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SRI PADMAVATI MAHILA VISVAVIDYALAYAM, TIRUPATI (Women’s University)

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION FOR M.Phil. AND Ph.D. PROGRAMME 2016

Applications in the prescribed form are invited from the eligible women candidates to appear for the entrance test for admission into M.Phil./Ph.D. (Full-time and Part-time) programmes in the following disciplines: School of Sciences

(1)Applied Mathematics (2) Applied Microbiology/Biochemistry (only Ph.D.) (3)Biotechnology (4) Computer Science (5)Home Science (6)Pharmaceutical Sciences (only Ph.D.) (7) Sericulture/Botany/Zoology.

School of Social Sciences Humanities and Management

(1)Business Management (2) Communication & Journalism (3) Education (4) English 5) Law (only Ph.D.) (6) Music (7) Social Work (8) Telugu Studies (9) Women’s Studies.

Application forms can be downloaded from the website (www.spmvv.ac.in). Filled in applications with a demand draft for Rs.1,650/- for General Students and Rs.1,100/- for SC/ST/PHC students towards registration fee drawn in favour of the Registrar, SPMVV, Tirupati should reach the Dean, Examinations, SPMVV, Tirupati-517502 on or before 13.06.2016.

RESET-2016 will be conducted on 23.07.2016 at 10.30 a.m. in SPMVV, Tirupati. Application without registration fee will be summarily rejected.

RESET is common for both M.phil and Ph.D. programmes in the concerned

discipline. However, candidates applying for both M.Phil. and Ph.D. should submit separate applications with separate registration fee.

Ph.D. admissions for foreign students are also available

(Sd/-xxxxxxxx) REGISTRAR

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SRI PADMAVATI MAHILA VISVAVIDYALAYAM, TIRUPATI (Women’s University)

Admission Notification for Ph.D. Programme for foreign students – 2016

Admission for Ph.D. Programme is open for foreign students in the

following disciplines of Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati from the year

2016.

School of Sciences (1) Applied Mathematics (2)Applied Microbiology (3) Biotechnology (4)Computer

Science (5)Home Science (6)Pharmaceutical Sciences (7) Sericulture/Botany/Zoology.

School of Social Sciences Humanities and Management (1)Business Management (2) Communication & Journalism (3) Education (4) English 5) Law (6) Music (7) Social Work (8) Telugu Studies (9) Women’s Studies. Admission is open throughout the year. The interested candidates may contact

Prof. D. Sarada,

Professor and Dean, International Relations

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam

Tirupati – 2 (AP)

Phone (O): 08772284520,

(M):9441497897

Email Id: d_sarada04@yahoo.co.in

dsarada@spmvv.ac.in

(Sd/- xxxxxxxx)

REGISTRAR

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SRI PADMAVATI MAHILA VISVAVIDYALAYAM, TIRUPATI (Women’s University)

Application for Research (Ph.D./M.Phil.) Entrance Test (SPMVV RESET-2016)

Last date for receipt of filled-in application: 13.06.2016 Date of Examination 23.07.2016 Applied for (tick the relevant box) Registration Fee paid Rs. _____________Demand Draft No………………

Name of the Bank………………………………….. Date……………………….. __________________________________________________________________________ Subject/Department in which admission is sought Full-time (tick the relevant box) Part-time 1. Name of the Applicant in full: 2. Name of the Mother/ Father /Guardian: 3. (a) Address for Communication: (b) Permanent address (c) Contact No.

STD

Ph: Mobile

E.mail____________

4. (a) Date of Birth

(b) Native Place & District (c) Nationality

5. Region under which you are applying. Put tick ( √ ) mark in the relevant box.

Andhra Telangana Rayalaseema Others

6. Reservation Category. Put tick ( √ ) mark in the relevant box

SC ST BC-A BC-B BC-C BC-D PHC OC

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7. Particulars of Post-graduation :

(a) Degree awarded

(b) Year of Passing

(c) Subject studied

(d) Specialization, if any

(e) Percentage of marks

(f) Class awarded

(g) Name of the University

8. Qualified for NET/JRF/SLET/GATE/GPAT subject to the validity of the score (if yes, enclose evidence)

Declaration by the candidate I hereby declare that all the particulars given above are correct and I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the University that are in force from time to time. I do not demand accommodation in the hostel for any reason like grant of scholarship etc. Date: Signature of the candidate Note: Please send your application duly filled in along with the following enclosures:

1. For general candidates D.D. for Rs.1,650/- and for SC/ST candidates Rs.1,100/- towards registration fee drawn in favour of the Registrar, S.P. Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati

2. Two self-addressed envelopes 22 cm X 10 cm size one stamped worth Rs.10/- and the other stamped worth Rs.45/- .

3. Attested copies of : a) PG marks statement and Degree Certificate. b) Integrated permanent caste certificate in case of SC/ST/BC applicants. c) Evidence of PHC from Government Civil Surgeon. d) Evidence of having qualified for NET/SLET/JRF/GATE/GPAT subject to the validity of the score examination if applicable.

e) Certificate of SSC or its equivalent as proof of date of birth. f) Service certificate for Part-time candidates.

