JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

KUKATPALLY, HYDERABAD - 500 085, TELANGANA STATE, INDIA

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION
Ph.D / M.S RESEARCH PROGRAMS 2020-21

Advt. No.: JNTUH/Ph.D,M.S./Admissions/2020 Dt.19.02.2020

Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for admissions into following Ph.D.
programs in the faculties of Engineering and Science & Technology.

1. Part time Ph.D (Externally registered) Program

2. Full time Ph.D (Regular) Program in Research Centres, Affiliated to JNTUH

3. Part time Ph.D Program for Industrial Executives

Eligibility criteria, application form, specializations and other information can be downloaded from
JNTUH web site www.jntuh.ac.in. Filled in application form with photo copies of certificates and
Registration fee should reach The Directorate of Admissions JNTUH, Kukatpally, Hyderabad -85 on or
before 04.04.2020 by 4.00PM without late fee.

Sd/- REGISTRAR

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 Last Date for Receipt of Applications 04.04.2020 without late fee
15.04.2020 with late fee of Rs.1000/-

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

KUKATPALLY, HYDERABAD - 500 085, TELANGANA STATE, INDIA

APPLICATION FORM
FULL TIME Ph.D. RESEARCH PROGRAMS ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21
IN RESEARCH CENTRES AFFILIATED TO JNTUH

Registration fee Rs.1000/- : Along with application form enclose a Demand Draft for Rs1000/- in favour
of “ The Registrar JNTUH” payable at Hyderabad. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
D.D.No. Date Bank Amount
Rs.1000/-

If the candidate is qualified in NET SLET JRF CSIR GATE Others

(please put [ √ ] mark in the appropriate box)
(Enclose photo copy marks memo)

Department (See the list)

Name of the Specialization

1. Name (In block letters):_______________________________________

2. Father’s/Husband’s Name:_____________________________________
Affix latest Passport
3. Address: ___________________________________________________ size photograph

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

Phone / Mobile No. : ____________________________________________

Email ID : ___________________________________________________

4. Gender Date of Birth Category

Male Female Date Month Year OC BC-A BC-B BC-C BC-D BC-E SC ST

(please put [ √ ] mark in appropriate box)

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5. Qualifications: Starting from S.S.C. (Please enclose photo copies of Certificates)

Examination Subject College/School University / Year of passing Aggregate

where studied Board with Division Percentage

6. Details of employment for Full Time Research Program:

Particulars of employment(s) from date of completion of prescribed qualifying Examination till date.
Enclose photo copies of work experience / service certificates with full address of organization.
Name of Employer Designation Duration of Employment Salary Nature of work
/ Organization
From To

7. Tentative Area of Research

(Please enclose a separate
sheet of research proposal) :________________________________________________

8. Research Facilities Required

(Please attach a separate sheet with list of facilities
Required for research proposal ) : ________________________________________________

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9. Declaration by the Candidate:

I, Mr. / Mrs. ____________________________ S/O D/O _______________________ ____

shall abide by the Academic Regulations implemented time to time by the JNT University Hyderabad. I also
declare that the particulars furnished in this application are correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Any incorrect information is found my admission shall be cancelled at any point of time.

Address :
Mobile No:
Email ID :
Date :

SIGNATURE OF CANDIDATE

___________________________________________________________________________________

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 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
KUKATPALLY, HYDERABAD - 500 085, TELANGANA STATE, INDIA

HALLTICKET Original
FULL TIME Ph.D. RESEARCH PROGRAMS 2020-21
IN RESEARCH CENTRES AFFILIATED TO JNTUH
Name of the Faculty Name of the Department/Subject
(please put a [ √ ] mark in the appropriate box)

Ph.D.

Hall Ticket No. Centre of Examination: JNTUH College of Engg., Kukatpally Campus, Hyderabad – 85.

DATE OF EXAMINATION: ________________TIME: Affix recent

passport size
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Name of the Candidate : ________________________________________________ self attested
Father’s /Husband’s Name : ____________________________________________
Identification Marks : (1) _____________________________________________
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Signature of Candidate DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

KUKATPALLY, HYDERABAD - 500 085, TELANGANA STATE, INDIA

HALLTICKET Duplicate
FULL TIME Ph.D. RESEARCH PROGRAMS 2020-21
IN RESEARCH CENTRES AFFILIATED TO JNTUH
Name of the Faculty Name of the Department/Subject
(please put a [ √ ] mark in the appropriate box)

Ph.D. .

