Israeli Government Scholarship 2014 for Indians

Israeli Government Scholarship 2014 for Indians

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for Israeli Government Scholarship tenable from October 2014 to study at an Israeli University or any Institution of higher education in Israel. These scholarships are for research/specialization for 8 months, these scholarships would be available for studies in the following subjects:

* Comparative Study of Religions (with specific reference to Judaism)
* Middle East Studies
* Hebrew language and literature
* History of the Jewish people
* Economics
* Agriculture,
* Business Management
* Mass Communication,
* Environmental Studies,
* Chemistry,
* Biology,
* Biotechnology.

Qualification: (i) For the research/specialization studies, a Master’s degree in relevant field with 60% marks or more as on 30-11-2013 for the subjects of Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Environment Studies; and Master’s degree in relevant field with 55% marks or more for the remaining subjects. Further for Hebrew Language and Literature Course a student pursuing the post-graduate course in this subject may also apply.

(ii) Proof of English or Hebrew Language knowledge is a must.

(iii) The applicant should meet the academic requirements of the Israeli University to which he/she applies to.

There is no upper age limit for applying for the scholarship

Application can be submitted online at the website www.sakshat.ac.in by 29-11-2013.

Last Date for submission of application : 29-11-2013.

Email address: schoarship@mfa.gov.in

For more information visit : http://mhrd.gov.in/

MSBSHSE Changed HSC Time Table 2013

MSBSHSE Changed HSC Time Table 2013

Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education-MSBSHSE has announced that HSC Time Table changed. A change in the time table for class XII that will start from February 21, 2013.

The decision has been taken as the students and teachers require more time to study the subjects’ revised syllabus.

The HSC chemistry paper, which was slated for February 27, will now be held on March 26.

The Biology paper has been postponed from March 4 to 17.

For more information visit official website : http://www.msbshse.ac.in/newsite/Newtimetab.pdf

University of Hyderabad Admissions 2012

University of Hyderabad Admissions 2012

The University of Hyderabad invites bright, aspiring students committed to excellence to apply for admission to various postgraduate courses and research programmes through an All-India entrance examination. The University offers, subject to availability, hostel facility to the students admitted to any of its regular programmes of study.

Courses Offered
M.A & M.Sc (5-year integrated) courses :( 10 semesters after 10+2 education) In Science, Humanities & Social Science PG Courses: (4/6 semester after 10+2+3 education) In Science, Humanities, Social Science, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Art History, Communication, Business Administration in Health Care & Hospital Management, Health Psychology, Master in Computer Application Adv. PG Diploma & PG Diploma: (2 semesters): In Folk Culture Studies, Mineral Exploration, Health Fitness & Life Style Management & Health Communication M.Tech Programme: (2 semesters) In Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, IT (CS/AI/IT), Computational Techniques, Integrated Circuit Technology, Bioinformatics Mineral Exploration, M.Phill Programmes: (2 semesters) In Humanities & Social Science Ph.D Programmes(2-5 year) In Science, Humanities & Social Science Integrated M.Tech/Ph.D: Materials Engineering, Nano Science & Technology, Biotechnology

To Apply
The prospectus- cum -application forms can be downloaded from the University Website: www.uohyd.ac.in, or other Website as stated at the Para "General Information.”, www.schools9.com , www.indiaresults.com, and www.manabadi.com Filled in applications should be submitted to the along with the Entrance Examination fees in the form of a Demand Draft of Rs.300/- for each course in the case of general /OBC category and Rs 125/- for each course in the case of SC/ST/PWD categories. 2. Xerox copies of application forms along with the instructions to fill the application form can be obtained in person from the academic section, Office of The Controller of Examinations, University Campus, and Hyderabad free of the cost to a limited extant. 3.The Demand Draft towards the Entrance Examinations, fee should be Drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, University of Hyderabad, on state Bank of India , Hyderabad, Central University campus Branch, Hyderabad (Code - 5916), or on Andhra Bank, Nampally Branch, Hyderabad (Code- 378) 4. The dully filled in applications are be submitted in person at the Academic section or by post to the Dy. Registrar (Acad & Exams) to the above address so as to reach him on or before 04.05.2012

Last date for receipt of form 04 May 2012

Contact :
University of Hyderabad,
Central University P.O.,
Prof. C.R.Rao Road, Gachibowli,
Hyderabad-500046 (A.P), India.
Admission Enquiries: 040: 23132102, 23132103

For more information visit : http://www.uohyd.ac.in/

Foreign Universities for Higher Education in India

The government has proposed a new legislation to allow foreign universities open colleges in India.
The legislation will enable leading foreign universities like Harvard, Yale and other international universities to set up their colleges in India to provide quality education to Indian students, while remaining in the home country.

International Education Fair in New Delhi

The Ministry of HRD, government of India, Department of Science & Technology, government of India and The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India present the Fifth Education Fair: International Exhibition and Seminar.

Dtes & Timings: May 30-31, 2009 10 am to 7 pm

Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Free Entry

Objectives:
To facilitate and assist students to choose their career path in higher education, technical education and professional courses
Career counselling/ directions by experts, professionals and consultants
Seminars by experts and professional faculties of IGNOU and Ministry of Science and Technology on the various schemes, new courses and opportunities in the government to build competitiveness
About 150 education institutions/ universities will discuss the variety of new courses with promising opportunities in different segments

For further information, contact:
S. S. Chawla, Sr. Director (E & E) Mob: -9810050681
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
ASSOCHAM Corporate Office, 1, Community Centre Zamrudpur
Kailash Colony, New Delhi – 110 048
Phone: 46550555 (Hunting Line)
Fax: 46536481/46536482 46536497/46536498
Email: s.s.chawla@assocham.com, sunil.kothari@assocham.com, assocham@nic.in
http://www.assocham.org/

Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology Ph.D 2009

Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB) invites application for admissions to Ph.D programme.
Research at the institute encompasses broad interdisciplinary ares of Biological and Chemical Sciences and Medicine.
Student who qualified CSIR-NET under CSIR/UGC Fellowship schemes or DBT/ICMR JRF examination or hold M.B.B.S/M.C.A. degree can apply for this programme.
For details and e-application visit http://igib.res.in/

Last date for receipt of application is Monday,25th May 2009

National Talent Search Examination-NTSE 2009 Modification in Scheme

Modification in the Scheme of Testing National Talent Search Examination-2009

Please note that the following changes have been made in the SAT and MAT for NTS Examination from 2009 onwards.
• The SAT and MAT will have 100 items each in place of 90 items given in the NTS Scheme.
• Each question will carry 1 mark. The total marks will be 100 for each test.
• Minimum qualifying marks will be 40% i.e. 40 marks for general category.
• Minimum qualifying marks for reserved categories will be 32% i.e. 32 marks.
• The duration of the tests will remain the same i.e. 90 minutes each.
• For first 90 questions in both SAT and MAT, the candidates have to put a cross mark (X) on the number of the correct alternative on the answer sheet against the corresponding question. For questions 91-100, the answers are to be written in the given space in the answer sheet.
• In SAT the first 90 items are divided into three areas – 35 for Science, 20 for Mathematics and 35 for Social Science. However, no separate sections are given in the test. The last 10 questions are mixed from different subjects.

