ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMMES JULY, 2011

CSIR-CENTRAL DRUG RESEARCH INSTITUTE LUCKNOW

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)

Telephone: 0522-2612411-18; Extn 4397/4383

Web: www.cdriindia.org




ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMMES JULY, 2011

Admission to Ph.D. Programme

The CSIR-CDRI invites applications for admission to its Ph.D. programmes:


1. Conditions for eligibility:

M.Sc or equivalent in Life sciences/Biotechnology/Chemical/

Pharmaceutical sciences and qualified in CSIR-UGC-NET, ICMR, DBT examination for Junior Research Fellowship. The fellowship should be valid as on the date of joining.

Candidates appearing in final exams in 2011 and who have cleared the above exams for JRF can also apply.





2. How to apply:

Candidates need to fill up the on-line application form that is available at the institute’s website (till 18 May 2011). After submitting the online application form, print out the ID ticket generated and mail it along with photograph, photocopies of certificates of date of birth, educational qualifications and proof for qualifying JRF to Scientist-in-Charge, Academy Affairs Unit, Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR), Chattar Manzil, Lucknow-226 001 latest by 25th May, 2011.


Applications without hard copy submission of documents will not be considered.


3. Selection process: All applications will be screened by a committee and only those candidates who are found suitable will be called for interview/counselling at CDRI, Lucknow on 27 and 28 June, 2011. The committee can set their own criteria for short listing the candidates. No TA will be paid by CDRI and candidates will have to make their own arrangements for 2-3 days stay at Lucknow. The number of students to be selected will depend on the vacancies available with scientists at CDRI.




4. For more details visit our website : www.cdriindia.org/phd1.htm

The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) was established under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, an autonomous registered Society of the Government of India, as a centre of excellence dedicated to drug research.

Central Drug Research Institute, Chattar Manzil Palace,
M G Marg, Lucknow- 226001
Tel No. 522-2612411-18 (PABX), 0522-2612413 (Security Control Room- After Office hours only) Fax- 522-2623405/2623938

VELS UNIVERSITY CHENNAI, Ph.D., M.Phil., Admissions 2011-2012

VELS UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI - 117 VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY and ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS) Estd.u/s 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 Admission to Ph.D. programme, July 2011 session As per the regulations governing the Ph.D. Degree, the number of seats available in different disciplines are notified for information to the interested candidates to apply for the Ph.D. programme. The eligible candidates will be informed to appear for a common entrance examination in the respective disciplines followed by an oral test. No. of seats available School of Pharmacy 10 School of Life Sciences 33 School of Basic Sciences-Chemistry 11 School of Computing Sciences 5 Department of Tamil 5 Department of English 4 Department of Hindi 8 Department of French 5 Department of Commerce 21 Department of Corporate Secrtaryship 9 Department of Management Studies 3 Department of Mathematics and Statistics 4 School of Arts/Social Sciences 5 History 4 Economics 10 Pol. & Admn 5 ECE / Mechanical /Computer Science 4 Information Technology 5 Environmental Scince & Engineering 5 1. Eligibility for Enrolment of Ph.D. 1.1. Full-time Research Scholars High Level Research Advisory Board M.Phil Admission Procedure 1.1. (a) Candidates who have qualified for Masters Degree with not less than a second class or as equivalent grade and in the case of examination where classification does not exist, a minimum of 50% of marks is needed in the qualifying examination in the subjects in the faculties of Arts, Science, Fine Arts, Indian and other languages, Management, Commerce, Engineering, Para Medical Sciences etc., and CA, CFA, ACS or ICWA are eligible to register for Ph.D in VELS University under this category. Their degrees must have been awarded by VELS University or any other University approved by UGC for the award of degree in the concerned discipline. 1.1. (b) Research fellows of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) / Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) / Babha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)/ Researchers / Scientists / Junior Research Fellows, Senior Research Fellows /Research Assistants/Technical Assistants etc., working in research projects funded by external agencies such as Department of Science & Technology (DST) / University Grants Commission (UGC) /Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) / Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / Department of Environment (DOE)/BRNS/AICTE and similar national and state level organizations are also eligible to register for Ph.D under full-time Research provided they fulfill the eligible educational qualification norms prescribed by the University. Research scholars within the definition of this category are those, who pursue their full-time doctoral research under the guidance of a Research Supervisor in the departments of VELS University. 1.2. Part-time Research Scholars Irrespective of his/her employment status, the candidate who wishes to pursue doctoral research in VELS University is eligible to register under part-time research provided he/she fulfills the eligible qualification norms prescribed by this University. Research scholar who comes within this category of his/her employment status can pursue his/her doctoral research under the guidance of a Research Supervisor on Part-time basis in VELS University. 1.3 Part-time External They shall pursue research in their place of employment and/ or in this University, such candidates shall spend atleast one full semester in this University within the minimum period as applicable from the date of registration. There shall be a co-guide / research co-ordinator from the Institution where he/ she is employed. 2. Registration 2.1. Application Application form for Ph.D will be issued by the University office on payment of Rs.- 500/-. It can also be downloaded from the website www.velsuniv.ac.in and the fee for the same could be paid along with the fees for Ph.D Programme at the time of submitting the application form. The application form duly filled in along with all enclosures should be submitted to the University office on any working day by remitting the prescribed fees. After processing the application, the registration will be done. Downloads Ph.D Registration Form http://www.velsuniv.ac.in/PhD-application.pdf Ph.D Appendix A - F (format) http://www.velsuniv.ac.in/PhD-application.pdf Application for Guide http://www.velsuniv.ac.in/PhD_Guide.pdf Proforma for recognition as Supervisor http://www.velsuniv.ac.in/PhD-proforma-recognition-supervisor.pdf Research External Supervisors http://www.velsuniv.ac.in/Research-External-Supervisors.pdf Research Internal Supervisors http://www.velsuniv.ac.in/Research-Internal-Supervisors.pdf M.Phil Application form http://www.velsuniv.ac.in/MPhil_Registration.pdf Common Entrance Exam VEE-2011 Admission to the following courses will be based on a common entrance examination to be conducted by Vels University on 07th May 2011 (Saturday) on All India Basis at select centers across India. Bachelor of Engineering (B.E), Master of Engineering (M.E), Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), Pharm.D, Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A), Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A). For B.Sc. Nautical Science, B.E Marine Engineering, Presea Training for Graduates (GME), Presea Training for Diploma Holders (DME), selection will be based on the basis of a separate exam to be conducted at Chennai and as per minimum requirements of qualification as laid down by The Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai. ADMISSION TO ALL OTHER COURSES WILL BE DIRECT AND BASED ON THE SCORES IN THE QUALIFYING EXAMINATION. For further details please follow the link below: www.velsuniv.ac.in/admission.htm

