COMBINED ENTRANCE EXAM FOR PG COURSES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

COMBINED ENTRANCE EXAM FOR PG COURSES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

COMBINED ENTRANCE EXAM FOR PG COURSES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

HOW TO APPLY:
Application form along with brochure can be obtained personally on cash payment of Rs.120 from any of the participating University. To get the Application form by post Deputy Registrar (CEEB), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, along with a valid bank draft of Rs.180 payable to “Jawaharlal Nehru University”. The request should accompany a self addressed unstamped envelope of the size of 28x20cms indicating clearly, “Request for Application form for MSc. Biotechnology OR M.Sc (Agri.)/MVSc Biotechnology OR M.Tech Biotechnology".

The last date of issue of application form by post is March 7, 2008 and in person March 17, 2008. The last date for submission of filled in application is March 17, 2008. Completed application forms can be submitted personally or sent to the above mentioned address. For more details log on to http://www.jnu.ac.in

Jawaharlal Nehru University has invited application for the All India Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination for admission to various Biotechnology Programmes offered by various universities.

M.Sc Biotechnology
Candidates with Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary & Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Technology, 4 years BS (Physician Assistant Course) or MBBS/BDS with at least 55% marks are eligible to apply for MSc (Biotechnology) programme being offered by
University of Allahabad, Allahabad;
Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu;
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
University of IBurdwan, Golapbag
Calicut University Kerala
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Goa University Goa
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hissar
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
HNB Garwal University, Garhwal
University of Jamu, Jammu
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Jawarlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Kumaun University, Nainital
University of Lucknow, Lucknow
MS University of Baroda, Vadodara
Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai
University of Mysore, Maysore
University of North Bengal, siliguri
Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
University of Pune, Pune
Punjab University, Patiala
R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur
Sardar Patel I University, Gujarat
Tezpur University, Tezpur (Assam)
Thapar University, Patiala
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan.

MSc AGRICULTURE AND MVSc PROGRAMME
Candidates with Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average form any recognized university in he concerned subjects are eligible to apply. The participating universities and eligible subjects are the following:

Ch. Sarwan Kumar HP Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur – Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pant Nagar – Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Horticulture or Forestry.
Indira Gandhi Agricultural University Raipur – Agriculture, Veterinary, Diary Technology, Horticulture or Forestry.
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Viswavidyalaya Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur – Agriculture, Horticulture, or Forestry.
Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani (Maharashtra) – Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry.
Orrisa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar – Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry or B.Tech (Biotech.), B.Tech (Horticulture).
University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Bangalore – Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry or Sericulture.
Dharwad – Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry.

M.Tech BIOTECHNOLOGY
JNU conducts the Combined Biotechnology entrance exam for M.Tech admission to Ana University, Chennai and West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata. Candidates should be graduates in any of B.Tech/BE in Chemical Engineering/ Biogeochemical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology Biomedical Engineering, B. Pharma, Chemical Technology, Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics.
Candidates who are appearing for the final exam in 2008 are also eligible to apply. But candidates who have passed the qualifying examination prior to 2006 are not eligible to take exam for any category

CAREER IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

CAREER IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

To become a full-fledged actuary, one has to clear, through self study, a series of examinations conducted by the Institute of Actuaries of India.

Do you have an aptitude for mathematics and a flair for calculating insurance risks!! And are you looking for a more sustainable job, which can get you salary in minimum five digits as well!! Then, Actuarial Sciences has more to offer. With the insurance sector growing up and the need for actuaries being felt in many areas the need for actuaries being felt in many areas such as investment, financial planning and pension,
Actuarial Science is gaining popularity in India, though in a slow pace.

The course essentially deals with calculation of insurance risks and premiums, and it is built on the statistical evaluations of the financial, economic and other implications of future contingent events. With the insurance companies focusing their larger market in India, the course is undoubtedly gaining popularity here. But the awareness is yet to reach the students. There are also international insurance agencies trying to woo more students from India.

The lucrative job opportunities and the fat money are probably not the only factors that attract students to this field. It is also the liking for involving in emerging industries such as life insurance, investment, planning etc, where statistical application is more.

