Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi will hold Class 10th and Class 12 Board Examinations from March 1 onwards. The detailed date sheet will be announced later. First time in its academic history, CBSE will follow grading system, students will gate Grade Performance subject wise.
Ph.D. degree will be available in the Engineering disciplines of Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical; in Science disciplines of Chemistry and Physics and Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines of Economics/Finance, English, Sociology, Philosophy. Eligibility: One of the following in appropriate areas:
A. First class or equivalent Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology (55% for SC/ST)
B. A First class Master’s degree (55% for SC/ST) in Science or a first class in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (55% for SC/ST).
C. A First class Master’s degree (55% for SC/ST) in Arts/Commerce OR a first class in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (55% for SC/ST).
Candidates meeting the above mentioned requirement must also fulfill one of the following additional requirements :
-Valid GATE score -CSIR / UGC / NBHM / DBT award -Minimum 2 years of professional work experience. Application procedure: Application forms for admission to Ph.D. Programme can be obtained & submitted throughout the year. Such applications will be processed from time to time. Candidates can mention upto THREE disciplines (in order of preferences) in one application form. For further choices, if any, additional forms may be used. Those who are applying for multiple disciplines are required to submit as many sets of complete application materials.
Along with the Application form, candidates are required to submit: a) Statement of Purpose Form b) Recommendations Letters (At least Two)
Application form along with formats for Statement of Purpose (SoP) and Letters ofRecommendations can be downloaded from http://www.iitgn.ac.in/phd.htm
Along with application material each applicant is required to submit a Demand Draft of Rs.300/- (Rs.150/- for SC/ST candidates) drawn in favour of “IIT Gandhinagar at IIT Bombay” and payable at State Bank of India, IIT Powai branch. A candidate applying for more than three disciplines have to submit additional draft. Please indicate your name, email address, category & discipline(s) in which you are applying on the reverse side of the Demand Draft.
Please mail the completed application form and attached documents to the following address in a big size envelope (27 cm x 20 cm) without folding the application materials. The envelope should be marked “PhD Application for Discipline”.
Dean (Academic Programme), Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Vishwakarma Government Engineering College Campus, Chandkheda, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India – 382424
Additionally, a filled-in/scanned electronic copy of your application form should be emailed to phd.application@iitgn.ac.in. Mention “PhD Application for Discipline” in the email subject line. Email : phd.application@iitgn.ac.in Webpage: http://www.iitgn.ac.in/phd.htm Phone: 079 - 2397 2583; Fax: 079 - 2397 2586 Address: Vishwakarma Government Engineering College Campus, Chandkheda, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India- 382424. Last date of submission of Forms: 10th November, 2009
ONLINE Applications are invited on prescribed form for Admission to the following courses for the Academic Year 2010 - 2011.
1. Ph.D.
Institute Fellowships
a) Ph.D. degree in Mental Health & Social Psychology b) Ph.D. degree in Neurophysiology c) Ph.D. degree in Psychiatric Social Work d) Ph.D. degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology
External Fellowships: Candidates with Sponsorship from Government of India/State Govt. Institutions, Deputed or Sponsored from a recognized University, Fellowships from Government Agencies like UGC/ICMR/CSIR etc., Permanent Employees and tenured employees of NIMHANS can also apply for Ph.D. in the various departments of this Institute, which will be considered at the discretion of the competent authority for Entrance Test. They have to work on full time basis, for a minimum period of THREE years (Two years in case of Candidates having M.Phil/DNB/MD/MS/DM/M.Ch. degrees).Entrance Test for selection of candidates for Ph.D. programes will be held in the following departments in the months of February and October.
a) Biophysics, b) Biostatistics, c) Epidemiology, d) Human Genetics, e) Mental Health & Social Psychology, f) Neurochemistry, g) Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology, h) Neuromicrobiology, i) Neurophysiology, j) Neurovirology, k) Psychiatric Nursing, l) Psychiatric Social Work, m) Psychiatry, n) Psychopharmacology, o) Speech Pathology & Audiology
DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSES
1. Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (DPN) 2. Diploma in Neurological & Neurosurgical Nursing (DNN) Eligibility: Qualifying examination requirement for various medical Courses
(a) MBBS degree from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS and by the Medical Council of India.
(b) The candidate should have completed compulsory rotation internship of one year after MBBS or its equivalent recognized by Medical Council of India on or before the date of commencement of course. A certificate to that effect has to be produced. The candidate should also have full registration with State Medical Council.
(c) Candidates who have MD/MS/DNB/DPM from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS and by the Medical Council of India may apply for the course. However, Candidates who are awaiting the results may also appear for theentrance test subject to production of proof of having passed the examination in writing issued by the University on or before the date of commencement of course.
