RAJAGIRI SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES - MBA/MHRM Admission 2008

MBA/MHRM Admission 2008 from RAJAGIRI SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, COCHIN

ADMISSIONS 2008

MBA/MHRM

International collaborations, 5 star accreditation by NAAC, Reaccredited at A+ level in 2007, Consistently rated as one of the top 50 Business schools in India by leading Business Magazines, Excellent placements, a center of excellence by CMI fathers and approved by AICTE.

ELIGIBILITY:
MBA/MHRM: 50 % marks in aggregate for Arts, Commerce and BBA Degrees, 55% for all other Degree candidates (BSc, Btech/BE etc.) or 50% marks in aggregate in Master’s Degree Examinations. The degree must be recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University. Final year students also apply.

SELECTION:
MB/MHRM: Based on the performance conducted by AIMA on 2nd December, 2007 or 3rd February, 2008, GD & Interview conducted by Rajagiri.

HOW TO APPLY
MBA/MHRM: 1. Purchase MAT form from Rajagiri Schools Management OR by sending DD for Rs. 690/- drawn in favour of AIMA – CMS payable at New Delhi to All India Management Association, 14, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003. 2. Obtain Rajagiri application forms from (i) College Office (ii) Website (iii) Selected Branches of South Indian Bank (iv) By post (apply with full address & phone number)

APPLICATION FEE FOR RAJAGIRI APPLICATION FORM:
MBA: Rs.350/- MHRM: Rs.350/- Both MBA & MHRM : Rs.550/- (Send Rs.50/- extra by post) DD in favour of the Principal, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences payable at Ernakulam.

RAJAGIRI SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
(Department of Business Administration and Department of Personal Management)

RAJAGIRI COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
(Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University)
Rajagir Valley P.O., Kakkanad, Cochin-682039, Kerala.
Ph: 0484-2426554, 2423084

www.rajagiri.edu
email:rsom@rajagiri.edu

ISSUE OF RAJAGIRI APPLICATION FORMS START AT 10-11-2007.
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF FILLED IN RAJAGIRI APPLICATION FORMS: 15-01-2008 for December 2007 MAT & 15-03-2008 for February 2008 MAT.
Important dates to remember
December 2007 MAT and Admissions
MAT Exam (December) 2nd December 2007
Issue of RSOM application forms (MBA & MHRM) 10th November 2007
Last date for issue and receipt of filled in forms (MBA & MHRM 15th January 2008 February 2008 MAT and Admissions MAT Exam (February) 3rd February 2008
Issue of RSOM application forms (MBA & MHRM) 10th November 2007
Last date for issue and receipt of filled in forms (MBA & MHRM) 15th March 2008

PROGRAMS AT RAJAGIRI
Rajagiri School of Social Work
Master of Social Work [two year full time] Eligibility: 55% for Science and Commerce graduates & 50% for Arts graduates. Selection throughtest, group discussion and interview.Post Graduate Diploma in Administration of Human Services [one year full time]Eligibility: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Selection through interview
Bachelor of Social Work [3 year full time]Eligibility: Plus Two or equivalent. Selection through interview

Rajagiri School of Computer Science
Master of Computer Application [3 year full time]Eligibility: 55% marks [excluding languages] for graduates in any discipline with Mathematics, Computer Science or Statistics as one of the subjects.

Rajagiri School of Library and Information Science
Bachelor of Library Science [One year full time]Eligibility: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Selection through interview.

APPENDIX
Branches of South Indian Bank from where application forms can be obtained.
Alappuzha, New Bazar, Ph. 2260420; Bangalore, Brigade Road, Ph. 25587345; Chennai, Mount Road, Ph. 28536286; Ernakulam, M. G. Road, Ph. 2351541; Kannur, Bank Road, Ph. 2700322; Kalamassery, Premier Jn., Ph. 2555003; Mumbai, SB Singh Rd., Ph. 22611209; Palakkad, Gandhi Bazaar Road, Ph. 2534008; Panaji, Dr. Pissurlenkar Rd., Ph. 2229610; Pathanamthitta, Indu Intl. Bldg., Ph. 2325107; Thiruvananthapuram, Pattom, Ph. 2551003; Kollam, Chinnakkada, Ph. 2742027; Kottayam, Catholic Centre, KK Rd., Ph. 2566801; Kozhikode Main, MM Ali Road, Ph. 2702973; Mangalore, Hampankatta, Ph. 2422069; Thiruvananthapuram, NRI Branch.Thrissur, Round South, Ph. 2424215; Tiruvalla, TK Road, Ph. 2602153; Thodupuzha, Pulimootil Bldg., Ph. 2226902

College Addresses
Rajagiri Valley Campus (Kakkanad)
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, Rajagiri Valley P.O., Kakkanad, Kochi - 682 039Kerala, India. Ph: 91-484-2426554, Fax : 91-484-2426578

Rajagiri Hill Campus (Kalamassery)
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORKSCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCESCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, Rajagiri P.O., Kalamassery, Kochi - 683 104Kerala, India. Ph : 91-484-2555564, Fax: 91-484-2532862

This Institution has Five Star Accreditation by National Assessment and Accreditation Council [NAAC], Re-accredited and placed at the ‘A+’, Rated ‘A’ Category Business School by AIMA, Ranked 31 among private b-schools in India in Outlook Survey 2007 and Rated ‘A’ Category Business School by AIMA.

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences [RCSS] is backed by fifty two years of rich experience in the field of Post Graduate education. This College is affiliated to MahatmaGandhi University, Kerala, accredited by the University Grants Commission[UGC] and offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs in Social Work, a P.G.diploma course in Human Services, Master’s and Doctoral programmes in Management, a Master’s program in Computer Applications and a Bachelor’s program in Library Science.
Campuses
The College is spread across two campuses, one at Rajagiri Hills, Kalamaserry and the other at Rajagiri Valley , Kakkanad in Ernakulam district. The natural splendour of the environment has been carefully preserved to allow for academic development in communion with nature. Separate hostel facilities have been provided for men and women in both campuses. The Ladies’ Hostel is run by the College and administered by the Sisters of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Management
In the footsteps of their founding father Blessed Chavara, the great educationist and religious leader of the 19 th century, the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), an order of Catholic priests, have established academic institutions of excellence across the country from pre-primary to doctoral levels. They also have International partnerships with some of the best known Universities in the world and offer twinning programs in Management, Social Work and Engineering. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences which was accredited at the 5-star level, has been re-accredited and placed at the ‘A+’ level by the NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) of the UGC (UniversityGrants Commission). This high status is given to a few chosen affiliated colleges for quality of higher education.Rajagiri School of Management has been rated as an ‘A’ Category- Business School in the All India Management Association(AIMA) -Business India, Business School Survey. Rajagiri School of Management has been ranked 31 in the latest Outlook survey of private business schools in India. Rajagiri is a Centre of Excellence for learningand growth with Management Development Programmes for industry. The College has collaborations with foreign Universities and offers the best teaching methods with inputs from visiting corporate leaders. RSOM offers the MBA program with a choice among four specializations: finance, marketing, production and operations, and systems, and the MHRM program specializing exclusively in Human Resource Management.

The Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria:MBA/MHRM: Master of Business Administration/Master of Human Resources Management 2 year full time residential 50% marks in aggregate for Arts, Commerce and B.B.A. degrees; 55% marks in aggregate for graduates in any other discipline (B.Sc, BTech/B.E.etc). 50% marks in aggregate for Post Graduate degree holders (Aggregate marks include marks obtained in all subjects.) The degree must be recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University. Final year students may also apply.

Admission Procedure: 1. For both MBA and MHRM courses , the candidates have to appear for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) conducted by the All India Management Association to be held on 2nd December 2007 and 3rd February 2008. The MAT bulletin with form may be obtained by sending a DD for Rs 690/- drawn in favour of AIMA- CMS payable in New Delhi addressed to All India Management Association, 14 Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The MAT bulletin and form can also be obtained on payment of cash from the college offices of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences at Kalamassery and Kakkanad 2. In addition to the MAT application, a separate application form should be submitted to Rajagiri School of Management.
The application form and the prospectus can be obtained on payment of the application fee (MBA : Rs. 350/- MHRM : Rs 350/- Both MBA and MHRM : Rs. 550/-) from any of the following sources: 1. College office (Mode of payment - Cash/DD) 2. Selected branches of South Indian bank (see appendix from this college website) Mode of payment - (Cash). 3. From our website www.rajagiri.edu (the application form may be downloaded, filled in and sent to the college along with the DD). 4. By post (mode of payment: DD (Add Rs. 50 extra for postage.)
Note:- DD should be drawn in favour of Principal, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences payable at Ernakulam and sent to the Admissions Co-ordinator, Rajagiri School of Management, Rajagiri Valley P.O., Kakkanad, Cochin - 682 039, Kerala.

The Selection criteria:
The selection will be on the basis of the MAT score, and the group discussion and interview at Rajagiri.
Visit: www.rajagiri.edu

Post Graduate Courses 2008 from INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS and MEDIA

PG PROGRAMME IN TV Production, Broadcast and Journalism, Communication, Advertising and PR at ISBM


Post Graduate Courses 2008 from INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS and MEDIA
Courses offered and Number of Seats:
For the following centers
Post Graduate Programme in TV Production at Pune 30 seats
Post Graduate Programme in Broadcast & Journalism at Pune 30 seats.
Post Graduate Programme in Communication, Advertising & PR at Pune 60, Kolkata100, and Noida 60 seats.
Admissions Procedure: Pune, Kolkata and Noida

Admissions 2008 Procedure (Media)

Eligibility: The minimum eligibility for admission to the Post-Graduate Programme in Media is a three-year Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University.Candidates appearing for final Bachelor's degree examinations can also apply, provided they complete all degree requirements by September 30, 2007.

