International Design Courses Now in India

International Design Courses Now in India

Now Get a BA degree in design from a leading UK University (University of Hertfordshire). Partners for this program, EDIT Institute & IDI

EDIT are now offering design courses in India. Students can now get the benefit of an international design education without having to go abroad and incur heavy fee and staying costs.

The degree programs by University of Hertfordshire (UK) help in gaining an internationally recognized qualification in Art and Design.

The two degree programs that are offered are B.A (Hons.) Graphic Design and illustration and B.A (Hons.) Interior and Spatial Design.The eligibility for these programmes are : 1) Passing an aptitude test. 2) XIIth pass + Foundation program. The Foundation programme is conducted in Mumbai.

This is followed by the first 2 years in India, and the 3rd year of the program will be conducted in UK at the university. Students get 2 years UK work permit.

For more information visit-: http://www.edit.co.in/

IIT JEE-2011 Application Process

IIT JEE-2011 Application Process

Indian Institutes of Technology Joint Entrance Examination 2011 (JEE - 2011)

For admission to undergraduate courses at all IITs IIT - BHU Varanasi and ISM Dhanbad

Examination Schedule

April 10, 2011 : Paper 1 : 09.00 - 12.00 hrs.
(Sunday) : Paper 2 : 14.00 - 17.00 hrs.

Paper 1 and Paper 2 each will have separate sections in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Both papers will be of objective type, designed to test comprehension, reasoning and analytical ability of candidates.

Syllabus for this examination will be available on the websites of all IITs.

The candidate can submit the application form either On-line or Off-line.

Important dates regarding Application Form and Brochure

On-line application process: Monday - Nov. 01, 2010
Wednedsay - Dec. 15, 2010

Sale of Off-line Applications : Fri. Nov., 12 2010
Wed. Dec., 15 2010

Last date for receipt of duly completed application forms (Off-line or printed copy of On-line) at IITs. Monday, Dec 20, 2010. Details regarding the application process will be published in leading National Dailies and Employment News / Rozgar Samachar on Sat. Oct 30, 2010.

For Further Details Please Visit IITs Websites.

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

MIDDS Design & Animation Courses 2010

MIDDS Design & Animation Courses 2010

Midds Animation Institute has launched two - three month duration courses in design and animation priced economically to enable people to personally try the software and application before taking it up professionally.

Design and Animation has become an integral part of every industry. Students studying different courses in different streams, or working professionals working in any industry need design and animation to enhance their presentations or to make their work look realistic. As an inaugural offer, the first five students shall be eligible for a flat 50 per cent discount on the total fees. A free practical workshop cum seminar will be held on October, 1, 2010.

For registrations and inquiries, call on 022 26315206 / 07 or email to info@midds.org

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

World Education Fair October 2010

World Education Fair October 2010

A world education fair organised by Edwise at JW Marriott, Juhu on October 5, 2010 from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Over 50 universities from seven countries will be present at the fair to hand out on the spot offers interactions and admissions.

Universities from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland will be present. Student queries about courses, visa, loans etc will be answered by Institute delegates in the informative seminars that will be held every hour. Attendees can appear for a free spot aptitude test to understand which programme to pursue. Some Institutes also provide application fee waiver (up to Rs.35,000) and scholarships or spot admissions for complete applications. Pre- registration is essential for personal interview with university delegates. Aspiring candidates can register for the event and bring academic originals with five sets of photocopies for January / September 2011 admissions before October 1, 2010.

For free registration, call Metro - 40813333, Marine Lines - 40813456, Santacruz - 42764444, Malad - 421764444, Thane - 43455555 or sms "ED WM" to 56161

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

Study and Settle in Canada Free Seminar

Study and Settle in Canada Free Seminar

Free seminar on 'Study and Settle in Canada' organised by GeeBee Education

Information will be provided on Institutes, eligibility, educational loans, etc. Students will e given a free information guide on "Studying in Canada" written by Vinayak Kamat. Parents are also welcome.

More on that : Canada offers a high standard of living and is consistently ranked by the United Nations as one of the best countries in the world to live in and study. Tuition fees for international students are amongst the lowest in Canada as compared to other countries. Upon graduation, students are allowed to work full time for one to three years after the course completion. Canadian Study Permit rules have been simplified for Indian students. The Visa processing time has been reduced for certain institutions that are participants under the Student Partnership Program (SPP)

Ringgit : Prior registration is compulsory. Churchgate (Sept 30., 11:00 a.m., 43222333), Borivali (Sept 30 6:30 pm 28954545) Thane (Oct 01, 11:00 am, 25388844) and Andheri (Oct 1, 6:30 pm 26287727) or log on to the website for more details : http://www.geebeeworld.com/

NITIE PG Programmes Admissions 2011

NITIE PG Programmes Admissions 2011

National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE)PG Admissions 2011

* One of the best centres for learning
* Continuous interaction with industry professionals
* 100% placement since inception
* Consistently ranked among the top 10 B-schools

PG programmes (2011-2013) batch-:

PGDIM: Post Graduate Diploma In Industrial Management

PGDISEM: Post Graduate Diploma In Industrial Safety And Environmental Management

PGDITM: Post Graduate Diploma In Information Technology Management


Eligibility-:
Engineering/Technology graduates in any branch with first class (relaxable by 5% in case of SC/ST/PD candidates) and with valid CAT score (Common Admission Test).

Admission is based on Group Discussion and Personal Interview with appropriate weightage to CAT score. As per the Govt. of India rules, reservation of seats exists for SC/ST and PD candidates. In addition, reservation for OBC candidates belonging to Non-Creamy Layer is being implemented in the phased manner.


All the communications should be addressed to : DEPUTY/ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC), NITIE, Vihar Lake, P.O.
NITIE, Mumbai – 400 087. Tel : (022) 28573371 Fax : (022) 2857 2066 E-mail : admissions@nitie.edu

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

IISER Bhopal Ph.D Admissions 2010

IISER Bhopal Ph.D Admissions 2010

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal-IISERB

Notice for Admission to Ph.D Programme

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for the semester commencing from December 27, 2010 in the following disciplines :

Areas : Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics and Physics.

Min. Qualifications : M.Sc Degree (minimum 55% of marks) with a valid GATE / UGC / CSIR / JEST / ICMR / DBT/ NBHM score.

Fellowships : Financial aid (Assistantship / Scholarship) will be provided.

Reservation : According to Central Government norms.

How to Apply : Detailed information along with the application form can be downloaded via http://www.iiserbhopal.ac.in/doaa_admissions.htm

Last date for receipt of completed applications : October 20, 2010

JNCASR Mid-Year Research Admissions 2010-2011

JNCASR Mid-Year Research Admissions 2010-2011

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research-JNCASR

Mid Year Research Admissions 2010 - 2011

Applications are invited for admission to Research Programs (Ph.D / M.S) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore. Qualifications, eligibility and details such as units offering the admission can be found at JNCASR website : http//www.jncasr.ac.in/admit/ from where applications can be filled in and uploaded.

Request for application forms can also be addressed to

The Assistant Coordinator
JNCASR, Jakkur,
Bangalore - 560064.

email : admissions@jncasr.ac.in

Last date for receipt of completed application forms is 25th October, 2010

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

PNBIIT Banking Technology Admissions 2011

PNBIIT Banking Technology Admissions 2011

Advanced Diploma in Banking Technology

Established in 2002, PNBIIT is an independent society set up by Punjab National Bank and registered under societies Registration Act to promote training and education in BFI Sector with focus on IT.

Objectives : With the evolution of CBS in Banks there is a dearth of qualified IT Professionals with twin skills of Banking and IT. To bridge this gap PNBIIT offers Advanced Diploma in Banking Technology aimed at creating a well equipped pool of techno-bankers for Banking and IT sector.

The six months Certification Programme “Advanced Diploma in Banking Technology (ADBT)” of pnbiit for B.Tech (IT & CS) and MCA pass outs was started in 2007 with focus on industry relevant core IT and inputs of banking including operational areas to serve as a bridge between academia and industry.
The ADBT is aimed at creating a pool of competent techno-bankers for Banking & IT Sector by imparting in-depth knowledge and expertise to the students through innovative learning supported by extensive hands - on experience in labs as well as at Bank’s branches, Data Centre and Other Offices. By bridging the gap between industry and academia, ADBT aims at creating Techno Bankers

Programme at a Glance : Curriculum includes banking, industry relevant IT and soft skills
Six months full time course
Experienced in house and quest faculty
On site exposure at Branch / Data Centre
Strong industrial linkages

Eligibility :
MCA / BE / B.Tech (Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunication, IT) with minimum 60%

Age : Not be more than 25 years as on 01.11.2010

Placement : Previous three batches of ADBT successfully placed in organizations like Punjab National Bank, Dena Bank, National Payment Corporation of India, ICICI Bank, Onward Technologies Ltd., Nelito, Nurture Software Ltd. Alchemist (HP) and Hindustan Cooperative Bank Ltd. etc. (Disclaimer : Institute does not guarantee 100% placement)

General Instructions :
The detailed information booklet and application form may be downloaded from Institute's website www.pnbiit .com Completed Application form along with Demand draft of Rs.1000/- favouring "PNBIIT" a/c ADBT" payable at Lucknow should reach PNBIIT at the address given above latest by 7th October, 2010.

