Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)

Dr. K.S.Krishnan Research Associateship 2010

Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS),
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

Dr. K.S.Krishnan Research Associateship 2010

Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has invited applications for the Dr. K.S.Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA) (21st Batch). Research Associates selected under KSKRA programme are given an opportunity to work on R&D Programmes of national importance at one of the following advanced research centres of DAE:

.Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai.
.Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam.
.Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore.
.Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata.
.Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Mumbai.

Up to 20 KSKRAs are selected every year and paid a stipend of Rs.20,000/- (which is likely to be revised) and benefits for a maximum period of 2 years. Anytime during the 2nd year of associateship, subject to satisfactory performance, the KSKRAs will be absorbed in one of the above R&D units of DAE and appointed in the Grade of Scientific Officer/ Engineer-D/E. The associateships are available in all branches of Engineering (Subject Code 01), Physical Sciences (02), Chemical Sciences (03) and Biosciences (04).

Only Indian nationals who are not more than 32 years as on 1st January in the year of the application are eligible. The age criterion is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ ST applicants and by 3 years for OBC applicants. SC/ ST/ OBC certificate should be as per the prescribed format.

For Engineers, minimum educational qualification is Ph.D. Degree in Engineering (Those who have submitted thesis for Ph.D may also apply) or Master's Degree in Engineering (M.Tech/ M.E/M.S) with a minimum of 2-year R&D experience after obtaining M.Tech/M.E/M.S Degree.
For Scientists, the minimum educational qualification is Ph.D. Degree in Science. Those who have submitted Ph.D. thesis may also apply.
Applicants must have a First Class at either Masters or Bachelors level.

All applicants must provide a list of publications in support of their R&D experience. Selection will be done by an Interview Committee, from among the short listed candidates, based on their qualification, published R&D work and performance in the interview.
The selected candidates would be appointed as KSKRA for an initial period of one year, which is extendable by one more year based on performance during the first year. Details are available in the Notification and in the website.

The terms and conditions of stipend for those who have only submitted their Ph.D thesis is available in the detailed Notification given at http://www.barc.ernet.in/webpages/brns/brns_fellowship.html The procedure for submission of application is given at http://www.barc.ernet.in/webpages/brns/brns1.html

The last date for receipt of applications by the Deputy Establishment Officer (R-IV), 4th Floor, Central Complex, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085, is 1st March 2010.
For details visit www.barc.ernet.in/webpages/brns/brns1.html

Dr. DY Patil University, Pune.

MBBS /BDS ADMISSIONS 2010-2012

Applications have been invited for the All India Entrance Tests for admission to the MBBS course at Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune (150 seats) and for the BDS course at Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pimpri, Pune (100 seats), two constituent colleges of the Dr. DY Patil University, Pune.

The Entrance Test would be held on 23rd May 2010 (Sunday), at Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur & Pune.

Eligibility is H.S.C. or any other examination equivalent to 10+2 HSC examination of any recognized Board/ University after 12 years of study, with 50% in Physics-Chemistry-Biology for General category and 40% for reserved category.

Candidates who have appeared for or will appear in the respective final qualifying examinations and are expecting the results thereof are also eligible to appear for the Entrance Test. Application Fee is RS.500/- and Examination Fee is Rs.1500/- Information Brochure will be available after 1st March 2010 in the University office and at http://www.dypatiluniversity.org/

Application Form can be obtained from the University office on payment of Rs.500/- by cash or by way of D.D or by Post by sending a requisition letter with name of course, opted for, detailed correspondence address with contact no. and e-mail address, along with a Demand Draft of Rs.600/- drawn on any Nationalized Bank, in favour of 'Registrar, Dr. D. Y. Patil University', payable at Pune.

Information Brochure for MBBS/BDS can also be obtained from selected branches of Andhra Bank all over India as per the list given at the link http://www.dypatiluniversity.org/aiet10/notification1.html It can also be downloaded from http://www.dypatiluniversity.org/ in which case the downloaded form has to be submitted along with a Demand Draft covering Form Fee + Test Fee + Postage Rs.100/-. The last date for submission of filled up application with Fees (as applicable) is 26th April, 2010. It can be submitted with a later fee of Rs.500/- till 17th May 2010.

