Saturday, August 10, 2013

GATE 2014

GATE 2014

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), the all India examination administered and conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordination Board - GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India is going online completely.

GATE is administered and conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. The GATE committee, with representatives from these eight institutes, is the sole authority for regulating the examination and declaring the results.

GATE Zones: GATE is conducted through the constitution of eight zones. The zones and the corresponding administrative institutes are:  

Zone1:  Indian Institute of Science Bengalore (Phone: 080 22932392, 080 23600902, FAX: 08023601227; Email: gate @ gate.iisc.ernet.in)

Zone 2: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (Phone: 022 25767068, 022 25724054, FAX:022 25723706; Email: gateoffice @ iitb.ac.in)

Zone 3: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (Phone: 011 26591749, 011 26596137 FAX: 011 26581579; Email: gate @ admin.iitd.ernet.in)

Zone 4: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (Phone: 0361 2582751, FAX:0361 2582755; Email: gate @ iitg.ernet.in)

Zone 5: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (Phone: 0512 2597412, FAX: 0512 2590932; Email: gate @ iitk.ac.in)

Zone 6: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (Phone: 03222 282091, FAX: 03222 278243; mail: gate @ adm.iitkgp.ernet.in)

Zone 7: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Phone: 044 22578200, FAX: 044 22578204; Email: gate @ iitm.ac.in)

Zone 8: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (Phone: 01332 284531, FAX: 01332 285707; Email: gate @ iitr.ernet.in)

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, is the Organizing Institute for GATE 2014.

Nature of GATE 2014: All the 21 papers of GATE 2014 will be held as online Computer Based Test (CBT) where the candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen. The candidates are required to either select the answer (for MCQ type) or enter the answer for numerical answer type question using a mouse on a virtual keyboard (keyboard of the computer will be disabled). Candidates will be provided with blank paper sheets for rough work and these have to be returned back after the examination. At the end of the 3-hour window, the computer will automatically close the screen from further actions.

Question Paper pattern:  The question paper for GATE 2014 will consist of questions of both multiple-choice type and numerical answer type. For multiple choice type questions, candidates have to choose the answer from the given choices. For numerical answer type questions, choices will not be given. Candidates have to enter a number as the answer using a virtual keypad.

Eligibility: The categories of candidates eligible to appear for GATE 2014 are given at the link ‘Eligibility’ at the ‘GATE’ link of http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/ Description of eligible candidates, the period before which the Qualification has to be attained and the copies of certificates to be submitted in case the applicant has passed in the year 2013 or earlier and in case the applicant expects to complete in 2014 or later, is given at this link.

The eligible qualifications for appearing for GATE 2014 include one among the following. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Pharmacy (Post-Diploma/ Post B.Sc./4 years after 10+2); Bachelor's degree in Science (Post-Diploma/ 4 years after 10+2); Master’s degree in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent; Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (Four year programme); Integrated Master’s degree programs or Dual Degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (Five year programme); Integrated M.Sc. or Five year integrated B.S.-M.S. program; B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch. equivalent examinations, of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India). Necessary supporting documents as specified must be sent along with the printed version of the online application by speed/ registered post to the respective Zonal Offices.

Certificate from Principal: Applicants, who have to submit a certificate from their college Principal, have to obtain a signature from their Principal along with the seal on the ‘Certificate from the Principal’ format that will be printed on the application PDF file which is generated after completion of the online application submission.

Candidates with backlogs: Candidates who have appeared in the final semester/ year exam in 2013, but with a backlog (arrears/failed subjects) in any of the papers in their qualifying degree should submit a copy of any one of the marks sheets of the final year or have to obtain a signature from their Principal along with the seal on the ‘Certificate from the Principal’ format that will be printed on the application PDF file which will be generated after completion of the online application submission

GATE Schedule:
GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) Website will opens for enrolment, application filling, application submission on 2nd September 2013 (Monday).
The last date for enrolment is 1st October 2013 (Tuesday).  After this date, only enrolled candidates will have the facility to fill the application.
The last date for submission of Online Application through website is 3rd October 2013 (Thursday).
The last date for the receipt of Print-out of the ONLINE Application along with all the supporting documents at the respective Zonal GATE Offices is 10th October 2013 (Thursday).
The last date for request for change in the choice of city will be 20th November 2013 (Wednesday).
Admit Card will be available on the GOAPS website for printing from 18th December, 2013 (Wednesday).

GATE 2014 Online Examination for the forenoon session will be from 9 am to 12 noon and that for the afternoon session from 2 pm to 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, between 1st February and 2nd March 2014.

Results will be announced on the Online Application Website at 10 am on 28th March 2014 (Friday).

Schedule of Examination: GATE 2014 examinations will be held during forenoon and afternoon sessions on alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday) between 1st February 2014 and 2nd March 2014. Examination for some of the papers in GATE 2014 will be held in multiple sessions. Exact details on complete examination schedule will be notified at a later date.

