D. Y. Patil University, Pimpri, Pune

ADMISSION TO MBA PROGRAMME in Global Business Scool and Research Centre (GBS), Tathawade, Pune


Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Pimpri, Pune
GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL & RESEARCH CENTRE
Tathawade, Pune 411 033 Tel 020 65342825
(Constituent Institute of Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune 411 018)

INVITED APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO MBA PROGRAMME- 2008-09


ADMISSION TO MBA PROGRAMME in Global Business Scool & Research Centre (GBS), Tathawade, Pune - 411033

Specializations:
Marketing Management, Human Resources Managemnt, Finance Management, International Business Mangement, Health Care & Hospital Management, Pharmaceutical Management, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Management

Centre of Test:
Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Pimpri, Pune

Day, Date & Time of Test:
Sunday, 4th May 2008 (11.00am to 1.30pm)

Last for Submission of Form:
Without Late Fee - 19/04/08
With Late Fee - 26/04/08

Fees:
Rs. 1500/- (Including form, Test and GD & PI Fees)

GD & PI:
5th & 6th May 2008.

Application Form can be obtained (a) from the University office on payment of Rs. 1500/- in cash or D.D. OR (b) (if required by post) through a requisition letter along witha demand draft of Rs. 1600/- drawn on any nationalized bank, in favour of "Registrar, Dr. D. Y. Patil University", payable at Pune. OR (c) by downloading from the University website. The downloaded form to be submitted along with a demand draft of Rs. 1600/-.


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NIMHANS: Admission Notice 2008 - 2009

NIMHANS: Admission Notice 2008 - 2009 for SUPERSPECIALITY COURSES, Ph.D, PDF, B.Sc, B.S.c Nursing, Diploma and Certificate Courses


NIMHANS: Admission Notice 2008 - 2009
Dated 04 Mar 2008

Applications are invited on prescribed form for admission to the following courses for the academic Year 2008 - 2009:

SUPERSPECIALITY COURSES
DM Degree in Neuroradiology
DM Degree in Neurology
M.Ch. Degree in Neurosurgery
Ph.D. COURSE
Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences (ICMR Programme)

POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP COURSES
Neuroanaesthesia
Neuropathology
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
B.Sc. COURSES
B.Sc. in Nursing
B.Sc. in Radiography

DIPLOMA COURSES
Diploma in Clinical Neurophysiology Technology (DCNT)
Certificate Course in Neuroimaging & Technology (CNT)

Dates to Remember:
Last Date for Issuing Application through Post: 25th March 2008
Last Date for Issuing Application in Person: 31s March 2008
Last Date for Receipt of filled in Application: 5th April 2008
Entrance Test will be held in Bangalore on: 29th June 2008
(No Entrance Test for Diploma/Certificate courses)
Commencement of the Courses : 1st August 2008
Last date for admission of candidates selected: 8th August 2008

Duly filled in application should be sent to the Director, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 029 along with a Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, NIMHANS by superscribing the name of the course applied for on the Envolope without fail.

Download Application Form (Medical
Download Application Form (Non-Medical:B.Sc. and Diploma


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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEURO SCIENCES
(DEEMED UNIVERISITY)
P.B.No.2900, Hosur Road, Bangalore-560 029, INDIA
No.NIMH/ACA/ADMN/2008-2009-2 -Dated: 04.03.2008


ADMISSION NOTICE
Applications are invited on prescribed form for admission to the following courses for the academic Year 2008 - 2009.
A) SUPERSPECIALITY COURSES
1. DM Degree in Neuroradiology
(a) No. of Seats: 2 (b) Duration: 3 Years
(c) Minimum Qualification for Admission: MD/DNB in Radiodiagnosis

2. DM Degree in Neurology
(a) No. of Seats: 6*
(b) Duration0
(i) 3 Years for Post MD/DNB in General Medicine or Paediatrics Candidates
(ii) 5 Years for Post MBBS Candidates

3. M.Ch. Degree in Neurosurgery
(a) No. of Seats: 6*
(b) Duration
(i) 3 Years for Post MS/DNB in General Surgery Candidates
(ii) 5 Years for Post MBBS Candidates
* 3 Seats for Post MBBS Candidates and 3 seats for Post MD/DNB candidates for DM in Neurology and 3 seats for Post MBBS Candidates and 3 seats for Post MS/DNB General Surgery Candidates for M.Ch. in Neurosurgery. If suitable candidate/s are not available in any one of the above category, such unutilized seats will be filled by the Candidates from the other category.

