St. Johns National Academy of Health Sciences - ADMISSION - 2008-2009

PG Medicine and M.Sc Nursing Admission 2008-2009 in St. Johns

St. Johns National Academy of Health Sciences is a response of the Catholic Church of India to the Health care needs of the nation providing health care professionals to serve in the medically under-served areas of India.


St. Johns has invited application for admission to the following courses:


APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR PG COURSES 2008-2009

Applications are invited for the following Postgraduate Courses – Medicine & Nursing.

MEDICINE: M.D. ANAESTHESIA, M.D. ANATOMY, M.D. BIO CHEMISTRY, M.D. COMMUNITY MEDICINE, M.D. DERMATOLOGY & VENEREOLOGY & LEPROLOGY, M.D. GEN. MEDICINE, M.S. GEN. SURGERY, M.D. MICROBIOLOGY, M.S. OBST. & GYNAE, M.S. OPHTHALMOLOGY, M.S. ORTHOPAEDICS, M.D. PAEDIATRICS, M.D. PATHOLOGY, M.D. PHARMACOLOGY, M.D. PHYSIOLOGY, M.D. PSYCHIATRY, M.D. RADIO- DIAGNOSIS, DA (ANAESTHESIA), DLO (ENT), DGO (OBST. &GYNAE.), DCH (PAEDIATRICS), DCP (PATHOLOGY), DMRD (RADIOLOGY),


Date for issue of applications: 17-12-2007

Cost of the Application: DD of Rs. 650/- (DD in favour of St. John`s Medical College, payable at Bangalore)

Last date for Issuing/Receiving applications: Entrance Test: 21-01-2008


NURSING (M.Sc): MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING, COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING, OBG NURSING, PAEDIATRIC NURSING.

Date for issue of applications: 21/01/2008 Cost of the Application: DD of Rs. 400/- (DD in favour of St. John`s Medical College Hospital , payable at Bangalore) Last date for Issuing/Receiving applications: 19-02-2008.

Entrance Test: 17/02/2008


NOTE : The Demand Draft issued by the bank of Indian or International origin should be valid for 6 months.

All correspondence to be Addressed to :

THE REGISTRAR, ADMISSIONS OFFICE

ST. JOHN`S NATIONAL ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCESSARJAPUR ROAD - BANGALORE – 560 034PHONE NO. 22065105/22065005

NCERT Doctoral Fellowships 2008

NCERT Doctoral Fellowships 2008
The National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi has invited applications for the award of 10 NCERT Doctoral Fellowships in education and fields
directly related to education. The fellowships will be given to candidates for pursuing doctoral work in a recognized university of their choice. The fellowships will be given in five priority areas: Education of the Disadvantaged, Classroom Processes and Practices, Curricular areas, Education for Peace, and Psycho-social Development of children. Candidates with 55% marks at
the Masters' degree level and below 35% of age can apply. The fellowship amount will be Rs 8000/- pm (likely to be revised to Rs 10,000/-) with an annual contingency grant
of Rs 10,000/-. Applications in prescribed format (which can be downloaded from NCERT website (www.ncert.nic. in) may be submitted by 31 January 2008 to Head, DERPP, NCERT, New Delhi-110016. A research proposal in about 1500 words containing objectives of the research, theoretical framework, proposed methodology, and implications for education should be sent with the application. New ideas and use of innovative methodology will be given preference.
For details, please see NCERT website.