Contact :
Punjab National Bank
Institute of Information Technology
Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow - 226010 UP
Ph. : 0522-2721174, 2721442 Fax - 0522 - 2721201
e-mail : bankingtech@pnbiit.com

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

I2IT IGNOU M.Tech/M.S/MBA Admissions 2011

I2IT IGNOU M.Tech/M.S/MBA Admissions 2011

IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University, world's largest university with 21 School's of Studies and over 2 million students and International Institute of Information Technology (I2IT) Pune, a world leading, research driven, new generation Institute, have jointly set up the I2IT - IGNOU Centre of Excellence for Advanced Education and Research to offer full-time, residential regular M.Tech, M.S, MBA Degree Programs as well as Ph.D Programs in Information Technology, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Intelligent Systems, Robotics and Management at I2IT campus in Pune.

M.Tech / M.S / MBA Degree Programs for January, 2011

M.Tech in Advanced Information Technology with specialization in

Software Technologies
Networking and Telecommunications
Embedded Systems Design
Microelectronic and VLSI Design
Intelligent Systems and Robotics

M.S in Biotechnology with specialization in

Applied Biotechnology
Bioinformatics
Stem Cell Biology
Molecular Medicine

MBA with specialization in

Marketing, Finance, HR and Production and Operations Management
Information Technology Management

M.S in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Last date of Application : 25th October, 2010
Course Commencement Date : 17th January, 2011
for eligibility and application process log on to : www.isquareit.ac.in

Scholarships and assistant ships will be awarded to meritorious and deserving students

For details please contact Students Relationship Cell : P-14, MIDC, Phase - I, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech park, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411 057, India
Tel : 91 20 22933441
Telefax : 91 20 22934592
Mobile : 98226 17898 / 9822617899 . 98604 65990

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

IIT Roorkee Ph.D. Programmes 2011

IIT Roorkee Ph.D. Programmes 2011

IIT Roorkee full time/part time Ph.D. Programmes Spring Semester (Session 2010-11) in the following departments/centres:

DEPARTMENTS/CENTERS
. Alternate Hydro-Energy Centre .
. Architecture and Planning
. Biotechnology
. Chemical Engineering
. Chemistry Civil Engineering
. Earthquake Engineering
. Earth Sciences
. Electrical Engineering
. Electronics & Computer Engg
. Humanities and Social Sciences
. Hydrology
. Management Studies
. Mathematics
. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
. Physics
. Paper Technology
. Water Resources Development & Management

CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
. Centre for Transportation Systems(CTRANS)
. Centre for Disaster Mitigation
. Centre for Nanotechnology.

OTHERS
Institute Instrumentation Centre

ADMISSION CATEGORIES
The applicant for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall be classified under any one of the following categories which will be decided and recommended by DRC/CRC.

(I) Full-time Research student/ Candidate
a) Research student/Candidate getting Institute MHRD assistantship.
b) Research student/Candidate including foreign nationals getting financial support from Govt. / Semi Govt. agencies (QIP, CSIR, UGC, DAE, DST, DBT, NBHM, JEST, ICCR, NDF, etc.)
c) Research student/Candidate including foreign nationals supported by a sponsoring organization, the applicant (Sponsored Research Student/ Candidate) having TWO years experience out of which at least ONE year experience with the sponsoring agency.

d) Self Financed Research student/ Candidate
—Indian: This category refers to persons with experience and with good track record to join the doctoral programme. They will be admitted along with the regular research students through the usual admission procedure.

—Foreign: Admission of Foreign nationals to Ph.D. programme will be made as per policy and direction of the Govt. of India from time to time

—Study Leave: This category refers to persons who are released from governmental or educational institutions on study leave for a period of not less than three years for pursuing Ph.D. programme. They will be admitted along with the regular research students through the usual admission procedure.

*e) Research student / Candidate regularly working full time in an R & D project at IITR. His Ph.D. topic is in confirmation to the project as certified by the SRC.

II) Part-time Research Student/ Candidate:

a) Research student/Candidate working as a regular employee in the Institute

*b) Research student / Candidate working regularly full-time in an R&D project in the institute. The project must have tenure of at least next 2 years. c) Research student / Candidate working in other organizations / institutes, approved by IIT Roorkee as Research Centre or having MoU for research purposes.

* The research student / candidate working in a project will be given full time status, provided his research for Ph.D. is related to the project as certified by the SRC. However, part time research student/candidate may be given full time status when the project tenure is completed.

ELIGIBILITY
An applicant belonging to the above admission categories should possess the following qualifications in appropriate areas to be eligible to apply for admission for the Ph.D. programme of the Institute.

Masters degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Urban & Rural Planning / Pharmacy / Computer Applications of 3 years duration after graduation in respective discipline or equivalent with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) where marks are awarded.
OR
Masters degree in Sciences/Humanities & Social Sciences/ Management in respective discipline or equivalent with a valid NET or valid GATE or valid GPAT score and minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute where letter grades are awarded; or 60% marks where marks are awarded.
OR
B.Tech. / B.Arch. degree or equivalent in respective discipline with excellent academic record (with a minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10 point scale or equivalent or 70% marks) and in possession of a valid GATE score.

The admission eligibility requirements may be relaxed to 5.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent, or to 55% marks to the following categories:
a. SC/ST candidates with Master's degree.
b. Any category of PD (Persons with disabilities) Candidate holding B.Tech. degree or equivalent degree.
c. Academic staff of the Institute who has an experience of more than 5 years.

3. Eligibility for Part-time Ph.D.
a) The applicant possesses the minimum entry qualifications for the degree as given in admission eligibility point 1;
b) The applicant proves that his official duties permit him to devote sufficient time to research;
c) He / She will be required to reside at the Institute for a period of not less than 6 months during his/her registration for the degree. (This condition of minimum residence period will be automatically waived for candidates who are working in Roorkee or in Organizations / institutions located within a distance of 100 km from the Institute).
d) The facility of part time registration will also be available to all employees of the IIT Roorkee or candidates working in organizations having MoU with IITR or organizations approved by IIT Roorkee as Research Centres. Such applicants are exempted from the requirement of having valid GATE/NET/GPAT.
e) The applicants must have been in continuous service with the sponsoring organization for at least two years at the time of submitting the application form for admission.
f) The candidates working in Institute/University awarding Ph.D. degree itself are not eligible for admission as part-time candidate.

Employee seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme with minimum of two years service in an organization or confirmed regular employee may obtain and submit 'No Objection Certificate' from the employer to the effect that the duties allotted by the employer will allow the required time for this pursuit.

TO APPLY
Application form and other details can be downloaded from www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions and the completed application form should be sent to Chairman, PG Admission-2011 along with a demand draft of Rs. 200/- in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IIT Roorkee. Separate applications be sent for separate departments. Application form with other detailed information can also be obtained from the Chairman, PG Admission-2011, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247 667 by sending a demand draft for Rs. 250/- in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IITR and a self addressed envelope (23 x 17 cm).

Please visit the Institute website http://www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions.html for detailed information concerning admissions and application forms.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM IS OCTOBER 29, 2010

For more information, please contact :
Chairman, PG Admission-2011 ,
Indian Institute of Technology
Roorkee, Roorkee - 247667 (India)
Ph: (01332) 285875/284010. Fax (01332) 285874,
E-mail : pgadm@iitr.ernet.in
Website : http://www.iitr.ac.in/

MICA PGCPMA & PR Online Courses 2010

MICA PGCPMA & PR Online Courses 2010

Mudra Institute Of Communications-MICA

Post Graduate Certificate Program in Advertising Management & Public Relations

The PGCPMA & PR Online Course aims at skill as well as perspective building for Junior and Middle level executive in the field of Advertising Management. It seeks to deliver skills for managing advertising businesses by combining theoretical learning in the field of communications with the right blend of management education.

The PGCPMA & PR Online Course sessions will be delivered on Hughes Net Global Education Interactive learning platform. The platform offers a powerful user interface that enables a large number of geographically distributed students to have a highly interactive ‘one to one’ exchange with the faculty. The system incorporates live broadcast video, two ways audio and data interactivity to enable the student to watch and interact with the faculty their PCs. The program can be beamed to any of the Hughes Net Global Education, Hughes Net Fusion or Hughes Net centre directly to corporate classrooms.

To Apply
* Download and fill the Application Form from Institutes website
* The Application Form and the Application Checklist, duly filled in along with the DD (in case you have opted to pay through DD) should be submitted to:

Darshana Vyas
Creative Crest, 16 - Paschimi Marg,
Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi - 110 057.
Phone : 011-46076571
Email - mica.program@gmail.com

Important Dates

Application Closure Date: 30th October 2010

Announcement of Admission: 5th November 2010

For more information visit-: http://www.mica-india.net/

EduHeal Foundation Various Olympiads 2010

EduHeal Foundation Various Olympiads 2010

EduHeal Foundation conducts 6 Olympiads annually International Cyber Olympiad, Nationwide Interactive Science Olympiad, Nationwide Interactive Maths Olympiad, INTERNATIONAL English Olympiad,Nationwide Interactive Biotechnology Olympiad and Nationwide Interactive General Knowledge Olympiad.

