Institute of Management Studies – NCR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships 2010 – British Council Scotland

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

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

Awards: We are offering £2000 as a one off award towards the cost of tuition fees for a full time Masters level course (excluding PhD studies) in a wide range of subject areas. You can choose to study at any of Scotland’s 17 universities and Higher Education Institutions.
Advantages: Our Masters degree can help you gain a professional edge to your career. Employment rates from Scottish universities are high, with up to 97% of graduates finding relevant employment, research posts or further study within six months.

Deadline: Deadline for applications is Friday 11 June 2010.

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

Email: scotland.enquiries(AT)britishcouncil.org

Contact Numbers: +44(0)131 524 5700

Medical PG Admissions 2010

Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University – Varanasi

D.M in the following subjects
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Nephrology
Neurology

M.Ch. in the following subjects
Paediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Neurosurgery
Surgical Oncology
Urology


Eligibility

D.M. : Medical graduates holding the degree of M.D. (Medicine) or M.D. (Paediatrics) or DNB in respective subjects or equivalent degree recognized by the Medical Council of India. For the DM (Endocrinology) MD/DNB in Biochemistry candidates are also eligible.

M.Ch. : M.S./DNB (Surgery) or equivalent degree recognized by the Medical Council of India.

For the Surgical Oncology, the candidates having MS/DNB in ENT, Orthopedics and Obst. & Gynaecology are also eligible.

For both the above courses the candidates must have passed the MD/MS/DNB Examination before 31st May 2010.

Availability of application forms:
a) It can be downloaded from BHU Web. Site www.bhu.ac.in
b) It can also be obtained from the office of the Director, Institute of Medical sciences, BHU, Varanasi on submission of a MICR D/D of Rs. 100/- in favour of the "Director, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU", payable at Varanasi along with self addressed envelop (25 x 16 cm) by post till 10th May, 2010 and in person till 17th May 2010.

Submission of application forms:
i) The eligible candidates may apply by filling up all the six pages of application form enclosed herewith in his/her own clean handwriting and all the entries in the form should be filled by the same writing material.
ii) A candidate can apply and appear for one subject only for the regular residency seat. The same is applicable for the sponsored candidates as well.
iii) The application must be accompanied with attested copies of all the mark sheets / certificates / degrees / registration number certificate and other documents (from High School to MD/MS/DNB)
iv) The completed application form in all respects along with all necessary enclosures should reach the office of Director, IMS - BHU on or before Monday, 24 May 2010, 5.00 PM. The envelope containing the application should be superscribed "APPLICATION FOR D.M./M.Ch. COURSE AUGUST 2010".
Applications sent by Fax, E-Mail, Photocopies or any other form will not be entertained. Only the original Application form and form downloaded through BHU website will be accepted.

v) Duly completed application must be accompanied with a MICR Demand Draft drawn on a nationalized bank and payable at Varanasi in favour of DIRECTOR, IMS, BHU of Rs.2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only). Demand Draft submitted with this form includes examination fees and is not refundable in any case.

vi) Candidates who are in service of Government/Semi-Government/Statutory Body must apply through proper channel with endorsement certificate of the Employer on the proforma as provided in the application form.

Important Dates:

LAST DATE for obtaining application form and information leaflet by post- Monday, 10th May 2010
LAST DATE for obtaining application form and information leaflet from IMS - Monday, 17th May 2010
LAST DATE for receipt of completed Application Form in the office of the Director, IMS - BHU, Varanasi Monday, 24th May 2010
DATE of written examination - Sunday, 04th July 2010 (Time: 9.00 AM)

Place of Examination Institute of Technology BHU, Varanasi

Ph.D Admissions 2010

Anna University Chennai

Anna University Chennai invites applications for Ph.D Admissions in the following faculties and departments for the academic year 2010-11

Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering including Environmental Engineering & Management,
Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering & Management, Soil Mechanics, Urban Engineering, Geo informatics, Remote Sensing, Ocean Management, Construction Engineering and Management, Port Management, Highway Engineering, Transport Engineering, Climate change


Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering including Thermal Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Design, Product Design and Development CAD/CAM, Material Science and Engineering, Internal Combustion Engineering, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning, Computer Integrated Manufacturing.
Manufacturing Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Metallurgy Marine Engineering
Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics
Printing Technology
Operations Research, Industrial Engineering & Quality Engineering
Mining Engineering

Electrical Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering including Power Systems Engineering, High Voltage Engineering, Power Electronics and Drives, Embedded Control Systems, Control and Instrumentation, Embedded System Technologies.
Instrumentation, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.

Information and Communication Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering including Applied Electronics, Medical Electronics, Optical Communication, Communication System, VLSI Design, Opto Electronics, Avionics, Bio-Medical Engineering, Communication and Network, Laser and Electro Optical Engineering.
Computer Science and Engineering Multimedia Technology, Software Engineering
Information Technology, Convergent Technology.

Technology
Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology, Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals, Rubber and Plastics Technology, Food Technology Polymer Science and Engineering, Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering, Sugar Engineering, Environmental Science & Technology.
Textile Technology including Textile Chemistry
Ceramic Technology.
Leather Technology including Footwear Science and Engineering.
Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Genomics and Proteomics, Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology, Food Technology.

Architecture and Planning
Architecture including Digital Architecture, Landscape Architecture.
Town Planning.

Science and Humanities
Mathematics including Computer Science / Computer Applications
Physics including Material Science, Medical Physics and Crystal Growth.
Chemistry, Polymer Science
English, Other Foreign Languages, Economics
Library and information Sciences, Electronic media and informatics

Faculty of Management Sciences
Various disciplines of Management studies

Candidates who satisfy the general eligibility criteria and educational qualification shown below are eligible to apply for Ph.D. Programme.

1 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
1.1 Master's Degree of the University or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in the fields of study notified from time to time by this University. Specific Educational Qualifications are given in Clause 2.
1.2 Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Technology of the University or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in the fields of study with a minimum of 15 years of R & D Experience in National research laboratories / Public sector undertakings and with minimum of three publications in referred impact factor journals or two international patents in the last five years.
1.3 A minimum of 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5 on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination (50% marks or CGPA of 5.0 on a 10 point scale for SC/ST candidates). For M.A.(English) Degree holders including SC/ST candidates, a minimum of 50% marks or CGPA of 5.0 on a 10 point scale
1.4 The Clause 1.3 does not apply, if the qualifying degree is M.S (By Research) of the University or recognized as equivalent.

Ph.D. PROGRAMMES
Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria as in Clause 1 & 2 are eligible to apply for Ph.D

Educational Qualification
Ph.D. Degree in Engineering/ Technology
M.E./M.Tech. or M.S. (By Research) in the relevant branch of Engineering or Technology.

Ph.D. Degree in Science and Humanities.
M.Sc./M.A.(English)/M.S. (By Research) in the relevant branch of Science and Humanities / M.C.A

Ph.D. Degree in Management Sciences.
MBA / Post Graduate diploma in Business Management or Administration awarded by Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) / M.S (By Research) in Management Sciences.

Ph.D. Degree in Architecture and Planning
M.Arch./M.Plan / M.S.(By Research) in Architecture and Planning.


Full-time Ph.D Programme:
Candidates under Full-time shall do research work in the University and shall be available during the working hours for curricular, co-curricular and related activities.

Candidates working in the projects undertaken from State/Central/Quasi Government and totally funded through the projects in the University Departments/University Colleges / Colleges affiliated to the University. If the Principal Co-ordinator/Investigator of such projects are recognized Supervisor of the University, the candidate shall register for Research Programme under such Supervisor only. The candidate should be employed in a project sanctioned by a funding agency/organization atleast for a period of two years. Part employments in different spells or in different projects are not permitted. The Department / Centre where the project is undertaken should be a recognized research centre of the University.

