INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

School of Engineering and Technology

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068


Eligibility Criteria:
(A) (i) 10th Pass with 55% marks or (ii) 10th Pass with ITI Certificate or (iii) 10th Pass with Certificate in Motorcycle Service and Repair (CMSR) of IGNOU. And
(B) Candidates should be employed in Central or State level Manufacturing Industries or in Public or in Private Sector Manufacturing Industries or in Other related organizations employing similar manpower or Self-employed in Equivalent Capacity.

The Prospectus and application form can be obtained from Programme Coordinator, (DME), Visvesveraya Bhawan (Block C), SOET, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 (also available at IGNOU website), in person on payment of RS.100/- in cash or through post by sending an IPO or demand draft of RS.150/- in favour of IGNOU and payable at New Delhi. Prospectus and application form can also be down loaded from IGNOU website, www.ignou.ac.in


Prospectus and Application form will be available till 31st October 2008 and last date for submission of completed application form is: 31st October 2008. Application form should be submitted to the above address only.

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

IGNOU has come forward to meet the requirement and provide opportunity to lakhs of manufacturing/production personnel to move ahead in their careers while on the job. This Diploma aims to incorporate a blend of practical aspects with academics in the curriculum. The module is flexible and shall be as per the site conditions and time availability of the personnel. The study centres are being established at various locations depending upon the strength of the participants.

The Diploma programme in Mechanical Engineering seeks to provide more accessible and quality education and training to manufacturing/production personnel to meet the real work needs of manufacturing/production industry and prepare them for the changes in techniques, technologies, markets and employment patterns. This programme has been designed to enhance quality and productivity of manufacturing/production personnel.

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is equivalent to Diploma offered by the Technical Education System and is equivalent to any of the similar diplomas offered by any other University/Polytechnic in India.

Objectives of the Programme

The broad objectives of this programme are to :

To offer need based and tailormade academic programme for the specific need of supervisory level manpower engaged in manufacturing/production.
To upgrade and modernize the technical know-how of those engaged in the manufacturing/production related activities apart from the fresh entrants to the manufacturing/production industry desirous of advancing their careers in manufacturing/production Industry.
To provide better industry-education linkage by matching learners educational needs while collaborating with professional bodies and technical institutions.


The duly completed Application Form along with the prescribed fee should be sent to the following address so as to reach on or before the last date mentioned in the prospectus.


Programme Coordinator (DME)
School of Engineering and Technology
Block-C, Room No. 104 ; New Academic Block
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi - New Delhi – 110 068

Phone No. : 011-29532863 , 09818173602
Fax No. : 011-29532863,
E-mail : nvenkateshwarlu@hotmail.com, nvenkateshwarlu2008@ignou.ac.in
Website : www.ignou.ac.in


Admissions to B.Tech Civil (Construction Management), B.Tech Civil (Water Resources Engineering), B.Tech. Mechanical (Computer Integrated Manufacturing), Diploma in Civil Engineering, Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management, Certificate in Craft and Design (Pottery), Certificate Programmes in Footwear Technology are also open for January 2009 session. For further information please contact 011-29532863 , 29534529 (Fax).

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (QIP) for Teachers] - AICTE

Admission to Master Degree and Advance admission to PhD programmes

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
(A Statutory Body of Government of India)
7th Floor, Chander Lok Building, Janpath, New Delhi-110 001
Web site: www.aicte.ernet.in


Advt. No. AICTE/QIP/10(02)/2008



Research and Institutional Development Bureau

Announces Admissions Under
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (QIP)
for Teachers of Engineering Institutions


Applications are invited from regular faculty of AICTE approved Engineering Institutions and NITTTRs for admission to Master Degree and Advance admission to PhD programmes under QIP-2009 -2010.


