BioInformatics National Certification (BINC) Examination-2009

UNIVERSITY OF PUNE

Instituted by
Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi
Coordinated by Bioinformatics Centre, University of Pune

Registration starts: Dec 1, 2008
Registration closes: Jan 16, 2009
Examination: Feb 21-22, 2009

Objective:
University of Pune (UoP), on behalf of Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, will conduct the BioInformatics National Certification (BINC) examination. The objective of this examination is to certify bioinformatics professionals, trained formally as well as selftrained.

Eligibility:
Graduate in Science, Agriculture, Veterinary, Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering & Technology are eligible to appear in the examination. They need not have any formal training viz., certificate, diploma or degree in Bioinformatics. Students in final year of Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply.


Application & Syllabus:
The online application begins on December 1, 2008 and will continue until January 16, 2009.
The examination fee is Rs. 600/- for general category, Rs. 450/- for reserved category and US $100 for foreign students. Please visit the website (http://bioinfo.ernet.in/binc/) for detail information. Syllabus consists of four sections: biology, physical and chemical sciences, IT, and bioinformatics.

Examination:
The examination is scheduled on February 21-22, 2009 and will be in three parts. The paper I will be objective type, only those who pass this paper with a minimum of 40% marks will be eligible to appear for the paper II and paper III. The paper II will be short answer type, while the paper III will be a computer-based practical. The certification will be awarded to those who secure a minimum of 40% in all the three papers.

Research fellowships will be awarded to 15 BINC qualified Indian nationals to pursue Ph.D. in Indian Institutes/Universities. Note that the candidate must possess a postgraduate degree & meet the criteria of the institutes/universities in order to avail research fellowship. In addition, a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- will be awarded to the top 10 BINC qualifiers.


For details refer to website: bioinfo.ernet.in/binc

Advertisement No.: Date: 1 December 2008

Dr. M. L. Jadhav
Registrar


BioInformatics National Certification (BINC) Examination will be conducted on 21-22 February 2009. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India has instituted this examination with an objective to certify Bioinformatics professionals and to facilitate industries and potential employers for recruitment. University of Pune has been identified as a nodal agency by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India to coordinate this examination along with six centres namely, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; Anna University, Chennai; West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata; Institute of Bioinformatics & Applied Biotechnology, Bangalore; North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong and University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.


In the BINC 2008 examination 391 candidates appeared of which 12 candidates got certified and top 10 BINC qualifiers received cash award of Rs.10,000/-.


This year DBT has agreed to fund Research fellowships will be awarded to 15 BINC qualified Indian nationals to pursue Ph.D. in Indian Institutes/Universities. Note that the candidate must possess a postgraduate degree & meet the criteria of the institutes/universities in order to avail research fellowship. In addition, a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- will be awarded to the top 10 BINC qualifiers.


t is a privilege and an honor to be the coordinator of the BINC examination. It is just not a responsibility but a commitment to make a difference. I request the media and the students alike to publicize the BINC exam so that both, the bioinformatics students and the potential employers, benefit from this certification at the national level
The Coordinator BINC

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (UEPA).

Full-time Integrated/Direct M. Phil. / Ph. D. Programme with Fellowship / Part-Time Ph.D Programme

(Declared by the GOI under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)
website: www.nuepa.org


ADMISSION NOTICE 2009-2010

* Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D. Programme with Fellowship
* Full-time Direct Ph. D. Programme with Fellowship
* Part-time Ph. D. Programme



The National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), a premier organization of its kind in South Asia, is engaged in capacity building and research in educational policy, planning and administration. NUEPA, which is fully maintained by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, offers Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D., Full-time Direct Ph. D. and Part-time Ph. D. programmes in educational policy, planning and administration from a broader inter-disciplinary social science perspective. The research programmes of NUEPA cover all levels and types of education from both national and international development perspectives. NUEPA invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to its Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D. and Full-time Direct Ph. D. (34 seats); and Part-time Ph. D. Programmes (5 seats) for the year 2009-10. These will also include those qualifying from the M. Phil. programme of NUEPA. While selecting the candidates for admission, NUEPA will follow all mandatory provisions in the reservation policy of the Government of India.

Admissions to Full-time Integrated M. Phil.- Ph. D., Full-time Direct Ph. D. and Part-time Ph. D. programmes will be made purely on the basis of merit following the prescribed criteria of the University.


Fellowships
Each selected candidate for the Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D. and Full-time Direct Ph. D. shall be offered a fellowship of Rs. 13000/- p.m. + contingency as per rules. The NET qualified candidates, who have been awarded Junior Research Fellowships by the UGC and who fulfil the required qualifications, are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria:

Full-time Programmes
* (i) A candidate seeking admission to the Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D. programme shall have a minimum of 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST candidates ) or its equivalent grade in Master's Degree in education, social sciences and allied disciplines from a recognized university.
(ii) Candidates who are yet to clear their final examination at the Master’s level are also eligible to apply provided they pass the examination as per eligibility conditions already laid down at (i) above and submit its proof at the time of interview.
** A candidate seeking admission to Full-time Direct Ph. D. Programme shall have an M. Phil. degree in an area closely related to educational and administration and/or exceptionally brilliant academic record coupled with publications of high quality.