B) Ph.D. IN CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES (ICMR Programme)
(a) Duration: 5 Years
(b) Minimum Qualification: MBBS degree with not less than 55% of the Marks of any University recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The Candidate should have completed satisfactorily one year compulsory rotating internship or its equivalent as recognized by the MCI after passing the final MBBS examination and must have full registration with a State Medical Council.

C) POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP COURSES
1. Neuroanaesthesia
(a) No. of Seats: 4 (2 for foreign/sponsored) (b) Duration: 1 Year (c) Minimum Qualification for Admission: MD/DNB in Anaesthesia

2. Neuropathology
(a) No. of Seats: 2 (1 for foreign/sponsored) (b) Duration: 1 Year (c) Minimum Qualification for Admission: MD/DNB in Pathology

3. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
(a) No. of Seats: 2 (1 for sponsored) (b) Duration: 1 Year (c) Minimum Qualification for Admission: MD/DNB in Psychiatry

D) B.Sc. COURSES
1. B.Sc. in Nursing
(a) No. of Seats: 75 (b) Duration: 4 Years (c) Minimum Qualification for Admission:
(i) Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (12 years course) OR (ii) Senior School Certificate Examination Pre-degree Examination (10+2) OR (iii) An Equivalent with 12 years of Schooling from a recognized Board (With Physics, Chemistry,Biology & English with a minimum of 50% aggregate)

2. B.Sc. in Radiography
(a) No. of Seats: 10 (4 for Sponsored, 6 for private Candidates)
If the number of candidates from either of the two category is less than indicated,
the corresponding number of candidates will be selected from the other category.
(b) Duration: 3 Years
(c) Minimum Qualification for Admission:
(i) Pre University Course OR
(ii) Job Oriented Diploma course from a recognized Board with Diagnostic Radiography as vocational subject or Equivalent OR (iii) An Equivalent with 12 years of
Schooling from a recognized Board (With Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology & English)

E) DIPLOMA COURSES
1. Diploma in Clinical Neurophysiology Technology (DCNT)
(a) No. of Seats: 8 (*4 for sponsored)
(b) Duration: 1 Year
(c) Minimal Qualification: B.Sc. with Physics/Electronics/Computer Science with minimum Second Class in the qualifying examination or Diploma in Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation/Computer (Approved by Board of Technical Education) or PUC with 3 years Experience as EEG Technician.

2. Certificate Course in Neuroimaging & Technology (CNT)
(a) No. of Seats: 2 (**for sponsored only)
(b) Duration: 1 Year
(c) Minimal Qualification: Diploma in Radiographic Technology from Vocational Board of Government of Karnataka or equivalent qualification or Bachelors degree in Radiation Technology from any recognized University or equivalent qualification.
**Sponsored candidates means sponsored by the State/Central Government or Public Sector Undertaking of State/Central Government.

Common for all Courses: The qualifying degrees for all the above mentioned courses should be from a recognized University. For medical qualification, the degree should be recognized by the Medical Council of India.

F) GUIDELINES:
In respect of Medical Courses, the candidates should have completed one-year internship and registration with State Medical Council on or before 31st July 2008 (proof of completion from competent authority to be produced at the time of joining, failing which admission will be cancelled).

G) FEES/EMOLUMENTS/RESERVATION OF SEATS:
Please refer Prospectus/website for full details.

H) RESERVATION OF SEATS:
In respect of B.Sc. courses and Diploma in Clinical Neurophysiology Technology (DCNT), 15% seats are reserved for SC, 7.5% seats are reserved for ST Candidates.


INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Application forms and Prospectus can be downloaded from our website and can also be obtained from the Director, NIMHANS on request by mentioning the course and enclosing a Demand Draft towards application fee* drawn in favour of the Director, NIMHANS, Bangalore-560029, along with a self addressed stamped envelope (30cm x 25cm) affixing stamp worth Rs.20/-
2. FEE:
Medical Courses:
Application fee: Rs.500/- (non-refundable) and (Rs.400/- (non-refundable) in case of SC/ST candidates)
Registration fee: Rs.500/- per course and (Rs.400/- (non-refundable) in case of SC/ST candidates)
B.Sc./Diploma Courses: Rs.500/- (non-refundable) and (Rs.400/- (non-refundable) in case of SC/ST candidates)
Registration fee: NIL
3. Candidates may apply for more than one course provided they are eligible.
4. Candidates can apply in the same application (Medical Application) form for all Superspeciality/Post Doctoral Fellowship courses. Candidates applying for B.Sc. and Diploma Courses should apply on separate application (Non Medical) form for each course.
5. Foreign Nationals are required to submit their applications through the Diplomatic Channel (through the Ministry of External Affairs). They shall also appear for the common Entrance Test along with the other candidates.
6. Sponsored candidates should submit their application through proper channel and they should also appear for the Common Entrance Test.
7. AGE LIMIT: For superspeciality Courses age should not be more than 32 years for MBBS degree holders and 35 for PG medical degree holders, relaxable in case of SC/ST Candidates by a maximum of 5 years as on 1.8.2008. For sponsored candidates age should not be more than 40 years as on 1.8.2008.
For B.Sc. courses, age should not be less than 17 years as on 1.8.2008 and should not have completed 25 years as on 1.8.2008
8. Duly filled in application should be sent to the Director, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 029 along with a Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, NIMHANS by superscribing the name of the course applied for on the Envolope without fail.
9. Applications down loaded from the Website should be accompanied by a Demand Draft of Rs.500/- (Non refundable) (Rs.400/- in case of SC/ST) towards application fee and Registration fee as indicated as above in case of Superspeciality/Post Doctoral Fellowship courses. There is no registration fee for B.Sc. and Diploma courses.

10. Last date for issuing of application:
Through post : 25th March 2008
In person : 31s March 2008

11. Last date for receipt of filled in application : 5th April 2008
12. Entrance Test will be held in Bangalore on : 29th June 2008
(No Entrance Test for Diploma/Certificate courses)

13. Commencement of the Courses : 1st August 2008
14. Last date for admission of candidates selected : 8th August 2008

Incomplete applications, applications without enclosures i.e., for Medical courses: Mark Sheet year wise, Attempt, Internship Completion, Degree, Registration Certificates and Birth Certificate/SSLC Marks sheet. Caste Certificate in case of SC/ST category. Non Medical courses: Qualifying exam mark sheets, Certificate, Caste Certificate in case of SC/ST category and experience certificate if applicable). Applications without Demand Draft or insufficient Demand Draft will be rejected. The Demand Draft or application of the rejected candidates will not be returned at any cost. No communication will be given against the rejected applications. Demand Draft or enclosures sent subsequently will not be considered. Applications will strictly not be received after 5th April 2008. No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained. The applications should be downloaded on A4 size paper only and SHOULD NOT BE FOLDED. Candidates called for Entrance Test and Counseling must be present at the venue within the stipulated time failing which they will not be considered for Entrance Test or Counseling at any cost.

Eligible candidates for Entrance Test will be intimated by post and institute will not take any responsibility for non-receipt of the call letters. List of qualified candidates for counseling will be notified on the Institute’s Notice Board and Website. No separate individual intimation will be given. The decision of the Director in all matters regarding selection will be final and no representation in any form will be entertained. The candidate must visit the website from time to time for all necessary details and updates on the above.