Candidates have to first submit their complete application form On-line by registering themselves in the following website

www.iitg.ernet.in/scifac/qip/public_html/index.html

Apply Online QIP 2009

After filling the application on-line, candidates should send printed version of the same, duly forwarded by the Principal/Head of the Institution, as instructed along with all enclosures and a demand draft (DD) for Rs 500/- (Rs 250/- for SC/ST) drawn in favour of “IIT Guwahati QIP”, payable at Guwahati, to the address given below.



Printed Information Brochure can be also obtained from the address given below by sending a DD for Rs.100/- drawn in favour of “IIT Guwahati QIP”, payable at Guwahati, and with a self-addressed A-4 size envelope. Programme for which the admission is desired (Master or PhD) should be clearly written on top of the envelope.

Principal QIP Coordinator, Centre for Educational Technology,
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, GUWAHATI– 781 039
E.mail: qip@iitg.ernet.in Phone: 0361-2583025 Fax: 0361-2690762


IMPORTANT DATES:
Access to online submission of application opens on: 19th September 2008
Closing of the on-line application access : 24th October 2008
Last date for receipt of duly forwarded application along with DD and enclosures : 31st October 2008

For Details visit : www.iitg.ernet.in/scifac/qip/public_html/online

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY (IGNOU)

ADMISSION NOTICE FOR PG DIPLOMA IN ACUPUNCTURE (PGDACP)

Maiden Garhi, New Delhi-110068
www.ignou.ac.in



ADMISSION NOTICE FOR PG DIPLOMA IN ACUPUNCTURE (PGDACP)


Indira Gandhi National Open University invites application for admission to one year ONLINE PG Diploma Programme in Acupuncture (PGDACP). This programme has been developed in collaboration with Institute of Acupuncture and Natural Medicines (IANM) New Delhi.


Medical graduates (Allopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy, Yoga and Naturopathy) are eligible for this programme. The fees for this ONLNE PROGRAMME is Rs.20000/- and the LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION OF FILLED-IN APPLICATION FORM IS 31-10-2008.


The programme Study Centres for practical training are currently available at Delhi, Chennai, Hubli (Karnataka), Indore, Kota (Rajasthan), Howrah (W.B), Rourkela (Orissa) and Thiruvananthapuram.

The Students Handbook and Prospectus-cum-Application is available on IGNOU's website and the Form can be filled up ONLINE.


For any queries please visit www.ignou.ac.in or Phone No.: 011-29532965/ 9811667192 or email at sbarora@ignou.ac.in/ kapuracu@airtelmail.in


Launching of Online PG Diploma Programme in Acupuncture


Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) launched a new academic programme in the field of Acupuncture in collaboration with the Institute of Acupuncture & Natural Medicines (IANM) New Delhi, announced Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, VC, IGNOU. The PG Diploma in Acupuncture will commence from November, 2008, he added.


The course is intended to strengthen the Acupuncture in general. It shall help graduates of different system of medicine to learn a new modality of therapy and utilize it for patient benefit in treating acute and chronic diseases. The programme can be completed in a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of 3 years and is available to the Medical graduates (Allopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy)



For the first time a medical programme will be offered online with contact sessions for practical training. Internal assessment will be done through online tests / examination and term-end examination. Acupuncture is a traditional method of therapy which is very well recognized world over and well accepted by the people as it does not have any side effects. This method has been found to be useful in all types of diseases specially the chronic diseases. Moreover the cost of the treatment is less as compared to the other systems of medicine. Because of its broad based content the course will be of relevance to those aspiring to make a career in Acupuncture


The entire theoretical component will be online and for practical training, the doctor can opt for any of 8 centres in India nearer to him/her. These centres are located at New Delhi, Calcutta ( W. Bengal), Indore( M.P.), Chennai( Tamil Nadu), Hubli ( Karnataka), Kota ( Rajasthan), Rourkela (Orissa), Thiruvanathapuram ( Kerala).