Part-time Programme
A candidate seeking admission to Part-time Ph. D. programme is required to meet the following criteria:
** Should possess the educational qualifications as mentioned in Para (A) (i) above;
** Currently, should be in full-time employment;
** Should be a senior level educational functionary/administrator with a minimum of five years work experience in teaching, educational planning and administration.


Mode of Selection
The University reserves the right to decide the number of seats to be filled in the year 2009-10; the criteria for screening of applications; and the selection procedure of candidates for admission to its Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D. and Ph. D. programmes. The mode of selection of candidates will be as under:
(i) Initial short-listing of applications will be carried out on the basis of relevance and quality of the brief write-up (in the prescribed format) in the proposed area of research to be submitted along with the application form;
(ii) Short-listed candidates will be invited for second level screening through which the University will assess the general awareness of the candidates about the educational issues and their motivation to pursue research.
(iii) Written test for the short-listed candidate will be scheduled on 30 May, 2009 at NUEPA at 9.00 a.m.
(iv) Face-to-face interview for the qualified candidates will be from June 1-3, 2009.

How to Apply:
Candidates may apply in the prescribed form for admission to Full-time Integrated M. Phil. - Ph. D. and Ph. D. programmes of the University along with three copies of the brief write-up (in the prescribed format) on the proposed research topic of a contemporary issue within the broad framework of educational policy, planning and administration.

For further details, please refer to the M. Phil. - Ph. D. Prospectus, 2009-10 of the University. The application form and the Prospectus can be obtained from NUEPA by remitting a sum of Rs. 200/- ( Rs. 100/- for SC/ST candidates) by demand draft in favour of Registrar, NUEPA, payable at New Delhi if required by Post or purchased in person. The Prospectus can also be downloaded from our website: www.nuepa.org and demand draft of Rs. 200/- (Rs. 100/- for SC/ST candidates) should be attached with the application at the time of submission to NUEPA.


Last Date of Applications:
Application should reach the Registrar, NUEPA, 17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016 on or before 31 March, 2009.

For further details, please visit their website www.nuepa.org

REGISTRAR

SDM-IMD, MYSORE-NO.1 B-SCHOOL IN KARNATAKA

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT(PGDM)2009-11

Admission open

Two year residential programme

Approved by AICTE, New Delhi.

The institute invites applications from the candidates who have appeared in Common Admission Test(CAT)2008/GMAT.

Eligibility:

50% aggregate in any Degree and appeared for CAT 2008, Log on to www.sdmimd.ac.in for details on Admission, application forms availability etc.

Specialisation offered:

Marketing, finance, HRM, Systems and operations, students can specialise in any stream or opt for dual specialisation.

Last date for issue and receipt of completed forms: 20th January, 2009.

SDM INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT DEVELOPEMENT
1,CHAMUNDI HILL ROAD, SIDDHARTHNAGAR POST, MYSORE-570 011. KARNATAKA.

THIAGARAJAR SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT,MADURAI

MBA/MCA-ADMISSION 2009

Accredited by NBA, AICTE for a period of three years with effect from January 22,2008

Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University

Top 5 recruiters are TCS, CTS, RAMCO, HCL and Murugappa Group

Highest salary

5.25 Lakhs p.a.

100% placement since inception

Admission purely on merit

No capitation fee


Rated 'A' rank by Business India Best B-school survey 2008

Eligibility:

MBA : Graduate in any discipline

MCA : Graduate in any discipline with mathematics at 10 plus 2 level.

Selection will be based on CAT sor MAT SOCE FOR MBA and TANCET score for MCA and the performance during the personal interview.

Application: The cost of the application form is Rs.950/-

For application and prospectus send a DD drawn in favour of Thiagarajar school of Management payable at Maduarai or download from ouir website www.tsm.ac.in

Application forms are also availbale at IMS Centres

Last date for filled in application

for MBA : 6TH MARCH 2009.

FOR MCA : will be announced later.

MBA applicants must submit a photocopy of the qualifying entrance test application form along with the TSM application form.

INTERVIEW : 20TH , 21ST AND 22ND MARCH 2009.

THIAGARAJAR SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, PAMBAN SWAMY NAGAR, THIRUPPARANKUDRAM, MADURAI-005.

tEL: 0452-2484099
Email: admission@tsm.ac.in

URL: www.tsm.ac.in

Carnegie Mellon University, U.S.A.

MSIT degree with specialization in software engg. Offered by SSN School of Advanced Software engg (SSN SASE) and Carnegie Mellon University.

SSN SASE, a not-for-profit educational institution of Chennai has been founded by Padma Bhushan Dr.Shiv Nadar, Chairman HCL, Technologies, to bring world class education to India.

The Program:

Full residential MSIT degree program of one and a half years duration
First year at SSN SASE
Faculty of SSN SASE and practicing professionals conduct the courses using Carnegie Mellon courseware.
Remaining six months ast Carnegie Mellon University, U.S.A.
MSIT degree is conferred by Carnegie Mellon University, U.S.A.

Requirements:

Graduate or Post Graduate degree in engineering with at least 60% socre.

Valid GRE and TOEFL score on or before February 15, 2009.

Preference for industry experience.
Students in final year can also apply.

How to apply:

Downloadable form available at our website: www.sase.ssn.edu.in
Application fee: Rs.1500/-

Last date for receipt of application – January 28, 2009

Comprehensive Graduate Admission Test (C-GAT) on February 2, 2009 at Chennai.


• 100% placement (last batch average salary abouot US$95000 P.A.)
• Easy loan facility.

Contact: Coordinator, SSN SASE, New #211, V.M.Street, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004

Telefax: +91-44-27475063 Ext.271
Fax: Ext 230 Mobile : +91 94441 92269

Email: admissions@sase.ssn.edu.in

IIMM-INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MODERN MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION 2009-11/PGDM PROGRAMMES

Proudly Re-christened As

BALAJI INSTITUTE OF MODERN MANAGEMENT (BIIM)

Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt.of India)

Ranked as one amongst the top 11 private B-Schools in India.

Very good campus placement record. 1200 students from the batch of 2006-08 from the management institutes of Sri Balaji Society are well placed in reputed companies all over India. Highest salary in BIMM: Rs.12 lacs p.a. Average salary: Rs.4.5 lacs p.a.

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION 2009-11

Two years Full Time job Oriented

PGDM Programmes

PGDM-Freshers batch
PGDM-IT & Marketing
PGDM-PM & HRD
PGDM-Executive Batch

Eligibility:

Graduate with consistent first class from standard X onwards (55% for SC/ST) are eligible. For executive batch 50% marks and 5 years of experience is essential. Those who are in their final year of graduation and confident to get 60% and above can also apply.

How to apply:

Prospectus and application form of Sri Balaji Society is available at selected branches of Axis bank/IMS learning centres/career laucher and ast our office for Rs.1500/-. It is a common prospectus for all the four B-schools of Sri Balaji society. Students can purchase one prospectus and apply for all the courses of all the institutes of sri Balaji society. Application forms can also be downloaded from www.balajisociety.org and submitted along with a bank draft for Rs.1500/- drawn in favour of “Director BIMM Pune”.

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM : 17th JANUARY 2009

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION.

B.Ed. Programme – 2009

Palkalai Nagar, Madurai – 625 021
Ph: 0452-2459185, Extn: 554 Fax: 0452-2458265

Applications are invited for admission to the

B.Ed. Programme – 2009

(Recognised by National Council for Teacher Education)
(F.SRO/NCTE/B.Ed-DE/2008/8074)

B.Ed. Degree course-distance education-Two years-English Medium 2009


Eligibility:

Teachers serving in recognized schools with a minimum of two years school teaching experience.

(Experience should be in Nursery/Primary/Secondary/Higher secondary/Matriculation schools in Tamil nadu recognized by the state or central government.)

Educational Qualification: Any Degree from any recognized University.

Selection will be done on the basis of the performance in the entrance test conducted for this purpose and as per Tamilnadu state government communal Reservation Norms.

Prospectus and application from can be obtained in person by payment of Rs.500/- in the form of a DD drawn in favour of “Director, DDE, MKU payable at Madurai” and by post by sending a DD of Rs.550/- with a self addressed envelope (cash Payment will not be accepted). For further details, refer to the website: www.mkudde.org

Filled in application should be sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai-021.

The envelope should be superscribed as “ Application for B.Ed. Course”

Application forms will be issued from : 07.01.2009

Last date for receipt of filled-in application : 27.02.2009
Entrace test : March, 2009

(Entrance test centres and date shall be intimated individually)

Post-Facto Approval of DEC obtained for all Courses offered by DDE.

AIEEE 2009

Daily full day, classes by experienced IIT-JEE/AIEEE faculties.

Attention +2 students

Our coaching has helped the students to score TOP RANKS consistently every year

Daily full day, classes by experienced IIT-JEE/AIEEE faculties.

Comprehensive coaching not only for AIEEE but also BITSAT/AMRITA/VIT

Regular tests/ appraisal

Updated course material

JOIN US TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS

Classes to begin on 28.03.2009

IIT STUDY CIRCLE
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TIRICHY ROAD, COIMBATORE-641 018.

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Time: 10.00 to 7.15 pm