Saturday, March 1, 2014

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2014-2015 - NATA 2014 Notification

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2014-2015

NATA 2014 Notification : http://niasa.kayako.com/News/List

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) for 2014-15, conducted by the Council of Architecture, to facilitate institutions, students and public at large for admission to First year of 5 year B.Arch Degree Course at all recognized Institutions all over country will be conducted in two Phases, with Phase I from 14.3.2014 to 25.5.2014 and Phase-II from 1.6.2014 to 31.8.2014 on working days except national holidays at designated Test Centers as per the list given at http://www.nata.in  NATA is the Aptitude test to be taken by those seeking admissions to B Arch Programme in Government, Govt. Aided & unaided schools / colleges of Architecture.

Registration for NATA will commence on 1.3.2014 and appointments at Test Centres will be scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. For seeking appointment for the NATA Test, applicants should contact the appropriate Test Center and Register /take appointment well in advance to get preferred test date. Any person who has passed SSC (Std X) or equivalent examination and examinations of higher levels than SSC (Std X)/equivalent examination, can appear for NATA.

However, only candidates who have qualified an aptitude test in Architecture and have secured at least 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects, will be eligible for admission to B.Arch Course.

NATA 2014 Registration Form can be filled and submitted online at http://www.nata.in  by paying fees of Rs. 1000/- either through Credit card/Debit card/Net banking. Fee can also be paid through a Challan that can be generated by the applicant from the website and depositing the amount through cash in any of the branches of the ICICI Bank in India. Applicants will be required to pay additional charges as ‘processing charges’ to the Bank as follows.

In case of Domestic Credit Cards, it will be 1.25% of the NATA Fee plus service tax as applicable. In case of Domestic Debit Cards, it is 0.75% of the NATA Fees plus service tax as applicable. For Domestic Multiple Bank Net Banking Payment Gateway, it is Rs.15/- per transaction. For Collection through PAN India ICICI Branches in cash (through challan), is is Rs.30/- per transaction. For International Credit Card / Debit Card the charges will be as per the policy of the Bank.

Once an applicant registers online for NATA, no corrections are possible. Candidate will have to apply afresh. The printout of the Registration Form submitted online should be taken by the applicant to test center where the applicant wishes to take appointment for Test. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applicant may register well in advance to get a preferred test date. Those interested in B Arch admissions should take the test at the earliest to ensure that the candidate's score card / Mark list are ready in time for submission to the admission authorities at the time of applying for admission.

Appointment once scheduled cannot be cancelled or rescheduled. There will be no refund of NATA test fees under any conditions.

For Registering, applicant should have a valid email address. When registering online, it should be ensured that the spelling of the candidate's name matches the name printed on the identification document(s) the candidate will present at the Test Center. If this information does not match, the candidate will not be permitted to appear in test and his / her test fee will be forfeited. Applicant should approach the Test Center located at college/school of Architecture at a location convenient to the candidate with the print out of the online submitted form and the following documents.
(i) Attested copy of Std. X or equivalent exam mark-list
(ii) One recent passport size colour photograph, to be pasted on the registration form
(iii) An attested copy of any valid document of identification bearing photograph and signature of the candidate
(iv) Proof towards payment of NATA Fees (Online Payment or copy of the Challan)

On submission of the copy of the NATA Form at the Test Centre for appointment, an Appointment voucher will be issued to the candidate by the Test center. The Appointment voucher will show the Candidate ID, Appointment Number and Exam Key and will also confirm the candidate's test date, time of test and Test Center. The Appointment Number and Exam Key are for use by the applicant to log in at the time of the test. There will be two counterfoils on the appointment voucher. Applicant should not sign the counterfoil in advance.

The applicant has to sign the counterfoil in presence of the Hall supervisor at the time of the test, and hand over the same to him / her. Applicant should sign the counterfoil only when the hall supervisor asks the applicant to do so. If the hall supervisor finds the counterfoil already signed, he/she may disallow the candidate to proceed with the test and his candidature will get forfeited. Candidate will be required to sign the Test Center attendance register before and after the test session and any time the candidate leaves or enter the testing room.

