Avinashilingam University for Women,Coimbatore

B.E Course admissions 2010-2012

Applications have been invited for admission to the B.E Course (4 years; 8 semesters) in (i) Bio-medical Instrumentation Engineering (ii) Computer Science and Engineering (iii) Civil Engineering (iv) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (v) Electronics and Communication Engineering (vi) Food Processing and Preservation Technology (vii) Information Technology and (viii) Printing Technology at Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore-641043
Applicants should appear for a separate Entrance Test to be conducted by Avinashilingam University on 18.4.2010 or at State Level Entrance Examination (CEE) or All India Engineering Entrance Exam (AIEEE).

Applicant should have passed in Higher Secondary Examination (Academic/Vocational Stream) and obtained a minimum aggregate percentage of marks as indicated below:
H.S.C Academic Stream (Mathematics +Physics +Chemistry) - 55% in case of OC, 50% in case of BC/MBC/ and others and a Pass in case of SC/ST.Only candidate whose date of birth falls on or after July, 01, 1988 are eligible. For SC/ST and Physically handicapped applicants, the upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years. SC/ST candidates will have Fee Concession. They have to pay only 50% tuition fee. Application from can be downloaded from auengg.com/application%202010-2011.pdf

Filled application along with the Proof for date of birth, 3 copies of recently taken passport size photograph, Xerox copies of Community certificate, Transfer certificate and conduct certificate from the institution last studied, Mark sheet of 10th and DD for Rs.650/- (General Category) (Rs.350/-SC/ST) drawn in favour of 'The Registrar, Avinashilingam University for Women', payable at Coimbatore, should reach 'The Registrar, Avinashilingam University for women, Coimbatore - 641 043', latest by 10th April, 2010.

All original certificates (inclusive of 12th standard mark sheet) should be submitted during the time of admission.

For details, www.avinuty.ac.in

Pondicherry University- Post Graduate, M.Phil and Doctoral Programmes for the year 2010-11

M.A.
Anthropology
Applied Economics
English & Comparative Literature
French (Translation & Interpretation)
Hindi
History
Mass Communication
Philosophy
Politics & International Relations
Sanskrit
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Tamil


M.SC.
Applied Geology
Applied Psychology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Coastal Disaster Management
Chemical Sciences
Computer Science
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Electronic Media
Food Science and Nutrition
Mathematics
Marine Biology
Physics
Statistics
Sustainable Development

M.SC. (Five Year Integrated Programme)
Applied Geology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics

MBA, MCA, M.Com., M.Ed., MLIS, MPA, M.P.Ed., MSW, M.Tech.

MBA (Banking Technology)
MBA (InternationalBusiness
MBA (Tourism)
MCA (at Puducherry & Karaikal)
M.Com. (Business Finance)
M.Ed.(Master of Education)
MLIS (Master of Libraryand Information Science)
MPA (Master of Performing Arts)
M.P.Ed. (Master of Physical Education)
MSW(Master of Social Work)
M.Tech.(Computer Science and Engineering)
M.Tech. (Environmental Engineering & Management)
M.Tech. (Network & Internet Engineering)

PG DIPLOMA
Asian Christian Studies
Functional Hindi & Translation

M. Phil.
Anthropology
Asian Christian Studies
Chemistry
Commerce
Drama & Theatre Arts
Economics
English
French
Hindi
History
Environmental Technology
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Politics & International Studies
Sanskrit
Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
Sociology
Social Work
Tamil
Tamil (Modern Literature)
Tamil (Religious Literature)
Women's Studies

Ph.D.
Anthropology
Asian Christian Studies
Banking Technology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Coastal Disaster Management
Commerce
Computer Science & Engineering
Drama & Theatre Arts
Earth Sciences
Economics
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
English
Environmental Technology
French
Hindi
History
International Business
Politics & International Studies
Management
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physical Education & Sports
Physics
Sanskrit
Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
Sociology
Tamil
Tourism
Women's Studies

Selection Process
The selection of candidates for admission to the P.G./M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes will be based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination only.
The NET/JRF qualified candidates with fellowships will be given direct admission to Ph.D. programmes.
The miimum cut off mark for general candidates in respect of Ph.D. and M.Phil. admission shall be half of the average of the entrance examination marks scored by all the candidates in the respective subject. The minimum cut of mark for OBC/SC/ST/Physicaly challenged candidates will be 10% below the cut off marks of the general catagory candidates.
For the purpose of working out the average, only 'O' and above will be taken into account, i.e. the negative marks, if any wil not be counted for working out the average of the entrance examination.

Mere appearance in the entrance examination does not entitle a candidate for admission to any course in this University and he/she will be granted admission only if he/ she fulfils the eligibility criteria fixed for the courses. Candidates are advised to take up the examination only if they satisfy the eligibility criteria. If the number of applications received is less than the prescribed intake, there will be no entrance test; admission will be granted based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

Admission Requirements for Ph.D. programmes
Ph.D. Full-time

For all Ph.D. (Full-time) programmes, the following categories of candidates are eligible to apply:
(a) Candidates should have qualified for their P.G. degree in the subject concerned with a minimum of 55% of marks or equivalent from a recognised
University under 10+2+3+2 system of study or an equivalent system recognised by this University.

Or

(b) Teacher candidates working in the institutions admitted to the privileges
of this University and other Universities provided they are qualified and granted leave for the required period by the competent authority.

Or

(c) Candidates with GATE or other similar qualifications employed in research projects in the University departments or recognized research institutions provided they possess the required educational qualifications.
The project assistants will also have to appear for the entrance examination
for admission to Ph.D.

Or

(d) The NET/ JRF qualified candidates with fellowships wil be given direct
admission to Ph.D. programmes. All other non-fellowship NET and GATE
qualified candidates will have to appear for the entrance examination.


Ph.D. Part-time (Internal)
(a) Teacher candidates working in Colleges/ University departments and such other institutions recognized by Pondicherry University and who have qualified for the Master's degree in their respective disciplines or a degree accepted as equivalent there to by Pondicherry University and obtained 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in their Post Graduate Degree and who have three years of continuous teaching experience at degree and / or post-graduate level in the subject concerned.

(b) Teacher candidates working in recognized schools and teaching at the
High School level, situated within the jurisdiction of PondicherryUniversity with a Master's degree in their respective disciplines or a degree accepted as equivalent thereto by the University and obtained 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in their post-graduate degree and who have put in 5 years of continuous teaching in the subject concerned.

(c) Non-teaching staff employed in a time scale of pay in this University
and other affiliated research institutions provided that

(i) the candidates possess required post-graduate degree as prescribed
by the Department concerned and obtained 55% marks (or and equivalent grade),
(ii) the candidate has at least 10 years of work experience of which at least
two years should be relevant to the field of research, proof of which to be
evidenced through two research papers published in standard journals
or
(iii) the candidate has at least 5 years of work experience with M.Phil. in the
subject concerned and published two research papers in standard journals in
the subject concerned.

Note : Candidates under the regulations of part-time (Internal) are prohibited from taking any remunerative assignments, nor can they join any other course of study without the prior approval of the Guide / Supervisor.

Ph.D. Part-time (External)
(a) Permanent employees of Academic Staff Colleges/ Universities / other educational institutions of higher learning / R&D Lab with at least 5 years of experience and with post-graduate qualification in the subject concerned and obtained 55% marks (or equivalent grade) are eligible for registering for Ph.D. Part-time (external).
(b) Employees with a minimum of ten years of experience in Government, local bodies, recognized institutes, Public Sector Undertakings and Non-Governmental Organizations who are academically qualified with 55% of marks (or equivalent grade) in their post-graduate degree are eligible for registering for Ph.D. provided the candidate has experience in the relevant field of research for at least three continuous years out of ten years of service and published at least two papers in standard journals in the subject concerned.

All the part-time internal as well as external candidates applying for admission to the Ph.D. programme should submit an outline proposal of the research to be conducted, giving sufficient background material and the proposed line of research. In case of candidates, working outside the University area, a local guide duly appointed by the University may be permitted in addition to the University guide.

Ph.D Academic Requirements
Anthropology
Master's degree in Anthropology/ Ecology/ Forensic Medicine/ Home Science/ Population Studies/ Sociology / Women's Studies / Humanities and Social Sciences or any other related discipline with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Asian Christian Studies
M.A./ M.Phil. degree in Christian studies from any University or its equivalent with a minimum of 55% of marks.

Banking Technology
M. B. A. (Banking Technology)/ M. B. A. (FInance/ Systems) or equivalent Management Degree/ IIM P.G. Diploma/ M.Com. (Business Finance) or M.E./ M.Tech. (Computer Science/ Information Technology) MCA / M.S. (Computer Science) with a minimum of 55% of marks in all degrees

Commerce
Master's degree in Commerce with a minimum of 55% of marks

Drama & Theatre Arts
Master's degree in Drama & Theatre Arts or in Performing Arts or related subjects with a minimum of 55% of marks

Economics
Master's degree in Economics with a minimum of 55% of marks

English
Master's degree in English with a minimum of 55% of marks

French
Master's degree in French with a minimum of 55% of marks

Hindi
Master's degree in Hindi with a minimum of 55% of marks

History
Master's degree in History/ Ancient History and Archeology/ Indian Culture/ Anthropology/ Geology/ Geography/ any other related discipline with a minimum of 55% of marks

International Business
MBA (International Business) MBA (Marketing, Finance, HR, Tourism, Systems), MIBA, M.Com., MCS (Master of Corporate Secretaryship), Master's Degree in Foreign Trade, Economics, Industrial Management, and other relevant disciplines with a minimum of 55% of marks

Politics & International Studies
Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% of marks


Management
Master's degree in Management, Commerce, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Production Engineering, Foreign Trade, Operations Research, Statistics, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work, Economics, Psychology, Tourism, Hospitality, Hospital Management,Business Administration, Mass Communication and other relevant disciplines with a minimum of 55% of marks. Candidates with affiliation to Examination Oriented Professional bodies such as ICAI, ICSI and ICWAI and any other relevant disciplines may also be considered.