Candidates in employment, who want to pursue Full-time study, should be sponsored by their employer and should avail leave for the research period and should get formally relieved from their duty to join the research programme.

Candidates who are sponsored by the AICTE under Quality Improvement Programme for teachers of Engineering Colleges who satisfy the eligibility conditions shall be eligible for Full-time category only, in the specializations as notified in AICTE guidelines.

Candidates who are selected at National level Fellowship programmes or by any recognized bodies and who satisfy the eligibility conditions as per the regulations shall apply for Fulltime category in the respective specializations.

Foreign Nationals sponsored by the Government of India on any exchange programme and who satisfy the eligibility conditions as per the regulations shall apply for Full-time study.

Part-time Ph.D. Programme:
The following categories of candidates are eligible to apply under part-time programme.

Full-time teachers of University Departments/University Colleges/Colleges affiliated to the University (as given in Annexure IV).

Candidates working in Industrial units/R & D Departments/National Laboratories/Units of Government/Quasi Government or any other research laboratories which are recognized by the University to do collaborative research with the University and sponsored by the respective employer.


How to Apply?

Application forms can be downloaded from www.annauniv.edu/research

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Completed application form in all respects and data sheet with all enclosures securely stitched to it should be sent to "The Director, Centre for Research, Anna University Chennai, Chennai - 600 025 so as to reach on or before 16.04.2010 at 05.45 p.m. A demand draft drawn in favour of "THE DIRECTOR (RESEARCH), ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI" payable at Chennai for Rs.600/- (Rupees Six hundred only) for general category or for Rs.300/- (Rupees three hundred only) for Tamil Nadu SC/ST Candidates should be enclosed along with the completed application.

More details www.annauniv.edu/research

MS (By Research) Admissions 2010

Anna University Chennai

Anna University Chennai invites applications for M.S. (BY RESEARCH) Programme Admissions in the following faculties and departments for the academic year 2010-11

Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering including Environmental Engineering & Management,
Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering & Management, Soil Mechanics, Urban Engineering, Geo informatics, Remote Sensing, Ocean Management, Construction Engineering and Management, Port Management, Highway Engineering, Transport Engineering, Climate change


Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering including Thermal Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Design, Product Design and Development CAD/CAM, Material Science and Engineering, Internal Combustion Engineering, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning, Computer Integrated Manufacturing.
Manufacturing Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Metallurgy Marine Engineering
Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics
Printing Technology
Operations Research, Industrial Engineering & Quality Engineering
Mining Engineering

Electrical Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering including Power Systems Engineering, High Voltage Engineering, Power Electronics and Drives, Embedded Control Systems, Control and Instrumentation, Embedded System Technologies.
Instrumentation, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.

Information and Communication Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering including Applied Electronics, Medical Electronics, Optical Communication, Communication System, VLSI Design, Opto Electronics, Avionics, Bio-Medical Engineering, Communication and Network, Laser and Electro Optical Engineering.
Computer Science and Engineering Multimedia Technology, Software Engineering
Information Technology, Convergent Technology.

Technology
Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology, Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals, Rubber and Plastics Technology, Food Technology Polymer Science and Engineering, Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering, Sugar Engineering, Environmental Science & Technology.
Textile Technology including Textile Chemistry
Ceramic Technology.
Leather Technology including Footwear Science and Engineering.
Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Genomics and Proteomics, Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology, Food Technology.

Architecture and Planning
Architecture including Digital Architecture, Landscape Architecture.
Town Planning.

Science and Humanities
Mathematics including Computer Science / Computer Applications
Physics including Material Science, Medical Physics and Crystal Growth.
Chemistry, Polymer Science
English, Other Foreign Languages, Economics
Library and information Sciences, Electronic media and informatics

Faculty of Management Sciences
Various disciplines of Management studies

Candidates who satisfy the general eligibility criteria and educational qualification shown below are eligible to apply for Ph.D. Programme.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / M.Sc in Science & Humanities of the University or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in the fields of study notified from time to time by the University. Specific educational qualifications are given in Clause 2.

A minimum of 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5 on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination (50% marks or CGPA of 5.0 on a 10 point scale for SC/ST candidates).

Educational Qualification
M.S. (By Research)
Degree in Engineering/ Technology B.E/B.Tech. in the relevant branch of Engineering / Technology.

M.S. (By Research).
Degree in Science and Humanities. M.Sc. / M.A.(English) in the relevant branch of Science and Humanities / M.C.A

M.S. (By Research).
Degree in Management Sciences. B.E / B.Tech in any branch of Engineering / Technology or Master's degree in any branch of Science and Humanities

M.S.(By Research).
Degree in Architecture and Planning B.Arch. / B.Plan.

M.S. (By Research). PROGRAMMES
Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria as in Clause 1 & 2 are eligible to apply for M.S. (By Research). Programme

Full-time M.S. (By Research) Programme:
Candidates under Full-time shall do research work in the University and shall be available during the working hours for curricular, co-curricular and related activities.

Candidates working in the projects undertaken from State/Central/Quasi Government and totally funded through the projects in the University Departments/University Colleges/Colleges affiliated to the University. If the Principal Co-ordinator/Investigator of such projects are recognized Supervisor of the University, the candidate shall register for

Research Programme under such Supervisor only. The candidate should be employed in a project sanctioned by a funding agency/organization atleast for a period of two years. Part employments in different spells or in different projects are not permitted. The Department / Centre where the project is undertaken should be a recognized research centre of the University.

Candidates in employment, who want to pursue Full-time studies should be sponsored by their employer and should avail leave for the research period and should get formally relieved from their duty to join the research programme.

Foreign nationals sponsored by Government of India on any exchange programme and who satisfy the eligibility conditions as per the regulations, are eligible for Full-time study.

Part-time M.S. (By Research) Programme
The following categories of candidates are eligible to apply for part-time programme.
Regular employees of University Departments/University Colleges and Full-time teachers of Colleges affiliated to the University (as in Annexure - IV).

Candidates working in Industrial units/R&D Departments/National Laboratories/Units of Government / Quasi Government or any other research laboratories which are recognized by the University to do collaborative research with the University and sponsored by the respective employer.

MODE OF SELECTION
Selection to the research programme will be based on the performance in the written test cum interview.

HOW TO APPLY?

Application forms can be downloaded from

FEE
Duly filled-in applications should accompany with Registration fee Rs.600/- for General Category & Rs.300/- for Tamil Nadu SC/ST in the form of a demand draft drawn in favour of "The Director (Research), Anna University" payable at Chennai (drawn on or after 31.03.2010) from any nationalized bank.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Completed application form in all respects and data sheet with all enclosures securely stitched to it should be sent to "The Director, Centre for Research, Anna University Chennai, Chennai - 600 025 so as to reach on or before 16.04.2010 at 05.45 p.m. A demand draft drawn in favour of "THE DIRECTOR (RESEARCH), ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI" payable at Chennai for Rs.600/- (Rupees Six hundred only) for general category or for Rs.300/- (Rupees three hundred only) for Tamil Nadu SC/ST Candidates should be enclosed along with the completed application.
Applications received after the due date or without the due demand draft/other documents or incomplete filled-in will be summarily rejected.


More details www.annauniv.edu/research

The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD)

NEW DELHI – B.TECH (IT) ADMISSION 2010 – IIIT

The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD) is an autonomous Institution with a State University status, created by an Act of Delhi Government (The IIIT Delhi Act, 2007). The mission of IIIT Delhi is to be a global centre of excellence in Information Technology education, training and research. IIITD looks forward to admitting in 2010 a limited number of committed and hard working students in its B.Tech. (IT) program.

Eligibility: To appear in the entrance test of IIITD the total PCM marks in Class XII board should be greater than or equal to 80%. There will be a 10% relaxation for SC/ST candidates, and 5% for PH and Defense.

Application Deadline: Applications for admission will open on May 26, 2010, after CBSE results are out (and AIEEE and JEE results are also out). The last date of receipt of print out of completed form, along with payment, is June 10, 2010. So prospective applicants are advised to be ready from before. The brochure will also be available from the end of March only from this site. Students can download it free of cost.
No. of Seats: Total number of seats is 100, out of which 85 are reserved for Delhi candidates (those who have done their class XII from Delhi), and 15 for outside Delhi. Within these there are reservations, as per Delhi Government guidelines, for SC/ST, PH, etc.

How To Apply: For applying, an applicant will be required to enter the information online (including bank draft number), print the form, attach a draft, and then mail it. So, have a bank draft ready for Rs 500, payable to “IIIT Delhi”, before filling the form online, and ensure that you have a printer available. This will be the only way to apply (i.e. there will not be any forms available from any bank/office/etc.).

Email: btechadmission2010(AT)iiitd.ac.in

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

Email: info(AT)iiitd.ac.in

Contact Numbers: +91-11-2509 9177

NEW DELHI – M.COM ADMISSION 2010

The Department runs the prime course of Master of Commerce for which the department was established in 1967. This is one of the prestigious courses in the country. The Alumni of this course are well placed in business, academics and administration in the country and abroad. The programme is well received in the industry and for years had been serving the needs of managerial cadre in business and industry. The course serves the needs of academics as well and prepares students for research and teaching in business studies.

Eligibility: A candidate seeking admission to M. Com. course must have:
Passed B.Com. (Hons.) degree from University of Delhi or any other University recognized equivalent there to, with at least 50% marks, or
Passed B.Com. (Pass) or B.Com. degree from University of Delhi or any other university recognized equivalent there to, with at least 55% marks, or
Passed B.A. (Hons.) economics degree from University of Delhi or any other university recognized equivalent there to, with at least 50% marks, or
Passed B.B.S., B.B.A., B.F.I.A. and B.B.E. degree from University of Delhi any other university recognized equivalent thereto, with at least 60% marks.
Duration: Two Year Full Time Program

Selection Procedure: Selection of the Candidates will be done Through Entrance Exam.

Contact:
Department of Commerce
Delhi School of Economics
University of Delhi, New Delhi – 110007

Contact Numbers: 011-2766-7891, 011-2766-7725.

INDO-GERMAN TRAINING CENTRE-BANGALORE

Post Graduate Program in Business Administration 2010

IGTC’s flagship program is the 18-months, full-time Post Graduate Program in Business Administration based on the famed German Dual System – integrating six months of hands-on practical training in a collaborating member company with one year of theoretical learning at the Training Centre.

Several IGCC member companies regularly partner with IGTC to accept trainees who could be groomed to meet the company’s requirements for future managerial talent. IGTC facilitates the selection process and based on preference of collaborating companies, admits an exclusive class of students to the IGTC program. World-class German and Indian companies that are active partners and final recruiters include Auma, Bajaj Allianz, BASF, Bayer, Bosch, DHL Express, Dorma, Fuchs Lubricants, Lanxess, Merck, Metro, Siemens, Volkswagen, etc. Besides these, there are many other small and medium-sized companies also, who are active participants in the program.
Eligibility: Three grueling rounds of personal interviews across panels of diverse organizations, I was completely taken aback by the corporate-driven admission process. It was a sure signal that IGTC needed only the best.”

Selection Procedure: Fresh / experienced graduates and company-sponsored candidates with over 50% aggregate marks can apply. Students appearing for their final year examination may also apply. They will need to produce documentary evidence of having passed the examination with a minimum of 50% before commencement of the program, failing which their admission will be cancelled and no refund of fees will be given.

Fresh / experienced graduates and company-sponsored candidates with over 50% aggregate marks can apply. Students appearing for their final year examination may also apply. They will need to produce documentary evidence of having passed the examination with a minimum of 50% before commencement of the program, failing which their admission will be cancelled and no refund of fees will be given.

Application Procedure: Students can download the application form from www.igtcindia.com or alternatively purchase the application form from any of the Indo-German Training Centres. The cost of the application form and prospectus is Rs. 1000/-. Payments are accepted in cash/demand draft only drawn in favor of ‘Indo-German Training Centre’. All forms must be returned clearly indicating the preferred location – Mumbai, Chennai or Bangalore – to the respective Centres.

Application Deadline: 30th April, 2010

Application Form: For Online Application Form Click www.igtcindia.com/index.php?page=31&_f=1&_d=admission_igtc.pdf

Contact:
Indo-German Training Centre (IGTC)
304, Shah Sultan, 3rd floor,
Cunningham Road,
Bangalore – 560 052

Email: bangalore(AT)igtcindia.com

Contact Numbers: +91-80-40926130

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FINANCE-DELHI

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Finance (PGDBF) Admission 2010

The first three semesters provide the basics of the finance function along with other functional areas of management. Advanced inputs of Finance are provided in fourth & fifth semester. In last semester the students get an opportunity to apply their knowledge in solving the real world problems faced by the industry.

Objectives: To educate & develop necessary competence & skills in the effective management of business finance, with some of the latest techniques, methods, procedures and the latest financial innovations.

To reach those who either live or are posted in far flung areas of India and have no regular educational facilities.

To provide an opportunity of learning for those who cannot leave their present assignments to join course(s) of their interest on a regular basis due to their preoccupations in office, vocation or business but are seriously interested to learn the techniques of effective management of finance.
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline from Indian or Foreign recognized university with minimum of 60% marks [55% marks for SC/ST/OBC]. Candidates appearing in the final year Bachelor’s examination are eligible to apply. Such Candidates, if selected ,will be given provisional admission subject to their clearing graduation. The certification of the same has to be submitted before 1st Semester exams.

Selection Criteria: Admission to IIF programs is very rigorous. The admission to distance learning program (DLP) is based on calculation of Grade Point Score (GPS). The Grades are given on the basis of candidates’ past academic records, other achievements, work experience, professional growth positioning and personal interview for all category of candidates.

Application Deadline: 30th April, 2010

Contact:
Indian Institute of Finance
Ashok Vihar-II
Delhi-110052
India

Email: admission(AT)iif.edu

Contact Numbers: 27136257, 27136437

The TOEFL Scholar Program 2010 – ETS

ETS has developed a scholarship programme to recognise outstanding students in India who will begin their postgraduate studies in the U.K., U.S. or Canada in 2010. The programme will recognise students with high academic achievement who have demonstrated leadership skills, innovative ideas and an outstanding ability to communicate in English.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
* Be an undergraduate or graduate student currently living in India who will begin postgraduate study in the U.K., U.S. or Canada in 2010
* Have an overall grade percentage of 60 or above
* Demonstrate English proficiency with your TOEFL scores
Application Procedure: Before filling out the TOEFL Scholarship application:
* Take the TOEFL test and receive your scores. On your scholarship application, you will need to provide your total score and section scores, test date, test centre number, registration number and the ETS ID number from your registration confirmation.
* Complete an intent form that indicates you wish to apply for the TOEFL Scholar Programme. Please include your TOEFL registration number and ETS ID number on your intent form. After we receive your intent form, we will create a file for you and place all your scholarship documents in the file. Since only complete application files will be considered, we will contact you if any documentation is missing.
* Download and print the application form. List all universities in the U.K., U.S. and Canada to which you have applied. Please note that if you are selected as a scholarship winner, you will be required to provide an acceptance letter from an accredited university.
* Collect all academic and examination transcripts from all the higher education institutions you have attended.
* Collect two letters of recommendation.
* One from a professor or university official who is familiar with your academic contribution and accomplishments (must be on university letterhead)
* One from an employer or from a personal contact (not a friend, classmate or family member) who has knowledge of your activities outside the classroom such as extracurricular activities, community service, work experience, etc. (must be on letterhead of the organisation)
* Start to compose your written response to the essay question listed on the TOEFL Scholarship Application.
* Write your TOEFL registration number on all documents, including transcripts and letters of recommendation, in order for your application file to be considered complete.
* Send your entire application file, including all the items listed above, to ETS by 31 March 2010.

Application Form: For Online Application Form Click onyx.ets.org/Media/PDF/TOEFL%20India%20SQ%202009%20v3.pdf

Application Deadline: 31 March 2010

Contact:
TOEFL Scholar Programme – India
ETS
Rosedale Road, MS 61-L
Princeton, NJ, 08541 USA

Email: indiascholarships(AT)ets.org

Contact Number: +91 9930 243 795

All India Engineering/Architecture Entrance Examination(AIEEE/AIAEE) 2010

Programme of Action (PoA), 1992 under the National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986 envisaged conduct of a common entrance examination on all India basis for admission to professional and technical programmes in the country. For admission to Engineering and Architecture/Planning programmes, Government of India vide Resolution dated 18th October 2001 has laid down a Three – Exam Scheme (JEE and AIEEE at the National Level and the State Level Engineering Entrance Examinations (SLEEE) for State Level Institutions – with an option to join AIEEE). This takes care of varying admission standards in these programmes and helps in maintenance of professional standards. This also solves problems of overlaps and reduces physical, mental and financial burden on students and their parents due to multiplicity of entrance examinations.

Examination Scheme: Entrance examination would consist of two papers i.e. 1st paper consisting of three parts of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of equal weightage with objective type questions for BE/B.Tech courses and 2nd paper – consisting of Mathematics,Aptitude Test and Drawing for B. Architecture and B. Planning. The Aptitude Test is designed to evaluate candidate’s perception, imagination, observation, creativity and architectural awareness.
Eligibility: The minimum academic qualification for admission through AIEEE 2010 is a pass in the final examination of 10+2 (Class XII) or its equivalent referred to as the qualifying examination (see Appendix –VIII). Those appearing in 10+2 (Class XII) final or equivalent examination may also appear in AIEEE 2010 for consideration of provisional admission. Those appearing in 10+2 (Class 12) in 2011 are not eligible to appear in AIEEE-2010.

Result Declaration: On the basis of performance in AIEEE, separate rank lists will be prepared for B.E./B.Tech. and B.Arch/B.Planning. Score Card indicating All India Rank and State Rank with total marks and marks in each subject shall be sent to all candidates appearing in AIEEE.

Contact:
The Assistant Secretary (AIEEE Unit)
Central Board of Secondary Education
PS 1-2, Institutional Area
IP Extension, Patparganj, Delhi 110 092

Email: pitams.cbse(AT)nic.in / glmittal.cbse(AT)nic.in

Contact Numbers: 011-22239177-80 Extn. 110, 151, 157 / 22246095, 22246087

Banaras Hindu University – Varanasi

MBBS Admission 2010
The Banaras Hindu University will hold All India Competitive Written Test for admission to MBBS course (84 seats) in TWO stages: PMT-2010 SCREENING and PMT-2010 MAIN, and for BDS (38 seats), BAMS (78 seats) and B. Pharm. (33 seats) courses in ONE stage: PMT-2010 Screening. PMT-2010 SCREENING shall be held on Wednesday, the 12th May 2010 at Varanasi, Delhi, Kolkata, and Hyderabad Centres, to screen candidates for eligibility to appear in PMT-2010 MAIN examination for MBBS course which will be held on Sunday, the 13th June 2010 at Varanasi Centre only. For BDS/BAMS/B.Pharm. courses, candidates will be selected on the basis of their merit in the PMT-2010 SCREENING only.

Eligibility: Passed Intermediate, 10+2 or equivalent examination in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Zoology + Botany) taken together; (i) For MBBS/BDS/BAMS – a minimum of 50% for General, OBC and respective PC candidates and 40% aggregate marks for SC/ST and respective PC candidates; (ii) For B.Pharm. – a minimum of 60% marks for General, OBC and respective PC candidates and 55% aggregate marks for SC/ST and respective PC candidates. Candidates appearing in qualifying examination may also apply.
How to Apply: From the Office of the Director (PMT-Cell), Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005 by sending a written request through Registered Post along with Crossed Demand Draft/Bankers Cheque (MICR only) of Rs. 1200/- (Rs. 800/- for SC/ST candidates) of a Nationalized Bank, drawn in favour of “The Director, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU” payable at Varanasi. Application form will be sent by Speed / Registered Post. However, Institute will not be responsible for any loss or postal delay.

Rules: The request for application form must include the name and address of the candidate, and full particulars of the enclosed DD/BC (write candidate’s name and address on the back of DD). Two self-addressed, preferably typed, white paper slips of 10 cm ´ 6 cm size MUST also accompany it. The ENVELOP containing requisition for PMT application form should be super scribed “Request for Application for PMT-2010, BHU”. Last date of requisition for PMT form by post is Friday, the 19th February 2010. Incomplete/non-cashable Draft (under amount/unsigned/ without Bank Code No. & Seal) shall not be accepted.

Application Form: Sale of Application form starts on Monday, 04.01.2010 FROM Bank of Baroda Branches and last date for the sale of application forms from Bank of Baroda Branches: Monday, 01.03.2010. Application Form can be obtained from Bank of Baroda, BHU Branch, S.S. Hospital only, upto Friday, 05.03.2010 till 4:00 PM..

Application Deadline: Application form duly completed must be sent through Registered Post so as to reach THE DIRECTOR (PMT CELL), INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, VARANASI-221 005 latest by TUESDAY, the 9th March 2010 till 5.00 PM. Application forms received after the last date shall not be accepted. Foreign Nationals are not required to appear in the PMT examination for MBBS/BAMS course. They may seek admission through the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi, as per the rules laid down for the purpose and their nomination must reach by Thursday, the 15th July 2010.

Contact:
Banaras Hindu University,
Varanasi-221005,U.P.,India

Contact Numbers: 2368477 / 9450960758

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.

website: www.avinuty.ac.in

Andhra University Research Common Entrance Test (AURCET 2010)

ANDHRA UNIVERSITY
VIJAYANAGAR PALACE, PEDA WALTAIR, L.B. COLONY (POST),
VISAKHAPATNAM 530 017. Ph. No. 0891-2573441 and 2706928
E-mail: dirdoa.au@gmail.com ; www.andhrauniversity.info/doa/index.html


Andhra University Research Common Entrance Test (AURCET 2010)
Full-time /Part-time M. Phil. and Full-time / Part-time / Extramural / Inter-disciplinary Ph.D. programmes

Andhra University announces for Research Common Entrance Test (AURCET 2010) for admission into research programmes offered in campus colleges, P.G centers, and recognized research centers in affiliated colleges and research organizations.
Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University will process admissions into Full-time /Part-time M. Phil. and Full-time / Part-time / Extramural / Inter-disciplinary Ph.D. programmes in the subject areas indicated in Admissions Brochure available at http://www.andhrauniversity.info , for the year 2010 as per the guidelines stipulated by the Board of Research Studies, Andhra University

Candidates having PG degree in Science or Arts Courses and seeking admission into Full Time M. Phil or Ph. D programmes must appear for the ENTRANCE TEST (AURCET-2010) conducted by the Directorate of Admissions. However, candidates with M. Phil or Professional post graduate degree in the respective subject or qualified in UGC-CSIR NET, ICMR, are exempted from the test. Eligible In-Service Candidates seeking admission into PART TIME programmes are also exempted from the test.

The P.G. Degrees of all U.G.C. recognized Universities in India will be treated as equivalent to P.G. Degrees of Andhra University. However, PG Degrees of other Universities obtained through distance mode should have been recognized by DEC.

M.Phil / M.Tech. / LLM / M.Pharm, degrees obtained through distance mode will not be considered for any purpose as equivalent to degrees obtained through regular study.

Candidates from outside the state of Andhra Pradesh seeking M.Phil. / Ph.D. (FT) admissions will be considered only when the list of eligible candidates from with in the state gets exhausted.

M.Phil and Ph.D admissions for candidates from foreign countries will be given as extra seats in concurrence with the DRC of respective departments and in consultation with International Student's Advisor. A separate fee structure will be adopted for such applicants.

Part Time M.Phil / Ph.D admissions will be given only to in-service candidates working in colleges and institutions / organizations recognized by Andhra University, satisfying the minimum required service and other prescribed conditions.

Money paid once towards registration fee / Late fee / Processing fee / Course fee will not be refunded.

All disputes pertaining to AURCET-2010 shall fall within the courts jurisdiction of Visakhapatnam only whether regular or consumer courts.

Candidates who have already appeared or appearing for the final semester or final year examinations of the qualifying degree in April / May - 2010 can also apply for AURCET-2010.

HOW TO APPLY:
1. Candidates are required to download the Application and Information brochure from the website: www.andhrauniversity.info/doa
2. Candidates have to submit applications in DUPLICATE along with a D.D. for an amount of Rs.500/- towards Registration fee drawn in favour of the Director, Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University on any Nationalised bank payable at Visakhapatnam.
3. Eligible candidates seeking admission must submit a Statement of Research Interest (SRI) in about 500 words in the respective field of research along with the application.
4. A candidate seeking admission in more than one programme (M. Phil / Ph. D) has to submit separate applications in duplicate. Similarly a candidate seeking admission in more than one department or center has to submit separate applications in duplicate with corresponding Statement of Research Interest (SRI)
5. The name and subject of the applicant should be written on the reverse side of the
D.D.
6. Application forms completed in all respects should reach the Director, Directorate
of Admissions, Andhra University, Vijayanagar Palace, Pedawaltair,
Visakhapatnam-530017 by Registered Post or in person on or before 26-04-2010,
5.00 p.m.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF FILLED-IN APPLICATIONS:
1. Applications received after 26-04-2010 will be treated as late applications and shall be accepted only on payment of late fee of Rs. 1000/- in addition to the Registration fee of Rs. 500/- through D.D. drawn in favor of the Director, Directorate of Admissions only till 30-04-2010.
2. Office of the Directorate of Admissions will not hold any responsibility for the non -receipt of applications sent by post or courier or late receipt of applications due to postal delay or for any reason whatsoever.
3. Applications received after 30-04-2010, as well as incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Research Programmes for the award of M. Phil or Ph. D degrees can be pursued in the Faculties of Arts, Law, Science, Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences by candidates possessing minimum qualifications prescribed under eligibility Criteria for admission into various faculties

FULL-TIME M. PHIL / Ph. D:
(a) Post-graduate degree holders with at least 55% of marks (50% in the case of SC/ST Candidates) or equivalent CGPA in the concerned subject as prescribed in eligibility criteria can apply for full-time M. Phil. / Ph.D. degree. They must appear for AURCET-2010
(b) Candidates qualified in UGC/CSIR-NET / ICMR (with fellowship) or possessing M.Phil. / M. L. or LLM / M. E. / M. Tech. / M. Pharmacy / M. S / M.D degree are exempted from AURCET-2010.

PART-TIME M. PHIL / Ph. D:
(a). In-Service candidates satisfying the above eligibility conditions can apply for part-time. Admission into part-time programmes will be made in the specified order of priority (Please see page - 5 - VI-2) with service seniority in each category.
(b). M. Phil. degree holders will be given priority in each category.
(c). In-Service candidates seeking admission into part-time programmes are exempted from AURCET-2010

Extramural:
For admission into Ph.D. programme under Extramural category, the research institution where the candidate is working should have been recognized by A.U. and there should be an internal guide (Principal guide) recognised by A.U. from the same institution. Admission under Extramural category will be given for the following candidates.
(a) Scientists with P.G. or equivalent degree working in research institutions recognized by Andhra University having at least two years of experience.
(b) Research scholars with P.G. or equivalent degree having fellowship attached to institutions recognized by Andhra University.
Research Institutions /organizations recognized by Andhra University are given in Admissions Brochure

Inter-Disciplinary Research (IDR):
Candidates who wish to carry out research work relating to more than one discipline can be considered for registration for Ph.D. under 'Interdisciplinary' category. Such candidates should submit a 'Statement of Purpose' along with the admission application form. The statement may contain the objective, definition of the problem, proposed methodology and justification. The Statement of Purpose should also contain information on the disciplines involved and the post graduate degree possessed by the candidate. The same will be discussed in the Departmental Research Committee meetings of the concerned academic departments, for its scope and viability from scientific and logistic points of view, in which the major part of the research work needs to be carried out. The candidate will be registered in the discipline in which he/she has secured the qualifying degree.

Candidates who are admitted under this category will have the Principal guide from the department in which the candidate is registered and the co-guide(s) from the other disciplines involved. The Pre-Ph.D degree examination needs to be taken in the department where the candidate registers.

Candidates once admitted under this category under full-time or part-time will not be permitted to transfer their registration from one department to the other.

ENTRANCE TEST:
. General:
. Common Entrance test (AURCET-2010) for admission into Full time M. Phil & Ph.D programmes in various Science and Arts and some Engineering faculties will be conducted by the Directorate of Admissions in VISAKHAPATNAM only.
. The test codes, the names of the departments and different M.Phil / Ph.D programmes offered along with the eligibility criteria are given in Annexure - I of the AURCET Information Brochure.
. The Common entrance test (AURCET-2010) for each subject / department consists of two papers with multiple choice objective type questions.
. Paper-I shall be of 45 minutes duration with 50 multiple choice questions for 50 marks. Paper-I is common for all Science and Engineering Subjects / Departments as the case may be. Similarly Paper-I is common for all Arts Subjects / Departments for 50 marks with 45 minutes duration. Paper-I of Science stream is different from Paper-I of Arts stream.
. Paper-II shall be of 90 minutes duration with 100 multiple choice questions for 100 marks in the concerned subject for which the syllabus is given in Annexure-II. Paper-II will be different for each department.
. Based on the number of seats available and the number of applications received, the University reserves the right to conduct or not to conduct the test.
. Based on the eligibility criteria and the research interest of the candidate, he/she has to choose only one test for admission into that particular department. In case if a candidate wants to seek admission in more than one department (subject) he/she has to submit separate application and has to appear for separate tests in Paper-I and Paper-II depending on the case.

Those who obtain a minimum of 40% in Paper-I and Paper-II put together (35% in case of SC & ST candidates) only will be eligible for presentation of Statement of Research Interest (SRI) or interview. Those who do not obtain the above mentioned cutoff mark will not be considered for admission

Important Dates:

Last date for receipt of applications without fine: 26.04.2010
Last date for receipt of applications with a fine of Rs. 1000: 30.04.2010

Contact:
Prof. O.ANIEL KUMAR
DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF ADMISSIONS
VIJAYANAGAR PALACE,
ANDHRA UNIVERSITY
PEDA WALTAIR, L.B. COLONY (POST),
VISAKHAPATNAM 530 017.
Ph. No. 0891-2573441 and 2706928
E-mail: dirdoa.au@gmail.com
www.andhrauniversity.info/doa/index.html

Tamilnadu Common Entrance Examination TANCET 2010

M.B.A., M.C.A., and M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan.

Applications are invited for the Tamilnadu Common Entrance Examination TANCET 2010 to be conducted by Anna University Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu on 29th & 30th May 2010, from candidates who seek admission to

1. M.B.A.,
2. M.C.A., and
3. M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan.

Degree Programmes in Tamil Nadu for the year 2010-2011 offered at University Departments of
• Anna University Chennai,
• Anna University Coimbatore,
• Anna University Trichy,
• Anna University Tirunelveli,
• Govt. Engineering, Arts and Science Colleges,
• Govt. Aided Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges,and
• Govt. Quota seats in self-financing Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges / standalone Institutions.
• Some Universities and Self-Financing Engineering Colleges may also opt to admit the candidates on the basis of TANCET 2010.


Other State candidates can appear for the entrance tests but, admission is subject to the eligibility conditions of the admitting authority / University.

ELIGIBILITY Criteria for TANCET 2010:

1. MBA:
A pass in any Degree with 10 + 2 + 3 or 4 years or a pass in any Degree with 10 + 3 (Diploma) + 3 years pattern.

2. MCA:
Candidates who have passed in any recognized Bachelor's Degree of minimum 3 year duration (10+2+3 or 4 years pattern) in any discipline with Core Mathematics or Business Mathematics at +2 level (or) A pass in any recognised Bachelor’s degree with 10+3 years Diploma +3 years pattern with Maths at Diploma level or Mathematics or Statistics as any one of the subjects at the degree level or A pas in a ny recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration (10+2+3 pattern) in any discipline with mats/ statistics as one of the subjects..

3. M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan.:
Details of the eligibility conditions are available in the website: www.annauniv.edu/tancet2010

Those who are appearing for final year / semester examination of the above qualifying degree in April / May 2010 can also apply for TANCET 2010.

How to Apply for TANCET 2010

Application Form is common for all the three entrance tests. Candidates have to submit only one application. The candidates have to pay a fee of Rs.300/-(Rs.150/- for SC / ST Candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu on production of a copy of Permanent Community Certificate) as entrance test fee for any one of the Programmes either (1) M.B.A. or (2) M.C.A. or (3) M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./ M.Plan.

If a candidate desires to appear for more than one programme, for every additional programme, he / she has to pay Rs.300/- (Rs.150/- for SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu) along with the filled-in application.

REGISTRATION for TANCET 2010

(1) SPOT REGISTRATION: Hall Tickets will be issued to the candidates who come in person to the following Co-ordinating Centres with cash or D.D. for the required amount towards Entrance Test fee and a copy of 10th Std. Mark Sheet. And 12th Mark sheet (or 3 years Diploma Certificate)
1. Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai, 2. Govt. College of Technology, Coimbatore, 3. Annamalai University, Chidambaram, 4. PSNA College of Engg. & Technology, Dindigul, 5. Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, 6. Alagappa College of Engg. & Technology, Karaikudi, 7.Thiagarajar College of Engg., Madurai, 8. Govt. Polytechnic College, Nagercoil, 9. Govt. College of Engg., Salem, 10. Kunthavai Naachiyaar Govt. Arts College for Women, Thanjavur, 11. Govt. College of Engg., Tirunelveli, 12. Anna University Trichy, Trichy, 13. Thanthai Periyar Govt. Institute of Technology, Vellore, 14. University College of Engg., Villupuram, 15. Kamaraj College of Engg., Virudhunagar.

(2) REGISTRATION THROUGH INTERNET: The candidates can also register through internet by logging on to www.annauniv.edu/tancet2010.

The Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of The Director, Entrance Examinations, Anna University Chennai, payable at Chennai, obtained from any Nationalized bank on or after 29.03.2010.

Date and Time of Entrance Tests for TANCET 2010:
M.B.A 29.5.2010 (Saturday) 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
M.C.A 29.5.2010 (Saturday) 02.30 p.m. to 04.30 p.m.
M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. 30.5.2010 (Sunday) 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon

Examination Centres:
1.Chennai, 2.Coimbatore, 3.Chidambaram, 4.Dindigul, 5.Erode, 6.Karaikudi, 7.Madurai, 8.Nagercoil, 9.Salem, 10.Thanjavur, 11.Tirunelveli, 12.Trichy, 13.Vellore, 14.Villupuram, 15.Virudhunagar.

Important Dates for TANCET 2010:
i) Commencement of Spot Registration / Registration through Internet 1.04.2010

ii) Last date for Spot Registration at Co-ordinating Centres (other than Anna University Chennai, Chennai 25 / Registration through Internet) 20.04.2010

iii) Last date for Spot Registration and receipt of application (Registered through Internet) at Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai 26.04.2010

The completed application (registered through Internet) should reach The Secretary, TANCET, Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai 600 025 on or before 26.04.2010, by 5.30 p.m.
The applications received after the due date and time will not be considered at any cost.

For details visit : www.annauniv.edu/tancet2010

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad invites Applications for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes of the Institute commencing from July 2010.

Departments
(a) Engineering: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering;
(b) Sciences: Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics;
(c) Liberal Arts (LA): Economics, Literature, Culture Studies, Gender Studies


Minimum Qualifications
(a) Engineering: M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc.(Engineering) degree with first class or equivalent in the respective or allied areas. Candidates with Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology or Master's degree in Sciences in an allied area with exceptional academic record and possessing a valid GATE score may also apply.

(b) Sciences & LA: M.Sc./M.A. degree with first class or equivalent in respective or allied areas with a valid GATE/UGC Net/CSIR JRF/NBHM score.

General Information
Financial support (i.e., assistantship or scholarship) will be provided to all Indian students enrolled in the Ph.D. programme provided they do not receive any other form of financial assistance.

Applicants working in Government of India R&D Organizations/Laboratories are eligible to apply. Such applicants (a) need to be deputed on leave by the parent organization/ department, for completing the course requirement (b) do not require GATE qualification, and (c) will not be paid any assistantship or scholarship by IIT Hyderabad.

Reservation
15% seats are reserved for SC candidates, 7.5% for ST and 27% for OBC. Also, up to 3% of seats are reserved for persons with physical disability (PD) in each category as per Government of India rules.

How to Apply?
Application forms can be downloaded from www.iith.ac.in

Application Deadline
Download the application form from www.iith.ac.in and after duly filling it send as an email attachment to phd_2010_applications@iith.ac.in on or before 20 April 2010. Candidates desirous of applying for more than one PhD program must apply separately for each program.

There will be an application fee of Rs.200/- for General/OBC category and Rs.100/- for SC/ST category. A demand draft in the name of "Registrar IIT Hyderabad" Payable at SBI, KANDI branch, for the above should be sent to address given below.

Contact
For more information, please contact:
Dean (Academics)
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Ordnance Factory Estate
Yeddumailaram 502205
Andhra Pradesh
eMail: dean_academics@iith.ac.in

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad

Admission to the M.Tech. Programmes 2010

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad invites Applications for admission to the Master of Technology (M.Tech.) programmes of the Institute commencing from July end 2010.

Departments
(a) Computer Science & Engineering

(b) Electrical Engineering: i) Communications and Signal Processing ii) Micro-electronics and VLSI, (iii) Power Electronics & Power Systems

(c) Mechanical Engineering: i) Design Engineering and ii) Thermofluid Engineering

(d) Chemical Engineering

(e) Civil Infrastructure Engineering

(f) Materials Science & Engineering


Minimum Qualifications
B.Tech./B.E. degree with first class or equivalent in the respective or allied areas with exceptional academic record and possessing a valid GATE score.

General Information
Financial support (i.e., assistantship or scholarship) will be provided to qualified students who are Indian citizens fulfilling the above requirements, enrolled in the M.Tech. Programme and who do not receive any other form of financial assistance.
Applicants working in Government of India R&D Organizations/Laboratories also are eligible to apply to M.Tech. Programmes. Such applicants (a) need to be deputed on leave by the parent organization for completing the course requirement (b) require GATE qualification, and/or enough experience and (c) will not be paid any assistantship or scholarship by IIT Hyderabad.

Non-TA (Non Teaching Assistantship) positions are available for Industry/Self Sponsored candidates.

Reservation
15% seats are reserved for SC candidates, 7.5% for ST and 27% for OBC. Also, up to 3% of seats are reserved for persons with physical disability (PD) in each category as per Government of India rules.

Forms
Application forms can be downloaded from www.iith.ac.in

Application Deadline
Download the application form from www.iith.ac.in and after duly filling it send as an email attachment to mtech_2010_applications@iith.ac.in on or before 20 April 2010. Candidates desirous of applying for more than one M.Tech. program must apply separately for each program.

There will be an application fee of Rs.200/- for General/OBC category and Rs.100/- for SC/ST category. A demand draft in the name of "Registrar IIT Hyderabad" Payable at SBI, KANDI branch, for the above should be sent to the address given below.

Contact
For more information, please contact:
Dean (Academics)
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Ordnance Factory Estate
Yeddumailaram 502205
Andhra Pradesh
Email: dean_academics@iith.ac.in

Apeejay School of Management ,New Delhi

PGDM (Customer Relationship Management) Admission 2010

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

Objective: The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (CRM) aims to:
Impart fundamental management skills as well as in depth knowledge in specialized areas of business management. Offer super specialization in the area of Marketing, in the form of CRM. Prepare for managing customer operations for financial services, banks, telecom, airlines, hotels, pharmaceuticals, health care, retailing etc.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (10+2+3) in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Indian or Foreign University. Candidates in their final year of the Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply, subject to meeting eligibility criteria and submitting proof latest by October 31, 2010.

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

Application Procedure: The aspiring candidates are required to submit the Application Forms duly filled to the Admissions Office by the stipulated date. These forms are carefully screened for superior academic performance and extracurricular accomplishments of the candidates. For online applications, visit ASM website, www.apeejay.edu/asm

Contact:
Apeejay School of Management
Sector – 8, Dwarka Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 110075

Email: admissions(AT)apj.edu

Contact Numbers: 011-25363985/86/88/79/80/81

School of Petroleum Technology – Gujarat

B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering) Admission 2010

Applications are invited for admission for 4 Year B.Tech Programme commencing in July 2010.

Eligibility and Admission Criteria for Applicants:
Have a minimum academic qualification of 10+2 or its equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Should appear in AIEEE 2010 examination being conducted by CBSE on 25th April, 2010. Submit a separate application to School of Petroleum Technology in the prescribed Application Form.

How To Apply: A candidate will have to apply in the prescribed School of Petroleum Technology Application Form. The Application Form will be made available through the following channels:
At the selected branches of Axis Bank (Formerly UTI Bank) as given below, by paying Rs.1200/-
Sending a demand draft of Rs. 1200/- in favour of “Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University” Payable at Ahmedabad.
Application Forms: Application Forms For B.Tech will Available From 23rd March, 2010 For Rs. 1200/- At Selected Branches of Axis Bank.

Important Dates:
Sale of Application Form
Commences on : 23rd March, 2010
Closes on : 5th May, 2010
Last Date for receiving completed Application Form : 8th May, 2010

Contact:
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU)
School of Petroleum Technology
Raisan, Gandhinagar 382 007, Gujarat, India

Email: ugadmission(AT)pdpu.ac.in

Contact Numbers: +91-79-23275021

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Research Fellowship Scheme 2010

IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Scheme aims to attract professionals and students of proven calibre towards research activities at IIT Bombay. The awardees are expected to work on research projects and could be considered for admission into post-graduate degree / Ph.D Programs subject to fulfilling normal IIT Bombay admission requirements (see FAQ for details of admission requirements). The awardees with B. Tech./B.E. or M.Sc. qualification will be awarded a stipend of Rs. 8,000 – 10,000/- p.m.. Degree holders with experience may be considered for a higher amount.

Fellowship Scheme:
The awardees will be selected based on their academic record and an interview, followed by a written test (if necessary).

They will be expected to work on research projects for a minimum period of one year in different Departments/ Schools/ Centres/ Inter-disciplinary Programs based on their academic background and research interests.
The Research Fellowship Scheme is open to B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Tech. / MBA / M.A. / M.Com. / M.Sc. / MBBS or equivalent degree, with or without experience. Students with research inclinations in Humanities, Bio-sectors, Management and with background other than the above can also apply.

The awardees with B. Tech./B.E. or M.Sc. qualification will be awarded a stipend of Rs. 8,000 – 10,000/- p.m.. Degree holders with experience may be considered for a higher amount.

Other benefits include funding for participation in national & international conferences, Library facilities, hostel accommodation and working with proven international collaborators (where applicable).

Hostel accommodation may be provided subject to availability.

Selection Procedure:
The selection procedure consists of preliminary screening of online applications, followed by personal interviews to be held in a decentralized manner at the department level.

Selection criteria will include consistently brilliant academic performance (relative rank in the class/University), work carried out by the student besides his regular academic work, participation/recognition in competitions such as Techfest, Olympiads, National Talent Search Exams, and performance in the interview.

Train fare (IInd/Sleeper Class) will be given to outstation candidates , shortlisted for interview.

Important Dates:
Last date of application: March 31, 2010
List of shortlisted candidates: April 20, 2010

Contact:
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,
Powai, Mumbai 400076

Email: fellowship(AT)iitb.ac.in

Andhra University Research Common Entrance Test (AURCET 2010)

Full-time /Part-time M. Phil. and Full-time / Part-time / Extramural / Inter-disciplinary Ph.D. programmes

Andhra University announces for Research Common Entrance Test (AURCET 2010) for admission into research programmes offered in campus colleges, P.G centers, and recognized research centers in affiliated colleges and research organizations.
Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University will process admissions into Full-time /Part-time M. Phil. and Full-time / Part-time / Extramural / Inter-disciplinary Ph.D. programmes in the subject areas indicated in Admissions Brochure available at http://www.andhrauniversity.info , for the year 2010 as per the guidelines stipulated by the Board of Research Studies, Andhra University

Candidates having PG degree in Science or Arts Courses and seeking admission into Full Time M. Phil or Ph. D programmes must appear for the ENTRANCE TEST (AURCET-2010) conducted by the Directorate of Admissions. However, candidates with M. Phil or Professional post graduate degree in the respective subject or qualified in UGC-CSIR NET, ICMR, are exempted from the test. Eligible In-Service Candidates seeking admission into PART TIME programmes are also exempted from the test.

The P.G. Degrees of all U.G.C. recognized Universities in India will be treated as equivalent to P.G. Degrees of Andhra University. However, PG Degrees of other Universities obtained through distance mode should have been recognized by DEC.

M.Phil / M.Tech. / LLM / M.Pharm, degrees obtained through distance mode will not be considered for any purpose as equivalent to degrees obtained through regular study.

Candidates from outside the state of Andhra Pradesh seeking M.Phil. / Ph.D. (FT) admissions will be considered only when the list of eligible candidates from with in the state gets exhausted.

M.Phil and Ph.D admissions for candidates from foreign countries will be given as extra seats in concurrence with the DRC of respective departments and in consultation with International Student's Advisor. A separate fee structure will be adopted for such applicants.

Part Time M.Phil / Ph.D admissions will be given only to in-service candidates working in colleges and institutions / organizations recognized by Andhra University, satisfying the minimum required service and other prescribed conditions.

Money paid once towards registration fee / Late fee / Processing fee / Course fee will not be refunded.

All disputes pertaining to AURCET-2010 shall fall within the courts jurisdiction of Visakhapatnam only whether regular or consumer courts.

Candidates who have already appeared or appearing for the final semester or final year examinations of the qualifying degree in April / May - 2010 can also apply for AURCET-2010.

HOW TO APPLY:
1. Candidates are required to download the Application and Information brochure from the website: www.andhrauniversity.info/doa
2. Candidates have to submit applications in DUPLICATE along with a D.D. for an amount of Rs.500/- towards Registration fee drawn in favour of the Director, Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University on any Nationalised bank payable at Visakhapatnam.
3. Eligible candidates seeking admission must submit a Statement of Research Interest (SRI) in about 500 words in the respective field of research along with the application.
4. A candidate seeking admission in more than one programme (M. Phil / Ph. D) has to submit separate applications in duplicate. Similarly a candidate seeking admission in more than one department or center has to submit separate applications in duplicate with corresponding Statement of Research Interest (SRI)
5. The name and subject of the applicant should be written on the reverse side of the
D.D.
6. Application forms completed in all respects should reach the Director, Directorate
of Admissions, Andhra University, Vijayanagar Palace, Pedawaltair,
Visakhapatnam-530017 by Registered Post or in person on or before 26-04-2010,
5.00 p.m.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF FILLED-IN APPLICATIONS:
1. Applications received after 26-04-2010 will be treated as late applications and shall be accepted only on payment of late fee of Rs. 1000/- in addition to the Registration fee of Rs. 500/- through D.D. drawn in favor of the Director, Directorate of Admissions only till 30-04-2010.
2. Office of the Directorate of Admissions will not hold any responsibility for the non -receipt of applications sent by post or courier or late receipt of applications due to postal delay or for any reason whatsoever.
3. Applications received after 30-04-2010, as well as incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Research Programmes for the award of M. Phil or Ph. D degrees can be pursued in the Faculties of Arts, Law, Science, Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences by candidates possessing minimum qualifications prescribed under eligibility Criteria for admission into various faculties

FULL-TIME M. PHIL / Ph. D:
(a). Post-graduate degree holders with at least 55% of marks (50% in the case of SC/ST Candidates) or equivalent CGPA in the concerned subject as prescribed in eligibility criteria can apply for full-time M. Phil. / Ph.D. degree. They must appear for AURCET-2010
(b). Candidates qualified in UGC/CSIR-NET / ICMR (with fellowship) or possessing M.Phil. / M. L. or LLM / M. E. / M. Tech. / M. Pharmacy / M. S / M.D degree are exempted from AURCET-2010.

PART-TIME M. PHIL / Ph. D:
(a). In-Service candidates satisfying the above eligibility conditions can apply for part-time. Admission into part-time programmes will be made in the specified order of priority (Please see page - 5 - VI-2) with service seniority in each category.
(b). M. Phil. degree holders will be given priority in each category.
(c). In-Service candidates seeking admission into part-time programmes are exempted from AURCET-2010

Extramural:
> For admission into Ph.D. programme under Extramural category, the research institution where the candidate is working should have been recognized by A.U. and there should be an internal guide (Principal guide) recognised by A.U. from the same institution. Admission under Extramural category will be given for the following candidates.
> (a) Scientists with P.G. or equivalent degree working in research institutions recognized by Andhra University having at least two years of experience.
(b) Research scholars with P.G. or equivalent degree having fellowship attached to institutions recognized by Andhra University.
> Research Institutions /organizations recognized by Andhra University are given in Admissions Brochure

Inter-Disciplinary Research (IDR):
Candidates who wish to carry out research work relating to more than one discipline can be considered for registration for Ph.D. under 'Interdisciplinary' category. Such candidates should submit a 'Statement of Purpose' along with the admission application form. The statement may contain the objective, definition of the problem, proposed methodology and justification. The Statement of Purpose should also contain information on the disciplines involved and the post graduate degree possessed by the candidate. The same will be discussed in the Departmental Research Committee meetings of the concerned academic departments, for its scope and viability from scientific and logistic points of view, in which the major part of the research work needs to be carried out. The candidate will be registered in the discipline in which he/she has secured the qualifying degree.

Candidates who are admitted under this category will have the Principal guide from the department in which the candidate is registered and the co-guide(s) from the other disciplines involved. The Pre-Ph.D degree examination needs to be taken in the department where the candidate registers.

Candidates once admitted under this category under full-time or part-time will not be permitted to transfer their registration from one department to the other.

ENTRANCE TEST:
A. General:
1. Common Entrance test (AURCET-2010) for admission into Full time M. Phil & Ph.D programmes in various Science and Arts and some Engineering faculties will be conducted by the Directorate of Admissions in VISAKHAPATNAM only.
2. The test codes, the names of the departments and different M.Phil / Ph.D programmes offered along with the eligibility criteria are given in Annexure - I of the AURCET Information Brochure.
3. The Common entrance test (AURCET-2010) for each subject / department consists of two papers with multiple choice objective type questions.
4. Paper-I shall be of 45 minutes duration with 50 multiple choice questions for 50 marks. Paper-I is common for all Science and Engineering Subjects / Departments as the case may be. Similarly Paper-I is common for all Arts Subjects / Departments for 50 marks with 45 minutes duration. Paper-I of Science stream is different from Paper-I of Arts stream.
5. Paper-II shall be of 90 minutes duration with 100 multiple choice questions for 100 marks in the concerned subject for which the syllabus is given in Annexure-II. Paper-II will be different for each department.
6. Based on the number of seats available and the number of applications received, the University reserves the right to conduct or not to conduct the test.
7. Based on the eligibility criteria and the research interest of the candidate, he/she has to choose only one test for admission into that particular department. In case if a candidate wants to seek admission in more than one department (subject) he/she has to submit separate application and has to appear for separate tests in Paper-I and Paper-II depending on the case.

Those who obtain a minimum of 40% in Paper-I and Paper-II put together (35% in case of SC & ST candidates) only will be eligible for presentation of Statement of Research Interest (SRI) or interview. Those who do not obtain the above mentioned cutoff mark will not be considered for admission

Important Dates:

Last date for receipt of applications without fine: 26.04.2010
Last date for receipt of applications with a fine of Rs. 1000: 30.04.2010

Contact:
Prof. O.ANIEL KUMAR DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF ADMISSIONS
VIJAYANAGAR PALACE, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY PEDA WALTAIR, L.B. COLONY (POST), VISAKHAPATNAM 530 017.
Ph. No. 0891-2573441 and 2706928
E-mail: dirdoa.au@gmail.com
www.andhrauniversity.info/doa/index.html

School of Petroleum Technology – Gujarat

B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering) Admission 2010

Applications are invited for admission for 4 Year B.Tech Programme commencing in July 2010.

Eligibility and Admission Criteria for Applicants:
Have a minimum academic qualification of 10+2 or its equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Should appear in AIEEE 2010 examination being conducted by CBSE on 25th April, 2010. Submit a separate application to School of Petroleum Technology in the prescribed Application Form.

How To Apply: A candidate will have to apply in the prescribed School of Petroleum Technology Application Form. The Application Form will be made available through the following channels:
At the selected branches of Axis Bank (Formerly UTI Bank) as given below, by paying Rs.1200/-
Sending a demand draft of Rs. 1200/- in favour of “Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University” Payable at Ahmedabad.
Application Forms: Application Forms For B.Tech will Available From 23rd March, 2010 For Rs. 1200/- At Selected Branches of Axis Bank.

Important Dates:
Sale of Application Form
Commences on : 23rd March, 2010
Closes on : 5th May, 2010
Last Date for receiving completed Application Form : 8th May, 2010

Contact:
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU)
School of Petroleum Technology
Raisan, Gandhinagar 382 007, Gujarat, India

Email: ugadmission(AT)pdpu.ac.in

Contact Numbers: +91-79-23275021