ICPR FELLOWSHIPS FOR 2008-2009
INDIAN COUNCIL OF PHILOSOPHICAL RESEARCH
DARSHAN BHAWAN, 36 TUGHLAKABAD, INSTITUTIONAL AREA (NEAR BATRA HOSPITAL), M.B. ROAD, NEW DELHI- 110 062.
ICPR FELLOWSHIPS FOR 2008-2009
Indian Council of Philosophical Research invites applications for the award of Senior Fellowship, General Fellowship, Junior Research Fellowship, Short-Duration Project and Residential Fellowship from eligible scholars for the year 2008-09.
Details of the Fellowships and the Application form can be obtained by sending request letter along with a demand draft of Rs. 50/- (Rupees fifty only) in favour of ICPR ,New Delhi payable at New Delhi to the Director (Academic) or by cash payment of Rs. 50/- from the address mentioned above on or before 30 hNovember 2007. Application completed in all respects accompanied by necessary documents should reach the Director (Academic) on the above address by 31 st December 2007.
Application form can also be down loaded from website www.icpr.in. Such application will be accepted only if a demand draft of the required amount is enclosed. The Council reserves the right to consider the name of any person for the award of a fellowship even though he/she may not have applied for the same. Reservation for S.C./S.T., O.B.C. and Physically Handicapped candidates will be considered as per instructions of Govt. of India.
Announcement for ICPR Fellowship Programme for the year 2008-09. The scholars who wishes to apply for the Fellowship Programme may send their applications in the prescribed form which can be obtained from the office of the Council by sending a request in writing to the Director (A) along with a demand draft for Rs. 50/- in favour of ICPR payable at New Delhi . The prescribed application form can also be downloaded from ICPR website. Those who use the downloaded form may ensure to attach the application fee of Rs. 50/- along with their application. The advertisement has been released in various newspapers.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
INDIAN COUNCIL OF PHILOSOPHICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
I.S.M. UNIVERSITY, DHANBAD - Admission to Masters Degree (M.Sc/M.Sc Tech) Programme
Admission to Masters Degree (M.Sc/M.Sc Tech) Programme
I.S.M. UNIVERSITY, DHANBAD-826004
Admission to Masters Degree (M.Sc/M.Sc Tech) Programme
www.ismdhanbad.ac.in
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
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES:
The University offers the following courses:
B. Tech. (4-years) Degree in: Computer Science & Engineering Mineral Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mining Engineering; Electronics Engineering; Mining Machinery EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering; Petroleum EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Admission in these courses is made through IIT Joint Entrance Examination.
M. Sc. (2-years) Degree in (i) Applied Physics, (ii) Chemistry; (iii) Mathematics andComputing 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.
5-Year Integrated Course in (i) M. Sc. Tech Applied Geology, (ii) M. Sc. Tech AppliedGeophysics, (iii) M. Sc. Chemistry, (iv) M. Sc. Mathematics and Computing and (v) M. Sc. AppliedPhysics.
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 withMBA, (iv) Petroleum Engineering with M. Tech in Petroleum Management.
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.
A large number of M. Tech and M. Phil. programmes are also offered in accordance withUGC/AICTE guidelines. Admission in these programmes is through GATE/NET score followed byinterview. A limited number of Sponsored and Non-GATE candidates are also admitted through a writtentest and interview at I.S.M. University.
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
The University awards Ph. D. degree in all the Engineering, Applied Science and Management disciplinesexisting in I.S.M. University.
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The medium of instruction in all courses is ENGLISH.
SEMESTER SYSTEM
The University follows semester and grading systems in all disciplines. An academic year is composed oftwo semesters. The course work for each semester is completed by the end of the semester itself. Student’sperformance is continuously evaluated from the beginning of the semester, based on quizzes, homeassignments, tutorials, mid-semester examination, field-training, group discussions and seminars, asapplicable. The sessionals carry 40% weightage in respective subjects.