Philosophy
Master's degree in Philosophy with a minimum of 55% of marks

Physical Education & Sports
Master's degree in Physical Education with a minimum of 55% of marks

Sanskrit
Master's or Acharya degree in Sanskrit with a minimum of 55% of marks

Sociology
Master's degree in Sociology with a minimum of 55% of marks

Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
Master's degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Womens' Studies, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Public Administration, Social Work, Nursing, Home Science, Economics, Psychology, Education and any other relevant disciplines concerned with subjects of Inclusive Studies with a minimum of 55% of marks

Tamil
Master's degree in Tamil with a minimum of 55% of marks

Women's Studies
Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% of marks

Tourism
Masters degree with a minimum 55% of marks from the discipline of Tourism Management/ Economics/ Commerce/ Geography/ History/ Hotel Management/ Archeology/ Public Administration/ Anthropology holding the P.G. degrees like MBA (Tourism), MTA, MTM, MBA, MA (History), MA (Archeology), MA (Public Administration), MA (Tourism Administration) & MA (Anthropology)

Science Discipline
Biotechnology
Master's degree in Agriculture/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Veterinary Science/ Zoology or in any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Coastal Disaster Management
Master's degree in Geology/ Geography/ Geo-Physics/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Maths/ M.Tech./ ME with a minimum of 55% of marks

Chemistry
Master's degree in Applied or Industrial Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/ Material Science/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Earth Sciences
Master's degree in Geology / Applied Geology/ Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geology/ Marine Geophysics or any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Ecology & Environmental Sciences
Master's degree in Ecology & Environmental Sciences or any related branch of Science or Technology with a minimum of 55% of marks

Environmental Technology
Master's degree in Science/Technology with a minimum of 55% of marks

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Master's degree in Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics/Life Science or in any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Bioinformatics
Master's degree in any relevant areas of Physics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks.

Computer Science & Engg
M.Tech in Computer Science/Computer Science and Engineering/ M.Tech. in Electronics and / or CommunicationEngineering / M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks or MCA/ MS/M.Sc. in Computer Science/ Information Technology/Software Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 55% of marks and have passed JRF/NET/GATE examination or have put in a minimum of 5 years of relevant teaching/industry experience

Mathematics
Master's degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% of marks

Physics
Master's degree in Physics/ Material Science and Technology with a minimum of 55% of marks

Marine Biology (Port Blair, Andaman)
Master's degree in Marine Biology, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Marine Biotechnology/ Physical Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Geological Oceanography, Fisheries Sciences or Life Science with at least 55% of marks

Ph.D. Programmes offered in the Affiliated Colleges/ Institutions of Pondicherry University [Full-time and Part-time (Internal) only]

Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), Puducherry
Zoology
Master's degree in Zoology/Physiology/Entomology /Life Sciences/ Parasitology/Genetics/any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Microbiology
Master's degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Immunology/Microbial tech. /any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Chemistry
Master's degree in Applied or Industrial Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Bio-Physics/ Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Material Science/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ any other related areas with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Regional Medical Research Centre, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Microbiology
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Entomology
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post-graduate Studies, Puducherry
Botany
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Zoology
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Physics
Master's degree in Physics/ Material Science and Technology with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Chemistry
Master's degree in Applied or Industrial Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/ Material Science/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ any other related areas with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Tamil
Master's degree in Tamil with a minimum of 55% of mark

Commerce
Master's degree in Commerce with a minimum of 55% of marks

Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry

Electronics & Communication Engg.
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55% of marks

Computer Science & Engineering
M.Tech. in Computer Science/Computer & Engineering Science and
Engineering/ M.Tech. in Electronics and / or Communication Engineering./ M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 55 % marks. Or MCA/MS/M.Sc. in Computer Science/ Information Technology/Software Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 55 % of marks and have passed JRF/NET/GATE examination or have put in a minimum of 5 years of relevant teaching/industry experience.

Mechanical Engg.
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Civil Engineering
(a) M.E. / M.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 55% of marks or equivalent Master's degree with
specialization in:
i) Structural Engineering
ii) Geotechnical Engineering
iii) Hydraulic & water Resource Engineering irrigation water
Management / Ocean Engg.
iv) Transportation Engineering
v) Advanced surveying and Photogrammetry
vi) Environmental Engineering / Environmental Technology /
Environmental Management / Advanced Construction
Technology.
vii) Geo informatics
viii) Urban Engineering / Town & Country planning

(b) M.E. / M.Tech. degree in any branch of Engg. with a minimum
of 55% or equivalent with specialization in: Energy Technology /
Environmental Bio - Technology / Bio-Technology / Bio-Chemical
Engg./ Induastrial Biotechnology

Mathematics
Master's degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Physics
Master's degree in Physics/ Material Science and Technology with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Chemistry
Master's degree in Applied or Industrial Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Material Science/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ any other related areas with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Electrical and Electronics Engg.
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55% of marks


Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College, Puducherry
Law
Master's degree in Law with a minimum of 55 % marks

Note:
(1) Candidates, while applying for the Ph.D. programmes offered in the affiliated institutions, should mention the name of the institution in the appropriate column of the application without fail.
(2) In respect of Ph.D. subjects (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, etc.) which are offered both in the University Departments and in the afiliated institution(s), the candidates should appear for a common entrance examination.
(3) The intake for Ph.D. programmes are subject to change based on the availability of vacancies with the concerned supervisors.

Admission Requirements for M.Phil. programmes


Humanities and Social Science Disciplines

Anthropology
Master's degree in Anthropology with a minimum of 50 % of marks

Asian Christian Studies
Master's degree in any discipline from any University in India or abroad or any Pontifical Institution in India or abroad with a minimum of 50% of marks

Commerce
Master's degree in Commerce with a minimum of 50% of marks

Drama & Theatre Arts
Master's degree in Drama & Theatre Arts or in Performing Arts or related subjects with a minimum of 50% of marks

Economics
Master's degree in Economics with a minimum of 50% of marks

English
Master's degree in English with a minimum of 50% of marks

French
Master's degree in French with a minimum of 50% of marks

Hindi
Master's degree in Hindi with a minimum of 50% of marks

History
Master's degree in History/ Ancient History and Archeology/ Indian Culture/ Anthropology/ Geology/ Geography/ any other related discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks

Politics & International Studies
Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks

Philosophy
Master's degree in Philosophy with a minimum of 50% of marks

Physical Education & Sports
Master's degree in Physical Education with a minimum of 50% of
Marks

Sanskrit
Master's degree in Sanskrit with a minimum of 50% of marks

Sociology
Master's degree in Sociology with a minimum of 50% of marks

Social Work
Master's degree in Social Work with a minimum of 50% of marks

Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
Master's degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Womens' Studies, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Public Administration, Social Work, Nursing, Home Science, Economics, Psychology, Education and any other relevant disciplines concerned with the subjects of Inclusive Studies with a minimum of 50% of marks

Tamil
Master's degree in Tamil with a minimum of 50% of marks

Tamil (Modern Literature)
Master's degree in Tamil with a minimum of 50% of marks

Tamil (Religious Literature)
Master's degree in Tamil with a minimum of 50% of marks

Women's Studies
Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks

Science Disciplines
Chemistry
Master's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences and any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Environmental Technology
Master's degree in Science / Technology with a minimum of 55% of marks

Mathematics
Master's degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% of marks

Physics
Master's degree in Physics with a minimum of 55% of marks


For Admission Requirements for other PG Programmes refer the prospectus available at www.pondiuni.edu.in

How to Apply?
Application form can be submitted online through the university website www.pondiuni.edu.in

Application forms and prospectus can be obtained by POST by writing to The Deputy Registrar (Academic II), Pondicherry University, R.V Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry 605014. along with a self addressed envelope of size 32X25cm, stamped for Rs.90. The request cover should be superscribed “Request for application form for admission”.

The application can also be obtained in PERSON from Pondicherry University Staff Co-Op credit store at the campus on payment of Rs.100

Important Dates:
Last date of issue of application by Post : 21.04.2010
Last date of issue of application in Person : 28.04.2010
Last date of Submission: 28.04.2010
Date of Entrance Examination: 29-30 May 2010

For more details visit www.pondiuni.edu.in

UGC NET June 2010

National Eligibility Test (NET) in 77 subjects on 27th June, 2010 (Sunday) for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and eligibility for Lectureship in Indian universities and colleges.

