Azim Premji University M.A Education/Development Admissions 2013

Azim Premji University M.A Education/Development Admissions 2013

Azim Premji University invites applications for the two year,full time Master's Programme in Education and in Development

Master of Arts in Education: A post-graduate degree that prepares competent and passionate professionals for the Indian education sector. The curriculum aims for conceptual rigour and practical understanding of the various disciplines that contribute to education studies. Students may choose to specialize in areas like Curriculum & Pedagogy or School Leadership & Management or alternatively pursue a balanced general programme

Master of Arts in Development: India needs a large number of professionals who understand the challenges of development and are eager to contribute meaningfully. The programme is inter-disciplinary and has a strong field practice component that builds on a thorough understanding of the Indian social, political and economic context. Students have the opportunity to pursue a balanced general programme or specialize in areas such as: Public Policy, Livelihoods, Health & Nutrition or Law & Governance


Eligibility : M.A. (Education) and M.A. (Development): Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Candidates with work experience are actively encouraged to apply to both these programmes


Application Procedure : Selection based on national written test at 36 centers across India on Sunday February 24, 2013 and personal interview.

Last date for reciept of completed application forms February 8, 2013

For more information visit : http://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/

AICTE set to allow Distance Engineering Courses

AICTE set to allow Distance Engineering Courses

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) set to allow more technical courses including engineering through correspondence i.e. distance learning mode, as long as the laboratory work for these courses is conducted through face-to-face sessions.

Distance Engineering / Technical courses is good initiative in Indian Education System

A move is on to bring distance education in the country under a proper regulatory frame work and the AICTE will come up with a set of guidelines to conduct technical education in this mode by March next year.

This provision for allowing studying engineering through correspondence comes with a clause: "Only those students who have at least one regular classroom diploma or degree and with some work experience are eligible to apply for these distance technical/engineering education degrees.

Students of distance education will not face any problem in getting jobs as their diplomas or degrees will have the same value as those acquired after undergoing courses in educational institutions

IGENIUS Scholarship Programme 2011

IGENIUS Scholarship Programme 2011

MAX NEW YORK LIFE IGENIUS Scholarship Programme 2011

The programme offers children an opportunity to win scholarships of up to Rs.10 lakh.

To all students of Indian nationality, residing in India and studying in classes III to VIII in government recognized schools including private, public or national open schools all over India. The class the child belongs to is the class the participant is on May 1, 2011 or thereafter as per the school session for 2011-2012. There are more than 1,000 scholarships worth rupees one crore to be won. Log on to http://www.igenius.org/Scholarship-How-To-Prepare.aspx for more insights.

Application : Register online on www.igenius.org or through authorised digital enrollment forms. New York Life representatives including distribution channels. Pre-desginated school contact programmes. (list of designated schools as decided by Max New York Life) You may also walk into office and fill in the registration form and put it in the drop box provided for the same.

Registrations close on June 15, 2011.

for more information visit : http://www.igenius.org/

International Law Summit February 2011

International Law Summit February 2011

The Second Government Law College International Law Summit 2011, being hosted in collaboration with the Indian Merchants Chamber will be held on February 5 - 6 2011. Venue - Indian Merchants Chamber, E Road, Churchgate, Mumbai Participation; The Summit receives participation from premier Law Schools, all across the country.

Ringgit - Registration - Each Team shall submit all Team members names to spilmumbai@gmail.com before the prescribed deadline, following which, a registration fee must be submitted to the address mentioned in the respective competition rules.

PG in Photography Design by NID

Post Graduate Certificate Course in Photography Design

First time event in India by National Institute of Design

The innovative twin certificate course provides the student with creative and intellectual environment to enable them to develop their personal aspirations within the community of their peers, and broader network of artists, designers and industry professionals.

It is intended for graduates who have appropriate background in photography and who wish to undertake further studies in practice, theory and creative interest of photography.

The course has a focus on research, in areas such as history, critique and theory of photography practice, the course is designed in such a way that to equip the students with the advanced knowledge of debates that have shaped the practice of photography and to place their work in the context of professional practice which is being necessary considered by digital world.

