BANGALORE

No.BU/Exam/Ph.D./2010-11/

UNIVERSITY
Date: 01-10-2011

Jnanabharathi, Bangalore- 560 056

NOTIFICATION

Applications for admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the prescribed form (enclosed herewith), are invited from the eligible candidates who are required to appear for entrance test and also those who are exempted from taking entrance test i.e., candidates who have passed the NET/SLET/GATE/JRF/ M. Phil degree obtained through regular course work and not through distance education mode or belongs to FIP/QIP Programmes or any other tests/examinations conducted by national bodies and Candidates selected to work under funded projects fulfilling the requirement of eligibility vide., 3.1(a) & (b) of the Ordinance Governing Doctoral Degree Programme and Government sponsored Foreign Students for the year 2011-12. The admission for candidates exempted from entrance test and those appear in the entrance test shall be conducted in the ratio of 50-50 among the available vacancy in each Department.

A candidate shall submit duly filled-in application form along with necessary documents and D.D. of Rs.1500/- for Entrance and Rs. 1000/- for non entrance candidates (for SC/ST and Category-I Candidates 50% of the prescribed fee) drawn in favour of The Finance Officer, Bangalore University, Bangalore to the Registrar (Evaluation), Pareeksha Bhavan, Bangalore University, Bangalore-560056 on or before 21-10-2011.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. COURSE O. 3.1(a) A candidate who has obtained a Masters Degree from Bangalore University or any University/institution in the State or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto securing not less than 55% marks in the aggregate at the Masters Degree Course as a whole

shall be eligible to register for the Ph.D. Degree Programme. However, in the case of SC/ST and the CategoryI candidates, the minimum marks required shall be 50%. (b) Such of the teachers employed in affiliated colleges before 31.03.1992 and are continuing in service on a regular basis and desirous of registering for the Ph. D Programme shall be permitted for registration having a minimum of 50% marks at the Masters Degree Course. (c) A candidate who is qualified as indicated in (a) / (b) above shall be eligible on the basis of an Entrance Test administered by the University i.e., Bangalore University Ph. D Entrance Test (BUPHET), through centralized Examination and Evaluation system. The eligibility list of such candidates shall be prepared by considering of marks scored in Entrance Test only. Minimum passing marks in the Entrance Test for General Merit and SC&ST and Category-I shall be 55% and 50% respectively. However in the case of a candidate who has passed the NET/SLET/GATE/JRF/ M. Phil degree obtained through regular course work and not through distance education mode or belongs to FIP/QIP Programmes or any other tests/examinations conducted by national bodies, such candidates will not be required to appear for Entrance Test. Candidates selected to work under funded projects shall also fulfill the requirement of eligibility vide., 3.1(a) & (b). (d) i) Foreign students with 55% marks or equivalent Grade in the recognized degree, sponsored by their Embassies / ICCR and have passed GRE and TOFEL shall be eligible ii) Such of those foreign students who have passed GRE and TOFEL or any other recognized tests/examinations conducted by the national bodies and who are not sponsored by their Embassies / ICCR shall fulfill the eligibility requirement as mentioned in 3.1 above. O.5 Registration 5.3 (a) Candidates for the Ph.D. Programme shall work in the University Post Graduate Departments or in any recognized Laboratory / Institute or the Department of an affiliated college within the University under a recognised Supervisor. (b) A candidate may be allowed to work under a recognised supervisor in any of the affiliated college/institution, provided the research centre/college/laboratory where the candidate wishes to work, is recognised for the purpose by an Expert Committee constituted by the University. 5.4 (a) Every candidate shall submit a Research proposal along with Application, which shall be placed before the Board of Studies concerned for approval. However, before the proposal is approved by the B.O.S, the candidate shall make the presentation on the topic of research before the teaching staff of the Department. The Chairman of the Department shall send a report to this effect to the B.O.S and after its approval to the Registrar (Evaluation). (b) Research Proposal involving inter / multi disciplinary research shall be examined and decided at a meeting of Joint Board of Studies of the concerned faculties. After such clearance by the joint B.O.S such proposal shall be approved. In all such cases, Ph. D Degree shall be awarded in the present subject/discipline as decided by the Joint B.O.S. The Chairperson of the parent department shall send a report to this effect to the Registrar (Evaluation). The Provisional