Subject code and Subjects:
1. Economics
2. Political Science
3. Philosophy
4. Psychology
5. Sociology
6. History
7. Anthropology
8. Commerce
9. Education
10. Social Work
11. Defence and Strategic Studies
12. Home Science
13. Public Administration
14. Population Studies*
15. Music
16. Management
17. Maithili
18. Bengali
19. Hindi
20. Kannada
21. Malayalam
22. Oriya
23. Punjabi
24. Sanskrit
25. Tamil
26. Telugu
27. Urdu
28. Arabic
29. English
30. Linguistics
31. Chinese
32. Dogri
33. Nepali
34. Manipuri
35. Assamese
36. Gujarati
37. Marathi
38. French
39. Spanish
40. Russian
41. Persian
42. Rajasthani
43. German
44. Japanese
45. Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non Formal Education
46. Physical Education
47. Arab Culture and Islamic Studies
48. Indian Culture
49. Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management
50. Law
51. Library and Information Science
52. Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies
53. Comparative Study of Religions
54. Mass Communication and Journalism
55. Performing Arts – Dance/Drama/Theatre
56. Museology & Conservation
57. Archaeology
58. Criminology
59. Tribal and Regional Language/Literature
60. Folk Literature
61. Comparative Literature
62. Sanskrit Traditional Subjects (including Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotisha/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimamsa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsana/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhva Vedanta/ Dharma Sastra/ Sahitya/ Purana-itihasa/Agama/Advaita Vedanta)
63. Women Studies
64. Visual Arts (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture/ Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art)
65. Geography
66. Social Medicine & Community Health
67. Forensic Science
68. Pali
69. Kashmiri
70. Konkani
71. Computer Science and Applications
72. Electronic Science
73. Environmental Sciences
74. International and Area Studies
75. Prakrit
76. Human Rights and Duties
77. Tourism Administration and Management


CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY

i) Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree OR equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognised by UGC in Humanities (including languages) and Social Sciences, Computer Science & Applications, Electronic Science etc. are eligible for this Test. The Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Physically Handicapped (PH)/Visually Handicapped (VH) category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.


ii) Candidates who have appeared OR will be appearing at the qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited OR candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this Test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for award of JRF/Lectureship eligibility only after they have passed their Master’s degree examination or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/PH/VH category candidates). Such candidates must complete their P.G. degree examination within two years from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified.


iii) The Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September, 1991 (irrespective of date of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e., from 55% to 50%) for appearing in NET.


iv) Candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their post-graduation only. The candidates whose post-graduation subject is not covered in the list of subjects in item No. 9, may appear in a related subject.


v) Candidates seeking concession in fee are required to submit attested copy of their OBC(Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PH/VH certificate along with online print out of their Application Forms (obtained while applying on-line). Other candidates are not required to submit any certificates/documents in support of their eligibility alongwith print out of their Application Form. Therefore, the candidates, in their own interest, must satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the Test. In the event of any ineligibility being detected by the Commission at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled and they shall be liable for legal action.


vi) Candidates with post-graduate diploma/certificate course(s), should in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their course(s) with Master’s degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.


AGE LIMIT & RELAXATION :
i) Junior Research Fellowship : Not more than 28 years as on 01.06.2010. A relaxation upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH/VH categories and to women applicants. Relaxation will also be provided to the candidates having research experience, limited to the period spent on research in the relevant/related subject of post-graduation degree, subject to a maximum of 5 years, on production of a certificate from appropriate authority. Three years’ relaxation in age will be permissible to the candidates possessing L.L.M. Degree. Total age relaxation on the above ground(s) shall not exceed five years under any circumstances.


ii) Lectureship : No upper age limit.


EXEMPTION (ELIGIBILITY FOR LECTURESHIP) :
i) NET/SET shall remain the minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of Lecturers in Universities/Colleges/Institutions. Provided, however, that candidates, who are or have been awarded Ph.D Degree in compliance of the “University Grants Commission (minimum standards and procedure for award of Ph.D. Degree), Regulation 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions.” The candidates who have passed the UGC/CSIR JRF examination prior to 1989 are also exempted from appearing in NET.


ii) For SET Candidates: The candidates who have cleared the State Eligibility Test (SET) accredited by UGC for eligibility for Lectureship held prior to 1st June 2002, are exempted from appearing in NET, being eligible to apply for Lectureship anywhere in India. For SET held from 1st June 2002 onwards, the qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the post of lecturer only in the universities/ colleges belonging to the state from where they have cleared their SET. All SET qualified candidates are also eligible to appear in NET, if they so desire.

EXAMINATION FEE AND MODE OF PAYMENT :
For General candidates, the examination fee is Rs.450/-; for Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) , the fee is Rs. 225/- and for SC/ST/PH/VH candidates, it is Rs. 110/-. The candidate is expected to fill the Bank Challan Form in triplicate (Bank Copy, UGC Copy & Candidate’s Copy) as given in the Notification. All the three copies of the Challan Form have to be submitted in any branch of State Bank of India along with the bank charges (commission) of Rs.20/-. The bank will retain one copy and return two copies of the challan to the candidate. The candidate has to attach the UGC copy of the challan with the printout of online Application Form which he/she has to submit to the Registrar of UGC-NET Centre opted by the candidate. Please note that fee submitted by any other mode like money order, demand draft, IPO etc. will be rejected. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

SCHEME AND DATE OF TEST :

i) The Test will consist of three papers

Paper-I shall be of general nature, intended to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate. UGC has decided to provide choice to the candidates from the December 2009 UGC-NET onwards. Sixty (60) multiple choice questions of two marks each will be given, out of which the candidate would be required to answer any fifty (50). In the event of the candidate attempting more than fifty questions, the first fifty questions attempted by the candidate would be evaluated.


Paper-II shall consist of questions based on the subject selected by the candidate. Each of these papers will consist of a Test Booklet containing 50 compulsory objective type questions of two marks each. The candidate will have to mark the response for question of Paper-I and Paper-II on the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) sheet provided alongwith the Test Booklet. The detailed instructions for filling up the OMR Sheet will be sent to the candidate along with the Admit Card.


Paper-III will consist of only descriptive questions from the subject selected by the candidate. The candidate will be required to attempt questions in the space provided in the Test Booklet. The structure of Paper-III has been revised from June,2010 UGC-NET and is available on the UGC website www.ugc.ac.in . Paper-III will be evaluated only for those candidates who are able to secure the minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II, as per the table given in the following:

How to Apply?
Candidate seeking admission to the Test must apply online (i.e. www.ugcnetonline.in OR through a link available on the UGC website: www.ugc.ac.in). The candidates are required to download the Bank Challan Performa from the above website OR take photocopy from the UGC-NET Notification to be published in the Employment News dated 10-04-2010.

More details about the UGC NET June 2010 Application Procedure is available here

LIST OF NET CENTRES
The Test Centres with their respective codes are given below. Printout of Online Application Form should be addressed to the Registrar of the respective University Test Centres.

A Detailed List of UGC NET June 2010 Centres are available HERE

Important Dates:

Application Submission Start Date : 25-3-2010
Application Submission End Date : 26-4-2010
Last date for receiving the documents* at the test center: 30-4-2010
Examination Date : 27-6-2010


More details can be had from www.ug.ac.in and www.ugcnetonline.in

Symbiosis Entrance Test SET 2010

Symbiosis International ( Deemed University) announces for Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) - a mandatory common written test for the admission processes of undergraduate institutes of the university.

Name of Institutes where SET score is mandatory for admission-

• Symbiosis Law School.[SLS]
• Symbiosis Institute of Technology.[SIT]
• Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences.[SIHS]
• Symbiosis Institute of Computers Studies and Research[SICSR]
• Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies[SCMS-UG]
• Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication [SIMC-UG]
• Symbiosis School of Economics [SSE]
• Symbiosis Institute of Design [SID]

A candidate aspiring to pursue an undergraduate programme at Symbiosis needs to follow the 3 stages mentioned below:

Stage-1: SET Test
• Register online at www.set-test.org
• You may register for one paper in the morning viz. Law or Engineering or Health Sciences and one paper in the afternoon session viz. General or Design.
For Engineering and Health Sciences, if a candidate wishes to offer scores other than SET, he/she need not register for SET and apply directly to the concerned institute.
• You need to upload a scanned photograph of yours at the time of registration.
• Follow the instructions for payment of Test fee of Rs. 1400/- on the SET website. This includes charges for a prospectus of the Undergraduate programmes at Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
• Candidates applying to Symbiosis Institute of Technology must register at SET even if they offer JEE or AIEEE scores. They need to pay the prospectus fee of Rs. 500/-
• Print "Admit Card" directly from the website from April 21, 2010 to May 2, 2010.
• Bring the Admit Card and a Photo Identity to the Test Center. It will be authenticated during the Test.
(Candidates shall preserve the authenticated Admit Card till the Admission processes of the desired Symbiosis Institutes are over. If the Admit card is lost, no duplicate Admit Card will be issued.)
• Appear for the Test.

Stage-2: Apply online to the desired SlU's constituent institutes.
• The SET website allows a facility to directly apply online to an institute.
• Candidates may apply also from the institute website.
• To apply to an institute, a candidate must register for the relevant SET paper. For example, to apply to Symbiosis Law School, register for Law paper at SET.
• Candidates applying to Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) or Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) with other than SET-2010 score should refer to the institute websites and apply.

