XLRI Admissions Test XAT 2009

XLRI Jamshedpur invites applications for XLRI Admissions Test (XAT 2009). XAT Scores are used for admission to the following programmes conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur School of Business and Human Resources and other participating institutes

XAT 2009 will be conducted in 31 cities on January 04, 2009 Test Timings: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at the following cities
Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Berhampur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Goa, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Rourkela, Trivandrum, Vadodara, Visakhapatnam

Programmes at XLRI Jamshedpur School of Business and Human Resources

a Business Management Programme: Two year full time residential programme that facilitates learning in theory and practice of different functional areas viz. Economics, Finance, General Management, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, and Strategic Management and Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, to equip the students with an integrated approach to management function and managerial skills

b Personnel Management and Industrial Relations Programme: Two year full time residential programme that facilitates learning in modern concepts, techniques and practices in the management of human resources and industrial relations. It exposes the students to different functional areas of management to enhance their effectiveness c

c. General Management Programme: One year full time residential programme for Working Executives who have completed minimum of 5 years of experience as on 31st March 2009

d. Fellow Programme in Management: The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is a Doctoral level (Ph.D.) programme. The FPM is a full-time, residential, doctoral programme that trains prospective scholars to become highly skilled and innovative researchers and teachers in various aspects of management. It primarily aims at preparing students for careers as faculty members at premier academic institutions.
XAT scores are used by 60 other management schools in India for Selecting the students to their programmes. For a detailed list of the other participating institutes visit http://www.xlri.edu/xat_assoc_institutes.php

How to Apply?

A candidate can obtain XAT Bulletin from select branches of AXIS Bank on payment of Rs. 800/- (Rupees eight hundred only). For the Axis bank location details visit http://www.xlri.edu/bankname.php

A Candidate can also obtain XAT Bulletin from XAT Office, XLRI Jamshedpur by sending a DD drawn in favour of "XLRI Jamshedpur A/c XAT" for Rs. 850/- (Rupees eight hundred fifty only) payable at Jamshedpur.

Registration for XAT 2009
1. The candidate has to visit the website www.xlri.edu and go to XAT Registration. Here he/she has to fill in the online XAT form. The information to be provided includes XAT Bulletin No, date, AXIS Bank branch name/ demand draft number, date and personal details. After online submission the candidate will immediately get his/her XAT ID and password.

2. Once the candidate provides the application details for XAT associate institutes he/she can proceed to take the printout of XAT Payment Advice cum Photo Form (XAT PP Form).

3. The candidate has to paste his/her recent photograph and put full signature in the designated space provided on the XAT PP Form. Mention your XAT ID and your name on the reverse of the DD. The candidate has to enclose the demand draft along with the XAT PP Form and send it by registered post / speed post / courier so as to reach XAT Office, XLRI Jamshedpur on or before December 05, 2008.

4. XAT office, XLRI Jamshedpur will send the XAT Bulletin after receiving the XAT PP Form & DD.

5. The candidate has to keep a printout of XAT ID and password for any modifications to personal details, taking a printout of XAT 2009 Admit Card and for any correspondence with the XAT Office.

6. The candidate has to go online to www.xlri.edu anytime during December 18, 2008 and January 01, 2009 and can take a print out of the XAT 2009 Admit Card where the Address of the Test Centre will be mentioned.

Contact:
For Queries on XAT registration Call 18603450112. For (BSNL & MTNL)
Working Hours 08:00 - 22:00 HRS

visit-www.xlri.edu

Kerala University Distance Education admissions last date 30.09.2008

Institute of Distance Education of Kerala University invites applications for UG, PG Diploma, IT and Management Programmes for the year 2008-09

Programmes of Study:

Graduate Courses (3 YEARS)
B.A. Degree in
• History
• Sociology
• Political Science
• Economics
• English
• Malayalam
• Afzal-Ul-Ulma
• B.Sc. Maths,
• B.Com.
• B.Com. (Addl. Elective: Co-Op) -I year

Post Graduate Courses (2 YEARS)
M.A Degree in
• Public Administration
• History
• Political Science
• Economics
• Sociology
• English
• Hindi
• Malayalam
• Islamic History
• Sanskrit
• Arabic
• Music
• Philosophy
• Tamil
• M.Sc. (Mathematics)
• M.Com .(Finance)

Management Courses
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - (3 years)
• Master of Hospital Administration – (MHA) - (3 years)
• Master of Human Resource Management - MHRM ( 2 years)

IT Programmes (3 YEARS)
• B.Sc. Computer Science
• BCA
• B.Com. with CA
• M.Sc.(Computer Science) (2 years)
• PGDCA (I8 months)

Health Science Programmes
• PG Dip. in Adolescent Paediatrics - PGD-AP.
• PG Dip. in Child,Adolescent & Family Counselling - PGDCAFC
• MHSc in Clinical Child Development
• M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
• PG Diploma in Health Science Research (PGD-HSR)

Communication and Journalism Course (1 Year)
• P.G. Dip. in Communication & Journalism – PGDCJ

PG Diplomas: (1 YEAR)
• Health & Hospital Administration- PGDHHA
• Human Resource Management -PGDHRM
• Marketing Management -PGDMM
• Travel and Tourism Management PGDTTM
• Educational Planning Management and Administration – PGDEPMA

Eligibility:

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Under Graduate Programmes
B.A. Afzal-Ul-Ulma - Pass in Pre-degree/Plus Two/Afzal-Ul-Ulma Prelims

B.A. English - Pass in Pre-Degree/Plus Two

B.A. Malayala - Pass in Pre-Degree/Plus Two

B.A. Economics - Pass in Pre-Degree/Plus Two

B.A. History - Pass in Pre-Degree/Plus Two

B.A. Political Science - Pass in Pre-Degree/Plus Two

B.A. Sociology - Pass in Pre-Degree/Plus Two

B.Li.Sc - Any bachelors degree with 40% marks

B.Com. - Pass in Pre-Degree/ Plus two/DCP

B. Com. - Additional elective Co-operation (1 year) B.Com. Degree from Kerala University

B.Sc. Mathematics - Pass in Pre-Degree/Plus two with Maths

Post Graduate Programmes

1. Two-Year Programmes
M.A. Arabic
Degree in Arabic or any discipline with Arabic as part II

M.A. English
Degree in English/Communicative English/any discipline with English as part I carrying an
aggregate of 300 marks

M.A. Hindi
Degree in Hindi/any discipline with Part II Hindi

M.A. Malayalam
Degree in Malayalam/ any discipline with Part II Malayalam

M.A. Economics
Degree in Economics/Maths./Statistics

M.A. History
Degree in Social Science/ English

M.A. Islamic History
Degree in Social Science

M.A. Music
Degree in Music/ any graduation in any discipline and pass in aptitude test

M.A. Philosophy
Degree in any discipline

M.A. Political Science
Degree in Social Science/ English/Law/Commerce/Science (with 55% marks)

M.A. Public Administration
Degree in any discipline

M.A. Sanskrit
Degree in Sanskrit/any discipline with Sanskrit as part II with 45% marks

MA. Sociology
Degree in Arts/Science/Law/Commerce

M.Com.
B.Com. Degree

MHRM
Degree in any discipline with not less than 40% marks in Part III

M.Sc.
Computer Science A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Electronics/Computer Applications/ Degree with
Maths, Statistics, Computer Science or Computer Applications as subsidiary/a Bachelors Degree
in Science, Commerce, Economics, Management with PGDCA/ Bachelors degree in Engineering.

M.Sc. Mathematics
Degree in Maths/Statistics with 55%; for SEBC students 53%; for SC/ST 40% and for Bonafide
teachers in Kerala with one year teaching experience, 45% / B.Sc Degree (vocational)in Electrical
Equipment & Maintenance / Optical Instrumentation / Industrial Chemistry / Computer
Applications with 55% marks

M.H.Sc
MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing,PG-DCCD or DCCD with Gradution, BPT,BOT,B.Sc
(MLT),B.Pharm,BAMS,BHMS,BSMS

2. Three Year Programmes
MBA
Degree in any discipline with 50% marks (reduction of 3% marks for working personnel for every
one year of completed service, subject to a maximum of 10% marks)

MHA
Degree in any discipline (PGDHHA holders will be admitted to the II Year of MHA, within three
years of passing PGDHHA)

Diploma Programmes
PGDAP
MD / Dip. N.B / MNAMS / DCH / MBBS

PGDCAFC
MA Psychology / Sociology / Anthropology / MSW / M.Sc. Child Development / Home Science / Nutrition / Any other Master’s Degree / B.Sc Nursing / PGDCCD / DCCD with Graduation

PGD-DN
MBBS / MD / Dip. NB / MNAMS / DCH
PGD-HSR
Any Health Science related Degree (MBBS, BDS, B.Sc.Nursing, B.Pharm, BSMS, BAMS, BHMS,
BV.Sc) from any recognized University in India

All other PGDiploma Programmes
Degree in any discipline

Certificate Programmes
Communicative English
Pass in Pre-Degree / Plus Two

Application Procedure:

Cost of Application:

MBA, MHA, PGDHHA, M.Sc. in CND/ MHSc : Rs.300/-

M.Sc.Computer Science, B.Lisc:- Rs.150/-

Computer Courses, MHRM, PGDHSR/ AP/ CAFC:-Rs.100/-

Degree / PG / Diploma / Certificate Courses :- Rs. 50/-

(Add Rs.10/- for remittance by demand draft)

Application Form and Prospectus can be had From Institute Of Distance Education (IDE) Office at Kariavattom, by remitting the required amount through University Pay-in-Slips or from the District and Taluk Information Centres of the University of Kerala or from the Forms Sales Counter at Palayam Campus by directly remitting the prescribed amount.

