Post Graduate Medical (Degree / Diploma) Courses, 2010

Kerala Medical PG Entrance Examination 2010

Office of The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Govt. of Kerala invites applications for the Entrance Examination for admission to Post Graduate Medical (Degree / Diploma) Courses, 2010 in the Medical Colleges in Kerala.

Eligibility for Admission
Nativity : Applicant should be an Indian citizen of Kerala origin or should have passed the MBBS Course from any of the Medical Colleges in Kerala.


Academic Qualifications : M.B.B.S. Degree from any of the Universities in
Kerala or of any other University, recognized by any of the Universities in Kerala as
equivalent thereto with eligibility for full registration in respect of all courses.
Applicants who will complete Compulsory Rotating Resident Internship (C.R.R.I.)
on or before 31.03.2010 are eligible to apply for the Entrance examination,
subject to the condition that the admission will be given only after obtaining
registration of T C Medical Council.

Age: The Upper age limit for general merit candidates as on 30.04.2010 is 45
years. The upper age limit for service candidates is as per clause IV (C) of
Prospectus.

Selection and Entrance Examination: Selection of General candidates excluding service quota candidate to state quota seats will be made on the basis of an Entrance Examination to be conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations [CEE] at Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kozhikode on 10.02.2010. It will consist of two Papers, each of two hours duration and having 150 Objective Type (Multiple Choice) Questions each. A minimum of 50% marks in the Entrance Examination is mandatory to become eligible for admission as per the Medical Council of India Post Graduate regulations. In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST and SEBC the required minimum marks in the Entrance Examination is 40% and in case of candidates with locomotory disabilities of lower limbs between 40%and 70%, the required minimum marks shall be 45%. As per the clause IX(a) Weightage will be given to candidates who have done Government Service in remote or difficult areas after the MBBS course as per P G Medical Education regulations 2009 Part III of MCI. Such candidates should have completed one year physical service in rural area /difficult rural area stations as on the date of notification of inviting application for the course. A Service certificate mentioned in Annexure VIII of the Prospectus should be attached with the application form.

Application forms: Prospectus and Application form will be available from 02.01.2010 in the website cee-kerala.org (See Clause VIII of the Prospectus). The Application form is common for General and Service candidates. Candidates seeking admission to this course can apply in the Online application form provided on the website www.cee-kerala.org of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations and then remit the required fee at any State Bank of Travancore Branch. Application fee for General candidates is Rs. 1000/- and SC/ST candidates is Rs. 500/-. Service candidates who seek admission under General Quota also, should pay extra Rs.1000/- (Please see Clause VIII (a) Application forms will not be sold from the office of the CEE or office of the DME. Application fee once remitted will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Last date and time for receipt of filled-in application forms: Candidates, seeking admission should forward their completed application with all the required documents mentioned in clause VIII(e) of the prospectus to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Housing Board Buildings, Santhinagar, Thiruvananthapuram — 695 001, either by Registered Post, by Speed Post or Hand Delivery so as to reach him before 5 pm on 23.01.2010However, Service Candidates should send their Application form, along with copies of all required documents, to the Controlling Officer as stipulated in the prospectus, on or before 23.01.2010. Service candidates seeking admission in General Merit quota will have to forward the application form both to the Controlling Officer and Commissioner for Entrance Examinations. Late, defective and incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. No correspondence will be undertaken in this regard. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations will not be responsible for any postal delay.


Candidates will be allowed, neither to include any information in the application form nor to submit any certificates / documents claiming reservation or any benefits, after the submission of the application, under any circumstances. Candidates must note that they have to obtain the required certificates in the body of the application form itself, wherever specified. The certificates that are attached separately along with the application form will not be considered under any circumstances.

The CEE will conduct the Entrance Examination, prepare and publish the rank list of Candidates who qualify in the Entrance Examination and forward the same to the Director of Medical Education. The rank list will be made available in the website "cee-kerala.org".

The selection, admission and allotment of seats including those under Service Quota will be made by the DME through a Centralized Allotment Process [CAP] and will be based on various provisions laid down in the Prospectus, approved by the Government of Kerala.

Candidates may go through the various provisions of the Prospectus available in the Official website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations at "cee-kerala.org", before filling up the "On-line application forms".

AIPVT 2010 – All India Pre-Veterinary Test

The Veterinary Council of India invites applications for The All India Pre -Veterinary Test (AIPVT) - For Admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H. Course.

All India Pre-Veterinary Test-2010 shall be held on Saturday, the 08th May, 2010 (2.00 to 5.00 P.M.).

ELIGIBILITY
An applicant is eligible for admission to the All India Pre Veterinary Test if the following criteria are met with :-


Nationality:
He/She is an Indian national. Since the provisions of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 have not been extended to the State of Jammu & Kashmir, candidates from that State shall not be eligible to appear in the said examination unless they submit an Affidavit in enclosed Proforma on Nonjudicial Stamp Paper of Rs. 10/- duly attested by Metropolitan Magistrate/First Class Judicial Magistrate to the effect that:-

They are not eligible to compete for B.V.Sc. & A.H. seats in the State of Jammu & Kashmir and hence, not eligible to seek admission in Veterinary Colleges of Jammu & Kashmir and they are not domicile of Jammu & Kashmir.

Note: Applications not accompanied with the required Affidavit shall be rejected without any further reference in this matter. Such Affidavits submitted by the candidates shall be verified and if found to be false, the admission of all such candidates shall be cancelled and legal proceedings initiated against them.

Age :
He/She has attained or will attain the age of Seventeen (17) years as on 31st December,
2010. Candidates attaining seventeen Years on 1stof January, 2010 or later will not be eligible to appear at the Entrance examination.

Essential Qualification :
He/She has passed:-
(i) The Higher Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination equivalent to 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination after a period of 12 years of study the last two years of study with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other elective subject with English at a level not less than the core course for English as prescribed by the National Council for Education Research and Training after the introduction of the 10+2+3 (years) educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on Education.
OR
(ii) The Intermediate Science examination in science from a recognized University/Board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (which shall include a practical test in these subjects) and English.

Minimum marks:
To be eligible for entrance examination, candidate must have passed any of the qualifying examinations as enumerated above. Further, he/she should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks for General Category in aggregate in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English at 10+2 /Intermediate Science Examination. Provided also that to be eligible for entrance examination the candidate must have passed the aforesaid subjects individually. For the candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste/the Scheduled Tribes or other special category(Other Backward Classes) of students as specified by the Government from time to time, marks required for admission shall be 10% less than that prescribed for General Category.

