All India Institute of Medical Sciences

AIIMS DM, M.Ch., MHA, Ph.D, MD, MDS Admissions 2010

All India Institute of Medical Sciences invites applications for the following programmes for the academic session starting 2010

D.M Programmes in following specialties

Cardiology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Neurology
Nephrology
Medical Oncology
Neonatology
Clinical Hematology
Hematopathology
Neuro-Radiology
Neuro-Anaesthesiology
Paediatric Neurology
Clinical Pharmacology


M.Ch. Programmes in following specialties
CTVS
Neuro-Surgery
G.I. Surgery
Paediatric Surgery
Urology

Eligibility
I) Educational qualification
A Candidate must possess a degree in MD/MS or DNB from a University recognized by the MCI in the respective discipline as mentioned hereunder :-

D.M.:
• For D.M. in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology, Medical Oncology and Clinical Heamatology a candidate must possess M.D. in Medicine/Paediatrics of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI.
• For DM in Gastraenteroloy, a candidate must possess M.D. in Medicine of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI.
• For D.M. in Hematopathology, a candidate must possess M.D. in Pathology of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI.
• For D.M. in Neuro-Radiology, a candidate must possess M.D. in Radiodiagnosis of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI.
• For D.M. in Neuro-Anaesthesiology, a candidate must prossess M.D. in Anaesthesiology of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI.
• For D.M. in Neonatology and Paediatric Neurology, a candidates must possess M.D. in Paediatrics of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI.
• For DM in Clinical Pharmacology, a candidate must possess M.D. in Medicine/Pharmacology/ Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI.

M.Ch. :
A candidate must possess M.S. degree in Surgery of this Institute or any other University recognised by the MCI.
Note: The candidate who are likely to complete 3 years requisite tenure and degree by 30th July, 2010 may also apply. However, the candidates who complete their 3 years requisite tenure after 30th July, 2010 are not eligible to take up this examination.

II) Age limit :

• 35 years as on 1st July 2010 relaxable in case of SC/ST candidates by a maximum of 5 years and for OBC Candidates 3 years. The upper age limit is not applicable to sponsored candidates. Note : A candidate is allowed to submit application for one speciality/subject only.

METHOD OF SELECTION

Selections for D.M./M.Ch courses are made through a 2-stage performance evaluation :

Stage I: Written test carrying 80 marks of 90 minutes duration in the subject the candidate has applied for. The question paper will consist of 50 Theory based Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and 30 clinical/practical/lab based Short Answer Questions (SAQs)/MCQs. Each correct (MCQ) answer will be awarded 1 mark and each wrong (MCQ) answer will be awarded one-third (-1/3) negative mark. More than one answer will be treated as wrong answer and awarded negative mark. Zero mark will be given for questions not answered.

Stage II: Out of the candidates who secured 50% marks or above in the written test (Stage-I), candidates 3 times the number of seats advertised will be called for departmental clinical/practical/lab based assessment (carrying 20 marks) on the fourth day


M.H .A. (Master in Hospital Administration Programme

ELIGIBILITY

For medical graduates :

(1) The candidate must possess MBBS or an equivalent degree with a minimum experience of three years in a hospital in the relevant field or five years in general practice. A certificate issued by the District Magistrate in support of the general practice claimed should be enclosed with the application.
(2) The candidate should have secured at least 55% marks in aggregate in all MBBS professional examinations.

For non-medical graduates: (1) Non-medical graduate will only be considered for Sponsored seats. (2) A candidates must possess Bachlor's Degree of a recognised University in Arts or Science or Nursing or Business Administration or Commerce or Engineering or any technical subject with at least 60% marks. (3) A minimum experience of having held a responsible administrative position for a period of not less than seven years is essential.

Ph.D Prgroamme in the following departments :
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Biotechnology
Cardiac-Biochemistry
C.T.V.S.
Community Medicine
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Gastroenterology & HNU
Hematology
Transplant Immunology & Immunogenetics
Lab. Medicine (Microbiology)
Lab. Medicine (General)
Medical Oncology (IRCH)
Medical Physics (IRCH)
Microbiology
Neuro-Biochemistry
Neuropsycology (N.S. Centre)
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Obst. & Gynecology
Pathology
Paediatrics
Pediatric Surgery
Pharmacology
Physiology
Psychiatry (Clinical Psychology)
Psychiatry (Addiction Psychiatry)
Cardiac Radiology
Radiotherapy
Community Ophthalmology(Dr. R.P.C)
Opthalmology (Dr. R.P. Centre)
Occular Pharmacology (Dr. R.P. Centre)
Reproductive Biology


ELIGIBILITY
A candidate seeking admission to the course of study leading to the award of a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy must possess at least one of the following qualifications of a recognized University/Institutes:

(1) A degree of Master of Sciences or Master's degree in any subject allied to Bio Medical Sciences or Master's Degree in Nursing with at least 60% marks or Master of Surgery or Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree or Diplomate of the National Board of Examinations.

(2) MBBS degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the professional examinations

METHOD OF SELECTION
Selection for Ph.D. registration will be made through 2-stage performance evaluation as under:

Stage I : Written test carrying 80 marks of 90 minutes duration in the subject the candidate has applied for. The question paper will consist of 50 Theory based Multiple Choice Questions
(MCQs) and 30 clinical/practical/lab based Short Answer Questions (SAQs)/MCQs. Each correct (MCQ) answer will be awarded 1 mark and each wrong (MCQ) answer will be awarded one-third (-1/3) negative mark. More than one answer will be treated as wrong answer and awarded negative mark. Zero mark will be given for questions not answered.

Stage II : Out of the candidates who secured 50% marks or above in the written test (Stage-I), candidates 3 times the number of seats advertised will be called for departmental clinical/practical/lab based assessment (carrying 20 marks) on the fourth day.

MD/ MS and MDS Programmes
A. CLINICAL SCIENCES
Anaesthesiology
Dermatology & Venereology
Medicine
Nuclear Medicine
Obst. & Gynaecology
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedics
Otorhinolaryngology
Paediatrics
Psychiatry
Radio Diagnosis
Radiotherapy
Surgery
Community Medicine
Phy. Med. & Rehabilitation

B. BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Forensic Medicine
Lab. Medicine
Microbiology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology

C. MDS
Orthodontics
Prosthodontics
Conservative Dentistry
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

ELIGIBILITY
a) A candidate must possess MBBS degree for MD/MS and BDS degree for MDS courses of a University recognised by the Medical Council of India/Dental Council of Indian and must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating internship/Practical training on or before 30th July, 2010. The candidate who complete their internship after 30th July, 2010 are not eligible to take up this examination.
b) The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate in all the MBBS/BDS professional examinations for other category including OBC category and 50% for candidate belonging to SCs/STs.

CENTRES FOR COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
The Examination will be conducted at four metropolitan cities Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai

Candidate should indicate his/her choice of centre in the application form. The centre of Examination once alloted will not be changed and any request for such a change will not be entertained. The candidate should indicate his/her choice of centre with utmost care. In case of any discrepancy in the exercise of choice of centre or non availability of centre in the city opted as 1st choice in Col. 5 of application, the centre allotted by AIIMS (i.e. Delhi) will be considered as final.

M.Ch. (6 years course)
ELIGIBILITY
The candidate must possess MBBS degree and have completed the required period of one year compulsory Internship. He/She must have obtained at least 55% marks in aggregate in all the MBBS professional examinations. The eligibility criteria are same as specified for MD/MS (3 years) courses.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION OF FOREIGN NATIONALS
a) Foreign nationals are required to fill in the prescribed online application form indicating the choice of
subject (only one subject) for admission to Postgraduate courses leading to award of
MD/MS/DM/M.Ch./Ph.D. degree.
b) The foreign nationals are required to send their Registration Slip of on line applications through Diplomatic Channel. They are also required to appear in the Competitive Entrance Examination along with other candidates. However, an 'Advance Copy' to be submitted at AIIMS before 10.04.2010.
c) The foreign nationals will be considered against the seats advertised under the "Sponsored" category for MD/MS/DM/M.Ch. degree.
d) Seats are not reserved in any discipline for foreign nationals (except the bilateral agreement between the Government of India and any other nation).
e) Nominations/No objection for the candidate should reach the Examination Section before the date of issue of the Admit Card as specified under "AT A GLANCE" In case of non-receipt of the nominations/clearance/no objection from the concerned Ministry by due date, their candidature will not be considered.
f ) No emoluments will be paid by AIIMS to the Foreign National candidates.

