Andhra University Distance Education Admissions 2010

Andhra University Department of Distance Education invites applications for the following programmes for the year starting 2010
B.A
B.Com
B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Statistcs, Computer Science)
M.A. English
M.A. Hindi
M.A. Telugu
M.A. History

M.A. Political Science
M.A. Public Administration
M.A/ M.Sc. Mathematics
M.A Psychology
M.A. Sociology
M.A.Philosophy
M.Com
M.H.R.M.
LL.M. B.L..
M.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Organic Chemistry)
P.G.Diploma in Co-operation and Rural Studies
P.G. Diploma in Computer Programming & Applications

Availability of applications:
1) Applications can be downloaded from: www.andhrauniversity.info/sde.
However the candidate has to pay the cost of Application alongwith admission fee.

2) Applications are also available at the following Centres:

1) S.K.B.R.College, Amalapuram, 2) AMAL College, Anakapalle, 3) D.N.R.College, Bhimavaram, 4) R.S.R. & K.R.R.College, Bobbili, 5) V.R.S. & Y. R. N. College, Chirala, 6) Sir C.R. Reddy College, Eluru, 7) A.C. College, Guntur, 8) S.G.C.S.R. College, Rajam 9) PR.Govt. College, Kakinada, 10) Silver Jubilee College, Kurnool, 11) Noble College, Machilipatnam, 12) Y.N.M. College, Narsapur, 13) S.S. & N College, Narsaraopeta, 14) Govt. Degree College, Narasannapeta, 15) Govt. Degree College, Narsipatnam, 16) Sarvodaya College, Nellore, 17") C.S.R.Sarma College, Ongole, 18) Govt. Degree College, Paderu, 19) S.K.V.P. & K.S.R. College, Penugonda, 20) Govt. Arts College, Rajahmundry, 21) Govt. College for Men, Srikakulam, 22) Govt. Degree College, Tekkali, 23) V.S.R. & N.V.R. College, Tenali, 24) A.K.R.G. Degree & P.G. College, Nallajerla, 25) Satavahana College, Chuttugunta, Vijayawada, 26) M.R. College for Men, Vizianagaram, 2T) R.G Kedia College, Near Chaderghat Bridge, Hyderabad.

NOTE:
(1) The school has no agents and takes no responsibility for prospectus issued and promises made for admission by any other institution.
(2) The school will arrange to send the admission Application Form and Prospectus along with marks statements-cum-eligibility Certificate to the successful candidates in B.A./B.Com. Entrance Examination held in June 2010.
(3) Candidates who passed B.A./B.Com. entrance examination earlier are also eligible to apply. For further details they may visit our website.
(4) S.C./S.T. candidates are eligible for Scholarships as per Govt. Rules and they should submit T.C. (5) Please see prospectus for full details of eligibility.

Last date for submission of completed application is 30-09-2010.

For more details visit www.andhrauniversity.info

Gandhigram Rural University Ph.D Admissions 2010

The Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI), Dindigul Tamilnadu announced for admissions to Ph.D Programme in various specialities including Languages, Social Sciences, Sciences, Rural Development, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry and Rural Health & Sanitation

ELIGIBILITY
a) A candidate (Indian / foreigner) who has qualified for the award of the Master's Degree of this Institute or of any other University recognised by the University Grants Commission with not less than 50% marks or an equivalent grade; and

b) He/She should have qualified in the entrance test conducted by Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI).

OR
should have passed M.Phil. UGC- JRF/ NET/SLET/Lecturership/GATE/ CSIR/ ICAR / ICSSR or other fellowship/ related examinations.

A candidate who fulfils the above two conditions is called an "eligible candidate".