For getting forms by post, a requisition may be sent to The Director, IDE, University of Kerala Campus, Kariavatom, Thiruvananthapuram-695581 accompanied by a self-addressed cover (27x17cm) stamped for Rs.15/- and a Demand Draft for the cost of Application Form, DD has to be drawn in favour of The Finance Officer, University of Kerala from SBT payable at SBT Service Branch, Thiruvananthapuram or from District Co-operative Bank Head Office Branch at Thiruvananthapuram (Students Outside Kerala shall submit DD from SBI Branches payable at SBI Main Branch, Thiruvananthapuram).

Overseas students may submit DD from any scheduled bank.

For more details visit: www.keralauniversity.edu

Last Date: 30.09.2008

Kuoni Academy of Travel International Diploma in Cabin Crew

International Diploma in Cabin Crew offered by Kuoni Academy of Travel.

Eligibility

Age 18 - 24 years
Height 5ft 2inches for female candidates and 5ft 7 inches for male candidates
Weight proportionate to height
Educated to a minimum level of accredited secondary education or equivalent
Minimum 2 years experience in front line customer care (preferred)
Having a high standard of English; verbal, written and comprehension (preferred)
Fluency in another language is an advantage
Medically fit to meet regulatory requirements
Ability to swim at least 25m unaided in open water, without a flotation device
No visible tattoos

Course fees: Inaugural fee* offer of Rs 50,000 (*conditions apply)

Paperwork: Mark sheet copy, 3 passport photos, 1 full length photo; candidate to undergo height /weight check

Time frame: Four month

How to apply: Visit - Kuoni Academy of Travel

Contact details

Kuoni Academy of Travel,
Maker Bhavan 1, 2nd floor,
New Marine Lines,
Mumbai 400020
Phone: 022 66541500 /66541384/ 66541385
E-mail id: counsellor.bom@kuoniacademy.co.in / smeetag@kuoniacademy.co.in
Website: www.kuoniacademy.co.in

Bharati Vidyapeeth University School of Distance Education admissions opens

Bachelor Degree Programme:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Bachelor of Library & Information Science (B.Lib. & I.Sc.)
BBA
BCA

Master Degree Programme:

M.A. – English
M.A. – Economics
Master of Library & Information Science (M.Lib. & I.Sc.)
Master of Management Studies (MMS)
MBA (Elective specialization: Production, Finance, Marketing, International Business, HR, Retail Management)
MBA-IT
MCA
Master of Law (LL.M.)

Post Graduate Law Diploma Programmes:

Diploma in Taxation Law (DTL)
Diploma in Labour Law (DLL)
Diploma in Intellectual Property Law (DIPL)

Post Graduate Management Diploma Programmes:

PG Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)
PG Diploma in Finance Management (PGDFM)
PG Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM)
PG Diploma in International Business Management (PGDIBM)
PG Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)


Application procedure: Application form & Information Brochures available at academic centers at Rs.500/- in person and by post Rs.600/-. Demand Draft drawn in favour of Bharati Vidyapeeth University School of Distance Education.
Email : bharati.distance@yahoo.com

Further details contact Tel: 020-24407106, 24407114, 24407273
Fax: 020 - 24335520
Website: http://www.bharatividyapeeth.edu
Address: Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Pune-411030

Maharishi Markandeshwar University distance learning admissions opens

Bachelor Degree Courses

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) – BTS
BCA, B.Sc.
B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology) – BMLT
B.Tech. in Civil (Construction) – BTCM
B.Tech. in Civil (Water Resource Management) – BTWRE
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) – BTME
Bachelor of Library & Information Science (B. Lib. & Inf. Sc.)- 1 year

Master’s Degree Programme

Master of Arts (Hindi, English, History, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Education)

Master of Arts (Tourism Management) – MTM
Master of Commerce (M.Com.)
M.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
MCA
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
MBA
Master of Library & Information Science (M. Lib. & Inf. Sc.)- 1 year

M.Phil. (Hindi, English, Economics, Public Administration, Education, Commerce, History, Political Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Management) – 1 year

Diploma Courses

Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)
PGDCA
PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (PGDJMC)
PG Diploma in International Business (PGDIB)
PG Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)
PG Diploma in Translation (PGDT)

Prospectus cum application form is available at the counter of the Admission Office, MM University, Mullana – Ambala (Haryana) or select branches of OBC Bank / Post Offices / Budaniya Book Shop, Chandigarh and its branches on payment of Rs.250/- or by post by sending a Demand Draft for Rs.300/- in favour of the Registrar, MM University, Mullana payable at Ambala.

The application form can also be downloaded from the university website. The downloaded form duly filled in should be accompanied by a DD of Rs.250/- to avoid rejection.

Last date for submission of filled-in form: 06.10.2008

Maharishi Markandeshwar University
Tel. No. 01731 - 304100
Fax. No. 01731 - 304111
www.mmumullana.org/
Email: info@mmumullana.org

Pondicherry University Distance Education MBA Programmes

Directorate of Distance Education of Pondicherry University invites applications for Admission to the following programmes

MBA Programmes
Marketing
Finance
International Business
HRM

Other PG Programmes
M.Com - Finance
MA - Tamil, English, Hindi, Sociology

Eligibilty:
Any Degree from a recognised University

Admission is open to persons all over India. The medium of instruction for all programmes except Tamil and Hindi is English only. Personal Contact Programme Classes (PCP) is compulsory. The MBA programmes alone are run on semester pattern.

The Academic year of the Directorate of Distance Education is from July to June.

How to Apply:
The application form with information brochure with postal charge can be obtained on payment of Rs.150/- by Demand Draft, drawn in favour of “The Finance Officer, Pondicherry University, Puducherry”, payable at Pondicherry by sending it to the Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University, Puducherry–605014, with a requisition and two self addressed slips. Candidates possessing requisite qualification or awaiting results are eligible to apply.

On-line Admission
Students can also register the courses through online. Before filling the Application form please visit the website(www.pondiuni.edu.in) and read the instructions carefully.

Last date of Application: 30-10-2008

Contact:
The Director
Directorate of
Distance Education,
Pondicherry University,
R.V. Nagar, Kalapet,
Puducherry – 605 014.
Phone: 0413 – 2655257
& 2654439
Fax : 0413-2655258
Email:dde_grv@yahoo.co.in

Indian Veterinary Research Institute Ph.D. Programme

Indian Veterinary Research Institute will conduct A competitive written examination on all India basis for admission to Ph.D. degree Programme in Veterinary Physiology at IVRI, Izatnagar Bareilly (U.P.) on 21st September, 2008 (Sunday).

ELIGIBILITY: -
(i) The candidates for admission to PhD programme must have M.V.Sc degree in the concerned discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or OGPA 7.00/10.00 or equivalent (55% marks or OGPA 6.45/10.00 or equivalent for S.C./S.T.).

(ii) A good knowledge of English language.

(iii) Minimum age for admission into Ph.D. shall be 23 years. Normally there will be no upper age limit. The age shall be reckoned as on 1st September, 2008.

HOW TO APPLY: -
1. Information Bulletin 2008-2009 along with application form can be had personally from the University Office of the Institute on production of a bank draft/banker’s cheque of Rs.300/- drawn in favour of “I.C.A.R., Unit IVRI, Izatnagar payable at State Bank of India, CARI Branch (Code No.7027), Bareilly (U.P.)” or through post by sending requisition to the Asstt. Adm. Officer (Academic), I.V.R.I., Izatnagar-243 122 (U.P.) along with a crossed bank draft of Rs.375/- drawn in favour of “I.C.A.R., Unit IVRI, Izatnagar payable at State Bank of India, CARI Branch (Code No.7027), Bareilly (U.P.)”.

2. The Application Form and Information Bulletin are also made available on website www.ivri.nic.in. The
Candidates should send Bank Draft amounting to Rs.800/- (for General candidate) and Rs.700/- (for SC/ST
candidate) along with the downloaded Application Form (Rs.300/- as the cost of the Information Bulletin and
Application Form plus Entrance Examination fee Rs.500/- and Rs.400/- for general and SC/ST candidates
respectively.)

Important Dates:
1. Availability of application forms
(a) (By post) - 20.8.2008 to 05.9.2008
(b) (at Cash Counter of University Office) - 20.8.2008 to 10.9.2008 (at University Counter)


2. Last date for receipt of application forms duly filled in either by post or at counter at
University Office - 11.9.2008 (upto 05.00 P.M.)

3. Date of Entrance Test (for Ph.D.) 21st September, 2008 (Sunday) at IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly (UP).

