ADMISSION TO PG DEGREE/DIPLOMA/5 YEAR M.Ch (NEURO-SURGERY) AND MDS COURSES IN TAMIN NADU GOVERNMENT AND DENTAL COLLEGES FOR 2008-2009 SESSION

ADMISSION TO PG DEGREE/DIPLOMA/5 YEAR M.Ch (NEURO-SURGERY) AND MDS COURSES IN TAMIN NADU GOVERNMENT AND DENTAL COLLEGES FOR 2008-2009 SESSION

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION
SELECTION COMMITTEE
KILPAUK, CHENNAI-600010.

NOTIFICATION

ADMISSION TO POST GRADUAE DEGREE/ DIPLOMA/ 5 YEAR M.Ch. (NEURO-SURGERY) AND MDS COURSES IN TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT/ SELF-FINANCING MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES FOR 2008-2009 SESSION

1. Application forms for the above courses will be available from 27-01-2008 to 6-2-2008 (up to 3 pm) from the Deans for the following Government Medical/Dental Colleges on a written request in person or by post with a crossed DD for Rs.1250/- (Rupees One Thousand and two hundred and fifty only) drawn in favour of The Secretary, Selection Committee, Chennai-600010 and DATED NOT EARLIER THAN 20-1-2008 from any Branch of a NATIONALISED BANK, payable at CHENNAI. SC/ST Candidates are exempted from payment of fees for the application form and they should produce attested Xerox copy of the community certificate while collecting the application form.
a. Madras Medical College, Chennai-3., b. Stanley Medical College, Chennai-1., c. Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai-10., d. Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu-1., f. Madurai Medical College, Madurai-20., g. Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur-4., h. Coimbatore Medical College, Coimabtore-14., i. Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem-30., j. Tirunelveli Medical Colege, Tirunelveli-11., k. K.A.P. Viswanatham Govt. Medical College, Tiruchirapalli-17., l. Thoothukudi Government Medical College, Thoothukudi-8., m. Kanyakumari Govt. Medical College, Nagercoil., n. Vellore Govt. Medical College, Vellore., o. Theni Govt. Medical College, Theni., p. Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital Chennai-3.

2. Requisition by Post should be addressed to the Deans/Principal of the Government Medical/Dental Colleges only, duly enclosing Postal Stamps to the value of Rs.60/- SEPARATELY FOR POSTAL CHARGES, besides a crossed DD for Rs.1250/- towards Application Form Fee drawn in favour of The Secretary Selection Committee, Kilpauk, Chenai-600010 payable at Chennai by DD dated not earlier than 20-01-2008. SC/ST candidates should enclose the attested Xerox copy of the community certificate and Postal Stamps to the value of Rs.60/- (Rupees Sixty only) towards the cost of postages along with their request for free application. No application will be available for sale at Selection Committee.
3. a) The candidates should be a citizen of India and should have undergone MBBS/BDS courses in the State of Tamil Nadu. b) Candidates of Tamil Nadu Nativity who have completed MBBS/BDS in other States should furnish a Certificate of Nativity in Tamilnadu issued by a Competent authority in the Format annexed to the Application Form.

4. Service candidates who have not completed three years of continuous service as on 31-03-208 are not eligible to apply.

5. Candidates who had joined Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma / 5 Years M.Ch. (Neuro Surgery)/ MDS Courses in any discipline and discontinued the courses on any grounds after the cut off date fixed by the Medical Council of India are eligible to apply only after a period of 2 years form the date of discontinuance of the course.

6. a) Candidates above 50 years as on 31-03-2008 are not eligible to apply. b) Candidates (Private/Service) who have completed / possess a Postgraduate Degree are not eligible to apply for admission to any other Post Graduate Degree or Diploma Courses. c) Candidates (Private/Service) who are a Diploma holder are not eligible to apply for another Diploma course but can apply for any Post Graduate Degree Course.

