Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering Technology (SLIET) is a reputed institute in India offering technical education to the aspirants. This institute offers various Doctoral degree Programmes for the aspirants. SLIET Entrance Test for Ph D Programs (SET VIII) entrance test is an entrance test conducted by SLIET each year for the selection of candidates for the Doctoral Degree programmes offered by the institute. The PhD programmes are offered for various disciplines. The courses are offered as Full Time with Fellowship, Full Time without Fellowship and of Part time. The various disciplines offered by the institutes are listed below

• Chemical Technology (PhD CT)
• Food Engineering & technology (PhD-FET)
• Chemistry (PhD-CHY)
• Management (PhD-MGT)
• Computer Science & Engineering (PhD -CSE)
• Mathematics (PhD – MTH)
• Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering (PhD -EIE)
• Mechanical Engineering (PhD -ME)
• Electronics & Communication Engineering (PhD -ECE)
• Physics (PhD-PHY)
• English (PhD -ENG)

Structure of SET VIII

The selection of the candidates for the PhD courses are on the basis of their performance in the written test, Interview and the marks scored in the Post graduate exam. The test is of objective type format consists of 100 multiple type questions. The time duration of the test is of two hours. The test consists of questions from the concerned subjects opted by the candidates. There is no any negative mark for wrong answers. After the written test candidates have to appear for an interview which includes questions about their research topics. The merit list is prepared on the base of the marks scored in the entire test and in their qualifying exam.

Syllabus for SET VIII

The syllabus of the written test is based on the subjects selected by the candidates for their Doctoral Programme. The syllabus for each of the disciplines is listed below.

Ph.D. (Chemical Technology)

• Process Calculations and Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations
• Heat Transfer
• Mass Transfer
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Instrumentation and Process Control
• Plant Design and Economics
• Chemical Technology

Ph.D. (Chemistry)

• Physical Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry

Ph.D. (Computer Science & Engineering)

• Programming Concept
• Theory of Computation
• Digital Logic
• Computer Organization and Architecture
• Algorithms
• Design
• Operating System
• Databases
• Computer Networks
• Image Processing

Ph.D. (Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering)

• Electrical Technology and Networks
• Electronics Principles
• Power Electronics
• Digital electronics and microprocessors
• Transducers and Instrumentation
• Control Theory
• Programming concepts

Ph.D. (Electronics & Communication Engineering)

• Electronic Devices and Circuits
• Digital Systems
• Signal Processing
• Control Theory
• Electromagnetics & Microwave
• Communication System

Ph.D. (English)

• Literary Critical Theory: Main features and major exponents/work
• Study of Language
• Indian English Literature
• Drama
• Poetry
• Fiction
• Diasporic Literature
• Post Colonial Literature

Ph.D. (Food Engineering &Technology)

• Physico-chemical characteristics of food constituents
• Tissue culture technology
• Environmental biotechnology
• Material and energy balance
• Flow of fluids
• Thermal processing
• Properties of packaging materials
• Packaging equipment and machinery
• Homogenization
• Pasteurization
• Sterilization
• Evaporation
• Drying of milk
• Utilization of byproducts
• Quality attributes and measurements
• Consistency and Viscosity
• Modern techniques of food analysis
• Measurements of various properties

Ph.D. (Management)

• Managerial Economics-Demand Analysis
• Financial Management-Nature & Scope
• Probability Theory, Normal Correlation & Regression Analysis
• Ethics & Management System

PhD (Mathematics)

• Linear Algebra
• Complex Analysis
• Real Analysis
• Ordinary Differential Equations
• Algebra
• Functional Analysis
• Numerical Analysis
• Systems of linear equations
• Initial value problems
• Mechanics
• Topology
• Linear programming
• Calculus of Variation and Integral Equations

Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)

• Linear Algebra
• Calculus
• Differential equations
• Complex variables
• Probability and Statistics
• Engineering Materials
• Engineering Mechanics
• Strength of Materials
• Theory of Machines and Design
• Vibrations
• Thermal Engineering
• Metal Casting
• Metal Forming
• Advanced Welding Processes
• Machining and Machine Tool Operations
• Metrology and Inspection
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Production Planning and Inventory Control
• Operations Research
• Quality Management
• Reliability and Maintenance

Ph.D. (Physics)

• Mathematical Methods of Physics
• Classical Mechanics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics
• Electronics
• Experimental Techniques and data analysis
• Atomic & Molecular Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nuclear and Particle Physics
• Basic nuclear properties

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who have a Post Graduate Degree in Engineering / Technology / Science/ Humanities/ Management with minimum 55% marks can apply for the Doctoral programme. The SC/St candidates should have 50% marks for the Masters degree Examination.

How to Apply?

