Management Aptitude Test (MAT - 2010) [September 2010

Exam State Exam Date Last Date
All India 05 Sep 2010 09 Aug 2010


Exam Details: Management Aptitude Test (MAT - 2010) [September 2010]


Management Aptitude Test (MAT - 2010) [September 2010]

Mode of Test (How to take the test)
Candidate can choose any one of the two options to take the test:

Paper-Based Test

Or
Computer Based Test

Test Date (For Paper- Based Test)
05 September 2010 (Sunday)

Test Timing (For Paper- Based Test)
10.00am-12.30pm

Test Date (Computer Based Test)
11 September 2010 (Saturday) onwards

Test Timing (Computer Based Test)
In different Time slots at specific test venues; subject to number of candidates registering for Computer Based Test.


Last Date For sale of Forms: 09 August 2010 (Monday)

Eligibility: Graduates in any discipline. Final year students of Graduate Courses can also apply.

How To Apply: Candidate can choose any one of the following modes to apply. Obtain Form with MAT Bulletin/CD against cash payment of Rs 1200/- (One thousand two hundred only) from listed branches of Bank of Baroda, listed Study Centres of AIMA OR against cash payment of Rs 1050/- (One thousand fifty only) from AIMA, New Delhi.

OR

Obtain crossed Demand Draft (DD) of Rs 1050/- (One thousand fifty only) in favour of ‘All India Management Association’ payable at Delhi from any Bank. Register online at website www.aima-ind.org/matsep10 along with the DD details. Detailed procedure is given on the website link.

OR

Register online at website link www.aima-ind.org/matsep10 with Credit Card payment. Detailed procedure is given on the website link.



(Note: No individual Postal sale by AIMA from AIMA, New Delhi)


List of Participating Management Institutes List of Participating MIs (Click here)


Four Digit codes for Management Institutes/University Departments accepting the MAT Score are given in the List of Participating Institutes/Universities as MI Code. There are five blocks consisting of four boxes each given in the Form. Fill the codes of those five institutes only where you have applied or are applying for admission.



(Note: No additional fee is to be paid for filling these 5 choices.)



Test Centre City list is provided in the bulletin. Test Venues for Paper-Based Test and Computer Based Test are different.



The Paper-Based Test will take place only on one day i.e., 05 September 2010 at one time slot i.e., 10.00am-12.30pm, whereas the Computer Based Test will take place from 11 September 2010 onwards in different time slots.



If the number of candidates registered for Computer Based Test is few/limited, these candidates have to appear for the Paper-Based Test on 05 September 2010 only.



One candidate can appear only for one date for the September 2010 MAT.



Admit Card: All provisionally registered candidates can down load their Admit Card from AIMA website link: www.aima-ind.org/mat_centre.aspx 7 days before the Paper Based test date i.e., with effect from 28 August 2010 (Saturday).



Specific Admit Card will be generated both for the candidates opted for the Paper Based Test and for the Computer Based Test.



Admit Card would be having Candidate Name, Form No, Roll NO, Test Date, Test Time and Test Venue Address. Candidate has to strictly follow the date and time allotted to them in the case of Computer Based Test.



Candidates applied for Computer Based Test and who have been permitted to appear for the Computer Based Test; have to down load the Admit Card 7 days before the Paper Based Test date i.e., with effect from 28 August 2010 (Saturday) from AIMA website. Candidates accessing the website the earliest can choose the Date and Time of his/her choice subject to availability. Those who have not opted the date and time slot for 4-5 days; will be automatically allotted date and time slot by the system. No request for change of date and time slot can be entertained.



