Madurai Kamaraj University - M.Sc, MBA, MCA Admission 2010

Admission notification – 2010-11 (no R24/MKU/ADC/2010-2011)

Applications are invited for admission to the following courses offered by this university for the academic year 2010-11

M.Sc: Genomics, Microbial Genetechnology (MGT), Bio-chemical technology (BCT)

Selection procedure: Admission based on entrance test, seminar and interview

MBA (Master of business administration), MCA (Master of computer applications), MBA (Hospital administration)

Selection procedure: Admission based on entrance test, group discussion and interview

M.Sc: Sub-Aqua marine ecology and toxicogenomics (SAME and TG), Electronics and Instrumentation (E&I)

Post M.Sc: Advanced diploma course in plant genetic engineering (ADCPGE) (one year), DBT funded studentship Rs. 5000/- p.m.

Selection procedure: Admission based on entrance test only

How to apply: Prospectus, application and fees details for the above said courses can be downloaded from the following website www.mkuniversity.org

In addition to that, visit the following websites for the following courses

Genomics - www.genomicsmku.org

MGT – www.mgtmku.org

BCT – www.bctmku.org

Sub-Aqua marine ecology and toxicogenomics – www.mkuuniversity.org

M.Sc Electronics and instrumentation – www.mkuuniversity.org

Post M.Sc advanced diploma course in plant genetic engineering – www.biotechmku.org

Xerox copies of downloaded applications may also be used

Entrance test centres: Madurai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram

Note: Filled-in application along with a demand draft of Rs 600/- towards registration fee obtained after the date of advertisement be drawn in favour of the Registrar, Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai payable at Madurai should be sent to the following address, The Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai-625021

All P.G. courses: Candidates should have studied under 10+2+3 or 10+1+4 pattern

Candidates who are undergoing the VI semester/III year (non-semester) of the course with or without arrears are eligible to apply

SC/ST candidates are exempted from the payment of registration fee for any one course only. For additional courses applied, registration fees should be paid

However, they have to send the xerox copy of the community certificate along with the application

Non-resident Indians and foreign nationals may also apply (separate quota is available)

Students should write their name, complete address and course for which applied in block letters on the reverse side of the demand draft

Important dates:

Prospectus, application and fees details available from website: 27.12.2009

Last date for receipt of filled in application: 08.02.2010

Date of entrance test: 06.03.2010 and 07.03.2010

For eligibility and other details visit www.mkuniversity.org

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test-2010 (GPAT-2010)

All India Council for Technical Education New Delhi
(A statutory body of the government of India)
7th floor, chanderlok building, Janpath, New Delhi-110001, Tel: 011-23724151-57, Website: www.aicte.ernet.in
Advt. no. ACAD/01(02)/2010

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test-2010 (GPAT-2010)
ADMISSION NOTICE


GPAT 2010 for M.Pharma Admissions on 2nd May, 2010


The scores in graduate aptitude test for engineers (GATE) have been in use till that year 2009 for admission in Master’s programme in Pharmacy (M.Pharma) and also for awarding fellowships/scholarships to Pharmacy graduate along with engineering graduates. The organizing committee for GATE has expressed its inability to include pharmacy graduates in GATE with effect from the year 2010, owing to operational problems due to large number of candidates appearing for GATE examination.

GPAT 2010 being organised by M.S. University of Baroda


Therefore, in order to facilitate admission of Pharmacy graduates in M.Pharma as also to award fellowships/scholarships to Pharmacy graduates, AICTE has decided to organize to conduct an examination in the name of Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) with effect from academic year 2010-11. Accordingly, a National Monitoring Committee (NMC) was constituted for monitoring the issues pertaining to the policy as well as conduct of GPAT.

NMC, constituted by AICTE has recommended for conduct of 1st GPAT i.e. GPAT-2010 by the M.S. university of Baroda, Vadodara-390002, which has agreed to conduct the examination on May 02, 2010 throughout the country.

Candidates willing to appear in GPAT-2010 may obtain application form along with information brochure from either the office of coordinator GPAT-2010, the M.S. university of Baroda, Vadodara-390002 or from the designated branches of Bank of Baroda, whose information may be obtained from the website of GPAT-2010 at URL www.gpat.in, www.msubaroda.ac.in

ELIGIBILITY FOR GPAT 2010
Persons holding Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (4 years after 10+2) or appearing in the Final year examination of B. Pharmacy (4 years after 10+2) in the year 2010 only are eligible for appearing for GPAT-2010 examination.

GPAT IMPORTANT DATES :

The important dates for GPAT-2010 are as follows

Issuing of GPAT application forms and information brochures at :

Designated branches of Bank of Baroda in various cities or
By post only from The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara 25th January, 2010
Last date for issue of Application Form at :

Bank Counters (during the Bank timings) 22nd February, 2010
The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara (11:00 am to 05:00 pm) 1st March, 2010

Last date for receipt of completed OMR Application Form along with Pay-in sleep
at GPAT Offfice, The M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara (upto 05:00 pm) 12th March, 2010


Date of GAPT 2010 Examination (2:00 - 5:00 pm) 2nd May 2010


Announcement of the result of GPAT 2010 24th May 2010

GPAT-2010 examination would be conducted along with JAM-2010 examination on 2nd May 2010 at different centers (to be notified) through out India.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should follow the following steps for applying for GPAT-2010 examination :
Step1 : Procurement of Application Form
Candidate can obtain a packet containing :

Application Form
Information Brochure
Acknowledgment Card
Envelope
from : 1 . Designated Branches of Bank of Baroda

2. GPAT Office by sending a request letter along with a Demand Draft for appropriate amount.

Demand Draft for Application :
The candidates who wish to obtain the Application Form and Information Brochure by post or personally from GPAT office counter should obtain a demand draft (in favor of “GPAT”) for Rs 1000/- (Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/PD) payable at Bank of Baroda, Vadodara.

Step 2 : Filling in the Application Form
Candidates must follow the instructions provided in GPAT 2010 Brochure.

Step 3 : Submission of Application forms
Duly filled-in Application Form with appropriate enclosures must be sent by :

Registered or Speed post to :

The Co-ordinator, GPAT 2010
The M.S.University of Baroda,
Shri G.H.Patel Pharmacy Building,
Opp. University Main Office,
Donors’ Plaza,Fatehganj,
Vadodara-390 002
on or before Friday, 12th March 2010, 17.00 hrs.
May also be submitted in person at the GPAT Office counter as per the above given timings.
GPAT Exam Structure
The GPAT-2010 examination will consist of a single paper of 3 hours duration containing 100 questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks. The question paper will consist of only multiple choice objective-type questions. Each question will have four choices for the answer. The candidates will have to mark the correct choice on an Optical Response Sheet (ORS) by darkening the appropriate bubble against each question. There will be negative marking for each wrong answer that is 1/3 (one-third) mark will be deducted.

GPAT Examination: Examination will be similar to that of GATE 2009 Examination, where the candidate will mark the correct answer out of four options in an Optical Response Sheet (ORS) by darkening the appropriate bubble.

GPAT SYLLABUS
Syllabus for GPAT 2010 Examination

GPAT Result
a) GPAT 2010 result will be announced on 24th May 2010, 17: 00 hrs at GPAT office. The result will also be available
on the website, as listed in Section 1.6.
b) GPAT 2010 score is valid for ONE YEAR from the date of announcement of the result.
c) The machine-gradable Optical Response Sheets (ORS) are graded and scrutinized with extreme care. There is no provision for regrading or retotalling. No photocopies of the machine-gradable Optical Response Sheets (ORS) will be made available. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST-2010)

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2010 is the entrance test for students seeking admission to the University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CBS), Mumbai, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, and Integrated Science Education and Research Centre (ISERC), Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. The test will be conducted in 34 cities and towns across India. This brochure gives the detailed procedure for applying for the test, syllabus of the test and various deadlines. Students who are highly motivated to pursue higher education and research in science are encouraged to apply.

If you want an exciting career in science, write the NEST exam and join a 5-year integrated Masters (MSc) programme at any one of the following institutes

Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CBS), Mumbai,

National Institute of science education and research (NISER), Bhubaneswar

Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan,

These centres, all funded by the government of India, are committed to provided high-quality, multidisciplinary science education, with a strong focus on innovation, embedded in a vibrant research environment, nurtured by a faculty of distinguished scientists and teachers

All students admitted to CBS and NISER are assured a full scholarship. All students admitted to Visva-Bharati are eligible for the INSPIRE scholarship

National entrance screening test (NEST) 2010: National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2010 is the entrance test for students seeking admission to the University of Mumbai - department of atomic energy centre for excellence in basic sciences (UM-DAE CBS), Mumbai, National Institute of science education and research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, and integrated science education and research centre (ISERC), Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan

The test will be conducted in 34 cities and towns across India. Students who are highly motivated to pursue higher education and research in science are encouraged to apply.

NEST Eligibility : Students who have passed the class XII (or equivalent) qualifying examination in 2008 or 2009 or are appearing in 2010 from any recognized board of education in India and have secured an aggregate of at least 60% marks (or equivalent grade) are eligible to apply. For SC/ST/PD candidates, the minimum marks requirement is 55%

Age Limit: General category candidates and candidates belonging to OBC born on or after 01 October 1985 are eligible to apply. For SC/ST/PD candidates the age limit is relaxed by 5 years. In any case, the eligibility criterion mentioned above must be satisfied

Number of seats and reservation: This year (2010), the number of seats is 60 at NISER, 30 at UM-DAE CBS and 21 at ISERC. There will be reservations as per government norms. Further details are given on the websites of NISER (http://niser.ac.in) UM-DAE CBS (http://cbs.ac.in) and ISERC (http://visva-bharati.ac.in)

Application fee: Application fee for appearing in NEST is Rs. 500/- for male general category and male OBC candidates. For male SC/ST/PD candidates and all female candidates the amount is Rs. 250/-. The application fee should be sent to chief coordinator at the address mentioned below in the form of a demand draft /postal order in favour of NEST-2010 payable at Mumbai

NEST APPLICATION FORM
Application form: Candidates may follow any of the following two channels to apply.

