Admissions 2011-External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies),M.Sc. Economics,M.Phil/Ph.D (Development Studies)

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai, a Deemed University and an advanced research institute established by Reserve Bank of India, has invited applications for admission to the following Post Graduate and Research Programmes for 2011-12.

M.Sc. Economics: For admission to the two-year programme commencing in August 2011, applicant should hold B.A/B.Sc in Economics/B.Com/B.Stat/B.Sc (Physics or Mathematics)/B.Tech/B.E with at least a second division for Economics discipline and first division for other disciplines and must have studied Mathematics at the Higher Secondary level or should be able to demonstrate equivalent Mathematical ability.

Scholarship: Some need-based scholarships are available to Masters Students as per Institute's norms. The second year Masters students are eligible to express interest to work as Graduate Assistants and depending upon the availability and norms, might be awarded such assistantships.

M.Phil/Ph.D (Development Studies): For the two years M.Phil Programme and 4 year Ph.D Programme both of which are interdisciplinary programmes commencing August 2011, applicant should hold M.A/M.Sc in Economics/ M.Stat/M.Sc (Physics or Mathematics or Environmental Science or Operations Research)/M.B.A/M.Tech/M.E/ B.Tech/B.E with at least 55% aggregate marks for Economics discipline and 60% aggregate marks for other disciplines. The applicant must have studied Mathematics at the Higher Secondary level or should be able to demonstrate equivalent Mathematical ability.

Stipend: M.Phil/Ph.D students will receive a monthly stipend of Rs.12,000/- in the first two years. Those students, who fulfill the terms and conditions for Ph.D. registration, would receive a monthly stipend of Rs.18,000/- after Ph. D. registration in the third year.

Selection Procedure: Selection will be based on a written test and an interview. The written test will cover General Aptitude, Analytical ability and Mathematical skills. The written test will be held on April 24, 2011 (Sunday) at Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, and Thiruvananthapuram. The test venue will be notified in the call letter. Based on the performance in the written test, short listed candidates will be called for an interview at IGIDR around the last week of June 2011. Second class return rail fare by the shortest route from the place of residence will be paid to the candidates interviewed.

Application: Application can be submitted online at http://www.igidr.ac.in/admission.php. This mode of application is strongly suggested. There is no application fee for the candidates applying online. The last date for receiving the Online completed application form is March 21, 2011.

Application forms and Prospectus may also be purchased from the Students' Office of the Institute on payment of Rs. 200/- by cash from 9.15 a.m to 5.45 p.m on working days (Monday to Friday). It can also be obtained by Post from the 'Students Office, IGIDR, Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg, Santosh Nagar, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400 065' (E-mail: soffice@igidr.ac.in), by sending a request on plain paper, indicating the candidate's name, date of birth, sex, address, academic qualifications, choice of test centre etc., and a Bank Draft of Rs. 200/- drawn in favour of 'Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)', payable at Mumbai, to reach the addressee latest by March 18, 2011. Application form can also be downloaded from www.igidr.ac.in.

The Last date for receipt of completed application forms at IGIDR is March 21, 2011.

Reservation: Seats are reserved for SC/ST/Physically disabled categories as per the Government of India rules. Such applicants need not submit any application fee but are required to enclose a copy of the Caste Certificate/Medical Certificate (as the case may be) along with their request for application form. Those SC/ST/Physically disabled applicants submitting forms downloaded from the website are required to attach a copy of the necessary Certificate.

External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies): Applications have also been invited for the interdisciplinary External Ph.D. Programme in Development Studies with emphasis on all areas of Economics including Energy and Environment Policy, commencing August 2011. Applicants with a minimum of three years of work experience from research and academic institutions, industry and government can apply. The External Ph.D. programme involves course work. There will be no scholarships or tuition fee waivers.

Applicant should hold M.A/M.Sc in Economics/M.Stat/M.Sc in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Science or Operations Research/ M.B.A/M.Tech/M.E/ B.Tech/B.E or equivalent with at least 55% aggregate marks for Economics discipline and 60% aggregate marks for other disciplines. The applicant must have studied Mathematics at the Higher Secondary level or should be able to demonstrate equivalent Mathematical ability. Applicant should apply with the `No Objection Certificate' along with leave authorization on the official letterhead of the Organization duly signed by the authorized official of the Organization. Applicants should be preferably below 45 years of age which will be relaxed only in case of exceptional candidates.