How to Apply?

The Information Bulletin containing the Application Form can be obtained between 4th
January to 15th February, 2010, by hand from the counter of the office of the Veterinary Council of India, 'A' Wing, 2nd Floor, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi- 66 on payment of Rs. 800/- in case of General /OBC Category and Rs. 400/- in case of Scheduled Cast/Scheduled Tribes category through Demand Draft only. The Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of "Veterinary Council of India-Examination Fund, New Delhi" Payable at New Delhi.

(ii) The Information Bulletin and Application Form can also be obtained between 4th January to 15th February, 2010, by post on payment of Rs. 850/- for General/ OBC Category and Rs. 450/- for SC/ST Category through Demand Draft in favour of" Veterinary Council of India- Examination Fund, New Delhi" Payable at New Delhi, from the office of the Veterinary Council of India, 'A' Wing, 2nd Floor, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066.
(iii) The Information Bulletin and Application Form can also be obtained between 4th January to 15th February, 2010 by hand against Cash payment from the following branches of Vijaya Bank (Rs. 800/-in case of General Category/OBC and Rs. 400/-for SC/ST Category):-

1. Vijaya Bank, P. B. No.218,306-308,3rd Floor, Babukhan Estate, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad -01
2. Vijaya Bank, B.P.O. No. 15.195/196, Prakasam Road,Tirupati-517501.
3. Vijaya Bank, Satkar Shopping Arcade, FraserRoad, Patna-800001.
4. Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 119, LIC Building, Sector-17B, Chandigarh-160017.
5. Vijaya Bank, Medina Manzil Jail Road, Kutchery Chowk, Raipur.
6. Vijaya Bank, Barakhamba Road, No17, Vijaya Building, New Delhi-110001.
7. Vijaya Bank, Ansal Chamber-II,6, Africa Avenue, Bhikaji Came Place, New Delhi -110066.
8. Vijaya Bank, Plot No. 5, No.-1, Savitri Plaza, I.P. Extension LSC-2, Patparjanj, Delhi-110092.
9. Vijaya Bank, Plot No. 1, C.U. Block, Vikas Surya Plaza, Local Shopping Centre, Pitampura, NewDelhi-110034.
10. Vijaya Bank, No.-2, Mall Road, Shimla.
11. Vijaya Bank, No. 55, Baralal Street, Upper Bazar, Ranchi.
12. Vijaya Bank, P.B. NO. 5118, Public Utility Building , Mayo Hall , M.G. Road, Bangalore - 560001.
13. Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 150, Swastik Centre, MG. Road, Thiruvananthapuram - 695001.
14. Vijaya Bank, 111, Laxmi Niwas, Sindhi Colony, Berasia Road, Bhopal.
15. Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 18, G.S. Road, Shillong - 793001.
16. Vijaya Bank, No. 148, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar -751009
17. Vijaya Bank, P. B. No. 23, Ahinsa Circle, Subhas Marg, Jaipur-302 001.
18. Vijaya Bank, 31/49, MGMarg, Mayfair Building, Hazratgang, Lucknow- 226001.
19. Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 322, Heera Sons House, 74/276, Haisley Road, Kanpur-208001.
20. Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 7, No.48/141/A, 1st Floor, MisirPokhra, Luxa Road, Varanasi-221 001.
21. Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 120, No.6, Mahant Laxmandas Road, Dehradun -248001.
22. Vijaya Bank, P.B. No. 2038,1/2, Old Court House, Brabourne Road, Kolkata - 700001.
The Information Bulletin and Application Form can also be obtained by hand from the following offices on production of Demand Draft of Rs. 800/- in case of General and Rs. 400/-for SC/ST Category in favour of "Veterinary Council of India Examination Fund, New Delhi" payable at "New Delhi":-
(a) The Registrar, Andaman & Nicobar UT Veterinary Council, Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Haddo, Port Blair-744102.
(b) The Registrar, Nagaland State Veterinary Council, Directorate of Veterinary & A. H., Kohima797001.
(c) The Registrar, Tripura Veterinary Council, Veterinary Complex, Astabal, Agartala- 799005.
(d) The Registrar, Manipur Veterinary Council, Sanjenthong, Imphal- 795001.
(e) The Registrar, Mizoram State Veterinary Council, Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Aizawl.
(f) The Registrar, Arunachal Pradesh Veterinary Council, Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Nirjuli - 791109.
(g) The Registrar, Sikkim State Veterinary Council, Department ofAnimal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Krishi Bhawan,Tadong, Sikkim-737102.

LAST DATE FOR SALE OF INFORMATION BULLETIN AND RECEIPT OF
APPLICATIONS
The last date for sale of Information Bulletin and Application Form by Hand/Post/Bank is 15th February, 2010.
The last date of submission of duly filled Application Form is 22nd February, 2010 (5.00 P.M.). Application received after 22nd February,2010 shall not be considered.

Contact
Controller of Examination,
Veterinary Council of India
'A' Wing, 2nd Floor,
August Kranti Bhawan,
Bhikaji Cama Place,
New Delhi 110066
Telephone No.011-26184149 (from 10.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon & 2.00 P.M. to 4.00 P.M. on working days)

SRM Engineering Entrance Examination (SRM EEE) Admissions 2010

B.Tech: Aerospace engineering, Architectural engineering, Automobile engineering, Bioinformatics, Biomedical engineering, Bioprocess engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical engineering, Civil engineering, Computer science and engineering, Electronics and communication engineering, Electrical and Electronics engineering, Electronics and instrumentation engineering, Food process engineering, Geo Informatics, Genetic Engineering, Information technology, Information and telecommunication engineering, Infrastructure engineering, Instrumentation and control engineering, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Nanotechnology, Nuclear engineering, Software engineering, B.Arch, B.Des

M.Tech: Biomedical engineering, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Chemical engineering, Communication systems, Computer aided design, Computer integrated manufacturing, Computer science and engineering, Construction engineering and management, Database systems, Electronics and control engineering, Embedded systems technology, Energy engineering, Environmental engineering, Food and nutrition biotechnology, Genetic engineering, Geo technical engineering, Information technology, Information security and cyber forensics, Knowledge engineering, Multimedia technology, Power electronics and drives, Power systems engineering, Remote sensing and GIS, Robotics, Software engineering, Structural engineering, Telecommunication networks, VLSI design, Water resources and management, M.Arch