Hall Ticket No. Centre of Examination: JNTUH College of Engg., Kukatpally Campus, Hyderabad – 85.

DATE OF EXAMINATION: ________________TIME: Affix recent

passport size
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Signature of Candidate DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

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 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1. Candidates will not be admitted into the Examination hall after the commencement of examination and
not allowed to leave the Examination hall until the end of the examination.

2. The Hall Ticket shall be produced at the time of examination, failing which the candidate will not be
allowed to appear for the examination.

3. Use Blue or black Ball point pen only to darken the circles in the OMR Answer sheet.

4. THE HALL TICKET SHALL BE PRESERVED TILL THE TIME OF ADMISSION - without which
the candidate will not be permitted for interview.

5. No traveling expenses will be paid for journey undertaken for appearing for the Entrance Examination.

6. Adoption of any kind of unfair means at the time of examination or taking part in any act of
impersonation will render the applicant liable for cancellation of his / her performance in the
examination / answer script and forfeiture of his/her claim for appearing for the examination or
admission. Decision of the Chief Superintendent of the Examination Centre shall be final in all these
matters.

7. Issue of Hall Ticket and mare appearing for examination does not automatically entitle a candidate for
admission.

8. Mathematical Tables, Calculators, Pagers, Mobile Phones and any other electronic gadgets are not
allowed into the Examination Hall.

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 FULL TIME Ph.D. RESEARCH PROGRAM 2020-21

IN RESEARCH CENTRES UNDER JNTUH

INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES

Admissions will be made to Full-Time (Regular research scholars) Ph.D. research programs offered by
the J N T University Hyderabad in the following research centres in respective departments / subjects.
Department wise vacancies available for the academic year 2020-21 are given below.

S.No. Research Centre and Department Specialization Vacancies

Name of the College
1 Anurag Group of CSE 2
Institutions MBA 2
Pharmacy 2
2 CVR College of CSE 2
Engineering ECE 2
3 CMR College of CSE 2
Engineering
4 Gokaraju Rangaraju Inst. of MECH 2
Engg. & Technology
5 MLR Institute of CSE 2
Technology MECH 2
ECE 2
6 Malla Reddy College of ECE 2
Engg. & Technology
7 Srinidhi Institute of Science ECE 2
& Technology MECH 2
8 S R Engineering College MECH 2
9 Vidya Jyothi Institute of CSE 2
Technology MECH 2
10 Vardhaman College of CSE 2
Engineering ECE 2
MECH 2
11 VNR Vignana Jyothi CSE 2
Institute of Engineering & ECE 2
Technology CIVIL 2
EEE 2
MECH 2
12 Inst. of Aeronautical Engg. MECH 2
ECE 2
CSE 2
13 Vaagdevi College of Engg. EEE 2
CSE 2

Note: The University reserves the right to cancel or change the vacancies in any department or specializations
based on availability of research supervisors / research facilities in the department.

The candidate has to submit separate application for each program.

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ELIGIBILITY

For admission into Ph.D Program

Sl.No. Faculty Eligibility Criteria / Qualifications required

1 ENGINEERING B.Tech. and M.Tech. in appropriate / relevant branch of Engineering.

SCIENCE & M.Sc. or M.Sc.(Tech.) in appropriate / relevant field of Science &

TECHNOLOGY Technology.
2 For Pharmacy : B.Pharmacy and M.Pharmacy or Pharma.D.

Note: Candidates must have Post Graduate Degree in concerned discipline with a minimum of 55 % of
marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination as per above eligibility. For SC / ST / BC candidates
the aggregate shall be 50% as per UGC-2016 guidelines.

SUPERVISOR WILL BE ALLOTTED FROM RESPECTIVE RESEAR CENTRE

1. The Research Supervisor is from the college / department where the research centre is recognized, under
JNTUH affiliated institutions. The list of colleges and the departments with research centres is given for
the benefit of the candidates seeking full time Ph.D. admission in research centre in the academic year
2020-21.

