Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology conducts entrance exam every year for the purpose of selecting the eligible ones to its Ph.D programme. Those clearing the entrance exam will be admitted to this doctoral course.

Structure of Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology Ph.D Entrance Exam

This Exam will be of two hours duration. The test will have subjective questions which are intended to examine the knowledge of the candidate in the core subject areas. There will be 2 sections for the exam. Part I will comprise of 10 to 15 questions which is mainly focused to test the understanding and aptitude of the candidate in the fundamental concepts of Mathematics and Physics. Part II consists of about 20 to 25 questions from the basic theories in the subject areas. The candidates are required to answer as many questions as possible within the limited time.

Syllabus of Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology Ph.D Entrance Exam

PART – I

Mathematics

• Calculus
• Combinatorics
• Complex variables
• Differential equations
• Discrete mathematics
• Linear algebra
• Probability
• Sequences and series
• Statistics

Basic Physics

• Mechanics
• Electricity & Magnetism

PART – II – Subject matter

Programming and Data Structures

• Abstract data types
• Arrays
• Binary heaps
• Binary search trees
• Binding
• Functions
• Linked lists
• Parameter passing
• Programming in C
• Queues
• Recursion
• Scope
• Stacks
• Trees

Algorithms

• Tree and graph traversals
• Connected components
• Hashing
• Spanning trees
• Shortest paths
• Sorting
• Asymptotic notation
• Searching
• Time complexity of algorithms

Computer Organization and Operating System

• Addressing modes
• Arithmetic, data movement, and control instructions
• Assembly language programming
• Assembly process
• Computer Arithmetic and number systems
• Concurrency
• CPU basics
• Deadlocks
• DMA
• Etch-decode-execute cycle
• File systems
• I/O bus operation
• I/O fundamentals
• I/O systems
• Instruction set architecture
• Inter-process communication
• Interrupts
• Memory management and virtual memory
• Pipelining
• Process management
• Programmed I/O
• Stored program concept
• Subroutine calls/return in assembly
• Subroutine implementation using stacks
• Synchronization
• Thevon Neumann Model
• UNIX system calls

Computer Networks

• Application layer protocols
• Basic concepts of hubs, switches, gateways, and routers
• Congestion control
• Flow and error control techniques
• ICMP
• IP (v4)
• ISO/OSI stack
• LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring)
• Routing algorithms
• TCP/UDP and sockets

Basic Electronics

• Amplifiers: single- and multi-stage, differential and operational
• Biasing and bias stability of transistor and FET amplifiers
• BJTs
• Clamping
• Clipping
• Criterion for oscillation
• Frequency response of amplifiers
• Linear constant coefficient differential equations
• Maximum power transfer
• MOSFETs
• Nodal and mesh analysis
• Rectifiers
• Simple diode circuits
• Simple filters
• Simple op-amp circuits
• Single-transistor and op-amp configurations
• Sinusoidal oscillators
• Steady state sinusoidal analysis using phasors
• Superposition, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems
• Time and frequency domain analysis of simple RLC circuits

Digital Circuits

• Arithmetic circuits
• Boolean algebra
• Combinatorial circuits
• Counters and shift-registers
• Decoders
• Latches and flip- flops
• Logic gates
• Minimization of Boolean functions
• Multiplexers

Sequential circuits

• Causality
• Continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier series
• Convolution
• Definitions and properties of Laplace transform
• Digital Image Processing
• Digital Signal Processing
• Frequency response
• Impulse response
• Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) Systems
• Parallel and cascade structure
• Pattern Recognition
• Poles and zeros
• Sampling theorem
• Signals and Systems
• Stability

Communication Theory

• Amplitude and angle modulation and demodulation systems
• Analog communication systems
• Autocorrelation
• Channel capacity theorem
• Electromagnetic theory
• Elements of hardware
• Fundamentals of information theory
• Power spectral density
• Random signals and noise
• Realizations of analog communication systems
• Signal- to-noise ratio calculations for amplitude and frequency modulation (for low noise conditions)
• Spectral analysis
• Super-heterodyne receivers

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates those who have completed their M.Tech / M.E in Information and Communication Technology or allied areas such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Communication Technology, Electronics and Communications, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Instrumentation, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, and so on are eligible to apply for the Ph.D programme. Those with M.C.A / M.Sc degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, and Electronics are also eligible to apply for the same. The candidates in the field of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Sciences along with an M Phil degree in the desired area with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks can also submit the application and are eligible to get qualified.