NIMHANS Website :http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in

For all enquiries e-mail : academic@nimhans.kar.nic.in

(DR.D.NAGARAJA)
DIRECTOR/VICE-CHANCELLOR
GRAMS:NIMHANS Ph: 26995000/26995015 FAX: 0091-080-26564830 /26562121

PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE

BSNL - JTO Coaching Classes from PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE

Announces

Coaching Classes for


BSNL - JTO

During Weekdays (Evening)

Classes will be handled by experienced faculties of PSG Tech. & Successful JTO's

Course Materias & Regular Model Tests

Contact: Y 103, Library Building, PSG College of Technology, Peelamedu, Coimbatore-4.
Phone: 4344136, 4344448, 4344777 Extn.:4378
Email: psgcnce@mail.psgtech.ac.in

CLASSES WILL COMMENCE SHORTLY

INSTITUTE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT RESEARCH, JAIPUR

Postgraduate Programme in Hospital and Health Management: 2008-2010 from INSTITUTE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT RESEARCH, JAIPUR

INSTITUTE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT RESEARCH, JAIPUR

Postgraduate Programme in Hospital and Health Management: 2008-2010

RANKED NO.1
(A Programme approved by AICTE and recognized as equivalent to MBA by AIU)

ADMISSION OPEN TO 2008-2010 BATCH

The Institute:
The Institute of Health Management Research (IHMR), (Formerly known as Indian Institute of Health Management Research), Jaipur is a premier institute in the field of Health Management Education, Research and Training. The IHMR is a WHO Collaborating Centre for District Health Systems based on Primary Health Care and has technical collaboration with The Johns Hopkins University, USA and New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA. These ti-ups provide an excellent opportunity for international experience and assignments. The Institute has excellent hostels, a computer lab, a library and recreation facilities.

The Postgraduate Programme is a two-year full time programme offering specialisation in any one of the following streams:
HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT
HEALTH MANAGEMENT
PHARMACEUTICAL MANAGEMENT

The Programme prepares students for exciting carers in managerial positions in corporate hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and international, bilateral and national health care organizations. The programme has ben recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi as equivalent to MBA degree of Indian Universities and has ben ranked Number 1 by Outlook, 2007.

The Programme has been awarded the accreditation status by the National Board of Accreditation.

ELIGIBILITY:
Graduates in any discipline with an aggregate of 50% marks are eligible. The candidates must have taken any one of Managemetn Aptitude Test (MAT - Sept. 2, Dec 2, 2007 & Feb.3., May 4, 2008) conducted AIMA, New Delhi. The final selections will be made through group discussion and interview to be held at the Institute. Mid-career professionals, graduates (with a minimum of 2 years' work experience in the health care sector after graduation) are exempted from MAT and are eligible for direct admission through group discussion and interview. All candidates have to fill in the IHMR Application form available at the Institute on payment of Rs.500/- in cash or through a demand draft in favour of "IHMR" payable at Jaipur. The online application form is also available on their website.

For eligibility criteria, MAT Score, work experience and further details, please visit their website.

PLACEMENT:
All their former students are occupying key managerial positions in hospitals, healthcare organisations and pharmaceutical companies in India and Abroad.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION FORMS, DULY FILLED-IN IS MAY 31, 2008.

Application forms may be sent to:
Dean, Academic and Student Affairs
Institute of Health Management Research,
1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur -302011 (INDIA)
Phone: +91-141-2791431-34. FAX: +91-141-2792138
Email: pgdhm@iihmr.org

Website: http://www.iihmr.org

Important Dates:
MAT schedule (All India Management Association, New Delhi): September 2, 2007, December 02, 2007, February 03, 2008 and May 04, 2008
The last date for receiving application forms duly filled in: May 31, 2008
Group Discussions and Interview: May 14-15 and June 11-12, 2008
The course commences on July 7, 2008