2. If the proposed research area / interest by the candidate is not inline with the area of specialization
being offered by the research centre then the candidate is required to work for his/her PhD in the
existing specialization in research centre and the facility in the department, Otherwise the University
will deny the admission to such candidates.

3. The University reserves the right to change or cancel the vacancies in the research centres based of
supervisor availability or inadequate research facilities.

MODE OF SELECTION

Based on the performance in Entrance Examination conducted by JNTUH and Interview performance
including the due weightage to percentage of marks obtained in undergraduate and postgraduate
qualifying examinations.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

 An entrance examination is of 100 multiple choice questions.

 Duration of entrance examination is 2 hours.
 The minimum qualifying marks at the entrance examination is 50% for OC, 45% for BC and 40%
for SC/ST category.
 The entrance examination syllabus, subject wise is available in JNTUH website.

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  The list of eligible candidates for entrance examination with their Hall Ticket Numbers will be
displayed in JNTUH website www.jntuh.ac.in. after completion of the last date of submission of
applications.

 Candidates must collect their Hall Tickets, from the Office of The Directorate of Admissions,
JNT University Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, two days before the date of entrance
examination, between 10.00 am to 4.00 pm during working days. The schedule of the entrance
examination will be displayed in the JNTUH website www.jntuh.ac.in and there will be no
separate intimation in this matter.

INTERVIEW: Candidates are called for interview based on the fulfilling the following requirements.

 Candidates qualified in entrance examination conducted by JNT University Hyderabad. The list of
qualified candidate will be displayed in JNTUH website.

 The candidates who qualify the UGC-NET /UGC CSIR NET/ SLET / GATE / GPAT /
Teacher Fellowship conducted by Govt., who passed M.Phil. program, and other tests as
per UGC-2016 guidelines. These candidates are not required to take the written test
conducted by the JNT University Hyderabad. However they should appear for the
interview as per schedule, which will be displayed in the JNTUH website.
 The interviews will be held at JNTUH, Kukatpally Hyderabad and Eligible candidates are
required to attend the interview as per schedule at their own cost. The list of eligible candidates
and date & time for interview will be displayed in JNTUH website www.jntuh.ac.in after
entrance examination. No separate intimation will be made in this matter.

The University reserves the right to cancel the admission / registration of any candidate if found, at any
stage, that the data furnished / certificates enclosed by the candidates are incorrect.
In case of any disputes concerning admissions to the courses of JNT University Hyderabad, the
jurisdiction shall remain with the Courts or Consumer forum in Hyderabad only.

FEE AND OTHER CHARGES:

On selection for admission, candidates shall be required to pay the prescribed admission fee of Rs.
1500/- for Registration, academic fee of Rs. 20,000/- per annum and other admissible fee prescribed
by the University. Thereafter the fee has to be paid every year @ Rs. 20,000/- per year till the
successful completion of the program and submission of thesis or cancellation of the admission
whichever the case may be. For more details of fee payment particulars, research methodology and
evaluation procedure of thesis etc. can be known from the Director, R & D, JNT University Hyderabad.

GENERAL :
Application complete in all respects (in A4 size) accompanied with a Demand Draft for Rs. 1000/-
drawn in favour of “THE REGISTRAR, JNTUH” payable at Hyderabad on any nationalized bank as
Application Registration fee, is to be submitted to “ office of The Directorate of Admissions, JNT
University Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Hyderabad - 500 085” either in person or by Registered post /
Courier on or before 04.04.2020 by 4.00 pm without late fee. With late fee of Rs.1000/- upto
15.04.2020 by 4.00 pm.

The University is not responsible for delay or loss of application in transit.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the last date will not be considered and fee paid
will not be refunded.

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 DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
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FULL TIME Ph.D. RESEARCH PROGRAM 2020-21

IN RESEARCH CENTRES UNDER JNTUH
SYLLABII FOR ENTRANCE TEST

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Strength of Materials : Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beam. Simple stress and strain
relationship: Stress and strain in two dimensions, principal stresses, stress transformation, Mohr’ s circle Simple bending
theory, flexural and shear stresses, unsymmetrical bending, shear centre. Thin walled pressure vessels, uniform torsion,
buckling of column, combined and direct bending stresses.

