Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM), Ph.D. Admissions, January 2012

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM),
Computer Science Building, CET Campus, Engineering College PO, Thiruvananthapuram – 695016, Kerala


Ph.D. Admissions, January 2012

Applications are invited from highly motivated students for admission to the Ph.D. programme beginning in January 2012 at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram.

Candidates with Masters degree in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Physical Sciences and related fields are eligible to apply. Individual schools will have additional eligibility criteria including qualifying in national level tests like CSIR-UGC-JRF, GATE, ICMR, JEST, NBHM etc. Please see the following URL http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/admissions/phdprogramme

for details on the eligibility criteria for applying to the individual schools at IISER-TVM and to download the application form.

Relaxation of eligibility criteria for SC/ST candidates will be made according to the Government of India rules.

All students admitted to the Ph.D. programme receive fellowships either from national fellowships like CSIR-UGC-JRF/DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF/NBHM or from IISERTVM.
For details on the areas of research IISER-TVM is engaged in, please visit the institute home page at www.iisertvm.ac.in

Completed applications (along with Demand Draft for Rs.200/-[Rs.100/- for SC/ST] drawn in favour of the Registrar, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram) should be sent to The Dean (Academics), Application for the Ph.D. programme at the School of ________, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Computer Science Building, CET Campus, Engineering College PO, Thiruvananthapuram – 695016, Kerala so as to reach on or before September 30, 2011.


Enquiries about the admissions can be made to phdprogramme@iisertvm.ac.in . Please also consult the FAQs page for more information: http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/admissions/phdprogramme/faqs

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JNU Direct PhD Admissions 2011-2012

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - 110067


JNU Direct PhD Admissions 2011-2012

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi has invited applications for Direct admission to PhD in the various areas of research in the following departments for Winter Semester 2011:

(1) School of International Studies
(2) School of Social Sciences
(3) School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies
(4) School of Computer & Systems Sciences
(5) School of Physical Sciences
(6) School of Environmental Sciences
(7) School of Life Sciences
(8) School of Arts and Aesthetics
(9) School of Computational and Integrative Sciences
(10) School of Biotechnology
(11)Centre for the Study of Law & Governance
(12) Centre for Molecular Medicine and
(13) Centre for Sanskrit Studies

Eligibility criteria can be obtained from the link:
http://www.jnu.ac.in/main.asp?sendval=Prospectus

Application Forms and Prospectus can be obtained through Post by sending a request along with crossed Bank Draft for Rs. 300/- drawn in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru University payable at New Delhi along with a self-addressed (unstamped) envelope of minimum size of 30 x 25 cm with the words "Direct Admission to PhD Programme" inscribed on it to the Section Officer (Admissions), Room No. 28, Administrative Block, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - 110067.

Application Forms and Prospectus will also be available at the Counter in the Administrative Block of the University on cash payment of Rs. 200/- per set from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. on working days (Monday to Friday) during the following period: From 1st September to 14th October, 2011

The last date for submitting the Application Forms in Winter Semester beginning January 2012 will be 14th October 2011.

For details, visit the website: http://www.jnu.ac.in

Kannur University B.Ed Admissions 2011-2012

Departments of Teacher Education, Kannur University


B.Ed Admissions 2011-2012



Applications are invited by Kannur University from eligible candidates for admission for B.Ed courses at the Departments of Teacher Education, Kannur University at Kasaragod, Dharmasala (Mangattuparamba) and Mananthavady for the year 2011-12.

Optional Subjects offered:
01 Arabic Kasaragod only
02 Commerce Mananthavady & Kannur
03 English Kannur & Kasaragod
04 Hindi Mananthavady only
05 Kannada Kasaragod only
06 Malayalam All Campuses
07 Mathematics All Campuses
08 Natural Science Kannur & Mananthavady
09 Physical Science Kannur & Kasaragod
10 Sanskrit Kannur only
11 Social Science All Campuses

Eligibility for admission:
Candidates seeking admission to the B.Ed. course should have passed B.A./B.Sc/M.Com Degree examination (under the 10+2+3 pattern) with one main subject and two subsidiary subjects from this University or any other University recognized by Kannur University as equivalent thereto.
Double or triple main candidates of other Universities will be considered for admission only if they furnish the copies of the equivalency/eligibility certificate from Kannur University stating that the qualifying examination is recognized for seeking admission to B.Ed Degree course in a particular optional subject. Equal weightage is given to Single main, Double main and Triple main Degree holders.
The minimum requirement of marks for admission to B. Ed. Course is 50 % in Bachelor’s Degree [Science / Arts Subjects] in aggregate ( i.e. Part I + II + III ) or
M Com. or its equivalent CGPA with usual relaxation for the eligible categories as per University/Government/NCTE Norms.