7. DBS GRADUATES SHOULD APPLY ONLY IN THE SPECIFIED APPLICATION FORM FOR MDS COURSES.

8. Detailed information regarding Eligibility, Entrance Examination, Mode of Selection, Courses and Colleges are available in the Prospectus to the issued along with the Application and also on the website: http://www.tnhealth.org.

9. Candidates who have graduated fro other Universities have to produce the Eligibility Certificate form the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai at the time of Counselling, failing which they will not be considered for selection.

10. The completed application form along with enclosures should reach the Secretary, Selection Committee, No.162, Periyar E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai-600010 on or before 06-02-2008 by 5.00 PM.

11. Application form can also be downloaded from the website http://www.tnhealth.org/. Such candidates have to enclose a DD dated not earlier than 20-1-2008 for Rs.1250/- drawn in favour of The Secretary Selection Committee, Chennai-10 while submitting the application. SC/ST candidates are exempted from the payment of the cost of application fee.

Also visit: www.tn.gov.in/ http://www.southindia.com/

MAHATMA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE

CETPGMC – 2008: POST GRADUATE MEDICAL COURSES – 2008 from MAHATMA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Pondicherry

POST GRADUATE MEDICAL COURSES – 2008

MAHATMA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Pondy-Cuddalore Main Road, Pillaiyarkuppam, Pondicherry-607402
Ph: 0413-2615803, 2615804

www.balajitrust.org

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute will be offering the following Post Graduate Courses in Degree / Diploma for the year 2008. Candidates seeking admission for the PG programmes should appear in the Common Entrance Test (CETPGMC – 2008) to be conducted by the Association.

GENERAL MEDICINE, ENT, OPHTHALMOLOGY, GENERAL SURGERY, PAEDIATRICS, OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, DERMATOLOGY, VENERELOGY & LEPROSY, RADIOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, ENT, TB & CD, PSYCHIATRY, ORTHOPAEDICS, ANAESTHESIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY

QUALIFICATION:
Applicants should have passed their MBBS from an Institute Recognised by MCI and must have completed / be completing their interships by 30th April 2008.

For more details candidates may contact the institution at Pondicherry or the Head Office at Chennai at the following address,

SRI BALAJI EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE PUBLIC TRUST,
3rd Floor, Jai Durga Complex, No.60, 1st Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-600083.Phone: 044-24893757, 24717505, 23713476
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International School of Business and Media

ISMB's POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN MANAGEMENT

International School of Business and Media

[PUNE - KOLKATA - NOIDA - BANGALORE]

Learn to be; Ambitious; High on Energy; Work in Style...

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
RETAIL MANAGEMENT (18 Months)[Accredited by Reailers. Association of India (RAI)]
MEDIA MANAGEMENT
SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT [Only for Engineering Graduates]

Admission Procedure:
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline. For ISB&M prospectus send a D.D. of Rs.850/- in favour of "International School of Business & Media" payable at Pune only for by paying Rs.800/- at the Institute counter. To apply online log on to www.isbm.ac.in

Selection Criteria:
XLRI Admission (XAT) Scheduled on January, 06, 2008
Any other score acceptable to ISB&M
Autonomous ISB&M Entrance Test on February 3, 2008, Time 4.00 to 6.00 pm.

Today, ISB&M students are among the most sought after professional in India and Abroad. 100% Placement (Since inception)
Current Maximum Salary - Foreign: Rs. 1 crore, Indian: 30 lacs.

Prospectus also available at all IMS, PT, Career Forum, Career Launcher, Pro C and All local leading book-sellers in your city.

For further details:
Bangalore: S.No.124, Yamalur Main Road, Off HAL Airport Road, Maratha Halli Colony Post Office, Bangalore-560037. Mobile: 09880395518; Tel: 080-65335646/47.

Pune: S.No. 32/2 Ashoka Plaza, Nagar Road, Pune-411014, Tel: 020-26633044/444, 09850402704.

Kolkata: EN-22, Sector-5, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091, Tel: 033-66131604/1/2/3, 09830759425, 09230562595.