Registration shall come into effect from the date of approval of Research Proposal / Synopsis by the Doctoral Committee. The Candidate shall be eligible for admission to hostel etc., only from date of coming into effect of the provisional registration. 5.5 No candidate shall be permitted to join any course of study other than that connected with Ph.D. Programme concerned or appear for any other examination conducted by the University or by any other University during the period of registration. O. 6. Course Work: 6.1 After Provisional Registration, registerd candidates shall take up the course work in the respective P.G. Departments / Research Centers for a period of one year (two semesters), and this shall be compulsory for both full timers and part timers.

Vecancy List:
The vecancy list of various Departments is as under:

Sl.NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Name of the Department FACULTY OF ARTS Kannada English Hindi Sanskrit Telugu Urdu History Economics Sociology Political Science Rural Development Social Work Performing Arts Women's Studies Philosophy

Number of Vacancies 1 16 17 6 2 4 11 16 2 5 2 8 12 0 4

Total
16 17 18 19 FACULTY OF SCIENCE Apparel Tech. & Management Applied Genetics Botany Biochemistry

106
3 4 41 4

20 21 22 23

Computer Science Chemistry Communication Electronic Media

3 35 6 1 12 1 7 29 44 11 13 21 4 12 7 13 9 27 25 5

24 Electronic Science 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Environmental Science Geography Geology Home Science Library & Information Science Microbiology & Biotechnology Mathematics Psychology & Psycological Counseling Physics Sericulture Life Science Speech & Hearing Statistics Zoology Moleculer Biology

Total
Sl.No. Name of the Department FACULTY OF COMMERCE 39 Commerce 40 Management

337
Number of Vacancies 7 16

Total
FACULTY OF EDUCATION 41 Education 42 Physical Education

23
9 12

Total
FACULTY OF LAW 43 Law

21
4

Total
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING 44 Civil Engineering 45 Electrical Engineering Electronics and Communication 46 Engineering 47 Computer Science & Engineering 48 Mechanical Engineering

4
44 4 4 7 30

Total
RESEARCH CENTER: St. Joseph's college 49 Chemistry 50 Botany

89
5 37

Total
RESEARCH CENTER: MES Degree College 51 Mathematics

42
9

Grand Total
Note: The vacancy position is subject to variation

631

Procedure for downloading and Submission of Application Form:

Candidates shall visit and browse the Application Form from the website www.buadmexam.in or www. attristech.com/bu. Shall enter the required details in the Application Form and submit Thereafter, shall download two sets of duly filled in Application Form Send on set of downloaded Application Form to the Registrar (Evaluation), Bangalore University , Pareeksha Bhavan, Jnanbharati Campus, Bangalore-560056 along with required enclosures and D.D. of Rs.1500/- for Entrance and Rs. 1000/- for non entrance candidates (for SC/ST and Category-I Candidates 50% of the prescribed fee) drawn in favour of The Finance Officer, Bangalore University, Bangalore on or before 2110-2011 through speed post or courier duly superscribing Application for Ph. D Admission 2011-12(Entrance/Non Entrance) and one set shall be retained by the Candidate for reference. Incomplete/ineligible Applications and Applications received after last date shall automatically stand rejected and no communication regarding the same will be made to the candidates. The admission tickets of the eligible candidates shall be downloaded between 20-11-2011 to 03-12-2011 by entering their date of birth or mobile number.