Contact
Asstt. Adm. Officer (Academic),
I.V.R.I.,
Izatnagar-243 122 (U.P.)
visit-www.ivri.nic.in/

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI distance education admissions 2008

Applications are invited for admission in the following Programmes

Under Graduate Programmes

B.A.(History, Political Sc, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Commerce, Education,

English, Marathi, Hindi & Urdu) B.Com (Accounts/Management Group)

B.Sc.( IT) B.Sc.(Computer Sc.) B.Sc.(Nautical Technology)


Post Graduate Programmes

M.A.(History, Politics,Sociology,Economics,Philosophy,English,Marathi,Hindi,Urdu,

Sanskrit) M.A. (Education) M.Com (Accounts /Management Group)

MA/M.Sc.(Mathematics) M.Sc.(IT) M.Sc.(Computer Sc) M.C.A.

(Master of Computer Application) PGDFM ( PG Diploma in Financial Management)

PGDORM (PG Diploma in Operations Research for Management)


For details visit our website www.mu.ac.in or see the Prospectus.

Scholarship & Free ship scheme available for SC, ST, VJ, NT, OBC & SBC Students.

COST OFADMISSION FORM (by cash) :BA/B.Com-Rs.50/-, MA /MA(Edu)M.Com, M.Sc (Maths) - Rs.100/-, B.Sc.-IT/Comp.Sc/NT, M.Sc-IT/CS, MCA, PGDFM & PGDORM - Rs.200/-

Programmes
Sale & Submission of Forms
CLOSING DATES

FYBA & FYB.Com
22nd July,2008
30th Sept,2008

SY & TY BA /B.Com
25th July,2008
25th Sept,2008

MA & MA(Education) ? I/II
30th July,2008
12th Sept,2008

M.Com, PGDFM & PGDORM ? I / II
6th Aug,2008
19th Sept,2008

B.Sc. IT & B.Sc.Comp.Sc. - FY,SY & TY
30th July,2008
25th Aug,2008

MCA First Year*, Second & Third Year
30th July,2008
18th Aug,2008

B.Sc. Nautical Technology- FY,SY & TY
8th July,2008
25th Sept,2008

M.Sc.Maths, M.Sc.IT & M.Sc.Comp.Sc -I/II
12th Aug,2008
12th Sept,2008


* Only those candidates who have Qualified the MCA (Distance Education )Entrance Test.

ONLINE ADMISSIONS :- Online Application for Admission can be done through our

website www.mu.ac.in. Printout of the form should be submitted personally alongwith

all relevant documents & fees at above address.

*Timings :- 11.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. from Monday to Friday (Except Public Holidays)

*Admission Sub Centres for B.A.,B.Com.,M.A.& M.Com Programmes only

*Malad (E) - DTSS College,Kurar Villiage ◙ Vasai (W)- Annasaheb Vartak College

*Vidyavihar (E) - S.K.Somaiya College ◙ Bhandup (E) ? DAV College

*Thane (W) Dnyansadhana College ◙ Dombivali (E) ? Eknath Baburao Madhavi College,Ayare Road

*Kalyan (W) Birla College ◙ Kalyan (E) ?Samyak Sankalap College,Near Jarimari Temple, Tisgaon

*Ulhasnagar (W) ? CHM College ◙ Navi Mumbai ? Rajiv Gandhi College,Sect.-10 A,Vashi

◙ New Panvel (W) ? C.K.Thakur College,Sect.11,Khanda Colony

*Alibaug ? JSM College ◙ Ratnagiri ? University Sub Centre,MIDC Mirjole.

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Dr.Shankar Dayal Sharma Bhavan,Vidyanagari,Santacruz(E),Mumbai-400 098
Tel. 022- 2652 30 48 / 022-2652 70 86 Fax .022-2652 70 83

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research M.Sc. Ph.D. Programme

1. Ph.D. Programme: in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences and Science Education

2. Integrated Ph.D. Programme: in Mathematics (Bangalore) and Biology;

3. M.Sc. Programme: in Biology


Eligibility: a. Mathematics:

M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.A./B.A./B.Sc. degree holders or final year students with a consistently good academic record.

b. Physics / Chemistry:

M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. degree holders or final year students. Fresh B.Sc. graduates or final year students with consistently good academic record and knowledge of advanced topics may also apply.

c. Biology:

i) Ph.D. Programme : M.Sc. in any basic science discipline, M.Sc. (Ag), B.Tech., B.E.,MBBS, B.V.Sc., BDS, B.Pharm. & M.Pharm.

ii) Integrated Ph.D. Programme or M.Sc.: B.Sc. in any basic science discipline/B.Sc. (Agriculture / Horticulture / Fishery).

(Final year students of all above degrees are eligible to apply.)

d. Computer & Systems Sciences:

B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. (all relevant disciplines) degree holders or final year students with consistently strong academic record. Fresh B.Sc. students with an outstanding academic record and motivation for research.


Application procedure: a) Applications for Hall Ticket may be submitted online. Please refer appropriate link. Students who wish to apply online and make payment by DD may take a print of their application and send it with the Demand Draft with ther name and reference code written behind the DD.

b) Students from remote areas ONLY may apply for a Hall Ticket on plain paper stating :

(1) name, date of birth, address, telephone number, mobile number, e-mail address, subject of choice, preferred test centre and a detailed table of marks from 10th standard onwards.

(2) Two passport size photographs : One pasted and one stapled to the application.

(3) A Stamped (Rs.20/-) and self-addressed envelope (25cm x 17cm) superscribed “GS-2009 (Subject)”.

(4) Demand Draft.

Candidates may appear for the written test in multiple subjects if the timings do not clash. Please send a separate application (including Demand Draft) for each subject.

c) Payment Option :

1) Pay online by Debit/Credit Card.

2) Send DD by post along with application and other material.

d) Demand Draft :

● Biology : DD should be drawn on State Bank of India payable in Bangalore in favour of “National Centre for Biological Sciences”

● All other subjects : DD should be drawn on State Bank of India payable in Mumbai in favour of “Tata Institute of Fundamental Research”.

e) Application Fee (Non-Refundable) :

Regulars applicants : Rs 350/-
Walk-in Candidates : DD of Rs 700/-.

f) Fee Waiver :

A waiver of the application fee on grounds of financial distress may be requested by a letter from the Principal or the Head of the Department justifying the request. Please download the hall ticket application form from the "downloads" section of this website, print it, fill it and send along with photographs and the letter from the Principal / HOD. Please not that applications with fee waiver request will be issued hall tickets as per availability of seats.

g) All applications /DD should be mailed as follows :

Biology : Admission Section, National Centre for Biological Sciences, UAS-GKVK Campus, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560065.

All other subjects : University Cell, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005.


Email : phd@ncbs.res.in ; gsch@tifr.res.in

Further details can be taken from: Tel: 022 - 2278 2875 / 2280 4555
Fax : (022) 2280 4555/4610/4611
Website: http://univ.tifr.res.in/


Address: Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba , Pin - 400005

Last date of submission of Forms: 14th October, 2008

Date of Entrance Test : Written Test: 7th December, 2008 (Sunday) ; ; • Physics : 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ● Chemistry : 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ● Computer & Systems Sciences : 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ● Mathematics : 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ● Biology : 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.


Examination Centers : Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Kanpur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Pune, Varanasi

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India admissions

THE INSTITUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA
IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Statutory body under an Act of Parliament
In every progressive corporate, there’s

A STRONG BACK BONE
COMPANY SECRETARIES (CS) COURSE:
“A Course that transforms students into modern corporate professionals”
STAGES TO BECOME COMPANY SECRETARY:
Continuing Professional Development
Pre-Membership Training (16 Months)
Professional Programme (8 Papers)
Executive Programme (6 Papers)
Foundation Programme (4 papers)
THE COMPANY SECRETARY:

The company Secretary is:
An Expert in corporate laws, securities laws & capital market and corporate governance
Cheif advisor to the board of directors on best practices in Corporate Governance
Responsible for all regulatory compliance of company.
Corporate planner and strategic manager
CS COURSE:
ELIGIBILITY:-

For Foundation Programme: 10+2 Pass or its equivalent

For Executive Programme: Graduation

Students of any discipline in Arts, Commerce and Science (excluding Fine Arts) can pursue the Company Secretaries Course).

24 x 7 Study through E-learning
Admission is open throughout the year. Cut-off date for appearing in June, 2009 Examination for Executive Programme: 31st August, 2008 and Foundation Programme: 30th September, 2008.
Prospectus and Application Form:

For CS Foundation Programme: Cash Payment: Rs.200/- or by Post/ Courier: DD/PO Rs.250/-
For CS Executive Programme: Cash Payment: Rs.300/- or by Post/ Courier: DD/PO Rs.350/-

in favour of “The Institute of Company Secretaries of India” payable at New Delhi.

Prospectus and Application form can also be obtained at Regional Offices and Chapters.
THE INSTITUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA
IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Statutory body under an Act of Parliament
HEADQUARTERS:
“ICSI HOUSE” 22 Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003.
Phones: 011-24617321-24, 2464431-32
Fax: 24626727
Email: info@icsi.edu
For Student Related Queries Contact/ Write to:-
Joint Director(Student Services)
C-37, Sector 62, NOIDA 201 309 (U.P)
Phone: 0120-4239993-99
Email: dss@icsi.edu, ss_dss@icsi.edu, ss_fond@icsi.edu
SOUTHERN INDIA REGIONAL COUNCIL
ICSI-SIRC House, No.9 Wheat Crofts Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600034.
Phones: 28279898, 28222212. Fax: 28268685
Email: siro@icsi.edu; icsisirc@md3.vsnl.net.in

CHAPTERS:
BANGALORE: 22286574, 22287158
CALICUT: 2762239, 2762338
COIMBAOTRE: 2452006, 4385766
HYDERABAD: 23399541, 23396494
KOCHI: 2392950
MADURAI: 2340797
MANGALORE: 2216482
MYSORE: 2516065
PALAKKAD: 2524548
PUDUCHERRY: 2205017
SALEM: 2442072
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: 2451915
THRISSUR: 2383960
TIRUCHIRAPALLI: 2416337
VISAKHAPATNAM: 2533516
24 Hours CS Helpline :- 011-41504444
visit: www.icsi.edu

India National Olympiad Programme - 2009

National Olympiad Programme - 2009

National Olympiad Programme in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy & Junior Science leading to participation in International Olympiads.

