Research Fellowship Programme 2007-2008 from National Institute of Ayurveda

Research Fellowship Programme 2007-2008 from National Institute of Ayurveda

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA is an Autonomous body of the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India – has announced the Admission for Research Fellowship programme 2007-2008 session.

Admission Notice (2007-2008 Session)

The last date of submission of Application Form is extended up to 21.01.2008 for the Research Fellowhip in One seat in each department of Dravya Guna Vigyana, Kaya Chikitsa, Kaumarya Bhritya, Panchkarma, Samhita and Two seats in Roga and Vikriti Vigyana. Further details are available on website (www.nia.nic.in) of NIA.

COURSES OFERED BY NATIONAL INSTITUE OF AYURVEDA, JAIPUR (Raj.)
Ph.D(Ayur) (Ayurveda Varidhi)
A regular Ph.D. Course with 2 fellowships is available in the subjects of Kaya Chikitsa, Shalya Tantra, Dravyaguna, Vikriti Vigyan and Shareer Kriya. The Institute also provides facilities for Ph.D scholars registered with the University under the guidance and supervision of teachers of the Institute. Kayachikitsa (General Medicine), Samhita (Basic Principles), Vikriti Vigyan(Pathology),Dravya Guna(Pharmacology), Rasa Shastra(Pharmacy), Shareer Kriya(Physiology), Shalya Tantra(Surgery), Kaumara Bhritya(Pediatrics), Panchakarma(Penta Bio-Purification Measures). A Stipend of Rs. 8275/- for 1st year and Rs. 8550/- for the subsequent year with DA is available.

Post-Graduate Course of MD( Ay.)
The PG Course, MD (Ayurved) or Ayurved Vachaspati is of 3 years duration divided into two Parts. At present the Institute is imparting the Post-graduate course in the following 9 subjects: Kayachikitsa (General Medicine), Samhita (Basic Principles), Vikriti Vigyan ( Pathology), Dravya Guna (Pharmacology), Rasa Shastra (Pharmacy), Sharir Rachana (Anatomy), Shareer Kriya (Physiology), Shalya Tantra (Surgery), Kaumara Bhritya (Pediatrics), Panchakarma (Penta Bio-Purification Measures), Swastha Vritta (Hygiene and Yoga). The annual admission capacity is 55 (5 in each subject). Admission is made after conducting an all India Entrance Test by the Institute.The PG scholars are paid a Stipend of Rs. 7000/-(1st Year), Rs. 7500/-(2nd Year) and Rs. 8000/-(Final Year) along with DA applicable from time to time.

Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing and Pharmacy
The duration of Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing and Pharmacy Training is of 2½ year. The admission qualification prescribed by the Rajasthan Ayurved University is Higher Secondary Examination from the Board of Secondary education of Rajasthan, Ajmer or an examination recognised by the University as equivalent thereto. The admission capacity to Diploma in Ayurveda Compounder/Nurse Training is 20 per year. 15% Reservation for S.C. and 7½% for S.T. candidates are also available.

Under Graduate Course of BAMS
The Under-graduate Course, Ayurvedacharya (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) is of 5½ years duration (4½ years of the main course and 1 year internship). The main course is divided into 3 Professional Courses of 1½ years duration each. The admission qualification prescribed by the University of Rajasthan is Senior Higher Secondary examination in Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and Sanskrit or Uttar Madhyama of Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya with Science and English or any other examination recognized by the University as equivalent thereto. Wherever provision and facilities for teaching Sanskrit as optional subject is not available at the 12th standard, the students admitted from Science-Biology stream are taught Sanskrit in the main course. The annual admission capacity to BAMS is 60 including 10 seats reserved for girls. Admission Notification is made on all India level and after conducting an Entrance Test, candidates standing in the highest merits are admitted in the Institute. The Under Graduate course is imparted in the following Subjects through the 13 Departments having the required facilities and staff:
1st Professional Course: History of Ayurveda: Sanskrit,Padartha Vigyan, Ashtang Sangrah, Sharir Rachana, Sharir Kriya.
2nd Professional Course: Swasth Vritta, Dravya Guna, Rasa Shastra, Agad Tantra, Rog & Vikriti Vigyan, Charak Samhita.
3rd Professional Course: Prasuti and Stri Roga, Kaumara Bhritya, Kayachikitsa, Shallya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra, Charak Samhita.During the 1 year rotatory Internship, the interns are paid Rs. 5700/- per month as stipend.

For further details contact:
Director
Prof. Mahesh Chandra Sharma, National Institute of Ayurveda,
Madhav Vilas Palace, Amer Road, Jaipur-302002,
Ph.091-141-2631595 2635816, Fax: 91-141-2635709Email: nia-rj@nic.in
In-Charge of IT Centre
Dr. Abhimanyu Kumar, Email: ak_ayu@yahoo.co.in,
Phone No: 0141-2635744(O), 0141-2655669(R)
Administrative Officer
Mr. N N Kutty
Email: nkuttyn@yahoo.com, Phone No:0141-2635709(O), 0141-2396600(R)

Library Fellowships 2007-08

Library Fellowships 2007-08

The ICCR has instituted short-term library fellowships in the following:

* Institutions established by Maulana Azad: A critical study
* Maulana Azad's literary works and their message

Fellowship amount: Rs 30,000

Duration: Three months

Eligibility:Post-graduate and doctoral students enrolled in Indian educational institutions, civil servants and other interested research scholars/ candidates.