For details: www.dypatiluniversity.org

Institute of Rail Transport – New Delhi

Diploma in Transport Economics and Management Admission 2010

The one year correspondence diploma course in Transport Economics & Management is likely to benefit fresh graduates from Universities desiring specialization in Transport Economics & Management and seeking employment opportunities in the related fields and those who are already working in any of the Organizations/Ministries dealing with Transport and desiring to upgrade their knowledge etc., to improve their prospectus in their respective Ministries and Enterprises.

Eligibility: Candidates having a Bachelor’s Degree or a Diploma in any Engineering Discipline from a recognized University/Institute are eligible.

Course modules: The Course consists of the following seven modules:
. Transportation – Issues in Microeconomics
. Transportation – Issues in Macroeconomics
. Organization and Legal Aspects of Transport Modes
. Financing and Investment Policy in Transport
. Cost Benefit Analysis
. Inter Modal Coordination
Duration: The duration of the course is one year, from January – February every year.

Course Fee: The fees for the following one year diploma correspondence courses are :-
1. The fee for Transport Economics & Management is Rs. 4000/- (commencing from January – February of every year) 2. The fee for Multi-Modal Transport (Containerisation) & Logistics Management is Rs.4000/- (commencing from March- April of every year)

Application Procedure: The Prospectus for all the Diploma Courses can be obtained from the institute on payment of Rs 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) each by Cash or by post by remittance through crossed Demand Draft in Favour of the Institute of Rail Transport and payable at New Delhi along with an envelope (11″x5″) self addressed to write their names and addresses and course name at the back of the demand draft when apply for prospectus etc. The address is given below.

Contact:
Institute of Rail Transport (IRT)
Room No. 17, Rail Bhavan,
Raisina Road, New Delhi

Contact Numbers: 23384171, 23303236, 23303924, 23304147

The Banaras Hindu University Institute of Medical Sciences

AYURVEDA VACHASPATI [MD (AY)] / AYURVEDA DHANWANTARI [MS (AY)] admission to three years postgrduation course

The Banaras Hindu University Institute of Medical Sciences announces AYURVEDA VACHASPATI [MD (AY)] / AYURVEDA DHANWANTARI [MS (AY)] admission to three years postgrduation course for year 2010 in the following subjects

Kayachikitsa (Chikitsa)
Kayachikitsa (Mano Vigyan evam Manas Roga)
Kayachikitsa (Panchakarma)
Prasuti Tantra Avam Stree Roga
Shalya Tantra
Sangyaharana
Kaumarbhritya–Balroga
Shalakya Tantra Netra Roga
Roga Nidana evam Vikrati Vigyana
Dravyaguna Vigyana
Rasa Shastra
Swasthavritta
Kriya Sharira
Ayurveda Siddhanta
Rachana Sharira
Ayurveda Samhita

ELIGIBILITY
The candidate holding BAMS or equivalent degree recognized by BHU and CCIM.
The candidate holding MBBS degree recognized by MCI.

The candidate should have passed I.Sc. (Biology) or equivalent to 10+2 (Biology) examination recognized by BHU.

All the candidates (except MBBS) must have qualified with Sanskrit as one of the subject in Intermediate or equivalent examination or as a part of BAMS examination recognized by Banaras Hindu University.

The candidate must have completed minimum 12 months Internship ( 4 ½ years BAMS Course) / 6 months Internship (5 years BAMS Course) by 31.7.2010 after passing the final professional / Final year examination.

The maximum age limit for the General and OBC candidates will be 35 years on 31.7.2010 (relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST candidates). No maximum age limit for the sponsored candidates.

In case of the foreign nationals the degree must have approval of the CCIM or MCI as equivalent to the corresponding examination of admission.

Temporary registration as medical practitioner of foreign nationals is essential. CCIM or MCI should approve their registration valid for study period.


AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION FORMS
It can be down loaded from BHU/IMS Web site http://www.imsbhu.nic.in/notification.htm

It can also be obtained from the office of the Director, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi on submission of a Demand Draft of Rs 100/- in favor of the Director, Institute of Medical Sciences, payable at Varanasi along with two self addressed slips (06 X 10cm) by Post on or before 3rd April, 2010.

It can also be obtained on cash payment of Rs. 100/- from counter of office of the Director, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi on submission of a Demand Draft of Rs 100/- in favour of the Director, Institute of Medical Sciences, payable at Varanasi, between 16th February, 2010 and 16th April, 2010.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Last date for receiving requisitions for supplying Application Forms by post
Saturday, 3rd April, 2010

Last date for sale of Application Forms from the Office of Director, IMS, BHU Campus.
Friday, 16th April, 2010

Last date for receipt of completed Application Forms by the office of Director, I.M.S, BHU
Tuesday, 20th April 2010 (5.00 PM)

Date of Entrance Test Sunday,
27st June 2010 (09.00 AM to 11.30 AM) at BHU - CAMPUS, VARANASI

For more details visit www.imsbhu.nic.in

Apeejay Institute of Technology

PG Diploma in Management Admission 2010

Apeejay Institute of Technology, an off-spring of Apeejay Education Society, was established in 1997 in a sprawling campus having an area of 29 acres at one of the most prestigious location in Knowledge Park-1,Greater Noida. The campus en-houses School of Management, School of Computer Science, School of Architecture & Planning and School of Management for Women. The Institute has academic Collaboration with counterpart Institutions abroad for project work and knowledge sharing.

Duration: 2 Years (Six Trimesters)

No. of Seats: 60

Eligibility: Female cadidates:
Graduation in any discipline.
A valid CAT/XAT/MAT/ AIT-score (Test conducted by AIT)
Students appearing in the final year examination of graduation may also apply.
Admission Procedure:
Candidates will be short listed based on merit and will be called for group discussions and interview at Institute Campus, Greater Noida.
The overall weighted average performance will be worked out based on the following parameters, provided a candidate obtained minimum 50% marks in each of these parameters.
20% for academic performance
50% for admission test
15% for group discussion
15% for personal interview

Group Discussion & Personal Interview: Group Discussion & Personal Interview is an essential element of the admission process, which is used to identify and assess interpersonal and communication skills, essential for managerial positions. Short listed candidates will be divided into small groups. A discussion topic will be allotted to each group. Members of the group will debate on the topic assigned by the faculty. Evaluation will be done by a team of expert faculty members. After the group discussion, the candidate has to under go for a personal interaction with an interview panel of the institute.

How To Apply: Sale of Prospectus: The price of this prospectus along with application form is Rs.700/-(Non refundable) and can be obtained from :

. www.apeejay.edu/aitw and should be submitted with a Demand Draft of Rs. 700/- drawn in favour of “AIT – School of Management” payable at Greater Noida or New Delhi.
. The Office of Registrar – AIT Greater Noida, by paying Rs.700/- or sending a Demand Draft of Rs. 750/- drawn in favour of “AIT – School of Management” payable at Greater Noida or New Delhi.
. Any branch of Axis Bank across the country with a payment of Rs.700/-.

Application Deadline:Last date of submission of application is 26th February, 2010

Enclosures With The Application Form:
. Attested copies of degree certificate and mark sheet of the qualifying examination (Graduation).
. Photo copy of certificate showing date of birth.
. Three colour photographs (2.5”X2”)
. Photocopy of any other degree/certificate.
. Migration/Transfer certificate.

Email: ait.mgmtw(AT)apj.edu

Contact Numbers: 0120-2326021 / 23 / 0120-3088723 – 24

Andrews Federal Scholarship 2010 for High School Seniors and other College Students

Andrews Federal awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors and other college students seeking a higher education. As college costs continue to increase, Andrews Federal provides scholarships to help our members achieve their education goals.

Awards: This year, Andrews Federal is awarding eight $1,500 non-renewable scholarships for tuition and books. Any member or member’s dependent at least 16 years old with an account in good standing by January 1, 2010 is eligible to apply.

Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university. Applications will be judged on an essay composition, community service and recommendations.

Application Procedure: Applications are available in our branches. Applications must be received at our U.S. Headquarters (5711 Allentown Road, Suitland, MD 20746) by April 16, 2010 to be considered eligible to win. Winners will be notified by May 14, 2010.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010.

Application Form: For Online Application Form Click www.andrewsfcu.org/media/doc/2010_Scholarship_Application_FINAL_FILLABLE.pdf

Contact:
5711 Allentown Road
Suitland, MD 20746

Contact Numbers: 800.487.5500 / 301.702.5330 (fax)

Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management – Gujarat

PG Programme in Infrastructure Management Admission 2010

PGPIM is a One-Year, full time, residential, Post Graduate Programme in Infrastructure Management. PGPIM, a unique programme in Infrastructure Management, had been launched from September, 2009.