For details regarding MBA, PGPM and MCA visit www.srmuniv.ac.in

How to apply: Four ways (i) buy an application for Rs. 750/- by cash from sales outlets, fill and send to Dean (admission) (ii) download an application from www.srmuniv.ac.in, fill and send to Dean (admissions) with demand draft of Rs 750/- favouring SRMIST, payable at Chennai (iii) apply online (iv) write to Dean (admissions) with demand draft of Rs 750/- favouring SRMIST, payable at Chennai to get an application form, fill and send to Dean (admission)

Application forms are available: at lead branches of Axis bank, bank of baroda, central bank of India, city union bank, ICICI bank, IDBI bank, Indian bank, Karur Vysya bank, Kotak mahindra bank, Punjab national bank, south Indian bank, state bank of India, state bank of Patiala, syndicate bank, united bank of India, Vijaya bank and post offices. Also from Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Trichy and Modinagar campuses

Eligibility

B.Tech: A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent and (a) for all programs – minimum 60% aggregate in mathematics, physics and chemistry (b) for bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, bioprocess engineering, food process engineering, biotechnology and genetic engineering, minimum 60% aggregate in biology, physics and chemistry.

B.Arch: A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent having a minimum total aggregate of 60% with English and mathematics as subjects of study and a minimum score of 40% in Aptitude test in Architecture (ATA), conducted by SRM university as a part of SRMEEE.

PG programs: A pass with minimum aggregate of 60% in the qualifying examination. For details, visit www.srmuniv.ac.in

Important dates:

Issue of applications: 10th January, 2010

Last date of receipt of applications: 9th April, 2010

Entrance examination: 2nd May, 2010

Academic environment: 550 acres, hi-tech facilities, foreign faculties, flexible and dynamic curriculum and exciting research

Diversity of students: 80% of students are from outside Tamilnadu, with students from Europe, China and other countries

Semester abroad program: Over 150 students sponsored to 35 foreign universities like MIT, Carnegie, UC Davis, Warwick and Western Australia in 2008-09

International advisory board: 50 members from international universities like MIT, UC Berkeley, Cambridge and NUS help set Global standards

Corporate advisory board: Top executives help in formulating academics and research

Placement: Top salary US$ 200,000 offered to NANO Researcher Mr. Shivaraman at California, USA. Nearly 100% placement for registered students with TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, Infosys, Siemens, reliance and others

Accreditation: Grade equivalent to 5 stars by NAAC and other accrediting authorities

Loans: On-the-spot sanction of bank educational loans during counseling

Scholarships: (1) Fee waiver of 50% to students with above 90% in CBSE and above 95% in state board examinations (2) founder’s scholarship-full waiver on tuition, books, hostels and mess, plus stipend Rs 1,000 per month to top state, SRMEEE, JEE and AIEEE rankers, sports persons, socio-economic disdained including minority community and differently-abled

Contact, The Dean (Admission), SRM university, SRM nagar, Kattankulathur-603203, Kancheepuram dist Tamilnadu, India, Tel 044-27455715, 27453433, Fax 044-27453622, Email dean@admissions.srmuniv.ac.in

Modinagar campus, Meerut road, Sikrikalan Modinagar, Gazhiabad, Uttar Pradesh-201204, Tel 01232-248618, 234301, Fax 01232-245441

Head office, No. 1, Jawaharlal Nehru salai (100 feet road), Vadapalani, Chennai-600026, Tel 044-43969999, Fax 044-23624778

Test city centres, Andaman and Nicobar (Port Blair), Andhra Pradesh (Anantapur, Guntur, Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Kadappa, Rajahmundry, Kurnool, Khammam, Nellore, Nizamabad, Ongole, Thirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Warangal), Arunachal Pradesh (Itanagar), Assam (Dibrugarh, Guwahati), Bihar (Bettiah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna), Chandigarh (Chandigarh), Chattisgarh (Bilaspur, Jagadalpur, Korba, Raipur), Goa (Panaji), Gujarat (Ahmedabad, Rajkot), Haryana (Bahadurgarh), Himachal Pradesh (Dharamsala, Shimla), Jharkhand (Bokaro steel city, Dhanbad, Giridih, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi), Karnataka (Bangalore, Gulbarga, Hubli, Raichur), Kerala (Ernakulam, Kottayam, Kozhikodu, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram), Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur), Maharashtra (Akola, Ahmadnagar, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune) New Delhi (Janakpuri, Karolbagh, Pitampura), Orissa (Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Raurkela), Puducherry (Karaikal, Puducherry), Punjab (Jalandhar), Rajasthan (Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota), Tamilnadu (Attur, Chennai, Chidambaram, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Erode, Kancheepuram, Karaikudi, Krishnagiri, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Nagercoil, Namakkal, Perambalur, Pudukottai, Rasipuram, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvarur, Thuthukudi, Vellore, Villuppuram, Virudhunagar), Uttar Pradesh (Allahabad, Bareilly, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhanshi, Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, Varanasi), Uttaranchal (Dehradun), West Bengal (Durgapur, Kolkata, Raiganj, Siliguri)

For details, visit www.srmuniv.ac.in

National Entrance Screening Test 2010 (NEST 2010)

5-year M.Sc. (Integrated) Programmes

Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India invites applications for
National Entrance Screening Test 2010 (NEST 2010) for Admission to 5-year M.Sc. (Integrated) Programmes at
UM-DAE CBS, Mumbai,
NISER, Bhubaneswar and
Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan

Institutes and Programmes in detail

UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CBS), Mumbai
The Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has set up an autonomous Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CBS) in Mumbai. CBS offers high quality teaching embedded in a vibrant post-graduate and research environment with some of the best teachers and scientists, from major institutions in the city (TIFR, BARC, IIT, HBCSE) and the University of Mumbai and its colleges, on its faculty. The Centre is
located in the Vidyanagari campus of the University of Mumbai. CBS offers a 5-year integrated M.Sc. Programme in biological, chemical, mathematical and physical sciences. The degrees at CBS are awarded by the 150-year old University of Mumbai.

Tentatively, there are 30 seats this year with reservations as per Government norms, including reservation for persons with disability (PD). Further details are on the CBS website (http://cbs.ac.in).

National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar
NISER, established by the Department of Atomic Energy, strives to become a citadel for basic sciences and allied subjects, in terms of teaching and research. Its vision includes imparting high-quality science education in a vibrant academic ambiance to the bright, motivated students, by a faculty of distinguished scientists and teachers. The curriculum is amply supported by a strong visitor's programme by accomplished scientists from India and abroad. NISER offers a 5-year integrated M.Sc. Programme in biological, chemical, mathematical and physical sciences. At present, NISER functions from the beautiful campus of the Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, a renowned institute. Degrees at NISER will be awarded by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a deemed-to-be University of the Department of Atomic Energy.