CATEGORIES OF Ph.D. CANDIDATES
There shall be three categories of Ph.D. candidates:
Full-time scholars
Part-time teacher candidates (internal & external)
Part-time non-teacher candidates (internal & external)

FULL-TIME Ph.D. CANDIDATES
All eligible candidates who pursue full-time research for Ph.D. in this Institute. A person working in GRI in a project sponsored by the UGC / CSIR / ICSSR / ICAR / DOE / DST and other funding agencies with a duration of not less than two years shall also be eligible to register for Ph.D. under this category, provided his / her Principal Investigator certifies that he/she fulfils the criteria mentioned above.

PART-TIME TEACHER CANDIDATES (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)
Part-time internal teacher candidates:
The eligible candidates are those working as temporary lecturers in various departments of this Institute with two years of service at the time of applying for the Ph.D programme.

Part-time external teacher candidates:
The eligible candidates are those working as teachers in any educational / research Institutions with two years of service at the time of applying for the Ph.D programme.

PART-TIME NON-TEACHER CANDIDATES (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)
Part-time internal non-teacher candidates:
The eligible candidates are the permanent non-teaching staff of GRI with three years of service at the time of applying for the Ph.D. programme.

PART-TIME EXTERNAL NON-TEACHER CANDIDATES:
The eligible candidates are those working as staff in departments of state / central government, public / private /NGO sector with three years of service at the time of applying for the Ph.D programme.

Retired persons can also register themselves under this category, provided they satisfy the eligibility requirements.

RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT (Part-time)
Part-time teacher and non–teacher external scholars are required to reside on campus for a minimum of 180 days during their period of research.

The Research Supervisor concerned will decide what constitutes “residence” and where the residential requirement is to be fulfilled, considering the nature of the study and its requirements. The Research Supervisor shall send a certificate to the Controller of Examinations to the effect that the candidate has completed 180 days of campus residential requirement when submitting the synopsis.

ADMISSION OF FOREIGN STUDENTS
Foreign applicants will be considered at any time if recommended by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The foreign nationals must produce a valid research visa at the time of seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme. If admitted, they will be governed by such rules and regulations as may be framed by the Government of India and by the authorities of the Institute from time to time.

ENTRANCE TEST
An Entrance Test will be conducted by the Controller of Examinations. The question paper will be prepared totally for 2 hours: One hour for Research Aptitude Test (General) and one hour for the Subject Test. A minimum of 60% in each component is a must to become eligible for provisional admission. Question papers for Research Aptitude Test (General) and Subject Test will be set and evaluated by a Board consisting of the HOD and all the Research Supervisors. The process will be coordinated by the Controller of Examinations.

APPLICATION:
The application form along with the prospectus can be obtained in person from the Deputy Rgistrar (Academic), The Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram-624 302, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu on cash payment of Rs. 1000/- or through DD for Rs.1000/- drawn in favour of The Registrar, The Gandhigram Rural Institute, payable at Canara Bank, Gandhigram (Code 8500) / State Bank of India, Ambathurai (Code 3373) and any Nationalized/Scheduled Bank in Dindigul.

Last Date of Application : 31st August 2010

For downloading Application and for more details visit www.ruraluniv.ac.in

Pune University M.Phil Admissions 2010

Pune University invites applications for admission to M.Phil. Course in the University Departments

Eligibility : Second Class Master's Degree in relevant subject.

Reservation Criteria : As per Government of Maharashtra Rules, 50% seats are reserved for SC, ST, DTNT, 0*BC & 3% seats are reserved for physically handicapped students.


M.Phil courses are available in the following subjects :

Sanskrit, Prakrit (Sanskrit and Prakrit Language Department), German, French, Russian (Foreign Language Department), Education (Regular & Vacational - course will start from January 2011), Physical Education (Regular and Vacational), Library & Information Science (Regular and Vacational), Physics, Basic Medical Sciences, Chemistry, Electronic Science.

Application form is available & can be downloaded from the University Website www.unipune.ac.in

Processing fee of application for Open Category students is Rs. 400/- and for all other Reserved Categories is Rs.300/-. This fee is not refundable. The processing fee should be in the form of Demand Draft payable to the "Registrar, University of Pune, Pune - 411 007" drawn on any Nationalized Bank in Pune. On the back side of Demand Draft, student has to write processing fee, full name, address and related Department Name.