Many European Business Schools and some American Business Schools have been offering a One-Year full time Executive MBA Programme for over two decades now. Until recently, the Business Schools in India were offering only Two-Year MBA Programmes. However, in recent years, several reputed Indian Business Schools have also launched One-Year Post Graduate Programmes and many of these programmes are very well received by both participants as well as recruiters.

Pedagogy: Courses offered in PGPIM will employ a mix of pedagogical methods including Case Discussion & Analysis, Lectures, Group Exercises, Simulations, Presentations, Role Plays, Project Work and Field Visits to enhance the effectiveness and richness of learning and in-class experience. Special emphasis will be laid on the Case Method as a dominant mode of instruction.

Eligibility: The programme is meant for bright & young executives with significant work experience. The candidate should have
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline
Minimum Age: 25 years as on September 1, 2010 [born on or before September 1, 1985]
Upper age limit: None
GMAT (www.mba.com) score obtained after January 01, 2006 Or
CAT score of CAT 2006 or CAT 2007, or CAT 2008, or CAT 2009.
(CAT is the Common Admission Test conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management)

Admission Procedure: Admission to PGPIM will be a two stage process: Stage I will be the Assessment of Candidate’s Profile coupled with GMAT or CAT score; and stage II will include personal interview. The final selection will be based on the following criteria :
Academic Record
Professional Experience
Accomplishments (academic, professional and extra curricular)
GMAT Score or CAT Score
Interview

Fee Details: Programme Fee for the Second Batch (2010 -11) will be INR 12.50 Lakhs. The programme fee includes tuition fees, basic programme material, library & network charges, the costs of the Study Visits within India and overseas and accommodation on single occupancy basis. More specifically, the Programme Fee does not include the expenses on food and the cost of Laptop, which will have to be borne by the participants.

Registration: For Online Registration Click www.aiim.ac.in/applynow/registration.php

Contact:
Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management
Adani House,
Navrangpura,
Ahmedabad – 380 009.

Email: bakul.dholakia(AT)adanigroup.com

Contact Numbers: +91-79-25555684/25555151/25555684/99099 60240

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences – Chennai

Visiting Students Programme in Theoretical Physics

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences has a limited programme for highly motivated bachelor’s and master’s students interested in doing theoretical work in Physics to visit the Institute. This is typically for any 6 weeks in the 2 months during the summer (May-July).
This is a limited programme, depending on the availability of infrastructure facilities and faculty guides.
We typically select about 10-15 students.

Academic Requirements:
Students currently studying in their pre-final or final year of BSc/BE/BTech or first year MSc/ME/MTech or equivalent with a good academic record are encouraged to apply.

Our interests are varied, and applicants should check the Theoretical Physics page for more details on our physics interests.
This year, we invite applications from highly motivated students interested in the following areas of research in the Institute’s Summer Student Programme in Physics:

Condensed Matter Physics and Statistical Mechanics including complex systems, disordered systems, high Tc superconductivity, nonequilibrium processes, superfluidity and physics of biological membranes, High Energy Physics including perturbative QCD, CP violation and B physics, neutrino physics, nonperturbative QCD, lattice gauge theory, quark gluon plasma, astroparticle physics, quantum field theory, topological QFT, conformal field theory, lattice gauge theory, quantum field theory, string theory, classical and quantum gravity, black holes, cosmology, foundations of quantum theory, Mathematical Physics including group theory and quantum computation, Non-linear Dynamics including solitons and chaos, Optics including classical and quantum optics, beam physics, and quantum information theory.

Details of the Summer Programme:
Selected students will be paid 2nd class round trip train fare plus Rs. 200 per diem.
Accommodation will be provided in the Hostel during summer, subject to availability.
As accommodation is limited, it may not be provided for local students.

Deadlines:
Application: Feb 20, 2010.
Notification: Selected students will be informed two weeks after the deadline, i.e., by March 15th

Application Form: For Online Application Form Click www.imsc.res.in/summer/physics/apply.php

Contact:
The Institute of Mathematical Sciences,
CIT Campus, Chennai-600113

Email: sumphys(AT)imsc.res.in