Defence Institute of Advanced Technology

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
(A Deemed to be University Under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956), Pune
M. Tech and Ph.D. Programmes- July 2015 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 and Applied Chemistry.
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. AND GATE Score / UGC-CSIR NET certificate.
b) M. Tech / M. Phil degree without GATE/NET/SET/CSIR but with one year of research experience with at
least one research publication in peer reviewed journal, for Ph. D. with fellowship.
c) M. Sc. Degree without GATE/NET/SET/CSIR but with 2 years of research experience with at least one
International journal publication for Ph. D. with fellowship.
Note :1. 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.
2. Irrespective of the fulfillment of criteria for admission in Ph. D with fellowship preference will be given to
candidates having cleared GATE/NET/SLET examinations
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
1
Aerospace Engg
Areas of Research
Aerodynamics, Fluid dynamics, & Aero Structure
2
Impact Dynamics of composite structures, self healed composites, Armoured
Fighting vehicles, Tribology of seals, Tribology of coating Mechancis
behaviour, High speed machining/green machining of aerospace materials,
micromachining, Fabrication, Surface Engineering and Non-Conventional
Machining Repairing technology of composite structures, characterization and
processing of composite Materials.
Mechanical Engg
3
4
Electronics Engg
Computer Science &
Engineering
Quantum Cryptography, Next Gen communication system
Data mining & knowledge discovery, Social Networks Analysis, digital
forensics, Trusted Computing and Secure Software Design, Quantum
Cryptography, Cyber Physical System, Wireless Sensor Networks.
5
Materials Engineering
6
Applied Physics
7
Applied Mathematics
8
Applied Chemistry
Super Capacitors; Magnetics Materials; Nano composites; Sensores; Texture
& Microstructure; Thermo-Mechanical Processing; Electrical Steel; Advanced
Foams; Desalination; Defence Textiles; Piezoelctrics.
Sensors, drug delivery, EMI Application;Microfluidics, solar cells sensors;
Grephene & related Materials for sensor application; composites for EMI
shielding & super Capacitor Hyperbolic Metamaterials; Quantum cascade
laser, solar cell; Fiber Optics Nonlinear optics, Materials science.
Applied Mathematics; Ship wave interaction; Modelling of jet in cross flow;
Nano Fluids; Fluids Mechanics; Heat and Mass Transfer; Numerical Methods;
Image Processing.
Synthesis Characterization and application of tertiary Chalcogenide
semiconductor nano particles for solar cells. Synthesis of
Metal/semiconductor core-shell nanostructures via orgonometallic chemistry;
Organo Se-Compons for Magic clusters of semiconductors; Polymer
membrances for separation Technology; Noval Ionic Liquids & their
application; Novel energetic compounds; Organics Azides & their applications;
Organic &Hybrid Nanomaterials; Synthesis & characterization; organic Solar
Cells; Self assembly and nanocomposites; Inorganic-polymer hybrid materials
for EMI applications.
3. M.TECH PROGRAMME
M.Tech admission is offered in the following disciplines:
Sl.No Name of the Program
Qualification Requirements
1.
M.Tech in Aerospace
B. E. /B. Tech degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical or AeSI / Mechanical /
Engineering (Guided Missiles) Chemical / Electrical / Electronics / Electronics and Communication /
Instrumentation from recognized University / AMIE
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
M.Tech in Computer Science & BE/B.Tech in Computer Science / Electronics / Electrical / Communication /
Engineering (Cyber Security) Information Technology or M.Sc. in Computer Science.
M.Tech in Electronics
B. E. / B. Tech degree in Electronics / Communication / Instrumentation
Engineering
Engineering from any recognized university
(Radar & Communication)
M.Tech in Materials Science & B. E. / B. Tech / M. Sc or Equivalent in Metallurgy / Materials Science /
Technology
Materials Engg / Mechanical Engineering / Ceramic Engg / Polymer Engg /
Nano-Technology / M. Sc. Or Equivalent in Physics / chemistry.
M.Tech in Mechanical
B. E. / B. Tech degree and AMIE qualified Engineers in Mechanical /
Engineering (Armament /
Production / Automobile Engineering disciplines from recognized university.
Combat Vehicles)
M.Tech in Sensor Technology Master degree or equivalent in Physics / Applied Physics / Electronics /
Electronic Science/Instrumentation or a B. E. / B. Tech / B. Sc (Engineering)
degree or equivalent in Electronics/ Electrical /Communication/
Telecommunication / Electronics / Instrumentation / E&TC Engineering /
Engineering Physics. Departmental candidates, who are possessing AMIE /
Grand IETE degree, are also eligible.
M.Tech in Modelling &
M.Sc. in Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / O. R./ Computer Science /
Simulation
(Provided mathematics is one of the subject at the graduate level),
8.
9
10
11
Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Technology of a recognized Institute
University. Proficiency in computer programming is essential.
M.Tech in Chemical Science & M. Sc in any branch of Chemistry, BE/ B. Tech in Chemical Engg or BE/ B.
Technology
Tech (Polymer) or equivalent degree.
M. Tech in Mechanical
B. E. degree in Mechanical / Marine Engineering from recognized
Engineering (Marine)
University.
M. Tech in Signal Processing B. E. / B. Tech degree or equivalent in Electronics / Electrical /
& Communication with
Communication / Telecommunication / Electronics & Instrumentation / E
specialization in
&TC Engineering / Computer Science & Engineering / Information
(a) Wireless Networks &
Technology / Instrumentation Engineering.
Applications (WNA).
(b) Navigation Systems (NS)
M. Tech in Robotics
B. E. / B. Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Electronics & Communication /
(Provisionally planned and to Mechanical Engg. / Mechatronics / Computers / Instrumentation
be confirmed at the time of
Engineering.
admissions) #
NOTE :- There are total 25 seats (sponsored & scholarship category students) in each of the above mentioned M.
Tech program.
Eligibility:
a) Qualification
55% marks or 5.5 CGPA in the qualifying examination as indicated against the disciplines concerned and
valid GATE Score. 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 also 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, 2015.
Relaxations as per GOI rules apply to SC / ST / OBC / PH applicants.
c) Scholarship
Selected candidate will be eligible for applying for scholarship [Rs.12400/- per month at present] under DBT
Scheme of AICTE during the M.Tech Course, subject to attendance. No financial support will be available
from DIAT (DU), Pune.
#Note :- Candidates applying for M. Tech in Robotics will not eligible for scholarship under DBT Scheme of
AICTE. No financial support will be available from DIAT also.
4. BOARDING / LODGING
Accommodation and mess facilities are available in the POINTS Hostel on payment basis. However, due to
very limited rooms in POINTS Hostel, it may or may not be possible to provide POINTS Hostel
accommodation to all the students. 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 in a sealed envelope super scribed the name of
M. Tech Program to the Deputy Registrar (Academics), Defence Institute of Advance Technology, Pune
411025 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 05 May 2015. Application will be processed only
on receipt of the acknowledgement with DD. Also. Candidates seeking admission to more than one
program need to apply separately.
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 other 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. The list of
Shortlisted candidate will be displayed on http://diat.ac.in or http://diatonline.co.in website alongwith other
information viz. 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 2015.
8. IMPORTANT DATES:
 The online application process will start on
 Last Date for accepting online application form
 Last Date of receipt of Hard copy of application
 Tentative Date of Interview / Written Test
 Tentative date of commencement of the programme
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15 Apr 2015 (Wednesday)
30 Apr 2015 (Thursday)
05 May 2015 (Tuesday)
3rd / 4th week of May 2015
07 July 2015