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.

Dr. G R DAMODARAN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Admissions

MBA (FT and PT) and MCA ADMISSIONS – 2008 at Dr. G R DAMODARAN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, Coimbatore

Dr. G R DAMODARAN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Civil Aerodrome Post, Avanashi Road, Coimbatore-641014, Tamilnadu, India.
Ph:0422-2572719, 2591863-64, 2592414, 2591865
Email: grdcs@grd.org
Autonomous, affiliated to the Bharathiar University, approved by the AICTE for MBA and MCA programmes. Accredited at the FIVE STAR level by the NACC and ISO 9000:2000 Certified.

MBA (FT & PT) AND MCA ADMISSIONS – 2008

ELIGIBILITY:
MBA (FT): A Pass in any Degree
MBA (PT): A Pass in any Degree & a minimum f 2 years of work experience at the Supervisory/Managerial Level after Graduation.

MCA: A Pass in any Degree with Mathematics at the +2 Level (or) any Degree with at the Degree Level.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
MBA (FT & PT): On the basis of MAT conducted by AIMA followed by a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview at the Campus.
MCA: On the basis of CET followed by a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview at the Campus.

REACH FOR THE BEST…IF YOU SEEK EXCELLENCE
Extensive and most modern infrastructure facilities, Outstanding and growing faculty, Unique student centered approaches: Professional Training, Value Addition, Placement, Some of the Companies and organizations which regularly offer placements for GRDIM are CoCa-Cola, Citi Financial, Standard Chartered Bank, ICICI Bank, ICICI Prudential etc.

HOW TO APPLY:
Prospectus and prescribed application forms are available at the College office on remittance of Rs.400/- by cash or DD favoring Dr. G.R.Damodaran College of Science, Payable at Coimbatore. For application and prospectus to be sent by post, attach a duly stamped (Rs.12.00) self-addressed envelop) of size 23/15cms.

Dr G R Damodaran college of Science, affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and recognized by the University Grants Commission is a highly regarded co-educational institution offering Degree, Post Graduate, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes in Management, Computer Science, Travel and Tourism Management, Social Work, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Visual and Mass Communication, Commerce and International Business.

GRD INSTITUTIONS
DR GRD College of Science
Autonomous and Affiliated to Bharathiar University - Accredited with FIVE STAR by NAAC - Certified as ISO 9001:2000 - Offers Post Graduation and Research Programmes.

GRD Institute of Management
Approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) - Offers Full-Time and Part-Time Programme - Sophisticated infrastructure facilities - Placements with leading MNC’s

DR. GRD College of Education.
Affiliated to Bharathiar University -Recognized by All India Council for Technical -Education (AICTE) -Placement assistance provided -Recognized by the NCTE -Recognized by Bharathiar University -Offers B.Ed programmes -Aids in promoting advanced research in Education.

GRD Teacher Training Institute
Recognized by the NCTE -Approved by the D.T.E.R.T, Govt. of Tamilnadu -Offers Diploma in Teacher Education Programme -Placement in Good schools is top most priority

GRD Matriculation Hr.Sec.School.

ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI - UGC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP – 2007-2008

UGC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP – 2007-2008


ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI
SARDAR PATEL ROAD, CHENNAI-600025.

UGC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP – 2007-2008

Applications are invited for the University Grants Commission (UGC) Research Fellowships in Science for Meritorious Students. Limited number of fellowships are available in (1) Chemical Engineering (2) Environmental Science (3) Civil Engineering and (4) Electrical Engineering. Fellowships are applicable for doing research in these disciplies in the respective University Departments/Centres only. The Fellowship is Rs.8000/- per month with a contingency grant of Rs.6000/- per annum (will be revised shortly).
The candidates (1) who have been registered for Ph.D in Anna University Chennai, and (2) who have applied for admission for Ph.D in Anna University Chennai for January 2008 session, as per the Advertisement dated 24.10.2007 in the above four disciplines are eligible to apply. In addition, candidates who posses necessary qualification for pursing Ph.D in Anna University Chennai in the above disciplines can also apply.
The applications in the prescribed format should be sent to the following authorities:
1. Chemical Engineering:
The Professor & Head
Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Anna University, Chennai-600025

2. Enviornmental Science:
The Director
Centre for Enviornmental Studies, Anna University, Chennai-600025

3. Civil Engineering:
The Professor & Head
Dept. of Civil Engineering, Anna University, Chennai-600025

4. Electrical Engineering:
The Professor & Head
Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Anna University, Chennai-600025.