The candidate must have an acceptable and valid Identification document (ID) details of which are mentioned on the appointment voucher, with signature, and appointment voucher to be admitted to a Test Center. Applicant should report to the test center at least 30 minutes before scheduled time of test. If the candidate arrives at the Test Center without the required identification, the Test Center in-charge will not admit the candidate and the candidate will not be allowed to take the test and will forfeit the test fee. Name changes will not be allowed under any circumstances. If the candidate's name has changed for any reason, including marriage, the candidate still must present primary identification in the name under which he / she made the appointment, failing which, the candidate will not be permitted to appear in test. Marriage certificates and divorce decrees cannot be used to confirm name differences.

Acceptable primary identification documents include
(i) A government-issued identification document that has not expired (including but not limited to passport, permanent driver's license, state ID cards, national identification, UID card) in original
(ii) Std XII exam admit card with photo and signature (in original) for candidates awaiting 10+2 or equivalent exam results
(iii) Student ID card from the institute where he / she is currently enrolled and Confirmation of identity letter from the candidate's educational institution (in original)
If the candidate's primary identification is short of either a photo or a signature, he / she must present one of the following supplemental IDs in addition to the primary ID to meet the photo and/or signature requirements.
(i) A government-issued identification document that has not expired (including but not limited to passport, driver's license, state ID cards, national identification)
(ii) Confirmation of identity letter from the candidate's educational institution. The confirmation of identity letter must contain the candidate's date of birth; a recent, recognizable photo; the candidate's signature; and the date issued. The confirmation of identity letter must be typed on the original letterhead of the educational institution the candidate attend (ed), and the signature of the school official and the school seal must overlap the candidate's photo. A letter of identity is valid for only one year from the date of issue.

Unacceptable Identification Documents include (i) Any expired ID (ii) Credit card of any kind (iii) Learner's driving license or any temporary identification document (iv) Employee identification card (v) Photocopies (Attested / unattested) of the acceptable identification documents.

Applicant should also bring three or four sharpened soft-lead (2B & HB) pencils other than mechanical pencils, and a good eraser, set of colours (Water/ Poster colours, crayons, pastels) with appropriate instruments (Brushes, dish, etc.), Geometry instrument box, Blue ink pen / Blue ink ball point pen etc.

The test will have two parts, a paper based drawing test and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test. The test aims at measuring the aptitude of the candidate through two sections - a paper based section for drawing and computer based section for aesthetic sensitivity. The Drawing Test is a two hour paper where candidate has to attempt three questions. The Aesthetic Sensitivity Test is a computer based test where candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice questions. More details on the nature of the Test is available in the Information Brochure that can be downloaded from http://www.nata.in/2014/

There is no Negative marking in this test. There are no provisions for revaluation for either of the tests.

The score card of NATA will be available on NATA website in e-format. Usually, the score cards will be posted on the website on the fourth working day after the test. The candidate, after fourth day may check the score directly from website giving his / her candidate ID. However, print out taken by the candidate of such score card will be only for reference and information. Candidate, however, may use print out of this score card while applying for the admission if the admission authority calls for the same. Original score card will be retrieved and verified by the admission authority directly from NATA server. Only the score card stored on NATA server is valid and no print/ hard copy will be considered valid.

The NATA score shall be valid for a period of two years from the year in which the applicant appeared for the NATA Test.  NATA score reporting is cumulative. Current NATA policy states that the candidate's scores are retained for the two years from the date of last test taken.

As per Council of Architecture regulations, a candidate applying to any school / college of architecture in India should have 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subject and as per admission guidelines prescribed by CoA and have achieved 40% score in NATA (at least 80/200), for consideration of admission into first year of 5-year B.Arch. Degree Course.

The admissions will be carried out by the Competent Authority -Government or University, or such Authorities/Institutions Concerned (School/College of Architecture)/Association or federation of Institutions (Schools/College of Architecture) as approved by the Government/University, based on the marks obtained in NATA and the qualifying examinations in the ratio of 50:50. The reservation policy for admission as applicable from time to time by the Central/State Government shall be followed.

After receiving score card / Mark list and HSC / std XII results, the candidate may apply for admission to any of the participating institutions as per the time schedule specified by the appropriate admission authority, along with all the documents desired by it.

NATA can be given as many number of times as desired by the candidate. For every attempt, however, a new NATA Registration form is to be submitted online by the candidate at the NATA website. The mark list will show the average of marks scored by the candidate in his last attempt and his previous valid score. One should not register for repeat attempt unless the score card for previous attempt is received.

