CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION, ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI

MBA, MCA, and M.Sc. degree ADMISSION 2008-2009 BASED ON ONLINE ENTRANCE TESTS

ADVERTISEMENT No.1/CDE/AY2008-09/
Dated: 03-05-2008

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Admission
Fee Structure
Applications are invited form eligible candidates for admission to MBA, MCA, and M.Sc. degree programmes of the Academic Year 2008-2009 offered through distance mode

Website: www.annauniv.edu/cde

ADMISSION BASED ON ONLINE ENTRANCE TESTS


All Applicants shall be allowed to take the Online Entrance Test. However provosional admission shall be given only to candidates who have passed the Online test and who satisfy the eligibility criteria.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

MBA (4 Semesters)
MBA - General Management
MBA - Technology Management
MBA - Financial Services Management
MBA - Retail Management
MBA - Health Services Management
MBA - Human Resources Management
ELIGIBILITY: Any degree* and a pass in the entrance test conducted by Anna University Chennai.
*All degrees must have been obtained 10+2+3 pattern

MCA (6 Semesters)
EMPHASIZING
1. Call centre Management
2. E-Learning
3. Trading and Equity Management
4. Health Care Management
5. Banking Technology
ELIGIBILITY: Any degree* - The Candidate should have studied Core Mathematics either at +2level or Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Oriented subject as one of the subjects at the degree level and a pass in the entrance test conducted by Anna University Chennai.
*All degrees must have been obtained 10+2+3 pattern

M.Sc.(4 Semesters)
M.Sc. Computer Science
M.Sc. Computer Technology
M.Sc. Information Technology
M.Sc. Software Engineering
ELIGIBILITY: B.Sc.* Mathematics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering / Electronics (or) B.Sc.* (Physics / Statistics / Chemistry) / B.E.S.* with Mathematics or Computer Science as allied subject. (or) B.Sc.* Applied Sciences (Computer Technology / Information Technology / Computer Systems Maintenance and Networking) (or) B.C.A.* (or) B.E.*/ B.Tech.* (any branch) and a pass in the entrance test conducted by Anna University Chennai.
*All degrees must have been obtained 10+2+3 pattern

COST OF APPLICATION:
Mode - A, B, C, D, E
Rs.650/- for Application including Entrance Test Fees*

Mode - B
Rs.750/- for Application including Entrance Test Fees*
* for Writing Entrance Test for any one Programme MBA/MCA/M.Sc. (refer Website)

IMPORTANT DATES
Commencement of Issue of application Form: 10.05.2008
Last date of Issue and Receipt of Filled Applications: 12.06.2008
Last date of Receipt of request for Applications By Post: 31.05.2008

Date of Online Entrance Tests:
Chennai: 22.06.2008, 29.06.2008, 06.07.2008, 13.07.2008, 20.07.2008 & 27.07.2008

06.07.2008 & 13.07.2008: Bangalore (DAIT), Pottapalayam (13km from Madurai)
29.06.2008 & 06.07.2008: Bangalore (SEA), Kollam
29.06.2008 & 13.07.2008: Pondicherry
06.07.2008 & 20.07.2008: Allababad, Bathinda, Salem
20.07.2008 & 27.07.2008: Lucknow, Mumbai
13.07.2008 & 27.07.2008: Vellore

06.07.2008 & 27.07.2008:
Ayikudi, Balasore (Orissa), Berhampur (Orissa), Calicut, Cochin, Coimbatore, Dhanbad, Delhi, erode, Hyderabad, Jamshedpur, Jind (Haryana), Karur, Kolkata, Kovilpati, Patna, Pollachi, Pune, Trichy, Thuckalay



ONLINE TEST AND ADMISSION PROCEDURE
1. Online tests will be conducted in specified online test centres at specified dates and timings.
2. Online test centres will operate only if sufficient number of candidates opt for that centre.
3. As far as possible we will try to accommodate you’re the preferences. However the allotment of Date and Centre for Online Test is vested with the Centre for Distance Education, Anna University Chennai and is final.
4. The results of the Online entrance test will be announced on the same day as the test.
5. Candidates are required to bring Original Certificates (SSLC,HSC, Diploma and Degree Certificate along with one set of Xerox copies when they come for Online Entrance Test for scrutiny and provisional selection.
6. The relevant Xerox copies of certificates of selected candidates will be scrutinized by the Centre for Distance Education and the lit of eligible and provisionally admitted candidates will be announced on the web by the Centre for Distance Education.
7. The actual admission process and payment of fees will be take place at the online test centers subsequently.
8. However the candidates can come directly to the Centre for Distance Education for admission and fee remittance.

MODE FOR APPLYING
A. IN PERSON B. BY POST C. BY DOWNLOADING D. BLANK APPLICATION FORMS E. BY APPLYING ONLINE F. THROUGH SPECIFIED SALE CENTRES



DEMAND DRAFTS: All Demand Drafts should be drawn in favour of “The Director, Centre for Distance Education, Anna University Chennai” payable at Chennai and be obtained from any Nationalized Bank on or after 09.05.2008.

NOTE:
1. Study Centres will operate in selected cities where there are sufficient numbers of candidates. The present list of study centres are available at their website “annauniv.edu/cde”.
2. Candidates should send only one application irrespective of the number of programmes for which he/she would like to appear for Online Entrance Tests.
3. Applications are invited from candidates from all over India.
4. Candidates will be required to produce copy of the relevant provisional / degree certificate at the time of admission by August 2008.
5. Limited number of previous question paper booklets are available or sale through a D.D. for Rs.25/- per booklet at Centre for Distance Education, Anna University, Chenai-600025. Those candidates who need the Q.P. booklet by post should send DD for an amount of Rs.75/- for every question paper booklet.

