Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Jakkur, Bangalore

RESEARCH ADMISSIONS 2010-2011,M.S/Ph.D Programme,Integrated Ph.D. Programme

M.S/Ph.D Programme
JNCASR invites applications for admission to M.S / Ph.D programmes in Science and Engineering from students who have qualified in NET-JRF under CSIR/UGC fellowship schemes or DBT/ICMR - JRF or GATE / JEST / any other equivalent national level exam. For admission/fellowship details and online application form visit our website at www.jncasr.ac.in/admit or for receiving the application form by post, write to: The Assistant Coordinator, Research Admissions, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore-560064 with your complete address. Last date for receipt of duly completed applications is 15th March 2010.

Integrated Ph.D. Programme
JNCASR invites applications for admission to the Integrated (Int.) Ph.D. programme in Materials Science, Chemical Science and Biological Science. The Integrated Ph.D programme in Biological Science will be independently offered in the disciplines of 'Evolutionary and Organismal Biology' and, 'Molecular Biology and Genetics'.

Minimum Requirement:
Candidates should have a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s (B.Sc/B.E/ B.Tech.) level. Candidates who are appearing for their final examination this year can also apply.

Eligibility criteria and Mode of Selection:
Materials Science: Students with Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science can apply. Those with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with an aptitude towards scientific research will also be considered. Candidates are expected to have sound knowledge in the fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates applying for Materials Science will have to first take a written test and those short listed will have to appear for interview. The written entrance test for Materials Science will be held at four different Centres in the country. The names of candidates selected to appear in the written entrance test will be displayed on the website: www.jncasr.ac.in/admit

Chemical Science: Students with Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science with Chemistry as a major can apply. Candidates will be selected through interviews.

Biological Science:
a) Evolutionary and Organismal Biology: Students with Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics can apply. Those with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with an aptitude towards scientific research will also be considered. Candidates will be selected through an interview for those who are shortlisted after scrutiny of the application forms.

b) Molecular Biology and Genetics: Students with Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science can apply. Candidates will be shortlisted to appear for a written entrance test in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at JNCASR after the scrutiny of the applications forms . Based on their performance in the written test , the candidates will be shortlisted th same day and called for an oral examination/interview the next day.

For all the above Int. Ph.D programmes, candidates should have a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor's level. Candidates who are appearing for the final examination this year can also apply.

Last date for receipt of duly completed applications is 8th March 2010.

How to Apply?
Details on mode of selection, online application form and other information can be obtained from: www.jncasr.ac.in/admit. For receiving the applications by post, write to: The Assistant Coordinator, Research Admissions, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore-560064 with your complete address.

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT

Common Admission Test (CAT),Departmental Admission Test (DAT)

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to the various academic programmes for the year 2010-11 as listed below. Admissions are based on
Common Admission Test (CAT)/
Departmental Admission Test (DAT)/
Test for Lateral Entry (LET) and all applicants intending to apply for the academic programmes listed under 1.1, 1.2., 2, and 4 are required to submit their applications through Online Registration whereas for programmes listed under 3.1, 3.2, 3.3. and 3.4 the application forms can be had from the concerned departments/schools. Eligibility conditions and other particulars are given in the detailed notification published in the website www.cusat.nic.in .

Candidates who have appeared/are appearing in full for their final qualifying examinations are also eligible to apply.

All UGC specified degrees, diplomas etc. awarded by UGC approved Statutory Universities are recognized by this University for admission to various courses. However, Distance Education Courses will be considered as recognized, only if they are further approved by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi also. On-line registration will commence on 11-01-2010.

Those who are applying for First Degree Programmes in Engineering & Technology (B.Tech and 5year Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics) : the CAT will be conducted on All India basis with test centres in New Delhi, Kolkatta, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jamshedpur, Allahabad, Lucknow, Ranchi, Varanasi, Kota and all District Head Quarters of Kerala.

Those who are applying for PG Programmes I both First Degree Programmes including BBA - LL.B (Hons.) / and PGProgrammes : the CAT will be conducted only in the Centres at all the district head quarters of Kerala. Lateral Entry Test will be conducted only at Kochi Centre. The DATs are conducted at Kochi by the individual Departments./Schools/Centre of the University and the dates will be announced later.
The University reserves the right to cancel all or to shift or merge any of the notified test centers for administrative reasons including dates/rules and regulations relating to programmes of study, eligibility, reservation, admission criteria, fee structure and other relevant matters. All disputes related to CAT shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Courts at Kochi only. Appearance in the CAT or figuring in the Rank list does not ipso facto confer any right for admission to a particular course unless found suitable as per the eligibility criteria as amended from time to time.

1. ADMISSIONS THROUGH CAT
Applicants fid 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.**, Computei Science & Engg.**, Electrical & Electronics Engg.**, Electronics & Communication Engg.**, Inficrmation 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 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
**(Self financing)

d. B.Tech. in Instrumentation Technology
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 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. This is applicable to the SC/ST candidates also.
2) Vocational/Diploma students are not eligible to apply.
3) The Maximum age limit prescribed is 25 years as on 1st September of the year of admission.
4) Eligibility for admission will be based on directions from the DG Shipping (Govt. of 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, Physics and Chemistry put together.

g. 5 Year B.B.A LL.B. (Hons.) (Cost sharing course)
1) Pass in Plus Two examination with 60% marks in Science / Commerce group or 55% marks in Arts / Humanities.
2. Should not have completed 20 years of age on July 1st of the year of admission. 22 years in the case of SC/ST and OBC candidates.

SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission, if they have pass marks in qualifying examination except for Marine Engineering

1.2 POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
LL.M.
Bachelor's degree in Law with at least 45% 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*).
Bachelor's degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. * (conditions apply)

M.B.A. (Travel and Tourism )
Bachelor's degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate

M.B.A. (International Business)
Bachelor's degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

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 B.Sc. Mathematics or Statistics with 65% marks.

