UNESCO Madanjeet Singh School of Green Energy Technology (UMSGET)

Since the 26 October 2010, Mme Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director-General announced that the 12 SAF Institutions of Excellence will be able to use UNESCO logo and named UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institutions of Excellence.

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh School of Green Energy Technology (UMSGET), Inaugrated on 16 April, 2014 by Mme France Marquet, Trustee, MSF & SAF

Centre Head:  Dr. Prasanth Ravindran (UMSGET@safmail.org / prasanth.get@pondiuni.ac.in )
   
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pondicherry University and the South Asia Foundation-India for the establishment of Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies (MSGET) at Pondicherry University  on - 27 March 2010

Renewal  of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between South Asia Foundation-India and Pondicherry University - 19 March, 2022

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY UNESCO MADANJEET SCHOOL OF GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES (UMSGET) DEPARTMENT OF GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY RV NAGAR, PERIYAKALAPET, PUDUCHERRY – 605 014, INDIA

Call for admission to M.Tech in Green Energy Technology programme under South Asia Foundation sponsorship to students from SAARC Countries 

Nominations are invited from respective SAF Chapters of SAARC countries for admission to two-year regular full-time M.Tech. Green Energy Technology program at the Department of Green Energy Technology, Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies, Pondicherry University, for the Academic Year 2025-26.  The last date of receipt of nomination through the SAF-India chapter is 06.05.2025.  You may nominate the candidates at the earliest to facilitate timely admission. Visa processing shall be as per Govt. of India norms.

About the University: Pondicherry University, accredited with “A” Grade by NAAC, secured 8th place in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) under Universities Category, is one of the most sought-after campuses amongst the students from across the nation as a destination for the Higher Education and Research.

 Eligibility criteria:

1. B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Civil/Energy/Chemical/Biotechnology/Environmental Engineering with at least 55% in the qualifying examination.  OR
2. M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Nanoscience/Bioenergy/Photonics /Biotechnology/ Material Science with Mathematics at B.Sc. level with at least 55% in the qualifying examination. OR
3. Post-graduate degree in Science under 10+2+3+2 years of study or its equivalent with specialization in any of the following disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanoscience, Biotechnology.  OR
4. Four years of Engineering programs under a 10+2+4 pattern of education with any of the following engineering specializations or their equivalent: Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Materials, Geology, Hydrometeorology, Civil, Biotechnology, Chemical, Environmental.

 Any other equivalent qualification claimed for admission shall be decided by the faculty of DGET as per the guidelines of the Association of Indian Universities.

Number of Fellowships: 16 fellowships are available to students from the eight SAARC countries, including India. (Two from each SAF Chapters), with emphasis on gender parity

Selection Criteria: Country-wise preliminary selection and nomination should be completed by the respective SAF chapters based on the eligibility criteria, and keeping gender equality. The final selection of the nominated candidates will be done by the admission committee constituted at the Department of Green Energy Technology, Pondicherry University.

Emoluments: Admitted students shall be given full course fee that includes tuition fee, registration fee, examination fee, University hostel accommodation charges, group medical insurance, and an annual contingency grant of Rs. 10,000/- to support study-related expenses. A monthly stipend of Rs. 12,500/- towards living expenses shall be given.      

Adherence: The academic program advertised here complies with the rules and regulations of Pondicherry University for the entire duration of the study.

For further details, students may visit https://www.southasiafoundation.org/ and/or contact their respective country SAF Chapter Chaiperson or write an email to Prof. R. Arun Prasath, Head, DGET, Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies, Pondicherry University: raprasath@pondiuni.ac.in, Head, DGET, Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies, Pondicherry University: raprasath@pondiuni.ac.in, head.get@pondiuni.ac.in.