National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT)

International Diploma Course in Guidance and Counseling through Distance/Online Mode in Collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning (COL). – One Year

Admission is open to candidates from India, other SAARC and Afro-Asian countries. Candidates from different regions of India will be admitted on regional basis at DEPFE, NIE, New Delhi and Regional Institutes of Education at Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysore and Shillong.

Eligibility

• In-service teachers – graduates with teaching degree (at any level).

• Candidates ‘presently not working’ – graduation with teaching degree and at least two years of teaching or related experience.

• Postgraduates in psychology/ education/ social work / child development/ special education/human resource development. Preference will be given to those with at leastone year of teaching or related experience.

• Candidates from outside India who are not graduates but have teaching degree are required to have three years of work experience in the relevant area.

Minimum % of marks for all target groups is 50% (5% relaxation for SC/ST).

No. of seats Maximum 50 per study centre (30% seats at each centre are kept for candidates from outside India). Reservation apply as perGovernment of India norms.

Duration and phasing: One year, from 4.1.2010 to 3.1.2011

Guided Self-Learning: Six Months - (Distance/ Online)
Intensive Practicum*: Three Months - (Face-to-Face)
Internship: Three Months - (in Home Town)

Medium of instruction: English. Good command over written and spoken English is required due to international participation.

Admission procedure

Screening of candidates will be done by a committee following a selection criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be called at the study centre in their region for selection test which includes essay writing and interview. No TA/DA will be given for traveling to the study centre to attend the selection process.

Course fee

Course fee to be paid by different categories of candidates is :

Indian Candidates

Government deputed: Rs. 3000/-
(One time TA to attend the face-to-face contact programme for non-local Government deputed will be admissible as per Council’s norms).

Private candidates Rs. 10,000/-

Candidates from outside India $ 500

The expenditure for board and lodging during contact programme will have to be borne by the candidates. However, facilities for the same will be available.

How to apply

Candidates from India should send their applications through proper channel so as to reach by 20th November, 2009 to the respective study centres. However, an advance copy must be sent. Attested copies of marks/grade sheets/degrees/certificates in support of qualifications and work experience mentioned in the application form should be enclosed. Application form can be downloaded from the NCERT website (www.ncert.nic.in ). Application form can also be obtained in person from the respective study centres.

Last date for submission of form: 20th November, 2009

National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT)

Website: http://www.ncert.nic.in

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

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C)

Post Graduate Programme for Executives For Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing (PGPEX-VLM)

Joint Programme of
• Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
• Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
• Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Eligibility: Education
A First-Class Graduate Engineers with First Division/ First Class Marks from SLC/ Madhyamik

Work Experience

Minimum 5(five) to maximum 10(ten) years work experience in manufacturing and related sector; holding responsibilities in production planning and control, research, design and development, quality control, plant engineering, maintenance, supply chain, etc. for self sponsored candidates.

Sponsored candidates / candidates on study leave need to have minimum 5(five) years work experience as above and there is no upper limit.
Application procedure: Brochure and Application Form can be Downloaded from the following website: www.iimcal.ac.in/pgpexvlm/

The completed Application Form should be sent through Registered Speed Post/Courier service to:

Chairman, PGPEX-VLM
VLMP Office
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
D H Road, Joka
Kolkata 700104.
Email : vlmp@iimcal.ac.in
Tel: +91-33-2467-8300/8301/, 24380613
Website: http://www.iimcal.ac.in
Address: Chairman, PGPEX-VLM, VLMP Office, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, D H Road, Joka, Kolkata 700104.
Last date of submission of Forms: Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Date of Entrance Test : Sunday, January 24, 2010
Note : Fee For The Programme:

Total Fee to be paid in installments is Rs.7,00,000/-. Fee paid is non- refundable.

By Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Indian Institute of Management Calcutta” payable at any Bank in Kolkata.

Admission Process

Selection of the candidates will be made on the basis of his/her academic background, which has to be consistently first division/first class from school (SLC/ Madhyamik) board examination level to graduation level, relevant work experience, employer’s recommendations, performance in the Aptitude Test and Personal Interview to be conducted jointly by IIMC, IITK and IITM.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Delhi

All India Pre-Medical/ Pre-Dental Entrance Examination (AIPMT) 2010

Applications are invited in the prescribed form for All India Pre-Medical/ Pre-Dental Entrance Examination (AIPMT) 2010 to be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi as per the following schedule for admission to 15% of the total seats for Medical/ Dental Courses in all Medical/Dental colleges run by the Union of India, State Governments, Municipal and other local authorities in India except in the States of ANDHRA PRADESH AND JAMMU & KASHMIR:-

1. Preliminary Examination — 3rd April, 2010 (Saturday)

2. Final Examination - 16th May, 2010 (Sunday)

Pattern of examination:

Both preliminary and Final examination would be Objective type.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

(i) He/She has completed age of 17 years at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before 31st December of the year of his/ her admission to the 1st year M.B.B.S./ B.D.S. Course and is an NDIAN NATIONAL.