Enclosures:

1. Attested copies of statement of marks of Bachelors degree, Masters degree & M.Phil. Part-I & II examinations (wherever applicable) 2. An attested copy of the Caste certificate in case of SC/ST/Category-I/II-A/II-B/III-A/III-B candidates. 3. An attested document pertaining to UGC-JRF / CSIR-JRF/ NET/ SLET/ GATE/ FIP/ QIP/ specialized funded projects/Govt., sponsored foreign students (wherever applicable). 4. However, selected candidates have to submit Migration Certificate and Eligibility Certificate at the time of registration. 5. One separate Passport size photo with name, Application No. & Subject, written on the back side of the photo

For clarifications Contact:

Dr Suresh Nadagoudar, Special Officer or Shri Puttaswamy, Asst. Registrar at: 080-22961079, 22961204, 22961242 (Ph D Section)

Calendar of Events
1) Issue of Application Forms 2) Last date for the receipt of application 3) Date of Entrance Test 4) Announcement of answer key 5) Objections, if any, by the candidate for answer key -with reference 01-10-2011 21-10-2011 04-12-2011(Sunday) 04-12-2011(after 7 p. m) 05-12-2011 (up to 5 p. m through

e-mail to svnadagoudar@rediffmail.com) 07-12-2011 12-12-2011 to16-12-2011 23-12-2011

6) Announcement of the List of Qualified Candidates 7) Date of Interview/counseling in respective Depts. 8) Last date for admission

In case, the last date is declared as holiday the next working day will be the last date. Applicants are required to enquire personally in the concerned Department regarding their selection and no correspondence is entertained in this regard.

Fee Structure
Sl. No Fees Structure a) Application fee for Entrance Exam & Process Fee for Entrance Candidates. 1 b) Application & Processing fee for NonEntrance Candidates. 2 Registration Proposed Bangalore University Fee a) 1500/b) 1000/Foreign National: c) 3000/3000/Foreign National: 50000/-

3 Tuition Fee (For all Courses) per year 4 Change of Title 5 Change of Guide 6 Laboratory Fee (Per Year) for Candidates in Science & Engineering Faculties Ph.D. a) Examination i)Evaluation for all courses ii) Re-Evaluation or Resubmission/Postal Charges etc. b) Administrative Aspects: i) Processing the application for the recognition of guide for Ph. D (Affiliated Institutions only) ii) Thesis Publication iii) Fee for conduct of Viva-Voce through Electronic Media (subject to Availability of Facilities) iv) Fee for extension of time for research period to submit thesis over and above the prescribed time of 5/6 years within 6/7 years 8 Thesis submission Certificate 9 Provisional Pass Certificate 10 Enquiries from Police/Govt./Quasi Govt. Organizations. Ph. D processing Fee per year (only for institutions 12 imparting guidance for scholars other than BUB Departments) per Candidate. 13 Ph.D. thesis submission permission processing Fee Service Fee (Registered through affiliated/recognized 14 Research Ints.) per candidate (one time) at the time of Registration. Special Fee per Year: a) Foreign Nationals 15 b) Candidates with qualifying degree from a University Outside Karnataka

5000/1000/1000/4500/-

6500/4000/Foreign National: 12000/5500/6500/Foreign National : 15000/-

15000/13200/500/500/850/5000/500/10000/-

15000/4500/-

Late Fee (Fine) a) For First 6 Months 16 b) Between 6 Months - 12 months c) Foreign Nationals (Subject to approval of Hon'ble V.C) a) Ph.D. Course Work Fees per term 17 b) Ph.D. Course Work Examination Fees (each semester)

10% of the fee 20% of the fee 30% of the fee 3000/Foreign National : 5000/1500/Foreign National: : 3000/-

Note: 1) 50% Concession in fees for SC/ST/Cat-I shall be provided only to full time research scholar. However, in case of such candidates, who are on FIP/QIP/on Deputation with full salary etc. Shall not be entitled for any concession. 2). As per University letter No. Aca/III/A3/FEE/2009-10 dated 29-05-2009, the above mentioned fee structures should be raised by 10% every year with effect from 2008-09 academic year 3) The candidate shall pay the annual tuition fee in the beginning of the year i.e., on or before 31st January, failing which his/her registration stands cancelled automatically.

Note: The Candidates may refer the Ordinance Governing Doctoral Degree Programme in the University website: www.bub.ernet.in for more details.