NCERT Doctoral Fellowships 2008
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organization set up by the Government of India to advise and assist the Ministry ofHuman Resource Development at the center, and Education Departments of States/Union Territories in formulation and implementation of their policies and major programmes in the field of education, particularly for qualitative improvement of school education. The major constituent units of the NCERT are: (1) National Institute of Education (NIE), New Delhi, (2) Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), New Delhi, (3) Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal, (4) Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Ajmer, (5) Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal, (6) Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, (7) Regional Institute of Education, Mysore, and (8) North-East Regional Institute of Education (NERIE), Shillong. Among several activities, the NCERT and its constituent units undertake, aid, promote and coordinate research in areas related to school education.
The NCERT has brought out National Curriculum Framework 2005 (NCF-2005), which has enabled a fresh discourse and new ideas on education in India. With a focus on the child, NCF-2005 stresses the need for a perspective on how children learn and environments to enable this process within larger concerns of equality and justice in ademocratic society. The document further emphasizes the understanding of curricular and pedagogic practices, and social and cultural factors that influence and mediate these processes in diverse contexts. There is a need to develop a body of knowledge that enhances our understanding of the concerns expressed in NCF-2005. Towards this end, the NCERT intends to offer fellowships, named as NCERT Doctoral Fellowships, for conducting research at the doctoral level.Applications are invited for the award of 10 NCERT Doctoral Fellowships in the field of education and other disciplines directly related to education. The fellowships are intended for young aspirants to pursue doctoral work in a recognized university/ research institution of their choice. Young scholars from different disciplinary perspectives will be encouraged to enter and research the field of education.
Objectives of the Scheme: (a) To provide opportunities to young scholars to research the field of education from different disciplinary perspectives. (b) To build the knowledge base of education in the contemporary context.
Scope of the Scheme: The NCERT Doctoral Fellowships are intended to enable young scholars to pursue doctoral research in education and other related disciplines. Doctoral Fellows canpursue their work in a recognized university/ research institution of their choice. The NCERT encourages original thinking in conceptualization of the problem and use ofinnovative methodology in conduct of the research related to school education.
Priority Areas: Fellowships will be given in the following priority areas emerging from the concerns expressed in NCF-2005. 1. Education of the Disadvantaged: Disadvantages of different kinds because of belonging to scheduled and backward castes, scheduled tribes, and minority communities, and due to gender, disability, and living in difficult circumstances. 2. Classroom Processes and Practices: Multi-grade teaching, over-crowded schoolrooms, medium of instruction, languages used in the class, teachinglearning process, teacher concerns, evaluation practices, disciplinary techniques, and space and time management. 3. Curricular Areas: Teaching of science, mathematics, languages, social sciences, arts and crafts, work and vocational education, environmental sciences, and health and physical education. 4. Education for Peace: Conflict and its resolution in different spheres, problem of violence, respect for cultural diversity, values for living in harmony with people and nature, child rights, and sustainable development. 5. Psycho-social Development of Children: Development of self, relationships and social skills, understanding and cognitive skills, communication skills, leadership, decision making, and coping with stress.
Details of these areas and concerns are presented in the National Curriculum Framework 2005 document and reports of 21 Focus Groups. These documents are available on NCERT web site (www.ncert.nic.in).
Eligibility: 1. Good Academic record with at least 55% marks at the Master’s degree level. 2. Candidates should not be more than 35 years of age as on the last date of receipt of applications. 3. Candidates registered for Ph.D. degree in a recognized university/ or working toward their Ph.D. registration are eligible to apply.
Selection Procedure: The procedure for short listing of applicants will be designed by NCERT. Short listed candidates will be required to appear for an interview, which may also includepresentation of the proposals. Candidates will be paid second (sleeper) class train fare by the shortest route for attending the interview-cum-seminar.Reservation of SeatsThe statutory provisions for reservation of seats will be available to the candidates belonging to different categories.
Fellowship Amount: NCERT Doctoral Fellows will receive a fellowship of Rs. 8000/- per month (likely to be revised) (equivalent to UGC Junior Research Fellows) for a maximum period of threeyears during the period of registration. They will also receive a contingency grant of Rs. 10,000/- per annum during this period. The fellowship will commence from the date ofjoining by the candidate after completing the registration formalities for Ph.D. and terminate at the end of three years from the date of joining or with the submission of thedoctoral thesis which ever is earlier.
Disbursement of Fellowship: The NCERT will credit the monthly fellowship to the savings bank account of the Fellow. For this, each Fellow will be required to maintain an account with the State Bankof India. The Fellow will be required to submit a ‘Certificate o Attendance and Satisfactory Work Performance’ to NCERT on a quarterly basis. Release of the monthly fellowship from second quarter onwards will be subject to receipt of the said certificate. Annual contingency grant to the extent of actual expenditure incurred but not more Rs.10,000/- per annum will be credited to the account of the Fellow after receipt and scrutiny of the bills/vouchers submitted by the fellow duly signed and countersigned by the supervisor and Head of the Department.
Research Advisor: NCERT will appoint a Research Advisor for each Doctoral Fellow from a Panel of Experts (both from within and outside the Council) prepared by it. The Research Advisorwill work along with the thesis supervisor appointed by the University/ Research Institution where the Fellow is registered. The details of this arrangement will be workedout in consultation with the concerned universities.
Monitoring of Work: Doctoral Fellows will be required to submit six monthly progress reports duly forwarded by their supervisors/ Head of the Department and Research Advisors to NCERT. ACommittee of Experts will review the progress. Also a research colloquium will be held annually where Fellows will present the progress of their research. If the progress of the research is found unsatisfactory, NCERT reserves the right to terminate the fellowship at any point of time.
Leave Rules: Leave rules as prescribed in case of UGC Junior Research Fellowship will be applicable. Further, NCERT Doctoral Fellows will not accept any other remunerative assignment during the period of fellowship.
Publication of the Thesis: After the award of Ph.D. degree, the Doctoral Fellows will be required to submit a copy of the thesis (along with a CD) to NCERT. NCERT will consider publication of thecompleted research in an appropriate form. The Fellow can apply for permission to publish his/her work elsewhere.Application ProcedureApplication should be made in the prescribed format, which along with the information brochure, can be downloaded from the NCERT website or can be obtained by post.
Completed application forms should be accompanied by a concept paper of about 1500 words on the theme of the proposed research, which should contain statements about (a) rationale and objectives of the study, (b) conceptual framework, (c) proposed methodology, and (d) potential contribution of the study. Attested copies of all marksheets/certificates and proof of Ph.D. registration (if already registered) should also be sent with the application at the following address.
Head
Department of Educational Research and Policy Perspectives
National Council of Educational Research and Training
Sri Aurobindo Marg - New Delhi – 110 016.
The last date of receiving completed application is (one month from the date ofadvertisement).
For details: visit www.ncert.nic.in

