The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani

BITSAT 2010 – BITS Pilani Admission Test for Integrated First Degree Programmes

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani is an all India Institution declared as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act. Admissions to all the Integrated First Degree programmes of BITS, Pilani, at Pilani campus, Goa campus, and Hyderabad Campus for the academic year 2010-11 will be made on the basis of a Computer based Online Test conducted by BITS, Pilani. This test will be referred to as ‘BITS Admission Test – 2010’, in short as BITSAT-2010 hereafter in this document.

1. Integrated First Degree Programmes to which admissions will be made on the basis of BITSAT-2010:

(i) at BITS, Pilani – Pilani Campus
B.E.(Hons.): Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Manufacturing .
B.Pharm.(Hons.);
M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics and
M.Sc.(Tech.): General Studies, Finance, Information Systems.


(ii) at BITS, Pilani – Goa Campus:
B.E.(Hons.): Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical.
M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics. and
M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems.

(iii) at BITS, Pilani – Hyderabad Campus :
B.E.(Hons.): Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical.
B.Pharm.(Hons.);
M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences, Chemistry; Economics, Mathematics, Physics and
M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems.

Note: All students admitted to M.Sc(Hons.) programmes are given an option to work for a second degree for one of the B.E. (Hons.)/B.Pharm.(Hons.) programmes under the dual degree scheme, assignment being made by competition on their performance at BITS at the end of first year, separately in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. Under this scheme, a student normally requires five years to complete both the degrees and is awarded both the degrees, namely M.Sc.(Hons.) and B.E.(Hons.)/B.Pharm.(Hons.)

2. Eligibility for BITSAT 2010:
For admission to any of the above Integrated First Degree Programmes, candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Further the candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 80% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects and should have adequate proficiency in English.

Students who are appearing for 12th examination in 2010 or who have passed 12th Examination in 2009 only are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2010 test. If a candidate has taken more than one attempt in 12th class or its equivalent, only his latest performance is considered, provided this attempt has been for the full component of subjects/courses prescribed. Students who have passed 12th examination in 2008 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-2010. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2010
Admissions will be made purely on merit.

The merit position of the candidate for admission will be based on the score obtained by the candidate in the BITSAT-2010. However, their eligibility for admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in 12th examination, as mentioned above.

Direct Admission to Board Toppers:
In the past, admission process of the Institute always ensured guaranteed admission to all the students who obtained first ranks in their respective board examinations. This has given a very vital input of highly meritorious students from all over India. First rank students of all the central and state boards in India for the year 2010 will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2010 score as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Further details about this scheme will be available at BITS website by 20th May, 2010.

3. Details of BITSAT-2010:
‘Computer Based Online test’ means the candidate sits in front of a computer and the questions are presented on the computer monitor and the candidate answers the questions on the computer through the use of keyboard or mouse. Each computer is connected to a server, which prepares the question set and delivers it to the candidate on the computer. This is unlike the traditional paper-pencil based test, which is generally offered on a single day to all candidates. BITSAT-2010 will be offered over a period of time and the candidate can choose the Center, the Day and Time of his/her convenience to take the test, as described in the later sections.

BITSAT-2010 Test Format:
BITSAT-2010 will be of total 3-hour duration (without break). The test consists of four parts:

Part I : Physics
Part II : Chemistry
Part III : (a) English Proficiency and (b) Logical Reasoning
Part IV : Mathematics

All questions are of objective type (multiple choice questions); each question with choice of four answers, only one being correct choice. Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark (-1mark). No marks are awarded for questions not attempted. While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as correct answer. There will be 150 questions in all. The number of questions in each part are as follows:

Part I Physics 40
Part II Chemistry 40
Part III
(a) English Proficiency - 15
(b) Logical Reasoning - 10
Part IV Mathematics 45
Total: 150

There is no time limit for individual parts of the test. The candidate can go back and change any of his/her answers among the 150 questions.

If a candidate answers all the 150 questions (without skipping any question), the candidate will have an option of attempting 12 (twelve) extra questions, if there is still time left. These extra questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics only; four questions from each part. Further, once the candidate has opted for extra questions, he cannot go back for correction of any of the earlier answered 150 questions.

The questions are so designed that a good student will be able to answer 150 questions in 180 minutes. The extra questions (a maximum of 12) will give a chance to highly meritorious candidates to score higher. However, candidates should keep in mind the fact that there is negative marking for wrong answers and any attempt to answer the questions by pure guessing of the answers is not likely to have any advantage, but may result in a reduction in the total score.

The questions will be selected at random from a large question bank. Different candidates will get different question sets. An expert committee will ensure that the question sets are of comparable difficulty level, content, question type etc. In this matter, the decision of the expert committee will be final and binding on the candidate.

