The Banaras Hindu University(BHU) Postgraduate Entrance Test (PET) 2010

The Banaras Hindu University shall conduct Postgraduate Entrance Tests, hereinafter called ‘PET’, during May 20, 2010 to June 09, 2010 for admission to various Postgraduate Courses as given hereunder for the Session 2010-2011. Admissions will be made according to merit in the PET, subject to fulfilling of eligibility requirements mentioned below and availability of seats in the particular Course for which the candidate has applied for and appeared in the Entrance Test. These Courses have been divided into “General Courses”, “Professional Courses” and “Special Courses”.

COURSES OF STUDY, MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND DURATION OF COURSE

A. General Courses

(i) FACULTY OF SANSKRIT VIDYA DHARMA VIJNANA:

(a) ACHARYA in Veda (Shukla Yajurveda, Krishna Yajurveda, Samveda, Rigveda), Vyakaran, Jyotish (Jyotish Ganit, Jyotish Falit), Dharmashastra, Mimansa, Vedanta, Nyayavaisesika, Prachinanyaya:
Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.

(b) ACHARYA
in Sankhyayoga, Puranetihasa, Sahitya. Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. with Sanskrit as a subject (in all the three years) under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.

(c)
ACHARYA in Baudha Darshan: Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. with Sanskrit/Pali as a subject (in all the three years) under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.

(d)
ACHARYA in Jain Darshan: Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. with Sanskrit/Prakrit as a subject (in all the three years) under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.


(e) ACHARYA in Dharmagama: Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, with subject Dharmagam/Yogatantra/Agamatantra/Agam/ Shaivagam (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet,

OR
(a) Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri/B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri/B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. and (b) two years P.G. Diploma course in Agamatantra securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.

(ii) FACULTY OF ARTS:
(a) M.A. in Bengali, English, Hindi, Kannada@, Nepali, Pali, Urdu, Sanskrit**, AIHC & Arch.++ (Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology), Philosophy, Geography, Statistics, Mathematics, Home Science:
Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.A. (Hons.)/ B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons. subject at B.A. (Hons.) level OR a subject studied in all the three years at B.A. level.


NOTE: @ During this Session no admission will be made in M.A. in Kannada.
** Shastri (Hons.)shall also be eligible for admission to M.A. in Sanskrit.
++ Candidates having passed B. A. (Hons.)/B.A. with Ancient History as a subject in all the three parts at B.A. Level are also eligible for admission in M. A. in AIHC & Arch.
For admission in M. A. in Statistics a candidate must also have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at the Graduate level.


(b) M.A. in Linguistics: Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Graduation under at least 10+2+3 pattern with 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Graduation Level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.

A candidate who has done Post Graduation (following Graduation under at least 10+2+3 pattern) in any Language-Literature, Philosophy, Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Mathematics, Computer Science securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate each at graduation and post graduation levels is also eligible for admission in this course.


(c) M.A. in Arabic, Chinese^, French, German, Marathi, Persian, Russian^, Telugu:
Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
As mentioned in (a) above,
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/ B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern with PG Diploma/Advanced Diploma in the concerned subject (Arabic/ Chinese/ French/ German/Marathi/ Persian/Russian/Telugu) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate both at B.A. and Diploma levels.
NOTE: ^During this Session no admission will be made in M.A. in Russian, Chinese.


(d) M.A. in Indian Philosophy and Religion (IPR): Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.A. (Hons.)/ B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. Philosophy/Religious Studies must be Hons. subject OR a subject studied in all the three years at B.A. level.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. in Religious Studies under at least 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
OR
Graduate degree in any discipline of any national/foreign University recognized by BHU with Post Graduate Diploma in Indian Philosophy & Religion of this University securing a minimum of 50% marks each at the Graduate and Diploma levels.

(e) M.A. in History of Art: Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
History of Art/AIHC & Archeology/History/Painting must be Hons. subject at B.A. (Hons.) level OR a subject studied in all the three years at B.A. level.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern and P.G. Diploma in History of Art securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in each of B.A. as well as Diploma level.

(iii) FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES:

M.A. in Economics, History+, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology++: Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.A. (Hons.)/ B.A./B.Sc. (Hons)/B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A./B.Sc. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. The subject in which admission is sought must have been studied in all the three years at undergraduate level.
Note: + A candidate, having passed B. A.(Hons.)/B.A. with Ancient History as a subject is not eligible, for admission in
M. A. in History but can apply for M.A. in AIHC & Arch, in the Faculty of Arts.
++ A candidate having passed B.Sc. (Hons.)/B.Sc. with Psychology as Hons. subject or a subject studied in all the three years at B.Sc. level is eligible for admission in M.Sc. in Psychology.

(iv) FACULTY OF COMMERCE :

M. Com.: Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.Com. (Hons.)/ B.Com. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B. Com. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.

(v) FACULTY OF SCIENCE:

(a) M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Computer Science#, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Home Science:
Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.Sc. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons. subject at B.Sc. (Hons.) level/a subject studied in all the three parts at Graduate level. However, for admission to M.Sc. in Botany/ Zoology a candidate must also have offered Chemistry as one of the subjects at the Graduate level. Similarly, for admission in M. Sc. in Statistics a candidate must also have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at the Graduate level.
Note: # Candidate must have studied the subject Computer Science in all the three years. Those who have qualified in other subjects such as Computer Applications, Information Technology, etc. are not eligible.

(b) M.Sc. in Biochemistry: Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry/ B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern with Biochemistry as a subject in all the three years of graduation course, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. Course),
OR
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern with Chemistry as a subject in all the three years of B.Sc. Course, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. Course). The candidate must also have studied any two of the following subjects viz., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Physiology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Industrial Microbiology at least for two years at Graduate level.

(c) M.Sc. (Tech.) in Geophysics, Geology : Duration : (3 Years : 6 Semesters)
For M. Sc. (Tech.) in Geophysics: B.Sc. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. Course) with Physics, Maths. and one more Science subject.

For M. Sc. (Tech.) Geology: B.Sc. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. Course). Geology must be Hons. subject at B.Sc. (Hons.) level/a subject studied in all the three parts at Graduate level.


B. Professional Courses


(i) INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES:
M. Sc. in Health Statistics Duration : (2 Years)
B. Sc. (Hons.)/B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B. Sc. Course). Statistics must be Hons. subject at B. Sc. (Hons.) level/a subject studied in all the three parts at B. Sc. level.

(ii) INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES:
M. Sc. (Ag.) (Master of Science in Agriculture) in Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Animal Husbandry & Dairying; Entomology & Agricultural Zoology; Extension Education; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture; Mycology & Plant Pathology; Plant Physiology; Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
(a) Passed 4-year B. Sc. (Ag.) Examination of this University or an equivalent qualifying examination recognised by the University. and (b) Obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate under the traditional system or an OGPA of 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 and 6.0/10 under the course credit system.

(iii) FACULTY OF VISUAL ARTS:
M.F.A. in Painting, Applied Arts, Plastic Arts, Pottery & Ceramics, Textile Design: Duration : (2 Years)
Passed B.F.A. in the subject concerned (10+2+4 pattern or 10+5 pattern) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.

(iv) FACULTY OF PERFORMING ARTS:
(a) M. Mus. in Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar, Violin, Flute, Tabla): Duration: (2 Years)
B.Mus. in Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar, Violin, Flute or Tabla) from this University or an equivalent Examination from a recognised University securing a minimum of 50% marks in Music Practical.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern with Music as a subject from this University or an equivalent Examination from a recognized University securing a minimum of 50% marks in Music Practical. Music must be the Hons. subject at B.A. (Hons.) level/a subject studied in all the three parts at the graduate level.
OR
Any Bachelor’s Degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern from a recognized University provided the candidate has also passed one of the following Examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks in Music Practical:
(a) Sangeet Prabhakar Exam of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. (b) Sangeet Visharad Exam of the Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow. (c) Sangeet Ratna Exam of the Madhya Pradesh Govt.,M.P. (d) Sangeet Visharad Exam of the Shanker Gandharve Vidyalaya. (e) Sangeet Visharad Exam of A.B.G.M.V. Mandal, Mumbai. (f) Sangeet Vid Exam of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalay, Khairagarh.(Chhatisgarh) (g) B. Mus. (Prabhakar) Exam of the Rajasthan Sangeet Sansthan, Jaipur.