The course runs over two semesters (1 year) full-time and offers the opportunity for students to undertake some part of the semester two of their course at University College of Creative Arts, Farnham, UK. And the award will be a post graduate certificate.

ADMISSION INFORMATION
Forms and information can be obtained from Academic Office, NID, Ahmedabad directly by sending Demand Draft at any Scheduled Bank payable at Ahmedabad for Rs. 1500/-.

Forms downloaded from NID's website,www.nid.edu along with required amount of DD drawn in favour of “National Institute of Design”, payable at Ahmedabad will also be accepted.

National Institute of Design is internationally acclaimed as one of the finest educational and research institutions of Industrial, communication, Textile and IT integrated design.

The Business Week, USA has listed NID as one of the top 25 European & Asian programmes in the world NID is an autonomous institution under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India and is recognized by Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India as a Scientific & Industrial research organisation. The institute offers Graduate Programme in Design (GDPD) in its Heritage Campus, Ahmedabad and Post-Graduate Diploma Programme in Design (PGDPD) in its three campuses. This programme is offered from the Heritage Campus, Paldi, Ahmedabad.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Students coming from a number of different academic backgrounds, including first degree courses in photography and wide variety of other fields including: (BFA/B.Arch/B.Des/B.Litt/Graduation in Commn. Media, Film and TV, Mass Media/or Equivalent/ or Graduates in any discipline with one year relevant industry experience/ creative pursuits).

The screening will be based on the assessment of portfolio consisting of photographs or creative expressions demonstrating their conceptual and technical skills. Once shortlisted the students will be called for personal interview.

Selected candidates are expected to have basic equipments such as digital SLR/Analog SLR, required for their work. Specialist equipment and other facilities will be provided by the institute for the course.

FEE for the non- residential course: Rs 2.5 lacs

Overseas travel/stay is entirely optional and will be extra estimated at Rs 25000/- (for to and fro travel to UK)

For residential facility students can opt for NID’s Infocity Hostel for which payment for room and mess will be extra and is estimated at Rs 36000/- per annum.

For further information, please contact…
Registrar (Academics)
National Institute of Design
Paldi, Ahmedabad 380 007, India
Phone: +91-79-2662 3692/ 2662 3462
Fax: +91-79-2662 1167
e-mail: admisisons@nid.edu
http://www.nid.edu/

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

T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) PGDM Admission 2009

TAPMI offers a full time two year post graduate diploma in management. The program is fully residential. Twenty three batches have successfully completed the program and currently hold positions of responsibility and authority in the industry. A significant number of them are working overseas.

The post graduate program (PGP) offered by TAPMI has evolved through a continuous interaction of the institute with the industry and academia. Structured thematically, it has a high degree of relevance and appropriateness in the current context of globalization and competition.

Admission Procedure

TAPMI has adopted a two stage process for admitting candidates to the PGP. Valid CAT/ GMAT scores are mandatory pre-requisites to qualify for the admission process. Based on scores in CAT / GMAT and academic excellence, work experience, extra curriculars and clarity of purpose candidates are short-listed and invited to participate in the subsequent TAPMI Admissions Process (GD/PI) held at Manipal. CAT is used only for short-listing. IIM has no role in the selection process or conduct of the PGDM programme. Final Selection will be based on performance in the TAPMI Admissions Process.

Eligibility

A three-year (10+2+3) University Degree in any discipline, recognised by the AIU as eligible for Post Graduation, with not less than 50% overall aggregate marks. This applies to also those with professional qualifications like Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting and Company Secretary. Candidates appearing for final year degree examination may also apply. However such candidates, if selected by TAPMI, are required to produce proof of completion of graduation by the time they join the PGP program and their passing certificates and testimonials within the stipulated date thereafter.

How to Apply

TAPMI application forms are available from:
(1) Select branches of Axis Bank (from where CAT forms are sold) and State Bank of India

(2) Admissions office at TAPMI Manipal and TAPMI CEE, Bangalore (Phone: 080-41501900 (3) Application forms can be downloaded/submitted online at www.tapmi.org .