Invitation to Meritorious Students

Participate in the International Olympiads 2009 in Physics (Mexico), Chemistry (U.K.), Biology (Japan), Astronomy and Junior Science and bring laurels to your country.

Eligibility

Olympiads in Physics, Chemistry and Biology: Science students of Class XI & XII (Born after December 31, 1989)

Astronomy Olympiad:

Junior Level: Students of Class X or lower (Born on or between 1-1-1994 to 31-12-1995)

Senior Level: Students of Class XII or lower (Born on or between 1-1-1990 to 31-12-1993)

Junior Science Olympiad: Students of Class X or lower (Born on or between 1-1-1994 to 31-12-1995)

The programme will follow the following 5 stages. The first stage will be organized by IAPT. All the subsequent stages will be organized by HBCSE.

Stage I:

National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP)
National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC)
National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB)
National Standard Examination in Astronomy (NSEA Jr. & NSEA Sr.)
National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS)

NSEP/NSEC/NSEB/NSEA/NSEJS

Date of Examination: Sunday, November 23, 2008

Last date of Enrolment: 15th September, 2008

About 300 toppers in each subject will qualify for stage II

Stage II: Indian Natinal Olympiads in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy (Jr. & Sr.) and Junior Science: INPhO, INChO, INBO, INAO (Jr. & Sr.), INJSO

Stage III: Orientation cum selection camps (OCSC) in each subject.

The selected Indian teams at the end of OCSC will undergo pre-departure training (Stage IV) and participate in the International Olympiads (Stage V).

For enrolment for NSEP/NSEC/NSEB/NSEA/NSEJS and other queries regarding Stage I Examination, contact:

Prof. M.L. Ogalapurkar
IAPT Office, IIE Campus,
128/2, J.P. Naik Marg
Kothrud, Pune – 411 038
Tel: 020 – 25420163 (9.00 am to 7.00 pm)
Email: iapt@vsnl.net
OR
Prof. R.M. Dharkar,
Chief Co-ordinator (IAPT Exam.)
Email: rdharkar@vsnl.com

For more details visit website:
www.iapt.org.in

Chettinad University medical admissions

Graduate Programmes
MBBS (4½ years + 1 year internship)
Approved by MCI and permitted by Government of India

BSc. Nursing (4 years)
Approved by Indian Nursing Council

BSc. Allied Health Sciences (4 years)

Eligibility:
Age Limit: should have completed 17 years of age on or before 30th June 2008

Educational Qualifications:
Candidates should have passed +2 examination of the HSC/ CBSE/ ISC or equivalent examination with the following subject combinations
(a) Physics Chemistry and Biology OR
(b) Physics Chemistry and Zoology

(with minimum 70% aggregate in the above subjects for MBBS)

PG Programs (2 years)
M.Sc. Occupational Medicine and Industrial Health
M.Sc. Medical Bio-Nanotechnology
M.Sc. Marine Pharmacology
M.Sc. Clinical Research and Experimental Medicine

For more details about the PG Courses visit www.chettinadhealthcity.com

How to Apply:
The Cost of the 'Prospectus cum application form is Rs.500/- for MBBS and Rs.100/- for other courses. Payment may be made through Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Chettinad Academy of Research and Education", payable at Chennai. The form can be obtained in person/ through post / OR can be downloaded from www.chettinadhealthcity.com

Important Dates:
Last Date for Receipt of Filled-in Applications: 25th August 2008
Entrance Examination for MBBS: 31 August 2008

Contact:
Chettinad University
Chettinad Health City, IT Highway
Kelambakkam,
Kancheepuram Dist.
Tamil Nadu-603103, India.
www.chettinadhealthcity.com

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta PGDCM admissions

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta invites applications for Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Aided Management (PGDCM).

Course details

PGDCM Program is a full-time two year residential programme similar to PGDM with an additional emphasis on use of Information Technology (IT) in management.

Selection criteria

PGDCM applicants, like Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) applicants, should appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT). Applicants are advised to refer the CAT advertisement released in leading newspapers on July 13, 2008.

CAT eligibility for PGDCM is the same as for PGDM. The interview shortlist will be prepared based on multiple criteria such as CAT score, academic performance and relevant work experience. The shortlisted candidates will appear for separate PGDCM Group Discussion/ Personal Interview (GD/PI), which will also evaluate candidates' competence and interest in ICT.

How To apply

In filling up the CAT application form (CAF), darken the circle against PGP-PGDCM along with other options. From this year, there will be no separate application form, payment, or test for admission to this programme.

For more details, please visit the institute's Web site: www.iimcal.ac.in

Contact Admission Cell

The Admissions Office,
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta,
Diamond Harbour Road, Joka,
Kolkata - 700104

Mr. Ajay Kumar, In-charge of Admissions Office
Tel: +91-33-24679178 [Off],
Email: pgpadmissions@iimcal.ac.in

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Post Graduate Programmes

Applications on prescribed form are invited for admission in various Post Graduate Programmes during the / Semester of Academic Year 2008-2009 as under:

(A) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE:

I. M.Sc.(Ag.)
(1) Agronomy (2) Plant Breeding & Genetics (3) Soil Science (4) Horticulture (5) Entomology (6) Agricultural Extension (7) Plant Pathology (8) Agricultural Statistics (9) Agricultural Economics (10) Plant Physiology (11) Agrometeorology (12) Biotechnology (13) Microbiology

II. M.Sc. (Forestry)

III. M.F.Sc. (Inland Fisheries)

(B) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING:

IV. M.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)

(1) Farm Machinery & Power (2) Soil and Water Engineering (3) Agricultural Processing & Food Engineering

(C) FACULTY OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY:

V. M.Tech.

1. Dairy Technology
2. Dairy Engineering
3. M.Sc. Dairying (Dairy Microbiology)
4. M.Sc. Dairying (Dairy Chemistry)


Eligibility: (A) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

I. M.Sc.(Ag.)

Minimum Admission Requirements

B.Sc. (Ag.) degree under 10+2+4 system from a recognized University with good academic record with 6.00 O.G.P.A. out of 10 point scale or 55% in marks system of examination or equivalent grades.

a) In addition to the above, candidates with Bachelor's degree in Forestry/ Horticulture/ Dairy Technology/Veterinary Science are eligible for admission in M.Sc. (Ag.) Biotechnology with good academic record with 6.00 OGPA out of 10 point scale or 55% in mark system of examination or equivalent grades. Rs. 15,000/- (Rs. Fifteen thousand only) per semester will be charged as Bio-Technology Laboratory bench fee including Tuition fees.

b) B.Sc. (Agriculture Biotechnology) graduates shall be eligible for admission in Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Genetics and Microbiology only.

c) B.Sc. (Horticulture) graduates shall be eligible for admission in Horticulture, Agril. Extension and Agricultural Statistics.

II. M.Sc. (Forestry)

Minimum Admission Requirements

The candidates having B.Sc.(Ag.) under 10+2+4 system/B.Sc. (Biology)/ B.Sc. (Forestry) degree from recognized University with good academic record with 6.00 O.G.P.A. out of 10 point scale or 55% in marks system of examination or equivalent grade are eligible for admission in M.Sc. (Forestry).

III. M.F.Sc. (Inland Fisheries)

Minimum Admission Requirements

B.F.Sc./B.Sc. (Industrial Fisheries)/B.Sc. (Ag.) with Biology at +2 level/B.Sc. (Biology) with Botany, Zoology, Chemistry having good academic record of 6.00 OGPA out of 10 point scale or 55% marks are eligible for admission in M.F.Sc. (Inland Fisheries).

Note: Candidate with B.Sc. Industrial Fisheries/ B.Sc. (Ag.)/B.Sc. (Biology) shall have to undertake additional 2 semesters for deficiency courses.

(B) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

IV. M.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)

Minimum Admission Requirements

(1) Farm Machinery & Power
B.Tech. (Agril.Engg.)/B.Sc. (Agril.Engg.)/B.E.(Agrii. Engg.)/ B.Tech. (Mechanical Engg.)/ B.Sc. (Mechanical Engg.)/ B.E. (Mechanical Engg.)

(2) Soil and Water Engineering
B.Tech. (Agril.Engg.)/B.Sc. (Agril.Engg.)/B.E.(Agril. Engg.)/ B-Tech. (Civil Engg.)/ B.Sc. (Civil Engg.)/ B.E. (Civil Engg.)