For more info visit- http://ncert.nic.in/

Indian Agricultural Research Institute Ph.D Admissions 2009

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
Admission to Ph.D. Programmes - (2009-2010)

Applications in the prescribed forms are invited for admission to Ph.D. programmes in the various disciplines of Agricultural Sciences.

Eligibility: Candidates must have obtained at least 60% marks OR an overall grade point average (OGPA) of 7.50 out of 10.00 OR 3.75 out of 5.00 OR 3.00 out of 4.00 OR 2.25 out of 3.00 (For SC/ST/PH candidates: 55% marks OR OGPA of 6.88 out of 10.00 OR 3.44 out of 5.00 OR 2.75 out of 4.00 OR 2.06 out of 3.00) in Masters Degree Programme.

In case of the universities where OGPA is awarded with equivalence of percentage marks only OGPA will be considered for determining the eligibility qualification for appearing in the entrance examination. The percentage of marks shall be considered only for those candidates coming from universities that do not award grades but award percentage of marks.

The candidates who have appeared in the Masters degree examination in the year 2009 are also eligible to apply provisionally for admission.
Application procedure:
By hand: From (Syndicate Bank, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012 on payment of Rs.500/- in cash for General / OBC Category and Rs.250/- for /ST/PH categories ( + Rs.25/- as bank service charges).

By post: From Registrar (Academic), Post Graduate School, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, by sending a Demand Draft of Rs.575/- for General / OBC Category and Rs.325/- for SC/ST/PH category, drawn on any bank, in favour of Registrar (Academic), Post Graduate School, IARI, payable at Delhi.

Application form can be viewed/downloaded from the website http://www.iari.res.in which can be submitted complete in all respects along with the DD drawn in favour of Registrar (academic), Post Graduate School, IARI payable at Delhi for Rs. 500/- for General / OBC Category and Rs. 250/- or SC/ST/PH. Candidates are also advised to keep themselves abreast with communication from the P.G. School over their e-mail IDs.

Last date of submission of Forms: 11.04.2009 and for remote areas: 25.04.2009
Address:
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
Post Graduate School,
Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012
Ph. 011 –25733438
Fax: 011 -25846420)
Website: http://www.iari.res.in/

Global Indian International School Singapore scholarships 2009

The Singapore-based Global Indian International School (GIIS) is offering scholarships to meritorious students from India who wish to pursue Std 11 & 12th studies there.

Global Indian Foundation (GIF), which operates the largest Pan-Asian educational institution chain, announced the GIIS scholarships for 2009 specially designed for India-based students who want to pursue 11th & 12th studies in either International Baccalaureate (IB) or CBSE, a press release said.

GIIS has over 17,000 students enrolled and 1,500 teachers in its 18 schools in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, India and New Zealand

BITS MBA Programme 2009 Application Process

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra invites applications for admission to the full-time MBA Programme 2009 – 2011 at Mesra, and Extension Centres at Lalpur, Noida and Jaipur.

Eligibility Criteria for BITS MBA:
A. Candidates must have appeared in CAT 2008.

B. They must hold a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline recognized by the UGC / Ministry of HRD / AIU.

C. Candidates of B.Sc. / B.A. / B. Com. Honours must have minimum 55% marks in average (45% for SC/ST) in their Honours subject. Candidates of BBA and other graduate courses must have minimum 55% marks in average (45% for SC/ST) in graduation, marks to be computed as average of marks obtained in ALL subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects). Candidates graduating in 2009 can also apply, provided they can submit marksheets by 31 October 2009. Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programmes are eligible only if they acquired such qualifications as working professionals / while in employment.

D. Candidates must have Verbal Percentile Score at least 40 (25 for SC/ST) and Total Percentile Score at least 40 (25 for SC/ST) in CAT-2008.

How to Apply for BITS MBA:
The MBA 2009 Application Material including the Information Brochure 2009 can be obtained from all our Centres at the addresses given below (a) In person from 2 March 2009 to 21 April 2009 on payment of Rs. 1,200/- and (b) By post on payment of Rs. 1,250/- (All payments by crossed DD in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi). Postal requests must be received by 15 April 2009, and must include covering letter & two slips of paper (10x10 cm) with name, address in capitals and phone number.
To apply for the programme, eligible candidates must EITHER

A. Complete the online application form on our website, and send a printout of the completed form with 2 recent colour photographs (one pasted on the form and one attached by clip to the form), along with photocopies of all certificates, and a crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 1,200/- in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi, to the office of Dean Admissions, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi – 835215 positively by the due date,
OR
B. Complete the printed application form provided with the MBA 2009 Application Material, and send the duly completed form with 2 recent colour photographs (one pasted on the form and one attached by clip to the form), along with photocopies of all certificates, to the above address by the due date.

Important dates for online applications:
The link for filling the online form will be active from 9 am on 27th Feb 2009 and will be closed at 4 pm on 21st April 2009.
The Institute will use CAT-2008 for short-listing candidates for its full-time MBA programme. The IIM’s have no role in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.

Important Dates for BITS MBA 2009

Option A: IMPORTANT DATES FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Filling of online form commences from 9 AM on 27th February 2009
Filling of online form closes at 4 PM on 21st April 2009
Last date for receipt of printouts of duly completed online forms + Demand Drafts: 24th April 2009

Option B: IMPORTANT DATES FOR APPLICATIONS ON PRINTED FORMS
Sale of application material commences from: 2nd March 2009
Last date for counter sale: 21st April 2009
Last date for receipt of postal requests: 15th April 2009
Last date for receipt of completed forms: 24th April 2009

Candidates in their own interest should send their completed application forms by appropriate means well in advance of the last dates mentioned

Addresses and contact details of Centres:
The MBA 2009 Application Material along with the Information Brochure 2009 can be obtained in person or by post from Mesra and all our Extension Centres in India at the addresses given below, as per the schedule in our advertisement / notification.