Age: 35 years as on December 14, 2007.

Last date:The deadline for receiving applications is December 28, 2007.

More Details
The scholars will be required to base the project on resources of the Council's library. At the end of the term they are expected to bring out a monograph in any Indian language including English, or in Arabic and Persian.

Interested candidates should send a research proposal for the fellowship not exceeding 1,000 words on one of the above topic to DDG (P), ICCR, Azad Bhawan, IP Estate, New Delhi-110002.

The application should also include the following information:
1. Name; 2. Address; 3. Date of birth; 4. Academic qualifications with certificate; 5. Area of specialisation and list of publications (if any); 6. Name and address of two references

Contact Address
Programme director
Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Azad Bhavan, IP Estate, New Delhi-110002
Tel: +91-11-2337 9384, 23370242

Website: www.iccrindia.org

E-mail: ddgp@iccrindia.org, pdlib@iccrindia.org

NBE's 14th Convocation of DNB and FNB

NBE's 14th Convocation of DNB and FNB
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS has announced the 14th CONVOCATION OF DIPLOMATE NATIONAL BOARD (DNB) & FELLOW NATIONAL BOARD (FNB)

The National Board of Examinations shall hold the 14th convocation on the 15th March 2008 at CHRIST COLLEGE, Bangaluru (Bangalore). Candidates Successful in the DNB – Broad & Superspecialties Final Examinations for sessions December 2006 and June 2007 shall be awarded the Diplomate National Board (DNB). Candidates Successful in the Fellowship Exit Examinations held in year 2007 shall be awarded Fellow National Board (FNB). Detailed communication about the 14th Convocation is available at the website of the board http://www.natboard.edu.in/ All eligible candidates are requested to make it convenient to attend the convocation. Candidates who do not wish to attend the convocation in person may file their request for receiving their certificates in absentia along with inabsentia fees of Rupees One thousand only. Last Date for submission of requests for attending convocation in person or inabsentia is 31st January 2008. For any clarification kindly contact the Board’s office by email: mail@natboard.edu.in or Fax: 011-45593009

JRF: Biochemistry, Nutrition, Toxicology from NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION

JRF: Biochemistry, Nutrition, Toxicology from NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION, Indian Council of Medical Research has invited Junior Research Fellowships(JRF) for Ph. D. programme in the following faculties of the Institute.

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR SRF

Eligible candidates are invited to attend a WALK-IN-INTERVIEW at this Institute on 17-01-2008 between 9.30 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. for filling up of a few Junior Research Fellowships for Ph. D. programme in the following faculties of the Institute.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION
1. JRF - Biochemistry : 1st Class M. Sc. in Biochemistry / Biotechnology and in related areas of Life Sciences with ICMR / UGC / CSIR JRF – Fellowship.
2. JRF – Nutrition : 1st Class M. Sc. in Food Science / Nutrition / Home Science with ICMR / UGC – CSIR JRF – Fellowship.
3. JRF – Toxicology : M. Pharma / M. Sc. (Pharmacology) / M. Sc. (Forensic Science) with GATE qualification.

Stipend : As per the guidelines of ICMR / CSIR / UGC for JRFs.Age : Upper age limit 30 years. Relaxation of age is admissible as per Govt. of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PH.
The candidates should bring all original certificates of educational qualifications and caste along with a set of Xerox copies of the same, a latest passport size photograph and qualified letter from ICMR / UGC – CSIR, GATE while attending the walk-in-interview. No TA/DA will be paid for this purpose.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: ICMR / CSIR-UGC Fellowship Rules are applicable for the above JRFs. The selected candidate will have no right to claim for any regular employment at this Institute. The Director has the right to accept / reject any application without assigning any reason and no correspondence in this matter will be entertained.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION
Indian Council of Medical Research Tarnaka, Jamai-Osmanai, HYDERABAD – 500 007.

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, NEW DELHI has Notified the ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR AIIMS-M.B.B.S. COURSE, AUGUST – 2008

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, NEW DELHI has Notified the ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR AIIMS-M.B.B.S. COURSE, AUGUST – 2008


Entrance Examination will be held on 01.06.2008 (Sunday). Application forms, complete in all respect, must reach AIIMS, New Delhi latest by 5 PM on 29.02.2008.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: (i) Candidates who have passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English securing a minimum of 60% marks (50% in case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/ Orthopaedic Physically Handicapped candidates) in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English or whose results of Class – XII are likely to be declared by 7th July, 2008 are eligible to apply. (ii) The candidate should have attained the age of 17 (Seventeen) years as on 31st December, 2008.