Selection Procedure: Candidates who wish to apply for the programme in Media are required to take Autonomous Entrance Test of ISB&M scheduled on February 3, 2008. Short-listed candidates will be called for Group Discussions and Personal Interviews.

Procedure for applying to ISB&M: Candidates who wish to obtain the ISB&M Prospectus by courier/post should make a Demand Draft of Rs. 850/- in favour of "International School of Business and Media" payable at Pune and send it to any of the four campuses or by paying Rs. 800/- at the institute counter. Candidates can also apply online by visiting the institute website.Prospectus are Available locations you can refer from this institute's website.

Online Registration: The applicant has to log on to the website: www.isbm.ac.in and go to Apply Online. The applicant has to fill in his/her personal information, give the payment particulars of demand draft number and date and submit the form online.
The applicant will proceed to take the printout of ISB&M Application Form, fill in all the necessary details, paste his/her recent photograph and sign across the photograph. The applicant has to enclose the Draft of Rs. 850/- in favour of 'International School of Business and Media' payable at Pune and send it to Pune alongwith the Application Form by courier /registered post/speed post to ISB&M or by paying Rs. 800/- at the institute counter. Cheques will not be accepted. Once the Admissions Office receives the DD the ISB&M Prospectus will be sent to the applicant by courier/post immediately.
The application form and prospectus will be issued only in the name of the applicant who wishes to apply. The form is not transferable.

ISB&M Autonomous Test: The ISB&M Autonomous Test will be conducted in 27 cities on February 3, 2008.(Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore, Jamshedpur, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Kota, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi and Varanasi) Test Timings: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The list of shortlisted candites will be posted on the website and also will be intimated by courier/ post.
Group Discussion / personal Interview:Group Discussion/Personal Interview will be conducted in Bangalore, Chennai, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Patna, Pune and Varanasi. ISB&M will not be responsible for delay in receipt of letter sent by courier / post.
Fee Structure: Rs. 2,00,000/- per year. The fee is only a course fee and does not include hostel fee and expenses for living. Fees are to paid in four installments by Demand Draft only(Cheques will not be accepted ) in favour of 'International School of Business & Media' payable at Pune (details available at this institute's website)

Other Expenses and Fees: Caution Money Deposit: Rs. 10,000/- at the time of admission (Refundable). Placement fees as specified by the Placement Cell: Rs. 10,000/- per year (subject to revision). Alumni Life Membership Fee : Rs. 8000/- at the time of admission.

Campus change request will not be permitted. All government taxes, as applicable, from time to time, are to be paid by the student.
Session begins on: Pune : June 30,2008; Kolkata: June 23, 2008; Noida: June 25, 2008.

Rules for Cancellation of Admission: For cancellation of admission within 2 weeks from the last date of payment of first installment of fees, Rs.1,000/- will be deducted. No refund of fees against cancellation after 2 weeks from the last date of payment of first installment of fees. Parents and students should note that any complaints or grievances should be brought to the notice of the President or Director. ISB&M management reserves the right to make appropriate changes. All legal dispute are subject to Pune Jurisdiction only.

Hostel Facility: Separate hostel facility for girls and boys is available at Pune Campus for a limited number of students. Students need to apply for hostel, once admitted to ISB&M programme.

Important Dates:
ISB&M's Registration closes January 25, 2008
Last date for receipt of completed Application Form January 25, 2008
ISB&M Entrance Examination February 3, 2008
Results of the Entrance Examination Febryary 12, 2008
Group Discussion & Personal Interviews February 20-29, 2008

UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STUDIES - Admission to MBA in Oil and Gas and Power Management 2008

UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STUDIES - Admission to MBA in Oil and Gas and Power Management 2008
MBA 2008 in Oil and Gas, Power Management from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STUDIES has invited application for Admission to MBA in Oil and Gas and Power Management 2008

ADMISSION 2008

Calling CAT 2007 QUALIFIERS with 70+ percentile

Asia's First Energy Univeristy offers Unique, High Growth MBA Programs!

It is approved by UGC, accredicted by Energy Institute, UK, and ISO 9001-2000 Certified

www.upes.ac.in

MBA (Oil & Gas Management)
This program develops managers with thorough understanding of strategic business issues across the entire hydrocarbon value chain.
MBA (Power Management)
With the privatization of the power sector, there is a need to groom young managers equipped to handle the new and old issues pertaining to the power sector. The program develops student's skills and abilities to apply management theories and concept to live problems of the power industry across the spectrum of generation, transmission and distribution.

Eligibility: Minimum CAT Score of 70 percentile score and minimum 60% marks in 10th 12th and Graduation.
Duration: 2 Years

Admission Criteria:
Minimum CAT Score of 70 percentile or above followed by Group Discussion & Interview

Application Procedure: Procure the prospectus by sending a DD/Pay Order for Rs.1050/- in favour of "UPES Fee Account"., payable at Gurgaon or collect it from admission counters at Dehradun/Gurgaon/Rajahmundry for Rs.1000/- only.

LAST DATES:
31st January 2008 (Procuring the Prospectus)
15th February 2008 (Submission of filled Application Form)

Financial Aid: For the convenience and benefit of the prospective students of UPES, a formal tie-up is in place with India's leading nationalized banks, Oriental Bank of Commerce & Vijaya Bank in order to provide easy education loans. Loans are being sanctioned at a concessional rate of interest as compared to the other schemes of Oriental Bank of Commerce & Vijaya Bank. The student can cover all his/her expenses e.g. Course Fee, Hostel etc., while applying for loan.

UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STUDIES
Dehradun City Office
Chauhan Complex, C2/203, First Floor, Indira Nagar, Dehradun - 248006.
Tel: 0135-2764370/71. Fax: 0135-2764374

Gurgaon Campus
SCO 9-12, 2nd & 3rd Floor, Sector 14, Near HUDA Office,Gurgaon - 122001.
Tel: 0124-4540300. Fax: 0124-4540330.

Rajahmundry Campus:
GIET Campus, NH-5, Velugubanda, Via Rajahmundry, East Godavari District-533294. Andhra Pradesh. Tel: 0883-248-4866/ 248-4811/248-4855. Fax: 0883-248-4822

Visit: www.upes.ac.in

Pearl Academy of Fashion PAF - ADMISSION 2008

2 year PG Diploma Courses in Fashion Business Streams 2008-2010 at Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF)


PEARL ACADEMY OF FASHION CHENNAI

ADMISSION 2008

Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF) is India's No.1 private Institue of International repute that offers hands-on, career and industry focused fashion and related education programmes

Program offered by PAF:
Post Graduate Programs
Fashion Design; Textile Design; Jewellery Design; Communication Design; Fashion Merch. & Production; Fashion Retail & Merch.
2 years PG Diploma Courses in Fashion Business Streams 2008-10

Fashion Merchandising(FM): at Delhi, Chennai, Intake 30 each for both centres.
Garment Manufacturing(GM): at Delhi, Intake 30.Fashion Retail FR at Delhi 30 intake, Jaipur 30 intake, Chennai 30 intake
Fashion Design Indian Wear (FDIW) at Delhi 30 intake, Jaipur 30 intake
Textile Design Home Fashion(TDHF) at Chennai 30 intakeFashion Marketing (FMG) at Delhi 30 intake.

Scholarships
Industry scholarship, House of Pearl Fashion Ltd., Richa & Co., Shahi Exports, Modelama Exports, InStyle Exports, Shah Kalyan Trust and Gujralsons.
The Academy has instituted one Merit Scholarship in each course with at least 25 enrolments at all Centres to the enrollee who registers the best performance through all pertinent admission tests and the interview, subject to minimum requirements of performance. The Scholarship waives payment of tuition fee only. The waiver is granted in the first year, and carries on in the second year on condition that the awardee’s academic performance in the first year meets the prescribed standards of achievement.In the event the waiver is withdrawn in the second year, tuition fee becomes payable; however, the Academy will facilitate the student an educational loan from Punjab National Bank at a modest interest rate and comfortable repayment period. Such facilitation is also available to the awardees in the first year to cover other payablefees/charges, should it be so desired.Industry ScholarshipsThere are a few scholarships sponsored by reputed companies (top left) for meritorious, financially deserving students. The scholarships are awarded to such students who lack adequate financial means but have demonstrated strong academic performance. The term of scholarship is for one year and an application is to be made for each year in January after the results of the August-December semester are declared. Komal Kanuga Memorial Scholarship Worth Rs. 50,000/ annum instituted by Mrs. Leela Kanuga, Vice president, Li & Fung India Pvt. Ltd.

Admission Procedure
Given the rigour of teaching and learning, through which the Academy strives to steer students to the defined graduate profile, we look out for talented, intelligent, ambitious students, who are prepared to put in only their best efforts to build up a fulfilling career - young people with all-round abilities, who show the energy, the potential and thecommitment to be the industry captains of tomorrow. So when we are assessing you, we will be particularly evaluating your career focus, your creative and aesthetic sense, your level of commitment and energy, your potential as a team member, your ability to handle stress, and of course, your communication skills. For this purpose, everyapplicant, whose eligibility is proven, passes through an entrance test, other screening methods and an interview. Those candidates, who register strong indications of both proficiency and aptitude, are selected in order of merit, subject to the overall intake.

