Monday, September 2, 2013

Lalit Narayan Mithila University POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA(ONE YEAR) IN GERIATRIC CARE ADMISSION NOTICE 2013-2014

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Kameshwaranagar, Darbhanga-846008

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA(ONE YEAR) IN GERIATRIC CARE
(Approved under UGC’s Innovative Programme-Teaching & Research in Interdisciplinary and Emerging Areas)


Applications for admission in P.G. Diploma in Geriatric Care Session 2013-2014 have been invited by Lalit Narayan Mithila University Kameshwar Nagar, Darbhanga, Bihar-846008.

Candidates having minimum 55% marks at P.G Examination in Gerontology, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology or Home Science from any recognized University and age between 22 and 35 as on 01/07/13 are eligible to apply.


ELIGIBILITY
 High Second Class (55% and above) at Master’s degree in Biological (Gerontology,Zoology,Botany,Biotechnology,Biochemistry,Neuroscience)and Social(Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Home Science)from any recognized University
 Age between 22 and 35 years as on July 01 of the admission year

SELECTION AND ADMISSION
 On the basis of marks obtained at the Qualifying Examination besides Aptitude Test and/or Personal Interview
 Written Test, if conducted, shall consist of 50 multiple choice type questions related to biological and social sciences streams
 Reservation for SC,ST and OBC categories as per existing Government policies/University norm
 Student Intake Sixteen

COURSES OF STUDY
 Paper I(Theory) : F.M. 100/Examination Duration 3 Hours
Paper II(Theory) : F.M. 100/Examination Duration 3 Hours
Paper III(Project Work) : F.M. 100(a)Dissertation : 60 Marks (b)Presentation: 40 Marks
 Enrolled students in a group of four will be required to carry out Team Project Work on a topic selected from the general areas of studies throughout the course. However, each student will have to make individual oral presentation of the project work during Paper III examination. Some of the suggested areas for undertaking project work related to elderly issues are listed below:-
 Senior Citizens and their Familial/Societal Problems
 Nutritional Status and Life Style of Elderly
 Patho-physiology of Ageing
 Psycho-clinical Problems and Geriatric Management
 Communicable Disease Manifestation in Old Age

EXAMINATION AND RESULT
 University Examination will be at the end of the session. Each theory paper shall have a total of nine questions comprising one compulsory question of multiple choice type and eight elective questions of subjective/descriptive type. Besides the compulsory question, candidates will have to answer any four subjective questions. All questions in both the theory papers shall carry equal marks(20 each).Dissertation prepared as per the standardized format and submitted in duplicate in partial fulfillment of the course in Paper III prior to commencement of examination of theory papers shall be evaluated by the set of examiners comprising one external and one internal.
 Result shall be declared on the basis of marks obtained in all the three papers viz. Paper I, Paper II and Paper III. The criteria of result declaration will be as under:-
Pass 36% minimum in theory papers and 40% in dissertation paper.
Second class- 45% minimum
First Class-60% minimum

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
 English and Hindi

VACATION AND HOLIDAYS
 As per the University Calendar

COURSE FEE
 Rs 6,000/- only(One time remittance at the time of admission)
 In addition to the course fee, students will have to bear the actual training/project expenses besides living expenses on their own, if required.


Applications can be obtained (in prescribed Performa) from the Course Coordinator, University Department of Zoology, Kameshwaranagar, Darbhanga on remittance of Rs. 125/- (only) through Cash or DD payable to PGDGC at Darbhanga. ( Self-addressed envelope with stamp of Rs. 25/- only must for postal dispatch). Downloaded applications with DD of Rs. 125/- (only) also acceptable.

Enclosures (attested copies) required with filled-in applications:
1. Matriculation /10th Certificate as proof of age
2. Marks sheet of the qualifying examination
3. Migration Certificate ( if from other university) to be submitted within two months
4. Caste Certificate (for reservation categories)

Application Submission Last Date: 28.10.2013
Aptitude Test and Interview: 29.10.2013
Selection List Display: 30.10.2013

For details, see the link:

CONTACT PERSON REGADING COURSE
Dr. Bhaweshwar Singh
Prof. I/C, Gerontology & Coordinator, P.G.Diploma in Geriatric Care
University Department of Zoology
L.N.Mithila University, Kameshwaranagar, Darbhanga 846008
Mobile: +919631710324 , +91334867384

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