How to Apply?
: Acandidate can submit application On-Line through Internet. Visit www.aiimsexams.org Read the prospectus and other details carefully and follow the instructions given therein. The candidate can pay the application fee through a credit card/debit card or through challan of State Bank of India or through Demand Draft of any bank (Transaction Processing Fee Applicable)

STATUS OF APPLICATION FORM RECEIVED
Registration numbers of all the Registration Slips received will be available on AIIMS web site www.aiims.ac.in and www.aiims.edu as well as www.aiimsexams.org after 25.04.2010. Candidates are advised to check position regarding receipt of their Registration Slip on the web site. If a candidate's Registration number is not available on the web site, he/she should immediately write to the Asstt. Controller of Examinations, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi-110608 along with full particulars and proof of delivery of the Registration Slip in AIIMS.

IMPORTANT DATES:

1. Applying Online Application on www.aiimsexams.org - 12.03.2010 to 05.04.2010
2. Last Date for applying On-line Application 05.04.2010
3. Registration slip, complete in all respects, must reach AIIMS, New Delhi latest by 5.00 P.M. on 10th April, 2010.
4. DATE FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS :
* MD/MS/M.Ch. (6 years)/MDS - 9th May, 2010 in Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai* DM/M.Ch./MHA- 16th May, 2010 in Delhi only;
* Ph.D. -4th July, 2010 in Delhi only

For enquiries relating to Entrance Examination please contact :

Assistant Controller (Exams) Examination Section All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 1100 608

Tel : 26589900, 26588500, 26588700 Extn. 4499, 6421, 6422, 4971
Fax : 011 2658 8789

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships 2010

British Council Scotland

Gain an internationally recognised qualification and take your career to new heights. Under this exciting scholarship opportunity, you can achieve a Masters degree from one of the UK’s top-ranked research universities. We are now looking for bright, talented and hard working individuals to live, work and study in Scotland in 2010.

Eligibility: We are offering up to 200 Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US citizens the opportunity of a scholarship to study at one of our world renowned universities for their postgraduate Masters degree.

Awards: We are offering £2000 as a one off award towards the cost of tuition fees for a full time Masters level course (excluding PhD studies) in a wide range of subject areas. You can choose to study at any of Scotland’s 17 universities and Higher Education Institutions.

Advantages: Our Masters degree can help you gain a professional edge to your career. Employment rates from Scottish universities are high, with up to 97% of graduates finding relevant employment, research posts or further study within six months.

Deadline: Deadline for applications is Friday 11 June 2010.

Contact:
British Council Scotland
The Tun, 3rd Floor
4 Jackson’s Entry, Holyrood Road
Edinburgh, EH8 8PJ
Scotland, UK

Email: scotland.enquiries(AT)britishcouncil.org

Contact Numbers: +44(0)131 524 5700

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali

IISER Mohali Ph.D Program Admissions 2010

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali invites applications from prospective candidates for admission to the PhD program in IISER Mohali in the areas of Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry, for the academic session beginning in August 2010.

IISER Mohali allows candidates to apply for more than one subject and encourages inter-disciplinary research.

Details about the research program
The research program at IISER Mohali covers a broad range of disciplines within Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
Topics include (but are not restricted to):
Biology: Structural, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Protein folding & Misfolding, Single Molecule Biology, Nanoscale Biophysics, Immunology, Molecular Medicine, Mitochondrial Biology, Developmental Genetics, Organismal Biology, Evolutionary Biology and Population Ecology

Chemistry: Theoretical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Solid-state NMR Spectroscopy, Inorganic Synthesis, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, X-Ray Crystallography

Physics: Quantum Information Theory, Statistical Mechanics, NMR Methodology & Quantum Computing, Ultrafast Lasers, Nonlinear Dynamics and Low Temperature Nanoscale Systems

Mathematics: Algebra, Operator Algebra, Functional Analysis, Algebraic Geometry, Algebraic Number Theory, Algebraic Topology, Differential Geometry and Computational Number theory

Applying to more than one area
Candidates who are interested in pursuing research which is interdisciplinary in nature have the option of applying for more than one discipline from Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. The choice of areas and the order of preference has to be indicated in a single application form.

Eligibility Criteria:
Masters in Science/BTech/MBBS with a good academic record and should be GATE/CSIR-NET/JEST/ICMR/ICAR/DBT-JRF qualified. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview at IISER Mohali.

The application form can be downloaded as a pdf file from www.iisermohali.ac.in/phd_form10.pdf

The completed application should reach:
Dean (Academics), IISER Mohali
MGSIPAP Complex, Sector 26 Chandigarh 160019
Last Date: April 15, 2010.
The completed application form can also be sent via email to deanacad@iisermohali.ac.in

IISER Dual BS-MS Admissions 2010

Programme at IISERs at Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram for the academic session 2010-11.

Applications are invited for admission to the 5-Year Integrated Dual BS-MS Programme at IISERs at Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram for the academic session 2010-11.

Eligibility:

Candidates satisfying at least one of the following three criteria may apply:

1. KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana): Students qualified in SA (2008)/ SX(2009)/ SB(2009)/SP (passed 10+2 in 2009/2010).
www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy

2. IIT-JEE 2010: Students obtainign a minimum of 60% marks in Class XII and securing a rank in the regular merit list.

3. STATE/ CENTRAL BOARDS (DIRECT ADMISSION): Students qualifying in Class XII in 2009 or 2010 in Science stream. The State/ Central Boards must be recognized by the MHRD. The cutt-off percentage to be used for the boards for Class X and XII are given in http://www.iiser-admissions.in/marks/
Aptitude Assessment consists of a written test. It will have multiple choice questions on Physics Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology based on CBSE syllabus up to class 12.

How to apply:

Applications for admission are to be submitted online at www.iiser-admissions.in. Please follow the instructions for filling up the application form and other relevant details given in the website. There will be a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for SC/ST).


Dates to Remember:

Receiving online applications
KVPY - 15th March - 2nd April, 2010 (Due to non availability of KVPY results 2009-10, online submission of applications under KVPY stream has been deferred. Revised schedule will be announced on this website as soon KVPY results become available.)

IIT-JEE - 9th June - 18th June, 2010
State & Central Boards (Direct Admission) - 15th June - 2nd July, 2010

Aptitude assesment and counseling
KVPY - 18th May, 2010
IIT-JEE - 3rd July, 2010
State & Central Boards (Direct Admission) - 18th July, 2010

Contact:
Chairman
IISER Joint Admission Committee
IISER Kolkata
Mohanpur Campus
PO: BCKV Campus Main Office
Mohanpur - 741252
Nadia, West Bengal
E-mail: jac_iiser@iiserkol.ac.in
Phone: 03473 - 279141

SET Kerala 2010 State Eligibility Test

In order to ensure the standards of teaching in Higher Secondary Course, the Government of Kerala have decided to conduct the State Eligibility Test (SET) for the candidates to be selected as Higher Secondary School Teachers and Non-Vocational Teachers. A pass in the State Eligibility Test (SET) is stipulated as a mandatory requirement for appointment as Higher Secondary School Teachers in the State as per the Special Rules in force

Scheme of the Test
There shall be two papers for the SET 2010 .

Paper I
Paper I is common for all candidates.It consists of two parts. Part (A) is General Knowledge and Part (B) is Aptitude in Teaching.

Paper II
Paper II shall be a test based on the subject of specialisation of the candidate at the Post Graduate (PG) Level.

Subjects for SET
There shall be 37 subjects for the Paper 2 of SET as listed.

1. Anthropology
2. Arabic
3. Botany
4. Chemistry
5. Commerce
6. Computer Science/ Information Technology
7. Economics
8. Electronics
9. English
10. French
11. Gandhian Studies
12. Geography
13. Geology
14. German
15. Hindi
16. History
17. Home Science
18. Islamic History
19. Journalism
20. Kannada
21. Latin
22. Malayalam
23. Mathematics
24. Music
25. Philosophy
26. Physics
27. Political Science
28. Psychology
29. Russian
30. Sanskrit
31. Social Work
32. Sociology
33. Statistics
34. Syriac
35. Tamil
36. Urdu
37. Zoology


Duration of the Test
The duration of the Test shall be 120 minutes for each paper.