There are 60 seats this year, including reserved seats for SC/ST/OBC candidates and persons with disability (PD) as per Government norms. Further details are available
on the NISER website (http://niser.ac.in).

Integrated Science Education and Research Centre, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan
Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, a Central University, has introduced a 5-year Integrated M. Sc. in the Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) under Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science). The academic activities of the integrated science programme have started at the existing Siksha-Bhavana complex with the assistance of faculty members in the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology and Computer & System Sciences, which have excellent research facilities. For this programme, the university uses a credit and grade-point system based completely on continuous assessment of the candidate. There are 21 seats this year, including reserved seats for SC/ST/OBC candidates and persons with disability (PD) as per Government norms. Further details are available on the Visva-Bharati website (http://visva-bharati.ac.in).

All the institutes have residential campuses with suitable accommodation and boarding facilities. The academic programmes of all the institutes have a balanced semester-based course structure with continuous assessment within a flexible, seamless curriculum designed to emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of science in the 21st century. The curriculum vigorously seeks to inculcate exploration, innovation and research so as to develop talented and motivated scientists for the country.

Meritorious candidates enrolled at CBS and NISER, whose performance at the end of the programme is above a certain threshold, may be permitted to appear directly before the selection committee of BARC for admission to BARC's training school (leading to a regular job in the Department of Atomic Energy's research centres). All candidates enrolled at CBS and NISER will receive INSPIRE, or equivalent, Fellowships, amounting to Rs. 5,000/- per month and other suitable benefits. Candidates enrolled at Visva-Bharati will be eligible to apply for INSPIRE Fellowships.

Eligibility for Admission:
1. Qualification:
General category and OBC candidates must have secured an aggregate of 60% marks (or equivalent grade) in class XII (or equivalent) from any recognized board in India. For SC/ST/PD candidates the corresponding requirement is 55% aggregate marks. Candidates must have passed the class XII (or equivalent) examination in 2008 or 2009 or must be appearing in 2010. Where only a letter grade is available, a certificate from the board specifying equivalent percentage marks will be required. In the absence of such a certificate, the decision of the admission committee of the concerned institution will be final.

2. Age limit:
General category and OBC candidates born on or after October 1, 1985 are eligible to apply. The age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST/PD candidates.

Admission Procedure:
The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST-2010) will be conducted at 34 towns and cities all over India on Sunday, June 6, 2010. Selection of the candidates will be based on the results of the NEST-2010 examination, which will be available on June 30, 2010 at the NEST website given below.

NEST-2010 Examination:
The NEST-2010 examination will consist of five sections. Section 1 is general and compulsory for all candidates. Sections 2 to 5 will contain questions from biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics respectively. Candidates are required to attempt any two of these four sections. The NEST-2010 examination will have objective-type questions, designed to test the candidate's subject comprehension and analytic ability. (Please refer to the website / brochure for details of the scope of the NEST-2010 examination.) The duration of the examination will be three hours.

How To Apply:
Candidates may follow any of the following two channels to apply.
1. They may follow the instructions on the NEST website given below and fill up the application form on-line, take a print-out and send the same along with the application fee (in the form of a demand draft / postal order) to the address below.
2. They may send a letter to the Chief Coordinator, at the address below, requesting an application form and brochures which will be posted to them. On the receipt of the application form and brochures, the candidate may fill up the form and send the completed application form, along with the application fee (in the form of a demand draft / postal order), to the Chief Coordinator at the address mentioned below.

Application Fee:
The application fee for male general category and male OBC candidates is Rs. 500/-. The fee for male SC/ST/PD candidates and all female candidates is Rs. 250/-. The fee is to be paid in the form of a demand draft / postal order in favour of 'NEST-2010', payable at Mumbai.

Deadlines:
Last date for requesting application forms is February 16, 2010.
Last date for receipt of completed applications along with the requisite fee is March 16, 2010.
The on-line application process will also end on March 16, 2010.

Applications incomplete in any respect or not accompanied by the requisite fee will not be accepted.

Address for Correspondence:
The Chief Coordinator, NEST-2010,
UM-DAE CBS, Health Centre Building,
University of Mumbai - Vidyanagari Campus,
Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai, 400098.
Email: cco@nestexam.in
website: www.nestexam.in

Indian School of Mines (I.S.M.) Dhanbad

M.Sc. Entrance Examination 2010

Indian School of Mines (I.S.M.) Dhanbad invites applications for the following Programmes for the year 2010

a. M. Sc. Tech. (3-year) Applied Geology
b. M. Sc. Tech.* (3-year) Applied Geophysics
c. M. Sc. (2-year) Mathematics & Computing
d. M. Sc.* (2-year) Applied Physics
e. M. Sc. (2-year) Chemistry

Eligibility for Admissions
a. M. Sc. Tech. Applied Geology
B.Sc. Degree (3-year) with Geology as Honours/ Major/ Main/ Equivalent subject and any two subsidiary subjects from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics and Computer Science.

b. M. Sc. Tech. Applied Geophysics
B.Sc. Degree (3-year) with Physics as Honours/ Major/ Main/ Equivalent subject, Mathematics as a subsidiary subject and another subsidiary subject from Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Electronics, Statistics and Computer Science.

c. M. Sc. Mathematics & Computing
B.Sc. Degree (3-year) with Mathematics as Honours / Major/ Main/ Equivalent subject and two subsidiary subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Statistics, Electronics and Computer Science.

d. M. Sc.* Applied Physics
B.Sc. Degree (3-year) with Physics as Honours/ Major / Main/ Equivalent subject, Mathematics as a subsidiary subject, and another subsidiary subject from Chemistry, Geology, Statistics, Electronics, Computer Science, Economics and Geography.

e. M. Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Degree (3-year) with Chemistry as Honours/ Major / Main/ Equivalent subject, Mathematics as a subsidiary subject, and another subsidiary from Physics, Statistics, Electronics and Computer Science.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Admissions will be based on an Entrance Examination
Date and Time of Entrance Examination : 16th May, 2010, 09.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon

CENTRES OF EXAMINAION
Bhubaneswar, Chennai, New Delhi, Dhanbad, Guwahati, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Varanasi

APPLICATION FORMS FOR EXAMINATION
Application form and Information Bulletin can be obtained from I.S.M. sale counter in the office of the ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC) during oftfhice hours on any working day (Monday to Friday) from 04th January, 2010 to 05th March, 2010 on cash payment of Non-refundable Application Fee of Rs.550/- for SC/ST/PD applicants only and Rs.1,100/- for all other categories of applicants.