Candidates belonging to SC/ST and natives of Lakshadweep, Aided or Government Teachers with 3 years regular service need to secure a pass in the Degree Examination. (C+ in the case of students under grading system of Kannur University). The candidates belonging to OBC will be given a relaxation of 3% and the candidates belonging to OEC will be given a relaxation of 5% from the prescribed minimum marks. Blind candidates who have more than 40% disability will be given relaxation of 5% from the prescribed minimum marks

Eligibility for different optional subjects
Languages
a) Arabic : BA Degree with Arabic Language and Literature with 50% marks in aggregate or BA/B.Sc with 50% of marks for Part II Arabic and not less than 50% of marks for Master’s Degree in Arabic Language and Literature.
b) English: BA Degree with English language and Literature/Functional English/B.A Communicative English with 50% marks or BA/B.Sc. with 50% of marks for Part I English, and not less than 50% marks in Master's Degree in English Language and Literature.
c) Hindi : BA Degree with Hindi Language and Literature with 50% marks in aggregate or BA/B.Sc with 50% of marks for Part II Hindi and not less than 50% of marks for Master’s Degree in Hindi Language and Literature.
d) Kannada: BA Degree with Kannada Language and Literature with 50% marks in aggregate or BA/B.Sc with 50% of marks for Part II Kannada and not less than 50% of marks for Master’s Degree in Kannada Language and Literature.
e) Malayalam: BA Degree with Malayalam language and literature with 50% marks in aggregate or BA/B.Sc with 50% of marks for Part II Malayalam and not less than 50% of marks for Master’s Degree in Malayalam language and literature.
f) Sanskrit : BA Degree with Sanskrit Language and Literature with 50% marks in aggregate or BA/B.Sc with 50% of marks for Part II Sanskrit and not less than 50% of marks for Master’s Degree in Sanskrit Language and Literature.

Other Optionals
a) Mathematics: B.Sc. Degree with Mathematics/Statistics/Applied Statistics as main, with 50% marks in aggregate. Candidates with Statistics/Applied Statistics should have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects.
b) Physical Science: B.Sc. Degree with Physics/Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/B.Sc. Geology/B.Sc. Petrochemicals/ B.Sc. Bio-Chemistry/ B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry main with 50% marks in aggregate.
c) Natural Science: B.Sc. Degree with Botany /Zoology / Bio –Chemistry/ B.Sc. Plant Science/(Home Science with Zoology or Botany as subsidiary)/B.Sc. Aquaculture (With Biochemistry and Zoology as Subsidiaries)/B.Sc. Biotechnology/Microbiology with 50% marks in aggregate.
d) Social Science: B.A. Degree with History /Arabic and Islamic History main with 50% marks in aggregate or B.A. Degree with Geography/Politics/Economics/Sociology /Psychology/Philosophy/West Asian Studies under part III and with 50% marks in aggregate.
e) Commerce: M.Com. degree with 50% marks in aggregate. Such candidates are not eligible for admission to any other B.Ed Course.

Fees:
a) Application Fee: Rs.100/- (Rupees one hundred only)
b) Registration Fee: Rs.300 /-(Rupees three hundred only)
The fees above should be paid by way of Treasury Chalan or Current Account Pay –in–Slip (SBT) for Kannur University.
Head of Account in Government Treasuries: 8658-00-102-96(27)K.U.S
Purpose: Application Fee/Reg. Fee for B.Ed. Course 2011-12 in DTEs.
The Chalan receipt/ pay-in-slip in original towards the registration fee should be attached to the filled in application form. The candidates should remit the above fee of Rs. 400/- (Rs. 100 + Rs. 300) in a single chalan / pay-in-slip. The candidates applying at more than one campus should submit separate application forms but can attach a Photostat copy of the chalan/pay-in-slip with the application submitted.