Candidate, while seeking the repeat test appointment must inform the test center of the previous attempts and present copy of previous Appointment voucher/ Score card. If any candidate is found registering afresh despite earlier appearance for NATA, he/ she will forfeit his/her candidature, his/her all previous scores will be cancelled and he/she will be barred from appearing for NATA again.

Important Dates
Online Registration for Application Forms: 1 March 2014 onwards
Date of Exam: On ALL WORKING DAYS from 14 March 2014 onwards


For more details, visit http://www.nata.in/2014/

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2014


Union Public Service Commission

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2014


The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the Combined Geo-Scientist And Geologist Examination from May 24, 2014.

The examination centres are Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Delhi, Dispur, and Hyderabad.

The exams are conducted for:
Category I: (Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines).
(i) Geologist, Group A: 100
(ii) Geophysicist, Group A: 80
(iii) Chemist, Group A: 80
Category II: (Posts in the Central Ground Water Board,  Ministry of Water Resources)
(i) Junior Hydrogeologists (Scientist B)
Group A: 05

As many as 10 vacancies of Geologists are reserved for Physically Challenged candidates belonging to the Hearing Impairment (Partially Deaf)/ Orthopaedically Handicapped (One Arm (OA) & One Leg (OL)). 4 vacancies each of Geophysicist and Chemist are reserved for Physically Challenged candidates belonging to the Hearing Impairment (Partially Deaf). No vacancies reserved for Physically Challenged candidates have been reported by Central Ground Water Board for the post of Junior Hydrogeologists.

(b) For Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist B)
(Group A) in Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources

Candidates are required to apply online only by using the website www.upsconline.nic.in.  The online applications can be filled upto March 31, 2014 till 11.59 pm, after which the link will be disabled.

The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admission Certificate two weeks before the commencement of the examination. The e-Admission Certificate will be made available in the UPSC website for downloading by candidates. No Admission Certificate will be sent by post.  


For more details: www.upsconline.nic.in

Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) Admissions open for Integrated MSc - PhD and Post Graduate Diploma programmes for 2014 Batch

Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID)
4, Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj, Near The Grand Hotel,
New Delhi - 110070
Tel.: 011- 49566000, Fax No. 011- 49566063

Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs) under the aeiges of Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)


Public Health Foundation of India:
Admissions open for Integrated MSc & PhD and Post Graduate Diploma programmes for 2014 Batch


Admissions open for Full Time On-Campus Academic Programs offered at PHFI-IIPH:


The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFl) was conceptualized as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model in response to limited institutional capacity in India for strengthening training, research and policy development in the area of Public Health. One of the core mandates of PHFl is to institutionalize public health by creating Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPH) across the country. Since inception, 4 institutes have been operationalized, one each in Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), Delhi and Bhubaneswar (Orissa). These institutes established under the aegis of PHFl offer academic programs (On Campus and Distance Learning), training in various public health domains and are engaged in program & policy relevant research. The details of academic and short training programs can be obtained from their website www.phfi.org

Following on-campus programs are being offered for the academic year 2014-2015:
1. Integrated MSc & PhD in Clinical Research: Being offered at IIPH-Delhi
2. Integrated MSc & PhD in Health Informatics: Being offered at IIPH- Hyderabad
3. Post Graduate Diploma in Health Economics, Healthcare Financing and Health Policy (PGDHEP): Being offered at IIPH-Delhi
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management (PGDPHM): Being offered at IIPHs-Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar
5. Post Graduate Diploma In Bio-statlstics and Data Management (PGDBDM): Being offered at at IIPH- Hyderabad


The program brochure and application form are available at our website <hup://www.phfi.org>. The interested candidates can apply for on-campus academic programs by 15th May, 2014.




Integrated MSc,  PhD in Clinical Research*:  Being offered at IIPH Delhi

Integrated MSc and PhD program in Clinical Research is a full time program focusing on the scientific, ethical and operational issues related to clinical research. The MSc (2 years) & PhD (+ 3 years) (in clinical research) programme will be jointly conducted by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and Academy of Scientific and innovative Research (AcSIR) from the academic year (2013) at the Indian Institute of Public Health – Delhi.