Applications can be downloaded from the website: http://www.annauniv.edu/
Last date of receipt of filled in applications: 07-02-2008.

Karunya University U.G.And P.G. ADMISSIONS 2008 - KEE 2008

U.G. / P.G. ADMISSIONS 2008, KEE 2008, Karunya University


Karunya University
(Established under section –3 of the UGC Act, 1956)
Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore-641114, Tamil Nadu, India.

“A” Grade by NAAC/Approved by University Grants Commission (UGC)

Karunya University imparts holistic education with a balanced lend of academic excellence, personality development, values and humanism. It has excellent infrastructure and resource on its fully residential, co-educational campus of 700 acres at the foot of the Siruvani hills. Te present strength of the student body is 5400.

Founder Chancellor Emeritus: Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran, Cancellor: Dr.Paul Dhinakaran.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR U.G. / P.G. ADMISSIONS 2008

UG COURSES OFFERED
APLY NOW FOR KEE 2008

B.Tech. (BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY) 4 Years:
Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Media Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Bio-Technology, Bio-Informatics, Food Processing Engineering.

ELGIBILITY: A pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination in First attempt with 60% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, 60% in Maths is compulsory. Candidates should not have completed 21 years of age as on 1st July 2008.

Cost of Application & Prospectus:Rs. 750/-
For NIR/Foreign candidates: USD 60

IMPORTANT DATES:
Last Date for issue of Application:19-04-2008
Last Date for submission of Application: 19-04-2008
Issue of Hall Tickets: 20-04-2008
Karunya Entrance Examination 2008(KEE 2008): 26-04-2008
Satuday 10 am to 12.30 pm.
Publication of results through internet: 03-05-2008.

KARUNYA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2008 (KEE 2008)
B.Tech. AND MBA Courses:
CENTRES: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Nagercoil, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Guwahati, Ranchi, Bangalore, Cochin, Trivandrum, Hyderabad, Rajamundry and Anantapur.

It is compulsory for candidates who are studying in India to write to the Karunya Entrance Examination.
The candidates who are studying in abroad need not appear for Karunya Entrance Examination.

PG COURSES OFFERED
M.Tech (MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY) – 2 Years Full Time
Structural Engineering, VLSI Design, Applied Electronics, Power Electronics & Drives, Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Embedded Systems, Computer Science Engineering, Computer & Communication Engineering, Software Engineering, Multimedia Technology, Network & Internet Engineering, Bio-Technology, Bio-Informatics, Food Processing Engineering, Bio-Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with specialization in CAD/CAM -Thermal Engineering, Engineering Design, Etc.,
MBA Trimester pattern – 2 years
MBA Construction Management Trimester pattern – 2 years
M.C.A. – 2 years
M.Sc – Physics, Chemistry, Maths – 2 years
B.Ed – 1 year
M.Ed – 1 year
M.A English (TEFL) with specialization in ESP – 2 years
PGDCM (Post Graduate Diploma in Christian Ministry) – 1 year.