(3) Agricultural Processing & Food Engineering

B.Tech. (Agril.Engg.)/B.Sc. (Agril.Engg.)/B.E.(Agril. Engg.)/B.Tech. (Chemical Engg.)/B.Sc. (Chemical Engg.)/B.E. (Chemical Engg.)/B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)/ B.Sc.(Dairy Technology)/B.E.(Dairy Technology) and B.Tech. (Food Engineering). A good Academic record with 6.00 OGPA out of 10 point scale or 55% in marks system of examination or equivalent grade.

(C) FACULTY OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY

V. M.Tech.

Minimum Admission Requirements

1. Dairy Technology

B.Tech.(Dairy Technology), B.Sc. Dairying, B.Sc. Dairying (Dairy Technology), B.Sc. (Food Technology), B.Tech. (Food Technology), B.Sc. (Food Technology), B.Tech. (Food Science) and B.Sc.(PCM) with IDD (DT)+ 5 years experience in relevant field from a recognized University/ College/ Institute with an O.G.P.A. of not less than 6.00 out of 10.00 point scale or 55% in marks system of examination or its equivalent in aggregate as well as in the subject for which admission is sought.

2. Dairy Engineering

B.Tech. (DT), B.Sc. Dairying, B.Sc. Dairying (DT), B.Tech.(Food Science), B.E./B.Tech. (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Agri.Engg.), AMIE from a recognized University/College/Institute with an O.G.P.A. of not less than 6.00 out of 10.00 point scale or 55% in marks system of examination or its equivalent in aggregate as well as in the subject in which admission is sought.

Note: Candidates with B.Sc. (Food Technology), B.Tech. (Food Technology). B.Sc. (Food Technology), B.Tech.(Food Science) and B.Sc.(PCM) with iDD (DT) + 5 years experience in relevant field: B.E/B.Sc. Engg./B.Tech. (Mechanical Electrical/Chemical/Agriil.Engg.), AMIE will have to undergo two additional (extra) semesters to meet the requirements of deficiency cources.

3. M.Sc. Dairying (Dairy Microbiology)

B.Tech.(DT)/B.Sc.(DT)/B.Sc. Dairying/B.Sc. Dairying(DT/DH)/B.Tech.(Food Science/Food Technology)/B.Sc. Microbiology Hons./B.Sc. Microbiology/ B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree under 10+2+4 system (minimum) from a recognized University and good Academic Record with 6.00 OGPA out of 10 point scale or 55% Marks in Marks system of examination or equivalent grade.

4. M.Sc. Dairying (Dairy Chemistry)

B.Tech.(Dairy Technology)/B.Sc. Dairying (DT/ DH)/B.Sc.(Dairy Technology)/ B.Sc.(Agriculture)/ B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree under 10+2+4 system (minimum) from a recognized University and good Academic Record with 6.00 OGPA out of 10 point scale or 55% Marks in Marks system of examination or equivalent grade.

Student must be below the age of 30 years on 31st December, 2008. The maximum age limit will not be applicable to the In-service Candidate(s).


Application procedure: The prescribed application forms with detailed information can be obtained from the office of the Registrar, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishak Nagar, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) 492 006 OR may download the application form from university website www.igau.edu.in and send to the Registrar, !GKV, Raipur 492 006 along with prescribed fee as the case may be.

Fee as per category:

Rs.150/- for General
Re.40/- for SC/ST of Chhattisgarh


Email : -

Further details can be taken from: Te: 0771 - 2443166/2515/2581/2839/2836
Fax: 0771-2442131/2302
Website: http://igau.edu.in/


Address: KRISHAK NAGAR, RAIPUR (C.G.)

Last date of submission of Forms: 16.09.2008

Date of Entrance Test : CET: 22.09.2008

International Institute of Information Technology (IsquareIT) PG programs

International Institute of Information Technology (IsquareIT) Finishing School invites applications for Accelerated/ Professional Postgraduate Programs in

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
Professional Postgraduate Program in:

Advanced Electronic Systems Design
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Information Security Management

BIOTECHNOLOGY (BT) AND NANOTECHNOLOGY (NT)
Professional Postgraduate Program in:

Biotechnology
Bioinformatics
Chemoinformatics
Nanotechnology (with focus on Nanoelectronics)

BANKING, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND INSURANCE (BFSI)
Professional Postgraduate Program in:

Risk Management for BFSI
Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence for BFSI

HOW TO APPLY:
All students who would like to apply for all Professional Postgraduate Programs would have to register and apply online (www.i2it.co.in).

Before applying online applicants are requested to make a demand draft of Rs. 1,500/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only) drawn in favour of I2IT Pvt Ltd payable at Pune towards a non-refundable registration fee. Applicants can then send the DD along with the final printed version of the online application, passport size coloured photograph (2 nos), photocopies of all the mark sheets, degree certificates, experience certificate (if applicable) and a handwritten Statement of Purpose (A personal statement that explains in 200-250 words why you would like to join this program at IFS to:

The Admission Cell
I2IT International Finishing School
P-14 Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Phase I
Hinjawadi, Pune - 411 057
Last date of application: 15th Sept 2008
www.i2it.co.in

University of Lucknow MBA Admission 2009-10

The University of Lucknow announces admissions to its two-year full-time management programmes for the session 2009-10 (through IIM CAT).

Programme details

Department of Business Administration

Masters in Business Administration
Masters in Business Administration (E-Business)
Institute of Rural Development

Masters in Business Administration (Rural Development and Management)
Masters in Business Administration (Agri-Business)
Institute of Management Sciences

Masters in Business Administration (Corporate Management)
Masters in Business Administration (Finance & Control)
Masters in Business Administration (Human Resource and Industrial Relations)
Masters in Business Administration (International Business)
Masters in Business Administration (Marketing)
Masters in Business Administration (Management Sciences)
Masters in Business Administration (Retail Management)
Masters in Business Administration (Tourism)
Eligibility
A recognised Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3) with minimum 50 per cent marks in the aggregate (45 per cent marks in case of SC/ST candidates).

Candidates completing their final examination of the Bachelor's Degree by June 30, 2009 can also apply.

Selection
Selection will be based on:

* Applicant's performance in the CAT (COMMON ADMISSION TEST) to be conducted by the Indian Institute of Management on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at various test centers in India. Suitable sectional cut off depending upon relative performance in written test will be applied to shortlisted the candidates.
* Group Discussion
* Personal Interview
* Reservation of seats as per University/ State government rules.

How to apply
* Complete the formalities for appearing in CAT 2008 (Please refer to the CAT advertisement).

* Apply for MBA admission of University of Lucknow along with CAT registration number.

* The brochure and application form will be available over the Cashier's Office at University of Lucknow till November 30, 2008 on cash payment of Rs 800/- (Rs 500/- for SC/ST candidates).

* The application form can also be downloaded from www.lkouniv.ac.in

* The completed form is required to be sent with a Demand Draft of Rs 800/- (Rs 500/-for SC/ST candidates) drawn in favour of Finance Officer, University of Lucknow.

* Candidates desiring to obtain the brochure and application form by post should send a Demand Draft of Rs 850/- (Rs 550/- for SC/ST candidates) drawn in favour of Finance Officer, University of Lucknow by October 25, 2008 at the address below.

Important dates

(1) Availability of CAT bulletins at Bank / IIMs: July 14, 2008 - August 8, 2008

(2) Last date of submit CAT form: September 5, 2008

(3) CAT Examination: November 16, 2008

University uses CAT for shortlisting of candidates for two year full time PG Programmes in Management. IIMs have no role either in selection process or in the conduct of the programmes

Contact
Director - MBA Admission 2009-10
Department of Business Administration
University of Lucknow
Lucknow 226007
Phone: (522) 2740246, 2360650, 2504384
Email: lumba@lkouniv.ac.in
Website: www.lkouniv.ac.in/

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-PMP admissions

One-Year Post-Graduate Programme in Public Management and Policy 2009-2010

Eligibility: Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline and must have at least seven year’s work experience in supervisory/ managerial/ administrative position. Candidates with legislative experience can also apply provided they are: 27 or more years old and have one or more years of experience as minister at central level or as a member of Parliament or two or more years of experience as minister at state level or as member of state assembly or have served local bodies for five or more years. However, all such applicants must have a bachelor’s degree.

In addition, all applicants must have valid GMAT/GRE score obtained between April 1, 2006, and November 3, 2008, or CAT (Common Admission Test) score from any of last three CATs.

Applicants without GMAT/GRE/ CAT score will necessarily have to take IIMA’s special aptitude test. The test would be held in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, and Kolkata. Based on GMAT/GRE/CAT/Test scores and on overall application rating, shortlisted candidates would be called for an interview in Ahmedabad in the last week of November. Final results would be announced by middle of December.

Application procedure: Application form for the programme beginning April 2008 can be downloaded from the Institute’s website: www.iimahd.ernet.in

Completed form with requisite documents should reach the Institute before November 3, 2008

For more information, please write to or contact:
Manager, PGP-PMP
Indian Institute of Management
Ahmedabad 380 015, India
Tel: +91-79-2632 4455-57, 6522 4886
Fax: +91-79-2632 4586, 2630 6896

Email : pgppmp@iimahd.ernet.in

Further details can be taken from: Tel: +91-79-2632 4455-57, 6522 4886
Fax: +91-79-2632 4586, 2630 6896
Website: http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/

Address: Vastrapur, Ahmedabad - 380 015, India

Last date of submission of Forms: November 3, 2008

National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research MTech HRD ME Ed

The National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research invites applications for Master of Technology in Human Resource Development (MTech HRD) and Master of Engineering Education (ME Ed).