TESTS FOR FM, GM, FR, FMG
Candidates answer a 60 minute General Proficiency Test (GPT) in English language to demonstrate their proficiency in language (comprehension, vocabulary, expression), mathematics (10th standard), logic, etc. Candidates who answered any AIMA-MAT tests held in the twelve months prior to the date of the Academy’s entrance exam (seeinstructions in accompanying Declaration Form) and had scored at least 500 will not have to appear in the GPT. Successful candidates from the GPT and eligible AIMA-MAT scorers will be called for further screening consisting of group discussion and individual interview.

TESTS FOR FDIW, TDHF
Candidates answer the same General Proficiency Test (GPT) as above. AIMA-MAT participants with qualifiers as above will be exempted from taking the GPT. However, all candidates have to appear in the Design Aptitude Test (DAT), which examines a candidate for aptitude in perception, illustration, drawing, visualization, colour sense, etc. Successful candidates from GPT/AIMA-MAT and DAT will be called for Situation Test and interview. The Situation Test is a group activity in which you will have to collaborate with other candidates to implement a design brief with provided materials within a stipulated duration of time.

Examination centres: New Delhi: Pearl Academy of Fashion, A 12/13, Naraina Industrial Area. Phase II, New Delhi 110028; Jaipur: Pearl Academy of Fashion, Plot No B, Sahakar Marg, Jaipur 302001. Chennai: Pearl Academy of Fashion, 82, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034. Kolkata: St. Xavier’s College, 30 Park Street, Kolkata 700016. Mumbai: PV Polytechnic, SNDT Women’s University, Sri Vithal Das Vidya Vihar Campus, Juhu Road, Santa Cruz, Mumbai 400049. Lucknow: MontFort Inter College, (Formerly Mahanagar Boys’ Inter College) Mahanagar, Lucknow 226006. Chandigarh: DAV Model School, Sector 15A, Chandigarh 160015.

HOW TO APPLY:
Application FormsThe Prospectus and Application Form are available at the Academy’s counter against payment of Rs. 1000/- by cash or crossed demand draft. In case you download the Application Form from our website www.pearlacademy.com your completed Application Form must be accompanied by a crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 1000. Outstation candidates can obtain the Prospectus and Application form by sending a crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 1150. The Academy will send the forms on receipt of such request(accompanied by the Demand Draft) by registered post. The completed application form must reach the Academy latest by 1730 hrs on the specified date in the accompanying date-sheet. Demand draft must be in favour of “Pearl Academy of Fashion”, payable at New Delhi.

HOW TO SEND THE FORM:
You must ensure that your application form reaches Pearl Academy of Fashion by mail or courier or in person at the following address latest by the stipulated date & time given in the date sheet: Pearl Academy of Fashion, A-21/13, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase-II, New Delhi 110028.

HOW CAN YOU PREPARE FOR THESE EXAMINATIONS:
One set of 2007 question papers is enclosed with this application kit. Additional sets are available on sale at the Academy as per rates given below:Design Test Rs. 50/- for each yearGeneral Proficiency Test Rs. 75/- for each yearRs. 15/- postage charges

HOW DO WE MAKE OUR SELECTIONS: Admission is based strictly on merit, judged from your performance in the written examination, group discussion, situational test, and interview, as applicable.

INDUSTRY SPONSORED CANDIDATES AND FOREIGN NATIONALS
A few seats are reserved, at a higher fee, for industry-sponsored candidates and foreign nationals. Such candidates will have to compete against the reserved seats for admission.

GENERAL NOTES
Your Examination Roll number will normally be communicated to you by mail. However, just in case you do not receive your Roll number up to 4 days before the date of the entrance exam, you are advised to contact this intitute. Other centres may also be added, and such information, as well as the exact location of the centres, will be notified later. The Academy reserves the right to cancel, add, or change any Entrance Examination centre(s) for administrative reasons.
All courses commence in July 2008.

Candidates appearing in their final examination can also apply provisionally.The medium of instruction is English.The Academy’s facilities are available to students six days a week: Monday-Friday (0830 - 1900 hrs); PAF-Jaipur (0830-1800 hrs.) and Saturday (0900 - 1500 hrs) ); JAF-Jaipur (0830 – 1500 hrs.), except on the days when the Academy is officially closed.Any disputes arising out of the contents of this prospectus will be subject to Delhi courts’ jurisdiction only.
Pearl Academy of Fashion is a unit of Little People Education Society registered under Society’s Registration Act 1860.The Academy reserves the right to amend, change or cancel courses including date of commencement, number of seats, location, course content, fee structure, or any other matter reported in this prospectus with no liability attached to the Academy.

