Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

MBBS, BDS and BAMS Admissions 2011

Amrita Entrance Examination (Medical) 2011, for admission to MBBS, BDS and BAMS (Ayurveda) courses under the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, will be held from 10 am to 12.30 pm on 22nd May 2011 (Sunday) at Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Kozhikode, Kochi, Amritapuri (Kollam) and Thiruvananthapuram and also at California, U.S.A.

Amrita Entrance Exam will be of objective type with approximately 25 questions from Physics, 35 from Chemistry, 70 from Biology/Biotechnology, 10 from English and 10 from General Knowledge. The syllabus for Amrita Entrance Examination will be as per the 10 + 2 examination (CBSE). Each correct response will be awarded three marks and for each incorrect response one mark will be deducted from the total score.

Applicant should have attained at least 17 years of age as on 31st December 2011, but should not have crossed the age of 23 years as on that date. Applicant must have passed plus two or equivalent Examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology /Biotechnology and English. They should have passed in these subjects individually and should have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in English and 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology taken together, from any State Higher Secondary Board or equivalent (Biotechnology subject will be considered only for MBBS). For SC/ST Candidates, minimum marks required in plus two is 50% and 40% in the Amrita Entrance Examination.

Applicant must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination/equivalent in first attempt (Exemptions may be considered only on medical grounds and the decision of the Chairman-Admissions will be final and binding). The last two years of such study should include Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English (Biotechnology subject will be considered only for MBBS). Students studying in foreign countries following a syllabus other than any Indian syllabus should produce an Equivalence Certificate from The Association of Indian Universities, A.I.U House, 16 Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg [Kotla Marg], New Delhi-110002.

Those awaiting results of the qualifying examination can also write the Amrita Entrance Examination subject to their producing the mark list of the qualifying examination on or before 6th June 2011. Cost of Application form is Rs. 1,500 / - Prospectus and Application forms will be available from Branches of Dhanalaxmi Bank and Federal bank as per the list available at http://aims.amrita.edu/school-of-medicine/mbbs_admission.php

Application can be obtained by Speed Post/Courier from ‘The Admission Coordinator, Office of Admissions, Amrita Health Sciences Campus, AIMS Ponekkara, Kochi, Kerala-682 041, by sending a request along with a DD for Rs.1,570/- drawn in the name of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, payable at Kochi.

Application can also be downloaded from www.amrita.edu and submitted along with a DD for Rs. 1,500/-, drawn in the name of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, payable at Kochi. Application can be submitted Online at www.amrita.edu as per the instructions there. The last Date for sale of Application is 25th April 2011.

Filled Application form, Hall Ticket, Attendance sheet, self addressed envelope and enclosures should reach ‘The Admission Co-ordinator, Office of Admissions, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Health Sciences Campus, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi – 682 041, Kerala, by Speed Post/Courier/by Hand Delivery latest by 30th April 2011.

There are 100 seats for MBBS and the annual tuition fee is Rs. 3,50,000/- For BDS, the number of seats is 60 and annual tuition fee is Rs. 2,50,000/- For BAMS also there are 60 seats. Annual tuition fee is Rs. 90,000/-

For more details, see the Prospectus available at aims.amrita.edu/PDFs/admission/mbbs_bds_terms.pdf

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

Applications have been invited by Christian Medical College, Vellore for admission to various courses of Academic Year 2011, affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai.

Courses and Eligibility are detailed under:

GROUP A: (Minimum qualification prescribed is an equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination after a period of 12 years of study, the last two years of study comprising Physics, Chemistry and Biology with English; candidates should have been born on or before 31 Dec 1994)

1. MBBS: A candidate for admission to medical course "must have 60%@ marks at +2 level in each of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany and Zoology taken together) and have an aggregate of 140/200 in these subjects, both at qualifying and competitive examinations and should have passed in English" (@ 60% in each and 130/200 aggregate for BC, 55% in each and 120/200 aggregate for MBC, and 40% in each and 80/200 aggregate for SC/ST candidates).

