Jamia to Offer Ph.D., M.Tech. in Nanoscience, Nanotechnology From July

Delhi’s central university, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) will be offering a Ph.D. program in nanoscience and nanotechnology and an M.Tech. in nanotechnology from July. Launched in 2011, the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology would be offering the two programs for the first time.

The form and prospectus for the newly launched M.Tech. in nanotechnology is available on the university website (www.jmi.ac.in). The form and prospectus can also be bought over the counter on all working days from the Jamia campus.

The M.Tech. course will be spread across 2 years i.e., 4 semesters. There will be 20 seats on offer in this course. The last date for receiving completed application forms is May 7, 2012.

The admission to the program will be through an Entrance Test followed by an Interview. The eligibility for the program is (i) M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry (with Mathematics up to at least Graduation level)/Electronics/ Material Science/ Electronic Instrumentation with not less than 55% marks in aggregate. OR (ii) Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/ Electronic & Communications/ Computer Engg/Instrumentation or equivalent examination, with not less than 65% marks in the absolute system.

In addition to the M.Tech. program, the Centre will be offering a Ph.D. program in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The admission process will start in July.

The schedule of admission and the guideline will be displayed on Jamia's website, www.jmi.ac.in.