Department of Civil Engineering in School of Engineering at Shiv Nadar University (SNU) invites applications for admissions in the Ph.D. program
The student is required to work in an area aligned with the current research interests of the faculty in the department. For multi-disciplinary research work, approval of the Departmental Research Committee is required.
Eligibility
M. Tech./M.E. or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade point from a recognized technical institute or university. Applicants must have exceptionally good academic credentials and strong aptitude for research.
Selection process
Eligibility criteria mentioned above are minimum standards and applications not meeting the same will be rejected. Shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and preparation through an on-campus written test and interview to be held in July 2020 (see Important Dates below). The written tests and interviews will be conducted at the Shiv Nadar University (SNU) campus in Dadri, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Please note that not all candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria may be shortlisted. Applicants waiting for the qualifying examination results are also eligible to apply.
The shortlisted candidates will be entitled for TA up to 3AC train fare by the shortest route for return journey for appearing for the written test and interview. For outstation candidates, one day accommodation in SNU campus will also be arranged free of cost.
| Last date for the receipt of completed application form & application fee | 15th June, 2020 |
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| Written Tests and Interview | 2nd July, 2020 |
| Declaration of Results | 9th July, 2020 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 20th July, 2020 |
| Monsoon 2020 First Day | 3rd August, 2020 |
Applications will be considered immediately upon receipt and shortlisted candidates will be notified by email well in advance so that they can plan their travel. Hence, candidates are urged to apply as early as possible.
Information about the fee structure and the nature of assistantships are available on the website.
All full-time PhD students admitted into the program shall receive a doctoral research and teaching assistantship consisting of 100% tuition-fee waiver and 70% hostel-fee waiver. The student shall also receive a monthly stipend of ₹50,000 for the first two years, and ₹55,000 for the next two years subject to bench-marked performance. The assistantship is subject to satisfactory performance in the program evaluated continuously and compliance with all University regulations.
Please note that the University reserves the right to accept or reject any application based on departmental screening criteria, hence all applications may not be shortlisted for written examination and/or interview. No requests for refund of the application fee shall be entertained under any circumstance.