(b) M. Mus. in Dance: Kathak/Bharat Natyam: Duration: (2 Years)
B.Mus. in Dance (Kathak/Bharat Natyam) from this University or an equivalent Examination from a recognised University securing a minimum of 50% marks in Dance Practical.
OR
B.P.A./B.A.* or an equivalent Examination with Dance as the main subject from a recognized University securing a minimum of 50% marks in Dance Practical.
OR
Any Bachelor’s Degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern from a recognized University provided the candidate has also passed one of the following Examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks in Dance Practical:
(a) Sangeet Prabhakar (Nritya) Exam of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. (b) Sangeet Visharad (Nritya) Exam of the Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow. (c) Sangeet Prabudha (Nritya) Exam of Bhatkhande Music Institute (Deemed University), Lucknow. (d) Vid (Nritya) exam of Indra Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh (Chattisgarh). (e) Uttama (Nritya) exam of Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan. (f) Sangeet Visharad (Nritya) exam of A.B.G.M.V. Mandal, Mumbai. (g) Passed full time Diploma of Kalakshetra, Chennai.
*Only for those Universities which are giving the Bachelors Degree only in Dance.

(c) M. Musicology: Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.Mus. in Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar, Violin, Flute or Tabla) from this University or an equivalent Examination from a recognized University securing a minimum of 50% marks in music theory as well as practical in music.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. in general education under at least 10+2+3 pattern with B. Mus. (Vocal or Instrumental – string or wind/or percussion) from a recognized University securing a minimum of 50% marks in theory as well as practical in Music.
OR
Any Bachelor’s Degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern from a recognized University provided the candidate has also passed one of the following Examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks in Music theory:
(a) Sangeet Prabhakar Exam of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. (b) Sangeet Visharad Exam of the Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow. (c) Sangeet Ratna Exam of the Madhya Pradesh Govt.,M.P. (d) Sangeet Visharad Exam of the Shanker Gandhare Vidyalaya. (e) Sangeet Visharad Exam of A.B.G.M.V. Mandal, Mumbai. (f) Sangeet Vid Exam of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh.(Chhatisgarh) (g) B. Mus. (Prabhakar) Exam of the Rajasthan Sangeet Sansthan, Jaipur.

(v) FACULTY OF EDUCATION:
(a) M.Ed. (Master of Education): Duration: (1 Year : 2 Semesters)
Graduate under at least 10+2+3 pattern plus B.Ed./B.Ed. (Spl.) securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in B.Ed./B.Ed. (Spl.).
OR
Any Postgraduate Degree plus B.Ed./B.Ed. (Spl.) securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in B.Ed./B.Ed. (Spl.).

(b) M.Ed. (Spl) V.I. [Master of Education (Special)] V.I. Duration: (1 Year : 2 Semesters)
Graduate under 10+2+3 pattern plus B. Ed. (Special) in V.I. (Visual Impairment)/B.Ed. with at least One Year Diploma in Special Education (V.I.) from recognized institution with 50% marks in B.Ed. (Special) (V.I.)/B.Ed.
OR
Any Post Graduate Degree plus B.Ed. (Special) in V. I./B.Ed. with at least One Year Diploma in Special Education (V.I.) from recognized institution with 50% marks in B.Ed. (Special) (V.I.)/B.Ed.

(vi) FACULTY OF ARTS:
(a) M.A. in Mass Communication: Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Graduate Degree in any discipline under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Graduate level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
OR
Post-graduate Degree in any subject securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate, both at Graduate and Post-Graduate levels.

(b) M.A. in Museology: Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
M.A. in History of Art/Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology/History/ Sanskrit securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate after Graduation under at least 10+2+3 pattern.

(c) M.A. in Prayojanmoolak Hindi (Patrakarita): Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Bachelor’s Degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. including all subjects studied at Graduate level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. (Note: Candidate should be well versed in Hindi language, as the medium of Instruction for this Course is Hindi only).

(d) M. Lib. I. Sc. (Master of Library & Information Science): Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Graduate degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Graduate level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.

(e) M.P.Ed. (Master of Physical Education): Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Graduate degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern with one year Degree or Diploma in Physical Education securing at least 50% marks in the aggregate at Degree/Diploma in Physical Education.
OR
Three/four-year Bachelor of Physical Education (Professional) Degree securing at least 50% marks in the aggregate.

NOTE: (1) B.P.Ed. Degrees of Magadh University and Ranchi University are not recognised as equivalent to the B.P.Ed. Degree of Banaras Hindu University.
(2) The candidates of M. P. Ed. are required to attach self attested copy of the highest sports participation certificate, if any, for Bonus Points for sports participation. (see clause 15 for duration of test and structure of question paper of M. P. Ed.).
On the attached self attested copy of sports participation certificate, the name of candidate and Form Number duly signed by the candidate should also be mentioned.

(vii) FACULTY OF LAW:
LL.M. (Master of Law): Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
3-Year LL.B. after Graduation under at least 10+2+3 pattern or five years LL.B. under 10+2+5 pattern recognised by the Bar Council of India securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in LL. B. Degree.

(viii) FACULTY OF SCIENCE:
MCA (Master of Computer Applications): Duration: (3 Years : 6 Semesters)
Bachelor’s Degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate, (including all subjects studied at Bachelor's level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.) with Mathematics as one of the subjects at either Intermediate or +2 (10+2) or equivalent examination, or, Bachelor’s level (as a main or a subsidiary subject).

(ix) MAHILA MAHAVIDYALAYA:
M. Sc. in Bioinformatics [For women] Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
(A) 10+2 with Science and (B) Bachelor’s degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern in Science/Engineering/Technology/ Agriculture/Medicine/Veterinary Science/Pharmaceutics with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.

NOTE: For all courses the applicants having a degree equivalent to the degree of qualifying examination recognised by the Banaras Hindu University are also eligible (if they satisfy all other requirements for admission in the concerned course).


C. SPECIAL COURSES

NOTE: Candidates are advised to take note of the following:
(i) The admission to following special courses will be made on the basis of merit in the entrance tests. However, if the number of applicants for a particular special course is less than twice the minimum number of seats, no entrance test shall be conducted. In that case, admission to the special course would be made on the basis of merit in the qualifying examinations and/or written/subjective test conducted by the Departments/Faculty.
(ii) In case the number of applicants to a special course is less than minimum number of seats in the course, the course would not run during the Session 2010-11.
(iii) The Fee structure given below shall be in addition to the regular BHU Fee for the course.

(i) FACULTY OF ARTS:
(a) M.A. in Tourism Management:
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
*Minimum seats for RGSC is 15.

(ii) FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES:
(a) Master of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations:
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

(b) M.A. in Social Work:
Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks OR equivalent in any discipline.
(c) M.A. in Public Administration:
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
(d) M. A. in Conflict Management and Development (MCMD):
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks OR equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

(iii) FACULTY OF COMMERCE:
(a) Master of Export Management & Promotion (MEMP):
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

(b) Master of Risk & Insurance Management (MRIM):
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

(c) Master of Finance & Control (MFC):
B.Com (Hons)./ B.Com (10+2+3)/ B.B.A/ B.A.(Hons) or B.A. (10+2+3) with Economics OR Maths OR Statistics OR Applied Statistics as a subject/B.Sc. (Hons) or B.Sc. (10+2+3) with Maths OR Statistics OR Computer Science OR Information Technology as a subject/ B.Tech./ B.E./B.C.A. with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned degree.

(iv) FACULTY OF SCIENCE:
(a) M.Sc. in Environmental Science: Department of Botany
A minimum of 50% marks (equivalent GPA) in B.Sc. (Hons)/B.Sc. (10+2+3) as well as at 10 & 10+2 examinations

(b) M.Sc. (Tech.) in Environmental Science & Technology:
B.Sc. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (10+2+3) or B.Sc. (Ag.) or MBBS or BE/ B.Tech. with a minimum of 50% marks (equivalent GPA) with minimum 50% in aggregate at 10 and 10+2 levels.

(c) M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology:
B.Sc (Hons.)/B.Sc. with 10+2+3 pattern with any two of the following subjects: Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Industrial Microbiology, Life Science, Environmental Sciences & Secured at least 50% marks in aggregate in the concerned degree.

(d) M.Sc. in Molecular and Human Genetics (All admitted students are eligible for DBT studentship):
B.Sc. (Hons)/ B.Sc. (10+2+3) OR B.Sc. (Ag.) OR MBBS OR B.Tech./ B.E. (in Biology related disciplines) OR B.Pharma. from recognized University/ Institutes with minimum 55% marks
(or equivalent grade points) at the qualifying examinations and not less than 55% marks at 10 and at 10+2 examinations separately.

(e) M.Sc. in Petroleum Geosciences
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology or B.Sc. under 10+2+3 pattern with Physics and Mathematics at + 2 level, Geology must be a subject in all the three years of B.Sc. with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate at the Graduate level.

(v) FACULTY OF LAW:
LL.M. Course in Human Rights & Duties Education:
LL.B. Three years (10+2+3+3) OR Five years (10+2+5) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from BCI recognized Institution.

(vi) FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES:
(a) MBA in Agri- Business:
Minimum 50% marks in aggregate at the B.Sc. (Ag.) & allied disciplines OR B.Sc. Home Sc. Or B.Sc. with at least one of the following subjects - Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Bio-Technology under 10+2+3 Scheme OR A Post Graduate in the above disciplines.