Download PGDHM Application Form click here

CULINARY COURSES

CULINARY COURSES

CULINARY COURSES

There are many schools all over the world offering hospitality courses like hotel management, catering and nutrition management, hotel reception and bookkeeping etc. and a very few offer Culinary Courses. While, the number of Indian students opting for professional courses in the West is one the rise, many have started to move towards the east, mainly Singapore. The small vibrant nation has been maintaining their international standards in providing quality education and has more or less become an educational hub for international students to mingle. It has various governments subsidize universities and private institutes and schools that offer courses form various fields, from engineering to arts.
Apart from these course, Singapore is a home to only one culinary academy, at-sunrise. The seven-year-old school that has a Singapore Quality Class certificate (Singapore Quality Class is certification provided by the Singapore government for private education organizations in Singapore) has a global vision in maintaining the integrity of food and cuisines by delivering these best professional culinary arts education. The academy aims at providing education in East and West, Old and New World cuisines and Herbs and Spices.
At-Sunrise now promotes the global chef career pathway making every student eligible to work in any part of the world on any cuisine. The academy holds very stringent procedures for enrolling students and trains them to met international industry standards. To help become a global chef, at-Sunrise employs faculties from various countries to bring to the students, the best of traditional methods of preparing cuisines. AT-Sunrise also invites guest celebrity lectures to make their students learn the secret of their success.
The Academy enrolls a maximum of only 25 students per class in order to give personal attention to each student. At-Sunrise follows the work and study module where the students can work for 4 days a week and take up days of theory classes. The internship or apprenticeship is included in the academic syllabus that makes a students eligible to work while learn. This work and study module helps a students earn while studying, thereby making a student not only pay back their study loans but also feel personally and professionally confident.
At-Sunrise not just aims at quality education but also make their students placed in the best of best hotels in the world. For that purpose, the academy holds an annual culinary career fair called TalentMatch. As Singapore’s only culinary career fair, it employs its ‘Best Fit’ concept of matching culinary employers with industry savvy graduates. The TalentMatch is held every year on the day of graduation in June or July. While the academy helps the students to take up interviews with the best hospitality employers in the world, it depends solely on the student to get a placement.
At-Sunrice now have students from as many as 25 countries that include USA, Canada, Mexico, Korea, France, Germany, Japan, Thailand, the Philippiens, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Brazil, Colombia, Singapore, Peru, China, Indonesia, Dubai, Panama, Australia and others.

Courses offered by at-Sunrise
Advanced Culinary Placement Diploma (ACP) 2 years : Fee S$40,500
Diploma in Culinary Craft and Service Excellent (DCCSE) 15 months : Fee S$ 23,000
Diploma in Pastry and Baking Arts (DIPB) 15 months: Fee S$ 23,400
Asian Culinary Arts (ACA) 2 weeks : Fee S$ 3,600

ELIGIBILITY
Be a high school graduate/ diploma holders and above
Age between 18-29 years
Possess a certificate in cooking
Be able to speak, read and write in English or possess a 5.5 score in IELTS, 500 in TOFEL or ESS Certificate level 5
Possess leadership qualities, a passion for culinary and / or pastry and baking, be artistic and disciplined.
IMPT is the Chennai consultant for at-sunrise academy that guides candidate through the admission procedures and also take up loans.

For further details on the courses and the college contact IMPT consultancy services at 42187003 or mail them at imtp@rediffmail.com

For further details visit at-sunrise website: www.at-sunrise.com

COMBINED ENTRANCE EXAM FOR PG COURSES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

COMBINED ENTRANCE EXAM FOR PG COURSES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

COMBINED ENTRANCE EXAM FOR PG COURSES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

HOW TO APPLY:
Application form along with brochure can be obtained personally on cash payment of Rs.120 from any of the participating University. To get the Application form by post Deputy Registrar (CEEB), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, along with a valid bank draft of Rs.180 payable to “Jawaharlal Nehru University”. The request should accompany a self addressed unstamped envelope of the size of 28x20cms indicating clearly, “Request for Application form for MSc. Biotechnology OR M.Sc (Agri.)/MVSc Biotechnology OR M.Tech Biotechnology".

The last date of issue of application form by post is March 7, 2008 and in person March 17, 2008. The last date for submission of filled in application is March 17, 2008. Completed application forms can be submitted personally or sent to the above mentioned address. For more details log on to http://www.jnu.ac.in

Jawaharlal Nehru University has invited application for the All India Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination for admission to various Biotechnology Programmes offered by various universities.