FEE STRUCTURE (TENTATIVE), FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
A fee of Rs. 21,650/- for General/OBC/DP/PS/JK /PH(Orthopaedically handicapped) candidates (Rs.16,350/- for SC/ST candidates) for the first semester is to be deposited at the time of admission to the M.Sc. / M. Sc. Tech. courses. This amount includes refundable caution money of Rs. 5,000/-/-. In subsequent semesters, a fee of Rs. 8,000/- for General/OBC/DP/PS/PH/JK candidates and Rs. 2,700/- for SC/ST candidates is to be deposited at the time of registration for the semester. An additional annual fee ofapproximately Rs. 2,000/- has to be paid at the beginning of each subsequent year. Students are required topay Rs. 1,750/- approximately towards the cost of I.S.M. University blazer at the time of admission.A good number of Scholarships are available for deserving students. All eligible SC/ST students areawarded scholarship and are exempted from tuition fee. Students with good academic record are eligiblefor UGC scholarship of Rs. 1,000/- per month in the third year of M. Sc. Tech. programmes.
The University provides residential accommodation within the campus to all students including separatehostels 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 EXAMINATIONApplication form and Information Bulletin can be obtained on cash payment of application fee of Rs1,000/- (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 beobtained from the office of the ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC) by post by sending an A/cpayee 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 (Branchcode No. 1641) along with a self addressed unstamped envelope of A4 size. The application form will alsobe available at I.S.M. University website (http://www.ismdhanbad.ac.in ) which can be downloaded andsent with the requisite Demand Draft.
LAST DATE OF APPLICATION
Application form complete in all respects should be sent in the prescribed envelope provided with theapplication 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.
ISM UNIVERSITY - DHANBAD Admissions
ADMISSION TO M.TECH. / M.PHIL. PROGRAMMES (2008-2009) from ISM University
ADMISSION TO M.TECH. / M.PHIL. PROGRAMMES (2008-2009)
ISM UNIVERSITY - DHANBAD – 826004
(Established u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956, Notification No- F.11.4/67U3 dated 18.09.1967 of GOI)Phone: (0326) 2210024, 2210025, 2210026, 2210027Fax: (0326) 2210028
Website: www.ismdhanbad.ac.in
The M. Tech. and M. Phil programmes follow semester based system for evaluation ofstudents performance. M.Tech programmes are of four semester duration and M. Phil programmesare of two semester duration. In M. Tech. programmes, 1st two semesters are devoted to class roomteaching and during 3rd and 4th semester a student has to complete a project work and in case ofM. Phil. Programmes, 1st semester is devoted to class room teaching and the student has tocomplete a project work during the second semester.
Scholarship: The scholarship will be offered to those students who have qualified GATE (for M. Tech.programme)/NET (for M. Phil. programme) examination. However a GATE/NET qualified studentdoes not automatically become eligible to receive scholarship. The scholarship will be offered tothe students on the basis of merit in the respective category. Non GATE/NET candidates andsponsored candidates are not eligible for scholarship.
Hostel FacilityThe M. Tech./M. Phil. Programmes are fully residential and students are essentiallyrequired to reside in hostel. Separate girls hostel is also available within the campus. Studentsmanage their own messes in their hostel and bear the expenses each month. If the parents/localguardian resides within a radius of 8 kms of the campus, the student may be permitted to stay withhis/her parents/guardian.
Admission Procedure
Application for Admission: Request for Application Form and Information Bulletin may be sent on plain paper to theAssistant Registrar (Academic), Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad along with a crosseddemand draft of Rs.500/- drawn in favour of Registrar, Indian School of Mines University,Dhanbad payable at State Bank of India, ISM Campus Branch, Dhanbad (Code No. 1641) anda self addressed unstamped envelope of size 23 cms X 15 cms superscribing ‘Request for PGApplication Form’ on or before March 21, 2008. The Application Form and Information Bulletincan also be obtained from the Academic Section on payment of Rs.500/- at the cash counter of theUniversity up to 28 March, 2008. A candidate may apply for a maximum upto threeprogrammes only. If candidate applies for more than three programmes, in a single applicationform, his/her application will summarily be rejected.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess Bachelors degree in appropriate branch ofEngineering/Technology from AICTE approved institution with at least 55% marks in aggregate.Similarly, candidates opting for admission in M.Phil programme should possess 55% marks in therespective qualifying examinations form an approved college/university. The requirement ofminimum percentage of marks may be waived off for the teacher who have joined the teachingprofession on or before February 28, 1991.The eligibility criteria for different programmes are presented in 2.1 of this bulletin. Thecandidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination may also apply for admission.However, they will be required to submit their final result of the qualifying examination latest byAugust 31, 2008 failing which their admission will be cancelled.The candidates whose final results are not declared, the weightage will be considered upto7 th semester or pre final stage. Candidates must have completed all their examinations beforeadmission to the PG programme, except declaration of the results..