For further details Contact:
The Centre for Distance Education, Anna University Chennai, Chennai 25, Ph: 044-64502506 , 044-22203112 . Exclusive Email address for admission AY 2008-2009 Email ID: enquiry@distanceannauniv.org. Website: www.annauniv.edu/cde

SALE / ONLINE TEST CENTRES
Allahabad: Kareli Public School Ph:09335128601. Ayikudi: J.P. College of Arts & Science Ph: 04633-326355 . Chennai: Centre for Distance Education Ph: 044-22203112 . Balasore: Innovative School of Business Ph: 9438466418 . Bathinda: Bathinda Institute of Management & Technology (BIMT) Ph: 0614-2213594. Bangalore: Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology Ph 080-23218534 . Bangalore: The South East Asian Education Trust’s Ph: 080-25613741 . Berhampur (Orissa): Chakadola Institute of Information Technology & Management Ph: 0680-3299353 . Calicut: Indian Institute of knowledge Management Ph: 0495-6451252 . Cochin: KETEES Ph: 0484-3017743 . Coimbatore: Kumaraguru College of Technology, Ph: 0422-2669401 . Dhanbad: Coxtan Administrative & Management College Ph: 0326-2312364 . Delhi: Virtual Education Trust. Ph: 011-27347789 . Erode: Nandha Engineering College. Ph: 04294-225585 . Hyderabad: Vision Informatics & Management Educational Society (VIMES) Ph: 040-23034991 . Jamshedpur: Bharat Institute of Engineering & Research Ph: 0657-6453316 . Jind (Haryana): Ashirwaad Institute of Technology Ph: 01681-256779 . Karur: M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering Ph: 04324-270755 . Kolkatta: Holy Cross Mission School Ph: 033-24453518 . Kollam: Bishop Catalani Centre for Education. Ph: 0474-3290996 . Kovilpatti: National Engineering College. Ph: 04632-222502 . Lucknow: Virtual Education Trust, Ph: 0522-2386893 . Mumbai: Southern Charitable Foundation Vishwakarma Sameeti, Ph: 022-32653924 . Patna: NICC Professional College, Ph: 0612-570540. Pollachi: Sree Ramu College of Arts & Science. Ph: 04259-286230 . Pune: Maharashtra Cosmopolitan Education Society, Ph: 9766117466. Pottapalayam: KLN College of Engineering, Ph: 0452-2698184 . Pondicherry: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Ph: 0413-2641151 . Salem: Sona College of Technology, Ph: 0427-2443543 . Trichy: Jamal Mohammed College. Ph: 0431-2331035 . Thukalay: Noorul Islam College of Engineering, Ph: 04651-251466 . Vellore: Pentech Computer Education, Ph: 0416-3207666 .

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REGISTRAR

ANNA UNIVERSITY - CHENNAI

ADMISSION TO Ph. D/M.S (By RESEARCH) PROGRAMMES – JULY 2008

ADMISSION TO Ph. D/M.S (By RESEARCH) PROGRAMMES – JULY 2008


Instruction to Candidates
Application for Ph.D / M.S (By Research) for the Semester July - 2008

Applications are invited for admission to Ph. D / M.S (By Research) Programmes of this University for July 2008 session.
The details such as:
Eligibility, Fee and Other Informations are available at:
http://www.annauniv.edu/research from 10.05.2008.

The Application form for Ph. D/ M.S (By Research) Degree Programmes are to be downloaded from the website and submitted to The Director, Centre for Research, Anna University - Chennai, Chennai -25 witha DD of Rs.600/- for General and Rs.300/- for Tamil Nadu SC/ST Candidates drawn in favour of “TheDirector (Research), Anna University” payable at Chennai - 25. The last date for issue and receipt ofthe completed applications will be on 30.05.2008 at 5.45 P.M.

Note: The candidates working in the Affiliated Engineering Colleges situated in the districts of Chennai, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Vellore, Thiruvannamalai and Villupuram are only eligible to apply underpart time category. For further details please refer the above website.

Instruction to Candidates
Application for Ph.D / M.S (By Research) for the Semester July - 2008

DIRECTOR (RESEARCH)

Refer: www.annauniv.edu/research/super.htm for Recognized Supervisors list.

UNIVERSITY OF PUNE

ADMISSION 2008-2009 for MSc, MA, BA, MCom, PG Diploma and Other Courses of University Departments Through Entrance Test

UNIVERSITY WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXCELLANCE)
NAAC ACCREDITED

ADMISSION 2008-2009

Through Entrance Test to the following Courses of University Departments
Admissions 2008

M.Sc.
Bioinformatics Ph: 25690195
Biotechnology (IBB)
(Five Years Integrated)** Ph>25690442
Botany Ph: 25601439
Chemistry Ph: 25601397
Electronic Science Ph: 25699841

Environmental Science Ph: 25691195
Geography Ph: 25601364
Geoinformatics Ph: 25601364
Geology Ph: 25695373
Health Science: Ph: 256691758
Health Science (dietetics): Ph: 256691758

Master in Public Health Science Ph: 25691758
Instrumentation Science Ph: 25690643
Microbiology Ph: 25690643
Physics Ph: 25692678

Statistics Ph: 25698752
Virology (IBB) Ph: 25690442
Zoology Ph: 25698432
Mathematics: Ph: 25601357


M.A.
Geography. Ph:25601364
Mass Communication and Journalism Ph: 25654069
Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Music)* (Gurukul Pattern) Ph: 25692182
Statistics Ph: 25698752
Mathematics Ph: 25601357


B.A.
Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Music)* (Gurukul Pattern) Ph: 25692182