Structural Analysis: Analysis of statically determinate trusses, arches, beams, cables and frames, displace- ments in
statically determinate structures and analysis of statically indeterminate structures by force / energy methods, analysis by
displacement methods (slope deflection and moment distribution methods), influence lines for determinate and
indeterminate structures. Basic concepts of matrix methods of structural analysis.

Concrete Structures: Concrete Technology- properties of concrete, basics of mix design – Special Concretes - Concrete
design basic working stress and limit state design concepts, analysis of ultimate load capacity and design of members
subjected to flexure, shear, compression and torsion by limit state methods. Basic elements of prestressed concrete,
analysis of beam sections at transfer and service loads, IS Code provisions.

Steel Structures: Analysis and design of tension and compression members, beams and beam-columns, column bases.
Connections- simple and eccentric, beam-column connections, plate girders and trusses Plastic analysis of beams and
frames, IS Code provisions.

Soil Mechanics: Origin of soils, soil classification, three - phase system, fundamental definitions; relationship and
interrelationships, permeability and seepage, effective stress principle, consolidation, compaction, shear strength.

Foundation Engineering: Sub-surface investigations- scope, drilling bore holes, sampling, penetration test
plate load test. Earth pressure theories, effect of water table, layered soils. Stability of slopes- infinite slopes finite slopes.
Foundation types-foundation design requirements. Shallow foundations- bearing capacity effect of shape, water table and
other factors, stress distribution, settlement analysis in sands and clays. Deep foundations - pile types, dynamic and static
formulae, load capacity of piles in sands and clays, negative skin friction.

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics: Properties of fluids, principle of conservation of mass, momentum, energy and
corresponding equations, potential flow, applications of momentum and Bernoulli’ s equation, laminar and turbulent
flow, flow in pipes, pipe networks. Concept of boundary layer and its growth. Uniform flow, critical flow and gradually
varied flow in channels, specific energy concept, hydraulic jump. Forces on immersed bodies, flow measurements in
channels, tanks and pipes. Dimensional analysis and hydraulic modeling. Kinematics of flow, velocity triangles and
specific speed of pumps and turbines.

Hydrology: Hydrologic cycle, rainfall, evaporation, infiltration, stage discharge relationships, unit hydrographs, flood
estimation, reservoir capacity, reservoir and channel routing. Well hydraulics.

Irrigation: Duty, delta, estimation of evapo-transpiration. Crop water requirements. Design of: lined and unlinedcanals,
waterways, head works, gravity dams and spillways. Design of weirs on permeable foundation. Types of irrigation
system, irrigation methods. Water logging and drainage, sodic soils.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Water requirements: Quality standards, basic unit processes and operations for water treatment. Drinking
water standards, water requirements, basic unit operations and unit processes for surface water treatment,

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distribution of water. Sewage and sewerage treatment, quantity and characteristics of wastewater. Primary,
secondary and tertiary treatment of wastewater, sludge disposal, effluent discharge standards. Domestic
wastewater treatment, quantity of characteristics of domestic wastewater, primary and secondary treatment
Unit operations and unit processes of domestic wastewater, sludge disposal.

Air Pollution: Types of pollutants, their sources and impacts, air pollution meteorology, air pollution control, air quality
standards and limits.

Municipal Solid Wastes: Characteristics, generation, collection and transportation of solid wastes, engineered systems
for solid waste management (reuse/recycle, energy recovery, treatment and disposal).

Noise Pollution: Impacts of noise, permissible limits of noise pollution, measurement of noise and control of noise
pollution.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Highway Planning: Geometric design of highways, testing and specifications of paving materials, design of flexible and
rigid pavements.

Traffic Engineering: Traffic characteristics, theory of traffic flow, intersection design, traffic signs and signal design,
highway capacity.

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IN RESEARCH CENTRES UNDER JNTUH
SYLLABII FOR ENTRANCE TEST

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Circuit Theory: Single phase RC, RL, and RLC circuits, resonance, Three phase circuits, Network topology, Network
theorems, RC, RL, RLC transients, ABCD, Z and Y parameters, two port networks.