ELIGIBILITY
M.Tech: 50% Marks
MBA: Bachelor degree with a minimum 60% of marks excluding languaes in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern
MCA: Bachelor degree with a minimum 60% of marks excluding language(s) in any discipline with Mathematics and /or Statistics for two semesters under 10+2+3 years pattern.
M.Sc: A degree in the concerned discipline with a minimum of 50% marks.
M.A. TEFL: Degree with English as one of the Subjects with a minimum of 50% marks.
B.Ed.: 50% marks in UG/PG degree in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Botany/ Zoology/ Computer Science/ English/IT/Bio-Chemistry/History/Geography/M.Com.
M.Ed: Recognized B.Ed with 50% marks.
P.G.D.C.M: A bachelor’s degree with 50% marks.

CANDIDATES APPEARING FOR THE FINAL YEAR EXAMINATION CAN ALSO APPLY

COST OF APPLICATION & PROSPECTUS: Rs.500/-
For NRI/ Foreign Candidates: USD 40

FULLY RESIDENTIAL SEPARATE HOSTELS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

HOW TO APPLY:
Application form and prospectus can be obtained on requiest enclosing a crossed DD at Coimbatore drawn in favour of “Registrar”, Karuya University” OR can be obtained in person from 01-02-2008 onwards at: AHMEDABD 02717-23754/ 9998898575, BANGALORE: 080-25461177/ 25461133, CHENNAI: 044-23456609/23456677/23456612, COIMBATORE: 0422-2244201/2244971, DIMAPUR: 03862-230207, KARUNYA NAGAR: 0422-2614440/2614441, KEELA SURANDAI: 04633-262727, KOLKATA: 033-22316711/ 22316712, MADURAI: 0452-2338535/ 2338722, MUMBAI: 022-25007733/ 25007722, NAGARCOVIL: 04652-233332/ 9442578599, NEW DELHI: 011-41588513, OOTY: 9486320601, RANCHI: 09234300234/ 0431104621, SECUNDRABAD: 040-27824444/ 27824499, SIVAKASI: 04562-277624, TIRUNELVELI: 0462-2502233, TRICHY: 0431-6501866, TRIVANDRUM: 0471-6456465, TUTICORIN: 0461-2392208, VISAKHAPATNAM: 0891-2504631. (OR) from the designated Post Offices/branches of ICICI Bank/Syndicate Bank.
For details refer website www.karunya.edu

ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
The Admissions Officer (University Campus), Karunya University, Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore-641114.
Phone:0422-2614450/2614440/2614441.
Email: admissions@karunya.edu

Application form can also be downloaded from website www.karunya.edu

Doctoral Programme 2008: Fellow Programe in Management from IIMK

Doctoral Programme 2008: Fellow Programe in Management from IIMK

DOCTORAL PROGRAMME
Fellow Programme in Management

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME:

The Programme offer specialization in the following five areas:
Information Technology & Systems
Marketing Management
Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources
Quantitative Methods & Operations Management
Strategic Management

Eligibility: Post-Graduate degree or equivalent in any discipline (including M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Tech. etc.) with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. Qualifications of CA, ICWA, and CS with at least 50% marks. Other professional qualifications such as MBBS, LLB etc. with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. Engineering degrees, viz., B.Tech and BE, with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.

Those appearing for the final exams can also apply; but their final selection will be subject to successful completion of the requirement.

Selection: Based on applicant’s profile and test scores in CAT, GMAT, GRE (General/Advanced), UGC/CSIR JRF or GATE and personal interview at IIM Kozhikode Campus. Candidates (Indian residents only) called for interview will be reimbursed travel cost from their place of residence to IIMK and back upto IIIAC train fare by the shortest route.

Fellowship: Attractive fellowships covering academic and living expenses are available to all the candidates during the tenure of the programme (4 years). Rs.12000/- per month will be given as Common Fellowship to the selected candidates for the four years and for top performance additional Fellowship to the tune of Rs.6000 per month will be given from the second year. In addition, contingency grant to meet expenses related to data collection, purchase of equipments, books, etc. will also be given. Apart from the above, Fellow participants will be given limited support for attending national and international conferences as well as for exchange visits to partner institutions. No Fellowship will be given to persons belonging to categories of NRI, PIO and foreign nationals. These categories will also be required to pay fees specified by IIMK.