By Order

REGISTRAR (EVALUATION)

Copy to : 1. All the Chairpersons of the P.G. Departments, Constituent/affiliated P.G. Departments/Research Centers 2. Special Officer ( P.G.& Ph. D)/ D.R/AR Exam Branch. 3. Administrator, P. G Centre, Kolar, BUB. 4 The Librarian, BUB. 5. The Director, Prasaranga, BUB 6. Dy. Registrar, Academic Section, BUB 7. PS to Honble V. C/ Registrar/Registrar (Eval.)/Finance Officer BUB/Directors/Principals of

Application No.

Application for Entrance Candidates: Form A BANGALORE UNIVERSITY Jnanabharathi, Bangalore- 560 056
APPLICATION FORM FOR APPEARING IN THE ENTRANCE TEST FOR Ph. D PROGRAMME IN.. (Note: This form has to be filled by only those candidates appearing for Ph.D Entrance Test. Mere submission of Application Form does not confer any right of admission to the Candidate) 1. Name of the Candidate( in Block Letters):

Date of Birth: 2. Address for Communication:

Nationality:

Gender : Male/Female

Affix Signed Passport Size Photo of the Applicant.

E-Mail. 3. Category: SC/ST/Cat-I/OBC/GM

Phone/Cell No. (Enclose the required caste certificate if claiming reservation)

4. Details of Post-graduate Degree Examination passed: (Enclose the attested copies of Postgraduate Degree Marks Cards and certificate) Post Graduate Degree and Subject Year of Passing Aggregate Percentage of Marks/Grade Secured Specialization University

5. Specify: (a) Broad Area of Research/Subject intending to pursue research with Research Proposal.

(b) Name of the Department /College/Institution where you intend to carry on research 6. Details of fee paid: Name of the Bank and Branch: DD/Challan No. Date Amount

DECLARATION
I do here declare that, in case of my selection for Ph .D Programme:
1. I shall submit the progress reports regularly as per the rules of the University. 2. I shall pay the registration fee/term fee/fee for extended terms within the stipulated date. 3. I also understand that if I fail to submit the progress reports /payment of fees within the stipulated period my registration for Ph.D. Degree stands cancelled automatically. 4. I shall seek extension of terms wherever needed before the expiry of the period.

5. I shall abide by all the relevant rules pertaining to the Doctoral Degree programme of the University.

Signature with seal of the HOD/College (For the in-service candidates)

(Signature of the Candidate)

Date: Place: ________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR USE IN THE DEPARTMENT

Name of the Candidate Whether selected through Entrance Test? Yes/No Rank in Entrance Test.

________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name & Signature of the Guide ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of the Chairperson of the Department. B.U.B. (with Seal)

________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR USE IN THE UNIVERSITY Is the application approved by the Doctoral Committee Yes/No Resolution No:______

Date:______________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of the Chairperson, Doctoral Committee. (with Seal)

Application No

Application for Non Entrance Candidates: Form B

BANGALORE UNIVERSITY Jnanabharathi, Bangalore- 560 056

APPLICATION FORM FOR Ph.D PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION IN (Note: This form has to be filled by candidates who seek direct Provisional Registration for Ph. D with exemption from entrance test. Mere submission of Application Form does not confer any right of admission to the Candidate 1. Name of the Candidate( in Block Letters):

Date of Birth: 2. Address for Communication:

Nationality:

Gender : Male/Female

Affix Signed Passport Size Photo of the Applicant.

E-Mail. 3. Category: SC/ST/Cat-I/OBC/GM

Phone/Cell No. (Enclose the required caste certificate if claiming reservation)

4. Whether cleared UGC JRF/UGC-CSIR JRF/GATE/NET/SLET/Funded Project/FIP/QIP/M.Phil through regular course work?: Yes/No If yes, please specify: (Enclose photo copy of the relevant documents duly attested) 5. Details of Post-graduate Degree Examination passed: (Enclose the attested copies of Postgraduate Degree Marks Cards and certificate) Post Graduate Year of Aggregate Percentage of Specialization Degree and Passing Marks/Grade Subject Secured

University

6. Specify: (a) Broad Area of Research/Subject intending to pursue research with Research Proposal. (b) Name of the Department /College/Institution where you intend to carry on research 7. Details of fee paid: Name of the Bank and Branch: DD/Challan No. Date Amount

DECLARATION
I do here declare that, in case of my selection for Ph .D Programme:
1. I shall submit the progress reports regularly as per the rules of the University. 2. I shall pay the registration fee/term fee/fee for extended terms within the stipulated date. 3. I also understand that if I fail to submit the progress reports /payment of fees within the stipulated period my registration for Ph.D. Degree stands cancelled automatically. 4. I shall seek extension of terms wherever needed before the expiry of the period. 5. I shall abide by all the relevant rules pertaining to the Doctoral Degree programme of the University.