(a) They may follow the instructions on the website (http://www.nestexam.in) and fill up the application form on-line, take a print-out, paste a photograph at the appropriate place, and send the same along with the application fee (in the form of a demand draft / postal order) to the address below

(b) They may send a letter to the address below requesting application form and brochure which will be posted to them. On the receipt of the application form and the brochure the candidate may fill up the form, paste a photograph at the appropriate place, and send the completed application form along with the application fee (in the form of a demand draft / postal order) to, the chief coordinator, NEST-2010, UM-DAE CBS, Health centre building, university of Mumbai (Vidyanagari campus), Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai-400098

The completed applications must be sent by Registered post/speed post only. Do not send it through ordinary post or private courier services. Please keep the postal receipt for future reference.

Test Schedule: The test will be conducted on June 6, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

NEST-2010 centres: Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, Silcher, Patna, Gaya, Raipur, North Delhi, South Delhi, East Delhi, Panjim, Ahamdabad, Chandigarh, Shimla, Jammu, Srinagar, Ranchi, Bangaluru, Kochi, Calicut, Bhopal, Central Mumbai, Western Suburbs, Nagpur, Pune, Shillong, Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Jaipur, Chennai, Madurai, Allahabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun, North Kolkata, South Kolkata, Siliguri

Candidates should list two centres according to their preference in the application form. Every effort will be made to allot the centre of their first choice. Allotment of an examination centre by the chief coordinator, NEST-2010 will be regarded as final and any request to change of centre will not be entertained. The address of the allotted centre will be mentioned on the NEST admit card.

Admit Cards: Admit cards will be available for downloading from the NEST website (http://www.nestexam.in) starting from April 1, 2010. The candidates who are unable to download the admit cards by April 15, 2010 will have their admit cards sent to them by ordinary post. Candidates must ensure that their mailing address entered as in the application form is correct and legibly written. NEST office will not be responsible if the admit card does not reach a candidate in time because of postal delay or incorrect address. In case you do not receive the admit card by May 25, 2010, you may write to chief coordinator, NEST

NEST Results: Results of NEST examination will be announced on June 30, 2010 on the NEST web site. Further details regarding admission to the participating institutes based on the NEST-2010 results will be made available on their websites.

NEST 2010 IMPORTANT DATES:

Last date for request of application form: February 16, 2010

Last date for receipt of completed application form: March 16, 2010

Last date for on-line applications: March 16, 2010

Admit cards available for download: April 1-15, 2010

Dispatch of admit cards from: April 16, 2010

Date of Examination: June 6, 2010 (Sunday) 2 PM to 5 PM

Announcement of NEST results on (www.nestexam.in): June 30, 2010

Candidates must reach the examination center at least 30 minutes before the beginning of the test. Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination hall until one hour after the beginning of the test. Use of any computational aides including log tables and calculators will not be permitted. Candidates must bring their admit card with them. Use of any communication devices including mobile phones is strictly forbidden.

NEST QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Question paper pattern: The question paper will consist of five sections totaling 200 marks: (1) General, (2) Biology, (3) Chemistry, (4) Mathematics, (5) Physics. The first (General) section is compulsory for all students and will carry 60 marks. Of the remaining four sections (2 – 5) the students will have to select any two, each of which will carry 70 marks. The questions will be aimed at testing the subject comprehension and analytic ability of the candidates. The questions will be of objective type with four options given for each question. Some questions may have more than one correct answer. For some questions in sections 2 to 5, incorrect answers will be awarded negative marks. The question paper will contain explicit instructions in this regard.

Pune University MCA Entrance Exam Dates 2010

Date of Pune University MCA entrance examination - 14th March 2010

The entrance examination for PUCSD is to be scheduled on 14-03-2010. The duration normally varies from 150 mins to 180 mins.

The last date of filling the online application form is 20th February 2010

University of Pune

Department of computer science

Entrance examination 2010

This entrance examination is specifically conducted for the admission to the full time courses conducted at the department of computer science University of Pune. 50% seats of the total intake capacity are reserved for the students belonging to reserved categories from Maharashtra state only

Courses: MCA (under science faculty) and M.Sc. (computer science)

Eligibility criteria

MCA: Any science graduate (including BCA under science faculty) with mathematics at 10+2 level

M.Sc. (computer science): Bachelors degree in computer science

The admissions are and will be done in accordance with the ordinance no. 181 (ordinance for admissions of students to the post-graduate courses in the university departments/ institutions)

Date of examination: 14th March 2010

Last date of online application: 20th February 2010

Examination centers: Maharashtra state - Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Mumbai, Pune, Jalgaon, Nasik, Kolhapur, Nagpur, outside Maharashtra state - Delhi, Varanasi

Application fees (non-refundable): General category student Rs. 575/-, reserved category student (In Maharashtra) Rs. 475/-. Application fee has to be paid through demand draft of nationalized bank only, drawn in favour of the Registrar, University of Pune, payable at Pune. Mention your name and application form number (which you will receive after submitting the online application form with details) on the back of the demand draft

Reservation is applicable only for Maharashtra domicile candidates (SC/ST/DT/NT/OBC categories) as per govt of Maharashtra rule and 3% for PH

How to apply: Draw a demand draft of any nationalized bank in favor of the Registrar, University of Pune, payable at Pune, of the amount as applicable. You should have all the details of demand draft (number, date and bank name) at the time of filling the online application form. To submit an online application form, it is very important and necessary to furnish all the details of demand draft.

Postal address, the Head, Department of computer science, University of Pune, Ganeshkhind, Pune-411007

Admit cards will be made available between 01.03.2010 and 06.03.2010

Queries Regarding Admissions 2010-11
Phone No. : +91-20-2560 1446
Fax No. : +91-20-2569 0794
Email : adm10@cs.unipune.ernet.in

Gautam Buddha University Graduate Proficiency Test (GPT) 2010

Graduate proficiency test (GPT) – 2010
Graduates

Admission to MBA, MA programmes

1.MBA with specialization in Human resource management, finance and accounts, marketing management, strategy, operations management

Qualifying examination: Graduation in any discipline

Duration and intake: 2 years (4 semesters), 120 seats

2. M.A. in applied psychology/ social work/ international relations/ education

Qualifying examination: Graduation in any discipline

Duration and intake: 2 years (4 semesters), 120 seats

Science – Graduates

Admission to M.Tech (information and communication technology), M.Tech (Biotechnology) programmes

3. M.Tech (ICT) with specialilzation in Software engineering, VLSI design, wireless communication and networks

Qualifying examination: Graduation in science with Maths/BCA

Duration and intake: 3½ years (7 semesters), 60 seats

4. M.Tech (Biotech.) with specialization in Genetic engineering/ Bio-informatics/ Food technology

Qualifying examination: Graduation in Life Sciences

Duration and intake: 3½ years (7 semesters), 60 seats

Eligibility: 50% marks for general and OBC (40% for SC/ST) in aggregate at qualifying examination

How to apply: Apply on the prescribed application form. Application form along with information bulletin can be downloaded from the university’s website www.gbu.ac.in. Filled in application forms in all respect should be sent to Chairperson admissions, administrative building, Gautam Buddha university, Greater Noida, Distt Gautam Budh Nagar-201308 (U.P.), along with demand draft of Rs 1,400/- for general/OBC candidates (and Rs 700/- for SC/ST) drawn in favour of Chairperson, admissions, Gautam Budha university, payable at Greater Noida

For more details log on to www.gbu.ac.in or contact admissions office on Tel 0120-2344234 and email admissions@gbu.ac.in

Important dates:

Last date of submission of filled in application form: 31st March, 2010

Date of entrance exam: 08th May, 2010

Reservation: The university shall be open to all citizens of India, irrespective of caste, creed or sex. However in each school, 23% of the total seats will be reserved for SC/ST candidates and 27% for OBC

CMAT 2010 Calibre Management Aptitude Test

About Calibre: Calibre mindware programming pvt ltd (Calibre) primarily serves the education and corporate markets by providing state-of-the-art enterprise resource planning solutions. Calibre lays the foundation for complete automated and customized ERP systems to multi location, multi-user and multi-level educational service providers including educational sectors with large franchisee networks.

Calibre mindware programming pvt ltd aims to cater quality products that can seamlessly integrate into the business process workflows at any enterprise especially educational institutes, B-schools, management colleges and any other educational organizations

Calibre has specific expertise in testing and assessment solutions created specially for institutions and organizations with the facility to conduct offline paper pencil tests as well as online tests across geographically wide spread locations

What is CMAT: The CMAT is a national level management aptitude test for admission into various B-schools. There are 50 B-schools participating in this CMAT program. The CMAT will set a base for screening students with the caliber to be managers.

This high quality test, the scores of which will be used in the admission process, is a reliable analytic of the scholastic aptitude of post-graduate management programs.

The CMAT advantage for students: All India level written aptitude test for admission to management programs, Conducted twice a year, Individualized score card, Dual benefit for students as well as participant B-school, Merit list based on the performance of students, Test scores will be provided to participating B-schools selectively in respect of those candidates who apply to a particular B-school, Various test centers located in different cities in India

The CMAT advantage for B-school: Relevant information about B-schools which includes facilities and infrastructure, for a wider student reach, An extensive network of test centres which will increase accessibility of B-schools to MBA aspirants, A comprehensive merit list will be put up on the website to enable B-schools to put their own criteria applicable to call students for further selection procedure (GD/PI rounds)

CMAT schedule

CMAT bulletin and form sale starts: 18th December 2009

CMAT bulletin and form sale ends: 06 February 2010

Last date of submission of form: 10th February 2010

Date of the CMAT: 28th February 2010

CMAT registration: Registration for CMAT can be done by two ways, online and offline

If you choose to register online, you will be filling up the form and making the payment online on www.c-mat.com, www.careerforum.in

CMAT bulletin and form can be bought by cash for Rs 900/- from the following outlets, Career forum branches, HDFC bank branches, other authorized centers

CMAT bulletin and form can be bought online by credit card for Rs 950/- (Rs 50/- is levied as courier charges)

CMAT bulletin and form can be bought by sending a demand draft of Rs 950/- (Rs. 50/- is levied as courier charges). The demand draft must be in favour of Career Forum Ltd and payable at Pune. Ensure that you send a covering letter with the following details, name, email, telephone number and address with pine code

Eligibility: Recognized bachelor’s degree with minimum 40% marks aggregate. Final year graduation students can also aply

List of test centre: Agra, Ahmedabad, Ahmednagar, Amravati, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Baramati, Barelli, Belgaum, Bhilai, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Dhanbad, Dimapur, Goa, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jalgaon, Jamshedpur, Kakinada, Kolhapur, Kolkata, Latur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Mysore, Nagpur, Nanded, Patna, Pune, Raigarh, Raipur, Rajkot, Ranchi, Thrissur, Udaipur, Warangal

Career forum ltd, 110/10, 111/10, Baner road, Pune, Tel: 020-30688692, 30688689, Email cmatenquiry@calibremindware.in, website www.c-mat.com, www.c-mat.com

MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDBA CET 2010 - COMMON ENTRANCE TEST FOR ADMISSIONS TO FIRST YEAR OF FOR THE YEAR 2010-2011

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION,

MAHARASHTRA STATE
3, MAHAPALIKA MARG, POST BOX NO. 1967, MUMBAI-400 001.