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. (***Regular and Cost Sharing)

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

M. Sc. Biotechnology
Bachelors degree in any branch of Life Sciences including Agricultural and Medical Science 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 OT Physics). M. Sc. Environmental Technology

Stream I - Env. Engg. - Bachelors degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries, OT Engg. (Civil/Public Health/Environmental OT Chemical) with 55% Marks.

Stream II - Env. Biotech. -Bachelors degree in Life Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Zoology/ Botany/ Microbiology with 55% marks.

M. Sc. Hydro Chemistry
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
Bachelors degree in Zoology/Botany/Fisheries with at least 55% mariks in the optional subjects. Bachelors degree in Fisheries includes bachelors degree in Industrial Fisheries, Aquaculture/Fisheiy 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 OT B.Sc. degree in Fisheiy Science with at least 55% marks in
the optional subjects.

M. Sc. Marine Geology
B.Sc. degree in Geology/Maths/Physics/Chemistry with 55% aggregate marks in optional.

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 oi Chemistry oi Electronics as subsidiaries (c) Mathematics (main) with Physics and Geology oi Chemistry as subsidiaries.

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

M. Sc. Meteorology
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 subjects 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 OT Statistics with at least 55% marks fm optional subjects taken together SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission, if they have pass marks in 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 DAT.

M. Tech. Atmospheric Science
1. M.Sc. degree or its equivalent in Meteorology, Oceanography, Mathematics, Physics, and 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, candidates with GATE score in Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electrical Engg., or Physics will be considered.

M. Tech. Engineering Statistics
1. B. Tech or equivalent degree or AMIE in any discipline with first class (60%) from any recognized University or Institution with valid GATE score.

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 with valid GATE Score.

M. Tech. Marine Biotechnology
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;
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. Selection of candidates is done by JNU on behalf of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

M. Tech. Ocean Technology
1. M.Sc. degree in Oceanography/Physics/Marine Geology/Meteorology/Marine Geophysics/Environmental Sciences 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 OT Institution.
2. A valid GATE score in any of the subjects mentioned above as the second paper

M. Tech. Optoelectronics & Laser Technology
1. Master degree in Physics/Electronics/Photonics/B.Tech.
a B.E. Degree in Electronics and Communication Engg./ Electronics Engg./ Electrical Engg./ Electrical and Electronics Engg. with a First Class (60%) from any recognized University oi Institution
2. A valid GATE score in the concerned branch of study.

M. Tech. Polymer Technology
1. B.Tech. or equivalent degree/AMIE in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology/ Chemical Engg. / Technology oi M.Sc. Polymer Chemistry/ M.Sc. 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/ Operations Research & Computer Applications or MCA with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution.
2. A valid GATE score.

SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 2 above they have pass mark in the qualifying examination 2) a valid gate score 3) in the absence of GATE qualified candidates candidate not possessing GATE will be considered.

3. ADMISSIONS THROUGH DAT

Applicants for the following programmes are required to take the DAT:

3.1 POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME
M. A. Translation (German/Russian)
Bachelor's degree of any recognized University and Diploma level knowledge in the language concerned.

3.2 DIPLOMA /CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (PART-TIME)

a. Certificate courses in French/ German/Japanese/Russian.
Educational Qualification: Pass in plus two OT equivalent a ITI certificate. Previous knowledge of the language is not essential.

b. Integrated Diploma in French/ German/Italian/Japanese/ Russian
Educational Qualification: Pass in Plus-two oi equivalent. Previous knowledge in the language concerned is not essential.

c. Diploma in French/ German/Japanese/ Russian
Pass in Plus-two oi equivalent and certificate level knowledge in the language concerned.

d. P.G. Diploma in Communicative English
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline oi any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto with English as one of the subjects of study from a University.

e. P.G. Diploma in Translation and Functional Hindi Bachelors degree with Hindi as one of the subjects

3.3 M. Phil. PROGRAMMES (FULL-TIME)
M. Phil. Chemistry, Commerce, Hindi, Physics and Mathematics. Masters degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks.

M. Phil. Applied Economics
Master’s degree in Economics with at least 50% aggregate marks.

M. Phil. Marine Chemistry
Master's degree in Chemistry or Hydrochemistry with 50% marks.

M. Phil. Fisheries Science
MSc. Degree Industrial Fisheries / Marine Biology/Zoology/Aquatic Biology & Fisheries/Fishery Biology & Aquaculture/Capture and Culture Fisheries/ Aquaculture/ M.F.Sc. with 50% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade in PG.

M. Phil. Life Sciences
Master's degree in Marine Biology/Zoology/ any branch of Life sciences such as Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, Bio Chemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Fishery science with 60% marks.

3.4 Ph. D PROGRAMMES
Ph. D programmes are offered in all the teaching Departments/Schools and recognized Institutions of the University. Candidates are advised to ascertain the areas of research and the availability of vacancies from the Departments/Schools or Recognized Institutions before-hand. Candidates intending to do research in the Recognized Institutions of the University are to obtain application forms from the University Departments/Schools dealing with the discipline of their choice.

3.5 UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS WHERE Ph.D/M.Phil PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED:
The University Departments/Schools located at the Thrikkakara Campus, Kochi-682022 are Applied Chemistry, Applied Economics, Biotechnology, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Culture & Heritage, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Hindi, Instrumentation, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Management Studies, Photonics, Physics, Polymer Science & Rubber Technology, School of Engg., Ship Technology and Statistics.

The University Departments/Schools located at the Lake Side Campus at Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-682 016 are Atmospheric Sciences, Chemical Oceanography, Industrial Fisheries, Marine Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry, Marine Geology & Geophysics and Physical Oceanography.

4. LATERAL ENTRY (LET) TO B.TECH
B.Tech. in Civil Engg., Computer Science & Engg., Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electronics & Communication Engg., Information Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Mechanical Engg., Polymer Science & Engineering and Safety & Fire Engg.

Diploma recognized by the Board of Technical Education of the States after undergoing a regular course of
3 years duration with not less than 60% marks.

The maximum age prescribed is 25 years as on 1st July 2010.