Application form, duly filled in along with the Demand Draft should reach the respective Head of the University Department on or before August 25,2010.

Contact:
University of Pune,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune-411007
Tel: 25601099/25696061/25690062/25696064/ 25696065
www.unipune.ac.in

Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA)

PG and Fellow Programme in Rural Management Admissions 2010

Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) invites applications for the following Programmes for the year 2010-11

32nd Postgraduate Programme in Rural Management (PRM 2011-13)

10th Fellow Programme in Rural Management (FPRM 2011)

Postgraduate Programme in Rural Management (PGPRM) - Details
PRM is a two-year fully residential postgraduate programme comprising four different segments - classroom, fieldwork, organisational understanding and management training. PRM is recognized as equivalent to Master's Degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and is also approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).


Eligibility: Graduates in any discipline with a minimum of 15 years (10+2+3) of education and having 50% (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD*) aggregate marks or an equivalent GPA from a recognised Indian or foreign university/ institution are eligible to apply.
Candidates, who expect to fulfill the eligibility requirements before, June 06,2011 may also apply. Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.

Fees: The total programme cost over the period of two years (inclusive of tuition fee and service charges) is estimated to be about Rs. 4 lakh. Costs for students are kept low through cross subsidisation.

Scholarships and loan: Exemption from fee, and prestigious scholarships are available for deserving students. IRMA students get loan from SBI without any collateral.

Campus Placement: IRMA facilitates meaningful placement opportunities for its students. IRMAns are highly valued by national and international development organisations, funding agencies, co-operatives and NGOs. The campus placements (100%) offer ideal combination of job satisfaction and decent compensation. PRM 2008-10 participants received an average annual salary of Rs. 6 lakh (highest being Rs. 9.45 lakh).


Fellow Programme in Rural Management (FPRM) – Details
FPRM is a coursework based doctoral programme with a residency requirement of minimum 3 years, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Thematic Fields of Specialisation:
(a) Management of Collectives; (b) Agribusiness/Rural Marketing; (c) Natural Resources Management; (d) Development Management; (e) Micro-finance Management; (f) Governance and Livelihoods; (g) Rural Infrastructure and Services Management; and (h) Public Policy and Non-profit Management.

Eligibility: Candidates with any one of the following:
(i) Postgraduation in any discipline from a recognised Institution with 55% marks, and 50% marks at graduation level;
(ii) PRM from IRMA;
(iii) Four-year professional degree (engineering, agricultural sciences etc.) with 60% marks and at least one year work experience;

(iv) Five-year professional degree (medicine, veterinary science, architecture etc.) with 60% marks are eligible for admission to FPRM. SC/ST/OBC/PwD* candidates are eligible for 5% relaxation in the marks specified above.

Candidates, who expect to fulfill the eligibility requirements before June 06,2011, may also apply.

Fellowship: Every FPRM participant receives a fellowship of Rs. 14,000/- per month till they clear the Comprehensive Qualifying Examination and then Rs. 16,000/- per month and a contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/- per year for a period of 4 years.

Placement: Graduating fellows have joined faculty positions in IIMs, and other reputed institutions/universities.

Selection Procedure: A written test, common for all the above programmes will be conducted on November 14,2010 - Sunday (09:15-12:15 hr) at 27 centres across India. PRM participants are selected on the basis of the written test, group discussion and interview. FPRM participants are selected on the basis of the written test, interview and presentation of an essay. Candidates with PRM qualification from IRMA applying for FPRM are exempt from the written test. IRMA has positive discrimination policies for admissions to disadvantaged sections of the society.

27 Test Centres: Anand, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pantnagar, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Ranchijhiruvananthapuram, Udaipur, Varanasi, andVijayawada.