The cost of the application form is Rs.1200.

For more information:
Admissions Office
T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)
Manipal, Karnataka-576 104
Phone: 0820-2571359 (direct), 2571358 ext: 101/102, E-mail: admissions@mail.tapmi.org

Maharishi Markandeshwar University distance learning admissions opens

Bachelor Degree Courses

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

Master’s Degree Programme

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

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

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

Diploma Courses

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

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

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

Last date for submission of filled-in form: 06.10.2008

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

NCERT National Talent Search Examination 2008

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) invites applications for National Talent Search Examination.

For the selection year 2009, the NCERT will conduct the National Talent Search Examination for students studying in Class VIII only.

Eligibility

Students of Class VIII studying in recognised schools are eligible to appear for the respective Class VIII Stage I examination conducted by the States/ UTs in which the schools are located. There will be no domicile restriction.

Examination

The pattern of written examination for Class VIII will be as follows:

Stage I examination at the State/ UT level will comprise two parts, namely (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering social sciences, sciences and mathematics.

Stage II examination at the National level will comprise (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT), (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering social sciences, sciences and mathematics, (c) Interview. Only those candidates who qualify the written examination at the National Level will be invited for interview.

State quotas

Each State/ Union Territory has been allotted a quota to recommend a specific number of candidates for the Stage II examination, the details of which will be made available on NCERT website. However, there will be no State/ Union Territory Quota for the final award of scholarship after the Stage II examination. Reservation for SC, ST and Physically challenged will be as notified in para 2 above.

Application forms

Application forms can be downloaded from NCERT Web site. All correspondence relating to Application Forms should be addressed to the State Liaison Officers (LOs) whose addresses are given at the Website.

The completed application form duly signed by the Principal of the school should be submitted to the LO before the last date.

Important dates

Stage I (State)

Last date for submission of application form: 30 August 2008 (Saturday)

Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 15 November 2008 (Saturday)

Examination in all other States and Union Territories: 16 November 2008 (Sunday)

Stage II (National)

Examination in all States and Union Territories: 10 May 2009 (Sunday)

For the addresses and phone numbers of Liaison Officers of States and UTs, visit the NCRT Web site- www.ncert.nic.in

distance learning courses in Law by NLSIU Bangalore

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore provides for academic programmes, in distance education mode, to enable people who are interested in learning more and equipping themselves with legal knowledge, with an urge to meet the new challenges. There is no age limit, it is open for any graduate of any recognized University. Those who have appeared for the final year degree exam and are awaiting results, may also apply. The courses available are:

• A two year Master of Business Laws (P.G. Degree)
• One year P.G. Diploma in Human Rights Law
• One year P.G. Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics
• One year P.G. Diploma in Environmental Law
• One year P.G. Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights Law

The courses start in July every year. Admissions are completed by 30 June, every year. However at the discretion of the Director, and for justifiable reasons, candidates may be admitted upto 31 st August on payment of late fee of Rs.500/-.

The Distance Education Committee of the National Law School of India University, Bangalore comprises of the Director, the Registrar, some of the Senior Faculty members, Course Co-ordinators and Co-ordinator of Distance Education Department. The Council makes policy decisions from time to time, directs structuring of new courses or restructuring of existing courses, monitors the administrative functioning and issues all necessary directions for the smooth functioning of the courses.

To get the form and the related handbook send a DD of Rs.1000/- favouring the Registrar, NLSIU, Bangalore . The cover containing the DD may be addressed to
The Co-ordinator,
Distance Education Department,
National Law School of India University,
Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072.

The issue of form and Handbook will commence from after May 10th, every year. Cost of the form and Handbook is Rs.1000/-. The filled-in form may be submitted on or before 30th June without late fee and 31st August with late fee of Rs.500.

1. MASTER OF BUSINESS LAWS (M.B.L.)

First Year

• Contract Law
• Banking Law
• Corporate Law
• Industrial Relations Law
• Environmental Law

Second Year

• Investment Laws
• Insurance Laws
• Law relating to Foreign Trade
• Intellectual Property Law
• Taxation of Corporations

Each theory paper carries 50 marks. The candidate has to submit a project for each paper, which carries 20 marks, viva-voce based on the Project, carries 10 marks and Module Assignment carry 20 marks.