PEARL ACADEMY CENTRES
Delhi : Group DirectorMr. A.K.G.Nair, A 21/13 Naraina Industrial Area, Phase II.
New Delhi 110028, Tel: 011- 25708576/41417693-94/25703451.
Email: counsellor@pearlacademy.com
Jaipur : Director, Mr. Arindam DasPlot B, Sahakar Marg, Jaipur 302001, Rajasthan,
Tel:0141- 2743175. Email: info@jaipur.pearlacademy.com
Chennai : Director, Mr. S. Ramalingam, 82, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034, Tel: 044-42664450. Email: info@chennai.pearlacademy.com

Visit: www.pearlacademy.com

National Entrance Screening Test 2008 (NEST 2008)

National Entrance Screening Test 2008 (NEST 2008)
NEST 2008: Admission to 5 year M.Sc Integrated Programme at NISER

Department of Atomic Energy
National Entrance Screening Test 2008 (NEST 2008)
Admission to 5 year M.Sc. (Integrated) Programme at NISER, Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CBS Mumbai.

National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), BhubaneswarNISER has been set up by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India starting from academic year 2007-08 to imparthigh-quality science education in a vibrant academic ambience, with a faculty of distinguished teachers and scientists. NISER offers a 5-year integrated M.Sc. Programme
in basic sciences after 10+2 (or equivalent) schooling. The institute has four major schools--in mathematical, physical, chemical and biological sciences. At present, NISER functions from the beautiful campus of the Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, a renowned institute with state-of-the-art infrastructure that includes an excellent library, a large computer centre and several research laboratories. Degrees at NISER will be awarded by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a Deemed-to-be University within the Department of Atomic Energy.
There will be 40 seats with reservations for SC/ST candidates and Persons with Disability (PD) as per Govt. of India norms.
UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CBS), Mumbai
The Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India and University of Mumbai, have set up in Mumbai a new autonomous Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences from the academic year 2007-08, that offers a 5-year M.Sc. (Integrated) programme in the basic sciences. UM-DAE CBS, Mumbai is to be an international class centre for high quality teaching embedded in a vibrant postgraduate and research environment, with some of the best teachers and scientists from major institutes in the city (TIFR, BARC, IIT Bombay) and the University on its faculty. The Centre is located in the Kalina campus of the University of Mumbai. Degrees at UM-DAE CBS will be awarded by the 150 year old University of Mumbai.Tentatively, there will be 20 seats (in Physics and Life Sciences streams only) with reservations as per Government norms, including reservation for Persons with Disability (PD). Both the institutes are residential campuses, with suitable accommodation and boarding facilities. The academic programmes of both institutes have a balanced semester-based course structure with continuous assessment within a flexible, seamless curriculum that emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of science in the 21st century and vigorously seeks to inculcate the notions of exploration, innovation and research so as to develop a pool of talented and motivated scientific personnel for the national programmes pursued by the Department of Atomic Energy. Candidates may apply for either NISER, or CBS, or for both. Selected candidates will receive a monthly scholarship of Rs.3000/- and an annual contingency grant.

Eligibility for admission: (i) Qualification: 60% marks for general category (55% for reserved categories and PD candidates) in aggregate (or equivalent grade) in Class XII (or
equivalent) examination, from any recognized Board in India. Students who have passed the qualifying examination in 2007 or are appearing in 2008 are eligible to apply. Where only Letter grade is available, a certificate from the Board specifying equivalent percentage marks will be required. In the absence of such a certificate the decision of the respective admission committees will be final. (ii) Age Limit: Candidates born on or after 01 Oct. 1983 are eligible to apply, relaxable by 5 years for reserved categories and PD candidates.Admission Procedure: A National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) will be conducted at a number of centres in India on Sunday, 20 April 2008 by the NEST cell at UM-DAE, CBS, Mumbai. The test will consist of five sections: (1) General (compulsory), (2) Mathematics, (3) Physics, (4) Chemistry and (5) Biology. Of sections (2-5), which will carry equal weightage of marks, any three will have to be selected. The questions will be of objective type designed to test comprehension and analytical abilities.
Appearing in NEST is compulsory for all those seeking admission to NISER and/or UM-DAE CBS. Candidates short-listed on the basis of their performance in NEST 2008 will be called for interviews that will be held, on different dates, in Bhubaneswar and Mumbai. The combined NEST and interview scores will determine the final selection. Application form and information brochure can be downloaded from the websites (www.umdaecbs.in); (www.iopb.res.in/niser) or obtained free by sending a self-addressed envelope of size 30cmX24cm to The Chief Coordinator - NEST2008, Annabhau Sathe Bhavan, University of Mumbai (Kalina Campus), Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E), Mumbai – 400 098. Last date for receipt of request for application form is January 25, 2008. Completed application form along with application fee should reach The Chief Coordinator, NEST2008 at the above address not later than February 9, 2008.
Application Fee: There is a single application fee of Rs.500/- (general category male candidates)/ Rs.250/- (reserved categories /PD and all female candidates), by Demand
Draft in favour of CBS-NEST, payable at Mumbai.

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2008
National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is compulsory for students seeking admission to National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) at Bhubaneswar and University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CBS) at Mumbai.The Information Brochures of NISER and UM-DAE CBS provide details of appearing for NEST.

Schedule of the Test: SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2008. (1.00 pm to 4.00 pm)

Pattern of Question Paper
The question paper will comprise five sections: (1) General (compulsory), (2) Mathematics, (3) Physics, (4) Chemistry and (5) Biology. Of sections (2-5), which will carry equal weightage of marks (30% each), any three will have to be selected. The General section will carry 10% of weightage. All questions will be of objective type, which are to be answered on a specially designed machine gradable sheet using HB pencils only. Questions will aim to test the comprehension and analytical ability of the candidates. Incorrect answers may be awarded negative marks. No student will be allowed to retain the question paper. Every student must return the question paper together with the answer sheet to the invigilator before leaving the
examination hall. Language of Question PaperFor NEST 2008 the language of question paper will be English only.
General instructions for examinationStudents must reach the examination centre 30 minutes before the time of the test. They will not be permitted to leave the examination hall until one hour after the test begins.Use of log tables and calculators will not be permitted in NEST 2008.

NEST-2008 Centres
NEST 2008 centres are likely to be located in the following cities/towns.Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Simla, Srinagar.This same list is given in Application Form (A). The candidate should give their first and second preferences from this list.Please note that the list of cities/towns is tentative. A few more cities and towns may be added and a few may be deleted from the above list. There is no guarantee that the candidate will be allotted the centre of his/her first or second preference. Allotment of examination centre to the candidate by the Chief Coordinator NEST 2008 will be regarded as final and any request for change of centre will not be entertained.

Admit Card for NEST 2008
In addition to filling up Application Form (A), the candidate must fill up Admit Card (B), paste his/her recent photograph on it and write clearly his/her full mailing address in
capital letters including the pin code. It is the candidate’s responsibility to carefully check the address he/she has written on Admit Card (B). After receiving Application Form (A) and Admit Card (B) together with the required application fee from eligible candidates, the Chief Coordinator will allot a suitable examination centre, sign on the Admit Card (B) and mail it back to the candidate’s mailing address. NEST office will not be responsible if the Admit Card (B) does not reach the candidate in time due to postal delay and/or incorrect/illegible address or the candidate’s unavailability at the said address.Eligible candidates who do not receive their Admit Card by March 31, 2008 may send a letter to the Chief Coordinator by post at the address already given in the brochure or send an email at nest2008@umdaecbs.in. Telephone enquiries in this connection will not be entertained.

NEST 2008 Results
The lists of candidates, who are short-listed for interview on the basis of their NEST score, will be put up on the website: http://www.iopb.res.in/niser and http://www.umdaecbs.in by about May 10, 2008. There will be separate lists for students in the general category and in reserved categories.
These lists will be separate for NISER applicants and UM-DAE CBS applicants.

ICFAI UNIVERSITY TRIPURA

PG Diploma and Certificate Programs from ICFAI University, Tripura
ICFAI UNIVERSITY TRIPURA – A Statutory University, approved by UGC.


PG DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Duration: 9-12 Months

PG CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Duration: 6 months

ELIGIBILITY: Graduates (any discipline)

Last Date for Enrollment: January 31, 2008.

A wide choice of programs in emerging areas:
Accounting & Auditing, Finance, Valuation, Investment Management, Banking, Insurance, Taxation, General Management, Sales & Marketing, International Business, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, HR Management, Law.


For Details & Prospectus contact the following centers:
Coimbatore: “Whites Building”, 2nd Floor, 550/8, Opp. Tanishq, D.B. Road, RS Puram (Ph: 2541190, 4366447
Salem: 1st Floor, A/3, Bharathi Street, (Beside Hotel Salem Castle). (Ph: 2332122/2442122)
Erode: No. 225/301, 1st Floor, Mettur Road, Opp, Jainsons, (Ph:2266012/13)

Please visit: www.iutripura.edu.in

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - MBA ADMISSIONS 2008-2010

MBA ADMISSIONS 2008-2010 at DoMS of NIT, Tiruchirappalli

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 62015.

Applications are invited for the two-year full time MBA programme sponsored by the ministry of HRD.
MBA ADMISSIONS 2008 - 2010

This MBA programme is sponsored by Ministry of HRD. It offers dual specialization in Marketing, Finance, Systems,Human Resources and Operations. The two year residential programme includes basic core courses, electives and summer internship.

Admission Process: The applicants will be short-listed based on the scores of CAT. The short-listed candidates will be invited to attend the Group Discussion and Personal Interview. CAT score will be used only for short-listing, IIMs have no role in the selection.

Eligibility: A university degree in any discipline, recognized by AIU, with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.Candidates appearing for final year degree examination in 2008 are also eligible.

How to Apply
Application forms can be downloaded from the institute’s website or can be obtained by sending a written request along with a Demand Draft of Rs 600/- (SC/ST candidate – Rs200/-) drawn in favour of Director, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-15 payable at SBI (code no- 1617).
Addressed to:
Coordinator - MBA Admissions, Dean - Academic Programmes, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Tiruchirappalli - 620015Tel : 0431 2501801 - 10 Extn: 3700
Email : mba@nitt.edu

IMPORTANT DATES
Issue of application form starts from November 12, 2007
Last date for Issue / Submission of application form ends on February 18, 2008

The Two-Year MBA Programme:
The programme criss-corsses all academic areas, pools together resources from every functional area adnd drives home the importance of seeing the "Big picture" in business. The students have the opportunity to opt for dual specialization in order to acquire cross-functional knowledge, a must for any budding manager. The courses are disigned so as to expose the students to various theoretical concepts and the best practices of the industry. The functional expertise of the faculty acts as a catalyst. Combing the acumen of a specialist with that of a generalist, the curriculum expowers students with the necessary prerequisites for a successful manager.
The Curriculum
The MBA curricul is reviewed every year for its theoretical intensity and its practical relevance. The two-year full time MBA programme follows a Trimester patter, covering 34 subjects (including 12 electives) and a summer project during the end of he first year. There are five concentration areas in this programme. These are Finance, Inforamtion Systems, Marketing, Production and Operations and Human Resource Management. A Student can opt for a maximum of six electives in any one of these areas out of 12 electives.

About Department of Management Studies (DoMS) of NIT
The Department of Management Studies (DoMS) of NIT had started in 1978 with a ME programme in Management. The MBA programme was started in the year 1982, which had funded by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The MBA programme of Department of Management Studies of NIT imparts in-depth knowledge in all the cross-functional areas that go towards making a complete manager. The functional expertise of the faculty acts as a catalyst for this process. NIT, Trichy is located 22 km from Tiruchurapalli Jn. /Central Bustand on the Trichy-Thanjavur Highway. The simplest and most economical way to reach NITT is by bus. Any city Bus at the Tiruchirapalli Jn will take you to the central bus stand. Board Thanjavur bound route bus. The journey time from Trichy will be around 45 minutes. A sprawling campus of 800 acres, a cross-cultural mix of students and faculty and the latest technologies in-house are not the only features that make this place one of India's premier institutes. Here is an institution, which is acclaimed for academic excellence and commitment towards innovative imparting of technical and managerial excellence. A welcome healthy and positive organizational climate, thanks to the autonomous status it enjoys helps NITT nurture the development of promising, multi-faceted and highly talented human resource.
MBA Programme: Salient Features
The programme is spread over two years and helps the students to learn the skills necessary for the potential manager through a comprehensive study approach. In order to live up to the challenging requirements, the curriculum allows students to specialize by taking elective courses. Due to the increasing importance of computers in today's business, a concerted effort is made throughout the course to incorporate computer orientation in every functional area. The programme believes that one develops into a manager by exposing oneself to the executive decision making process under the guidance of practicing executives. In line with this belief, guest lectures by practicing experts have become an integral features A high profile board of studies periodically reviews and updates the syllabi based on the changing needs of the business environment and bring it for the approval of academic council. Impetus is being built into the programme to make it highly interactive with sister disciplines in the college and collaborative with BHEL, Tiruchirapalli and other leading industries.
Contact Address:
The Head of the Department, Department of Management Studies, National Institute of Technology,Tiruchirappalli - 620 015. Phone : +91 431 250 0281 Fax : 91-431-2500133
Email : mba@nitt.edu
For further details:
www.nitt.edu
email: mba@nitt.edu

Fellowship in Anaesthesia

Fellowship in Anaesthesia from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore

Fellowship in Anaesthesia
Ganga hospital, Coimbatore is a 130 bedded specialty centre for Trauma Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Apart from Trauma in which both specialties are interested, the Orthopaedic dept has special interests in Spine surgery and the Plastic surgery department has special interests in Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery. Each department on an average operates around 3,500 cases a year. The Department of Anesthesiology has four consultant anesthesiologists and two registrars. The Department of Anesthesiology is starting six month Fellowship Programme in Anesthesia from 1st July 2004. The aim of the Fellowship is to provide training in management of trauma patients, including receiving and transport of polytrauma victims, resuscitation of polytrauma patients, anesthesia for trauma surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, spine surgery and joint replacement surgeries. The trainee will have ample exposure to various regional blocks, central neuraxis blockade, general anesthesia for major polytrauma cases and post operative management of trauma patients including management in the intensive care unit. We are looking for well motivated, hard working young people who have just finished their Anaesthesia training(MD/DA/DNB) enjoy challenging work and are academically oriented for this Fellowship.

The details are as follows:
1. Duration of fellowship 6 months. 2. Eligibility for the fellowship MD (Anesthesia), DA, DNB (Anesthesia) 3. Stipend Rs.7500 per month.

Interested candidates please apply along with your CV to
Dr V Ravindra Bhat,
Department of Anaesthesia
Ganga Hospital- Coimbatore 641 009 E mail: rbhat@gangahospital.com
Ph: 0422 - 223 5050, Fax 0422 - 223 5608
Visit: www.gangahospital.com