COMMON ENTRANCE TEST FOR ADMISSIONS TO FIRST YEAR OF
MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDBA for the Year 2010-11

Applications are invited for MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2010 for admission to First Year of two-year Full Time Post Graduate Degree Courses in MBA/MMS and PGDBM/PGDM in the Government, University Managed, University Departments and Unaided Institutes in the Maharashtra State.

Candidates seeking admission to AICTE approved full time MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDBA course are hereby informed that Common Entrance Test (CET) will be conducted as per the schedule given below:


MAH-MBA/MMS-CET-2010 Important Dates
MAHARASHTRA MBA CET DATES

CET Date of MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2010 21st February 2010 (Sunday)

Sale of the information brochure along with application kit at select post offices: first date - 18.01.2010, last date – 02.02.2010
Submission and confirmation of online application form through the website www.dte.org.in/mba for Maharashtra state/OMS/J&K/NRI/PO/Foreign national/foreign students/children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries candidates: first date – 18.01.2010, last date – 03.02.2010

Admission to first year of two year full time post graduate degree courses in Management namely Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master of Management Studies (MMS) and Post Graduate Diploma Courses in Business Management (PGDBM)/Business Administration (PGDBA).

The institutes which qualify for the admission process as per these rules are:

• Approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.

• Recognised by the Government of Maharashtra.

• Affiliated to any one of the ten Non Agricultural / Non Technological Universities in Maharashtra state.

Following are the types of Institutes in the Maharashtra state covered by these rules;

a) All Government Management Institutes

b) All University Departments of Management

c) All University Managed Management Institutes

d) All Unaided Management Institutes whose Association has given consent to participate in the CAP rounds conducted by the State Government.

The admission to the courses MBA/MMS is centralized and is covered under Centralized Admission Process (CAP) carried by the Competent Authority of the State of Maharashtra.

ELIGIBILITY
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR MAHARASHTRA MBA CET new

Eligibility Criteria for appearing to MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2010:
Candidate should have Passed with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate* ( 45% in case of candidates of backward class categories belonging to Maharashtra State only) in any Full Time Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities.

OR
Appeared for the final year examination of any Full Time Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years
duration in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities.

Note:
1. For the academic year 2010-11, both the Maharashtra State and OMS candidates who have appeared / appearing for the CAT 2009 are considered eligible for admission against the All India Seats subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria mentioned in the Information Brochure. Such candidates are also required to procure the Information Brochure alongwith Application kit and submit & confirm the Online Application form.

2. For admission to MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDM course, the candidate is required to score minimum 30 marks in MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2010. Candidates seeking admission on the basis of CAT 2009 are required to obtain minimum equivalent score.

Refer Information Brochure for detailed Eligibility criteria and steps in the entire process of CET, GD&PI, Document Verification, Centralized Admission Process etc., for securing admission against the Maharashtra seats, All India seats, Minority seats, Institute level seats and seats for NRI/ Foreign
National / Foreign Students / PIO / Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries.

HOW TO APPLY FOR MAHARASHTRA MBA MBA CET 2010 ?

Availability of Information Brochure alongwith Application Kit :

The Director of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, Mumbai continues the system of onlinereceipt of application form for MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDM for the year 2010-11.

• Information brochure alongwith the Application Kit for the aspiring candidates will be available at the identified post offices mentioned below during contact hours from 18/01/2010 to 02/02/2010 (excluding Public Holidays) against the payment of the application form processing fees.

• It is mandatory to procure the information brochure and go through it carefully. The CET that will be conducted in pursuance of this advertisement is subject to the rules and regulations set out in this information brochure. The further admission process, especially in respect of Private Unaided Institutes will be in terms of the clarification read with aforesaid rules and regulations.

• Submission of the application form in response to this advertisement will amount to accepting the afore said rules & regulations unequivocally by the applicant and upon such submission it will be presumed that the applicant agrees and accepts these rules & regulations as legal, valid and correct. It will not be open for any applicant, once having submitted the application form to question the legality, validity and correctness of these rules & regulations.

• The Centralized Admission Process will consist of first 3 rounds of allotment and the fourth (i.e. last) round of counseling. Candidates are instructed to carefully read the Annexure-I of the Information Brochure to understand the eligibility criteria for participating in each round.


• NRI candidates are eligible to apply for admission against Institute level seats in Private Unaided Management Institutes. Please refer information Brochure for details.

• Application form processing fees (including fees for GD & PI) as stated below is to be paid at the identified post offices, in cash only. No other mode of payment shall be permitted.

APPLICATION FEES

For Open Category Candidates from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), J & K Migrant candidates and NRI/Foreign National/Foreign Students/ PIO/Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries Candidates Rs. 1150/-

For Candidates of Backward Class Categories [SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC] belonging to Maharashtra State only. Rs. 950/-


Submission and Confirmation of Online Application Form :

• Aspiring candidates will be able to submit and confirm the Online Application form through the web site www.dte.org.in/mba through any computer connected to Internet.

• For the submission and confirmation of the online Application Form the candidates are required to use the Application ID and Password provided in the Application Kit. Candidates are also required to upload his/her photo and signature as per the instructions given in the Application Kit. Candidates are advised to preserve the Application Kit carefully and not to disclose the Application ID & Password to others to avoid impersonation.

• In order to take the printout of the Online submitted Application form and the printout of the Hall Ticket for the CET, it is mandatory for all the candidates to confirm the Online submitted Application form and such applications only will be considered valid for further processing.

• Applications sent by Post/Courier etc. to ARCs/DTE office will be rejected and no
communication in this regard will be done with the candidates.

• It should be noted that no documents are required to be submitted at this stage. Candidates are
advised keep the necessary documents ready at the time of Document verification stage scheduled in the month of May 2010.

Note - Due to unavoidable circumstances the schedule displayed above may change. The revised schedule will be notified on website www.dte.org.in/mba Schedule of further activities will be notified later. Please refer the website or contact the Regional offices of Joint Director of Technical Education or ARCs for further information.

LATE SUBMISSION & CONFIRMATION of ONLINE APPLICATION FORM The candidates who have failed to procure Information Brochure alongwith Application Kit, submit & confirm the online Application form on or before 3rd February 2010 will be able to submit & confirm the Online Application form at following office by paying Additional Late Fees of Rs. 1000/- in cash on 4th and 5th February, 2010 (Between 11AM-5PM), at the following address:

Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and
Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE), B-Road, Near Churchgate Station,
Churchgate, Mumbai-400020

Law School Admission Test India (LSAT 2010 India)

The LSAT-India (Law School Admission Test - India) is a standardized test of reading and verbal reasoning skills designed by the USA based Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for use by law schools in India.

The LSAT—India will be administered across 16 Pearson VUE test centre locations in India and at select overseas Pearson VUE test centre locations on 16th May, 2010. The test will be administered in a paper and pencil format in India and in computer-based testing (CBT) mode at overseas locations.

LSAT INDIA Test Pattern
The LSAT—India is a paper-and-pencil test with four sections. Two of the sections contain logical reasoning questions; one section contains analytical reasoning questions; and one section contains reading comprehension questions. The amount of time allotted for each section is 35 minutes. There is one 15-minute break between section 2 and section 3. All questions are in a multiple-choice format, some with four answer choices and others with five. Answers are collected on a scannable answer sheet. The total duration of the test is 2 hours and 35 minutes including a break of 15 minutes.

The registration fee for the LSAT—India for candidates testing within India is Rs.3500. For candidates testing outside India, the registration fee is USD 150. The online registration window is from 25th January, 2010 to 19th April, 2010. On payment of an additional fee, candidates testing within India can register up to 30th April, 2010. Registration for the LSAT—India is online and can be done by submitting the form on the LSAT—India website. Payment for the registration by test takers in India can be done online (via credit card only) or through a demand draft. The demand draft should reach the below mentioned address on or before 19th April, 2010 either by post or courier.

Pearson VUE c/o Blueshift
21 Abdul Razack Street,
Saidapet Chennai – 600015
Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: 044–42272727
Candidates should write “LSAT—India” at the bottom of the envelope.

LSAT INDIA 2010 Important Dates:

LSAT India Online Registration - 25th January, 2010 to 19th April, 2010
Last date for LSAT – India registration: 19 th April, 2010

Last date for LSAT – India registration with late fee (Rs 500/-): Friday, 30th April, 2010

LSAT-India 2010 examination: Sunday, 16 May, 2010

LSAT–India 2010 results: Tuesday, 15 June, 2010



LSAT INDIA 2010 REGISTRATION PROCESS
LSAT—India Registration/Student Application Process

Register online for the LSAT—India entrance test by logging on to www.pearsonvueindia.com/lsatindia. The LSAT—India registration fee is Rs. 3500/-; the fee can be paid online or by a demand draft. You can also contact Pearson VUE at LSATIndia@pearson.com for more information. For candidates who want to take the LSAT—India at Pearson VUE overseas test centres, the registration fee is USD 150. Students can find additional details, at www.pearsonvueindia.com/lsatindia. On completion of their registration all candidates will get an LSAT—India registration number. Candidates will need to mention this LSAT—India registration number while submitting the application forms of the participating colleges.


After obtaining the LSAT—India registration number, the candidate must download/obtain the Application Form from the participating college; the college Admission Application Forms will require candidates to mention their LSAT—India registration number. Candidates must ensure that they write their LSAT—India registration number at the given place in the Application Form of the participating colleges.