Electro mechanical energy conversion, performance analysis of all types of DC generators and DC motors. Single phase
transformers, equivalent circuit efficiency regulation parallel operation.

Induction motor torque calculations slip torque characteristic, equivalent circuit, performance analysis and speed control.

Synchronous generator emf calculation armature reaction regulation calculation using emf, mmf and ZPF methods.
Synchronizing torque, parallel operation and effect of change of excitation and mechanical power input. Steady state,
transient and subtransient reactances. Synchronous motor torque calculation V and inverted V curves.

Control Systems: Time domain analysis, Routh stability criterion and Root locus technique and frequency domain
analysis compensation techniques and state variable method.

Power Systems: Transmission line parameters, performance of short, medium and long lines surges, traveling wave
phenomenon, carona, insulators and cables. Power flow studies, economic operation, load frequency control symmetrical
and unsymmetrical fault analysis and power system stability. Principles of over current, differential, impedance mho
relays and their application. Different types of circuit breakers. Arc quenching methods, restriking voltage rate of
restriking voltage.

Power electronics: Converters and Inverters and Choppers. AC voltage regulators, control of DC motors using single
phase and three phase converters and choppers. Control of induction motors with voltage source and current source
inverters.
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IN RESEARCH CENTRES UNDER JNTUH
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

1. Thermodynamics. Laws. Properties of ideal and real gases and vapors, Power Cycles, Gas Power Cycle, Gas
Turbine Cycles, Fuels and Combustion.

2. I. C. Engine. C.I and S.I. Engines, Detonation. Fuel injection and carburetion. Performance and Testing. Turbo
prop. Engines, Rocket Engines. Elementary knowledge of Nuclear Power Plants and Nuclear Fuels.

3. Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Steam Turbines. Modern boilers. Steam Turbines, Types. Flow of steam
thorough nozzles. Velocity diagrams for Impulse and Reaction Turbines. Efficiencies and Governing.

4. Compressors, Gas Dynamics and Gas Turbines. Reciprocating, centrifugal and axial flow compressors.
Energy transfer equation. Velocity diagrams. Efficiency and Performance. Gas Turbine Cycle with multistage
compression. Reheating and Regeneration.

5. Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Conduction. Convection and Radiation. Heat Transfer,
Heat Exchangers, Boiling and condensation. Refrigeration and heat pump cycles. Refrigeration systems.
Coefficient of performance. Psychometric and psychometric chart. Comfort indices. Cooling and
dehumidification methods. Industrial Air-conditioning Processes. Cooling and heating loads calculations.

6. Fluid Mechanics and Machines. Fluids-Properties, Pressure. Forces, Buoyancy and stability. Laminar and
turbulent flow, equation of continuity. Energy and momentum equation. Bernoulli’s Theorem. Dimensional
analysis. Critical Reynolds number Layer concepts. Film lubrication. Incompressible flow through pipes, critical
velocity. Friction loss due to sudden enlargement and contraction. Compressible flow through nozzles.

7. Theory of Machines. Velocity and acceleration of moving bodies; in machines. Inertia forces in machines.
Cams; Gears and Geartrains, Flywheels and Governors. Balancing of Rotating and Reciprocating Masses. Free
and Forced vibrations of systems. Critical speeds and whirling of shafts.

8. Machine Design. Design of : Joints-Threaded fasteners and Power Screws-Keys, Cotters, Couplings-Welded
Joints. Transmission system :-Belt and chain drives-wire ropes-shafts. Gears-Sliding and Rolling bearings.

9. Engineering Mechanics. Forces and moments-Equilibrium and analysis of force systems-friction-centre of

gravity, moment of Innertia-Kinetics.

10. Strength of Materials. Stress and strain in two dimension ; Mohr’s circles ; Relations between Elastic
Constants.
Beams- Bending Moments, Shear forces and deflection. Shafts- Combined bending, Direct and torsional
stresses. Thick- Walled cylinders and spheres under Pressure, Spring, Struts and Columns. Theories of failure.

11. Engineering Materials. Alloys and Alloying Materials, Heat treatment ; Composition Properties and uses.
Plastics and other newer engineering materials.