What does actuaries do?
Actuaries are the backbone of the insurance and pension industries. They apply mathematical, statistical and economic analysis to a wide range of practical problems in insurance, investment, financial planning and management. They are disciplined problem solvers. A creative aspect of future contingent events.
Actuaries are often involved in making decisions concerned with the financial soundness of insurance companies and pension funds. Actuaries, by virtue of their analytical and incisive outlook, can make significant contributions in the fields like demography, social welfare etc. An Actuary can be the cerebral centre of any financial sector.

Who can become an actuary?
Any person with an aptitude for Mathematics and Statistics can become an Actuary, Generally, first class graduates or post-graduates in Mathematics or Statistics or those who have Actuarial Science, as an optional subject at the degree level will be in a better position to qualify as Actuaries. To become a full-fledged Actuary, one has to clear, through self-study, a series of examinations conducted by the Institute of Actuaries of India, a central organization for the members of the actuarial profession in India. It is the Indian Counterpart of the Institute of Actuaries, London.
Getting a membership in the society is not an easy job. But once the candidates pass through the entrance test he/she can register for eh examinations. The candidates will have to prepare themselves in the syllabus provided by the society.

Job Opportunities:
Actuaries can function effectively in any sector where finance, investment, statistics or scientifically based forecasting is involved. By the time a person qualifies as an Actuary, he acquires techniques that can be constructively employed in a number of fields on his own, he can explore new avenues where his services can be gainfully utilized. A number of Actuaries have set up their own consultancy firms to advice in matters like Gratuity and other Retirement Benefit Schemes. Also with lots of insurance companies coming up in the country, there are plenty of students well placed in such companies.
An Actuary has an unlimited scope in countries outside India where the necessary infrastructure already exists to absorb them in suitable avenues like life and general insurance, operations research, statistics, investment and demography. The remuneration offered is very lucrative and the job satisfaction is tremendous. There are people placed in reputed companies who earn between Rs.20000 and 3 laksh per month.

Entrance Examination
Before enrolling as a student member of the Institute of Actuaries of India, candidates is required to pass the entrance examination of the Society or obtain exemption, if eligible, from the Society. The examination is conducted twice a year; in March and November. He March 2008 entrance examination is round the corner and here are some details about the examination. Examinations are held at seven centres; Mumbai, Calcutta, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Chennai and Bhopal.
Syllabus for the entrance examination includes three papers, Mathematics, English and General Essay. The study material should be so selected by the students as to cover the above topics. Any standard text book in Mathematics prescribed for B.Sc. and covering areas of integral calculus, theory of equations and higher algebra may be used.

Eligibility
A candidate having passed higher secondary or equivalent examination in 10+2 pattern with high degree of proficiency in Mathematics as well as in other subjects is eligible for admission to the entrance examination. However, the candidates should also have attained the age of 16 years.

INSTITUTE OF ACTUARIES OF INDIA
The Institute of Actuaries of India, formed in 1944 is the sole professional body of Actuaries in India. The main Objectives of IAI are the advancement of the Actuarial profession in India; providing opportunities for interaction among members of the profession; facilitating research, arranging lectures on relevant subjects and providing facilities and guidance to those studying for Actuarial exams.

For more information on the society, entrance exam etc., you can contact Actuarial Society of India, 9, Jeevan Udyog, D N Road, Fort, Mumbai-400001. Tel: +91-22-2036040, 2006794. Email: actsoc@vsnl.com
Webstie: www.actuariesindia.org

INSTITUTES
There are a number of institutes offering various course in Actuarial Science and other insurance related fields.

Department of Statistics, University of Madras, Chennai. www.unom.ac.in/stat.html
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, Hyderabad, Tel: +91-40-5578-9768, 5582-0964.
Bishop Herber College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu. Tel: 0431-2770136, 2772345. www.bhc.ac.in
Ernakulam Insurance Institute, C/o LIC of India Divisional Office, Jeevan Prakash, MG Road, Ernakulam.
The National Insurance Academy, Balewadi Bancer Road, Pune. Tel: +91-20-7292382-83/ 7292393, email: http://niapune@vsnl.com
College of Insurance, Greeshnan Assurance Building, PM Road, Fort Mumbai, Tel: 22660095, 22650760: Email: insfeder@bom5.vsnl.net.in
Calcutta College of Vocational Studies, Delhi University, Triveni (Sheikh Sarai) Delhi, Tel: 29258544, 29258792. Email: info@cvsdu.com.
Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University, Karikudy, Tamil Nadu, B. No.11 Adupur, Gujarat
Kalyani University, Kalyani Nadia, West Bengal.

Study in ITALY with SCHOLARSHIP

Study in ITALY with SCHOLARSHIP

Study in ITALY with SCHOLARSHIP
The Italian University Luiss Guido Carli, Rome, is offering 10 Scholarships for Indian students to join its Master of Science course in General Management, a two year course starting from September 2008. Any student holding a Graduate degree or finishing their Graduation by July 2008 are eligible to apply for he scholarships.
The 10 Scholarships are divided in three different categories and are intended for the complete duration of the programme.

IN CATEGORY A (4 Scholarships available)
Wherein the successful candidates will benefit a complete exemption of the annual tuition fee of 9,000 Euros along with 9,000 Euros per year for their living expenses.

CATEGORY B ( 3 Scholarships available)
Where the students will benefit a 50% reduction in the annual tuition fee of 9,000 euros along with 8,000 euros per year to cover their living expenses.

IN CATEGORY C (3 Scholarships available)
Which will benefit the students with 50% reduction in annual tuition fee of 9,000 euros. All chosen candidates will be offered the possibility to complete an internship in one of the various Italian companies.

Interested candidates can fil in the application form available on www.luiss.it/internationalisation/?page_id=511

The selection will be based on the results of a selection test and personal Interview. The deadline for application is April 10, 2008.

For further information, write to Ms Bettina Scheurer at bscheurer@luiss.it.

National Institute of Business Management

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National Institute of Technology, Rourkela-769008(Orissa)

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela-769008(Orissa)

Admission to Ph.D and M.Tech.(Res)with/without fellowship.

Admission is open to Ph.D and M.Tech.(Research)Programme with Institute fellowship
in Biotechnology & Medical, Ceramic, Chemical,Civil, Electrical,Computer science
Electronics & communication (including instrumentation), Mechanical, Metallurgical
& materials, Mining Engineering and Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, & Humanities
(English,psychology, Economics & sociology)departments. TwoPh.D. students of
Electronics & Communication Engg.Department under DST_UKIERI project will be provided
Institute Fellowship alongwith the opportunity to travel UK for 3 months in every
summer for three years. For details, visit our institute website www.nitrkl.ac.in

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC),

Admission Notice for M.Tech./ MBA (SEM) programmes from C-DAC NOIDA

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), INDIA
(Ministry of Communications & IT, Government of India)
C-56/1,Anusandhan Bhavan, Institutional Area, Sector-62,
Noida-201307


Admission Notice for M.Tech./ MBA (SEM) programmes
(Session 2008-2009)

PROGRAMMES
1. M.Tech (CSE) (25 Seats)
2. M.Tech (IT) (25 seats)
3. M.Tech (VLSI Design) (25 Seats)
LAST DATE FOR SALE / RECEIPT OF FORMS: 21.4.2008

4. M.B.A. (SEM) (60 Seats)
LAST DATE FOR SALE / RECEIPT OF FORMS: 09.06.2008

ELGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1. For Programmes at Sl. No.1,2, & 3 admissions will be made on the basis of valid GATE score, marks obtained in the qualifying degree and experience wherever applicable.

2. For Programme at Sl. NO. 4, Admission will be made on the basis of merit of entrance test to be conducted by C-DAC, Noida, marks in the qualifying degree and experience wherever applicable.

For complete details regarding eligibility criteria and other information, application form for admission to above mentioned programmes, pleae visit their website www.cdacnoida.in or contact at 0120-3063370-71-72-73-99

FOR OTHER COURSES AT CDAC, NOIDA, PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

National Institute of Technology

ADMISSION TO Ph.D AND M.Tech.(Research) PROGRAMMES from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

National Institute of Technology
Rourkela – 769 008 (Orissa)

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ADMISSION TO Ph.D AND M.Tech.(Research) PROGRAMMES with /without Fellowship

Admission is open to Ph.D and M.Tech (Research) Programme with Institute Fellowship in Biotechnology & Medical, Ceramic, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Computer Science, Electronics & Commnication (Including Instrumentation), Mechanical, Metallurgical & Materials, Mining Engineering and Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, & Humanities (English, Psychology, Economics & Sociology) Departments. Two Ph.D students of Electronics & Commnunication Engg. Department under DST-UKIERI project will be provided Institute Fellowship along with the Opportunity to travel UK for months in every summer for three years. For details, visit Institute Website: www.nitrkl.ac.in

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Reference: The New Indian Express (CBE) Dated 5.3.2008. p.3

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ADMISSION TO Ph.D AND M.Tech.(Research) PROGRAMMES

Applications are invited from eligible candidates (Indian nationals) for admission to Ph.D. and M.Tech.(Research) Programmes of the Institute with or without fellowship.

Ph.D.
Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering (Including Instrumentation Engineering), Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Humanities & Social Sciences (English, Psychology, Economics & Sociology).
M.Tech.(Research):
Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering (Including Instrumentation Engineering), Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
A. Ph.D.
i) M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm in relevant discipline with at least 60 percent marks in aggregate(or 6.5 CGPA) at both B.Tech./(or M.Sc./M.Pharm/MCA) and M.Tech. levels
OR
ii) B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Pharm/ M.Sc.(Basic Science) /M.C.A. in relevant discipline with minimum 65% marks in aggregate or CGPA 7.0 in a 10 point scale.
OR
iii) M.B.B.S. with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
OR
iv) M. Sc. /M.A. / MBA in Humanities or Social Sciences or Management with 60 per cent mark or 6.5 CGPA

B. M.Tech.(Research)
i) B.E./B.Tech /B.Pharm /MCA/MBBS/ M.Sc. in Basic Science or Agriculture with at least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA.
(There is no relaxation in academic requirement for SC/ST/OBC/Handicapped students)

C. Students of one discipline may seek admission in a related department which will be considered on the basis of merit of the case. Selection will be made on the basis of academic record, relevance of qualification, candidate’s research interest, existing research programmes and facilities of the departments, and performance in tests and/or interviews.

D. Financial support: Fellowships/Assistantships are available to meritorious Ph.D. and M.Tech.(Res) students of all departments, the rate of which is given in the following Link. The revised rates mentioned below are subject to confirmation by the Ministry of Human Resources Development.

E. Two fellowships in Electronics & Communication Engineering Department shall be awarded on the specific topic i.e.“Sensor Network” under UK India Education and Research Initiative project and shall be undertaken under the joint supervision of Prof. G.Panda and Prof. Bernard Mulgrew of the University of Edinburgh and that it will provide opportunity of visiting the University of Edinburgh of UK for a period of three months in every summer for three years.

A student receiving fellowship or other financial support is required to assist faculty members of department in teaching and research activity. He may be required to take theory, tutorial and laboratory classes and assist in student projects as assigned by the HOD.

Duration: Financial support is initially for a period of one year. All financial support can be renewed on year to year basis on satisfactory performance. Maximum duration of financial support is for a period of four years.

Fees: Students will be required to pay all institute dues applicable to appropriate academic programme.

Sponsored candidates: The Institute welcomes candidates from reputed academic and R & D Institutions, as well as from Government organisations and Industry. Sponsored candidates can work full time in the Institute or at their place of work after satisfying residential requirements, if facilities exist. Sponsored candidates must have completed at least two years of continuous service in the sponsoring organisation, which must be an institution of repute employing good number of engineering / science professionals. Sponsored students are expected to serve their sponsoring organization on completion of their degree in NIT, for at least 3 years after completion of the academic programme.

How to apply:
Interested candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria may apply in the prescribed form downloading from the Institute websitewww.nitrkl.ac.in Application form is also available in the office of the Assistant Registrar(AC) Admission to Ph.D. and M.Tech.(Research) is open throughout the year. However, the last date of application under UK India Education and Research Initiative project of Electronics & Communication Engineering is 25th March 2008. The completed application form alongwith relevant documents should be sent to Assistant Registrar(AC), National Institute of Technology, Rourkela – 769008. Application without relevant documents will be rejected.

For further details please contact:
Dean(AA), NIT Rourkela.
Email: dean-aa@nitrkl.ac.in Phone 06612462357 OR
Assistant Registrar(Ac), NIT Rourkela, Email: ar-acad@nitrkl.ac.in Phone 06612462031.

Assistant Registrar(Academic)