Important Dates: Last Date For sale of Forms:
09 August 2010 (Monday)

Last Date for submission of filled in Registration Forms at AIMA, New Delhi:
12 August 2010 (Thursday)

Last Date for Online Registration:
12 August 2010 (Thursday)

Last Date for submission of filled in Online Registration Forms at AIMA, New Delhi:
16 August 2010 (Monday)

MBA(IB) Admission 2011 at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was set up in 1963 by the Government of India as an autonomous organisation to help professionalise the country’s foreign trade management and increase exports by developing human resources; generating, analysing and disseminating data; and conducting research. Today it is one of India’s most prestigious business schools.

Eligibility : Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline. Candidate appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by 7th October 2011.
No age limit.

Reservation : Seats are reserved as per Government of India rules. The reservations are subject to candidates meeting the admission requirement of the Institute under different categories.

For Foreign Nationals / NRI / Children of NRIs: Seats are reserved for foreign nationals, NRIs and children of NRIs and the admission is considered on the basis of General Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) score of which should not have been declared before 1st January 2009 and should be received by the Institute latest by 31st March 2011.

Mode of Admission : Selection will be on the basis of Written Test, Group Discussion, Essay Writing and Interview. Written Test will be held on SUNDAY 28th November 2010 during 10.00 a.m – 12.00 noon at Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhubeneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hydrabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur and Visakhapatnam. Based on the marks of Written Test, a limited number of candidates will be invited for second phase of selection process comprising Group Discussion, Essay Writing and Interview to be held at Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai. IIFT reserves the right to add/delete any centre, if required.

Pattern of Admission Test : The admission test is a multiple choice objective type written test (in English).
Duration of the test is two hours and will cover English Comprehension, General Knowledge & Awareness, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Analysis.

Important Dates :
Last date for sale of prospectus by post : 20th August 2010
Last date for sale of prospectus across the IIFT counter : 3rd September 2010
Last date for receipt of completed applications : 3rd September 2010
Last date for obtaining prospectus & receipt of applications for foreign nationals/NRIs/Children of NRIs : 15th February 2011

Registration : For Online Registration Click iift.datatec.co.in/iift.htm

Email : admissions(AT)iift.ac.in / gaurav(AT)iift.ac.in

Contact Numbers : 011-26857908 (Direct), 26965051, 26965124

Manav Rachna International University, Haryana

Master of Business Administration Admission 2010

It is the flag ship programme of FMS offering the job opportunities in the field of consumer goods. The course structure has been prepared as per the norms and guidelines of UGC. The course offers an opportunity to specialize in HRM, Marketing, Finance or IT.

Eligibility : 50% marks in aggregate in any discipline in Graduation / Post Graduatin or have passed the final examinatin conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India / Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India / Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Mode of Admission : Admission shall be made on the basis of merit in a Consolidated Merit List with the following weightages: Marks in Qualifying Examination: 30% weightage. Marks / Percentile Score in the Entrance Examinations namely CAT / MAT / ATMA / JMET / SNAP / XAT / ENAT : 40% weightage. Group Discussions: 10 % weightage and Personal Interview: 20% weightage.

Fees Payable : Rs. 2,20,500/- per annum including refundable Caution Money of Rs. 5000/-

Course Structure : 1st Semester: Fundamentals of Management, Organizational Behavior, Quantitative Methods, Managerial Economics, Environment and Management, Principles of Marketing, Accounting For Managers, Information Technology in Management.
2nd Semester: Organization Restructuring & Development, Human Resources Management, Financial Management, Production and Operations Management, Research Methodology, International Environment and Management, Business Laws, Indian Ethos and values.
3rd Semester & 4th Semester: As per specialization selected.

Opportunities : Students may find employment as executives in service sectors including banks and insurance companies and in industries in operation Human Resource, Financial Management and other specialized fields. The employers could be MNCs, Transnational companies or Indian Conglomerates. Besides, the students could go in for entreprenurial ventures.