Application Forms:
Aplication forms can be downloaded from the website: http://www.kannuruniversity.ac.in
Attested copies of Certificates/Documents to be submitted along with the application: (Those should be produced in original at the time of admission.)
a) Secondary School Leaving Certificate
b) Qualifying Degree/ PG certificate and of higher qualifications, if any.
c) Mark Lists of qualifying Degree Examination.
d) Transfer Certificate and Conduct Certificate.
e) Nativity, Income and Community Certificate for those who claim weightage or reservation benefit.
f) Experience Certificate in Form IV of KER for claiming admission under Teacher's quota and for giving weightage for teaching experience. These
certificates should be signed by the Head of School and countersigned by AEO/DEO.
g) Equivalence / Eligibility certificates from the university in the case of double or triple main candidates and degree holders of universities outside Kerala.
h) Any other certificates from the competent authorities for the claim of admission under any specific quota that is Sports/NCC/Differently Abled Persons / Linguistic
Minority/Defence personnel etc. if applicable.
i) The original Chalan/Demand Draft/Pay-in-slip for Rs.400- (Demand Drafts shall be drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, Kannur University payable at SBT Kannur University Campus Branch. DDs drawn from banks other than SBT should be payable at Kannur)

Filled in application along with the supporting documents and fee should reach the Course Director of the campus concerned. The envelope should be superscribed as “Application for B.Ed. course 2011 -12”.

Last date for submission of Application at the Departments : 06/09/2011 (Tuesday)

For further details, logon to the link:
http://www.kannuruniversity.ac.in/2011pdf/Augu/Bed_notification.pdf

Panjab University, Admission Notification 2011-2012

University School of Open Learning,
Panjab University, Chandigarh

Admission Notification 2011-2012


University School of Open Learning, Panjab University, Chandigarh has invited applications for admission to the following courses of Academic Year 2011-12:

LIST OF COURSES:
A. Bachelors’ Degree Courses
1. B.A.I, II & III (10 + 2 + 3 Scheme)
2. B.Com. I, II & III (10 + 2 + 3 Scheme)
3. Bachelor of Library & Information Science (One Year Course)
4. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed. I & II) (For in-service teachers only, Annual System)

B. Master’s Degree Courses
(i) Part I (Semester System)
(ii) Part II (Annual System).
1. M.A.
(i) English
(ii) Hindi
(iii) Punjabi
(iv) Economics
(v) History
(vi) Political Science
(vii) Public Administration
(viii) Sociology
2. Master of Finance & Control (M.F.C.)-Part I (Semester System), Part II Annual System.
3. Master of Commerce (M.Com. )-Part I (Semester System), Part II Annual System.
4. Master of Education (M.Ed.), through entrance test (for in-service teachers only)Semester System*.
5. M.B.A. (Off Campus) (Semester System)*

C. Diplomas/Certificate Courses.
1. Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (Off Campus) Semester System
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications
3. Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights & Duties
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Health, Family Welfare and Population Education
5. Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation & Networking
6. Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication
7. Post Graduate Diploma in Statistics
8. Advance Diploma in Naturopathy & Yoga
9. Diploma in Photography
10. Certificate Course in Vivekananda Studies
11. Certificate Course in Women Studies

*Admission through Entrance Test (for details check web site : www.puchd.ac.in )

ELIGIBILITY:
Eligibility details for admission to the courses can be obtained from the link:
http://admissions.puchd.ac.in/includes/admissions/2011/20110725153203-prospectus-2011-12.pdf

ENROLMENT:
Enrollment forms can be downloaded from the link: http://admissions.puchd.ac.in/includes/admissions/2011/20110725153203-prospectus-2011-12.pdf
Filled-in forms are to reach by registerd post to the Chairperson, University School of Open Learning, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014.

FEES:
The fees can be deposited by following methods.
1. Deposit fee at the University Extension Counter (State Bank of India), Administrative Block, Panjab University Sector 14, Chandigarh and obtain a receipt for the same and attach it with Enrolment Form.
2. The candidates can send their fee through Bank Draft. The Bank Draft should be made in favour of Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The Draft should be drawn on State Bank of India, Sector 14, Chandigarh.
3. A candidate can deposit the fee at any of the branches of the State Bank of India under the scheme of Power Jyoti Module of State Bank of India, Sector 14, Chandigarh.
4. The candidate can download the form and pay in slip from any internet terminal and deposit the fee in the nearest SBI Bank.
5. The students can also deposit the fee through internet banking.