M.Sc Biotechnology
Candidates with Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary & Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Technology, 4 years BS (Physician Assistant Course) or MBBS/BDS with at least 55% marks are eligible to apply for MSc (Biotechnology) programme being offered by
University of Allahabad, Allahabad;
Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu;
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
University of IBurdwan, Golapbag
Calicut University Kerala
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Goa University Goa
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hissar
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
HNB Garwal University, Garhwal
University of Jamu, Jammu
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Jawarlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Kumaun University, Nainital
University of Lucknow, Lucknow
MS University of Baroda, Vadodara
Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai
University of Mysore, Maysore
University of North Bengal, siliguri
Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
University of Pune, Pune
Punjab University, Patiala
R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur
Sardar Patel I University, Gujarat
Tezpur University, Tezpur (Assam)
Thapar University, Patiala
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan.

MSc AGRICULTURE AND MVSc PROGRAMME
Candidates with Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average form any recognized university in he concerned subjects are eligible to apply. The participating universities and eligible subjects are the following:

Ch. Sarwan Kumar HP Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur – Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pant Nagar – Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Horticulture or Forestry.
Indira Gandhi Agricultural University Raipur – Agriculture, Veterinary, Diary Technology, Horticulture or Forestry.
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Viswavidyalaya Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur – Agriculture, Horticulture, or Forestry.
Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani (Maharashtra) – Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry.
Orrisa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar – Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry or B.Tech (Biotech.), B.Tech (Horticulture).
University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Bangalore – Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry or Sericulture.
Dharwad – Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry.

M.Tech BIOTECHNOLOGY
JNU conducts the Combined Biotechnology entrance exam for M.Tech admission to Ana University, Chennai and West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata. Candidates should be graduates in any of B.Tech/BE in Chemical Engineering/ Biogeochemical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology Biomedical Engineering, B. Pharma, Chemical Technology, Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics.
Candidates who are appearing for the final exam in 2008 are also eligible to apply. But candidates who have passed the qualifying examination prior to 2006 are not eligible to take exam for any category

CAREER IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

CAREER IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

To become a full-fledged actuary, one has to clear, through self study, a series of examinations conducted by the Institute of Actuaries of India.

Do you have an aptitude for mathematics and a flair for calculating insurance risks!! And are you looking for a more sustainable job, which can get you salary in minimum five digits as well!! Then, Actuarial Sciences has more to offer. With the insurance sector growing up and the need for actuaries being felt in many areas the need for actuaries being felt in many areas such as investment, financial planning and pension,
Actuarial Science is gaining popularity in India, though in a slow pace.

The course essentially deals with calculation of insurance risks and premiums, and it is built on the statistical evaluations of the financial, economic and other implications of future contingent events. With the insurance companies focusing their larger market in India, the course is undoubtedly gaining popularity here. But the awareness is yet to reach the students. There are also international insurance agencies trying to woo more students from India.

The lucrative job opportunities and the fat money are probably not the only factors that attract students to this field. It is also the liking for involving in emerging industries such as life insurance, investment, planning etc, where statistical application is more.

What does actuaries do?
Actuaries are the backbone of the insurance and pension industries. They apply mathematical, statistical and economic analysis to a wide range of practical problems in insurance, investment, financial planning and management. They are disciplined problem solvers. A creative aspect of future contingent events.
Actuaries are often involved in making decisions concerned with the financial soundness of insurance companies and pension funds. Actuaries, by virtue of their analytical and incisive outlook, can make significant contributions in the fields like demography, social welfare etc. An Actuary can be the cerebral centre of any financial sector.

Who can become an actuary?
Any person with an aptitude for Mathematics and Statistics can become an Actuary, Generally, first class graduates or post-graduates in Mathematics or Statistics or those who have Actuarial Science, as an optional subject at the degree level will be in a better position to qualify as Actuaries. To become a full-fledged Actuary, one has to clear, through self-study, a series of examinations conducted by the Institute of Actuaries of India, a central organization for the members of the actuarial profession in India. It is the Indian Counterpart of the Institute of Actuaries, London.
Getting a membership in the society is not an easy job. But once the candidates pass through the entrance test he/she can register for eh examinations. The candidates will have to prepare themselves in the syllabus provided by the society.