(vii) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE:
(a) M.Sc. (Ag.) Agroforestry:
Passed 4 Year B.Sc. (Ag.)/B.Sc. (Bio)/ B. Sc. Environmental Science of the University or an equivalent examination of this University or an equivalent Examination; and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate under the traditional system or an CGPA of 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 & 6.0/10 under the Course Credit System.

(b) M.Sc.(Ag.) Soil and Water Conservation:
Passed 4 Year B.Sc. (Ag.) Examination of this University or an equivalent Examination and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate under the traditional system or an OGPA of 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 & 6.0/10 under the Course Credit System.

(c) Master of Agri-Business Management (MABM):
Passed 4-years B.Sc (Ag) Examination of this University OR an equivalent examination and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate under the traditional system OR an OGPA of 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 & 6.0/10 under the course credit system.

(d) M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering):
B.Tech (Agricultural Engg/Civil Engineering.)/B.E.( Agricultural Engg. /Civil Engineering.) or an equivalent examination recognized by the University.

(e) M.Sc in Food Science and Technology:
B.Sc(Agriculture), B.Sc(Food Technology), B.Sc (Dairy Technology), B.Sc (Agril.Engg.), B.Sc. (Biology/ Maths group), B.Sc (Home Science) or an equivalent Examination recognized by the University

(f) M.Sc in Plant Biotechnology:
B.Sc(Ag)/B.Sc with Biology(Botany, Zoology and any other subject)/Biotechnology/ B.Tech (Biotechnology)

Note: RGSC as location means the Course will be run at Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur.


NOTES RELATING MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

(i) Candidates appearing in the Final Year of the Qualifying Examination may also apply and appear in the Entrance Test. However, the candidate will be required to produce the original marksheet of the qualifying examination at the time of counseling for getting admission. Further, the candidates who are called for counseling for provisional admission in a course, but their results of the qualifying examinations are not declared till the date of their counseling, may be allowed to take conditional admission in the course provided:
(a) They produce a certificate from the competent authority (such as Controller of Examination, Registrar etc.) to the effect that the result of the concerned qualifying examination has not yet been declared.
(b) It is evident from the mark sheets(s) of the previous examination(s) relating to the course of qualifying degree that the candidate has secured at least stipulated minimum percentage of aggregate marks (for example 50%) in the previous examination(s) (except final examination whose result has not been declared upto time of counseling) of the qualifying degree (This will not be necessary for SC/ST candidates).
(c) The candidate gives an undertaking that he/she will submit the mark sheet of the qualifying examination on or before 14th August of the admission year and if he/she fails to submit the original mark sheet on or before 14th August of the admission year, his/her conditional admission in the course shall automatically stand cancelled and the candidate will not claim for refund of fees paid for conditional admission. This relaxation is not applicable for supplementary examinations/ revaluation results.
Further, if his/her aggregate percentage of marks in the qualifying examination is below the stipulated minimum percentage of aggregate marks, his/her conditional admission will also stand automatically cancelled and the candidate will not claim for refund of fees.
(ii) Candidates who were admitted as regular students to any course of study in this University through Entrance Test in earlier years(s) and who were eligible for appearing in the concerned Examination shall not be allowed to re-appear in the Entrance Test for admission in the same Course, unless specifically permitted by the Ordinance of the concerned Faculty. Further, such candidates who were not eligible for appearing in the concerned examination due to shortage of attendance or not filling the examination form in time will be allowed to appear in the Entrance Test for that course if otherwise eligible.
(iii) If the applicant has passed the qualifying Exam where grades are awarded and:
(a) where the Grade Sheet does not mention the equivalent percentage of marks from grade points, the candidate should submit such a Certificate of conversion from the concerned Institution mentioning either the converted percentage, or the formula for the actual conversion of grade point average to percentage of marks.
(b) where the Grade Sheet itself mentions the equivalent percentage of marks from grade points, or the formula for such conversion, the candidate should get both sides of the Degree/Grade Sheet photocopied showing the equivalent percentage of marks/conversion formula.
(iv) “Aggregate percentage of marks” will not include grace marks awarded to a candidate. It will also not include the marks of those subjects where only pass marks are required such as compulsory language compulsory environmental studies etc. and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. Similarly the marks of additional subject (if any) for improvement of aggregate percentage/division will not be considered for calculating the aggregate percentage for admission in the University. For further clarification see clause “Notes relating minimum eligibility requirements” serial (v) given below.
(v) The percentage of marks in the aggregate will be computed as evidenced from the final mark sheet of the qualifying examination. However in case of graduate examinations, where the final mark sheet is of two or more types based on only Honours subject or all the subjects studied in three years, the aggregate shall be computed on the basis of total marks secured in all the subjects studied in three years. For example, in case of students passing BA (Hons.)/B.Sc. (Hons.) from BHU, in earlier years the final marksheets were of two types viz based on only 1000 marks or on 1800 marks. In such cases, the aggregate shall be computed based on total of 1800 marks rather than on 1000 marks. Further, where final marksheet is based on only Hons subject but the candidate has studied other subsidiary/similar subjects also during the study of course, the marks of these subjects will also be included for computation of aggregate percentage. Still further, in case of any ambiguity/interpretational difficulties, the decision of the University will be final.
(vi) (a) Degrees/Certificates recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) shall only be deemed as equivalent degrees/certificates.
(b) The Distance Education Council of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)/Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is the only authority to recognise the Degrees/Certificates of Distance Education. Such Candidates are provisionally permitted to appear in the Entrance Tests but will be required to submit certificates from Distance Education Council of IGNOU, New Delhi regarding recognition/approval of the courses.
(vii) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Prospectus of Studies regarding the Courses in which admission is made through Entrance Test, the eligibility requirement for the purpose of admission shall be only those which are mentioned in the Information Bulletin of the academic session concerned.
(viii) Application Forms of candidates who have submitted forged/fake certificates or adopted fraudulent means shall be REJECTED. Further, such candidates shall be debarred from appearing in any subsequent Entrance Tests conducted by BHU.
(ix) Candidates are allowed to appear at the Entrance Tests provisionally subject to the final verification of Mark sheets/Degrees/Certificates, validity of Certificates/Mark sheets of Qualifying Examination and also of non-involvement in the adoption of unfair means in any of the University Examination/Entrance Tests held earlier, at the time of admission.
(x) Mere appearance in the Entrance Test, or securing pass marks at the written Test does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission to the Course unless he/she fulfils the eligibility conditions. APPLICANTS MUST FULLY SATISFY THEMSELVES ABOUT THEIR ELIGIBILITY AS PRESCRIBED ABOVE, BEFORE FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM.
(xi) If an applicant is inadvertently allowed to appear at the Entrance Test who otherwise does not fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements, he/she cannot, at a later date, use that as a right to claim that he/she meets the eligibility requirements.
The University reserves the right to cancel/refuse admission at any point of time if it is found that:
(i) Minimum eligibility requirements are not fulfilled.
(ii) False documentation has been done, or, facts have been suppressed.
(iii) Any other similar valid reason.

(xii) Candidates admitted to any Course in this University shall not be eligible to pursue simultaneously any other full-time Course in this or in any other University/Institution.
(xiii) A candidate can apply for any number of courses for which he/she is eligible, provided the Entrance Tests are on different dates (please refer to the Entrance Test Schedule).


ENTRANCE FEE
The Candidate shall pay the Entrance Test Fee along with the Application Form the amount mentioned hereunder :

How to Apply
INFORMATION BULLETIN PLUS APPLICATION FORM can be obtained from the ENTRANCE TEST CELL, OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS, BHU, VARANASI � 221 005, either on cash payment of Rs. 50/- (Fifty) only, from 11.00 AM to 3.00 PM on working days OR by registered post by sending a written request mentioning name of the course i.e. Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Special Courses of Study (Diploma and Certificate), postal address along with : (i) A crossed MICR Demand Draft/Bankers Cheque issued by any Nationalised/Scheduled Bank for Rs. 100/- (One Hundred) only in favour of the CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS, BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, payable at Varanasi, indicating name of candidate and course name on its reverse (ii) A self-addressed unstamped envelope of the size 32cm x 26cm. The UET/PET/Special Courses of Study (Diploma & Certificate) Information Bulletin Plus Application Form will also be available on cash payment at Rajiv Gandhi South Campus Barkachha, Mirzapur, and some other designated offices of the University.

All courses (mentioned in this Bulletin) Rs. 500 SC/ST-Rs.200

The Entrance Fee shall be paid by a candidate through a crossed MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque issued by any Nationalised/Scheduled Bank, in favour of the “Controller of Examinations, Banaras Hindu University” payable at Varanasi. Candidates to note that only MICR Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque (issued by a Bank) shall be accepted.