Noida: B-96/E-1, Sector 60, Gautam Budh Nagar (NCR), Noida-201301. Tel: 0120-4099100/198, 9871271333.

email: bangalore@isbm.ac.in, admissions@isbm.ac.in

Website: www.isbm.ac.in

JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP(JRF) IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE YEAR 2007-2008

JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP(JRF) IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE YEAR 2007-2008

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
(SE IECTION & AWARDS BLREAU)

DELHI UNIVERSITY : SOUTH CAMPUS, BENITOJUAREZ MARG, NEW DELHI- 110 021

No.F.10-1/2005 (SA)


ADVERTISEMENT
The University Grants Commission invites applications for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology for the year 2007-08 from the persons who have a Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy with at least 55 % marks from a recognized University .22.5 % Research Fellowships are reserved for SC/ST candidates, The objective of this award is to provide an opportunity to research scholars to undertake advanced study and research in Engineering and Technology and Agricultural Engineering leading to Ph.D. Subjects like Geology, Geo-Physics and Mathematics are not considered under this scheme. The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 1s' July of the year of award relaxable by five years for women and SC/ST candidates. The total duration of the fellowship is five years.


JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP(JRF)IN ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY FOR THE YEAR 2007-2008.
Fellowship @Rs.14,000/-p.m. for initial two years; @Rs.15,000/-p.m, for remaining tenure (JRF/SRF)
Contingency ©Rs.12,000/-p.a. for initial two years; @Rs.25,000/-p.a. for remaining tenure
Depart mental Assistance @Rs. 3,000/- p.a. per student to the host institution for providing infrastructure
Escorts/Reader assistance @ Rs 2,000/- p.m. in cases of physically handicapped & blind candidates

The applications in the prescribed format given in UGC's Website, it may be sent to the JOINT SECRETARY, (SELECTION & AWARDS BUREAU) , UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, DELHI UNIVERSITY, SOUTH CAMPUS, BENITO JUAREZ MARG, NEW DELHI-110 021 duly forwarded through the University/Institution where the fellow desires to undertake research work within one month from the date of issue of advertisement.
The selection will be made on the basis of merit and on the recommendations of the Selection Committee, constituted by the Commission. The decision of the Commission shall be final. Direct & incomplete applications will not be entertained Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification The application form for the scheme may be downloaded from the University Grants Commission website www.ugc.ac,in

Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship

Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of the University Grants Commission

Announcement of Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of the University Grants Commission

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship program in Sciences, Medical Sciences and Engineering Sciences will soon become operational. These Fellowships are meant for full time postdoctoral research work at Indian Universities. They are open for candidates, preferably below the age of 35 years, who have obtained their Ph. D. degree in Sciences, including Medical and Engineering Sciences. The Program is crafted to work electronically. Further information regarding the same is available at the following website. http://www.unipune.ernet.in/PostDocInfo The name of the fully functional website is expected to be announced by January 31, 2008. The applications can be uploaded on that website w. e. f. January 31, 2008.

FOURTEENTH (14th) FOREIGNERS' FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME 2008-09

FOURTEENTH (14th) FOREIGNERS' FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME 2008-09: Application Dead Line Jan., 31, 2008


UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARC
NEW DELHI - 110 002

No. F. 40-1/2005 (IC-II)

Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation, Athens, Greece has announced the 14`x' Foreigners' Fellowship Programme for the academic year 2008 - 2009 to full Members of National Academics, University Professors of all levels (Ph. D. holders), post doctoral researchers (Ph. D. holders), artists, elementary and secondary school teachers of the greek language as a foreign one, P.G. students and Ph. D. candidates. 'This annual fellowship programme of research grants and educational scholarships starting on October 1s`, 2008 covers the following fields only:-
1. Humanities : Philology, Literature, Linguistics, Theology, History, Archaeology, Philosophy, Educational Studies, Psychology.
2. Political Science : Sociology, International Relations.
3. Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, Photography, Film Studies.
The details of the fellowship programme category-wise and the nomination forms are available in UGC's website. The application forms and all supporting documents must be post marked no later than January 31, 2008 . The filled up applications may be sent directly to the foundation at
Secretariat, 7 Aeschinou Street, 10558 Plaka, Athens.