Annual examination would be held in June and the supplementary in January / February, every year. To evaluate the performance, grading system is followed. Minimum B grade (50% marks) is required to be obtained. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) should be an aggregate of 3.00 to complete the course.

2. POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RIGHTS LAW (PGDHRL)

Paper I - Human Rights, Rule of Law and Constitutional Governance
Paper II - International Bill of Rights and Enforcement - Civil and Political Rights
Paper III - International Bill of Rights and Enforcement: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Paper IV - Human Rights, Legal Aid and Access to Justice
Paper V - One Dissertation is to be written on a chosen topic

Each paper will carry 80 marks and 20 marks for writing 4 assignments. Written part of the Dissertation carries 80 marks and viva-voce 20 marks. To pass in each Paper / Project / Dissertation 50% marks are required to be obtained.
Annual Examination is held in June and Supplementary in January.

3. POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS (PGDMLE)

Paper I - Law and Health: An Introduction to Systems
Paper II - Health Law and Ethics - Constitutional and Legal Perspective
Paper III - Medical Professional, Patient and the Law
Paper IV - Professional Accountability and Patient's Rights
Paper V - One Dissertation is to be written on a chosen topic.

Each Paper will carry 80 marks and for writing 4 assignments 20 marks. Written part of the dissertation will carry 80 marks and viva-voce 20 marks. To pass in each Paper / Project / Dissertation 50% marks are required to be obtained.
Annual exam is held in June and Supplementary in January, every year.

4. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (PGDEL)

Paper I - Environmental Policy, Law and Development
Paper II - Pollution Control and Waste Management Laws
Paper III - Biodiversity related Laws
Paper IV - International Environmental Law
Paper V - One Dissertation is to be written on a chosen topic.

Written part of Dissertation will carry 80 marks and the viva-voce 20 marks. Each Paper will carry 80 marks and for 4 Assignments 20 marks. To pass in each Paper / Project / Dissertation 50% marks are required to be obtained.
Annual Examination is held in June and Supplementary in January, every year.

5. POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS LAW (PGDIPRL)

Paper I - Basic Principles and Acquisition of IPRs
Paper II - Ownership and Enforcement of IPRs
Paper III - Information Technology related IPRs
Paper IV - Biotechnology and IPRs
Paper V - One Dissertation is to be written on a chosen topic.

Written part of the Dissertation will carry 80 marks and for writing 4 Assignments 20 marks. To pass in each Paper / Project / Dissertation 50% marks are required to be obtained. Annual Examination is held in June and Supplementary in January, every year.

For details contact

Tel. No. : 080-23160532/33/35
Fax No. : 080-23160534
Email : ded@nls.ac.in
For more info-www.nls.ac.in

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) IPMX 2009-10 admissions opens

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) announces admissions to its 1-year residential International Programme for Executives (IPMX 2009-10) at its Noida campus.

Programme details
IPX is a full-time, one-year residential post-graduate programme in management for middle/ senior level executives from corporates/ development sector, entreperneurs, consultants, professionals, defence personnel and civil servants, toprepare them for leadership roles.

The programme would develop business leadership and managerial skills grounded in the Indian and international business environment.

A 4-week international module offers students the opportunity to undertake specialised courses at McGill University, Canada [Images].

The Corporate Interaction Centre at the Noida campus will facilitate students' placement of non-sponsored candidates.

Eligibility

Executives with Bachelor's degree in any discipline or equivalent
GMAT score obtained from july 1, 2005 to November 1, 2008
Minimum 6 years full-time, post-qualification professional experience as on March 31, 2009
Selection criteria
GMAT score
Professionall experience
Personal interview

Application details
Applciation forms may be downloaded at www.iiml.ac.in or www.iimlnc.ac.in

The completed application form along with the demand draft of INR 2,000/- or USD 50/- in favour of IIM Lucknow Noida Campus, payable at Noida, should reach the address given below latestby 5 pm on November 1, 2008.