IMPORTANT DATES REGARDING SALE AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS:

Commencement date of sale of application forms from the office counter and by post: 15.02.2010
Last date for receipt of requisition for sending the application forms by registered post: 26.02.2010
Last date for sale of application forms from the office counter: 17.03.2010
Last date for receipt of duly completed application forms both by hand or by post (Without Late Fee) : 10.03.2010
Last date for receipt of duly completed application forms by hand or by post (With Late Fee Rs 150/-) : 17.03.2010

The facility for filling the application forms online has also been made available this year. Please visit the website www.bhu.ac.in. for further details.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM
(i) The completed application form can be deposited in the envelope supplied with the application form for the purpose to the “Office of the Controller of Examinations, Banaras Hindu University, on or before March 10, 2010 (without any late fee) or the completed application form may be sent to the Controller of Examinations Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221 005 by post/courier so as to reach in his office on or before March 10, 2010 (without any late fee). However, those who are not able to do so on or before 10.03.2010 may deposit the forms upto 17.03.2010 with a late fee of Rs. 150/-. The applicants submitting their application forms at the BHU counter will be given acknowledgement slip.
(ii) Application forms shall be received at the counter without any immediate scrutiny. The validity of the application form shall be based on its objective scrutiny to be conducted at the time of admission (if called for the same).
(iii) In no case applications shall be entertained after the last date is over.
(iv) Incomplete application forms, application forms not bearing the signature of the applicant below declaration and application forms received after the last date shall not be considered. Application forms without photograph or with xeroxed photograph also shall not be considered. The university takes no responsibility for any delay or loss of application form or correspondence in postal transit/courier transit.

The facility for filling the application forms online has also been made available this year. Please visit the website www.bhu.ac.in for further details.

The Banaras Hindu University

BHU Undergraduate Entrance Test (UET) 2010

The Banaras Hindu University shall conduct Undergraduate Entrance Tests, hereinafter called UET, during May 18, 2010 to May 29, 2010 for admission to various Undergraduate Courses as given hereunder for the Session 2010-2011. Admissions will be made according to merit in the UET, subject to fulfilling of eligibility requirements mentioned below and availability of seats in the particular Course for which the candidate has applied for and appeared in the Test:


COURSES OF STUDY, MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, DURATION OF COURSE, COURSE CODE NUMBER AND NUMBER OF SEATS

The UET Courses listed below are those for which an Entrance Test is conducted by the University through the Controller of Examinations. These Courses have been divided into “General Courses” and “Professional Courses”.

All the Courses are conducted in the respective Faculties. In addition, some of the Courses are also conducted in Mahila Mahavidyalaya, BHU (MMV), Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur and the Affiliated Colleges in the city: Arya Mahila Post Graduate College, Chetganj (AMPGC); Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Kamachha (VKM); Vasanta College for Women, Rajghat (VCW) and DAV Post Graduate College, Ausanganj (DAVPGC). The total number of seats in various Courses are indicated in brackets where ‘M’ stands for Male only, ‘F’ for Female only, and ‘M&F’ indicates seats for Male and Female both.



A. General Courses
NOTE: Candidates are advised to read the following minimum eligibility requirements and Relaxation in minimum eligibility for SC/ST/OBC/PC candidates and Relaxation in upper Age limit for Physically Challenged (P.C.) candidates given under Clause 2 & 3 and the Notes Relating Minimum Eligibility Requirements.


(i) B. A. (Hons.) Arts: Duration: (3 Years) Course Code No. 131
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
AGE: Age should not be more than 22 years on 1st July of the admission year.
No. of Seats: Faculty of Arts (614 M); MMV (230 F); AMPGC (307 F); VKM (230 F); VCW (330 F); DAVPGC (246 M&F)


(ii) B. A. (Hons.) Social Sciences: Duration: (3 Years) Course Code No. 132
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
AGE: Age should not be more than 22 years on 1st July of the admission year.
No. of Seats: Faculty of Social Sciences (460 M); MMV (154 F); AMPGC (307 F); VKM (200 F); VCW (169 F); DAVPGC (261 M&F)


(iii) B. Com. (Hons.)/B. Com. (Hons.) Financial Markets Management*: Duration: (3 Years) Course Code No. 133
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination with Commerce/ Economics/ Maths/ Computer Sc./Finance/Financial Markets Management as one of the subjects securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate and must have passed in the concerned subject (as supported by the Certificate issued by the Examining body).
AGE: Age should not be more than 22 years on 1st July of the admission year.
No. of Seats: For B. Com. (Hons.): Faculty of Commerce (230 M&F); VCW (77 F); DAVPGC (184 M&F); AMPGC (77 F); Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha (Under Paid Seats Fee Structure) (92 M&F)
• B. Com. (Hons) Financial Markets Management: This course will run at Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur only under Special Courses of Studies with the fee structure of Rs. 20, 000 per annum + usual regular fees of the University. Maximum no. of seats will be 50 and minimum no. of seats will be 25. The candidates desirous to take admission at RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur will be required to give their option/preference for B. Com. (Hons.)/B. Com. (Hons.) Financial Markets Management at the time of counseling and the admissions will be made as per merit and the choice of the candidate. Further if the number of candidates opting for B. Com. (Hons.) Financial Markets Management is less than the minimum number of seats in the course, then the course may not run in that academic session.


(iv) B. Sc. (Hons.) Maths Group: Duration: (3 Years : 6 Semesters) Course Code No. 181
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in the subjects Physics, Maths plus any one of the following: Chemistry, Statistics, Geology, Computer Science, Informatics practices and Geography and must have passed in each of the concerned three subjects (as supported by the Certificate issued by the Examining body).
AGE: Age should not be more than 22 years on 1st July of the admission year.
No. of Seats: Faculty of Science (460 M&F); MMV (77 F)


(v) B. Sc. (Hons.) Bio. Group: Duration: (3 Years : 6 Semesters) Course Code No. 182
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in the subjects Physics, Chemistry plus any one of the following: Biology, Geology and Geography and must have passed in each of the concerned three subjects (as supported by the Certificate issued by the Examining body).
AGE: Age should not be more than 22 years on 1st July of the admission year.
No. of Seats: Faculty of Science (307 M&F); MMV (154 F)


(vi) Shastri (Hons.): Duration: (3 Years) Course Code No. 187
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: (a) Passed MADHYAMA Examination of BHU/Madhyama/Uttar Madhyama/Upa Shastri/Intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 50% marks in the aggregate and (b) Sanskrit must be one of the subjects in the concerned examination and candidate should have passed in this subject also.
The candidates having passed one year certificate course in Sanskrit of BHU after passing 10+2 examination with 50% marks in aggregate both in 10+2 examination and certificate examination are also eligible.
AGE: Age should not be more than 22 years on 1st July of the admission year.
No. of Seats: SVDV (92 M&F)

B. Professional Courses


(i) B. Sc. (Ag.) (Bachelor of Science Agriculture): Duration: (4 Years : 8 Semesters) Course Code No. 135
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Passed 10+2/Intermediate examination in Agriculture or in Science (with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology) or any other equivalent examination recognised by the University securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
AGE: Age should not be more than 22 years on 1st July of the admission year.
No. of Seats: Institute of Agricultural Sciences (123 M&F)


(ii) B. Ed. (Bachelor of Education) / B. Ed. (Bachelor of Education [Spl.]): Duration: (1 Year) Course Code No: Given below in Table 1.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Graduate under at least 10+2+3 pattern [including Shastri] with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate considering all the subjects in three years except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. The applicant must have at least one School subject* at the graduation level as a main subject**.
OR
M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./Acharya securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. The applicant must have at least one school subject* at the graduation or post-graduation level as a main subject**.
* The School subjects are: Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Science (Physics and/or Chemistry), Biology (Zoology and/or Botany), Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, History (or AIHC & Arch.), Geography, Political Science (or Civics), Home Science, Statistics.
In the B. Ed./B. Ed. (spl.) there shall be five groups, viz; (A) Languages (B) Life Sciences (C) Physical Sciences (D) Mathematics and (E) Humanities and Social Sciences. A candidate to be eligible for particular group should have studied at least any one subject at graduation level (at least for two years)/postgraduation level as a main subject**

IMPORTANT: Exercise of the choice of the group according to his/her eligibility qualifications is the responsibility of the candidate. The candidate appearing for the B.Ed./B.Ed. (Spl.) entrance test will have to choose only one group and will have no option to change his/her subject group if once allotted. Choosing subject group not commensurating with eligibility and/or appearing in the test in subject group not opted for, will disqualify the candidature at any stage. Choice once exercised in the application form is final.

NOTE: Choice of the preference of courses B.Ed./B.Ed. (Special) along with disability area shall be exercised by the candidate at the time of the counseling. Choice once exercised shall be final.
B. Ed. (Special) is a Teacher Education Programme for preparing teachers for teaching special needs children, such as, Children with Visual Impairment and Hearing Impairment. However, the Faculty will run two specialities, viz., Visual Impairment (V.I.) and Hearing Impairment (H.I.). A stipend of Rs. 300/- p.m. is given to fifteen B.Ed. (Special-Visual Impairment) students according to merit in UET.