How to Apply:
An applicant can opt for one of the following options:
a. Apply online and pay through payment gateway.
b. Make payment at any branch of IMS learning centre, after getting IMS receipt, apply only through IRMA website by using IMS receipt number.
c. Take aprint out of SBI challan available on IRMA website in the admission link. Make payment at any branch of SBI by using the challan. SBI would then issue a
unique ID number. Use this unique ID number and apply online through IRMA website.
d. Printed application material (prospectus, application forms, etc.) may be obtained from Admissions Office, IRMA, Anand - 388 001 on payment of full fees.

Prospectus and sample question papers will be sent to the candidates opting for options a and c after their application is received at IRMA. It is compulsory for all
applicants to send a hard copy of application form at Admissions Office, IRMA, Anand-388001, Gujarat. Those applicants, who are using option b or c, are
required to attach IMS Receipt or SBI Challan respectively with application form.

Examination Fees for Online Applicant:
One Programme General & OBCs - Rs. 1000/- SC/ST/PwD*- Rs. 500/-
Two Programmes General & OBCs - Rs. 1500/- SC/ST/PwD*- Rs. 750/-

Examination Fees for Applying in Hardcopy:
One Programme General & OBCs - Rs. 1050/- SC/ST/PwD*- Rs. 550/-
Two Programmes General & OBCs - Rs. 1550/- SC/ST/PwD*- Rs. 800/-
*PwD- persons with disability

For further details, please refer to prospectus or visit IRMA website (www.irma.ac.in) or write to
Admissions Office,
IRMA, Anand-388001.
Phone No.: (02692) 221657
Mobile: 97263 64188,
Fax No.: (02692) 260188,
email: admis@irma.ac.in

Kurukshetra University Distance Education Programmes 2010

Directorate of Distance Education Kurukshetra University announces admissions to the following programmes

(A) TRADITIONAL COURSES
1. B.A. (General) (3-Year) Part-I/II/III
2. B.Com. (3-Year) Part-I/II/III
3. Certificate Course in Urdu ( 1-Year)
4. Master of Arts in Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Political Science, Philosophy, Public Administration, History & Economics (2-Year)Part-I/II
5. M.Sc. in Mathematics & Geography (2-Year) Part-I/II
6. Master of Commerce (2-Year) Part-I/II


(B) PROFESSIONAL COURSES
1. Certificate Course in Computer Applications (1-Year)
2. Diploma in Library & Information Science (1-Year)
3. Bachelor of Library & Information Science (1-Year)
4. Bachelor of Computer Applications (3-Year) Part-I/II/III
5. Bachelor of Information and Management (3-Year) Part-I/II/III
6. P.G. Diploma in Export Marketing Management (1-Year)
7. P.G. Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (1-Year)
8. P.G. Diploma in Translation (Hindi/English)(1-Year)
9. P.G. Diploma in Environmental Education (1-Year)
10. P.G. Diploma in Computer Applications (1-Year)
11. Master of Library & Information Science (1-Year)
12. Master of Arts in Mass Communication (2-Year) Part-I/II
13. Master of Computer Applications (3-Year) Part-I/II/III
14. M.Sc. Computer Science (Software) Part-I/II
15. Master of Business Administration (3-Year) Part-I/II/III
16. M.B.A. (Hospitality Management) (3-Year) Part-I/II/III
17. LL.M.(2-Year) Part-I/II
18. B.Ed. (2-Year) Part-II (Only for those students who are already enrolled in Part-I with the Directorate during the session 2009-10 and have completed the Ist Year of B.Ed successfully.)
19. Master of Arts in Education (2-Year) Part-I/II
20. Master of Arts in Environmental Education (2-Year) Part-I/II

(C) LATERAL ENTRY COURSES
1. M.A. Mass Communication (2-Year) Part-II
2. M.A. Environmental Education (2-Year) Part-II
3. Master of Computer Applications (3-Year) Part-II
4. Master of Computer Applications (3-Year) Part-III
5. M.Sc. Computer Science (Software) (2-Year) Part-II
6. M.B.A. (3-Year) Part-III
7. M.B.A. (Hospitality Management) (3-Year) Part-II
8. M.B.A.(Hospitality Management) (3-Year) Part-III

Note: This Directorate has not authorized any Agency/ Institution or appointed any Agent to deal with any matter relating to admissions, examinations or other related matters. The candidates seeking admission to distance education courses of this University are advised to contact the Directorate directly at their own level.

