National Institute for the Visually Handicapped, H Admission 2010

National Institute for the Visually Handicapped,
116 Rajpur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248 001.
(Under Ministry, of Social Justice & Empowerment Govt, of India).

 NIVH Admission 2010

National Institute for the Visually Hanicapped invites applications for admission to Bachelor of Mobility Science (Visual Impairment) B.M.Sc. (V.I.) One Year Degree Course .

Eligibility for Admission :

Academic Qualifications : A Bachelor Degree from any recognized University.

Age : Between 20 to 28 years.

Examination Center : N.I.V.H. Dehradun.

The Entrance Examination will be held on 27th June, 2010.
Reservation : Reservation for SC / ST / OBC physically handicapped / ex - servicemen and dependents of freedom fighters will be provided as per norms of H.N.B Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand.

The information Brochure - Cum - Application forms can be obtained from the cash counter of the institute upto 4th June, 2010 on cash payment of Rs. 300/- and Rs. 150/- for SC / ST candidates.
In case, the form is required to be sent by post, an additional amount of Rs. 50/- shall be added and a D.D. in favour of "Director, NIVH" payable at Dehradun must be sent.

Application Forms complete in all respects should reach on or before 14th June, 2010 at the following address :
The Director,
National Institute for the Visually Handicapped,
116 Rajpur Road,
Dehradun,
Uttarakhand - 248 001.
 

The Annemarie Schimmel Scholarship 2010 – Lahore

The Annemarie Schimmel Scholarship 2010 – Lahore

The Scholarship was established in honour of Professor Annemarie Schimmel to commemorate her great contribution to culture and poetry in Pakistan and her role as a dedicated woman scholar. It offers the opportunity to do post-graduate study in the United Kingdom to a woman who is committed to make a genuine contribution to her chosen field on her return to Pakistan.

Eligibility: The Schimmel scholars will be chosen for their ability and commitment without discrimination as to religion, caste or creed. Candidates must have either a professional degree or they should have completed sixteen years of education in a relevant discipline. They must be citizens of Pakistan and have a declared intention to return and pursue a career in Pakistan. Those having a minimum two year professional work experience will be given preference. There is no restriction on age, but preference will be given to candidates between the ages of 25 and 40. A genuine need for financial assistance is an essential condition of the scholarship.
The candidates must supply adequate evidence that they would not be able to study abroad without financial assistance. Candidates must bear the expenses of air travel. While not a requirement, preference will be given to those candidates who have secured admission to a programme of study at a recognized institution of their choice in the United Kingdom. In the absence of a sufficiently qualified candidate the scholarship committee reserves the right to make no nomination. Candidates must have cleared their IELTS exam before appearing for the final interview held in November/December of the current year.

Uniqueness of the Scholarship: The Scholarship has a reputation for absolute fairness and is extremely generous. It allows candidates to choose from the best and most prestigious institutions of higher learning in Britain. It covers the full cost of tuition and basic living expenses. The selection is based completely on merit but a major consideration is given to the need and relevance of the particular degree for Pakistan and the commitment of the scholar to return and serve in Pakistan.

Field of Study: Selection will not be restricted to any subject. Preference will be given to traditional humanities or sciences and also to humanitarian fields, such as public health, special education and ancillary medical fields, for example, physiotherapy and radiography. Studies in economic development, social sciences and modular courses in various disciplines will also be considered. Subjects excluded are journalism, business, management, IT, media, and gender/women's studies. Candidates wishing to pursue higher learning in areas related to Annemarie Schimmel's scholarship on Islam are encouraged to apply.The course of study can be purely academic or could involve practical training. Prospective candidates are strongly urged to acquire basic computer literacy and word processing skills.

Duration: The scholarship is awarded for one academic year (session starting Sept/Oct. 2011) for a Master's degree at recognized institutions of higher education in the UK. Doctoral candidates are not eligible.

Application Procedure: Applications are invited up to 7th June 2010, accompanied by ALL required documents. They must be submitted once and not in parts. Incomplete and late applications will not be entertained. An initial short-listing will be done according to the eligibility criteria mentioned.

Written Test: A written test will be held for the short-listed candidates in September 2010. The test will be conducted simultaneously in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. The candidates will be able to select their centre of choice in advance. The test is general in nature, aiming to check the candidate's aptitude and proficiency in English. It is not subject based and does not require any specific preparation.

Interview: Between five to ten candidates are selected for the final interview with the AMSS committee. The interview will be held in October/November 2010, at Lahore. The candidates are expected to bear their own travel expenses.

Application Deadline: Last date for receipt of application is 7th June, 2010.

Application Form: For Online Application Form Click www.amsscholarship.com/form.doc
Contact:
Annemarie Schimmel Scholarship
76-C Tech Society
Lahore - Email: nosheenimian@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0300-4601476

Nordam Dee Howard/Etienne Fage Scholarship 2010

Nordam Dee Howard/Etienne Fage Scholarship 2010

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and The NORDAM Group annually award $2,500 to an undergraduate who is officially enrolled as an aerospace engineering or aeronautical systems maintenance engineering major at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

The NORDAM Dee Howard/Etienne Fage Scholarship was created by NBAA and The NORDAM Group to honor the lifetime achievements of two aerospace engineering pioneers, Dee Howard and Etienne Fage. NORDAM has been a world leader in aircraft component manufacturing and repair since 1969.

Eligibility: To be eligible for the NORDAM Dee Howard/Etienne Fage Scholarship, the applicant must be an undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. A completed and signed application form must be accompanied by an essay, official transcript, resume and letter of recommendation.
Awards: Awards will be made to U.S. citizens without regard to sex, race, religion or national origin. This scholarship will be presented at the NBAA 63rd Annual Meeting & Convention in October 2010. It will be redeemable under the conditions established by NBAA and The NORDAM Group, and checks will be made payable to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. The scholarship recipient must use all scholarship funds within 24 calendar months of the announcement of the award or risk forfeit of the award.

Application Procedure: Completed and signed applications and required documents must be postmarked no later than July 30, 2010, to be considered for the scholarship.

Contact:
National Business Aviation Association
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Email: info@nbaa.org
Contact Number: (202) 783-9250

IELTS SCHOLARSHIP 2010 – TAMILNADU – BRITISH COUNCIL

IELTS SCHOLARSHIP 2010 – TAMILNADU – BRITISH COUNCIL

The British Council is delighted to announce the launch of the British Council IELTS Scholarship for Indian students planning to study at universities overseas. In line with its mission to promote the global sharing of knowledge and ideas, the British Council will select eight students from India, each of whom will receive an award of Rs.3,00,000 towards the cost of tuition fees.

Eligibility:
Be a citizen of India.
Begin full time postgraduate study outside India in 2010.
Attend a higher education institution that accepts IELTS as part of its admission requirements.
Have a valid IELTS score, with a minimum band score average 6.5.
Have taken their most recent IELTS test with the British Council.
Be able to provide an acceptance letter from the attending institution by 20 August 2010.
Application Procedure:
 Take an IELTS test with the British Council and receive your scores.
Download and complete the application form and go through the FAQs.
Last date for completed applications is 31 July 2010. You must complete selection Task.
Forty applicants will be shortlisted. We will notify you via email by 6 August 2010 whether you have been short-listed. Short-listed applicants will be required to make a ten minute presentation on a topic that will be communicated, followed by a brief interview.
We must receive from the short-listed applicants a letter of acceptance from the university you plan to attend prior to 20 August 2010.
 Failure to submit your letter of acceptance by the 20 August deadline will result in your immediate removal from the short-list of applicants.
 We will notify all short-listed applicants of the final result by email by 31 August 2010.

Application Date: The complete application must be received by us by 31 July 2010.

Application Form: For Online Application Form Click www.ielts.britishcouncil.org.in/IELTS%20Scholarship%20Application%20Form%20.pdf

Contact:
IELTS Scholarship
British Council
British Deputy High Commission
737 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600002
Email: chennai.enquiry@in.britishcouncil.org/
Contact Number: +91-44-42050600

National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT) PDF, Ph. D/ M. Tech ADMISSIONS 2010

National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT)

Post Doctoral and Doctoral Programmes: ( PDF, Ph. D),

Master of Technology Courses: (M. Tech.)

 

ADMISSIONS 2010

National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT), invites from eligible candidates for various programmes as detailed below:

Post Doctoral and Doctoral Programmes: ( PDF, Ph. D)
The Institute's main emphasis is on Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Foundry, Forge & allied Materials Processing Technology, Environmental Science & Engineering, Computational Materials Engineering Pure and Applied Sciences. The selected candidates will also be required to assist in teaching and upkeep of the laboratories.

Eligibility:
For Post Doctoral Fellow, a Ph.D degree is mandatory. For Ph.D, the candidates should have Master Degree in appropriate branch of engineering with minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60 % from a recognized institute/ university. First class Master Degree in basic and applied sciences will also be considered. Candidate must have been admitted to the M.Tech. programme with a valid Gate score for scholarship. For admission to Ph.D programmes in Science/Humanities/Management, the candidates must have a NET Fellowship (UGC/CSIR) valid from the current year in relevant areas.

Application may be sent on plain paper giving details of curriculum vitae including academic achievements and work experience. No application fee is charged. Applications are generally entertained twice in a year in the months of June and December.

Master of Technology Courses: (M. Tech.)
Master of Technology course is of 24 months (4- semester) duration and is offered in the following areas:
(a) Foundry- Forge Technology
(b) Manufacturing Engineering
(c) Materials Science and Engineering
(d) Environmental Engineering

Eligibility:
(For the respective courses as mentioned above)
(a) Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/ Production Engineering or Equivalent

(b) Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/Production/ Electrical/ Aeronautical/ Chemical/Industrial/ Manufacturing Engineering.

(c) Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/Ceramic/.Materials Science and Engineering or Master of Science in Physics/ Chemistry.

(c) Bachelor's Degree in any branch of Engineering or Master of Science in Physics/ Chemistry/ Environmental Science.(with mathematics up to Bachelor level) Minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60 % aggregate marks for General and CGPA of 6.0 or 55 % aggregate marks for SC/ ST candidates. Selection of candidates will be done on the basis of GATE score, marks obtained in last qualifying examinations and interview. A valid GATE score is mandatory for grant of scholarship (Rs. 8000/- per month at present) as per AICTE norms. GATE score is not mandatory for sponsored / self-financing candidates.

Advanced Diploma Courses : (ADC)
Advanced diploma course of 18 months (3-semester) duration is offered in the following areas:
(a) Foundry Technology
(b) Forge Technology

Eligibility:
Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical /Production Engineering or B.Sc.(Phy., Chem., Maths) with 50% marks for General/OBC category & 45% for SC/ST
Selection Criteria: On the basis of written test on 11/07/2010 at NIFFT, RANCHI.
Stipend: Rs. 1000/= per month

Limited seats are also available for sponsored candidates.

Candidates appearing in Final Examination may also apply.

Placement: Excellent placement records.

Mode of Application (For Master of Technology and Advanced Diploma Courses only):

Application forms (indicating name of the course) can be obtained from the office of Chairman, Academic Affairs, NIFFT, Hatia, Ranchi- 834 003 by sending requisite fee in the form of Demand Draft drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favour of "NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOUNDRY AND FORGE TECHNOLOGY'' payable at Ranchi along with self addressed envelope of size 28x16 cm. bearing stamp worth Rs. 25/-. Institute will not be responsible for any postal delays/ loss. Alternatively, the application form and other information can be downloaded from the institute's website www.nifft.ernet.in

Application Fees:
For Advanced Diploma Course: Rs. 300/-for General/ OBC and Rs. 80/- for SC/ST Candidates.

For Master of Technology Candidates: Rs. 350/- for General/ OBC and Rs. 100/- for SC/ST Candidates.

Application forms completed in all respect with supporting documents and requisite fees may be sent to the office of Chairman, Academic Affairs as per following schedule.

Important Dates:
Issue of application forms: From 30.04.2010 to 08.06.2010
Last date of Receipt of completed application forms (PDF, PhD, M Tech &ADC): 15.06.2010

 

School Of Aviation Science and Technology, New Delhi ic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Certificate Programe Admission 2010

School Of Aviation Science and Technology, New Delhi

Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Certificate Programe

 

Admission 2010

Minimum 3 years (which may be extended by 6 months or so depending upon the performance of the students) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Certificate Training Programme duly approved by Director General of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India, for appearing in 'Mechanical' and 'Avionics' stream. The students have to pass each semester examinations with 70% marks and 80% attendance in each semester before appearing for DGCA AME licence exam.

Eligibility: Passed 10+2 or equivalent with 50% marks each in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & English and 55% marks in the aggregate in these aforesaid subjects, 60% and above preferred or 3 years State Govt. Diploma in Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical with 60% marks, higher percentage preferred or B.Sc (Pass) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics having obtained 55% marks in their Graduation.

Age Limit: Up to 20 years for 10+2, 22 years for B.Sc and Diploma holder as on 01-07-2010. However, in exceptional case slight relaxation in age may be considered.
Application Procedure: Typed/handwritten application on plain paper, giving complete bio-data along with one passport size colored photograph duly attested by a Gazetted Officer / Principal, date of birth certificate, qualification certificate (10+2 mark sheet) and a demand draft for Rs. 800/- (non-refundable) payable to 'The Delhi Flying Club Ltd., New Delhi' must reach the Director(Trg), latest by 14th June 2010 up to 5 p.m.

 

Eligible candidate to report for entrance test covering objective questions of 10+2 standard (Physics, Chemistry & Maths) and essay in English on Sunday 20th June,2010 at 4.00 p.m. in the school premises. Final year students must submit the result by 5th July 2010. Please note that the candidates shall not be intimated individually for test.

Contact:
The Secretary, Delhi Flying Club,
Safdarjung Airport,
New Delhi-110003

Contact Number: 24618325, 24618931, Extn-28