12. Metallurgy. Phase diagrams of Alloy systems, Iron carbon system, Solidification, Heat treatment Processes.

13. Production Engineering. Metals Machining :-Cutting tools ; Tool Materials, Wear and Machinability,
Measurement of cutting forces.
Process :- Machining-Grinding, Boring, Gear Manufacturing, Metal forming, Metal Casting and Joining, Basic
special purpose Programme and Numerically controlled machine Tools, Jigs and Fixtures (locating elements).

14. Welding Proceres. Gas welding, Arc welding, resistance welding-welding equipment.

15. Industrial Engineering. Work study and work measurement. Wage incentive. Design of Production Systems and
Product Cost. Principals of plant Layout. Production Planning and Control. Material Handling. Operations

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 Research. Linear Programming. Queuing Theory. Value Engineering. Network Analysis. CPM and PERT. Use of
Computers.
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IN RESEARCH CENTRES UNDER JNTUH
SYLLABII FOR ENTRANCE TEST

ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

MICRO ELECTRONICS
Semi conductor physics, semiconductor Devices, single and multistage amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, oscillators, high
frequency transistor circuits, and power amplifiers, linear and non-linear wave shaping circuits, differential amplifiers,
operational amplifiers, linear and nonlinear applications of op-amp, PMOS, NMOS, CMOS, Bi-MOS technologies, VLSI
technology,VLSI circuit design process, gate-level design using PLAs, FPGAs, CPLDs and PALs-design approach.

DIGITAL SYSTEM DESIGN

Logic families, Bipolar Logic & Interfacing, Digital ICs: Standard 74xx & CMOS 40xx series, Boolean Algebra,
Combinational Circuits and their design, Design using VHDL, Sequential circuits and their design, Threshold
Logic,8085&8086 microprocessors-architecture, instruction set, addressing modes, 8051 microcontroller- architecture,
modes of operation, interrupt structure, memory and I/O interfacing. Embedded systems-general purpose processors, state
machine and concurrent process models, RTOs.

COMMUNICATIONS
Need for modulation, FDM, Analog modulation, AM and FM transmitters and receivers.
Sampling, TDM, PCM, DM and ADM systems. Comparison of PSK, FSK, ASK and QPSK with reference to BW and
Probability of error, matched filter, optimum filter, coherent and non-coherent reception, average information, Shannon’s
theorem, channel capacity, error detecting and error correcting codes, fundamentals of optical communication, types of
fibers, attenuation, losses, dispersion, light sources and detectors. OSI and TCP/IP Models, network services, switching
concepts, congestion, routing, error control, flow control and security. ISDN channels, services, ATM fundamentals,
Multiple access techniques, co-channel interference, cell splitting Handoff mechanism, frequency response concept,
basics of satellite communication, Spread Spectrum.

DIGITAL SIGNAL AND IMAGE PROCESSING

Linear Time invariant Systems, Analysis of signals and systems using Fourier transforms, z-transforms and Laplace
transforms, DFT, FFT, multirate signal processing, power spectral estimation, and finite word length effects. Image
processing fundamentals, enhancement in spatial and frequency domains. Lossless and Lossy compression methods,
Image coding methods, compression standards, Edge detection using derivation operators, transformation, segmentation
based on region growing methods.

ELECTRO MAGNETIC FIELDS, ANTENNAS AND MICROWAVES

Electrostatic and Magneto static fields, Maxwell’s equations, EM wave characteristics, Guided waves, wave guides,
Transmission lines, Antenna Fundamentals, Antenna Arrays, Low Frequency and High frequency antennas and Antenna
Measurements wave propagation, Microwave tubes, solid state devices and components, microwave measurements.

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IN RESEARCH CENTRES UNDER JNTUH
SYLLABII FOR ENTRANCE TEST

COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING

1. Programming and Data Structures:

Algorithm, flowchart, C Language, Control Statements, Functions, Structures, union and files, pointers in C, C
programming covering all aspects. Simple and abstract data types and data structures stacks, queues, linked list, Trees
balanced trees, Graphs, classes and objects, complexity of algorithms, divide and conquer, greedy, dynamic programming
searching and traversal techniques, backtracking, Branch & Bound, NP Hard and NP complete problems.