JSS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL BDS Admissions 2011

JSS UNIVERSITY (Established under section 3 of the UGC ACt 1956) Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysore-570015) Karnataka, India. JSS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara Mysore – 570 015, Karnataka, India (Recognized by Dental Council of India) CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1 Date of Notification 15.04.2011 2 Date of issue of Application form & Brochure (Website) 15.04.2011 Receipt of filled-in applications 3 Date for receipt of filled application form for registration at the University by post 10.06.2011 4 Last Date for receipt of filled application form for registration in the University in person 10.06.2011 5 Issue of TAT cards by the university 25.06.2011 6 Date of Entrance Test. 25.06.2011 7 Announcement of test result / Score. 25.06.2011 8 Date of counselling 25.06.2011 9 Last date of joining for selected candidate 01.07.2011 10 Commencement of Academic session 04.07.2011 Admissions Procedure BDS Course: THE PROCESS INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING STAGES: 1. Submission of the application form for entrance test / admission by post or in person along with Photographs and other enclosures on or before 10.06.2011 at 5.00 pm. 2. Selection will be made on the merit based on marks secured in Qualifying examinations (PUC II / 10+2 / HSC or equivalent) in relevant subjects conducted by various Board / Universities and JSSU entrance examination. 3. The application downloaded from the Website of the University should be accompanied by a DD for Rs. 1,000/- drawn in favour of “JSS UNIVERSITY FEE ACCOUNT , Mysore” payable at Mysore. 4. The entrance test will be followed by counseling and admissions on 25.06.2011.The counseling process will be announced on the website www.jssuni.edu.in. 5. The Exam Center will be at MYSORE center only. 6. Admission of selected students to courses and colleges allotted during counseling session. INTRODUCTION: a) Students will be admitted to BDS course in the constituent college of JSS University, JSS Dental college, Mysore , on the basis of the rank list prepared by the University from marks secured in Qualifying examinations (PUC II / 10+2 / HSC or equivalent) in relevant subjects conducted by various Boards of Authority and JSSU entrance examination. • 15% of total seats are reserved for NRI / Foreign / Management. • 5 % of the seats are reserved for Institutional preference. b) JSSU entrance test score are valid only for admission during the academic year 2011. c) Decision of the authorities of JSS University in case of disputes will be final. Instructions to the candidate: Instructions to the candidate: a) Students will be admitted to BDS course in the constituent college of JSS University, JSS Dental college, Mysore , on the basis of the rank list prepared by the University from marks secured in Qualifying examinations (PUC II / 10+2 / HSC or equivalent) in relevant subjects conducted by various Boards of Authority and JSSU entrance examination. • 15% of total seats are reserved for NRI / Foreign / Management. • 5 % of the seats are reserved for Institutional preference. b) JSSU entrance test score are valid only for admission during the academic year 2011. c) Decision of the authorities of JSS University in case of disputes will be final. • Requisite Qualification for admission to BDS Course: 1) The candidate seeking admission to any of these courses should have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate Examination 10+2 / PUC II / HSC or the Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE) or any other examination equivalent to 10+2/ HSC examination of any recognized Board / University from any School / Colleges in India / Abroad after 12 years of study. The last two years of study shall comprise of Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) with English as a compulsory subject. 2) The General Merit Candidate should have passed in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English individually and must have obtained at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology taken together and should have also passed in English language in the qualifying examinations i.e. PUC II / 10+2 / HSC or equivalent. As per the Dental Council of India (DCI) norms the candidates must have passed these subjects individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% of marks taken together in PCB, Further must secure not less than 50% marks in PCB in the Common Entrance Test (JSS University Entrance Test - 2011.) 3) The SC, ST , OBC and CAT – I Candidate of Karnataka should have passed in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English individually and must have obtained at least 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology taken together and should have also passed in English language in the qualifying examinations i.e. PUC II / 10+2 / HSC or equivalent. As per the Dental Council of India (DCI) norms the candidates must have passed these subjects individually and must have obtained a minimum of 40% of marks taken together in PCB, Further must secure not less than 40% marks in PCB in the Common Entrance Test (JSS University Entrance Test - 2011.) 