The application material can also be obtained by post from the office of the ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC), I.S.M. by sending an A/c payee Demand Draft of Rs.600/-for SC/ST/PD applicants only and of Rs.1,150/-for all other categories of applicants, payable at Dhanbad and drawn in favour of the Registrar, I.S.M., Dhanbad, along with a self addressed unstamped envelope of A4 size.

The application form can also be downloaded from I.S.M. website (http://www.ismdhanbad.ac.in) and should be sent along with the original A/c payee Demand Draft of Rs.550/- for SC/ST/PD applicants only and Rs.1,100/- for all other categories of applicants, payable at Dhanbad and drawn in favour of Registrar, I.S.M., Dhanbad. The completed application form should reach the office of the Assistant Registrar (Academic), Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad- 826004, Jharkhand on or before 08th March, 2010.

All future correspondences should be addressed to Assistant Registrar (Academic), I.S.M., Dhanbad-826004, Jharkhand.

LAST DATE OF APPLICATION
Application form complete in all respects should be sent in an envelope (by writing on top left corner as "Admission to M.Sc. / M.Sc.Tech. 2010") to The Assistant Registrar (Academic), I.S.M., Dhanbad 826004, Jharkhand so as to reach on or before the closing date, i.e., March 08th, 2010.

Contact
Indian School of Mines
Dhanbad 826004
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KIITEE 2010 - KIIT University Entrance Examination. Kalinga Institute Of Industrial Technology

KALINGA INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
KIIT UNIVERSITY

BHUBANESWAR, ORISSA, INDIA.


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Applications are invited to the following courses

B.Tech. (4 years)
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Information Technology
Electronics & Electrical Engineering


B.Tech.-Lateral Entry (3years)
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Information Technology
Electronics & Electrical Engineering








M.C.A. (3 years)
B.C.A. (3 years)
M.Tech. (2 years)
Computer Science & Engineering
Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering
Electrical-Power Electronics & Drives
Mechanical-Manufacturing Process & System
Civil-Construction Engineering & Management
M.Sc. Biotechnology (2 years)
M.Sc. Microbiology (2 years)
Integrated M.Sc. Biotech. (5 years)
B.B.A. (3 years)
Integrated Law Programme
BA LLB (5 years)
BBA LLB (5 years)
B.Sc. LLB (5 years)


IMPORTANT DATES


Issue of Application Form and Prospectus: 4th January 2010 to 27th February 2010
Last date for receiving filled in Application Form : 27th February 2010


KIITEE-2010
To be held on 2nd May, 2010 in 100 Centers across India.


Procedure for sending the Filled Online Registration Form:
Kindly fill all the fields of the Online Application form and submit the form, take the print out (which appears on the screen after submitting the filled application)
Please paste (do not staple) your recent Passport size (4cm X 5cm) photograph taken after 1st January, 2010.
The completed Registration form must have the signature of the candidate, thumb impression and candidate’s Parents/Guardian signature.
With the Registration form following are the enclosures to be attached
Two Passport size photographs pasted on the registration form (all the photos provided should be identical and clear)
Xerox copies of Class - X Mark sheet/Board Certificate.
Please mention "KIITEE-2010 APPLICATION FORM and Registration number" in the top of the Envelop.
Registration form with all the enclosures listed should to sent through Registered/Speed Post/Courier, so as to reach on or before dt.27.02.2010, 5.00 p.m. to the below mentioned address:
Eligibility Criteria

3.1 For B.Tech. (4 years) Course :-

Candidates applying for B.Tech. (4 year) Course should fulfill the following criteria. 1. Candidates who have passed 10+2 examination in 2008, 2009 or appearing in 10+2 examination in 2010 are only eligible to apply for B.Tech (4 year) course of the University.
2. Should have studied in regular full time formal education in their schooling / college.
3. Pass in 10 +2 or its equivalent with atleast 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics taken together.
4. Should have born on or after 01.07.1989.


3.2 MBBS/BDS

10+2 pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology taken together for general category candidates and 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology taken together for SC/ST Candidates.

Age: Lower age should be 17 years as on 01.07.10 & upper age limit should be maximum 25 years as on 01.07.10. The upper age limit may be relaxed by three year for SC/ST candidates.

3.3 For B.Tech. -LE ( 3 years) :- Pass in three years diploma course in Engineering with at least 60% marks in aggregate.

Course wise Eligibility Criteria

For Admission into Following Branches Eligible Diploma Holders
Civil Engg. Civil Engg
Mechanical Engg. Mechanical Engg or Automobile Engg.
Electrical Engg. Electrical Engg. /Electronics & Electrical Engg.
Electronics & Electrical Engg. Electrical Engg./Electronics & Electrical Engg./Electronics & Tele-Comm./Electronics & Instrumentation Engg./Electronics
Electronics & Tele-Comm. Engg. Electronics Engg./ Electronics & Communication Engg./ Electronics & Tele-Comm. Engg./ Electronics & Instrumentation Engg. / Electronics & Electrical Engg./
Computer Science & Engg. Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics Tele-Comm.
Information Technology Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics & Tele-Communication Engg.
Candidate should have born on or after 01.07.1986.

3.4 For BBA / BCA (3 years) : Pass in 10+2 in any stream with at least 50% marks and having Mathematics / Business Mathematics / Economics / Statistics as one of the subjects in 10+2 level. Should have born on or after 01.07.1989.

3.5 Bachelor of Fashion Design (4 years): Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Central / State Board with 50% marks in aggregate Should have born on or after 01.07.1989

3.6 Bachelor of Textile Design (4 years): Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Central / State Board with 50% marks in aggregate Should have born on or after 01.07.1989

3.7 Bachelor of Film & Television Production (3 years): Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Central / State Board with 50% marks in aggregate Should have born on or after 01.07.1989

3.8 For MCA (3 years) : Any Graduate with minimum 50% marks in graduation or equivalent having mathematics either in 10+2 or graduation level-as one of the subject. Candidate should have been born on or after 01.07.1986.