Application can be submitted online at http://www.igidr.ac.in/admission.php. There is no application fee for the candidates applying online. It is strongly suggested that the applicants should use the online facility for applying.

Application can also submitted to 'Students Office, IGIDR, Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg, Santosh Nagar, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400 065' (E-mail: soffice@igidr.ac.in), with (a) current curriculum vita of the applicant (b) two passport size photographs (c) two reference letters (in sealed envelopes and on official letterheads of the issuing authority) (d) No Objection Certificate along with leave authorization on the official letterhead of the Organization duly signed by the authorized official of the Organization (e) a self certified original research proposal not exceeding 3000 words (f) Research Publications (if any) and (g) a Bank draft of Rs. 200/- drawn in favour of Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) payable at Mumbai. Envelope containing the Application should be marked 'Application for External Ph.D. Program'.

Selection: Based on the application, applicants will be short listed to be called for interview around the last week of June 2011. Three-tier AC class return rail fare by the shortest route from the place of residence will be paid to the candidates interviewed.

Reservation: Seats will be reserved for SC/ST/Physically disabled categories as per the Government of India rules. Such applicants need not submit any application fee but are required to enclose a copy of the Caste Certificate/Medical certificate (as the case may be) along with their application.

Last date for receipt of completed applications for External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies) is April 29, 2011.

For more details, visit http://www.igidr.ac.in/

Diploma in Dramatic Arts Admissions 2011-2014

National School of Drama,Bahawalpur House, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi

National School of Drama, New Delhi, has invited applications for admission to three-year full-time (residential) Diploma Course in Dramatic Arts of Academic Year 2011-14.

Essential Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications for admission are:
* Graduation in any subject from a recognized university.
* Proficiency in Hindi and English
* Active participation in at least 6 plays or any other field related to theatre.
Age:
* The course is open to all men and women between the ages of 18 to 30 years.
* The upper age limit is relaxed by five years for candidates belonging to the SC / ST / OBC categories.
* The candidate should be an Indian citizen.

Application, Selection & Admission:
The candidates have to apply in the prescribed application form, which costs Rs. 150/-. The application form & prospectus will be available from the Book Shop of the National School of Drama till 20-04-2011.
Application can be availed by post on sending the request, accompanied by a demand draft of Rs. 225/- (inclusive of Rs. 65/- for postage) in favour of "The Director, National School of Drama, New Delhi - 110001". to Academics Department, National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi - 110001.
The application form can also be downloaded from the website: www.nsd.gov.in and the filled-in applications are to be sent along with DD as mentioned above.

Completed applications are to reach Academics Department, National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi - 110001 on or before 25-04-2011.

The screening of applicants is carried out in two stages. The preliminary screening comprises of an audition or practical test of the candidates, and is conducted in New Delhi and three other centers, usually Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai. Candidates recommended by the Preliminary Selection Committee will go through a final round of selection in New Delhi, which is in the form of a 3 to 5 days workshop. In the final selection, emphasis is upon aptitude and talent for the theatrical form.

For details, visit www.nsd.gov.in/nsd_schoolacademics.htm

Ph.D. studies in Life Sciences Admissions 2011

Tata Memorial Centre,Navi Mumbai

Applications have been invited, in the prescribed format, for Junior Research Fellowship [JRF 2011] for doing Ph.D. studies in Life Sciences at Tata Memorial Centre, of Session 2011.

ELIGIBILITY:
M.Sc. (Applied Biology/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Life Sciences/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Zoology); M.Tech. (Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology); M.B.B.S.; from a recognized university, with 60% aggregate marks. Those awaiting results may also apply.

Stipend: Rs. 16000/- + 30% HRA (if hostel facility is not allotted) per month as applicable

SELECTION:
An 'objective type' Written Exam will be held at Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Technology, Opp. Kharghar Station, Sector 7, Belpada, CBD, Navi Mumbai - 400 614, on Sunday 12th June 2011 at 10.30 a.m. The list of candidates who have qualified in this exam will be displayed at the: (i) ACTREC website, (ii) Examination Centre, and (iii) ACTREC Security Gate on 13th June 2011 after 5.00 p.m. Their interviews will be held at ACTREC on 14th, 15th and 16th June 2011.