EduHeal Foundation seeks to improve the well being of the general public through the awareness of educational and health issues.

Contact-:
EDUHEAL FOUNDATION
103, Taj Apt.,
Ground Floor,
Near Safdarjung Hospital,
Ring Road, New Delhi- 110 029

For more information visit-: http://eduhealfoundation.org/

University of Delhi MBE/MFC Admissions 2011

University of Delhi MBE/MFC Admissions 2011

University of Delhi South Campus MBE/MFC Admissions 2011 Through CAT

MBE-Master of Business Economics
MFC-Master of Finance and Control

MBE Programme offers excellent career opportunities in Business Consulting, Business Analytics, Market Research, Brand Management and International Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Insurance and Banking, Equity Research, Risk Management Environment and Energy Research Economic Policy.

MFC programme opens a gateway to excellent career opportunities in Investment Banking, Equity Research, Wealth Management, corporate Treasuries, Core Banking and Insurance, Real Estate and Commodity Markets, Financial consulting, corporate Finance and other emerging areas in the corporate sector.

Eligibility : Graduate (under 10+2+3) in any discipline, with at least 50% marks from the University of Delhi or any other university recognized as equivalent thereto with Maths / Business Maths at class XII level. Reservation of seats as per the University rules. Candidates appearing for the final year of the Bachelor's Degree in 2011 can also apply.

Admission Procedure : CAT results will be used for shortlisting candidates for the above programmes. So a candidate has to appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) to be conducted by the IIMs from Oct. 27, 2010 to Nov. 23.10.2010 The last date for obtaining CAT Voucher is Sept 27, 2010. (IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme)

How to Apply : The Admission Brochure and form are available between 10 am and 3 pm (from Mon to Fri) from Room No. 229, Arts Faculty Building, South Campus on the payment of Rs.1,700/- (Rs.800/- for SC/ST Candidates) for two programmes and Rs.1000/- for a single programme (Rs.500/- for SC/ST Candidate). The Admission Brochure and form can be requested by post by sending a Demand Draft in favour of "Director, University of Delhi, South Campus" payable at New Delhi of Rs.1,800/- (Rs.900/- for SC/ST) for two courses and Rs.1100/- (Rs.600/- for SC/ST) for a single course and mailed to The Admission Coordinator, Room No. 229, Arts Faculty Building, University of Delhi South Campus Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi - 110021 so as to reach by 26.11.2010. Online applications can be made at www.mbe-du.org.www.mfc.edu from Sep 23, 2010.

Important Dates : From Sale :Oct, 5, 2010 up to Nov 26, 2010
Last Date of receiving Application Form Nov 26, 2010
contact Details : Tel (011) 24111141, 24118854 (direct) 24111955, 24112503, Ext. 277,286 Fax (011) 24116570 24111141

for more information visit-: http://www.mbe-du.org/

NIT Rourkela Ph.D/ M.Tech Admissions 2011

NIT Rourkela Ph.D/ M.Tech Admissions 2011

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela NIT-R admission to Ph.D. and M.Tech.(Research) Programmes of the Institute with or without fellowship for Spring Semester 2010-11.

Departments and field of Research

Biotechnology and Medical Engineering
Ceramic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering (Including Instrumentation Engineering)
Industrial Design
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Mining Engineering
School of Management
Chemistry
Life Science
Mathematics
Physics
Humanities & Social Sciences (English, Psychology, Economics & Sociology)


Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme:
The minimum qualification required for admission to Ph.D. programme in Engineering, Science, Management, Humanities & Social Science is one of the following:

a) M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm in relevant discipline with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60 percent marks in aggregate in both B.Tech. (or M.Sc./M.Pharm/MCA) and M.Tech. levels from a recognized technical Institute or University.


b) B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm/MCA or equivalent in relevant discipline with CGPA of 7.0 or 65 percent marks in aggregate.

c) M.Sc. in Basic Sciences with CGPA 7.0 or 65 percent marks in aggregate in relevant disciplines.

d) M.B.B.S. with CGPA 6.5 or 60 percent marks in aggregate.

e) M. Sc. /M.A. / MBA / M.Com. in Humanities or Social Sciences or Management with CGPA 6.5 or 60 percent marks.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech (Research) Programme:
The minimum qualification required for admission to M.Tech (Research) programme in Engineering, Science, Management, Humanities & Social Science is one of the following:

a) B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm/MCA or equivalent in relevant discipline with 60 percent marks in aggregate (or 6.5 CGPA).

b) M.Sc. in Basic Sciences with 60 percent marks in aggregate (or 6.5 CGPA) in relevant disciplines.

c) M.B.B.S. with 60 percent marks in aggregate (or 6.5 CGPA).

d) M. Sc. /M.A. / MBA / M.Com. in Humanities, Social Sciences or Management with 60 per cent marks or 6.5 CGPA.

Applicants Awaiting Results
Applicants who have fully completed the final examination and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for both M.Tech(Res) and PhD programmes. The following conditions apply:

1. For all course based degrees [B.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, M.Tech (Regular)] results need to have been published before admission is granted.

2. For thesis based Postgraduate degrees [M.Tech (By Research), MS or equivalent] a student given admission to the PhD programme is permitted one year from the date of his/her thesis submission (proof required) to submit successful result. During this period students awarded fellowship will be paid fellowship at B.Tech rate. Difference of fellowship will be paid on submission of results.

Qualifying Degrees for Admission to Ph.D. / M.Tech (Research) Programmes
Biotechnology and Medical Engineering (BM)
B.Tech in Biotechnology /Biomedical Engg. / Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Metallurgical / Polymer/ Instrumentation Engg./ B.Pharm/ MBBS.

Civil Engineering (CE)
B.Tech. in Civil / Mining/Mechanical/Agricultural/Chemical Engineering or any relevant branch of Engineering.

Chemical Engineering (CH)
B. Tech. in Chemical / Biochemical / Biotechnology / Mining / Metallurgical / Polymer / Mechanical / Ceramic Engineering.

Ceramic Engineering (CR)
B.Tech in Ceramic / Metallurgy / Chemical / Mechanical Engg. or M.Sc in Physics / Chemistry / Material Science.

Computer Science & Engineering (CS)
B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering / Electronics / Electrical Engg. / IT, MCA or M.Sc. in Computer Science

Chemistry (CY)
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences or B.Tech. in Chemical / Ceramic / Metallurgical and Materials Engg.

Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)
B. Tech. in Electronics / Electrical Engg. /Biomedical Engg.

Electrical Engineering (EE)
B.Tech.in Electronics / Electrical & Electronics/ Electronics & Communication / Electrical Engg. /Biomedical Engg.

Humanities and Social Sciences (HS)
M.Sc. / MA in relevant subjects ; B.Tech. in any branch of Engineering, MBA.

Industrial Design (ID)
B.Des. with any specialization, B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Science or Instrumentation Engineering.

Life Sciences (LS)
M.Sc. in Life Sciences,Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics and MBBS, BVSc.

Mechanical Engineering (ME)
B. Tech. in Mechanical / Automobile / Biomedical / Aeronautical / Production / Manufacturing / Industrial / Metallurgy or Material / Polymer / Chemical Engg.

Mathematics (MA)
M.Sc. in Mathematics, Statistics, B.Tec or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications.

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (MM)
B.Tech. in Metallurgy / Met. and Mat. / Ceramic / Chemical / Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engg. or M.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry.

Mining Engineering (MN)
B.Tech. in Mining or in any other branch of Engineering or M.Sc. in Geology / Geophysics / Physics / Chemistry.

School of Management (SM)
Masters degree in Management Studies or Industrial Engineering.

Physics (PH)
M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or B.Tech. in Metallurgy and Materials Engg.

To Apply:
Interested candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria may submit online application following the instructions. Applicants are advised to (a) use Internet Explorer browser version 6.0 or above, (b) read the advertisement carefully, (c) read the instructions to fill up the online application form (d) fill up and submit the online application form accordingly and (e) take the print out of the online application submitted with setting Paper size : A4, and margins as Left : 0.165, Right : 0.165, Top : 0.16 and Bottom : 0.165 inches. Applicants are required to send the print out of the application submitted online attaching a non-refundable demand draft of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred) in favour of Director, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, payable at any bank in Rourkela and appropriate Sponsorship Certificate (if applicable) and no other documents to “The Assistant Registrar (Academic), National Institute of Technology, Rourkela – 769 008 (Odisha)”. The envelope containing application form should be superscribed by “Application for PhD/M.Tech(Research)”. The last date for receiving application form is 6th October 2010 (Wednesday). Application forms received after due date may not be considered.

The results of scrutiny and selection will be displayed in the Institute website www.nitrkl.ac.in as per the dates given below and no intimation will be sent to the candidates by post. The candidates are requested to visit Institute website accordingly:

Important Dates:
Applications to be scrutinized Received till 6th October 2010 (Wednesday)

Completion of scrutiny of applications by all departments By 21st October 2010 (Thursday)

Result of scrutiny in the website (www.nitrkl.ac.in/admission_notice.asp)
4th November 2010 (Thursday)

Interview 19th November 2010 (Friday)

Result of Interview in the website (www.nitrkl.ac.in/admission_notice.asp)
7th December 2010 (Tuesday)

For further details please contact:
Assistant Registrar (Ac),
NIT Rourkela,
Phone 0661-2462031,
Email: ar-acad@nitrkl.ac.in.

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

IIM Bangalore PGPPM Admissions 2011

IIM Bangalore PGPPM Admissions 2011

IIM Bangalore Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy & Management - 2011

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) invites application for two year Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy And Management (PGPPM) 2011.

PGPPM aims at strengthening the public policy and managerial skills of future leaders from the civil services, and senior managers from the social, infrastructure and private sectors. It is open to candidates from Government, and Non Government and Private Sector.

Eligibility-:
For open candidates
The candidates from other than government sectors should be graduates with minimum 7 years' work experience. They need to take CAT 2010 exam or they should have secured
GMAT/GRE scores between April 1, 2009 and November 01, 2010. Candidates should send their applications along with the application fees,in the prescribed form to:

The Administrative Officer(Admissions),
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore,
Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore 560076.

To Apply-:
For Officers from All India and Central Services
The application is required to be forwarded through the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Candidates should send an advance copy of the
application to

The Administrative Officer (PGPPM),
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.iimb.ernet.in/

The application fee (no fee for Department of Personnel and Training sponsored participants) should be sent by a demand draft drawn in favour of "Indian Institute of Management Bangalore" payable at par at Bangalore.

For Open candidates (other than DoPT sponsored) applying with GMAT or GRE scores, the application fee is Rs.1500/- and for those open candidates who take the CAT 2010, the application fee is Rs.500/-.

Admission Procedure-:

Government (DoPT) sponsored candidates:
Group A Officers of All India Services and Central Services with a minimum of 7 years experience and aged not more than 50 years for General Category and 53 years in case of SC/ST/OBC category as on June 1, 2011

Open Candidates:
Open candidates from other than government sectors should be graduates with minimum 7 years' work experience and aged not over 40 years as on June 1, 2011.
Open candidates need to take CAT 2010 exam or should have secured GMAT/GRE scores between April 1, 2009 and November 1, 2010.

Selection of the candidate is based on two stage processes. At the first stage candidates will be called for interviews based on the following criteria:
Academic Background
CAT / GMAT or GRE Scores
Work Experience
Achievements (Academic and career related)

At the next stage, selected candidates will be called for an interview in Delhi or Bangalore.

The admission process is highly personalized as the Committee seeks to learn about each candidate’s goals, interest in getting engaged with public system, present exposure to Indian and Global scenarios, and potential for success in public management.

It is proposed to select about 20 to 25 participants from the Open Candidates for the year 2011-2013 batch.

Dates to Remember-:
The Last date for receipt of applications -: December 24, 2010
Interviews at Delhi -: January 31 to February 3, 2011
Interviews at Bangalore -: February 7 to February 9, 2011
Announcement of selected candidates -: First week of March, 2011

For more information visit-: http://www.iimb.ernet.in/pgppm

DBT-Research Associateship 2011 Biotechnology & Life Sciences

DBT-Research Associateship 2011 Biotechnology & Life Sciences

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of "DBT-Research Associateship" 2011 for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and applied biology.

The Associateship is tenable in Research Institution/Universities including non-profit R & D Institutions within India.

The Associateships are awarded under a program sponsored by the Department of' Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Eligibility-:
The applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D. or M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record.

The Associateship can be availed within 3 years of the award of Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree; however, may be relaxable in case of women (by 2 years) and in-service candidates.

Those who have already submitted the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. thesis are also eligible to apply. The applicants should preferably be below the age of 40 years and 45 years in case of women candidates.

Persons already employed are also eligible to apply. However, their applications should be routed through their employers.

Details of the Award-:
The Research Associateship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 2 years.

In exceptional cases, depending upon the progress of the research, the Associateship may be extended upto 5 years.

Each fellow would be entitled to a stipend in the range of Rs.22,000-24,000 per month and a research contingency grant of Rs.50,000 per year, payable to the host Institution.

Candidates who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree, if selected, will be paid Rs.18,000 per month till the award of the degree.

The associate would also be entitled to HRA and other benefits as per the DST guidelines applicable to Research Associateship.

The Associateships normally are not availed at the same Institution where candidates have earned their Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree.

Candidates who are already in regular employment can avail the Associateship during the period of his/her sabbatical/study leave,in a different institute/university

Mode of Selection-:
The candidates will be selected based on their C.V. and performance in the interview.

The interview will be held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in November 2010 and candidates called for interview will be paid II class railway (non-AC) /bus fare by the shortest route from their home town.

If the candidate accepts the Associateship, he/she must join the host Institution/University within a month's time.

Mode of Application-:
Candidates may submit their application on plain paper alongwith bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D./M.D./M.S.), One page synopsis of Ph.D./M.D./M.S. thesis, 2 letters of recommendation (academic).

The applicant is advised to propose his/her place of work, name of the supervisor, enclose one page synopsis of proposed research which must be compatible with the on-going research of the proposed supervisor, and his/her consent for availing the Associateship.

They should also enclose a declaration stating that if selected for the Associateship, he/she will complete the tenure of the Associateship.

However, they may be allowed to relinquish the Associateship only if accepting permanent employment in India. Those who had applied previously need not apply.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Coordinator,
DBT-Research Associateship Program,
Department of Biochemistry,
Indian Institute of Science Campus,
Bangalore - 560 012.

The last date for the same is 15 October, 2010 and the envelope should be clearly marked as "DBT-Research Associateship

For more information visit-: http://www.iisc.ernet.in/

IIM Calcutta PGDCM Admissions 2010

IIM Calcutta PGDCM Admissions 2010

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

Course details

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

Selection criteria

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

How To apply

At the time of registration for CAT 2010, select PGP-PGDCM along with other options. There will be no separate application form, payment, or test for admission to this programme.

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

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

RBI Young Scholars Award Scheme 2011

RBI Young Scholars Award Scheme 2011

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the RBI Young Scholars Award Scheme to generate interest in an awareness about the Indian baking sector and RBI. Under the Scheme, the RBI will select a maximum of 150 Young scholars through a countrywide competitive examination and award scholarship. Selection test will focus on the role and functions of RBI and banks in India and will be held in English as well as in all major regional languages. Selected candidates will be required to work on projects in select offices of RBI for 2 to 3 months and will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs.7500/- per month during the duration of the project. RBI will assist outstation awardees in boarding and lodging. The awardees shall have no right/claim for an appointment in the RBI. Any candidate who had qualified and worked at RBI under the RBI Young Scholars Award Scheme in any of the previous years are not eligible to apply again.

All students, between 18 and 23 years of age, currently pursuing their undergraduate studies in any subject under any recognized university in India, are eligible to take the competitive examination. There is no application fee. The selection test will be held on January 9, 2011 at various centres across India. The results of the selection test are likely to be announced in the middle of March, 2011. Desirous candidates may submit applications to Project Co-ordinator, RBI Young Scholars Award Scheme, Project No. 9277, Post Box No. 7639, Malad (West), Mumbai 400 064 (Online By 14th October, 2010 and offline by 22nd October, 2010).

For more information visit-: http://www.rbi.org.in/youngscholars10.aspx

FMS University of Delhi Management Admissions 2011

FMS University of Delhi Management Admissions 2011

Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi invites applications for the following programmes for the academic session starting 2011

FMS has been admitting students through Entrance Test to the following programs

Two-year MBA (Full-Time)
Three-year MBA (Part-Time)
Three-year MBA (PT) Health Care Administration
PhD in Management


Details on Programmes

MBA (Full-Time)

Eligibility
Candidates applying for admission to the MBA (Full Time) programme must have pursued at least a 3-year Bachelor's Degree programme after twelve years of formal schooling in any of the following disciplines, having secured minimum aggregate Marks as indicated below:

Arts, Commerce or Social Sciences – 50 %
Sciences – 55 %
Mathematics or Statistics – 60%
Medicine, Engineering or Technology – 60% / CGPA of at least 6 on a scale of 10
OR
Post Graduate Degree or 2 Degree examination after 10+2+3 scheme, securing at least 60% marks.

Note: Candidates appearing in the final year examination of Bachelor's / Post Graduate Degree Examinations are eligible to apply and appear in the Entrance Test irrespective of their percentage of scores obtained till the time of application, provided that they expect to fulfill the eligibility criteria when their results are declared and which must be submitted to the FMS Office
before 1st October 2011.


Three-year MBA (Part-Time)
The Part-time Master of Business Administration programme is designed for working professionals. Learners should have a minimum of three years work experience at the time of entering the programme.

All applicants are required to clear an Entrance Test to be held on January 23, 2011 at 2 :00 pm in Delhi. Eligible applicants will be called for an interview. Candidates will be required to produce original certificates and mark-sheets at the time of Interview. The final list of candidates selected to the programme will be announced after completing the interview processes.

Eligibility
Every candidate seeking admission should have passed a Bachelor's Degree Examination of at least three years duration with a minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate. Relaxation of this criterion may be made for those who scored more than 55% marks in the aggregate in their post graduate degree/ at least 60% marks in a Diploma in Personnel Management, Diploma in
Management, Diploma in Sales & Marketing or Diploma in Administrative Management of Delhi University conducted by FMS in earlier years.

Candidates should have at least three years experience as an executive or an administrator in a commercial, industrial or government establishment after passing the Bachelor's Degree Examination. Three years Full-Time experience shall be determined as on 1st August of the year of admission. The candidate must be sponsored by his/her present employer.

Note: Sponsorship requires applications to be certified by the present employer. The employer need not bear any financial responsibility.

Three-year MBA (PT) Health Care Administration

Eligibility
Candidates seeking admission to the course should have passed a Bachelor's Degree Examination in Medicine of the University of Delhi or an examination recognized as equivalent.
Candidates should have at least five years experience in Health Care System after acquiring the Bachelor's Degree in Medicine. Five years experience shall be determined as on 1st August of the year of admission. the Candidate must be sponsored by his/her present employer.

All applicants are required to clear an entrance test to be held on January 23, 2011 at 2:00 pm in Delhi.

PhD in Management

Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for admission to the PhD programme, a candidate must have obtained a Master's/ M. Phil degree of the University of Delhi, or any other recognized University, or any postgraduate degree in an allied subject recognized as equivalent in the subject in which the candidate wishes to pursue a course of research. She/ he must have obtained either a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in the M.Phil degree or a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in the Master's degree.

Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree of four years or more, viz. B.Tech or M.B.B.S who have obtained a minimum of 70% and 60% marks or equivalent grades respectively, and also have obtained any national level fellowships are also eligible to apply.

Admission Procedure
Candidates (except those belonging to the categories listed below) seeking admission to the doctoral programme, are required to take the Admission Test to be held on 5th December 2010. Shortlisted candidates will thereafter be required to submit the form of the Board of
Research Studies (Management) at the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi by 31st January 2011.

All eligible candidates, including those declared successful in the Entrance Test, will be required to appear for a personal interview for finally being considered for admission to the doctoral programme.

Candidates Exempted from Admission test
1. Teachers of University of Delhi holding permanent, temporary or ad-hoc positions and having completed two years of service as teacher in a Department/ Constituent College of University of Delhi.

2. Applicants appearing in the final year examination of MBA (FT/ MS/PT/HCA) programmes at FMS, University of Delhi and / or candidates who have successfully completed MBA (FT/MS/PT/HCA) programme from FMS during the last two years.

3. Applicants in receipt of National fellowships such as: lJRF through UGC/ NET and CSIR/ NET
fellowship of CSIR/CAR/CCSR/DBT/DST or from any other recognized Government Institutions/ Organization lRajiv Gandhi Fellowships from UGC Candidates exempted from the Admission Test will be required to apply by submitting the completed form of the Board of Research Studies at the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi by 31st January 2011. The application form should be submitted along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 250/- drawn in favor of the Registrar, University of Delhi.

Entrance Test Schedule
MBA (Full Time) programme & the Ph.D programme: December 05, 2010 at 2.00pm at allotted centres in the following cities:

Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Baroda,Bhopal, Bhuvaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur,Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi,Kolkata,Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune,Roorkee Varanasi and Visakhapatnam.

Note: FMS reserves the right to cancel any of the above centres at its own discretion.

MBA (PT) and MBA (HCA) Entrance Test: 23rd January 2011 in Delhi only

Important Dates
Online Registration Opening date: 06 September 2010
Online Registration Closing date: 15 October 2010

Application Procedure
Visit the FMS website for Online Registration. There will be no other mode of registration

Contact
Administrative Officer
Faculty of Management Studies
University of Delhi
Delhi 110007
Phone: 011-27666382, 27666383, 27666384; Fax: 27667183
E-mail: admissions@fms.edu

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

GATE 2011 Application Process

GATE 2011 Application Process

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Organising Institute : Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Admission to Postgraduate Courses (Masters and Doctoral) with MHRD and some other Government Scholarships / Assistantships in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science is open to those who qualify in GATE.

Candidates can apply either ONLINE or OFFLINE. For General / OBC category candidates, the application fee is Rs.800/- for ONLINE and Rs.1000/- for OFFLINE. For SC/ST/PD (Person with Disability) category candidates, the fee is Rs.400/- for ONLINE and Rs.500/- for OFFLINE.

Commencement of Online Application /Sale of Information Brochure and Application Form - Tuesday - Sept, 21, 2010
Last date for issue of Information Brochure and Application form
At Bank Counters - Wednesday Oct, 27, 2010 AT GATE Officer Counters - Friday Oct 29, 2010
Last date for submission
ONLINE (website closure) Wednesday Oct 27, 2010
Receipt of completed ONLINE/OFFLINE Application form at respective zonal GATE office - Tuesday Nov 02, 2010

Examination - ONLINE Examination - Sunday Jan 30, 2011
OFFLINE Examination - Sunday Feb 13, 2011

Detailed information about GATE 2011 examination can also be obtained on the websites of Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore and the seven Indian Institutes of Technology

For more information visit-: http://gate.iitm.ac.in/gate2011/

National Centre for Cell Science Ph.D Programs

National Centre for Cell Science Ph.D Programs

The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), An autonomous institution of the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India invites applications from candidates who are bonafide Indian citizens and having consistently good academic record. Candidates should have strong motivation to pursue research in modern biology leading to a Ph.D degree. The broader areas of research and the available projects with NCCS faculty could be found at their respective web pages. The list of available projects for the current session will be provided to the candidates at the time of interview.

National Centre for Cell Science is recognised by University of Pune, Pune, Devi Ahilya VishwaVidyalaya, Indore, Punjab University, Chandigarh and Manipal Academy of higher Education, Manipal as a center for higher learning and for the award of Ph. D. degree. NCCS recruits candidates with ICMR, CSIR and UGC Junior Research Fellowships for pursuing their Ph.D.

Eligibility Criteria
Should have an M.Sc. degree in any area of Life Sciences

Qualified in the CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT examination for Junior Research Fellowship and Fellowship should be valid as on the date of joining. (Candidates in the "Projects list of ICMR and category 'B' of DBT examination" need not apply).

Reservation will be as per the Government of India guidelines.

Terms and conditions of the fellowship will be as directed by the agency awarding the fellowship.

Age relaxation will be 5 years in case of SC/ST/Women/PH and 3 years in case of OBC candidates.

Applications :
Candidates who satisfy the above criteria may submit their typed applications in the prescribed format* to the Co-ordinator, Academic Cell, National Centre for Cell Science, Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007 on or before 30th Sept. 2010. Please superscribe "Application for the Ph.D programme-2010(02)" on the application form as well as on the envelope. Do not attach any certificates (original or Xerox) along with the application, however these must be produced at the time of interview failing which, they will not be interviewed. SC/ST/OBC candidates should attach attested true copy of Caste Certificate/Latest non-creamy layer certificate along with the application & originals should be produced at the time of Interview.

Personal Interviews :
All the applications received against this advertisement in the prescribed proforma will be screened and candidates found suitable will be called for Personal Interview as per the details / time schedule mentioned below:-

Dates to Remember:

1 Number of positions of JRF 24
2 Last date of receipt of applications at NCCS 30.09.2010
3 Date of display of short-listed candidates called for interview on website. 11.10.2010
4 Date(s) of Interview of the short listed candidates at NCCS. 18.10.2010, 19.10.2010
20.10.2010
5 Date of declaration of results on our website 28.10.2010

For enquiries contact: co-ordinator@nccs.res.in


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

NIRMA University MBA Programme 2011

NIRMA University MBA Programme 2011

NIRMA University Institute of Management MBA Admissions 2011

Two-year, Full-time Residential MBA Programme The MBA Programme offers dual specializations in Finance, Marketing, OB&HR, IT, International Business and Operations Management.

Eligibility-:
A three-year bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university with atleast 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA. Students appearing in the final examination of a bachelor’s degree can also apply.

To Apply-:
Application Form
Prospective candidates are required to fill in the IM application form. To obtain the application form and prospectus, applicants should send a request along with a demand draft for Rs. 1,500/- favouring "Institute of Management, Nirma University" payable at Ahmedabad, addressed to:

Deputy Registrar
Institute of Management
Nirma University
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway
Ahmedabad - 382 481 (Gujarat) INDIA
admissions@imnu.ac.in

Application forms can also be directly obtained either from the Institute or from different centres of IMS Learning Resources, T.I.M.E from selected branches of AXIS Bank from.

The candidates can also download application from the website and send the filled-in application form along with a DD for Rs.1500/-.

NRI/NRI Sponsored/Foreign Students/Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/Gulf Countries and South East Asia Candidates should enclose a bank draft of US$ 75 or Rs. 3500/- along with the completed application form in addition to the regular application fee of Rs. 1500/- or US$ 25.

Last Date for Receiving Form
Completed application forms must be returned by November 30, 2010.

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

NMAT 2011 NMIMS MBA Admissions 2011

NMAT 2011 NMIMS MBA Admissions 2011

NMAT 2011 Online Application Process

NMIMS Invites applications for admission (2011 - 2013) to :

MBA Core
MBA (Banking)
MBA (Actuarial Science)
EPGDBM (at Bengaluru)
MBA (Capital Markets)
MBA (Human Resource)
MBA (Pharmaceutical Management)
PGDM (at Bengaluru and Hyderabad)

Apply Online on www.nmims.edu
from 8th September 2010 to 15th October, 2010

Online Test Window - 1st October, 2010 to 31st December, 2010

NMAT Features

Candidates can choose Test Centre, Date and Time slot for the Test in real time

Two Optional retakes available on first come first served basis

NMIMS Advantage : Programme seeded in industry needs and faculty research
Continuing innovation in Pedagogy
Professionally and academically relevant faculty
Skill development in areas like people management analytics
financial modeling, consulting, strategy and implementation
Development of socially relevant managers and business leaders.

Highly placed and successful alumni since 1983
Excellent placement track record.

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.
Tel : 22 26134577 / 42355555
Email : nmims@nmims.edu.

For more information and NMAT online application visit-: http://nmat.org.in/

IISc Bachelor of Science Programme 2011

IISc Bachelor of Science Programme 2011

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore will start a four - year Bachelor of Science (B.S) Programme in 2011. The following major disciplines will be available in this programme.

Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Materials
Mathematics
Physics

Students specialising in any of the above disciplines will also take courses in engineering, humanities, and inter-disciplinary areas for a well - rounded learning experience.

Students who will appear for the 12th Standard board examination (or equivalent) in 2011 and those who have passed this examination in 2010 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects are eligible to apply for admission to this programme. Selection will be based on national examinations such as KVPY and through other channels to be announced soon (the last date for applying to the KVPY programme is September, 10 2010)

For more information visit-: http://www.iisc.ernet.in/

BIMM-DLI Distance Learning Management Programmes 2010

BIMM-DLI Distance Learning Management Programmes 2010

Balaji Institute of Modern Management - Distance Learning Institute

DEC Approved management Programmes through Distance Learning

Admissions Open for 3 year Job oriented Post Graduate Management Programmes for Academic year 2010 - 2011

Programmes Offered- Distance Learning Management Programmes

PG Diploma in Management
PG Diploma in Marketing Management
PG Diploma in Finance Management
PG Diploma in Marketing and Finance Management
PG Diploma in Human Resource Management
PG Diploma in Production and Material Management
PG Diploma in Retail Management
PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management
PG Diploma in Sales and Marketing management

Eligibility : Graduates in any discipline from a recognized university and qualifying marks in the Entrance Examination conducted by the University or any other National / State level entrance exam for Management Programmes.

Fee : Rs.20,000/- payable in three instalments

How to Apply : Application forms can be obtained by paying Rs.200/- in cash or by sending DD of the same amount drawn in favour of "The Director, BIMM - DLI, Pune, Payable at Pune.

BIMM - DLI
Balaji Institute of Modern Management - Distance Learning Institute
S.No. 55/2 - 7, Tathawade, near Wakad, Off Mumbai Bangalore Bypass, Pune - 411 033
Tel. - 020 - 66741280 - 85
Email - enquiry@bimmdistance.com

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

United World Colleges Selections 2011

United World Colleges Selections 2011

Applications are invited for September 2011 entry to the United World Colleges situated in UK, Singapore, Canada, Venezuela, USA, Italy, Swaziland, Hong Kong, Norway, India, Costa Rica and Mostar. Some full and part scholarships are available on the basis of merit at Mahindra UWC India, and only limited scholarships are available at some overseas UWCs. Applicants are required to research United World College values via information provided on the following web sites:
www.uwc.org/www.uwccommindia.net/www.muwci.net

The United World Colleges:
* Provide the opportunity for highly motivated young people from diverse backgrounds to transcend the many boundaries, which divide our world.
* Offer a two-year programme leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. This is recognised as equivalent to the completion of grade XII by the Association of Indian Universities.

To apply to any UWC, candidates must:
* be of Indian origin
* have been born between 1st September, 1993 and 29th February, 1996
* currently be in either grade X or XI

To obtain an application form, you will need to send a Demand Draft/ cheque payable in Mumbai for Rs.800/- drawn in favour of “The United World Colleges Committee (India)”. To obtain the form by post, please also send a self-addressed envelope (25 cms x 12 cms) affixed with Rs.50/- stamp on it to the following address:

The United World Colleges Committee (India)
Mahindra Towers, Ground Floor,
Worli, Mumbai 400018
Tel: +91 22 24974625, +91 22 24905937
Email: parekh.smita@mahindra.com

Important Information
Application forms will be issued until 28th January, 2011 only. Completed applications must reach on or before 15th February, 2011. Late applications will not be accepted. It may be noted that offers are made before Grade X Board results are announced.

For more information visit-: http://www.muwci.net/ or http://www.uwccommindia.net/

IIM Bangalore FPM Admissions 2011

IIM Bangalore FPM Admissions 2011

IIMB Fellow Programme in Management-FPM Admissions 2011

The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is the doctoral programme of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB). The FPM at IIMB is globally recognized and is a premier source of rigorous and inter-disciplinary research in all areas of business management and public policy. The programme is committed to training individuals who will excel in their area of research through publication quality work of international standard.

Areas of Specializations
FPM Students specialize in one of the following Areas:
− Corporate Strategy & Policy
− Economics & Social Sciences
− Finance & Control
− Marketing
− Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management
− Production & Operations Management
− Quantitative Methods
− Information Systems
− Public Policy & Public Systems

Eligibility-:
Candidates should have
1. A Master's Degree in any discipline, (10+2+3+1 or 2 pattern) with at least 55 percent marks. (OR)
2. A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, with at least 55 percent marks (OR)
3. A 4 year / 8 – semester Bachelor's degree (10+2+4 pattern) with at least 60 percent marks.
We encourage candidates to submit valid test scores from either CAT (2010), or GRE/
/GMAT/GATE/JRF/SRF/NET but will also accept applications without any test score. Candidates taking the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) must have the official result reported to the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB). The GRE code number for IIMB Fellow Programme in Management is 7385.
Condition:
The Master's degree or equivalent qualification/Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification should be:
(a) from any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956; or (b) recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent. Candidates who are in the final year of their Master's/Bachelor's Programmes that would make them eligible can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally only if they submit a certificate latest by June 30, 2011 from the Principal/Head of the Department/Registrar or Director of the university/institute (issued on or before June 30, 2011) stating that they have appeared for the examinations (including practical examinations) in all the subjects required for obtaining the Master's/bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification. Their admission will be
confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the
master's/bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification referred to in the certificate issued by Principal/Registrar of their college/institute. The deadline for submission of mark sheet and the certificate is December 31, 2011.
Please note that those candidates who have applied on the basis of their master's degree will have to meet the 55% marks stipulation, and those who have applied on the basis of their bachelor's degree will have to meet the 60% marks stipulation. Non -fulfillment of these conditions will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

Selection-:
Based on the information provided by the applicants, shortlisted candidates will be called to Bangalore for a Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and interview for final selection. Selection will be based on applicant’s performance in CAT/ GRE/ /GMAT/GATE/JRF/SRF/NET as applicable, past academic performance, work
experience, and aptitude for research. RAT and Interviews are expected to be held in the first week of March 2011.
Selected candidates are required to attend the preparatory course which is expected to be scheduled in the first week of June 2011. Registration for the programme will be in the last week of June 2011.

Financial Support-:
FPM Students in good standing will receive a total support of Rs 2, 88,000/- per annum in addition to tuition waiver, to cover their living expenses, books and materials, insurance and other contingency expenses.
Also during the programme the following support is available to the students.
• Start up grant of Rs 50,000/- to meet expenses on purchasing hardware, software, data base etc.
• National Conference grants up to Rs 10,000/- each for two conferences.
• One International Conference grant up to Rs 1, 00,000/- on a competitive basis.

To Apply-:
Detailed information will be available from September 5, 2010 IIMB website

Last date for submission of application is January 21,2011

For more information visit-: http://www.iimb.ernet.in/

IIFT Executive PGD in International Business 2010

IIFT Executive PGD in International Business 2010

IIFT EPGDIB Batch 6 2010-2011

A programme for working executives in 91 cities across India

Eligibility-: Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized university or Institution with minimum five years of work experience.

Duration : 3 Semesters spread over 12 months. Weekend classes

Selection process : profile and / or interview

Application Form : www.hugheseducation.com / www.iift.edu

(Seats are reserved for SC/ST/PH and OBC candidates as per GOI rules, subject to satisfaction of minimum admission requirements of the Institute)

Last date for Applications : 21st September, 2010.

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

IGNOU Ph.D/Research Degree Programmes January 2011

IGNOU Ph.D/Research Degree Programmes January 2011

The Research Unit of the University invites application forms for Ph.D programmes on the prescribed formats. Programmes offered by the University for January, 2011 are placed below. For detailed information and application forms candidates may visit the IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in) and download full Prospectus and Application Forms on Research Degree Programmes.


