Punjab University

Two year full time management programmes in MBA, MBA (IB), MBA (HR), MBA (Biotech) – 2010

Eligibility: For MBA, MBA (IB), MBA (HR):

(A) (i) A Bachelor's/Post Graduate Degree in any discipline of the University or a degree of any other University which has been recognised by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.

Provided that in the case of candidates having Bachelor's degree of the University through Modern Indian Languages [Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi (Gurmukhi script) and/ or in a Classical Language (Sanskrit/ Persian/ Arabic) or degree of any other University obtained in the same manner recognised by the Syndicate, 50% marks in the aggregate shall be calculated by taking into account full percentage of marks in all the papers in Language excluding the additional optional paper, English and the elective subject taken together. OR

(ii) A pass in the final examination conducted by the (a) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England, or (b) Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England, and (c) Institute of Company Secretaries of India. OR

(iii) AMIE Examination with 50% marks or more after having passed the diploma examination with 60% marks or above and have at least 5 years research/teaching or professional experience. AND

(B) Minimum of 10% score (5% in case of SC/ST candidates) in each component of the Common Admission Test (CAT) viz., quantitative, logic & data interpretation, and verbal and/or any other component which may be added later at any stage to the CAT.

For MBA (Biotech):

(A) A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biological Sciences, i.e., Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Genetics, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Veterinary Sciences, BE/ B.Tech. (Biotechnology), B.Sc. (Bio-informatics), MBBS, BDS and BE (Informatics) of a University recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. AND

(B) Minimum of 10% score (5% in case of SC/ST candidates) in each component of Common Admission Test (CAT), i.e., quantitative, logic & data interpretation, and verbal and/or any other component which may be added later at any stage to the CAT.

Application procedure: APPLY SEPARATELY TO UBS, CHANDIGARH. APPLICATION FORM and HANDBOOK OF INFORMATION 2010 will be available at Post Office, Sector-14, Panjab University, Chandigarh, on payment of Rs.1600/- (Rs.800/- for SC/ST candidates) from October 26. 2009 to November 26, 2009.

Forms can also be obtained by post up to November 13, 2009 from Manager, Publication Bureau, Panjab University, Chandigarh, by enclosing a crossed Bank Draft for Rs.1680l- (Rs.880/- for SC/ST candidates) in favour of Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh, payable at Chandigarh, and a self-addressed envelope (30 x 25 cms).

Application Form can also be downloaded from our website : http://ubs.puchd.ac.in and submitted along with a Bank Draft for Rs.1600/- (Rs.800/- for SC/ST candidates) in favour of Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh, payable at Chandigarh.

COMPLETED FORMS FOR MBA, MBA (IB), MBA (HR),and MBA (BIOTECH) must reach Assistant Registrar, University Business School, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014, latest by 4.00 PM on November 26. 2009.

Tel: 0172-2541591
Website: www.ubs.puchd.ac.in
Address: University Business School Arts Block III, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh-160014
Last date of submission of Forms: November 26, 2009 by 4.00 PM
Admission Process : Admission for these courses will be made on the basis of merit determined by scores of the candidates in Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD & PI).

Thapar University

Applications are invited for admission to Master of Computer Applications (MCA) – 2009 – 2010 (Distance Education)

Eligibility: Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with Mathematics atleast at 10+2 level.

OR

Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the subject in the degree.

Application procedure: The Information Brochure can be downloaded from the University Website www.thapar.edu

It can also be available at Stationery Store, Thapar University, Patiala on payment of Rs.500/-.

The form can also be available by post by sending a Demand Draft for Rs.550/- drawn in favour of “The Registrar, Thapar University”, payable at Patiala.
Email : dde@thapar.edu
Tel: 0175 – 2393801 / 3808
Website: www.thapar.edu
Address: Coordinator, Department of Distance Education, Thapar University, Patiala-147 004 ( Punjab )

Last date of submission of Forms: November 09, 2009
Date of Entrance Test : November 29, 2009

National Institute of Rural Development

Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM) - 2010 – 2011

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. Students who are in the final year and expect to complete all the requirements of graduation before 1st August, 2010 may also apply.

Some seats are reserved for the Indian in-service candidates and international students sponsored by regional development organizations such as AARDO, CIRDAP, SAARC and South American Organizations.

In-service candidates should possess with at least two years of work experience in rural development and allied sectors and they are required to apply through their employers. The international candidates should apply through the secretariats of the respective regional organisations viz., AARDO, CIRDAP etc., if they want funding support from them. They may however, send an advance application.

Self-financed international students may apply directly. In-service Indian candidates are required to appear for the Entrance Test along
with the general students. The eligibility parameters for international students are placed on the NlRD's website.

Application procedure: Prospectus cum application forms can be obtained from the Admissions Officer, Centre for Post Graduate Studies (CPGS) free of cost.

Application forms will also be given at NIRD - NERC office at Khanapara, Guwahati and at the Eastern Regional Centre of NIRD at Patna.

Request for Application forms by Post should reach along with self addressed stamped (Rs.13) envelope of size 12" x 10" by 11.12.2009 during working hours (9.00 am to 5.30 pm). It can also be downloaded from the NlRD’s website www.nird.org.in

The filled in application form should be submitted along with the application fee of Rs.1200 (Rs.600/- for SC/ST and PWD candidates) and US $ 50 for international candidates through an ‘Account Payee' Demand Draft drawn in favour of NIRD, Hyderabad.

The international Students should use the Swift code SBHYINBB052, A/c Number: 62052905893 for application fee of US $ 50.

The filled in application form should be addressed to the Admissions Coordinator, Centre for Post Graduate Studies (CPGS), National Institute of Rural Development, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030 (A.P) so as to reach on or before 18.12.2009.
Email : pgdrdmnird@gmail.com ; pgdrdm@nird.gov.in
Phone: 91-40-24008526
Fax: 91-40-24016500
Website: http://www.nird.org.in
Address: Admissions Coordinator, Centre for Post Graduate Studies (CPGS), National Institute of Rural Development, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030 (A.P)

Last date of submission of Forms: a) Last date for submission of form: 18.12.2009
b) Last date for receipt of applications from the students residing in the North Eastern States is: 24.12.2009 and
c) For international students: 08.01.2010.

Date of Entrance Test : 24.01.2010 AT

Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Indore, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Kohima, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Pune, Rajkot, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Siliguri, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur and Vishakhapatanam. The NIRD reserves the right to cancel any of the centres for any administrative reasons and assign any other centre to the applicants.

Note : SELECTION PROCESS:

Selection of candidates will be made through a process of All-India Entrance Test which will test the verbal, quantitative and analytical competencies of the students. Group Discussion and Personal Interviews will be conducted for the short-listed students.

Course Fee: Indian Students: Rs.1.40 lac ; International students: US$ 6000