Papers: For the GATE 2014 examination, a candidate can apply for only one of the 21 papers listed below (Code of the Paper in brackets). Aerospace Engineering (AE), Agricultural Engineering (AG), Architecture and Planning (AR), Biotechnology (BT), Civil Engineering (CE), Chemical Engineering (CH), Computer Science and Information Technology (CS), Chemistry (CY), Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC), Electrical Engineering (EE), Geology and Geophysics (GG), Instrumentation Engineering (IN), Mathematics (MA),  Mechanical Engineering (ME), Mining Engineering (MN), Metallurgical Engineering (MT), Physics (PH), Production and Industrial Engineering (PI), Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF), Engineering Sciences (XE) and Life Sciences (XL).

XE (Engineering Sciences) and XL (Life Sciences) papers are of general nature and will comprise of different sections.

XE Paper will have the following Sections (Code in brackets): Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory) (A), Fluid Mechanics (B), Materials Science (C), Solid Mechanics (D), Thermodynamics, Polymer Science and Engineering (F) and Food Technology (G).

XL Paper will have the following Sections (Code in brackets): Chemistry (Compulsory) (H), Biochemistry (I), Botany (J), Microbiology (K), Zoology (L), Food Technology (M).

The syllabus for each of the papers is given separately at the ‘GATE Papers and Structure link in the GATE website. Question Papers of 2012 and 2013 are available in the website.

Applicant will have to decide on the choice of the appropriate paper while submitting the application online. An applicant is permitted to appear in only one paper. He/she is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree. However, the candidate is, free to choose any paper according to his/her admission plan, keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he/she wishes to seek admission. The applicant should refer to the websites of institutes for more details regarding the admission criteria in any particular institute.

All the papers will contain few questions that test the General Aptitude (Language and Analytical Skills), apart from the core subject of the paper. A candidate appearing in the XE paper has to answer GA-General Aptitude (compulsory), Section A- Engineering Mathematics (compulsory) and any two of XE sections B to G.

A candidate appearing in the XL paper has to answer GA – General Aptitude (compulsory) section, Section H – Chemistry (compulsory) and any two of XL sections I to M.

The choice of two sections from B to G for XE and two sections from I to M for XL, can be made during the examination after viewing the questions. Only two optional sections can be answered at a time. A candidate wishing to change midway of the examination to another optional section must first choose to deselect one of the previously chosen optional sections (B to G or I to M).

Duration and Pattern of Question Papers: The GATE examination consists of a single paper of 3-hour duration that contains 65 questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks. In all the papers, there will be a total of 65 questions carrying 100 marks, out of which 10 questions carrying a total of 15 marks are in General Aptitude (GA).In the papers bearing the codes AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PI, TF and XE, the Engineering Mathematics will carry around 13% of the total marks, the General Aptitude section will carry 15% of the total marks and the remaining percentage of the total marks is devoted to the subject of the paper.In the papers bearing the codes AR, CY, GG, MA, PH and XL, the General Aptitude section will carry 15% of the total marks and the remaining 85% of the total marks is devoted to the subject of the paper. Each paper will have questions of two different types, multiple choice questions (MCQ) and numerical answer type questions. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) carrying 1 or 2 marks each will be there in all papers and sections. These questions are objective in nature, and each will have a choice of four answers, out of which the candidate has to mark the correct answer(s).Numerical Answer Questions of 1 or 2 marks each will be there in all papers and sections. For these questions the answer is a real number, to be entered by the candidate using the virtual keypad. No choices will be shown for this type of questions.

Examination Cities: The tentative list of the cities (zone-wise) in which GATE 2014 will be held is as follows.

IISc Bangalore, Bangalore 560 012: Alappuzha, Aluva, Ananthapur, Attingal, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bangalore, Bidar, Chengannur, Chitradurga, Davengere, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Idukki, Kannur, Kanjirapally, Karwar, Kasaragod, Kolar, Kollam, Kothamangalam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Malappuram, Mangalore, Manipal, Muvattupuzha, Mysore, Nedumangad, Pala, Palakkad, Payyannur, Punalur, Raichur, Shimoga, Thrissur , Tumkur and Vadakara.

IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai - 400 076: Ahmedabad, Ahmednagar, Amravati, Anand, Aurangabad, Gandhinagar, Goa, Hyderabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Lonavala, Mahabubnagar, Mehsana, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Rajkot, Sangli, Satara, Secunderabad, Solapur, Surat, Thane and Vadodara.

IIT Delhi, HauzKhas, New Delhi-110016: Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Delhi, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Indore, Jammu, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Karnal, Kota, Mathura, Rohtak-Hisar, Shimla, Sikar, Udaipur and Ujjain.

IIT Guwahati, Guwahati-781039: Agartala, Asansol, Dhanbad, Durgapur, Gangtok, Guwahati, Imphal, Jorhat, Kalyani, Patna, Shillong, Silchar, Siliguri and Tezpur.
IIT Kanpur, Kanpur-208016: Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Bhopal, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Saugar (Sagar, MP), Sultanpur and Varanasi.

IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur-721302: Balasore, Berhampur (Orissa), Bhilai, Bhimavaram, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur (CG), Cuttack, Eluru, Jamshedpur, Kakinada (AP), Kharagpur, Kolkata, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Ranchi, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Srikakulam-Vizianagaram, Tadepalligudem, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.

IIT Madras, Chennai-600036: Angamaly, Bapatla, Chennai North, Chennai South, Chittoor, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Ernakulam, Erode, Gudur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kanyakumari, Karimnagar, Karur, Khammam, Madurai, Nagercoil, Nalgonda, Namakkal, Nellore, Ongole, Puducherry (Pondicherry), Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupati, Tuticorin, Vellore, Virudhunagar and Warangal.

IIT Roorkee, Roorkee-247667: Ambala, Amritsar, Bathinda, Chandigarh-Mohali-Rupnagar, Dehradun, Ghaziabad, Haldwani-Bhimtal, Hamirpur (HP)-Una, Jalandhar-Phagwara, Kurukshetra, Ludhiana-Moga, Mandi-Bilaspur (HP), Meerut, Moradabad, Noida, Panchkula, Panipat, Pathankot, Patiala-Sangrur, Roorkee-Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Sirmaur, Solan, Sonepat and Yamunanagar.

Zone-wise List of Examination Cities for 3rd Choice will be the following.
IISc Bangalore,Bangalore - 560 012: Bangalore, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Thiruvananthapuram.

IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai - 400 076: Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur.
IIT Delhi, HauzKhas, New Delhi – 110016: Delhi/NCR, Faridabad, Indore, Jaipur.
IIT Guwahati, Guwahati – 781039:  Delhi/NCR, Kolkata.
IIT Kanpur, Kanpur – 208016: Allahabad, Bhopal, Delhi/NCR, Kanpur, Lucknow.
IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur – 721302: Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam.
IIT Madras, Chennai – 600036: Chennai, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram.
IIT Roorkee, Roorkee – 247667: Chandigarh-Mohali-Rupnagar, Dehradun, Meerut, Jalandhar-Phagwara.

The Zonal Offices (one of the IITs or IISc.) dealing with a candidate’s application will be his/her point of contact for any enquiries regarding examination center and other matters

Choosing Examination City: Applicants can choose three examination cities in the order of preference to appear for the examination.  He/she will have to first choose a particular city, in a particular zone, as the first choice for appearing GATE 2014 examination. The second choice of examination city has to be chosen from the same zone as that of the first choice city. The third choice city may either be from the zone to which the first and second choice cities belong or from some other zone as specified in the Notification. The third choice will be considered only when an applicant cannot be accommodated either in first or second choice cities.
However, the GATE Committee reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing city and allot a city that may not be any of the choices of a candidate.

Application Fee: Application fee will be as follows. The application fee for Women Candidates of any category will be Rs.750/-. For Male Candidates of General/OBC categories, it will be Rs 1500/- while it will be Rs.750/- for SC / ST / PD Category Candidates. It is Rs.1500/- for Other Candidates (General/OBC). The fee can be paid through Online Net-banking or using Challan at SBI or Syndicate bank. Additional charges will be applicable depending on the mode of payment. Details are given in the website.

Online Application: Applications will have to be submitted online through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Candidates will have the facility to register/enroll and fill the application online only, by accessing the zonal GATE websites of IISc and any of the seven IITs.

An online interface is provided for most of applicant’s interaction with the GATE office. The different stages related to online submission of applications, include Enrolment using ‘New User Register here’, Filling the online application form (which can be done only after enrolment), Uploading photograph and signature, Paying the application fee through net-banking or indicating the option for payment through bank challan (State Bank of India or Syndicate Bank) and paying the amount in bank etc.

Website of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) will open at 00:01 hrs on 2nd September, 2013 (Monday) for enrolment, application filling and application submission. A candidate will have to enrol first to fill the application. Enrolment can be done till 1st October, 2013. The last time and date for Submission of Online Application through Website will be 23:59 Hrs on Thursday, 3rd October, 2013. The photograph and signature of the applicant will have to be uploaded during the online submission of application. Details related to the submission of application is given in the website at the link, ‘How to Apply’

Sending Printout:The application process becomes complete, only when the printout of the filled online application with the signature of candidate, a good quality photograph affixed in the appropriate place, along with necessary documents, if any is received by the respective Zonal GATE offices.

The last date for the receipt of Print-out of the online application along with all the supporting documents at the respective Zonal GATE Offices will be 10th October 2013 (Thursday).

Admit Card: Admit cards will have to be downloaded from the zonal GATE websites from 1st January 2014. The candidate has to bring the printed admit card to the test center along with at least one original and valid photo identification which can be one among Driving license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar UID, College ID, Employee identification card, or a notarized affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address. The details of this ID proof have to be given while filling the online application. Photocopied or scanned copy of ID as well as expired ID will not be accepted.

Results: GATE 2014 results will be announced at 10 am on 28th March, 2014 (Friday) and will be available on the GATE Online Application Website.