M.Com Ph: 25601312

PG Diploma in Geoenviornmental Appraisal and Management (Geology) Ph: 25695373
Foreign Trade (Economics) Ph: 25692549
Journalism (English and Marathi Medium) Ph: 25654069

B.Sc. (Applied)
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Analytical Techniques Ph: 25601397
GIS and Remote Sensing Ph: 25601364

OTHERS
M.Cm.S. (Communication Studies) Ph: 25696348
M.Tech. (Atmospheric Science) Ph: 25691712
M.Sc. Tech (Industrial Mathematics with Computer Application) Ph: 25601357
M.Tech. Advance Diploma in Modeling & Simulation Ph: 25690842

For detailed information and online application visit website (website will function correctly only in internet explorer version 5.0 and above). Please follow the instruction available on the website.

www.unipune.ernet.in from 12th May, 2008

Eligibility: Information is available on website

Reservation: 50% seats are reversed for SC/ST/DTNT & OBC, 3% seats are reserved for physically handicapped students, 30% seats are reserved for female candidates for Graduate Courses as per Government of Maharashtra Rules.

Quota: for other university students 30%

Entrance Test Fee: (Non – refundable & non-transferable)
(a) Rs.500/- for candidates belong to open category and Outside Maharashtra.
(b) Rs.350/- for candidates belong to SC/ST, DT (A), NT, (B), NT (C), NT (D) and OBC Categories having caste certificate issued by ‘Government of Maharastra’ only.

* Entrance Test Fees (Performing Arts): Rs.900/- and RS.650/- for above (a) and (b) Candidates respectively
** Biotechnology (Five Years Integrated): Rs.1000/- and 600/- for above (a) and (b) Candidates respectively.

Mode of payment: Demand Draft of any Nationalized bank in favour of “Registrar, University of Pune” payable at Pune.

LAST DATE: Coursewise last dates of application are available on website.

Direct Links to the Admission Page of All Department's Website
www.unipune.ernet.in/indexout.html


Information for You
Admissions 2008
International Students
Schools & Departments
Scholarship
Advt. No.:13
Date: 08-05-2008

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)

DESD, DSSD, DABC CET-2008 Admission

A Scientific Society of Ministry of Communications and Information Technology)
IInd Floor, Delta Chambers, Ameerpet, Hyderabad-500016
Tel: +91-40-2340 1331/1332. Fax: +91-40-23417658


Enhance your knowledge
Broaden your options
Challenge yourself...

REGISTER NOW FOR COMMON ENTRNACE TEST (CET) FOR ADMISSION
CDAC, Hyderabad is conducting National Level Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission into any of the following courses at the selected Training Centres throughout India.
Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (DESD)
Diploma in System Software Design (DSSD)
Diploma in Advanced Business Computing (DABC)

The above courses are full time Post Graduate Level Programes which include an industry relevant Project and Seminar.
Duration of Each Course: 22 Weeks.

ELIGIBILITY:
Eligibility for DABC and DSSD Course:
An Engineering Degree (UG/PG) in Electronics / Electrical / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Engineering / Information Technology or MCA or M.Sc Computers with higher second class (55% and above) in the final degree

Eligibility for DESD Course:
Engineering Degree (UG/PG) in Electronics / Electrical / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Engineering / Information Technology or M.Sc Electronics / Instrumentation with higher second class (55% and above) in the final degree

Selection Process:
Selection will be on the basis of performance in the CET, the preferences of course and the centre for admission opted by the applicants. The applicant's academic record will also be taken into consideration.

"Top three performers in the CET will get course fee waiver"

HOW TO APPLY:
The applicants can register online for the Common Entrance Test (CET) at http://www.desd.cdac.in. The non-refundable registration fee of Rs.350/- for the CET is to be paid through Demand Draft drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of "C-DAC" payable at "Hyderabad" and send to the address mentioned below.

Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (DESD)
Diploma in System Software Design (DSSD)
Diploma in Advanced Business Computing (DABC)

COURSES OFFERED AT:
DESD: Hyderabad/ Bangalore/ Chennai/ Pune/ Thiruvananthapuram/ Noida/ Mohali/ Kolkata and Aurangabad (DOEACC)
DSSD: Hyderabad/ Bangalore/ Chennai
DABC: Hyderabad/ Chennai

IMPORTANT DATES: (DESD/ DSSD/ DABC)
Last Date for submission of form: 26.07.2008
Date of Common Entrance Test (CET): 03.08.2008
Date of Declaration of CET results: 10.08.2008
Last Date for Payment of Course Fee: 30.08.2008
Commencement of the Course: 15.09.2008

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
(A Scientific Society of Ministry of Communications and Information Technology)
IInd Floor, Delta Chambers, Ameerpet, Hyderabad-500016
Tel: +91-40-2340 1331/1332. Fax: +91-40-23417658

VIT UNIVERSITY,VELLORE.

ADMISSION TO UNDER GRADUATE / M.SC., MBA (5 year Integrated) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (2008-09)

Estd. u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956)
Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India
www.vit.ac.in


ADMISSION TO UNDER GRADUATE / M.SC. DEGREE PROGRAMMES (2008-09)

Notification
Application Form & Information Brochure

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES (3 YEARS)
􀂃 BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
􀂃 B.Com. (Computer Applications)
􀂃 B.Sc. Computer Science

FIVE-YEAR INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES (After +2)
􀂃 M.S. Software Engineering
􀂃 MBA
􀂃 M.Sc. Biotechnology

M.Sc. PROGRAMMES (2 YEARS)
􀂃 Applied Microbiology
􀂃 Bio-Medical Genetics
􀂃 Biotechnology
􀂃 Chemistry (with specialisation in Analytical or Inorganic or Organic Chemistry)
􀂃 Computer Science
􀂃 Electronics
􀂃 Pharmaceutical Chemistry

ELIGIBILITY
NATIONALITY:
The applicant for admission should be a Resident Indian National and should have studied regular, full time and formal education in schools / colleges located in India in the preceding two / three years.