The application fee is non-refundable. Incomplete application forms willn ot be accepted.

Contact
Admission Office IPMX
IIM Lucknow - Noida Campus,
B1, Sector 62,
NOIDA 201307,
Uttar Pradesh,
India
Phone: (120) 2401500, 6681002
E-mail: ipmx@iimlnc.ac.in

MHT-CET 2008 First Year Engineering Admission Process very important clues

Seats Available for admission through Centralized Admission Process (CAP)

All Government / Govt. Aided Engineering Colleges / University Departments
: 100% seats of the sanctioned intake
All Non-minority Unaided Engineering Colleges
: 80% seats of the sanctioned intake (20% Institute level seats) 65%-on MHT-CET and 15% on AIEEE
All Minority Unaided Engineering Colleges
: % as decided by Pravesh Niyantran Samiti seats of the sanctioned intake

15% All India Quota for AIEEE qualified candidates (for Unaided Institutes only) : For Maharashtra and OMS candidates

65% Maharashtra State Seats : 30% OHU and 70% OHU

Seats for J&K : 1 seat in each course in each Institute

GOI Nominee (few seats) as nominated by MHRD
20% Institute level seats for Unaided Institutes
(NRI within this Institute level seats)
Minority seats (>50%): As decided by Pravesh Niyantran Samiti

15% Over & above seats for PIO and Foreign Nationals/ Foreign students / Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries subject to AICTE approval prior to admissions
(UICT, COEP)
15% seats with Dr. BATU, Lonere- (for candidates of Raigad, Thane, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri)

Types of Maharashtra State candidates

Maharashtra State Candidates : Type A
Candidates Passing HSC and Qualifying examination from a recognized institution in Maharashtra State

Maharashtra domiciled Candidates : Type B
Candidate Passing SSC and / or Qualifying examination from a recognized institution outside Maharashtra state. And Father / Mother of the candidate is domiciled in the state of Maharashtra.

Sons and Daughters of Central Govt./Govt. of India Undertaking employee : Type C

Candidate Passing SSC and / or HSC examination from a recognized institution outside Maharashtra state
Candidates are eligible for University level 70% seats in the University area under the jurisdiction of which the place of posting of their parents is done.

Sons and daughters of Maharashtra State Govt. / Maharashtra State Govt. undertaking employee reported for duty in Maharashtra state after completion of deputation period outside Maharashtra :Type D

Type E : Sons and daughters of Maharashtra State Govt. / Maharashtra State Govt. undertaking employee /Employee themselves

who is transferred and reported for duty to a place in another University area from the place of passing the qualifying examination of the candidate before the last date for submitting the application form and the candidate intends to shift to the University area where the Father / Mother /candidate are posted.


Features of Admission Process -Reservation Policy
Sr. No. Category of Reservation (%)
01 SC and SC converted to Buddhism 13.0
02 ST 7.0
03 VJ and DT (NT-A) 3.0
04 NT-1 (NT-B) 2.5
05 NT-2 (NT-C) 3.5
06 NT-3 (NT-D) 2.0
07 OBC 19.0
Total 50.0

For Physically Handicapped Category Candidates
Provision : 3% seats of the total sanctioned intake capacity of Govt., Non-Govt. and University Managed Engineering Colleges.
Blind/ Visually impaired candidates (P1)
Speech & Hearing impaired candidates (P2)
Orthopedic disorders and learning disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Spastic (P3)

Combined merit list of all PH

For Sons and Daughters of Defence Personnel category candidates
Reservation : 5% seats (Max. of 5 seats) of the total sanctioned intake for the college. This reservation is available in all colleges.
Categories :
Children of active domiciled service personnel (Def1)
Children of active non-domiciled service personnel (Def2)
Children of ex- service personnel who are domiciled in Maharashtra State ( Def3)

Reservation for Female Candidates

In all Engineering, Pharmacy colleges, 30% seats of CAP are reserved for ladies

This reservation is applicable within all categories:
SC, ST, VJ/DT, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, OBC and GENERAL

