AIIMS changes eligibility criteria for PhD Pharmacology admission 2021

New Delhi: Through a recent notice, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has informed regarding the change in eligibility criteria (Qualification) for Project Code No. D-610 in the Department of Pharmacology for admission to PhD Programme for July 2021 session.

All the concerned candidates can view the new qualification for Project Code No. D-610 Department of Pharmacology at Page No.17 of Prospectus for Ph.D. Programme July 2021 Session as follows:

For all further updates/corrigendum/ addendum etc. please visit the website www.aiimsexams.ac.in regularly.

To view the official notice click on the following link:

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/addendum-phd-july-21-160264.pdf

All the interested eligible candidates are advised to take note of the pertinent admission details released to schedule, application procedure, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and fee mentioned below as released by the AIIMS on its official website:

IMPORTANT DATES

EXAMINATION PATTERN

(Please see the text for details and explanations)

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY Criteria

Eligibility for Ph. D course (Open candidates)

A candidate seeking admission to the course of study leading to the award of a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy must possess at least one of the following qualifications:

VI. (a)Medical qualification: MBBS/BDS with minimum 55% aggregate marks or MD/MS/MDS/DM/M.Ch. in the subject concerned or Diplomat of National Board of Examination. Candidates who have obtained any of these degrees from medical colleges which are not recognized by the Medical Council of India shall not be eligible to apply.

(b) Nursing Qualification: Candidates holding M.Sc. degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks in Nursing Speciality will also be eligible for Ph. D admission in College of Nursing.

VII. Non-Medical - For non-medical candidate's eligibility shall be Master's Degree (two year's course) awarded by Indian Universities or equivalent in the subject as per requirement of the project.

Candidates holding M.Sc. (Other than M.Sc. Nursing) M.Tech. degree & BAMS will be eligible for the Non-Medical Qualification Category. Candidate having eligibility under non-medical category should have at least 60% marks in the last eligibility examination qualified.

Candidate possessing Master's Degree through distant learning course shall not be eligible

Desired qualifications

Non-medical candidates should have preferably qualified in any one of the following National Entrance Tests in the last 2 years (July 2019 to July 2021), leading to the award of a fellowship.

 Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF

 ICMR - JRF

 ICMR- SRF

 DBT - JRF

 NBHM screening test

 INSPIRE fellowship

• Candidates who have qualified in above said National Entrance Tests leading to the award of a fellowship will be given special weightage in the entrance examination as detailed in method of selection part of guidelines.

• Such candidates should apply under the Own Fellowship (OF) category and upload proof of award of the qualifying fellowship in the online form. The fellowships should be tenable at AIIMS, New Delhi

• To be eligible for special weightage marks, ALL the following criteria must be fulfilled:

1. The result of the above listed National Entrance Tests must have been declared between July 2019 and July 2021

2. The award of the fellowship, tenable at AIIMS New Delhi must be based on the result of the above listed National Entrance Tests

3. The letter of award of fellowship must be uploaded with the application form. Passing of the listed National Entrance Tests is not acceptable as proof of award of fellowship.

Note:

• Candidates working under Central Govt./Semi Govt./Autonomous organization should submit their applications through proper channel i.e. employer. They will be required to submit a 'No Objection Certificate" from their employer before they are allowed to join the Ph.D. Course.

• Candidates who are likely to complete the requisite qualification and degree by 30.08.2021 may also apply. All such candidates must submit a certificate on the letterhead of the College/Universities, signed and stamped by the Registrar/Dean/Principal confirming that the candidate is likely to complete the eligibility qualification by 30.08.2021. (This does not apply to claiming Own Fellowship (OF), proof of which must be submitted before the last date of submission.)

• Candidates who are completing their requisite qualification after 30.08.2021 are not eligible to take this examination.

• Completing the requisite qualification means that the final result of the qualifying exam must have been declared before the last date specified.

• Applicants from AIIMS Faculty/Scientific Staff for Ph. D. registration will be considered as in- service candidates as per guidelines laid down by AIIMS in this regard.

• A candidate is allowed to submit application for one specialty/department only.

DURATION OF THE COURSE

1. The duration of the course shall be the time period from registration to submission of thesis. The minimum period of registration in respect of all the candidates who are registered for Ph.D. shall be three years. The maximum period of registration shall not exceed five years. Extension beyond the period of 5 years can be given for a maximum period of 6 months on the recommendation of Dean Committee and final approval by Dean/Director.