3.9 For M.Tech. (2 years): B.E. or B.Tech. or equivalent Degree (e.g. AMIE, GRADE-IETE etc) in respective branches of Engineering and Technology with a First Class or equivalent CGPA or First Class MCA / First Class M.Sc. in (Comp/IT/ETC)

GATE qualified candidates shall be accorded preference in the process of selection. GATE qualified candidates having Score 400 or above need not sit in the entrance Examination.

Course wise Eligibility Criteria (M.Tech.):

Electrical: Power Electronics & Drives : First class B.E./ B.Tech. or equivalent in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Tele-Comm., Electronics & Instrumentation.

Computer Science & Engineering: First Class B.E./ B.Tech. or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Tele-Comm., Electronics & Instrumentation or First Class in MCA or First Class in M.Sc. Comp.Sc./ Information Technology.

Computer Science & Information Security: First Class B.E./ B.Tech. or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or First Class in MCA or First Class in M.Sc. Comp.Sc./ Information Technology.

Electronics & Tele-Communication Engg.:First Class B.E./ B.Tech., or equivalent in Electronics & Tele-Comm., Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Electronics & Electrical or First Class in M.Sc. ( Electronics).

Mechanical - Manufacturing Process & Systems: First Class B.E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical / Production Engineering.

Civil - Construction Engineering & Management: First Classs B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Civil Engineering.

3.10 M.Sc. (Biotech/AppliedMicrobiology) (2 years): Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science/ Agriculture/ Pharmacy/ Veterinary / Engineering / Technology / Medicine (MBBS/BDS) with at least 55% marks. Candidate should have been born on or after 01.07.1986.

3.11 For Biotechnology - Dual Degree (B.Tech & M.Tech)(5 years): Pass in 10 +2 or its equivalent with atleast 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology taken together. Should have born on or after 01.07.1989.

3.12 For Mass Communiction & Journalism- Dual Degree (BJMC & MJMC)(5 years): Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Central / State Board with 50% marks in aggregate. Should have born on or after 01.07.1989

For all the courses, candidates appearing in the qualifying examination can also apply. But, they have to produce the pass certificate of the qualifying examination on the day of counseling failing which their rank/position secured in the entrance Examination will stand cancelled automatically and they will have no claim for the admissions as per the rank


Contact Details:

ADMISSION CELL, KOEL CAMPUS,
KIIT UNIVERSITY
BHUBANESWAR – 751024.
Ph: 0674-2742103, 2741747, 2741998, 2725113 Fax: 0674-2741465
Email: admission@kiit.ac.in

www.kiitee.ac.in, www.kiit.ac.in

Cochin University CUSAT CAT 2010 Notification Common Admission Test 2010

The Common Admission Test for Academic Admissions 2010 will be conducted on 8th and 9th of May 2010 at various test centers all over India.
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the various academic programmes of the University for the year 2010-11. Admissions are based on Common Admission Test (CAT)/ Departmental Admission Test (DAT) / Test for Lateral Entry (LET).

Only online registration will be considered for all academic programmes of the university except M.Phil, M.A. translation in German/Russian, Ph.D and diploma/certificate programmes.

Admission details, Eligibility conditions and other particulars will be available in the detailed Notification published in the website www.cusat.nic.in.

Candidates having the nativity status “Keralites” can apply only through OMR application form which can be had from selected branches of State Bank of Travancore whereas “Non-Keralites” should submit their application through “On-line” only.

For B.Tech Lateral Entry Programme, “Keralites” and “Non-Keralites” should submit their application through On-line only.

Website: www.cusat.ac.in

Cochin University CUSAT CAT 2010 Important dates

CAT/LET-2010 schedule

Date of commencement of online registration/sale of application: 11.01.2010

Date of closure of on-line registration/sale of application: 12.02.2010

Last date for receipt of duly completed confirmation page along with the fee paid challan receipt (university copy) and passport size photograph to the office of the Director, IRAA unit, CUSAT, Kochi: 19.02.2010

Date of CUSAT Entrance Examination:

All PG programmes (except M.A. Hindi, M.A. applied Economics and MA translation in German/Russian): 08.05.2010

All B.Tech programmes, 5 year M.SC Photonics, M.A. Hindi, 5 year BBA LL.B (Hons) and M.A. applied Economics: 09.05.2010

B.Tech lateral entry: 16.05.2010

Date of DAT: will be announced later by the concerned departments

Admissions Through CAT

Applicants for the following programmes are required to take the CAT, except where specifically indicated otherwise

1.1 First Degree Programmes

a. B.Tech in Civil Engg.**, Computer Science & Engg.**, Electrical & Electronics Engg.**, Electronics & Communication Engg.**, Information Technology**, Mechanical Engg.**, Safety & Fire Engg.**
b. B. Tech in Polymer Science & Engineering
c. Five Year Integrated M.Sc in Photonics

Educational Qualification for a, b & c above: Pass in Plus Two Examination of the State of Kerala with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.

d. B.Tech in Instrumentation Technology - Pass in Plus Two examination of any State/National Board with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto by CUSAT. The candidate should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together, with at least 55% in Mathematics separately.

e. B.Tech in Marine Engg. **(Residential Programme)
(1) Pass in Plus Two or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% marks & minimum 50% for Mathematics and should have obtained 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th standards. For SC/ST candidates, no relaxation in qualification.
(2) Vocational/Diploma students are not eligible to apply.
(3) The Maximum age limit prescribed is 25 years as on 1st September 2009.
(4) Eligibility for admission will be based on directions from the DG Shipping (India)

f. B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Ship Building- Pass in Plus Two examination of the State of Kerala or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto with a First Class securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics as well as for Mathematics as well as for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.
g. 5 Year LL.B. (Hons) (Cost sharing course)
(1) Pass in Plus Two examination with 60% marks in Science/Commerce group of 55% of marks in Arts/Humanities
(2) Should not have completed 21 years of age on 1st January of the year of admission. (**Self Financing)
h. SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 1.1 above if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination except in B.Tech. Marine Engineering Programme

1.2 Post Graduate Programmes

LL.M. – Bachelor’s degree in Law with at least 45% marks

M.A. Applied Economics – Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with 55% in Part III (Economics and Subsidiaries) or 60% with B.Com, BBA, BBM with Economics as one of the subject or BSc Mathematics or Statistics with 65% marks

M.A. Hindi Language and Literature – B.A./B.Sc degree with Hindi as a subject of study with at least 45% marks in Hindi

M.B.A. (Full-time/Part-time*) – A degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (*Condition apply)

M.B.A. (International Business) – A degree in any subject recognized by the University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate

M.C.A.*** offered by CUSAT and its recognized institutions. Any graduate with Mathematics as one of the main or subsidiary subjects or graduate in Electronics/ Computer Science/Computer Applications/Engg./Technology with aggregate 55% marks in all subjects other than Languages and Humanities.