Admission Procedure : Application for admission shall be submitted on-line only at University website www.mriu.edu.in. Applicants are required to fill up personal details, qualification and choice of broad category of courses. An amount of Rs. 1200/- is payable either in cash at specified branches of Axis Bank, University Counter at Campus, Administrative Headquarter and City Centres or through Credit / Debit Card on-line through payment gateway. Admission shall be made on the basis of physical counseling, for which candidate would be required to make presence before the Admission Committee on the specified date as per schedule given in the Admission Brochure.

Application Form : For Online Application Form Click hyd.tcs-itontap.com/EForms/html/form2/instruction.html

Contact:
MRIU Aravalli Campus Sector – 43,
Delhi – Surajkund Road Faridabad,
Haryana 121004

Email : info(AT)mriu.edu.in

Contact Numbers : +91 129 4198100 (30 Lines)

B.Ed Admission 2010 at Tamilnadu Open University, Chennai

The B.Ed. Distance Education Programme aims at enabling the in-service teachers to acquire appropriate knowledge, understanding and skills relating to modern methods of teaching/learning processes and develop a role-perception to play the role of a teacher effectively and efficiently as an agent of social change in the 21st century.

Eligibility : In-service teachers with a Bachelor’s degree in Tamil/ English/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry/Zoology/Botany/History /Geography/ Computer Science or a Post- Graduate degree in Economics/Commerce/Home Science.

At least 2 years of teaching experience serving in Schools in Tamil Nadu (Nursery/ Primary/ Secondary/ Higher Secondary/ Matriculation Schools) recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu / Government of India alone are eligible to apply. AND, admission will be done based on the score obtained by the candidate in the Entrance Examination conducted by the TNOU all over Tamil Nadu.
Programme Fee : The total programme fee of Rs.10,000/- for first year should be paid only by way of Demand Draft drawn in favour of ‘Tamil Nadu Open University’ payable at Chennai at the time of counselling for admission. The total programme fee of Rs.10,000/- for the second year should be remitted by Demand Draft in favour of ‘Tamil Nadu Open University’ payable at Chennai after receiving the intimation from the University.

Evaluation Procedure : The scheme of evaluation of the performance of student-teachers will consist of two main components:
§ Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
§ Term-End Examinations (TEE)

Scheme of Entrance Examination : The following is the scheme of entrance examination:
i) The Entrance Examination will be for a duration of 2 hours and for a maximum of 100 marks with 100 questions.
ii) Questions will be of multiple-choice type. Optical Mark Reader (OMR) coding answer sheets will be supplied to the candidates.
iii) The Question paper will be divided into two parts A & B. Part A will test General English Comprehension, Logical and Analytical Reasoning , Educational and General Awareness and Teaching-Learning Practices in the School.

Date and Venue of Entrance Examinations : The Entrance Examination will be held in important cities and at 5 B.Ed Programme Study Centres in Tamil Nadu from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, 09.01.2005. The names and address of the Entrance Examination Centres are given in the Annexure II. The Admit Cards/Hall-tickets will be sent to the eligible candidates by the University directly. The decision of the University on eligibility to appear for Entrance Examination will be final.

Application Procedure : The filled-in Application form for Entrance Examination should be mailed in the TNOU’s printed cover with the Acknowledgement Card affixed with a postage of Rs.6/- to:
The Secretary,
B.Ed. Entrance Examination,
Tamil Nadu Open University,
DOTE Campus, Guindy,
Chennai-600 025.

Application Deadline : 19th August, 2010

Contact Number : 044-22300704 / Intercom: 9

Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu

M.Sc/MA/M.Phil and Ph.D Admissions 2010
Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu has invited applications for admission to M.Sc/MA/M.Phil and Ph.D courses for the Academic Year 2010-11. Department, courses and Eligibility are as follows:
1. Department of Zoology: a) M.Sc (Zoology): Bachelor's degree in Zoology, b) M.Phil in Zoology: Master's degree in Zoology c) Ph.D in Zoology: Master's degree in Zoology,

2. Department of Economics: a) M.A (Economics): Bachelor's degree in Economics
b) M.Phil in Economics: Master's degree in Economics

3. Department of Chemistry:(Also at PG Extension Center) M.Sc (Chemistry): Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

4. Department of English:(At PG Extension Center) M.A (English): Bachelor's degree in English or any degree with English as one of the subject.