Assignment of Merit and Relative Merit in case of Tie
Subjects for MHT-CET-2008
Chemistry and Physics : 50 marks each
Mathematics : 100 marks
CAP Round on CET Marks of 200 only
In case of Tie preference will be : Maths of CET, Physics of CET , SSC Aggregate , Maths at SSC and finally date of birth

Centralised Allotment Process -Engineering
Round-I: Mandatory for First 9 of 20 options
Round-II: Mandatory for First 15 of 30 options
Round-III: Mandatory for Any one of 45 options
Round-IV: Counseling
NOTE:
Candidates for whom the reporting is mandatory as above, will not be able to participate in subsequent rounds of CAP.
Other candidates who are satisfied with the allotment (other than mandatory) and confirm the admission will not be able to participate in subsequent round.
For each of CAP rounds fresh options need to be submitted by the eligible candidates

Admission Process : for Vacant seats in Unaided Institutes after last round
Maharashtra State candidates

MHT CET 2008
HSC with cut off
Diploma with 50 % marks

OMS candidates
MHT CET 2008
HSC with cut off
Diploma with 50 % marks

Fee Structure
Govt. Institutes
Tuition fee = Rs. 15,000/-
Development fee = Rs. 5,000/-
Other fee = Rs. 4,000/-
Total Fee = Rs. 24,000/-
No tuition fee for Reserved candidates in Govt./Aided/Univ. Departments
Private Institutes
Fee structure as decided by Shikshan Shulka Samiti
(approximately Rs.30,000/- to Rs. 70,000/-)

VNIT,Nagpur M.Tech. Courses 2008 admissions opens

Admissions Notice for Full Time M.Tech. program 2008-09
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admissions to following Full Time M.Tech. Courses (Two years duration)

1)Environmental Engineering
2)Water Resource Engineering
3)Intregrated Power Systems
4)VLSI Design
5)Structural Engineering
6)Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering
7)Industrial Engineering
8)Heat Power Engineering
9)Ferrous Process Metallurgy
10)Materials Engineering
11)Computer Aided Design & Computer Aided Manufacturing
12)Urban Planning
13)computer Science Engineering

Details regarding the availability of seats,elgibility conditions,admissions procedure,reservations and application form etc. are availabel on www.vnitnagpur.ac.in from 2nd june 2008.The application form for above programs can be downloaded from site. 3% seats are reserved for Physically Handicapped category.No seats are availabel for Sponsored category in Environmental Engg. course In all categories,the GATE qualified candidates will be given first preference.

Please note that candidates having qualifications M.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry or Material science are eligible to apply for the M.Tech. course in Materials Engineering.

The completed application form along with attested copies of relevant documents/certificates and crossed DD of Rs 500/- drawn in favour of The Director,VNIT,Nagpur payable at Nagpur must reach the Dy.Registrar (academics),VNIT,South Ambazari Road, Nagpur-440010 on or before 26th june 2008.

Separate applications form must be submitted for each course along with the prescribed fees.
For more info & application visit-www.vnitnagpur.ac.in

Foreign Universities to improve indian education standard

RNCOS, a leading marketing agency has recently released its research report on the Indian education sector - "Education Services Market in India (2007)”.

As per the report, the growth of private higher education institutions will outshine the growth of government and private aided universities and colleges in future.

The report says that during 2000-01 to 2005-06, the enrollment figures in private aided institutes increased by around 12.15% and that in government institutes marked a rise of nearly 11.8%. On the other hand, private unaided institutes registered a healthy growth of over 76% during the same period. The report identifies government’s inability in bearing the expenditure of education sector as the reason for high enrollment in private unaided institutes. So this has given an opportunity to the private sector to take initiative to fill the gap by expanding their reach into the education sector.

Despite being a lucrative education market, the study also highlights the challenges faced by foreign universities in India. They might face hurdles regarding the student’s perception that the class and market value of a degree attained from a foreign country is usually better than the one obtained at the Indian campuses.

"Education Services Market in India (2007)” presents a detailed and updated overview of the Indian education service market. It evaluates present trends, government policies on education system and opportunities and challenges to present a rational future outlook of the education market in India.