Job Opportunities:
Actuaries can function effectively in any sector where finance, investment, statistics or scientifically based forecasting is involved. By the time a person qualifies as an Actuary, he acquires techniques that can be constructively employed in a number of fields on his own, he can explore new avenues where his services can be gainfully utilized. A number of Actuaries have set up their own consultancy firms to advice in matters like Gratuity and other Retirement Benefit Schemes. Also with lots of insurance companies coming up in the country, there are plenty of students well placed in such companies.
An Actuary has an unlimited scope in countries outside India where the necessary infrastructure already exists to absorb them in suitable avenues like life and general insurance, operations research, statistics, investment and demography. The remuneration offered is very lucrative and the job satisfaction is tremendous. There are people placed in reputed companies who earn between Rs.20000 and 3 laksh per month.

Entrance Examination
Before enrolling as a student member of the Institute of Actuaries of India, candidates is required to pass the entrance examination of the Society or obtain exemption, if eligible, from the Society. The examination is conducted twice a year; in March and November. He March 2008 entrance examination is round the corner and here are some details about the examination. Examinations are held at seven centres; Mumbai, Calcutta, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Chennai and Bhopal.
Syllabus for the entrance examination includes three papers, Mathematics, English and General Essay. The study material should be so selected by the students as to cover the above topics. Any standard text book in Mathematics prescribed for B.Sc. and covering areas of integral calculus, theory of equations and higher algebra may be used.

Eligibility
A candidate having passed higher secondary or equivalent examination in 10+2 pattern with high degree of proficiency in Mathematics as well as in other subjects is eligible for admission to the entrance examination. However, the candidates should also have attained the age of 16 years.

INSTITUTE OF ACTUARIES OF INDIA
The Institute of Actuaries of India, formed in 1944 is the sole professional body of Actuaries in India. The main Objectives of IAI are the advancement of the Actuarial profession in India; providing opportunities for interaction among members of the profession; facilitating research, arranging lectures on relevant subjects and providing facilities and guidance to those studying for Actuarial exams.

For more information on the society, entrance exam etc., you can contact Actuarial Society of India, 9, Jeevan Udyog, D N Road, Fort, Mumbai-400001. Tel: +91-22-2036040, 2006794. Email: actsoc@vsnl.com
Webstie: www.actuariesindia.org

INSTITUTES
There are a number of institutes offering various course in Actuarial Science and other insurance related fields.

Department of Statistics, University of Madras, Chennai. www.unom.ac.in/stat.html
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, Hyderabad, Tel: +91-40-5578-9768, 5582-0964.
Bishop Herber College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu. Tel: 0431-2770136, 2772345. www.bhc.ac.in
Ernakulam Insurance Institute, C/o LIC of India Divisional Office, Jeevan Prakash, MG Road, Ernakulam.
The National Insurance Academy, Balewadi Bancer Road, Pune. Tel: +91-20-7292382-83/ 7292393, email: http://niapune@vsnl.com
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Kalyani University, Kalyani Nadia, West Bengal.

Study in ITALY with SCHOLARSHIP

Study in ITALY with SCHOLARSHIP

Study in ITALY with SCHOLARSHIP
The Italian University Luiss Guido Carli, Rome, is offering 10 Scholarships for Indian students to join its Master of Science course in General Management, a two year course starting from September 2008. Any student holding a Graduate degree or finishing their Graduation by July 2008 are eligible to apply for he scholarships.
The 10 Scholarships are divided in three different categories and are intended for the complete duration of the programme.

IN CATEGORY A (4 Scholarships available)
Wherein the successful candidates will benefit a complete exemption of the annual tuition fee of 9,000 Euros along with 9,000 Euros per year for their living expenses.

CATEGORY B ( 3 Scholarships available)
Where the students will benefit a 50% reduction in the annual tuition fee of 9,000 euros along with 8,000 euros per year to cover their living expenses.

IN CATEGORY C (3 Scholarships available)
Which will benefit the students with 50% reduction in annual tuition fee of 9,000 euros. All chosen candidates will be offered the possibility to complete an internship in one of the various Italian companies.

Interested candidates can fil in the application form available on www.luiss.it/internationalisation/?page_id=511

The selection will be based on the results of a selection test and personal Interview. The deadline for application is April 10, 2008.

For further information, write to Ms Bettina Scheurer at bscheurer@luiss.it.