Submission of Application Form: The duly filled in Application Form should be accompanied with the following documents.a) A recent passport size photograph pasted on each application form.b) The copies of the certificates and marksheets (including GATE/NET score) startingmatriculation/school final examination attested by a Gazetted Officer or the principal ofthe institution last attended. The original certificates are required to be produced at thetime of admission.c) Original Migration Certificate is required at the time of admission.d) An unstamped self addressed envelope of size 23 cms X 15 cms.e) Self addressed sticker 4 piecesApplications received without the above documents will be rejected. Application fee once paidwill not be refundable under any circumstances.Programme Fee for the first semester has to be paid at the time of admission. Caution money andsecurity deposits are refundable only after completion of the programme. Fees for subsequentsemesters are to be paid before the commencement of the respective semesters.The duly filled-in application form must reach the Assistant Registrar (Academic), IndianSchool of Mines University, Dhanbad – 826004 latest by April 04, 2008.
Admission: Admission to a programme shall be made on the basis of (a) GATE/NET Score, (b) performance inthe qualifying degree, and (c) performance of the candidate in the interview to be conducted at theUniversity. However written test will be conducted for all candidates seeking admission to M.Tech. programme in Computer Application on June 09, 2008. If sufficient GATE/NET candidatesare not available, Non GATE/NET candidates may be considered for admission to M. Tech./M.Phil. Programmes. Non GATE/NET candidates and sponsored candidates called for interview willhave to appear a written test on June 09, 2008. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending thewritten test/interviews. The interviews will be held on June 10-11, 2008.
Sponsorship: Sponsored candidates will not be eligible for scholarship even if they are admitted on the basis ofGATE/NET score. Candidates must have at least two years full time work experience in agovernment organization or companies of repute in the relevant field. There is no agerestriction for sponsored candidates but preference will be given to those candidates below 45 yearsof age. The employer must indicate that the candidate will not be withdrawn from the programmebefore its completion. Sponsorship in this context means retention of lien on the post and grant ofsuitable allowance/pay etc. by the parent organization. Candidates working in UGC/CSIR/AtomicEnergy. Fellowship etc shall not be consider as sponsored candidate. Candidate shall not beallowed to join his organization before completion of the programme.
Important Points (to be noted by the candidates)
(a) If adequate number of students are not available in particular programme, the Universitymay not run that programme. In such situation the demand draft received towards paymentof fee shall be returned to the candidate.(b) If a M.Tech student leaves the programme at any time within 24 months, he/she shall bedeemed to have withdrawn from the programme.(c) GATE/NET candidate will be given preference over non GATE/NET Candidates.(d) The application forms are of three different colours that can be used for applying upto threeprogrammes with 1 st /2 nd /3 rd preference only. While short – listing candidates forinterview/test, 1 st preference will be given higher weightage over 2 nd preference and so on.(e) Scholarship will not be paid to candidates having GATE/NET score less than the stipulatedlimit.(f) Candidate with equivalent qualifications recognized by Govt. of India such as AMIE, IETEetc. can also apply.(g) Main list candidates who fails to take admission by the given date may loose their claim andseat may be offered to wait listed candidates.(h) Fee once paid will not be refundable.(i) If any M.Tech/M.Phil programme does not run due to shortage of requisite number ofcandidates, the candidates who have taken admission in that programme may be allowed tochange his/her admission to other M.Tech/M.Phil programme (even if the candidates hasnot/ applied for that programme), where vacant seat is available in the respective categoriesand the qualification of the candidate matches with the eligibility condition of thatprogramme.(j) Student are required to maintain 75% attendance in the semester classes to make him/herelilgible for the end semester examination.The completed application form should reach to,THE ASSTT. REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)INDIAN SCHOOL OF MINES UNIVERSITY,DHANBAD-826004. On or before April 04, 2008
ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE, PUNE MBBS Admissions
AFMC MBBS 2008
ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE, PUNE - 411040
HAS ANNOUNCED ADMISSION TO MBBS 2008
NOTE:
Sale of prospectus and application forms for 2008 MBBS course has started and detailed information is available in the prospectus. Information given below is a guideline.
DISCLAIMER:
The information given below is for general information only. Refer to advertisement and prospectus for details. Prospectus & Application Forms: Prospectus and application forms can be purchased for Rs. 250/- in cash at the General/Head/Central/Main Post Offices located at the under mentioned places from 24 December 2007 till stocks last or 01st February 2008 WHICHEVER IS EARLIER:-
Agra Cantt HPO, Ahmedabad HPO, Ahmednagar HPO, Aizwal HPO, Allahabad HPO, Amabala Cantt HPO, Aurangabad HPO, Bagdogra HPO, Bangalore GPO, Bareilly HPO, Bathinda HPO, Belgaum HPO, Berhampur HPO, Bhopal HPO, Bhubaneshwar GPO, Chandigarh HPO, Chennai GPO, Coimbatore PO, Darbhanga HPO, Dehradun GPO, New Delhi (Gol Dakh khana) GPO, Delhi (Kamala Nagar) PO, Delhi (Krishna Nagar) HPO, Delhi (Lodhi Road) HPO, Delhi (Ramesh Nagar) HPO, Delhi (Rohini) PO, Dharamsala HPO, Dharwad HPO, Ernakulam HPO, Ferozpur HPO, Guwahati HPO, Gwalior HPO, Hyderabad GPO, Imphal HPO, Indore HPO, Itanagar HPO, Jabalpur HPO, Jaipur GPO, Jalandhar HPO, Jammu HPO, Jhansi HPO, Jodhpur HPO, Jorhat HPO, Kanpur HPO, Kolkata GPO, Kozhikode HPO, Lucknow GPO, Madurai HPO, Meerut HPO, Mumbai GPO, Nagpur HPO, Panaji HPO, Pathankot HPO, Patna GPO, Pondicherry HPO, Port Blair HPO, Pune HPO, Raipur HPO, Rajkot HPO, Ramgarh Cantt HPO, Ranchi GPO, Sambalpur HPO, Shillong HPO, Shimla HPO, Siliguri HPO, Srinagar HPO, Surat HPO, Tezpur HPO, Tinsukia HPO, Tiuchirapalli HPO, Thiruvananthapuram HPO, Udaipur HPO, Vadodara HPO and Vishakapatnam HPO.
Prospectus and application forms can also be obtained by post from Officer-in-Charge (Admission Cell), Armed Forces Medical College, Pune - 411040 on payment of Rs. 250/- per copy, only by Bank Draft on an nationalized bank payable at Pune in favour of Commandant, AFMC, Pune, along with full postal address of the candidate on two separate slips of paper (size 9cms x 5 cms.) Please ensure that the Demand Draft bears the code number of the issuing bank. The candidate must write his/her name & address on the back of the Demand Draft. The candidate should enclose an application for obtaining prospectus and application form giving his/her particulars and address and enclose a self addressed envelope of 11" x 13" size and affix postage stamp of Rs. 55/-. Bank Drafts on any other banks other than nationalized banks, Money Orders, Cash or Postal Orders will not be accepted. Each request should be accompanied by a separate Demand Draft. Request for prospectus to be sent by post will be accepted from 24 Dec 2007 to 25 Jan 2008 upto 4 pm.
