Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR) Dhanbad Admission 2024: Ph.D. Admission

Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Private College

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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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CIMFR Dhanbad Admission Highlights
CIMFR Dhanbad Integrated and Ph.D. Admission
How to Apply for CIMFR Dhanbad?

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
Ph.D	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.

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering	Admission Link

CIMFR Admission 2025 Dates

Important Events

Event	Date
GATE 2025 Admit Card Date	Jan 04, 2025 (Tentative)
GATE 2025 Exam Dates	Feb 01, 2025
GATE 2025 Exam Dates	Feb 12, 2025
GATE 2025 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2025
GATE 2025 Exam Dates	Feb 16, 2025
GATE 2025 Result Date	Mar 16, 2025 (Tentative)