2. Computer Organization and Architecture:

Processor basics, CPU organization, Data representation, Arithmetic representation, ALU’s control design, Micro
Programming, Nano programming. Memory Heirarchy, Cache and Virtual memory concepts. Parallel processing: PP in
Uniprocessor, pipelining, SIMD and Vector processing, Multi programming, Data Flow computing. Introduction to VLSI
computing.

3. Computer Networks:
Evolution of Data Communication and Networks, Transmission fundamentals, signals, media, encoding and modulation,
switching techniques. OSI & TCP/IP models, functions and performance details of all layers. Network Security and
communication security. Network programming, Sockets, TCP client server, Multiplexing and Socket options. UDP
Sockets. IPC and Remote login.

4. Operating Systems and system Programming.

Process, CPU scheduling, Process synchronization, deadlocks, memory management, file system interface I/o systems
assembles, Macros and MACRO Processors, Linkers. Distributed systems communication, synchronization, deadlocks,
filesystems, shared memory Unix Utilities, Problem solving approaches in Unix, Unix Internals, Unix process, Threads
and signals and Inter Process Communication.

5. Automata, compilers and OOPS:

Chomsky Heirarchy of languages, Grammers, machines and their designs. NP Hard and NP complete problems, Lexical,
Syntax and Semantic analysis. Top down, Bottomup parsing. Intermediate code forms and code generation. Principles of
Programming Languages, BNF motation, functional programming, LISP. Scope & Extent overloading, concurrency.
Object oriented programming and features. C++ and Java programming.

6. Data Base Management Systems:

File systems, various data models, Relational algebra and calculus, Query optimization and evaluation, Database design,
Concurrency control and recovery, Storing and Indexing Distributed data base design, Distributed Transaction
Management, Reliability, Data Mining primitives, Languages and system Architectures, Mining association rules,
classification and prediction, Cluster Analysis.

7. Software Engineering:
Generic View of Process, Process models, Software requirements, requirement engineering process, system models,
Design Engineering, Object-oriented Design, performing user interface design, Testing Strategies, Plans for testing,
preparing for the tests. Management of Software Engineering, Software Engineering Tools and Environments.
Introduction to UML Concepts.

8. Computer Graphics and Image Processing.

Raster Scan Graphics, 2D & 3D Transformations, Viewing, Projection Variable surface detection, Shading, Animation.
Digital Image processing fundamentals, Image enchancement techniques, Morphological Image processing, Image
Segmentation, Knowledge representation. Reasoning Techniques, Gameplaying, Learning and Natural language
Processing. HTML, Javascript/j script, Dynamic HTML, AJPs, XML and Multimedia systems.

