Part Time PhD/MS/M Phil Research Programmes

Applications are invited for admission to part time PhD / MS/ M Phil Research Programmes at the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in Hyderabad.

Last Date : On or before January 21, 2008 by 4 pm.

The constituent colleges/units of JNTU are offering admission in major areas of engineering, science, technology, planning & architecture, management and English.

Application form and other details can be downloaded from the official JNTU website www.jntu.ac.in. The form must then be sent across to the University, along with the required certificates and a crossed demand draft drawn on any nationalised bank for Rs 500, by the date stipulated above. The DD needs to be made out in favour of `The Registrar, JNT University', payable at Hyderabad and should not be dated earlier than December 22 2007.

The address on the envelope containing the form, certificates and DD should read as follows:

The Director, Admissions,
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University,
Kukatpally,
Hyderabad -- 500 085

Contact:

The Director, Admissions,
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Kukatpally, Hyderabad -- 500 072
Andhra Pradesh
Phone: +91 040 2315 8661 / 2315 8662 / 2315 8663 / 2315 8664

Website: www.jntu.ac.in

E-Mail: hyd2_jntuadm@sancharnet.in, info@jntu.ac.in

CET for health sciences, engineering and pharmacy degree courses

The Government of Maharashtra is going to conduct a single combined Common Entrance Test, MHT-CET-2008, for all health sciences, engineering and pharmacy degree courses for the academic year 2008-2009.

The test will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008.

For further details please visit www.dmer.org

Contact:

Govt Dental College & Hospital Building,
St George`s Hospital Compound,
Near VT, Mumbai -- 400 001
Phone: +91 022 2264 1150 / 2264 1151 / 2262 0361 to 0365
Fax: +91 022 2269 2102 / 2262 0562

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre PhD programme

BARC invites applications for its PhD programme commencing in September 2008 under the aegis of HBNI.

Details about the selection process:

Selection for the PhD programme is a two-step process: screening to short-list candidates followed by interview of short-listed candidates.

Screening for Engineering Sciences shall be on the basis of valid GATE-2007/ GATE-2008 score.

Screening for Chemical and Life Sciences shall be on the basis of one of the following: (i) GATE-2007/GATE-2008 score, (ii) Score in the Written Test-2008 of the BARC Training School.

Screening for Physical Sciences shall be on the basis of one of the following:

(i) GATE-2007/GATE-2008 score, (ii) Score in Joint Entrance Screening Tests-2008 (JEST-2008), (iii) Score in the Written Test-2008 of the BARC Training School.

To access various modes of screening:

1. JEST: Visit the websites http://jest08.bose.res.in for details.

2. BARC Training School Written Test: For details about BARC Training School programme, visit www.hrdbarc.gov.in.

BARC Training School Test will be held on Sunday February 24, 2008

Eligibility:

a. Qualifying Degree and other academic qualifications

Those having M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Biology or related science subjects with minimum 60% marks or B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks in one of the following Engineering disciplines: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Instrumentation are eligible to apply. The applicants applying on the basis of M.Sc. degree should also have scored minimum 60% marks in B.Sc. Those whose final results of qualifying degree are awaited can also apply. In the event of selection, mark sheet of final result should be submitted by November 30, 2008.

b. Age limit: The candidates desirous of availing DAE Fellowship should have been born on or after September 1, 1982. Age limit is relaxable by three years for OBC and by five years for SC/ST applicants.

c. Nationality: Applicant should be an Indian citizen.

How to apply

Make two copies of the accompanying application form, affix a passport size photo on each and, along with copies of documents mentioned in the application, mail to:

BARC-PhD Programme,
Deputy Establishment Officer (DEO R-IV), Central Complex,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Mumbai-400 085.

Note: Applicants are advised to mail only by registered or speed post of Indian Postal Services and to preserve the receipt for future reference. Please note that private courier service personnel are not allowed to enter BARC premises.

Last Date of receipt of application:

(i) January 15, 2008 for those who wish to register for BARC Written Test.

(ii) April 20, 2008 for others.

Contact Address:

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
BARC-Ph.D. Programme,
Deputy Establishment Officer (DEO R-IV), Central Complex,

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai-400 085
Website: http://www.hrdbarc.gov.in

The Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management Admission

The Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management offers the Post-Graduate Program in Management [PGP], a two year full time residential program for graduate students from all disciplines.
Eligibility:

* The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA (45 per cent in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ or Persons with Disability (PWD) category).

* Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree / equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirement and are awaiting result can also apply.

Important date: The deadline for submission of the mark sheet and the certificate is December 31, 2008.

Mailing address:
Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management
C/o Office of the Vice-Chancellor
NEHU Permanent Campus
Shillong 793 022
Email: director@rgiim.org

Toonz Programmes in Advanced Programme in Classical and Digital 2D Animation and Advanced Program in 3D Animation and Digital arts, Short Term Course

Toonz Programmes in Advanced Programme in Classical and Digital 2D Animation and Advanced Program in 3D Animation and Digital arts, Short Term Course

The Toonz Academy is one of the India's state of the art training facilities in 2D and 3D animation. This Institute has State-of-the-art infrastructure, International faculty, Curriculum designed by international experts, Industry placement assistance, Live Projects and Highly successful placement record. This Institute had established under the aegis of Asian Institute of Film and Media studies Pvt Ltd a fully owned subsidiary of Toonz Entertainment Pvt Ltd, Singapore. TEPL also owns the flagship company Toonz Animation India Pvt Ltd, one of the premier animation studios in Asia.

This Institute has a vision of to become a globally recognised institution that produces world class animation professionals and its mission is to ensure that the curriculum is in tune with the industrial needs and developments at all times and also to impart internationally competitive skills in the students to enable them to have an upper hand in the international market. This institute provides a new trail in animation education, nurturing young and talented animation professionals from India and abroad.
This Academy offers two professional courses spread over a period of 12 months. They are:
Advanced Programme in Classical and
Digital 2D Animation and Advanced Program in 3D Animation and Digital arts.
And also this institute provides short-term courses like Drawing Skill Development Course (DSDC), 3D Graphics and Professional Maya course aimed at experienced professionals.

Eligibility
The eligibility criteria's for these courses, the candidates should have an academic back ground up to Plus Two and a passion for creative work. Students with a diploma or bachelor's degree in fine arts or some experience in commercial arts are likely to get preference.

Selection Process
The selection will be done on scrutiny of portfolios and through admission/aptitude tests. The core faculty/selection committee shall determine the test process. The core faculty/selection committee shall determine the test process. For the animation selection process, thrust will be given on drafting skills and the understanding of posing, staging, and movement. The basic elements of an animation portfolio should include quick action sketches of humans or animals, which show the potential for movement.
For further details contact:
Toonz Academy (An Initiative of Asian Institute of Film and Media Studies Pvt. Ltd.)
Nila, Technopark Campus, Trivandrum – 695 581
Phone: +91 471- 6451415, +91 471- 3024500, Fax: +91 471- 2700954
http://www.toonzacademy.com/

Immediate Trauma Life Support Course

Immediate Trauma Life Support Course
Immediate Trauma Life Support Course

3 Day Workshop for Doctors with hands-on training in life saving procedures such as Endotracheal Intubation, Central Venous Cannulation, CPR and Moulage.
CONDUCTED BY: The Trauma Life Support Society of India, The Kerala Orthopaedic Association and The Cochin Surgical Society.
Dates: 11th, 12th and 13th January 2008
Venue: ERNAKULAM MEDICAL CENTRE, NH Bypass, Kochi.
Limited seats available.
For enquiries and registration please contact: 9847040493

Immediate Trauma Life Support Course

Immediate Trauma Life Support Course
Immediate Trauma Life Support Course

3 Day Workshop for Doctors with hands-on training in life saving procedures such as Endotracheal Intubation, Central Venous Cannulation, CPR and Moulage.
CONDUCTED BY: The Trauma Life Support Society of India, The Kerala Orthopaedic Association and The Cochin Surgical Society.
Dates: 11th, 12th and 13th January 2008
Venue: ERNAKULAM MEDICAL CENTRE, NH Bypass, Kochi.
Limited seats available.
For enquiries and registration please contact: 9847040493

Civil Services - 2008 Examination Notified

Civil Services - 2008 examination notified
Civil Services - 2008 examination notified with 671 Vacancies
The Civil Services - 2008 examination has been notified with 671 vacancies and half of these vacancies are expected to fall in the IAS, IPS and IRS categories This is the highest number of vacancies that have been notified in this era. There have been no changes in the scheme of examination and it continues to be a two tier examinatin comprising the Preliminary and the Main examination with the compulsory General Studies paper and the optionals. The syllabus for the most of the ubjects for the Main examination bas been revised.