DWARAKA DOSS GOVERDHAN DOSS VAISHNAV COLLEGE - Admissions

MBA 2008-2010 from DWARAKA DOSS GOVERDHAN DOSS VAISHNAV COLLEGE, CHENNAI

MBA PROGRAMME 2008-2010

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

DWARAKA DOSS GOVERDHAN DOSS VAISHNAV COLLEGE
“Gokulbagh”, 833, E.V.R. Periyar Salai, Arumbakkam, Chennai-600106
Phone: 044-24750162 (Direct), 24754349/24756655 Ext. –115

Website : www.dgvcmba.com email: info@dgvcmba.com
(Approved by AICTE and Affiliated to University of Madras and rated ‘A’ Grade by NACC)

HIGHLIGHTS
No Capitation fee. Admission are based on Merit. Well qualified, industry experienced, full time and visiting faculties. Interactive teaching methodology. Adequately stocked library along with Digital access to E-journals. Emphasis on current Business Affairs through supply of daily Business/Financial newspapers to all students. Wi-fi environment, Business English Certification by Cambridge University. Weekly Guest Lectures by Specialists from Industry. Excellent Placement Record. Centrally located within the city environment. ?Hostel facility also available.

ELIGIBILITY:
Any Degree of a recognized University with 50% marks. Recent valid MAT Score conducted by All India Management Association (for Management seats). The next MAT is scheduled on 3rd February, 2008. Please refer to the website: http://www.aima-ind.org/mat_general.asp
TANCET 2008 – by Anna University (for Government seats)/ any other entrance examinations conducted by Government of Tamilnadu. Group Discussion and Personal Interview as per Institution’s norms.

Registration in Person/by post along with DD for Rs.600/-(Rupees six hundred only) in favour of School of Management, D.G. Vaishnav College, Chennai along with 2 self addressed stamped envelopes.

Application form, Prospectus, Admission Procedure can be downloaded at website www.dgvcmba.com and the same (Application Form) can also be obtained form the College Office on payment of Rs. 600/- by DD.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIVING FILLED IN APPLICATION 8th March, 2008.
Scholarship for the Aspirants seeking Admission 2007-2008
Merit Scholarship –Rs. 5,000/- to Rs. 10,000/-. To Promote excellence in Academics, Fine Arts, Music, Sports.

Freeships
To encourage bright and sincere – UG & PG Students in Science Streams. Those seeking admission to 2007-2008 session from this college are eligible. For details Aspiring candidates please contact Principal’s Office. Limited Hostel facility available for male students.