M.Sc Applied Chemistry – B.Sc degree with Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/ Environmental Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry/ Petrochemicals as main, with Mathematics as one of the subsidiary subjects with at least 55% marks in the main subject.

M.Sc Biotechnology – Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences including Agricultural and Medical Sciences or Chemical Science or Chemical Engg. With a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate

M.Sc Electronic Science (with specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Microwave Electronics and Computer Technology) – First class B.Sc degree with not less than 60% aggregate marks in Electronics or Physics

M.Sc Environmental Technology – Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries, or Graduate in Engg (Civil/Public Health/ Environmental or Chemical) (Stream I) or Life Sciences/Environmental Sciences/ Zoology/ Botany/ Microbiology (Stream II) with 55% marks

M.Sc Hydrochemistry – B.Sc degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries or B.Sc degree of any University in Kerala with Polymer Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemicals/Environment & Water Management as the main subject and Mathematics and Physics/Computer Science, as subsidiaries with 55% marks in the respective main subject.

M.Sc Industrial Fisheries – Bachelor’s degree in Zoology/Botany/ Fisheries with at least 55% marks in the optional subjects. Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries includes bachelor’s degree in Industrial Fisheries, Aquaculture/Fishery Science/ Industrial Fish and Fisheries/BFSC in Nautical science.

M.Sc Marine Biology – B.Sc degree with any branch of Life Sciences such as Aquaculture, Bio-chemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology as a main subject or B.Sc degree in Fishery Science with at least 55% marks in the optional subjects.

M.Sc Marine Geology – Bachelor’s degree, in Geology/Maths/Physics/ Chemistry with 55% aggregate marks for optionals.

M.Sc Marine Geophysics – B.Sc degree with at least 55% aggregate marks in (a) Geology (main) with Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry as subsidiaries (b) Physics (main) with Mathematics and Geology or Chemistry or Electronics as subsidiaries (c) Mathematics (main) with Physics and Geology or Chemistry as subsidiaries

M.Sc Mathematics – B.Sc degree with Mathematics main, with at least 55% marks for optional subjects taken together

M.Sc Meterology – B.Sc degree with Physics/Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks. Those with Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiary subjects and vice-versa

M.Sc Oceanography – B.Sc degree with Physics/Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks. Those with Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiary subject and vice-versa

M.Sc Physics – B.Sc degree with Physics main and Mathematics as subsidiary with at least 55% marks in Physics

M.Sc Statistics – B.Sc degree in Mathematics or Statistics Main with at least 55% marks for optional subjects taken together. (*** Regular and Cost Sharing)

SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 1.2 above if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination

2. M.Tech Programmes

Admissions to the following M.Tech programmes are based on valid GATE score as prescribed under the academic regulations specific to each programme. Candidates not possessing GATE may also apply, but will be considered only if GATE qualified candidates are not available. In such cases, admissions will be based on the Departmental Aptitude Test (DAT).

M.Tech Atmospheric Science – (1) M.Sc degree or its equivalent in Meteorology, Oceanography, Mathematics, Physics, Space Physics with a First Class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution. (2) A valid GATE score or a pass in the Joint UGC CSIR Test (NET) for JRF.

M.Tech Computer Aided Structural Analysis & Design – (1) B.Tech or Equivalent degree in Naval Architecture and Ship building/Civil Engg/Mechanical Engg with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution (2) A valid GATE score

M.Tech Computer & Information Science – (1) B. Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline/AMIETE/AMIE or M.Sc in Physics with Electronics as special subject, or M.Sc in Mathematics with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution (2) A valid GATE score.

M.Tech Electronics (With specialization in Digital Electronics, Microwave & Radar Electronics) – (1) B.Tech or equivalent degree/AMIE/AMIETE in Electronics and Communication Engg/Electrical Engg/Electronics and Instrumentation or M.Sc degree in Electronics/Physics (with Electronics as specialization) with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or Institution (2) A valid GATE score in Electronics/ Electronics and Communication Engineering (3) If sufficient number of candidates are not available in category (2) above, candidates with GATE score in instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electrical Engg. or Physics will be considered.

In the absence of GATE qualified candidates Non GATE candidates can be admitted on the basis of Departmental Admission Test (DAT)

M.Tech Industrial Catalysis – (1) M.Sc degree in Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry or any other degree recognized as equivalent with at least a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution (2) A valid GATE Score.

M.Tech Marine Bio-Technology* - Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in any one of the following from any recognized Indian or Foreign University.

(1) B.Tech/BE in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Leather Biotechnology, Chemistry/Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, B.Pharma, Chemical Technology or
(2) M.Sc in Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Botany/Zoology/ Biochemistry, Microbiology/Genetics, Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics, Marine Biology/Aquatic Biology and Fisheries/Environmental Biotechnology/Mariculture
(*Entrance Examination will be conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) under the Combined Entrance Examination). For details visit www.jnu.ac.in

M.Tech Ocean Technology – (1) M.Sc degree in Oceanography/Physics/ Marine Geology/ Meteorology/Marine Geophysics/ Environmental Sciencces or M.Sc (Tech) degree in Marine Geophysics or B.Tech or equivalent degree/AMIE in Civil Engg/ Environmental Sciences with 60% marks from any recognized university or institution (2) A valid GATE score

M.Tech Opto-Electronics & Laser Technology – (1) Masters degree in Physics/ Electronics/Photonics or B.Tech/B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engg/ Electronics Engg/ Electrical Engg/ Electrical and Electronics engg with 60% marks from any recognized University or Institution (2) A valid GATE score

M.Tech Polymer Technology – (1) B.Tech or equivalent degree/AMIE in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology/Chemical Engg/ Technology or MSc Polymer Chemistry/ MSc Chemistry with Polymer Chemistry as specialization with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution (2) A valid GATE score

M.Tech Software Engg – (1) B.Tech or equivalent degree or AMIE/AMIETE in Computer Science/Information Technology or M.Sc in Computer Software/ Operational Research and Computer Applications or MCA with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution (2) A valid GATE score

M.Tech (Part-time) Civil/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering* - (1) B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering Degree Examination in respective branch with a minimum of 50% marks (2) Minimum of 2 year experience in the concerned field after acquiring qualifying degree (*Cost sharing)

SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 2 above if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination and a valid GATE score (in the absence of GATE qualified candidates, candidates not possessing GATE will be considered). They are also entitled a concession of 5% marks in the written examination of the Departmental Admission Test (DAT).