Prospectus Code No. DE-10 containing Admission Form and other details can be obtained
from the Manager (P & P), K. U., Kurukshetra - 136 119 on payment of Rs. 400/-(Rs. 100/- for SC/BC/Blind candidates of Haryana only) at the University Press counter or by post by sending a Bank Draft of Rs. 450/- (Rs. 150/- for SC/BC/Blind candidates of Haryana only) in favour of the Registrar, Kurukshetra University payable at Kurukshetra. Candidates desirous to get admission form through post must send two self addressed slips and Code No. of the Prospectus with
their request for Prospectus.

Prospectus can also be had on payment of Rs. 420/- (Rs. 120/- for SC/BC/Blind candidates of Haryana only) from the Head/Authorised Post Offices/selected Branches of Axis Bank in Haryana, Punjab, H.P., U.P., Uttranchal, Rajasthan & Delhi. Prospectus with Admission Form and other details is also available on Website: www.kukinfo.com & www.kuk.ac.in

Candidates using Admission Form after downloading shall be required to pay an additional fee
of Rs.400/- (Rs. 100/- for SC/BC/Blind candidates of Haryana only) alongwith other dues for admission.

Enquiry : 01744-238518 Fax : 01744-238628

LAST DATE for receipt of Admission Form complete in all respects without late fee for all the courses is 17.9.2010.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) (Full time)

Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA and 7 to 15 years full - time work experience

Criteria for Selection: Academic records, quality and length of work experience, a valid GMAT score, Statement of Purpose and letter of reference.

On Completion: Award of PG Diploma; Career Advancement & Placement Assistance

How To Apply: Online application is available from 07th July 2010. The Online application will close on 30th September 2010.



To Apply, visit: www.epgp.in OR www.iimb.ernet.in/postgraduate/epgp



Contact:

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore - 560076

Programme Info: epgp@iimb.emet.in Phone: +91-80-2699 3759 / 3548

Admission Info: epgpadm@iimb.ernet.in Phone: +91-80-2699 3013 / 3017


The Online application will close on 30th September 2010.

1 Year Certificate Course in Health Promotion Through Distance Learning at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare

In order to build the capacity of frontline professionals in health promotion, the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) is launching the one year Certificate Course in Health Promotion through distance learning in collaboration with Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The aim of this course is to build the capacity of medical, paramedical, school teachers, counsellors and other stakeholders concerned with the health of the society across the sectors in aspects related to health promotion.

Eligibility : Graduate in any Medical (MBBS/BDS/Bachelor of AYUSH etc.), Paramedical (B.Pharma, B.Sc. Nursing, B.PT/B.OT etc.), Science and Behavioural Sciences stream.

Course Fees : Rs. 10,000/- (To be deposited one time)

Application Procedure : The prospectus and application form will be available from 16th July, 2010 by post or in person. These can be obtained against Crossed Indian Postal Order or a Bank Draft only of Rs. 200/- drawn in favour of the Director, NIHFW, payable at Delhi, from

Health Promotion Unit,
Distance Learning Cell (DLC),
Room No. 417, Academic Block, NIHFW.

The course fee has to be deposited along with the application form. The prospectus and application from can also be downloaded from the website of the Institute (www.nihfw.org). In such cases application form should be accompanied by a Demand Draft of Rs. 10, 200/-(including prospectus fees of Rs 200/-).