No. of Seats: (a) B. Ed. [BHU Campus, Kamachha (276 M&F)]; Rajiv Gandhi South Campus Barkachha, Mirzapur [(153 M&F) Under Paid Seats Fee Structure]; AMPGC (107 F); VCW (107 F); [Details of seats given below]
(b) B. Ed. (Spl.): Faculty of Education (M&F) Visual Impairment (V.I.): 34, Hearing Impairment (H.I.): 34

(iii) LL.B. (Bachelor of Law): Duration: (3 Years, Six-Semester) Course Code No. 151
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: B.A./ B.Sc./ B.Com./ Shastri (at least 10+2+3 pattern) securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate considering all the subjects in the three years except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. OR any other Degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern recognised by the Bar Council of India for the purpose of admission to LL.B. Course securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate considering all the subjects in the three years (aggregate being calculated as mentioned above).
No. of Seats: Faculty of Law (384 M&F)

(iv) B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education): Duration: (1 Year) Course Code No. 152
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: (a) Graduate under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate considering all the subjects in the three years except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet and
(b) AGE: Age should not be more than 25 years on 1st July of the admission year and
(c) As per NCTE norms, the candidate must have participated and secured minimum third position in inter collegiate/inter faculty (of Central University) tournaments of games and sports OR have participated in Inter University tournaments of games and sports.
[For private candidates, the candidates must have participated in Junior/Senior National Championship organized by concerned National Federation of India. (Participation in Open Tournaments of Federation/ Association will not be allowed)] and
(c) The participation must be within past three years from 1st July of the year of admission. And
(d) The candidates of B. P. Ed. are required to attach self attested copy of the highest sports participation certificate, if any, for consideration of Bonus Points for sports participation. (see clause Duration of Test and Structure of Question Paper of B. P. Ed.).
On the attached self attested copy of sports participation certificate, the name of candidate and Form Number duly signed by the candidate should also be mentioned.
Note: Qualified candidates will have to undergo medical examination at the B. H. U. Student’s Health Center. Only those candidates who are declared medically fit by the Medical Board can be given admission.
No. of Seats: 77 Seats (M & F):
There shall be a reservation of 15% of total seats for girl candidates. If sufficient number of Female candidates are not available, the allocated Female seats may be filled by Male candidates.

(v) B.Mus. (Instrumental: Sitar): Duration: (3 Years) Course Code No. 171
B.Mus. (Instrumental: Flute): Duration: (3 Years) Course Code No. 172
B.Mus. (Instrumental: Violin): Duration: (3 Years) Course Code No. 173
B.Mus. (Instrumental: Tabla): Duration: (3 Years) Course Code No. 174
B.Mus. (Dance: Kathak): Duration: (3 Years) Course Code No. 175
B.Mus. (Dance: Bharat Natyam): Duration: (3 Years) Course Code No. 176
B.Mus. (Vocal): Duration: (3 Years) Course Code No. 177

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: (a) Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination OR a Graduate/Postgraduate Degree
and
(b) Vocal Music/Instrumental Music/Dance (Kathak/Bharatnatyam) as one of the subjects in any of the above courses and the candidate is passed in this subject also; OR Passed 3-Year Diploma in Vocal Music/ Instrumental Music/ Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam) Examination of BHU or equivalent Examination; OR Passed any of the following Examinations:-
(For Vocal/Instrumental/Dance)
Senior Diploma Exam. of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad./Madhyama Exam. of the Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow./Madhyama in Music Exam. of Madhya Pradesh Govt., M.P./Madhyama Exam. of A.B.G.M.V. Mandal, Mumbai./Madhyama Exam. of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalay, Khairagarh.
(For Dance only)
Passed Part time Diploma Exam. of five years of Kalakshetra, Chennai./Senior Certificate Course issued under the auspices of Tamil Nadu Govt./Five-Year Diploma of Bharatiya Nritya Mandir, Patna
(c) It is mandatory that the candidate has secured a minimum of 50% marks in Music Practical/ Dance Practical in each case as mentioned above (except SC/ST candidates where only pass marks are necessary).

No. of Seats: Faculty of Performing Arts : Vocal (15 M&F); Instrumental Music (Sitar: 15 M & F); Instrumental Music (Flute: 15 M & F); Instrumental Music (Violin: 15 M & F); Instrumental Music (Tabla: 15 M & F); Dance (Kathak: 15 M & F); Dance (Bharat Natyam: 15 M & F)


(vi) B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts): Duration: (4 Years) Course Code No. 180
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
AGE: Age should not be more than 22 years on 1st July of the admission year.
No. of Seats: Faculty of Visual Arts (77 M&F)


RELAXATION IN MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHEDULED CASTES (SC), SCHEDULED TRIBES (ST), OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES (OBC) AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED (PC) CANDIDATES
In the case of SC/ST candidates, for all the above courses [except LL. B.] there will be no requirement for minimum percentage of marks in the aggregate in the qualifying examination except that they must have passed the qualifying examination & appeared in the concerned Entrance Test. In case of LL. B. the candidate should have secured at least 35% marks in the aggregate in the Qualifying Examination. In this case the aggregate will be calculated considering all the subjects in the three years and the procedure mentioned for LL. B. course. Further for OBC and PC candidates, there will be a relaxation of 5% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination in minimum eligibility requirements in comparison to general candidates.


RELAXATION IN UPPER AGE LIMIT FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED CANDIDATES
There is age relaxation of 5 years for ‘Physically Challenged’ candidates for admissions in various courses in upper age limit wherever the upper age limit is prescribed.


NOTES RELATING MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
(i) Candidates appearing in the Final Year of the Qualifying Examination may also apply and appear in the Test. However, the candidate will be required to produce the original marksheet of the qualifying examination at the time of counseling for getting admission. Further, the candidates who are called for counseling for provisional admission in a course, but their results of the qualifying examinations are not declared till the date of their counseling, may be allowed to take conditional admission in the course provided:
(a) They produce a certificate from the competent authority (such as Controller of Examination, Registrar etc.) to the effect that the result of the concerned qualifying examination has not yet been declared.
(b) It is evident from the mark sheets(s) of the previous examination(s) relating to the course of qualifying degree that the candidate has secured at least stipulated minimum percentage of aggregate marks (for example 50%) in the previous examination(s) (except final examination whose result has not been declared upto time of counseling) of the qualifying degree (This will not be necessary for SC/ST candidates).
(c) The candidate gives an undertaking that he/she will submit the mark sheet of the qualifying examination on or before 14th August of the admission year and if he/she fails to submit the original mark sheet on or before 14th August of the admission year, his/her conditional admission in the course shall automatically stand cancelled and the candidate will not claim for refund of fees paid for conditional admission. This relaxation is not applicable for supplementary examinations/ revaluation results.
Further, if his/her aggregate percentage of marks in the qualifying examination is below the stipulated minimum percentage of aggregate marks, his/her conditional admission will also stand automatically cancelled and the candidate will not claim for refund of fees.
(ii) Candidates who were admitted as regular students to Part I/I Semester of any of the above courses of study in this University through Entrance Test in earlier years(s) and who were eligible for appearing in the concerned Examination shall not be allowed to re-appear in the Entrance Test for admission in the same Course with the same combination of subjects, unless specifically permitted by the Ordinance of the concerned Faculty. Further, such candidates who were not eligible for appearing in the concerned examination due to shortage of attendance or not filling the examination form in time will be allowed to appear in the Entrance Test for that course if otherwise eligible. Candidates already admitted in Part II or above class(es) are not allowed to appear in the Entrance Test of the same course even for change of subject combination.
Such candidates (except B. Sc. I Semester) whose attendance was 25% or above but below the minimum prescribed percentage of attendance for appearing in the examination, ‘need not apply’ for the Entrance Test of the concerned course who are eligible for re-admission in the course. As there is no provision for re-admission for such candidates of B. Sc. (Hons.) I Semester, they are allowed to appear in the concerned Entrance Test. Ofcourse all such candidates are allowed to appear in the Entrance Test for change of subject combination (if any) of the same course.
(iii) If the applicant has passed the qualifying Exam where grades are awarded and:
(a) where the Grade Sheet does not mention the equivalent percentage of marks from grade points, the candidate should submit such a Certificate of conversion from the concerned Institution mentioning either the converted percentage, or the formula for the actual conversion of grade point average to percentage of marks.
(b) where the Grade Sheet itself mentions the equivalent percentage of marks from grade points, or the formula for such conversion, the candidate should get both sides of the Degree/Grade Sheet photocopied showing the equivalent percentage of marks/conversion formula.
(iv) “Aggregate percentage of marks” will not include grace marks awarded to a candidate. It will also not include the marks of those subjects where only pass marks are required such as compulsory language compulsory environmental studies etc. and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. Similarly the marks of additional subject (if any) for improvement of aggregate percentage/division will not be considered for calculating the aggregate percentage for admission in the University. For further clarification see clause “Notes relating minimum eligibility requirements” serial (v) given below.
(v) The percentage of marks in the aggregate will be computed as evidenced from the final marksheet of the qualifying examination. However in case of graduate examinations, where the final marksheet is of two or more types based on only Honours subject or all the subjects studied in three years, the aggregate shall be computed on the basis of total marks secured in all the subjects studied in three years. For example, in case of students passing BA (Hons.)/B.Sc. (Hons.) from BHU, in earlier years the final marksheets were of two types viz based on only 1000 marks or on 1800 marks. In such cases, the aggregate shall be computed based on total of 1800 marks rather than on 1000 marks. Further, where final marksheet is based on only Hons subject but the candidate has studied other subsidiary/similar subjects also during the study of course, the marks of these subjects will also be included for computation of aggregate percentage. Still further, in case of any ambiguity/interpretational difficulties, the decision of the University will be final.
(vi) (a) Degrees/Certificates recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) shall only be deemed as equivalent degrees/certificates.
(b) The Distance Education Council of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)/Association of Indian Universities (AIU) will be the only authority to recognise the Degrees/Certificates of Distance Education. Such Candidates may be provisionally permitted to appear in the Entrance Tests but will be required to submit certificates from Distance Education Council of IGNOU, New Delhi regarding recognition/approval of the courses.
(vii) Age not to be more than 22 years on 1st July of the admission year implies that for the admission year 2010 the candidate should be born on or after 1st July of 1988.
(viii) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Prospectus of Studies regarding the Courses in which admission is made through Entrance Test, the eligibility requirements for the purpose of admission shall be only those which are mentioned in the Information Bulletin of the academic session concerned.
(ix) Application Forms of candidates who submitted forged/fake certificates or adopted fraudulent means shall be REJECTED. Further, such candidates shall be debarred from appearing in any subsequent Entrance Tests conducted by BHU.
(x) Candidates are allowed to appear at the Entrance Tests provisionally subject to the final verification of Mark sheets/Degrees/Certificates, validity of Certificates/Mark sheets of Qualifying Examination and also of non-involvement in the adoption of unfair means in any of the University Examination/Entrance Tests held earlier, at the time of admission.
(xi) Mere appearance in the Entrance Test or securing pass marks at the UET does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission to the Course unless he/she fulfils the eligibility conditions. APPLICANTS MUST FULLY SATISFY THEMSELVES ABOUT THEIR ELIGIBILITY AS PRESCRIBED ABOVE, BEFORE FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM.
(xii) If an applicant is inadvertently allowed to appear at the Entrance Test who otherwise does not fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements, he/she cannot, at a later date, use that as a right to claim that he/she meets the eligibility requirements.