All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only. Candidates should bring a pen for the purpose of rough work, signing etc. Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required. Calculators and logarithmic tables are not allowed in the test centers. Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings such as mobiles.

Each candidate who registers for BITSAT-2010 will be instructed to download a ‘Hall Ticket’. Candidates with the hall ticket only will be allowed inside the Test centers. All centers are closely monitored for security and candidates’ identity and activities will be recorded using web cameras and/or closed circuit TV cameras. Anyone violating the rules of the test center will not be allowed to continue with the test and will automatically be disqualified.

Syllabus for BITSAT-2010:
The BITSAT-2010 test will be conducted on the basis of NCERT syllabus for 11th and 12th class. The detailed syllabus is given in the Annexure. Candidates may refer to the NCERT textbooks for the contents. A sample test will be made available to the registered candidates at the BITS website on which he/she can practice as many times as desired.

4. BITSAT score report:
At the completion of the test, the computer will announce the result to the candidate in terms of number of total correct answers and wrong answers, with the score. The candidate can also check and print his score report at the BITS website after all the tests are completed. No student will be allowed to repeat the test in the same year.

5. Merit List for Admission:
As explained earlier, a candidate who has appeared in BITSAT-2010 will be eligible for admission only if he/she gets the required minimum marks in the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects of 12th examination as per the eligibility criteria described already. All candidates who have appeared in BITSAT-2010 and are interested in admission will be required to submit Admission application with 12th marks and preferences to different degree programmes offered, on or before 30th June 2010.

The merit position of such eligible candidates (i.e., those who have appeared in BITSAT-2010 and who have submitted the application for admission in the prescribed form with 12th marks, preferences and the required fees) will be prepared on the basis of their scores in BITSAT-2010. The cases of bracketing, if any, will be dealt with as described below.

When the score of two candidates are the same, first their scores obtained in Mathematics in BITSAT will be considered for separating them, If the tie still exists, then their scores in Physics in BITSAT will be considered for separating them. Further tie is eliminated using their scores in Chemistry. Finally, their PCM total marks in 12th examination will be considered for their separation.

6. Test Centers for BITSAT-2010:
In order to facilitate a large number of students all over India to participate in this test, apart from Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses of BITS where it is expected that a large number of students will take the test, the Institute is also planning to offer the tests at dedicated test centers in several cities. The planned test centers are in the following cities.

1. Pilani
2. Goa
3. Hyderabad City
4. Ahmedabad
5. Bangalore
6. Hyderabad Campus of BITS
7. Chandigarh
8. Chennai
9. Bhubaneswar
10. Delhi
11. Gurgaon
12. Coimbatore
13. Indore
14. Kolkatta
15. Lucknow
16. Mumbai
17. Nagpur
18. Noida
19. Visakhapatnam
20. Vijayawada
21. Gwalior
The final list of centers and the operating days at each center will depend on the number of applicants and their preferences and will be announced only after all the applications are received and candidates will be informed of the same through BITS website, so that the candidates can choose their date for the test as per their convenience and availability of slots in any of these centers.

7. Important dates and deadlines:
Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2010 : 30th January 2010
Test center allotment and announcement to candidates : by 15th February 2010
Candidates to reserve Test dates : 18th Feb. – 10th March 2010
Candidates to download the Hall tickets with instructions : 10th April – 30th April 2010
BITSAT Online tests : 10th May – 10th June 2010
Candidates to apply for admission with 12th marks and
preferences to Degree programmes : 20th May – 30th June 2010
Admit List and Wait List announcement : 1st July 2010

8. How to Apply:
Interested candidates should register their names for BITSAT-2010 by applying in the prescribed application form online. Complete the application form Online at http://www.bitsadmission.com and take the print out of the filled form. The completed application form alongwith the prescribed fees of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- for female candidates) should be sent to Admissions Officer, BITS, Pilani – 333 031. Details for payment of fees are available at the website while applying online.

Special provision for Female candidates: The BITSAT application fee for female candidates is Rs. 500/- only instead of Rs. 1000/-. Further, the Institute will try its best to accommodate all female candidates at their first preference of test centers.

Application form can also be obtained by post from the Admissions Office, BITS, Pilani by sending a request on plain paper giving the candidate’s name and gender with complete postal address, accompanied by a crossed demand draft for Rs. 1100/- (Rs. 600/- for Female candidates). This amount includes the prescribed fees and Rs. 100/- towards postal and handling charges. The form will be sent by Speed Post / Registered Post. Requests by post will be accepted only till 21st January 2010. Demand drafts should be drawn in favour of ‘Birla Institute of Technology & Science’ payable at State Bank of India, Pilani (code: 11309) Or State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Pilani (Code: 10398) or UCO Bank, Vidya Vihar, Pilani (Code: 0150) Or ICICI Bank, Jhunjhunu (Code: 0799)

Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2010 by submitting the completed form to the Admissions Office, BITS Pilani is 5.00 PM on 30th January 2010.
Those who register for the test and reserve test dates have to download the ‘Hall ticket’, alongwith instructions, from BITS website as per the schedule given earlier. The tests will be conducted during 10th May – 10th June 2010.