Both programmes will be affiliated to the University of Madras.

Eligibility
Participants must hold a Degree in Engineering (BE) or Technology (BTech) or its equivalent as recognised by University of Madras, Chennai.

How to apply
Prospectus with application forms can be obtained from the Director, NITTTR, Chennai 600 113 on payment of Rs 400/- (Rs 200/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST communities) through Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Director, NITTTR, Chennai payable at Chennai.

Application forms can be also downloaded from www.nitttrc.ac.in

The reservation for candidates from OBC - 27 per cent, SC - 7.5 per cent, ST - 5 per cent as Govt of India Policy.

Students belonging to SC / ST communities are eligible for UGC scholarship.

Important dates
*Last date for submission of filled in application: 25.08.08

*Date of Entrance Test: 28.08.08

*Counselling: 29.08.08

website: www.nitttrc.ac.in

Karnataka State Open University admissions 2008-2009

Admission to the following Programmes of Study for the Academic Year 2008 – 2009

1) B.A. & B.Com

2) M.A. Kannada/ English / Hindi / Sanskrit/ Urdu/ History/ Economics/ Political Science/ Sociology/Mass. Comm & Jour/Psychology/Public Administration

3) M.Com.

4) M.B.A. (Through Entrance Test)

5) B.L.I.Sc (Library & Information Science)

6) M.L.I.Sc

7) B.Ed (Through Entrance Test)

8) B.Ed (Special)

9) M.Ed (Through Entrance Test)

10) P.G. DIPLOMA in a) English (PGDE) b) Marketing Management (PGDMM) c) Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) d) Mass Communication and Journalism (PGDMCJ) e) Business Administration (PGDBA) f) Nutrition and Dietetics (PGND) g) Financial Management (PGDFM)

11) DIPLOMA in a) Kannada (DIK) b) Journalism (DIJ) c) Functional English (DFE) d) Statistical Process Control and Operations Research (DSPCOR) e) Information Technology (DIT) f) Disability Management (DIDM) g) Life Skill Education (DILSE)

12) CERTIFICATE COURSE in a) Kannada (for non-Kannada speakers)(Hindi & English Medium) (CCK) b) Office Organisation and Management (COOM) c) Environmental Management (CEM) d) Environmental Technology (GET) e) Solid Waste Management (CSWM) f) Panchayat Raj System (CPRS) g) Homecare of Children with Special Needs (CHCSN) h) Food & Preservation (CFP) i) Certificate Course in Health Benefits of Traditional Foods (CCHBTF) j) Certificate Course in Nutrition and Food (CCNF) k) Certificate Course in Processing and Value addition to fruits and vegetables (CCPVFV) l)Certificate Course in Products and By-products from Other Food Grains (CCPBOFG) m) Certificate Course in Hygiene and Sanitation in Food Chain (CCHSFC) n) Certificate Course in Entrepreneurship Development (CCED)

13) IGNOU Adopted Programme a) PG. Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) b) Diploma in Rural Development (DRD) c) Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE) d) Diploma in Management (DIM) e) Certificate Course in Teaching English (CTE)

For Details regarding Courses, Eligibility, Entrance Test, Fees, Datelines etc., Log on to website: www.ksoumysore.com

For Prospectus Contact:

Regional Centre : Delhi: Call - Mrs. Usha Bharatadri, Regional Director, Ph: 011-27347796. Mob: 09818211982. Email: rcd.ksou@gmail.com

Study Centre: PCTI House, UU-11, Pitampura, Delhi – Ph: 011 – 4751 0411

Karnataka State Open University

Manasagangotri, MYSORE-570 006.

Ph. 0821-2500981, 2519941, 2519943, 2519948, 2519952
www.ksoumysore.com

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) PhD in Management

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) invites applications for PhD Programme in Management for the year 2008-09.

Eligibility

First class Post Graduates in subjects related to Management are eligible to apply.

Selection

Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for a written examination and personal interview to be held at LIBA at 9.00 am on Saturday, 27th September, 2008. The written examination will evaluate the candidates competec in basic knowledge of concepts in all functional areas of Management, Knowledge of concepts in all functional areas of Management, Quantitative Techniques, General aptitude and Communications.

Admission procedure

Candidates selected by LIBA and approved by the University of Madras will work at the institute as Research Associates and will be granted a monthly stipend during their course of study. Interested candidates can obtain further information from the office of LIBA.

How to apply

Application forms can be obtained either in person/ post from the following address either in person or by post:

LIBA, Loyola College,
Chennai - 600 034,
India.
Phone: +91 44 28175353-57
admissions@liba.edu

Important date

Last date: August 23rd, 2008.

More details can be had from www.liba.edu

Indian Institute of Social Welfare And Business Management (IISWBM) MBA MHRM admissions opens

The Indian Institute of Social Welfare And Business Management (IISWBM) invites applications for admission to the two-year MBA (Session 2009-2011) and two-year MHRM (Session 2009-2011) degree courses of Calcutta University.

Eligibility
* Honours degree in any discipline

* Graduate in any professional course (Engineering, etc), LLB (5 years) of a recognised University.

* Those who will be appearing at such examinations within June 2009 may also apply.

Selection
Through the Common Admission Test (CAT) of the IIMs. IISWBM uses CAT for shortlisting the candidates for both courses. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme. To appear in CAT minimum 50 per cent marks is required and for SC/ST etc 45 per cent marks in Bachelor's Degree (Details available in CAT notification).

For admission to IISWBM, one has to apply to CAT and also apply separately to IISWBM for which Brochure and Application Forms are to be obtained from IISWBM. The last date of issue of CAT Bulletins is 08.08.2008 and from IIMs 13.08.2008.

On the basis of CAT score, IISWBM will call selected candidates, who have applied to IISWBM, for Group Discussion and Interview at the Institute.

Application Form and Brochure
Available from the Reception Counter of IISWBM on cash payment of Rs 1,000/- or against Bank Draft of Rs 1,075/- payable on any Bank at Kolkata in favour of the institute.

Last date of issue and receipt of completed application form is December 5, 2008

Classes Commence in July 2009.

Contact
Indian Institute of Social Welfare And Business Management
Management House, College Square West,
Kolkata 700 073
Phone:(033) 22413648 / 3756 / 5792 / 8694
Fax: (033) 2241 3975
Email: iiswbm@iiswbm.edu
Website: http://www.iiswbm.edu/

Bharathiar University M.TECH in Remote Sensing and GIS

M.TECH in Remote Sensing and GIS - (A Collaborative Course by BU-DRDO CLS and DRDO-SASE) - 2008

Eligibility: Any Graduate in Engineering / Medicine /Agriculture (or) Post Graduate in Science. Candidates studied under 10+2+4 pattern are eligible for admission.

Application procedure: Application form and prospectus can be obtained in person or by post from The Registrar on payment of Rs.300/- (Rs.150/- in the case of SC/ST candidates on production of attested photocopy of community certificate) through a demand draft / challan dated not earlier than 1.08.2008 drawn in favour of The Registrar, Bharathiar University, payable at Coimbatore.

The application can also be downloaded from www.b-u.ac.in and submitted with the cost of application as noted above.

The duly filled-in applications are to be submitted to The Director, BU- DRDO Center for Life Sciences, Bharathiar University

Further details can be taken from: Tel: (91) 422-2422222 , 2422223, 2422234
Fax: (91) 422-2422387
Website: http://www.b-u.ac.in

Address: Coimbatore - 641 046.

Last date of submission of Forms: 20.08.2008.

Fore School of Management PGDM (International Business Management)

Post Graduate Diploma in Management(International Business Management) (Two Year Full Time) – 2009 – 2011

Eligibility: The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks, of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India. The Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail or minimum of 3 years of education after completing Higher Secondary Schooling (10+2) equivalent.

Candidates appearing for the final year degree examination in the year 2009 can also apply subject to furnishing the proof of graduation at the time of admission.

Application procedure: All candidates are required to appear in the Common Admission Test (CAT) to be conducted by IIMs on November 16, 2008. For further details please refer to the CAT advertisement that has appeared in all the leading newspapers on July, 2008.

Apply to FSM on a separate application form that will be available from FORE School of Management for Rs. 1500/- in cash. The candidates who desire to get the application form by post should send a DD of Rs. 1550/- in favour of FORE School of Management, Payable at New Delhi

The programme forms can also be downloaded from the institute’s website.

Email : fore@fsm.ac.in

Further details can be taken from: Phone:91-11-41242424-33
Fax: 91-11-26520509, 26964229
Website: http://www.fsm.ac.in

Address: B-18, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi

Last date of submission of Forms: 12th November, 2008

Last date of Issue of application form : 12th November, 2008

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) Undergraduate Associateship Programme

Undergraduate Associateship Programme at the Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata.

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for selection of Undergraduate Associates under the auspices of the Centre for Advanced Research and Education (CARE) of Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata.

Eligibility

Candidates from the first or second year Science undergraduate programme (B.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. in Physics/ Chemistry/ Biological Sciences) in 2008 who have secured at least 80 per cent marks in Science and Mathematics and at least 75 per cent in aggregate in Class XII Board Examination are encouraged to apply.

Selection details

The final selection amongst the short listed candidates may involve an interview where the candidate needs to display resourcefulness, passion for scientific research as well as mastery of scientific concepts.

Selected Undergraduate Associates will be exposed to short term courses and laboratory training through short projects under the guidance of assigned mentors for a total period of about 60-90 days. During this period they will receive a stipend (@ Rs 150 day) along with a book grant of Rs 6,000 per annum. A travel allowance will also be given for outstation Undergraduate Associates. The programme is for the undergraduate years.

On successful completion of the programme, associates will be issued a certificate. A few of the Undergraduate Associates may be selected as Graduate Associates of SINP if they pursue Masters Programmes in Basic sciences. On successful completion of the MSc course with First Class or equivalent grades they may be considered for absorption as Research Fellows of SINP with the usual fellowship.

How to apply

Application forms for Physics and Biophysical Sciences can be downloaded from http://www.saha.ac.in/cs/associateship.programme/ and sent along with supporting documents by post within August 31, 2008 to the following address: Undergraduate Associateship Programme in Physics/Biophysical Sciences, Centre for Advanced Research and Education, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, 1/AF, Bidhannagar, Kolkata 700 064. The electronic address for correspondence is care[AT]saha.ac.in.

For more details visit: http://www.saha.ac.in/

Dr. D.Y.Patil University All-India Post-Graduate Entrance Test-2009

All-India Post-Graduate Entrance Test-2009

For Admission to Medical & Dental Programmes at

(A) Padmashree Dr. D.Y.Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune

DEGREE: MS: (1) General Surgery (2) Obstetrics & Gynaecology (3) Orthopaedics (4) Ophthalmology (5) ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)

MD : (1) General Medicine (2) Paediatrics (3) Anaesthesiology (4) Psychiatry (5) Radio-diagnosis (6) TB & Respiratory Diseases (7) Dermatology, Venerology & Leprosy (8) Pathology (9) Preventive & Social Medicine (10) Pharmacology (11) Microbiology (12) Anatomy (13) Physiology (14) Biochemistry

DIPLOMA: (1) Obstetrics & Gynaecology (DGO) (2) Orthopaedics (D.Ortho) (3) Ophthalmology (DO) (4) ENT (DLO) (5) Paediatrics (DCH) (6) Anaesthesiology (DA) (7) Radio-diagnosis (DMRD) (8) Skin & VD (DDVL) (9) Pathology (DCP) (10) Psychiatry (DPM)(11) TB & Chest (DTCD) (12) Preventive & Social Medicine (DPH)

(B) Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pimpri, Pune

DEGREE :MDS : (1) Oral Medicine, Diagnosis & Radiology (2) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (3) Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics (4) Orthodontics (5) Pedodontics (6) Prosthodontics (7) Oral Pathology & Microbiology (8) Periodontics (9) Community Dentistry & Preventive Dentistry


Eligibility: For MD/MS and PG Diploma: M.B.B.S. degree

For MDS: BDS Degree


Application procedure: There are separate brochures for the two colleges. The brochures will be available from 01/09/2008 (a) from the University office on payment of Rs. 1000/- in cash or D.D. OR (b) (if required by post) through a requisition letter (specifying the brochure required) along with a demand draft of Rs. 1250/- drawn on any nationalized bank, in favour of "Registrar, Dr. D. Y. Patil University", payable at Pune OR (c) by downloading from the University website. The downloaded form is to be submitted along with a demand draft of Rs. 3250/-(Form Fee + Test Fee + Postal charges).

Entrance Test Fee: Rs.2000/-


Email : info@dypatiluniversity.org

Further details can be taken from: Ph. No.: 91-20-27420069 , 27420156
Fax: 91-20-27420010
Website: http://www.dypatiluniversity.org

Address: Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune- 411018

Last date of submission of Forms: (a) Without Late Fee : 22/12/2008 ; ; (b) With Late Fee of Rs.500/- : 29/12/2008

Date of Entrance Test : 1. For MD/MS and PG Diploma: Sunday, 04/01/2009 11.00 to 14.30 Hrs. ; ; 2. For MDS: Sunday, 04/01/2009 11.00 to 12.30 Hrs.

TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) PGDM programme

The TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal invites applications for its post graduate diploma in management (PGDM) programme.

Eligibility
* A three-year (10+2+3) university degree in any discipline, recognised by the AIU as eligible for post graduation, with not less than 50 per cent overall aggregate marks. This applies to also those with professional qualifications like Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting and Company Secretary.

* Candidates appearing for final year degree examination may also apply. However such candidates, if selected by TAPMI, are required to produce proof of completion of graduation by the time they join the PGP program and their passing certificates and testimonials within the stipulated date thereafter.

* The candidate must have scores of CAT 2008 or GMAT 2007 / 2008. TAPMI does not use any other test score for short-listing candidates.

* Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in the subsequent TAMPMI Admission Process (GDPI) at Manipal. Final selection will be based on performance in the Admissions Process.

How to apply
TAPMI handbook of information for Admissions 2009 containing the application form can be obtained on payment of Rs 1,200/- (Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred) form the following sources:

1. Select branches of Axis Bank from where CAT forms are sold. Please see the branch list given in www.tapmi.org.

2. Select branches of State Bank of India [Get Quote] (SBI)

3. TAPMI Center for Executive Education at Koramangala, Bangalore. (Ph:080-41501900)

4. Application forms can be downloaded from www.tapmi.org. Downloaded forms should be completed and sent with a demand draft for Rs 1,200/- favouring "TA Pai Management Institute" payable at Manipal or Udupi.

5. Application forms can be procured directly form TAPMI Admission Office by sending a demand draft to the Admission Office of TAPMI. Application Forms can also be procured directly form TAPMI Admissions Office by making cash payment.

Important dates

Last date for issue of forms: December 1, 2008
Last date for receipt of completed forms: December 6, 2008
Contact
Admission Office
TA Pai Management Institute
Manipal -576104, Karnataka
Phone: (0820) 2571359/ 2571358, extn 101/ 102
Email: admissions@mail.tapmi.org
Website: www.tapmi.org

Industrial Research Laboratory Technology Courses

Courses Offered : (1) Paint and Varnish Technology (Technologists') Course and (2) Paint and Varnish Technology (Operatives') Course.

Eligibility Criteria :

(i) Entry qualification : For course no (i) B.Sc. with Physics Chemistry Mathemetics from any recognized University in India & for course no (ii) Higher Secondary or its equivalant with Physics, Chemistry & Mathemetics
(ii) Residence : Should be domiciled in West Bengal.
(iii) Age Limit : 25 years as on 1st July of every year

Duration of courses : Both the courses are of two (2) years duration including six month in-plant training

Admission Procedure : Advertisement are published with in the last week of June of every year in at least one leading Bengali & English Newspapers than other two/three Bengali Newspapers. Written test is carried out normally in the last Sunday of October of every year, if not changed due to some unavoidable circumtances. Examinations are carried out on Physics,Chemistry, and Mathemetics of B.Sc level and Higher Secondary or its equivalent level for course nos 1 & 2 respectively. All the questions are of objective types. Written test are carried out on 180 marks and viva-voce on 20 marks. Opening day for admission is normally after 15th December of every year and closing day is within 25th January of every year.

Last Date of submission : 31st August of every year

Selection of Candidate : Candidates are selected on the basis of written test followed by viva-voce test held at industrial Research Laboratry, Canal South Road,Pagladanga, Kolkata - 700015

Number of Intake : Twelve (12) in each of the courses

Award of Certificate : Certificate is awarded by the Director of Industries, Directorate of Industries, New Secretariat Buildings (9th Floor), 1, Kiran Sankar Roy Road, Kolkata - 700001

Commencement of : January of every year Session

Recognation of the Course : Both by the Government of West Bengal and Government of India.

Reservaion of Seats : For Schedule Castes and Schedule Tribes as per Goverment Rules

How to apply : Candidates are requested to apply according to the proforma given in newspaper advertisement or may download the same fom this website and send the application form along with 1) one copy of recent passport size photograph duly attested, should be affixed in the specified area 2) attested copies of the Admit Card and Mark sheet of last examination passed and Cast certificate if any 3) Two self addressed unstamped envelop (23x10 cm) to "The Paint and Varnish Technologist, Industrial Research Laboratory, Canal South Road, Kolkata - 700015" (Within the Old Campus of College of Leather Technology)

Contact No : 033- 23234632
E-Mail Id : principal@irlwb.org

For further details, please visit Website : www.irlwb.org

IIT mumbai Programme in Marketing and Human Resource Management

The Institute announces the 5th batch of CEP Certificate Programme in Marketing and Human Resource Management to be held at Mumbai and New Delhi.

This program has been exclusively designed to meet the emerging needs and includes topics that bridge the existing gap and facilitate easy transition to the required platform for success. Proposed Certificate Programme in Management with specialization in Marketing and Managing People is an endeavor to provide an opportunity to the working professionals to get an in-depth orientation and exposure of management through the faculty of repute.

This programme seeks to address a set of issues as stated below:

• Address the emerging paradigms in the field of Management.
• An emphasis on current concepts and applications.
• A focus on those skills most needed by Marketing and HR people today: Analytical reasoning, effective communication and teamwork.
• An integration of information management system applications within the curriculum.
• A blend of topics addressing conventional Marketing and People
Management with a focus on the requirements of modern businesses.