HOW TO APPLY:
All the candidates must first submit their application ONLINE at link: http://tmc.gov.in/JRFAPP
Print the filled application, sign and mail it along with all the enclosures mentioned in the application form to reach the Senior Administrative Officer, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410 210. A Demand Draft for Rs. 300/- drawn in favor of TMC-ACTREC payable in Navi Mumbai (no fees for SC/ ST or physically handicapped candidates, provided proof is attached) should be attached with the completed application.

Lat date for submission of application is April 04, 2011.

For details, logon to the link: www.actrec.gov.in/JRF-2011/JRF-2011-Advt-3-2-11.doc

Post Graduate Diploma in Administrative Research and Training (ART) In Governance Admissions 2011

Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab (MGSIPAP)

Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab (MGSIPAP) has invited applications for admission to "Post Graduate Diploma in Administrative Research and Training (ART) In Governance" course (One Year) commencing in July 2011.
ELIGIBILITY: Candidates with following qualifications are eligible to apply for the course:
(i) M.A in Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Economics or Political Science and
(ii) Graduation in any discipline or equivalent.
(iii) Public Administration as one of the subject at BA level will be given preference.
(iv) Must have passed Punjabi at matriculation level.

SELECTION: Selection will be based on the aptitude test consisting of three subjects:
(1) Paragraph writing in English (2) Mental ability (Maths) (3) General Knowledge. Ability for group handling and speaking ability (in English & Punjabi) will also be tested. Forty (40) candidates who are at the top of the gradation list will be selected for admission.
Written test will be conducted on 20th June, 2011 at 11.00 a.m.

FEE:
(a) Annual Fees – Rs.18,000/-
(b) The students are required to pay fee of Rs.1500/- per month to the cashier of accounts wing who will issue receipt for the same.
(c) SC/BC students will be given 20% fee concession.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Download the application form from website: www.mgsipap.org or register in person at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab Institutional Area, Sector –26, Chandigarh-160019.

All correspondence, including requisition for application, should have "PGDART" admission 2011-12 superscribed on the envelope. Completed application forms should be submitted along with a demand draft of Rs 100/- payable at Chandigarh in favour of the Director General, MGSIPAP, Punjab, Chandigarh institutional area, Sector-26, Chandigarh-160019 on or before 30th May 2011.

Visit www.mgsipap.org for further details

All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health (AIIH and PH), Kolkata

(i) Master of Veterinary Public Health [MVPH],(ii) Diploma in Nursing Education and Administration [DNEA(CH)]

Applications have been invited by the All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health (AIIH&PH), 110, Chittaranjan Avenue Kolkata - 700 073 from intending candidates for admission to the following courses to be commenced on 1st July 2011:
(i) Master of Veterinary Public Health [MVPH]
(ii) Diploma in Nursing Education and Administration [DNEA(CH)]

Eligibility criteria:
Master of Veterinary Public Health [MVPH] : M.B.B.S. or B.V.S.C. & A.H. Degree of the University of Calcutta or any University recognized by the University of Calcutta. Preference will be given to those candidates who are (i) deputed by the Central/State Government or other recognized bodies or (ii) having at least one year experience in the field of Veterinary Science.

Diploma in Nursing Education and Administration: (i) Certificate/ Diploma Course in General Nursing and Midwifery from any of the State Nursing Institutions of India or its equivalent from any other Country and registered with respective Nursing Councils. (ii) Minimum of two years working experience after basic qualification in a reputed health facility in any clinical area of Nursing or Community Nursing.
Male nurses must have prescribed training recognised by Nursing Council in any clinical area of nursing like TB, Physiotherapy etc. in lieu of Midwifery.

Application forms:
Application forms for the courses can be obtained by making a request to the office of the Director, All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health (AIIH&PH), 110, Chittaranjan Avenue Kolkata - 700 073, either personally or by post.

The last date of submission of completed application forms to AIIH&PH is on 20th April, 2011.

For details, logon to the website link: www.aiihph.gov.in/html/admission.htm

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies,Dehradun

UPES Law Aptitude Test and UPES Engineering Aptitude Test on 21st May 2011

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, has invited applications for UPES Law Aptitude Test and UPES Engineering Aptitude Test to be conducted on 21st May 2011.