FOURTEENTH (14th) FOREIGNERS' FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME - ACADEMIC YEAR : OCTOBER 2008 - SEPTEMBER 2009

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF CANDIDATURES: JANUARY 31st, 2008.

This Foundation has announced the fourteenth (14th) annual Programme of research grants and educational scholarships starting on October 19; 2008, which is addressed to non Greeks, full Members of National Academies, University Professors of all levels (Ph.D. holders), postdoctoral researchers (Ph.D. holders), artists, elementary and secondary school teachers of the Greek language as a foreign one, post-graduate students and Ph.D. candidates.

FIELDS/SECTIONS OF RESEARCH OR STUDY
The Programme covers the following fields only:
> Humanities: Philology, Literature, Linguistics, Theology, History, Archaeology, Philosophy,
Educational Studies, Psychology
> Political science : Sociology, International Relations
Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, Photography, Film Studies


GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
The grants and scholarships offered within the framework of this Programme cover scholarly research, posteducational training in the teaching of the Greek language and culture and/or artistic creation in Greece only and in the fields stated in the above paragraph only.

In principle, only persons of non Greek descent are eligible to participate in the Programme. As an exception to this rule, Cypriot citizens are also eligible to apply for category Al and All grants only, provided they are permanently residing and working outside Greece. Additionally, as a second exception to the general rule, persons of Greek descent (second generation and on are also eligible to apply for a grant or scholarship, provided they are permanently residing and working abroad or currently studying in foreign Universities. More specifically, Categories AI and All also apply to Scholars of Greek descent or citizenship provided they have a professional academic career of at least ten (10) years in a University or Research Institute abroad. Also eligible for the Programme are Teachers of the Greek Language of Greek descent or citizenship, who work at elementary or secondary schools outside of Greece and post-graduate students of Greek descent or citizenship, who pursue post-graduate studies outside of Greece (categories B and C), have obtained a degree outside of Greece and are permanently residing outside of Greece for more than fifteen (15) years.
The decision to authorise each application for a grant or scholarship is left to the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors of the Foundation . The Board takes into account the recommendations of the Foundation 's Scientific Committee, which is selected by the Board, but is not bound by these recommendations . Furthermore, the Board of Directors can grant or not an application without communicating the rationale. All meetings of the Board and all recommendations of the Committee are confidential and under no circumstances will they be communicated to the applicants. The submission of an application equals acceptance of all the conditions of the Announcement.
Postal address:
Athens Office: 56, Amalias Aver . 105 58 Athens-Greece
Tel.: 0030 210 37 13 000 fax: 0030 210 37 13 013 e-mail : ffp@onassis.gr

BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY - INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

ADMISSION FOR MBBS/B.Pharm. COURSE-2008 at Banaras Hindu University

BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY - INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
VARANASI-221005

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION:

ADMISSION FOR MBBS/B.Pharm. COURSE-2008

The Banaras Hindu University will hold All India COMPETITIVE WRITTEN TEST for admission to MBBS course (55 seats) in TWO stages: PMT/PAT-2008 SCREENING and PMT-2008 MAIN, and to B. Pharm. course (25 seats) in ONE stage: PMT/PAT-2008 Screening. PMT/PAT-2008 SCREENING shall be held on Wednesday, the 7th May 2008 at Varanasi, Delhi, Kolkata, and Hyderabad Centres, to screen candidates for eligibility to take PMT-2008 MAIN examination for MBBS course which will be held on Sunday, the 15th June 2008 at Varanasi Centre only. For B. Pharm. course, candidates will be selected on the basis of their merit in the PMT/PAT-2008 SCREENING.
ELIGIBILITY : QUALIFICATIONS - Passed Intermediate, 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks (40% in case of SC/ST candidates) in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Zoology + Botany) taken together. Candidates appearing in qualifying examination may also apply.
DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS: M.B.B.S.: General – 40; SC – 9; ST – 4; Physically disabled (PD) – 2; B.Pharm.: As per Government of India Reservation Policy.
AGE: Completed 17 years but not crossed 25 years as on 31st December, 2008 (Candidates born after 1st January, 1992 and on or before 31st December, 1983 need not apply).
SALE OF APPLICATION FORM STARTS FROM: Tuesday, 01.01.2008
LAST DATE FOR SALE OF APPLICATION FORM FROM BANK: Friday, 29.02.2008*
Prescribed Application Form along with the Information Booklet for PMT/PAT-2008 can be obtained:
BY CASH : on payment of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 600/- for SC/ST candidates) from the following branches of BANK OF BARODA.
(i) VARANASI – (1) BHU, (2) Ram Katora, and (3) Orderly Bazar Branches.
(ii) DELHI–(1) Parliament Street, (2) Shakti Nagar, and (3) Nehru Place Branches.
(iii) LUCKNOW – Charbagh Branch. (iv) KOLKATA – College Street Branch.
(v) HYDERABAD – Hyderabad Main Branch, ABIDS Circle (vi) PUNE – Station Road Branch (vii) BHOPAL – TT Nagar Branch (viii) JAIPUR – DCM Branch.
* Application Form can be obtained from Bank of Baroda (BHU Branch, Varanasi only), upto Thursday, 06.03.2008 till 4:00 PM.
BY POSTAL CHANNEL : From the Office of the Director (PMT-Cell), Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005 by sending a written request through Registered Post along with Crossed Demand Draft/Bankers Cheque (MICR only) of Rs. 1060/- (Rs. 660/- for SC/ST candidates) of a Nationalized Bank, drawn in favour of “The Director, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU” payable at Varanasi. Application form will be sent by Speed / Registered Post. However, Institute will not be responsible for any loss or postal delay. The request for application form must include the name and address of the candidate, and full particulars of the enclosed DD/BC (write candidate’s name and address on the back of DD). Two self-addressed, preferably typed, white paper slips of 10 cm ´ 6 cm size MUST also accompany it. The ENVELOP containing requisition for PMT/PAT application form should be super scribed “Request for Application for PMT/PAT-2008, BHU”. Last date of requisition for PMT/PAT form by post is Wednesday, the 20th February 2008. Incomplete/non-cashable Draft (under amount/unsigned/ without Bank Code No. & Seal) shall not be accepted. NOTE: (a) Separate Bank Draft will be required for each application form. (b) M.O./I.P.O./Cheques shall NOT be accepted under any circumstances. Application Forms from the Office of the Director (PMT-Cell), Institute of Medical Sciences, can be obtained by POST only and not in person. In case forms are not available at Bank of Baroda Branches, the same can be obtained by post from Director’s Office upto 20th February, 2008.
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM : Application form duly completed must be sent through Registered Post so as to reach THE DIRECTOR (PMT CELL), INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, VARANASI-221 005 latest by SATURDAY, the 8th March 2008 till 5.00 PM. Application forms received after the last date shall not be accepted. Foreign Nationals are not required to appear in the PMT examination for MBBS course. They may seek admission through the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi, as per the rules laid down for the purpose and their nomination must reach by Wednesday, the 16th July 2008.
This advt. is also available on : http://www.bhu.ac.in and http://bhuresults.nic.in

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE - ADMISSION NOTICE - SESSION 2008-2009

B.Stat.(Hons.), B.Math.(Hons.), M.Stat, M.Math., M.S.(QE), M.S. (LIS, M.Tech.(CS), M.Tech. (QROR) and Fellowships. at INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE
203 B.T. Road, Kolkata - 700108


ADMISSION NOTICE - SESSION 2008-2009

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE has invited application for the following Programmes 2008-2009.