GATE Scorecard : After the declaration of the results, a GATE Scorecard will be issued to all the candidates appeared in a paper whose marks are equal to or above the qualifying marks of SC/ST/PD candidates in that paper. GATE 2014 score is valid for 2 years from the date of announcement of the results. There is no provision for the issue of Additional GATE scorecard.

GATE and Financial Assistance:
A valid GATE score is essential for obtaining financial assistance during Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture, and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Science in Institutes supported by the MHRD or other Government agencies. To avail the financial assistance (scholarship), the candidate must first secure admission to a program in these Institutes, by a procedure that could vary from institute to institute. Qualification in GATE is also a minimum requirement to apply for various fellowships awarded by many Government organizations. The management of the post-graduate scholarship/assistantship is also the responsibility of the admitting institution. Similarly, reservation of seats under different categories is as per the policies and norms prevailing at the admitting institution and Government of India rules.

GATE and Employment: Several public sector undertakings (PSUs) have, in the past, used GATE scores for screening for providing a salaried employment. They include Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, National Thermal Power Corporation, Power Grid India, etc. It is expected that such PSUs would use GATE Scores this year as well.

However, GATE administration is not responsible for employment opportunities.


Information Brochure of GATE 2014 can be downloaded from http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/gate2014/gate2014_brochure.pdf  

Annamalai University M.Phil (Full time) and Ph.D (full time/Part time) Admission Notification 2013-2014

Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu

M.Phil (Full time) and Ph.D (full time/Part time) Admission Notification 2013-2014


Applications have been invited by Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu for admission to M.Phil (Full time) and Ph.D (full time/Part time) programmes in the following faculties for the Academic Year 2013-14.

1. Arts
English, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology, Commerce, Population Studies, Rural Management,
Business Administration, Philosophy and Library & Information Science.

2. Science
Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Herbal Science, Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, Zoology, Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology, Bio-Informatics, Geology, Applied Geology, Geoinformatics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology.

3. Marine Sciences
Marine Biology & Oceanography, Coastal Aquaculture, Marine Microbiology, Marine Food Technology, Marine Biotechnology, Ocean Science &Technology

4. Indian Languages
Tamil, Hindi, and Linguistics

5. Engineering & Technology
Ph.D.: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, Computer Science & Engineering and Pharmacy

6. Education
Education, Psychology, Physical Education, Life Long Education and Yoga

7. Fine Arts
Music

8. Agriculture
Ph.D.: Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Microbiology, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Botany, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Seed Science & Technology, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Agri Business Management and Agricultural Extension.

9. Medicine
Ph.D.: Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Surgery, Radiology and Physiotherapy

Applications:
Cost of Application: Rs. 1000/- for MPhil Programme; Rs. 1500/- for PhD Programme
Application form and prospectus can be obtained from The Registrar, Annamalainagar - 608 002 on payment of prescribed amount (OR) by sending a Demand Draft obtained on or after 03-07-2013 drawn in favour of Annamalai University, Annamalainagar from any bank along with a self-addressed Thick Kraft envelope of size 30 cm x 24 cm (stamps affixed to the value of Rs. 30/- ). The name of the Programme for which the application is required should be superscribed boldly on the envelope. The Name of the Programme should be clearly indicated in the requisition letter. Candidate and Programme for which application is made should be clearly indicated in the Demand Draft also.

Prospectus can be downloaded only from the Annamalai University www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in.   from the date scheduled above. The filled in applications and enclosures, along with a Demand Draft towards the Cost, drawn in favour of The Registrar, Annamalainagar on or after 03-07-2013 from any bank, payable at Chennai should be sent to Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-608002.

Last date for submission of application is 14th August 2013.

For details, see the link:

Annamalai University Rural Management course Admission Notice 2013-2014

Centre for Rural Development,
Annamalai University, Chennai

Rural Management course Admission Notice 2013-2014

Applications have been invited by Centre for Rural Development, Annamalai University, Chennai for admission to following Rural Management courses of Academic Year 2013-14.

Courses And Eligibility:
1. Ph.D in Rural Management -  Any PG with 55% in Social Science
2. M.Phil in Rural Management -  Any PG with 55% in Social Science
3. 5 year M.A. Rural Management  -  +2 pass in any subject
4. 2 Year M.A. Rural Management  -  Pass in Any Degree

Applications:
Application may be downloaded from website www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in

Cost of Application form:
Ph.D in Rural Management: Rs 1,500
M.Phil in Rural Management: Rs 1,000
5 year M.A. Rural Management: Rs 400
2 Year M.A. Rural Management: Rs 400

DD to be drawn in favour of Registrar, Annamalai University, payable at Chennai.

Last date for submitting application form is 14/08/2013

For details, see the link:

  

BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY M.Phil. - Ph.D Admission (Full-Time and Part-Time) Notification 2013-2014

BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY
State University Re-Accredited with A Grade (CGP 3.02) by NAAC.

M.Phil. - Ph.D Admission (Full-Time and Part-Time) Notification 2013-2014

Applications have been invited by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore for admission to Full-Time and Part-Time M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes for the academic year 2013-2014 offered in the University Departments/Affiliated Colleges and Recognized Research Institutions.