Procedure for Applying for admission:
In addition to applying for and appearing in BITSAT-2010, candidates have to also apply for admission to BITS giving details of their 12th marks and preferences to different degree programmes offered. The prescribed application form for admission, the detailed application procedure and the final list of Degree programmes offered will be available at the BITS website, by 20th May 2010. The completed form with the required application fee has to be submitted so as to reach the under-mentioned on or before 5.00 PM on 30th June 2010.
Completed application forms for BITSAT-2010 and for admission are to be sent by registered post/speedpost or personally submitted to the under-mentioned so as to reach him before the announced deadlines:

The Admissions Officer,
BITS
Pilani – 333 031
Rajasthan

Important Note:
(i) The tests are generated from a large question bank and different candidates will get different question sets. An expert committee will ensure that the question sets are of comparable difficulty level, content, question type etc. In this matter, the decision of the expert committee will be final and binding on the candidate.
(ii) The test assumes that the candidate has basic familiarity with computers, keyboard and mouse operation. It is the responsibility of the candidate to acquire these skills before appearing in the test and the Institute cannot take responsibility for the same.
(iii) The Institute is planning to operate test centers in different cities other than Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses of BITS as previously stated. The final list of centers and actual days of operation will be announced to candidates through the BITS website www.bitsadmission.com . The Institute cannot guarantee that test centers will be set up in all these cities. Further, the Institute reserves the right to cancel any test center if such a situation arises. In such cases, those candidates allotted to these centers will be accommodated in alternate test centers including Pilani/Goa/Hyderabad campuses of BITS.
(iv) The candidate must fully obey the rules of the test centers; otherwise he/she will be automatically debarred from the test.
(v) In all matters in the conduct of BITSAT-2010, the decision of the Vice Chancellor of BITS will be final.
(vi) All disputes pertaining to BITSAT-2010 shall fall within the jurisdiction of Pilani only.
(vii) As already mentioned, information on various aspects such as center allocation, Instructions, Hall ticket downloading etc. is announced through the BITS website www.bitsadmission.com. The candidates are advised to view the BITS website regularly for all related information on BITSAT and BITS Admissions.

National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, (NIRRH) Mumbai

Ph.D in Reproductive Health Admissions in of 2010

National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, (NIRRH) Mumbai, a premier institute of the Indian Council of Medical Research, conducts basic, clinical and operational research in different areas of Reproductive Health. The thrust areas of research include: Fertility Regulation, Infertility and Reproductive Disorders, Reproductive Tract Infections, Maternal and Child Health, Menopause, Genetic Disorders, Stem Cell Biology, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Reproductive Toxicology, Pharmacogenomics and Proteomics. Institute is affiliated to the University of Mumbai for the award of Ph.D. degree in Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences and Biotechnology

Candidates who are interested in pursuing Ph.D. programme at this Institute may submit their application provided if they fulfill the following criteria.

• Should have qualified in ICMR-JRF or CSIR/UGC NET examination and the fellowship certificate should be valid at the time of joining this Institute, in case selected.

• Should have a M.Sc. degree in any area of Biological Sciences and should have scored 60% or more marks in the M.Sc. examination

• Age not exceeding 28 years at the time of joining (upper age limit relaxable upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, physically handicapped (PH) and female candidates, 3 years in the case of OBC category.

Interested candidates may submit their application in the prescribed format through e-mail to mahales@nirrh.res.in before 31 st December 2009 . All the eligible candidates who fulfill the criteria mentioned above may appear for the interview, to be held on 12th January 2010 from 10.00 am onwards. Please note that no TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)

Ph. D Admissions 2010

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Asia's first Space University was established under the Department of Space, Govt, of India in September 2007. The institute provides a vibrant research environment supported by highly qualified faculty members, excellent infrastructure and facilities and also shares the state-of-art facilities of ISRO.

Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme starting in February 2010 in the areas of
Aerospace Engineering,
Avionics,
Chemistry,
Earth and Space Sciences,
Mathematics and Physics.

Details of current research areas are given in the website: www.iist.ac.in.

ELIGIBILITY for IIST PhD: Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in the relevant area with first class or equivalent. However, outstanding candidates with Bachelor's degree in Engineering with an excellent academic record and aptitude for research may be considered fordirect admission to the Ph.D. Programme.