APOLLO HOSPITALS PG Certificate Course in Accident and Emergency Care A And E

Apollo Hospital Programs in A and E,MIR, CCE, and HI
Educational and Research Foundation and Medvarsity Offers the following programmes:

PG Certificate Course in Accident and Emergency Care (A & E)
PG Diploma Course in Medical Informatics (MIR)
Certificate Course in Cardiac Emergencies (CCE)
PG Certificate Course in Health Insurance (HI)

COURSE DELIVERY
Correspondence/Online study and Contact Program with Specialists at Apollo Hospitals.

ELIGIBILITY:
A&E : MBBS Graduation
HI: Graduates in any discipline
CCE: MBS/ Post Graduate Students in Medical Specialities.
MI: Doctors(Allopathy, homeopathy, Ayurveda and Unani), Paramedical and allied medical professionals, graduates in life sciences.

DURATION:
MI/CCE: 6 months
HI: 3 months
A&E: 6 months (5 months correspondence and online study, 1 month practical session)

BATCH STRTS FRO 15TH FEBRUARY, 2008

About AHERF
Apollo Hospital Educational & Research Foundation (AHERF) Conducts Multiple educational and training programs including Nursing, Hospital Administration, Physiotherapy, Emergency Medicine, Surgery and Anesthesiology. The courses have been recognized by a number of Organizations and Universities including, Andhra Pradesh University of Health Sciences, Osmania University, National Board of Examinations, Royal College of Surgeons, American Society of Emergency Medicine and Lifenet EMS International, UK.

ABOUT MEDVARSITY ONLINE LIMITED
Medvarsity, India's first virtual medical university was established in April 2000. Medvarsity is an Apollo Hospitals Group and NIIT Joint venture. It offers online courses in different medical and allied medical specialities. Medvarsity offers its courses in collaboration with reputed bodies like Royal College of General Practitioners and Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation.

For further details contact:
MEDVARSITY ONLINE LIMITED
Email: medvarsityinfor@gmail.com, enquire@medvarsity.com

www.medvarsity.com

HEAD OFFICE
Ms. Manisha (98662 49689); Dr. PS Reddy (9949755288)
Medvarsity Online Limited
Life Sciences Building, Apollo Hospitals Complex, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad- 500 033, A.P, India.
Tel : +040 - 23554000 ext 3829, 23541654 / 23554723
Fax : 23554353 E-mail : enquire@medvarsity.com
Website : www.medvarsity.com

BRANCHES
Mr. Amar Matlani(9811771855), Mr. Vishal Sinha (9899411505)
Medvarsity Online Ltd, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Complex, Saritha Vihar, Delhi- Mathura Road, New Delhi. Ph: 011-26825561(D), 26925858 extn-5504.
E-mail: amar_m@apollolife.com , vishal_s@apollolife.com

Mr. Krishna Chandra Yadav(9839181603);
1/204, Virat Khand, Gomtinagar,Lucknow - 226010. E-mail: krishna_mcmims@rediffmail.com

Mr. Ravindra Keshav Egbote(9373312496)
Medvarsity Online Ltd, Marketing Department, Jehangir Apollo Hospitals, 32, Sassoon Road, Pune - 411001
E-mail: ekboteravi@yahoo.com

Ms. Reepa Barai(9831808640)
Medvarsity Online Ltd, c/o Apollo Gleneagles:58, Canal Circular Road, Kolkata - 700054
E-mail: reepa_b@medvarsity.com

Mr.Senthil(9841168933)
Medvarsity Online Ltd, Ali Towers, 4th Floor, 55 Greams Road, Chennai.
Ph: 044-42045034, E-mail: senthil_k@medvarsity.com

Mr.Irfan Pasha(9886893052)
Medvarsity Online Ltd, Apollo Hospitals, No.154/11, 2nd floor, Level 3, Opp IIM, Bannergatta Road- Bangalore - 560076 . E-mail: irfan_p@medvarsity.com

INTERNATIONAL
Mr. S.S. Dilshan Silva(0714170447)
Marketing Consultant,
C/O Chammika De Silva, Marketing Manager, Apollo Hospitals, 578, Elvitigala Mawatha,
Colombo - 05, Srilanka
E-mail: tandi@itmin.com
Ph: 0114530000

SANKARA NETHRALAYA - DNB ADMISSIONS

SANKARA NETHRALAYA - MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Invites Application for Those with MBBS Degree (MCI recognized) with DNB Primary Part I Passed/PG/Diploma in Ophthalmology (MCI recognized) can apply for 3 years / 2 years DNB training Programme.