Eligibility For M.Phil. Research Programme (Full Time/Part Time):
Candidates with Master’s degree of Bharathiar University in the concerned or related discipline or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto by the Syndicate of Bharathiar University. All candidates should have passed a two-year PG degree course after 3-year Bachelor’s degree course and Higher Secondary course of 2-year duration after 10-year SSLC (10+2+3+2) or one year Predegree after 11-year SSLC (11+1+3+2) or 10-year SSLC plus 3-year Diploma plus two year UG degree and two year PG (10+3+2+2) or four year UG degree and one year masters degree (10+2+4+1).

Candidates who have passed the PG degree examination with less than 17 years of total duration of study are not eligible for admission to M.Phil. programme.

(a) Candidates belonging to the following categories are eligible to register for M.Phil. (Full-Time / Part Time) programme.
i. Candidates with 55% (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates in the minimum eligibility marks) of marks and above in the Master’s degree
ii. Candidates with 55% (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates in the minimum eligibility marks) of marks and above in the Master’s degree and working as Full- time Research Fellows/Technical Assistants/Research Assistants in time-bound Research schemes of one year duration or
more in University Departments/Research Departments of Affiliated Colleges/Recognized Research Institutions.

(b) Candidates belonging to the following categories are eligible to register for M.Phil. (Part-Time) programme:
i. Any person employed in any concern/organization/institution/ R & D Centres / Laboratories situated within Tamilnadu or Research Institutions recognized by Bharathiar University with a minimum of 55% of marks in the Master’s degree. Such candidates shall produce a Noobjection certificate from the Employer or Head of the Institution (in case of Educational Institutions).

ii. All teachers working in colleges affiliated to Bharathiar University are eligible. Candidates working as guest lecturers on consolidated pay are also eligible to pursue M.Phil. (Part-time) programme provided they produce an NOC and service certificate from their respective colleges.

iii. Candidates working in colleges affiliated to Universities other than Bharathiar University have to produce a No objection Certificate and service certificate from the Head of the Institution/ University.

Eligibility For Ph.D. Research Programme: (Full Time/Part Time):
All candidates should have passed a two-year PG degree course after 3-year Bachelor’s degree course and Higher Secondary course of 2-year duration after 10-year SSLC (10+2+3+2) or one year Pre-degree after 11-year SSLC (11+1+3+2) or 10-year SSLC plus 3-year Diploma plus two year UG degree and two year PG (10+3+2+2) or four year UG degree and one year masters degree (10+2+4+1). Candidates who have passed the
PG degree examination with less than 17 years of total duration of study are not eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme.

(a) Candidates belonging to the following categories are eligible to register for Ph.D. (Full-Time / Part Time) programme
Full-time / Part-time (with or without stipend/fellowship)
a) A candidate having a minimum 55% (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates in the minimum eligibility) marks in the qualifying examinations.
b) The candidates belonging to any one of the categories of full time employment as a teacher working in a Department of the University or of an affiliated College of this University / Higher Secondary School / High School / Polytechnic / Colleges affiliated to other
universities (in subjects other than Engineering, Medicine, Law and Agriculture).

c) Scientist/Research fellows / Research assistants / Technical assistants / Project assistants / Project Fellows / Research associates / appointed in the research projects funded by recognized agencies / Government / industries are also eligible to register for Ph.D. at
University Departments, Affiliated Colleges, Research Institutions, or R & D Centres / Laboratories.

d) Any Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant/Company Secretary and other professionals with a minimum period of two years of experience after obtaining their professional qualification is eligible for Ph.D. registration. The subject for registration may be the same as
that of the professional qualifications in the case of ACA/AICWA/ACS. The guides may be from the Departments of Commerce, Management Studies, Economics or concerned subjects.

e) For candidate other than a teacher candidate, any permanent staff in a Government Office/Private or Public Ltd., Company/a recognized factory/institution/research institution/Educational Institution/business who has successfully completed probation and holds a Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% of marks in the qualifying examination

Application Forms:
Application form and Prospectus for M.Phil. / Ph.D. programme can be downloaded from the website link:  http://www.b-u.ac.in/academics/applications.html

Cost of Application Fee for M.Phil. Rs.500/-
Cost of Application Fee for Ph.D. Rs. 600/-
The DD should be drawn in favour of “THE REGISTRAR, BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY”
If a candidate applies for more than one college, he/she has to pay the cost of application Rs.500/- for M.Phil. and Rs.600/- for Ph.D. programme for each application and enclose the DD/Challan along with each application marked as First Copy(University copy).

The filled in applications should reach to the University and concerned college before 5.30 pm on 16.08.2013.

For further details, logon to the link:

Madurai Kamaraj University Admission Notification 2013-2014

Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

Admission Notification 2013-2014

Applications are invited by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai for admission to the following courses offered by the P.G. Extension Center of Madurai Kamaraj University at Virudhunagar for the academic year 2013-2014.