Nationality: Open only for Indian citizens. Age Limit: Below 28 years as on 1 -1 -2010

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AND PLACEMENT for IIST PhD: IIST-Ph.D. Research Fellowship will be Rs. 35,000/- pm (all inclusive). Ph.D. Scholars will be required to assist in the academic activities of the Department, normally limited to 8 hours per week. No tuition / registration fee will be payable by the Ph.D. candidates. However, the candidates will have to pay for the boarding/ lodging, etc., wherever applicable. The candidates will be required to execute a bond to serve ISRO / IIST for a minimum period of three years on successful completion of Ph.D. in a position appropriate for doctoral degree holders.

SELECTION PROCEDURE for IIST PhD: Selection will be based on a written test followed by an interview to be conducted during the 3"7 4* week of January 2010 in Thiruvananthapuram. Outstation candidates will be paid to and fro sleeper class train fare by shortest route.

HOWTO APPLY for IIST PhD: For downloading application form and other details please refer to 11ST website www.iist.ac.in. Duly filled in application form along with attested copies of documents mentioned in the application form should be sent to The Administrative Officer, IIST, ISRO Post, Thiruvananthapuram - 695022 with the superscription "Application for IIST Ph.D. Programme". Application form should be accompanied by a fee of Rs. 250/- in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Registrar, IIST payable at SBI, Thiruvananthapuram.

Last date for receipt of applications for IIST PhD:31st December 2009.

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) , Trivandrum, Kerala

B.Tech Admission Test for Space Institute Programmes

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) , Trivandrum, Kerala, a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 announces admissions to the undergraduates B Tech programmes in Avionics, Aerospace Engineering and Physical Sciences.

The admissions to the Undergraduate Programmes ( B.Tech) at IIST are made through the Space Institute Admission Test (ISAT 2010).

B.Tech Avionics:
The programme covers what is covered in typical Electronics and Communications programmes and in addition, provides exposure to Advanced Electronics in digital and communication, control systems and computer systems used in aerospace systems. People with B.Tech Avionics degree can later specialize in areas like DSP, RF & Communication, Antenna, Power electronics, micro electronics, control system etc.

B.Tech Physical Sciences:
This programme is oriented towards application of basic sciences in Space Science, Space Technology and Space Application. The programme lays a strong foundation in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and gives exposure to important applications of space technology such as Remote Sensing and GIS, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Earth System Sciences. People with B.Tech degree in Physical Science can later specialize in areas like Atmospheric and Ocean sciences, Solid Earth Science, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Remote Sensing & GIS, and Chemical Systems. The curriculum will have the best blend of basic science and engineering.

B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering:
It is similar to programmes of the same title available in many reputed Institutions in India and abroad. The programme in IIST is oriented towards the needs of space technology, and has significant overlap with Mechanical Engineering including Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Science and Space Dynamics. People with B.Tech degree in Aerospace Engineering can further specialize in Flight Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Thermal and Propulsion, Structure and Design, and Manufacturing Science.

Schedule of ISAT-2010
The examination will be held on Friday, the April 16, 2010 as per the schedule given below:
Paper-I: 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon (IST)
Paper-II: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (IST)
The schedule will remain unaltered even if the above date is declared a public holiday.

Type of Examination
There will be two question papers, each of two hours duration. Both the question papers will be of objective type and will consist of three separate sections on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The detailed syllabi based on which ISAT-2010 will be conducted, for the three subjects, namely, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics will be included in the ISAT - 2010 Brochure which will be available in ISAT-2010 webpage from 21st December, 2009.

Cities/Towns of ISAT-2010 Centres
ISAT-2010 is planned to be conducted in about thirty major cities of India. The list is given below:

Thiruvananthapuram
Calicut
Chennai
Madurai
Hyderabad
Vishakapatnam
Bangalore
Hubli
Mumbai
Nagpur
Ahmedabad
Panaji
Jaipur
Jodhpur
Bhopal
Delhi
Chandigarh
Srinagar
Dehradoon
Lucknow
Allahabad
Patna
Kolkata
Shillong
Imphal
Dispur
Silchar
Ranchi
Raipur
Cuttack

Application Fee
Student desirous of taking entrance test ISAT-2010 shall have to pay application fee as under:
Male GEN/OBC candidates : Rs.500
SC/ST/PD and for all female candidates : Rs.250

ELIGIBILITY FOR ISAT-2010
Candidates must make sure that they satisfy all the eligibility conditions given below for appearing in ISAT-2010:

Citizenship
Candidates have to be Indian citizens to be eligible to write ISAT-2010.

Date of Birth
The date of birth of candidates belonging to GEN, OBC categories should be on or after October 1, 1985, while the date of birth of those belonging to SC, ST and PD categories should be on or after October 1, 1980.

The date of birth as recorded in the high school/first Board/ Pre-University certificate/or its equivalent will be accepted. If the certificate does not mention the date of birth, candidate must submit at the time of counseling/admission an authenticated document indicating the date of birth.