The application form SLIET SET VIII test will be accessible from Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering Technology (SLIET). The candidates can acquire the form from the institute by the cash payment of Rs.600/- for the general candidates and Rs.300/- for the SC/ST candidates. By forwarding a demand draft taken from Central Bank Of India/State Bank of India/ Oriental Bank of Commerce/Punjab National Bank/ICICI Bank and a request letter to the authority for getting the form by post.. The form can also be downloaded from the SLIET official website www.sliet.ac.in

How to fill the Form?

The candidates have to follow all the instructions given in the hand book for filling the form. No any documents should be stapled or pinned with the application form. The photograph of the candidates pasted in the form should be taken within two months and must be clear. The form will not be tearing or damaged. The candidates’ communication address should be mentioned correctly. The application form should be sent only through Registered post or speed post. The form reached by all other means will be rejected

Important Dates (Tentative)

Last date for receipt of complete Application Form:   Last Week of May, 2012

Date of SLIET SET VIII exam: Last Week of June, 2012

Declaration of Result: First Week of July, 2012

Commencement of Classes: Last Week of July, 2012

List of SET VIII centers

Multipurpose Hall, Mechanical Block, SLIET, Longowal

Contact Address for the SET VIII

• The Chairman, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), Longowal, District Sangrur, Punjab - 148106, India
• Phone: 01672-280072, 253136
• Fax: 01672-280072, 280057
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.sliet.ac.in

Colleges Accepting the SET VIII score

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering Technology (SLIET), Punjab

Reference Books for SET VIII

• Heat Transmission by William H. McAdams
• Solid State Chemistry and its Applications by John Wiley
• An Integrated Approach to Software Engineering by Jalote Pankaj
• Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer by James G.Knudsen &Donald L. Kaatz
• “Compilers: Principles, Techniques and Tools” by Aho, Ravi Sethi, Ullman
• Introduction Computer Theory by Daniel A Cohen
• Process Heat Transfer by D.Q. Kern
• “Unit Operations-in-Chemical-Engineering” by McCabe, W.L Smith, J.C. & Harriot.P
• Data System Concepts by Henry F. Korth & A. Silbershatz
• “Chemical Engineering Hand Book “ by J.H.Perry
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics by B.F.Dodge
• Schaum Outline of Theory and Problems of Thermodynamics by Michael M.Abbott and Hendrick C.VanNess McGraw-Hill
• Fuel Science by Harker & Allen
• Mastering Java2 – John Zukowski, BPB Publication
• Chemistry of the Elements by N. N. Greenwood & A. Earn shaw
• Data Base Management System by Arun K. Majumdar & P.Bhattacharya
• Mechanism of Inorganic Reactions by F Basolo & R. G. Pearson
• Advanced Inorganic Chemistry by F A Cotton, G. Wilkinson, C. A. Murillo & M.Bochmann
• Physical Inorganic Chemistry by S. F. A. Kettle
• Organic Chemistry (5th edn.) by S. H. Pine
• Quantum Chemistry by I. N. Levine
• Principles of Compiler Design by Alfred V. Aho., Jeffrey D. Ulman
• Quantum Chemistry by D. A. McQuerry
• Introductory Quantum Chemistry by A. K. Chandra
• Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry by B. Douglas, D. McDaniel and J. Alexander
• Theoretical and Applied Aspects by Plenum

Coaching Centers for SET VIII

• U G C Net Coaching
• I.D.M.Solution Private Ltd
• Elite academy
• ED Star
• Gold Leaf Exam Private Ltd
• Toppers IAS
• Kapron British College
• Sky Light IAS
• Foreign Language Courses
• Education
• Science Point
• Sociology Made Easy
• Saini School of Economics and Commerce
• I.Q.T.I Bangalore
• Angel Cere Giving Institute
• Share Point Server
• Zenith Point
• Sociology Made Easy
• A.V Classes
• Aggarwal College
• Edu Dreams
• Brilliant Tutorials Private Ltd
• Arya Coaching Center
• Lisas I A S
• Gate Life Sciences Coaching
• Edvantage Education Private Ltd
• Acme Academy
• Excellent Coaching Institute
• M.C.I
• English Point
• Toppers I A S
• C.C.C. Coaching Institute
• Trump and Gates

Study Plan

The candidates need hours of preparation for winning the exam. The candidates should have an aim to score how much marks in the exam. Plan their study according to that. All the topics for the exam will be available from the official website. Collect the notes for all the topics and prepare for the exam with the help of that. The candidates have to prepare short notes and shortcuts for the difficult topics. Revise each topic regularly. It helps them to remember all the topics in the syllabus. Remove all the stress and tension at the time of the exam. It will make them score good marks in the exam.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The merit list of the selected candidates will be available from the official website www.sliet.ac.in.

Score Validity

The exam score is valid for one year. The score is only applicable  for getting admission for the present academic year only.