B.Stat.(Hons.), B.Math.(Hons.), M.Stat, M.Math., M.S.(QE), M.S. (LIS, M.Tech.(CS), M.Tech. (QROR) and Fellowships.

Applications are invited for the following programmes form the candidates having qualifications as shown against each programme. Stipend/Fellowship as mentioned against each programme will be available to the deserving candidates.

1. 3 Year B.Stat. (Hons.): Successful completion of 10+2 years for Higher Secondary Education or equivalent with Mathematics and English. Stipend Rs.800/- per month. (Offered in Kolkata).

2. 3 Year B.Math. (Hons.): Successful completion of 10+2 years of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent with Mathematics and English. Stipend Rs.800/- per months. (Offered in Bangalore).

3. 2 Year M.Stat.: 3year Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as full subject or a B.Stat./B.Math. degree from the Indian Statistical Institute or a Statistician’s Diploma/Senior Diploma in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute. Stipend Rs.1200/- per month. (Offered in Kolkata).

4. 2 Year M.Math. : 3 Year Bachelor’s degree or a B.E/B.Tech degree with Mathematics and an exceptionally stron background in Analysis and Abstract Algebra or a B.Stat/B.Math. degree form the Indian Statistical Institute. Stipend Rs.1200/- per month. (Offered in Kolkata).

5. 2 Year Master of Science (M.S.) in Quantitative Economics: 3 years Bachelor’s degree in Economics/ Mathematics/Statistics/Physics or a B.Stat. degree from the Indian Statistical Institute, Engineering graduates are also eligible. Candidates should have knowledge of Economics and Mathematics at the B.A/B.Sc pass level. Stipend Rs.1200/- per month. (Offered in Kokkata & Delhi)

6. 2 Year Master of Science (M.S.) in Library and Information Science: 3 year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. The candidates must have secured at least 60 marks in the Bachelor’s Degree. Stipend Rs.1200/- per month. (Offered in Bangalore).

7. 2 Year M.Tech. in Computer Science: (i) Master’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Electronic Science/Computer Science/ Computer Applications/Information Technology or, (ii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or any other qualification considered equivalent (such as AMIE or GRADIETE or, DOEACC ‘B’ Level). Stipend Rs. 5000/- per month. (Offered in Kolkata).

8. 2 Year M.Tech in Qualify, Reliability and Operations Research: (i) Masters degree in Statistics or Master’s degree in Mathematics with Probability and Statistics as major subjects or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent or PG diploma in SQC & OR from the Indian Statistical Institute and (ii) Knowledge of Mathematics at graduate level and knowledge of Physics and Chemistry at Higher Secondary level. Stipend Rs.5000/- per month. (Offered in Kolkata).

9. Junior Research Fellowships:
(a) Statistics: (i) A good academic record with M.Stat. M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Statistics or, (ii) Outstanding mathematical maturity with B.Stat./B.Math., B.A./B.Sc. or equivalent degree with Statistics as the main Subject.

(b) Mathematics: (i) A good academic record with M.Stat. M.Math., M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics or (ii) Outstanding Mathematical maturity with B.Stat./B.Math., B.A./B.Sc. or equivalent degree with Mathematics as the main Subject.

(c) Quantitative Economics: (i) A good academic record with M.S. (QE), M.Stat., M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Econometrics or, (ii) Outstanding Mathematical maturity with B.A./B.Sc. degree with Economics as the main Subject. A Candidate possessing a Master’s degree in any subject with Mathematics/Statistics at B.A. / B.Sc. (Pass) level is also eligible.

(d) Computer Science: A good academic record with M.E./M.Tech or equivalent degree in Electronics/ Telecommunication/Radio Physics/ Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering/Microwave Communications/ Information Technology or a good academic record with M.Sc/M.C.A./M.A. or equivalent degree in Physics/Mathematics/Statistics/Electronic Sciences/ Computer Science/Atmospheric Science/Information Technology with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the graduate level. Outstanding candidates having B.E./B.Tech./ Equivalent degree in the above subjects will also be eligible.