NOTE : In case you wish to fill up the application form online log on to website AFMC.
COMPLETED FORMS MUST REACH THE OFFICER-IN-CHARGE(ADMISSION CELL), ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE, PUNE - 411040 BY 4 PM ON 05 FEBRUARY 2008
Date of Written Examination : 04 May 2008
Results of Written Exam : End May 2008, published in leading National newspapers and Employment news.
To view results of written examination, click on "DGAFMS page" in http://www.indianarmy.nic.in
Date of Interviews : In June 2008 at AFMC Pune. Exact dates will intimated to successful candidates.
Final Result and selection List : Approximately in the 4th week of June 2008, published in leading National newspapers and Employment news.
To view final results and selection list, click on http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/dgafms/index.htm
For any further clarifications contact:
Admission Cell Tel. no 020 - 2633 4209
OR
Interactive Voice Response System Number : 26334223, 26334230
OR
Officer-in-Charge Admissions(Admission Cell)Armed Forces Medical CollegeSholapur Road, Pune - 411040
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION Admissions
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSEIN NUTRITION
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION, Hyderabad, India has invited application for Admission to:
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSEIN NUTRITION
Effective implementation of health and nutrition programmes call for adequately trained healthprofessionals. The Post-Graduate Certificate Course in nutrition is one of the short-term intensivetraining programmes in nutrition offered by the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India, forpersons involved in medical education and public health.
Goals: 1. To provide the participants an exposure to the latest developments in nutrition science withparticular reference to nutritional disorders and strategies for their prevention and controlincluding allied aspects which are relevant to developing countries. 2. To enable them to develop the necessary leadership in planning, implementation and evaluationof nutrition programmes, which benefit the community. 3. To provide necessary background to help strengthen the nutrition component in teaching inmedical colleges and enhance the capabilities of personnel involved in nutrition and healthintervention and training programmes.
Eligibility:
1. Graduates (MBBS) or Post-Graduate in Medicine (MD) involved in implementation of public healthprogrammes or engaged in teaching medical colleges.2. Post-Graduates in Science (MSc) (Physiology/Biochemistry/ Foods & Nutrition/Dietetics) engagedin teaching in relevant disciplines of medical/home science colleges.In addition to in-service candidates, sponsored by government or non-governmentalorganisations, foreign nationals sponsored by their employees or international organizations willalso be considered.DurationThe course extends over a period of 10 weeks, beginning on 1st January every year and endingin the second week of the following March.Language of InstructionThe course will be conducted in English.Financial SupportIn-service sponsored participants from government or non-governmental organisations areprovided per diem by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Participants from South EastAsia, the Pacific and the Middle East will seek support from International agencies like WHO.
Fees: The Institute does not charge any fees for the course from Indian in-service participantssponsored by various government or non-governmental agencies. However, tuition fee is payable by overseas participants, as per the prevailing rules. The current rate is US $ 200-00 per head per monthfor overseas participants.
Examination and Award of Certificate: Participants are judged on the basis of : (i) performance at seminars (ii) execution of individualprojects assigned to them (iii) group educational activities including task analysis and (iv) results offormative and summative evaluations in the form of quizzes, exercises and examination. On theirsuccessful completion of the course, participants receive a formal certificate from the Institute.Boarding and
Lodging: Accommodation is available for the participants at the International Hostel on NIN campus onreasonable payment.ApplicationsProcedureApplications from Indian participants are to be submitted in the prescribed form. Application formsof sponsored candidates should be routed through their administrative channels. While advanceapplications may be sent to NIN, official copies of the applications are to be received in the Institute’soffice before the closing date.
Participants from abroad have to be sponsored by WHO or any other International Agenciesproviding financial assistance for the duration of the course through fellowship support. It is essentialthat the participants from outside India obtain the formal clearance and permission of the Ministry ofHealth and Family Welfare, Government of India, for undergoing the course at NIN.
Foreign participants are expected to submit their applications for admission at least five months inadvance to obtain clearance from Government of India.