How to Apply?

The candidates can download the application form from the official website http://www.daiict.ac.in. Admission fee is Rs. 1000/- which has to be remitted in the form of DD which is drawn in favour of DA-IICT. The completed application form along with the required enclosures has to be sent to Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Near Indroda Circle, Gandhinagar - 382 007, Gujarat, India before the due date.

How to fill the Form?

The applicants have to carefully fill the application form without committing any sort of errors. All the columns have to be filled neatly and legibly furnishing the proper details. Candidates have to write their name and the program applied in which they intend to do Ph.D at the reverse side of the DD.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Commencement of filling of online application form: Last week of October, 2012

Last date of filling of online application forms: Mid week of November, 2012

Last date for receiving completed application form: Mid week of November, 2012

Date of entrance test and interview: Last week of November, 2012

List of Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology Ph.D Entrance Exam Centres

• Jaipur
• Raipur
• Ahmedabad
• Hyderabad
• New Delhi
• Pune
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• Vadodara
• Rajkot
• Chennai
• Surat
• Bhopal
• Udaipur

Contact Address for Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology Ph.D Entrance Exam

• Address: Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Near Indroda Circle, Gandhinagar - 382 007, Gujarat, India
• Telephone no: (079) 30520000
• Fax: (079) 30520010
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.daiict.ac.in

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Reference Books for Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology Ph.D Entrance Exam

• A Beginners Guide to CMOS Digital ICs by R Penfold
• A Beginners Guide to TTL Digital ICs by R Penfold
• Absolute Beginner’s Guide to C by Greg M. Perry
• Adventures with Digital Electronics by Tom Duncan
• Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry by Earl W. Swokowski and Jeffery A. Cole
• Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method by Richard G. Brown
• All New Electronics Self-Teaching Guide by Harry Kybett
• Electronics Circuits and Systems by Owen Bishop
• Electronic Principles by Albert Malvino
• Electronic Components by Delton T Horn
• Digital Electronics by John C Morris
• Digital Electronics by Anand Kumar
• Computing Fundamentals and C Programming by Balagurusamy
• Computer Fundamentals and Programming in C by J. B. Dixit
• Computer Fundamentals and C Programming by Prof. P N Basu
• Analogue Electronics by John C Morris
• Analytic Geometry by Douglas F. Riddle
• Basic Skills: Electronics by Tom Duncan
• C Programming - An Advanced Course by Noel Kalicharan
• Calculus by Mark Ryan
• Calculus by Ron Larson and Bruce H. Edwards
• Circuit Analysis Demystified by David McMahon
• Electronics Demystified by Stan Gibilisco
• Signals and Systems by Ramesh Babu
• Starting Electronics by Keith Brindley
• Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics by Stan Gibilisco
• Set Theory by Thomas J. Jech
• Programming in C by Stephen G. Kochan
• Programming for the Absolute Beginner by Jerry Lee Ford
• Practical Electronics Handbook by Ian Sinclair and John Dunton
• The Circuit Designer’s Companion by Tim Williams
• Technical Calculus with Analytic Geometry by Judith L. Gersting
• Matrices and Linear Transformations by Charles G. Cullen
• Mathematics All Around by Thomas L. Pirnot

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Study Plan

The aspirants should have a thorough understanding of the syllabus of the exam. A well planned timetable has to be set up. Time should be allotted to each and every topic considering its difficulty level. More time has to be dedicated to the difficult ones. Also give prior importance to the repeated questions. Practice with the help of various sample question papers.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology Ph.D Entrance Exam can be obtained from the institute’s official website www.daiict.ac.in.

Score Validity

The validity of Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology Ph.D Entrance Exam score will be only for 1 year.