All registrants who complete the test registration, pay the test fee in a timely way, and follow published test rules may sit for the LSAT—India - It is your responsibility to understand the eligibility requirements of the participating law schools to which you are applying before deciding whether to register for the LSAT—India. If you register for the test and then determine that you are ineligible for admission to your intended law school, no test- fee refund will be available.


Test Scores of all students writing the LSAT—India will be transmitted to the participating colleges.
The locations for the LSAT—India in India are:

North: Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow
South: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad
West: Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Mumbai, Pune
East: Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Raipur, Ranchi

LSAT INDIA Participating Law Colleges
Jindal Global Law School, Jindal Global University, Sonipat (Haryana) See Admission Notice
Law College Dehradun, Dehradun
MATS Law School, MATS University, Raipur
The ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Dehradun

Cochin University CUSAT CAT 2010 Notification Common Admission Test 2010

Cochin University of Science and Technology
Website: www.cusat.ac.in


CUSAT-CAT Admission notification - 2010
Notification

The Common Admission Test for Academic Admissions 2010 will be conducted on 8th and 9th of May 2010 at various test centers all over India.
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the various academic programmes of the University for the year 2010-11. Admissions are based on Common Admission Test (CAT)/ Departmental Admission Test (DAT) / Test for Lateral Entry (LET).

Only online registration will be considered for all academic programmes of the university except M.Phil, M.A. translation in German/Russian, Ph.D and diploma/certificate programmes.

Admission details, Eligibility conditions and other particulars will be available in the detailed Notification published in the website www.cusat.nic.in.

Candidates having the nativity status “Keralites” can apply only through OMR application form which can be had from selected branches of State Bank of Travancore whereas “Non-Keralites” should submit their application through “On-line” only.

For B.Tech Lateral Entry Programme, “Keralites” and “Non-Keralites” should submit their application through On-line only.

Cochin University CUSAT CAT 2010 Important dates

CAT/LET-2010 schedule

Date of commencement of online registration/sale of application: 11.01.2010

Date of closure of on-line registration/sale of application: 12.02.2010

Last date for receipt of duly completed confirmation page along with the fee paid challan receipt (university copy) and passport size photograph to the office of the Director, IRAA unit, CUSAT, Kochi: 19.02.2010

Date of CUSAT Entrance Examination:

All PG programmes (except M.A. Hindi, M.A. applied Economics and MA translation in German/Russian): 08.05.2010

All B.Tech programmes, 5 year M.SC Photonics, M.A. Hindi, 5 year BBA LL.B (Hons) and M.A. applied Economics: 09.05.2010

B.Tech lateral entry: 16.05.2010

Date of DAT: will be announced later by the concerned departments

Admissions Through CAT

Applicants for the following programmes are required to take the CAT, except where specifically indicated otherwise

1.1 First Degree Programmes

a. B.Tech in Civil Engg.**, Computer Science & Engg.**, Electrical & Electronics Engg.**, Electronics & Communication Engg.**, Information Technology**, Mechanical Engg.**, Safety & Fire Engg.**
b. B. Tech in Polymer Science & Engineering
c. Five Year Integrated M.Sc in Photonics

Educational Qualification for a, b & c above: Pass in Plus Two Examination of the State of Kerala with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.

d. B.Tech in Instrumentation Technology - Pass in Plus Two examination of any State/National Board with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto by CUSAT. The candidate should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together, with at least 55% in Mathematics separately.

e. B.Tech in Marine Engg. **(Residential Programme)
(1) Pass in Plus Two or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% marks & minimum 50% for Mathematics and should have obtained 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th standards. For SC/ST candidates, no relaxation in qualification.
(2) Vocational/Diploma students are not eligible to apply.
(3) The Maximum age limit prescribed is 25 years as on 1st September 2009.
(4) Eligibility for admission will be based on directions from the DG Shipping (India)

f. B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Ship Building- Pass in Plus Two examination of the State of Kerala or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto with a First Class securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics as well as for Mathematics as well as for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.
g. 5 Year LL.B. (Hons) (Cost sharing course)
(1) Pass in Plus Two examination with 60% marks in Science/Commerce group of 55% of marks in Arts/Humanities
(2) Should not have completed 21 years of age on 1st January of the year of admission. (**Self Financing)
h. SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 1.1 above if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination except in B.Tech. Marine Engineering Programme

1.2 Post Graduate Programmes

LL.M. – Bachelor’s degree in Law with at least 45% marks

M.A. Applied Economics – Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with 55% in Part III (Economics and Subsidiaries) or 60% with B.Com, BBA, BBM with Economics as one of the subject or BSc Mathematics or Statistics with 65% marks

M.A. Hindi Language and Literature – B.A./B.Sc degree with Hindi as a subject of study with at least 45% marks in Hindi

M.B.A. (Full-time/Part-time*) – A degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (*Condition apply)

M.B.A. (International Business) – A degree in any subject recognized by the University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate

M.C.A.*** offered by CUSAT and its recognized institutions. Any graduate with Mathematics as one of the main or subsidiary subjects or graduate in Electronics/ Computer Science/Computer Applications/Engg./Technology with aggregate 55% marks in all subjects other than Languages and Humanities.

M.Sc Applied Chemistry – B.Sc degree with Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/ Environmental Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry/ Petrochemicals as main, with Mathematics as one of the subsidiary subjects with at least 55% marks in the main subject.

M.Sc Biotechnology – Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences including Agricultural and Medical Sciences or Chemical Science or Chemical Engg. With a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate

M.Sc Electronic Science (with specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Microwave Electronics and Computer Technology) – First class B.Sc degree with not less than 60% aggregate marks in Electronics or Physics

M.Sc Environmental Technology – Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries, or Graduate in Engg (Civil/Public Health/ Environmental or Chemical) (Stream I) or Life Sciences/Environmental Sciences/ Zoology/ Botany/ Microbiology (Stream II) with 55% marks

M.Sc Hydrochemistry – B.Sc degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries or B.Sc degree of any University in Kerala with Polymer Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemicals/Environment & Water Management as the main subject and Mathematics and Physics/Computer Science, as subsidiaries with 55% marks in the respective main subject.

M.Sc Industrial Fisheries – Bachelor’s degree in Zoology/Botany/ Fisheries with at least 55% marks in the optional subjects. Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries includes bachelor’s degree in Industrial Fisheries, Aquaculture/Fishery Science/ Industrial Fish and Fisheries/BFSC in Nautical science.

M.Sc Marine Biology – B.Sc degree with any branch of Life Sciences such as Aquaculture, Bio-chemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology as a main subject or B.Sc degree in Fishery Science with at least 55% marks in the optional subjects.

M.Sc Marine Geology – Bachelor’s degree, in Geology/Maths/Physics/ Chemistry with 55% aggregate marks for optionals.

M.Sc Marine Geophysics – B.Sc degree with at least 55% aggregate marks in (a) Geology (main) with Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry as subsidiaries (b) Physics (main) with Mathematics and Geology or Chemistry or Electronics as subsidiaries (c) Mathematics (main) with Physics and Geology or Chemistry as subsidiaries

M.Sc Mathematics – B.Sc degree with Mathematics main, with at least 55% marks for optional subjects taken together

M.Sc Meterology – B.Sc degree with Physics/Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks. Those with Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiary subjects and vice-versa

M.Sc Oceanography – B.Sc degree with Physics/Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks. Those with Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiary subject and vice-versa

M.Sc Physics – B.Sc degree with Physics main and Mathematics as subsidiary with at least 55% marks in Physics

M.Sc Statistics – B.Sc degree in Mathematics or Statistics Main with at least 55% marks for optional subjects taken together. (*** Regular and Cost Sharing)

SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 1.2 above if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination

2. M.Tech Programmes

Admissions to the following M.Tech programmes are based on valid GATE score as prescribed under the academic regulations specific to each programme. Candidates not possessing GATE may also apply, but will be considered only if GATE qualified candidates are not available. In such cases, admissions will be based on the Departmental Aptitude Test (DAT).

M.Tech Atmospheric Science – (1) M.Sc degree or its equivalent in Meteorology, Oceanography, Mathematics, Physics, Space Physics with a First Class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution. (2) A valid GATE score or a pass in the Joint UGC CSIR Test (NET) for JRF.

M.Tech Computer Aided Structural Analysis & Design – (1) B.Tech or Equivalent degree in Naval Architecture and Ship building/Civil Engg/Mechanical Engg with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution (2) A valid GATE score

M.Tech Computer & Information Science – (1) B. Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline/AMIETE/AMIE or M.Sc in Physics with Electronics as special subject, or M.Sc in Mathematics with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution (2) A valid GATE score.

M.Tech Electronics (With specialization in Digital Electronics, Microwave & Radar Electronics) – (1) B.Tech or equivalent degree/AMIE/AMIETE in Electronics and Communication Engg/Electrical Engg/Electronics and Instrumentation or M.Sc degree in Electronics/Physics (with Electronics as specialization) with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or Institution (2) A valid GATE score in Electronics/ Electronics and Communication Engineering (3) If sufficient number of candidates are not available in category (2) above, candidates with GATE score in instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electrical Engg. or Physics will be considered.

In the absence of GATE qualified candidates Non GATE candidates can be admitted on the basis of Departmental Admission Test (DAT)

M.Tech Industrial Catalysis – (1) M.Sc degree in Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry or any other degree recognized as equivalent with at least a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution (2) A valid GATE Score.

M.Tech Marine Bio-Technology* - Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in any one of the following from any recognized Indian or Foreign University.