B.Tech Branches and Specialization in Diploma Courses
Civil Engg.
Civil Engg./Architecture Engg

Computer Science & Engg.
Computer Science & Engg./Electrical & Electronics Engg./ Electronics Engg./ Computer Technology/Computer Engg./Medical Engg./ Computer Hardware Maintenance/ Telecommunication Technology/ Applied Electronics/Electronics & Production Technology

Information Technology
Computer Science & Engg./Electrical & Electronics Engg./ Electronics Engg./ / Computer Technology/Computer Engg./Medical Engg./Computer Hardware Maintenance/ Telecommunication Technology/ Applied Electronics/Electronics & Production Technolog/Information Technology

Electrical & Electronics Engg/Electronics & Communication Engg/ Instrumentation
Electrical Engg/Electrical & Electronics Engg/Electronics Engg/ Applied Electronics/Electronics and Production Technology/Computer Hardware Maintenance/Instrumentation/Telecommunication Technology

Mechanical Engg.
Mechanical Engg./Production Engg./Plastics & Mould Technology/Automobile Engg./Tool and Dye making.

Safety & Fire Engg
Mechanical/Civil/Chemical Engg.

Polymer Science and Engg.
Polymer Technology or Chemical Engg.

5. FOREIGN NATIONAL STUDENTS

1. International students are exempted from the requirement of admission test (CAT/DAT) for the academic programmes of the University. They can apply either on self financing basis or through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) attached to the Ministry of Human Resources Development of the Govt. of India. They are required to submit the application through online for the academic programme of the University on payment of US$ 100 by way of Demand Draft / Pay order/Any other instrument (which does not involve collection charges on the part of the University) in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at New York.

2. Applicants who have successfully Registered online with CUSAT may forward an advance copy of the confirmation page along with payment of registration fee (D.D/Pay Order) and relevant documents to the following address. The original confirmation page should be forwarded with necessary documents through the Embassy of India in the respective country.
The Director
International Relations and Academic Admissions Cochin University of Science and Technology
Kochi-682 022, Kerala, India.
For further Details visit: www.cusat.nic.in


6. IMPORTANT POINTS AT A GLANCE
6.1. Only Online applications will be considered for all B.Tech Programmes including Lateral Entry Programmes, 5 year Integrated M.Sc in Photonics, 5 year B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.), Post Graduate Programmes, and M.Tech Programmes
6.2. For M.Phil, M.A Translation in German & Russian, Ph.D, Diploma and Certificate programmes, applications can be had from the concerned Departments/Schools/Centres either directly or by post.

6.3. Fee Details:
Mode of payment: For Online registration (6.1) — Chalan to be downloaded and the payment should be made only through the bank of SBI or SBT and others (6.2) by way Demand Draft (DD) in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at Ernakulam
Rs. 850/- for General Category Candidates and Rs. 375/- for SC/ST Category Rs. 5850/- for candidates who apply under NRI Quota
Diploma & Certificate Programmes - Rs.100/- for general category and Rs.50/- for SC/ST category.

DDs issued by SBT or SBI should only be accepted. Candidates should write his/her name and Application No. on upper left hand corner of the reverse side of the DD. The DD should be taken on or after the date of CAT 2010 Notification. DD taken after the last date fixed for the submission ofapplication will not be accepted.

7. ALLOCATION OF SEATS

Of the total seats for B.Tech (Self-Financing) programmes 50% are free seats, 40% are payment seats and 10% are NRI payment seats. The free seats are earmarked for Keralite students. For B.Tech. in Naval Architecture & Ship Building, Instrumentation and Polymer Science & Engineering 10% of the seats are reserved for students on all India basis (All India Quota) and the remaining seats for Keralites. For all regular Post-Graduate Programmes including subsidized Post-Graduate programmes like M.C.A., M.B.A. (International Business), M.B.A. (Travel & Tourism) and 5 year Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics programme 10% of the seats are set apart for students on all India basis (All India Quota) and the remaining for Keralites. For Post-Graduate programmes under Self-Financing sector 50% of the seats are given for Keralites, 10% for NRI's and the remaining 40% open to all.

A candidate will be considered as a 'Keralite for the limited purpose of eligibility for admission, if
a) He/She or his/her father/mother was born in Kerala OR
b) He/She has been a resident of Kerala for a period of 5 years within a period of 12 years OR
c) He/She has undergone his/her school studies from standards VIII to XII in educational institution(s) in
Kerala OR
d) Children of All India Service (AIS) Officers (Non Keralites) allotted to Kerala circle are deemed to be
"Keralites" [GO (Rt) No.822/H.Edn dated 29.05.2008]. But they will not be eligible for
Communal/Special Reservations.

Rules for communal reservation framed by the Government of Kerala and implemented in the University from time to time will be applicable to the various academic programmes. Besides communal reservation, specified number of seats are set apart under Special Reservation. For details see prospectus in website www.cusat.nic.in.

8. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. M.Tech. Marine Bio-Technology: Selection of candidates is done by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on behalf of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India through a National Test along with all such examinations conducted by the University (JNU) . GATE Score is not considered for admission. For details visit www.jnu.acm and www.ncaah.org .

2. Application forms for programmes listed under 3.1 and 3.2 are available from the departments / schools as indicated below. 3.1 and 3.2a to 3.2d: The Head, Department of Culture & Heritage, CUSAT, KOCHI - 22 3.2e: The Head, Department of Hndi, CUSAT, KOCHI – 22


3. Application forms for programmes listed under 3.3 and 3.4 are available only from the respective Departments.

4. Candidates applying for both B.Tech Programmes and Lateral Entry Programmes through online should remit the required fees specified for each programme.


5. Entry requirements for each Programme are given under 'Eligibility Criteria'. The responsibility for ensuring satisfactory compliance to the prescribed criteria is vested solely with the applicant. Claims found untenable upon subsequent scrutiny shall result in summary disqualification of the applicant concerned and cancellation of any or all admission processes undergone.

6. The choice of the Test Subject/Test Centre/Course Code is the sole responsibility of the applicant and the selection once exercised in the online registration shall be final and irrevocable.