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PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
I. Pharmaceutical Analysis: Principles, instrumentation and applications of the following: Absorption
Spectroscopy (UV, visible & IR). Fluorimetry, Flame Photometry, Potentiometry, Conductometry and
Plarography. Pharmacopoeial assays. Principles of NMR, ESR, Mass Spectroscopy, and different
chromatographic methods (TLC, Column, Paper, HPLC, HPTLC, GC). Concepts of qualitative and
quantitative analysis, fundamentals of volumetric analysis concepts of GMP and GLP.
II. Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Structure, nomenclature, classification, synthesis, SAR and metabolism of the
following category of drugs & Stereochemistry of drug molecules. Hypnotics and Sedatives, Analgesics,
NSAIDS, Neuroleptics, Antidepressants, Anxiolytics, Anticonvulsants, Antihistaminics, Local Anaesthetics,
Cardio Vascular drugs – Antianginal agents Vasodilators, Adrenergic & Cholinergic drugs, Cardiotonic
agents, Diuretics, Antihypertensive drugs, Hypoglycemic agents, Antilipedmic agents, Coagulants,
Anticoagulants, Antiplatelet agent. Chemotherapeutic agents – Antibiotics, Antibacterials, Sulphadrugs.
Antiproliozoal drugs, Antiviral, Antitubercular, Antimalarial, Anticancer, Antiomoebic drugs. Diagnostic
agents. Preparation and storage and used of official Vitamins and Hormones.
III. Pharmacology: General pharmacological principles including Toxicology. Drug interaction, Pharmacology
of drugs acting on central nervous system, cardiovascular system, Autonomic nervous system, Gastro
intestinal system and Respiratory system. Pharmacology of Autocoids, Hormones, Hormone antagonists,
Chemotherapeutic agents including anticancer drugs. Bio assays, immuno Pharmacology. Drugs acting on the
renal system. Drug – Drug interactions and Drug-Food interactions. Adverse drug reactions.
IV. Pharmocognosy: Pharmacognosy of crude drugs that contain the following constituents. Alkaloids,
Glycosides, Terpenoids, Steroids, Bioflavanoids, Purines, volatile oils, resins, seponines. Chemistry, tests,
isolation, Characterization and estimation of phyto pharmaceuticals belonging to the above groups. Study of
mineral drugs like bentonite, kaolin, talc and kieselguhr. Standardization of raw materials and herbal
products. Quantitative microscopy including modern techniques used for evaluation of crude drugs.
Biotechnological principles and techniques for plant development, Tissue culture. Fermentation technology
and its applications in pharmacy. Evaluation of Crude drugs, Adulteration of Crude drugs and their detection
by various methods.
V. Pharmaceutics: Development, manufacturing standards Q.C. limits, labeling, as per the Pharmacopoeal
requirements, Storage of different dosage forms like solid dosage forms, liquid dosage forms, semi-solid
dosage forms and aerosols and of new drug delivery systems Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics and
their importance in formulation.
VI.
A details study of buffers and isotonic solutions, solubility of pharmaceuticals, interfacial phenomena,
colloids, stability of colloids, rheology, thixotropy and its applications, micro meritics. A details study of the
concept of chemical kinetics and their application in pharmacy. Advanced drug delivery systems.
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 FULL TIME Ph.D. RESEARCH PROGRAM 2020-21
IN RESEARCH CENTRES UNDER JNTUH
SYLLABII FOR ENTRANCE TEST

MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (MBA)

Objective: To test the proficiency of students to do research in Business Management.

Note: The syllabus is framed on the lines of UGCNET examination.

Unit I: Research aptitude: Meaning, characteristics and types of research, steps of research, methods of research, research
ethics, Characteristics and format of Thesis. Meaning and relevance of paper, research article, workshop, seminar,
conference and symposium. Analysis and Interpretation of research data using statistical tools comprising parametric and
non-parametric tests.

Unit II Managerial Economics: Demand Analysis, production function, cost output relations, market structures, pricing
theories and methods.

Unit III Business Environment: Economic and legal Environment as applicable to Business in India, WTO, TRIPs and
TRIMs, Fiscal and Monetary Policy of Government of India.

Unit IV: Organizational Behaviour: skills and roles in an organization, contemporary organization structures,
understanding and managing individual behaviour, personality, perception, values and attitudes, learning, motivation,
Understanding and managing group behaviour, interpersonal and group dynamics, Managing conflicts.

Unit V: Human Resource Management: Human resource planning, Recruitment, selection, Induction, training and
development, performance management, compensation management. Basics of Industrial relations management.

Unit VI Financial Management: Valuation concepts, capital budgeting decisions, capital structure and cost of capital,
dividend policy, long term and short term financing instruments, mergers and acquisitions.

Unit VII: Marketing Management: Demand measurement and forecasting, market segmentation, product mix, product life
cycle, new product development, branding and packaging, pricing strategies, promotion mix, advertising and personal
selling, channel management, CRM, marketing of services.

Unit VIII Production Management: Facility location, layout planning, PPC, Determinants of product mix, production
scheduling, work measurement, Time and motion study, SQC, Linear programming, Transportation models, queuing
theory, decision theory, PERT/CPM.

Unit IX: Strategic Management: Elements of Strategy, SWOT Analysis, strategy formulation and execution, core
competence and competitive advantage, contemporary strategies for stability, growth, turnaround and expansion.

Unit X: Management Information Systems: Technology issues and data processing in organizations, MIS and Decision
Making, System Analysis and Design, trends in Information technology, internet and internet based applications.

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