Qualifying Examination Requirement For Various Non-medical Courses
(d) Candidates with M.Sc./MA/MSW/ Ayurvedic Graduation/ BE/ B.Tech./ B.Sc. /B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing/ B.Sc. Engineering should have passed the examination from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto, securing not less than 55% of marks in aggregate on or before the date ofEntrance test . Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examinations and are awaiting results, may also apply. However, such candidates will be eligible to appear in theEntrance test only if they produce the proof of having passed the examination in writing issued by the University as on the date of Entrance test.
(e) Candidates with Master’s degree obtained through research and awarded on the basis of the evaluation of the thesis (from a University recognized by NIMHANS which does not award marks at the master’s level) are also eligible to apply for Ph.D. programme.
(f) Candidates with PUC or 10 + 2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with 50% aggregate in the above subjects can apply for B.Sc. inNursing course.
(g) Candidates with PUC or 10 + 2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology or job oriented diploma courses from a recognized board can apply for B.Sc. in Radiography course.
Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (DPN)
a) Should possess ‘A’ Grade certificate in General Nursing recognized by Indian Nursing council.
b) Should be a registered Nurse in the State Nursing Council with two years experience.
Diploma in Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing (DNN)
a) Should possess ‘A’ Grade certificate in General Nursing recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
b) Should be a registered Nurse in the State Nursing Council with two years experience.
AGE LIMIT: For MD & DPM Courses the age should not be more than 32 years and, relaxable in case of SC/ST Candidates by a maximum of 5 years as on 2.5.2010. For sponsored candidates age should not be more than 45 years as on 2.5.2010
Application procedure: Application forms for all the courses are available online at the NIMHANS website www.nimhans.kar.nic.in . The applications have to be filled online and submitted online. Printout of the Application Abstract with the latest passport size photograph affixed (in the column provided) along with the Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Director, NIMHANS, Bangalore – 560 029 and relevant enclosures should be sent to the Director, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 029 by superscribing the name of the course(s) applied for, on the Envelope without fail.
A candidate can apply for a maximum of 4 courses only (Medical & Non-Medical inclusive) provided they are eligible.
The Application fee for both Medical & Non-Medical courses is Rs.1000/- per course for General candidates and Rs.750/- per course for SC/ST candidates
Foreign Nationals are required to submit their applications through the Diplomatic Channel (through the Ministry of External Affairs). They shall also appear for the commonEntrance Test along with the other candidates.
Sponsored candidates should submit their application through proper channel and they should also appear for the Common Entrance Test. The candidates should produce the sponsorship certificate in the prescribed format. Email : academic@nimhans.kar.nic.in Website: http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in Ph: 080 - 26995000/ 26995015 FAX: 0091-80-26566811/26564830 Address: Hosur Road, Bangalore - 560029 Last date of submission of Forms: Online upto: 23rd November 2009
By post : 28th November 2009 Date of Entrance Test : 28th February 2010
Applications are invited for admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Management 2010 -12
Eligibility: Graduates in any discipline with 50% minimum marks from any university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities are eligible. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply.
Having Work Experience is not a requirement for admission to the program, however candidates with work experience are welcome. Application procedure: Purchase an Application Kit
The PGDM 2010-12 Application Kit may be acquired at a cost of Rs. 200/-
The Processing Fee, to be submitted along with the application, is Rs. 800/-
Program fees are payable only at the time of accepting admission.
The selection process for all ITM Business School campuses is centrally conducted at ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai.
The Application Kit, which contains the PGDM prospectus and other materials is a definitive source of information about ITM Business School and the program.
There are several ways to purchase an Application Kit:
In-Person: Candidates may purchase an Application Kit for Rs.200/-from:
•Any of the ITM Campuses in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderbad, Navi Mumbai and Warangal. For a quick list of campus addresses, click here
•At all IMS Learning Centers across India.
•At all PT Education Centers across India. •At all T.I.M.E Centers across India. •At all Career Launcher Centres across India. •At CEREBRAL HEIGHTS
By Post: Candidates may purchase an Application Kit by post:
Send a Cheque or Demand Draft for INR 200/-, in favor of "Institute for Technology and Management" to the address below- requesting a PGDM Application Kit. Email : admissions@itm.edu Phone: 1800-22-9727 (Toll Free) Website: http://itm.edu/ Address: The Admissions Coordinator (PGDM 2010-12 ), 25/26 Institutional Area, Sector 4, Kharghar (East), Navi Mumbai 410210, INDIA Last date of submission of Forms: 15th March, 2010
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)
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).
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
