National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology

Courses offered: Post Doctoral and Doctoral Programmes: (PDF, PH.D)

The Institute’s main emphasis is on Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Processing Technology, Environmental Science & Engineering and Computational Materials Engineering.

Master of Technology Course: (M. Tech.)
Master of Technology course is of 24 months (4-semester) duration and is offered in the following areas:

(A)Foundry-Forge Technology
(B)Manufacturing Engineering
(C)Materials Science and Engineering
(D)Environmental Engineering

Advanced Diploma Course: (ADC)
Advanced diploma course of 18 months (3-semester) duration is offered in the following areas:
(a)Foundry Technology
(b) Forge Technology

Eligibility: For Post Doctoral Fellow, a Ph.D degree is mandatory for Ph.D. The candidates should have Master Degree in appropriate branch of engineering with minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% from a recognized institute/university. First class Master degree in basic and applied sciences will also be considered. A valid GATE/NET score is necessary for scholarship for candidates without an M.Tech. degree.

Application may be sent on plain paper giving details of curriculum vitae including academic achievements and work experience. Applications are generally entertained twice in a year in the months of June and December.

For Master of Technology Course: (M. Tech.)

(a)Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/ Production Engineering or Equivalent

(b)Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/ Production / Aeronautical/ Chemical/ Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering.

(c)Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/ Ceramic/Materials Science and Engineering or Master of Science in Physics / Chemistry.

(d)Bachelor’s Degree in any branch of Engineering or Master of Science in Physics/ Chemistry/ Environmental Science (with mathematics up to Bachelor level).

Minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% aggregate marks for General and CGPA of 6.0 or 55% aggregate marks for SC/ST candidates. Selection of candidates will be done on the basis of GATE score, marks obtained in last qualifying examinations and interview. A valid GATE score is mandatory for grant of scholarship (Rs.8000/- per month at present) as per AICTE norms. GATE score is not mandatory for sponsored /self financing candidates.

For Advanced Diploma Course: (ADC)

Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical /Production Engineering or B.Sc (Phy.,Chem.,Maths) with 50% marks for Genera/OBC category & 45% for SC/ST.

Candidates appearing in Final Examination may also apply.

Application procedure: Application forms (indicating name of the course) can be obtained from the office of Chairman, Academic Affairs, NIFFT,Hatia, Ranchi -834 003 by sending requisite fee in the form of demand draft drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favour of NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOUNDRY AND FORGE TECHNOLOGY payable at Ranchi along with self addressed envelope of size 28x16 cm bearing stamp worth Rs. 25/- Institute will not be responsible for any postal /loss. Alternatively, the application form and other information can be downloaded from the institute’s website www.nifft.ernet.in.

Application Fees.

For Advanced Diploma Course: Rs. 300/- for General /OBC and Rs.80/-for SC/ST Candidates.

For Master of Technology Candidates:Rs.350/- for General /OBC and Rs.100/-for SC/ST Candidates .

Application forms completed in all respect with supporting documents and requisite fees may be sent to the office of Chairmen ,Academic Affairs as per following schedule.

Contact details:
Phone: 0651-2290859, 2291125, 2291137, And 2291372, Extn: 218,259335,336
Fax: 0651-2290860,
Website: www.nifft.ernet.in
Address: National Institute of Foundry and Forge technology
Hatia Ranchi-834003

Last date of submission of Forms: 29.06.2009

Last date of Issue of application form : 22.06.2009