Indo-Korea Research Internship (IKRI) Award The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology of Government of India, and National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP) of the Republic of Korea Oct 2014 The Indo-Korean Joint Programme of Cooperation in Science and Technology facilitates bilateral cooperation between scientists and researchers from the two countries by way of joint R&D projects, research fellowships, and technical missions. The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology of Government of India, and National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP) of the Republic of Korea, are the key agencies… Show more The Indo-Korean Joint Programme of Cooperation in Science and Technology facilitates bilateral cooperation between scientists and researchers from the two countries by way of joint R&D projects, research fellowships, and technical missions. The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology of Government of India, and National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP) of the Republic of Korea, are the key agencies dedicated to the implementation of the program in India and the Republic of Korea (South Korea).The objectives of the internship are to provide students with unique opportunities to live and work in an international context, to gain practical experience, and to acquire professional skills in each other's country. Internships are envisaged as a source of mutual cultural and professional enrichment for both the interns and their host institutions thereby building contacts between the next generations of researchers.IKRI is a prestigious and highly competitive biennial internship program and is awarded to less than 10 students throughout the country. Show less

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in Physics (All India Rank 657) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Organizing Institute GATE 2011) Mar 2011 Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national examination conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (at Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee) on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.Qualifying in GATE is a mandatory requirement for seeking admission and/or financial assistance… Show more Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national examination conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (at Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee) on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.Qualifying in GATE is a mandatory requirement for seeking admission and/or financial assistance to:1. Master's programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture2. Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.Even in some colleges and institutions, which admit students without MoE scholarship/assistantship, the GATE qualification is mandatory. Further, many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process.It is considered one of the most competitive exams in the field of science and engineering in India. Show less

CSIR – UGC Test for Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Lectureship in Physical Sciences (All India Rank 33) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Dec 2010 CSIR-UGC NET is a test being conducted to determine the eligibility ‘for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship/Assistant Professor’ in Indian universities and colleges subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down by UGC. Online applications for JRF/NET are invited twice a year on all India basis through Press Notification of CSIR-UGC NET for JRF and LS/APCSIR and UGC provide Research Fellowships for training in methods of research under the expert guidance of faculty… Show more CSIR-UGC NET is a test being conducted to determine the eligibility ‘for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship/Assistant Professor’ in Indian universities and colleges subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down by UGC. Online applications for JRF/NET are invited twice a year on all India basis through Press Notification of CSIR-UGC NET for JRF and LS/APCSIR and UGC provide Research Fellowships for training in methods of research under the expert guidance of faculty members/scientists working in the University Department/ National Laboratories and Institutions in various fields of Science.This is a highly competitive exam and only a selected few candidates can qualify for this exam. Show less

Maharashtra State Eligibility Test ( MH SET) in Physics Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune (Formerly known as University of Pune) Dec 2010 The Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH SET) is the state-level examination managed through Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune to select the candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in universities/ colleges of Maharashtra and Goa. In December 2010, I was one of the eight candidates who has qualified for this exam throughout the state of Maharashtra.

ANVESHAN (3rd Prize, Basic Science Category) Association of Indian Universities (AIU) Feb 2009 About ANVESHAN: In order to inculcate research culture among the students in Higher Education Institutions,the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has been organizing a Student ResearchConvention named Anveshan every year. This innovative initiative of the AIUs is aimed atpromoting the culture of research among aspiring researchers throughout the countryand identifying and nurture the young talent with research aptitude and interest to take upresearch as a career… Show more About ANVESHAN: In order to inculcate research culture among the students in Higher Education Institutions,the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has been organizing a Student ResearchConvention named Anveshan every year. This innovative initiative of the AIUs is aimed atpromoting the culture of research among aspiring researchers throughout the countryand identifying and nurture the young talent with research aptitude and interest to take upresearch as a career option. The Research Convention is also an attempt to help theresearchers to commercialize their research projects with industrial collaboration. It isexpected that this initiative may accelerate scientific research and innovation and theirapplication towards community development percolating to the level. The scheme of theStudent Research Convention is being appreciated across the country for providing aninnovative platform for students, and hence generating a great zeal of enthusiasm amongthe young and emerging breed of researchers in the country. This year projects have beeninvited from the students of different Universities in the areas/fields of Agriculture, BasicSciences, Humanities, Commerce and Law.Selection Process: The Student Research Convention is to be held at three levels. At the first level, all theUniversities in the country have to invite proposals from students at the university levelout of which the best five projects will be selected and submitted for the second levelconvention to be held at zonal levels in five Zones. From each zone, 15 best projects willbe invited to participate in the National Level Convention out of which 15 projects will befinally selected.Links:https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/pune/cover-story/uop-shines-in-west-zone-competition/articleshow/32671348.cms (Print Media Coverage)https://www.aiu.ac.in/documents/AR/Annual%20Report%202009.pdf (OPage No. 14 of the PDF file) Show less

AVISHKAR (1st Prize, PG, Pure Science Category) Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University Jan 2009 About Avishkar :His Excellency, the then Governor of Maharashtra, Shri. S.M. Krishna has initiated a novel inter-university research project competition named ‘AVISHKAR’ in the year 2006.Aims and Objectives of AVISHKAR: To inculcate research culture among students. To encourage original and novel thinking. To provide an opportunity for the expression of academic talent. To promote interaction among academia, R & D Institutes, and… Show more About Avishkar :His Excellency, the then Governor of Maharashtra, Shri. S.M. Krishna has initiated a novel inter-university research project competition named ‘AVISHKAR’ in the year 2006.Aims and Objectives of AVISHKAR: To inculcate research culture among students. To encourage original and novel thinking. To provide an opportunity for the expression of academic talent. To promote interaction among academia, R & D Institutes, and Industries.Links:http://www.unipune.ac.in/pdf_files/list_of_students_avishkar.pdf (Press Release by University of Pune)https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/UoPs-achieves-hat-trick-at-Avishkar/articleshow/3965029.cms (Print Media Coverage) Show less