The University reserves the right to cancel/refuse admission at any point of time if it is found that:
(i) Minimum eligibility requirements are not fulfilled.
(ii) False documentation has been done, or, facts have been suppressed.
(iii) Any other similar valid reason.

(xiii) Candidates admitted to any Course in this University shall not be eligible to pursue simultaneously any other full-time Course in this or in any other University/Institution.

ENTRANCE FEE
The Candidate shall pay the Entrance Fee along with the Application Form for the amount mentioned hereunder through a crossed MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque issued by any Nationalised/ Scheduled Bank, in favour of the “Controller of Examinations, Banaras Hindu University” payable at Varanasi. Candidates to note that only MICR Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque (issued by a Bank) shall be accepted.
All courses except in Shastri (Hons.) General-Rs. 400.00 SC/ST-Rs. 150.00
Shastri (Hons.) General-Rs. 200.00 SC/ST-Rs. 125.00


IMPORTANT DATES REGARDING SALE AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS:

Commencement date of sale of application forms from the office counter and by post: 15.02.2010
Last date for receipt of requisition for sending the application forms by registered post: 26.02.2010
Last date for sale of application forms from the office counter: 17.03.2010
Last date for receipt of duly completed application forms by hand or by post (Without Late Fee): 10.03.2010
Last date for receipt of duly completed application forms by hand or by post (With Late Fee Rs. 150/-): 17.03.2010

The facility for filling the application forms online has also been made available this year. Please visit the website www.bhu.ac.in. for further details.

Note: The last date for receipt of completed application forms without late fee is 10.03.2010. However, the candidates who are not able to submit the application forms on or before 10.03.2010 may submit the application form upto 17.03.2010 with a late fee of Rs. 150/- through a MICR Demand Draft in favour of Controller of Examinations, BHU in addition to the prescribed Entrance Fee.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM
* The completed application form can be deposited in the envelope supplied with the application form for the purpose to the “Office of the Controller of Examinations, Banaras Hindu University, on or before March 10, 2010 (without any late fee) or the completed application form may be sent to the Controller of Examinations Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221 005 by post/courier so as to reach in his office on or before March 10, 2010 (without any late fee). However, those who are not able to do so on or before 10.03.2010 may deposit the forms upto 17.03.2010 with a late fee of Rs. 150/-. The applicants submitting their application forms at the BHU counter will be given acknowledgement slip.
* Application forms shall be received at the counter without any immediate scrutiny. The validity of the application form shall be based on its objective scrutiny to be conducted at the time of admission (if called for the same).
* In no case applications shall be entertained after the last date is over.
* Incomplete application forms, application forms not bearing the signature of the applicant below declaration and application forms received after the last date shall not be considered. Application forms without photograph or with xeroxed photograph also shall not be considered. The university takes no responsibility for any delay or loss of application form or correspondence in postal transit/courier transit.

The facility for filling the application forms online has also been made available this year. Please visit the website www.bhu.ac.in for further details.

National Institute of Technology Rourkela

Ph.D / M.Tech.(Research) Admissions 2010

National Institute of Technology Rourkela invites Applications from eligible candidates (Indian nationals) for admission to Ph.D. and M.Tech.(Research) Programmes of the Institute with or without fellowship.

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


Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme:

The minimum qualification required for admission to Ph.D. programme in Engineering, Science, Management, Humanities & Social Science is one of the following:
a) M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm in relevant discipline with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60 percent marks in aggregate in both B.Tech. (or M.Sc./M.Pharm/MCA) and M.Tech. levels from a recognized technical Institute or University.
b) B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm/MCA or equivalent in relevant discipline with CGPA of 7.0 or 65 percent marks in aggregate.
c) M.Sc. in Basic Sciences with CGPA 7.0 or 65 percent marks in aggregate in relevant disciplines.
d) M.B.B.S. with CGPA 6.5 or 60 percent marks in aggregate.
e) M. Sc. /M.A. / MBA / M.Com. in Humanities or Social Sciences or Management with CGPA 6.5 or 60 percent marks.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech (Research) Programme:

The minimum qualification required for admission to M.Tech (Research) programme in Engineering, Science, Management, Humanities & Social Science is one of the following:
a) B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm/MCA or equivalent in relevant discipline with 60 percent marks in aggregate (or 6.5 CGPA).
b) M.Sc. in Basic Sciences with 60 percent marks in aggregate (or 6.5 CGPA) in relevant disciplines.
c) M.B.B.S. with 60 percent marks in aggregate (or 6.5 CGPA).
d) M. Sc. /M.A. / MBA / M.Com. in Humanities, Social Sciences or Management with 60 per cent marks or 6.5 CGPA.

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

Civil Engineering (CE)
B.Tech. in Civil / Mining Engineering.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes 1:
. Students with B.Tech. background will be given preference over students with M.Sc.
background, even with an M.Tech. degree, for selection as Research Scholars in
Engineering Disciplines.
. Students with any other relevant background can be eligible with approval of Senate or
Chairman, Senate on the recommendation of the DAC (PG & R).
. Science students admitted to Ph.D. programme in Engineering need Mathematics in +3
level. Students without Mathematics in +3 level may be admitted under the condition
that they will have to register for 16 credits of 100 and 200 level Mathematics &
Computer Science courses (Theory and Practical) in addition to their normal course
requirement, and secure at least C grade in each course.

Notes 2:
1. There is no relaxation in academic requirement for SC/ST/OBC/Handicapped students.
Students of one discipline may seek admission in a related department which will be considered on the basis of merit of the case. Selection will be made on the basis of academic record, relevance of qualification, candidate's research interest, existing research programmes and facilities of the departments, and performance in tests and/or interviews.