7. The Distribution of Seats for various courses will be governed by the Rules/Regulations of the University in force. For details visit University website.

8. SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission, if they have pass marks in qualifying examination except for Marine Engineering.

9. HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE
Candidates are instructed to read thoroughly all information published in the website www.cusat.nic.in before filling up the application
I. Candidates are required to fill in all details correctly (SC/ST, Communal /Special Reservation/OEC etc.) failing which the claim under the said categories will not be considered at all.
II. Duly filled Confirmation sheet without the required amount of chalan receipt (University copy), recent colour photograph and signature will be summarily rejected without any notice.
III. Any anomaly in the details furnished during the online registration leading to rejection of the application will be the sole responsibility of the candidate. Hence the registration must be done with the utmost attention without making any error.
IV. If any entries are incorrect /missing, press the back button for going back to the entry form.
V. If the candidate is satisfied with the entries after verifying the preview, press the 'Confirm' button for completing the registration process, and take two print out of the confirmation page. Candidate should sent one copy of the confirmation page (filled up) along with the copy of fee paid Chalan Receipt (University copy) to the Director, IRAA and retain sufficient copy of confirmation page and chalan receipt for future reference.

VII Request for change of test centre will not be entertained under any circumstances.
VIII Incomplete applications in any respect will summarily be rejected.
IX. No separate admit card will be sent to candidate address. Please download the admit card from the website www.cusat.nic.in. The Admit Card can be downloaded by submitting candidate's Registration number and date birth. For date from which admit cards are available please visit www.cusat.nic.in

(Test date for the DATs will be announced by the concerned department)

Important Dates:

Date of Notification : 07.01.2010

Date of Commencement of Online Registration/Sale of Application form for DATs : 11.01.2010

Last Date for Online Registration/Sale of DAT Application : 12.02.2010

Last Date for Online Registration for International Students : 30.04.2010

Last date for the receipt of duly completed confirmation page (Downloaded at the time of online registration) along with Fee paid chalan receipt & Passport Size Photograph addressed to the Director, IRAA Unit, CUSAT, Kochi-22, Kerala, India : 19.02.2010

Last date for submission of DAT application along with DD and Other documents to the concerned Department : 19.02.2010

Date of downloading the Admit Cards from the website : 20.04.2010 – 08.5.2010

For more details please read detailed prospectus in the Univerisity website www.cusat.nic.in

School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

3 years post graduate program - Masters in Medical Science and Technology (MMST) for MBBS graduates

This programme imparts engineering skills to medical professionals and train them for the state-of-the-art medical research in frontier areas of Medical Imaging, Molecular Imaging and Image Analysis, Biomaterials and Implants, Biophysics, Medical Statistics, Telemedicine, Biomedical Instrumentation, Early Detection of Cancer, Immuno-technology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Biomedical Simulation, Wound research and so on. After the completion of this course the medical professionals become well equipped to fill the void that separates the medical sciences from advanced technology.


Eligibility for MMST
The eligibility criterion for admission to MMST students is MBBS Degree (recognised by Medical Council of India) with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate and having studied mathematics at +2 level (even as additional subject) or from any recognized Open University. Seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates and persons with disability as per Govt. of India rules.

Mode of Selection
MMST students - The selection of is strictly based on the performance of the candidates in an objective type of written test of 2 hours duration. The candidate needs to answer 120 questions of one mark each (no negative marking) out of which 75 questions are from MBBS syllabi. The remaining questions are equally distributed to cover the syllabi of +2 level Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, Candidates qualifying in the admission test will be called for counseling at IIT Kharagpur before final selection.

Application Procedure
MMST 2010 application is to be submitted only by an ONLINE process (internet based) by accessing the website http://gate/iitkgp.ac.in/mmst from 1 February 2010 till 5 March 2010. The candidate should first pay the Application Fee by obtaining a Demand Draft drawn in favour of IIT Kharagpur on any nationalised bank payable at Kharagpur, West Bengal. The draft details are require while filling up the ONLINE application form after successful submission of data. The printed form, with candidate's signature and photograph pasted at appropriate place, and the Demand Draft must be sent by speed post so as to reach by 15 March 2010 to The Chairman, GATE, IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur - 721302.

Following additional documents should be mailed along with the printed Application Form :
1. Attested copy of SC/ST/PD certificate (if applicable)
2. Attested copy of MBBS Degree (recognized by MCI) with mark sheet as a proof of obtaining a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.
3. Attested copy of proof of having studies Mathematics at +2 level (even as an additional subject)

Application Fees
Rs. 1000/- for General Category and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/PD Category.

Admit Card
Admit Card is issued only to eligible candidates who submit the application form completed in all respects before the closing date. GATE office will dispatch the admit card starting from 1 April 2010. If it is not received by 15th April 2010, the Chairman GATE IIT Kharagpur should be contacted for necessary action. The admit card should be preserved by the candidate even after the examination for the purpose of counseling.

Admission Test
TThe admission test is of objective type to identify the aptitude of the candidates for a program like MMST. The test is of two hours duration and held between 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon on Sunday, 25 April 2010. The candidate needs to answer 120 questions of one mark each (no negative marking) out of which 75 questions are assigned to the typical MBBS syllabi. The remaining questions are equally distributed to cover the syllabi of +2 level Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

Test Cities for MMST 2010

Chennai

Kolkata

Mumbai

New Delhi

Important Dates:

Access to ONLINE (internet) Application Form starts : 1 February 2010

Last Date for ONLINE submission of Application Form (website closure):
5 March 2010


Last Date to receive duly completed application Forms at GATE Office, IIT Kharagpur:
15 March 2010

ADMISSION TEST : 25 April 2010(Sunday) (10:00 AM TO 12:00 Noon)

Contact
Prof. P. K. Dutta
Head, SMST
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur - 721302, West Bengal
Phone No. (03222) 282221
Fax No. (03222) 255303, 282221
E-mail officesmst@smst.iitkgp.ernet.in

National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA)

M. Phil. Programme, Ph. D. Programme, Part-time Ph. D. Programme

Fellowships
Candidates admitted for M.Phil. and Full-Time Ph.D. will be provided fellowship by the University. The NET qualified candidates, who have been awarded Junior Research Fellowships by the UGC and who fulfill the required qualifications, are encouraged to apply.


