ISM UNIVERSITY - DHANBAD Admissions

ADMISSION TO M.TECH. / M.PHIL. PROGRAMMES (2008-2009) from ISM University


ADMISSION TO M.TECH. / M.PHIL. PROGRAMMES (2008-2009)

ISM UNIVERSITY - DHANBAD – 826004
(Established u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956, Notification No- F.11.4/67U3 dated 18.09.1967 of GOI)Phone: (0326) 2210024, 2210025, 2210026, 2210027Fax: (0326) 2210028
Website: www.ismdhanbad.ac.in

The M. Tech. and M. Phil programmes follow semester based system for evaluation ofstudents performance. M.Tech programmes are of four semester duration and M. Phil programmesare of two semester duration. In M. Tech. programmes, 1st two semesters are devoted to class roomteaching and during 3rd and 4th semester a student has to complete a project work and in case ofM. Phil. Programmes, 1st semester is devoted to class room teaching and the student has tocomplete a project work during the second semester.

Scholarship: The scholarship will be offered to those students who have qualified GATE (for M. Tech.programme)/NET (for M. Phil. programme) examination. However a GATE/NET qualified studentdoes not automatically become eligible to receive scholarship. The scholarship will be offered tothe students on the basis of merit in the respective category. Non GATE/NET candidates andsponsored candidates are not eligible for scholarship.
Hostel FacilityThe M. Tech./M. Phil. Programmes are fully residential and students are essentiallyrequired to reside in hostel. Separate girls hostel is also available within the campus. Studentsmanage their own messes in their hostel and bear the expenses each month. If the parents/localguardian resides within a radius of 8 kms of the campus, the student may be permitted to stay withhis/her parents/guardian.

Admission Procedure
Application for Admission: Request for Application Form and Information Bulletin may be sent on plain paper to theAssistant Registrar (Academic), Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad along with a crosseddemand draft of Rs.500/- drawn in favour of Registrar, Indian School of Mines University,Dhanbad payable at State Bank of India, ISM Campus Branch, Dhanbad (Code No. 1641) anda self addressed unstamped envelope of size 23 cms X 15 cms superscribing ‘Request for PGApplication Form’ on or before March 21, 2008. The Application Form and Information Bulletincan also be obtained from the Academic Section on payment of Rs.500/- at the cash counter of theUniversity up to 28 March, 2008. A candidate may apply for a maximum upto threeprogrammes only. If candidate applies for more than three programmes, in a single applicationform, his/her application will summarily be rejected.

Qualifications
Candidates should possess Bachelors degree in appropriate branch ofEngineering/Technology from AICTE approved institution with at least 55% marks in aggregate.Similarly, candidates opting for admission in M.Phil programme should possess 55% marks in therespective qualifying examinations form an approved college/university. The requirement ofminimum percentage of marks may be waived off for the teacher who have joined the teachingprofession on or before February 28, 1991.The eligibility criteria for different programmes are presented in 2.1 of this bulletin. Thecandidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination may also apply for admission.However, they will be required to submit their final result of the qualifying examination latest byAugust 31, 2008 failing which their admission will be cancelled.The candidates whose final results are not declared, the weightage will be considered upto7 th semester or pre final stage. Candidates must have completed all their examinations beforeadmission to the PG programme, except declaration of the results..

Submission of Application Form: The duly filled in Application Form should be accompanied with the following documents.a) A recent passport size photograph pasted on each application form.b) The copies of the certificates and marksheets (including GATE/NET score) startingmatriculation/school final examination attested by a Gazetted Officer or the principal ofthe institution last attended. The original certificates are required to be produced at thetime of admission.c) Original Migration Certificate is required at the time of admission.d) An unstamped self addressed envelope of size 23 cms X 15 cms.e) Self addressed sticker 4 piecesApplications received without the above documents will be rejected. Application fee once paidwill not be refundable under any circumstances.Programme Fee for the first semester has to be paid at the time of admission. Caution money andsecurity deposits are refundable only after completion of the programme. Fees for subsequentsemesters are to be paid before the commencement of the respective semesters.The duly filled-in application form must reach the Assistant Registrar (Academic), IndianSchool of Mines University, Dhanbad – 826004 latest by April 04, 2008.