2. BSc in (Nsg): Candidates should have a pass with 45% aggregate in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology).

3. BOT: Candidates should have a pass in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

4. BPT: Same as above

5. BSc MLT: Same as above

6. Bsc optometry: Same as above

GROUP B:

1. Dip in Nursing: (10+2) Plus two or its equivalent examination securing pass with aggregate 40% marks. Single men or women only; age between 17 & 22 years by 30 Sept 2011.

2. Dip in Radiodiagnosis (MRT): (10+2 level) English, Physics, Biology or Botany/Zoology; age 17 years by 15 July

3. Dip in Radiotherapy (MRT): (10+2 level) English & Science subjects including Physics; age 17 years by 15 July

4. Dip in Anaesthesia Technology: (10+2 level) English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology

5. Dip in Hand & Leprosy Physiotherapy: (10+2 level) English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology

6. Dip in Optometry: 40% in (10+2) or its equivalent with English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology

7. Dip in Critical Care Therapy: (10+2 level) English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology

8. Dip in Prosthetics & Orthotics: (10+2 level) English, Physics & Biology or Mathematics

9. Dip in Hearing Language & Speech: (10+2 level) English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology with minimum of 50% in each subject

10. PG Dip in Nuclear Medicine (MRT): BSc examination or its equivalent with English and Physics as main or ancillary subjects.

11. PG Dip in Histopathology Lab. Technology: Pass with min 50% marks in BSc MLT, BSc with Biology or Botany/Zoology or Biochemistry or Microbiology as main subject. Or BSc Physics or Chemistry as main with Botany or Zoology as ancillary

12. PG Dip in Medical Microbiology: BSc with English as the medium of instruction and Biology (Botany/Zoology) as main subject, BSc MLT, BSc Microbiology as main or ancillary subject from a recognised University with 1st class.

13. PG Dip in Medical Virology: BSc(MLT) or BSc + DMM or BSc + DCLT or BSc Microbiology

14. PG Dip in Dialysis Therapy: BSc with English and main subjects Physics or Chemistry or Zoology or Botany or Biology

15. PG Dip in Cardiac Technology: BSc with English and as main subject Physics or Chemistry or Zoology or Botany or Biology

16. PG Dip in Neuroelectro-physiology: BSc with English and as main subject Physics or Chemistry or Zoology or Botany or Biology or Electronics or Computer Science

17. PG Dip in Perfusion Technology: BSc with English and Physics or Chemistry or Biology or Biotechnology as main subject

18. PG Dip in Advanced Respiratory Therapy: Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy / Bachelor of Physical Therapy / BSc with Phys or Chem or Biol or Bot or Zoo / Microbiology / Biochem as main

19. PG Dip in Cytogenetics: BSc with 1st class in Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology / Biochemistry / Microbiology/ Biotechnology or MLT

20. PG Technical Dip in Applied Molecular Genetics Methods: BSc with 1st class in Botany/Zoology/Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology

21. PG Dip in Assisted Reproductive Technology: BSc with Zoology / Biochemistry / Microbiology/ Medical Laboratory Technology.Age not more than 30 years

22. PG Dip in Health Management: Bachelors Degree in any discipline or direct Master’s in any discipline through a recognised University

23. PG Dip in Hospital Administration: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University

24. PG Dip in Health Economics, Policy & Financial Management: Bachelor’s degree or a direct Master’s in any discipline from any recognised University.

25. PG Dip in Clinical Pastoral Counselling: BTh or BD Degree of Serampore University or its recognised equivalent OR any degree (eg. B.A. or B.Sc. or B.Com or BBA) with three years of involvement in some form of lay ministry of the Church.