Courses Offered:
1. M.Sc., Nanoscience
2. M.Sc., Bio- Technology
3. M.Sc., Biology
4. M.Sc., Chemistry
5. M.Sc., Physics

Eligibility:
1. M.Sc., Nanoscience
A pass in B.Sc. (Physics / Chemistry / Zoology / Botany / Biotechnology / Energy and Environmental Science / Agri / Veter / MBBS or BDS / BE / B.Tech /  Nanoscience / Nanotechnology / Material Engg / Chemical Engg / Biotechnology with Minimum 55% aggregate marks and Science at +2 level is a must.

2. M.Sc., Bio- Technology
A pass in B.Sc. (Physics / Chemistry / Zoology / Botany / Biotechnology / Energy and Environmental Science / Agri / Veter / MBBS or BDS / BE / B.Tech / Nanoscience / Nanotechnology / Material Engg / Chemical Engg / Biotechnology with Minimum 55% aggregate marks and Science at +2 level is a must.

3. M.Sc., Biology
A pass in B.Sc., Degree with Biology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology,   Genetics, Biotechnology, Triple major with Biology and allied subjects with minimum of 55% aggregate marks

4. M.Sc., Chemistry
A pass in B. Sc. Chemistry / Special Chemistry / Applied  Chemistry degree with Physics as one of the ancillaries and other any one of the ancillaries viz. Maths, Botany or Zoology with 55% of aggregate marks

5. M.Sc., Physics
A pass in any B.Sc. Physics /Applied Physics with 55% of aggregate marks in  Part III. For SC/ST candidates a pass is required minimum.

How to apply:
Prospectus, Application & Fees details of all the above said courses can be downloaded from the website of  www.mkuniversity.org    Xerox copies of downloaded applications may also be accepted.

Registration Fees: Rs.200/ - for all the courses.

Mode of payment:
The Registration fee should be paid only by a demand draft obtained after the date of advertisement and on or before the last date specified for receipt of filled in application drawn in favour of The Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai payable at Madurai.

SC/ST candidates are exempted from the payment of Registration Fee for any one course only.  For additional courses applied, prescribed Registration Fees should be paid. However, they have to send the xerox copy of the Community Certificate along with the application.

Students should write their name, complete address and course for which applied, in Block letters on the reverse side of the Demand Draft.

Last date for submitting filled-in application: 16.08.2013
Filled-in application along with the Demand Draft  towards registration fee  should be sent  to The Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai-625 021.

For details, logon to the link:

PERIYAR UNIVERSITY M.C.A. – Self supportive course Admissions 2013-2014

PERIYAR UNIVERSITY
PERIYAR PALKALAI NAGAR  - SALEM - 636 011 TAMIL NADU
Ph: 0427-2345766 Fax: 0427-2345124


M.C.A.  – Self supportive course Admissions 2013-2014

Applications have been invited by Periyar University, Salem for admission to M.C.A. (3 Yrs) – Self supportive course of Academic Year 2013-14.

Eligibility:
A pass in any recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in 10+2+3/4 years pattern in any discipline with +2 level Mathematics or any recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in 10+2+3 years pattern in any discipline with Mathematics or Statistics as any one of the subjects. Admission will be done based on marks scored in Entrance Examination to be conducted on 19-08-2013 by the Department of Computer Science.

Applications can be obtained from the link:

Last date for submission of filled applications to The Registrar, Periyar University, Salem is 14-08-2013.

For details, see the link:  http://periyaruniversity.ac.in/files/udp.pdf


GOVERNMENT OF KERALA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION TO MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (MCA) COURSE 2013-14 NOTIFICATION

GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
HOUSING BOARD BUILDINGS, SANTHINAGAR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – 695 001.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION TO MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (MCA) COURSE 2013-14
NOTIFICATION


1. Applications are invited for the Entrance Examination for admission to Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Course 2013-14 in AICTE approved institutions in Kerala for the academic year 2013-14.

2. Eligibility for Admission:
(a) Nativity: Applicant should be an Indian Citizen.
 (b) Academic Eligibility:
 Candidates should have studied a Degree course with minimum 3 years duration (after 10+2), with Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Engineering and Technology as a Main/ Subsidiary/ Core subject at the Degree level. The candidate should have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in their Degree examination. For SEBC and physically handicapped candidates, the aggregate marks required is 45%. For SC and ST candidates, a minimum pass in the degree examination is sufficient.
 Candidates seeking admission to the course should be qualified from any University in Kerala or from any other Universities, recognised by any of the Universities in Kerala. Candidates who are appearing/have appeared for the qualifying examination this year are also eligible to apply for the Entrance Examination, subject to the condition that the original degree certificate and the entire mark list of the qualifying examination shall be produced at the time of admission.

3. Entrance Examination: The Entrance Examination will be conducted in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kozhikode centres on 08.09.2013 (Sunday) from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon. It will be of 2 hours duration and will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions. The questions will cover topics such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, General Knowledge, General English and Fundamentals of Computer Awareness at Graduate level.

4. How and When to Apply: Candidates seeking admission to the Course can apply online on the website www.cee.kerala.gov.in  of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations. The website will be open for online registration from 08.08.2013 to 20.08.2013, 5 pm.