(e) Biological Anthropology: A good academic record with M.Sc. in Anthropology (Specialization in Physical / Biological Anthropology).

(f) Physics and Applied Mathematics: A good academic record with M.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics Statistics.

(g) Agriculture & Ecology: A good academic record with M.Sc. in Environmental Science/ Botany (Specialization in Ecology/Plant Physiology)

(h) Sociology: A Good academic record with M.A/ M.Sc. Sociology or equivalent degree in Sociology/Anthropology Economics/History or any other subject in Social Sciences.

(i) Geology: A good academic record with M.Sc Geology/ Applied Geology or equivalent or, M.Sc. in Chemistry (Specialization in Physical Chemistry).

(j) Human Genetics: A good academic record with M.Stat/M.Sc. in Statistics. Candidate has to take the JRF (Statistics) selection tests.

(k) Psychology: A good academic record with M.A./M.Sc in Psychology/ Applied Psychology.

(l) Demography: A good academic record with Master’s degree in Statistics/Demography/Economics/ Population Science/Population Studies/ Applied Mathematics.

(m) Library and Information Science: A good academic record with Associateship in Documentation and Information Science of the Indian Statistical Institute or INSDOC or Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with at least 55% marks in undergraduate and post graduate degree programmes.

Fellowship of 9(a) to 9 (m): (i) Applicants with M.E./ M.Tech. or equivalent: Rs. 9000/- per month and (ii) Others: Rs.8000/- per months. A Special Fellowship of Rs. 12000/- pm. Is also available for outstanding candidates in each of the subjects: (i) Statistics (ii) Mathematics (iii) Computer Science, and (iv) Quantitative Economics. Fellowships are like to be revise.

The complete details are available in the Prospectus. 9 (a) and 9 (b) are offered in Kolkata, Delhi & Bangalore. 9 (c) is offerd in Kolkata and elhi. 9 (m) is offered only in Bangalore. Remaining JRF programmes are offered only in Kokata. Selection of candidates is based on academic record, written tests and intervies conducted by the Institue. Due consideration is given to SC/ST/Physically Challenged candidates for all courses (excluding fellowship programmes). Detailed procedures for selection of the candidates who have been offered Junior Research Fellowships by the CSIR/NBHM are available in the prospectus. Limited hostel facilities are available. Candidates who are due to complete the qualifying examination before 01 July 2008 may also apply. Prospectus and application form can be obtained form the following offices of Indian Statistical Institute by post or in person : (a) Dean of Studies, Indian Statistical Institute, 203, B.T. Road, Kolkata – 700108, (b) Head, Delhi Centres, Indian Statistical Institue, 7, S.J.S. Sansanwal Marg., Near Qutab Hotel, Opposite Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi – 110016., (c) Head, Bangalore Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, R.V. College P.O., Bangalore – 560059., (d) Head, SQC & OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 110 Nelson Manickam Raod (1st Floor), Aminjikarai, Chennai – 600029, (e) Head, SQC & OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Street No. 8, Habshiguda, Hyderabad-500007, by paying an amount of Rs. 450/- (Rs.225/- for reserved categories) in cash (from 11 am to 2 pm on working days from Monday to Friday) or by bank draft drawn in favour of “Indian Statistical Institute’ payable at Kolkata (Proper). Request for application forms should have mailing address in CAPITALS.

Postal orders, Money orders and Cheques will not be accepted.

Prospectus and Application Form are also available on website www.isical.ac.in in PDF Format. Candidates who want to send the downloaded application form should read carefully instructions given in the website before filling in the application form.

Distribution of Prospectus and Application Form: 05 February, 2008 to 29 February 2008
Last Date for receiving completed Application Form: 21 March 2008
Date of Selection Test (India and Abroad): 04 May, 2008