Mesra
Dean Admissions, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215
Phone: PBX: 0651-2275444 / 896, 2276249 / 267 / 432 - Extn 469, & 2275868 (D)

Fax: 0651- 2275401, 2276007, e-mail: admissions@bitmesra.ac.in


Allahabad
Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre
B-7, Industrial Area, P.O. TSL Naini, Allahabad 211010
Phone: 0532– 2686668 / 2687363, Fax: 2687554
City Office: 14 Tagore Town, Allahabad 211002, Phone: 2465518

http://www.bitallahabad.ac.in, e-mail: bitecald@dataone.in / bitecald@bitallahabad.ac.in


Deoghar
Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre
P.O. – Ratanpur, Jasidih
Dist. Deoghar, 814142, Jharkhand
Phone: 9334654856 / 9308139037, Telefax: 06432-292565,

e-mail: bitdeoghar@bitmesra.ac.in


Jaipur
Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre
27, Malviya Industrial Area, Jaipur 302017
Phone: 0141– 4019798 / 4019812, Fax: 2751601, e-mail: bitjaipur@bitmesra.ac.in


Kolkata
Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre
Southend Conclave, 1582, Rajdanga Main Road, 4th Floor
(On Gariahat - E M bypass Connector, opposite Siemens Building)
Kolkata 700107, Phone: 033 – 24414542 / 24414456, Fax: 24414299

e-mail: bitkolkata@bitmesra.ac.in


Lalpur
Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre
Lalpur, Ranchi 834001, Phone: 0651–2531817 / 2531676, Fax: 2531658 / 2531676

http://www.biteclalpur.ac.in, e-mail: bitlalpur@bitmesra.ac.in


Noida
Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre
A-7 Sector-1, Noida 201301
Phone: 0120 – 2543484 / 2553661 / 3662, Fax: 2554146

http://www.bitnoida.in, e-mail: webmaster@bitnoida.in


Patna
Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre
Near Patna Airport, P.O. Bihar Veterinary College, Patna 800014
Phone: 0612- 2223545, 3200853, Fax: 2223545, e-mail: bitpatna@bitmesra.ac.in


for online application visit http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/admission/online_applications_mba_20091.htm

IIT Guwahati MTech, MDes and PhD Programmes 2009

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATI
Admission to MTech, MDes and PhD Programmes to start from July 2009

Applications are invited for admission to the Master of Technology (MTech), Master of Design (MDes) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes starting in July 2009. The departments/centres and areas in which these programmes will be offered are-:

PhD Programme

1.Computer Science & Engineering
Algorithms; Computational Geometry; Mobile Robotics; Artificial Intelligence; Speech Processing; Natural Language Processing; Image Processing; Software Engineering; Formal Verification; CAD for VLSI; Computer Security; Networks; Operating Systems; Distributed Systems; and Human-Computer Interactions.

2.Electronics & Communication Engineering
Biomedical Signal Processing; Communication Systems; Computer Networks; Control Systems; Digital Signal Processing; Image Processing; Instrumentation; Multimedia Security; Power Electronics; Power Systems; Radar Signal Processing; RF and Microwaves; Speech Signal Processing; VLSI Systems and MEMS.

3.Mechanical Engineering
Solid Mechanics; Composite Materials; Machine Design; Dynamics and Controls; Robotics; Vibration; Nonlinear Vibration; Composite & Smart Structures; Noise; Tribology; Thermal Science; Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer; Advanced Manufacturing; Metal Cutting; Mechatronics; Materials Processing and Heat Treatment; Metal Forming; Identification of Mechanical Systems; Energy Storage and Fluidization; Flow Control; and Bio-mechanics.

4.Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering; Geo-technical Engineering; Transportation Systems Engineering; Geo-informatics; Engineering Geosciences; Environmental Engineering; and Water Resources Engineering.

5.Biotechnology
All areas in Biotechnology

6.Chemical Engineering
All areas of Chemical Engineering

7.Design
Product Design; Ergonomics; Usability Engineering including Human Computer Interaction (HCI); Design Pedagogy; Design Management; Design Theory; Form and Perception Studies; and Design and Visual culture

8.Physics
Laser and Photonics (experiment and theory); Condensed Matter Physics (experiment and theory); Theoretical and Mathematical Physics; High Energy Physics; and Statistical Physics.

9.Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry and Theoretical Chemistry.

10.Mathematics
Computer Science: Algorithms, Wireless Sensor Networks, Distributed Computing, Theoretical Computer Science.
Mathematics: Discrete Mathematics, Complex Analysis, Fluid Dynamics; Numerical Analysis; Mathematical Modeling; Topology; Linear Algebra, Functional Analysis; Mathematical Finance.

11.Humanities & Social Sciences
Philosophy, Economics, Psychology and Linguistics.

12.Centre for Energy
Alternative Fuels; Solar Energy : solar thermal; Solar Energy Materials; Solar Cells; Wind Energy; Fuel Cells; Fuels and Combustion; Porous Medium Combustion; Energy Conservation; Fluidized Bed Technology; Energy Efficient Technology; Bio-energy : micro propagation & genetic engineering of biofuel plants; Bioelectronics : enzymatic biofuel cell; Detonation Combustion (hydrogen-oxygen detonation); Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis for Transportation; Hydrogen Energy Technology; Metal Hydride : engineering applications; Nano-fluids etc.; and Bio-Mass Gasification.

13.Centre for the Environment
Air pollution-Dispersion, Control and Modeling; Water and Wastewater Treatment; Solid Waste Management and Recycling; Waste Immobilization; Soil-water-contaminant Interaction; Environmental Bioremediation/ Environmental Biotechnology; Biosorption & Bioremediation of heavy metals; Biofiltration for treating Waste Gases and Green Solvents; Removal of Toxic and Recalcitrant Compounds; Biodegradation/Bio-detoxification of Toxic Wastes; Contaminant Transport and Retention in Porous Media; Green Chemistry; Optimization; Environmental History; Environmental Economics; Green Design; Electrochemical Remediation for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Genomics and Proteomics, Global Warming and Climate Modeling; GHG Capture and Storage.

14.Centre for Nanotechnology
Theoretical and Computational Nanotechnology and VLSI; Nano Electronics and Optics; Nano Materials and Biology; and Nano Devices and Applications.

To Apply-:
Application forms and Information Brochures can also be obtained from the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati - 781 039, Assam, personally or by ordinary Post. To receive application forms by post, send a request along with a self-addressed unstamped envelope (24cm x 15cm size). Request for form must be sent in an envelope super-scribed with ‘Request for PhD/MTech/MDes Application form’. For example, a candidate interested in applying for MTech programme, should super-scribe on his/her envelope as ‘Request for MTech Application form’.

Filled in application forms complete with copies of mark sheets/certificates and other testimonials and a DD for Rs.150/- (Rs.75/- for SC/ST candidates) drawn in any nationalized bank and payable at Guwahati in favour of Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati should be sent to the Head of the concerned Department/Centre, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati – 781039, to reach on or before 20 APRIL 2009. The words “Application for MTech/MDes/PhD admission” should be written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form.

Dates to remember-:
Date of Issue of Application Forms: 9 March 2009 onwards

Last Date for issuing Application Forms: By Ordinary Post – 8 April 2009, In Person – 9 April 2009

Last Date for receiving Application Forms: 20 April 2009

For more info visit: http://www.iitg.ernet.in/acad/admn/July09/AdvertisementJuly09.htm

Contact Adress-:
Indian Institute Of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati 781039
Assam, India

Orissa JEE 2009 on May 24, 2009

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for the year 2009 -2010, Orissa shall be held on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at selected centres for admission to the first year Degree courses in Engineering/ Technology, MBBS/BDS, Pharmacy, MCA, MBA and to the Lateral Entry of State candidates to third semester of degree courses in engineering/Technology and Pharmacy.