4. RESET is common for both M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes in the concerned discipline. However candidates applying for both M.Phil. and Ph.D. should submit separate applications with separate registration fee.

Filled in applications should reach the following address on or before 13.06.2016

The Dean, Academic Affairs, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, TIRUPATI – 517 502, Andhra Pradesh

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SRI PADMAVATI MAHILA VISVAVIDYALAYAM, TIRUPATI (Women’s University

DUPLICATE HALL TICKET

(Entries to be filled in by candidate and sent along with the application) (SPMVV RESET -2016-17 to be held on 23.07.2016)

1. Name of the Candidate : 2. Department : Applied for

Signature of the Candidate

UNIVERSITY OFFICE TIRUPATI Dean Date: DEAN OF EXAMINATIONS School of Sciences/SSH&M ________________________________________________________________________

SRI PADMAVATI MAHILA VISVAVIDYALAYAM, TIRUPATI (Women’s University

ORIGINAL HALL TICKET

(Entries to be filled in by candidate and sent along with the application) (SPMVV RESET -2016-17 to be held on 23.07.2016)

1. Name of the Candidate : 2. Department : Applied for

Signature of the Candidate

UNIVERSITY OFFICE Dean TIRUPATI Date: DEAN OF EXAMINATIONS School of Sciences/SSH&M

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SRI PADMAVATI MAHILA VISVAVIDYALAYAM, TIRUPATI (Women’s University)

RESEARCH ENTRANCE TEST (RESET) –2016

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE RESEARCH ENTRANCE TEST FOR ADMISSION INTO M.Phil./Ph.D. PROGRAMMES

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam(SPMVV) provides facilities for research in several disciplines leading to the award of M.Phil/Ph.D. degree. Admissions are made in the concerned departments of the University College, and are restricted to women candidates only. A candidate is eligible to register for M.Phil/Ph.D. in the same or related subject/discipline in which she has Master’s degree, except Women’s Studies. No candidate will be allowed to register for a subject, which is not offered in the University at P.G. level. Number of available vacancies in every department can be seen in the University website.

I. AVAILABILITY OF RESEARCH PROGRAMMES Research programmes leading to the award of M.Phil/Ph.D. degree are available in the following disciplines.

SCHOOL OF SCIENCES 1. Applied Mathematics 2. Applied Microbiology/ Biochemistry (only Ph.D.) 3. Biotechnology 4. Computer Science 5. Home Science 6. Pharmaceutical Sciences (only Ph.D.) 7. Sericulture/Botany/Zoology SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND MANAGEMENT 1. Business Management 2. Communication and Journalism 3. Education 4. English 5. Law (only Ph.D.) 6. Music 7. Social Work 8. Telugu Studies 9. Women’s Studies

Ph.D. Programme

Research for Ph.D. degree can be carried out on full-time or part-time basis. Full-Time Research

A full-time research scholar with PG/M.Phil. Degree carries out full-time research

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for a minimum period of 3/2 years respectively putting in a minimum of 75% of

attendance each year, either in SPMVV under a research supervisor, or in an

institution recognized by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam with an external

guide from that institution and internal guide from SPMVV. The candidate shall

not take up any other assignment. However, the candidates may work in the

research projects sanctioned to the Research Supervisor in the University as Junior

Research Fellows, Project Assistants, etc.

1.2. Part-Time Research

A Part-time research scholar with PG/M.Phil., carries out part-time research under a

research supervisor from SPMVV, while discharging her duties associated with

her job in the relevant discipline in a recognized academic / research/

professional / relevant institution or department. The candidate must work for her

Ph.D. for a minimum of four years with P.G./three years with M.Phil. during

which she has to put in a minimum attendance of four/three months in S.P. Mahila

Visvavidyalayam respectively.

1.3. Interdisciplinary Research

(i) External guides: Interdisciplinary Research leading to Ph.D. Degree may also be undertaken by

the candidates either on full-time or on part-time basis choosing two research

supervisors from two different disciplines. The candidate shall work with the

internal guide from the parent University/Department and external guide from the

other University department/University recognized research institution.

Ph.D. Degree shall be awarded to the candidate in the same subject/discipline

where she has registered. The internal guide has to maintain all records pertaining

to the candidate and process all correspondence.

(ii) Co-Guides: The Candidate can also opt for co-guides from the Parent /other University

department/University recognized research institution. Ph.D. Degree shall be

awarded to the candidate in the same subject/discipline where she has registered.