The Prospectus-cum-Application Form costing Rs.500/- (Rs.400/- in case of SC/ST candidates) inclusive of examination fee can be obtained in the following manner:

I) Against cash payment from any of the following braches of State Bank of India between 09.01.2008 to 22.02.2008:

ANDHRA PRADESH: Usman Ganj, M.J. Road, Hyderabad; Main Branch, Visakhapatnam ARUNACHAL PRADESH: Bank Tinali, Itanagar ASSAM: Dist. Kamrup, Guwahati BIHAR: Main Branch, West Gandhi Maidan, Patna CHANDHIGARH: Sector-14, Punjab University CHATTISGARH: Kutchery, Raipur Branch DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI: Silvassa DELHI: Ansari Nagar, AIIMS Campus (upto 29.02.2008); Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar; Swasthya Vihar; Tilak Nagar; Delhi University; 11, Parliament Street; I.T.O., I.P. Estate GOA: Opposite Hotel Mandovi,Panaji GUJARAT: Gujarat University, Ahmedabad; Mandvi, Baroda HIMACHAL PRADESH: The Mall, Shimla JAMMU & KASHMIR: Hari Market, Jammu; Main Branch, Srinagar JHARKHAND: S.N. Ganguly Road, Main Road, Bangaluru KERALA: Main Branch, M.G. Road, Thiruvananthapuram; Calvethy, Cochin; K.K. Road, Kottayam; Dharmodayam Building, Trichur. MADHYA PRADESH: Sultania Road, Bhopal; G.R. Medical College Branch, JAH Campus, Gwalior; Medical College Branch, Jabalpur; Chhavani, Indore. MAHARASHTRA: Cuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai; I.I.T., Powai, Mumbai; Main Branch, Pune; Medical College Branch, Nagpur; Dhamangaon Road, Yavatmal. MANIPUR: M.G. Avenue, Imphal MEGHALAYA: M.G. Road, Shillong MIZORAM: Solomon’s Cave, Aizawl NAGALAND: Kohima ORISSA: Main Branch, Bhubaneshwar; Collectorate Compund, Cuttack. PUDUCHERRY: Rue Suffren, Puducherry PUNJAB: Town Hall, Amristsar; Civil Lines, Ludhiana RAJASTHAN: Tonk Road, Jaipur; High Court Campus, Jodhpur SIKKIM: M.G. Road, Gangtok TAMIL NADU: Main Branch, Chennai; Madras University, Chennai; Adyar-4, Guindy Road, Chennai; Luz Church Road, Mylapure, Chennai; West Veli Street Madurai; State Bank Road, Coimbatore TRIPURA: Melarmath, H.G.B. Road, Agartala UTTRAKHAND: Convent Road, Dehradun. UTTAR PRADESH: Sector-2, Noida; Navyug Market, Ghaziabad; Motimahal Marg, Lucknow; C.S.A. University, Kanpur; B.H.U., Varanasi WEST BENGAL: Park Street, Kolkata; Kalighat, S.P.M. Road, Kolkata.

II) By Post: The Prospectus-cum-Application Form can also be obtained by Speed Post/Registered Post by sending a written request with an account payee Bank Draft for Rs. 550/- (Rs.450/- for SC/ST candidates) in favour of “M.B.B.S. Entrance Examination-2008” payable at New Delhi. The Bank Draft should be valid upto July/August 2008. The request must reach the Assistant Controller of Examinations, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110608 on or before 22.02.2008. Money Order/Cheque/Postal Order/Cash or any other form of payment will NOT be accepted for postal sale. The words “REQUEST FOR APPLICATION FORM FOR M.B.B.S. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2008” should be written on the envelop containing request for application form, and also on top of the request letter. The address at which Application Form is required should be written clearly in CAPITAL LETTERS and with PIN code. AIIMS will not be responsible for delay in/non-receipt of Application Form caused by illeligible or incomplete address..

IMPORTANT: (1) Candidates must obtain application forms ONLY from an authorized branch of S.B.I. or by post from Examination Section of AIIMS. Forms obtained from an unauthorized source will be rejected. (2) Candidates are advised to procure application forms as early as possible instead of waiting for the last date. If the Application Forms are sold out before the last date of sale and the same are not available, AIIMS/State Bank of India or its specified branches will not be responsible for any consequences that may arise due to non-availability of forms. In case a candidates does not get the form through Post Office in time, AIIMS will not be responsible for such lapses.

Schedule of sale of Prospectus-cum-Application Forms:
1. Against cash payment by above listed branches of S.B.I. (except AIIMS Campus, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi): 09-01-2008 to 22.02.2008
2. Against cash payment from S.B.I. Ansari Nagar, (AIIMS Campus Branch), New Delhi: 09-01-2008 to 29-02-2008.
3. By post against Bank Draft from the Examination Section, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi: 09-01-2008 to 22-02-2008.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IN EXAMINTION SECTION, A.I.I.M.S.: 29-02-2008 by 5.00 p.m.

NOTE: After the last date, applications received by courier or by any other means will not be accepted, irrespective of the date of booking.

THIS ADMISSION NOTICE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEB AT www.aiims.ac.in and www.aiims.edu

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