Year of passing Qualifying Examination (QE)
A candidate must have passed the QE for the first time, in the calendar year 2009 or 2010, provided the results are available before 1 July 2010. Those who are going to appear in the QE or expecting the results of QE later than July 1, 2010 are not eligible to apply for ISAT-2010.

Minimum Percentage of Marks in Class X or equivalent examination.
Candidates belonging to GEN and OBC categories must secure at least 70% marks in aggregate in their Class X or equivalent examination, while, those belonging to SC,ST and PD categories must secure at least 60% marks in aggregate in their in their Class X or equivalent examination.

Minimum Percentage of Marks in 10 + 2 or equivalent examination
Candidates belonging to GEN and OBC categories must secure at least 70% marks in the aggregate in their Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) papers in their QE, while, those belonging to SC,ST and PD categories must secure at least 60% marks in the aggregate in their PCM papers in their QE.

RESERVATION OF SEATS
As per Government of India rules candidates belonging to certain categories are admitted to seats reserved for them based on relaxed criteria. These categories are:
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Other Backward Castes (OBC) belonging to Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)
Physically Disabled (PD) candidates.

Benefit of reservation shall be given only to those castes/ tribes which are recognized by the Government of India and are included in the respective central list published by the Department of Personnel and Training.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ISAT-2010

Candidates can apply on-line only. The online application form will be available from 10:00 AM on 21st December 2009 to 11:30 PM on 31st January 2010 in the IIST website www.iist.ac.in/IIST/ISAT2010 and the alternate link
www.isac.gov.in/iist.

For further information contact: isat2010@iist.ac.in
Phone: 0471 - 2564831, 0471 – 2564832

The Banaras Hindu University

MBBS, BDS, BAMS and B.Pharm Admissions

The Banaras Hindu University will hold All India COMPETITIVE WRITTEN TEST for admission to
MBBS course (84 seats) in
TWO stages: PMT-2010 SCREENING and PMT-2010 MAIN,

and for BDS (38 seats), BAMS (78 seats) and B. Pharm. (33 seats) courses in
ONE stage: PMT-2010 Screening.

PMT-2010 SCREENING shall be held on Wednesday, the 12th May 2010 at Varanasi, Delhi, Kolkata, and Hyderabad Centres, to screen candidates for eligibility to appear in PMT-2010 MAIN examination for MBBS course which will be held on Sunday, the 13th June 2010 at Varanasi Centre only.

For BDS/BAMS/B.Pharm. courses, candidates will be selected on the basis of their merit in the PMT-2010 SCREENING only.

ELIGIBILITY :

QUALIFICATIONS - Passed Intermediate, 10+2 or equivalent examination in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Zoology + Botany) taken together;
(i) For MBBS/BDS/BAMS – a minimum of 50% for General, OBC and respective PC candidates and 40% aggregate marks for SC/ST and respective PC candidates;

(ii) For B.Pharm. – a minimum of 60% marks for General, OBC and respective PC candidates and 55% aggregate marks for SC/ST and respective PC candidates. Candidates appearing in qualifying examination may also apply.

AGE:
Completed 17 years but not crossed 25 years as on 31st December, 2010 (Candidates born after 1st January, 1994 and on or before 31st December, 1985 need not apply).

DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS:
M.B.B.S.(84 seats) : General - 42; OBC – 23; SC – 13 and ST – 6;
BDS (38 seats): General – 19; OBC – 10; SC – 6 and ST – 3;
BAMS (78 seats) : General – 36; Foreign National – 3; OBC – 21; SC – 12 and ST – 6;
B.Pharm. (33 seats): General – 17; OBC – 9; SC – 5 and ST – 2.
Three percent seats are reserved for Physically Challenged (PC) candidates in all the categories of the above courses.


SALE OF APPLICATION FORM START on Monday, 04.01.2010 FROM Bank of Baroda Branches

• LAST DATE FOR SALE OF APPLICATION FORM FROM Bank of Baroda Branches : Monday, 01.03.2010,
• Application Form can be obtained from Bank of Baroda, BHU Branch, S.S. Hospital only, upto Friday, 05.03.2010 till 4:00 PM..


Prescribed Application Form along with the Information Booklet for PMT-2010 can be obtained:

BY CASH :
on payment of Rs. 1100/- (Rs. 700/- for SC/ST candidates) from the following branches of Bank of Baroda.
(i) VARANASI – (1) BHU - S S Hospital Branch, (2) Ram Katora Branch, (3) Orderly Bazar Branch
(ii) DELHI – (1) Parliament Street Branch, (2) Nehru Place Branch, (3) Chowk Shakti Nagar Branch
(iii) KOLKATA – College Street Branch
(iv) LUCKNOW – Charbagh Branch
(v) HYDERABAD – Main Branch, ABIDS Circle
(vi)JAIPUR – DCM Branch
(vii) NAGPUR – South Ambarzari Road
(viii) BHOPAL – TT Nagar Branch
(ix) PATNA – Sri Krishnapuri
(x) MUMBAI – Shivaji Park
(xi) CHENNAI – Mount Road.