26. Fellowship in Hospital Admin: MBBS or a Master’s degree in any discipline.
27. BMRSc (Medical Records): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University

28. PG Dip in Clinical Pharmacy: B.Pharm from any recognised University preferably with 1st class.

29. PG Dip in Dietetics: BSc Home Science or BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics

30. MSc Epidemiology: MBBS/BDS/MPharm / MSc. in Nursing/ Biostatistics/ Statistics/ Nutrition /Biochemistry/ Anatomy / Physiology/ Pharmacology / Microbiology and other medical related MSc’s / MA Social work/ Sociology / Anthropology/ Psychology / Social Psychology /Health Education / BVSc/ BAMS / BUMS/ BHMS/BSMS/MPT/MOT

APPLICATION:
(i) Application forms can be obtained from 01-03-2011 at the selected Head post Offices on cash payment of Rs.750/-
(ii) Admission Bulletin can be downloaded from the website: http://home.cmcvellore.ac.in and the ONLINE application can be submitted till 2nd April 2011.
(iii) Applications can also be obtained from Registrar, Christian Medical College, Thorapadi P.O., Vellore - 632002 on sending a DD for Rs.750/- in favour of "CMC Vellore Association" with self addressed envelop.

Completed applications are to reach Christian Medical College, Thorapadi P.O., Vellore - 632002 on or before April 2, 2011.

For details, logon to link: home.cmcvellore.ac.in/admissions

Plant Operator Trainees at FACT Ltd.

FACT RCF BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED (FRBL) Ambalamedu,
Kochi, Kerala 682303

FACT RCF BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED (FRBL) Ambalamedu, Kochi, Kerala 682303 - a joint venture company promoted by FERTILISERS AND CHEMICALS TRAVANCORE LTD (FACT), Kochi and RASTHTRIYA CHEMICALS AND FERTILISERS LTD Mumbai, two Govt .of India companies- has invited applications for selection as PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEES.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR CANDIDATES:
Only male candidates will be considered and Local candidates preferred.
Age: Not more than 35years as on 15-03-2011.(Statutory relaxations applicable.)
Qualifications: Three year full time degree in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry or Diploma in Chemical Engg/ Chemical Technology with 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. Candidates with lesser marks may also apply. Experience in chemical industry will be given weightage.

REMUNERATION: Not less than Rs 4500/pm as stipend during the training period of six months plus statutory benefits as applicable. Shift allowance and meals allowance extra. After successful completion of training candidates may be appointed on contract basis at a higher salary.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Based on written test and interview

HOW TO APPLY Applications on plain paper stating qualifications, experience, age, community etc. and mobile /contact number and mailing address along with true copies of testimonials may be forwarded to Chief Manager-Projects, FRBL, Ambalamedu P.O.Kochi, 682303, so as to reach on or before 25-3-2011. A copy of passport size colour photograph to be pasted on application.

For details, visit the website link: fact.co.in/PLOPR.pdf

B.Tech/M.Tech/Master Weekend Programmes Admissions 2011

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST), Haryana

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology (DCRUST), Haryana has invited applications for admissions to the various weekend (Saturday - Sunday) programmes of Academic Year 2011.

COURSES:
1. M.Tech. Computer Science and Engg.,2. M.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engg.,3. B.Tech. Civil Engg. ,4. B.Tech. Computer Science and Engg.,5. B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engg.,6. B.Tech. Electrical Engg.,7. B.Tech. Mechanical Engg.,8. M.Tech. Highway Safety and Engg., 9. Master of Urban and Rural Planning 10. Master in Hospital Administration

Selection to the courses 1-7 are through Entrance Test and to 8-10 are through merit of qualifying examination.

ELIGIBILITY:
B.Tech Programme:
Should be a pass in 10+2 examination from recognised Board/University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects:
(a) Chemistry (b) Bio-Technology (c) Computer Science (d) Biology

M. Tech. Programme:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant branch of Engineering /Technology from any Indian University included in the approved list of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or any foreign University recognized by DCRUST for purpose of admission to this course scoring at least 50% marks in aggregate.

Master in Hospital Administration:
MD/MS/MBBS/BDS/ BAMS/ B.VSc./ BPT/ B.Pharma/BHMS or any equivalent degree (as deemed flt considered by the Equivalence Committee of the University) in any branch from any Indian University included in the approved list of the association of Indian Universities or any foreign University reorganized by the Academic Council of the University for purpose of admission to this course securing at least 50% marks in aggregate or appropriate grade equivalent to 50% marks in credit based system.

Master of Urban and Rural Planning: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Planning/Civil Engineering/Master's Degree in Geography/Sociology/Economics.

APPLICATION:
Prospectus-cum-Application Forms can be downloaded from the site link: http://www.dcrustm.org/download/PG(UG)_Prospectus-2011-12.pdf
Downloaded forms should be accompanied by Demand Draft for Rs.1000/- in favour of Registrar, DCRUST, Murthal (SFS A/C-31133787915), payable at Sonepat/Delhi. Applications are also available from the reception counter /office of weekend programme(Administrative Block) of DCRUST, Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana till 10-04-2011 on payment of Rs.1000/- in cash or through Demand Draft in favour of Registrar, DCRUST, Murthal (SFS A/C-31133787915), payable at Sonepat/Delhi. Application forms can also be obtained through post by sending a Demand Draft of Rs.1050/- up to 30.03.2011 from The office of weekend programme(Administrative Block) of DCRUST, Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana.

The last date for submission of filled in application form in the office of Programme Director, Weekend Programme is 10.04.2011 by 5.30 P.M.

For details, visit the website www.dcrustm.org

Ph.D/JSD/LLM ADMISSIONS AT NUSRL, Ranchi

National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi has invited applications in the prescribed format for Admissions to following programs:
1) Four-year Integrated PhD Program
2) Three-year Integrated Doctor of Juridical Sciences(JSD)/LLM & PhD Programs
3) Two Year PhD Program

ELIGIBILITY:
Integrated PhD Program- LLB or Graduation in relevant Discipline with Honors in the subject in which the student want to pursue his/her PhD. The student must have a minimum of 55% Marks in aggregate or equivalent Grade Point in the qualifying examination.

Integrated Doctor of Juridical Sciences(JSD)/LLM & PhD Programs- LLB from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% in aggregate or an equivalent grade point in the qualifying examination.
Two Year PhD Program- Post Graduation in the concerned discipline or subject, from an Indian or foreign University, having at least 55% in aggregate or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination

HOW TO APPLY
Application forms can be downloaded from the link: http://nusrlranchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Application-Form.pdf The students should apply in the prescribed format by May 15, 2011 to National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi,Polytechnic Campus, BIT Mesra, Ranchi – 835217 (Jharkhand). Shortlisted candidates shall be intimated through E-mail by May 20, 2011 and they will have to fill-up the Second Round of Application along with Examination fee of Rs.2500/- by June 15, 2011. Candidates who have been awarded UGC-JRF and UGC-NET in the relevant subject shall have to directly appear for Group Discussion and Interview, the date for which shall be intimated after the entrance test.

For details, logon to nusrlranchi.com/admission

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

AIIH&PH,Chittaranjan Avenue Kolkata - 700 073

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
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

Engineering and Medical Admissions 2011

Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh Muslim University has invited applications for admission to the Engineering and Medical Courses at institutions under the University.B.Tech/B Arch courses are offered at Zakir Husain College of Engineering & Technology under the Faculty of Engineering & Technology of Aligarh Muslim University.

For admission to the B.Tech Courses in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Petrochemical Engineering, applicant should have passed the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination of Aligarh Muslim University or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate in English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or the Diploma in Engineering of Aligarh Muslim University with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

Selection to the B Tech Programmes will be through an Admission Test of 3 hours duration to be held from 10 am on 14.5.2011 at Aligarh (U.P), Lucknow (U.P), Bhopal (M.P), Hyderabad (A.P), Kolkata (W.B), Kozhikode (Kerala) and Srinagar (J & K).

The test will have an objective type paper of 150 marks comprising 150 questions from Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Syllabus for the test is available at http://www.amucontrollerexams.com/admissions.html

For Admission to Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) course of 10 semester duration, applicant should have passed the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination of Aligarh Muslim University or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate in English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or should hold Diploma in Engineering of Aligarh Muslim University with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Selection will be through Admission Test, which will have two papers of equal weightage.

Paper I of three hour duration will be from 10 am on 14.5.2011 and that of Paper II, also of three hours duration, from 3 pm on 14.5.2011. Paper I will be an objective type paper of 150 marks comprising 150 questions from Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.

Paper II will be the Architecture Aptitude Test which will contain some descriptive questions and Test of Drawing. Candidates should bring their own drawing and sketching material like pencils, eraser, sharpener, pen, ink, Pencil Colours, Water Colours etc. Drawing Sheets and/or Answer Booklet shall be provided to the candidates.

See http://www.amucontrollerexams.com/admissions.html for the Syllabus of both papers. Those opting for Architecture will be allotted only Aligarh as the Admission Test Centre.

Admission Test Fee for B Tech is Rs.600/- for Online Application and Rs.700/- for Offline Application. Online Application Fee for B Arch Admission Test is Rs.700/- and Offline application fee is Rs.800/-.

Candidates applying for admission to B.Tech can also apply for admission to B.Arch on the same Application Form after paying additional Admission Test fee of Rs.100/-. Such candidates shall also have to appear in Paper II.

Candidates applying for admission to B.Arch. can also apply for admission to B.Tech on the same Application Form without paying additional Admission Test fee. However, they should clearly indicate their choices, in order of preference, in the Application Form.

Application has been invited for admission to the MBBS Course at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and to the BDS Course at Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College.

For admission to the MBBS Course (145 seats) and BDS Course (35 seats), applicant should have passed the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination of Aligarh Muslim University or an examination recognised by the University as its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. Further, the candidate must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Applicant should not be less than 17 years as on 31st December, 2011.

Selection will be through a Combined Admission Test of 3 hours duration to be held from 10 am on 29.05.2011 at Aligarh (U.P), Lucknow (U.P), Bhopal (M.P), Hyderabad (A.P), Kolkata (W.B), Kozhikode (Kerala) and Srinagar (J & K).

Admission test will have one objective type paper of 200 marks comprising 200 questions from Chemistry, Physics, Botany and Zoology. Applicant should secure at least 50% marks in the Admission Test to become eligible for selection.

Syllabus is available at http://www.amucontrollerexams.com/admissions.html Selected candidates will have to go through medical fitness examination before completing the admission. Test Fee is Rs.700/- for Online Registration and Rs.800/- for Offline registration.

Candidates applying for M.B.B.S can also apply for admission to B.D.S in the same Application Form without paying any additional Admission Test Fee. They should clearly indicate in their Application Form their choices in order of preference.

Online application form can be filled up as per the instructions given at http://www.amucontrollerexams.com/faculties/guides/guide2011.pdf and also available attached to the Form. After submitting the application, applicant has to take a Printout of the PDF Generated Application Form on A-4 Size paper of not less than 80 GSM.

Those applying offline may Download the appropriate Application Form from the website meant for the course for which the applicant wishes to apply and get it printed on A-4 size paper of not less than 80 GSM. The application Form may be filled by following the instructions given in the Admission Guide. The applicant must affix the thumb impression, signature and paste a recent photographs at the designated place on the Application Form.

The Admission Test Fee as mentioned against each course is to be remitted through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of Finance Officer, A M U, Aligarh payable at Aligarh OR Cash Receipt from Finance Office, AMU, Aligarh. Applicant must attach the original Demand Draft/Cash Receipt with his/her Application Form and also write his/her name, date of birth, course of study and Transaction ID (if available) on the reverse of the Demand Draft/Cash Receipt.

Applicant has to attach the appropriate Demand Draft / Cash Receipt along with other relevant document(s) with the Application Form. Printout/Filled Applications along with the documents mentioned in the Guide have to reach the Admission Section, Office of the Controller of Examinations, AMU, Aligarh -202002 by hand or by Registered Post / Speed Post or through Courier latest by 26.3.2011 in case of B tech/B Arch courses and 28.3.2011 in case of MBBS/BDS Courses. Candidates may retain a photocopy of their filled-in form for future reference.

More details can be had from www.amucontrollerexams.com/admissions.html

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/