedicines.


3. M.TECH PROGRAMME


M.Tech admission is offered in the following disciplines:


Sl.NoName of the Program Qualification Requirements
1. M.Tech (Aerospace
Engineering) (Guided
Missiles)
B.E./B. Tech degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Mechanical /
Chemical / Electrical / Electronics / Electronics & Communication /
Instrumentation from recognized university or AeSI/AMIE in respective
branch of Engineering .


2. M.Tech Computer Science
& Engineering (Cyber
Security)
BE/B.Tech in Computer Science / Electronics / Electrical /
Communication / Information Technology or M.Sc. in Computer Science.
3. M.Tech Electronics
Engineering
(Radar & Communication)
B. E. / B. Tech degree in Electronics & Communication Engg /
Electronics Engg / Communication Engg / Instrumentation Engg.
4. M.Tech Materials Science
& Technology
B.E / B. Tech./ M.Sc or Equivalent in Mechanical Engineering /
Production Engg / Metallurgy / Materials Science / Materials Engg /
Ceramic Engg / Polymer Engg / Electrical Engg / Electronics Engg /
Nano- Technology / M. Sc. Or Equivalent in Physics / Chemistry.

5. M.Tech in Mechanical
Engineering with
specialization in Armament
/ Combat Vehicles
B. E. / B. Tech degree and AMIE qualified Engineers in Mechanical /
Production / Automobile Engineering disciplines from recognized
university.
6. M.Tech in Sensor
Technology
Masters degree or equivalent in Physics / Applied Physics / Electronics /
Electronic Science / Instrumentation or B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc.
(Engineering) degree in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation /
Communication / Telecommunication / Electronics and Communication
Engineering / Engg Physics / Nanotechnology
7. M.Tech (Modelling &
Simulation)
M.Sc. in Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / Computer Science /
Electronic Science (Provided mathematics is one of the subject at the
graduate level), OR Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Technology.
Proficiency in computer programming is essential.
8. M.Tech in Chemical
Science & Technology
M.Sc in any branch of Chemistry of BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engg or BE/
B.Tech (Polymer) or equivalent degree.
9 M.Tech in Biosciences and
Engineering (Only for
Sponsored Candidates
from Govt Departments,
Defence Services, DPSUs
PSUs and Industries)
i. B.Tech./B.E. in Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Bioinformatics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, Physics and Materials
Science. OR
ii. Masters degree in Life sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry,
Microbiology, Zoology, Botany, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics, Electronics, Ergonomics, Materials Science,
Biomedical engineering and related disciplines OR
iii. M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. OR
iv. B. Pharm. OR
v. B. VSc. , B.Sc. Agricultural sciences degree (course duration 4 years
and more)

Eligibility:

a) Qualification

55% marks or 5.5 CGPA in the qualifying examination as indicated against the disciplines
concerned and valid GATE Score / UGC-CSIR NET Certificate. The qualification should have
been obtained from a UGC recognized University / Deemed to be University / Institution in
India. 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. Provisional certificate in such cases along
with Mark sheet of the final semester are required to be submitted before commencement of
program.


b) Age limit

Not more than 26 years as on July 1, 2014.
Relaxations as per GOI rules apply to SC / ST / OBC / PH applicants.

c) Scholarship
Selected candidate will be eligible for scholarship [Rs.8000/- per month at present] under DBT
Scheme of AICTE.

4. BOARDING / LODGING

Selected candidates will be provided accommodation and mess facilities on payment basis and
it is mandatory that they stay in the Institute campus. The present monthly charge towards
boarding and lodging is ~Rs.6000/- (subject to revision).


5. HOW TO APPLY

Candidates have to apply online through the website, www.diatonline.co.in. Application fee of
Rs.200/- (100/- for SC/ST candidates) per programme is required to be paid by Demand Draft
drawn in favour of Vice Chancellor, DIAT, Pune, payable at Pune. The application has to be
uploaded as per the instructions provided in the website, www.diatonline.co.in.A print out of the
application acknowledgement generated by the system after upload of application has to be
forwarded to the Deputy Registrar (Academics), Defence Institute of Advance Technology,
Pune 411 025 along with the DD drawn and with the self certified copies of mark lists,
certificates and other testimonials. These documents should reach DIAT latest by 21 April
2014. Application will be processed only on receipt of the acknowledgement with DD. Also,
candidates have to bring a print out of the application acknowledgement along with proof of
payment, at the time of test / interview.

6. GENERAL INFORMATION

Since the applications may be short listed, mere possessing of the prescribed qualifications
would not entitle a person to be called for test/interview. The Institute may restrict the number
of candidates to be called for test / interview to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications
/ marks higher than that of the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
For short listing of candidates, the department screening committee may prepare branch wise
list (i.e. different GATE score cut-off) where Qualification requirements are various branches.
Application once made will not be allowed to withdrawn and fees once paid will NOT be
refunded on any count nor can it be held in reserve for any admission or admission process
Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. Postal delay shall not be entertained.
No correspondence will be entertained in respect of advertisement, interview, selection etc.
Shortlisted candidate will be informed through Email / SMS / Website regarding date of
Interview / Written Test / Result. The candidates are requested to check the DIAT (DU)
Website http://diat.ac.in or http://diatonline.co.in for related information from time to time.

7. COURSE FEE AND OTHER CHARGES.

Selected candidates for the M.Tech and Ph.D programmes are required to pay Semester Fee
@Rs.5000/- per semester (subject to revision) payable immediately on joining and a caution
deposit (refundable at the end of the Programme less dues if any) of Rs.10,000/-, commencing
from July 2014.


8. IMPORTANT DATES:

The online application process will start on 25 March 2014
Last Date for accepting online application form 15 April 2014
Hard copy of application submission last date 21 April 2014
Tentative Date of Interview / Written Test 2
nd
/ 3
rd
week of May 2014
Tentative date of commencement of the programme 1
st
/ 2nd Week of July 2014
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