1.School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
* Ph.D in History
* Ph.D in Political Science
* Ph.D in Sociology
* Ph.D in Library and Information Science

Note : M.Phil/Ph.D in Economics is not on offer for January 2011. Information available in this prospectus is only for information and interaction with the faculty of Economics.

2.School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management (SOTHSM)
* Ph.D in Tourism and Hospitality Services

3.School of Management Studies(SOMS)
* Ph.D in Commerce
* Ph.D in Management

4.School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
* Ph.D in Vocational Education and Training

5.School of Law (SOL)
* Ph.D in Law

6.School of Social Work (SOSW)
* Ph.D in Social Work
Note : M.Phil in Social Work is not on offer for January 2011. Information available in this prospectus on M.Phil is only for information and interaction with the faculty of Social Work.

7.School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
* Ph.D in Rural Development
* Ph.D in Child Development
* Ph.D in Nutritional Sciences

8.School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)
* Ph.D in Gender and Development Studies
* Ph.D in Women’s Studies

9.School of Agriculture (SOA)
* Ph.D in Agriculture Extension
* Ph.D in Dairy Science and Technology

10.School of Sciences (SOS)
* Ph.D in Mathematics
* Ph.D in Physics
* Ph.D in Chemistry
* Ph.D in Life Sciences
Note: Ph.D in Physics:- “The students aspiring to undertake Ph.D (Physics) from IGNOU may be advised to interact with the Physics Faculty in their respective research areas, before submitting their application.”

11.School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SOJNMS)
* Ph.D in Journalism and Mass Communication

12.School of Engineering and Technology (SOET)
* Ph.D in Engineering and Technology

13.School of Health Sciences (SOHS)
* Ph.D in Nursing

14.School of Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary (SOITS)
* Ph.D in Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies
* M.Phil/Ph.D in Sri Aurobindo Studies
* Ph.D in Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies

15.School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
* Ph.D in French

16.School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)
* Ph.D in Extension and Development Studies

17.Centre for Extension Education (CEE)
* Ph.D/M.Phil in Extension Education
* Ph.D/M.Phil in Community Outreach

18.School of Education (SOE)
* Ph.D in Education

19.National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS)
* Ph.D in Disability Studies

20.Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE)
* Ph.D in Distance Education

21.Centre for Corporate Education, Consultancy and Training(CCETC)
* Ph.D in Corporate Management and Allied Area

Last date for submission of filled-in application form: on or before 11thOctober, 2010

Filled-in application forms for Ph.D Programmes should be submitted on the prescribed formats at the following address:
The Director, Research Unit, Room No. 14, Block 6, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068. e.mail: researchunit@ignou.ac.in
Phones (O) 011-29534326, 29571523/1524/1525, Fax: 011-29534229

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

National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme 2010

National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme 2010

The Ministry of Environment & Forests invites applications, under its newly launched ‘National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme’ for the year 2010-11 from Scientists of India or of Indian origin desirous of participating in cutting-edge research on critical issues related to environment in collaboration with leading Institutes and Scientists in India and the world.

However, as this Fellowship Programme is interested in people with unique ideas and capable of thinking out of the box, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit proposals on any new challenges/ issues outside of this matrix but relating to the current environmental scenario of the country/ world, along with innovative, cost-effective, practicable & implementable solutions to such challenges.

While it is not mandatory, it would be desirable if the applicant has already carried out at least 10-20% of the research work proposed to be undertaken under the Fellowship Programme.

All other details of the Fellowship Programme, including eligibility criteria, selection procedure, Fellowship emoluments and other terms and conditions etc. are given in the booklet ‘National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme’, which is available in the website of the Ministry at www.envfor.nic.in

The application has to be submitted in the prescribed proforma available in the booklet quoted above and has to be accompanied by a short paper (not exceeding 1-2 pages) on the applicant’s proposed research proposal clearly identifying the new knowledge that it will help to generate alongwith a summary of work already carried out by the applicant in the area. Short-listed candidates shall be invited for an interactive discussion with the Management Committee constituted by the Ministry under the ‘National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme’.

The application complete in all respects should be sent by Registered /Speed Post in a confidential sealed envelope by 15th September, 2010 to the address given below. Applications may also be sent by e-mail at the id sv.godavarthi@nic.in

The Adviser, RE Division,
(Dr. G.V. Subrahmanyam,
Room no. 548),
Ministry of Environment & Forests,
Paryavaran Bhawan,
CGO Complex, Lodi Road,
New Delhi- 110003.

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

XAT 2011 XLRI PG Admissions Test 2011

XAT 2011 XLRI PG Admissions Test 2011

XLRI Jamshedpur is conducting Admission Test XAT 2011 on all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education.

The XLRI Admission Test – XAT 2011 will be conducted on Sunday 02 January 2011.

XAT Registration-:

Candidates can pay requisite fee and register for XAT Admission Test and XLRI admissions in the following manner

1. Procedure for XLRI Registration and obtaining XLRI Prospectus from Axis Bank
A candidate has to first register for XLRI at www.xlri.net.in and then only he / she can obtain XLRI Prospectus from select branches of Axis Bank.

1. Register for XAT: : Candidate desirous of taking admission to XLRI has to first register for XAT 2011 online. On successful completion of registration for XAT 2011, the candidate will get his XAT ID and password. With this the candidate can register for XLRI by opening the site www.xlri.net.in and then clicking on the link "XLRI Registration Page". A page opens up where the candidate is required to furnish his/her XAT ID and password to proceed further.

2. Register for XLRI: If the XAT ID and password furnished are correct, the XLRI Registration page opens up wherein the candidate is required to fill some basic personal details and also the name of the nearest Axis Bank branch from where he/she intends to buy the prospectus, programme(s) he/she is opting and the requisite amount depending on the number of programme(s) opted. After completing these details and submitting, a mail is sent to the candidate’s E-Mail address with the XAT ID and Password. The candidate is required to log into her/his E-Mail and validate the mail sent from XLRI.

3. Continue Registration for XLRI: After completing the validation process the candidate is required to log into www.xlri.net.in and open the XLRI Registration page. He logs into the application using the XAT ID and the Password. The candidate logs in and continues filling the other required details.

4. Cost of XLRI Prospectus: The cost of the XLRI Prospectus 2011 depends on number of programme(s) applied for. The cost is as follows:

For General candidates
Rs 1000/- for one programme or Rs 1600/- for more than one and maximum of three programme.

For SC/ST candidates
Rs 700/- for one programme or Rs 1200/- for more than one and maximum of three programmes. Candidate should take the SC/ST certificate with them to the bank.

5. Download XLRI Pay-in-slip: After completing the other details and submitting the form, the candidate has to then download the XLRI Pay-in-slip. The XLRI Pay-in-slip will have the date of registration, XLRI Pay-in-slip No., name of the Axis Bank branch, name of the candidate, number of courses opted and the amount to be paid for the prospectus. The printed pay-in-slip is in three parts. You have to take all these three parts of the pay-in-slip to the Axis bank branch.

6. Go to Axis Bank Branch: The candidate has to take the printed Pay-in-slip to the Axis Bank branch to buy the XLRI Prospectus 2011. On tendering the requisite amount (cost of XLRI Prospectus depending on number of programs opted) along with the printed pay-in-slips, the bank will issue a XLRI Prospectus 2011 and enter the Prospectus Number, Bank Tran ID and put a bank seal on the pay-in-slips. The bank will retain the Bank’s copy of the pay-in-slip with them and return the rest of the pay-in-slip to the candidate.

7. Fill Detachable Form: The candidate has to fill-up the detachable form given at the end of the prospectus. All entries are to be filled-up correctly and should be same as that filled in the online form.

8. Attach Pay-in-slip: The candidate has to then attach the XLRI’s copy of the pay-in-slip in the space provided on the form. The Candidate’s copy of the pay-in-slip is to be carefully retained by the candidate for future reference, if any.

9. Send Certificate along with Form: The candidate has to then carefully detach the form from the prospectus and send it to XLRI Office, Jamshedpur along with the photo copies of 10th, 12th, graduation certificates (or latest mark sheet of papers/years completed till date) and SC/ST certificate (for SC/ST candidates only) through courier/registered post/speed post in the special envelope given inside the prospectus. This form along with pay-in-slip and photo copies of the educational certificates should reach the Admission Office, XLRI, Circuit House Area (East), Jamshedpur-831001 within seven days from date of purchase of prospectus.

10. Declaring Shortlisted Candidates: The list of the short listed candidates for XLRI GD / PI will be declared on the website www.xlri.ac.in by January 31, 2011. The names of the candidates who subsequently succeed in the selection interviews and/or group discussions for admission to XLRI will be intimated individually and also will be declared at the same website.

Procedure for obtaining XLRI Prospectus from the Admissions Office, XLRI Jamshedpur and the XLRI Registration using Demand Draft

1. Register for XAT: A candidate interested in XLRI, has to first register for XAT. The XAT ID and password so obtained are required for applying to XLRI.

2. Cost of XLRI Prospectus: The cost of XLRI Prospectus 2011 depends on the number of programme(s) applied for. A candidate intending to apply for one programme or more than one but maximum of three programmes has to make a demand draft (DD) for an amount as given below.

For General candidates
A demand draft of Rs 1050/- is to be made for one programme or for Rs 1650/- if applying for more than one but maximum of three programmes.

For SC/ST candidates
A demand draft of Rs 750/- is to be made for one programme or for Rs 1250/- if applying for more than one but maximum of three programmes.

3. Issue of Demand Draft (DD): The DD has to be drawn in favour of "XLRI Jamshedpur A/c Prospectus", payable at Jamshedpur

4. Register for XLRI: The candidate has to then log on to the website www.xlri.net.in and open XLRI Registration. Here he/she has to fill in the XLRI form and opt for the programmes(s) he/she intends to apply for. The candidate has to fill some basic personal details and provide the payment particulars of the demand draft number, amount, and date and submit the form online. The candidate has to mention their XAT ID and name on the reverse of the draft. After completing these details and submitting a mail is sent to the candidate’s e-Mail address with the XAT ID and Password. The candidate is required to log into his e-mail and validate the mail sent from XLRI.

Continue Registration for XLRI: After completing the validation process the candidate is required to log into www.xlri.net.in and open the XLRI Registration page. He logs into the application using the XAT ID and the Password. The candidate logs in and continues filling the other required details and submits the form.

5. Download XLRI PA Form: Once the candidate submits the form he/she can proceed to take printout of XLRI Payment Advise Form (XLRI PA Form).

6. Send the DD and Form: The candidate has to enclose the demand draft along with the duly completed XLRI PA Form and photo copies of 10th, 12th and graduation certificates (or latest mark sheet of papers/years completed till date) and SC/ST certificate (for SC/ST candidates only) through courier/registered post/speed post/ in the special envelope given inside the prospectus. XLRI PA Form along with DD and photo copies of the educational certificate should reach the Admissions Office, XLRI, Circuit House Area (East), Jamshedpur-831001 within seven days from date of issue of DD. Candidates are advised to keep a photo copy of the DD and all the forms that they send to XLRI for future reference.

7. Mailing of XLRI Prospectus to candidates: XLRI Prospectus will be sent to the candidates after receiving the request complete in all respects. Candidates are not required to send the detachable form given inside the prospectus.

8. Declaring Shortlisted Candidates: The list of the short listed candidates for XLRI GD / PI will be declared on the website www.xlri.ac.in by January 31, 2011. The names of the candidates who subsequently succeed in the selection interviews and/or group discussions for admission to XLRI will be intimated individually and also will be declared on www.xlri.ac.in .


Procedure for obtaining XLRI Prospectus from the Admissions Office, XLRI Jamshedpur and the XLRI Registration using Payment Gateway

1. Register for XAT: A candidate interested in XLRI, has to first register for XAT. The XAT ID and password so obtained are required for applying to XLRI.

2. Cost of XLRI Prospectus : The cost of XLRI Prospectus 2011 depends on the number of programme(s) applied for. A candidate intending to apply for one programme or more than one but maximum of three programmes has to make an online payment for an amount as given below.


For General candidates
A demand draft of Rs 1050/- is to be made for one programme or for Rs 1650/- if applying for more than one but maximum of three programmes.

For SC/ST candidates
A demand draft of Rs 750/- is to be made for one programme or for Rs 1250/- if applying for more than one but maximum of three programmes.

3. Register for XLRI: The candidate has to then log on to the website www.xlri.net.in and open XLRI Registration. Here he/she has to fill in the XLRI form and opt for the programmes(s) he/she intends to apply for. The candidate has to fill some basic personal details and provide the payment mode as online payment the form online. After completing these details and submitting a mail is sent to the candidate’s E-Mail address with the XAT ID and Password. The candidate is required to log into his E-Mail and validate the mail sent from XLRI.

Continue Registration for XLRI: After completing the validation process the candidate is required to log into www.xlri.net.in and open the XLRI Registration page. He logs into the application using the XAT ID and the Password. The candidate logs in and continues filling the other required details and then moves onto the payment mode.

4. Make online payment: The candidate has the option to make an online payment using the Axis Bank payment gateway. The candidate can use a credit card/debit card or make use the net banking facility. Please note that American Express cards cannot be used to make the online payment. To make an online payment, select the online payment option in the form by clicking on the radio button. Candidate is taken to the payment gateway of Axis Bank where the payment mode (credit card/debit/online banking) has to be selected. After successful transaction, candidate will be redirected to the confirmation page where transaction details are displayed and the online payment receipt is displayed. This has to be saved and a copy of the same printed.

5. Download XLRI PA Form: Once the candidate submits the form he/she can proceed to take printout of XLRI Payment Advise Form (XLRI PA Form).

6. Send the online payment receipt and Form : The candidate has to enclose the online payment receipt along with the duly completed XLRI PA Form and photo copies of 10th, 12th and graduation certificates (or latest mark sheet of papers/years completed till date) and SC/ST certificate (for SC/ST candidates only) through courier/registered post/speed post in the special envelope given inside the prospectus. XLRI PA Form along with transaction receipt and photo copies of the educational certificate should reach the Admissions Office, XLRI, Circuit House Area (East), Jamshedpur-831001 within seven days from date of online payment made. Candidates are advised to keep a photo copy of the transaction receipt and all the forms that they send to XLRI for future reference.

7. Mailing of XLRI Prospectus to candidates: XLRI Prospectus will be sent to the candidates after receiving the request complete in all respects. Candidates are not required to send the detachable form given inside the prospectus.

8. Declaring Shortlisted Candidates: The list of the short listed candidates for XLRI GD / PI will be declared on the website www.xlri.ac.in by January 31, 2011. The names of the candidates who subsequently succeed in the selection interviews and/or group discussions for admission to XLRI will be intimated individually and also will be declared on www.xlri.ac.in

XAT 2011 will be conducted on 2nd January 2011in the following 33 cities;
Test Timings: 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Berhampur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Goa, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Trivandrum, Vadodara, Visakhapatnam.
Queries on XAT registration
Call 1800 102 1123
1800 103 1123.
Working Hours Monday to Saturday 08:00 - 22:00 HRS.
Email : xat_care@xlri.net.in

Last date of registration: 30-11-2010

For more information visit-: http://xlri.ac.in/

NIBM PGP Banking and Finance Admissions 2011

NIBM PGP Banking and Finance Admissions 2011

National Institute of Bank Management - Pune PGPBF Admissions 2011
Post Graduate Programme in Banking and Finance Admission 2011 - 2013

NIBM is the apex institution in banking and finance. NIBM has its own campus with all modern educational, institutional and residential facilities and a library with more than 65000 books and 350 journals and periodicals. PGPBF, held on residential basis, is providing to the financial system a pool of talented youngsters thoroughly trained and prepared with Analytical skills and Perspectives in Banking and Finance for directly taking up managerial responsibilities.

About PGPBF
The two-year PGPBF is designed as a contemporary, rigorous, innovative and practical source of management education. The Programme is pitched to provide to the financial system, on a regular basis, a pool of talented young executives who are thoroughly trained in Foundations, Analytical Skills and Perspectives in Banking and Finance and fully prepared to shoulder managerial responsibilities in the banking and financial sector. A perfect blend of analytical skills, subject knowledge and a thorough understanding of the practical nuances of banking business makes the students of PGPBF a class-apart from other management graduates.

Eligibility for Admission and Admission Procedure
The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor's degree would be calculated based on the practice followed by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/institution from where they have obtained the bachelor's degree. In case the university/institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidates CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100.

Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirement and are awaiting results can also apply. Such candidates must produce a certificate from the Principal/Head of the Department/Registrar/Director of the University/Institution certifying that the candidate is currently in the final year/is awaiting final results and has obtained atleast 50% marks or equivalent based on latest available grades/marks. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally only if they submit a certificate latest by June 30, 2011 from the Principal/Registrar of their college/institute (issued on or before June 30, 2011) stating that they have completed all the requirements (the results may, however, be awaited) for obtaining the bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification on the date of issue of the certificate. Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification referred to in the certificate issued by Principal/Registrar of their college/institute with atleast 50% marks. The deadline for submission of the mark sheet and the certificate is December 31, 2011. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission. NIBM would not allow any candidate to join the programme in case the candidate is unable to complete all the requirements for a bachelor degree on or before June 30, 2011. NIBM would also not offer admission to any candidate after June 30, 2011.

Request for Prospectus, Application Form and Other Information
Request should accompany a Demand Draft of Rs.1250 drawn in favour of ‘National Institute of Bank Management’, payable at Pune. The request should specify the name of the candidate, address, e-mail ID and contact number.

Request for application should be mailed to :
Dean,
Post Graduate Programme
National Institute of Bank Management
NIBM PO, Kondhwe Khurd, Pune 411 048
e-mail : pgpbf@nibmindia.org
Tel : 020-26716000

The last date for receiving filled-in applications at NIBM is December 10, 2010.

For more information visit-: http://nibmindia.org/