4) Age: The candidate should complete 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2011 for admission to BDS programme. Application Procedure: A candidate desirous of appearing in the JSS University Entrance Test – 2011 for Undergraduate Dental Course is required to complete the prescribed application form and submit to the University in the following ways: • A candidate is required to download the prescribed application form from the University website: www.jssuni.edu.in and submit the completed form to the University on or before the scheduled date (A copy of the application form is given at ANNEXURE – I). The downloaded and printed application form should be sent along with a processing fee of Rs. 1,000/- only by way of DD favouring “JSS UNIVERSITY FEE ACCOUNT”, MYSORE, payable at Mysore along with the documents listed below. * • Candidates may also obtain the application form along with the Brochure by sending a application fee of Rs. 200/- only by way of DD favouring “JSS UNIVERSITY FEE ACCOUNT”, MYSORE , payable at Mysore. The duly filled application form should be sent to the University along with documents listed below enclosing DD for Rs. 1,000/- favouring “JSS UNIVERSITY FEE ACCOUNT”, MYSORE, payable at Mysore. ENCLOSURES WITH APPLICATION: * Attested copies of the following documents have to be enclosed along with the application form and kindly arrange the documents in the following order. 1. S.S.L.C./Equivalent examination marks card. 2. P.U.C./ 10+2 / Equivalent examination marks card 3. Conduct/Character and Transfer certificate issued by the college last studied. 4. Date of birth certificate if not mentioned in the SSLC/Equivalent examination marks card. 5. Caste / community certificate.(The certificate issued by competent authority for candidates claiming lower eligibility under SC / ST / Category – I / OBC categories. (applicable only for Karnataka candidate) 6. Transfer certificate for Karnataka board candidates. 7. Migration Certificate issued by the Board /University in case of candidates coming from outside Karnataka State. 8. Six recent, identical passport-size colour photographs with name and date.( In addition one copy of the photo should be pasted on the application form in the space provided) 9. 03 (three) Self addressed A4 size envelopes. 10. Foreign Nationals seeking admission should obtain eligibility certificate issued by JSS University, Mysore. 11. Processing fee of Rs. 2,000/- only by way of DD favouring “JSS UNIVERSITY FEE ACCOUNT”, MYSORE, payable at Mysore. The candidate should write name , address and “Application for admission to BDS courses” on the back side of the Demand Draft. The completed application with requisite documents as detailed above along with demand draft for Rs.1000/-, should be enclosed in an envelope super scribed clearly on the outside of the envelope “APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO BDS COURSES” and sent to the under mentioned so as to reach before 5:00 pm on 10.06.2011, either by speed post, courier or by hand. The Registrar JSS University JSS Medical Institutions Campus Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagar, Mysore – 570 015, Karnataka, India . NOTE: • The candidate and the parent / guardian should sign on the space provided in the application form. • Candidates are advised to obtain & preserve proof of draft & dispatch of the application form. This may be useful for obtaining Test Admission Ticket (TAT) card if required. • CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND ANY ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION FORM. • An incomplete application form & an application form which is not accompanied by a demand draft of the prescribed fee of Rs. 1,000/- will not be entertained & processed. This fee should not be sent by money order. Please note that this fee is NON-REFUNDABLE, even if the application is rejected because of incomplete application or ineligibility of the candidate or if the applicant does not appear for the Entrance Test. • This University will not be responsible for any delay or loss of the Application / any other communication in transit. Such a delay will not be condoned. • The applicant himself has to ascertain from the university office whether his application has reached the university office or not. • Send the application form along with documents (Photocopy only) in A4 size envelope only. • Candidates should ensure that the application form is filled up properly and completely. • Please adhere to the time schedule enlisted in the calendar of events. • Incomplete / incorrect applications are liable to be rejected without prior information to the candidate. • Multiple application forms received from the same candidate will result in confusion and may result in disqualification. • Demand Drafts in excess of the prescribed fee (Rs.1000/-) if sent by the candidate will not be refunded. • JSS UNIVERSITY is not responsible for any error the candidate makes while filling up the Application Form. • JSS University will not entertain any changes in the application form and no refund will be made. • JSS University is not responsible for any loss / delay / damage which might occur during Postal or Courier delivery. • Any application received after the last date will be rejected. • Avoid stapling of Demand Draft and additional photograph to the application form. Instead use clips.