Signature with seal of the HOD/College (For the in-service candidates)

(Signature of the Candidate)

Date: Place: ________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR USE IN THE DEPARTMENT

Name of the Candidate

Whether cleared JRF/NET/GATE/SLET/FUNDED PROJECTS/FIP/QIP/M.Phil.? Yes/No ( tick the appropriate qualification) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name & Signature of the Guide ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of the Chairperson of the Department. B.U.B. (with Seal)

________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR USE IN THE UNIVERSITY Is the application approved by the Doctoral Committee Yes/No Resolution No:______

Date:___________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of the Chairperson, Doctoral Committee. (with Seal)

Relevant Portion of the Guidelines for Admission of the Candidates for Ph D Programme under Ordinance Governing Doctoral Degree Programme of Bangalore University for the academic year 2011-12
I. The admission for candidates exempted from entrance test and those appear in the entrance test shall be conducted in the ratio of 50-50 among the available vacancy in each Department. However, if the seats earmarked for candidates exempted from test remains vacant, the same may be filled from the candidates appeared in the entrance test in each Department. II. Mode of Entrance Test: 1. The entrance test for admission to Full time and Part-time Ph.D Programme will be conducted centrally on the pattern of NET examination (for MCQ Papers). 2. There shall be two papers, at the entrance test, Paper I & Paper II each carrying 50 marks. 3. There shall be 50 multiple choice questions (each carrying one mark), in each of the two papers. 4. Each paper shall be of 75 minutes duration. 5. Paper I shall consist of the following components (common to all the faculties): i) Research Aptitude ii) Test of reasoning; iii) Language Comprehension; iv) Data interpretation. 6. The medium of language for paper setting in Paper-I shall be English only. 7. Paper II shall be based on the respective discipline, in which the candidate intends to pursue the Ph.D Programme. The questions shall be based on the current syllabus of the compulsory courses at the respective PG Programme. The medium of language for paper setting in Paper-II shall be English except in Social Sciences(Faculty of Arts and Education) /language courses. 8. The minimum marks for passing the entrance test in each paper shall be 55% for GM &OBC Candidates and 50% for SC/ST/Category I Candidates. 9. After valuation of the scripts of Paper-I and Paper-II and announcement of results, the Registrar (Evaluation) shall send the merit list to the Chairperson of the concerned P.G.

Department who shall convene the Departmental Council meeting for allotment of candidates to the supervisors as per merit list and area of specialization including recognized research centers. 10. The merit list of the qualified candidates who appeared for the entrance test, shall be displayed on the Notice Board of the respective P.G. Departments, also indicating the day and time of the interview. Attending the interview is mandatory. 11. The marks of candidates at the Entrance Test are valid only for that examination only. The vacancies which arise subsequently in P.G.Departments in BUB and recognized research centers shall be filed only against the notification made by the University for Admission to Ph. D Programme. 12. The candidates selected for the Ph D programme shall make a presentation on the topic of research before the teaching staff of the concerned Department and after that the same shall be placed before the BOS for approval and after approval of BOS to the Registrar (Eval.)

III. Selection of Candidates 1 Selection of candidates exempted from appearing at the entrance test. The order of priority for selection of these candidates to the Ph.D programme shall be as follows: a) Candidates who have qualified at UGC JRF/ UGC-CSIR JRF and GATE examination, b) Candidates who have qualified at NET for Lectureship examination, c) Candidates who have qualified at accredited SLET examination, and d) Candidates selected to work in funded projects e) Candidates selected in UGC FIP/QIP Programmes or any other tests/examinations conducted by national bodies f) Candidates who have passed M. Phil through course work.

