Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI)

Courses offered: M.Sc. [FOOD TECHNOLOGY] PROGRAMME- 2009

A two year programme consisting of four semesters starting in the third week of August every year.
Eligibility: Minimum qualification for applying to the course is a Bachelor's Degree in:

Science with Chemistry as one of the major subjects with 55% in optional subjects of B.Sc. pass course (50% for SC/ST category) / 50% for B.Sc.(Hons.) course (45% for SC/ST category)

Agriculture with minimum second class

Engineering / Technology with minimum second class

Mathematics at the Higher Secondary / PUC level is compulsory for the admission.

International students are required to apply through the Indian Embassy / Consulates in the respective countries.
Application procedure: The application form can be downloaded from the web site and the duly completed application form in all respect may please be sent to the Director, CFTRI, Mysore - 570020 along with a DD for Rs. 500.00 drawn in favour of DIRECTOR, CFTRI, Mysore, on or before June 3, 2009.

Applications issued are not transferable. The Institute shall not be held responsible for any postal delay or otherwise.
Email : ttbd@cftri.res.in
Ph: +91-821-2514534
Fax: +91-821-2515453
Website: http://www.cftri.com
Address: Cheluvamba Mansion, Mysore – 570 020
Last date of submission of Forms: June 3, 2009
Date of Entrance Test : At Mysore and New Delhi on July 19, 2009

Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences & Research

Admission of MDS Course: 2009-10

Subject available:

i) Prosthodontics
ii) Orthodontics
iii) Periodontics
iv) Conservative Dentistry
v) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
vi) Oral Pathology
vii) Pedodontics
Eligibility: Candidate should pass BDS from Govt. India / DCI recognized College & University Candidate should have permanent registration of Dental Council of India/State Council. Mere fulfilling eligibility criteria do not guarantee admission. Admission will be solely based on the merit in the entrance test as per preference given in the application.
Application procedure: from the College Campus,157/F Nilgunj Road, Panihati,Kolkata-700114 against payment of Rs.5000/- in Cash/DD.

Form can also be downloaded from the website www.gnidsr.ac.in and to be submitted to the Admission Coordinator at Institute with a Demand Draft of Rs.5000/- in favour of Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, payable at Kolkata or in Cash.

For downloaded Application Form requires Rs. 5000/- (DD/Cash) at the time of submission of application.

Ph- 033 - 2583 9998
Telefax-033 - 2583 9997
Website: http://www.gnidsr.ac.in/
Address: 157/F Nilgunj Road, Panihati, Kolkata-700114,

Last date of submission of Forms: 4 P.M. of 21.04.09.

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

Applications are invited for admission to the following Ph.D. Programmes for the academic year 2009: -

Medicinal Chemistry
Natural Products
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Pharmaceutics
Biotechnology
Pharmacoinformatics
Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology)

Eligibility: For Medicinal Chemistry:

M.S.(Pharm.) [Medicinal Chemistry/Natural Products]; M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) ; M.Tech. (Pharm.) (Bulk Drugs); M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry)

For Natural Products:

M.S.(Pharm.) [Natural Products/ Medicinal Chemistry/Traditional Medicine]; M.Pharm. [Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Pharmacognosy]; M.Tech.(Pharm.) (Bulk Drugs); M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry)

For Pharmaceutical Analysis:

M.S.(Pharm.) (Pharmaceutical Analysis); M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutical Analysis); M.Sc. (Organic/ Analytical Chemistry)

For Pharmacology & Toxicology:

M.S.(Pharm.) [Pharmacology & Toxicology/ Biotechnology/Regulatory Toxicology]; M.Pharm. (Pharmacology); M.Sc. [Pharmacology/ Toxicology/ Zoology/ Biochemistry/ Medical Biotechnology/ Microbiology]; M.D. (Pharmacology); M.V.Sc. [Pharmacology/ Pathology/ Biotechnology]

For Pharmaceutics:

M.S.(Pharm.) (Pharmaceutics/ Biotechnology/ Pharmacology); M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutics/ Formulations); M.Tech. (Biomedical Engineering/ Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering)

For Biotechnology:

M.S.(Pharm.) or M.Pharm. or M.Tech. (Pharm.) [Medicinal Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Natural Products/ Pharmacology & Toxicology/ Formulation/ Biotechnology/ Pharmaceutics/ Pharmacoinformatics]; M.E. or M.Tech. [Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Computational Sciences]; M.Sc. in Biological Sciences [Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ Physiology/ Life Sciences]

M.Sc. [Organic Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Computational Sciences]; M.V.Sc.; MCA

For Pharmacoinformatics:

M.S.(Pharm.) or M. Pharm. or M. Tech. (Pharm.) [Pharmacoinformatics/ Medicinal Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Natural Products/ Biotechnology]; M.Tech. (Pharm.) (Bulk Drugs); M.Tech. (Bioinformatics); M.Sc.[Organic/ Physical / Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Bioinformatics]

For Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology) :

M.S.(Pharm.); M.Pharm.; M.Sc. (Life Sciences); M.Tech. (Pharm.) (Biotechnology)

Candidates should have a minimum CGPA of 6.75 (or 60% marks) for General, 6.25 (or 55% marks) for SC/ST, 5.75 (or 50% marks) for physically handicapped (PH) candidates on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination and should also have qualified GATE/NET.

Percentage of marks or CGPA shall be calculated taking the aggregate scored by the candidate in all years or as per the norms of the concerned university/ Institute etc. A limited number of seats are available for officially sponsored candidates from the Govt. Department/P.S.U./R&D organisations with minimum of 2 years experience. GATE/NET is an essential qualification for all disciplines except for the following category of candidates:-

a) Candidates holding M.V.Sc. / M.D. degree

b) Foreign nationals

c) Sponsored candidates from Public/Private Sector undertakings, Government Departments and Research and Development Organizations.

Candidates appearing for final qualifying examinations (including NET-JRF) can also apply but they must produce final result on the day of Interview failing which their candidature shall be rejected
Application procedure: Information Brochure cum Application form can be obtained in person or by post from the office of the Registrar, on submission of non refundable Bank Draft of Rs. 1000/-(Rs.500/- for SC/ST) payable at S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali)/ Chandigarh in favour of “Director, NIPER”along with two duly typed self-addressed Slips (10 cms X 6 cms).

Indian nationals residing abroad and foreign nationals have to remit US$100 by Bank Draft payable to “Director, NIPER”. Payment by cheque/Postal Order will not be accepted. Candidates desirous of obtaining Information brochure by post should clearly mention name of the programme on the top of the envelope carrying the request letter.

Completed applications on the prescribed OMR form should be sent to Registrar, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S.Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, 160062, (through speed post/registered post) so as to reach him on or before 4th May 2009.

Phone: +91-172-2214682-87
Fax: +91-172-2214692
Website: http://www.niper.nic.in/
Address: Sector 67, S.A.S Nagar(Mohali), Punjab-160062

Last date of submission of Forms: 4th May 2009
Last date of Issue of application form : By post: 13th April 2009

At Institute Counter: 4th May 2009

Date of Entrance Test : Written test (10.00 am to 12.00 noon): 5th July 2009