UG / Five-Year Integrated Programmes
AGE LIMIT:
Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 1989 are eligible to apply. The date of birth as recorded in the High School / SSC/ Xth certificate will be considered authentic. Candidates should produce this certificate in original as a proof of their age at the time of interview, failing which they will be disqualified.

QUALIFYING EXAMINATION

UNDERGRADUATE & FIVE-YEAR INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES (AFTER +2)

Candidates should have secured an aggregate of 60% and above in their +2 examination to be eligible to apply.

The aggregate marks obtained in the subjects in +2 (or its equivalent) put together should be 50% for the following categories:
􀂃 Candidates belonging to SC/ST
􀂃 Candidates hailing from Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

Candidates belonging to SC/ ST category must fill in the proforma as given in Appendix-IV (Refer the information brochure given along with the application form) and have it attested by a competent authority (The list of authorities empowered for the same is given in Appendix-IV).

Candidates hailing from Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura should fill in the CERTIFICATE TO PROVE NATIVITY proforma given in Appendix-III (Refer the information brochure given along with the application form).

Applications forms received without mark statement will be summarily rejected.


PROGRAMMES:
B.Sc. Computer Science / BCA
ELIGIBILITY: A pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State / Central Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects with a minimum of 60% overall aggregate.

B.Com. (Computer Applications)
ELIGIBILITY: A pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State / Central Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with a minimum of 60% overall aggregate.
Students must have studied Commerce / Accountancy as one of the subjects.

M.S. Software Engineering (5 year Integrated Programme)
ELIGIBILITY: A pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the state / Central Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with a minimum of 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM).

MBA (5 year integrated programme)
ELIGIBILITY: A pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State / Central Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with a minimum of 60% overall aggregate.

M.Sc. Biotechnology (5 year Integrated Programme)
ELIGIBILITY: A pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State / Central Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Botany /Zoology or Biology as subjects with a minimum of 60% overall aggregate.

M.Sc. PROGRAMMES
􀂃 Candidates should have graduated with a full-time degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks.
􀂃 Candidates appearing for their final degree exam / final semester exam in the current year are also eligible to apply.
􀂃 Candidates awaiting the final semester or final year exam results can also apply, provided they will complete their final year exams before the date of interview and would submit their final year mark sheet on or before the 15th August 2008; failing which the candidate’s admission to the programme would be cancelled and fees paid shall be forfeited.

M.Sc. Applied Microbiology /Biotechnology / Biomedical Genetics
ELIGIBILITY: B.Sc. degree from a recognized university in any branch of Biological Science that includes Botany / Zoology, Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Nutrition (or) Home Science / Agricultural Science / Medicine.

M.Sc. Chemistry (with specialization in Analytical or Inorganic or Organic Chemistry)
ELIGIBILITY: B.Sc. degree in either Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Applied Science from any recognized university with Physics and Mathematics (or) Biology as ancillary subjects.

M.Sc. Electronics
ELIGIBILITY: B.Sc. degree from any recognized university with Physics /Applied Sciences/ Electronics (or) BES.

M.Sc. Computer Science
ELIGIBILITY: Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university in Computer Science / Computer Applications.

M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
ELIGIBILITY: B.Sc. degree from any recognized University with Chemistry or Biochemistry / Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Sciences with Chemistry as one of the subjects or B.Pharm.


ADMISSION PROCEDURE
There will be no entrance examination for admissions to the programmes indicated above.

UG / FIVE-YEAR INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES
Candidates will be called for an interview in the order of merit based on:
􀂃 The aggregate of total marks secured in the +2 / Higher Secondary Examination for UG / M.Sc.

Biotechnology (5 year integrated) and MBA (5 year Integrated) degree programmes.
􀂃 The aggregate marks secured in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the +2 / Higher Secondary Examination for M.S. Software Engineering programme.
􀂃 The selected for MBA (5year Integrated) programme is also based on the performance on Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

M.Sc. PROGRAMMES
Candidates will be called for an interview in the order of merit of their aggregate marks secured in
their undergraduate degree programmes calculated upto the pre-final year (this is inclusive of
Languages and all other subjects they have studied upto pre-final year).

APPLICATION FORMS:

ISSUE OF APPLICATION FORMS
The Application Forms will be issued from 12-05-2008 for all the programmes.

The VIT Main Brochure and the Information Brochure for Undergraduate and M.Sc. programmes, along with the necessary enclosures which include the Application Form and a printed self-addressed envelope, can be obtained in person from VIT University at Vellore or from the Chennai Administrative Office, New No.6, (Old No. W-73), Second Street (Opposite Towers Club), Anna Nagar, Chennai-600 040 (Phone: 044-42016555 / 65480555, Fax: 044-26222555), by handing over a Demand Draft drawn in favour of “VIT University” payable at Vellore.

Candidates can also obtain the set of Brochures with the Application Form and printed self-addressed envelope alternatively through Post from VIT University by sending a Demand Draft in favour of “VIT University”, payable at Vellore accompanied by a covering letter addressed to “ADMISSIONS OFFICER”, VIT University, Vellore-632014, requesting for the application form of the particular programme (Refer section – 2), indicating your complete postal address. On receipt of the DD, the application form with the enclosures will be sent by post. The postal charges will be borne by the University. Candidates are advised to write their name and address on the reverse of the DD.