5. Application Fee: For General and SEBC candidates, the application fee is Rs.800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred Only) and for SC/ST Candidates, the application fee is Rs.400/- (Rupees Four Hundred Only).The required fee can be remitted at any branch of the State Bank of Travancore using the Bank Chalan which is available along with the print out of online application. The Original Chalan duly signed and authenticated by the bank authorities should be attached with the print out of the application form.
Candidates from outside Kerala State can remit the application fee by attaching a Demand Draft for the
requisite amount drawn on a Nationalised Bank in favour of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.

6. Last date and time for receipt of print out of application: Candidates should take printout of the online submitted application and affix a recent passport-size photograph identical to the one uploaded, and get it attested by a Gazetted Officer. This application along with the required documents should be forwarded to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Housing Board Buildings, 5th Floor, Santhinagar, Thiruvananthapuram – 695001 in A4 size envelope, either by registered post/ speed post/
hand delivery so as to reach the office before 5 pm on 21.08.2013. The envelope containing the application should be superscribed “APPLICATION FOR MCA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2013”.

7. Belated, incomplete and defective applications will be summarily rejected and no correspondence will
be made in this regard. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations will not be responsible for any postal delay.

8. Candidates will not be allowed to include any additional information in the application form or to submit any certificate / document claiming reservation or any benefits, after the submission of the application, under any circumstances.

9. Certificates submitted in the prescribed format available along with the print out of application alone will be accepted.

 10. The candidates registered for the examination can download their ADMIT CARDS from the website
www.cee.kerala.gov.in  from 30.08.2013 onwards. The admit card thus obtained should be brought to the examination hall.

11. Allotment of Seats: The institution-wise allotment will be made by Commissioner for Entrance Examinations in accordance with the rank obtained by the candidates in the Entrance Examination and the order of preference of institutions registered by the candidates during online Centralised Allotment
Process (CAP). The details of CAP will be notified on the website and in leading news papers.
Individual intimation in this regard will not be sent to candidates.

12. The Entrance Examination and subsequent allotments will be based on the provisions laid down in the Prospectus for Admission to Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Course, Kerala 2013-14, available on the web site. Candidates are advised to carefully read the Prospectus before submitting their applications.

Thiruvananthapuram
07.08.2013

COMMISSIONER FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS  


HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY Advertisement Notice 2013-2014

HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY
OFFICEOF THEDEANOF STUDIES
SHIMLA‐ 171005.

Advertisement Notice 2013-2014

Applications are invited for admission to M.Phil., L.L.M. and Diploma in G.I.S. (Entrance based)/ P.G. Diplomas in Clinical Psychology, Environmental Psychology and Organizational Psychology (Merit based) courses for the session 2013‐2014.

1. M.Phil (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Pol. Sc., Psychology, History, English, Commerce, Physical Education, Per. Arts, Physics, Maths, Bio‐tech., Hindi, Sanskrit, Economics, Geography, Public Admn., Sociology and Education)/L.L.M.

2. Diploma in GIS

3. PGDCP,DEP,DOP


Sale of Prospectus /HBI and Last date for the receipt of application form 5th August, 2013 to 5th  September, 2013

Cost of HBI/Prospectus At counter Rs. 160/‐ (Office of Dean of Studies)
By Post Rs. 200/‐  (IPO or DD in favour of Finance Officer H.P. University, Shimla‐5)

For detail information log on to www.hpuniv.nic.in or contact 0177‐2830922 & 0177‐2832922


Handbook of Information ( containing prescribed admission forms can be had from the office of the Dean of Studies, HPU, Shimla‐5 from 05‐08‐2013 on payment of Rs. 160/‐ ( Rupees One hundred Sixty only) up to 05‐09‐2013 at the Counter and through Registered Post by sending crossed Indian Postal Orders/ Bank Draft of Rs. 200/‐ ( Rupees Two Hundred only) payable to the Finance Officer, HPU, Shimla‐5 up to 31‐08‐2013. MONEY ORDER SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All correspondence regarding supply of Handbook of Information in respect of the above courses must be addressed to theDean of Studies, HPU, Shimla‐5.

The Last Date for receipt of Admission forms along with requisite fee in favour of the Finance Officer, HPU, Shimla for admission to the above mentioned courses in the department concerned is 05‐09‐2013.

Admission for M.Phil. Courses including LL.M./ Advanced Diploma in GIS will be made on the basis of merit of Entrance Test.

Admission for P.G. Diplomas in Clinical Psychology, Environmental Psychology and Organizational Psychology on the basis of merit of marks obtained in the qualifying exam. Other details/ information regarding admission, date of counselling/ Interview, etc. are available in the Prospectus.

Applicant must write his/ her address in Block letters indicating the Pin Code No. while requesting for the Handbook of Information by post.