How to Apply: Application forms can be obtained by post by sending DD of Rs.300 in favour Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode payable at Calicut from:

FPM Office,
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode,
IIMK Campus P.O.,
Kozhikode, Kerala – 673 570.

Application Form can also be downloaded from the Institute’s website. In this case, the fee of Rs.300/- should be sent as DD along with the application. See IIMK FPM Brochure (Supplied along with Application Form and also available at IIMK Website) for further details.


Last date of acceptance of completed application forms at the IIMK FPM Office is extended up to January 31, 2008.

INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

AIEEA–2008: INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH


INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH (EDUCATION DIVISION)
Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa, New Delhi – 110012

13th All India Competitive Examination for Admissions to Under-Graduate Programmes in Agriculture and allied Sciences other than Veterinary Science and award of National Talent Scholarships for the Academic Session 2008- 2009 (AIEEA–2008)

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi will be conducting the 13th All India Entrance Examination (AIEEA) for admissions to 15% of the seats in 39 State Agricultural Universities, CAU, Imphal, NDRI (all seats) and Central Universities having Agriculture faculty namely BHU, Viswa Bharti and Nagaland University for U.G. Degree (B.Sc./B.Tech./B.F.Sc. etc.) in the subjects of Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries Sciences, Home Science, Sericulture, Agricultural Marketing Banking & Co-operation, and Commercial Agriculture & Business Management. The applicants should be Indian nationals.

Important dates and eligibility conditions:
Dates for purchase of Information Bulletin with Application Forms : 21 January, 2008 to 07 March 2008.Last date of receipt of filled Application Forms in ICAR (Non-remote areas) : 10 March,2008.Last date of receipt of filled Application Forms in ICAR from remote areas : 17 March,2008.Date and Time of the Examination : 19 April, 2008 (Saturday) 10.00 – 12.30 hours at 39 Centres).

Age eligibility : 17-23 years as on December 31, 2008 (DOB include 1.1.1986 to 01.01.1992).

Sources of purchase of Information Bulletins with Application Forms:
On cash : Offices of the Registrars of 38 Universities and branches of the Syndicate Bank.
Through DD : Four ICAR Institutes : DD by post : Examination Cell, Education Division, ICAR, New Delhi–110012.

Minimum % marks in 10+2 Exam. Required : 50% for Gen., OBC and UPS, 40% for SC,ST, PH in PCM/ PCA/ PCB/ PCH/ PCMB subject combinations (pass in English compulsory for some Universities).

National Talent Scholarship (NTS) of Rs. 1,000/- per month for U.G. would be awarded to all selected in this examination who join any University in ICAR-SAU system, located outside their state of domicile.

Question Paper: There will be only one question paper consisting of objective type questions in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Agriculture) for “STREAM–A” and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for “STREAM – B”. The candidates may choose any Stream according to their eligibility and choice of the subjects. The question paper will be in ENGLISH and HINDI.

Reservation: As per norms, 15% seats in all subjects will be reserved for candidates belonging to
Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3% for Physically Handicapped (PH), and 2% for candidates from Underprivileged States (UPS). Reservation for OBC if applicable in four Central Universities (NDRI, CAU, BHU and Viswa Bharti) will be as per Government of India directives/ University rules.