Number of questions and marks
Paper I
There shall be 120 questions for Paper I with 60 questions each for Part A and Part B. Each question shall carry 1 mark.
Paper II
There shall be 120 questions carrying one mark each for the subjects under Paper II except for Mathematics and Statistics. For Mathematics/Statistics there shall be only 80 questions carrying 1.5 marks each.

The questions of both the papers shall be objective in nature and based on single response, ie; for each question four suggested responses (A, B, C, D) will be given of which only one will be the most appropriate answer and the candidates will have to select and mark their response in the appropriate space provided in the OMR Answer Sheets.

For each correct response the candidates will be awarded 1 mark in both the Papers except for Mathematics and Statistics for which each correct response will be awarded 1.5 marks. Marking more than one response against a question shall be deemed as incorrect answer. For every incorrect answer 1/4th of the mark assigned to the correct answer to that question shall be deducted from the total marks secured by the candidate for the Paper concerned.

Note:
Detailed instructions for marking the OMR Sheets will be issued separately.

. Requirement for Pass
To pass the State Eligibility Test, a candidate shall score
i) at least 35 percent of marks for Paper I and Paper II separately and
ii) at least 50 percent of the aggregate marks of Paper I and Paper II
In computing marks fraction shall be rounded off to the first two decimal places in the calculation of aggregate percentage of marks only. No rounding off of marks shall be made for calculating the pass percentage for Paper I and Paper II separately.


Syllabus
The syllabus prescribed for the Test will be based on the core areas in the syllabi in the concerned subjects followed by the Universities in Kerala.
The approved syllabi of the subjects concerned for SET-2010 is available in the official website of the LBS Centre.

Conditions of Eligibility

• Those who have acquired Masters Degree in the concerned subject in II Class with not less than 50% marks and B.Ed. Degree in any discipline from any one of the Universities in Kerala or have acquired these qualifications from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto are eligible to apply for the SET 2010 with certain exceptions as mentioned in the following paragraphs.

• For Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, those having Second Class MSc.Ed Degree in the concerned subject with not less than 50% marks from one of the Regional Institutes of Education sponsored by NCERT will be eligible to apply. For Botany and Zoology, those having Second Class MSc.Ed Degree in Life Science (with not less than 50% marks) from one of the Regional Institutes of Education are also eligible.

• For the subjects Anthropology, Commerce, Computer Science/Information Technology, Electronics, French, Gandhian Studies, Geology, German, Home Science, Journalism, Latin, Music, Russian, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Syriac, Philosophy and Psychology, candidates need not acquire B.Ed. Degree for appearing for the State Eligibility Test.

• Those who have acquired II class Masters Degree in Communicative English with not less than 50% marks and BEd. are eligible to appear for SET in English.

• Candidates who have acquired Diploma in Hindi Teaching, but do not have B.Ed. Degree, are eligible to apply for SET in accordance with the exemption clause provided in the Special Rules.

• Candidates who have acquired B.Ed Degree in Hindi conducted by the Dakshin Bharatha Hindi Prachar Sabha are exempted from the requirement of producing the equivalency certificate, as the degree has been recognized by the Universities in Kerala.

• Candidates who have acquired their qualification through Correspondence Course / Open Universities which are not recognized by any one of the Universities in Kerala are not eligible to appear for the SET. Candidates who have acquired their qualifications through recognized correspondence courses/Open universities should obtain and furnish certificates of recognition and equivalency from any one of the Universities in Kerala.

• Candidates admitted in the year 2009 for B.Ed. courses will be permitted to appear for the State Eligibility Test 2010. Candidates appearing for Post Graduate final year / Final semester Examinations in the academic year 2009-2010 will also be permitted to appear for SET 2010 if they already have a B.Ed Degree. SET certificates of such candidates will be issued only if they qualify the PG/B.Ed examinations in that chance itself. The B.Ed candidates shall produce the pass certificates and PG candidates shall produce both the pass certificates and mark lists for proving their eligibility after qualifying the SET-2010. Candidates appearing simultanenously for PG and B.Ed. final examinations are not eligible to appear for SET-2010 under this provision.

• For the subject Latin, candidates who have passed their degree examination in any discipline from any one of the Universities in Kerala or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto with Latin as their Second Language under Part II with not less than 50% marks for that Part II are also eligible to appear for SET, provided such candidates have acquired II Class Masters Degree with not less than 50 % marks in any discipline.

Relaxation of Minimum marks for SC/ ST Candidates
Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories shall be granted a relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum marks prescribed for the eligibility to appear for the State Eligibility Test. However the minimum requirement of a pass in second class for the qualifying examination, shall not be applicable.

Age Limit
No age limit is prescribed for candidates appearing for the SET.

Mode of Registration for SET-2010
Candidates intending to register for the State Eligibility Test are required to pay the fee for the Test in advance to obtain the prescribed Application form and Prospectus. The fee shall be Rs.500 for general candidates and Rs.250 for SC/ST candidates.

Mode of Remitting fee
The fee for the test can be remitted in any selected office or branch of a service provider to be notified later. Copy of the Prospectus and application form shall be issued to all candidates who remit the prescribed fee. SC/ST candidates should produce a copy of the Community Certificate to get the prospectus and application form for Rs.250/-. Fee once remitted shall not be refunded. Application forms are not available by post to the candidates residing in Kerala.

Candidates residing outside the State of Kerala can request for the application form and prospectus by post.In such cases the mode of payment of fee shall be only be through Demand Draft (Rs.550/- for general category candidates and Rs.300/- for SC/ ST candidates) drawn from any one of the
nationalised banks in India in favour of the Director, LBS Centre for Science & Technology payable at Thiruvananthapuram. Re- quest for the application forms by post along with the Demand Draft and a self addressed envelope of size 31 cm X 25 cm should reach the office of the Director, LBS Centre at least 10 days before the closing date fixed for registration for SET-2010.


MODE OF SENDING THE APPLICATIONS.
After completion of step 1, the application form obtained along with the prospectus shall be duly filled in, affixed with a recent passport size photograph of the candidate (no attestation required) and sent to the Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Extra Police Road, Nandavanam, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram by registered post or can be handed over in person at the LBS Headquarters (address given above) so as to reach his office before the last date fixed for submission of applications.

. Test Centres
There will be Test Centres at all the District Head Quarters in the State (District and District Code are given below). A candidate can select a District Head Quarter as Test Centre . Change of District Centre once selected will not be allowed under any circumstances. The Venue will be allotted by the Director, LBS Centre for Science & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram which will be intimated to the candidates in due course when Admit Cards are released online.

Codes and Districts '
1. Thiruvananthapuram
2. Kollam
3. Pathanamthitta
4. Alappuzha
5. Kottayam
6. Idukki
7. Ernakulam
8. Thrissur
9. Palakkad
10. Malappuram
11. Kozhikode
12. Wayanad
13. Kannur
14. Kasaragod

IMPORTANT DATES:

Distribution of Application through Notified Head Post Offices 15/3/2010 to 17/4/2010

Online Registration 15/3/2010 to 17/4/2010 -5 PM

Last Date of Receipt of Application 17/4/2010

Examination Date 06/06/2010

For more details contact:
LBS Centre for Science and Technology

Palayam, Nandavanam, Thiruvananthapuram 695 033.


For enquiries related to SET-2010
Telephone:
0471 - 2560311, 0471 - 2560312
0471 - 2560313, 0471 - 2560314

email: mail@lbscentre.org
Website : www.lbskerala.com ; www.lbscentre.org

Punjab University CET 2010

Common Entrance Test CET 2010 for admission to MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BDS, B.Pharma, LLB,B.Sc (Tourism management) and B.Sc (Hospitality and Hotel Administration), B.Sc. Hons. School) and other courses

Punjab University Chandigarh has announced the availability of Application Forms and Prospectus for a Common Entrance Test CET 2010 for admission to MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BDS, B.Pharma, LLB,B.Sc (Tourism management) and B.Sc (Hospitality and Hotel Administration), B.Sc. Hons. School) and other courses

For detailed information regarding qualification/eligibility condition(s)/reservation of seats/date-sheets/rules/regulations/instructions/combination of subjects/syllabus etc for admission to the above mentioned courses the candidates are advised to consult the prospectus for CET-2010

Availability of prospectus and application form: The prospectus and application form for the test is available for sale w.e.f. 17.03.2010 (Wednesday) by hand as well as by post

Last date for receipt of completed application form (both by hand/post) at the CET Cell, Panjab University, Chandigarh is 15.04.2010 (Thursday) up to 4.00 p.m

Institute of Management Studies – NCR

PG Diploma in Management Admission 2010

Post Graduate Diploma in Management is a two-years full time Program approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India. IMS has been awarded accreditation by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) as well as the programme has been accredited equivalent to MBA Degree by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Eligibility: An applicant should have a minimum of three-year Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with 50% marks in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities / AICTE. Candidates appearing for the final examination for the Bachelor’s Degree can also apply, subject to furnishing evidence to that effect latest by 30th October 2010.

