Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, previously known as Central Mining Research Institute and Central Fuel Research Institute is a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
It is based in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. CSIR- CIMFR was established in 2007 to integrate core competencies of two (CMRI & CFRI) premier coal institutes of the country.
The Institute runs Integrated (M.Tech + Ph.D.) and Ph.D. courses. Applications for admission will be filled online.
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Admission to Ph.D. programs offered by the Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research is conducted twice a year.
The minimum educational qualification for applications is Masters in a related field.
The minimum eligibility for admission in an integrated program is B.E./B.Tech in relevant field with minimum 70% aggregate or equivalent.
Candidates must have a valid GATE/ NET/ CSIR JRF scores while applying for Ph.D. admission.
Selection will be based on Aptitude test/ Personal interview by the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR).
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Admission Highlights 2023
Name of Institute | Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research |
Institute Type | Central Government |
Basic Admission Criteria | Aptitude Test/Personal interview |
Application Mode | Online |
Entrance Exam | CSIR- NET/ JRF, GATE, Aptitude Test by AcSIR |
Scholarship | No |
CIMFR Dhanbad Integrated and Ph.D. Admission 2023
For admission to integrated M.Tech + Ph.D.research program in Engineering and Ph.D. in Science and Engineering.
Candidates with B.E./B.Tech in the relevant subjects with a minimum of 70% marks can apply for the integrated program.
Minimum eligibility for Ph.D. in engineering is a master's degree with 8.5 or equivalent aggregate.
Eligible candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their scores in GATE/ NET/ JRF/ National fellowship and will be called for the further round of interview/ aptitude test. In addition to their academic performance and depending on the vacancies, final selection of the candidates will be based on performance in aptitude test/ personal interview.
Course | Specialization | Eligibility | Selection process |
---|---|---|---|
Integrated M.Tech + Ph.D | Engineering | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology under 10+2+4/ 10+2+3 system with minimum 7 CGPA or equivalent | Aptitude test / Personal interview |
Ph.D | Sciences | Master’s degree in Science/ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology with at least 8.5 CGPA | |
Engineering |
Key Points:
Candidates having the following qualifications are eligible to apply:
- B.E. / B.Tech with CGPA 8.5 / 85% Marks + valid GATE / NET (Engg) (Rank <2000)
- B.E. / B.Tech with CGPA 8.5 / 85% Marks +2 years experience as PA/CSIR SRF.
- B.E. / B.Tech or M.Sc. with CGPA 8.5 / 85% Marks and/or Ranked first in University + National level fellowship.
How to Apply for CIMFR Dhanbad?
- Candidates have to fill the application form available online at AcSIR official website.
- Register with a valid email id/password and an email will be sent for the activation link.
- Log in and enter the personal and qualification details.
- Attach the necessary documents.
- Print the acknowledgment of admission receipt with the unique form number which should be retained for the further process of admission.
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