Note: Inter se merit of the candidates in case of tie, in a particular category above shall be decided on the basis of their score at the qualifying Post Graduate examination, without prejudice to the order of priority mentioned above. 2. The list of qualified candidates who are exempted from taking the entrance test shall be displayed on the Notice Board of the Department.

3 In each Department, details of research areas of various staff members shall be put up on the Notice Board. 4 The Department shall hold interview of the candidates. The candidates shall submit their areas of interest in the order of their choice prior to the interview. At the time of interview, both research guides and doctoral candidates will discuss their research interest/area. Attending the interview is mandatory. 5. Eligibility to appear for the interview shall not be construed as confirmation of registration for Ph.D 6. After holding interview with the eligible candidates, the Chairperson of the Departmental shall allot/allocate candidates to research supervisors paying due attention to the reservation policy of the State Government/under the Ordinance, the number of students per guide, their specialization and the research interest of the candidate as indicated during the interview. 2. Selection of candidates qualifying at the entrance test 1. The merit list of all the candidates qualifying in the Entrance Test shall be prepared on the basis of their score in the entrance test only. 2. The allocation of guide shall be strictly on the basis of merit list. 3. The list of approved candidates and the names of the research guide allotted/allocated to each one of them shall be submitted to the Registrar (Evaluation). While submitting this list, the Chairperson of the Department has to ensure that the tentative research topics are finalized by research guides and candidates. Note: Inter se merit of the candidates in case of tie shall be decided on the basis of their score at the qualifying Post Graduate examination.

General:
1. All the full time/ regular research scholars (regardless of whether they receive scholarships or not) shall sign in the attendance book regularly. 2. When students proceed on leave with due permission from the concerned authorities, the same shall be written in the attendance book and leave requests are maintained by the Chairperson. 3. Any leave of absence by the scholar shall be immediately reported by the concerned supervisor /Guide to the Chairman of the department who is fully responsible to monitor the attendance of the research scholars.

4. Unauthorized absence beyond 3 days shall be reported to the University by the concerned supervisor through chairperson. Failing which, it will be treated as dereliction of the duty on the part of both supervisor and Chairperson 5. When a student meets with an accident or undergoes hospitalization or takes-up job elsewhere etc., it should be brought to the notice of the University authorities within a week by the guide through the Chairperson for appropriate action in the matter. 6. The supervisors are solely responsible to ensure that change of title of the thesis and extension of terms are sought in time and not after the lapse of the due dates. No excuses are entertained except under exceptional cases like hospitalization/accidents (supported by relevant documents.) 7. If students are hospitalized, the guide may write to the University on behalf of the students and seek leave/ extension of terms etc., as may be required. 8. In cases of delay in seeking extension of terms/ payment of term fee, the University has the right to cancel the registration without any notice to the candiate. 9. For the researchers availing facility of Faculty improvement programme of UGC have to be regular in the department and the departments shall send their attendance certificates every month to CDC, and the CDC in turn shall send the same to the colleges concerned duly endorsed.

By Order

REGISTRAR (EVALUATION

BANGALORE
No.BU/Aca/Ph.D./2010-11/

UNIVERSITY
Date: 01-10-2011

Jnanabharathi, Bangalore- 560 056

NOTIFICATION

Applications for admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) for the year 201112 in the prescribed form are invited from the eligible candidates who are required to appear for entrance test and also those who are exempted from taking entrance test. To download Application Form and other details regarding fee, vacancy, procedure for admission etc., candidates shall visit the website www.bu-admexam.in or www. attristech.com/bu. Filled in Application Form along with required enclosures and D.D. drawn in favour of The Finance Officer, Bangalore University, Bangalore shall be sent to the Registrar (Evaluation), Bangalore University , Pareeksha Bhavan, Jnanbharati Campus, Bangalore-560056 on or before 21-10-2011 through speed post or courier. Applications shall be downloaded only from the website.

REGISTRAR (EVALUATION)