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST-2010)

NEST 2010 NATIONAL ENTRANCE SCREENING TEST NOTIFICATION

What is NEST ?
National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2010 is the entrance test for students seeking admission to the University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CBS), Mumbai, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, and Integrated Science Education and Research Centre (ISERC), Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. The test will be conducted in 34 cities and towns across India. This brochure gives the detailed procedure for applying for the test, syllabus of the test and various deadlines. Students who are highly motivated to pursue higher education and research in science are encouraged to apply.

If you want an exciting career in science, write the NEST exam and join a 5-year integrated Masters (MSc) programme at any one of the following institutes

Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CBS), Mumbai,

National Institute of science education and research (NISER), Bhubaneswar

Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan,

These centres, all funded by the government of India, are committed to provided high-quality, multidisciplinary science education, with a strong focus on innovation, embedded in a vibrant research environment, nurtured by a faculty of distinguished scientists and teachers

All students admitted to CBS and NISER are assured a full scholarship. All students admitted to Visva-Bharati are eligible for the INSPIRE scholarship



National entrance screening test (NEST) 2010: National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2010 is the entrance test for students seeking admission to the University of Mumbai - department of atomic energy centre for excellence in basic sciences (UM-DAE CBS), Mumbai, National Institute of science education and research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, and integrated science education and research centre (ISERC), Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan

The test will be conducted in 34 cities and towns across India. Students who are highly motivated to pursue higher education and research in science are encouraged to apply.

NEST Eligibility : Students who have passed the class XII (or equivalent) qualifying examination in 2008 or 2009 or are appearing in 2010 from any recognized board of education in India and have secured an aggregate of at least 60% marks (or equivalent grade) are eligible to apply. For SC/ST/PD candidates, the minimum marks requirement is 55%







Age Limit: General category candidates and candidates belonging to OBC born on or after 01 October 1985 are eligible to apply. For SC/ST/PD candidates the age limit is relaxed by 5 years. In any case, the eligibility criterion mentioned above must be satisfied

Number of seats and reservation: This year (2010), the number of seats is 60 at NISER, 30 at UM-DAE CBS and 21 at ISERC. There will be reservations as per government norms. Further details are given on the websites of NISER (http://niser.ac.in) UM-DAE CBS (http://cbs.ac.in) and ISERC (http://visva-bharati.ac.in)

Application fee: Application fee for appearing in NEST is Rs. 500/- for male general category and male OBC candidates. For male SC/ST/PD candidates and all female candidates the amount is Rs. 250/-. The application fee should be sent to chief coordinator at the address mentioned below in the form of a demand draft /postal order in favour of NEST-2010 payable at Mumbai

NEST APPLICATION FORM
Application form: Candidates may follow any of the following two channels to apply.

(a) They may follow the instructions on the website (http://www.nestexam.in) and fill up the application form on-line, take a print-out, paste a photograph at the appropriate place, and send the same along with the application fee (in the form of a demand draft / postal order) to the address below

(b) They may send a letter to the address below requesting application form and brochure which will be posted to them. On the receipt of the application form and the brochure the candidate may fill up the form, paste a photograph at the appropriate place, and send the completed application form along with the application fee (in the form of a demand draft / postal order) to, the chief coordinator, NEST-2010, UM-DAE CBS, Health centre building, university of Mumbai (Vidyanagari campus), Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai-400098

The completed applications must be sent by Registered post/speed post only. Do not send it through ordinary post or private courier services. Please keep the postal receipt for future reference.

Test Schedule: The test will be conducted on June 6, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

NEST-2010 centres: Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, Silcher, Patna, Gaya, Raipur, North Delhi, South Delhi, East Delhi, Panjim, Ahamdabad, Chandigarh, Shimla, Jammu, Srinagar, Ranchi, Bangaluru, Kochi, Calicut, Bhopal, Central Mumbai, Western Suburbs, Nagpur, Pune, Shillong, Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Jaipur, Chennai, Madurai, Allahabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun, North Kolkata, South Kolkata, Siliguri

Candidates should list two centres according to their preference in the application form. Every effort will be made to allot the centre of their first choice. Allotment of an examination centre by the chief coordinator, NEST-2010 will be regarded as final and any request to change of centre will not be entertained. The address of the allotted centre will be mentioned on the NEST admit card.

Admit Cards: Admit cards will be available for downloading from the NEST website (http://www.nestexam.in) starting from April 1, 2010. The candidates who are unable to download the admit cards by April 15, 2010 will have their admit cards sent to them by ordinary post. Candidates must ensure that their mailing address entered as in the application form is correct and legibly written. NEST office will not be responsible if the admit card does not reach a candidate in time because of postal delay or incorrect address. In case you do not receive the admit card by May 25, 2010, you may write to chief coordinator, NEST

NEST Results: Results of NEST examination will be announced on June 30, 2010 on the NEST web site. Further details regarding admission to the participating institutes based on the NEST-2010 results will be made available on their websites.

NEST 2010 IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for request of application form: February 16, 2010

Last date for receipt of completed application form: March 16, 2010

Last date for on-line applications: March 16, 2010

Admit cards available for download: April 1-15, 2010

Dispatch of admit cards from: April 16, 2010

Date of Examination: June 6, 2010 (Sunday) 2 PM to 5 PM

Announcement of NEST results on (www.nestexam.in): June 30, 2010

Candidates must reach the examination center at least 30 minutes before the beginning of the test. Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination hall until one hour after the beginning of the test. Use of any computational aides including log tables and calculators will not be permitted. Candidates must bring their admit card with them. Use of any communication devices including mobile phones is strictly forbidden.

NEST QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Question paper pattern: The question paper will consist of five sections totaling 200 marks: (1) General, (2) Biology, (3) Chemistry, (4) Mathematics, (5) Physics. The first (General) section is compulsory for all students and will carry 60 marks. Of the remaining four sections (2 – 5) the students will have to select any two, each of which will carry 70 marks. The questions will be aimed at testing the subject comprehension and analytic ability of the candidates. The questions will be of objective type with four options given for each question. Some questions may have more than one correct answer. For some questions in sections 2 to 5, incorrect answers will be awarded negative marks. The question paper will contain explicit instructions in this regard.