Sponsored/Local Sponsored candidates:
The Institute welcomes candidates from reputed academic and R & D Institutions, as well as from Government organisations and Industry. Sponsored candidates can work full time in the Institute or at their place of work after satisfying residential requirements, if facilities exist. Local sponsored applicants (working in and around Rourkela) must have enough time and flexibility in their job assignment in order to continue the programme applied. Sponsored candidates must have completed at least two years of continuous service in the sponsoring organisation, which must be an institution of repute employing good number of engineering/science professionals. Sponsored students are expected to serve their sponsoring organization on completion of their degree in NIT, for at least 3 years after completion of the academic programme.

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria may apply in the prescribed form downloading from the Institute website www.nitrkl.ac.in . The completed application form along with relevant documents should be sent to Assistant Registrar (Academic), National Institute of Technology, Rourkela - 769008. Application incomplete in any respect or without relevant documents will be rejected.

Last date of Application: 9th March 2010

For further details please contact:
Dean(Ac), NIT Rourkela. Phone 0661-2462702, Email: dean-aa@nitrkl.ac.in
Assistant Registrar (Ac), NIT Rourkela,

Phone 0661-2462031,
Email: ar-acad@nitrkl.ac.in.

International Institute of Information Technology, Banglore

Admissions to M.Tech programmes (2010)

Eligibility
Minimum requirements:The minimum qualification for admission to any of the programs at IIIT-B is a first-class four-year bachelor's degree in engineering (i.e. B.E., B.Tech., or equivalent). First class degree holders in 3-year undergraduate programs followed by masters degree with first class in any of the physical sciences, or an MCA degree with first class, can also apply. Final-year students expecting to graduate by August 2010 may also apply. First class or equivalent is required in 10th and 12th (or equivalent) grades as well.

Selection procedure: Admission to the M.Tech. program is on the basis of prior academic performance (at the high school level and beyond), performance in the IIIT-B's online admissions test and an admission interview. Applicants with good scores in the GATE examination and GRE examination may be eligible for waiver of entrance examination.

Entrance exam waiver

Candidates with GATE scores:Applicants having valid GATE scores from selected disciplines are welcome to apply for the M.Tech. program. Such applicants may qualify for waiver of the entrance examination.

GATE scores from the following disciplines will be considered for this purpose

GATE examination subjects eligible for entrance exam waiver

Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Chemistry, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Physics, Production and Industrial Engineering

Candidates with GRE scores

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and have valid GRE general test scores are welcome to apply for the M.Tech. program. Such applicants may also qualify for waiver of the entrance examination.

International students

Foreign nationals (FNs) and non-resident Indians (NRIs) are welcome to apply for the M.Tech. program. Such applicants can obtain a waiver of the entrance examination with valid GRE and TOEFL scores. Only those students whose undergraduate education was in an Anglophone country (i.e. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, and the US) are exempt from TOEFL. FNs and NRIs who are short listed for the interview, can also seek waiver of the interview by submitting three letters of recommendation.

Working professionals

Working professionals applying for the M.Tech. program must get leave for the duration of the M.Tech. program. Such applications have to be sent through the employer (or accompanied by a letter from a supervisor or other authorized representative of the employer stating that there is no objection to the applicant's joining IIIT-B as a student). Working students will also need sponsorship from the employer, or obtain support from other sources to meet their costs, as scholarships and other financial support are not available to working students.

How to apply: Applicants may either apply online at our website or apply offline by requesting for a paper-based application form.

The following fees are applicable

Application fee - Rs. 250/-, online entrance exam fee - Rs. 750/-

The application fee together with the entrance exam fee (a total of Rs. 1000/-) is payable by all the candidates who do not wish to apply for entrance exam waiver. However, candidates who wish to apply for entrance exam waiver can do so by entering the GATE or GRE scores in the application form. Such candidates have to pay only the application fee of Rs. 250/- at the time of registration. Notification of waiver of entrance exam will happen by 26th March 2010. Candidates who do not obtain waiver of entrance exam but wish to appear in the entrance exam may do so by paying the entrance exam fee of Rs. 750/- by 2nd April 2010.

You can are encouraged to apply online by visiting the website iiitb.in from 27 January 2010 onwards. Alternatively, you can download the admissions brochure and apply using the paper-based application form that is included in the brochure.

For those who are seeking entrance exam waiver through GATE/GRE scores, only the application fee of Rs 250/- is payable at the time of submitting the application. For these candidates, the online entrance exam fee of Rs. 750/- is payable only if they do not waivers for the entrance exam.

Do not send the exam fee to the institute. This should be sent only to the address mentioned in the application form.

Scholarships: The Institute has offered about 25 scholarships (out of the 140+ students admitted in 2009) to meritorious students joining the M.Tech Program. The institute expects to offer a similar number of industry-funded scholarships in 2010 as well. The scholarship amount covers almost all student expenses over the duration of their M.Tech. The selection for these scholarships is carried out by the industry representatives along with IIIT-B faculty. 2010 scholarship sponsors include; Intel, Infosys, ABB, Siemens, AMD, HP and EMC.

Online entrance exam: IIIT-B will be holding the online entrance examination as per the dates and locations given below

Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai April 4, 2010

Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Cochin, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune April 11, 2010

The institute will do its best to accommodate the requests for center allocation as per candidate preferences but applicants may be allocated centers other than those indicated in the preferences in the application form.

Important dates:

Last date for receiving online applications with application fees: March 20, 2010
Last date for receiving completed offline application together with the payment: February 28, 2010
Last date for sending payment for Entrance Exam fee: April 02, 2010
Notification of exam waiver for qualified GATE applicants: March 26, 2010

Exam Dates: Students are provided with two choices for taking the online admission test: Date 1: April 4, 2010, Date 2: April 11, 2010

Selection interviews at IIIT-B campus: May 5-7, 2010

BS Abdur Rahman Institute of science and technology Chennai

MCA Admission 2010

(Estd u/s of the UGC act 1956) formerly BS Abdur Rahman crescent engineering college, Tel 044-22751347, 22751348, 22751350, 22751375, Fax 044-22750520, E- mail: admissions@bsauniv.ac.in, Website: www.bsauniv.ac.in


About the Department
The department offers Master of Computer Applications (MCA) since 1994. The department motivates staff and students to promote Industry Institute Interaction and R&D activities. In addition to regular curriculum the department organizes technical seminars, symposia, workshops, industrial visits, in-plant training to expose the students to the real world environments and to enable them to gain practical knowledge. The department has excellent modern (advanced) computing facilities with latest software and Hardware. After the office hours, the computer laboratories are kept open for the benefit of students and staff till night 12'O clock. Memorandum of understanding (MoU) have been signed with various Industries, Institutions of higher learning and R/D organizations like IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, Sun Microsystems, Infosys, Wipro, etc., to enhance problem solving skills of students through Industry oriented projects, applying state of the art techniques

Scope of study of MCA
Master of computer applications (MCA), the three years post graduate degree programme, provides an intensive training in computer science and applications areas, developing the students as computer software professionals. The MCA curriculum provides adequate inputs in the areas of computer science and application, financial management, economics, information management, and hardware aspects. The specialized topics such as object oriented programming, computer graphics, multimedia systems, computer network, operating systems, database management systems, middleware technologies, and distributed computing, prepare the students to meet the requirements of the enterprises. Indian software and IT industries are poised for phenomenal growth within the next decade, which means an enormous requirement of software professionals running into many hundred thousands. Thus, the MCA graduates have excellent opportunities for employment both in India and abroad


Salient features of the department of computer applications

Highly qualified and experienced faculty; state-of-the-art computing facilities; excellent placement records; training for value added certification programmes; Industry - Institution tie up; assured international level certification from CISCO/ORACLE

Curriculum and syllabi of International standard; MoU with ORACLE, CISCO, IBM, TCS, Sun Microsystems, etc; well-stacked library; separate hostel for girls and boys; very good infrastructure with modern class rooms; Industrial visits

Eligibility for admission: A pass in any recognized bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with mathematics or with mathematics at 10+2 level as one of the subjects

Important dates:

Issue of applications form: February 5, 2010
Last date for receipt of filled–in application forms: March 11, 2010

Application forms:
Application forms can be obtained in person on payment of Rs 550/-by cash or demand draft drawn in favour of BS Abdur Rahman University, payable at Chennai and can also be downloaded from the website.

Name of the applicant and course details should be written on the backside of the demand draft along with the application form and sent to, the Director (Admissions), BS Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur, Chennai-600048

For more information contact, the Director (Admissions),BS Abdur Rahman University or Mr. A. Mohamed Abbas, Assistant Professor (Sr Grade), MCA Admissions co-ordinator, Tel 9443114878

SOFTDOT Hi-Tech Educational and Training Institute – New Delhi

DIMT & PGDIMT Admission 2010

The course contents of DIMT & PGDIMT have been designed in order to equip the students with necessary skills which will be helpful for them for future employment. The syllabus of DIMT & PGDIMT focuses on overall growth of the personality of student. Each topic of the course have been selected with indepth research and application of real time practice.

Objectives:
To impart skills to make the student seek employment or self employment.
Indepth knowledge of current topics / current market trends etc.
Imparting Foreign Language skills giving the student an opportunity to become familiar with International Language.
Overall improvement / development of personality of student with the skills of facing Interviews.
Topics such as Insurance & Banking have been specially added keeping in mind the economic growth / boom in our Indian Economy as there are plenty of job opportunities in this sector.
Providing practical exposure to the student by imparting skills on Hospitality Management, Retail Management etc.
To make the communication skills of students more effective.
To prepare the students for pursuing MBA after the completion of their course.
Admission Procedure: Candidate seeking admission in any of the course offered by the University must first Register himself/herself at the Institute and pay registration charges and the application processing charges. Candidate registered with the Institute has to fill the Admission Application Form prescribed by the University and has to attach the necessary testimonials in original and two photocopies each along with two passport size photographs. The application form and the necessary documents will then be processed by the Institute and sent to the University for admission. Candidate is required to submit the application form along with the documents before the last date of admission.

Career Opportunities:
Managerial Positions, Executives and Brand Representatives in various fields such as Marketing, Retailing, Banking and Insurance, Sales, HR, IT, Finance.
Customer Care Executive in BPO’S, IT enabled services, MNC & Public Sector Banks.
Database designers, Software developers, Technical support executive.
Self Employment.

Rules:
Student should carefully check their eligibility of their qualifications while taking admission in a particular course of the University. In case of non-eligibility Institute will not be responsible for the cancellation of admission and fees will not be refunded.

Student should submit the original University application form along with the necessary documents in stipulated time as per the date specified by the University. Institute will not be responsible incase the form along with the necessary documents is not submitted by the due date.

Documents submitted along with the application form shall be returned after verification by the University. Students are advised to keep enough photostate copies of the documents before submitting the same to the Institute.

Copies of result-sheets and mark-list will be made available at the Institute subject to the receipt of the same from the University.

Foreign Student should obtain a eligibility certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for their qualifications while taking admission in a particular course.

Contact:
Softdot Hi-Tech Educational & Training Institute
Corporate Office-Cum-Institute
K-16, South Extension Part-I,
New Delhi-49

Email: info(AT)softdoteducation.com

Contact Numbers: 24601315, 24601316, 24601330, 24601347

Symbiosis Centre of Health Care ,Pune

PG Diploma in Hospital and Health Care Management Admission 2010

Welcome to Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC) – the inhouse health care centre of Symbiosis. We at SCHC take care of health care needs of the entire Symbiosis family. The centre is concerned with the preventive, promotive and curative health of every individual under the Symbiosis banner, be it a student or employee.

Eligibility: Candidates must be a graduate in any discipline. Those who are studying in the final year of the Professional degree programme or are awaiting results can be provisionally registered.

How To Apply: For prospectus kindly make DD for Rs.1100/-(Students residing in India) or DD of 75 US Dollar (Students residing outside India), in favor of Symbiosis Centre of Health Care, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune -4. (Payable at Pune).
Application Form: For Online Application Form Click www.schcpune.org/applicationform.pdf

Online Registration: For Online Registration Click www.schcpune.org/schcnewsite/onlineapplication.html

Contact:
Symbiosis Centre of Health Care,
Distance Education Department,
Senapati Bapat Road,
Pune-411004, (MS), India

Email: distancelearning(AT)schcpune.org / info(AT)schcpune.org

Contact Numbers: +91 20 25655023/25667164/ 20255051.

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management – Andhra Pradesh

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Admission 2010

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, popularly known as GITAM was founded in 1980 by an inspired group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists of Andhra Pradesh led by Dr. M.V.V.S.Murthi, Former Member of Parliament and popular philanthropist. Their mission was to set up a world-class technology and management institution in the picturesque city of Visakhapatnam to impart futuristic and comprehensive professional education of global standards with a high sense of discipline and social relevance in a serene and invigorating environment. The avowed objective of GITAM is to train qualified professionals to shoulder the responsibility of contributing to the development of India as a “Knowledge Society”.

Eligibility: The candidate should have passed (10+2) / 12th examination of a recognized Board in 2010 or 2009. (but not earlier) with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or first class. For B.Tech. Biotechnology and B.Pharmacy, candidates with Biology are also eligible.
Admission Procedure: The filled-in application along with the DD for Rs.1,000/- (Rs.600/- for female candidates), drawn in favor of GITAM UNIVERSITY, payable at Visakhapatnam from any scheduled bank, should be sent to the Director-Admissions, GITAM UNIVERSITY, Gandhi Nagar Campus, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530 045, A.P., INDIA.

Important Dates:
Last Date of Receipt of filled in Applications: 15-03-2010
Issue / Download of Hall Tickets: 25-03-2010
Online Tests at different Centres: 16-04-2010 to 05-05-2010
Announcement of Test Results: 10days after completion of GAT 2010 Examination.

Application Form: For Online Application Form Click projects.eduquity.com/gitamregistration/instructions.aspx

Contact:
Gitam University
Gandhi Nagar Campus, Rushikonda
Visakhapatnam 530 045 A.P, INDIA

Email: gitam(AT)gitam.org / gitam(AT)gitam.edu

Contact Numbers: 0891-2790303

Bachelor of Catering Technology & Culinary Arts Admission Hyderabad

The core of curriculum in Bachelor of Catering Technology & Culinary Arts (BCT & CA) offers the most intensive and complete training in classic techniques of professional cooking. Our Curriculum is the hands on instruction of basic cooking, baking and presentation skills and the theoretical knowledge that must underline competency. The objective is to teach the students what works in both the front and the back of the house along with the reasons it works. The course structure is divided into one year and four Semesters.

Eligibility:

Candidate should be 17 years of age at the time of commencement of the course. A pass in any 10+2 scheme approved by the Osmania University with minimum of 50% aggregate marks in any stream. Candidate for whom English is not their medium of instruction must demonstrate competency in English. In the selection procedure at the time of enrollment. Non Resident Indians (NRI) should submit their relevant documents. Admission Procedure: An admission notification is published in leading national dailies of the country.
Candidates fulfilling the entry criteria will be called for the selection process. (Date will be intimated as and when finalized).
Batch consisting of 60 candidates will be enrolled in the month of June based on their performance in the overall selection process which includes a Written Test, Group Discussion & Personal Interview.
All candidates will have to enroll themselves in the month of June by paying full-prescribed fee and submitting relevant Original Certificates.
Candidate should submit a physical fitness certificate by a registered medical practitioner in the enclosed fitness certificate.
Candidates who have appeared XII STD examination or equivalent can also apply but the admission is subject to clearing the qualifying examination.

Application Form is availed from the academy’s Administration Office on payment of RS. 500/- in cash or D.D. drawn in favour of Paragon Educational Society, payable at Hyderabad.
(Or)
Application form can also be downloaded from our website & the filled in Application form has to be sent accompanied with D.D of RS. 500/- drawn in favour of Paragon Educational Society, payable at Hyderabad.

Contact:
Culinary Academy of India
6-3-1219/6A, Umanagar, Begumpet,
Hyderabad – 16, A.P., India.

Email: iactca(AT)yahoo.co.in

Apeejay School of Management (ASM) – New Delhi

PGDM (Customer Relationship Management)

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) todayhas evolved as a key element of a firm’scompetitive strategy. This initial informationenables the firm to target customers withcustomized offerings, personalized communicationand deliver higher level of satisfaction. Over time ityields strong customer loyalty –paving way tolifetime relationship. CRM helps businesses usetechnology and human resources to gain insight intothe behavior of customers and the value of thosecustomers.

World over, CRM is a fast growing industry. Banksand Financial services companies, among others,are employing customer relationship manager inhuge numbers. This is a rapid growth job profile –where professional managers help organizationscultivate relationships with its institutional.

Objectives: The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (CRM) aims to:
• Impart fundamental management skills as well as in depth knowledge in specialized areas of business management.
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• Offer super specialization in the area of Marketing, in the form of CRM.
• Prepare for managing customer operations for financial services, banks, telecom, airlines, hotels, pharmaceuticals, health care, retailing etc.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (10+2+3) in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Indian or Foreign University. Candidates in their final year of the Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply.

Admission Procedure: Apeejay School of Management considers CAT score for its PGDM programme and CAT / MAT / XAT / GMAT scores for admission to its specialized PGDM programmes: PGDM–CRM and PGDM-IB. The admissions are based on the following parameters:
. Graduation / Post Graduation degree percentage
. CAT / MAT / XAT / GMAT admission test score
. Group Discussion and Personal Interview performance

Application Deadline: 15th February, 2010

Application Form: For online Application Form Click www.apeejay.edu/asm/doc/Application%20form.pdf

Contact:
Apeejay School of Management (ASM)
Sector-8, Institutional Area,
Dwarka, New Delhi

Email: asm.dwk.del(AT)apj.edu

Contact Numbers: 011-25364523, 25363979/80/81