(iii) A Panel of 10 external supervisors / co-guides shall be proposed by the

DRC of the respective departments and approved by BORS as per the Sri

Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam guidelines of eligibility for External

supervisors. Within one month of the provisional selection of the candidates,

external supervisors/co-guides may be identified by the candidate from the

approved panel of the external/ co-guides before the completion of admission

process, after which inclusion of the external guide/ co-guide will not be

permitted.

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Eligibility Criteria

i. The candidate should possess a postgraduate degree of the

concerned/ related subject of any recognized University, with at least a second

class with a minimum of 55% of marks and 50% in the case of SC/ST/PHC

candidates.

ii. If seeking part-time registration, the candidate should be a member of the staff of

any academic/ research/ professional/ technical institution. The candidate should

have a minimum work experience for a period of two years and currently holding

a position.

M.Phil. Programme Research for M.Phil Degree can be carried out on full-time or Part-time basis.

Full-Time Research

A full - time research scholar carries out full - time research for a

minimum period of one year, putting in 75% of attendance, without

taking up any other assignment. However, the candidates may work in the

Research Projects in the University as Junior Research Fellows, Project Assistants

etc.

1.2 Part-Time Research

A part - time research scholar carries out part - time research while

discharging her duties associated with her regular job in the relevant discipline in

a recognized academic / research / professional/ technical/ relevant institution.

The candidate must work for her M.Phil. for a minimum of two years, putting in a

minimum attendance of two summer vacations / two months in Sri Padmavati

Mahila Visvavidyalayam.

NOTE: Research for M.Phil. shall br uni-discipinary and be carried out under the supervision of single internal guide only. No external guides are allowed.

Eligibility Criteria

i) A postgraduate degree of any recognized University, with at least II class with a

minimum of 55% of marks (50% for SC / ST/PHC candidates) in the concerned

subject.

ii) If seeking part - time registration, the candidate should be a member of the staff

of any recognized academic/ research/ professional/technical institution. The

candidate should have a minimum work experience of one year and currently

holding a position.

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II. REGULATIONS FOR REGISTRATION INTO M.Phil./Ph.D. Programme

1. i) Admissions into M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree course are normally done once in every year

through an entrance test (RESET) which will be common for M.Phil. & Ph.D. The

necessary notification in this regard is issued by the Registrar, SPMVV. The number

of seats for M.Phil. shall be decided well in advance and notified in the University

website.

ii) students seeking for admission in to M.Phil./Ph.D. programme should appear for an

entrance test (RESET) to be conducted by the University at Tirupati.

iii) The entrance test will be of 2 ½ (two and half) hours duration with part-A 50

objective type of questions for 50 marks and part-B. descriptive type of questions (5

short essay out of eight questions of 10 marks each) for 50 marks. The question paper

and medium of writing RESET will be in English except for Telugu studies.

iv) The student should get a minimum 50% of marks in the entrance test to get the

eligibility, and for SC/ST/PHC students the minimum shall be 45%. Mere qualifying

in the entrance test alone does not give guaranty a seat for admission.

v). Candidates qualified in UGC/CSIR/NET/SET/GATE/GPAT are exempted from

writing SPMVV RESET. 50% of the seats are earmarked for those who are qualified

in UGC/CSIR/ NET/SET/GATE/GPAT. The remaining 50% of the seats shall be

filled up with the candidates qualified in SPMVV RESET as per the ranks obtained.

However, candidates qualified in UGC/CSIR/NET/SET/GATE/GPAT and who wish

to be considered under 50% of seats earmarked for the candidates qualified in

SPMVV RESET also have to appear for SPMVV RESET. The statutory reservations

shall be followed for all the admissions.

vi) Candidates qualified in GATE/GPAT are eligible for admission into M.Phil./Ph.D.

subject to the validity period of the score.

vii) If the quota allotted for candidates qualified in UGC/CSIR/NET/SET/ GATE/ GPAT

is not filled, the same will be opened for candidates appeared for SPMVV RESET.

viii) Candidates who qualify for admission in to the M.Phil/Ph.D. degree course at the

entrance test as well as the candidates exempted from entrance test will receive the

application for admission. They shall apply to the Dean, School of Sciences / School

of Social Sciences, Humanities and Management, SPMVV for admission, specifying

the name of the Department on the envelope.

ix) Allocation of the seats shall be made as per the six point formula of the Andhra

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Pradesh Educational Institution Regulation of Admission Order 1974 in the ratio of

42:36:22 in respect of costal Andhra, Telangana and Rayalaseema respectively.