(ii) The upper age limit for All India Pre-Medical /Pre-Dental Entrance Examination is 25 years as on 31st December of the year of the entrance examination. Further provided that upper age limit shall be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for the candidates of Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/ Other Backward Classes.

(iii) The number of attempts which a candidate can avail at All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Examination shall be limited to 3 (three) uniformly for all the candidates.

(iv) The candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the qualifying examination. In respect of candidates
belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination be 40% instead of 50% for General Candidates.

Further, for persons for locomotory disability of lower limbs, the minimum of 45% marks for General-PH and 40% marks for SC-PH/ST-PH/OBC-PH are required. Those who are taking plus two examination in 2010 can also appear for the entrance test provisionally subject to their fulfilling the conditions later.

(v) 15% seats for SC candidates, 7.5% seats for ST candidates, 27% seats for non-creamy layer OBC candidates in Central Institutions only and 3% seats on horizontal basis for Physically Handicapped candidates are reserved in 15% All India Quota for MBBS/ BDS courses.

How to apply?

A candidate can apply for the All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Examination in either of the following two ways:-

Offline

Offline submission of Application may be "made on the prescribed Application Form. The information Bulletin and Application Form costing Rs. 800/- for General/OBC Category and Rs. 450/- for SC/ST Category can be obtained against Cash Payment from the designated branches of Canara Bank/Regional Offices of the CBSE between 20.10.2009 and 27.11.2009. Information Bulletin and Application Form can also be obtained by Post from the Board by sending a written request with a Demand Draft for Rs. 850/- for General/OBC Category and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST Category payable to the Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi along with a Self Addressed Envelope of size 12" x 10".

The request must reach to the Board on or before 18.11.2009. The request should be superscribed as "Request for information Bulletin and Application Form for AIPMT-2010".

Online

Online submission of application may be made by accessing the Board’s website www.aipmt.nic.in from 20-10-2009 (10.00 A.M.) to 27-11-2009 (5.00 PM.). Instructions for sending online application, payment of fee and Computer generated printout are available on the Board’s website.

Fee of Rs. 800/- for General/OBC Category Candidates and Rs. 450/- for SC/ST Category Candidates may be remitted in the following ways

1. By credit card, or

2. Through Demand Draft in favour of the Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi drawn on any Nationalized Bank payable at Delhi.

Boards address for sending Application: The Deputy Secretary (AIPMT), Central Board of Secondary Education, Shiksha Kendra, 2 Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110301.

Last date of submission of Application Form: Both offline and online (Computer generated printout) Application should be sent through registered post/speed post only so as to reach to the Board on or before 04.12.2009.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Delhi

The Deputy Secretary
(AIPMT), Central Board of Secondary Education, Shiksha Kendra, 2 Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110301.

Website: www.aipmt.nic.in

Indian Society for Training & Development

Diploma in Training & Development - Distance Learning Programme - Commencing from January, 2010

Duration: 18 Months (8 Theory Papers followed by internship Report).

Eligibility: Graduate of a recognized University or its equivalent and having a minimum 2 years of working experience in an Organization OR Post Graduate or equivalent recognized PG Diploma in any discipline.

Prospectus & Admission Form: by sending DD / MO for Rs.300/- favouring "ISTD (Diploma Programme)” Payable at New Delhi OR by CASH from the Diploma Office, New Delhi. In case, applicant has used downloaded admission form, cost of prospectus Rs.300/- to be deposited along with form.

Last date: 30th November, 2009

Registration Fee: Rs, 500/- (Non-Refundable)

Course Fee: Rs. 25,000/-, can be deposited in two installments of Rs. 12,700/- each by Cash / DD in favour of “ISTD (Diploma Programme)" payable at New Delhi.

Concessional Fee: 20% concession for Armed Forces / Central Police Organization / Para Military Forces / State Police Officials, SC / ST and Senior Citizens.

Exam Centers:

Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Neyveli, Pune, Ranchi, Silvassa, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Vadodara and Visakhapatnam.

Indian Society for Training & Development

Training House, B-41, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110 016

Tel: 011 – 26887710 / 26857157
Fax: 011 -0 26867607
Website: www.istddiploma.org
Email: istd@nic.in