Integrated MSc & PhD in Health Informatics*: Being offered at IIPH Hyderabad

Integrated MSc (2 years) and PhD (+ 3 years) in Health Informatics is a full time program being offered jointly by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and Academy of Scientific and innovative Research (AcSIR) from the academic year (2013) at the Indian Institute of Public Health – Hyderabad. This multi-disciplinary program focuses on applications of informatics and technologies in public health. It aims to bring the best in health care and technology based on research and innovations on one platform for students across India and South Asia.

*These courses are offered in collaboration with Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) established by an Act of Parliament, 2011 and has been identified as an ‘Institution of National Importance’.
 Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management (PGDPHM): Being offered at IIPH Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar

Duration: 12 months (9 months classroom teaching + 3 months project work/internship.)

Objectives: To enhance the capacity of the public health managerial workforce.
Post Graduate Diploma in Health Economics, Health Care Financing and Health Policy (PGDHEP): Being offered at IIPH Delhi
Duration: 9 months (6 months classroom teaching + 3 month project/thesis work at place of work or field of interest)
Objectives: To increase appreciation of the need for incorporating analytical perspectives to public health issues, and increase awareness for health economics, health financing, health policy and health systems.

Post Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics and Data Management (PGDBDM):  Being offered at IIPH Hyderabad
Duration: 12 months (10 months classroom teaching + 2 months internship.)
Objectives: To equip candidates with modern tools of data management and biostatistics leading them for a career in health research. To enhance the medical research & public health skills of practicing biostatisticians and epidemiologists.

For more details about the organization and details of academic and research activities please visit our website: www.phfi.org

Program brochures and application forms are also available on the PHFI

Please submit your filled application form at the address given below:

PROGRAM OFFICER
Academic Programs
Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID)
4, Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj, Near The Grand Hotel,
New Delhi - 110070
Tel.: 011- 49566000, Fax No. 011- 49566063

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) ADMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC SESSION 2014-2015

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)


OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS

ADMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC SESSION 2014-2015

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) invites applications for admission to its Under Graduate Programmes (13), Post Graduate Programmes (76) and Diploma/ Certificate programmes (61) for the Academic Session 2014-15.


HOW TO APPLY:
The university has created its entrance test portal with the Domain name www.bhuonline.in

Candidates may note that information bulletin and application form will not be sold (as there will be no offline mode) and the candidates desirous of admission shall be required to register on the entrance Test portal of BHU and fill up the application form ONLINE as per procedure provided on the Portal. For further details visit the entrance test portal of BHU (www.bhuonline.in)

HELP DESK:
Sufficient numbers of Help Desk for assisting / guiding needy candidates from rural/ remote areas (only for Under Graduate courses) will be available at designated placed on the BHU campus. In addition, telephonic, e-mail support will also be provided 9details available on www.bhuonline.in

IMPORTANT DATES
Availability of ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ON THE ENTRANCE TEST PORTAL: 24-02-2014
Last date for online submission of Application Forms:     25.03.2014


REGISTRAR  

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Christian Medical College Vellore Summer Admissions 2014

Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu-632002

Summer Admissions 2014


Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu-632002, has notified the Summer Admissions 2014. The Programmes to which admissions are being made include MBBS, BSc in Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Degree Courses known as the Group A courses and Diploma in Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Diploma Courses & Analytical Clinical Pharmacology etc; coming under the Group B Courses.

For all courses under Group A, applicants should have been born on or before 31st December, 1997. The upper age limit will be 40 years for AHS Degree Courses and 30 for BSc Nursing with 35 years for SC/ST for BSc Nursing.

Applicant should have passed the 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent, after a period of 12 years of study, the last two years of study comprising Physics, Chemistry and Biology with English. Applicant must have 60% marks at +2 level in each of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany and Zoology taken together) and an aggregate of 140/200 in these subjects, both at qualifying and competitive examinations and should have passed in English. For Backward Categories, the requirement is 60% in each and 130/200 in aggregate. It would be 55% in each and 120/200 aggregate for MBC and 40% in each and 80/200 aggregate for SC/ST applicants.

For B.Sc Nursing, applicant should have a pass with 45% aggregate in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology). Only unmarried women applicants are eligible to apply.

For Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), B.Sc MLT, BSc Optometry Technology, BSc Medical Records Science, BSc Critical Care Technology, BSc Dialysis Technology, BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology, BSc Radiology & Imaging Technology, BSc Radiotherapy Technology, BSc Medical Sociology, BSc Cardio Pulmonary Perfusion Care Technology, BSc Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology, BSc Neuro-electrophysiology, BSc Accident and Emergency Care Technology, BSc Cardiac Technology Programmes, applicant should have a pass in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

For admission to Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology and Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics, applicant should have a pass in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics. For some courses, applicants with minimum of two years’ experience in the same speciality can apply for a special paper with questions pertaining to that speciality. Details are given in the Prospectus. An applicant can apply for a maximum of 7 courses in Group A.

The eligibility conditions for the Group B Courses are given in detail in the Bulletin of Summer admissions that may be downloaded from http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in. Here, if not specified, applicants have to be at least 17 years of age and less than 45 years of age as on 31st December, 2014. Ability to handle English as a medium of learning is important for all courses. An applicant may apply for a maximum of 5 courses with a maximum of two entrance examination papers in Group B.

Applications can be submitted only online at http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in up to 27th March 2014. Applicant should fill the form online, check the details for correctness and submit. Applicant has to upload his/her photograph and signature in the process and also pay the application fee.

The application fee includes a basic administrative fee of Rs.800 plus a registration fee per course applied. For Group A Programmes, the registration fee (MBBS, BSc (Nursing) & AHS Degree Courses) is Rs.500/- per course. For Group B Programmes (Diploma in Nursing and other Allied Health Science diplomas), application fee is Rs.100/- per course. For MSc courses and Fellowship in Analytical Clinical Pharmacology, it is Rs.500/- per course.

The application fee can be paid by Demand draft, Challan or online. For payment by way of Demand draft, the same has to be taken in favour of ‘C.M.C. Vellore Association a/c’ on any Scheduled Bank, payable in Vellore. This has to be done before filling the application form. Fee can be paid as a challan at no extra cost at any branch of ICICI bank in India. A challan will be generated when filling payment details in the application form. Applicant should mention FC-CMC-V on the challan. Application fee can also be paid online using Credit Card.

Applicant should scan and keep a copy of his/her photograph and signature before filling the online application. The photograph must be a recent colour passport size photograph taken after 1st February, 2014 in a light background, in .jpeg format not exceeding 80 KB (Width-150 pixels & Height-150 pixels). Signature should be scanned in .jpeg format not exceeding 50 KB (Width-150 pixels & Height-50 pixels).

When applying for more than one course, candidates must list the courses in the order of preference in the application form. The last date for submission of online applications is 27th March 2014. After successful submission of the application, applicant should take a print out of the completed application form and the application confirmation page for reference.

Those making the payment of registration fee through DD/challan, have to send the proof of payment to CMC Vellore.  In case of DD, applicant should write his/her name and application number on the back of the demand draft and send the original DD to CMC Vellore. In case of payment by Challan, the original challan has to be sent to CMC Vellore. Those who are required to send any document should send the same also. DD/Challan and documents where applicable, should reach the Office of the Registrar, CMC, Vellore-632002, latest by 4th April 2014.

The selection process includes a Computer Base Entrance Test to be held at Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chennai, Delhi, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kottayam, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Puducherry, Salem, Thiruvananthapuram, Vellore, Vijayawada & Penang (Malaysia). This will be held on 23.5.2014 (morning) for Group A courses and on 23.5.2014 (afternoon) for Group B subjects. The entrance test for the Group A degree courses and the Science test for the Group B diploma courses will consist of multiple-choice questions in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General Ability with emphasis on Speed and Accuracy, and a few questions on issues of current topical interest.

The test will be conducted in English. More details are given in the bulletin. Sample questions are given in Annexure III of the Bulletin. Performance in this test will be the basis for being called for the Step-2, which includes practical tests and interviews and final selections. The General Paper (Non Science) for Group B will consist of multiple choice questions of a general nature, including very basic science, general knowledge, current awareness and general ability. More details related to the selection process, availability of seats, fee structure etc is given in the bulletin.


CDAC Noida MBA (SE) Admission Notice 2014-2015

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing CDAC, Noida
C-56/1,Anusandhan Bhawan, Institutional Area, Sector-62, Noida-201307


MBA (SE) Admission Notice 2014-2015
School of Management

Applications have been invited by School of Management, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, C-56/1,Anusandhan Bhawan, Institutional Area, Sector-62, Noida-201307 for admission to MBA (Software Enterprise Management) course affiliated to GGS Indraprastha University.

Eligibility Criteria:
Admission to the MBA (Software Enterprise Management) Programme will be made on the basis of the Common Entrance Test (CET) 2014. Students meeting the following criteria will be eligible to appear in the CET 2014:
Eligibility Criteria 1) B.E./ B.Tech with minimum of 60% marks or, 2) M.Sc(CS), M.Sc(IT), M.Sc(Electronics) with minimum of 60% marks or, 3) MCA with minimum of 60% marks.

Note: The Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply provided they are able to produce the proof of having acquired minimum prescribed qualifications at the time of counseling/admission or latest by 30th September 2014 (Tuesday) to their Concerned Dean/Principal/Director of their respective School/College/Institute where the admission has been granted*.

The final Merit List for admission will be prepared on the basis of candidate's performance in the Common Entrance Test (CET) 2014
Age Limit: 35 Years as on 01.08.2014

Application:
Candidates have to apply ONLINE at
Last date for submission of application is 10th April, 2014 (Thursday)
Common Entrance test will be held on 25th May, 2014 (Sunday)

For details, see the link:

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research IISER Mohali PhD- Int. MS-PhD Admission Notification 2014

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research IISER, Mohali


PhD- Int. MS-PhD Admission Notification 2014

Applications are invited by Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali from prospective candidates for admission to the PhD Program in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Earth & Environment Science and Humanities & Social Sciences for the session beginning in August 2014.

Eligibility Criteria: The applicant should have a Masters degree in Science/ B.Tech/ MBBS/ M.Tech with a good academic record and should be GATE/ CSIR or UGC-NET/ JEST/ NBHM-JRF/ICAR-JRF/ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/DST- INSPIRE qualified.
Candidates interested in pursuing research in interdisciplinary areas are also encouraged to apply..

Detailed criteria set by individual departments for PhD admissions:

Department of Biological Sciences:
The applicant should have M. Sc./ B. Tech/ MBBS/ M. Tech or equivalent degree and should have a valid GATE/ CSIR-UGC-NET/ JGEEBILS (TIFR/ NCBS)/ ICMR/ DBT/ DST-Inspire fellowship.

Department of Chemical Sciences:
The applicant should have M. Sc. degree in Chemistry/ Physics (with a minimum of 55% marks) and should have a valid NET/ GATE/ DST-Inspire fellowship in Chemistry/ Physics.

Department of Mathematical Sciences:
The applicant should have M. Sc. degree in Mathematics and should have a valid GATE/ CSIR-UGC-NET/ NBHM/ DST-Inspire fellowship in Mathematics.

Department of Physical Sciences:
The applicant should have a Masters degree in physics or a Bachelors/Masters degree in Engineering, and should have a valid GATE/CSIR-UGC-NET/JEST/DST-Inspire fellowship in Physics.

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences:
The applicant should have M. Sc./ B. Tech/ M. Tech in Atmospheric Chemistry/ Earth and Environmental Science/ Chemistry/ Physics (with a minimum of 55% marks) and should have a valid GATE/ CSIR-UGC-NET/ DST-Inspire fellowship.

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences:
The applicant should have M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Phil degree (with a minimum of 55% marks) in one or more of the following subjects:
Philosophy / Sociology / Anthropology / Modern Indian History / Archaeology / Prehistory / Paleoanthropology / Ancient Indian History / Gender studies / Geography or related areas such as development studies, South Asian studies. UGC/NET is desirable.

Application Procedure: Prospective candidates should apply online using the "Online Application Facility" at http://www.iisermohali.ac.in/acad/phd_instAug2014.html
Short-listed candidates will be invited for a screening-test/interview at IISER Mohali.
Last date: The online application facility will be open till 12.00 noon, April 04, 2014.

For details, see the link:

Int. MS-PhD Program

Applications are also from prospective candidates for admission to the Integrated MS-PhD Program at IISER Mohali in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for the session beginning in August 2014.

The program will involve course work as well as research work. Successful completion of the program will lead to an MS degree and a PhD degree.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should have a Bachelor's degree in Science and related areas with a good academic record (at least 60% aggregate or at least 6.0 on a scale of 10).

Additional Qualification:
Students who have obtained one of the following national-level qualifications are advised to mention the same in their application form:
  rank in JEST examination for Physics
  NBHM Masters or PhD scholarship for Mathematics
  DST INSPIRE fellowship or KVPY scholarship
  rank in IIT JAM for the chosen specialization

Application Procedure: Prospective candidates should apply online using the "Online Application Facility". Short-listed candidates will be invited for a screening-test/interview at IISER Mohali.
Last date: The online application facility will be open till 12.00 noon, March 21, 2014.

For further details about the program and research areas, visit website:

VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE-2014)

VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE-2014)

Applications have been invited by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), for admission to B.Tech Programmes of Academic Year 2014-15 through VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE-2014) scheduled to be conducted from 09.04.2014 to 20.04.2014

B.Tech. Programmes offered at Vellore Campus:
Bioinformatics
Bio-Medical Engineering
Biotechnology
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical ( Spec. in Automotive Engineering )
Mechanical ( Spec. in Chemical Process Engg. )
Mechanical ( Spec. in Energy Engineering )

B. Tech. Programmes offered at Chennai Campus:
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility:
1. Nationality:
The applicant for admission should be a Resident / Non Resident Indian National.

2. Qualifying Examination:
Candidates appearing for the VITEEE-2014 should have either completed or shall be appearing in 2014, in any one of the following qualifying examinations:
The final examination of the 10+2 system of Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State Board;Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi); The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE, New Delhi).
Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.
High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Srilanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
Candidates who have studied in Regular, Full time and Formal Education are alone eligible to apply.

Eligibility Criteria in the Qualifying Examination:
Candidates appearing for the VITEEE in 2014 should have secured an aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying examination (+2/Intermediate).
The average marks obtained in the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology (PCM / PCB) in +2 (or its equivalent) put together should be 50% for the following categories:
Candidates belonging to SC/ST.
Candidates hailing from Jammu and Kashmir and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

Admission Procedure:
The admission will be purely on the basis of the marks secured in the VITEEE-2014, conducted by VIT University.
Candidates who have not appeared for the VITEEE are not eligible for admission.
The candidates will be short-listed based on their entrance examination marks and will be called for the counselling.

Application Forms:
Issue of Application Forms - Online:
Candidates can apply online at http://www.vit.ac.in/viteee2014 through the following mode :
(i) Net banking /Credit card/Debit card
(ii) DD mode (online applicants need to pay Rs. 925/- only).
It is mandatory that the online applicants should send the hard copy of the application form addressed to the “Director-UG Admissions”, VIT University, Vellore-632014.

Issue of Application Forms - OMR:
The Prospectus and the information brochure for the B.Tech. programme, along with the necessary enclosures which include the Application Form and a printed self-addressed envelope, can be obtained against cash payment of  Rs. 975/- from the various post offices as given in the VIT website: www.vit.ac.in

Candidates can obtain the application form in person from the
(i) VIT University, Vellore Campus
(ii) VIT University, Chennai Campus
l(iii) Chennai Administrative Office, New No. 6, (Old No. W-73), Second Street (Opposite Towers Club), Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600 040 (Phone: 044-42016555, 65480555, Fax: 044-26222555), by
handing over a Demand Draft for Rs.975/- drawn in favour of ‘VIT University’, payable at Vellore.
Candidates can also obtain the application form through post by sending a Demand Draft for  Rs. 975/-drawn in favour of ‘VIT University’, payable at Vellore, with a covering letter addressed to “Director - UG Admissions”, VIT University, Vellore-632014, requesting for the application form and indicating their complete postal address. On receipt of the DD, the application form with the enclosures will be sent by post. The postal charges will be borne by the Institute. Candidates should write their name, Mobile Number and address on the reverse of the DD.

Application should be sent through either by Registered Post or Speed Post in the self-addressed envelope provided by VIT so as to reach the any of the following offices positively on or before March 10, 2014

1. Director - UG Admissions VIT University, Vellore - 632 014, Tamil Nadu.
2. Administrative Officer, VIT University - Chennai Campus Vandalur - Kelambakkam Road, Chennai - 600 127, Tamil Nadu.
3. VIT University, Chennai City Office, New No. 6, (Old No. W-73), Second Street, Anna Nagar (Opp.Towers Club), Chennai - 600 040, Tamil Nadu, Phone: +91 - 44 - 42016555


For details, see the link: http://www.vit.ac.in/viteee2014  

Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) DRM/ DMRIT 2014

Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI)
(a Deemed University), Mumbai

Radiation Medicine Centre of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre  BARC


DRM/ DMRIT 2014

The Radiation Medicine Centre of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has invited applications for undergoing the following post-graduate courses under the aegis of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) (a Deemed University), Mumbai.

COURSE NO I : DIPLOMA IN RADIATION MEDICINE (DRM)
1. This programme shall consist of theory, clinical disciplines, practical training including advanced diagnostic, therapeutic and laboratory techniques. The Curriculum shall be approved by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Board of Studies in Health Sciences.
2. Every student shall be assigned to a guide in accordance with the stipulations of the Medical Council of India. Annual appraisal (both theory and practicals) of the progress (Annual internal assessment) of a student shall be conducted with the assistance of external experts selected by Dean-Academic. Candidates should not hold any other job during the period of training, or join any other training programme.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION: Minimum qualification for admission to the DRM programme shall be M.B.B.S. or equivalent Degree (including internship) of a University recognized by the University Grants Commission and Medical Council of India with minimum 50% marks. However, whenever stipulation by Statutory Authority is higher than 50%, the stipulated % shall be followed. The candidates must have completed their internship before joining the DRM course. Specializations and number of seats shall be as approved by the Medical Council of India.

AGE LIMIT: Not more than 40 years as on 1st May 2014. Upper age limit can be relaxed in the case of SC/ST/OBC, sponsored candidates and PH category. The candidates with physical disabilities limited to the lower extremities, but permitting to stand and move and physically able to carry out the course requirement only will be considered. The selected candidates should be able to discharge the duties of a Nuclear Medicine Physician.

STIPEND: A Stipend of Rs. 16000/- p.m. (Rupees Sixteen Thousand only) for the first year and Rs. 17000/- p.m. (Rupees Seventeen Thousand only) for the second year will be given to each nonsponsored trainees. However, no stipend is admissible to sponsored trainees.

COURSE NO II: Diploma In Medical Radioisotope Techniques (DMRIT)
This course equips candidates for working as Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Nuclear Medicine Centres. The training will comprise of a full time schedule of lectures, demonstration, practicals and apprentice programmes. Examinations will be conducted by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai. Candidates should not hold any other job during the period of training, or join any other training programme.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION: Bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc.) (Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences or Nuclear Medicine) or equivalent degree of a University recognized by the University Grants Commission with minimum 50% marks. However, whenever stipulation by MHRD/UGC/Statutory Authority is higher than 50% the stipulated % shall be followed.

AGE LIMIT: Not more than 35 years as on 1st May 2014. Upper age limit can be relaxed in the case of SC/ST/OBC, sponsored candidates and PH category. The candidates with physical disabilities limited to the lower extremities, but permitting to stand and move and physically able to carry out the course requirements only will be considered.

STIPEND: A Stipend of Rs. 9300/- p.m. (Rupees Nine Thousand Three Hundred only) will be given to each non-sponsored trainees. However, no stipend is admissible to sponsored trainees.

HOW TO APPLY:
1. Single copy of the application type written on thick A4 paper should be submitted as per proforma given on website http://www.barc.gov.in  and envelop should be superscribed “D.R.M. / D.M.R.I.T COMMON ENTRANCE TEST”.
2. PHOTOGRAPH : Two clear front face photographs (passport size) with light background. One should be pasted on the top right hand corner of the application and other, with name of the applicant written in block letters on the reverse, should be enclosed.
3. ENVELOPE : Attach a self addressed unstamped envelope (bilingual-Hindi & English) (Size: 200 mm x 110 mm) along with the application, for the Common Entrance Test Admission Card.
4. COPIES OF CERTIFICATES : Attested copies of M.B.B.S. degree certificate and mark sheet should be enclosed for DRM and attested copies of B.Sc. Degree (Convocation) Certificate and Marklist alongwith marksheet of Higher Secondary (XII Std.) for DMRIT.

Completed applications, should reach DEPUTY ESTABLISHMENT OFFICER (R-II), BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE, TROMBAY MUMBAI-400 085 on or before
March 14, 2014.

For details, see the link: