Great Lakes PGPM Admissions 2011

Great Lakes PGPM Admissions 2011

One year Fast Track program with dual specialization option
Leading faculty fro top International and Indian B schools
Guest lectures by eminent thought leaders and industry stalwarts
Course approved by AICTE
LEED platinum rated Green Campus
Diverse and experienced peer group


Admission calender

Issue of Application -- 15th Oct, 2010
Last Date for submission -- 15th Jan, 2011


CAT (2009 or 2010) or GMAT (taken after January 1, 2008) or XAT is required for applying to Great Lakes.

Campus : East Coast Road, Manamai Village, Tamil Nadu - 603 102.
Ph. - 044 - 3080 9000/9011 Fax - 044-3080 9001

City Office - 19, North Mada Street, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.
Email - admission@greatlakes.edu.in

For more information visit-: http://www.greatlakes.edu.in/

PDPU B.Tech Admissions 2011

PDPU B.Tech Admissions 2011

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, the premier University, announces B.Tech admissions for the Academic Year 2011 - 2012 as under :


School of Petroleum Technology
B.Tech in Petroleum Engg.

School of Technology
B.Tech in the following disciplines :

Civil Engg, Electrical Engg., Chemical Engg., Industrial Engg., Mechanical Engg.

Students having Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 10 + 2 or equivalent must :

Appear for AIEEE 2011, to be conducted by CBSE on 1st May, 2011 and
Apply Separately for the PDPU as and when announced.
Admission as per merit in AIEEE 2011 All India Ranking.

Reservation would be as per the Government Norms. The Reservation Category (SC,ST and Physically Challenged (PC) will be considered as mentioned in AIEEE Admit / Score Card. 50% seats will be reserved for Gujarat State Quota based on AIEEE All India Rank.

Further details will be provided in our advertisement scheduled at the end of March 2011 and also on our website.

Please note that the last date for submission of AIEEE 2011 application is 14th January, 2011.

For more information visit-: http://www.pdpu.ac.in/

IGNOU ACT-Online Academic Counsellors' Training

IGNOU ACT-Online Academic Counsellors' Training

IGNOU has started the Academic Counsellors' Training–Online (ACT-Online), an online capacity development programme for teachers covering topics like evaluation of assignments, development of study skills and usage of new technologies for student support.

The programme is specifically for those who are engaged in or wish to be engaged in the task of providing tutoring/counselling and other technology-mediated support to the distance learners. The ACT-Online is grounded in both the theory and practice of Open Distance Learning (ODL). Some of the important topics covered under this programme are: ODL concept, models, development, student support, tutoring and counselling, importance of assignments, evaluation of assignment responses, development of study skills and self-learning, support to the educational disadvantaged students and the use of new technologies for student support.

After taking this course, an IGNOU official said, the counsellor will be able to help students develop effective learning skills, organise support for disadvantaged and physically-challenged students and use modern computer operating system for student support.

For more information visit-: http://www.ignou.ac.in/

CDC Fellowship Scheme For Students

CDC Fellowship Scheme For Students

Consultancy Development Center Fellowship Scheme For Students pursuing B.Tech / B.E / MBA / PGDBM

Applications are invited for the CDC Fellowship Scheme

This award is offered to students who undertake a live consulting project during their education programme.

Academic Requirement to apply

At least 80% marks in 10+2
Student should be enrolled in B.E / B.Tech / MBA / PGDBM courses from AICTE / UGC approved institutions / colleges / universities.

Fellowship Amount

Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand) would be awarded to the students whose reports are accepted by the Centre as per the guidelines given under the Evaluation process.

Online Application Procedure :

Visit www.cdc.org.in / scheme / fellowship.aspx for further details and to apply
Its an on-going Scheme (no closing dates)

A Knowledge Centre for Professional Services
Consultancy Development Centre
2nd floor Core 4B, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003.
Tel no. - 91 11 2468 2055, 2460 2601
Email - fellowship@cdc.org.in
Website - http://www.cdc.org.in/

CEC E-Course on Editing for Films & Television

CEC E-Course on Editing for Films & Television

Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) India, is launching a Worldwide e-Course on Editing for Films and Television. The registration for the course starts on 15th November 2010. The course will commence on 3rd January, 2011 and will be completed by 18th February, 2011. About 72 hour of classroom teaching have been condensed into about 13 hours of video programmes in 25 episodes of half an hour duration each. There will be seven live interactive sessions with the subject expert to clarify queries of the participants.

Basically designed for film and video editors, this course aspired to give an insight into the art and craft of editing. It will familiarize the participants with a range of activities required for telling a story through visuals and sound. Along the way it touches upon several issues connected with editing, right from its basic concepts to the technical aspects of electronic editing on linear and non-linear platform.

E-Course through internet,online,TV and EDUSAT

For more information contact
e-course Co-ordinator
Dr.Sunil Mehru.Jt Director
+91-11-65372294
drsunilmehru@gmail.com
http://www.cec-ugc.org/

Amrita School of Engineering B.Tech Entrance Exam 2011

Amrita School of Engineering B.Tech Entrance Exam 2011

Amrita School of Engineering (ASE) has announced that the Amrita Entrance Examination 2011 will be conducted on April 17, 2011 for admission into various B.Tech engineering programmes.

The B.Tech engineering courses for which the test will be conducted include Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Candidates born on or after July 1, 1990 only are eligible to apply for admission.

The application form can be obtained by post, from the Admission Coordinators of ASE on a written request indicating their full communication address together with a Demand Draft for Rs.850/- drawn in favor of Amrita School of Engineering payable at Coimbatore. It can also be obtained from the university counter of Amrita Schools of Engineering at Amritapuri, Bengaluru and Coimbatore.

Candidates can also apply online with the payment gateway or apply through the website and submit the application printout duly signed, along with Demand Draft for Rs.850/- drawn in favor of Amrita School of Engineering payable at Coimbatore and a passport size color photograph affixed in the specified location.

The last date for the sale and submission of application forms is March 25, 2011.

For admission enquiry contact : 0422 – 2685169/70 ( 9 AM – 4 PM ) on working days.

For more information visit-: http://117.240.224.21/oars/

Calcutta University M.Phil in Foreign Policy Studies

Calcutta University M.Phil in Foreign Policy Studies

The Institute of Foreign Policy Studies, Calcutta University invites applications for the two year M.Phil course in Foreign Policy Studies for the session 2010- 2012.
Each selected student shall receive a fellowship of Rs. 6000/- per month during the period of the course.


Eligibility
Any candidate who has passed the M.A./M.Sc./M.Com or equivalent examination of this University with 55% marks in aggregate (SC/ST with 50% marks) or with 60% marks in aggregate of any other recognised University. Students who are taking M.A. Part-II examination may also apply provisionally and sit for the admission test but their final admission would depend on passing the examination obtaining the required marks mentioned above.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply on plain paper giving details regarding their age, educational qualification, address, contact nos. and e-mail. Copies of age proof, post graduate certificates/mark sheets, SC/ST certificate (if applicable) should be attached.

Applications should be sent to:

Shantanu Chakrabati, Convenor, Institute of Foreign Policy Studies, University of Calcutta (Alipore Campus) (4th Floor), 1, Reformatory Street, Kolkata-700027

Last date for submission of applications: 7th January, 2011

For more information visit-: http://www.caluniv.ac.in/

PGD-CET 2011 DMER MDS Admissions 2011

PGD-CET 2011 DMER MDS Admissions 2011

Entrance Examination for Admission to Dental Postgraduate Courses (MDS)

Entrance Examination (PGD-CET 2011) for Dental Postgraduate Courses (MDS) will be held on Sunday 6th Feb, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m

The cost of application form along with the information Brochure of PGD-CET 2011 and examination fee is Rs.1800/- to be payable by Demand Draft / pay order drawn on any Nationalised or Scheduled commercial Bank in favour of "Director, Medical Education and Research, Mumbai" payable at Mumbai. The Brochure and Application Form will be available at the following institutions from 29/12/2010 to 11/01/2011 (Excluding Sundays and State Government Holidays). Aspiring candidates should go through the eligibility criteria as per the PGD - CET - 2011 brochure, which is available on website www.dmer.org before purchasing the application form.

Name of the Designated Authority
1. Dean Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai
2. Dean Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Aurangabad
3. Dean, Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur
4. Dean, B.J. Medical College, Pune

Application forms duly filled can be submitted in person from 29/12/10 to 11/01/2011 (Excluding sundays and State govt. holidays) at any of the above centres. The application form should not be sent by Post / Courier, such forms will be rejected without any intimation.

For more info visit-: http://www.dmer.org/

Raiiv Gandhi Aviation Academy Pilot Training

Raiiv Gandhi Aviation Academy Pilot Training

Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy-RGAA Pilot Training and Aviation Courses

* Private Pilot Licence Course :
For hobby and fun flyers. To those who wish to experience the unlimited freedom and the romance of flying.

The course offers flight training right from student pilot to private pilot license. The 3 to 6 months course gives you 60 hours of flying time.

After completion of this program, it enables a person to become licensed pilot in command of a single engine aircraft carrying passengers or cargo.

* Commercial Pilot Licence Course :
This course requires 200 hours of flying. An 18 months course that offers an in-depth study of aerodynamics, weight and balance control, advanced aircraft systems, aviation regulation, maneuvers and high performance aircraft training.

A commercial pilot license holder can become a captain of a single / multi engine aircraft whose weight category is above 5700 kg. When license issued is valid internationally. He can be employed as a pilot in government and civil airlines or in private airline companies. He is also eligible to become an officer under Ministry of Civil Aviation and has a host of career opportunities.

* Instrument Rating Course :
This course includes instrument navigation, instrument cross-country flight and instrument emergency procedures. It provides training for flying in instruments, meteorological conditions and in the clouds. It makes a pilot with precision flying skills in an increasingly complex air traffic system.

* Multi Engine Rating Course :
The course covers aerodynamics, systems, and procedures. Individualized training modules aimed at increasing safety and proficiency levels of pilots. The focus is on single engine and multi-engine airplane.

Admission Process :
RGAA will base admission decisions on high school performance and extra curricular activities. Admission is open to all qualified applicants regardless of age. A personal discussion about the various avenues in the career possibilities is always welcome.

RGAA also help in assisting you to get education loans from the bank. A staff from the bank is always available in RGAA office. Student must be accepted for enrollment before financial aid eligibility after which the forms will be processed.

Written Examination :

Written Examination is conducted by the RGAA Institute to assess the eligibility of a candidate to take up flying as a career

For more information visit-: http://www.rgaviation.com/

CAE Global Academy Pilot Training

CAE Global Academy Pilot Training

CAE Global Academy Gondia is one of 11 CAE Global Academy schools around the world. It operates to the highest standards and produces pilots that are well prepared to safely and efficiently operate their aircraft.

CAE Global Academy Gondia, also recognized as the National Flying Training Institute (NFTI) is a newly built and expanding state-of-the-art campus. It is in close proximity to the airport, and operates modern fleet of training aircraft.

With a capacity for 200 students per year, CAE Global Academy Gondia is the largest flight school campus in India. The school started operations after receiving Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approval in February 2009.

CAE Global Academy in Gondia is a joint venture between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and CAE.


CAE Global Academy offers three main integrated programs:

* Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

* Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)

* Multicrew Pilot License (MPL)

An aviation certificate or license may also include a number of sub-qualifications or ratings. These specify in more detail the actual privileges of the license, including the types of aircraft that can be flown - single engine (SE) or multi-engine (ME), whether flight under instrument flight rules is allowed (Instrument Rating, or IR), and whether instructing and examining of trainee pilots can be done (Instructor of Examiner Rating).

For more information visit-: http://caeglobalacademy.com/

IGNOU OPENDEN-III IGNOU Dental Courses

IGNOU OPENDEN-III IGNOU Dental Courses

IGNOU announced admission to Post-Graduate Certificate in Oral Implantology (PGCOI) and Post Graduate Certificate in Endodontics (PGCE). IGNOU, in collaboration with the Dental Council of India, has developed two Post-Graduate Certificate programmes for BDS Graduates.

These programmes are essentially a judicious mix of theoretical and practical courses. They enhance the knowledge and skills in the field of Oral Implantology and Endodontics, respectively. The programmes are approved by the DCI. The practical skills are imparted through selected DCI recognized dental colleges all over the country.

The Eligibility for admission to the Openden-III is Registered BDS Doctors after completion of internship. The degree should be recognized by Dental Council of India.The selection will be done on the basis of a combined entrance test for the two programmes after applying the reservation as per Govt. of India rules.

The minimum Duration is one year and maximum duration is three years of this programme, the Medium of instruction is English and there is no maximum age limit.

Student Handbook & Prospectus for Management Programme & OPENDEN– 2011 can be obtained from the Registrar (SRD), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 110068 and from all the Regional Centres of IGNOU by paying Rs. 500 in cash at the respective sale counters.

Application form and prospectus can also be downloaded from the website: www.ignou.ac.in and sent along with a DD/IPO for Rs.550/- in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi/city of concerned Regional Centre (for Openden).

Last date 10th January 2011

For more info visit-: http://www.ignou.ac.in/

IIP Correspondence Graduate Diploma in Packaging 2011

IIP Correspondence Graduate Diploma in Packaging 2011

Indian Institute of Packaging-IIP Distance learning/Correspondence Courses 2011

Eligibility : A degree in any branch from a recognized University with 1 year experience or a diploma in any branch from recognized state technical board with 2 years of working experience.

Starting Date : January 1, 2011 ( 18 months duration)

Tuition Fee : Rs.32,000/- + 10.30 service tax.

Certificate : Graduate Diploma in Packaging accredited by Asian Packaging Federation.

Registration : Registration form, prospectus and syllabus can be obtained by paying Rs.100/- by cash or by Demand Draft in favour of Indian Institute of Packaging, payable in Mumbai

Last Date for submission of forms : 31st December, 2010.

For details, pl. write to : T.M. Mallik, Deputy Director (T&E)
Indian Institute of Packaging
E-2, MIDC Area, Post Box No. - 9432,
Andheri East, Mumbai - 400 093
Tel. : 2821 9803 / 2821
Email: rneiip@iip-in.com
http://www.iip-in.com/

RBEF Scholarships 2011

RBEF Scholarships 2011

RBEF scholarships for pursuing higher education at any institution in India or abroad.Scholarships worth Rs.10 Lakh each are being offered by the non-profit Ritanand Baldev education foundation-RBEF

All students appearing for class XII Boards in March 2011 and those in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply.

Application forms are available free of cost online at RBEF website and select institution.

For more information visit-: http://www.rbef.in/

IGNOU B.Ed/M.Ed Special Education Admissions 2011

IGNOU B.Ed/M.Ed Special Education Admissions 2011

IGNOU admission to Degree Programmes in Special Education( B.Ed./M.Ed.)

* B.Ed. Special Education in Hearing Impairment; Visual Impairment; and Mental Retardation.
Eligibility for admission to B.Ed. Special Education is Bachelor's degree from any recognised University. A weightage of 10 marks will be given to parents of children with disability, persons with disability or persons possessing any RCI recognised qualification. The minimum duration for completion of B.Ed. Special Education is two years and maximum is five years.

* M.Ed. Special Education in Hearing Impairment (MEDSEHM), Learning Disability (MEDSELD), Visual Impairment (MEDSEVI) and Mental Retardation (MEDSEMR).
Eligibility for admission to M.Ed. Special Education is B.Ed. Special Education or equivalent degree approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with an aggregate of 50% marks and two years of teaching/professional experience. The minimum duration for completion of M.Ed. Special Education is two years and maximum is four years.

The medium of instruction is English and there is no age bar for any of the Programmes.

Selection will be done on the basis of an entrance test and weightage as applicable. The reservation policy will be applicable as per Govt. of India rules. A Study Centre-wise merit list will be prepared.

Student Handbook & Prospectus can be obtained from the Registrar (SRD), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 110068 as well as from the IGNOU Regional Centres by sending a Demand Draft/IPO of Rs 550 in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi/City of the concerned Regional Centre or by paying Rs 500 in cash at the respective sale counters. Please write your name and address on the back of the DD/IPO.

The last date for the receipt of request for 'PROSPECTUS' by post is December 22, 2010.

Application form and prospectus can also be downloaded from the website: www.ignou.ac.in and sent to the concerned Regional Centre by Speed Post/Registered Post along with a DD/IPO of Rs 550 in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi.

Prospectus will be sent to such applicants after receipt of Rs 550 as explained above.

Filled in application forms for Entrance Test must reach the concerned Regional Centre by Registered Post/Speed Post on or before January 7, 2011.

For more information visit-: http://www.ignou.ac.in/

IGNOU & University Stendhal French Courses

IGNOU & University Stendhal French Courses

IGNOU, French Embassy and University Stendhal, Grenoble III, France have signed an MoU to start Teaching of French as a Methodology Course in the B.Ed. Programme of IGNOU.

The main objective of this MoU is to design and develop the following academic programmes for the development of human resources: Teaching of French as a Methodology Course in the B.Ed. programme of IGNOU; Certificat d’Enseignement de Français Langue Etrangère [CEFLE] and Diplôme d’Enseignement de Français Langue Etrangère [DEFLE].

French Embassy will fund the Orientation Programme for the course writers for developing the Self-Learning Materials.

IGNOU would conduct expert committee meetings for the French methodology course in the B.Ed. Programme, CEFLE and DEFLE Programmes in collaboration with the French Embassy.

IGNOU will have complete copyright over all pedagogical study material produced for B.Ed programme, CEFLE and DEFLE programmes (Print, Audio, Audio Visual etc.) for use in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar.

The programmes aim to to enhance knowledge and skill among the students in the field of French language, literature and culture studies.

OCES-2011 and DGFS-2011 BARC Training Programmes

OCES-2011 and DGFS-2011 BARC Training Programmes

Department of Atomic Energy Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Training Schools invites applications for its two training programmes viz. OCES-2011 and DGFS-2011

OCES-2011 : One year Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Post-Graduates for the year 2010-2011 (OCES-2010) conducted at BARC Training Schools. Table-1 lists Eligible Disciplines.Table-2 lists the eligible disciplines and orientation of the training programme at each of the Training Schools along with the placement information after training. A Trainee who scores a minimum of 50% aggregate marks on completion of the training programme is declared to have passed the course successfully.

DGFS-2011 : Two-Year DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Scheme for Engineering Graduates and Post-Graduates in Physics for joining M.Tech. in specified specialisations commencing in 2011 at IIT-Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras and Roorkee IT-BJU-Varanasi, NIT-Rourleka and Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT)-Mumbai On successful completion of training, you will be appointed as Scientific Officer in any of the DAE units or AERB with opportunities for attractive career progression up to the highest echelons. This could also earn you a PG Diploma or credit towards pursuing M.Tech./.Phill./Ph.D from Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a deemed to be university, provided yuor performance is above a specified threshold. DGFS Fellows will get opportunities for pusuing Ph.D. Through HBNI after completion of M.Tech.

Qualification Degrees and Discipline : - B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Computers, Instrumentation and Engineering Physics. - M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Biosciences, Geology, and Geophysics. A minimum of 60%(aggregate) in the qualifying degree is an essential requirement. Science candidates are further required to have secured a minimum of 60% (aggregate) in B.Sc. also.

Screening for Science disciplines : on the basis of valid GATE score or a Written Test(WT) to be conducted on Sunday, February 27, 2011. Last Date for receipt of application for WT in science Disciplines : January 21, 2011.

Screening for Engineering disciplines : on the basis of valid GATE score or a written Test WT) to conducted on Sunday, April 24, 2011.

Last date for receipt of application for WT in Engineering Disciplines : March 25, 2011.

Last date for application based on GATE for Science as well as Engineering Disciplines : March 31, 2011.

Contact-:
OCES and DGFS - 2011
Dy. Establishmnet Officer, Recruitment-IV
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Training School Complex
Anushaktinagar, Mumbai – 400 094
Contact email : hrddpuri@barc.gov.in

For more information visit-: http://oces.hbni.ac.in/

IMU Marine Engineering Admissions 2011

IMU Marine Engineering Admissions 2011

One year pre-sea marine engineering training course at the Indian Maritime University Mumbai Campus. Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Hay Bunder Road, Mumbai - 400 033 leading to the Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Engineering by the Indian Maritime University, Chennai.

Eligibility - B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical or Naval Architecture) from AICTE approved college or IIT with minimum 50 per cent in final year and minimum 50 per cent in English in class 10 or class 12, maximum age 28 years as on date of commencement of training (Jan 3, 2011). Five years age relaxation for SC/ST and two years for female candidates). Further details on www.imu.tn.nic.in.
Application form obtain through the above office or download from the website.

Deadline - December, 20 2010 (submission)

For more information visit-: http://www.imu.tn.nic.in/

FMGE Screening Test March 2011

FMGE Screening Test March 2011

Foreign Medical Graduate Screening Test 2011, National Board of Examinations

More on Test-:
As per the Screening Test Regulations 2002, an Indian citizen possessing a primary medical qualification awarded by any medical institution outside India who is desirous of getting provisional or permanent registration with the Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council on or after 15.03.2002 shall have to
qualify a screening test.

The next session of the FMG Exam shall be conducted by the National Board of Examinations on Sunday the 27th March, 2011 at New Delhi

Eligibility-:
The eligibility of the candidate shall be governed by the Screening Test Regulations and Eligibility Certificate Regulations issued by Medical Council of India with prior approval of Government of India and judgments of Hon’ble Supreme Court issued from time to time

For details of the scheme of examination, eligibility criteria, fee structure and application forms, candidates are advised to refer to the Information Bulletin cum
application Form downloaded (26.12.2010 onwards) from the website www.natboard.edu.in (bulletin fee of Rs. 750/- will have to be paid for downloaded forms alongwith the fee for examination) OR Obtained on cash payment of Rs.750/- from selected branches of Indian Bank (06.12.2010 onwards), For list of branches of the bank, Kindly refer to detailed notice at website www.natboard.edu.in or contact telephone 011- 46054605

Important Dates-:
The last date of submission of duly completed Application Form is 31st December,2010(without late fee) and 15th January, 2011 (with late fee of Rs.1,500/-).

For more information contact-:
National Board of Examinations
(Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India)
Ansari Nagar, Ring Road, New Delhi-110029.
Telephone : 011-46054605; Fax : 45593009
E-mail : mail@natboard.edu.in;

For more information visit-: http://www.natboard.edu.in/

Symbiosis Distance Healthcare Programmes 2011

Symbiosis Distance Healthcare Programmes 2011

SCHC Distance Education Programmes in Healthcare Industry

SYMBIOSIS CENTRE OF HEALTH CARE-SCHC

Admissions open Autonomous Distance Education Programmes in Healthcare Industry

* Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Care Management (PGDHHM)- Duration 1 year

* Post Graduate Diploma in Medico Legal Systems (PGDMLS)- Duration 1 year

* Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (PGDCR) - Duration 1 year

For Programmes and eligibility details, please visit : www.schcpune.org

Prospectus and Application form : Available on payment of Rs.1000/- (cash) or for delivery by post, send a Demand Draft of Rs.1100/- drawn in favour of " Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC)" payable at Pune.

Online payment facility available.

Phone Nos. - +91-020-25655023,25667164,20255051
Email - distancelearning@schcpune.org.

For more information visit-: http://www.schcpune.org/

Nrityanjali Interschool Competition 2011

Nrityanjali Interschool Competition 2011

The competition, to be held by Nrityanjali - the institute of performing arts, education, personality development and management services, will be held from December 4 to December 19, 2010.

The annual event will witness the participation of schools from across Mumbai. Navi Mumbai and Thane District. The fest is divided into four zones: Central, Western, Navi Mumbai, South Mumbai. Children can break their inhibitions, unfold hidden talents and develop confidence and creativity by participating in the event. The event includes - general knowledge, drawing, Indian classical and western dance, Indian folk dance, debate elocution, fancy dress, music, essay hand writing, recitation and story telling among others. Students of junior KG to class 10 can participate in the competition.

Contact Nos. - 2596 7388 / 25953606 or log on to www.nrityanjali. in for registration / participation details.

For more information visit-: http://www.nrityanjali.in/

VIT Engineering Entrance Examination VITEEE - 2011

VIT Engineering Entrance Examination VITEEE - 2011

16th April, 2011 (Saturday) Time : 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

B.Tech Programme Offered at VELLORE Campus

1. BioInformatics
2. Bio - Medical Engineering
3. Biotechnology
4. Civil Engineering
5. Computer Science and Engineering
6. Electronics and Communication Engineering
7. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
8 Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
9. Information Technology
10. Mechanical Engineering
11. Mechanical (Spec. in Automotive Engg.)
12. Mechanical (Spec. in Chemical Process Engg.)
13. Mechanical (Spec. in Energy Engg.)

B.Tech Programmes Offered at Chennai Campus

1. Civil Engineering
2. Computer Science and Engineering
3. Electronics and Electronics Engineering
4. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility

Candidates born on or after 1st July, 1989 are eligible to apply for VITEEE - 2011. They should have studied in regular, full-time, formal stream in the school.
A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent with a minimum average of 60% of marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology (PCM / PCB)
A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent with 50% average marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology (PCM / PCB) for Candidates belonging to SC / ST, students hailing from Jammu and Kashmir and from the North Eastern States.

Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) candidates are eligible only for B.Tech, Bio Informatics, Bio - Medical Engg. and Biotechnology programmes.
Candidates appearing for the 10+2 examination in March / April, 2011 are also eligible to apply.

VIT Advantage

A top-class education that is on par with the best in the world.
Accredited with "A" grade by NAAC (UGC, Govt of India)
International Accreditation
FFCS (Fully Flexible Credit System) offers a wide choice of courses and options with flexibility to choose subjects from different disciplines.
Extensive Industry engagement.
A degree that grants pride and respect all over the world.
Opportunity to do a semester abroad in leading universities around the world.
A great ambiance to work hard and develop all-round personality.
World-class infrastructure and Hi-tech smart class rooms.
State - of - the art hostel facilities for boys and girls.

Excellent Placement Records.
Campus recruitment's by companies like Accenture, Cognizant, Cisco, Ebay, Google, Honda, Intel, ITC, Reliance, Tata Power, TCS, Wipro etc.
Figures in the Limca Book of Records (2008 edition) for the highest no. of campus placements (1075 by TCS)

Scholarship under "GV School Development Programme" (GVSDP)

Rank holders of 1 to 50 in VITEE will get 75% tuition fee wavier for all the 4 years.
Rank holders of 51 to 100 in VITEEE will 50% tuition fee wavier for all the 4 years.
100% Tuition fee waiver for toppers of each State (in their State Board Exams) for all the 4 years.

Application forms can be obtained

From the designated branches of Post Offices on cash payment of Rs.750/-. Details available in the VIT website : www.vit.ac.in by sending Demand Draft for Rs.750/- drawn in favour of "VIT University", payable at Vellore, to the Admission Officer with a request letter containing the full address of the applicants.

by handing over a DD for Rs.750/- in person at VIT University, Vellore (or) at VIT, Chennai Campus (or) at Chennai City Office. Apply online at www.vit.ac.in/viteee2011

Important Dates

Issue of Application forms from - 6th December, 2010

Last Date of Receipt of application - 28th Feb, 2011

Entrance Examination on - 16th April, 2011.

For admission details, visit on the website - http://www.vit.ac.in/

IGNOU Distance Courses 2011 Admissions Date Extended

IGNOU Distance Courses 2011 Admissions Date Extended

The last date for the admission to IGNOU Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Post-Graduate Diplomas, Diplomas, Post-Graduate Certificates and Certificate Programmes under Walk-In Admission for January 2011 Session has been extended to December 20, 2010.

The Common Prospectus for the January session can be obtained on payment of Rs.100/- in cash and by Post by sending a Demand Draft/Cash Order in favour of “IGNOU” payable at New Delhi to the Registrar, Student Registration Division, Block-3, IGNOU headquarters, IGNOU campus Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 110068. Sender must write his/her complete address at the back of the Demand Draft/Cash Order.

Similarly individuals residing outside Delhi can obtain the Common Prospectus January 2011 Session on payment of Rs.100/- from the sale counter of any of the Regional Centre addresses. For obtaining the Common Prospectus January 2011 Session by Post, please send a Demand Draft/Cash Order of Rs. 150 to the Regional Director, IGNOU with the respective Regional Centre address.

Prospectus and Application form for January 2011 Session are also available at www.ignou.ac.under Downloaded Admission Application Form.

For more information visit-: http://www.ignou.ac.in/

MIT Design Programmes Admissions 2011

MIT Design Programmes Admissions 2011

Design Programmes Offered-:

Product Design
Transportation Design
Interior Space and Equipment Design
Retail and Exhibition Design
Graphic Design
Animation Film Design
Film and Video Design
User Experience Design

Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Design and Business

Graduate Diploma Programme : 150 seats
Post Graduate Diploma Programme : 15 seats per discipline
Strategic Design for Business : 30 seats

Eligibility :

Graduate Diploma Programmes : 10 + 2 from any stream
Post Graduate Diploma Programmes : Graduate from any discipline
PG Strategic Design for Business : Graduate from any discipline

Selection Process : All India level Design Aptitude Test followed by Studio Test and Interview

Collaborative Programme's

Undergraduate Programme's (2 + 2 years)
Animation (In collaborative with University of Dundee, Scotland)

Computer Arts for gaming (In collaborative with Abertay University, Dundee Scotland)

Post Graduate Programme (1 + 1 Year)

Animation (In collaborative with University of Dundee, Scotland)

Computer Arts for Gaming (Abertay University, Scotland)
Product Design + Design Ethnography (University of Dundee, Scotland)

Last dates : Submission of forms 31st Jan, 2011 Design Aptitude Test 3rd April, 2011

for more information visit-: http://www.mitid.edu.in/

GPAT-2011 Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2011

GPAT-2011 Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2011

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 2011 is being conducted by the M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara - 390002 throughout the Country on behalf of the AICTE, New Delhi, Candidates interested to appear for GPAT - 2011 may see the following websites : http://www.gpat.in; http://www.msubaroda.ac.in for detailed information and syllabus. The application for GPAT- 2011 can be filled only through online from the above mentioned website.

The important dates for GPAT 2011 are as follows :

Online application website opens on Monday 17th January, 2011
Online application website closes on Monday 21st February, 2011
Last date for receipt of photo, signature, Bank Challan as a proof of payment for examination fees along with the printout of application is on Monday 28th February, 2011

Date of Examination is on Sunday, 8th May, 2011

For more information visit-: http://www.gpat.in/

LTMT Young Researcher Award 2011

LTMT Young Researcher Award 2011

Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT)

Applications are invited for the "Young Researcher Award - 2011"

This Scheme is instituted by the Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT) to annually recognize and reward young Indian scientists with outstanding track record in biological sciences, with a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems related to human diseases and potential for high quality research. Applicant should have publications in well recognized peer reviewed journals of repute and contributed to knowledge generation that has created significant impact in the field of translational possibilities.

For detailed information sheet and application form please access our website - www.dorabjitatatrust.org.

The last date for receiving the duly filled application at the Lady Tata Memorial Trust is Friday, 14th January, 2011.

The Award is effective from 1st April, 2011.

For more information visit-: http://www.dorabjitatatrust.org/

Young Artistes Scholarships by Government of India

Young Artistes Scholarships by Government of India

Ministry of Culture Government of India operates the Scheme for Award of Scholarship to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields to support advanced training, within India, to young artistes of outstanding promise in the fields of Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dances, Light Classical Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Folks, Traditional and Indigenous Arts. Under this Scheme, 400 Scholarships are awarded every year to young artistes in the age group of 18 to 25 years (as on 1st April of the year in which application is made) who have undergone a minimum of 5 years of training with their Guru / Institute.

Online applications are invited from eligible young artistes for the award of Scholarships for the year 2010 - 11. Details of the Scheme, Instructions for Applicants and the Application forms are available on the website of the Ministry - www.indiaculture.nic.in

31st December, 2010 is the last date for submission of applications Only online applications will be accepted.

For more information visit-: http://www.indiaculture.nic.in/

Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award for 2010

Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award for 2010

DBT Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award - IYBA 2010

Identifying and nurturing outstanding young scientists with innovative ideas and desire to pursue research in frontier areas of biotechnology. It is awarded by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India, Ministry of Science and Technology. The award will consist of financial support for a project and cash award / fellowship for the awardees. Awardees having regular employment will receive a cash award of Rs.1 lakh every year during the course of the project in addition to grant-in aid of about Rs.50 lakhs for a project. Awardees not in regular employment, will receive a fellowship of Rs.40,000 per month and shall be attached to a senior scientist (mentor) in a university / research institute, medical / agriculture / veterinary college or any other institute of repute.

Young Investigators upto the age of 35 years (visit www.btisnet.gov.in/iyba.htm for more details)

Log on to www.dbtindia.nic.in/iyba.htm. Two copies of the application neatly typed on plain paper in the prescribed format alongwith enclosures and certified copies to be sent to Dr. T. Madhan Mohan, Adviser, Department of Biotechnology, Block - 2, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi - 110 003.

Deadline : December 15, 2010.

For more information visit-: http://dbtindia.nic.in/

JNCASR PGD in Science Education 2011

JNCASR PGD in Science Education 2011

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research-JNCASR

Post Graduate Diploma in Science Education - 2011

In order to provide opportunities to teachers and others to obtain training and for carrying out science education projects, this Centre is offering a post graduate diploma programme in science education. Some of the aspects covered in the proposed programme would be courses related to subject content, laboratory experiments, research experience and experience in education technology. The training will be provided through projects and few formal courses. The programme will be for one year (for full time students) at the end of which they will be given a post - graduate diploma in science education. The programme will take two years for teachers in service who do this on a part time basis.

Applications are invited from teachers with B.Sc / M.Sc with or without B.Ed qualification as well as from individuals who have B.Sc / M.Sc qualification interested in science education.

Application form may be downloaded from http://www.jncasr.ac.in/extn_prog/pgdse or obtained by writing to the Assistant Coordinator, JNCASR, Jakkur, Bangalore - 560 06

Suitable stipend will be paid to those selected for the programme.

Last date for receipt of completed application form is 27th December, 2010.

Email : fellowships@incasr.ac.in

For more information visit-: http://www.jncasr.ac.in/fe/

JAM 2011 IIT M.Sc Jam 2011 Application Process

JAM 2011 IIT M.Sc Jam 2011 Application Process

Indian Institutes of Technology joint Admission Test for M.Sc. 2011

JAM 2011 will be held on Sunday 8th may, 2011, for admission to M.Sc (Two Years) Joint M.Sc, Ph.D Ph.D Dual Degree and other post - bachelor degree programmes at the IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras and Roorkee) for the academic year 2011 - 12.

The M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D, M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree and other post-bachelor degree programmes at the IITs offer high quality education in their respective disciplines, comparable to the best in the world. The curricula for these programmes are designed to provide the students with opportunities to develop academic talent leading to challenging and rewarding professional life. The curricula are regularly updated at each IIT. The interdisciplinary content of the curricula equips the students with the ability to utilize scientific knowledge for practical applications. The medium of instruction in all the programmes is English

Application forms / online registration will be available from 22nd December, 2010.

For details visit http://www.iitr.ac.in/jam/

D.G. Shipping Approved Maritime Institutes in India

D.G. Shipping Approved Maritime Institutes in India

Maritime Studies is a broad based degree giving the student experience in technical and management subjects at undergraduate level. It provides the basic underpinning knowledge to enter shore based shipping careers at management trainee level.The Maritime Studies programme offers a large number of option modules allowing students to customise their course to those areas in which they have the most interest. If you have a general interest in ships and the sea, but within that interest have not formed a definite focus, then Maritime Studies is the course for you. It gently introduces you to the excitement of the varied maritime world and allows you to formulate and develop your own views of the subject area.


1 C.V. Raman College of Engineering - Bhubaneswar

2 Academy of Maritime Education & Training - Chennai

3 Balaji Seamen Training Institute - Chennai

4 Chennai School of Ship Management - Chennai

5 Chidambaram Institute of Maritime Technology - Chennai

6 Cosmopolitan Technology of Maritime - Chennai

7 Hindustan Institute Of Maritime Training - Chennai

8 GKM College of Engineering & Technology - Chennai

9 Indian Maritime College - Chennai

10 Indus Seafarers Training Academy - Chennai

11 International Maritime Academy - Chennai

12 Maritime Foundation - Chennai

13 MASSA Maritime Academy - Chennai

14 Indian Maritime University (National Maritime Academy) - Chennai

15 S.B.Vignesh Marine Training Centre - Chennai

16 Southern Academy of Maritime Studies - Chennai

17 Vel's Academy of Maritime Education & Training - Chennai

18 Vel's Academy of Maritime Studies - Chennai

19 Coimbatore Marine College - Coimbatore

20 Park College of Engineering and Technology - Coimbatore

21 SeaSkills Maritime Academy - Coimbatore

22 Marine Training Academy - Daman

23 Agnel Maritime Academy - Goa

24 Francon's Marine Academy - Goa

25 Institute of Maritime Studies - Goa

26 Institute of Petroleum Safety, Health & Environment Management - Goa

27 NUSI Maritime Academy - Goa

28 Seascan Marine Services Pvt Ltd - Goa

29 Natcom Education & Research Foundation - Gurgaon

30 Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies & Research - Haldia

31 Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy - Karjat

32 Amer Maritime Training Academy - Kanpur

33 Noorul Islam College of Engineering - Kanyakumari (Tamilnadu)

34 MMTI's Education & Research Trust - Khopoli

35 Mohammed Sathak Engineering College - Kilakarai(Tamilnadu)

36 Cochin Shipyard Limited - Kochi

37 Euro Tech Maritime Academy - Kochi

38 Institute of Marine Engineers (India) - Kochi

39 Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering of Cochin University of Science and Technology. - Kochi

40 Univan Maritime Training Academy - Kochi

41 College of Maritime Studies & Research - Kolkata

42 Garden Reach Ship Builders & Engineers Ltd - Kolkata

43 Indian Institute of Port Management - Kolkata

44 Kolkata Port Trust - Kolkata

45 Marine Education Charitable Trust - Kolkata

46 Marine Engineering & Research Institute - Kolkata

47 Maritime Academy of India - Kolkata

48 Mercantile Marine Academy - Kolkata

49 Sea Explorer's Institute Educational Trust - Kolkata

50 Seacom Marine College - Kolkata

51 Sensea Maritime Academy - Kolkata

52 Centre for Maritime Education & Training - Lucknow

53 RL Institute of Nautical Science - Madurai

54 J. Sons Merchant Navy Institute - Meerut

55 Anglo Eastern Maritime Training Centre - Mumbai

56 Arya Marine Academy - Mumbai

57 Bonzer Academy of Maritime Studies - Mumbai

58 Don Bosco Normar Maritime Academy - Mumbai

59 Gurship Education Trust Maritime Training Institute - Mumbai

60 Indian Register of Shipping - Mumbai

61 Institute of Marine Engineers (India) - Mumbai

62 International Marine Academy - Mumbai

63 International Maritime Training Centre - Mumbai

64 LBS College of Advanced Maritime Studies - Mumbai

65 Marine Engineering & Research Institute - Mumbai

66 Marine Medical Clinic - Mumbai

67 Marine Training Academy - Mumbai

68 Maritime Training Institute - Mumbai

69 Mumbai Maritime Training Institute - Mumbai

70 Mazagon Dock Limited. - Mumbai

71 Naval Maritime Academy West - Mumbai

72 OERC Academy - Mumbai

73 Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies - Mumbai

74 Seafarers Marine Institute - Mumbai

75 School of Synergic Studies - Mumbai

76 SCMS Maritime Training Institute - Mumbai

77 St. Xavier's Technical Institute - Mumbai

78 Suraksha Marine - Mumbai

79 TS Rahaman - Mumbai

80 Univan Maritime Training Academy - Mumbai

81 ABS Industrial Verification (India) Pvt. Ltd. - Navi Mumbai

82 Fleet Management Training Institute - Navi Mumbai

83 BP Marine Academy - Navi Mumbai

84 MASSA Maritime Academy - Navi Mumbai

85 Pentagon Maritime Training & Research Institute - Navi Mumbai

86 Ramana Academy of Maritime Studies - Navi Mumbai

87 Sagar Gayan Academy - Navi Mumbai

88 SNS Maritime Training Institute - Navi Mumbai

89 TS Chanakya - Navi Mumbai

90 United Marine Academy - Navi Mumbai

91 Yak Management & Marine Education Centre - Navi Mumbai

92 Yak Educational Trust - Navi Mumbai

93 Applied Research International - New Delhi

94 Aquatech Institute of Maritime Studies - New Delhi

95 Fosma Maritime Institute and Research Organization - New Delhi

96 Sriram Institute of Marine Studies - New Delhi

97 International Maritime Institute Ltd - Noida

98 Orissa Maritime Academy - Paradip

99 Institute of Marine Education & Research Pvt Ltd - Patna

100 Neotia Institute of Technology, Management and Science - 24-Pargans(S) (W.Bengal)

101 Maritime Education Training & Research Institute - 24-Pargans(S)(W.Bengal)

102 Trident College of Marine Technology - 24-Pargans(S)(W.Bengal)

103 Sri Chakra Maritime College - Puducherry

104 Marine Officers Training Academy - Pondicherry

105 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Govt. Polytechnique - Port Blair

106 Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies - Pune

107 Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education & Training - Pune

108 Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies - Pune

109 Tolani Maritime Institute - Pune

110 Vishwakarma Maritime Institute - Pune

111 Commander Ali's Academy of Merchant Navy - Secunderabad

112 Srivenkateshwara College of Engineering - Sriperumbadur (Tamilnadu)

113 Columbus Maritime Training Institute - Thane (Maharashtra)

114 Baba Marine Institute - Thane(Maharashtra)

115 Mariner's Academy - Thane(Maharashtra)

116 Tamilnadu Maritime Academy - Thoothukudi

117 PSN College of Engineering & Technology - Tirunelveli(T.Nadu)

118 Asha International Institute of Marine Technology - Varanasi

119 Sri Nandhanam College of Engineering & Technology - Vellore (Tamil Nadu)

120 Praveenya Institute of Marine Engineering & Maritime Studies - Visakhapatnam (AP)

121 National Ship Design & Research Centre - Vizianagaram (AP)

122 Sailors Maritime Academy - Vizianagaram (AP)

For more information visit-: http://www.dgshipping.com/

Beware of Misleading Maritime Institutes

Beware of Misleading Maritime Institutes

Beware of Misleading Maritime Training Institutes in India

This is to bring into the notice that some institutes and companies are putting up misleading advertisements in newspapers and other media, promising students an exciting seafaring career. These institutes, which are not approved by the Directorate General of Shipping hide this fact and very cleverly list the courses approved by the Directorate. Names of some of the institutes, companies etc. that have came to the notice of this Directorate are as follows :

1. Bharat Shipping Limited having an All India Merchant Navy Camp in association with Office of the Member National Task Force, M.O.F.P.I Govt. of India having their office at 26/32, M4, Pai Mohan Sadan, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi - 110 008.
2. Global Shipping Institute of India having their Head Office at 228/298/4A/3A, 1st floor, Hasting Road, Baba Chauraha, Ashok Nagar, Allahabad - 211 001.
3. Chate International Maritime Academy, Mumbai.
4. All India Marine Academy, Near Gopalpur Junction, Niranjan Nagar, Khodasing, Behrampur, Orissa - 761 010
5. Sea International Maritime Academy Village Chhatripur, Babatpur Road, Varanasi.
6. Maurya Maritime Academy, Patna.
7. Searock Institute, Mumbai / Sea Rock Consultancy Service Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.
8. Sea Horse Maritime Institute, Kakinada.
9. Oceanways Marine Institute, Masjid Bunder (W), Mumbai 9.

Before taking admission in any Maritime training Institute, kindly check our website www.dgshipping.com to see the list of approved maritime training institutes and other relevant details. Students passing out from institutes not approved by the Directorate General of Shipping would not be granted various competencies Certificates and / or continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarers identity Document (CDC). Issued in the interest of prospective candidates and their parents.

For more information visit-: http://www.dgshipping.com/

IGNOU Sustainable Development Online Courses 2011

IGNOU Sustainable Development Online Courses 2011

IGNOU Online Programmes January 2011 Session

Last date of online submission of form : 15th December, 2010

Admission is open for one month online programmes in

1. Appreciation Programme on Sustainability Science (APSS)
2. Appreciation Programme on Sustainable Management of Wetlands (APSMW)

The objective is to sensitize the policy makers administrators, scientists and other stakeholders in the emerging discipline of Sustainability Science.

Eligibility : Graduates in any discipline or its equivalent

Medium of Instruction : English

Duration : Minimum one month and maximum six months.

Programme Fee : Rs.500/-

For details please contact : Programmes Coordinator, Sustainability Science, Chair for Sustainable Development, Block no. 1, Room No. 21 and 22, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi - 110 068. Email - csd@ignou.ac.in

For more information visit-: http://www.ignouonline.ac.in/save/

NIOS Vocational Education Courses 2011

NIOS Vocational Education Courses 2011

National Institute of Open Schooling-NIOS Vocational Education Courses 2011

2nd Session: Last date up to 31st December 2010


Home Science Courses
Indian Embroidery, Beauty Culture, Cutting Tailoring Dress Making House Keeping, Catering Management, Food Processing, Bakery and Confectionery

Business and Commerce
Secretarial Practice, Typewriting (Hindi / Urdu / English), Stenography (Hindi / Urdu / English), Modern Secretarial Practices.

Agriculture
Certificate in Bee Keeping, Certificate in Vemicomposting, Poultry Farming, Soil and Fertilizer Management
Computer and IT
Basic Computing Computer, Applications, Computer Hardware and Maintenance, Advanced Web Designing etc and DTP.

Health and Paramedical
Yog. Community health worker care of the elderly, radiography.

Engineering and Technology

Certificate in Four wheeler Chassis Mechanism, Certificate in Four Wheeler Engine Mechanism, Footwear Design and Production, Electrical, Radio and T.V Technician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Fire Prevention, Welding, Carpentry, Furniture making, Furniture and Cabinet making.

Early Childhood care and Education

Early childhood care and Education (ECCE) Toy making and joyful learning and other miscellaneous courses.

The entry qualifications vary from literate to 12th pass.
There is no upper age limit for admission. Lower age limit is 14 years.
Duration of the courses; 6 months to 2 years.
Choice of study centres; freedom to choose study centre (AVI) nearest to your residence or work place, in which the course you want to study is offered.
Admission valid for 5 years. Examination every six months, Credit Accumulation.

Prospectus along with the application form at a cost of Rs.50/- (Rupees fifty only) can be obtained from the Regional Centres of NIOS and any of the AVIs / SAIED. Other details like course fee, eligibility, address of Regional Centres and STate-wise list of AVIs/SAIED along with full details of courses offered by them can be seen in the vocational prospectus made available on the NIOS website - www.nios.ac.in.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OPEN SCHOOLING
(Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India)
A24/25, Institutional Area, Sector - 62, NOIDA - 201 309 (UP).

For more information visit-: http://www.nios.ac.in/

Indian Navy Commercial Diving Course 2011

Indian Navy Commercial Diving Course 2011

Conducted by Indian Navy at Diving School,Kochi commencing from Jan 31, 2011
(recognized by International Marine Contractor's Association)

Duration : Ten weeks duration prior to which one week of screening will be conducted.

Eligibility : Male Indian citizens more than 18years of age and less than 28 years of age as on Jan 01, 2011 passed class 12 exam secured 50 percent or more in matriculation; fluent in Hindi and in English. Candidates should be a good swimmer with a good physical stamina; medical certificate to be attached.

Focus of the course : The course will be conducted on the lines of HSE (Health and Safety Executives UK) Part I qualification and the course is termed IDS ( Indian Diving Standard) - I. Individuals qualifying the course will be certified to work upto a depth of 50 meters using air diving equipment. The IDS - I course has been recognised by IMCA, an international consultancy agency on all offshore marine and diving activities.

Applications : Refer notification in prominent dailies dated Oct 31, 2010 and around the time for the format of application. Completed applications should reach Officer-in-Charge Diving Schools, INS Venduruthy, Naval Base, Kochi 682 004 by registered post superscribed with the words "Commercial Diving Course"

Selection : Candidates have to qualify aptitude test for diving and physical fitness. The purpose is to assess candidates suitability for diving. Candidates who qualify the aptitude test will undergo screening comprising entry level knowledge test, waterborne activity, diving aptitude and physical proficiency test in swimming and physical fitness. Candidates are advised / cautioned not to undertake unaided breath hold diving for the purpose of preparing of the course.


(recognized by International Marine Contractor's Association)

Submission : December 03, 2010 (submission)

NMIMS Executive MBA 2011

NMIMS Executive MBA 2011

Specialization - Finance, Marketing, HR, Information systems and Operations

Rigorous curriculum, case - study style of learning and world-class pedagogy to help you grow better

Learner - paced, credit - based program, to complement professional, academic and personal commitments.

Dual Specialization option available, to build competencies and sharpen skills better

Each module of 1 credit is completed in a week, giving the prospect an opportunity to take time off the following week

Networking with batch mates from diverse backgrounds.

Program Timings _ Tue, Wed, Thu - Sat - 7 p.m. onwards and Sun - 10 a.m. onwards

Selection Procedure - Written Test on 11th December followed by Personal Interview.

Eligibility - Visionaries with over 5 years of Work Experience.

Apply online on or before 30 November 2010


SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
(Declared as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)
V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai - 400 056.

For more information visit-: http://www.nmims.edu/

IIF Distance Learning Programs 2011

IIF Distance Learning Programs 2011

Indian Institute of Finance-IIF Distance Learning Courses in Finance

IIF distance learning programs session beginning in May 2011

* Post Graduate Diploma in Business Finance (PGDBF)
* Management of Business Finance (MBF)
* Basic Business Finance (BBF)

Eligibility : Graduation in any discipline with minimum 2 years of work experience.

Admission Procedure : IIF uses CAT/XAT/AIMAT/GMAT for shortlisting candidates for the regular programmes only. IIMs / XLRI / AIMA have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programmes. Apply to IIF by filling a separate application form for each programme.

Prospectus and Application Form : Can be obtained on payment of Rs.1,250/- (US $ 50 or 2,500/- for overseas) by account payee Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Indian Institute of Finance " payable at Delhi. from IIF Publication Division, A - 10, Sector 83, Noida U.P - 201305. Ph : 0120-4340444, 4264816, 2449040, 2449041, Email - admission@iif.edu.

Last date of applying : 20th April 2011 .

For more details visit http://www.iif.edu/

RCB Research Fellowships and Young Investigator Awards 2011

RCB Research Fellowships and Young Investigator Awards 2011

Regional Centre for Biotechnology-RCB
An Institution of education, training and research
(Established by the Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India
under the auspices of UNESCO)

Research Fellowships and Young Investigator Awards

Research Fellowships : Applications in prescribed format are invited from post-graduate candidates who have obtained M.Sc in any discipline of the sciences / MBBS / MPharma / M.Tech / MVSc. as Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) leading to Ph.D degree.

RCB Yound Investigator Awards :Young scientists (below age of 35) having Ph.D degree (or likely to complete in next 3 months) in any discipline of science are invited to send their application in the prescribed format to work under the mentorship of senior faculty as RCB - Yound Investigator.

Last date for receipt of completed applications is 31st Dec, 2010.

For more information visit-: http://www.rcb.res.in/

IBSD PhD in Biological Sciences Admissions 2011

IBSD PhD in Biological Sciences Admissions 2011

INSTITUTE OF BIORESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT-IBSD
(an autonomous institute under Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)


The Institute invites applications from post graduate candidates for admission to the Ph.D programme in Biological Sciences starting from January, 2011. IBSD is an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India with excellent research facilities for sustainable development of bioresources using tools of modern biology. Broad area of research at the Institute is Plant Bioresources and Microbial Bioresources. Selected candidates shall be eligible for the monthly stipend and annual contingency grant which will be higher than that of normal fellowship programmes.

Ph.D programmes

Admission to the Ph.D programme shall be done in the month of December, 2010
The programme will start on 1st week of January
Candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC NET/DBT JRF/ICMR JRF/ICAR JRF examination are eligible for direct interview.


Eligibility :
Candidates shall be eligible for registration in an ongoing programme of research in IBSD leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), if he or she has obtained 55% marks in aggregate (B or B+ only in the 10 point scale) in the Master's Degree Examination.
A candidate belonging to SC/ST who has obtained 50% marks in aggregate in Master Degree examination shall be eligible for registration

Selection Procedure :
If number of CSIR UGC NET / DBT JRF / ICMR JRF / ICAR JRF qualified applicants are more than the available PhD Postions selection will be based on only interview with the NET/JRF qualified candidates.
In case sufficient NET / JRF qualified applicants are not available shortlisted candidates (without NET/JRF but good academic records) may be called to appear for a written entrance test on 9th Dec, 2010 at IBSD at their own expenses.
Institute's written test qualified and or NET JRF qualified candidates shall be informed on same day to appear for an interview on 10th Dec, 2010 at IBSD, Imphal.
Selected candidates will be informed to join the Ph.D programme of IBSD within a week time from the date of announcement of result.
Candidates are requested to refer to the Institute website (www.ibsd.gov.in) for Application Form and Ph.D Notifications.

Application Procedure :

Application should be typed on A4 size paper in the prescribed format. Applications sent by email with scan copy of required enclosures will also be accepted and such applications should be sent to the following email address : ibsd_imp@bsnl.in
Each page of the typed application forms should be SIGNED by the candidate.
No application fee will be charged by the Institute.
Applications should be accompanied by attested copies of certificates and marksheets mentioning the division obtained.
TWO recent passport size photographs should be enclosed. One of these should be signed by the candidate and pasted on the application form.
A self addressed stamped (Rs.10/-) envelope of 10cm x 22 cm should be enclosed.
Hard copy of the duly filled applications should be sent to "THE DIRECTOR (I/C) INSTITUTE OF BIORESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TAKYELPAT, IMPHAL - 795001" so as to reach on or before 5th Dec, 2010.
The candidates must provide their mobile no. and correct email address as most of the correspondence will be done by these media due to shortage of time.
Incomplete application forms and those received after the closing date will not be entertained. The decisions of the Admission Committee will be final and binding and no correspondence will be entertained in this regards.

For more information visit-: http://ibsd.gov.in/

DNB CET Super Specialty January 2011

DNB CET Super Specialty January 2011

DNB - CET (Super Specialty) January - 2011

National Board of Examination will conduct the DNB - CET (Super Specialty) Examination on 16th January, 2011 for entrance to the DNB Super Specialty programme in the following specialties.

Medical - Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Paediatrics, Haematology, Medical Oncology, Nephrology, Paediatrics, Neurology, Rheumatology.

Surgical - Cardio Thoracic, Surgery, Genito Urinary, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatrics, Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Peripheral Vascular, Surgery, Surgical, Gastroenterology, Surgical Oncology.

Pediatrics - Neonatology

For details of exam, eligibility criteria and other details, refer to the information Bulletin-cum-Application Form for CET - Super Specialty Examination which can be downloaded from the website www.natboard.edu.in (bulletin fee of Rs.750/- will have to be paid for downloaded forms alongwith the fee for examination (15.11.2010 onwards) or can be obtained on cash payment of Rs.750/- from selected branches of Indian Bank (18.11.2010 onwards). Examination fee can be paid at any branch of Indian Bank and Axis Bank.

For detailed notice kindly refer to our website www.natboard.edu.in or contact telephone 011-46054605 (Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m)

The last date of submission of duly completed Application Form is 7th December, 2010.

For more information visit-: http://www.natboard.edu.in/

IIM Indore PGPMX Admissions 2011

IIM Indore PGPMX Admissions 2011

Post - Graduate Programme in Management for Executives-PGPMX 2011

Structure

PGPMX is a two year program, offered in Mumbai, for working executives on Saturdays and Sundays on alternate weekends, and a one week International / Rural Immersion Program.

Eligibility :

A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in any discipline.
A valid CAT 2009/GMAT score (October 15, 2007 to February 1, 2011) / or scores from the Business Aptitude Test conducted by IIM, Indore at Mumbai on the pattern of Common Admission Test.
Minimum 5 years of managerial / entrepreneurial / professional experience after graduation.

How to Apply :

Application form can be downloaded from www.iimidr.ac.in

Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Prabandh Shikhar, Rau - Pithampur Road,
Indore - 453 331 (M.P)
Tel - 91-731-2439400 Extn. - 518
Email - pgpmx@iimidr.ac.in or visit the website at http://www.iimidr.ac.in/

Distance Diploma in Training and Development

Distance Diploma in Training and Development

Eighteen months distance learning Diploma in Training and Development(eight theory papers followed by Internship report) by Indian Society for Training and Development, Training House, B - 41 Institutional Area, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110 016 (www.istddiploma.org)

Eligibility-:
Graduates / equivalent with minimum 2 years work experience in an organisation or PG degree or equivalent diploma in any discipline.

To Apply-:
Form Against DD / MO for Rs.300 favouring "ISTD (Diploma Programme) payable at New Delhi" or by cash from the ISTD Diploma office, New Delhi - 16. Downloaded form to be submitted with Rs.300

Deadline : November 30, 2010 (Submission)

For more information visit-: http://www.istddiploma.org/

AIPMT 2011 Application Process

AIPMT 2011 Application Process

All India Pre-Medical / Pre-Dental Entrance Examination (AIPMT) 2011 to be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education,CBSE Delhi as per the following schedule for admission to 15% of the total seats for Medical/Dental Courses in all Medical/Dental Colleges run by the Union of India, State Governments, Municipal and other local authorities in India except in the States of ANDHRAPRADESH and JAMMU & KASHMIR


Schedule of AIPMT 2011

1. Preliminary Examination-3rd April,2011 (Sunday)
2. Final Examination -15th May, 2011 (Sunday)


PATTERN OF EXAMINATION of AIPMT 2011

Both Preliminary and Final Examination would be Objective type.


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA of AIPMT 2011

(i) He/She has completed age of 17 years at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before 31 * December of the year of his/her admission to the 1" yearM.B.B.S./B.D.S. course and is an INDIAN NATIONAL.

(ii) The upper age limit for All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Examination is 25 years as on 31* December of the year of the entrance examination. Further provided that upper age limit shall be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for the candidates of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes.

(iii) The candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio- technology at the qualifying examination. In respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology taken together in qualifying examination be 40% instead of 50% for General Candidates. Further, for persons for locomotory disability of lower limbs, the minimum of 45% marks for General-PH and 40% marks for SC-PH/ ST-PH/OBC-PH are required.

Those who are taking plus two examination in 2011 can also appear for the entrance test provisionally subject to their fulfilling the conditions later.


RESERVATION OF SEATS of AIPMT 2011

15% seats for SC candidates, 7.5% seats for ST candidates, 27% seats for non-creamy layer OBC candidates in Central Institutions only and 3% seats on horizontal basis for Physically Handicapped candidates are reserved in 15% All India Quota for MBBS/BDS courses.


HOW TO APPLY for AIPMT 2011

(i) Online application procedure for AIPMT 2011
Online submission of application maybe made by accessing the Board's website www.aipmt.nic.in from 15.11.2010 (10.00 A.M.) to 31.12.2010 (5.00 P.M.). Instructions for sending online application, payment of fee and computer generated printout are available on website. Candidates submitting on-line application have been given exemption of Rs. 100/- in the examination fee irrespective of their category.

Accordingly, fee of Rs. 700/- for General/OBC Category Candidates and Rs. 350/- for SC/ST Category Candidates may be remitted in the following ways:
1. By Credit Card, or
2. Through Demand Draft in favour of Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi drawn on any Nationalized Bank payable at Delhi.

(ii) Offline application procedure for AIPMT 2011
Offline submission of Application may be made on the prescribed Application Form. The Information Bulletin and Application Form costing Rs.800/- for General/OBC Category and Rs.450/- for SC/ST category can be obtained against Cash Payment from the designated branches of Canara Bank/Regional Offices of the CBSE between 13.12.2010 to 31.12.2010.

Information Bulletin and Application Form can also be obtained by Post from the Board by sending a written request with a Demand Draft for Rs.850/- for General/OBC Category and Rs.500/- for SC/ST Category payable to the Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi along with a Self Addressed Envelope of size 12" x 10". The request must reach to the Board on or before 24.12.2010. The request should be superscribed as "Request for Information Bulletin and Application Form for AIPMT-2011".


AIPMT 2011 IMPORTANT DATES

Sale of Bulletin - 13.12.2010 to 31.12.2010
Online submission 15.11.2010to 31.12.2010

Last Date of receipt of
(a) AIPMT Offline Application - 07.01.2011
(b) AIPMT Online Application (Confirmation Page) - 07.01.2011


ADDRESS & CONTACT DETAILS for AIPMT 2011

Deputy Secretary (AIPMT),
Central Board Secondary Education,
Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre,
Preet Vihar, Delhi-110301
Website- www.aipmt.nic.in
Phone No.: 011-22509256-59,22059683
Fax No.: 011-22509251

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR AIPMT 2011

* Candidates must purchase the Application forms from the designated branches of Canara Bank or Regional Offices of CBSE only. Application form obtained from an unauthorized source will be REJECTED.
* Candidates are advised to dispatch their filled in application forms through Registered Post / Speed Post only. Candidates are also advised NOT to dispatch Application Form by courier.
* Application may be submitted with late fee also. Related details are available on website.
* Application forms after last date will not be accepted irrespective of the date of booking
* Detailed information is available on website - http://aipmt.nic.in/

AIMNET-2011 All India Merchant Navy Entrance Test-2011

AIMNET-2011 All India Merchant Navy Entrance Test-2011

All India Merchant Navy Entrance Test for Admission in

* B.Sc Nautical Science
* B.Tech Naval Architecture
* G.P. Ratings
* Diploma of Applied Science (Deck WatchKeeper) by AMSA
* B.Tech Marine
* M.B.A Shipping and Logistics Management

to be conducted by Bharat Shipping Limited for admission in above mentioned courses in the country run by the Institute approved by D.G. Shipping Govt. of India or other National / International authorities.

Eligibility Criteria

Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply (2) Eligibility as per criteria mentioned in prospectus. The Prospectus is available in selected branches of Axis Bank and must be read by the applicants before applying. The cost of Application - cum - Examination fees is Rs.2500/- Prospectus cum Application form can also be obtained by Post, by sending a crossed Bank Draft of Rs.2600/- drawn in favour of "Controller of Examinations, AIMNET - 2011" The request should reach the Controller of Examinations, Bharat Shipping Limited 26/32, Pal Mohan Sadan, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi - 110 008 on or before 7th December, 2010, The address at which Application form cum Prospectus is required should be written clearly in Capital Letters and with Pin code. the following words should be written on top of the envelope "Request for Application Form AIMNET - 2011". BSL will not be responsible for delay / nonreceipt of Application form caused by illegible or in complete address. Prospectus can also be obtained by hand from the Reception Counter of Examination Section, BSL against Bank Draft of Rs.2500/- in favour of "Controller of Examinations, AIMNET - 2011" as specified above payable at New Delhi.

Indian Postal Orders, Money orders Cheques or cash will Not be accepted for Postal / Counter Sale.

Important Dates

Sale of Application Form (by post) - 17th Nov, 2010 - 07th Dec, 2010
Sale of Application Form (by Hand) - 17th Nov, 2010 - 12th Dec, 2010
Sale of Application form (by Axis Bk) - 17th Nov, 2010 - 12th Dec, 2010
Receipts of filled Application Form - 17th Nov, 2010 - 15th Dec, 2010
On Line Test - 19th Dec, 2010 - 21st Dec, 2010
Result Declaration - 22nd Dec, 2010
Counselling and Medical - 27th Dec, 2010 - 31st Dec, 2010

Pl. note that after the last date of application form received by courier or by any other mean will not be accepted irrespective of the date of booking.

for enquiry call on to - 09212622666 or log on to http://www.bharatshipping.com/

IIM Indore FPM-Industry Admissions 2011

IIM Indore FPM-Industry Admissions 2011

Fellow Program in Management (Industry) Admissions 2011

IIM Indore is pleased to announce the launch of Fellow Program in Management (Industry) for working professionals. The FPM (Industry) at IIM Indore provides an excellent opportunity to those who wish to contribute to the field of management by doing research in the area of management and thus enhance their career prospects in the field of training, research and consulting.

The program has two components. The first component of the program consists of an on-campus course work involving a series of courses followed by a qualifying examination. The second component of the program (off campus thesis work) begins on completion of the course work.

For admission, eligibility criteria and other information, please visit website : http://www.iimidr.ac.in/

SIOM MBA Operations Management Admissions 2011

SIOM MBA Operations Management Admissions 2011

Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management-SIOM MBA Admissions 2011

SIOM is India's first and unique institute dedicated to excellence in Operations Management. SIOM builds global competencies, transforming engineers into Techno-Business managers with the skills and mindset to analyse, change and manage ambitious corporate growth. Through an innovative curriculum and teaching methodology. SIOM creates technocrats who can achieve excellence and cost -optimization in all areas of operations - HR, Finance, Marketing, Manufacturing or Systems.

Special Competencies

Hands-on training on 4 functional modules of SAP
Six Sigma Green Belt training and certification
(Optional) CPIM training in Supply Chain Management and certification from APICS (USA)
Capstone Business Simulation to understand and apply management concepts better
CII Logistics Workshop for in depth understanding of global logistics.
Extensive Industry Interactions

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is mandatory for admission to SIOM.
For details and online registration visit to www.snaptest.org.

Last date for online registration :

SNAP 2010 : 26th Nov, 2010, SIOM : 22nd Jan, 2011

For details log on to http://www.siom.in/

AIIM PGP in Infrastructure Management-PGPIM 2011

AIIM PGP in Infrastructure Management-PGPIM 2011

Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management-AIIM Ahmedabad

Highlights :

A unique, one year residential PGP launched under the leadership of Dr. Bakul Dholakia (former Director, IIM, Ahmedabad)
Curriculum designed by eminent academicians and professionals

Programme delivery by a large Inter-disciplinary team of senior and eminent faculty with relevant Research and Industry experience.
International Study Visits to China and Indonesia for global exposure to large infrastructure projects.

Eligibility :

A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline
Minimum 25 years of age
GMAT or CAT score obtained after January 01, 2007

Important Dates

Last date of Application form (Cycle 1) - February 10, 2011
Programme Commencement - July 21, 2011

For details please visit the website or contact Mr. Ashok Shah (CAO)
on 079 - 2555 5684 or 099099 60240 or email - ashok@aiim.ac.in

For more information visit-: http://www.aiim.ac.in/

INIFD Fashion and Design Courses

INIFD Fashion and Design Courses

Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) is India's leading fashion and design education conglomerate with over 180 centres across India, over 1 Lac Pass outs and approximately 15000 students passing out every year. A small dream 15 years ago saw the genesis of a fashion and design institute in Chandigarh. INIFD aims to take education in fashion and design to the common man in India by providing quality design education at affordable fee right at their doorstep.

With collaborations from Istituto di Moda Burgo, Milan (Italy) and 80 year old Annamalai University, INIFD has presence across the length and breadth of the country.

INIFD provides its students with an urban campus of classrooms, laboratories, and studios that reflects the most advanced educational and professional practices.

INIFD Courses-:
INIFD and Istituto Di Moda Burgo collaboration courses-:

Advance Program – 2 Years
Fashion Design
Textile Design

Eligibility: 10+2 or an equivalent examination

Professional Program – 1 Year
Fashion Design
Textile Design

INIFD and Annamalai University collaboration courses-:

MBA Design Management - 2 Years Degree
Specialization in second year in:
Fashion Retailing and Visual Merchandising

Real Estate and Retail Space Management
Eligibility- Any Graduate (10+2+3) from U.G.C. recognized University.

Bachelor of Science - 3 Years Degree
Fashion Design
Interior Design
Textile Design

Eligibility- A pass in Pre- University /10+2 or an equivalent examination.

Bachelor of Mass Communication - 3 Years Degree
Eligibility- A pass in Pre- University /10+2 or an equivalent examination.

Advance Diploma - 2 Years
Fashion Design
Interior Design
Textile Design

Eligibility- A pass in Pre- University /10+2 or an equivalent examination.

Diploma - 1 Year
Fashion Design
Interior Design
Textile Design
Eligibility- A pass in Pre- University /10+2 or an equivalent examination.

Diploma - 1 Year
Public Relations & Advertising
Public Relations & Journalism
Public Relations & Event Management
Eligibility- A pass in Pre- University /10+2 or an equivalent examination.

For more information on INIFD admissions visit- http://nifd.net/

NIFT Bachelor & Master Degree Admissions 2011

NIFT Bachelor & Master Degree Admissions 2011

National Institute of Fashion Technology Ug & PG Admissions 2011

Programmes Offered :-

Bachelor Programmes

B.Des. (Accessory Design)
B.Des. (Fashion Communication)
B.Des. (Fashion Design)
B.Des (Knitwear Design)
B.Des. (Leather Design)
B.Des. (Textile Design)
B.FTech. (Apparel Production)

Master Programmes

M.Des (Design)
M.F.M (Fashion Management)
M.FTech (Fashion Technology)

To Apply :-

Candidates are advised to refer to NIFT website www.nift.ac.in for detailed information. The Prospectus can be obtained by hand from selected branches of AXIS and IDBI Bank across the country on payment of Rs.250/- (the list of selected branches is available on NIFT website). Prospectus can also be obtained from any of the NIFT centres by hand for Rs.250/- or by post on payment of Rs.350/- by way of demand draft in favour of NIFT payable at New Delhi. Candidates can also apply on-line on the link http://specialtest.in/nift2011

Dates to Remember :-

Application Form Available on 19th Nov to 5th Jan., 2011

Last date for submission of form is 10th Jan., 2011

Written Entrance Examination is on 20th Feb, 2011

Declaration of written examination result is End of March 2011

Situation Test / GD / Interview is April - May 2011

Declaration of Final Result

Bachelor Programme - End of May, 2011

Master Programmes - 1st week of June, 2011

NIFT Centres

Bangaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Raebareli and Shillong.

For more information visit-: http://www.nift.ac.in/

SPA Doctoral Program in Architecture and Planning 2011

SPA Doctoral Program in Architecture and Planning 2011

School of Planning and Architecture-SPA Bhopal

School of Planning And Architecture Bhopal was established by MHRD, Government of India as premier institute to impart quality education and encourage research in the field of Architecture and Planning. It has now, two Under Graduate, two Post Graduate and Doctoral Program running successfully.

Institute invites application, from eligible candidates to take admission in Doctoral Program, beginning from January 2011.

DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING The doctoral program at the school is conceived to encourage independent and interdisciplinary research that has relevant to the present needs of social, cultural and environmental sustenance. To keep pace with the expanding horizons of knowledge, the program provides a research environment that has strong theoretical foundation and direct application to develop solutions that focus on issues relating to settlements and habitat.

THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
1. Regular full-time scholars with fellowship or project support.
2. Govt./Semi Govt. Fellowship/Scholarship awardees.
3. Self –financed (Indian/Foreign/ Study Leave).
Program requires at least one year of residency period at the institute for all candidates.

ELIGIBILITY: Master Degree in Architecture/ Planning or equivalent degree with a good academic record.

FELLOWSHIP FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAM 1. The school has provision for Doctoral fellowship for full-time candidates. 2. To be considered for fellowship a candidate should have, a valid Gate Score or Govt./Non Govt. Fellowship/Scholarship. 3. Candidates not having a valid Gate score or Govt./Non Govt. Fellowship/Scholarship can be considered for award of Fellowship if they have minimum of two year of work experience after acquiring Post Graduate Degree.

TO APPLY:
Application form can be downloaded from institute website.Complete application forms should be accompanied by a DD of `. 1000/- drawn on a nationalized bank in favor of Director SPA, Bhopal, payable at Bhopal. The Scheduled Cast, Scheduled Tribe and Physically handicapped candidates are required to send a DD of `. 500/-

Duly filled Application Form along with attested photocopies of all relevant certificates and documents mentions in instructions must reach AR (Admissions) SPA Bhopal during working hours up to 22Nov. 2010 by 5:00pm. Institute will not be responsible for any postal delay.

Kindly refer instructions for filling application form. The list of eligible candidates called for interview will be available after 25Nov.2010 on the institute website: www.spabhopal.ac.in.

The interview will be conducted in Second week of December 2010. Selected candidates will be required to take admission up to 3 Jan. 2011. In case of any discrepancy the decision of Director SPA, Bhopal will be final.

For more information visit-: http://www.spabhopal.ac.in/

Birla Institute of Technology Ph.D Admissions 2011

Birla Institute of Technology Ph.D Admissions 2011

BIT Admission for Ph.D. Programmes 2010 - 2011: Session Spring 2011

Applications are invited from interested candidates for admission to full-time / part- time Ph. D. programmes in the following Departments and Groups: (Please see Department profiles on Institute website for research areas in each Department, and please read all other associated documents including Instructions for filling the application form, fee structure, grouping of candidates, Excerpts etc).

· Departments: Architecture, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Mechanics,Applied Physics, Bio-Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering,Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Polymer Engineering, Production Engineering, Remote Sensing and Space Engineering & Rocketry.
· Groups: Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Environmental Science & Engineering

The last date for receipt of completed application form is 10 December 2010

For more information visit-: http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/

AVID Continuous Learning Courses

AVID Continuous Learning Courses

For seekers of new avenues of learning, AVID offers several exciting courses and platforms such as Western Classical Music, Digital Photography, Film-making, Contemporary Indian Art, among others. This week, AVID brings you another unique opportunity to get your creative juices flowing with Literature Level (12th-14th November in NCPA, Mumbai and 15th November in Lavasa), a four-day sojourn for the city's literary enthusiasts.

AVID, an associate sponsor for the event, is a school of continuous learning which conducts short-term workshops and sessions on topics of contemporary and classic relevance including Culture, Heritage, Music and Art. Some of the workshops conducted by AVID in the past include those on Western Classical Music; Understanding the Vedas; Introduction to the Art of DJ'ing; Digital photography and imaging; Understanding Devi; The Great Indian Goddess; Brazilian Samba Percussion and Understanding and evaluating Indian Contemporary Art.

For more information visit-: http://www.avidedu.in/

Indian Law Institute Online Courses 2010

Indian Law Institute Online Courses 2010

Applications are invited for admission to the following online certificate courses :-

Online courses
1. Cyber Laws
(This course will cover the fundamentals of Cyber Law and Cyber world,Regulatory
Framework, Cyber Crimes and E-Commerce)
2. Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology in the Internet Age
(This course covers the basic laws of Patents,Copyright, Trademarks and Management in IPRs)

Eligibility
Anyone who is pursuing /has pursued diploma or degree after 10 + 2 and has access to computer and Internet can apply.

Duration : Three months commencing from 1st December, 2010

Fees : Rs.4,000/- (Rupees Four Thousand) only 100 US$ (for foreign students)

Last Date: 29th November, 2010

Application form and other details can be downloaded from the Institute's website : http://www.ilidelhi.org/

British Council Chevening Programme 2011

British Council Chevening Programme 2011

The Chevening Rolls-Royce Science and Innovation Leadership Programme is a tailor-made programme for mid-career Indian professionals working in the fields of science, innovation, and related public administration.

The foreign and Commonwealth Office and Rolls-Royce are offering these fully funded scholarships for the first time in India. This programme presents a remarkable fifteen week opportunity at the Said Business School, University of Oxford. It will enable 12 scholars to explore innovation and science policy, from an academic, practical and personal perspective. .

The Chevening programme, has, over 26 years, provided more than 30,000 Scholarships at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the UK for postgraduate students or researchers from countries across the world.

Each scholarship covers the following:

* Full Programme fees
* Living expenses for the duration of the scholarship for a maximum period of 15 weeks
* Return airfare from India to UK
* UK Visa

Last date for submission of applications: Sunday, 21 November 2010.

For more information visit-: http://www.britishcouncil.org/india.htm

HINDU Hitachi Scholarships For Indians

HINDU Hitachi Scholarships For Indians

THE HINDU - HITACHI TRAINING SCHEME 2011

THE HINDU invites applications for Scholarship for technical training in association with Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo,JAPAN. The number of Scholarships will be three. The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. Candidates who must be Indian Citizens, should not have completed 30 years of age on 31.03.2011 and should be in possession of the minimum Degree of B.E., or B.Sc.,(Engg.) or its equivalent from any recognised university. Candidates who have already had practical experience in the branches for which training is proposed to be given, will be given preference. Candidates with at least one year's professional experience need apply. Those who were interviewed with previous years for the Scholarships need not apply again.

2.The Scholarships are tenable in Japan for principally six months commencing about July 2011. Trainees may have general training in one of the following product fields of Hitachi Ltd., (Hitachi) for Example (1) Industrial Systems (2) Transportation Systems (3) Power Systems (4) Information and Telecommunication Systems being subject to the convenience of each of Hitachi's establishments. During the training, there will be special emphasis on environment-related and energy-saving technologies.

3. Trainees shall be, during their training,under the supervision and direction of Hitachi, which has full discretion on scope,mode,duration and place of establishment of their training.Training will not be available in the R&D activities of Hitachi.They will be subject to the rules and regulations and the discipline of the establishment to which they are posted.

4. Selected trainees will be provided with return Economy Class air passage.Arrangements will also be made for free Boarding and Lodging for trainees in Japan, and to defray all expenses for travelling in Japan which may be considered necessary for their training. In addition, each trainee will be paid a monthly fixed allowance to cover his personal expenses.

5. Parents or guardians of selected candidates shall guarantee their good conduct and shall undertake to pay for their repatriation should their conduct be found unsatisfactory by Hitachi Ltd., or any, public authority in Japan or in case the selected candidates desire to discontinue their studies in Japan for any reason whatsoever during the period of their scholarships.


6. Applications should be made in duplicate in the forms available on payment of Rs.5/- from the offices of THE HINDU given below.
Chennai : 859 & 860, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002, or the Branch Offices at New Delhi : 3rd Floor, PTI Building, 4, Parliament Street,New Delhi - 110 001. Kolkatta : LMJ Chambers, I Floor, 15C, Hemanta Basu Sarani, Kolkata - 700 001. Mumbai : Kasturi Buildings, Jamshedji Tata Road, Mumbai - 400 020. Coimbatore : 19 & 20,A.T.T. Colony, L.I.C Road, Coimbatore - 641 018. Madurai : 147/2A,Eighty Feet Road, K.K. Nagar, Madurai - 625 020. Tiruchirapalli :Chennai Bye-Pass Road (NH 45), Senthanneerpuram, Tiruchirapalli- 620 004. Puducherry : 135, I floor, Mission Street, Puducherry -605 001. Hyderabad : 6-3-879, & 879B, Begumpet Public Road, Hyderabad - 500 016. Visakhapatnam : 50-19-9, T.P.T Colony,Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam - 530 013. Vijayawada : 55-1-4,100 Feet Road, Industrial Estate, Auto Nagar, Vijayawada - 520 007. Bangalore : 19 & 21, Bhagwan Mahaveer Road, (Infantry Road), Bangalore- 560 001. Mangalore : 23-9-655/1, Jeppu, Mangalore - 575001. Kochi : NH Bye-Pass Road, Vytilla Junction, Kochi - 682 019. Thiruvananthapuram : T.C. No. 36/1946(1) , Airport Road, Vallakadavu, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 008.

7. Completed forms should reach THE HINDU, 859 & 860, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002, superscribed “THE HINDU - HITACHI TRAINING SCHEME”, before December 31 2010.