COST OF THE APPLICATION FORM
􀂃 Undergraduate programmes / M.Sc. Biotechnology (5 Year integrated programme) - Rs.350/-
􀂃 MBA (5 Year Integrated Programme) - Rs.400/-
􀂃 M.S. (Software Engineering) (5 Year Integrated Programme) - Rs.600/-
􀂃 M.Sc. programmes - Rs.500/-

A separate application form is available for the M.S. Software Engineering, MBA, Undergraduate / M.Sc. Biotechnology (5 year integrated) and M.Sc. programmes.

Candidates are requested to make sure they purchase the correct application form.


IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION
M.S. Software Engineering (5 year Integrated) Degree Programme
􀂃 Issue of application forms – 12-05-2008 (Monday)
􀂃 Last date for issue & submission of the application forms – 07-06-2008 (Saturday)
􀂃 Publication of short listed candidates in website – 11-06-2008 (Wednesday)
􀂃 Tentative date for interview – 18-06-2008 (Wednesday)
􀂃 Last Date for payment of fees – 02-07-2008 (Wednesday)
􀂃 Commencement of classes – 21-07-2008 (Monday)

UG / M.Sc. Biotechnology and MBA (5 year Integrated) Degree Programmes
􀂃 Issue of application forms – 12-05-2008 (Monday)
􀂃 Last date for issue & submission of the application forms – 07-06-2008 (Saturday)
􀂃 Publication of short listed candidates in website – 11-06-2008 (Wednesday)
􀂃 Tentative dates for interview

UG / M.Sc. Biotechnology (5 year Integrated) – 20-06-2008 (Friday)

MBA (5 year Integrated) – 19-06-2008 (Thursday)
􀂃 Last Date for payment of fees – 02-07-2008 (Wednesday)
􀂃 Commencement of classes – 21-07-2008 (Monday)

M.Sc. Degree Programmes
􀂃 Issue of application forms – 12-05-2008 (Monday)
􀂃 Last date for issue & submission of the application forms – 07-06-2008 (Saturday)
􀂃 Publication of short listed candidates in website – 13-06-2008 (Friday)
􀂃 Tentative date for interview – 24-06-2008 (Tuesday)
􀂃 Last Date for payment of fees – 04-07-2008 (Friday)
􀂃 Commencement of classes – 18-07-2008 (Friday)
Admission to Under Graduate / M.SC. Degree Programmes(2008-09)
Notification
Application Form & Information Brochure

For Admission details, visit website: www.vit.ac.in or contact:
ADMISSIONS OFFICER, VIT University, Vellore-632014
Tamil Nadu, India. Phone: 0416-2202168/ 2202157
Fax: 0416-2245544, 2240411. Email: admission@vit.ac.in
Chennai Administrative Office
New No.6, (Old No. W-73), Second Street (Opposite Towers Club), Anna Nagar, Chennai-600 040 (Phone: 044-42016555 / 65480555, Fax: 044-26222555)
VIT - A PLACE TO LEARN - A CHANCE TO GROW

National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research (NITTTR)

Master of Technical Education (M.Tech.Ed.) ADMISSION 2008-2010

Shamla Hills, Bhopal-462002 (M.P.), India
Fax: 0091 -755 – 2661996, 5235171
E-mail: tttibhpl@sancharnet.in, director@tttibhopal.com
Phone: (O) - 0091- 755 – 2661216 ,(R) - 0091-755 - 2661233
EPABX: 2661600 to 602, 5220170 to 172
(Under Ministry of Human Resources Development, GOI)
(ISO 9001:2000 Certified)
www.tttibhopal.com


Announces Admission to
XIX Batch of Master of Technical Education (M.Tech.Ed.)
PROGRAMME - 2008-2010


ABOUT NITTTR:
National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Bhopal (formerly known as TTTI, Bhopal) is a unique premier institution, established in 1966 by Government of India, (then Ministry of Education), now Ministry of Human Resources Development for teacher training and improving quality of Technical Education System in the country. Over the years, the institute has developed its expertise and capacity in offering wide variety of training and development services and products to States’ Technical Education System, & Government India. The Institute along with its Extension Centres at Ahmedabad, Pune and Panaji has developed an excellent working synergic partnership with Technical Institutions of repute at National & International level besides industries and field organizations. In particular, the institute possess capability and expertise in areas of Human Resources Development i.e. Training & Development, Technical Education System Development, Policy Formulation, Education Research, Curriculum Development, Continuing Education, Community Development, Instruction/Learning Resources Development including Video Production and Multimedia Development, Educational Projects Planning & Management, Evaluation of Programmes & Projects, Extension and Consultancy Services. Institute offers wide variety of short-term programmes for its clientele; in addition to unique, long term education-cum-training programme i.e. Master of Technical Education (M.Tech.Ed.) Programme. Eminent teachers also pursue Ph.D. in Technical Education at this Institute.

NITTTR Bhopal is an ISO 9001:2000 certified Institution for its quality services and products. It is internationally recognized for its HRD services, Technical Education System Development and Innovative Approaches and for Developing Professionally Competent Manpower. It has provided consultancy services to countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Somalia, Philippines, Cyprus, Iran, and Ethiopia in their staff development ventures. It has also extended its expert services to International Institutions and organizations like World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and in Projects funded/supported by Canada/Germany & DANIDA.

M.Tech.Ed. PROGRAMME:
In 1985, the Institute launched a demand driven Post-Graduate Programme, unique in Asia, i.e. "Master of Technical Education" under a distinguished Faculty of Technical Education of the Barkatullah University, Bhopal. About 155 senior teachers from Indian Polytechnics and Technical/Engineering Institutes abroad have successfully completed the programme. After successful completion of the programme, they have earned recognition as Professionals in the field and are contributing significantly as leaders, education managers to their respective education systems in home states and countries. Many of them occupy higher and key positions e.g. Principals, Directors, Secretaries of Examination Boards, Heading the department and Co-ordinators of Curriculum Development, Continuing Education, Training & Placement and Learning Resource Development Centres.