Admission: Admission to a programme shall be made on the basis of (a) GATE/NET Score, (b) performance inthe qualifying degree, and (c) performance of the candidate in the interview to be conducted at theUniversity. However written test will be conducted for all candidates seeking admission to M.Tech. programme in Computer Application on June 09, 2008. If sufficient GATE/NET candidatesare not available, Non GATE/NET candidates may be considered for admission to M. Tech./M.Phil. Programmes. Non GATE/NET candidates and sponsored candidates called for interview willhave to appear a written test on June 09, 2008. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending thewritten test/interviews. The interviews will be held on June 10-11, 2008.

Sponsorship: Sponsored candidates will not be eligible for scholarship even if they are admitted on the basis ofGATE/NET score. Candidates must have at least two years full time work experience in agovernment organization or companies of repute in the relevant field. There is no agerestriction for sponsored candidates but preference will be given to those candidates below 45 yearsof age. The employer must indicate that the candidate will not be withdrawn from the programmebefore its completion. Sponsorship in this context means retention of lien on the post and grant ofsuitable allowance/pay etc. by the parent organization. Candidates working in UGC/CSIR/AtomicEnergy. Fellowship etc shall not be consider as sponsored candidate. Candidate shall not beallowed to join his organization before completion of the programme.
Important Points (to be noted by the candidates)
(a) If adequate number of students are not available in particular programme, the Universitymay not run that programme. In such situation the demand draft received towards paymentof fee shall be returned to the candidate.(b) If a M.Tech student leaves the programme at any time within 24 months, he/she shall bedeemed to have withdrawn from the programme.(c) GATE/NET candidate will be given preference over non GATE/NET Candidates.(d) The application forms are of three different colours that can be used for applying upto threeprogrammes with 1 st /2 nd /3 rd preference only. While short – listing candidates forinterview/test, 1 st preference will be given higher weightage over 2 nd preference and so on.(e) Scholarship will not be paid to candidates having GATE/NET score less than the stipulatedlimit.(f) Candidate with equivalent qualifications recognized by Govt. of India such as AMIE, IETEetc. can also apply.(g) Main list candidates who fails to take admission by the given date may loose their claim andseat may be offered to wait listed candidates.(h) Fee once paid will not be refundable.(i) If any M.Tech/M.Phil programme does not run due to shortage of requisite number ofcandidates, the candidates who have taken admission in that programme may be allowed tochange his/her admission to other M.Tech/M.Phil programme (even if the candidates hasnot/ applied for that programme), where vacant seat is available in the respective categoriesand the qualification of the candidate matches with the eligibility condition of thatprogramme.(j) Student are required to maintain 75% attendance in the semester classes to make him/herelilgible for the end semester examination.The completed application form should reach to,THE ASSTT. REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)INDIAN SCHOOL OF MINES UNIVERSITY,DHANBAD-826004. On or before April 04, 2008

ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE, PUNE MBBS Admissions

AFMC MBBS 2008
ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE, PUNE - 411040

HAS ANNOUNCED ADMISSION TO MBBS 2008



NOTE:
Sale of prospectus and application forms for 2008 MBBS course has started and detailed information is available in the prospectus. Information given below is a guideline.

DISCLAIMER:
The information given below is for general information only. Refer to advertisement and prospectus for details. Prospectus & Application Forms: Prospectus and application forms can be purchased for Rs. 250/- in cash at the General/Head/Central/Main Post Offices located at the under mentioned places from 24 December 2007 till stocks last or 01st February 2008 WHICHEVER IS EARLIER:-
Agra Cantt HPO, Ahmedabad HPO, Ahmednagar HPO, Aizwal HPO, Allahabad HPO, Amabala Cantt HPO, Aurangabad HPO, Bagdogra HPO, Bangalore GPO, Bareilly HPO, Bathinda HPO, Belgaum HPO, Berhampur HPO, Bhopal HPO, Bhubaneshwar GPO, Chandigarh HPO, Chennai GPO, Coimbatore PO, Darbhanga HPO, Dehradun GPO, New Delhi (Gol Dakh khana) GPO, Delhi (Kamala Nagar) PO, Delhi (Krishna Nagar) HPO, Delhi (Lodhi Road) HPO, Delhi (Ramesh Nagar) HPO, Delhi (Rohini) PO, Dharamsala HPO, Dharwad HPO, Ernakulam HPO, Ferozpur HPO, Guwahati HPO, Gwalior HPO, Hyderabad GPO, Imphal HPO, Indore HPO, Itanagar HPO, Jabalpur HPO, Jaipur GPO, Jalandhar HPO, Jammu HPO, Jhansi HPO, Jodhpur HPO, Jorhat HPO, Kanpur HPO, Kolkata GPO, Kozhikode HPO, Lucknow GPO, Madurai HPO, Meerut HPO, Mumbai GPO, Nagpur HPO, Panaji HPO, Pathankot HPO, Patna GPO, Pondicherry HPO, Port Blair HPO, Pune HPO, Raipur HPO, Rajkot HPO, Ramgarh Cantt HPO, Ranchi GPO, Sambalpur HPO, Shillong HPO, Shimla HPO, Siliguri HPO, Srinagar HPO, Surat HPO, Tezpur HPO, Tinsukia HPO, Tiuchirapalli HPO, Thiruvananthapuram HPO, Udaipur HPO, Vadodara HPO and Vishakapatnam HPO.
Prospectus and application forms can also be obtained by post from Officer-in-Charge (Admission Cell), Armed Forces Medical College, Pune - 411040 on payment of Rs. 250/- per copy, only by Bank Draft on an nationalized bank payable at Pune in favour of Commandant, AFMC, Pune, along with full postal address of the candidate on two separate slips of paper (size 9cms x 5 cms.) Please ensure that the Demand Draft bears the code number of the issuing bank. The candidate must write his/her name & address on the back of the Demand Draft. The candidate should enclose an application for obtaining prospectus and application form giving his/her particulars and address and enclose a self addressed envelope of 11" x 13" size and affix postage stamp of Rs. 55/-. Bank Drafts on any other banks other than nationalized banks, Money Orders, Cash or Postal Orders will not be accepted. Each request should be accompanied by a separate Demand Draft. Request for prospectus to be sent by post will be accepted from 24 Dec 2007 to 25 Jan 2008 upto 4 pm.

NOTE : In case you wish to fill up the application form online log on to website AFMC.

COMPLETED FORMS MUST REACH THE OFFICER-IN-CHARGE(ADMISSION CELL), ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE, PUNE - 411040 BY 4 PM ON 05 FEBRUARY 2008
Date of Written Examination : 04 May 2008
Results of Written Exam : End May 2008, published in leading National newspapers and Employment news.
To view results of written examination, click on "DGAFMS page" in http://www.indianarmy.nic.in
Date of Interviews : In June 2008 at AFMC Pune. Exact dates will intimated to successful candidates.
Final Result and selection List : Approximately in the 4th week of June 2008, published in leading National newspapers and Employment news.
To view final results and selection list, click on http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/dgafms/index.htm

For any further clarifications contact:
Admission Cell Tel. no 020 - 2633 4209
OR
Interactive Voice Response System Number : 26334223, 26334230
OR
Officer-in-Charge Admissions(Admission Cell)Armed Forces Medical CollegeSholapur Road, Pune - 411040

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION Admissions

POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSEIN NUTRITION

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION, Hyderabad, India has invited application for Admission to:
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSEIN NUTRITION
Effective implementation of health and nutrition programmes call for adequately trained healthprofessionals. The Post-Graduate Certificate Course in nutrition is one of the short-term intensivetraining programmes in nutrition offered by the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India, forpersons involved in medical education and public health.