(1) B.Tech/BE in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Leather Biotechnology, Chemistry/Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, B.Pharma, Chemical Technology or
(2) M.Sc in Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Botany/Zoology/ Biochemistry, Microbiology/Genetics, Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics, Marine Biology/Aquatic Biology and Fisheries/Environmental Biotechnology/Mariculture
(*Entrance Examination will be conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) under the Combined Entrance Examination). For details visit www.jnu.ac.in

M.Tech Ocean Technology – (1) M.Sc degree in Oceanography/Physics/ Marine Geology/ Meteorology/Marine Geophysics/ Environmental Sciencces or M.Sc (Tech) degree in Marine Geophysics or B.Tech or equivalent degree/AMIE in Civil Engg/ Environmental Sciences with 60% marks from any recognized university or institution (2) A valid GATE score

M.Tech Opto-Electronics & Laser Technology – (1) Masters degree in Physics/ Electronics/Photonics or B.Tech/B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engg/ Electronics Engg/ Electrical Engg/ Electrical and Electronics engg with 60% marks from any recognized University or Institution (2) A valid GATE score

M.Tech Polymer Technology – (1) B.Tech or equivalent degree/AMIE in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology/Chemical Engg/ Technology or MSc Polymer Chemistry/ MSc Chemistry with Polymer Chemistry as specialization with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution (2) A valid GATE score

M.Tech Software Engg – (1) B.Tech or equivalent degree or AMIE/AMIETE in Computer Science/Information Technology or M.Sc in Computer Software/ Operational Research and Computer Applications or MCA with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution (2) A valid GATE score

M.Tech (Part-time) Civil/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering* - (1) B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering Degree Examination in respective branch with a minimum of 50% marks (2) Minimum of 2 year experience in the concerned field after acquiring qualifying degree (*Cost sharing)

SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 2 above if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination and a valid GATE score (in the absence of GATE qualified candidates, candidates not possessing GATE will be considered). They are also entitled a concession of 5% marks in the written examination of the Departmental Admission Test (DAT).

CUSAT CAT 2010 Notification

For full details please visit www.cusat.nic.in; www.cusat.ac.in

VITEEE - 2010 VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Applications are invited for VIT engineering entrance examination (VITEEE-2010) (17th April 2010 Saturday)

B.Tech Programmes Offered: (Duration – 4 Years)

1. Bioinformatics
2. Bio-Medical Engineering
3. Biotechnology
4. Chemical Engineering
5. Civil Engineering
6. Computer Science & Engineering
7. Electronics & Communication Engineering
8. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
9. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
10. Information Technology
11. Mechanical Engineering
12. Mechanical & Energy Engineering

B.Tech programmes offered at proposed Chennai campus: Civil engineering, Computer science and engineering, Electronics and communication engineering, Electrical and electronics engineering, Mechanical engineering



VITEEE 2010 Important Dates
B.TECH. ADMISSION CALENDAR
Date of Advertisement December 14, 2009
Date of Issuing the VITEEE 2010 Application Forms December 14, 2009
Last Date for Submitting the Forms February 20, 2010
VITEEE-2010 April 17, 2010
Commencement of Classes July 1st week, 2010



VITEEE-2010 Application Form can be obtained against cash payment of Rs.750/- from the various Post Offices listed.

Candidates can obtain the application form in person from the VIT University at Vellore (or) from the Administrative Office, New No. 6, (Old No. W-73), Second Street (Opposite Towers Club), Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600 040 (Phone: 044-42016555, 65480555, Fax: 044-26222555), by handing over a Demand Draft for Rs.750/- drawn in favour of “VIT University”, payable at Vellore.


To obtain the B.Tech. admission application form please send a DD for Rs.750/- (Rupees Seven Hundred and fifty only) in favour of "VIT University" payable at Vellore. The brochure and application form will be mailed you in the third week of December. The DD needs to be sent to

DR. E. JAMES JEBASEELAN SAMUEL
Admissions Officer
VIT University
Vellore-632 014,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone: + 91-416-220 2125,
220 2157, 220 2168
Fax: +91-416-224 5544, 224 0411
Email: admission@vit.ac.in

B.Tech. PROGRAMMES 2010 Batch

VITEEE 2010 NOTIFICATION

VITEEE Eligibility :

Eligibility: Candidates born on or after 1st July 1988 are eligible to apply for VITEEE-2010. They should have studied in regular, full-time, formal stream in the school

A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent with a minimum average of 60% of marks in physics, chemistry and mathematics or biology (PCM/PCB)

A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent with 50% average marks in physics, chemistry and mathematics or biology (PCM/PCB) for candidates belonging to SC/ST, students hailing from Jammu and Kashmir and from the North eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh

Physics, chemistry and mathematics (PCM) candidates are eligible for all the programmes

Physics, chemistry and Biology (PCB) candidates are eligible only for B.Tech Bioinformatics, Bio-medical engineering and Biotechnology programmes

Candidates appearing for the 10+2 examination in March/April 2010 are also eligible to apply


Vellore Institute of Technology Admission Procedure:

Entrance examination centres: Agartala, Agra, Ahmedabad, Aligarh, Allahabad, Anantapur, Asansol, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Bangalore, Bareilly, Berhampur, Bhagalpur, Bhathinda, Bhilai, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Bikaner, Bilaspur, Bokaro, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Durgapur, Gangtok, Goa, Gorakhpur, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hissar, Hubli, Hyderabad, Indore, Itanagar, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jamshedpur, Jhansi, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kota, Kozhikode, Kurukshetra, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Madurai, Mahabubnagar, Mangalore, Moradabad, Mumbai, Muzzafarpur, Nagpur, Nashik, Nellore, Nizamabad, Noida, Pant nagar, Patna, Port Blair, Pudhucherry, Puna, Raebareli, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Rajkkot, Ranchi, Roorkee, Rourkela, Salem, Shillong, Shimla, Silchar, Siliguri, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupati, Udaipur, Ujjain, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vellore, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Warangal

Overseas centres: Dubai, Riyadh, Singapore, NRI students can apply online at www.vit.ac.in

Issue of Applications will start on Monday, 14th December 2009:
The application form can be obtained
From the designated branches of Post Offices on cash payment of Rs. 750/-. Details of branches from which applications will be sold is available in the VIT website: www.vit.ac.in
By sending a Demand Draft for Rs. 750/- drawn in favour of “VIT University”, payable at Vellore, to the Admission Officer with a request letter containing the full address of the applicant. (or)
By handing over a DD for Rs. 750/- in person at VIT University, Vellore (or) at our Chennai Administrative office.

- Publication of VITEEE results in leading websites.

- Call for counselling in batches and allotment of branches on the basis of the rank.

Contact Details

Admissions Officer
VIT University
Vellore-632 014,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone: + 91-416-220 2125,
220 2157, 220 2168
Fax: +91-416-224 5544, 224 0411
Email: admission@vit.ac.in

ALL INDIA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION TO MBBS/BDS COURSE, 2010 UNDER 15% MERIT POSITIONS IN MEDICAL/DENTAL COLLEGES.

Applications are invited in the prescribed form for All India Pre-Medical / Pre-Dental Entrance Examination (AIPMT) 2010 to be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi as per the following schedule for admission to 15% of the total seats for Medical/Dental Courses in all Medical/Dental Colleges run by the Union of India, State Governments, Municipal and other local authorities in India except in the States of ANDHRA PRADESH AND JAMMU &
KASHMIR :-
1. Preliminary Examination - 3rd April, 2010 (Saturday)
2. Final Examination - 16th May, 2010 (Sunday)

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION: BOTH PRELIMINARY AND FINAL EXAMINATION WOULD BE OBJECTIVE TYPE.

Eligibility for CBSE AIPMT 2010
(i) He/She has completed age of 17 years at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before 31st December of the year of his/her admission to the 1st year M.B.B.S./B.D.S. course and is an INDIAN NATIONAL.

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

(iii) The number of attempts which a candidate can avail at All India Pre-Medical/Pre- Dental Entrance Examination shall be limited to 3 (three) uniformly for all the candidates.

(iv) The candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the qualifying examination. In respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination be 40% instead of 50% for General Candidates. Further, for persons for locomotory disability of lower limbs, the minimum of 45% marks for General-PH and 40% marks for SC-PH/ST-PH/OBC-PH are required. Those who are taking plus two examination in 2010 can also appear for the entrance test provisionally subject to their fulfilling the conditions later.

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

CBSE AIPMT 2010 Important Dates
Online
Online submission of application may be made by accessing the Board’s website www.aipmt.nic.in from 20-10-2009 (10.00 A.M.) to 27-11-2009 (5.00 P.M.).

How to Apply ?

Instructions for sending online application, payment of fee and computer generated printout are available on the Board’s website.

Fee of Rs.800/- for General/OBC Category Candidates and Rs.450/- for SC/ST Category

Candidates may be remitted in the following ways:
1. By Credit card, or
2. Through Demand Draft in favour of the Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education,
Delhi drawn on any Nationalized Bank payable at Delhi.

Offline
Offline submission of Application may be made on the prescribed Application Form. The Information Bulletin and Application Form costing Rs.800/- for General/OBC Category and Rs.450/- for SC/ST category can be obtained against Cash Payment from the designated branches of Canara Bank/Regional Offices of the CBSE between 20-10-2009 to 27-11-2009. Information Bulletin and AIPMT 2010 Application Form can also be obtained by Post from the Board by sending a written request with a Demand Draft for Rs.850/- for General/OBC Category and Rs.500/- for SC/ST Category payable to the Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi along with a Self Addressed Envelope of size 12” x 10”. The request must reach to the Board on or before 18-11-2009. The request should be superscribed as “Request for Information Bulletin and Application Form for AIPMT-2010”.

Last date of submission of Application Form: Both offline and online(Computer generated printout) Application should be sent through registered post/speed post only so as to reach to the Board on or before 04-12-2009.
Boards address for sending Application: The Deputy Secretary (AIPMT), Central Board Secondary Education, Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110 301


CANARA BANK BRANCHES

IMPORTANT
- Candidates must purchase the Application Forms from the designated branches of Canara Bank or Regional Offices of CBSE only. Application Form obtained from an unauthorized source will be REJECTED.

- Candidates are advised NOT to dispatch Application Form by Courier.

- Applications received after last date i.e. 04-12-2009 will not be accepted irrespective of the date of booking.

- Detailed information is available on Board’s website www.aipmt.nic.in

The Delhi University Medical-Dental Entrance Test (DUMET)- 2010 for admission to Under-Graduate courses (MBBS/BDS)

University of Delhi, Faculty of Medical Sciences invites applications for The Delhi University Medical-Dental Entrance Test (DUMET)- 2010 for admission to Under-Graduate courses (MBBS/BDS) will be held on Sunday, 23rd May, 2010 at Delhi only. Interested candidates may apply on the prescribed application form. The application form alongwith Bulletin of Information (BOI) is obtainable from the office of the Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Medical Sciences, 6th Floor, VP. Chest Institute Building, University of Delhi, Delhi- 110007, against a Bank Draft/ Banker's Cheque drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favour of 'Registrar, University of Delhi' payable at Delhi in the following manner:

(i) Sale of Bulletin of Information w.e.f. 25th January, 2010.