BY POSTAL CHANNEL :
From the Office of the Director (PMT-Cell), Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005 by sending a written request through Registered Post along with Crossed Demand Draft/Bankers Cheque (MICR only) of Rs. 1200/- (Rs. 800/- for SC/ST candidates) of a Nationalized Bank, drawn in favour of “The Director, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU” payable at Varanasi. Application form will be sent by Speed / Registered Post. However, Institute will not be responsible for any loss or postal delay.

The request for application form must include the name and address of the candidate, and full particulars of the enclosed DD/BC (write candidate’s name and address on the back of DD). Two self-addressed, preferably typed, white paper slips of 10 cm ´ 6 cm size MUST also accompany it. The ENVELOP containing requisition for PMT application form should be super scribed “Request for Application for PMT-2010, BHU”. Last date of requisition for PMT form by post is Friday, the 19th February 2010. Incomplete/non-cashable Draft (under amount/unsigned/ without Bank Code No. & Seal) shall not be accepted.

NOTE:
(a) Separate Bank Draft will be required for each application form.
(b) M.O./I.P.O./Cheques shall NOT be accepted under any circumstances. Application Forms from the Office of the Director (PMT-Cell), Institute of Medical Sciences, can be obtained by POST only and not in person. In case forms are not available at Bank of Baroda Branches, the same can be obtained by post from Director’s Office upto 19th February, 2010.

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM : Application form duly completed must be sent through Registered Post so as to reach THE DIRECTOR (PMT CELL), INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, VARANASI-221 005 latest by TUESDAY, the 9th March 2010 till 5.00 PM.

Application forms received after the last date shall not be accepted. Foreign Nationals are not required to appear in the PMT examination for MBBS/BAMS course. They may seek admission through the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi, as per the rules laid down for the purpose and their nomination must reach by Thursday, the 15th July 2010.

For more details visit : www.bhu.ac.in, www.imsbhu.nic.in / bhuresults.nic.in

Banaras Hindu University,varanasi

Master of Education M. Ed. (Part time)

Banaras Hindu University, Faculty of Education invites applications for Master of Education M. Ed. (Part time) course consisting of two Semesters, is an in-service professional program open to (in-service) teachers and educational functionaries. The admission will be made on the basis of merit. The merit list will be prepared on the lines of Academic Index prescribed for research students of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

DURATION OF WORKING DAYS :
The M. Ed. (Part-time) two semester will be of two years duration, each year being of 90 working days. The classes will be conducted during summer vacation and holidays.


CLIENTELE :
Teachers, educational administrators and other functionaries connected with office administration, research, curriculum material development, policy making, teacher education, etc., with at least two years of service experience after B.Ed. along with the following educational qualifications are eligible for admission:

ELIGIBILITY :
1. Post Graduate / Under Graduate degree under 10+2+3 pattern.
2. B. Ed. / B. Ed. (Special) securing a minimum of 50% marks in theory.
3. Two years service experience after B.Ed. / LT as on 28.02.2010 (Certificate to be attached).

NUMBER OF SEATS :
25 (Reservation as per University Rules)

FEES :
The Candidate will have to pay Rs. 30,000/- plus usual fees applicable for M. Ed

HOW TO APPLY :
Applications will be invited through advertisement in leading newspapers the format of the application form can be downloaded from BHU website www.bhu.ac.in. The last date for submitting application form in complete is 28.02.2010. The application should be accompanied with Bank Draft of Rs. 600/- in favour of Registrar, Banaras Hindu University, payable at State Bank of India BHU (Code – 0211) Branch. Application should be submitted in the office of Dean, Faculty of Education.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE :

Admission will be made on the basis of academic merit index. The merit will be prepared on the basis of index computed with the help of the formula given below:

Academic Index : M = 45(X1 +0.4 x X2+0.3 x X3) / 100

Where M = Marks for the academic index
X1 = Percentage of marks obtained at the Under Graduate Examination
i.e. Percentage of theory of B. Ed. / B. Ed. (Special)
X2 = Percentage of marks obtained at the Intermediate / Higher Secondary
Examination
X3 = Percentage of marks obtained at the High School Examination
(Percentage of marks will be calculated up to two decimal places)
However, if two or more candidates obtain similar academic index, the admission will be done on the following basis:

1. The candidate having higher percentage in B. Ed. (Theory) will be considered.
2. (i) If the percentage of B. Ed. theory is same then the candidate having master Degree will be preferred
(ii) If the percentage B. Ed. theory is same and the candidates are having Master Degree also, then academic index will be calculated on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in Master Degree with following formula.