ELIGIBILITY
(A) For admission to First Year Bachelor programme in
(i) Engineering/Technology Pass or appearing in 10+2 examination of CHSE, Orissa or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and one from Chemistry/ Computer Science/Biology/ Biotechnology or pass in 10+3 diploma course in engineering including those having less than 60% marks in aggregate from SCTE&T, Orissa orequivalent.
(ii) Pharmacy Pass or appearing in 10+2 examination of CHSE, Orissa or equivalent with Physics and Chemistry and one from Mathematics/Biotechnology/Computer Science /Biology or pass in 10+3 diploma course in Pharmacy including those having less than 60% marks in aggregate from SCTE&T, Orissa or equivalent.
(iii) MBBS/BDS Pass or appearing in 10+2 examination of CHSE, Orissa or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% marks in aggregate in these subjects taken together (40% for SC/ST) with age between 17 and 25 years as on 31.12.2009 (relaxable up to 3 years for SC/ST candidates).


(B) For admission to First Year Master programme in
(i) Computer Application (MCA) Pass or appearing in 2009 three years Bachelor's Degree examination in any discipline with pass in Mathematics at 10+2 level
(ii) Business Administration (MBA) Pass or appearing in 2009 three years Bachelor's Degree examination in any discipline from a UGC recognized University


(C) For admission to Second Year Engineering/Technology and Pharmacy under Lateral Entry
Pass or appearing in 3 years diploma course in Engineering and Pharmacy with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate from SCTE&VT, Orissa or equivalent


(D) For admission to Second Year Engineering/Technology under Lateral Entry
Pass or appearing in 2009, for the Bachelor's Degree examination of three years duration in Science from any University of Orissa or equivalent recognised by UGC and have passed with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate(First Division) with Mathematics at +3 level


(E) For admission to Second Year Pharmacy under Lateral Entry
Pass or appearing in 2009, for the Bachelor's Degree examination of three years duration in Science from any University of Orissa or equivalent recognised by UGC and have passed with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate ( First Division) with Biology at +3 level.
The ratio of distribution of seats under lateral entryfor Diploma : B. Sc. is 80:20
Note: Candidates are to produce their complete result alongwith original marksheet of qualifying examination at the time of counselling for admission


RESERVATION
The percentage of seats to be reserved for different categories is subject to change and the decision of the State Government as on the date of admission will be applicable.

OUTSIDE STATE CANDIDATE
Outside State candidates are not eligible for admission in Govt. Colleges but they are eligible for admission to Privates Colleges except private Medical Colleges in MBBS courses.

APPLICATION FORM
On payment of Rs. 520/- (including Rs. 20/- as service charges) from the following branches of Syndicate Bank/ State Bank of India/Post offices.

SYNDICATE BANK
Angul, Ainthapali, Balasore, Bargarh, Baripada, Berhampur, Bhadrak, Bhubaneswar (IRC, Kalpana Square, Nayapalli, Utkal University Campus, Vanivihar,DDC), Chandikhol, Cuttack (Choudhury Bazar, B.K.Road), Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur Road, Jharsuguda, Jeypore, Kavisuryanagar, Kendrapada, Keonjhar, Paradeep, Puri, Rourkela, Salipur, Sambalpur, Asansol, Bhilai, Bilashpur, Bokaro, Burdwan, Dhanbad, Durgapur, Deoghar, Hazaribag, Gaya, Guwahati, Hyderabad (Khairatabad), Jamshedpur, Kharagpur, Kolkata (Dharamtalla, Gariahat, Barabazar, Rasbehari Avenue, Salt Lake), New Delhi (TransportBhawan), Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Vishakpatnam (main). Nayapalli Branch, Bhubaneswarwill act as controlling Branch.

STATE BANK OF INDIA
Angul, Aska, Athagarh, Balangir, Balasore, Bargarh, Baripada, Berhampur (Main), Bhadrak, Bhanjanagar, Bhawanipatna, Bhubaneswar (Main Branch, OUAT Campus, Laxmisagar), Boudh, Chatrapur, Cuttack (Main Branch, Link Road), Deogarh, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur Town, Jaleswar, Jeypore, Jharsuguda, Kendrapara, Keonjhar, Khurda, Malkangiri, Nawarangpur, Nawapara, Nayagarh, Parlakhemundi, Phulbani, Puri, Rairangpur, Rayagada, Rourkela (Main, Uditnagar), Sambalpur(Main), Sonepur, Sundargarh,Talcher. SBI Main Branch, Bhubaneswarwill be act as controlling Branch.

POST OFFICES
Angul(HO), Balasore(HO), Bhadrak(HO), Balangir(HO), Bhubaneswar(GPO), Bhubaneswar(BJB Nagar), Berhampur(GM)(HO), Cuttack(GPO), Cuttack (College square Mukhya Dakaghar), Jagatsinghpur (HO), Jajpur(HO), Koraput(HO), Nayagarh(HO), Puri(HO), Rayagada(HO), Rourkela(HO), Sundergarh(HO), Sambalpur(HO), Nimapara(Mukhya DakGhar).Candidates can also apply for Application Form by post on payment of A/C payee Demand Draft for Rs. 500/- drawn in favour of JEE-2009 on any nationalized bank Payable at Bhubaneswar along with a stamped (Rs.75/-) 30 cm x 25 cm Size cloth lined self addressed envelope from the Office of the Chairman, JEE-2009. Old question papers of JEE-2007 and JEE-2008 for Rs 10/- per booklet will be on sale from the following branches of Syndicate Bank only subject to availability : Angul, Balasore, Baripada, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar (Kalpana Square, Nayapalli, Vanivihar), Cuttack (Choudhury Bazar), Rourkela, Sambalpur and all branches of State Bank of India as mentioned above.

APPLICATION FORM SUBMISSION
The completed application form is to be submitted to the Banks/Post Offices from which it is purchased or to be sent by registered/speed post/registered courier service to the address given below.

CONTACT ADDRESS
Chairman, JEE -2009, Orissa; JEE Complex, Gandamunda, PO : Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar - 751030

DATES TO REMEMBER
Date of Orissa JEE Examination Sunday, May 24, 2009
Sale of Application form begins on February 20, 2009
Last date of sale of application form March 20, 2009
Last date of receipt of completed application form March 23, 2009

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

More IITs in 2009-10 Interim Budget Proposals

An Ordinance has been promulgated by Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, the Finance Minister of India to establish 15 central universities in the country in addition to 6 new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Orissa, Punjab and Gujarat have started functioning in 2008-09 while two more IITs in Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh are likely to commence their academic session in 2009-10

Two new schools of Planning and Architecture at Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh and Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh have also started functioning informed Mukherjee.

"Academic session is also likely to commence from 2009-10 in four out of six new Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) proposed to be established in Haryana, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu during the XIth five year plan," stated an official release.