The programme is Credit based and flexible in nature and open to sponsored eligible candidates working in technical institutions/organizations in India and abroad.

HOW TO APPLY:
Prospectus and Application Form can be obtained by Cash payment of Rs.200/- in person or sending a Demand Draft of Rs.200/- favouring "Director, NITTTR" payable at Bhopal. Application Form also downloaded from their website: http://www.tttibhopal.com/ and send to Director, NITTTR, Bhopal along with DD of Rs.200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only)

LAST DATE OF FILLED IN APPLICATIONS: 30, JUNE 2008


MAJOR AIMS:
The programme is aimed at Technical Teachers, Trainers, Educators & Administrators. Successful completion of the programme enables them to:
1. Enhance their professional capabilities and understanding of the developments in technical education and teaching-learning processes with effective use of Information and Communication Technology.
2. Develop capabilities in areas like Curriculum Development, Education Research, Education Technology & Instructional System Design, Education Management and Education Measurement & Evaluation.
3. Enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities for improving quality, efficiency and capacity building of Technical/Engineering Education System.
4. Become effective professional educators, educational leaders and managers, trainers, and supervisors of the Technical/Engineering Education System and allied academia.
5. Develop capabilities in design, implementation and evaluation of educational and training programmes and projects.
6. Develop expertise in Education & training through experimentation, training, other activities in Technical/Engineering Education Sector
7. Become effective and positive in innovations, reforms and research in areas pertaining to Technical/Engineering Education.
8. Develop sensitivity & responsiveness towards Community Development, Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:
The programme is of 80 credits, 20 Credits in each of the 04 semesters. One credit is equivalent to 30 hours of trainees' work, which includes contact hours, assignments and self-study etc.
a) First Semester (20 credits) – 06 Courses
􀂃 Foundation Courses: (common to all).

b) Second Semester (20 Credits) – 05 Courses
􀂃 Elective, Engineering/Technology Courses: 02 Nos. (relevant discipline)
􀂃 Elective, Stream specific courses: 1 No.
􀂃 Other stream courses: 2 Nos.

c) Third Semester (20 Credits) – 05 Courses
􀂃 Elective, Stream specific courses: 2 No.
􀂃 Elective, Stream specific experiential learning project: 1 No.
􀂃 Elective, Engineering/Technology discipline relevant experiential learning project: 1 No.
􀂃 Preparation of proposal for major research dissertation project work: 1 No.

d) Fourth Semester (20 Credits)
􀂃 Major Research/Dissertation Project Work: 20 Credits

DURATION:
M.Tech.Ed. Programme is of 2 years duration spread over 04 semesters.

APPROVALS:
The Programme is approved by:
i. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, Govt. of India,
ii. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) which is an apex statutory body of Govt. of India at the National level, and
iii. Board of Studies under the faculty of Technical Education, Barkatullah University, Bhopal.

BEST SUITED FOR:
In-service Teachers/ Administrators of Technical/ Engineering Education System working in Diploma/ Degree/ PG level Institution in India/ Abroad.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION:
1. First Class Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)/ Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) or equivalent Degree in any branch of engineering from a recognized University.
2. At least 03 years experience in teaching/industry/administration in Technical Education System.
3. Sponsorship by the competent authority, and
4. Proficiency in English-speaking, reading and writing (in case of Foreign Candidates only).

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:
Highly participative and interactive instructional resource based modern methods and techniques are used.

CERTIFICATION:
The Post-Graduate Degree awarded by Barkatullah University, Bhopal is "Master of Technical Education". This degree is deemed equivalent to the Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology (M.E./M. Tech.) of any Indian University for the purpose of Career Advancement of the pass-outs.

BOARDING AND LODGING:
􀂙 Post-Graduate Hostel (Visvesvariya Hostel) 24 suits double-seated rooms, the Chandrakant Hostel with 100 rooms.
􀂙 Mess and dining hall in the Hostel.
􀂙 Pay Telephone in the hostel, Television with cable connection, Newspapers and Magazines.

FACILITIES:
􀂾 Picturesque, neat and clean environment in area of 35 acres.
􀂾 Well-furnished classrooms and seminar halls, equipped with hi-tech equipment.
􀂾 Well-equipped library with latest Books and Journals and Resource Centre conducive to self-study;
􀂾 Computer Centre and Media Research & Development Centre equipped with latest hardware/software for production of Multimedia and Video programme.
􀂾 Well-equipped Dispensary to attend to occasional illness.
􀂾 Recreation hall with facilities of indoor games.
􀂾 An open ground for outdoor games.

FUTURE PLANS:
􀁺 The Programme is going to be launched in flexible learning mode (Distance and Online mode) in near future.
􀁺 NITTTR is going to become a Deemed University in near future. This programme will be included under the NITTTR Deemed University.

FOR DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:
Director,
National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training & Research, Shamla Hills, Bhopal-462002 (M.P.), India. Fax: 0091 -755 – 2661996, 5235171
E-mail: tttibhpl@sancharnet.in, director@tttibhopal.com
Phone: (O) - 0091- 755 – 2661216 , (R) - 0091-755 - 2661233
EPABX: 2661600 to 602, 5220170 to 172

INDIAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

Research Project /Senior and General Fellowships Proposals(2008-09)

(Ministry of Human Resource Development)

Research Project /Senior & General Fellowships Proposals(2008-09)
Research Projects :
ICSSR invites proposals for financial support through Project Grants and Fellowships-General & Senior for the year 2008-09. The research proposals may belong to anyone of the social science disciplines or may be interdisciplinary in nature. The recognized disciplines are :
(i) Economics/Commerce/Management/Business Administration (ii) Sociology and Social Anthropology/Social Work/Demography/Gender Studies; (iii) Political Science/International Relations/Geography/Public Administration; (iv) Psychology/Education/Criminology; (v) Others- Linguistics/Law etc.