Educational Eligibility: The candidate must have passed and obtained not less than 50% marks (for admission under General, UPS and OBC categories), or 40% marks (for admissions under SC, ST and PH. Categories) in 10+2 examination. Any candidate having compartment/ Supplementary in any subject in 10+2 examination is not eligible for admission. Candidates appearing for 10+2 examination can also apply but produce 10+2 pass certificate during Counseling. Pass in English in 10+2 examination is essential for admission in some of the Universities.
Availability of Information Bulletin with Application Form :
A. Through Universities :
The Information Bulletins with Application Forms will be available for sale with effect from 21 January, 2008 to 07 March, 2008 against Cash Payment of Rs. 400/- + Rs. 25/- (handling charges) for General, OBC and UPS Categories and Rs. 200/- + Rs. 25/- (handling charges) for S.C., S.T. and P.H. categories from the Offices of the Registrars of Agricultural Universities located at (1) AAU Anand (Gujarat) (2) AAU Jorhat (Assam) (3) ANGRAU Hyderabad (A.P.), (4) BAU Ranchi (Jharkhand), (5) BCKKV Mohanpur, Nadia (W.B.) (6) CAU Imphal (Manipur) (7) CCSHAU Hisar (Haryana) (8) CSAUA&T Kanpur (U.P.) (9) Dr.YSPUH&F Solan (H.P.) (10) GBPUA&T Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) (11) CSKKVV Palampur (H.P) (12) IGKVV Raipur (Chattisgarh) (13) JNKVV, Jabalpur (M.P.) (14) JAU Junagadh (Gujarat) (15) KAU Thrissur (Kerala) (16) Dr.BSKKV Dapoli (M.S.) (17) MAS&FU Nagpur (M.S.) (18) MAU Parbhani (M.S.) (19) MPKV Rahuri (M.S.) (20) MPUA&T Udaipur (Rajasthan)
(21) NAU Navsari (Gujarat) (22) NDUA&T Faizabad (U.P.) (23) OUA&T Bhubaneswar (Orissa) (24) PAU Ludhiana (Punjab) (25) Dr. PDKV Akola (M.S.) (26) UPPDDUPCVVVEGAS Mathura (U.P.) (27) RAU Bikaner (Rajasthan) (28) RAU Pusa, Samastipur (Bihar) (29) SKDAU Sardar Krushinagar (Gujarat) (30) SKUAS&T Jammu (J&K) (31) SKUAS&T(K) Srinagar (J&K) (32) SVBPUA&T Meerut (U.P.) (33) TNAU Coimbatore (T.N.) (34) TNVASU Chennai (T.N.) (35) UAS, GKVK, Bangalore (Karnataka) (36) UAS Dharwad (Karnataka) (37) UBKVV Cooch Behar (W.B.) (38) SASARD Nagaland University, Medziphema (Nagaland). The Universities will not entertain requests by post.