The Competence in Software Technology (CST) 2009 exam on January 25, 2009

The Competence in Software Technology (CST) 2009
C-DAC, Mumbai and Electronics City, Bangalore operates from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Bangalore. The Competence in Software Technology (CST) examination was started first in September 1994.

CST 2009 like all the earlier conducted CST examinations is a multipurpose examination that offers several options to those who take it. These are described below.

1.Admission to FPGDST 2009 if you have taken CST 2008 (use Form A2 Form) or are taking CST 2009 (use Form A-1)

2.Admission in reputed institutions/university courses (list given below) – (Use Form A1 to apply)

3.Job opportunities at CDAC centres – (Use Form A1 to apply)

4.Opportunity to improve the scores for those who have taken CST 2008 – (Use Form A1 to apply). The candidate has to take the entire CST 2009 examination and the best score in individual papers will be taken while providing score reports.

5.Dissertation Project fellowships at CDAC

Taking CST examination also enables one:-

6.To obtain standardised scores which they can use while applying for employment in the IT industry

7.To obtain standardised scores which can be used in seeking admission to post-graduate courses of other educational institutions

Last Date for Receipt of application: January 08, 2009

Date of CST 2009 Examination: January 25, 2009

Examination Centers: Allahabad; Bangalore; Chennai; Coimbatore; Delhi; Goa; Hyderabad; Kolkata; Mumbai; Nagpur; Pune; Thane; Thiruvananthapuram; Visakhapatnam

For more information contact-:
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) (Formerly NCST)
Gulmohar Cross Road No. 9 Juhu, Mumbai 400049
Telephone: +91 22 2620 1606, +91 22 2620 1574
Fax: +91 22 2621 0139, +91 22 2623 2195
Website: www.cdacmumbai.in

Manipal University launched 24 new courses

The Manipal University has launched 24 new courses in various disciplines for the academic session 2009-10. It was announced by Manipal University Registrar G.K. Prabhu here recently.

He also announced that admissions for the 195 courses in 14 disciplines giving Bachelors and Masters Degrees for the academic year 2009-10 were open.

The new courses are: Pharm D, Pharm D Post Baccalaureate, P.G. Diploma in Dental Materials, M. Tech in Industrial Biotechnology, M. Tech in Geo-informatics, M. Tech in Microelectronics, M. Tech in Power Electronic Systems and Control, M. Tech in Printing and Media Engineering, M.Sc in Hospitality and Tourism Management, M.Sc in Phytopharmacy and Phytomedicine, M.Sc in Nutraceutical and Cosmeceutical Sciences, M.Sc in Nano-pharmaceuticals, Master of Social Work, B.Sc in Cardiovascular Technology, M.Sc in Cardiovascular Technology, M.Sc in Medical Imaging Technology, M.Sc in Photonics, MS in Geopolitics and International Studies, MA in Cultural Studies, P.G. Diploma in Indian Art and Culture, P.G. Diploma in Corporate Communication, P.G. Diploma in Gender Studies, P.G. Diploma in Marine Tourism, and Certificate in Emergency Nursing.

As a part of the outgoing initiative, meritorious candidates joining MBBS, BDS, and B.Pharm. courses within the first 500 ranks and BE course within the first 1,000 ranks of the respective merit list are offered 100 percent course fee waiver (subject to ceiling of 5 per cent of seats).

For the academic session 2009-10, Rs.7.93 crores is budgeted as freeships.

Manipal University has taken pioneering steps to implement the AICTE proposed scheme of tuition fee waiver for women, physically handicapped and economically backward (less than Rs.2.5 lakhs per annum) meritorious students for admission to BE, B.Pharm. and BHM courses, for 10 per cent of the student intake.

This session top information technology multi-national companies are coming forward to sponsor the candidates admitted to M.Tech in Software Engineering course. In addition, there are scholarships from Philips, GE, ITC, The Indian Society of Lighting Engineers, Harish B. Memorial Scholarship for MS students in Embedded Systems, and Medical Software courses to the students of the university.

Apart from these, Moulana Azad Scholarship and Konkani Linguistic scholarships were also available for the deserving students.

Online examinations for PG courses in medicine and dental streams will be held from January 18 to January 27. For the undergraduate courses, online examinations will be held from April 3 to May 28.

For details log on to www.manipal.edu or call Ph: (0820) 2571978 or email at admissions@manipal.edu.

Candidates can write to the Director-Admissions, Manipal University, Manipal 576104. They can also apply online.

They can buy application form from the Admission Office or from select branches of State Bank of India or Axis Bank, by paying Rs.500.

Manipal University is known for its ability to foresee future needs and demands from the industry and keeping everything in mind it designed the curriculum with the help of academics and industrial experts.

IISERs M.S. Programme admissions 2009

Education and research in science are the foundation of knowledge supremacy, economic prosperity and good health. Taking advantage of latest technological innovations to usher in an era of advanced scientific learning in the country is the primary goal of Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER). Five IISERs have been established by the Government of India at Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram. This is a unique initiative in science education in India where teaching and education are totally integrated with state-of-the-art research nurturing both curiosity and creativity in an intellectually vibrant atmosphere of research. The IISERs aim to become science institutes of the highest international caliber. Each IISER is an autonomous institution conducting its own Masters and Doctoral programmes. Students are encouraged to work on research projects during the vacation periods in the first four years of their Masters programme in various research institutes outside IISER.

Admission to 5-Year Integrated Masters (M.S.) Programme
Applications are invited for admission to the 5-Year Integrated Masters (M.S.) Programme at IISERs for the academic session 2009-10. Applications are to be submitted online as per the instructions provided on this website. Apply Online between June 2 and June 19, 2009. by clicking link given above.

Eligibility Criteria
Passed 10 + 2 or its equivalent examination: passed in 2008 or appearing in 2009 and
have also qualified in one of the following examinations:
Kishore Vaigyanic Protsahan Yojna (KVPY) SX (2009), SA (2007) and SP streams.
IIT JEE-2009 merit list or extended merit list.
Availability of Seats and Reservations
Each IISER will be admitting about 100 candidates. The percentage of seats reserved for different categories as per the Government of India norms are:
15% for Scheduled Class (SC) category.
7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST ) category.
Up to 27% for eligible Other Backward Classes (OBC) category (non-creamy layer)
Remaining seats are available for General category
Up to 3% for Physically Disabled (PD) candidates in all the four categories (General, OBC, SC and ST)
Counseling
Counseling for the admission will be held on June 29, 2009 for KVPY stream applicants and on July 2, 2009 for IIT JEE 2009 applicants simultaneously and concurrently at all IISERs. A non-refundable counseling fee of Rs. 1000 will be charged at the time of counseling. This amount will be adjusted against the tuition fee for selected candidates at the time of admission.

Admission
The list of the selected candidates will be announced after counseling is completed at all IISERs. Selected candidates should deposit full admission fees within 15 days of issue of the offer letter, failing which the offer will be withdrawn.