Programme Duration

This Certificate programme of CEP, IIT Bombay will be held during August 2008-May 2009, simultaneously, at Mumbai and New Delhi. Classes are proposed to be held on every alternate weekend (Saturdays and Sundays). Total number of program days will be around 37 days over 19 weekends in a year. Classes on Saturdays will be held from 2.00 PM to 8.30 PM and on Sundays from 9.00 AM to 4.30 PM with an hour lunch break.

Programme Fee

Total fees for the programme at New Delhi will be Rupees Ninety One thousand (Rs.91,000/-) only. Total fees for the programme at Mumbai will be Rupees Eighty Two thousand (Rs.82,000/-) only. Each participant is required to pay the total fee by a crossed demand draft drawn in favour of “THE REGISTRAR, IIT BOMBAY (CEP ACCOUNT)” and payable at Mumbai. The payment is to be made on or before August 19, 2008 for Delhi and August 28, 2008 for Mumbai.

Award of Certificate

For successful completion of the programme, all participants will have to appear for a comprehensive examination at the end of the programme. Each participant will be awarded a certificate by CEP, IIT Bombay on successful completion of the programme.

Important Dates:

Last date for Registration : August 19, 2008 for Delhi and August 28, 2008 for Mumbai.

Date of Start of the Programme at Delhi : August 24, 2008

Date of Start of the Programme at Mumbai : August 31, 2008

Contact Details

Prof. S. Bhargava
Coordinator, Certificate Programme in Management
Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management,
IIT Bombay Powai, Mumbai, 400 076

Telephone: 022–25767782 /7897
Fax: 022-25722872
Email: bhargava@iitb.ac.in
Website: http://www.iitb.ac.in

National Institute of Bank Management PG in banking and finance

The National Institute of Bank Management, Pune post-graduate programme in banking and finance 2009-2011 full time residential programme.

Eligibility

*A three-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with atleast 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline.

*Students completing their degree examination by June 2009 may also apply.

*Refer to the website for complete details regarding qualifying criteria of universities from where the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree and for other important information about eligibility.

*Candidates seeing admission to the above programme should appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) being conducted by IIMs on November 16, 2008. The candidates should follow the CAT advertisement of IIMs in leading newspapers on July 13, 2008, (which is also available in our website) for procurement of CAT Bulletin. Closing date for sale of CAT Bulletins through designated branches of banks(s) is August 8, 2008 and through IIMs it is August 13, 2008.

*CAT score is used for short-listing candidates who apply for admission to NIBM. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of programme.

*Apply to NIBM by filling a separate application form, furnishing CAT Reg No and Centre No. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CAT scores will be called for Group Discussion and Interview for final selection during mid-April 2009.

Request for Prospectus, Application Form and Other Information

Request should be accompanied with a demand draft of Rs 1,000/- drawn in favour of 'National Institute of Bank Management', and payable at Pune. The request should specify the name of the candidate, mailing address, e-mail ID and telephone number.

Applications will be available from August 2008 to November 28, 2008.

The last date for receiving filled-in applications at NIBM is December 4, 2008.

Contact
Dean, Post Graduate Programme
National Institute of Bank Management

NIBM Post Office,
Kondhwe Khurd,
Pune 411 048
Email: pgpbf@nibmindia.org
Website: www.nibmindia.org

Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya Distance Education admissions opens

Directorate of Distance Education of the university will run the following courses from the session July 2008 –

Course - Eligibility

B.A./B.Com. - 10+2 or equivalent
B.Sc. (Maths/Biology) - 10+2(Science) or equivalent
Certificate in Computing - 10+2 or equivalent
B.C.A. - 10+2 or equivalent
M.C.A. - Graduation or equivalent
P.G.D.C.A. - Graduation or equivalent

Above courses are equivalent to the courses designed by UGC. No Age Bar.

Application forms can be obtained from enquiry counter by cash Rs. 75/-. The same may be obtained by post sending DD for Rs. 100/- in the name of Director, Distance Education, R.D.V.V. payable at Jabalpur. Last date of submission of the form is 20 th. Aug 2008 and with late fee of Rs. 100/- 30 th August 2008.

Contact – Ph.No. – 0761-2606604 ,2600567,68,69 PBX 2104
Website – www.rdunijbpin.org

National Institute Of Homoeopathy BHMS admissions 2008

Applications are invited for admissions to the five and a half year, Bachelor Degree Course (BHMS) in homoeopathy at the National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata, affiliated to the West Bengal University of Health Sciences for the academic year 2008-2009.
Eligibility
*Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or its equivalent examination with the subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and obtained 50 per cent marks in aggregate for general candidates and 45 per cent marks for the scheduled caste/ scheduled tribe candidates are eligible to apply.

*The candidates should attain 17 years of age by December 31, 2008.

*The candidates who have appeared for Higher Secondary (10+2) candidature will be taken into consideration provided that the result of examination is published before the admission and they have secured the required percentage of marks which has to be substantiated by production of documentary proof. Blind (including colour blind) deaf and/ or dumb candidates are not eligible to apply for the course.

Selection
Out of total admission of 60 candidates.
(i) 14* seats are for the candidates nominated from the following States/ Union Territories : Jammu and Kashmir [Images] (1), Manipur (1), Meghalaya (1), Mizoram (2), Nagaland (1), Sikkim (1), Tripura (2), Andman and Nicobar Island (1), Dadra and Nagar Haveli (1), Daman and Diu (1), Lakshwadeep (1) and Pondicherry (1)

* This stands corrected in the advertisement released in the Employment News dated July 26 - August 1, 2008

(ii) Six seats are reserved for Foreign Nationals of which five seats are for candidates from BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lank and Thailand) nominated by Indian Council of Cultural Relations, New Delhi [Images] and one seat for candidates under self financing scheme nominated by the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.

(iii) 10** seats to be filled by candidate sponsored by Govt of Sri Lanka [Images] through Ministry of external affairs Govt of India through the Dept of AYUSH, Government of India.
** Out of these 10 seats, if adequate candidates are not sponsored by Govt of Sri Lanka the remaining seats will be kept vacant and no other candidate will be admitted.

*The admission test will be of three hours duration and carrying an aggregate of 200 marks. The pattern of questions will be of multiple choice (single correct answer) type 200 questions -- Physics (60 questions), Chemistry (60 questions), Biology (60 questions) and General Knowledge (20 questions).

How to apply
*Filled in application (in candidate's own handwriting- PROFORMA of application available at http://www.nih.nic.in/BHMS_Admission%20Notice08-09.html) is to be sent along with a self addressed with Pincode, stamped (Rs 15/-) envelope (size: 31x12 cm) and a bank draft for Rs 400/- payable at Kolkata, in favour of Director, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata (IPO/ cheque/ cash/ money order will not be accepted).

*No bank draft is required in case of SC/ST candidates but a copy of caste certificate attested by a Gazetted Officer should accompany the application.

*Also enclose four identical copies of recent (taken after June 30, 2008 with a placard showing candidate's name and date of photo / the photographs should be taken without spectacles and cap/hat) passport size (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) colour photographs. [two copies are to be pasted on the specified area on the application, which should be attested by a Gazetted Officer after pasting with part of signature on the photograph and part of signature on the application form, other two unpasted should be signed on the reverse by candidate].

*Applications accompanied by hazy, old or unidentifiable photographs are liable to be rejected without assigning any reason. Candidates must put their full signature in all the places asked for at all the stages of admission process.

Important dates

The duly filled in application should reach to the office of the Directorat the address below (by Speed Post) on or before the last date of submission of application ie 21 days from the date of publication of Advertisement ie July 26, 2008.
Admit Card and Prospectus will be sent by post and list of candidates with their Roll numbers and Centres will also be available in the NIH website: http://www.nih.nic.in/
Date of All India Admission Test: September 7, 2008 (Sunday).
Date of publication of the result of Admission Test: September 21, 2008.
Counseling and date of admission: September 29, 2008.
Contact
National Institute Of Homoeopathy
Block-GE, Sector-III,
Salt Lake,
Kolkata 700 106.
Website: http://www.nih.nic.in/

XLRI Jamshedpur School of Business & Human Resources Distance Learning Programmes

XLRI Jamshedpur School of Business & Human Resources announces admissions to the following courses through video conference facility:

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management (PGCBM)
Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (PGCHRM)
Postgraduate Certificate in Retail Management (PGCRM)
Postgraduate Certificate in Sales and Marketing Management (PGCSMM)
Postgraduate Certificate in Industrial and Labour Law (PGCILL)
Eligibility
Graduation from a recognised university with minimum two years of work experience after graduation.

Selection
Qualification, experience and online interview

These courses will be delivered via Reliance [Get Quote] World's Virtual Classroom platform at 40 cities across India. Participants will attend live interactive classes via video conference at a Reliance World in their city. The courses also include a contact session at XLRI campus.

Programme highlights

Designed and delivered by XLRI's full-time faculty
High market value and industrywide recognition
Bestowal of alumni status
Last date for receipt of application at XLRI Jamshedpur: September 5

Contact
XLRI Satellite Programmes
CH Area East Jamshedpur 831035
Phone: (0657) 398 3333, 1800-200-9191 (toll free) or SMS 'XLRI' to 55454
Email: reliance.world@relianceada.com
Website: www.xlri.ac.in/satellite or www.relianceworld.in