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Saturday, July 28, 2012

hD NOTIFICATION - 2012


 MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

NOTIFICATION

Applications are invited from Eligible candidates for registration for research leading to Ph.D Degree of this University as per the “Revised Regulations for Ph.D Registration and Award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, 2010/2012.”

Director : Prof.M.S John

School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies

Tel:    91-481-2731039 (O)         
·         PhD NOTIFICATION - 2012
·         Revised Regulations
·         PhD Regulations 2010
·         Subjects, Centres and Guides

Contacts in Administration Branch:

Joint Registrar - Academic          :   0481-2731050/1222
Deputy Registrar - Academic      :   0481-2731050/1228
Assistant Registrar - Academic  :   0481-2731050/1222
Section Officer- PhD                      :   0481-2731050/1317


.   Eligibility for Application:
             A candidate who has passed the Post-graduate Examination in any discipline of Mahatma Gandhi University or of other Universities recognized as equivalent thereto securing not less than 55% marks in the aggregate shall be eligible to apply for registration for Ph.D.  For SC/ST candidates, the minimum marks required for application is 50% in the aggregate in the Postgraduate Examination.  Provided, however, that MBBS, BAMS, BHMS and BDS degree holders who have secured not less than 50% marks for their final
examinations shall be eligible for registration for Ph.D Provided further that CA qualified candidates, that is, a person whose name has been entered as a member  in  the  Register  maintained  either  by  the  Institute  of  Chartered Accountants of India or by the Institute of Cost and Work Accountants of India  shall  also  be  eligible  to  apply  for  registration  for  Ph.D.  When  the application is made for registration at an approved Research Centre other than the University Departments,  the application shall be accompanied by letters of consent from the Head of the Research Centre (The College Principal in the case of an affiliated college centre) where the applicant proposes to work as well as from the Supervising Teacher under whom he/she proposes to work.

.    Mode of Admission:        Admission to the Ph.D programmes shall be made on the basis of (a) the
qualifying  degree marks;   (b) a written aptitude  test; and (c) an interview.  

However,  UGC-CSIR  JRF  candidates  (and  awardees  of  other  similar  Fellowship.  Including the KSCST and INSPIRE Fellowships) and UGC Teacher Fellows can be  admitted directly into the Ph.D. programme.  They are not required to appear in  the written test and shall be accommodated against available seats, provided the Doctoral Committee is satisfied with their performance in the interview.

.   Aptitude Test/Interview:
Only candidates who acquire 50% marks in the written test will be called for the interview.  The following University Departments shall conduct the research aptitude tests in the subjects indicated:
1) School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies (Gandhian Studies, Social Work, Development Studies) 
2) Shool of International Relations (International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics)
3) School of Social Sciences (History, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy) 
4) School of Letters (English, Malayalam, Comparative Literature, Theatre Arts, Fine Arts)
5) School of Behavioural Sciences (Psychology, Special Education, Behavioural Medicine, Rehabilitation Nursing, Disabilities Studies)
6) School of Bio-Scien es (Bio-sciences)
7) School of Chemical Sciences (Chemistry, Polymer Science/Engineering)
8) School of computer Science (Computer Science)
9) School of Pure and Applied Physics (Physics, Electronics)
10) School of Environmental Sciences (Environmental Sciences)
11) School of Pedagogical Sciences (Education, Educational Psychology)
12) School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (Physical Education)                                                               
13) School of Management and Business Studies (Management Studies,       Business     Administration)
14) School of Indian Legal Thought (Law)University shall conduct separate written aptitude tests in the following subjects:  Library and Information Science, Hindi, Sanskrit, Syriac, Arabic, Botany, Zoology, Pharmacy, Mathematics, Applicable Mathematics, Statistics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fishery Science, Home Science, Commerce.

Applications  for  admission  to  Ph.D  research  in  the  University Departments  shall  be  made  to  the  Head  of  the  Department  concerned.

Applications for admission to the approved Research Centres shall be made to the Registrar.