Eligibility Criteria
Full-time Programmes
(a) A candidate seeking admission to the M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes shall have a minimum of 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST candidates and Persons with Disabilities) or its equivalent grade in Master's Degree in education, social sciences and allied disciplines from a recognized university. Candidates possessing Master's degree in other areas may also be considered if he/she has proven record of work/publication in the area of educational policy, planning and administration.

(b) A candidate seeking admission to Ph.D. programme shall have an M.Phil. degree in an area closely related to educational planning and administration and/or exceptionally brilliant academic record coupled with publications of high quality.

(c) M.Phil. graduates of NUEPA will be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. Programme after due scrutiny by a Selection/Admission Committee, if they obtain a FGPA of 6 or above on the ten point scale. This will be applicable for all admissions from 2008 onwards.

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

Mode of Selection
The University reserves the right to decide the number of seats to be filled in theyear2010-11; the criteria for screening of applications; and the selection procedure of candidates for admission to its M.Phil. and Ph.D.programmes. The mode of selection of candidates will be as under:

(i) Initial short-listing of applications will be carried out on the basis of relevance and quality of the brief write-up (in the prescribed format) in the proposed area of research to be submitted along with the application form;
(ii) Short-listed candidates will be subjected to second level of screening through which the University will assess their motivation and potential.

How to Apply
Candidates may apply in the prescribed form for admission to M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes of the University along with three copies of the brief write-up (in the prescribed format) on the proposed research topic of a contemporary issue within the broad framework of educational policy, planning and administration. For further details, please refer to the M.Phil. - Ph.D. Prospectus, 2010--11 of the University.

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

Last Date of Applications
Application should reach
The Registrar, NUEPA,
17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg,
New Delhi-110016
on or before 20 April 2010. For further details, please visit www.nuepa.org

Ph.D. Programme in various Faculties, Departments and Centres of Jamia Millia Islamia

Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Applied Sciences & Humanities
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Department of Computer Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering


Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of Economics
Department of Social Work
Department of Commerce & Business Studies
Department of Psychology
Department of Political Science
Department of Adult & Continuing Education & Extension
Department of Sociology

Faculty of Natural Sciences
Department of Physics
Department of Biosciences
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Computer Science
Department of Chemistry
Department of Geography
Department of Mathematics

Faculty of Hum. & Languages
Department of English
Department of Hindi
Department of Urdu
Department of Arabic
Department of Persian
Department of History & Culture
Department of Islamic Studies

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Education
Department of Educational Studies
IASE

Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics

Centres
Centre for Management Studies
K.N. Centre for Dalit and Minorities Studies
Academy of Third World Studies
Centre for Culture, Media & Governance
AJK Mass Communication & Research Centre
Centre for Theoretical Physics
N.M. Centre for Peace & Conflict Resolution
FTK Centre for Information Technology

1. Eligibility Criterion for Admission
(a) A candidate for admission to the Program for Degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have obtained at least a Second Class Masters Degree with not less than 55% of marks of a University or a Degree recognized by the University as its equivalent in the subject in which the candidate wishes to pursue a course of research or in a subject allied thereto.
(b) If a Department/Faculty/Centre is offering an M.Phil. Course, a candidate seeking admission to the Ph.D. course shall also be required to have passed the M. Phil. Examination in the concerned subject or in a subject allied thereto with at least 55% marks, in addition to the criterion laid down in Para 1(a) above.

2. Admission Procedure
The candidate shall apply for admission to the Ph. D. program or an integrated M. Phil./Ph. D. program of the University, wherever such provision exists, on a prescribed form ( Annexure - I ), which may be downloaded from the University's website, http://jmi.nic.in. The application for admission shall be submitted to the Department/Faculty/Center concerned along with a Demand Draft of Rs.1,000/- drawn in favour of the Registrar, Jamia Millia Islamia, payable at Delhi/New Delhi. The list of candidates found eligible to appear for an Entrance Test along with the Admission Schedule shall be notified on the Notice Board of the concerned Department/Faculty/Center as well as on the website of the university.

The following category of candidates shall be exempted from appearing in the Entrance Test for the Ph. D. program :

(i) Candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR JRF Test/SLET/GATE or have successfully completed M. Phil. Program from a recognized university/ institution.
(ii) The teacher fellowship holders, provided that the competent employing authority issues a No Objection Certificate to the candidate to join the Ph. D. programme and an undertaking that the candidate will be granted leave for the duration of the required course work.

The candidates seeking an exemption from the Entrance Test shall have to submit the proof in respect of Para 2 (i) and (ii) above at the time of the submission of an Application Form for Ph. D. admissions.

The candidates who have been granted exemption from appearing in the Entrance Test shall have to follow rest of the admission process as per the schedule and fulfill all other requirements as per the Ordinance/Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

2 (a) Entrance Test : The Entrance Test will be for screening the applicants in order to determine their suitability for admission to Ph. D. program of the concerned Department/Faculty/Center. Qualifying the Entrance Test will in no way entitle the candidate to any right to admission in Ph. D. programme.

The medium of Entrance Test shall be English, except in case of the language departments, which may set the question paper in the language concerned. The Entrance Test shall be based on two sets of question papers comprising of Sections A and B as specified below :

Section A : The first set of question paper shall include 50 multiple choice (objective type) questions of one mark each on teaching and research aptitude, reasoning, comprehension, language, writing and analytical skills, and contemporary issues relevant to research and higher education. It shall be of one hour duration.

Section B: The question paper under Section - B shall be devoted to the advanced knowledge of the subject concerned and that of the specialization under the subject concerned. It shall have a weightage of 100 marks out of which 50 marks will be assigned to 50 multiple choice (objective type) questions of one mark each and a set of subjective types of questions having a weightage of another 50 marks. The question paper under Section B shall be of two hours duration.

2 (b) Criterion to Qualify the Entrance Test : The candidates who obtain at least 50 percent marks each in Section A and B sets of the Entrance Test separately shall qualify for the interview.

The names of all such candidates shall be notified on the Notice Board of the concerned Department/Faculty/Center and also on the website of the university.

2 (c) Interview : The candidates who qualify the Entrance Test including the candidates who have been exempted from appearing in the Entrance Test, shall be required to prepare a synopsis of the proposed research and submit it to the Department/Faculty/Center concerned. The synopsis should include : (i) Topic of research, (ii) Objectives, (iii) Current state of the literature related to the proposed topic, (iv) Proposed Research Work, (v) Methodology, (vi) References, (vii) any other relevant information the researcher would like to submit. The candidates who submit the synopsis, as per the schedule notified, shall be called for interview by the Department/Faculty/Center concerned. The candidates will be required to be present for present and defend their research proposals before the concerned Board of Studies/Committee of studies. The Board, based on the performance of the candidates, shall recommend the name of the candidates, in order of merit, for the admission to the Ph. D. program, along with the names of a Supervisor and Co - Supervisor (s), if any, for each candidate to the concerned Faculty/Board of Management. All such candidates shall be asked to contact the Office of the concerned Dean/Director to complete the admission formalities.

The admission in Ph. D. Program offered by various Departments/Faculties/Centers shall be in accordance with the Revised Ordinance for the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Application Forms can be downloaded from jmi.nic.in

Important Dates:

Last date of submission of Application Forms : February 1, 2010 (Monday)

Date of Admission Test :
Question Paper, Section-A
February 13&14, 2010

Question Paper, Section-B
February 15-18, 2010

TISS- M.A/ M.Sc. in Habitat Policy Admissions 2010

School of Habitat Studies of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) invites applications for M.A./M.Sc. Programme in Habitat Policy and Practice

ELIGIBILITY
Candidates applying for the M.A./M.Sc. in Habitat Policy and Practice should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Management, Physical Sciences, Geography, Planning, Law, or Social Sciences, with some inclination towards habitat-related issues/sectors.

Professionals working in different sub-sectors of the habitat sector or the urban sector are also eligible, provided they possess the minimum academic qualifications. They could come from different types of institutions, including ULBs, government, research organisations, civil society groups, and private companies are also eligible for admission to the programme.
Apart from the minimum academic qualifications, proficiency in written and spoken English and basic capabilities in mathematics would be desirable and helpful to students in making best of what the programme offers.


Instructions for Determining Eligibility to Apply

i) 'Pass Class' in the Bachelor's Degree pursued by the applicant will be taken for determining his/her eligibility.

ii) Candidates who are in the final year of their Bachelor's Degree programme, but have not passed in all the courses (main/ major/ subsidiary, etc.) of first and second years (if the Degree is of 3 years duration) and first, second and third years (if the Degree is of 4 years duration) on the day of applying for the programme are not eligible to apply.

iii) Candidates who have been declared as failed in the final year examination are also not eligible to apply, unless they pass their Bachelor's Degree examination on the
day of applying for the programme.

iv) Eligibility, once determined on the basis of the information given by the candidate in the Application Form, shall be final for the purpose of test/interview/selection. However, in case it is found that the information furnished by a caandidate is incorrect or misleading or ineligibility being detected before or after the test/interview/selection/admission, his/her candidature will be cancelled.

v) If a provisionally admitted student fails in the final year of his/her Bachelor's Degree Examination and even if he/she has applied for re-evaluation at the university/ college, he/she will not be allowed to continue the programme as the offer of provisional admission stands automatically cancelled on his/her failure in the final year examination.


SELECTION PROCEDURE

Weightage for the Different Components
(a) Written Test (100 marks): The Written Test is in two parts.

Part I is an Objective Test which consists of 3 sections:
(i) General awareness/ knowledge about current/contemporary social issues;
(ii) Analytical/logical reasoning and quantitative ability; and
(iii) Verbal reasoning. The duration of the test is 45 minutes.

Part II of the Written Test is the "Programme-Based" test, and the duration is 60 minutes. This Written Test aims to assess the following:

Section I: Descriptive Test — Critical Analysis, Sensitivity to Social and Environmental Issues.

Section II: Objective Test —
(i) General Awareness/Knowledge about Current/ Contemporary Social Issues;
(ii) Analytical/Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability; and
(iii) Verbal Reasoning.

Note: Model question paper for the programme is placed on TISS website on November 9, 2009.

(b) Personal Interview (70 marks): The candidate is expected to be acquainted with the programme for which he/she has applied for, as questions may be asked on the
topic during the Personal Interview (PI).


Eligibility for Personal Interview
Candidates short-listed for the PI will be required to submit the Detailed Application Form online, which will be available at www.tiss.edu after declaration of the results of the Written Test on 15th March, 2010. They are also required to bring a hard copy of the filled in Detailed Application Form along with photocopies of all documents and two passport-sized photographs while coming for Personal Interview. No candidate will be allowed to appear for the PI without submitting the Detailed Application Form on time.


RESERVATIONS
Reservation for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) will be as per Government of India (GoI) requirements, that is, 15% and 7.5%, respectively. Reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) is 27%, while for Kashmiri Migrants it will be subject to the GoI directives.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

How to Obtain the Application Form
The prescribed Application Form and Information Brochure can be obtained:

By sending a request letter to the Assistant Registrar (Academic) of the Institute along with a self-addressed (A4-Size) cloth-lined envelope and a Demand Draft for Rs. 750/- drawn in favour of the "Tata Institute of Social Sciences", and payable at Mumbai.OR

By downloading the Application Form from the TISS website (www.tiss.edu). Please note that while submitting the downloaded Application Form either by post or in person to the Academic Section, it should be accompanied by a Demand Draft for Rs. 750/.

From the Cash Counter of TISS, against cash payment (Cash timings: Mondays to Fridays from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. and on Saturdays, from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.).

Unemployed SC and ST candidates, whose parents'/guardian's income was Rs. 1 lakh (Rupees One lakh) for the financial year 2008-2009 can obtain the Application Form for Rs. 700/-

Important
For speedy processing of applications, we recommend online filling of applications. Once you submitted the on-line application, print the application, attach the DD and other necessary documents and mail to TISS, Mumbai. Note:Those candidates who have already applied for this programme need not apply again.

Unemployed SC and ST candidates, whose parents'/guardian's income was Rs.One lakh or below for the financial year 2008-2009 can obtain the Application Form free of cost.

They can download the Form from www.tiss.edu and submit it along with a true copy of the Caste/Tribe Certificate and the Income Certificate or they can send a request letter along with a true copy of Caste/Tribe Certificate, Income Certificate and self- addressed (A4-Size) cloth-lined envelope to the Assistant Registrar (Academic), TISS. Please note that the (a) Caste/Tribe Certificate should be issued in the name of the candidate by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of a Tehsildar; and (b) A copy of the Income Certificate of the candidate's parents/guardian should be issued by the employer or by any appropriate authority for the financial year 2008-2009.

Submission of Duly Filled in Application Form

(a) Candidates who have filled in the downloaded form should write their name, address, telephone number (along with STD code), etc., on the reverse of the Bank Draft, at the time of submitting the completed form to the Academic Section, TISS.

(b) Candidates can send their duly filled applications through Registered Post/Speed Post/Courier. The envelope should be addressed to the Academic Section, TISS

(c) Candidates can also submit their duly filled applications personallyto the Academic Section, TISS, against proper receipt. The Institute will not be responsible for the applications sent/ delivered to any other functionary of the Institute.

(d) The last date for receiving the Application Forms, completed in all respects, by hand or by post, is 5th February, 2010, up to 5.00 p.m.

Note:
Candidates belonging to SC or ST or OBC or PWD category must submit the relevant certificates of their status (as SC or ST or OBC or PWD) along with their filled in applications. No candidate will be considered for more than one category as mentioned in the Application Form.

The last date for receiving applications sent BY POST from remote areas/regions (i.e., Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul and Spiti district, Pangi sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep Islands), is 12th February, 2010.

Candidates who are claiming the benefit of extended time for submission of the Application Form, should clearly indicate in their forwarding letter the particular area or region (for example, Assam, Meghalaya, Jammu & Kashmir, etc.) they have posted their application from. In case they fail to do so, the benefit of extended time will not be granted. In the case of Application Forms received by hand or through courier services of any type, the benefit of extended time will NOT be granted, regardless of the place of residence of the applicant.

Candidates should clearly note that the Institute will in no case be responsible for non-receipt of their applications or any delay in receipt thereof on any account whatsoever. They should, therefore, ensure that their applications reach the Institute on or before the prescribed last date.


ENTRANCE TEST SCHEDULE
Written Test:
The Written Tests for this programmes will be held on 7th March, 2009, at 5 centres: Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Kolkata.
The Institute may cancel any test centre and/or assign another centre instead of the centre indicated by the candidate, if situation demands.

Admit Card:
Admit card will generally be dispatched on weekly basis. However, candidates who not received their admit card by 24th February, 2010, may register their complaint with Section Officer (Admissions) by sending a mail to pgadmissions@tiss.edu. Candidates who registered their complaints will be given a duplicate admit card a day prior to the entrance test at his/her respective centre. No duplicate admit card will be issued on the day of the written test.

Personal Interview:
The PI for the programme will be held at the Mumbai Campus on 29th and 30th March, 2010 OR 9th and 10th May, 2010. The actual date of the PI of a candidate will be put up on the TISS website and will also be intimated to the candidate through email. Shortlisted candidates are requested to contact the Section Officer (Admissions), in case they do not receive any mail with regard to date of PI at least by 22nd March, 2010.

Request for change in the date for the Written Test will not be considered. However, a change in the dates for PI may be considered, if the date of PI at the TISS clashes with the date of entrance test of another Institution or the date of final year examination of the candidate. However, the candidate must produce documentary evidence for this. Please note that the changed date for PI will be within the time schedule announced by TISS only.

Important Dates:

Last Date for Issue of Forms in Person - 1st February, 2010
Last Date for Receipt of Completed Forms at the Institute by Post and in Person - 5th February, 2010
Last Date for Receipt of Completed Forms at the Institute from Remote Areas/Regions - 12th February, 2010
Written Test - 7th March, 2010

Contact:
TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
V.N. Purav Marg Deonar, Mumbai - 400 088
Phones: 91-22-2552 5262/2552 5375,
Fax: 91-22-2552 5050
E-mail: pgadmissions@tiss.edu
www.tiss.edu

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences

B.A (Hons.) in Social Work admissions 2010 at School of Rural Development Tuljapur

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences announces admission to B.A. (Hons) in Social Work with Specialisation in Rural Development 2010-2013. This job-oriented professional programme is offered by the School of Rural Development located at Tuljapur (near Solapur, Maharashtra).

Eligibility: 12th Standard (or equivalent) in any stream with minimum average of 50% marks (40% for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) and 45% for Kashmiri Migrants). Candidates awaiting results can also apply.


Application Form and the Information Brochure may be obtained:

By sending a request letter to the Deputy Registrar, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, School of Rural Development, Tuljapur - 413 601 Dist: Osmanabad, Maharashtra OR Assistant Registrar, TISS, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088 along with a Demand Draft for Rs.550/-, drawn in favour of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Tuljapur payable at Tuljapur OR

By downloading from TISS website (www.tiss.edu) and submitting it with the processing fee of Rs. 500/- to be paid in cash at the Institute cash counter or by a Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, payable at Tuljapur; OR

From the cash counter at TISS, Mumbai or School of Rural Development, Tuljapur against cash payment of Rs.500/- from January 6 -February 24, 2010 by post and March 10 , 2010 in person.

Seat Reservations:
• 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and 27 % for OBC (Non Creamy Layer ) candidates. Free application forms will be provided to those SC and ST candidates who are unemployed and whose parents / guardian's annual income is Rs.1,00,000/- or below in the financial year 20082009. The candidates are required to submit an attested true copy of caste/tribe certificate by the competent authority of the Government and income certificate of their parents/guardians issued by a Village Revenue Officer / Tahsildar / the employer.
• 3% seats for Persons With Disability (PWD) of which 1% seats each are reserved for (a) low vision / blindness, (b) hearing impairment, and (c) loco-motor disability/cerebral palsy.
• 1% of seats are reserved for Kashmiri Migrants.

Last date for receipt of completed applications at TISS, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088 in person or by hand, by post is March 10, 2010, and for remote and far flung areas/regions and international students is March 20 , 2010. Admission Procedure: Those satisfying the eligibility requirements will be assessed for selection through a process involving two stages:
(1) Written Test, and
(2) Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Written Test Centres
The Written Test will be conducted on April 18, 2010, at Ahmedabad, Aurangabad (Mah), Bangaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Leh, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Portblair , Ranchi and Tuljapur.

Pre-admission coaching for SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer), Minority candidates will be organized on April 16 and 17, 2010, in the Tuljapur Campus of TISS. They can have their written test in Tuljapur Campus of TISS.

Short-listed candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview to be held on the Tuljapur Campus of TISS on June 9, 10 & 11 , 2010.

For further information, contact: Phone: 02471-242061, 242560, 244325, TeleFax: 02471-242061.
Mobiles: 09223394671, 09223394672, 09223546829, 09987483622
New academic session commences on Monday, June 28, 2010

Contact
TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
(A Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)
School of Rural Development
Post Box No. 9, Tuljapur - 413 601 Dist: Osmanabad, Maharashtra
E-mail: info.srd@tiss.edu
Website: www.tiss.edu

Sri Sathya Sai University – Admissions 2010

Sri Sathya Sai University invites applications for Admission for the Academic Year commencing from June 2010 for the following Courses:

Prasanthinilayam Campus (for Men} B.A., B.A.(Hons) & B.Sc.(Hons) in Economics (leading to PG Courses in the respective subjects); M.B.A., M.B.A.(Finance), M.Tech.(Computer Science), and M.Tech.(Applied Optics).

Brindavan Campus (or Men): B.Sc.(Hons) in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biosciences (leading to PG Courses in the respective subjects) and B.Com.(Hons).

Anantapur Campus (for Women): B.A., B.Com.(Hons), B.Sc.(Home Science), B.Sc.(Hons) in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biosciences; B.Ed., M.A.(English), M.A.(Telugu), M.Sc.(Home Science) with specialization in (a) Food Science & Nutrition and (b) Food Technology.


Eligibility for Admission:
Undergraduate Courses: 10+2 pattern of study/Intermediate. Minimum marks required in the X Std. examination is 60% in aggregate and 55% in General English. Candidates should have taken their final year +2 / Intermediate qualifying examination before the date of Admission Test.

Postgraduate Courses: 10+2+3 pattern of study. A First class (minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all the three years of study) in respective degrees with 50% in General English. For M.Sc.(Home Science) candidates of B.Sc.(Biosciences) or B.Sc.(MPC) are also eligible to apply.

M.B.A-/ M.B.A-(Finance) and B.Ed.: 10+2+3 pattern of study. A First class (minimum of 60% marks in all examinations of the course) in any first degree or Postgraduate degree with 50% marks in General English in the first basic degree. Candidates of Technical Courses like B.E., B.Tech., B.Pharma., B.Sc.(Agri). etc. are exempted from the minimum requirement of 50% marks in General English.

M.Tech.(Computer Science): A First class (60% and above) both in the first degree and M.Sc.(Mathematics)/ M.Sc.(Physics)/M.Sc.(Computer Science)/M.C.A./B.E.(Computer Science)/B.Tech. (Computer Science) levels of examination with Computer Science background, and the candidates should have formally undergone the following courses: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks, Computer Organisation & Architecture and Database Systems.

M.Tech (Applied Optics): A First class (60% and above) both in the first degree and M.Sc.(Physics)/B.E./B.Tech. levels of examination with a background in Optics and Electromagnetic Theory.

Note: Eligible candidates will be short-listed by the University based on the marks of qualifying examinations. Only such candidates will be called for Admission Test.

In the case of candidates who have not received the marks statements of the final year of the first degree examination, their marks in the previous years/semesters should not be less than 60% in aggregate and 50% in General English. They should have taken their final year/semester qualifying examination before the date of the admission test.

Admissions are made as per the guidelines issued by the Govt. of India and UGC with regard to Reservation of seats. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes are entitled to a relaxation of 5% marks.

Admission to all the above courses will be on the basis of Admission Test and Interview which will be held in May 2010, at Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh.

Application form along with Information Handbook will be available from 1st December 2009 to 28th February 2010.

How to Apply?
Interested candidates may apply to the Registrar, Sri Sathya Sai University, Vidyagiri, Prasanthi Nilayam - 515 134, Anantapur District, A.P. along with I.P.O. or Bank Draft for Rs.70/- for Undergraduate Courses and Rs.100/- for Postgraduate Courses/M.B.A. /M.B.A.(Finance)/M.Tech.(Computer Science)/M.Tech.(Applied Optics)/B.Ed. Courses. The Bank draft should be drawn in favour of Sri Sathya Sai University, payable at Prasanthi Nilayam/Puttaparthi. Since the application forms are different for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, candidates must indicate in the requisition letter the details of course/subject of study for which they seek admission. Also, the name, postal address, phone number, and Email ID of the candidate should be mentioned clearly in the requisition letter.

Alternatively, candidates may visit the website www.sssu.edu.in for downloading the application form and Information Handbook and fulfill the necessary requirements.

Contact
SRI SATHYA SAI UNIVERSITY
Vidyagiri, Prasanthinilayam-515 134,
Anantapur Dist.,
Andhra Pradesh, India

Ph: +91 8555 287239
Fax: 286919
Website: www.sssu.edu.in
E-mail: registrar@sssu.edu.in