Goals: 1. To provide the participants an exposure to the latest developments in nutrition science withparticular reference to nutritional disorders and strategies for their prevention and controlincluding allied aspects which are relevant to developing countries. 2. To enable them to develop the necessary leadership in planning, implementation and evaluationof nutrition programmes, which benefit the community. 3. To provide necessary background to help strengthen the nutrition component in teaching inmedical colleges and enhance the capabilities of personnel involved in nutrition and healthintervention and training programmes.
Eligibility:
1. Graduates (MBBS) or Post-Graduate in Medicine (MD) involved in implementation of public healthprogrammes or engaged in teaching medical colleges.2. Post-Graduates in Science (MSc) (Physiology/Biochemistry/ Foods & Nutrition/Dietetics) engagedin teaching in relevant disciplines of medical/home science colleges.In addition to in-service candidates, sponsored by government or non-governmentalorganisations, foreign nationals sponsored by their employees or international organizations willalso be considered.DurationThe course extends over a period of 10 weeks, beginning on 1st January every year and endingin the second week of the following March.Language of InstructionThe course will be conducted in English.Financial SupportIn-service sponsored participants from government or non-governmental organisations areprovided per diem by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Participants from South EastAsia, the Pacific and the Middle East will seek support from International agencies like WHO.
Fees: The Institute does not charge any fees for the course from Indian in-service participantssponsored by various government or non-governmental agencies. However, tuition fee is payable by overseas participants, as per the prevailing rules. The current rate is US $ 200-00 per head per monthfor overseas participants.
Examination and Award of Certificate: Participants are judged on the basis of : (i) performance at seminars (ii) execution of individualprojects assigned to them (iii) group educational activities including task analysis and (iv) results offormative and summative evaluations in the form of quizzes, exercises and examination. On theirsuccessful completion of the course, participants receive a formal certificate from the Institute.Boarding and
Lodging: Accommodation is available for the participants at the International Hostel on NIN campus onreasonable payment.ApplicationsProcedureApplications from Indian participants are to be submitted in the prescribed form. Application formsof sponsored candidates should be routed through their administrative channels. While advanceapplications may be sent to NIN, official copies of the applications are to be received in the Institute’soffice before the closing date.
Participants from abroad have to be sponsored by WHO or any other International Agenciesproviding financial assistance for the duration of the course through fellowship support. It is essentialthat the participants from outside India obtain the formal clearance and permission of the Ministry ofHealth and Family Welfare, Government of India, for undergoing the course at NIN.
Foreign participants are expected to submit their applications for admission at least five months inadvance to obtain clearance from Government of India.
Closing Date:
Foreign Nationals: 1st July 2008
Indian Nationals: 1st October 2008

NATIONAL INSURANCE ACADEMY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT MBA Admissions

MBA Admission 2008-2010 from NIASM

NATIONAL INSURANCE ACADEMY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

THE APEX RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE OF THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN THE AFRO-ASIAN REGION

Admission open for AICTE approved MBA Batch 2008-10

'A' Grade Rating by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Last date of receipt for Admission 31 January 2008

For Details Visit:

Email: admissions@niapune.com, mba@niapune.com

25, Balewadi, Baner Road, NIA P.O.
Pune - 411 045, India.
Tel : +91-20-2720 4000/ 2720 4444
Fax : +91-20-27292396/ 27204555
Email: niapune@vsnl.com
Website: www.niapune.com ,www.niapune.org

MBA Admission 2008-2010 from NIASM

SHIFA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES - SIMS Admissions

SHIFA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (SIMS) - D.PHARM, DRT DOTT DMLT Admission for Lapsed Seats


SHIFA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (SIMS)

Al Shifa Hospital Complex, Perinthalmanna

LAPSED SEATS

Offering following Courses:
D.PHARM
Eligibility: +2 Science with 50% (Approved by: AICTE AND PCI)

DRT
Eligibility: +2 Science with 50% (Approved by: DME & Government of Kerala)

DOTT
Eligibility: +2 Science with 50% (Approved by: DME & Government of Kerala)

DMLT
Eligibility: +2 Science with 50% (Approved by: DME & Government of Kerala)

Excellent job opportunities in India and Abroad. Passed out students are well placed in Government and Private Sectors.

For Immediate admission contact:
Manager - SIMS
Ph: 04933 225293, 9446052598

Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination 2008 - HSEE

IIT Madras offers HSEE 2008

IIT Madras offers Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination 2008.

Details:

* Examination date is Sunday, May 18, 2008 between10 AM - 1 PM

* Sale of application commences on January 28, 2008

* Sale of application ends on March 3, 2008

* Five year integrated master's programme, leading to MA degree in three disciplines - Development Studies, Economics and English Studies.

* One objective type question paper of three hour duration in English and Comprehension Skill, Analytical and Quantitative Ability and General Knowledge covering the areas of Indian Economy (since Independence), Indian Society, Contemporary World Affairs (Post-World War II), and Environment and Ecology. Syllabus for examination is given in the admission brochure.

* Test paper is in English

Eligibility:

* Minimum 60% marks in aggregate [55% for SC/ST and persons with disabilities (PD)] in (10+2) or equivalent examination.

* In case the respective Boards award letter grades, without providing a norm for converting them to equivalent percentage marks, the norms decided by the HSEE Committee shall be final.

* General candidates date of birth cannot be earlier than October 01,1983.

* SC/ST/PD category candidates, date of birth not earlier than October 01,1978.

* 15% for SC and 7.5% for ST candidates with relaxed qualifying norms for admission.

* 3% for physically disabled, including leprosy-cured candidates, who are otherwise fit to pursue the course and who qualify for admission under relaxed norms relevant for this category.

* Reservation of seats for OBC candidates, if any, would be communicated through HSEE website as and when the Government order for the same is issued.

* Centres for entrance examination: Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.

Admission:

* Admission brochure contains details regarding application procedure, syllabus for HSEE, examination centres, courses of study available and other relevant information.

* Application material can be obtained by ordinary post from January 28, 2008 to March 3, 2008 from JEE Office at IIT Madras by sending a Demand Draft for the cost of application material including examination fee, drawn on any Nationalised Bank in favour of `Chairman, HSEE, IIT Madras` payable at Chennai along with two self-addressed slips. IIT Madras will not be responsible for any loss or postal delay.

* It may also be obtained in person at the above address until March 3, 2008.

Contact:

Indian Institute of Technology Madras
The Chairman, HSEE-2008, JEE Office,
IIT Madras, Chennai 600 036.
Tel : 044-22578220
Fax: 044-22578224
Website : http://hsee.iitm.ac.in
E-mail: hsee@iitm.ac.in

Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research Admissions

Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research - PGDBA-DLP programme

Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research announces a postgraduate diploma in Retail Management, as part of its postgraduate programmes by Distance Learning (PGDBA-DLP) programme.

Details:

* Deadline for admissions to this year's intake for the program is 31 January 2008.

* The programme will be delivered via the Internet and using other technologies for online learning/ remote training.

* Besides retail management, the Institute is offering diploma programs via distance learning in eight other specialisations: Business Administration, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Marketing Management, E-Business and International Business.

* Detailed prospectus along with the curriculum, fee structure, admission form for all these programs is available for download at the institute's website, Website www.welingkaronline.org

Contact:

Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research
Lakhamsi Napoo Road, Opposite Matunga Gymkhana,
Matunga (CR) Mumbai - 400 019Tel No: 022-24178300

GITAM UNIVERSITY - Admissions GAT 2008

GAT 2008: ADMISSION TO B.Tech, BCA, BEM AND M.Sc (Integrated 5 year) Programme at GITAM UNIVERSITY

GITAM UNIVERSITY
(Estd. u/s 3 of the UGC Act 1956)
Gandhinagar Campus, Rushikonda, VISAKHAPATNAM-530 045, A.P. INDIA
Ph:+91-891-2795311, 2840501, 2840525

Website : www.gitam.edu

ADMISSION TEST: GAT - 2008




GAT-2008 – GITAM UNIVERSITY ADMISSION TEST – 2008 is conducted through a Computerbased Online Test for making admissions into B.Tech., BEM, BCA and integrated five year M.Sc.Degree Programmes of GITAM UNIVERSITY, Visakhapatnam for the academic year2008-09.



GITAM UNIVERSITY, Visakhapatnam has been established in 2007 under Section 3 of the UGCAct 1956 vide notification No.F.9-37/2006-U.3 (A) dated 13 August, 2007 of Govt. of India.


GAT-2008 is conducted through computer based online test from 15th April to 14th May 2008
throughout the country for admission into the following programmes for 2008-09 :

Programmes offered:
B.Tech. – 4 Years

1. Biotechnology 2. Civil Engineering 3. Computer Science & Engineering 4. Electrical & Electronics Engineering 5. Electronics & Communication (Manufacturing and Engineering Management)6. Electronics & Instrumentation Engg. 7. Information Technology 8. Mechanical Engineering 9. Mechanical Engineering

BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) – 3 Years
BEM (Bachelor of Environmental Management) – 3 Years
M.Sc. (5 Years Integrated) in the following disciplines: 1. Applied Mathematics 2.Biochemistry 3. Biotechnology 4. Chemistry 5. Physics 6. Microbiology


Eligibility: For admission into all the above programmes, the candidates should have passed 10+2/12th examinationfrom a recognized Central / State Board or its equivalent either in 2008 or 2007 subject to securingthe following percentage of marks in specified subjects.
i) B.Tech. Programmes (other than Biotechnology) : A minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
ii) B.Tech. in Biotechnology: A minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in Mathematics or Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
iii) BCA : A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry.
iv) BEM and 5 year integrated M.Sc. Programmes: A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Mathematics or Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

GITAM UNIVERSITY MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE GIVEN TO TOP 100 RANKERS OF GAT-2008

Students who are appearing for 10+2/12th examination in 2008 or who have passed 10+2/12th Examinationin 2007 only are eligible to appear in the GAT-2008. Students who have passed 10+2/12th examinationin 2006 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in GAT-2008.


Details of GAT-2008:

Computer Based Online test means the candidate sits in front of a computer and the questions are presented on the computer monitor and the candidate submits the answers through the use of keyboardor mouse. Each computer is connected to a server, which prepares the questions set and delivers itto the candidate on the computer. This is unlike the traditional paper-pencil based test, which is generallyoffered on a single day to all candidates. GAT-2008 will be offered over a period of time and the candidatecan choose the center, the day and time of his/her convenience to take the test, as described in thelater sections.


GAT–2008 Test Format:
GAT–2008 will be of total 2 hour duration (without break). The test consists of three parts:
Part I : Mathematics / Biology Part II : Physics Part III : Chemistry


Candidates who appear in Biology or Mathematics in Part I of GAT–2008 will be eligible for admission to B.Tech. in Biotechnology, BEM and five year integrated M.Sc. Programmes in Chemistry,Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Microbiology. Candidates who appear in Mathematics in partI of GAT-2008 will be eligible for admission into all courses.



Syllabus: The detailed syllabus of GAT-2008 relating to Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry is given on website of the UNIVERSITY, www.gitam.edu



Test Centers for GAT–2008 : Bangalore, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, Nagpur, Chennai, Rajahmundry, Delhi, Tirupathi, Guntur, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Warangal.


How to apply: for GAT-2008 :
Interested candidates should register their names for GAT–2008 by applying in the prescribed application form which can be obtained in one of the following modes :
Download the application form online at http:/www.gitam.edu and take the print out. The filled in application form along with prescribed fees of Rs.1000/- (Rupees One thousand only)

in case of male candidates and Rs.600/- (Rupees Six hundred only) in case of female candidates by way of Demand Draft payable at Visakhapatnam from any scheduled bank shouldbe sent to Director–Admissions, GITAM UNIVERSITY, Visakhapatnam-530 045.