Invitation of proposals for financial support under above disciplines includes for Northeast Region (NER) also.

The applicants are requested to indicate under which clubbing of disciplines their proposals falls.

ELIGIBILITY
1. For projects and fellowships a scholar must have Ph.D. or equivalent publication and the CV must indicate capability of independent research;

2. Age: For Projects-upper age limit should preferably be 70 years, for General Fellowship-50 years, and for Senior Fellowship-there is no age bar;

AFFILIATION
The applicant shall be affiliated to Universities/Colleges/Institutions recognized and funded by Central/State Government. In case of other institutions/NGOs/Registered Societies, the applicant will have to furnish additional details in accordance with Annexure V of the Research Project Booklet. Affiliation will be granted to only such institutions/NGOs which satisfy the conditions laid down in our format.

VALUE AND DURATION
Detailed financial informations about Research Project, General and Senior Fellowships may be seen in the concerned schemes on our website. Maximum duration of a Research Project, General and Senior Fellowships is two years extendable by one more year only in exceptional cases. Salary protected cases are strictly for two years.

LAST DATE
Last date for submitting research proposals for PROJECT, GENERAL AND SENIOR Fellowships is 30th May 2008. Applications which are received after the deadline date or are incomplete in any respect will be rejected. The proposal which qualifies the first round of screening by expert in the Council will be recommending for a interaction with the subject expert. A communication in this regard shall be sent to the applicants whose projects will qualify for interaction. We expect to communicate final decision to successful candidates by August/September 2008.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Complete application, as per the prescribed format, for all categories would include; (i) five copies of research proposal, (ii) five copies of 500-word summary of the research proposal, (iii) five copies of cost estimates (required only in case of projects), (iv) five copies of bio-data in prescribed format, (v) Letter of consent from the affiliating organization, and (vi) document containing the profile of the affiliating organization, in case of NGO/Registered Society/Unrecognized Institution only. Please see Annexures from I to VI in our Research Project booklet.

Formats for research proposals with all details in respect of Research Projects, General and Senior Fellowships can be downloaded from their website: www.icssr.org

Applications must be sent by registered mail, acknowledgement due, or through courier.

ICSSR does not accept applications by FAX or E-mail Mailed or couriered applications must be postmarked not later than the deadline date. If the deadline falls on a weekend or a public holiday, the next working day applies.

Sponsored Research Programmes
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) invites proposals from research institutes for research programmes in order to focus research on key thrust areas which are of high contemporary significance. Guidelines for submission of proposals for research programmes are given on ICSSR’s website : www.icssr.org. The Council in its deliberations has suggested a few thrust areas, which could be considered for formulating the proposals. These are the following:-

Globalisation and its Impact: The current phase of globalization has had wide ramification in terms of its impact on culture, societies, livelihoods and class for concerted policy responses.

Development Equity and Inclusion: The current patterns of development have raised concerns regarding differential impact as well as inclusion/exclusion of certain groups, defined on the basis of social identity, ethnicity, gender, class region etc.

Crisis and Response: Crisis originating both from the patterns of development as well as from exogenous causes and responses to these require systematic research.

The above themes are suggestive and do not preclude submission of proposals on other themes considered relevant by the institutions.

The proposal should be submitted to the Council by May 30th,2008.

Guidelines for submission of proposals on Sponsored Research
Programmes :
Proposal for Research Programme: Formulation, Submission and General Conditions
1) An institution/group of institutions interested in carrying out a Programme of research on a given theme, in which it has necessary facilities and expertise, may submit a proposal thereon to the ICSSR.
2) The institution shall suggest the name of the Programme Coordinator and other resource persons in the programme and furnish their curriculum vitae with major publications including research papers/ articles published in peer reviewed Journals. In addition, it shall provide information about the facilities and other expertise available at the host institute.
3) The proposal for the research programme should be self-contained and should cover the rationale for running a programme.
4) Detailed phasing of the activities with a schedule of delivery.
5) Brief outlines of specific studies to be carried out.
6) Financial implication and phase-wise distribution of expenditure:
(a) Personnel (the designation and the pay structure to be specified, (b) Field Work, (c) Travel (including travel abroad where necessary), (d) Data Processing, (e) Stationery, (f) Printing, (g) Books, Journals, Photocopies, etc. (h) Contingency, and (i) Overhead charges (7.5% of the total project cost), (j) Any Other (to be specified with full justification)

The research programme will be supervised by a Coordinator/Coordinating Committee, consisting of members of academic staff and others (whereas necessary) nominated by the institution. One of the members of this Committee shall be the Principal Coordinator. The research projects, under the programme, shall be directed by one or more of the members of the coordinating committee. Complete information about the coordinating committee, principal coordinator, and directors of individual projects shall be given in the proposals.

Seven copies of the proposal, complete in all respects, should be submitted to the ICSSR by 30th May 2008.

On receipt of the report of the Committee appointed by the Research Committee of ICSSR the Council will make the final decision on the sanction of any such programme.
Permission to transfer a research programme from one institution to another will ordinarily not be granted. Prior approval of the ICSSR would be needed for a change of the Principal Coordinator.

The ICSSR would hold an annual review of each research programme through a team of consultants appointed for the purpose.

The proposal, with all necessary details, may be sent to :
Director (Research Projects)
Indian Council of Social Science Research
Post Box No.10528, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
JNU Institutional Area, New Delhi-110067

CENTRE FOR CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Ph.D.Programme NOTIFICATION

CENTRE FOR CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Uppal Road, Hyderabad 500 007

NOTIFICATION NO.4/2008


Ph.D.Programme


Director, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, invites applications from eligible candidates who are bonafide Indian citizens and having consistently good academic record for applying for the Ph.D Programme from students with the Life Science Background. Candidates qualified in the CSIR-UGC (NET) examination for JRF, ICMR-JRF examination under Life Sciences and DBT-JRF examination can apply. However, the candidates qualified only for Lectureship in CSIR-UGC (NET) examination need not apply. Engineering or B.Pharm graduates with Biotechnology as a subject of study and have qualified in GATE examination with a minimum of 85 percentile may also apply subject to their qualifying in the written test/interview and award of fellowship by CSIR. The complete information about this Notification and the details of areas of Research Projects at CCMB are downloadable in PDF format. Candidats found suitable for selection will be called for written test on 13.06.2008 at ccmb, Hyderabad. Candidates qualified in the written test will have to appear for interview on 14th & 15th June, 2008. Candidates selected in the interview will have to stay for discussion on 16.06.2008 with Scientists at CCMB regarding allotment of projects for the Ph.D. Programme. The closing date to apply in response to this notification is 16.05.2008


Controller of Administration

Director, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, invites applications from candidates who are bonafide Indian citizens and having consistently good academic record. Candidates should have strong motivation to pursue research in modern biology leading to a Ph.D degree. The projects offered for Ph.D would be in the broad areas of (i) Biotechnology and Biomedicine (ii) Genetics and Evolution (iii) Cell Biology and Development (iv) Molecular Biology (v) Biochemistry and Biophysics (vi) Bioinformatics and Theoretical Biology. For details, see their Website : www.ccmb.res.in.


Candidates who satisfy the following criteria only need apply:

1. Should have an M.Sc. degree in any area of biological/physical/chemical sciences including mathematics and qualified in the CSIR-UGC (NET) examination for Junior Research Fellowship. The Fellowship Certificate should be valid as on the date of joining. (Candidates qualified only for Lecturership in CSIR-UGC (NET) examination need not apply.

2. Candidates qualified in ICMR-JRF examination under Life Sciences may apply. Admission will be subject to their qualifying in the CCMB written test/interview and award of Fellowship by ICMR.

3. Candidates qualified in DBT-JRF examination can also apply.

4. Engineering (B.E. & B.Tech.) or B.Pharm graduates with Biotechnology as a subject of study and have qualified in GATE examination with a minimum of 85 percentile may also apply for award of Research Fellowship subject to their qualifying in the written test/interview and award of fellowship by CSIR. The GATE certificate should be valid as on the date of joining. (M.Sc/MTech/MPharm candidates qualified in GATE examination need not apply.)

5. Students with non-life sciences background (having master degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics/Chemistry and B.Tech in Computer Sciences or other Engineering discipline) are specifically encouraged to apply, if they have high desire and motivation in doing interdisciplinary research in Life Sciences.

6. Students with MBBS with first division may also apply. Selected candidates should also qualify/obtain the Senior Research Fellowship conducted by the Human Resource Development Group, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi, to pursue PhD in CCMB.

7. Upper age limit is 28 years as on 16.52008 which is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/Physically Handicapped candidates.


Applications : Candidates who satisfy the above criteria may submit their typed applications on plain paper with the following details:(Please superscribe “Application for the Ph.D. programme” on the application form as well as the envelope) 1) Full name of the candidate (in BLOCK LETTERS); 2) Correspondence and Permanent address with Telephone number and email address; 3) Date of birth and age in years; 4) Nationality; 5) State whether belongs to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/General (in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH, please enclose attested copy of the certificate); 6) Date and year of passing CSIR-UGC (NET) examination with Roll No., CSIR/UGC Scheme and subject; validity period and whether the fellowship is activated and if so, please furnish the particulars; 7) Date and year of passing GATE/ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF examination with Regn. No., percentile and subject; validity period; 8) Educational qualifications commencing from 10th class, Intermediate, B.Sc/B.V.Sc. and M.Sc/M.V.Sc/BE/B.Tech. with name of the University, year of passing, Class/Division, percentage of marks, subjects (underline the main), etc.


The filled in applications affixed with a signed recent passport size photograph and attested copies of certificates of date of birth, educational qualifications, etc. should reach the Controller of Administration, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Uppal Road, Hyderabad 500 007, Andhra Pradesh, by 16.5.2008.


Written Test and Interview : All the applications will be screened and candidates found suitable will be called for written test on 13.6.2008 at CCMB, Hyderabad. Candidates qualified in the written test will have to appear for interview on 14th & 15th June, 2008. Candidates selected in the interview will have to stay for discussions on 16.6.2008 with Scientists at CCMB regarding allotment of projects for the Ph.D. programme. Traveling Allowance is not payable by CCMB and candidates have to make their own arrangements for stay, etc. at Hyderabad.
Candidates who have qualified in CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or ICMR-JRF or DBT-JRF can also walk in on the day of the written test (13th June, 2008) at 7.30 AM in CCMB along with proof of their qualification for the respective fellowship. They are requested to send an email intimating the same to COA, CCMB at coa@ccmb.res.in.
Mere fulfilling of the minimum requirements stipulated in the notification would not automatically entitle a person for selection. The decision of the Centre in this regard shall be final. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification.


Controller of Administration