(ii) BY HAND: for Rs. 750/- (Rupees Seven Hundred Fifty only) for General and OBC category candidates and Rs. 550/- (Rupees Five Hundred Fifty only) for SC/ST/PH category candidates between 09:30 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. on all working days from 25th January, 2010 to 08th March, 2010. No cash payment will be accepted.


(iii) BY POST: for Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) for General and OBC category candidates and Rs. 600/- (Rupees Six Hundred only) for SC/ST/PH category candidates, along with a self addressed envelop of 12" X 10" upto22nd February 2010.

NOTE: SC/ST/PH candidates are requested to bring/send a copy of the Caste

Certificate/ PH Certificate for obtaining Bulletin of Information. Application Form may also be downloaded from our websites www.du.ac.in or www.fmsc.ac.in and submit the same, duly filled in and complete in all respects with requisite Demand Draft, to the office of the Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Medical Sciences, 6th Floor, V. P. Chest Institute Building, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 on or before 08th March, 2010 upto 03:00 P.M.

The application form along with BOI can also be obtained, by hand only, from Lady Hardinge Medical College, Maulana Azad Medical College and University College of Medical Sciences.

For details please see Websites www.du.ac.in and www.fmsc.ac.in

University of Delhi,Two-Year (Full Time) Master of Finance and Control (MFC) Programme and Master of Business Economics (MBE)

Commencing from July 2010.

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

MBE programme offers excellent career opportunities n Market Research. Brand Management and International Marketing. Business Consulting. Business Analytics. Finance. Supply Chain Management. Environmental and Energy Research. Economic Policy. Etc

ELIGIBILITY: Graduate (under 10+2+3)/Post-Graduate in any discipline, with at least 50% marks from the University of Delhi or any other University recognized as equivalent thereto. Reservation of seats as per the University rules for SC/ST, OBC and physically challenged candidates. Candidates appearing for the final year of the Bachelor’s Degree in 2010 can also apply.

The Joint Admission Test will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2010 between 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. at Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai.

HOW TO APPLY: The prospectus and application form are available between 10.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. (from Mon. to Fri.)from the office of the respective Departments (Room No. 329 and 229), Arts Faculty Building, South Campus on cash payment of Rs.1200/- in case of application for both the programmes (Rs. 500/- for SC/ST Candidates on submission of an attested copy of caste certificate) and Rs. 700/- for application for a single programme (Rs. 300/- for SC/ST Candidates). The prospectus and application form can also be downloaded from www.mfc.edu or www.mbe-du.org

The downloaded form should be accompanied by a Demand Draft of Rs. 1200/- in case of application for both programmes (Rs. 500/- for SC/ST candidates) and Rs. 700/- in case of application for single program (Rs. 300/- for SC/ST candidates). The demand draft should be drawn in favour of “Director, University of Delhi South Campus” and mailed to/submitted along with the application form in Room No. 329 or 229, Arts Faculty Building, University of Delhi South Campus, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110021 so as to reach latest by February 24, 2010.

Read prospectus carefully before applying.

Last date for submission of completed application form: 24.02.2010.

Tel: 24118854, 24111141 (Direct) 24111955. 24112503 Ext 286, 342.
e-mail: admissions@mfc.eilu.
Websites: www.mfc.edu . www.mbe-du.org

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)

Ph.D and M.Sc.(Engg.) by Research Admissions 2010

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) invites Applications for registration to Full time / Part time Ph.D. Programs in Engineering / Science / Business Administration / Computer Applications and M.Sc. (Engg.) by Research programmes as per prevailing regulations of Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum.

The candidates are required to submit the application with all requisite documents mentioned in the application form along with a DD of Rs. 200/- drawn in favour of Finance Officer, VTU, Belgaum.

The completed application shall be enclosed with 7 envelops, each affixed with rs 10/- postal stamp with complete address of
1) CANDIDATE (3NO’S)
2) GUIDE
3) CO-GUIDE
4) PRINCIPAL / HEAD OF THE ORGANIZATION WHERE CANDIDATE REGISTERS FOR Ph.D/M.Sc (Engg).
5) PARENT COLLEGE

Visit www.vtu.ac.in for details regarding Regulations, Recognised Research Centres, Course Work, Fee Structure, and Syllabus for Technical Aptitude Test etc.

The application forms can be downloaded from the website www.vtu.ac.in

Important Dates:
Commencement of issue of application form 17-1-2010
Last date for issue of application form 10-2-2010
Last date for receipt of completed application forms 20-2-2010
Technical Aptitude Test Date : 14-3-2010 (Sunday)
Time : 11.00 am to 1.00 pm

Places : Bangalore & Belgaum

Note: Candidates who are qualified in Technical Aptitude Test conducted by VTU after 2008 and rejected after scrutiny need not appear for Technical Aptitude Test.
However they are required to send fresh application for registration with proof for
having appeared and qualified Technical Aptitude Test during past two years.

Contact:
Visvesvaraya Technological University
“Jnana Sangama”, Belgaum - 590 018, Karnataka state.
Phone : (0831) 2405468
Fax : (0831) 2405467

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Jakkur, Bangalore

RESEARCH ADMISSIONS 2010-2011,M.S/Ph.D Programme,Integrated Ph.D. Programme

M.S/Ph.D Programme
JNCASR invites applications for admission to M.S / Ph.D programmes in Science and Engineering from students who have qualified in NET-JRF under CSIR/UGC fellowship schemes or DBT/ICMR - JRF or GATE / JEST / any other equivalent national level exam. For admission/fellowship details and online application form visit our website at www.jncasr.ac.in/admit or for receiving the application form by post, write to: The Assistant Coordinator, Research Admissions, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore-560064 with your complete address. Last date for receipt of duly completed applications is 15th March 2010.

Integrated Ph.D. Programme
JNCASR invites applications for admission to the Integrated (Int.) Ph.D. programme in Materials Science, Chemical Science and Biological Science. The Integrated Ph.D programme in Biological Science will be independently offered in the disciplines of 'Evolutionary and Organismal Biology' and, 'Molecular Biology and Genetics'.

Minimum Requirement:
Candidates should have a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s (B.Sc/B.E/ B.Tech.) level. Candidates who are appearing for their final examination this year can also apply.

Eligibility criteria and Mode of Selection:
Materials Science: Students with Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science can apply. Those with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with an aptitude towards scientific research will also be considered. Candidates are expected to have sound knowledge in the fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates applying for Materials Science will have to first take a written test and those short listed will have to appear for interview. The written entrance test for Materials Science will be held at four different Centres in the country. The names of candidates selected to appear in the written entrance test will be displayed on the website: www.jncasr.ac.in/admit

Chemical Science: Students with Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science with Chemistry as a major can apply. Candidates will be selected through interviews.

Biological Science:
a) Evolutionary and Organismal Biology: Students with Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics can apply. Those with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with an aptitude towards scientific research will also be considered. Candidates will be selected through an interview for those who are shortlisted after scrutiny of the application forms.

b) Molecular Biology and Genetics: Students with Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science can apply. Candidates will be shortlisted to appear for a written entrance test in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at JNCASR after the scrutiny of the applications forms . Based on their performance in the written test , the candidates will be shortlisted th same day and called for an oral examination/interview the next day.

For all the above Int. Ph.D programmes, candidates should have a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor's level. Candidates who are appearing for the final examination this year can also apply.

Last date for receipt of duly completed applications is 8th March 2010.

How to Apply?
Details on mode of selection, online application form and other information can be obtained from: www.jncasr.ac.in/admit. For receiving the applications by post, write to: The Assistant Coordinator, Research Admissions, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore-560064 with your complete address.

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT

Common Admission Test (CAT),Departmental Admission Test (DAT)

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to the various academic programmes for the year 2010-11 as listed below. Admissions are based on
Common Admission Test (CAT)/
Departmental Admission Test (DAT)/
Test for Lateral Entry (LET) and all applicants intending to apply for the academic programmes listed under 1.1, 1.2., 2, and 4 are required to submit their applications through Online Registration whereas for programmes listed under 3.1, 3.2, 3.3. and 3.4 the application forms can be had from the concerned departments/schools. Eligibility conditions and other particulars are given in the detailed notification published in the website www.cusat.nic.in .

Candidates who have appeared/are appearing in full for their final qualifying examinations are also eligible to apply.

All UGC specified degrees, diplomas etc. awarded by UGC approved Statutory Universities are recognized by this University for admission to various courses. However, Distance Education Courses will be considered as recognized, only if they are further approved by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi also. On-line registration will commence on 11-01-2010.

Those who are applying for First Degree Programmes in Engineering & Technology (B.Tech and 5year Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics) : the CAT will be conducted on All India basis with test centres in New Delhi, Kolkatta, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jamshedpur, Allahabad, Lucknow, Ranchi, Varanasi, Kota and all District Head Quarters of Kerala.

Those who are applying for PG Programmes I both First Degree Programmes including BBA - LL.B (Hons.) / and PGProgrammes : the CAT will be conducted only in the Centres at all the district head quarters of Kerala. Lateral Entry Test will be conducted only at Kochi Centre. The DATs are conducted at Kochi by the individual Departments./Schools/Centre of the University and the dates will be announced later.
The University reserves the right to cancel all or to shift or merge any of the notified test centers for administrative reasons including dates/rules and regulations relating to programmes of study, eligibility, reservation, admission criteria, fee structure and other relevant matters. All disputes related to CAT shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Courts at Kochi only. Appearance in the CAT or figuring in the Rank list does not ipso facto confer any right for admission to a particular course unless found suitable as per the eligibility criteria as amended from time to time.

1. ADMISSIONS THROUGH CAT
Applicants fid the following programmes are required to take the CAT, except where specifically indicated otherwise.