OR Obtain the application form from any one of the selected branches of Union Bank of India throughoutIndia
or
(ii) Obtain the application form by post from the Director, Admissions GITAM UNIVERSITY, Visakhapatnam by sending a request on plain paper giving the candidate’s name and mailing address, accompanied by a crossed demand draft for Rs.1,100/- (Rupees One thousand one hundred only) in case of male candidates and Rs. 700/- (Rupees Seven hundred only) in case of female candidates. The application form will be sent by Speed Post / Registered Post.


Requests by post will be accepted only till 5th March, 2008. Demand Drafts should be drawn

in favour of GITAM UNIVERSITY, payable at Visakhapatnam on any scheduled bank.


Special provision for Female candidates:

The GAT-2008 application fee for female candidates is Rs.600/- (Res.700/- by post) only instead ofRs.1,000/- Rs.1100/- Further, the University will try its best to accommodate all female candidates at their first preference of test centers.


Procedure for applying for Admission:

In addition to applying for and appearing in GAT-2008, candidates have to also apply for admission to GITAM UNIVERSITY giving details of their 10+2/12th marks and preferences to different degreeprogrammes offered along with D.D. for Rs.200/- drawn in favour of GITAM UNIVERSITY payable at Visakhapatnam. The prescribed application form(s) for admission will be available at the GITAM UNIVERSITY website (www.gitam.edu) by 30th April 2008. The application form can also be obtained by post from Director-Admissions by sending a D.D. for Rs.250/-.


Merit List for Admission:

As explained earlier, a candidate who has appeared in GAT-2008 will be eligible for admission only if he/she gets the required minimum marks in the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology subject of 10+2/12th examination as per the eligibility criteria. All the candidates who have appeared in GAT-2008 and are interested in admission will be required to submit an application with 10+2/12th marksand preferences to different degree programmes offered, on or before 30th June 2008.

Admissions will be purely on merit and by following the rule of reservation applicable to GITAM

UNIVERSITY. The merit position of the candidate for admission will be based on the score obtainedby the candidate in the GAT-2008. The merit position of such eligible candidates (i.e. those who have appeared in GAT-2008 and havesubmitted the application for admission in the prescribed form(s) with 10+2/12th marks, preferences and the required fees) will be prepared on the basis of their scores in GAT-2008. When the score of two candidates are the same, first their scores obtained in Mathematics (if he/she has taken Mathematics in GAT-2008) or Biology (if he/she has taken Biology in GAT-2008) will be considered for separating them. If the scores obtained in Mathematics / Biology are equal, then their scores in Physics in GAT-2008 will be considered for separating them. If still there is a tie, their MPC (if he/she has taken Mathematics in GAT-2008) or Bi.PC (if he /she has taken Biology in GAT-2008) total marks in 10+2/12th examination will be considered for their separation.


Direct Admission to Board Toppers:

First rank candidates of all the central and state boards in India for the year 2008 will be given

direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their GAT-2008 score as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above.

Important dates and deadlines:
Issue/downloading of application form - 15-01-2008
Last date of receipt of applications - 15-03-2008
Issue / downloading of Hall Tickets/
Admit Cards from - 25-03-2008
Online Test - 15-04-2008 to 14-05-2008
Announcement of Test results - 21-05-2008
Issue of Application forms for Admission - 30-04-2008 to 30-06-2008
Announcement of Merit List & Wait List on the website - 04-07-2008


Completed application forms for GAT-2008 and for admission should be sent by registered post/speedpost or personally submitted in the office of the undersigned so as to reach him before the announced deadlines:

The Director – Admissions
GITAM UNIVERSITY
Gandhi Nagar Campus, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam 530 045 (Andhra Pradesh)

Merit Scholarships to top rankers:

Merit Scholarships will be given to top 100 rankers of GAT-2008 after their admission in GITAM UNIVERSITY.