Stage-3: Attend further selection process of the chosen institutes, if called.
• Each institute has its own weightages for arriving at a cutoff, depending on its focused field as mentioned in the prospectus of each constituent institute.
• The institutes will announce a short list for attending further selection process.
• The individual institute as per their schedules will announce short List & Waiting Lists.
• For details of selection process and schedules please refer to the website of respective institute/s.

Important
• While adequate care is taken in ensuring that there are no mistakes in reading the answer sheet by the scanning machine, there is no provision of revaluation of the answer sheet of any candidate.
• The scores published by the Symbiosis Test Secretariat shall be final and shall not be subject to any appeal or revaluation.
• The SET Score card will be available on the website for a period of one month from the date of declaration of results i.e. from May 15, 2010 to June 15, 2010.
• Those candidates paying through cash or DD, should ensure that

1. Axis Bank Challan for cash payment, OR
2. Demand Draft along with Payment Advice Form for DD payment reaches Symbiosis Test Secretariat by 18th April 2010.
Symbiosis Test Secretariat will not be held responsible for non-delivery or any delay on the part of Courier / Postal Services.

Symbiosis Entrance Test SET 2010 Structure

a. Duration: SET duration is 150 minutes.
b. SET is an objective test.
c. Papers: SET is conducted in two sessions for FIVE question papers.
A candidate may apply to take one paper from each session.
d. Institutes: The constituent institutes use scores of the following for admission.

SET is an aptitude test and is objective in nature for all the paper except Design. Each question has four options as answers. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. All sections are Mandatory.

How to Register For Symbiosis Entrance Test SET 2010
Step 1. A candidate can register for one paper from the morning session viz. Law or Engineering or Health Sciences and one paper from the afternoon session viz. General or Design Register at www.set-test.org This will generate your SET ID.
You need to upload latest scanned photograph (in the given format and size) of own at the time of online registration.

Step 2. Pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1400/- towards the Test Fee and the prospectus of undergraduate programmes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).The SIDU Admission Cell will courier a copy of prospectus to the address registered at www.set-test.org

You have four (4) choices for payment. For different modes of payment, different 'Payment Advice' formats are created. Choose a payment mode and print a 'Payment Advice' form online.

1. CASH:
This 'Payment Advice' form is in three parts. Pay Rs. 1400/- in cash at Axis Bank branch in your city. Refer to the list of branches on the website. The bank will return two parts of the 'Payment Advice' form to you. The 'Student copy' is your receipt.
Sign the Symbiosis copy of the 'Payment Slip' form stamped by Axis Bank and send it to,
Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist: Pune – 411042

2. DEMAND DRAFT:
Get a crossed demand draft for Rs. 1400/- from any Nationalized Bank in favor of "Symbiosis Test Secretariat" payable at Pune.
Sign the single copy of the 'Payment Advice' for Demand Draft and send it along with Demand Draft to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat at,
Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist: Pune – 411042

3. ONLINE PAYMENT THROUGH CREDIT CARD:
You may pay directly through either Master or Visa card online. Follow the instructions given in the SET website.

4. ONLINE PAYMENT THROUGH NET BANKING:
You may transfer your SET test fee to Symbiosis Test Secretariat account using Net Banking option.

The SET website allows a facility for payment towards online Application for the Institutes along with SET 2010 Payment. The Institutes are:
• Symbiosis Law School [SLS]
• Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies-UG [SCMS-UG]
• Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR]
• Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences. [SIHS]
• Symbiosis Institute of Design [SID]
• Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication [SIMC-UG]
• Symbiosis School of Economics [SSE]
• Symbiosis Institute of Technology [SIT]

Step 3. Admit Card should be printed from the website. This will be operative from April 21, 2010 to May 2, 2010. Ensure the following.
> Generate and print the Admit Card from the SET website.
> Bring the Admit card to the Test Center in addition to a photo-identity. An acceptable photo identity is any one of the following:

• Passport
• Driving license
• College / Institute identity card
• Credit card with photograph.
• Voter Id Card

> At the time of the written test, it is mandatory to produce the photo identity as described here. Symbiosis Authorized Person will verify and authenticate your Admit Card against the photo-id.
> Please preserve this authenticated Admit Card for further selection processes of individual Institutes.
Note: Please note that no duplicate Admit Card will be issued in case it is lost by the candidate.

Test Cities for Symbiosis Entrance Test SET 2010
SET Test is conducted in 17 cities. A candidate may choose any one city. The centre and its address will be informed to the candidate on the Admit Card.

. Ahmedabad
. Bengaluru
. Bhubaneshwar
. Chandigarh
. Chennai
. Delhi
. Hyderabad
. Indore
. Jaipur
. Kochi
. Kolhapur
. Kolkata
. Lucknow
. Mumbai
. Nagpur
. Nashik
. Pune

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) takes care of international students through The International Office. All international students aspiring for admission to the institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) are required to contact this office.
The International Office, Symbiosis
S.B. Road, Pune - 411 004, India.
Tel: +91 20 25671905,
Fax:+91 20 25659209
Email: int.admissions@symbiosis.ac.in
URL: www.symbiosis.ac.in/international.html


IMPORTANT DATES for Symbiosis Entrance Test SET 2010


Online registration closes April 10, 2010 Saturday
Payment closes on April 13, 2010 Tuesday
Symbiosis Entrance Test May 2nd , 2010 Sunday
Law/ Engineering / Health sciences : 9:30 am to 12.00 noon
General / Design Test : 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm
SET Result May 15, 2010 Saturday

For more details contact:
Sivakumar Mathada, Registrar Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Gram: Lavale, Tal : Mulshi, Dist : Pune - 411042 India Phone: 020-39116226 / 27 ; Telefax: 020-39116228 Website: www.set-test.org ; University Website: www.siu.edu.in Email: symbitest@siu.edu.in, Email: info@set-test.org

Pondicherry University PG, M.Phil, Ph.D Admissions 2010-11

Pondicherry University invites applications for the following Post Graduate, M.Phil and Doctoral Programmes for the year 2010-11


M.A.
Anthropology
Applied Economics
English & Comparative Literature
French (Translation & Interpretation)
Hindi
History
Mass Communication
Philosophy
Politics & International Relations
Sanskrit
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Tamil


M.SC.
Applied Geology
Applied Psychology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Coastal Disaster Management
Chemical Sciences
Computer Science
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Electronic Media
Food Science and Nutrition
Mathematics
Marine Biology
Physics
Statistics
Sustainable Development

M.SC. (Five Year Integrated Programme)
Applied Geology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics

MBA, MCA, M.Com., M.Ed., MLIS, MPA, M.P.Ed., MSW, M.Tech.

MBA (Banking Technology)
MBA (InternationalBusiness
MBA (Tourism)
MCA (at Puducherry & Karaikal)
M.Com. (Business Finance)
M.Ed.(Master of Education)
MLIS (Master of Libraryand Information Science)
MPA (Master of Performing Arts)
M.P.Ed. (Master of Physical Education)
MSW(Master of Social Work)
M.Tech.(Computer Science and Engineering)
M.Tech. (Environmental Engineering & Management)
M.Tech. (Network & Internet Engineering)

PG DIPLOMA
Asian Christian Studies
Functional Hindi & Translation

M. Phil.
Anthropology
Asian Christian Studies
Chemistry
Commerce
Drama & Theatre Arts
Economics
English
French
Hindi
History
Environmental Technology
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Politics & International Studies
Sanskrit
Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
Sociology
Social Work
Tamil
Tamil (Modern Literature)
Tamil (Religious Literature)
Women's Studies

Ph.D.
Anthropology
Asian Christian Studies
Banking Technology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Coastal Disaster Management
Commerce
Computer Science & Engineering
Drama & Theatre Arts
Earth Sciences
Economics
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
English
Environmental Technology
French
Hindi
History
International Business
Politics & International Studies
Management
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physical Education & Sports
Physics
Sanskrit
Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
Sociology
Tamil
Tourism
Women's Studies



Selection Process
The selection of candidates for admission to the P.G./M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes will be based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination only.
The NET/JRF qualified candidates with fellowships will be given direct admission to Ph.D. programmes.
The miimum cut off mark for general candidates in respect of Ph.D. and M.Phil. admission shall be half of the average of the entrance examination marks scored by all the candidates in the respective subject. The minimum cut of mark for OBC/SC/ST/Physicaly challenged candidates will be 10% below the cut off marks of the general catagory candidates.
For the purpose of working out the average, only 'O' and above will be taken into account, i.e. the negative marks, if any wil not be counted for working out the average of the entrance examination.

Mere appearance in the entrance examination does not entitle a candidate for admission to any course in this University and he/she will be granted admission only if he/ she fulfils the eligibility criteria fixed for the courses. Candidates are advised to take up the examination only if they satisfy the eligibility criteria. If the number of applications received is less than the prescribed intake, there will be no entrance test; admission will be granted based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

Admission Requirements for Ph.D. programmes
Ph.D. Full-time

For all Ph.D. (Full-time) programmes, the following categories of candidates are eligible to apply:
(a) Candidates should have qualified for their P.G. degree in the subject concerned with a minimum of 55% of marks or equivalent from a recognised
University under 10+2+3+2 system of study or an equivalent system recognised by this University.

Or

(b) Teacher candidates working in the institutions admitted to the privileges
of this University and other Universities provided they are qualified and granted leave for the required period by the competent authority.