For P. G. Students : M = 45(X4 +0.6 x X1+0.25 x X2 +0.15 x X3) / 100
X4 = Percentage of marks obtained at the P. G. Examination.

3. If the academic indices of candidates are still equal then the admission will be given to person having more years of experience.
4. If all are equal, then the admission will be given to the oldest candidate according to date of birth.
5. For calculation the marks of B. Ed./ B. Ed.-spl from IGNOU or MP Bhoj (Open University)

For IGNOU arrange grade points of theory papers will be calculated according to given formula:
Y = -62.5+99.167X – 30X2 +3.333X3
X = Cumulative Grade Points (CGPA)
Y = Equivalent percentage in respected of above grade point

For M. P. (Bhoj) only marks of first nine theory papers will be considered
Experience should be checked whether it is after B. Ed. of before B. Ed.

IMPORTANT DATES :
Commencement of Availability of the application form: 30.12.2009
Last date for availability of application form from the counter: 30.01.2010
Last date for receipt of complete application form: 28.02.2010
Commencement of classes (Tentative) 01.05.2010

Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta

Doctoral Fellowship Programme (equivalent to Ph.D)


Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta
Diamond Harbour Road, Joka, Kolkata-700 104

Doctoral Fellowship Programme (equivalent to Ph.D), Admissions 2010

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta has invited applications for admission to the Doctoral Fellowship Programme (equivalent to Ph.D), commencing June 2010.
The areas of Specializations available are (i) Behavioral Sciences (ii) Economics (iii) Finance & Control (iv) Human Resource Management (v) Management Information Systems (vi) Marketing (vii) Operations Management (viii) Public Policy and Management (ix) Strategic Management (x) Regional Development (xi) Operations Research and Systems Analysis (xii) Sociology.

Applicants with score of CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE and UGC-JRF are eligible. Details are available at www.iimcal.ac.in Applications can be downloaded from http://www.iimcal.ac.in or can be obtained from the Administrative Officer (Fellow Programmes & Research), IIM Calcutta, Diamond Harbour Road, Joka, Kolkata-700 104. The last date for receipt of request for application from by Post is January 8,2010.

Completed application(s) with a Demand Draft for RS.300/- drawn in favour of 'Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta', should reach should reach the Administrative Officer (FPR), IIM Calcutta, Diamond Harbour Road, Joka, Kolkata-700 104, on or before 25th January, 2010. A candidate can apply for a maximum of two areas only with one Demand Draft for Rs.300/-.

There is no Application fee for SC/ST candidates subject to submission of an attested copy of the SC/ST Certificate. Stipend in the range of Rs.20,000/- to Rs.24,000/- per month and Teaching Assistantship up to Rs.11,000/- per month as per rules is available. Computer Grant, Fieldwork Grant, contingency Grant of Rs.20,000/- per year are provided. Full support will be given for attending up to three international conferences anywhere in the world.

For details, visit:www.iimcal.ac.in

Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi

Amrita MBBS Entrance Exam 2010

Elamakkara, Kochi. 682 026. Phone:0484-285 8036 / 8037 / 5651, Fax: 0484-280 2020 / 2051
Email: ugadmissions@aims.amrita.edu

Amrita MBBS Entrance Exam 2010

The Amrita School of Medicine under the Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, a deemed university, has invited applications for the MBBS course commencing next year. There will be a Common Entrance Test for admission to the course. The total number of seats for the course is 100 and the duration of the course is four and a half years plus one year compulsory rotating internship. The curriculum is as approved by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (University) and is in line with the directives of the Medical Council of India.

ELIGIBILITY: The applicant should be minimum 17 years of age and maximum 23 years on or before 31st December 2010. The applicant should have passed 12th standard in the first attempt and with a minimum of marks 60% in English and 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together, from any State Higher Secondary Board or equivalent. NRI's and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) who qualify from foreign universities will have to produce an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Those who appear for the qualifying examination in March/ April 2010 can also apply.

COMMON ENTRANCE TEST:
Date of Entrance Examination is May 23, 2010 and the Time of Examination is Morning and the Cost of Application Rs. 1250/-. The Exam Centers are New Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Kozhikode, Kochi, Amritapuri(Kollam), Thiruvananthapuram.
PROSPECTUS & APPLICATION FORMS: The Prospectus and Application forms will be available from the branches of The Dhanalakshmi Bank and South Indian Bank from March 2010.

DHANALAKSHMI BANK (Branches named below):

1 H17, Govind Mansion, Outer Circle, Cannaught Circus, New Delhi - 110 001 New Delhi Tel: 011 23720369 / 23312833 / 23312840.