Dhanbad, MTech Admissions 2011-2012

BIT, Sindri, P.O. Sindri Institute, Dist. Dhanbad-828123 MTech Admissions 2011-2012 BIT Sindri, Dhanbad, Jharkhand has invited applications for the following MTech programmes of the Academic Year 2011-12: 1. Mechanical Engg. (Heat Power, Machine Design & Production Tech.) 2. Electrical Engg. (Control System & Power System) 3. Metallurgical Engg. (Physical Metallurgy, & Process Metallurgy) 4. Chemical Engg. (Plant Design) 5. Civil Engg. (Soil Mech. & Foundation Engg., Structural Engineering) Eligibility Criteria Candidates with a valid GATE score with BE / BTech or equivalent for MTech program degree in respective discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA ( in case of SC / ST the minimum marks of 55% or equivalent CGPA) from recognized University / Institute, are eligible to apply in prescribed format. Candidates possessing above qualifications and having valid GATE score will be entitled for monthly stipend as per the AICTE / Government approved norms. If seats are not filled up with GATE qualified candidates for M.Tech program, candidates without GATE score may also be considered without monthly stipend. How to Apply: Candidates desirous for applying in MTech courses has to download application form from website www.bit.sindri.ac.in Filled up application form must accompany a Demand Draft of Rs. 700=00 (Seven hundred only) for General and OBC category and Rs. 400/- (Four hundred only) for SC and ST category. The demand draft should be made in favour of Director, BIT Sindri payable at SBI., BIT, Sindri (Branch code-11812). Filled up application form has to be sent to the 'Director, BIT, Sindri, P.O. Sindri Institute, Dist. Dhanbad-828123, Jharkhand' by Speed Post till 14 May, 2011. Important dates: 1. Last date for submission of completed application form: 14 May, 2011. 2. Intimation of shortlisted candidates and schedule of interview on the Institute web site -18.06.2011 3. Session starts: - 2nd week of July 2011 For further details, visit the website link: www.bitsindri.ac.in/MTech_2011.pdf

CMC Vellore, PG in Bioengineering Admissions 2011-2012

Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore -632002 PG in Bioengineering Admissions 2011-2012 Applications have been invited by CMC, Vellore for admission to MS and PhD Bioengineering degrees, awarded by Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, for the Academic Year 2011-12. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in engineering, preferably Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science or equivalent, and a Masters degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent with exposure to advanced biology. A qualifying score in GATE is required. Candidates must download the application form from link: http://home.cmcvellore.ac.in/admissions/admin.htm Filled in applications are to be enclosed with Rs.500/- (Application & Registration fees Rs.500/-) by demand draft in favour of 'CMC Vellore Association A/c, payable at Vellore and send the completed form to The Registrar, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore -632002. Last date for submission of application is 30th April 2011 For details, logon to the link: home.cmcvellore.ac.in/admissions/SumAdd/pdf/PhD%20&%20MS%20Bioengineering%20Information%202011.pdf