1. UPES Law Aptitude Test (ULSAT-2011):
Admission to UPES College of Legal Studies for the courses, BA LL.B. with emphasis on Energy Laws and BBA LL.B. with emphasis on Corporate Laws:
Candidates having 50% marks in Class 10th & 12th (Students appearing in Class 12th exam can also apply) are eligible to apply.

2. UPES Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT-2011):
Admission to UPES College of Engineering Studies for the following courses:
• B.Tech. Applied Petroleum Engineering with specialization in Upstream
• B.Tech. Applied Petroleum Engineering with specialization in Gas Stream
• B.Tech. Chemical Engineering with specialization in Refining & Petrochemicals
• B.Tech. Geo Science Engineering
• B.Tech. Geo Informatics Engineering
• B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering
• B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering with specialization in Avionics
• B.Tech. Automotive Design Engineering
• B.Tech. Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering
• B.Tech. Mechatronics Engineering
• B.Tech. Power System Engineering
• B.Tech. Infrastructure Engineering
• B.Tech. Fire Safety Engineering
• B.Tech. Material Science Engineering with specialization in Nano Technology
• B. Tech. Energy Technology + LLB with emphasis on Intellectual Property Rights
• B. Tech. Computer Science + LLB with emphasis on Cyber Laws

Candidates with 60% marks in class 10th, 12th & 12th PCM (Students appearing in Class 12th exam can also apply) are eligible to apply.

Applications:
(i) Candidates can collect UPES Prospectus & Application form on cash payment of Rs.1500/- or by sending a demand draft for Rs.1600/- in favour of "UPES Fee Account", payable at New Delhi / Dehradun along with request letter or by Cash payment from admission counters at Delhi / Dehradun / Mumbai/ Ahmedabad / Chandigarh / Kolkata (For list, visit the link: http://upes.ac.in/contactus.html).
(ii) Applications can be submitted online at http://upes.ac.in/application-form.html.
Payment can be done through Credit Card / Debit Card.
(iii) Application form can be downloaded from the website link: http://upes.ac.in/admission-brochures.html
Filled in application can be sent with a demand draft for Rs.1600/- in favour of "UPES Fee Account", payable at New Delhi / Dehradun.

Last date for submitting filled in application forms at University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Energy Acres, P.O. Bidholi, Via Prem Nagar, Dehradun - 248007 is 29 April 2011.

Visit website: upes.ac.in

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore

PGDM Admissions 2011-2013

PGDM Admissions 2011-2013
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore, has invited applications for admission to PGDM programme of Academic Year 2011-13.

Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a University recognized by Association of Indian Universities / AICTE.

Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor's degree are also eligible, provided they complete all formalities of their examination before June 30,2011 for the academic session beginning from July 2011.

Brochure and application form can be obtained by cash payment of Rs. 1000/- from the Office of JIM, Dakachaya, Indore-Dewas Highway, Nr. Shipra Naka, Indore-453771 or by post (enclosing demand draft for Rs.1050/- drawn in favour of Jaipuria Institute of Management, payable at Indore).
Applications can also be downloaded from website: www.jimindore.ac.in, and submit the same with a DD of Rs.1050/- drawn in favour of Jaipuria Institute of Management, payable at Indore.

Completed applications are to reach Jaipuria Institute of Management, Dakachaya, Indore-Dewas Highway, Nr. Shipra Naka, Indore-453771 on or before (extended) February 15, 2011.

For further details, logon to the website link: www.jimindore.ac.in/cpage.aspx?pageid=82

Manav Bharti University, Solan, HP

Ph.D Admissions 2011

Manav Bharti University, HP, has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to PhD courses in following specialisations, commencing from March 2011:

1. Pharmacy
2. Engineering
3. Physiotherapy
4. Management
5. Computer Science
6. Biotechnology
7. Microbiology
8. Chemistry
9. Biochemistry
10. Commerce

Candidates with a Post Graduation/M.Phil with 55% marks (General Category) (50% for others) from a Recognized University can apply for the course.

Information Brochure and Application forms can be obtained from Registrar, Manav Bharti University, Solan, HP-173229 by submitting a Bank Draft of Rs.750/- drawn in favour of Manav Bharti University, payable at Solan.

Last date for submission of completed application is February 21, 2011.
Entrance Test for admission will be held on February 28, 2011.

Visit the website link: www.manavbhartiuniversity.edu.in/adphd.htm