Tuesday, May 1, 2012

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH M.Sc. Operational Research/ M.A./ M.Sc. Applied Operational Research Admission Notice 2012-2013


UNIVERSITY OF DELHI 
DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH 

Department of Operational Research, University of Delhi has invited applications for admission to following courses of Academic Year 2012-13.

 M.Sc. Operational Research
 M.A./ M.Sc. Applied Operational Research


M.Sc. Operational Research and M.A. / M.Sc.  Applied Operational Research
Schedule of Admission 
1 (a) Starting date of obtaining Application Forms for Common Entrance Test  30th  April,  2012
From the Department office on working days (Monday-Friday), 10:00AM-1:00PM
(b) Last date for receipt of completed Application Forms  25th May, 2012 
2 Dispatch of Admit Cards by Post  31st May, 2012 
3 Date of Common Entrance Test  Saturday, 16th June, 2012 
4 Declaration of result of Common Entrance Test  25th June, 2012*
5 Group Discussions and Interviews  2nd – 7thJuly, 2012*  
6 Admission List  Second week of July, 2012*

*Tentative Dates 
Notes:  
(1) The list of candidates selected  for interview will be notified in the Department of Operational Research and on the Website ( www.du.ac.in).
It is, therefore, the responsibility of the candidates to contact the Department personally. 
(2) The Common Entrance Test will be conducted at University of Delhi only.


Courses Offered  
M.Sc. Operational Research at University of Delhi, North Campus 
M.Sc. Operational Research is a two-year post graduate course.  The number of seats in this course is 93 (including all reservations).   This course includes a number of  techniques of Operational Research: Linear, Nonlinear, Parametric and Network Optimization, Queueing, Inventory, Reliability, Marketing, Quality Control etc.. The curriculum emphasizes on formulation of  OR models and algorithms. Students are encouraged to develop skills in setting up  and analyzing Operational Research models. 
The course demonstrates factors and restrictions involved in building and using models for planning and management problems. Case studies, Projects and use of OR software are constituents of the course.  

M.A. / M.Sc.  Applied Operational Research at University of Delhi, South Campus 
M.A. / M.Sc.  Applied Operational Research is a two-year post graduate course.  The number of seats in this course is 47 (including all reservations). This course was started in the year 1994. The curriculum lays heavy emphasis on experimental and process-oriented learning. The pedagogical tools include the use of case studies and industry oriented project work. Besides building up skills of individual decision making, lot of emphasis is laid on developing team skills and value focused decision making.  

M.Phil and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programmes 
The Department has strong research interest in different subject areas of OR and offers M.Phil and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)  programmes aimed at producing quality researchers.

Eligibility:
(a) Any Master’s Degree examination of the (55% marks in aggregate) University of Delhi or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with at least two papers in Mathematics / Computer Science / Statistics / Operational Research at graduation/ higher level. OR

Any Bachelor’s Degree examination under 10+2+3 (55% marks in aggregate) scheme of examination of the University of Delhi or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with at least two papers in Mathematics / Computer Science / Operational Research / Statistics.

Note :
1. The candidates who are appearing in the final year examination of the degree on the basis of which admission is sought are also eligible to apply.
2. Applicants who have graduated under 10+2+3 scheme or an equivalent scheme are eligible for admission.

Age
As per Ordinance I of the University, there is no minimum age bar for admission to the under-graduate and post-graduate courses in the University and its colleges except in the courses where the respective regulatory bodies (such as MCI, AICTE etc.) have prescribed the minimum age requirement in their regulations.

Admission Procedure
(a) Entrance Test fee:
As the Eligibility Conditions are same for admission to both the Courses MSc Operational Research Part-I at North Campus and MA / MSc Applied Operational Research Part-I at South Campus, the candidates may opt for admission to both the Courses. Accordingly, the Common Entrance Test fee would be as follows :

General Category & OBC - Rs. 800/-
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / PWD Category - Rs. 400/-

(b) Mode of Payment:
Payment should be made by crossed Bank Draft in favour of 'Registrar, University of Delhi' payable at New Delhi. For obtaining the bulletin and application form by post, the Bank Draft only along with a self-addressed stamped (worth Rs.30/-) envelope (size 10’’x7’’) should be sent to the Office In charge, Room No. 215, Department of Operational Research, II Floor, New Academic Block University of Delhi, Delhi - 110007.



For details, log on to the link: 
http://www.du.ac.in/fileadmin/DU/students/Pdf/admissions/2012/PG/24612_Or_BOI.pdf



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