.   Exemption from the Written Test:
Apart from JRF candidates and UGC Teacher Fellows, the following categories  of  candidates  are  exempted  from  appearing  for  the   Written Aptitude Test.
a) M.Phil  and  M.Tech  (all  disciplines),  MD  (Medicine)  and  MS (Medicine) holders in the subject of research concerned. 
b) Regular and permanent teachers from the Government and Aided Colleges  affiliated  to  Mahatma  Gandhi  University  and  from  the University Departments.
c) Candidates  who  have  become  qualified  in  the NET/SLET/GATE/GPAT  or  other  Tests  conducted  by  such Government bodies as UGC, CSIR, ICAR, and ICMR.
d) Scientists from Accredited R&D Institutions.
e) Candidates who hold a valid certificate for having qualified in the Research Aptitude Test conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University.

.   Fellowships:  
University Junior Research Fellowships shall be made available to a limited number of candidates registered for Ph.D each year.  Selection in this regard shall be made on the basis of merit from among the candidates other than UGC Teacher Fellows and holders of JRF and other Fellowships.  The University shall determine annually the number of such fellowships on the basis of funds available and notify them separately.

.   Registration for Research:All candidates admitted to the Ph.D programmes of the University shall be registered  as  full  time  research  scholars,  except  regular  and  permanent teachers  from  the  Government  and  Aided  Colleges  affiliated  to  Mahatma Gandhi  University  and  from  the  University  Departments,  who  shall  be granted part-time registration if they so desire. 

.  Course Work:
Each student, other than regular and permanent teachers from the Government and Aided Colleges affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University and from the University Departments (who shall be granted part-time registration if  they  so  desire)  admitted  to  the  Ph.D  programme  shall  be  required  to undertake course work for a period of one semester within a continuous period  of  two  semesters.   The  course  work  shall  be  organized  by  the University  Departments  for  students  registered  at  the  Departments.

Students registered at approved Research Centres shall undergo course work at  their  own  Centres.   The  course  work  shall  have  the  following  three components:
a) A course in Research Methodology : There shall be two courses for the  students  to  choose  from:   one  common  for  the  disciplines coming under the  science stream and the other common for all the disciplines coming under the non-science stream.
b) A course  on recent developments in the broad discipline.
c) A course in the area of research which will include detailed review of the current status of scholarship in the area.
Candidates with M.Phil shall be exempted from courses (a) and (b).  The course work in their case shall be limited to the third course (course c).  A Ph.D candidate in a University Department who fails to acquire the minimum GPA of 5 (45%  in the case of Ph.D Candidates in other approved Research Centres) can avail of another chance to improve his/her GPA/ percentage of marks by repeating the end-semester exams for the courses to be held a year later.  No further chance for improving the evaluation of the course work shall be given.  Such candidates cannot continue Ph.D research. 

.   Place of Research:
Research shall be carried out by a Research Scholar in a University Department  or  in  a  Research  Centre  in  an  Affiliated  College  or  in  an institution recognized as a Research Centre under these regulations.

.   Part-time Research:Registration for part-time research shall be granted from the beginning only to regular and permanent teachers from the Government and Aided Colleges affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University and from the University Departments.   All  other  applicants  shall  initially  be  granted  full-time registration.   The  following  categories,  however,  are  eligible  to  apply  for conversion of their research to part-time after completing six months or on successful completion of the course work whichever comes later:
a) Regular  employees  working  in  Government/Quasi-government institutions.
b) Teachers working in Government and Aided educational institution in the state.
c) Teachers working in the institutions run by the University.
d) Scientists  working  in  accredited  R&D  institutions  and  Clinical Psychologists  attached  to  Government/Quasi-government organizations.

.   Other conditions:
a) Persons applying for conversion of their research to part-time shall produce a “No Objection Certificate” from their employers.
b) Foreign candidates shall be registered for research only if they are on  visas  issued  for  research  scholars/students  and  with  the necessary clearance from Government of India.
c) Conversion of research from full- time to part-time shall be granted by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Supervising Teacher and the Head of the Research Centre.

.   Allocation of Supervising Teachers:
The allocation of the Supervising Teacher for a selected candidate shall be decided by the Doctoral Committee in a formal manner in the interview.
The  allocation  will  depend  on  such  factors  as  the  specialization  of  the supervisors  and  the  research  interest  of  the  candidate.   The  Doctoral Committee can consider allocating a co-guide to a candidate in addition to the Supervising Teacher.12.   Period of Research:
i)    The  minimum  period  of  research  required  by  a  candidate  for submission of thesis from the date of registration shall be two years (4 semesters) for M.Phil, M.Ed., M.Sc. (by research), Master of Letters and
M.Tech.degree holders if the research is in the subject in which the candidate has taken the above qualifying degree.  In all other cases, the minimum period of research required is three years (6 semesters) for thesis submission.  This is inlusive of the period spent on course work.
ii)     The maximum period of research shall, if the period is not specified   otherwise, generally be five years (10 semesters) for full-time and   eight years (16 semesters) for part-time research.  On expiry of this        period a candidate’s registration will lapse, provided that it shall be competent for the Syndicate to extend the period of registration by a maximum period of one year on the recommendations of the Doctoral Committee and also on payment of a fee for extension.  The registration shall automatically lapse after expiry of the maximum  period.

.   Restriction on Employment:
A full time research scholar shall not engage himself/herself  in any other employment except in imparting instruction in an honorary capacity on a topic which forms the subject matter of his research in the institution where he is working.

.   Date of application:
 The applications can be submitted online only.
 The last date for submission of applications is July 31, 2012.

MBA - Aviation Management in India


German Centre for Industry and Trade MBA
   German Centre for Industry and Trade
Building No. 9, Tower B, Level 12,
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MBA - Aviation Management in India

Future Managers in Aviation

The idea of flying has fascinated people for centuries. Anybody working in the aviation sector feels this fascination even today. It should not, however, be forgotten that the very nature of this competitive branch puts great demands on managers to be successful.

The MBA Aviation Management is designed to prepare those who already hold leading positions or who are aiming to do so to meet this challenge. The course contains elements of international management and leadership and is based on essential areas of aviation seen from the perspective of the sector’s key players, namely airlines, airports and air-traffic controllers. Students will experience important aspects of personal development and be instructed in the methodology associated with the aviation sector.

Aims 

Graduates will be equipped with the skills necessary to hold an executive post in an international company. In this context, they will be able, with the help of the knowledge they have acquired, to analysis and operate within the ever-changing field of aviation so as to make a valuable contribution to the position of their respective employers.

Download our brochure here.

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MBA and MCA Admission Notice 2012


WESTFORT HIGHER EDUCATION TRUST (WHET)

WESTFORT HIGHER EDUCATION TRUST (WHET) 
(Affiliated to the University of Calicut and Approved by AICTE, Govt. of India)
Pottore, M.G Kavu (P.O), Thrissur – 680 581 
Phone (0487) 2204313, 2204323 
E-mail: whet@sify.com, Website: www.whet.co.in

Westfort Higher Education Trust (WHET) is a self financing Institution of higher education approved by AICTE, New Delhi, and affiliated to the University of Calicut, which offers the courses, Master of Business Administration (MBA-Two Years) and Master of Computer Application (MCA - Three Years)

MBA and MCA Admission Notice 2012-2013

Masters in Business Administration
MBA is a two-year Course with four semesters. Marketing , Finance , Human Resource Management , Systems Management , International Business Studies , Tourism and Hospitality Management are areas of specialization . We give usual relaxation of marks to the students belonging to the reserved categories for admission to various courses . The Department is blessed with resourceful and experienced Teaching Faculty and well advanced Library .


Masters in Computer Application
This is a six – semester course of three years The Department of Computer Applications has excellent infra-structure facilities including well equipped Laboratory and research oriented Library. In addition, a team of talented and well qualified Teaching Faculty enrich the students to update their knowledge and focuses on their holistic development.