Duration: The course is of two years duration.
Selection Procedure: Applicants for PGDM program must have CAT/MAT/GMAT or ATMA or any other national level score to Apply. After applying shortlisting will be done on the basis of academics and CAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT score. Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for the GD/PI session.

Admission Procedure: A candidate has to apply for admission to IMS Ghaziabad on the application form enclosed with the prospectus along with duly attested copies of the following.
Attested copy of CAT/GMAT score
Certificate and Mark Sheet of qualifying Examination passed
Relevant certificate to verify date of birth.

The prospectus and the application form for the programme can be obtained from IMS Ghaziabad counter against the payment of Rs. 1100 towards the fee for evaluation and processing of the application form. Candidates may request for the application form, by post on payment of Rs. 1150 or can download the application form by visiting IMS web site http://www.ims-ghaziabad.ac.in and by sending a demand draft for Rs. 1100. in favour of IMS Ghaziabad payable at Delhi.

Deadline: The last date of application form submission at IMS campus is May 31, 2010.

Contact:
Institute of Management Studies
C-238, Bulandsahar Road
Lal Quan, Ghaziabad-201009, (U.P.)
National Capital Region, India

Email: director(AT)ims-ghaziabad.ac.in

Contact Numbers: 95-120-2866033, 2866035, 2866039 (D)

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology – Delhi

Ph.D (Computer Science) Admission 2010

The goal of PhD programs in IIIT-Delhi is to train students to become top class researchers who can be part of the global research ecosystem, and contribute to research organizations and research universities across the world.

Key Features: Some key features of the program are:
* Based on the best practice model in top universities, worldwide, fresh B.Tech. graduates with research aptitude are strongly encouraged to apply for the PhD program.
* GATE scores are optional but not required.
* Strong faculty groups that will supervise the students and provide international exposure.
* Being a focused program, it is expected that a student should be able to finish the PhD within 4 years.
* Attractive compensation: the stipend in first year is Rs 20,000 per month; 2nd to 4th year it can be upto Rs 25,000 per month, based on performance
* IIIT-D will provide financial support to present papers in reputed national and International conferences.
Eligibility: For both programs (regular PhD and collaborative PhD), IIIT-D is looking for candidates who have good programming expertise, solid foundations in CS/Maths, and interest in pursuing research in one of the above mentioned areas. Eligibility criteria for applying: A person who graduated within the last two years with a BTech/BE/MTech/MS/ME in CS/IT/ECE/EE with a good academic record (at least a CGPA of 7.5 or equivalent in IITs/NITs, or in the top 10% in his/her CS/IT/ECE/EE batch from other institutions). Requirements may be relaxed for candidates with publications/ R&D/software development experience in their area of interest.

Important Dates:
Last date to receive application: April 19, 2010
Screening results: April 24, 2010 (5:00 PM)
Written and Programming Test/Interview at IIIT-D: Week of May 10 (Tentative dates are May 10 and May 11)
Results on the website: TBA
1st day of semester: TBA

How to Apply: (Details of application process will be updated on March 22, 2010)
* Apply online (Link will be provided soon).
* Application checklist:
o Printout of Duly filled application form
o Non refundable application fee: A demand draft of Rs. 300 in favor of IIIT-Delhi, payable at Delhi
* Send the hardcopy of application (printout of the online form and academic documents) to:
PG Program Coordinator
IIIT Delhi
NSIT Campus
Azad Hind Fauj Marg
Sector-3, Dwarka
New Delhi – 110078

Admission Procedure: Based on the facts furnished in the application, a screening will be performed and selected candidates will be asked to appear for a competitive entrance process that includes written and programming tests and interview. Written test may be objective or short subjective. Questions will be from Data Structures, Algorithms, Discrete Maths, Theory of Computation, and Probability Theory. in the programming test, candidates will be asked to write and execute a program in one of three languages (C, C++, JAVA). Based on the performance in written and programming tests, selected candidates will be interviewed.

Contact:
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology
3rd Floor, Library Building
NSIT Campus
Dwarka, Sector 3
New Delhi – 110078

Email: phd-admissions(AT)iiitd.ac.in

Education Common Entrance Test (Ed.CET-2010)for B.Ed. Admissions in Andhra Pradesh

Osmania University, Hyderabad

Eligibility for Ed.CET-2010: The candidates should fulfil the following eligibility criteria

(a) The candidates should have passed B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.Sc.(Home Science)/B.C.A./B.B.M. examination from any University in Andhra Pradesh or a recognized University out side Andhra Pradesh.

(b) The candidates who are appearing for final degree examinations of 2010 are also eligible to appear for entrance examination.

(c) Candidates should have secured 50% marks either in the Bachelors Degree i.e. B.A./B.Sc/B.Com (Home Science)/BCA/BBM and/or in the Masters Degree or any other qualification equivalent thereto. However the candidates belonging to all other reserved categories should have secured 40% marks in the qualifying examination.

(d) The qualifying mark in the Entrance Test for all candiadates (except SC/ST) is 37 out of total marks (i.e 25%). For the candidates belonging to SC/ST communities there will be no qualifying marks for ranking.

(e) The candidates should have completed 19 years of age on 01-07-2010.

SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS
Prescribed printed application form along with OMR cum ICR application form and information booklet can be had by paying Rs.150/- across the counters from all the Head Post Offices and the University Post Offices in the State of A.P. The application forms can also be had from e-seva centers in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupathi, Warangal, Anantapur and Guntur cities. The following Designated main Branches of Andhra Bank outlets in A.P.

Adilabad : Adilabad, Mancherial,

Anantapur : Anantapur, Hindupur, Dharmavaram, Guntakal,

Chittoor : Chittoor, Chandragiri, Srikalahasti, Tirupati, S.V. University, Balaji Colony (Tirupati), Kuppam, Madanapalli,

East Godavari : Amalapuram, Razole, Mandapet, Rajahmundry, Kothapet, Samalkot, Kakinada, Ramachandrapuram, Tuni,

Guntur : Arundelpet (Guntur), Koretapadu (Guntur), Patnam Bazar (Guntur), Mangalagiri, Sattenapalli, Chilakaluripet, Narasaraopet, Tenali, Bapatla, Repalle,

Hyderabad : Khiratabad, Sanath Nagar, Vidyanagar, Dilsukhnagar, Kachiguda, Jubilee Hills, Saifabad, JNTU (Kukatpally), Mehadipatnam,

Kadapa : Kadapa, Proddutur, Pulivendula, Rajampet,

Karimnagar : Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Huzurabad, Jagitial,

Khammam : Khammam, Kothagudem, Bhadrachalam,

Krishna : Vijayawada, Governerpet (Vijayawada), Eluru Road (Vijayawada), Patamata (Vijayawada), Gudivada, Nuzivid, Machilipatnam,

Kurnool : Kurnool, Adoni, Nandyal, Allagadda,

Mahaboobnagar : Mahaboobnagar, Gadwal, Jadcherla, Wanaparthy,

Medak : Medak, Siddipet, Sangareddy, Zahirabad, R.C. Puram,

Nalgonda : Nalgonda, Janagaon, Miryalaguda, Bhongir, Suryapet,

Nellore : Nellore, Kavali, Gudur, Dargamitta,

Nizamabad : Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Armoor,

Prakasam : Ongole, Chirala, Kanigiri, Kandukur, Markapur,

Rangareddy : Vikarabad,

Secunderabad : RP Road, Tirumalagiry, West Maredpally, Prakasamnagar (Begumpet),

Srikakulam : Srikakulam, Amadalavalasa, Tekkali, Rajam,

Visakhapatnam : Visakhapatnam, AU Engg. College (Vizag), Maharanipet (Vizag), Daba Gardens (Vizag), Gajuwaka (Vizag), Waltair, Anakapalli, Chodavaram, Narsipatnam,

Vizianagaram : Vizianagaram, Parvatipuram, Bobbili,

Warangal : Warangal, Hanumakonda, Parkal, Nakkalagutta, Mahabubabad,

West Godavari : Eluru, Jangareddygudem, Tadepalligudem, Kovvur, Bhimavaram, Attili, Palakole, Tanuku.


SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Duly filled in application form, and OMR cum ICR application form should be submitted in person or by Registered post / Speed post to the Convener, Ed.CET-2010, Department of Education, IASE, Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500 007 on or before 5 p.m., 29.04.2010.

SUBMISSION OF FILLED IN APPLICATIONS ONLINE
Applications also can be submitted online. However, a copy of the application downloaded along with two passport size photographs and D.D. for Rs.150/- drawn from any Nationalized Bank in favour of "The Secretary, APSCHE, payable at Hyderabad must to be sent to the Convener, Ed.CET-2010, Department of Education, IASE, Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500 007 on or before 5p.m., 29-04-2010 For further details visit www.edcet2010.com, www.osmania.ac.in.
OR
For AP Online submission a candidate has to Pay Rs. 150/- by cash in any AP Online Centre (list of franchisees is available on www.aponline.gov.in) or pay through AP Online citizen portal https://secure.aponline.gov.in online and obtain a receipt and enter the website www.aponline.gov.in and submit the application duly incorporating a scanned photograph and signature. After submission a registered number for future reference is generated.
Note: 1) The convener shall not be in anyway responsible for postal delay or loss in transit etc.
2) The applications received after 5:00 P.M. on last date shall not be considered, what so ever may be the reason.
3) Incomplete applications will be rejected.
4) Candidate should carefully go through the information Booklet supplied along with application before filling up the application and OMR cum ICR application form.
5) The candidate claiming to be a local candidate of a local University area is as defined in A.P. Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) order 1974 and amendments there on.
6) Mere appearance at the entrance test (Ed.CET-2010) does not entitle a candidate for admission into B.Ed. course unless the stipulated eligibility conditions are satisfied.

SCHEDULE
Date of Commencement of Sale of Applications : 18-03-2010
Last date for submission of filled-in Applications : 29-04-2010
Test date Sunday (11:00 AM to 01:00 PM) : 13-06-2010

Amrita Entrance Examination – Medical 2010 (AEEM 2010)

Amrita conducts entrance exams for admission to many of its bachelors and masters level programs. Nation-wide exams are conducted for BTech, MBBS, BDS, BAMS and MCA. For many other programs, entrance exams are conducted at the schools' premises.


1. Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) / Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) / Bachelor of ayurvedik medicines of surgery (BAMS)
Must have passed the Higher Secondary examination or its equivalent in the first attempt.
The last two years of such study should include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English.
Should have secured not less than 60% marks in English and minimum of 60% marks in aggregate for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, taken together.

Age: Seventeen years to be completed but not to exceed 23 as on 31-12-2010.

candidates who passed their Higher Secondary Examination from a Syllabus other than CBSE or any Indian State syllabus should produce an Equivalence Certificate from The Association of Indian Universities, A.I.U House,16 Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg), New Delhi - 110002. Tele: 011 - 23230059, Fax: 011 -23232131, E-Mail: info@aiuweb.org

2. BSc (Nursing)

Same as above but 50% marks in English and 60% marks in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
candidates who passed their Higher Secondary Examination from a Syllabus other than CBSE or any Indian State syllabus should produce an Equivalence Certificate from The Association of Indian Universities, A.I.U House,16 Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg), New Delhi - 110002. Tele: 011 - 23230059, Fax: 011 -23232131, E-Mail: info@aiuweb.org

3. BSc (Respiratory Therapy)
Pass in plus two (+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Natural Sciences.

candidates who passed their Higher Secondary Examination from a Syllabus other than CBSE or any Indian State syllabus should produce an Equivalence Certificate from The Association of Indian Universities, A.I.U House,16 Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg), New Delhi - 110002. Tele: 011 - 23230059, Fax: 011 -23232131, E-Mail: info@aiuweb.org

4.BPharm
Pass in Plus Two with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. (Instead of Biology; Maths / Bio-Technology or Computer Science are also acceptable).
candidates who passed their Higher Secondary Examination from a Syllabus other than CBSE or any Indian State syllabus should produce an Equivalence Certificate from The Association of Indian Universities, A.I.U House,16 Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg), New Delhi - 110002. Tele: 011 - 23230059, Fax: 011 -23232131, E-Mail: info@aiuweb.org

5. BSc (MRT)
First class in plus two (+2) with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

candidates who passed their Higher Secondary Examination from a Syllabus other than CBSE or any Indian State syllabus should produce an Equivalence Certificate from The Association of Indian Universities, A.I.U House,16 Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg), New Delhi - 110002. Tele: 011 - 23230059, Fax: 011 -23232131, E-Mail: info@aiuweb.org

How To Apply: Application Form and Prospectus:-
a) By Post: Write to the Admission Co­ordinator, Office of Admissions, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, AIMS-Ponekkara. P.O., Kochi-682 041 along with a Demand Draft for Rs.1, 320/- for MBBS/ BDS/ BAMS & Rs.670/- for other courses favoring "Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham", payable at Kochi.
b) In Person: Collect from select branches of Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd/ South Indian Bank Ltd. or The Federal Bank Ltd. on payment of Rs.1, 250/- for MBBS/ BDS/ BAMS SRs 600/-for other courses. (List of branches available in www.amrita.edu) or,
c) Download: from the website. Completed application to be sent along with a DD for Rs.1,320/- for MBBS/ BDS/ BAMS & Rs.670/-for other courses to The Admission Co­ordinator, Office of Admissions, AIMS-Ponekkara .P.O, Kochi 682 041.
d) Application can be submitted ONLINE too.


Examination Centres: New Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Kozhikode, Kochi, Amritapuri (Kollam) and Thiruvananthapuram

For more details contact: 0484 285 5651, 8037, 8374 E-Mail: ugadmissions@aims.amrita.edu


Important Dates:
Date of Examination : 22nd May 2010 (Saturday)
Date of commencement of sale of application forms : 10th March 2010
Last date of sale of application forms : 3rd May 2010
Last date of receipt of duly completed application forms: 8th May2010

Asso-CET 2010 for MBBS, BDS, B.Sc. Nursing Admissions in Maharashtra

Association of Managements of Unaided Private Medical and Dental Colleges in the state of Maharashtra (AMUPMDC)

Association of Managements of Unaided Private Medical and Dental Colleges in the state of Maharashtra (AMUPMDC), announces Common Entrance Test (Asso-CET 2010) which will be held on Sunday 30th May 2010 between 2 pm to 5 pm for the academic year 2010-2011 for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BPTh, BOTh & B.Sc-Nursing courses in the State of Maharashtra.

ELIGIBILITY
A candidate will be eligible for admission to Health Science Courses i.e. MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BPTh, BOTh, BSc-Nursing for the academic year 2010–11 on fulfillment of the following conditions:

For Admissions to MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing the candidate must be born on or before 31ST December 1993 to be eligible to appear for Asso-CET 2010. For admissions to BAMS candidate must be born on or before 1st October 1993. The Secondary School Certificate (i.e. SSC) or equivalent examination certificate or the certificates of age and nationality endorsing the date of birth will constitute the valid proof.

Eligibility Criteria for qualifying Examination for various courses:-

For MBBS, BDS and BAMS :
A candidate belonging to open category must have obtained not less than 50% Marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology subject taken together at the HSC (or Equivalent) Examination. A Candidates belonging to Reserved Category must have obtained not less than 40% Marks Physics, Chemistry & Biology subject taken together at the HSC (or Equivalent) Examination.

For B. Sc (Nursing):-
A candidate belonging to open category must have obtained not less than 45% Marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English subject taken together at the HSC (or Equivalent) Examination. A Candidates belonging to Reserved Category must have obtained not less than 40% Marks Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English subject taken together at the HSC (or Equivalent) Examination.

For BPTh, BOTh rule no. 5.5.1, 5.5.2 and 5.5.3 is not applicable to this course, passing at Std. XII or HSC or equivalent examination is necessary.


The candidate may be an Indian National / NRI / Foreign National. The candidate is required to produce proof in support of his/her Nationality from a District Magistrate, Additional Magistrate or Metropolitan Magistrate. School Leaving certificate of HSC/12th Std indicating the nationality of the candidate as Indian or Valid Passport also shall be considered as sufficient proof of Nationality.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Application forms and information brochure for Asso-CET 2010 for admission to 1st year MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BPTh, BOTh and BSc-Nursing courses will be available at Private Medical and Dental Colleges and other notified centers to 10th April 2010 on payment of Rs. 500/- by DD.