B. Through Bank Branches: From the following branches of the Syndicate Bank, Information Bulletin and Application Forms can be obtained from 21 January, 2008 to 07 March, 2008 against Cash payment of Rs. 400/- + Rs. 25/- (Service Charges) for General, OBC and UPS Categories and Rs. 200/- + Rs. 25/- (Service Charges) for S.C., S.T. and P.H. categories. The braches of the Syndicate Bank are:
ANDHRA PRADESH (1) D.No. 40-3-2, M.G. Road, Labbipet, Vijayawada (2) 5-9-246/1, Opp. Grammar School, Abid Road, Hyderabad; ASSAM (1) 135, Motilal Nehru Road, Pan Bazar, Distt. Kamrup, Guwahati; BIHAR (1) 23,Choti Kalyani Road, Near Kalyani Postofice. Muzaffarpur (2) Caiptal Tower, Block-B, Fraser Road, Patna; CHANDIGARH (1) Opp. Mount Carmel School, Sector–47, Chandigarh; CHATTISGARH (1) Maurya Picture Complex, G.E. Road, Bhilai; (2) 113, Smt. Surjadevi Shukla Camp, Near Deshbandhu School, Station Road, Raipur; GOA (1) Hotel Novagoa Building, Dr. Atmaram Borkar Road, Panajj, North Goa; GUJARAT (1) Samrudhi, G.H.–4,Sector–16, Gandhinagar; JAMMU & KASHMIR (1) Sant Palace, Purani Mandi, Jammu, (2) No. I, Exchange Road, Srinagar; JHARKHAND (1) C-1, City Centre, Sector 4, Bokaro Steel City; KARNATAKA (1) (66, 9th Main Road, 3rd Block, Jaynagar, Bangaluru; KERALA (1) I Floor, M/s City Centre, Bank Road, Kasaragod; MADHYA PRADESH (1) 102/103, Kalachand Mansion, Berasia Road, Bhopal (2) Moti Market, Jayendraganj, Lashkar, Gwalior (3) 31-1, Nanda Nagar, Main Road, Indore; MAHARASHTRA (1) Prakash Apartments, Plot No. CIS-2410, SVP Road, Borivli West, Mumbai; ORISSA (1) Ward No. 14, Nandi Sahi, P.O.– Choudhary Bazar, Cuttack; PONDICHERRY (1) Kannan Building, Maidan Road, Mahe; PUNJAB (1) Near Hotel Sky Lark, Model Town Road, Jalandhar City; RAJASTHAN (1) Jaipur Towers, MI Road,. Jaipur (2) 68, Old Dhan Mandi, Sarovar Cinema Road, Kota; TAMILNADU (1) Door No. 24, 1st Floor, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai; UTTARAKHAND (1) 45, Rajpuir Road, Dehradun, (2) Shakti Motors Complex, Kaladhungi Road, Mukahari, Haldwani; UTTAR PRADESH (1) Garib Manjil, Abad Nagar, Dodhpur Civil Lines, Aligarh, (2) 167-A, Civil Lines, Bareilly (3) B-16-17, Sector–18, Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar (5) 177/035 Zamir Mansion, Dr. B.N. Road, Opp. Gulmarg Hotel, Aminabad, Lucknow, (6) Chandrasekhar Azad market, 1st Floor, Sardar Patel Marg, Civil Lines, Allahabad, (7) B-I-B, Officers Colony, Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur; WEST BENGAL (1) 1, Parcus Road, G.T. Road Cross, 1 WG, Burdwan, (2) 42, G.T. Road (South), Howrah; NEW DELHI (1) 1st Floor, Arunachal Building, 19, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, (2) Delhi Tamil Sangam Building, R.K. Puram, Sector 5, New Delhi (3) Institute of Hotel Management, Amar Colony, Near Guru Nanak Market, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi (4) IARI Pusa Campus, IARI, New Delhi.

C. Through Bank Draft : Information Bulletins with Application Forms will also be available through bank draft of Rs. 400.00 for General, OBC, UPS and Rs. 200.00 for SC, ST and PH candidates drawn in favour of DDG (Education), ICAR payable at New Delhi from the Offices of ICAR Institutes namely (1) Central Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair (2) ICAR Research Complex for Goa, Ela, Old Goa (3) National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad and (4) National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal from 21 January, 2008 to 07 March, 2008.

D. Through by Post : Candidates from remote places can obtain the Information Bulletin with Application Form by sending written request to the Controller of Exams, Education Division, ICAR, KAB-II, Pusa, New Delhi-110012 along with Bank Draft of Rs. 450/- (Rs. 400/- + Rs. 50/- towards postal and handling charges) for General, OBC and UPS Categories and Rs. 250/- (200/- + 50/- towards postal and handling charges) for S.C., S.T. and P.H. Categories. The demand draft must be drawn in favour of DDG (Education), ICAR payable at New Delhi with a self addressed envelope (30x25 cm) without postage stamps. The candidate should write his/ her name and address on the back of the demand draft. No request for supply of Information Bulletin by post will be accepted after 04 March, 2008.

The last date for the receipt of filled Application Forms in the Office of the Controller of Exams, Education Division, ICAR, KAB-II, Pusa, New Delhi–110012 is 10 March, 2008. However for the candidates from remote areas viz. Mizoram, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Lahaul and Spilit District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, A&N Islands and Lakshadweep, the last date for receipt of filled Application Form is 17 March, 2008.