Or

(c) Candidates with GATE or other similar qualifications employed in research projects in the University departments or recognized research institutions provided they possess the required educational qualifications.
The project assistants will also have to appear for the entrance examination
for admission to Ph.D.

Or

(d) The NET/ JRF qualified candidates with fellowships wil be given direct
admission to Ph.D. programmes. All other non-fellowship NET and GATE
qualified candidates will have to appear for the entrance examination.


Ph.D. Part-time (Internal)
(a) Teacher candidates working in Colleges/ University departments and such other institutions recognized by Pondicherry University and who have qualified for the Master's degree in their respective disciplines or a degree accepted as equivalent there to by Pondicherry University and obtained 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in their Post Graduate Degree and who have three years of continuous teaching experience at degree and / or post-graduate level in the subject concerned.

(b) Teacher candidates working in recognized schools and teaching at the
High School level, situated within the jurisdiction of PondicherryUniversity with a Master's degree in their respective disciplines or a degree accepted as equivalent thereto by the University and obtained 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in their post-graduate degree and who have put in 5 years of continuous teaching in the subject concerned.

(c) Non-teaching staff employed in a time scale of pay in this University
and other affiliated research institutions provided that

(i) the candidates possess required post-graduate degree as prescribed
by the Department concerned and obtained 55% marks (or and equivalent grade),
(ii) the candidate has at least 10 years of work experience of which at least
two years should be relevant to the field of research, proof of which to be
evidenced through two research papers published in standard journals
or
(iii) the candidate has at least 5 years of work experience with M.Phil. in the
subject concerned and published two research papers in standard journals in
the subject concerned.

Note : Candidates under the regulations of part-time (Internal) are prohibited from taking any remunerative assignments, nor can they join any other course of study without the prior approval of the Guide / Supervisor.

Ph.D. Part-time (External)
(a) Permanent employees of Academic Staff Colleges/ Universities / other educational institutions of higher learning / R&D Lab with at least 5 years of experience and with post-graduate qualification in the subject concerned and obtained 55% marks (or equivalent grade) are eligible for registering for Ph.D. Part-time (external).
(b) Employees with a minimum of ten years of experience in Government, local bodies, recognized institutes, Public Sector Undertakings and Non-Governmental Organizations who are academically qualified with 55% of marks (or equivalent grade) in their post-graduate degree are eligible for registering for Ph.D. provided the candidate has experience in the relevant field of research for at least three continuous years out of ten years of service and published at least two papers in standard journals in the subject concerned.

All the part-time internal as well as external candidates applying for admission to the Ph.D. programme should submit an outline proposal of the research to be conducted, giving sufficient background material and the proposed line of research. In case of candidates, working outside the University area, a local guide duly appointed by the University may be permitted in addition to the University guide.

Ph.D Academic Requirements
Anthropology
Master's degree in Anthropology/ Ecology/ Forensic Medicine/ Home Science/ Population Studies/ Sociology / Women's Studies / Humanities and Social Sciences or any other related discipline with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Asian Christian Studies
M.A./ M.Phil. degree in Christian studies from any University or its equivalent with a minimum of 55% of marks.

Banking Technology
M. B. A. (Banking Technology)/ M. B. A. (FInance/ Systems) or equivalent Management Degree/ IIM P.G. Diploma/ M.Com. (Business Finance) or M.E./ M.Tech. (Computer Science/ Information Technology) MCA / M.S. (Computer Science) with a minimum of 55% of marks in all degrees

Commerce
Master's degree in Commerce with a minimum of 55% of marks

Drama & Theatre Arts
Master's degree in Drama & Theatre Arts or in Performing Arts or related subjects with a minimum of 55% of marks

Economics
Master's degree in Economics with a minimum of 55% of marks

English
Master's degree in English with a minimum of 55% of marks

French
Master's degree in French with a minimum of 55% of marks

Hindi
Master's degree in Hindi with a minimum of 55% of marks

History
Master's degree in History/ Ancient History and Archeology/ Indian Culture/ Anthropology/ Geology/ Geography/ any other related discipline with a minimum of 55% of marks

International Business
MBA (International Business) MBA (Marketing, Finance, HR, Tourism, Systems), MIBA, M.Com., MCS (Master of Corporate Secretaryship), Master's Degree in Foreign Trade, Economics, Industrial Management, and other relevant disciplines with a minimum of 55% of marks

Politics & International Studies
Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% of marks


Management
Master's degree in Management, Commerce, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Production Engineering, Foreign Trade, Operations Research, Statistics, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work, Economics, Psychology, Tourism, Hospitality, Hospital Management,Business Administration, Mass Communication and other relevant disciplines with a minimum of 55% of marks. Candidates with affiliation to Examination Oriented Professional bodies such as ICAI, ICSI and ICWAI and any other relevant disciplines may also be considered.

Philosophy
Master's degree in Philosophy with a minimum of 55% of marks

Physical Education & Sports
Master's degree in Physical Education with a minimum of 55% of marks

Sanskrit
Master's or Acharya degree in Sanskrit with a minimum of 55% of marks

Sociology
Master's degree in Sociology with a minimum of 55% of marks

Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
Master's degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Womens' Studies, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Public Administration, Social Work, Nursing, Home Science, Economics, Psychology, Education and any other relevant disciplines concerned with subjects of Inclusive Studies with a minimum of 55% of marks

Tamil
Master's degree in Tamil with a minimum of 55% of marks

Women's Studies
Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% of marks

Tourism
Masters degree with a minimum 55% of marks from the discipline of Tourism Management/ Economics/ Commerce/ Geography/ History/ Hotel Management/ Archeology/ Public Administration/ Anthropology holding the P.G. degrees like MBA (Tourism), MTA, MTM, MBA, MA (History), MA (Archeology), MA (Public Administration), MA (Tourism Administration) & MA (Anthropology)

Science Discipline
Biotechnology
Master's degree in Agriculture/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Veterinary Science/ Zoology or in any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Coastal Disaster Management
Master's degree in Geology/ Geography/ Geo-Physics/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Maths/ M.Tech./ ME with a minimum of 55% of marks

Chemistry
Master's degree in Applied or Industrial Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/ Material Science/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Earth Sciences
Master's degree in Geology / Applied Geology/ Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geology/ Marine Geophysics or any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Ecology & Environmental Sciences
Master's degree in Ecology & Environmental Sciences or any related branch of Science or Technology with a minimum of 55% of marks

Environmental Technology
Master's degree in Science/Technology with a minimum of 55% of marks

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Master's degree in Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics/Life Science or in any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Bioinformatics
Master's degree in any relevant areas of Physics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks.

Computer Science & Engg
M.Tech in Computer Science/Computer Science and Engineering/ M.Tech. in Electronics and / or CommunicationEngineering / M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks or MCA/ MS/M.Sc. in Computer Science/ Information Technology/Software Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 55% of marks and have passed JRF/NET/GATE examination or have put in a minimum of 5 years of relevant teaching/industry experience

Mathematics
Master's degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% of marks

Physics
Master's degree in Physics/ Material Science and Technology with a minimum of 55% of marks

Marine Biology (Port Blair, Andaman)
Master's degree in Marine Biology, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Marine Biotechnology/ Physical Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Geological Oceanography, Fisheries Sciences or Life Science with at least 55% of marks

Ph.D. Programmes offered in the Affiliated Colleges/ Institutions of Pondicherry University [Full-time and Part-time (Internal) only]

Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), Puducherry
Zoology
Master's degree in Zoology/Physiology/Entomology /Life Sciences/ Parasitology/Genetics/any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Microbiology
Master's degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Immunology/Microbial tech. /any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Chemistry
Master's degree in Applied or Industrial Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Bio-Physics/ Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Material Science/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ any other related areas with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Regional Medical Research Centre, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Microbiology
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Entomology
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post-graduate Studies, Puducherry
Botany
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Zoology
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Physics
Master's degree in Physics/ Material Science and Technology with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Chemistry
Master's degree in Applied or Industrial Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/ Material Science/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ any other related areas with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Tamil
Master's degree in Tamil with a minimum of 55% of mark

Commerce
Master's degree in Commerce with a minimum of 55% of marks

Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry

Electronics & Communication Engg.
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55% of marks

Computer Science & Engineering
M.Tech. in Computer Science/Computer & Engineering Science and
Engineering/ M.Tech. in Electronics and / or Communication Engineering./ M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 55 % marks. Or MCA/MS/M.Sc. in Computer Science/ Information Technology/Software Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 55 % of marks and have passed JRF/NET/GATE examination or have put in a minimum of 5 years of relevant teaching/industry experience.