Dates to remember
Last date for receiving applications Friday, June 19, 2009
Counseling for KVPY applicants Monday, June 29, 2009
Counseling for IIT JEE applicants Thursday, July 2, 2009
Last date for payment of fees Friday, July 17, 2009
Commencement of Academic Session Saturday, August 1, 2009

IISER Bhopal-: www.iiserbhopal.ac.in
IISER Kolkata-:www.iiserkol.ac.in
IISER Mohali-:www.iisermohali.ac.in
IISER Pune-:www.iiserpune.ac.in
IISER Thiruvananthapuram-:www.iisertvm.ac.in

University of Pune BINC examination 2009

University of Pune, on behalf of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, will conduct the BINC examination on February 21-22, 2009.

The objective of this examination is to certify bioinformatics professionals, trained formally as well as self-trained.

Registration is open from 1-12-2008 to 16-1-2009.

For more information visit-: http://bioinfo.ernet.in/binc/

Gradfirst & Educards – Online Programs and Test Series

Gradfirst & Educards – Online Programs and Test Series for CET, IIT-JEE, AIEEE, BITSAT, CAT, GRE, GMAT etc.

GradFirst provides online access services through Internet for various reskilling/upskilling programs and for preparation for competitive and entrance tests in the form of mock examinations and test series. The GradFirst service delivery is enabled through Educards. Educards are the new generation tool for providing instant access to the knowledge resources stored in the central server by using the unique 16 digit code called Knowledge Access Code (KAC). To make the service available to the users, a specific Knowledge Assess Code (KAC) is assigned for each user. The Educard allows the user to enter into a full services knowledge mall to utilize web based aids like Knowledge access, self appraisal, mock tests, qualifying exams and host of other services.

Educards for reskilling :
The reskilling cards provide access to the dynamic "simulated tests" for soft skill programs and reskilling programs in various fields such as IT, Management, commerce and humanities. Some of the programs covered under the reskilling Educards include:

- Quantitative Techniques
- IT Skills for non-IT Professionals
- Introduction to System Engineering
- Basics of Java
- Basics of Network Administration
- C and C ++ made easy
- Basics of SQL and Oracle
- Essence of Business Management
- Introduction to Project Management
- Managing the unexpected through Decision Making
- Leadership Development - A new perspective
- How to be Organized
- Multitasking made easy
- Basics of Corporate Communcation
- Basic Techniques of Problem Solving
- Memory Improvement for Enhanced Performance
- Test of Logical Reasoning
- Basics of Accounting
- Understanding Corporate Finance
- Understand a Business Enterprise
- Introduction to MS Office 2007
- Fundamentals of General Awareness
- Healing Herbs and Natural Remedies
- English Language Proficiency
- Educards for test preparation service :

Educards for various mock examination for competitive and entrance examinations like IIT JEE, CET, AIEEE, BITSAT, Medical Entrance Exams, CAT, GRE, GMAT, SAT and other entrance examinations for various MBA/ MCA/ Engineering/ Medical courses are currently available. These cards enable the users to go through a simulated test environment and prepare themselves for the final entrance / competitive exams.

Educards for Professional Services :
Educards for Professional Services provide access to Online Test Series for examination such as Civil Services Examination, Banking Recruitment Examination, Railway Recruitment, UPSC, Defense and other PSU related services.

Cost of Educards :
Reskilling Educard - Rs 1500
Educards for Tests Preparation Services - Available in two denominations of Rs 1000 and Rs 2000
Educards for Professional Services - Available in two denominations of Rs 1000 and Rs 2000

For further details contact :

Mr. M. R. Singhal,
Business Partner – Mindlogicx & GradFirst
GradFirst - The Online Finishing School,
Centre for Right Direction,
24, Niyoshi Park - 2,
Sanghvi Nagar, Aundh,
Pune - 411 007
Phone : 020-25888757 / 25880170
Mobile : 09822171815 / 9370712353
Fax : 020-25888757
E-Mail : crd@gradfirst.com
Web-site : http://www.gradfirst.com

IIT-JAM 2009

The Indian Institutes of Technologies are conducting a Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (IIT JAM) for admission to M.Sc. and other post-B.Sc. programs at the IITs.

The main objective of JAM is to provide admissions to various M.Sc., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual degree and other post-B.Sc. programs based on the performance in a single test and consolidate 'Science' as a career option for bright students from across the country.

The following are the M.Sc. (Two Year)/M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree and other Post-B.Sc. programs at different IITs to which admissions shall be made on the basis of JAM-2009.

IIT Bombay (IITB): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs in: (i) Applied Statistics and Informatics, (ii) Applied Geology, (iii) Applied Geophysics, (iv) Biotechnology, (v) Chemistry, (vi) Mathematics, and (vii) Physics.
M.Sc.-Ph. D. Dual Degree programs in: (i) Energy, and (ii) Physics.

IIT Delhi (IITD): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs in: (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, and (iii) Physics.

IIT Guwahati (IITG): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs in: (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics and Computing, and (iii) Physics.

IIT Kanpur (IITK): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs in: (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, (iii) Physics, and (iv) Statistics.
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree program in Physics (Transfer from M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree program to M.Sc. Physics program is not permitted).

IIT Kharagpur (IITKgp) : M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree programs in: (i) Chemistry, (ii) Geological Sciences, (iii) Geophysics, (iv) Mathematics and (v) Physics.

IIT Madras (IITM): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs in: (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, and (iii) Physics.

IIT Roorkee (IITR): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs in: (i) Applied Geology, (ii) Applied Mathematics, (iii) Biotechnology, (iv) Chemistry, (v) Industrial Mathematics and Informatics, and (vi) Physics.
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) program in Geophysical Technology.
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) program in Geological Technology.
Three-year Interdisciplinary Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION

M.Sc. Applied Geology (IITB, IITR)/M.Tech. Geological Technology (IITR)/M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Geological Sciences (IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with Geology as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science. The candidate must have Mathematics at (10+2) level.

M.Sc. Applied Geophysics (IITB)
Bachelor's degree with both Physics and Mathematics as subjects for two years and at least one of them as a subject for three years.

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Geophysics (IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with two subjects among Physics, Mathematics and Geology for at least two years/four semesters each and the remaining one for at least one year / two semesters.

M.Tech. Geophysical Technology (IITR)
Bachelor's degree with Mathematics and Physics as subjects and any one among the following subjects: Chemistry, Geology, Statistics, Electronics and Computer Science.

M.Sc. Applied Mathematics (IITR)/M.Sc. Industrial Mathematics and Informatics (IITR)/M.Sc. Mathematics (IITB, IITD, IITK, IITM)/M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing (IITG)/M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Mathematics (IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters.

M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Informatics (IITB)/M.Sc. Statistics (IITK)
Bachelor's degree with either Mathematics or Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters.

M.Sc. Biotechnology (IITB, IITR)
Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science/ Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering / Medicine (MBBS).

M.Sc. Chemistry (IITB, IITD, IITG, IITK, IITM, IITR)/M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Chemistry (IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with Chemistry as a subject for three years/six semesters and Mathematics at (10+2) level.