2 Urmila Complex, station Ave rd. Chembur, Mumbai - 400 071 Mumbai Tel:022 25285760 / 25288545

3 IDL Plaza, Ground Floor, Sarat Bose RD., Kolkata - 700 020 Kolkata Tel: 033 22815100 / 22813425

4 104,Anna Salai, OM Shakti Towers, Mount Rd., Chennai - 600 002 Chennai Tel: 044 28600458 / 28600526

5 Dickens Rd., Bangalore - 560 042 Bangalore Tel :080 25587492 / 25550724/25550720

6 268 Cross Cut Rd., Gandhipuram, Coimbatore - 641 012 Coimbatore Tel: 0422 2234332

7 Karimpanal Arcade, East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 023 Thiruvananthapuram Tel: 0471 2471812 / 2475244

8 AIMS Campus, Edappally , Kochi - 682 026 Kochi Tel: 0484 2802922 / 2802797

9 Industrial Finance Branch, MG Road, - 682 035 Kochi Tel: 0484 2364033 / 236099723802520

10 17/1341 H Ram Mohan Rd, Chintavalappu, Kozhikode - 673 004 Kozhikode Tel:0495 2721924 / 2724021

11 Paramekkavu, pathayappura , Buliding, Round South, Thrissur - 673004 Thrissur Tel: 0487 2423195 / 2440195

12 2471 shann Bldg, JS Paul Jn., MA Rd., Kannur - 670 001 Kannur Tel: 0497 2706799 / 2707534

13 Gangothri land mark, Near Iron Bridge , Kollam - 691 001 Kollam Tel: 0474 2746410/2746510

14 Kaniyanthra Building, Baker Junction Kottayam - 686 001 Kottayam Tel: 0481 2564281/2584366

15 Kaloor Branch,Behind Stock Exchange,Kaloor Kochi Tel: 0484 2401059

SOUTH INDIAN BANK (Branches named below)

* Chaithanya -Shopping Complex Near KSRTC Bus -station Karunagappally Kollam Dist. Karunagappally Tel: 0476- 2620267

* J&M Shopping Complex, Opp.KSRTC Bus- stand, Chengannur. Alappuzha Dist. Chengannur Tel:0479-2455002

* Alka Building, Ist Floor, Round North, Thrissur - 1 Thrissur North Tel: 0487 2335942/2320032

* Gundert Road Opp.Fire Station Thalasserry Kannur Dist. Thalasserry Tel: 0490-2320220

* Main Branch Spencer Junction Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram Tel : 0471-2331747 2322908

* PB 180 Naicker New Street Madurai.1 Tamilnadu Madurai Tel: 0452-2623967

* Sarojini Devi Road, Secunderabad- 1/7/395, Ground Floor 500 003 Andhra Pradesh Secunderabad Tel: 040-27845170

* Viswamala building Rajendra Prasad road Vijayawada-520001 Andhra Pradesh. Vijayawada Tel: 0866-2568484

* Astbhuj Bhavan Opp.Jubilee Gate Raisen Road, Indrapuri Bhopal-462021 Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Tel: 0755-2751006

* FI Plaza, Bada Chandganj Aliganj Lucknow UttarPradesh-226020 Lucknow Tel: 09838-2327332

* Saryug Complex Nehru Nagar Patliputra Colony PO Patna 800 013 Patna Tel: 0612-2264343

* Pankaj Grand Plaza Near Delhi Police Apartment Mayur Vihar Phase-I Delhi-91 Mayur Vihar Tel: 011-22753982

* Sriram Garden Kanke Road, Ranchi-834008 Jharkhand Ranchi, Jharkhand Tel: 0651-2232893

* Ajit Towers, amsagarpura, Near Sindhi school, Raipur, Chattisgarh-492001 Raipur, Chattisgarh Tel: 0771-2293171

* Catholic Centre Building, Waltair main road, Maharanipetta, Vishakhapattanam-2 Andhra Pradesh Vishakhapattanam Tel: 0891- 2706727

The application can be secured from the office of the Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham by Speed Post/Courier : Rs. 1,310/-. Applicants may download forms from the site and submit along with a DD for Rs. 1,310/-. The DD has to be drawn in the name of AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM, PAYABLE AT KOCHI.

Requests for applications may be sent to: THE ADMISSION CO-ORDINATOR, Amrita School of Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Elamakkara, Kochi. 682 026. Phone:0484-285 8036 / 8037 / 5651 ; Fax: 0484-280 2020 / 2051 Email: ugadmissions@aims.amrita.edu

The Tution Fee per Annum is Rs.2,50,000/-

Candidates should take extreme care in marking the courses of their choice. Mark the course which a candidate will definitely accept in case of selection.

A photograph of not more than 3 months old is required. Photographs should be a close up head shot. Include the name of applicant and date taken.