Prospectus and application forms can be had from the following address/ download from www.sankaranethralaya.org by sending a DD for Rs.1000/- drawn in favour of “Medical Research Foundation” Payable at Chennai.

The Academic Officer
MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
18, College Road, Chennai-600006
Tel: (044) 42271500, Fax: 91-44-28254180
Email: academic@snmail.org

Last Date for receipt of completed application from with all enclosures is 28th January 2008.

Only Interview for MBBS with DNB Primary Part I Passed.

Aptitude test and Interview for PG Diploma in Ophalmology AT above address on 30th January, 2008.

The course commences from 15th February, 2008.



Applications invited for

DNB - UROLOGY

VEDANAYAGAM HOSPITAL, a hi-tech super speciality hospital with state of the art facilities offers DIPLOMATE IN NATIONAL BOARD in UROLOGY.

QUALIFICATION:
MS or DNB General Surgery Graduates who have passed Surgical Super Speciality CET exam (held on 12th January 2008) are eligible. Course starts from 1st February 2008. Interested candidates candidates may forward their applications within 7 days to:

The Medical Director
VEDANAYAGAM HOSPITAL
52, East Bashyakaralu Road, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore-6411002.Phone-0422-4366506 email: drsvk_cbe@yahoo.com

KASTURBA HEALTH SOCIETY - MGIMS MBBS 2008 Announcement

KASTURBA HEALTH SOCIETY - MGIMS MBBS 2008 Announcement
MAHATMA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
P.O. SEVAGRAM, WARDHA - 442102 (MAHARASTRA)


ADMISSION NOTICE : MBBS COURSE for the Academic Year 2008-2009


Applications are invited on prescribed form for admission to MBBS course starting from 1st July 2008. The candidates shall be selected as per their merit in the Entrance Examination to be held on 20th April 2008 at Nagpur, Delhi, Hyderabad & Mumbai. Those who are going to appear in 10+2 Higher Secondary Board Examination in March / April 2008 are also eligible to appear in the competitive Entrance Examination.


IN THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION THE PAPER OF PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY WILL HAVE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS, WHILE THAT ON GANDHIAN THOUGHT WILL BE OF ESSAY AND / OR SHORT ANSWER TYPE.


The Prospectus and Application Form with syllabus, question papers of Gandhian thought for the last 5 years, with model question papers of Physics Chemistry and Biology can be had from the office of the Dean by remitting a sum of Rs.1050/- (Rs.1000 + Rs.50 as postal charges) only by Money order in favour of the Dean, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, District Wardha - 442102 or by paying Rs.1000/- in cash at the college counter. Candidates should write their full address in capital letters and phone number on the "space for Communication and the space for sender's address on the money order form.

The Prospectus & Form will be available from 6th December 2007. The last date of receipt of filled up application with Entrance Examination fee of Rs.1500/- is 29th February, 2008 and with an additional late fee of Rs.100/- is 14th March, 2008.


Eligibility: The candidate must be born on or before 1st January, 1992. The Candidate must have passed 12th standard examination under 10+2 system of Maharashtra State Higher Secondary Education Board or equivalent examination of any recognised Board or any Indian University with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually in each subject in one and the same attempt. The candidate must have obtained minimum 50% marks (40% in the case of SC/ ST/ VJ/ NT/ OBC) taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.


The admission is subject to any direction given by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, Hon'ble High Court of Bombay Bench, Nagpur, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik and the Medical Council of India.


Note: The fee structure in MGIMS is as applicable to the Govt. Medical Colleges in Maharashtra State. The Institute does not have any paid seats. For getting the Prospectus and application form online visit website: www.mgims.ac.in

NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES - DNB Courses

DNB Broad Speciality/Super Speciality Courses from NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

NIZAM’S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
(A University established under the State Act)

PUNJAGUTTA - HYDERABAD-500 082

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION

Applications are invited from the eligible Candidates for admission in to Various DNB Broad Speciality/Super Speciality Courses for the 1st session of 2008.

BROAD SPECIALITY:
a) Direct 3 years course (Primary):
Anaesthesiology, Gneral Medicine, Microbiology, Radio-Diagnosis, Radio-Therapy and Nuclear Medicine.
b) Post Diploma 2 years (Secondary):
Anaesthesiology, Microbiology, Radio-Diagnosis, Radio-Therapy.

SUPER SPECIALITY:
Cardiology, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology, Surgical Oncology, Surgical Gastroenterology and Vascular Surgery and Rheumatology.

* The required qualifications, other details and aplication form can be downloaded form the Institute's website: http://www.nims.edu.in/
* The Guidelines regulations issued by Natinal Board of Examinations from time to time will be strictly followed for admission and running of the course.

The filled in application along with necessary documents and DD for Rs.1,200/- drawn in favour of Director, NIMS should reach the office of the Executive Registrar, NIMS before last date. Application received after due date will not be considered.

HSEE - 2008

Humanities and Scial Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE - 2008) - IIT MADRAS


INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOOGY MADRAS
Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE-2008)

HSEE – 2008

For admission to the Five year Integrated Masters Programme leading to M.A degree in either of the three disciplines, viz., Development Studies, Economics and English Studies.

Examination Date and Time: May 18, 2008 (Sunday) – 10.00 to 13.00 hours.
Examination Centres:
Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi

ELIGIBILITY:
1.Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent or appearing in 2008, with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate (55% in case of SC/ST and persons with physical disability (PD) are eligible)
2.Only those candidates who date of birth falls on or after October 1, 1983 are eligible for HSEE 2008. However, in case of SC/ST and PD candidates, the upper age limit is relaxed by five years.

RESERVATION OF SEATS: As per Government of India Norms.

APPLICATION FORM AND INFORMATION BROCHURE
1.Important Dates:
Sale of application material commences on 28-01-2008
Last Date for postal request for application material on 25-02-2008.
Last Date for receipt of completed application form at IIT Madras on 03-03-2008.

2. Cost of Application Material Including Examination fee:
Rs.300 for SC/ST/Female candidates
Rs.600 for all other candidates

3. Application forms can be obtained by post form the JEE Office, IIT Madras 600036 by sending a DD drawn in favour of “Chairman HSEE, IIT Madras” for the cost of application material including examination fee, payable at Chennai along with two self-addressed slips.

4. Application can also be obtained in person at Canara Bank, IIT Madras Branch, IIT Campus by paying cash till 03-03-2008.

For further details visit: http://hsee.iitm.ac.in

ABOUT IIT MADRAS:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is an institute of scientific and technical education and manpower development and offers bachelors, masters and research programmes comparable to the best in the world. This Institute has state-of-the-art laboratories, library, computer networks and other supporting facilities. The academic environment and the intense nature of student-teacher interaction promote an all-round and holistic development of personality, excellence in knowledge, self-confidence, discipline, and values of responsible professionalism, and citizenship. The Programmes offered by this Institute have a credit-based system, which offer flexibility to acquire knowledge and skill in a variety of disciplines. And also it has Alumni and hold key positions in academia, industry and government in both India and abroad, and have made notable contributions in their respective fields. The Institute has also an excellent “placement cell” which attracts reputed and highly sought-after employers from around the world.

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) is one of the earliest departments established at IITM. The Department is essentially multi-disciplinary in nature and has reputed faculty from diverse disciplines such as Economics, English, Philosophy, Sociology, History and German Studies. The Department had been offering doctoral programmes in humanities and social sciences and elective courses to the undergraduate and post-graduate programmes of the Institute. From the academic year 2007-08, the Department will offer a unique and innovative five year integrated masters programme, leading to Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in three disciplines viz., Development Studies, Economics and English Studies. With the launch of this programme, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, is poised to cross a milestone in fulfilling its role in higher education in liberal arts and social sciences in the country. This will open up newer avenues for highly motivated students to enter the portals of the Institute.


For further details:
The Chairman, HSEE
JEE Office, IIT Madras, Chennai - 600 036.
Telephone: 044 - 2257 8220. Fax : 044 - 2257 8224
email: hsee@iitm.ac.in

Please Visit: http://hsee.iitm.ac.in