1.1 FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES

a. B.Tech. in Civil Engg.**, Computei Science & Engg.**, Electrical & Electronics Engg.**, Electronics & Communication Engg.**, Inficrmation Technology**, Mechanical Engg.**, Safety & Fire Engg.**.

b. B.Tech. in Polymer Science & Engineering

c. Five Year Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics

Educational Qualification for a,b&c above: Pass in Plus Two Examination of the State of Kerala with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together
**(Self financing)

d. B.Tech. in Instrumentation Technology
Pass in Plus Two examination of the State of Kerala with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto securing a minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together, with at least 55% in Mathematics separately.

e. B.Tech. in Marine Engg. (Residential Programme)
1) Pass in Plus Two or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% marks & minimum 50% for Mathematics and should have obtained 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th standards. This is applicable to the SC/ST candidates also.
2) Vocational/Diploma students are not eligible to apply.
3) The Maximum age limit prescribed is 25 years as on 1st September of the year of admission.
4) Eligibility for admission will be based on directions from the DG Shipping (Govt. of India)

f. B.Tech. in Naval Architecture & Ship Building.
Pass in Plus Two examination of the State of Kerala or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto with a First Class securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics as well as for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.

g. 5 Year B.B.A LL.B. (Hons.) (Cost sharing course)
1) Pass in Plus Two examination with 60% marks in Science / Commerce group or 55% marks in Arts / Humanities.
2. Should not have completed 20 years of age on July 1st of the year of admission. 22 years in the case of SC/ST and OBC candidates.

SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission, if they have pass marks in qualifying examination except for Marine Engineering

1.2 POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
LL.M.
Bachelor's degree in Law with at least 45% marks.

M.A. Hindi Language and Literature
B.A./B.Sc. degree with Hindi as a subject of study with at least 45% marks in Hindi.

M.B.A. (Full-time / Part-time*).
Bachelor's degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. * (conditions apply)

M.B.A. (Travel and Tourism )
Bachelor's degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate

M.B.A. (International Business)
Bachelor's degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

M.A. Applied Economics
Bachelor's degree in Economics with 55% in Part III (Economics and Subsidiaries) or 60% with B.Com., BBA, BBM with Economics as one of the subject or B.Sc. Mathematics or Statistics with 65% marks.

M.C.A.*** offered by CUSAT and its recognized Institutions.
Any graduate with Mathematics as one of the main or subsidiary subjects or graduate in Electronics/Computer Science/Computer Applications/Engg./Technology with aggregate 55% marks in all subjects other than Languages and Humanities. (***Regular and Cost Sharing)

M.Sc. Applied Chemistry
B.Sc. degree with Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Environmental Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry/ Petrochemicals as main, with Mathematics as one of the subsidiaiy subjects with at least 55% marks in the main subject.

M. Sc. Biotechnology
Bachelors degree in any branch of Life Sciences including Agricultural and Medical Science OR Chemical
Science OR Chemical Engg. with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.

M.Sc. Electronic Science (With specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Microwave Electronics and Computer Technology)

First class B.Sc. degree with not less than 60% aggregate marks in Electronics OT Physics). M. Sc. Environmental Technology

Stream I - Env. Engg. - Bachelors degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries, OT Engg. (Civil/Public Health/Environmental OT Chemical) with 55% Marks.

Stream II - Env. Biotech. -Bachelors degree in Life Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Zoology/ Botany/ Microbiology with 55% marks.

M. Sc. Hydro Chemistry
B.Sc. degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries or B.Sc. degree of any University in Kerala with Polymer Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemicals/ Environment & Water Management as the main subject and Mathematics and Physics/Computer Science, as subsidiaries with 55% marks in the respective main subject.

M. Sc. Industrial Fisheries
Bachelors degree in Zoology/Botany/Fisheries with at least 55% mariks in the optional subjects. Bachelors degree in Fisheries includes bachelors degree in Industrial Fisheries, Aquaculture/Fisheiy Science/Industrial Fish and Fisheries/BFSC in Nautical science.

M. Sc. Marine Biology
B.Sc. degree with any branch of Life Sciences such as Aquaculture, Bio-Chemistry, Biotechnology, Botany,
Microbiology and Zoology as a main subject OT B.Sc. degree in Fisheiy Science with at least 55% marks in
the optional subjects.

M. Sc. Marine Geology
B.Sc. degree in Geology/Maths/Physics/Chemistry with 55% aggregate marks in optional.

M. Sc. Marine Geophysics
B.Sc. degree with at least 55% aggregate marks in (a) Geology (main) with Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry as subsidiaries (b) Physics (main) with Mathematics and Geology oi Chemistry oi Electronics as subsidiaries (c) Mathematics (main) with Physics and Geology oi Chemistry as subsidiaries.

M. Sc. Mathematics
B.Sc. degree with Mathematics main, with at least 55% marks foi optional subjects taken together

M. Sc. Meteorology
B.Sc. degree with Physics/Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks. Those with Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiary subjects and vice-versa.

M. Sc. Oceanography
B.Sc. degree with Physics/Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks. Those with Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiary subjects and vice-versa.

M. Sc. Physics
B.Sc. degree with Physics main and Mathematics as subsidiary with at least 55% marks in Physics.

M. Sc. Statistics
B.Sc. degree in Mathematics OT Statistics with at least 55% marks fm optional subjects taken together SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission, if they have pass marks in qualifying examination

2. M.TECH. PROGRAMMES

Admissions to the following M.Tech. programmes are based on valid GATE score as prescribed under the academic regulations specific to each programme. Candidates not possessing GATE may also apply, but will be considered only if GATE qualified candidates are not available. In such cases, admissions will be based on the DAT.

M. Tech. Atmospheric Science
1. M.Sc. degree or its equivalent in Meteorology, Oceanography, Mathematics, Physics, and Space Physics with a First Class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution.
2. A valid GATE score or a pass in the Joint UGC CSIR Test (NET) for JRF.

M. Tech. Computer Aided Structural Analysis & Design
1. B.Tech or Equivalent degree in Naval Architecture and Ship building/Civil Engg./Mechanical Engg. with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution
2. A valid GATE score.

M. Tech. Computer & Information Science
1. B.Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline/AMIETE/AMIE or M.Sc. in Physics with Electronics as special subject, or M.Sc. in Mathematics with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution.
2. A valid GATE score.

M. Tech. Electronics (With specialization in Digital Electronics, Microwave & Radar Electronics)
1. B.Tech or equivalent degree/AMIE/AMIETE in Electronics and Communication Engg./Electrical Engg./Electronics and Instrumentation or M.Sc. degree in Electronics/Physics (with Electronics as specialization) with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution.
2. A valid GATE score in Electronics/Electronics and Communication Engineering.
3. If sufficient number of candidates are not available in Category 2, candidates with GATE score in Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electrical Engg., or Physics will be considered.

M. Tech. Engineering Statistics
1. B. Tech or equivalent degree or AMIE in any discipline with first class (60%) from any recognized University or Institution with valid GATE score.

M. Tech. Industrial Catalysis
1. M.Sc. degree in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry or any other degree recognized as equivalent with at least a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution with valid GATE Score.

M. Tech. Marine Biotechnology
Minimum 60% Marks or equivalent CGPA in any one of the following from any recognized Indian or Foreign University.
1. B. Tech/ BE in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Leather Biotechnology, Chemistry/Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, B.Pharma, Chemical Technology;
2. M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Botany/ Zoology/Biochemistry, Microbiology/Genetics, Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics, Marine Biology/Aquatic Biology and Fisheries/Environmental Biotechnology/Mariculture. Selection of candidates is done by JNU on behalf of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

M. Tech. Ocean Technology
1. M.Sc. degree in Oceanography/Physics/Marine Geology/Meteorology/Marine Geophysics/Environmental Sciences or M.Sc (Tech) degree in Marine Geophysics or B.Tech. or equivalent degree /AMIE in Civil
Engg./Environmental Sciences with 60% marks from any recognized University OT Institution.
2. A valid GATE score in any of the subjects mentioned above as the second paper

M. Tech. Optoelectronics & Laser Technology
1. Master degree in Physics/Electronics/Photonics/B.Tech.
a B.E. Degree in Electronics and Communication Engg./ Electronics Engg./ Electrical Engg./ Electrical and Electronics Engg. with a First Class (60%) from any recognized University oi Institution
2. A valid GATE score in the concerned branch of study.

M. Tech. Polymer Technology
1. B.Tech. or equivalent degree/AMIE in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology/ Chemical Engg. / Technology oi M.Sc. Polymer Chemistry/ M.Sc. Chemistry with Polymer Chemistry as specialization with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution.
2. A valid GATE score.

M. Tech. Software Engg.
1. B.Tech or equivalent degree or AMIE/AMIETE in Computer Science/Information Technology or M.Sc.
in Computer Software/ Operations Research & Computer Applications or MCA with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution.
2. A valid GATE score.

SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 2 above they have pass mark in the qualifying examination 2) a valid gate score 3) in the absence of GATE qualified candidates candidate not possessing GATE will be considered.

3. ADMISSIONS THROUGH DAT

Applicants for the following programmes are required to take the DAT:

3.1 POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME
M. A. Translation (German/Russian)
Bachelor's degree of any recognized University and Diploma level knowledge in the language concerned.

3.2 DIPLOMA /CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (PART-TIME)

a. Certificate courses in French/ German/Japanese/Russian.
Educational Qualification: Pass in plus two OT equivalent a ITI certificate. Previous knowledge of the language is not essential.

b. Integrated Diploma in French/ German/Italian/Japanese/ Russian
Educational Qualification: Pass in Plus-two oi equivalent. Previous knowledge in the language concerned is not essential.

c. Diploma in French/ German/Japanese/ Russian
Pass in Plus-two oi equivalent and certificate level knowledge in the language concerned.

d. P.G. Diploma in Communicative English
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline oi any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto with English as one of the subjects of study from a University.

e. P.G. Diploma in Translation and Functional Hindi Bachelors degree with Hindi as one of the subjects

3.3 M. Phil. PROGRAMMES (FULL-TIME)
M. Phil. Chemistry, Commerce, Hindi, Physics and Mathematics. Masters degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks.

M. Phil. Applied Economics
Master’s degree in Economics with at least 50% aggregate marks.

M. Phil. Marine Chemistry
Master's degree in Chemistry or Hydrochemistry with 50% marks.

M. Phil. Fisheries Science
MSc. Degree Industrial Fisheries / Marine Biology/Zoology/Aquatic Biology & Fisheries/Fishery Biology & Aquaculture/Capture and Culture Fisheries/ Aquaculture/ M.F.Sc. with 50% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade in PG.

M. Phil. Life Sciences
Master's degree in Marine Biology/Zoology/ any branch of Life sciences such as Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, Bio Chemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Fishery science with 60% marks.

3.4 Ph. D PROGRAMMES
Ph. D programmes are offered in all the teaching Departments/Schools and recognized Institutions of the University. Candidates are advised to ascertain the areas of research and the availability of vacancies from the Departments/Schools or Recognized Institutions before-hand. Candidates intending to do research in the Recognized Institutions of the University are to obtain application forms from the University Departments/Schools dealing with the discipline of their choice.

3.5 UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS WHERE Ph.D/M.Phil PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED:
The University Departments/Schools located at the Thrikkakara Campus, Kochi-682022 are Applied Chemistry, Applied Economics, Biotechnology, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Culture & Heritage, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Hindi, Instrumentation, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Management Studies, Photonics, Physics, Polymer Science & Rubber Technology, School of Engg., Ship Technology and Statistics.

The University Departments/Schools located at the Lake Side Campus at Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-682 016 are Atmospheric Sciences, Chemical Oceanography, Industrial Fisheries, Marine Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry, Marine Geology & Geophysics and Physical Oceanography.

4. LATERAL ENTRY (LET) TO B.TECH
B.Tech. in Civil Engg., Computer Science & Engg., Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electronics & Communication Engg., Information Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Mechanical Engg., Polymer Science & Engineering and Safety & Fire Engg.

Diploma recognized by the Board of Technical Education of the States after undergoing a regular course of
3 years duration with not less than 60% marks.

The maximum age prescribed is 25 years as on 1st July 2010.

B.Tech Branches and Specialization in Diploma Courses
Civil Engg.
Civil Engg./Architecture Engg

Computer Science & Engg.
Computer Science & Engg./Electrical & Electronics Engg./ Electronics Engg./ Computer Technology/Computer Engg./Medical Engg./ Computer Hardware Maintenance/ Telecommunication Technology/ Applied Electronics/Electronics & Production Technology

Information Technology
Computer Science & Engg./Electrical & Electronics Engg./ Electronics Engg./ / Computer Technology/Computer Engg./Medical Engg./Computer Hardware Maintenance/ Telecommunication Technology/ Applied Electronics/Electronics & Production Technolog/Information Technology

Electrical & Electronics Engg/Electronics & Communication Engg/ Instrumentation
Electrical Engg/Electrical & Electronics Engg/Electronics Engg/ Applied Electronics/Electronics and Production Technology/Computer Hardware Maintenance/Instrumentation/Telecommunication Technology

Mechanical Engg.
Mechanical Engg./Production Engg./Plastics & Mould Technology/Automobile Engg./Tool and Dye making.

Safety & Fire Engg
Mechanical/Civil/Chemical Engg.

Polymer Science and Engg.
Polymer Technology or Chemical Engg.

5. FOREIGN NATIONAL STUDENTS

1. International students are exempted from the requirement of admission test (CAT/DAT) for the academic programmes of the University. They can apply either on self financing basis or through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) attached to the Ministry of Human Resources Development of the Govt. of India. They are required to submit the application through online for the academic programme of the University on payment of US$ 100 by way of Demand Draft / Pay order/Any other instrument (which does not involve collection charges on the part of the University) in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at New York.

2. Applicants who have successfully Registered online with CUSAT may forward an advance copy of the confirmation page along with payment of registration fee (D.D/Pay Order) and relevant documents to the following address. The original confirmation page should be forwarded with necessary documents through the Embassy of India in the respective country.
The Director
International Relations and Academic Admissions Cochin University of Science and Technology
Kochi-682 022, Kerala, India.
For further Details visit: www.cusat.nic.in


6. IMPORTANT POINTS AT A GLANCE
6.1. Only Online applications will be considered for all B.Tech Programmes including Lateral Entry Programmes, 5 year Integrated M.Sc in Photonics, 5 year B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.), Post Graduate Programmes, and M.Tech Programmes
6.2. For M.Phil, M.A Translation in German & Russian, Ph.D, Diploma and Certificate programmes, applications can be had from the concerned Departments/Schools/Centres either directly or by post.

6.3. Fee Details:
Mode of payment: For Online registration (6.1) — Chalan to be downloaded and the payment should be made only through the bank of SBI or SBT and others (6.2) by way Demand Draft (DD) in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at Ernakulam
Rs. 850/- for General Category Candidates and Rs. 375/- for SC/ST Category Rs. 5850/- for candidates who apply under NRI Quota
Diploma & Certificate Programmes - Rs.100/- for general category and Rs.50/- for SC/ST category.

DDs issued by SBT or SBI should only be accepted. Candidates should write his/her name and Application No. on upper left hand corner of the reverse side of the DD. The DD should be taken on or after the date of CAT 2010 Notification. DD taken after the last date fixed for the submission ofapplication will not be accepted.

7. ALLOCATION OF SEATS

Of the total seats for B.Tech (Self-Financing) programmes 50% are free seats, 40% are payment seats and 10% are NRI payment seats. The free seats are earmarked for Keralite students. For B.Tech. in Naval Architecture & Ship Building, Instrumentation and Polymer Science & Engineering 10% of the seats are reserved for students on all India basis (All India Quota) and the remaining seats for Keralites. For all regular Post-Graduate Programmes including subsidized Post-Graduate programmes like M.C.A., M.B.A. (International Business), M.B.A. (Travel & Tourism) and 5 year Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics programme 10% of the seats are set apart for students on all India basis (All India Quota) and the remaining for Keralites. For Post-Graduate programmes under Self-Financing sector 50% of the seats are given for Keralites, 10% for NRI's and the remaining 40% open to all.

A candidate will be considered as a 'Keralite for the limited purpose of eligibility for admission, if
a) He/She or his/her father/mother was born in Kerala OR
b) He/She has been a resident of Kerala for a period of 5 years within a period of 12 years OR
c) He/She has undergone his/her school studies from standards VIII to XII in educational institution(s) in
Kerala OR
d) Children of All India Service (AIS) Officers (Non Keralites) allotted to Kerala circle are deemed to be
"Keralites" [GO (Rt) No.822/H.Edn dated 29.05.2008]. But they will not be eligible for
Communal/Special Reservations.

Rules for communal reservation framed by the Government of Kerala and implemented in the University from time to time will be applicable to the various academic programmes. Besides communal reservation, specified number of seats are set apart under Special Reservation. For details see prospectus in website www.cusat.nic.in.

8. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. M.Tech. Marine Bio-Technology: Selection of candidates is done by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on behalf of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India through a National Test along with all such examinations conducted by the University (JNU) . GATE Score is not considered for admission. For details visit www.jnu.acm and www.ncaah.org .

2. Application forms for programmes listed under 3.1 and 3.2 are available from the departments / schools as indicated below. 3.1 and 3.2a to 3.2d: The Head, Department of Culture & Heritage, CUSAT, KOCHI - 22 3.2e: The Head, Department of Hndi, CUSAT, KOCHI – 22


3. Application forms for programmes listed under 3.3 and 3.4 are available only from the respective Departments.

4. Candidates applying for both B.Tech Programmes and Lateral Entry Programmes through online should remit the required fees specified for each programme.


5. Entry requirements for each Programme are given under 'Eligibility Criteria'. The responsibility for ensuring satisfactory compliance to the prescribed criteria is vested solely with the applicant. Claims found untenable upon subsequent scrutiny shall result in summary disqualification of the applicant concerned and cancellation of any or all admission processes undergone.

6. The choice of the Test Subject/Test Centre/Course Code is the sole responsibility of the applicant and the selection once exercised in the online registration shall be final and irrevocable.


7. The Distribution of Seats for various courses will be governed by the Rules/Regulations of the University in force. For details visit University website.

8. SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission, if they have pass marks in qualifying examination except for Marine Engineering.

9. HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE
Candidates are instructed to read thoroughly all information published in the website www.cusat.nic.in before filling up the application
I. Candidates are required to fill in all details correctly (SC/ST, Communal /Special Reservation/OEC etc.) failing which the claim under the said categories will not be considered at all.
II. Duly filled Confirmation sheet without the required amount of chalan receipt (University copy), recent colour photograph and signature will be summarily rejected without any notice.
III. Any anomaly in the details furnished during the online registration leading to rejection of the application will be the sole responsibility of the candidate. Hence the registration must be done with the utmost attention without making any error.
IV. If any entries are incorrect /missing, press the back button for going back to the entry form.
V. If the candidate is satisfied with the entries after verifying the preview, press the 'Confirm' button for completing the registration process, and take two print out of the confirmation page. Candidate should sent one copy of the confirmation page (filled up) along with the copy of fee paid Chalan Receipt (University copy) to the Director, IRAA and retain sufficient copy of confirmation page and chalan receipt for future reference.

VII Request for change of test centre will not be entertained under any circumstances.
VIII Incomplete applications in any respect will summarily be rejected.
IX. No separate admit card will be sent to candidate address. Please download the admit card from the website www.cusat.nic.in. The Admit Card can be downloaded by submitting candidate's Registration number and date birth. For date from which admit cards are available please visit www.cusat.nic.in

(Test date for the DATs will be announced by the concerned department)

Important Dates:

Date of Notification : 07.01.2010

Date of Commencement of Online Registration/Sale of Application form for DATs : 11.01.2010

Last Date for Online Registration/Sale of DAT Application : 12.02.2010

Last Date for Online Registration for International Students : 30.04.2010

Last date for the receipt of duly completed confirmation page (Downloaded at the time of online registration) along with Fee paid chalan receipt & Passport Size Photograph addressed to the Director, IRAA Unit, CUSAT, Kochi-22, Kerala, India : 19.02.2010

Last date for submission of DAT application along with DD and Other documents to the concerned Department : 19.02.2010

Date of downloading the Admit Cards from the website : 20.04.2010 – 08.5.2010

For more details please read detailed prospectus in the Univerisity website www.cusat.nic.in