Download application form click here:

N.B.: Duly fill the application form in Capital Letters along with other documents and enclose a Demand Draft of Rs.550/- in   favour of Westfort Higher Education Trust Payable at Thrissur. 

ADMISSION TO M. Phil PROGRAMME


UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT (Directorate of Research),TAGORE  NIKETHAN,Calicut University.P.O, 
673 635


NOTIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO M. Phil PROGRAMME – 2012-13

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to M. Phil Programme in the  University  Teaching  Departments  [viz,  Arabic,  Bio-technology,  Botany,  Chemistry,
Commerce, Economics, Education, English, Folklore Studies, Hindi, History, Journalism & Mass
Communication, Library & Information Science, Life Sciences (Physiology, Microbiology and
Biochemistry),  Malayalam  &  Kerala  Studies,  Mathematics,  Nano  Science  &  Technology,
Philosophy,  Physics,  Physical  Education,  Psychology,  Russian  &  Comparative  Literature,
Sanskrit, Statistics, Zoology, Drama & Fine Arts (Drama, Music), Department of Computer
Science  and Centre for Women Studies]

Eligibility
Candidates who possess Master's Degree in the subject concerned or any other relevant
subject approved by the Board of Studies of this University or equivalent degree of any other
Indian or Foreign Universities with not less than 55% marks are eligible to apply for the same.
For  OEC  candidates  5%  mark  relaxation  shall  be  given.   In  the  case  of  candidates
belonging  to  SC/ST  category  and  teachers  under  FIP  Scheme,  a  pass  in  the  qualifying
examination is sufficient.


Entrance Examination
Admission will be on the basis of an entrance  examination  conducted  by respective
Departments. The entrance test shall consist of objective and descriptive type questions of 50
marks each, and the duration will be two hours.

Candidate who secures 50% marks and above in the entrance examination alone are
eligible for admission to M. Phil course.  Candidates belonging to SC/ST category, however,
need only 35% marks to qualify in the entrance examination.  Teachers of affiliated colleges
(under FIP Scheme) are exempted from the entrance examination.
Out of the total number of seats in each Departments 50% shall be reserved for students
and 50% for teachers under FIP Scheme.  If there is no eligible candidate in any category,  the
other category shall be considered.-2-
The  prescribed  application  form  for  Entrance  Examination/Admission  to  M.  Phil
Programme  and  vacancy  position  can  be  downloaded  form  the  University  website
(www.universityofcalicut.info).  The filled in applications shall be forwarded to the concerned
Heads of Departments of the University on or before 10-08-2012 along with the original chalan
receipt for Rs.50/- remitted towards fee to Calicut University Fund.
Head of Account for remittance of fee
Treasuries in Malappuram District :  8443  –  00  –  106  –  PD  Account  of  Calicut
University
Treasuries other than Malappuram District : 8658 – 00 – 102 – (96) – 02CUS
Fee can be remitted in Janasevana Kendra or selected branches of the SBT or directly in
the  Chalan  Counters  at  Tagore  Nikethan,  University  of  Calicut  and  University  Information
Centres elsewhere.


The admission schedule:
Last date of receipt of application : 10-08-2012
Entrance Examination : 04-09-2012
Publication of Result : 11-09-2012
Admission begins on : 25-09-2012
Commencement of I Semester classes : 27-09-2012

Defective applications and applications received after the prescribed date, will summarily
be rejected and fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted for any other purpose.



Wednesday, July 25, 2012

International Online Programme UNIGIS MSc/ UNIGIS ,University of Madras


 M.Sc and , Professional Diploma in Geographical Information Science & Systems for the year 2012-


UNIGIS@Madras University (INDIA) offers internationally recognised academic qualification within the provisions of UNIGIS Joint-study programme in cooperation with the Centre for Geoinformatics (Z_GIS), University of Salzburg, Austria (Europe).