Mechanical Engg.
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Civil Engineering
(a) M.E. / M.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 55% of marks or equivalent Master's degree with
specialization in:
i) Structural Engineering
ii) Geotechnical Engineering
iii) Hydraulic & water Resource Engineering irrigation water
Management / Ocean Engg.
iv) Transportation Engineering
v) Advanced surveying and Photogrammetry
vi) Environmental Engineering / Environmental Technology /
Environmental Management / Advanced Construction
Technology.
vii) Geo informatics
viii) Urban Engineering / Town & Country planning

(b) M.E. / M.Tech. degree in any branch of Engg. with a minimum
of 55% or equivalent with specialization in: Energy Technology /
Environmental Bio - Technology / Bio-Technology / Bio-Chemical
Engg./ Induastrial Biotechnology

Mathematics
Master's degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Physics
Master's degree in Physics/ Material Science and Technology with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Chemistry
Master's degree in Applied or Industrial Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Material Science/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ any other related areas with a minimum of 55 % of marks

Electrical and Electronics Engg.
Master's degree in the subject concerned or a degree accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55% of marks


Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College, Puducherry
Law
Master's degree in Law with a minimum of 55 % marks

Note:
(1) Candidates, while applying for the Ph.D. programmes offered in the affiliated institutions, should mention the name of the institution in the appropriate column of the application without fail.
(2) In respect of Ph.D. subjects (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, etc.) which are offered both in the University Departments and in the afiliated institution(s), the candidates should appear for a common entrance examination.
(3) The intake for Ph.D. programmes are subject to change based on the availability of vacancies with the concerned supervisors.

Admission Requirements for M.Phil. programmes


Humanities and Social Science Disciplines

Anthropology
Master's degree in Anthropology with a minimum of 50 % of marks

Asian Christian Studies
Master's degree in any discipline from any University in India or abroad or any Pontifical Institution in India or abroad with a minimum of 50% of marks

Commerce
Master's degree in Commerce with a minimum of 50% of marks

Drama & Theatre Arts
Master's degree in Drama & Theatre Arts or in Performing Arts or related subjects with a minimum of 50% of marks

Economics
Master's degree in Economics with a minimum of 50% of marks

English
Master's degree in English with a minimum of 50% of marks

French
Master's degree in French with a minimum of 50% of marks

Hindi
Master's degree in Hindi with a minimum of 50% of marks

History
Master's degree in History/ Ancient History and Archeology/ Indian Culture/ Anthropology/ Geology/ Geography/ any other related discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks

Politics & International Studies
Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks

Philosophy
Master's degree in Philosophy with a minimum of 50% of marks

Physical Education & Sports
Master's degree in Physical Education with a minimum of 50% of
Marks

Sanskrit
Master's degree in Sanskrit with a minimum of 50% of marks

Sociology
Master's degree in Sociology with a minimum of 50% of marks

Social Work
Master's degree in Social Work with a minimum of 50% of marks

Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
Master's degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Womens' Studies, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Public Administration, Social Work, Nursing, Home Science, Economics, Psychology, Education and any other relevant disciplines concerned with the subjects of Inclusive Studies with a minimum of 50% of marks

Tamil
Master's degree in Tamil with a minimum of 50% of marks

Tamil (Modern Literature)
Master's degree in Tamil with a minimum of 50% of marks

Tamil (Religious Literature)
Master's degree in Tamil with a minimum of 50% of marks

Women's Studies
Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks

Science Disciplines
Chemistry
Master's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences and any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks

Environmental Technology
Master's degree in Science / Technology with a minimum of 55% of marks

Mathematics
Master's degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% of marks

Physics
Master's degree in Physics with a minimum of 55% of marks


For Admission Requirements for other PG Programmes refer the prospectus available at www.pondiuni.edu.in

How to Apply?
Application form can be submitted online through the university website www.pondiuni.edu.in

Application forms and prospectus can be obtained by POST by writing to The Deputy Registrar (Academic II), Pondicherry University, R.V Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry 605014. along with a self addressed envelope of size 32X25cm, stamped for Rs.90. The request cover should be superscribed “Request for application form for admission”.

The application can also be obtained in PERSON from Pondicherry University Staff Co-Op credit store at the campus on payment of Rs.100

Important Dates:
Last date of issue of application by Post : 21.04.2010
Last date of issue of application in Person : 28.04.2010
Last date of Submission: 28.04.2010
Date of Entrance Examination: 29-30 May 2010

For more details visit www.pondiuni.edu.in

Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies – Karnataka

Post Graduate Programme in Management Admission 2010

KIAMS offers a two year fully residential Post Graduate Diploma in Management Programme to train and develop managers for the next millennium. We provide a state-of-the-art learning environment with top-of-the-line facilities.

Objective: To be effective leaders, students must understand their own strengths and weaknesses, and look for opportunities to grow by overcoming weaknesses and sharpening strengths. They must prepare mentally to challenge the future. They must also be able to understand organizational objectives, the relative importance of different factors; and be efficient in implementing the ensuing policies. It is vital that they are also capable of convincing other people and at the same time are proactive team players.

Eligibility: Graduates (at least a three year bachelor’s degree) in any discipline with an aggregate of 50 percent or more marks are eligible to apply. Candidates appearing for the final examination for the bachelor’s degree can also apply, provided they complete their degree course prior to the commencement of the PGDM programme (July 2010).
Admission Procedure: Candidates should appear either Common Admissions Test (CAT) conducted by the IIMs or Xavier Admission Test (XAT) conducted by XLRI. KIAMS uses CAT and XAT for short listing the candidates. IIMs and XLRI have no role either in selection process or in conduct of the programme. Additionally the candidates should register with KIAMS through a separate application form. The short-listed candidates will be called for Group Activity, Group Work and Interview conducted by KIAMS at Harihar, Bangalore, Kolkata, Pune, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Baroda and Lucknow from April 2010.

Application Form: For Online Application Form Click www.kiams-hrr.org/doc/aplnformb13.pdf

Contact:
Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies,
Yantrapur, Harihar – 577602,
Karnataka (India)

Email: admissions(AT)kiams-hrr.org

Contact Numbers: 08192-241269, 241483, 241486

National University of Educational Planning and Administration – New Delhi

Post Graduate Admission 2010

NUEPA invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to its M.Phil. and Ph.D. and Part-time Ph.D. programmes for the year 2010-11. While selecting the candidates for admission, NUEPA will follow all mandatory provisions in the reservation policy of the Government of India. Admissions to M.Phil., Ph.D. and Part-time Ph.D. programmes will be made purely on the basis of merit.

Eligibility: Acandidate seeking admission to the M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes shall have a minimum of 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST candidates and Persons with Disabilities) or its equivalent grade in Master’s Degree in education, social sciences and allied disciplines from a recognized university. Candidates possessing Master’s degree in other areas may also be considered if he/she has proven record of work/publication in the area of educational policy, planning and administration.
(b) A candidate seeking admission to Ph.D. programme shall have an M.Phil. degree in an area closely related to educational planning and administration and/or exceptionally brilliant academic record coupled with publications of high quality.

(C) M.Phil. graduates of NUEPA will be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. Programme after due scrutiny by a Selection/Admission Committee, if they obtain a FGPA of 6 or above on the ten point scale. This will be applicable for all admissions from 2008 onwards.

Acandidate seeking admission to Part-time Ph.D. programme is required to meet the following criteria:
(i) Should possess the educational qualifications as mentioned in Para (a) above;

(ii) Currently, should be in full-time employment;

(iii) Should be a senior level educational functionary with a minimum of five years work experience in teaching, educational planning and administration.
Fellowships: Candidates admitted for M.Phil. and Full-Time Ph.D. will be provided fellowship by the University. The NET qualified candidates, who have been awarded Junior Research Fellowships by the UGC and who fulfill the required qualifications, are encouraged to apply.

Selection Procedure: The University reserves the right to decide the number of seats to be filled in the year 2010-11; the criteria for screening
of applications; and the selection procedure of candidates for admission to its M.Phil. and Ph.D.programmes. The mode of selection of candidates will be as under:
(i) Initial short-listing of applications will be carried out on the basis of relevance and quality of the brief write-up (in the prescribed format) in the proposed area of research to be submitted along with the application form;
(ii) Short-listed candidates will be subjected to second level of screening through which the University will assess their motivation and potential.

How To Apply: Candidates may apply in the prescribed form for admission to M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes of the University along with three copies of the brief write-up (in the prescribed format) on the proposed research topic of a contemporary issue within the broad framework of educational policy, planning and administration. For further details, please refer to the M.Phil.-Ph.D. Prospectus, 2010–11 of the University. The application form can be obtained from NUEPA by remitting a sum of Rs. 200/- ( Rs.100/- for SC/ST candidates) by demand draft in favour of Registrar, NUEPA, payable at New Delhi if required by Post or purchased in person. The Prospectus can be downloaded from our website: www.nuepa.org and demand draft of Rs.200/- (Rs.100/- for SC/STcandidates) should be attached with the application at the time of submission toNUEPA.

Application Deadline: 20th April, 2010.

Contact:
National University of Educational Planning and Administration
17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg,
New Delhi-110016 (INDIA)

Email: nuepa(AT)nuepa.org

Contact Numbers: 26863562, 26962335, 26967780, 26962126, 26965305

IESMC – MMS ADMISSION 2010 – MUMBAI

Masters in Management Studies Admission 2010

This course is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and is run under its guidelines. The students are trained on the practical aspects of management using the course syllabus prescribed by the University of Mumbai.

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline of University of Mumbai or any other recognized University. &
Two years experience in Supervisory/Executive Cadre after having obtained Bachelor’s Degree.

No. of Seats: 60
Evaluation Criteria: We follow the system of Continuous Evaluation of student performance during the semester. This includes class tests, surprise tests, assignments, projects, presentations etc.

Admission Procedure: Before accessing the Online Application Registration Form the applicant needs to decide whether the admission processing charges of Rs. 750/- will be paid by Cash / Demand Draft / Pay Order. For “Cash” option the applicants need to visit IES MCRC at Mumbai along with all mandatory documents and fill the online application format IES MCRC. If the applicant opts for payment by ‘Demand Draft or Pay order” then the applicant has to get the Demand Draft / Pay Order from ANY Bank payable to “IES MCRC” at Mumbai and enter the demand draft details in the online application form as and where required.

The applicant must choose which program he wants to apply i.e. only one form per program.

The applicant can separately apply for each of the programs i.e. MFM/MMM/MIM along with separate Cash or Demand Draft or Pay Order for application processing fees.

Selection Procedure: Applicants whose application forms are in order will be called for Personal Interview based on the details provided in relation to educational qualification and work experience.

Personal Interviews: – Personal Interviews will be conducted from 21st May to 23rd May 2010. Personal Interviews will be based on the details on application form provided by the Applicants.

Whilst selecting the applicants for admission, weightage will be given to (a) Scholastic record of the applicants; (b) the nature of Work experience; and (c) performance in the Personal interviews conducted by the Institute.

Selected applicants will have to pay the entire fee within eight days from the date of intimation sent to them, failing which the seat will be offered to the next applicant in merit.

Application Deadline: 19th April, 2010.

Contact:
IES MCRC “Vishwakarma” M.D. Lotlikar Vidya Sankul,
791, S. K. Marg,
Bandra Reclamation,
Mumbai – 400 050

Email: info(AT)ies.edu

Contact Numbers: 91-22-61378325/326/329/330

Synthetic Biology of Multicellular Systems in University of Aberdeen Foresterhill

PhD Scholarship 2010

PhD studentship, funded by the Institute of Medical Sciences and supervised by Dr Yasushi Saka, is available for studying synthetic biology of multicellular systems. Genetically identical cells in the same physiological condition can show significant variation in gene expression profile and their behaviour.

One way to reduce the variability among cells is the cell-cell communication by diffusible factors in extracellular space. Examples of cell-cell communication include the so-called community effect in animal development. The community effect is an interaction among a group of many nearby precursor cells, and necessary for them to maintain tissue-specific gene expression and differentiate in a coordinated manner.
Objective: The objective of this project is to elucidate how a community effect affects cell’s behaviour and how cells process external signals and produce coordinated output response as a cell population. We approach this problem by constructing and analysing synthetic gene networks in yeast S.cerevisiae that incorporate an artificial cell-cell communication.
The potential PhD candidate will collaborate with people from other disciplines including physics and computer sciences, and learn how to integrate theoretical/mathematical analyses and experimental results that is central to the project.

Eligibility: Candidates should have (or expect to achieve) a First Class or 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. ?

How To Apply:
To apply for a place on the PhD programme, click (www.abdn.ac.uk/sras/postgraduate/apply.shtml). We also encourage you to make informal contact with the supervisor of the project you are interested in. If you have any queries about applying, email us at:
graduateschool-clsm(AT)abdn.ac.uk

Contact:
Graduate School
College of Life Sciences & Medicine
University of Aberdeen
Polwarth Building
Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK

Email: y.saka(AT)abdn.ac.uk

Contact Number: (+44) (0)1224 559679

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

NDA&NA Examination on 22 August 2010

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct NDA&NA Examination on 22 August 2010, for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 126th Course and Naval Academy for the 88th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 30th June 2011.

The candidates joining Indian Naval Academy would undergo 4 years B Tech Course and would also be given an opportunity to join Technical Branch of the Navy subject to availability of vacancies.

The approximate number of vacancies to be filled on the results of this examination will be 335 (195 for the Army, 39 for Navy, 66 for the Air Force and 35 for the Executive Branch of Naval Academy).


Centres of UPSC NDA&NA Examination : The Examination will be held at the following Centes:
AGARTALA
GANGTOK
PANAJI (GOA)
AHMEDABAD
HYDERABAD
PATNA
AIZWAL
IMPHAL
PORT BLAIR
ALLAHABAD
ITANAGAR
RAIPUR
BANGALOOROO
JAIPUR
RANCHI
BAREILLY
JAMMU
SAMBALPUR
BHOPAL
JORHAT
SHILLONG
CHANDIGARH
KOCHI
SHIMLA
CHENNAI
KOHIMA
SRINAGAR
CUTTACK
KOLKATA
THIRUVANATHAPURAM
DEHRADUN
LUCKNOW
TIRUPATI
DELHI
MADURAI
UDAIPUR
DHARWAD
MUMBAI
VISHAKHAPATNAM
DISPUR
NAGPUR

CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY FOR UPSC NDA&NA Examination :

(a) Nationality : A candidate must either be :
(i) a citizen of India, or
(ii) a subject of Bhutan, or
(iii) a subject of Nepal, or
(iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Certificate of eligibility will not, however, be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.

(b) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status : "Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 1992 and not later than 1st January, 1995 are eligible".
The date of birth accepted by the Commission is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University which must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination certificates. These certificates are required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the written part of the examination. No other document relating to age like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporation, service records and the like will be accepted. The expression Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternative certificates mentioned above.
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(c) Educational Qualifications for UPSC NDA&NA Examination:
(i) For Army wing of National Defence Academy :-
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course at the Naval Academy :-
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.
NOTE 1 : Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for this examination.
NOTE 2 : Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class or equivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a special concession given to them. They are required to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examination by the prescribed date (i.e. 10th June 2011) and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of Board/University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other ground whatsoever.
NOTE 3 : Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligible for admission to the examination and if admitted, their candidature will be cancelled.
NOTE 4 : Those candidates who have failed INSB/PABT earlier are not eligible for Air Force.

Physical Standards :
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2010 as per guidelines given in Appendix-
(e) A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any of the training academics of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply.

FEE FOR UPSC NDA&NA Examination :
Candidates applying Offline (through Common Application Form) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 50/- (Rupees Fifty only) through a single Central Recruitment Stamp. Central Recruitment Fee Stamp (NOT postage stamp) of the requisite denomination may be obtained from the post office and affixed on the application form in the space provided therein. The stamp must be got cancelled from the issuing Post Office with the date stamp of the post office in such a manner that the impression of the cancellation mark partially overflows on the application form itself but within the space provided on the Application form itself. The impression of the cancellation mark should be clear and distinct to facilitate the identification of date and the Post Office of issue.
Candidates residing abroad should deposit the prescribed fee in the office of India’s High Commissioner, Ambassador or repre-sentative abroad as the case may be for credit to account head ‘051-Public Service Commission-Examination Fees’ and attach the receipt with the application.

General Instructions
1. Candidates who wish to apply offline must use only the form supplied with the information Brochure purchased from any of the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices listed in Appendix III. Form should be purchased from designated post offices only and not from any other agency. Candidates must use the form supplied with the Information Brochure only and they should in no case use photocopy/reproduction/unauthorisedly printed copy of the Form. The form will NOT be supplied by the Commission’s office.
2. The application form must be filled in by the candidates in their own handwriting. Since this form will be processed on computerised machines, candidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the application form. They should use HB pencil only to darken the circles. For writing in the boxes, they should use blue or black pen. Since the entries made by the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into account while processing the applications on computerised machines, they should make these entries very carefully and accurately. Entries in the boxes are meant for confirmatory purposes and these should also, therefore, be made by the candidates by darkening the circles and those written in the accompanying boxes. Candidates should note that it is mandatory to fill both of these fields carefully so that there is no variation between the two entries.

In case of any variation between the entries made by the candidates in the boxes and the accompanying circles, the entries in the boxes will be treated as authentic and final.
3. Candidates should ensure that the signatures appended by them in all the places viz. in their application form, Attendance List etc. and in all the correspondence with the Commission, should be identical and there should be no variation of any kind. If any variation is found in the signature appended by him at different places, his candidature will be liable to be cancelled by the Commission.
4. No change in the entries made in original application will be allowed under any circumstances.
5. The candidates are advised in their own interest to ensure that the applications reach the Commission’s Office on or before the closing date. Applications received in the Commission’s Office after the closing date will not be considered.
6. While filling in his application form, the candidate should carefully decide about his choice for the centre for the examination. More than one application from a candidate giving different centres will not be accepted in any case. Even if a candidate sends more than one completed application, the Commission will accept only one application at their discretion and the Commission’s decision in the matter shall be final.
7. On the Acknowledgement Card, the candidates should write their application form No. (as printed below the bar code on the form) and the name of examination viz. “National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2010”. They should also write clearly and legibly their mailing address on the Acknowledgement Card. A postage stamp of Rs. 6/- (Rupees Six only) should be affixed on the card. The Acknowledgement Card should not be stapled or pinned or tagged or pasted with the Application Form.

HOW TO APPLY FOR UPSC NDA&NA Examination:
(a) The UPSC have developed an application form common for all their examinations which can be processed on computerised machines. This application form alongwith an Information Brochure containing general instructions for filling up the form, an acknowledgement card and an envelope for sending the application will be obtainable from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices throughout the country as listed HERE of Notice against cash payment of Rs. 20/- (Rupees twenty only). Form should be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices only and not from any other agency. This form can be used only once and for only one examination.

Candidates who wish to apply offline must use the form supplied with the Information Brochure only and they should in no case use photocopy/reproduction/unauthorisedly printed copy of the Form. Since this form is electronically scanned, due care should be taken to fill up the application form, correctly.

The duly filled in application form and the acknowledgement card should then be mailed in the special envelope supplied with the Information Brochure. The candidate should also write the name of examination viz. “National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-(II), 2010” on the envelope before despatching it to “Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069”. Candidates should mention their Tele/Fax Nos.

(b) Candidates can also apply online using the link http://www.upsconline.nic.in/. Detailed instructions for filling up online applications are available on the above mentioned website.
(C) All candidates whether already in Govt. service, Government owned industrial undertakings or other similar organisations or private employment should submit their application direct to the Commission. If any candidate forwards his application through his employer and it reaches the Union Public Service Commission late, the application, even if submitted to the employer before the closing date, will not be considered. Persons already in Government service whether in a permanent or temporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or daily rated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises are however, required to submit an undertaking that they have informed in writing their Head of Office/Department that they have applied for this Examination.

Candidates should note that in case a communication is received from their employer by the Commission withholding permission to the candidates applying for/appearing at the examination, their applications will be liable to be rejected/candidature will be liable to be cancelled.

Candidates serving in the Armed Forces must submit their application through their Commanding Officer who will forward it to the Commission indicating in the forwarding letter the name of the applicant and his application form number (8 digit).

The applications of Sailors (including boys and artificers apprentices) of the Indian Navy will be entertained only if these have been duly recommended by their Commanding Officer.

Cadets of Rastriya Indian Military College (previously known as Sainik School, Dehra Dun), Students of Military Schools (formerly known as King Geroge’s Schools) and Sainik Schools run by Sainik Schools Society should submit their applications through Principal of College/School concerned who will forward it to the Commission indicating in the forwarding letter the name of the applicant and his application form Number (8 digit). The forwarding letter should not be tagged or pinned with the application form.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS :

(a) Through Offline

(i) The completed offline application form must reach the Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi 110069 on or before 19th April 2010.
(ii) In respect of offline applications received only by post (by post/speed post) from candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep or abroad, the last date for receipt of applications is 26th April, 2010.
The benefit of extended time will be available only in respect of applications received by post/speed post from the above mentioned areas/regions. In the case of applications received by hand or through courier service, benefit of extended time will not be available regardless of the place of residence of the applicant.
Candidates who are claiming the benefit of extended time should clearly indicate in column 13 (II) of the application form, the area code of region (e.g. Assam, Maghalaya, J&K etc.) where they are residing. In case they fail to do so, the benefit of extended time will not be allowed to them.

(b) Through Online
The Online application can be filled upto 12th April, 2010 till 11.59 PM after which the link will be disabled.


More details can be had from www.upsc.gov.in

National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2010

NDA Entrance examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 22 August 2010, for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 126th course and Naval Academy for the 88th Indian Naval Academy course (INAC) commencing from 30th June 2011.

The candidates joining Indian Naval Academy would undergo 4 years B.Tech course and would also be given an opportunity to join Technical Branch of the Navy subject to availability of vacancies. The approximate number of vacancies to be filled on the results of this examination will be 335 (195 for the Army, 39 for Navy, 66 for the Air Force and 35 for the Executive branch of Naval Academy).

Vacancies are provisional and may be changed depending on the availability of training capacity of National Defence Academy.

A candidate is required to specify clearly in the application form the services for which he wishes to be considered in the order of his preference. He is also advised to indicate as many preferences as he wishes to opt so that having regard to his rank in the order of merit due consideration can be given to his preferences when making appointments.

Important Dates:

Last date for receipt of applications:19.04.2010

Date/Day of Commencement of Examination -22 August 2010

Conditions of Eligibility
Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status : "Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 1992 and not later than 01st January, 1995 are eligible".

The date of birth accepted by the Commission is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University which must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination certificates. These certificates are required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the written part of the examination. No other document relating to age like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporation, service records and the like will be accepted. The expression Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternative certificates mentioned above.

Educational Qualifications :

(i) For Army wing of National Defence Academy :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course at the Naval Academy :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equilvalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.


Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent exmination can also apply for this examination.

SUCH CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFY THE SSB INTERVIEW BUT COULD NOT PRODUCE MATRICULATION/10+2 OR EQUIVALENT CERTIFICATES IN ORIGINAL AT THE TIME OF SSB INTERVIEW SHOULD FORWARD THE CERTIFICATES ALONG WITH PHOTO COPIES THEREOF TO 'ADDL DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF RECRUITING, ARMY HQ, WEST BLOCK-III, R.K.PURAM, NEW DELHI-110 066' AND FOR NAVAL ACADEMY CANDIDATES TO NAVAL 'HEADQUARTERS,DMPR (R&R) SECTION, ROOM NO 204, 'C' WING, SENA BHAWAN, NEW DELHI - 110 011' BY 10th June, 2011 FAILING WHICH THEIR CANDIDATURE WILL BE CANCELLED. ALL OTHER CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PRODUCE THEIR MATRICULATION AND 10+2 PASS OR EQUIVALENT CERTIFICATES IN ORIGINAL AT THE TIME OF ATTENDING THE SSB INTERVIEW AND HAVE GOT THE SAME VERIFIED BY THE SSB AUTHORITIES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE SAME TO ARMY HQ OR NAVAL HQ AS THE CASE MAY BE. Certificates in original issued by the Principals of the institutions are also acceptable in cases where Boards/Universities have not yet issued certificates. Certified true copies/Photostat copies of such certificates will not be accepted.

In exceptional cases the Commission may treat a candidate, who does not possess any of the qualifications prescribed in this rule as educationally qualified provided that he possesses qualifications, the standard of which in the opinion of the Commission, justifies his admission to the examination.

Note 1 : Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for this examination.

Note 2 : Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class or equivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a special concession given to them. They are required to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examination by the prescribed date (i.e. 10th June 2011) and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of Board/University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other ground whatsoever.

Note 3 : Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligible for admission to the examination and if admitted, their candidature will be cancelled.

Note 4 : Those candidates who have failed INSB/PABT earlier are not eligible for Air Force.

(d) Physical Standards :

Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2010 as per guidelines given in Appendix-V.

(e) A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any of the training academics of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply.


NDA Application Form
How to Apply:

(a) The UPSC have developed an application form common for all their examinations which can be processed on computerised machines. This application form alongwith an Information Brochure containing general instructions for filling up the form, an acknowledgement card and an envelope for sending the application will be obtainable from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices throughout the country as listed in Appendix-III of Notice against cash payment of Rs. 20/- (Rupees twenty only). Form should be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices only and not from any other agency. This form can be used only once and for only one examination. Candidates must use the form supplied with the Information Brochure only and they should in no case use photocopy/reproduction/unauthorisedly printed copy of the Form. Since this form is electronically scanned, due care should be taken to fill up the application form, correctly. While filling up the application form, please refer to detailed instructions given in Appendix-II of this Notice. The candidates should also fill up in the relevant places of the Acknowledgement Card, their Application Form Number (8-digit) and the name of the examination. The applicants are required to affix the postage stamp of Rs. Six on the Acknowledgement Card and send the same along with application form to UPSC. If an applicant fails to affix the postage stamp of requisite amount his acknowledgement card will not be dispatched and Commission will not be responsible for non-receipt of acknowledgement cards by the applicant. The duly filled in application form and the acknowledgement card should then be mailed in the special envelope supplied with the Information Brochure. The candidate should also write the name of examination viz. “National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-(I), 2010” on the envelope before despatching it to “Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069”. Candidates should mention their Tele/Fax Nos.

(b) All candidates whether already in Govt. service, Government owned industrial undertakings or other similar organisations or private employment should submit their application direct to the Commission. If any candidate forwards his application through his employer and it reaches the Union Public Service Commission late, the application, even if submitted to the employer before the closing date, will not be considered. Persons already in Government service whether in a permanent or temporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or daily rated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises are however, required to submit an undertaking that they have informed in writing their Head of Office/Department that they have applied for this Examination.

Address and last date for receipt of applications:

Through offline: All offline applications must reach the Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069 either by hand or by post/ speed post or by courier, on or before the 19th April, 2010

Candidates should note that applications will be received by hand, only one at a time, at the designated counter(s) and not in bulk, till 5 p.m. only

However, in respect of candidates residing abroad or in certain remote localities the last date for receipt of application by post/speed post only (not by hand or by courier) is 26th April, 2010

Through online: The online applications can be filled up to 12th April 2010 till 11.59 p.m. after which the link will be disabled.

Centres of examination: The examination will be held at the following centes

Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizwal, Allahabad, Bangaluru, Bareily, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwad, Dispur, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji (Goa), Patna, Port Blair, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvanathapuram, Tirupati, Udaipur, Vishakhapatnam

The centres and the date of holding the examination as mentioned above are liable to be changed at the discretion of the commission. While every effort will be made to allot the candidates to the centre of their choice for examination, the commission may, at their discretion, allot a different centre to a candidate, when circumstances so warrant. Candidates admitted to the examination will be informed of the time table and place or places of examination.

Candidates should note that no request for change of centre will normally be granted. When a candidate, however, desires a change in centre from the one he had indicated in his application form for the examination, he must send a letter addressed to the secretary, UPSC, giving full justification as to why he desires a change in centre. Such requests will be considered on merits but requests received after 19th May, 2010 will not be entertained under any circumstances