PG and Research Admissions 2011-2012

Central University of Himachal Pradesh

Central University of Himachal Pradesh PG and Research Admissions 2011-2012 Central University of Himachal Pradesh has invited applications for admission to the following PG and Research Degree courses of Academic Year 2011-12: Post Graduate Programmes: 1. MBA 2. MBA (Tourism and Travel) 3. MLibSc Integrated Dual Degree Programme 4. MSW 5. MA (Economics) 6. MA (English Language and Literature) 7. MA (Education) 8. MA (New Media) 9. MA (Journalism & Creative Writing) 10. MA (Hindi) 11. MFA (Painting) 12. MSc (Theoretical Physics) 13. MSc (Industrial Mathematics) 14. MSc (Computational Biology & Bio Informatics) 15. MSc (IT) 16. MSc (Environment Science) Research Degree Programmes: 1. MPhil / PhD (Management) 2. MPhil / PhD (Tourism & Travel) 3. MPhil / PhD (Computational Biology & Bio- Informatics 4. MPhil / PhD (Education) 5. MPhil / PhD (Computer Science) 6. MPhil / PhD (Environment Science) 7. MPhil / PhD (Physics) 8. MPhil / PhD (English) 9. MPhil / PhD (Library Science) 10. MPhil / PhD (Mathematics) 11. MPhil / PhD (Social work) 12. MPhil / PhD (Economics) 13. MPhil / PhD (Hindi) Eligibility: Details of eligibility can be referred from the website link: http://www.cuhimachal.ac.in/documents/Admissions2011/Central%20University%20Prospectus%202011-12.pdf Prospectus and Application form: Prospectus and Application Form can be downloaded free of cost from the university website: www.cuhimachal.ac.in Prospectus and Application Form may also be obtained from: The office of Dean-cum- Special Officer (Development), Central University of Himachal Pradesh, P.O. Box 21, Near Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala, District Kangra - 176215, HP and Temporary Academic Block, PO Shahpur - 176206, District Kangra (HP) on a payment of Rs.100/- (By Post Rs. 150/-, through DD in favour of Finance Officer, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, payable at Dharamshala, District Kangra. The Candidate can submit his / her application online (All necessary instructions for online application are available on website. Submission of Application form: In case of hard copy, the application form completed in all respects and accompanied by application fee as prescribed in the Prospectus must reach the office of the Dean-cum-Special Officer, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Post Box 21, Dharamshala, Kangra - 176215, Himachal Pradesh. Last date for submission of application: Post Graduate Programmes: 30th April, 2011 Research Degree Programmes (MPhil / PhD): 21st October, 2011 For details, logon to the link: www.cuhimachal.ac.in/documents/Admissions2011/AdmissionNotification_CUHP.pdf

Nirma University, Ahmedabad

Ph.D in Management Admissions 2011

Applications have been invited by Nirma University, Ahmedabad, for admission to full-time Ph.D course in Management of Academic Session June 2011.

Eligibility :
Those aspiring to be admitted in the Ph.D. programme must hold a master's degree or equivalent (such as PGDM) with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. Candidates appearing for final examination can also apply, provided they satisfy the eligibility requirement by June 30, 2011.

Selection Process:
The selection procedure for admission consists of two steps :
(i) Written Test:
Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their applications and supporting documents and those who are eligible will be called for a written test. The written test will be held atAhmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Jaipur.
(ii) Personal Interview:
Candidates short-listed on the basis of their performance in the written test will be called for personal interview on the same day of written test.
The final selection to the programme would be based on the candidate’s performance in the written test and personal interview. The personal interviews are normally held only at Ahmedabad.

Application Form:
To obtain the application form and prospectus, applicants should send a request along with a demand draft for Rs.1000/- favouring Institute of Management, Nirma University payable at Ahmedabad, addressed to The Deputy Registrar, Institute of Management, Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad - 382 481 (Gujarat)
Application forms can also be downlaoded from the website link: http://www.imnu.ac.in/www/downloads/Ph.D._Application_Form_2011.doc
The Printout of the forms can be submitted with a demand draft for Rs.1000/- favouring Institute of Management, Nirma University payable at Ahmedabad.
Completed applications are to reach Institute of Management, Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Post : Chandlodia, Via : Gota, Ahmedabad - 382 481, Gujarat.

Important Dates:
Commencement of sale of application form: March 15, 2011
Last date for submitting the form: April 23, 2011
Written Test: April 30, 2011
Personal Interview: Second week of May, 2011
Final Selection: Third week of May 2011
Commencement of the Programme: End of June 2011

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