Class-wise total fee (in Rs.) to be paid by the Student
1. B.A./B.Com. I/II/III 7992 per annum
2. B.Ed. Part-I/II 20017 per annum
3. Bachelor of Lib. & Inf. Science 8170 per annum
4. M.A. Ist & IInd Semester 8747 per annum
5. M.A. IIIrd & IVth Semester 8747 per annum
6. M.A. II (Annual System) 7547 per annum
7. M.Com.Ist & IInd Semester 11747 per annum
8. M.Com.II (Annual System) 9047 per annum
9. M.F.C. Ist & IInd Semester 15697 per annum
10. M.F.C. II (Annual System) 13997 per annum
11. M.Ed. Ist & IInd Semester 15337 per annum
12. M.Ed. IIIrd & IVth Semester 15337 per annum
13. M.B.A. (Off Campus) Ist & IInd Sem. 38547 per annum
14. M.B.A. (Off Campus) IIIrd & IVth Sem. 38147 per annum
15. P.G. Dip. in Health, Family Welfare & Population Education 7847 per annum
(P.G.D. H.F.W.P.E.)
16. P.G. Dip. in Statistics 6902 per annum
17. P.G.D.M.C 7637 per annum
18. P.G.D.C.A. 18667 per annum
19. P.G.D. in International Business 33327 per annum
20. P.G.D.Human Rights & Duties 7847 per annum
21. P.G. Dip. in Library Automation & Networking 9795 per annum
22. Advance Diploma in Naturopathy & Yoga 6795 per annum
23. Diploma in Photography 9795 per annum
24. Certificate Course in Vivekananda Studies 2775 per annum
25. Certificate Course in Women Studies 3795 per annum

IMPORTANT DATES:
(i) ANNUAL SYSTEM: LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF ENROLMENT FORM FOR UNDER GRADUATE CLASSES AND DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSES (EXCEPT B.Ed. I and PGDIB)
(a) Without late fee : 7th September, 2011 (Wednesday)
(b) With late fee of Rs.500/- : 5th October, 2011 (Wednesday)
(c) With late fee of Rs.1500/- (with the permission of the Chairperson): 7th December, 2011 (Wednesday)
(d) With late fee of Rs. 15000/- & late examination fees as per University rules (with the permission of the Vice-Chancellor): 30th December, 2011 (Friday)

(ii) SEMESTER SYSTEM : LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF ENROLMENT FORM FOR POST-GRADUATE CLASSES AND PGDIB [EXCEPT M.Ed. I and M.B.A. (Off Campus)]
(a) Without late fee : 31st August, 2011 (Wednesday)
(b) With late fee of Rs.500/- : 30th September, 2011 (Friday)*
(c) With late fee of Rs.1500/- : 14th October, 2011 (Friday)
(d) With late fee of Rs. 15000/- (with the permission of the Vice-Chancellor): 30th October, 2011 (Sunday)

For further details, visit the website link: http://admissions.puchd.ac.in/index.php?id=48

Pondicherry University, Modular Course in Bioinformatics Admissions 2011-2012

Pondicherry University,
Department of Information Technology, Kalapet, Pondicherry 605014


Modular Course in Bioinformatics Admissions 2011-2012

Applications have been invited for admission to Modular Course in Bioinformatics to be offered under the auspices of the Department of Information Technology, Pondicherry University.

Eligibility : B.Sc. (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Statistics/Agri/Biology or Equivalent), B.Tech., M.B.B.S, B.Pharm, B.D.S., B.V.Sc. or Equivalent (at least 50% marks or equivalent grade)

Applications can be downloaded from the link: http://www.bicpu.edu.in//Modular%20Application%20for%20Two%20modules%202011.pdf

Candidate have to enclose a crossed DD for Rs.100/- (For SC/ST candidates: Rs.50/-; Free of cost for physically challenged candidates along with relevant certificates) drawn in favour of The Finance Officer, Pondicherry University, payable at Puducherry.
Completed applications are to reach The Centre Head, Centre for Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Pondicherry 605014

Last date of submission of application is 12.09.2011

For details, logon to the link: http://www.bicpu.edu.in//adv_modular_2011.html

Indira Gandhi PG Scholarship for Single Girl Child

University Grants Commission UGC

Indira Gandhi PG Scholarship for Single Girl Child


The University Grants Commission has invited online applications for the award of Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child for the academic session 2011-13 with the purpose of supporting post-graduate education through scholarships to such girls who happen to be the only child in the family.

Candidates admitted in post-graduate first year regular non-professional degree course in any recognized university or a post-graduate college during the current year i.e. 2011-12 are eligible.

ELIGIBILITY:

i) Any single girl child of her parents. In a family if one son and one daughter is available then girl child will not be considered for scholarship under the scheme.
ii) The scheme is applicable to such a single girl child who has taken admission in regular, full-time 1st year Masters Degree course in any recognized university or a post graduate college.
iii)This scholarship is available to PG-I year student only.
iv) Admission to PG Course in distance education mode is not covered under the scheme.

Age: Girl students up to the age of 30 years at the time of admission in PG courses are eligible.

Nature of Assistance available : The number of slots for scholarships may be decided every year on the basis of eligible application correct in all respects, received in stipulated time frame in the UGC.

It is expected from the institutions where student has taken admission in the first year PG course, no tuition fees will be charged by the institute from girl students to pursue PG degree course in Universities/Colleges/Institutions covered under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC Act.

The value of Scholarship is Rs.2,000/- p.m for a period of two years only (10 months in the year) i.e. full duration of a PG course. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.

Selection will be made by an Expert Committee on the basis of applications which are complete in all respects, received through online mode within the stipulated time frame. The guidelines of the scheme, detailed terms and conditions of the scholarship, eligibility criteria etc. are available with the UGC website www.ugc.ac.in

The applications should be submitted only through ONLINE mode latest by 25th September, 2011 by logging in website www.ugc.ac.in/sgc

UGC has warned that Applications submitted in hard copy shall not be entertained or considered for award of scholarship in any circumstances whatsoever and record of candidates, who are not selected, shall not be preserved beyond three months from the date of declaration of results.

PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING

+ The Universities/Colleges/Institutions will submit a certificate of completion of the post graduate course in respect of each student availing this scheme.

+ The Universities/Colleges/Institutions will submit their utilization certificate of each student availing this scheme. The grant for second year will be released on the receipt of Utilization certificate for grant of first year.

+ Students desirous of leaving the studies mid-way without completing post graduate degree will have to take prior approval from the UGC by submitting an application along with the justification through the concerned Universities/Colleges/Institution.

+ Any student who discontinues the studies without prior approval of the UGC will have to refund the whole amount through DD drawn in favour of Secretary, UGC and concerned Institution will be responsible for this.

+ No extension is permissible beyond two years.

+ The student who is awarded Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship will not be debarred from accepting any other scholarships.

+ The Universities/Colleges/Institutions shall submit annual progress report of each student availing the scheme along with the utilization certificate.

CANCELLATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

UGC may terminate scholarship of any student in case of :
a) Misconduct of the awardees, if any, reported by the University/College/Institution.

b) Unsatisfactory progress report i.e. if the candidate scores less than 60% marks in the first year of Master’s programme (55% in case of Physically Challenged awardee)

c) Candidates being found ineligible at a later date shall face the penal action and will also be liable to refund the entire scholarship amount paid.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

1. The candidate is required to submit an application in prescribed format.
2. Proof of admission to Ist Year Master’s degree course in a recognized Indian University covered under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC Act.
3. A certificate from the College/University where student have taken admission to first year PG Course in the current academic year (prescribed format).
4. An affidavit on Rs.50/- Stamp paper from the student/parent duly attested by SDM / First Class Magistrate / Gazetted Officer (not below the rank of Tahsildar) copying the prescribed languages (prescribed format).

CERTIFICATES TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CONCERNED UNIVERSITY/ INSTITUTIONS TO THE UGC

Every year University/Institution will submit a compiled statement for the following:

a. Statement giving the names of the students selected for the scholarship along with their receipt of scholarship amount.
b. Progress Report to be submitted after the completion of first year of the award giving percentage of marks obtained by the candidates
c. Utilization certificate.

For more details visit www.ugc.ac.in/sgc