M.Sc. Physics (IITB, IITD, IITG, IITK, IITM, IITR) / M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree program in Physics (IITB, IITK, IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with Physics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters.

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree program in Energy (IITB)
Bachelor's degree with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/two semesters.

Master of Computer Applications [MCA] (IITR)
Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a subject for at least one year for annual system candidates/at least two papers of Mathematics for semester system candidates.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

JAM-2009 qualified candidates shall have to fulfill the following eligibility criteria for admissions in IITs.

• At least 55% aggregate marks (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) for General/OBC Category candidates and at least 50% aggregate marks (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) for SC/ST and PD Category candidates in the qualifying degree.

For candidates with letter grades/CGPA (instead of percentage of marks), the equivalent percentage of marks will be decided by the admitting institute(s).
At the time of admission, all admitted candidates will have to submit a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form. At the time of registration, the admitted candidates may have to undergo a physical fitness test by a medical board constituted by the Admitting Institute. In case a candidate is not found to be physically fit to pursue his/her chosen course of study, his/her admission may be canceled.

Note:
(i) It will entirely be the responsibility of the candidate to prove that he/she satisfies the minimum educational qualifications and eligibility requirements for admissions.

(ii) The Admitting Institute has the right to cancel, at any stage, the admission of a candidate who is found admitted to a course to which he/she is not entitled, being unqualified or ineligible in accordance with the ordinances and regulations in force.

GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) The JAM-2009 is open to all nationals (Indian/Foreign). Candidates seeking admission to academic programs covered under JAM-2009 need to appear in JAM-2009. There is no age restriction.

(b) Foreign nationals will be required to satisfy the prevailing rules on the admission for foreign students of the Admitting Institute(s). For further details, they are advised to contact the Admitting Institute(s) concerned.

(c) To apply for admission to a desired program, a candidate is required to qualify in the corresponding Test Paper and also satisfy the minimum educational qualifications and eligibility criteria of the academic program.

(d) The candidates who have either appeared or are due to appear in the final examination of their qualifying degree in 2009 are also eligible to appear in the Test. On qualifying JAM-2009, such candidates can apply for provisional admission subject to the condition that:

(i) all parts of their final examination shall be over by the date of registration of the Admitting Institute, and

(ii) shall produce the proof of having passed the qualifying degree with required eligibility, as specified by the Admitting Institute, in the form of the final result on or before September 30, 2009.

(e) Admissions to various academic programs at different institutes will be made on the basis of merit in JAM-2009. On the basis of performance in the Test, for each Test Paper, separate merit lists will be prepared for General, OBC (non creamy layer), SC, ST and Persons with Disability (PD) category candidates.

(f) Request for the change of category, if any, with proper documentation, should reach the Organizing Institute by February 10, 2009. Requests received after this date will not be accepted under any circumstances.

(g) Candidates should note that mere appearance in JAM-2009 or being in the merit list of any Test Paper neither guarantees nor provides any automatic entitlement for admission. Qualified candidates shall have to apply for admission as per the prescribed procedure. Admissions shall be made in order of merit and depending on the number of seats available at the Admitting Institute(s).

(h) With regard to the interpretation of the provisions of any matter not covered in this Information Brochure, the decision of the Organizing Institute shall be final and binding on all the parties concerned.


HOW TO APPLY?
Candidates may apply for JAM-2009 through one of the two different procedures, namely "offline" and "online".

OFFLINE REGISTRATION
The "OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) Application Form" along with the "Information Brochure" and "Acknowledgment Card" will be available from November 24, 2008 to January 07, 2009 on cash payment of application fee of Rs. 1000/- for General/OBC Category Male candidates, Rs. 900/- for General/OBC Category Female candidates and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST and PD candidates from the following Designated Branches of Canara Bank:

Bombay Zone: Ahmedabad (Revdi Bazar), Bhopal (Maharana Pratap Nagar), Indore (MG Road), Jabalpur (M.K. Chowk), Mumbai (IIT Powai & Fort Market), Nagpur (Pandit Malviya Road Sitabuldi), Nanded (Tara Singh Market), Pune (Camp), Raipur (Malviya Road), Vadodara Main (Manick Rao Road).

Delhi Zone: Chandigarh (Sector 17 C), Delhi (IIT Delhi Campus, Janpath, Maharani Bagh, Vivek Vihar), Shimla (The Mall).

Guwahati Zone: Bhubaneswar (Bapuji Nagar), Guwahati (Fancy Bazar), Jorhat (Garali), Patna (Exhibition Road), Muzzafarpur (Dhawan Building), Ranchi Main (SN Ganguli Road), Shillong (Gulasta Fancy Market).

Kanpur Zone: Aligarh Main (Apsara Complex), Allahabad (Civil Lines), Gorakhpur (Bank Road), Kanpur (Mall Road)), Lucknow Main (Hazratganj), Varanasi Main (Bansphatak).

Kharagpur Zone: Kharagpur (Fatak Bazar, Kharida), Kolkata (College Street & Gariahat), Siliguri (Sevoke Road Pani tanki more), Vijayawada (Shivalayam Street), Vishakapatnam (Daba Garden).

Madras Zone: Bangalore (Town Hall), Chennai (IIT Madras Campus & T. Nagar), Coimbatore (Oppannakara Street), Hyderabad (Abid Road), Secunderabad (MG Road), Kochi Main (Mattancherry), Tiruchirapalli (Teppakulam), Thiruvananthapuram (Cantonment), Mangalore (Balmatte Road).

Roorkee Zone: Agra (Cantonment), Amritsar (Dharam Singh Market), Bareilly (Civil Lines), Jaipur (Mirza Ismail Road), Kurukshetra (Railway Road), Meerut (Abu Lane), Noida (Gautam Buddha Nagar), Roorkee (Anaj Mandi).

By Post
The "OMR Application Form" and the "Information Brochure" can also be obtained by Post from the JAM Office of IIT Kharagpur by making a written request along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 1050/- for General category Male candidates, Rs. 950/- for General category Female candidates and Rs. 550/- for SC/ST and PD candidates, drawn in favour of "Organizing JAM-2009", IIT Kharagpur, payable at Canara Bank, Kharagpur (Branch Code: 0190), and a self-addressed slip (11.0 cm x 6.0 cm). This fee includes Rs. 50/- as postal charges. Such requests must reach the JAM office, IIT Kharagpur, latest by January 7, 2009. The application material shall be dispatched by Registered Post. IIT Kharagpur, however, does not take any responsibility for the late delivery of application material, due to postal delay or loss of documents in transit.

Once an Application Form has been purchased either from the Bank or by post from the JAM Office, IIT Kharagpur, any claim for refund of the fee, for any reason whatsoever, will not be entertained nor can this fee be held in reserve for future.

The OMR Application Form enclosed in the envelope provided with the Information Brochure is to be completed by the candidate in all respects. After reading the instructions given in Section-13, carefully fill in all the items of the form. Fold the form only where it was originally folded. Also write the code(s) of the Test Paper(s) applied, and the first choice of city/town of test on the left-top portion of the envelope.

The candidates desiring to appear for a second Test Paper must clearly mention their option in the OMR Application Form. Such candidates are required to pay an additional fee of Rs. 300/- (Rs. 150/- for SC/ST and PD candidates) through a demand draft in favour of "Organizing JAM-2009", payable at Canara Bank, Kharagpur (Branch Code: 0190). This demand draft is to be sent along with the OMR Application Form.

ONLINE REGISTRATION
The facility for Online Registration will be available through the website http://jam.iitkgp.ac.in from November 24, 2008.

The last date for submission of Online Application Forms on website is January 19, 2009. A candidate can fill-in electronically his/her personal data (Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Category, PD Status), Number of Test Papers Applied, Test Paper(s), Cities/Towns for the Test (First and Second choices), Qualifying Examination Passed, Year of Qualifying Examination, Name of Qualifying Degree, Percentage of Aggregate Marks/CGPA (calculated out of 10), Name of the Parent/Guardian, Relationship, Telephone Numbers (landline and mobile) and the Bank Draft details (Name and Code of the issuing Branch, Amount of Demand Draft, Date of Issue and Draft No.).

After electronically filling his/her personal data in the Online Application Form on the website, the candidate must download this form and take a print out of the same. The information pertaining to the Photograph, Declaration and Signature will have to be provided by the candidate on the printed Online Registration Form. The photograph should be glued at the appropriate place provided in the form. The photograph must not be stapled and not be signed/attested.

Candidates, who register online, will get a concession of Rs. 100/- in application fee. If the candidate is appearing in only one test paper, the application fee is Rs. 900/- for General/OBC category Male candidates, Rs. 800/- for General/OBC category Female candidates and Rs. 400/- for SC/ST and PD candidates. The candidates desiring to appear in two Test Papers must clearly mention their options in the Online Registration Form. For such candidates, the application fee is Rs. 1200/- for General/OBC category Male candidates, Rs. 1100/- for General/OBC category Female candidates and Rs. 550/- for SC/ST and PD candidates. The appropriate application fee must be in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Organizing JAM-2009", payable at Canara Bank, Kharagpur (Branch Code: 0190). The candidate may keep an identical photograph in reserve for future need. The candidate is also advised to keep a photocopy of the completed Online Registration Form for his/her record.

Acknowledgement Card:
A printed acknowledgement card is enclosed with the OMR Application Form. The candidate has to write his/her name and mailing address in the space provided and enclose this card with the OMR Application Form after affixing postage stamp of Rs. 6/-. The Organizing Institute will post the card immediately on receipt of the OMR Application Form. The acknowledgement card must not be stapled with the OMR Application Form.

In the case of Online Registration, on receipt of duly completed Online Registration Form along with requisite Demand Draft for application fee (as applicable) and a self-addressed envelope with stamp(s) of Rs. 6/-, an acknowledgement will be sent by the JAM Office, IIT Kharagpur, at the address given by the candidate.

List of Enclosures and the Address for Sending the Completed OMR Application Form/Online Registration Form:
The following documents should be enclosed along with the Completed OMR Application Form: (i) Bank/JAM Office Pay-in-slip, (ii) Stamped Acknowledgement Card, (iii) Demand Draft for the Second Test Paper, if applicable, (iv) SC/ST/OBC (non creamy layer) Certificate (copy), if applicable, and (v) Disability Certificate (copy), if applicable.

The following documents should be enclosed along with the Completed Online Registration Form: (i) Demand Draft for the appropriate Application fee, (ii) A self-addressed envelope with stamp(s) of Rs. 6/-, (iii) SC/ST/OBC (non creamy layer) Certificate (copy), if applicable, and (iv) Disability Certificate (copy), if applicable.
Irrespective of the choice of the cities/towns of test centers, candidate must send the duly filled in OMR Application Form or completed Online Registration Form, as the case may be, along with all necessary enclosures indicated above, to the following address:

Organizing Chairman, JAM-2009
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur-721302

The candidates are advised to send their completed Application Forms/Online Registration Forms by Speed Post/Registered Post only and retain the receipt of posting. The completed OMR Application Form/Online Registration Form can also be submitted in person at the JAM office, IIT Kharagpur, during office hours on working days.
Last Date for Receipt of the Completed OMR Application Form/Online Registration Form:
Last date for receipt of the duly completed OMR Application Form/Online Registration Form at the JAM Office, IIT Kharagpur, is January 22, 2009. Any OMR Application Form/Online Registration Form received after this date will not be accepted. Any delay in receiving the application material by the candidate will not be considered as a valid reason for the late submission of the completed OMR Application Form after the deadline. The institute will not be responsible for any postal delay or irregularity or loss in postal transit.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR JAM-2009
Issue of Application Forms and Information Brochures at Canara Bank Counters or by Post only from IIT Kharagpur and Commencement of Online Registration: November 24, 2008

Last date for receipt of requests at IIT Kharagpur for issue of application material by Post: January 07, 2009

Last date for issue of Application Forms and Information Brochures at Bank Counters: January 16, 2009 (Friday)

Last date for Online Registration on the website: January 19, 2009

Last date for receipt of completed OMR Application Form along with Pay-in-slip and Demand Draft (if any) / Online Registration Form along with Demand Draft at the Organizing Institute (IIT Kharagpur): January 22, 2009
Date of JAM-2009 -: May 3, 2009 Sunday

Announcement of the Result -: At 17:00 hrs on May 25, 2009
For more information visit: http://jam.iitkgp.ac.in

National Power Training Institute MBA in Power Management

National Power Training Institute in association with Centre for Advanced Management and Power Studies (CAMPS), invites applications for MBA Program in Power Management (2009-11) session.

Eligibility:
B.E. or equivalent (General - 60% Marks in aggregate of all Semesters, SC/ST- Only Pass Marks Required)

Selection will be based on CAT Score followed by GD and Interview at NPTI

Application form along with the Prospectus can be obtained in cash from NPTI, Faridabad or by post from Principal Director (CAMPS), NPTI, Sector- 33, Faridabad-121 003, Haryana by sending a crossed demand draft for Rs. 1000/- (Rs.500/- for SC/ST & Rs.250/- for Haryana SC/ST candidates) in favour of National Power Training Institute payable at Faridabad.

The Application Form can also be downloaded from www.npti.nic.in and may be sent along with requisite DD.

Filled-in applications may be sent to Principal Director, (CAMPS), National Power Training Institute, NPTI Complex, Sector-33, Faridabad-121003, Haryana

Last Date for Sale and Receipt of Application forms : 23-02-2009

Contact:
Principal Director, (CAMPS),
National Power Training Institute,
NPTI Complex,
Sector-33, Faridabad-121003,
Haryana
Ph.: 0129-2255213
http://npti.nic.in/