2. Further extension beyond 5 years & 6 months can only be given by the Academic Committee for a maximum period of 6 months in highly exceptional circumstances (like medical exigencies, natural calamities etc.) and such extension may not be given retrospectively.

3. The Chief guide of Ph.D. Student shall give clear reason for the delay to the Academic Committee and must present the case before Academic Committee.

4. In case of extension beyond 6 years without justifiable reasons and circumstances as mentioned above, the Ph.D. registration of the candidate shall be cancelled.

5. Failure to submit thesis within stipulated time period of maximum 5yrs. with extension after approval upto 5½ years (6 years in exceptional circumstances by prior approval of Academic Committee) shall lead to cancellation of PhD registration of the candidate.

If a candidate fails to submit attested copies of the requisite documents as above, his/her candidature will be cancelled and he/she will not be allowed to participate in subsequent stages of selection/admission process.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION BY CANDIDATES WHO ARE EMPLOYED

The candidates in employment applies for Ph.D. Programme required to submit their applications through proper channel. They should also sign the undertaking in the down loaded copy of Registration Form that they have informed their employer about the submission of the application to AIIMS. If any communication is received from their department/office withholding permission to the candidate's appearing at the entrance examination/admission to the course, the candidature/admission of the candidate will be cancelled, and no further correspondence in this regard will be entertained. (Sponsored candidates for Ph.D. Programme required to route their Registration Form through proper channel).

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION OF "SPONSORED" CANDIDATES

a) Candidates who are permanent employees of any Central/State Government/Armed Forces or the Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Body can be sponsored by the respective Government/Defence Authorities or the Competent Authorities of PSU/Autonomous Body.

b) All eligible "sponsored" candidates will be called by the Institute for an entrance test.

c) Seats as shown in the prospectus are available for "sponsored" candidates. Sponsored candidates will be designated as "trainees".

d) The subject for which the candidate is being sponsored should be clearly specified in the sponsorship form by the sponsoring authority. The candidate can be sponsored for only one subject. The application sof those candidates who are sponsored for more than one subject will not be considered.

e) No "Sponsored" candidate will be paid any emoluments by the Institute during the training period. Such payments will be the responsibility of the sponsoring authority (i.e. Central/State Government or Defense Authorities).

f) Sponsored candidates must submit/send sponsorship certificate in original from their employers in the following format along with the application form to the Asstt. Controller(Examinations), AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029. Those who fail to do so should submit it before the date of issue of Admit Cards as mentioned under "AT A GLANCE" in the Prospectus failing which their candidature will be cancelled.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION OF FOREIGN NATIONALS/OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA (OCI)

a) Foreign nationals are required to fill in the prescribed online application form indicating the choice of subject (only one subject) for admission to Postgraduate courses leading to award of Ph.D. Program degree.

b) The foreign nationals are required to send their Registration Form of Online application through Diplomatic Channel. They are also required to appear in the Competitive Entrance Examination along with other candidates. An 'Advance Copy' to be submitted at AIIMS, New Delhi before the last date of online registration. However, the application of all such candidates will be processed only after receipt of the same through Diplomatic Channel.

c) The foreign nationals will be considered against the seats advertised under the "Sponsored" category for Ph.D. Program. They should be registered with MCI before they will be allowed to join the said course. If they are selected for the same.

d) Seats are not reserved in any discipline for foreign nationals (except the bilateral agreement between the Government of India and any other nation).

e) Nominations/No objection for the candidate should reach the Examination Section before the date of issue of the Admit Card as specified under "AT A GLANCE". In case of non-receipt of the nominations/clearance/no objection from the concerned Ministry by due date, their candidature will not be considered.

f) No emoluments will be paid by AIIMS to the Foreign National candidates.

g) OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA (OCI): OCI registered under Section 7A of Citizenship Act 1955 are also eligible to appear in PG courses and all terms and conditions applicable for Indian Nationals will be applicable to the candidates. The candidate will submit proof of Registration as OCI under Section 7A of Citizenship Act 1955 to be eligible to appear for this test.8. PROCEDURE FOR REDRESAL OF DISCREPANCY NOTICED:

(i) If any discrepancy in any question is found in the Entrance Examination, the candidate is advised to write to Associate-Dean (Exams),AIIMS, New Delhi-110608 within 24 hours on subdeanexamsaiims@hotmail.com.