Application forms will also be available from AMUPMDC office by post with an additional DD of Rs. 100/- for postal charges.

Application Forms will also be available from selected centres of Punjab National Bank on Paymant of Rs 500/- in Cash.

The Application Form must be filled by the candidate in his/her own handwriting using black ballpoint pen. The application form complete in all respect shall be submitted directly to the office of AMUPMDC, Mumbai either by Post/Courier or in person. The filled-in Application Form is to be duly returned in the Envelope provided with the Application Form along with DD drawn in favour of "AMUPMDC" payable at "Mumbai" for Rs. 1,500/- (Rs One Thousand Five Hundred only) Asso-CET 2010 Examination Fee. The last date for submission of filled-in Application Forms along with DD of Rs. 1500/- is 10th April 2010.

The last date for submission of filled-in Application Forms with late fee of Rs. 500/- and along with DD of Rs. 1500/- for examination fee is 20th April 2010.

All DD's are to be drawn in favour of "AMUPMDC" and payable at Mumbai.

SCHEDULE OF Asso-CET 2010

Date: Sunday, May 30, 2010.
Time: 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry & Biology

Asso-CET 2010 Exam Centres

Centres within Maharashtra State:
(01) Mumbai, (02) Navi Mumbai, (03) Thane (City), (04) Pune, (05) Nashik, (06) Dhule, (7) Jalgaon, (08) Ahmednagar, (9) Sangli, (10) Solapur, (11) Kolhapur, (12) Aurangabad, (13) Parbhani, (14) Nanded, (15) Latur, (16) Akola , (17) Amravati, (18) Nagpur


Centres outside Maharashtra State:
(19) Delhi, (20) Chandigarh, (21) Luchnow (22) Jaipur, (23) Bhopal, (24) Indore, (25) Ahmedabad, (26) Hyderabad, (27) Banglore, (28) Kolkatta.

Note: Change of Examination Centre is not permitted.
Please Note: Association reserves the right to add or delete the examination centers.

Examination Asso CET 2010

No rounding off of the marks secured by the candidate will be done in individual subject or final total while converting marks of the individual subject out of 100 or total marks out of 300. For example, if the total of the marks in three subjects comes to 149 out of 300, percentage comes to 49.66 that will not qualify the candidate.

The candidates who are appearing for the qualifying examination i.e. HSC or equivalent in March/April–2010 are also eligible to appear for Asso-CET 2010, provided they must fulfill the eligibility conditions.

The eligibility conditions may vary in accordance with Judicial Pronouncements and orders issued by appropriate Authorities from time to time.

More details can be had from www.amupmdc.org

Africa LLM/MSc Tercentenary Scholarships 2010/2011 – The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Law School is delighted to announce the launch of the Africa LLM/MSc Tercentenary Scholarship, a new series of scholarships for African students applying for the LLM in Law, the LLMs in Commercial, European, Innovation or International Law, or the MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice. One scholarship will be available each academic year until 2013/2014.

Eligibility: The award is open to all suitably qualified African applicants; however, the 2010/2011 scholarship is particularly aimed at applicants who are citizens of (and normally resident in) Angola, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. If no suitable application is received from these countries, the scholarship will pass to the next most suitable applicant. The award will be made solely on academic merit.
The scholarship will cover the costs of postgraduate tuition fees for one academic year. The successful applicant will also be given a partial maintenance grant to help fund their studies at the University of Edinburgh.

How to Apply: The closing date for the receipt of applications for 2010-2011 will be 31 May 2010. Applicants must send an email to pg.law@ed.ac.uk indicating that they wish to apply for the scholarship. Applications for postgraduate programmes must be made in parallel through the normal University application route.

Important Dates: Applications for the 2010/2011 academic session will be accepted from 1 November 2010.

Contact:
School of Law
University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh EH8 9YL
UK

Email: law(AT)ed.ac.uk

Contact Numbers: +44 (0)131 650 2008

The One-World-Scholarship 2010 – Afro Asian Institute Graz

The One-World-Scholarship-Programme is directed at students from developing countries at Austrian Universities and is meant to contribute to the peaceful coexistence of people from different countries of origin by enhancing equal opportunities, dialogue, intercultural know-how and partnership. It has been established within the Austrian Cooperation for Education, and together with the other programmes it supports their concerns (struggle against poverty, resource conservation, peace-keeping etc.), the establishment and expansion of accordingly qualified personnel and the advancement of educational- and economic systems (capacity and institution development) with lasting effects.

It is complementary to other scholarship programmes and laid out globally, it enhances the ability for independent, creative, critical and self-determined thinking and acting and shall strengthen the competence for innovative problem solving strategies. The OWS contributes to the socially required production of knowledge and awareness, it promotes a global perspective and the creation of the globally educated citizen. It attaches a high significance to regional, international and trans-cultural networks. The programme is co-financed (government, church and private funds and own resources of the recipients of the benefits) and significantly contributes to the economic, social and cultural development of the southern countries.
Division: The scholarships are divided into:
1. Scholarships for the promotion of students doing bachelor degrees (application in Austria)
2. Scholarships for the promotion of students doing doctoral degrees (application in Austria)
3. Scholarships for the promotion of students doing masters degrees and training programmes (application in Austria or in the country of origin)

Organisation:
* Most important scholarship within the AAI Graz.
* Coordinated by the One-World-Scholarship-Team of the contact committee for third world scholarships (study counsellors of the AAI, the LAI, the ÖAD, the ÖOG).
* Co-Financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation and the Catholic Womens Movement.
* Administrated by ADA (Austrian Development Agency).

Benefits: In addition to the scholarships, the AAI will also hand out general benefits (e.g. for learning aids, visa fees) and allowances for the costs of the university preparation programme to students in need from southern countries.

As the demand for financial support has been constantly growing and as we increasingly have to rely on private funding, we would like to ask you for a contribution to our benefit funds for students from foreign countries.

Application Form: For Online Application Form Click www.aai-graz.at/cms/uploads/Formulare/EWS%20-%20Anmeldebogen09.pdf

Contact:
Afro-Asian Institute Graz
Leechgasse 22
A-8010 Graz

Email: office(AT)aai-graz.at

Contact Number: +43 316 324434

NGAMA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2010 – MASSACHUSETTS

National Guard Association of Massachusetts and Major General Joseph Carter (NGAMA) Scholarship 2010 in Massachusetts

The National Guard Association of Massachusetts and Major General Joseph Carter, The Adjutant General, announce that four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Massachusetts National Guard personnel and their sons, daughters, or spouses.

Categories: Current members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Sons, daughters or spouses of a current member of the National Guard Association of Massachusetts (NGAMA). Sons, daughters or spouses of a current member of the Massachusetts National Guard.

Application Procedures :
* The application packet must be completed as described below: Scholarship Application.
* One letter of recommendation (8 1/2 x 11) from an individual who can provide us with information regarding your character traits.
* On a separate sheet (8 1/2 x 11) list extra curricular activities: i.e. clubs, athletics, community involvement and other significant accomplishments. College students are urged to list their high school activities and awards as well as college achievements.
* Official high school or college transcript(s). Transcripts must indicate grade point average.
* On a separate sheet of paper (8 1/2 x 11), typed and double-spaced, answer the following question: (limit response to one page)
Additional Information:
* Complete application packets must be received no later than 31 March 2010.
* The Selection Committee will choose students based on achievement and citizenship. Only winners will be notified.
* You must be enrolled in, or planning to attend a regionally or nationally accredited degree or technical program.
* We plan on presenting the awards at the NGAMA Annual Convention on Saturday, April 24, 2010 and hope the recipients can attend.

Application Form: For online Application form click www.ngama.org/uploads/NGAMA_Scholarship_2010.doc

Application Deadline : 31 March 2010

Contact:
National Guard Association of Massachusetts
Attn: CPT Mark Bennett, Education Services Office (NGAMA Scholarship)
50 Maple Street
Milford, Massachusetts 01757

BSH UNIVERSITY – POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 2010 – BRISTOL

This four-year, AHRC-funded research project at the University of Bristol, led by Professor Neville Morley, will explore the history of the reception of Thucydides and his work since the Renaissance, including the history of scholarship and criticism on the text, the changing interpretative frameworks and the use of Thucydides in modern debates about such subjects as citizenship and democracy, international relations and the nature of history.

We are now seeking to recruit for two postgraduate studentships. One student will research an aspect of the modern reception of Thucydides as a historian and within the general field of historiography; the other will research an aspect of the modern reception of Thucydides within social and political theory or political philosophy. The exact topics will depend on interests and experience.

Awards: AHRC maintenance grant and Bristol tuition fees of £3,440 are also covered.
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed a first degree and either be studying for or have completed a Masters degree in an appropriate subject area such as history, classics and ancient history, philosophy or politics. A good command of ancient Greek and at least one modern European language is desirable.

Application procedure: Candidates must firstly submit an application for postgraduate research at the University of Bristol. This should include two academic references and a description of the student’s proposed topic.

Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is 30th April 2010

Contact:
Arts and Humanities Research Council
Whitefriars
Lewins Mead
Bristol, BS1 2AE

Contact Number: 01179876500

ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK – JAPAN SCHOLARSHIP 2010 – PHILIPPINES

The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Programme was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other developmentrelated fields at participating academic institutions, in the Asian and Pacific Region. Upon completion of their study programmes, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

Eligibility: Students from the following countries are eligible:
The eligible ADB developing member countries are: Afghanistan; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; People’s Republic of China; Cook Islands; Democratic Republic of East Timor; Fiji Islands; Hong Kong, China; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kiribati; Republic of Korea; Kyrgyz Republic; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Maldives; Republic of the Marshall Islands; Federated States of Micronesia; Mongolia; Myanmar; Nauru; Nepal; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Sri Lanka; Taipei, China; Tajikistan; Thailand; Tonga; Turkmenistan; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Vietnam.
Application Form: For Online Application Form Click www.adb.org/Documents/JSP/insheet.pdf

Application Procedure: Applicants should indicate to the academic institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed Institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation. Failure to do so may result in an application not being processed or to an award being terminated if documentation or information provided is later determined to be false. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income Tax Return or Certification of their Annual Salary/Monthly Salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a Certification of Family Income (Parent’s Income).

Application Deadline:
The duly accomplished information sheet together with all copies of academic records should be sent to the institution at least six (6) months before the commencement of the intake that you wish to join.

Contact:
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 789, 0980 Manila,
Philippines

Email: adbjsp(AT)adb.org

Fax: + 63 2 636 2444; + 63 2 636 2456

USA California State University Bakersfield Scholarship in Teaching Program 2010

The purpose of this Operations Memo is to provide an update on the status of the California Student Aid Commission’s (Commission) Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE). APLE is a state-funded, competitive teacher incentive program designed to encourage outstanding students to become teachers and serve in areas within California where there is an identified critical teacher shortage.

Student are advised that the Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE), a State program designed for students who are entering the teaching profession, enables students who are enrolled in a program leading to an initial teaching credential, to have educational loans assumed by the California Student Aid Commission.

The basic APLE program assumes up to $11,000 in educational loans in association with four consecutive years of fulltime teaching in a designated teacher shortage field or eligible California K-12 public school.
APLE participants who teach in mathematics, science, or special education in California public schools ranked in the lowest 60 percentile of API, may receive both the basic $11,000 and up to $1,000 of additional loan assumption during each of four years. Another $1,000 of benefits may be received in each of the four years by individuals teaching mathematics, science or special education in a school ranked in the lowest 20 percentile of the State’s API, resulting in a maximum of $19,000 in loan assumption benefits.

The APLE program will assume educational loans that were incurred to meet the costs associated with obtaining a baccalaureate degree or an initial teaching credential.

If you have received an educational loan, and plan to teach in a shortage field and/or in a school that qualifies as a result of serving high need populations, you are encouraged to apply. There are a substantial number of APLE allocations still available, and if you are eligible you will have an excellent chance of obtaining one.

Eligibility:
To be eligible to participate in the APLE program, an individual is required to teach in any one of the following:
* A designated subject, which includes mathematics, science, agriculture, foreign language, or education specialist instruction (formerly-special education)
* Designated schools serving populations of students from low-income families:
* Low-performing schools, defined as those in the bottom 50 percentile of the Academic Performance Index (API)
* Schools having a high percentage of teachers holding emergency permits,
* Schools serving rural areas
* State Special Schools

How to Apply: If you think you may be eligible for this program, and/or would like more information, you are encouraged to visit the CSU APLE Web site listed below, where you may print the application, and submit it to your campus APLE Coordinator immediately. Campus coordinators are listed on the CSU APLE Website (Step 4). The CSUB APLE Coordinator is Felicia Scoot, in the CSUB School of Education, at phone (661)654-6122 or (800)788-2782 ext. 6122.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2010

Contact Numbers: (661)654-6122 or (800)788-2782 Ext. 6122.

Institute Of Marketing & Management – New Delhi

Post Graduate Diploma in Management Admission 2010

IMM, in addition to its management training programmes has started PGDM Course course approved by AICTE since 1994. IMM’s flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM Course) is a highly professional program designed to integrate current management theory and practice. The PGDM Course Programme, the core activity of the institute, is designed to prepare the young graduates for senior level positions in industry and other sections with inputs in the functional areas of Marketing, Finance, IT Management, International Business, Human Resources Management, and Advertising & Public Relation. During the last 13 years the IMM has emerged as a premier Institute for PGDM Course programme and its Alumni are occupying important positions in the Industry. It imparts wholesome management education with closure Industry-Academic interaction.

Eligibility: A Bachelor’s degree in 10 + 2 + 3 system as recognised in India. Candidates appearing in the final year exams may also apply.
Registration & Application Processing: Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications required for admission may register by submitting the Registration Form, duly completed along with 6 colour Passport size Photographs, attested copies of certificates / degrees and the Application Processing Fee of Rs. 2000 in cash / money order / demand draft to:
Institute of Marketing & Management, New Delhi

Selection Procedure: Selection to these courses will be based on Applicant’s performance in the CAT (COMMON ADMISSION TEST) conducted by Indian Institutes of Management, MAT (Management Aptitude Test) conducted by AIMA, followed by Self Introduction, Group Discussion and finally, Personal Interview to determine the aptitude, ability and general knowledge of the candidate.

Application Form: For Online Application Form Click www.immindia.com/images/form.pdf

Duration: 2-years, Full-Time

Course Fee: Rs. 7,50,000/-

Contact:
Institute Of Marketing & Management
Marketing Tower,
B-11, Qutab Institutional Area,
New Delhi-110 016

Email: info(AT)immindia.com / immnd(AT)nda.vsnl.net.in

Contact Numbers: +91 – 11 – 26520892-6, 26520900, 26960535, 26960752

Osmania University Hyderabad

Education Common Entrance Test-2010

Conducted under the aegis of APSCHE, Hyderabad
(In terms of GO Ms No 72 Edn (SE Trg-1) department, dated 5-7-2004 and related amendments)


EdCET 2010 Notification
Applications in the prescribed form are invited for Education Common Entrance Test (Ed.CET-2010) for selection of candidates for admission into BEd regular course in Colleges of Education in Andhra Pradesh for the academic year 2010-2011.

Eligibility: Eligibility for Ed.CET-2010: The candidates should fulfil the following eligibility criteria

(a) The candidates should have passed BA / BSc / BCom / BSc (Home Science) / BCA / BBM examination from any University in Andhra Pradesh or a recognized University out side Andhra Pradesh.
(b) The candidates who are appearing for final degree examinations of 2010 are also eligible to appear for entrance examination.
(c) Candidates should have secured 50% marks either in the Bachelors Degree ie BA / BSc / BCom (Home Science) / BCA / BBM and/or in the Masters Degree or any other qualification equivalent thereto. However the candidates belonging to all other reserved categories should have secured 40% marks in the qualifying examination.
(d) The qualifying mark in the Entrance Test for all candidates (except SC/ST) is 37 out of total marks (ie 25%). For the candidates belonging to SC/ST communities there will be no qualifying marks for ranking.
(e) The candidates should have completed 19 years of age on 01-07-2010.

How To Apply: Sale of Application Forms:-
Prescribed printed application form along with OMR cum ICR application form and information booklet can be had by paying Rs 150/- across the counters from all the Head Post Offices and the University Post Offices in the State of AP The application forms can also be had from e-seva centers in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupathi, Warangal, Anantapur and Guntur cities. The following Designated main Branches of Andhra Bank outlets in AP

Adilabad : Adilabad, Mancherial, Anantapur : Anantapur, Hindupur, Dharmavaram, Guntakal, Chittoor : Chittoor, Chandragiri, Srikalahasti, Tirupati, SV University, Balaji Colony (Tirupati), Kuppam, Madanapalli, East Godavari : Amalapuram, Razole, Mandapet, Rajahmundry, Kothapet, Samalkot, Kakinada, Ramachandrapuram, Tuni, Guntur : Arundelpet (Guntur), Koretapadu (Guntur), Patnam Bazar (Guntur), Mangalagiri, Sattenapalli, Chilakaluripet, Narasaraopet, Tenali, Bapatla, Repalle, Hyderabad : Khiratabad, Sanath Nagar, Vidyanagar, Dilsukhnagar, Kachiguda, Jubilee Hills, Saifabad, JNTU (Kukatpally), Mehadipatnam, Kadapa : Kadapa, Proddutur, Pulivendula, Rajampet, Karimnagar : Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Huzurabad, Jagitial, Khammam : Khammam, Kothagudem, Bhadrachalam, Krishna : Vijayawada, Governerpet (Vijayawada), Eluru Road (Vijayawada), Patamata (Vijayawada), Gudivada, Nuzivid, Machilipatnam, Kurnool : Kurnool, Adoni, Nandyal, Allagadda, Mahaboobnagar : Mahaboobnagar, Gadwal, Jadcherla, Wanaparthy, Medak : Medak, Siddipet, Sangareddy, Zahirabad, RC Puram, Nalgonda : Nalgonda, Janagaon, Miryalaguda, Bhongir, Suryapet, Nellore : Nellore, Kavali, Gudur, Dargamitta, Nizamabad : Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Armoor, Prakasam : Ongole, Chirala, Kanigiri, Kandukur, Markapur, Rangareddy : Vikarabad, Secunderabad : RP Road, Tirumalagiry, West Maredpally, Prakasamnagar (Begumpet), Srikakulam : Srikakulam, Amadalavalasa, Tekkali, Rajam, Visakhapatnam : Visakhapatnam, AU Engg. College (Vizag), Maharanipet (Vizag), Daba Gardens (Vizag), Gajuwaka (Vizag), Waltair, Anakapalli, Chodavaram, Narsipatnam, Vizianagaram : Vizianagaram, Parvatipuram, Bobbili, Warangal : Warangal, Hanumakonda, Parkal, Nakkalagutta, Mahabubabad, West Godavari : Eluru, Jangareddygudem, Tadepalligudem, Kovvur, Bhimavaram, Attili, Palakole, Tanuku.

Submission of Applications:-
Duly filled in application form, and OMR cum ICR application form should be submitted in person or by Registered post / Speed post to the Convener, Ed.CET-2010, Department of Education, IASE, Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500 007 on or before 5 pm, 29.04.2010.

Submission of Filled In Applications Online:-
Applications also can be submitted online. However, a copy of the application downloaded along with two passport size photographs and DD for Rs 150/- drawn from any Nationalized Bank in favour of "The Secretary, APSCHE, payable at Hyderabad must to be sent to the Convener, Ed.CET-2010, Department of Education, IASE, Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500 007 on or before 5pm, 29-04-2010 For further details visit www.edcet2010.com, www.osmania.ac.in

OR

For AP Online submission a candidate has to Pay Rs 150/- by cash in any AP Online Centre (list of franchisees is available on www.aponline.gov.in) or pay through AP Online citizen portal https://secure.aponline.gov.in online and obtain a receipt and enter the www.aponline.gov.in and submit the application duly incorporating a scanned photograph and signature. After submission a registered number for future reference is generated.

Note:
* The convener shall not be in anyway responsible for postal delay or loss in transit etc.
* The applications received after 5:00 PM on last date shall not be considered, what so ever may be the reason.
* Incomplete applications will be rejected.
* Candidate should carefully go through the information Booklet supplied along with application before filling up the application and OMR cum ICR application form.
* The candidate claiming to be a local candidate of a local University area is as defined in AP Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) order 1974 and amendments there on.
* Mere appearance at the entrance test (Ed.CET-2010) does not entitle a candidate for admission into BEd course unless the stipulated eligibility conditions are satisfied.


Important Dates:

Date of Commencement of Sale of Applications 18-03-2010

Last date for submission of filled-in Applications 29-04-2010

Test date Sunday (11:00 AM to 01:00 PM) 13-06-2010

DOON UNIVERSITY Dehradun (Uttarakhand)

DOON UNIVERSITY

Mothrowala Road, P.O. Ajabpur,

Dehradun (Uttarakhand)


ADMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT-2010


Doon University was established by the Government of Uttarakhand in 2005 vide its Act No. 18 of 2005 as a State Government University. It is a fully residential University. The vision of the University is to become a Centre of Excellence in chosen areas of Studies. The medium of instruction in the University is English. The University announces following courses for the academic year 2010-11. The important dates are as under:

IMPORTANT DATES:

Issue of application forms starts on : 15th March 2010
Last date for receiving completed application forms without late fee : 15th May 2010
with late fee of Rs. 100/- : 21st May 2010
Date of admission test : 13th June 2010
Commencement of new session : 26th July 2010
The dates may be changed at the discretion of the university authorities.
The applications are invited from the eligible students for admission in following courses being offered by various schools of the Doon University.


School of Environment and Natural Resources

. POST GRADUATE COURSES:

a) M.Sc. Natural Resource Management (20 Seats): Eligibility: Graduation in biological sciences or applied sciences from a recognized University with at least 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST and other categories).

b) M.Sc. Environmental Studies (20 Seats): Eligibility: Graduation in basic or applied sciences from a recognized University with at least 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST).

The PhD programme will also be offered in different disciplines from 2010.Details will be published on the University website shortly.


School of communication

c) M.A Communication (40 Seats): Eligibility: Graduation in any subject from a recognized University with at least 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST).

Following new courses will also be introduced in the Doon University from July 2010. The interested students are requested to see the website regularly for the latest update.



School of Management

a) Master of Business Administration (40 seats)

Eligibility: Graduation in any subject from a recognized University with fifty percent marks for general category and 45 per cent for SC/ST category).


School of Social Sciences

b) M.A Economics (30 Seats)

Eligibility-Graduation with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for SC/ST) from a recognized University with Economics as one of the subjects or Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60 per cent marks (55 per cent for SC/ST).



School of Languages

c) Integrated five year M.A course (Chinese, Spanish, German languages: 20 seats each) Eligibility: 10+2 in any subject from a recognized Board with 50 percent marks (45 per cent for SC/ST).



. CENTRE OF EXAMINATION: (1) Dehra Dun (2) Srinagar Garhwal (3) Delhi (4) Haldwani (5) Almora (6) Lucknow (7) Chandigarh (8) Shillong (9) Jorhat(10)Kolkata. The University reserves its right to change/cancel the centre of examination at its discretion. The examination center mentioned in the admit cards will be final.



. RESERVATION: Out of the total seats fifty per cent seats will be reserved for the candidates from the State of Uttarakhand. Remaining seats will be filled up as per merit. The reservation for SC/ST and OBC will be provided to the applicants of Uttarakhand as per the rules of Government of Uttarakhand. SC /ST candidates from other states will be treated as General category.


. HOW TO APPLY: Prospectus and application form can be obtained by post by submitting a Bank Draft of Rs. 650/- for general categories and Rs. 350/-for SC/ST candidates of Uttarakhand, payable at Dehradun in favour of Doon University Dehradun. The forms will also be available from the University office Kedarpur campus/ Punjab National Bank, Ashley Hall branch Dehradun on payment of Rs 600 or Rs 300(for SC/ST of Uttarakhand) in cash.A copy of the valid SC/ST certificate will be required at the time of issue of the form .The candidates may also contact the University on telephone no 0135-2533105for any information.

Duly filled in application form be sent to The Coordinator of Admissions, Doon University Kedarpur, PO Ajabpur, Dehradun-248001. The University reserves the right to withhold admission to any academic programme announced for the year 2010-11.

For further details please refer to "Prospectus 2010". A candidate who wants to apply for two or more courses has to fill up separate form for each course. Prospectus 2010/Application forms may also be downloaded from the website www.gov.ua.nic.in/doonuniversity