For any queries please visit www.ignou.ac.in or Phone no: 011 – 29532965/9811667192 or email at sbarora@ignou.ac.in kapuracu@airtelmail.in.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION,HYDERABAD

POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSE IN NUTRITION

Indian Council of Medical Research
Jamai-Osmania PO, Hyderabad - 500 604, A.P.



POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSE IN NUTRITION
(5th January - 20th March 2009)


Last Date for submission of Application : 17th November, 2008


PG Certificate Course in Nutrition (Jan.5-March 20, 2009)
Post Graduate Certificate Course in Nutrition - Brochure

The National Institute of Nutrition offers a Post- Graduate Certificate Course in Nutrition from 5th January to 20th March, 2009. The course is of an advanced nature, and includes lectures, group discussions, demonstrations and field visits.


ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :
A basic degree in Medicine (MBBS) OR a Master’s Degree in Biochemistry/Physiology/Foods & Nutrition/Dietetics.

AGE LIMIT : Below 50 years

SELECTION OF CANDIDATES :
The Director of the Institute will be the final authority in selecting the candidates and no correspondence will be entertained from the candidates who are not selected.

IN-SERVICE CANDIDATES
No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates.

PRIVATE/NON-SPONSORED CANDIDATES
No stipend and travel expenses will be paid.


Tuition fee: Rs.10,000/- (Lumpsum) has to be paid by the candidate.

Preference will be given to candidates with First Class and 1-2 years experience in the relevant fields.

Accommodation:
The participants in the course will be accommodated in a well-furnished modern hostel on the campus of the National Institute of Nutrition on payment of the necessary charges. The charges including board and lodging will be around Rs.100-00 per head per day.

Prescribed applications are obtainable from The Head of the Department, Extension & Training Division, National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai-Osmania P.O., Hyderabad- 500 604, Andhra Pradesh, India. For further details, visit their website: www.ninindia.org or E-mail at petninhyd@yahoo.com Tel/Fax: 040-27018234.


Note :
In case of any delay in getting their applications forwarded through proper channel, the in-service candidates are advised to send an advance copy of their application directly to the Head of the Department, Extension & Training Division, National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai-Osmania PO, Hyderabad-500 604, Andhra Pradesh, India, before the stipulated date.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY,TRICHY.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

(Accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC)
Tiruchirappalli-620024



Admission Notification (BARD/DBT/ADMD/08-09)



ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
(HEALTHCARE AND AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY ORIENTED)


Applications are invited for admission for the year 2008-2009 DBT, Govt. of India sponsored One Year (Full-Time) Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics (Healthcare and Aquaculture Industry Oriented).


Studentship (Stipend) Rs.5000/- per month

Eligibility
Ist Class M.Sc. in Lifesciences (Biotechnology, Botany, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genomics/ Genetics, Zoology, Veterinary Sciences/ Fisheries Sciences/ Pharmacy or M.Tech in Biotechnology (for SC/ST 50%)


The applicatin form and prospectus can be had form the University office by payment of Rs.200/- (Rs.100/- for SC/ST) in the form of DD drawn in favour of "The Registrar, Bharathidasan University' payable at Tiruchirappali.

The Downladed application can also be submitted along with the aplicaiton fee on or before October 13th, 2008 www.bdu.ac.in


Date and venue of Entrance Test: October 20th, 2008 11AM - 1 PM at Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, PUNE

Ph.D Admission January 2009

First floor, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building
Near Garware Circle, Sutarwadi, Pashan
Pune, Maharashtra 411021, India
Phone: +91 (20) 2588 1724/1725
Website: www.iiserpune.ac.in


NOTICE FOR ADMISSION TO

Ph.D PROGRAM AT
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, PUNE



Applications from Indian nationals (born on/ after 02-01-1981) are invited for research program scheduled to commence from January 2009 in the following areas of basic sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in M.Sc./B.Tech/ M.Tech/ MBBS degree may apply for research programs in Physics and Life Sciences.

The Candidates should have qualified through NET/GATE/JEST/DBT-JRF or equivalent examination.


Further details and downloadable application form are available at www.iiserpune.ac.in.

Filled Application forms indicating one of the four departments) should be mailed to:


Ph.D Program Coordinator (Department of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research,
1st Floor, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building
Garware Circle, Sutarwadi, Pashan
Pune, Maharashtra 411021, India


LAST DATE FOR RECEIVING FILLED APPLICATION FORM: 25th OCTOBER, 2008

For more details please contact the above address

SANT LONGOWAL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PUNJAB

Admission to the Ph. D. Programme for the session 2008-2009

Longowal, Distt.Sangrur, Punjab-148106
DEEMED-TO-BE-UNIVERSITY

Advt. No: SLIET/R&D/2008/1


Admission to the Ph. D. Programme for the session 2008-2009

Advertisement
Registration Form
Instructions
Rules

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for admission in the following Ph.D. programmes for the session 2008-09:

Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Food Engineering and Technology, Humanities (English) and Management, Mathematics (including Statistics), Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Interdisciplinary Areas
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology/Science/Humanities/Management with 55% of marks (50% for SC/ST)


GENERAL INFORMATION:
Financial aid (Assistantship/Scholarship) will be provided to few candidates for the Ph.D. Programme @ Rs.14000/-pm with M.Tech./GATE and @ Rs. 12000/- pm with MA/M.Sc degree who has qualified NET/GATE conducted by CSIR/UGC. Candidates not qualified the above shall be paid assistantship at a reduced rate. Sponsored, part-time and self finance candidates are also considered for Ph.D. Programme.


HOW TO APPLY
Application forms and detailed information can be obtained free of charge from the office of Dean(R &D) of the institute or can be downloaded from the institute website www.sliet.ac.in. Filled application form may be submitted to the Dean(R&D), Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal, Distt. Sangrur, Punjab-148106 or through email (slietdeanrnd@gmail.com) on or before October 10, 2008. Separate application must be sent for each programme.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS

Ph.D. and M.S. ADMISSION – January 2009

Applications are invited for admission to Ph.D and M.S programmes under regular full time [with/without Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA)] and part-time/external in the engineering departments of Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Biotechnology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical, Engineering Design, Mechanical, Metallurgical & Materials and Ocean and in the departments of Chemistry, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management Studies, Mathematics and Physics.

Opportunities exist for candidates to do Joint Ph.D in Engineering & Sciences offered by IIT Madras & National University of Singapore. Joint Ph.D programme is also offered by IIT Madras, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum and Christian Medical College, Vellore in the area of Biomedical Devices and Technology.

Application and Admission Brochure may be obtained by post with a request enclosing a self-addressed envelope (26 x 18 cm) and a demand draft for Rs. 250/- (Rs. 125/- in the case of SC/ST/PD/Female candidates) drawn in favour of “IIT Madras” payable at Chennai to the Deputy Registrar (Acad.), IIT Madras, Chennai 600036 on or before 17.10.2008 by post and upto 24.10.2008 in person. Reservations are applicable to SC/ ST/ OBC/ Persons and Disability (PD) candidates as per Govt. of India rules. The envelope must be superscribed as “Request for application for Ph.D/M.S programme”. Candidates applying for more than one department should submit a separate application for each department.

For more details, Application and Admission Brochure please visit www.iitm.ac.in Candidates applying online have to send the demand draft along with a hard copy of the filled in application.

Candidates seeking admission to Biotechnology, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments must apply online following the instructions given therein through the respective Website and send the application to the concerned departments.

www.biotech.iitm.ac.in/msphd
www.chem.iitm.ac.in/msphd
www.ee.iitm.ac.in/msphd
www.mech.iitm.ac.in/msphd


IMPORTANT DATES
The last date to send the application through On-line is 22.10.2008
The last date for receipt of completed application is 24.10.2008.