(ii) Discrepancy, if any, in the Prospectus, Admit Card etc. should be immediately brought to the notice of the

Assistant Controller (Examinations) AIIMS, New Delhi through emailphdaiims@gmail.com. Complaints received after the examination will not be entertained.

9. It will be the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that correct address, Mobile No. & email ID in the Application Form is filled. The Institute shall not be responsible for any miscommunication due to incorrect address, Mobile No. and email ID given by the applicant on the Application Form or non-receipt for any communication.

10. Downloadable Admit cards of all the eligible candidates will be hosted on websitewww.aiimsexams.ac.in as per the schedule mentioned under 'AT A GLANCE'. All the candidates are advised to download their Admit Cards from the website. It may please be noted that the Admit Cards will not be sent by Post.

11. Any Change in the address mobile No. and email ID should be immediately intimated to this office by registered mail Candidate should also ensure that any communication sent at the previous address is redirected to him/her at the new address.

12. If a candidate is at any stage found to have provided false information/certificate or is found to have withheld or concealed some information in his/her application form, he/she will be debarred from admission, his/her residency will be terminated with immediate effect.

13. If ineligibility is detected at any stage, candidature/admission of the candidate will be cancelled without any notice.

14. Candidate must not obtain or give or attempt to obtain or give irregular assistance of any kind during the examination; this will entail expulsion and cancellation of candidature for the examination. The admission of the candidate will be cancelled and appropriate criminal/civil proceedings will be initiated against the candidates, if at any stage of the examination the candidate is found to have secured admission by using any unfair means.

15. The Institute will not intimate the result of Entrance Test individual. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained. However, the marks of individual candidate will be made available on AIIMS website www.aiimsexams.ac.in on completion of the admission process.

16. There is no provision for re-checking/re-evaluation of the answer sheets and no query in this regard will be entertained.

17. The decision of the Director of the Institute shall be final in the matter of selection of candidates for admission to Ph.D. Program and no appeal will be entertained in this regard.

18. Selected candidates must join the course on the date stipulated in the letter of selection, failing which the selection/admission shall stand cancelled/withdrawn.

19. The selected candidates will have to submit the original Permanent Registration Certificate at the time of joining.

20. The selection of students in Ph.D. Program will be subject to medical fitness. No selected candidate will be permitted to pay fee/join the course unless declared medically fit by the Medical Board appointed by the Institute. The decision of the Medical Board shall be final.

21. Each candidate selected for admission shall have to pay the fee/dues within the prescribed period failing which his/her admission shall be cancelled.

22. Private practice in any form during the course is prohibited. The period of training is strictly full time and continuous.

23. The rules are subject to change in accordance with the decision of the Institute to be taken from time to time.

24. Any dispute in regard to any matter referred to herein shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Delhi Courts alone.

25. SUBMISSION OF CASTE CERTIFICATE BY SC/ST/OBC CANDIDATES

After declaration of result of the Entrance Examination, candidates belong to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes should submit, along with other requisite documents, an attested copy of a certificate from any one of the following authorities stating that the candidate belongs to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe or Other Backward Classes in the prescribed form.

A. District Magistrate, Additional District Magistrate, Collector, Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Collector, 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate, City Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Taluka Magistrate, Executive Magistrate, Extra Assistant Commissioner.

B. Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate.

C. Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.

D. Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and his or her family normally resides.

E. Administrator/Secretary to Administrator/Development Officer (Lakshadweep Island) or as authorized in the Constitution.

The candidate will be required to submit an undertaking to the effect of their caste. The detection of any discrepancy in the caste certificate shall entail cancellation of registration. This is as per the provisions made by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions vide their order No. 36033/4/97-Estt. (RES) dated 25.7.2003 and No. 36011/3/2005- Estt. (RES) dated 9.9.2005 respectively.

Candidates must note that a certificate from any other person/authority will not be accepted and no further correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. The name, designation and the seal of the officer should be legible in the certificate.

FEES

Each candidate selected for admission will have to pay the following Course Duration Fees and dues:

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