Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship

Department of Biotechnology; Ministry of Science & Technology: Government of India

Applications are solicited from Indian Nationals working in overseas research institutions for the “Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship”, a re-entry scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology; Government of India.

Aim of the Fellowship

The scheme is conceptualized with the aim of attracting highly skilled researchers (Indian Nationals) working overseas in various cutting edge disciplines of Biotechnology (agriculture, health sciences, bio-engineering, energy, environment, bioinformatics and other related areas), by providing them an attractive avenue to pursue their R&D interests in Indian institutions.

Who is eligible to apply?

The applicant should possess a Ph.D, MD, M.Tech, MVSc or equivalent degree with an outstanding track record as reflected in publications and other recognitions and with atleast 3-years of post-doctoral research experience in overseas research laboratories. Candidates (Indian Nationals) working overseas are eligible to apply. Those who have already returned to India within one year of the closing date of this advertisement are also eligible to apply.

Incentives of being a Ramalingaswami Fellow

1. This is senior fellowship programme and awardees are to be considered synonymous to the faculty / scientists at the level of Scientist-D. They are entitled to take up teaching/research assignments and supervising Doctoral / MS Students.
2. The scheme provides a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 75000/- per month (Rs. 85000/- per month w.e.f. 1 April 2014). In addition, a House Rent Allowance (HRA) of Rs. 7500/- per month is given to fellows. In case host institute provides accommodation to the fellow, no house rent allowance is admissible.
3. Fellows will receive a research/contingency grant of Rs. 10 lakhs for the 1st Year, Rs. 7.50 lakhs for the 2nd Year, and Rs. 5 lakh for the subsequent 3 Years for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred for the implementation of research proposal.
4. DBT encourages host institutions to provide medical benefits, transport allowance, leave travel allowance and other benefits as per their prevailing norms as applicable to their employees of the rank equivalent to Scientist-D out of their own resources/funds.
5. Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellows could take up fellowship at any of the scientific institutes/universities in the country. However, application should be duly forwarded by the competent authority of the host Institute. Fellows / Awardees can change his/her host institute only once during the tenure of the fellowship.
6. Awardees are eligible to apply for research grants to any of the funding agencies towards accomplishment of research proposal. However, the Co-Pl has to be a permanent employee of the host institution..

Tenure of Fellowship

Fellows can draw fellowship for a term of 5-Years. Fellowship is further extendable for another term on a fresh appraisal of performance of the fellow. Those who are able to secure permanent positions will not be considered for 2nd term.

How to apply for Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship?

Applications may be sent as per proforma downloadable from DBT website www.dbtindia.nic.in and duly forwarded by the competent authority to Dr. Meenakshi Munshi, Director, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, 7th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, Email: risfellowship.dbt@nic.in

Last date for submission of Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship Application Form is 25 March 2014.

MICA: PGDM (C) Admission 2014-16; Last Date January 31, 2014

Mudra Institute of Mass Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) Admission Notice: PGDM (C) (2014-16)

Last Date for Submission of Application Form is 31 January 2014, 11.59 PM

Apply Online At www.mica.ac.in

For more information contact to the following:

Admission Office MICA, Shela, Ahmedabad-380058
Tel: +91-2717-308313
Email: admissionenquiry@micamail.in

RAK College of Nursing, New Delhi-B.Sc (H) Admission Test 2014

Government of India

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing

Lajpat Nagar-New Delhi-110024

Admission Notice: B.Sc (H) Nursing Course 2014-15

Applications are invited for admission to B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing Course (4 Years) commencing from 21 July 2014.

Prescribed application form with prospectus for the session 2014-15 can be obtained from RAK College of Nursing, Lajpat Ngar, New Delhi – 110024, on payment of Rs. 550/- by Demand Draft addressed to Principal, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. Students should apply on the application form issued by the College for the session 2014-15.


Application Forms of previous years will not be entertained.

Prospectus will be available from 3 February 2014 to 25 April 2014.

Last date for submission of application is 25 April 2014 by 4 PM.

Admission Requirements

Senior School Certificate Examination or Indian School Certificate Examination (12 Years Course) or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with 50% or more marks in the aggregate of 4 subjects including English Core / Elective, Physics, Chemistry and Biology provided the student has passed in each subject separately. Those who have appeared in SSC or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in 2014 are eligible for applying for admission to Selection Test (Entrance Examination).

Minimum age requirement is 17 Years as on 1 October 2014.

Only Women candidates are eligible. Admission will be made on the basis of merit based on Selection Test to be held on 15 June 2014 (Sunday) at 10 AM. at the Venue mentioned in the Admission Ticket.

Names of the selected candidates (Result) will be put on the College Notice Board and website

Note: The timing for supplying or procurement of forms will be from 2 PM to 5 PM on all working days (Monday - Friday).

UPPGMET 2014

Admission Notification for PG Programmes – MD/MS in Academic Session 2014-15

UP Unaided Medical College Welfare Association is conducting UP Post Graduate Medical Entrance Test (UPPGMET-2014) as per the guidelines of Hon’ble High Court & Hon’ble Apex Court for Admission to the First Year of PG Programmes: MD/MS/Post Graduate Diploma (3 Years Course) for academic year 2014-15 in Unaided Minority as well as Non-Minority Member Medical Colleges of Uttar Pradesh**.

UPPGMET 2014 Important Dates

• Forms available for online filling / download: 11 November 2013
• Brochure & Forms available at Participating Colleges**: 10 January 2014
• Last date for online form submission: 5 March 2013
• Last date for online form submission through post: 10 March 2014
• Date of Entrance Examination: 23 March 2014

Eligibility to appear in UPPGMET 2014

• Educational qualification as per the MCI Norms
• Reservation as per Government order applicable at the time

Note: Details of Admission Notification for MBBS (14-15) are also available on wwwupuamcwa.org

For more details about UPPGMET 2014 write to email: info@upumcwa.org or visit www.upumcwa.org

NMAT 2014 Final Result Declared

The SVKM’s NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies) Deemed-to-be-University declared Final Result of NMAT 2014. On the basis of NMAT 2014 Score seats will be offered in NMIMS Management Programs 2014. Check NMAT 2014 Results. NMAT is qualification for writing applications for NMIMS Management Courses and short listing of candidates for call for Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD & PI).

CBSE Board Class 10th and Class 12th List of Candidates (LOC) and Admit Cards

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released a Press Notification on 16 January 2014, undersigned by Controller of Examination regarding List of Candidates (LOC) and Admit Card for Class 10th and Class 12th Examination. The notification is issued to the All the Heads of Institutions affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) whose candidates are appearing for CBSE Class 10th and CBSE Class 12th Examination.

Check CBSE’s Press Release, please click here 

The CBSE Affiliated Schools / Head of Institutions / Designated Authorities shall be able to Download List of Candidates (LOC) with Roll Nos. for all candidates and Admit Cards pertaining to Class X (Scheme-I) & Class X (Scheme-II) and Class XII candidates.

No printed admit cards shall be sent by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). 

The LOC for Class XII is available on the board website from 17 January 2014. 

CBSE Class XII Admit Cards can be downloaded from 22nd January 2014.

The LOC for Class X (Scheme –I and Scheme-II) shall be available from 22nd January 2014

CBSE Class X Admits Cards shall be available for download from 27 January 2014.

Download LOC and Admit Cards, Click Here.