Applications received after the last date will be rejected. ICAR shall not be held responsible for non-receipt of application within the time schedule due to postal delay or any other reason fordelay. The Application Forms cannot be submitted on-line. It is the sole responsibility of the Candidate to check his/ her eligibility for admission before applying. ICAR will not be held responsible for refusing admission to any non-eligible candidate at the time of Counseling. All dispute relating to the conduct of this examination or any matter connected with this advertisement shall be dealt in the jurisdiction of DELHI COURT only.

THAPAR UNIVERSITY, PATIALA B.Tech. - Distance Education

B.Tech. - Distance Education at THAPAR UNIVERSITY, PATIALA

THAPAR UNIVERSITY, PATIALA

ADMISSION FOR B.Tech.(Distance Education) MARCH 2008 (3RD BATCH)

Department of Distance Education
Approved by Distance Education Council, IGNOU, New Delhi Vide F.No. DEC/Univ/State/07/5580

Applications are invited on prescribed form for admission to B.Tech (Distance Education) Programme in Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The admission will be offered through Entrance Test to be held at Patiala and Delhi on 24th Feb.2008.

PROGRAMMES
CIVIL ENGINEERING
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ELIGIBILITY:
Qualification: Minimum 3 years Diploma in relevant area of Engineering or equivalent. For B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Candidates having B.Sc (Computer Science/information Technology)/BCA or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum two years in any organisation/industry.
OR
Qualification:Minimum 3 years Diploma in any discipline of Engineering or Equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of three years relevant experience in the organization/industry in the area in which candidate is seeking the admission.

The information brochure is available at:
Website: www.tiet.ac.in/dde in downloadable form
Direct purchase: From Stationery Store, Thapar University, Patiala on payment of Rs.500/-
By Post: DD of Rs.550/- payable at Patiala in favour of The Registrar, Thapar University - to be sent coordinator, Dept. of Distance Education, Thapar university, Patiala-147004.Online: candidates can also apply online through website.

Thapar University (formerly known as Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology) is more than 52 years old.
The University is recognised by UGC and accredited by NAAC (B++).
All the programmes offered through Distance Mode are recognised by Distance Education Council.
The degree offered by the university is well recognised all over world and is one of the most respectable universities offering Technical Education. It has many international and national collaborations.

Last Date (extended) to Apply: 15th February, 2008.

For further information:
Visit: www.thapar.edu/dde
email: dde@thapar.edu
Phone:0175-2393301

THAPAR UNIVERSITY PATIALA ADMISSIONS

MCA Through DISTANCE EDUCATION at THAPAR UNIVERSITY, PATIALA

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS




Announces the Commencement of 3 YEARS POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME
MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS(MCA)
Through DISTANCE EDUCATION

FOR THE STUDENTS HAVING BACHELOR'S DEGREE OF MINIMUM 3 YEARS DURATION IN ANY DISCIPLINE WITH MATHEMATICS AT 10+2 LEVEL

The objective of the programme is to provide an opportunity to those students who want to upgrade their studies/ knowledge through distance education as well as for those who are working in any organisation. The main thrust in the programme will be to polish the professional aptitude of the students through lectures by the experts in their respective fields.

SALIENT FEATURES
Admission would be made once in a year along with regular MCA students through the same Entrance Test conducted by Thapar University, Patiala.
All the eligible students (non- working) will be supported by the University Placement Cell for their placements.
Expert lecture notes/ learning material would be provided to students at the start of each semester for each subject.
There will be 20 Personal Contact hours per subject per semester stretched in two parts.
School will provide one instructor in - charge for each subject in each semester for clearing the problems of the students.
For hands on experience, state of art computational laboratories would be provided to the students at the university campus.
Students would undergo a major project for one complete semester guided by the faculty of the University.
Evaluation of the students would be made through mid term examination in the form of quizzes/ short answer type questions, assignment sheets and end semester examination with different weightage to each component.

For more information,Please Contact:
Head, School of Mathematics & Computer Applications
Thapar University, Patiala.

Contact Number: 0175 - 2393378, 2393436 E-mail: hsmca@tiet.ac.in