Reservation for SC/ST/BC/PHC and other categories shall be followed as per the rules

governing admissions of SPMVV.

x) Admission to 85% of the available seats shall be reserved in favour of the local area as

mentioned above. The remaining 15% seats shall be unreserved.

xi) The candidate has to attend an interview. At the time of interview the candidate should

submit the area of her proposed research topic along with the research design.

xii) Irrespective of the Ph.D. admission notification and vacancy available, candidates

qualified NET with JRF shall be admitted anytime of the year. The admission shall

be adjusted against the vacancy as and when arises.

Fee structure

Course Full –Time

(Rs)

Part – Time

(Rs)

M.Phil.

Social Sciences, Humanities &

Management

5000/- 7000/-

Sciences 10500/- 16000/-

Ph.D.

Social Sciences, Humanities &

Management

15000/- 20000/-

Sciences 34000/- 40000/-

The course fee once paid shall not be refunded.

III. SUBMISSION OF FILLED-IN APPLICATION FORMS FOR RESET

Application forms can be downloaded from the website www.spmvv.ac.in

Enclosures to be submitted along with the application

1. For general candidates D.D. for Rs.1,650/- and for SC/ST/PHC candidates Rs.1,100/- towards registration fee drawn in favour of the Registrar, S.P. Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati.

2. Two self-addressed envelopes 22 cm X 10 cm size one stamped worth Rs.10/- and the other stamped worth Rs.45/-.

3. Attested copies of : a) PG marks statement and Degree Certificate. b) Integrated permanent caste certificate in case of SC/ST/BC applicants. c) Evidence of having qualified for NET/SET/GATE/GPAT (subject to the validity

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period of the score) examination if applicable. d) Certificate of SSC or its equivalent as proof of date of birth. e) Service certificate for Part-time Candidates. f) Evidence of PHC from Government Civil Surgeon.

4. Duly filled-in application form specifying the name of the Department on the envelope together with all the required enclosures should be submitted in person or sent by registered post to reach the following address on or before 13.06.2016

The Dean of Examinations Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam TIRUPATI – 517 502, Andhra Pradesh

5. Application form should be filled carefully and no column should be left blank.

Incomplete or defective application will be summarily rejected. 6. Candidates applying for both M.Phil. and Ph.D. should submit separate applica-

tions and separate registration fee. However RESET is common for both M.Phil. and Ph.D.

IV. PARTICULARS OF ENTRANCE TEST

1. Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Research Entrance Test (SPMVV RESET- 2016) will be held on 23.07.2016 at10:30 am in the examination hall, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati. This Research Entrance Test is common for both M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in the concerned discipline.

2. The entrance test will be of 2 ½ (two and half) hours duration with part-A 50

objective type of questions for 50 marks and part-B. descriptive type of questions

(5 short essay out of eight questions of 10 marks each) for 50 marks. The question

paper and medium of writing RESET will be in English except for Telugu studies.

3. The syllabus for the entrance test can be downloaded from the University Website www.spmvv.ac.in

4. List of eligible candidates for RESET-2016 will be notified in the University Website

one week before the date of examination.

5. The Hall tickets will be sent directly well in advance to all the eligible candidates

6. No candidate will be admitted into the examination hall without Hall Ticket.

7. The Hall Ticket should be retained carefully and produced at the time of admission.

8. Candidates will not be allowed into the examination hall if they are late by more than 15 minutes after the commencement of the test. 9. Candidates have to stay in the examination hall at least for 60 minutes from the commencement of the test.

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10. Any correction or overwriting of the hall ticket number on the answer booklet has to be attested by the invigilator. Otherwise the answer script will not be valued.

11. Resorting to any kind of unfair means at the time of the test or taking part in any act of impersonation will be viewed seriously.

12. Candidates should use only ink/ball pen with blue/black colour.

V. APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO M.Phil./Ph.D. PROGRAMME Candidates qualified in SPMVV RESET-2016 and those who have passed

NET/SET/GATE/GPAT (subject to the validity period of the score) test will receive the application for admission into M.Phil./Ph.D. programme soon after the publication of the results.

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Department wise Vacancies of M.Phil/Ph.D. for the year -2016

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No

Name of the

Department

Ph.D. No. of Vacancy M.Phil. No. of Vacancy

F ull-Time Part-Time Full-Time Part-Time

Applied Mathematics 4 2 2 2

Applied Microbiology

6 3 - -

Biotechnology 6 3 5 5

Computer Science 3 1 8 8

Home Science 6 4 11 11

Pharmaceutical

Sciences 9 4 - -

Sericulture/ Botany/

Zoology 9 5 6 6

Business Management

2 - 2 2

Communication and

Journalism 14 7 8 8

Education 3 1 4 4

English 5 - 5 5

Law 6 3 - -

Music 1 1 3 3

Social Work 7 4 4 4

Telugu Studies 3 2 5 5

Women’s Studies 6 2 4 4

Total 90 42 67 67

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