Application Form : For Online Application Form Click http://nihfw.org/Courses/links/Final%20HP%20brochure%2013.7.2010.pdf

Important Dates :
Last date for request for prospectus:
By post- 10th September, 2010
In person- 15th September, 2010

Contact:
National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW),
Baba Gangnath Marg, Munirka,
New Delhi-110067

Contact Number : +91-11-26183416 / EPABX: +91-11-26165959, +91-11-26166441, +91-11-26188485, +91-11-26107773 Ext. 239, 240, 336

National Conference Samriddhi 2010 at Goa Institute of Management

Samriddhi is an annual National conference organized by Goa Institute of Management addressing issues touching various spheres of development and striving to find practical and viable solutions. Samriddhi 2009 explored different facets of Social Entrepreneurship, its feasibility, various challenges faced, and benefits reaped through a two-day national conference with informative discourse by experts followed by an open forum and panel discussions.

Aim : Samriddhi 2010 aims to look at “Social Media & Business”. Social networks bring together people with similar interests and provide users with an opportunity to interact and express opinions. They provide platform to discuss products, services, problems and solutions. From jobsites, coffee shops and association meeting these conversations are now increasingly taking place online. Social media allows you to go to where your customers are, and find out what they are saying.

Focus of the conference : Growing impact of social networking on the success/failure of products & services and how social media has changed the business outlook.
The positive and negative sides of this growing trend.
Exploring how the traditional businesses are adapting to this new wave of constant consumer interaction, and how the Social Media Service companies are helping them.
Means of measuring the financial implications, of growth of social networking and social media, on businesses.
Exploring the future trends in this sector.
Opportunities and learning for students as well as corporates, in the efficient and effective use of Social Media.

Session Details : Samriddhi 2010 –Social Media and Business – is scheduled to be held in the last week of August, 2010 with three sessions on Day 1 and a pan-India B-school competition & concluding session on Day 2. The session details are as follows:

Session 1: Introduction to social media and its impact on traditional and emerging business models.

This session will focus on understanding and clarifying the exact meaning of Social Media. It will also give a peek into the tools that corporates are adopting for using social media to their advantage.

Session 2: Virtual value chains – and transformation of business from brick to click.

This session will give an insight into the trials and triumphs of companies that have built their whole value chains around and with the help of social media. These companies also provide their services to the traditional business set-ups. Focus would also be on brick-to-click transformation of the existing businesses. We’d get a chance to explore how the corporate are modifying their strategies to tap into this virtual media channel.

Session 3: Traditional Vs Social Media They say, “Old is Gold”. And yet, Social Media has been a welcoming as well as rewarding change in the way we do business.

This session will focus on how Social Media fared against the Traditional Media. The already established and still growing arena of blogging as well as social networking sites have changed the way business processes are executed today. Be it the PR activities of any company or the recruitment process a lot has changed since Social Media came in vogue. While the benefits of reaching the masses with just a click are enormous, there are several socially, economically, and politically adverse effects too of social media.

Session 4: Social Media Plan competition

In this session, the final round of a pan-India B-school & top graduation school competition, in the format of paper presentation/design of a marketing campaign using social networking and social media tools, will take place. Three of the honorary speakers would be the judges of this competition, whose initial entries and preliminary rounds would be held online.

Session 5: Financial implications of Social Media and the future trends – the way ahead
A revolution that social media has been, it can’t not have financial implications for different businesses. This session will explore the financial aspects related to the impact on businesses; be it the profit due to the efficient use of social media, the expenses related to the tapping of social media channels, or the loss due to the lessening impact of traditional communication channels. The session would also expose us to some new social media channels that are now being adopted by most industries. An example of this is increasing use of smart phones for B2B and B2C connectivity.

Conference Dates : 28th and 29th, August’10

Email : saloni.sisodia09(AT)gim.ac.in / bhaskar.jindal09(AT)gim.ac.in

Contact Number : +91-9769196239 / +91-9763397006