Closing Date:
Foreign Nationals: 1st July 2008
Indian Nationals: 1st October 2008
NATIONAL INSURANCE ACADEMY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT MBA Admissions
MBA Admission 2008-2010 from NIASM
NATIONAL INSURANCE ACADEMY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
THE APEX RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE OF THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN THE AFRO-ASIAN REGION
Admission open for AICTE approved MBA Batch 2008-10
'A' Grade Rating by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Last date of receipt for Admission 31 January 2008
For Details Visit:
Email: admissions@niapune.com, mba@niapune.com
25, Balewadi, Baner Road, NIA P.O.
Pune - 411 045, India.
Tel : +91-20-2720 4000/ 2720 4444
Fax : +91-20-27292396/ 27204555
Email: niapune@vsnl.com
Website: www.niapune.com ,www.niapune.org
MBA Admission 2008-2010 from NIASM
SHIFA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES - SIMS Admissions
SHIFA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (SIMS) - D.PHARM, DRT DOTT DMLT Admission for Lapsed Seats
SHIFA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (SIMS)
Al Shifa Hospital Complex, Perinthalmanna
LAPSED SEATS
Offering following Courses:
D.PHARM
Eligibility: +2 Science with 50% (Approved by: AICTE AND PCI)
DRT
Eligibility: +2 Science with 50% (Approved by: DME & Government of Kerala)
DOTT
Eligibility: +2 Science with 50% (Approved by: DME & Government of Kerala)
DMLT
Eligibility: +2 Science with 50% (Approved by: DME & Government of Kerala)
Excellent job opportunities in India and Abroad. Passed out students are well placed in Government and Private Sectors.
For Immediate admission contact:
Manager - SIMS
Ph: 04933 225293, 9446052598
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination 2008 - HSEE
IIT Madras offers HSEE 2008
IIT Madras offers Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination 2008.
Details:
* Examination date is Sunday, May 18, 2008 between10 AM - 1 PM
* Sale of application commences on January 28, 2008
* Sale of application ends on March 3, 2008
* Five year integrated master's programme, leading to MA degree in three disciplines - Development Studies, Economics and English Studies.
* One objective type question paper of three hour duration in English and Comprehension Skill, Analytical and Quantitative Ability and General Knowledge covering the areas of Indian Economy (since Independence), Indian Society, Contemporary World Affairs (Post-World War II), and Environment and Ecology. Syllabus for examination is given in the admission brochure.
* Test paper is in English
Eligibility:
* Minimum 60% marks in aggregate [55% for SC/ST and persons with disabilities (PD)] in (10+2) or equivalent examination.
* In case the respective Boards award letter grades, without providing a norm for converting them to equivalent percentage marks, the norms decided by the HSEE Committee shall be final.
* General candidates date of birth cannot be earlier than October 01,1983.
* SC/ST/PD category candidates, date of birth not earlier than October 01,1978.
* 15% for SC and 7.5% for ST candidates with relaxed qualifying norms for admission.
* 3% for physically disabled, including leprosy-cured candidates, who are otherwise fit to pursue the course and who qualify for admission under relaxed norms relevant for this category.
* Reservation of seats for OBC candidates, if any, would be communicated through HSEE website as and when the Government order for the same is issued.
* Centres for entrance examination: Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.
Admission:
* Admission brochure contains details regarding application procedure, syllabus for HSEE, examination centres, courses of study available and other relevant information.
* Application material can be obtained by ordinary post from January 28, 2008 to March 3, 2008 from JEE Office at IIT Madras by sending a Demand Draft for the cost of application material including examination fee, drawn on any Nationalised Bank in favour of `Chairman, HSEE, IIT Madras` payable at Chennai along with two self-addressed slips. IIT Madras will not be responsible for any loss or postal delay.
* It may also be obtained in person at the above address until March 3, 2008.
Contact:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
The Chairman, HSEE-2008, JEE Office,
IIT Madras, Chennai 600 036.
Tel : 044-22578220
Fax: 044-22578224
Website : http://hsee.iitm.ac.in
E-mail: hsee@iitm.ac.in