INDIAN SCHOOL OF MINES UNIVERSITY

M. Sc. / M. Sc. Tech. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION – 2008, Admission in INDIAN SCHOOL OF MINES UNIVERSITY

INDIAN SCHOOL OF MINES UNIVERSITY
(Established under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, vide notification no.
F 11-4/67-U3, dated 18th September 1967, GOI)
DHANBAD – 826 004
Phones: 0326-2210024 to 2210027 , Ext: 5625; FAX: 0326-2210028
Email: ism_ee@ismdhanbad.ac.in

M. Sc. / M. Sc. Tech. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION – 2008

Indian School of Mines (I.S.M.) University was established in 1926 as a Premier Institute in the country for teaching Mining and Geology. In 1967, the School was granted the Deemed University Status under University Grants Commission Act, 1956, and subsequently placed under MHRD, Government of India, in 1996. This premier institute of mineral sciences and technology in the country celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in December 2001. MHRD has decided to choose ISM Universityfor setting up a regional center at Singrauli, District Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh. I.S.M. University is located at Dhanbad (the heart of major Indian coalfields) in the state of Jharkhand. The University campus covers an area of 88 hectares (208 acres), composed of graceful blend of old and new style buildings for its faculties and laboratories, hostels and staff quarters in the peaceful surrounding right within the district town of Dhanbad.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
The University offers the following courses:
A. B. Tech. (4-years) Degree in:
1. Computer Science & Engineering 6. Mineral Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering 7. Mining Engineering
3. Electronics Engineering 8. Mining Machinery Engineering
4. Environmental Engineering 9. Petroleum Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
Admission in these courses is made through IIT Joint Entrance Examination.

B. M. Sc. (2-years) Degree in (i) Applied Physics, (ii) Chemistry; (iii) Mathematics and Computing and M. Sc. Tech. (3-years) degree in (i) Applied Geology and (ii) Applied Geophysics.
Admission in these courses is made through All India Entrance Examination, conducted by I.S.M. University. The advertisement is made in the month of December/January.

C. 5-Year Integrated Course in (i) M. Sc. Tech Applied Geology, (ii) M. Sc. Tech Applied
Geophysics, (iii) M. Sc. Chemistry, (iv) M. Sc. Mathematics and Computing and (v) M. Sc. Applied Physics.

D. 5-Year Dual Degree Course in (i) Mineral Engineering with M. Tech in Material Technology,
(ii) Mineral Engineering with M. Tech in Mineral Resource Management, (iii) Mining Engineering with MBA, (iv) Petroleum Engineering with M. Tech in Petroleum Management.

E. Beside these degree programmes the University also offers M.B.A. (2-years) programme.Admission to this programme is through CAT score followed by Group Discussion and Interview.
F. A large number of M. Tech and M. Phil. programmes are also offered in accordance with UGC/AICTE guidelines. Admission in these programmes is through GATE/NET score followed by interview. A limited number of Sponsored and Non-GATE candidates are also admitted through a written test and interview at I.S.M. University.

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
The University awards Ph. D. degree in all the Engineering, Applied Science and Management disciplines existing in I.S.M. University.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The medium of instruction in all courses is ENGLISH.

RESIDENCE AND BOARDING ARRANGEMENTS
The University provides residential accommodation within the campus to all students including separate hostels for girl students. Students run their own messes with expenses around Rs.1200/- per month.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT DATES REGARDING ENTRANCE EXAMINATION - 2008
Date and Time of Entrance Examination: 11th May, 2008, 09.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon.
Issue of Application forms by post: 14th January to 2nd March, 2008.
Issue of Application forms from
I.S.M. University Cash Counter: 14th January to 14th March, 2008
Last date for receiving completed application forms: 14th March, 2008.

CENTRES OF EXAMINAION
Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Dhanbad, Guwahati, Howrah, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Varanasi.

APPLICATION FORMS FOR EXAMINATION
Application form and Information Bulletin can be obtained on cash payment of application fee of Rs 1,000/- (Rs.500/- for SC/ST/PH candidates only) from the office of the ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC) during 14th January, 2008 to 14th March, 2008. The application material can also be obtained from the office of the ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC) by post by sending an A/c payee Bank draft for Rs.1,050/- (Rs.550/- for SC/ST/PH candidates only), drawn in favour of the Registrar, Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad payable at S.B.I, I.S.M. Campus Branch, Dhanbad (Branch code No. 1641) along with a self addressed unstamped envelope of A4 size. The application form will also be available at I.S.M. University website (http://www.ismdhanbad.ac.in) which can be downloaded and sent with the requisite Demand Draft.

LAST DATE OF APPLICATION
Application form complete in all respects should be sent in the prescribed envelope provided with the application form to The Assistant Registrar (Academic), Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad – 826 004 , so as to reach on or before the closing date i.e. March 14th, 2008.

ELIGIBILITY, SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION AND AGE LIMIT
a. M. Sc. Tech. (3-years) Applied Geology, B.Sc. Degree (3-year) with Geology as Honours/ Major/Equivalent subject and any two subsidiary subjects from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics and Computer Science. One paper in Geology
b. M. Sc. Tech.(3-years) Applied Geophysics B.Sc. Degree (3-year) with Physics as Honours/Major/Equivalent subject, Mathematics as a subsidiary subject and another subsidiary subject from Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Electronics, Statistics and Computer Science. One paper in Physics
c. M. Sc. (2-years) Mathematics & Computing B.Sc. Degree (3-year) with Mathematics as Honours/ Major /Equivalent subject and two subsidiary subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Statistics, Electronics and Computer Science. One paper in Mathematics
d. M. Sc. (2-years) Applied Physics B.Sc. Degree (3-year) with Physics as Honours/ Major subject /Equivalent subjects, Mathematics as a subsidiary subject and another subsidiary subject from Chemistry, Geology, Statistics, Electronics, Computer Science,Economics and Geography. One paper in Physics.
e. M. Sc. (2-years) Chemistry B.Sc. Degree (3 -year) with Chemistry as Honours/ Major /Equivalent subject, Mathematics as a subsidiary subject, and another subsidiary from Physics, Statistics, Electronics and Computer Science. One paper in Chemistry.

Note: In all the above courses 4-yr B. Sc. B. Ed. Degree candidates are also eligible provided they meet the minimum qualification for examination. The paper will contain both short and descriptive type questions from the relevant subject of Entrance Examination. The medium of examination is English.

Candidates appearing in qualifying examination by June 2008 are also eligible to apply. If selected, their admission will be provisional and will stand cancelled unless results are submitted by 30th September 2008.

Candidates born on or after October 1, 1984 are eligible for admission. Age limit for SC/ST/PH candidates is relaxable by 5 years.

RESERVATION OF SEATS
(i) 15% seats are reserved for SC candidates, 7.5% for ST candidates and 3% for PH (Orthopaedically handicapped) candidates.(ii) One seat for (i) J&K (JK) migrants, (ii) ward of defence personnel (DP), (iii) Parsi (PS) candidates is reserved in each of the M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech programmes.(iii) Reservation for OBC candidates, if any, would be notified on the website of I.S.M. University as and when government orders for the same are issued.

PUBLICATION OF RESULT
Results will be published by the middle of June 2008. Only successful candidates will be informed by Registered or Speed Post. One may check the result on I.S.M. University website (http://www.ismdhanbad.ac.in) also.

APPLICATION FORM FEE
General Category - Rs 1,000/-
SC/ST /PH Category – Rs. 500/-

Last date of receipt of the form 14-03-2008.

Entrance Examination is conducted by ISM on All India Basis in each and every year . Following are the Programmes offered by ISM :
3 Years M.Sc. Tech. ( 6 Semesters)
1. Applied Geology
2. Applied Geophysics

2 Years M.Sc. ( 4 Semesters)
1. Applied Physics
2. Chemistry
3. Mathematics and Computing

Entrance Examination will be held on May 11, 2008 (Sunday) from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at different centers in India.