Application forms and instruction to candidates can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, Thiruvalluvar University on payment of Rs.200/- (For SC/ST Rs.100) for M.A/M.Sc/M.Phil courses and Rs.500/- for Ph.D course through Demand Draft in favour of "Registrar, Thiruvalluvar University, payable at Vellore. Application forms are also available in the website links: http://www.tvuni.in/docs/mphilapp2010.pdf and http://www.tvuni.in/docs/pgdegreeapp2010.pdf However, the printout of the downloaded format, duly filled-in has to be attached with the DD as mentioned above.

Completed applications with respect to MA/MSc.courses are to reach the office of Registrar, Thiruvalluvar University, Fort Campus, Vellore - 632004 and those for M.Phil/Ph.D courses have to direct to the Head of concerned Departments of Thiruvalluvar University.

Last date for submission of application is 30-07-2010.
For further details, visit the website: www.tvuni.in

Supply Chain Management Conference 2010 at SCM Pharma India, Mumbai

Despite the healthy growth of the Indian pharma industry, intense competition, heavy price erosion and rapidly rising transportation and storage costs are rendering many businesses low margin and unsustainable! As organisations race to leverage the tools and techniques available to streamline their supply chains and reduce costs, how are you re-positioning your SCM department to deliver significant business advantage?

SCM Pharma India 2010 is the only high-level strategic conference focused on the specific supply chain management issues affecting Indian pharmaceutical companies. Over 2 intensive days you will hear in-depth case study presentations from key players in the areas of:
* Cold chain management
* Integrated end-to-end supply chain management
* Partnering with 3PL & 4PL operators
* Transportation and logistics
* Warehousing and inventory management
* SCM tools and technologies
* Cold chain management

Opportunities : SCM Pharma India 2010 provides a unique opportunity for the whole supply chain team to get together under one roof, and investigate the challenges and opportunities associated with taking the pharma supply chain to the next level: robust, resilient, and cost-effective!
Conference Dates : 26th-27th August, 2010

Registration Fee: Please register Indian Delegate @ INR.40,000 +10.3% Service Tax = INR.44,120
International Delegate @ US$1,395 +10.3% Service Tax = US$1,538.69

Online Registration : For Online Registration Click www.scmpharma-india.com/register.asp

Conference Venue:
The Westin Mumbai Garden City
International Business Park
Oberoi Garden City
Goregaon (East)
Mumbai 400063
India

Email: conferences(AT)ubmindia.com

Contact Number : +91 (0)22 4046 1466

Post Doctoral Fellowship at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

It is proposed to offer a number of Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowships (PDF) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.(IIT Madras). It is a temporary research position which may be offered for those who seek to choose research as a profession. The research work during the post-doctoral period can be in areas that are of interest, both to the post-doctoral fellows and the Institute.(Institute henceforth refers to IIT Madras) The presence of the post-doctoral fellows at the Institute will further enhance the research culture and output of the Institute and help promote inter-disciplinary research. It is a transition phase which can also help a fresh doctorate transform into an independent researcher before taking up a research career.

Eligibility :
- Candidates with a Ph.D. Degree or who have submitted their theses for the Ph.D degree in appropriate disciplines and with consistently good academic record and research potential can apply for the PDF positions in any case within five years after completion of Ph.D.
- A detailed research proposal has to be submitted along with the application.
- At least two letters of recommendation/reference from peers regarding the research capabilities and other attributes of the applicant must be submitted along with the application.
- The candidates selected for the PDF will be pursuing independent research at the Institute. However, they will be attached to an appropriate Department depending on the post-doctoral research and will be associated with a faculty member of the department who will essentially perform the role of a collaborator.
- Candidates who obtained their doctoral degree from IIT Madras can also apply for the PDF. However, it is desirable that such candidates if selected will be associated with a faculty member other than their Ph.D supervisor/s.