Sd/‐ 
Dean of Studies


For details, see the link:  http://hpuniv.nic.in/pdf/Adv_13.pdf

Jiwaji University Gwalior (M.P.) Admission Notice – 2013-2014

Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P.)
School of Studies in Distance Education
Phone No. – 0751- 2442868 (Director), 2442630 (Deputy Director), 2442615 (Office)


Admission Notice – 2013-2014

Application in the prescribed profarrma is invited for the admission in the following courses offered through Distance Mode from eligible candidate. Application form may be obtained on payment of Rs. 200/- by hand and Rs. 250/- by post by sending bank draft in favour of “Registrar, Jiwaji University, Gwalior”. For getting forms by post send self addressed envelope to, Director, SOS in Distance Education, Distance Education Building, University Campus, Gwalior – 474011.

The application form may be down loaded from Jiwaji University website: www.jiwaji.edu
  
1. Graduate Course – B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.Lib.I.Sc., B.J.M.C.,
2. Post Graduate Course –
i. M.A. – Economics, History, Sociology, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Political Science, Public Administration, Geography, Drawing & Painting and Social Work
ii. M.Lib.I.Sc., M.J.M.C., M.B.A. (CSMM), M.B.A. (RTM).
iii. M.B.A. General (Three Year)
3. PG Diplomas – Psychological Counselling, Computer Application, Human Resource Development, Yoga
Education.

Note – Last date of submission of Application Form (without Late Fees) is – 14 August 2013 and 30 September 2013 with Rs.200/- Let Fees.

The fee may be deposited by the Bank Challan in the Central Bank of India in any branch of M.P.

For details, visit the website link:

SWAMI RAMANAND TEERTH MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY NANDED Admissions to M.Phil. (2013-14) Announcement

SWAMI RAMANAND TEERTH MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY NANDED – 431 606 (M.S)

Announcement
Admissions to M.Phil. (2013-14)

Admissions are open to the following courses in the University Campus Schools and Affiliated Colleges.

M.Phil . Courses offered in the University Campus Schools Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Sci., Mathematics, Commerce, management, computer science, Geography, Education, Physical Education, Marathi, English, Sociology , Social work, Economics , Media Studies and library and Information Sciences.

M.Phil . Courses offered at Sub-Centre, Latur
Management and Computer Sciences.

M.Phil Courses offered in the affiliated colleges
Marathi, Hindi, English, Urdu, Geography and Political Science.

Eligibility and Admission:
i. 55% marks a t Master’s Degree in relevant subject or Grade B according to U.G.C. Norms of grading system in relevant/related subjects for open categories and 50% marks for reserved categories.
ii. Admission will be given on the basis of -
(a) the performance in the entrance test conducted by the university (75%) and
(b) the performance of the candidate at the Master Degree (25%).
While preparing the merit list, 75% of the marks obtained in entrance test and 25% of the marks obtained in respective PG courses will be considered. While consolidating the marks obtained in entrance test and PG courses, resulted fractions will be rounded off to the next integer

How to apply: The prospectus and application form can be downloaded from the University website - www.srtmun.ac.in  from 1st August 2013

Last date for submission of duly filled in forms: On or before 12 August 2013 5.30 P.M.

Contact details:
Tel. 02462-229242, 229243 # Extn..123, & 152
Fax (02462) 259574.


For details, see the links:


Registrar

S.R.T.M. University, Nanded

Thursday, August 8, 2013

GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE M.PHIL. IN COMMUNICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT ADMISSION 2013-2014

THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE - DEEMED UNIVERSITY
[Re-Accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade)
(Fully funded by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt.of India)
GANDHIGRAM-624302 DINDIGUL DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
Fax: 0451-2454466 Phone:0451-2452371- 75
Website: www.ru raljniv.ac.in

ADMISSION 2013-2014
M.PHIL. IN COMMUNICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
[One year, full-time, regular program under CBCS in partnership with UNICEF, New Delhi]

Eligibility:
· Master degree holders in any discipline, with 50% marks in Third Part, from UGC recognized institutions.
· In-Service candidates, with the above qualification, from Media / ICT Institutions, Corporates, Govt. departments and Funding agencies with communication programmes will be given preference.
· Both Fresh and In-Service candidates from SAARC countries are encouraged to apply.

Applications:
Application form with Prospectus can be had from the Deputy Registrar (Academic) either in person or by cash payment or by post by sending a written request specifying the programme and enclosing a crossed Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Registrar, The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University payable in Canara Bank, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram (code No.8500) or State Bank of India, Ambathurai (code No.3373) or any Nationalized / Scheduled Bank in Dindigul. An additional payment of Rs.50 needs to be made in case of DD drawn from other banks

Applications can also be downloded from the link:

· Cost of Application including Registration Fee is Rs.180/- (Rs.225 by post)
· SC/ST: Free (on producing attested copy of the community certificate).
· MO / Postal Orders/ Cheques will not be accepted.
· Applicants awaiting publication of PG results can also apply.
· Last date for submission of filled-in-applications is 15.08.2013
· Course commences from Sept 02, 2013. Short listed candidates will be called for Personal Interview on Aug. 20, 2013.
· For more details including Fees structure, see M.Phil.in C4D – Salient Features.

For details, see the link: