Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore

Short-Tearm Training Programme 2012

Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore has invited applications for admission to short term training programme in "Post-harvest handling and storage of fresh fruits and vegetables for commercial trade" scheduled from Mar 26 - 30, 2012.

The training programme would focus on:
 Pre-harvest treatments influencing post-harvest quality
 Post-harvest treatments influencing post- harvest quality
 Storage conditions for extension of storage life
 Ripening and delay in ripening
 Microbiological quality
 Packaging specifications
 Export potentials

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Knowledge of the subject under focus, preferably a basic degree. The medium of presentation and interaction is English.

TRAINING CHARGES PER PARTICIPANT:
Rs. 7,250/- (Inclusive of Food & Accomodation)
Training charges may be paid in the form of DD favouring "Director, CFTRI, Mysore"

Last date for submission of application / nominations is 16-03-2012.

For details,: www.cftri.com/stc/stc-20.pdf

NRI, FOREIGNER, PIO PG Seats for admission to MD, MS, DA

BLDE University, Bijapur
Smt. Bangaramma Sajjan Campus, Solapur Road, Bijapur-586103, Karnataka


NRI, FOREIGNER, PIO PG Seats for admission to MD, MS, DA

BLDE University, Bijapur has invited applications from eligible candidates under NRI / FOREIGNER / PIO AND INSTITUTIONAL quota, desirous of seeking admission to the following courses for the academic year 2012-13 at the Constituent College viz. Shri. BM Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre.

NRI QUOTA:

01 MD Paediatrics
02 MD Gen. Medicine
03 MD Anaesthesia
04 MS General Surgery
05 MS Ophthalmology
06 MD Biochemistry
07 MD Pathology
08 MD Community Medicine
09 D.Ortho
10 DA

INSTITUTIONAL QUOTA:

01 MD Radiology
02 MS Orthopaedics

Prescribed application form is available at : www.bldeuniversity.org
(link : http://www.bldeuniversity.org/PG_Admissions/PG_APP_12_NRI.pdf )

Interested candidates can send the application by e-mail, however copy of the same should be sent by post / courier along with necessary, supporting certified documents to the Registrar, BLDE University, Smt. Bangaramma Sajjan Campus, Solapur Road, Bijapur-586103, Karnataka so as to reach on or before 31st March, 2012 by 5:30 PM.

Date of Counseling : 11th April 2012
Venue: Office of the Registrar, BLDE University, Bijapur.

For details, www.bldeuniversity.org/PG_Admissions/NOTIFICATION-NRI-PG-12_Website.pdf

Dual BS-MS Admissions 2012

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research,Pune,Maharashtra

First floor, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building Garware Circle, Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra 411021, Tel: 020 – 25908222
Email: chairjac2012@iiserpune.ac.in , Website: http://www.iiser-admissions.in



Dual BS-MS Admissions 2012

Applications are invited for admission to 5 year BS-MS dual degree with major in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics.

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

KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) Science Stream: Students qualified in SA (2010) / SX (2011) / SB(2011) / SP (Passed 10 +2 in 2011 / 2012).

IIT-JEE 2012: Students obtaining a minimum of 60% marks in class XII and securing a place in rank list.

Central & State Boards: students qualifying in class XII in 2011 or 2012 in Science stream with either

a. Marks above cut-off percentage declared in DST website for the INSPIRE eligibility in http://www.inspire-dst.gov.in . For OBC (non-creamy layer) a 5% relaxation on DST cut-off is admissible. The cut-off for SC / ST is 60% in class XII for all boards in 2012.

b. Advisory note for the eligibility in scholarship for higher education (SHE) under INSPIRE scheme.


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

Important Dates
Receiving online applications:

KVPY: 2nd April – 5th May, 2012
IIT-JEE: 7th June to 21st June, 2012
Central & State Board: 15th June to 9th July, 2012

Counseling / Aptitude Test
KVPY: 30th June, 2012
IIT-JEE: 30th June, 2012
Central & State Board: 14th July, 2012

Last date for receiving admission fees:
KVPY: 11th July, 2012
IIT-JEE: 11th July, 2012
Central & State Board: 23rd July, 2012

Contact Details
Chairman, Joint Admission Committee,
First floor, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building Garware Circle,
Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra 411021, Tel: 020 – 25908222
Email: chairjac2012@iiserpune.ac.in, Website: www.iiser-admissions.in

MSc, M.Phil Admissions 2012

Anna University, Chennai

Applications have been invited for admission to MSc (2 years) and MPhil Degree Programmes offered in the University Departments of Anna University, Chennai for the academic year 2012-2013.

MSc (2 years) Degree Programmes:
. MSc Applied Mathematics
. MSc Materials Science / Medical Physics
. MSc Applied Chemistry
. MSc Applied Geology
. MSc Electronic Media (SS)
. MSc Science and Technology Communication (SS)
. MSc Environmental Science (SS)
. * MSc Computational Biology (SS)
(For MSc Computational Biology (SS) programme, the selection is through the Common Entrance Test conducted by Pondicherry University and details are available at : www.pondiuni.edu.in )

MPhil Degree Programmes:
. MPhil Mathematics
. MPhil Physics
. MPhil Crystal Science
. MPhil Chemistry
. MPhil Applied Geology
. MPhil English

Application Form with information and instructions for candidates can be downloaded from : http://www.annauniv.edu

The candidates shall send the filled-in application with required enclosures and Demand Draft for Rs.600/- for General category (Rs.300/- for SC / SCA / ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu). The Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of "The Director (Admissions), Anna University" payable at Chennai and should be obtained from any nationalised bank.

Last date for receipt of filled-in applications : 16.03.2012 at 5.30 PM

For more details, visit : www.annauniv.edu

PhD, MS Admissions 2012

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM)

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) has invited applications for admission to PhD and MS programmes of July 2012 semester:

CATEGORIES OF ADMISSION:

Categories of admission in PhD programme:
a) Regular full-time scholars with or without Institute fellowship or with project support.
b) Research scholars sponsored under the Quality Improvement Programme (QIP).
c) Research scholars who are staff members of the Institute.
d) Research scholars under the external registration programme sponsored by and employed in industry / orgainsation having R & D facilities and recognised by DST or IIT Madras, national laboratories, reputed universities / colleges or employed in research / analysis jobs in public sector / private sector / government in the case of management area.
e) Research scholars working on a part-time basis from a reputed University / Institution / Organisation. They should have two years experience for registration in Engineering, Sciences and Humanities & Social Sciences Depts. / Department.
f) Candidates applying for admission in the External / Part time categories:
(i) Should submit a relief certificate at the time of admission.
(ii) Should submit one page write-up about the research topic.
(iii) Must belong to any one of the following category:
a) Industry / organization having R&D facilities and recognized by DST, GOI or IIT Madras
b) National Laboratories
c) Reputed Universities / Colleges
d) Public sector / Private sector / Government Departments engaged in research / analysis jobs of their executives in the case of management area.

Categories of admission in MS programme:
a) Regular full-time scholars with or without Institute fellowship or with project support.
b) Research scholars who are staff members of the Institute.
c) Research scholars under the external registration programme sponsored by and employed in industry / organisation having R & D facilities and recognized by DST or IIT Madras, national laboratories, reputed universities / colleges or employed in research / analysis jobs in public sector / private sector / government in the case of Management area.
d) Research scholars working on a part-time basis from a reputed University / Institution / Organization. They should have two years' experience.
e) Candidates applying for admission in the External / Part-time categories:
. Should submit a relief certificate at the time of admission
. Should submit one page write-up about the research topic.
. Must belong to any one of the following category:
Industry/organization having R& D facilities and recognized by DST, GoI or IIT Madras
National Laboratories
Reputed Universities / Colleges
Public sector / Private sector / Government Departments engaged in research / analysis jobs of their executives in the case of management area.

ELIGIBILITY:
Eligibility for PhD and MS Courses can be referred from : http://research.iitm.ac.in/msphdbrochure27Sep11.pdf

APPLICATIONS:
ONLINE applications can be submitted at : http://research.iitm.ac.in/Application/home.aspx

Last date for Registration of application through online : 26.03.2012

For further details, www.iitm.ac.in

Diploma, Certificate Course Admissions 2012

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

The Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi has invited applications for admission to various Diploma and Certificate Courses under Special Courses of Study in some Faculties / Departments of the University as well as at Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur of the Academic Year 2012-13.
Name of the courses and eligibility requirements are as follows:

1. 2-Year Diploma Course in Office Management & Business Communications (Part Time)
* Passed +2 (Intermediate) or equivalent examination.

2. 2-Year Diploma Course in Tourism Management (Part Time)
* Passed +2 (Intermediate) or equivalent examination.

3. 1-Year (2-Semester) PG Diploma in Language Technology (Full time)
* Graduation / Post-graduation in Linguistics / Languages / Psychology / Mathematics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics / Physics with 50% marks or above.

4. 1-Year (Annual) PG Diploma in Manuscriptology (Full time)
* Bachelors Degree (10+2+3) with 50% marks in aggregate.

5. 1- Year (2- Semester) PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (Full Time)
* Bachelors Degree under 10+2+3 pattern with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

6. 1- Year (2- Semester) PG Diploma in Health Communication (Full Time)
* Bachelors Degree under 10+2+3 pattern with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

7. 1- Year (2- Semester) PG Diploma in Communication Skills (English - Full Time)
* Bachelors Degree under 10+2+3 pattern with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

8. 1- Year (2- Semester) PG Diploma in Journalism (Hindi - Full Time)
* Bachelors Degree under 10+2+3 pattern with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

9. 1 Year PG Diploma in Sports Journalism (Full Time)
* BPEd / BPE, with 50% marks in aggregate.

10. 4 Months' Short Term Diploma in Bhojpuri
* Passed graduation or equivalent examination.

11. 1-Year (2-Semester) PG Diploma in Theatre Communication (Part-time)
* Bachelors Degree (10+2+3 pattern) with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.

12. 1-Year (2-Semester) PG Diploma in Travel Management (Full time)
* Bachelors Degree (10+2+3 pattern) with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.

13. 1-Year (2-Semester) PG Diploma in Corporate Secretaryship (Full time)
* Bachelors Degree (10+2+3 pattern) with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.

14. 1 Year (2-Semester) PG Diploma in Insurance Management (PGDIM)
* Graduate (10+2+3 pattern) of a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying Graduate Examination.

15. 1 Year (2- Semester) PG Diploma in Industrial & Intellectual Property Laws (Full Time)
* Graduate Degree from a recognized Indian University or equivalent degree from Foreign University.

16. 1 Year (2- Semester) PG Diploma in Environmental Law, Policy and Management (Full time)
* Graduate Degree from a recognized Indian University or equivalent degree from Foreign University.

17. One Year (2-Semester) PG Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) (Part Time)
i. Candidates must have Graduate Degree from a recognized Indian University or equivalent degree from Foreign University.
ii. The candidate must have at least three years' experience: (a) at supervisory level in a business organization OR is running own business OR (b) in service BHU Teachers / Officers.

18. 2-Year (4-Semester) PG Diploma in Ravindra Sangeet Shastra
* Graduate in Arts / Science / Commerce and also to prove his/her music ability through Test.

19. 2-Year PG Diploma in Panchkarma Therapy (Full time)
* BAMS, recognized by CCIM with minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

20. 2-Year PG Diploma in Dialysis Therapy (Full time)
* BSc (Hons) / BSc (10+2+3) with Zoology / Chemistry / Physics / Biophysics / Bio- Chemistry OR Life Sciences as one of the subjects with 50% aggregate marks OR BSc in Lab. Tech. with 50% aggregate marks OR Diploma in Lab. Tech. with 5-years' experience.

21. 2-Year PG Diploma in Ayurvedic Drug Standardization (Full time)
* BAMS recognized by CCIM with minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

22. 2 Year PG Diploma in Medical Technology (Radiotherapy) (Full time)
* BSc in Zoology / Physics / Bio-Physics / Life Sciences /Chemistry / Mathematics as one of the subjects with minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examinations. Maximum age limit is 27 years (relaxable for in-service & sponsored candidates).

23. 2-Year PG Diploma in Maternal Health Care [PGDMHC (Ay.)] (Full time)
* BAMS / MBBS / MD (Ay.) / MS(Ay.) with a minimum of 50% in Graduate Course. Maximum age limit is 35 years.

24. 2-Year PG Diploma in Neo-natal and Child Care (PGDNC Ay.)(Full time)
* BAMS / MBBS / BUMS / MD(Ay.) / MS (Ay.)

25. 1 Year Certificate Course in Prasav Vigyan (Part Time)
* BAMS, MBBS, BUMS, MD (Ay.), MS (Ay.) with a minimum of 50% in Graduate Course Maximum age limit 35 years

26. 2-Year PG Diploma Course in Kshar Karma (Full Time)
* A recognized Ayurvedacharya (BAMS) degree or equivalent qualification with permanent registration with CCIM or any of the State Medical Council or Board. Age limit is 22-45 years.

27. 2-Years PG Diploma Course in Vikiran & Chhaya (Full Time)
* Ayurvedacharya (BAMS) degree or equivalent qualification with permanent registration with CCIM or any of the State Medical Council or Board. Age limit is 22-45 years.

28. 2-Year PG Diploma in Lab Technology (Full time)
* BSc under 10+2+3 pattern, BZC / PMC group with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to Botany / Zoology / Chemistry group.

29. 2½ Year Diploma Course in Naturopathy & Yoga Therapy (Full time) (including 6 months internship)
* Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology. Age limit : minimum 17 years and maximum 35 years

30. 1-Year (2 - Semester) PG Diploma in Remote Sensing & GIS (Full Time)
* Candidates must have scored 50% marks in one of the following:
I. BSc with a combination of any two of these subjects – Geography, Geology, Botany, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Agriculture, Soil Science, Computer Science.
II. BSc (Hons.) in any one of the subjects mentioned above
III. BTech ,BE, AMIE
IV. MSc in any one of the subjects mentioned above
V. BA (Hons.) / MA in Mathematics, Statistics, Geography

31. 1-Year (2-semester) PG Diploma in Population Studies
Masters degree of a recognized University (recognized by UGC) with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in any Social Science subjects, i.e. Demography / Population Studies, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Social Work, Mathematics, Statistics, Health Statistics and Allied Science.

32. 1-Year PG Diploma in Chromosomal Genetic & Molecular Diagnostic (PGDCGMD) (Full Time)
* Post Graduation in any stream of Science / Agriculture or graduation in Medicine / Technology with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Biology at +2 level is essential.
Note: *2 seats are earmarked for the candidates sponsored by an institution, corporate body, hospital, private clinic / pathology etc., provided they fulfil the minimum qualification for admission.

33. 2-Year (4 Semester) PG Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics (PGD Ay. P)
Passed BAMS (as per CCIM). Maximum age limit is 45 years.

34. 1-Year PG Diploma Course in Japanese Studies(Full Time)
Bachelors Degree (Hons.) / (10+2+3) OR Equivalent with 50% marks in aggregate.

35. 1-Year PG Diploma Course in Conflict Management & Development (Full Time)
Bachelors Degree under 10+2+3 pattern with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.

36. 1-Year (2- Semester) PG Diploma in Counseling & Psychotherapy (Full time)
Passed MA / MSc in Psychology / Cognitive Sciences / Applied Psychology / Psychiatric Nursing / MEd (Special Education) / MBBS with minimum of 50% marks.

37. 1-Year(2- Semester) PG Diploma in Business Economics (Full Time)
Bachelors Degree (10+2+3) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent GPA with mathematics as one of the subjects at Intermediate or equivalent level.
OR
Bachelors Degree (10+2+3) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent GPA with Economics / Mathematics / Statistics as one of the subjects at graduate level.

38. 1-Year PG Diploma in Integrated Rural Development & Management (Full Time)
Bachelors Degree Examination (10+2+3) or its equivalent or a higher degree in any discipline from any UGC accredited Institute in India or abroad.

39. 1-Year (2-Semester) PG Diploma in Counseling Guidance & Psychological Intervention
Passed MA / MSc in Psychology / Cognitive Science / Applied Psychology / Psychiatric Nursing / Social Work / MEd (Special Education) / MBBS / BAMS with minimum 50% marks.

40. 1-Year (2 Semester) P. G. Diploma in Gender & Women Studies
* Must have passed Bachelors Degree (10+2+3) with at least 50% marks or its equivalent in any discipline from any UGC accredited institute in India or Abroad

NOTE: **Additional 5 (Five) seats for sponsored candidates from registered NGOs, Government organizations and Staff of any recognized University, Deemed University and Colleges shall be available.

41. 1-year Certificate Course in Karma Kanda (Part Time)
* 10+2 with Sanskrit OR Madhyama.

42. 2-Year UG Diploma Course in Vastu Shastra Evam Jyotish (Part Time)
* Madhyama, 10+2 OR equivalent examination.

43. 1-Year Part Time Certificate Course in Advertising Design
* Passed 10+2 examination with 45% marks in aggregate.

44. 1-Year Part Time Certificate Course in Painting
* Passed 10+2 examination with 45% marks in aggregate.

45. Six Months' Certificate Course in Handloom Weaving & Handicraft (Full Time)
* Passed 10th OR 8th Standard for trainees belonging to Artisan Family.

46. Six Months' Certificate Course in Dying & Printing (Full Time)
* Passed 10th OR 8th Standard for trainees belonging to Artisan Family

47. Six Months' Certificate Course in Textile Design (Full Time)
* Passed 10th OR 8th Standard for trainees belonging to Artisan Family

48. 1 Year (2 Semester) PG Diploma in Seed Technology (Full Time)
* Passed 4 Year BSc (Ag.) exam of the University or an equivalent examination recognized by the University and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate under traditional system or an OGPA of 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 and 6.0/10 under the Course Credit System. For SC/ST only pass mark is required.

49. 1 Year (2 Semester) PG Diploma in Post Harvest Technology (Full Time)
* Passed 4 Year BSc (Ag.) exam of the University or an equivalent Examination recognized by the University and have obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate under traditional system or an OGPA of 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 and 6.0/10 under the Course Credit System. For SC/ST only pass mark is required.

50. 2- Year Diploma Course in Dental Mechanic (Full Time)
* 10+2 with Science subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with 50% marks, Age: Min. 17 yrs Max. 25 yrs.

51. 2-Year Diploma Course in Dental Hygienist (Full Time)
* 10+2 with Science subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with 50% marks Age: Min.17 yrs Max.25 yrs.

52. 1-Year (2-Semester) Diploma in Entrepreneurship Management (Full Time)
* Candidates must have scored minimum 50% marks in any of the following:
(a) Intermediate with 3-years experience in Organization
(b) Diploma from Polytechnic in any branch of Engineering
(c) Graduate Degree in any discipline

53. 2-Year (4-Smester) PG Diploma in Archaeology
* Masters degree in AIHC & Arch. Sanskrit, Pali, History and History of Arts or MSc in Geology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry or Physics with at least 50% marks or any other equivalent degree.

54. 2-Year PG Diploma in Sangyaharan
* A recognized Ayurvedacharya (BAMS) Degree or equivalent qualification with permanent registration with CCIM or any of the state Medical Council or Board. Age limit : 22-45 years.

55. 2-Year PG Diploma in Agni Karma & Jalauka Vacharan
* A recognized Ayurvedacharya (BAMS) Degree or equivalent qualification with permanent registration with CCIM or any of the state Medical Council or Board. Age limit : 22-45 years.

INFORMATION BULLETIN & APPLICATION FORM:
The 'Application Form' alongwith 'Information Bulletin' (separate for each Course) can be purchased from the Office of Controller of Examinations, BHU, Varanasi or some other designated offices of the Banaras Hindu University on all working days from 11.00 AM to 3.00 PM by an amount of Rs.50/- (Rupees Fifty only), in cash.

ENTRANCE FEE:
For admission to a course, a candidate will be required to submit a filled-in 'Application Form' for the purpose.
(Note: The application form for admission can also be downloaded from : www.bhu.ac.in ).

Candidates should pay the Entrance Fee along with the Application Form for the amount mentioned below:

All courses : Rs. 700 (Others) & Rs. 300 (SC/ST)

The Entrance Fee is required to be deposited by a "Challan" in any branch of State Bank of India (CBS Branches). The Challan will be in three-folds which is attached in the Information Bulletin at the last page. The candidate will be required to visit any branch of the State Bank of India of his/her choice where he/she will be required to deposit the requisite amount of money to the Bank and the Bank will retain one fold of the Challan and remaining two folds of the Challan mentioning the journal number, date of deposit of money will be given to the candidate of which one will be retained by the candidate for his record and the other will be required to be submitted alongwith the Application Form, in the envelope provided for Application Form, to the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Banaras Hindu University either by hand or through Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier within the stipulated date mentioned in the Information Bulletin.

Following modes of submission of duly filled-in and complete application forms are available:
ONLINE submission on BHU website as per procedure prescribed on the BHU website www.bhu.ac.in
Submission by Hand at the Counters of the Office of Controller of Examinations
Postal submission of forms

IMPORTANT DATES:
Last date for sale of application forms from the office counter : 6.3.2012
Last date for receipt of duly completed application forms : 6.3.2012

For details,www.bhu.ac.in

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) Admissions

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

Invites applications from scholars interested in admission to the

Doctoral Programme
(Fellow Programme in Management)

The 13th Batch Commencing in June 2012
Areas of Specialization
• Decision Sciences (Operations Research/ Statistics)
• Business Environment (Economics)
• Finance and Accounting
• Human Resources Management
• Information Technology and Systems
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Strategic Management



Eligibility
The candidates for the programme must have one of the following qualifications obtained from any of the universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of parliament or declared to be deemed as a university under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, or an equivalent qualification from an institution approved by AICTE.

A Masters’ degree or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks

OR

A Bachelors Degree in Engineering with 60% marks or equivalent grade point average

OR

Any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS with a minimum 55% aggregate marks.

In addition, all the candidates must have secured a minimum of 55 % marks in all their public examinations starting with the secondary level. Work experience in industry or academics, though not mandatory, will be given due credit in the selection process

Those who are appearing for their final year examination in the current academic year may also apply. However, their admission to the programme will be provisional subject to their successful completion of all requirements for obtaining the relevant degree before 30 June 2012.
Age Limit
Candidates must not be more than 45 years of age as on 30th June 2012.

Selection Process

Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria stated above are required to take Common Admission Test (CAT) held by the IIMs. Alternatively, those who have qualified GATE, GRE, GMAT and JRF (UGC/CSIR) examinations can also apply in the relevant area of specialization. Scores of any of these examinations including CAT taken during the last two years (i.e., on or after 01 July, 2010) will be considered valid. Candidates who have already obtained a two-year PGDM from any of the IIMs with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 on a 10 point scale are exempted from this requirement, and can apply directly through the prescribed Application Form. Such applicants are also eligible to get a waiver of the first year course work and can directly join the second year of the programme.

The candidates short-listed on the basis of their academic record and performance in the competitive examinations mentioned above will be called to Lucknow for a special test and personal interview for final selection in April 2012 and the successful candidates will receive offers by mid-May 2012.

Admission to the programme is open to overseas candidates including NRIs and foreign nationals. Their admission will be based on GMAT/GRE scores obtained within previous one year.

Reservation

Reservation for eligible categories will be as per Government of India rules applicable for doctoral programme at the time of admission.
Duration of the Programme and Accommodation
Students are expected to complete the programme in four years. However, under special circumstances extension of two more years may be granted. The students spent their first two years for course work and the last two years for research and thesis preparation. FPM is a full-time residential programme. However, management teachers and working executives have option to choose a flexible time frame to complete the first two years’ course work. They are allowed to complete the course work in four time slots of July-Dec/Jan-June within a total span of four years. Moreover, certain relaxations on the two years residential requirement for thesis work are also considered on the basis of merit of the case. However, they are required to complete all the requirements of Fellow Program within six years from the date of registration.
Campus hostel facility is available for stay of married students with their immediate family (spouse and children).
Financial Support
All resident Indian students admitted to the programme are given fellowship and contingency allowance up to four years. Students are provided with a fellowship stipend of Rupees 20,000 per month during I and II year and Rs. 24,000 per month subject to completion of comprehensive examination in III year and submission of thesis proposal in IV year. An additional stipend of Rs. 2000 per month will be paid during a term (3 months) in which the student is assigned academic duty (teaching and/or grading) of up to 10 hours per week. Similarly, an additional stipend of Rs. 5000 per month will be paid during a term in which the student independently teaches a full credit (30 hours) course. Those who are exempted from first year course work and are admitted directly in the second year of the programme would be eligible to get stipend only for thirty six months.
A comprehensive package of contingency grants is provided to all FPM students. The package has the following components.
1. A contingency grant of Rs. 10,000 per annum in I and II year, and Rs. 15,000 per annum during III and IV year of the programme. This grant will be available for purchase of books, stationery, computer hardware/software and travel related to thesis work.
2. A one time computer purchase grant of Rs. 50,000, which may be availed before the end of course work.
3. A domestic conference travel grant of Rs. 15,000 each in III and IV year.
4. A one time international conference travel grant of up to Rs. 1,00,000/- which can be availed after submitting the thesis proposal.
5. A Doctoral Consortium travel grant of Rs. 10,000 in III and IV year to attend the proposed annual inter-IIM Doctoral Consortium.
6. Reimbursement of annual membership fee (student rates) of one national and one international professional society during III and IV year.
7. Reimbursement of travel expenses for case-writing and field research during III and IV year, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000.
8. An additional national conference grant of Rs. 10,000 each during III and IV year for those scoring a CGPA of 7.00 and above.
The Institute also provides certain additional facilities for married FPM students whose families are residing on campus. This includes
1. Reimbursement of family health insurance premium.
2. School transport facility for children to those schools already covered by the Institute’s school transport system.
In addition to these, they are exempted from fees, provided with free lodging facilities. NRIs and foreign candidates will be required to bear all the expenses including the tuition fee. Final year students are eligible to apply for the Bharti Foundation Scholarship of Rs. 4 lacs.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates, who are appearing for CAT-2011 during October 22, to November 18, 2011 are required to do the following.
Fill the relevant circle for IIML FPM admissions in the CAT-2011 Registration Performa under Applications to programmes of IIMs/Non-IIMs, and
Download the separate Application Form for IIML FPM admissions
Download Application Form
Candidates, who use their scores of other examinations such as GATE, GRE, GMAT, and JRF of UGC/CSIR are required to download the IIML FPM Application Form from the above site.
A candidate is eligible to submit applications to a maximum of two areas. In such cases, two sets of the application form, one for each area, with all supporting documents (including copies of mark sheet and certificates of all public examinations starting from 10th, experience certificate, relevant score card, age proof, etc) attached separately with each form may be sent together in one envelop. Completed application forms along with a draft of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for SC/ST candidates) drawn in favor of IIM Lucknow payable at Lucknow should be sent to the following address. The application form can also be obtained from the office on request. Such requests along with a draft of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- in case of SC/ST) must reach the following address on or before 31 January, 2012.

Administrative Officer (FPM)
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Prabandh Nagar, Off Sitapur Road
LUCKNOW – 226 013 INDIA
Phone: 091-522-2736762 (Direct)
EPBX: +91-522-2734101 to 2734120 (20 lines) Ext. 6762
Fax : +91-522-2734005 and 2734025
Email : fpm@iiml.ac.in

The last date for receiving completed application forms is 29 February, 2012.

IMPORTANT DATES

Starting date of downloading of FPM Application Form from IIML Website September 15 2011
October 22 to November 18, 2011 Common Admission Test (CAT)
29.02.2012 Last Date of Receiving filled-in FPM Forms