The DUAL DEGREE qualifications conforming to the UNIGIS curriculum at the University of Salzburg, Austria are offered through 2 different study programmes:

2-year MSc in Geographical Information Science & Systems (UNIGIS MSc), and
1-year Professional Diploma in Geographical Information Systems (UNIGIS Professional)

Both the programmes are offered in Online Distance Learning Mode as well as in the Evening Classes.
The Study Programmes are offered in English Language.
Support is provided for Education Loan.
The academic qualifications 'MSc. in Geographical Information Science & Systems' and 'Diploma in Geographical Information Science Systems' are awarded by the University of Salzburg, Austria (Europe) as well as by the University of Madras, India.
Individuals aiming at a career in GI or professionals already active in this field who are interested in continuing education or pursuing an academic qualification while working will find this EVENING STUDY programme particularly attractive. With the acquired know-how from these programmes, graduates are expected to master challenges in business, industry or government in any of the following fields:
Environmental analysis and management 
(e.g. climatic factors, forest, water bodies, soil erosion, bio-diversity, conservation areas, coastal areas, mountainous areas etc.)
Natural resources and economic planning 
(e.g. agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry, fisheries mining, landscape analysis, tourism, industry etc.) Infrastructure development and management (e.g. transport networks, water & sanitation, health facilities, education institutions etc.)
Security and safety 
(e.g. crime & danger assessment, risk & vulnerability assessment, emergency response, disaster management, disease & epidemic pattern, public safety measure etc.)
Business planning and management 
(e.g. site location, product marketing, supply networks, insurance calculation, stake analysis etc.)
Government and Politics 
(e.g. public administration, electoral analysis, voting pattern etc.)
Urban, rural and regional planning 
(e.g. integrated approach to land use planning & management at various spatial units etc.)
... and many more issues related to spatial analysis and management


Entry Requirements
UNIGIS MSc Entry Qualifications:

A Bachelor Degree, e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Architecture, etc., awarded by a recognised institution in India or abroad.

Note:

Other relevant study/training programmes completed and/or working/professional experience may be considered to partially fulfil the entry qualifications.



UNIGIS Professional Entry Qualifications:

12 years of school education or equivalent qualification making the students eligible to enter the university level studies from a recognised institution / board in India or abroad.

Note:

Other relevant study/training programmes completed and/or working/professional experience may be considered to partially fulfil the entry qualifications.



Additional Requirements:

The courses are taught and assessed in English;
proficiency for university level studies in English is required.
The courses are offered as claa-room based evening course. Additionally all the study materials are provided thorugh an online distance learning system. So a good knowledge and experience of handling general computer operations, working with general purpose software (e.g. MS Office), internet browsing, etc. are essential for working and success in the course.

Application Documents
The applicants must submit 2 complete sets of following documents:

Student Application Form - signed
UNIGIS Terms of Participation - signed
Curriculum Vitae - signed
Attested copies of educational/training certificates mentioned in the student application form and curriculum vitae (if needed, originals may be required for verification).
Attested copy of passport/ national identity card / voter card etc.
2 copies of recent photograph with the name written on the backside of the photograph.
Note:

A complete set of ‘Application Documents’ can be requested from office.madras.university@unigis.net




Schedule
Presently, UNIGIS@Madras University (INDIA) admits students to the course only once a year. However, enquiries are welcome any time and information is provided throughout the year.

The admission schedule for Online Distance Learning programmes is following:

Study programmes:
   2-year MSc and 1-year Professional Diploma
Starting Date of the courses: 
   13th August, 2012
Requests for obtaining Admission Documents: 
   from 25th June, 2012
Last date for submitting the Admission Documents:
   27th July, 2012
Confirmation about the status of Admission: 
   within 1 week after receiving the application documents
Last date for depositing the course fees: 
   the date mentioned in the Fee Submission Letter
Orientation workshop at University of Madras:
   dates will be included here soon
Send e-mail to office.madras.university@unigis.net for more information.


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