Age Limit : The age limit for applicants for the PDFs will be maximum of 35 years (relaxable by 5 years for women and reserved category).

Duration: The duration of the fellowship will be initially for a period of 2 years, extendable for a further period of one more year based on the progress of the Post-Doctoral fellow and the recommendation of the Department.

Fellowship Amount : Rs.30,000 -35,000/- p.m. Consolidated

Responsibilities : Apart from the research pursued by the Post-Doctoral Fellow , the services of the Post-Doctoral Fellow will be utilized by the department upto 6 hours per week for academic assistance in the departmental work including teaching, handling of tutorials and laboratory work.

Application Form : For Download Online Application Form Click www.iitm.ac.in/images/stories/iitm/Applicationpostdoctoral.pdf

Contact :
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
I.I.T. Post Office
Chennai – 600 036
India

Fax : +91 (44) 2257 0509

Admission at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi

Post Graduate Diploma in International Business for Young Managers ( PGDIB )

The Post Graduate Diploma in International Business for Young Managers is a programme specially designed to build a strong foundation in International Business Management and to provide options for specialization in focused functional areas. This program has been customized for the young managers with only a few years of work experience, especially those who would not like to leave their job and city.

Eligibility: - Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized university or institution with minimum 50% marks and 1 to 5 years of experience.

Duration & Timing:- The total duration of the programme is 18 months spread over 3 trimesters. The programme delivery will be through a mix of sessions conducted on campus at IIFT and in HughesNet Global Education Interactive Onsite Learning Classrooms, located in multiple cities across India.

On campus modules would be scheduled in the beginning of each trimester*
Ø 1st campus module of 6 days
Ø 2nd and 3rd module for 4 days

Classes would be through the HCIL interactive technology platform as follows-
Monday to Thursday – 6.45 pm to 8.45 pm
Frequency: – Four times a week

Programme Structure:- The curriculum covers fundamental as well as specialized courses in the field of International Business Management.

Ø Highly structured programme with pre-defined course structure, session plans, evaluations and assignment schedules.
Ø On-campus sessions at the beginning of every trimester.
Ø Special focus on design and development of distributed material.
Ø High level of interaction between faculty and participants and within the participants themselves.

Selection Procedure :
· Entrance test will be conducted online through the VSAT platform
· Candidates will be short-listed on the basis of test results, qualifications and work profile. Online interviews may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
· Seats are reserved for SC/ST/PH/OBC candidates as per Government of India rules for those who fulfill the minimum eligibility conditions. The entrance test would be designed to test the applicant’s quantitative, reasoning and english language skills along with general awareness.

Application Procedure : Forms can be downloaded from the site www.hugheseducation.com and submitted along with a draft of Rs. 1500/- (Application fee) favouring “Hughes Communications India Ltd.” payable at New Delhi.

Course Fee:-
• General Category Rs. 3,00,000/-.
• SC/ST/Ph Category Rs. 1,50,000/-

In addition to the above an amount of Rs 17,000/- for books, study materials andcampus fee and Rs 5000 for alumni fee would be charged per candidate. Registration fees of Rs 7500/- would be payable to HCIL.

Important Dates:
Application Closure date : 28th July 2010
Entrance Exam Date : 21st and 22nd August 2010
List of Selected Candidates Date : 24th September 2010
Date of 1st installment : 15th October 2010
Date for 1st Class (on Campus) : 15th-19th November 2010
Date for 1st Class (on IOL) : 29th November 2010
Program End Date : March 2012

Contact:
IIFT Bhawan
B-21, Qutab Institutional Area
New Delhi

Contact Number: +91-11-26853055 / +91-11-26963880

Website: www.iift.edu/iift/pgdib.asp