Professional Diploma Courses 2013 (Pharmacy, Health Inspector and Paramedical Courses)

The LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, has invited applications for admission to two-year professional diploma courses in paramedical streams in government and private self-financing institutions.

Name of the Courses

1. Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

2. Diploma in Health Inspector (DHI)

3. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)

4. Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT)

5. Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistance (DOA)

6. Diploma in Dental Mechanics (DMC)

7. Diploma in Dental Hygienist (DHC)

8. Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anesthesia Technology (DOTAT)

9. Diploma in Cardio Vascular Technology (DCVT) 

10. Diploma in Neuro Technology (DNT)

11. Diploma in Dialysis Technology (DDT) 

12. Diploma in Endoscopic Technology (DET)

13. Diploma in Dental Operating Room Assistance (DORA) 

14. Diploma in Respiratory Technology (D Resp.T)

CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

Only Indian citizens are eligible for admission unless otherwise notified. Holders of Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cards/ OCI (Overseas Citizen of India), will also be treated at par with Indian citizens for the limited purpose of admissions. However, PIO/OCI candidates will not be eligible for any kind of reservation. Candidates seeking admission to the courses will be categorized as Keralite and NonKeralite.

(A) Keralite: A candidate of Kerala origin will be categorized as a ‘Keralite’. Children of All India Service (AIS) officers (Non-Keralites) allotted to Kerala cadre are deemed to be ‘Keralites’ as per G.O.(Rt) No.822/08/H.Edn dated 29.05.2008. But they will not be eligible for Communal/ Special/ Persons with Disabilities reservation. 

B) Non-Keralite: A candidate who is not of ‘Kerala origin’ but who has undergone the qualifying course in 

Kerala, and who is the son/daughter of the following categories of Non-Keralite parents will be categorized as Non-Keralite: 

i) Employees of the Government of India and defense personnel posted to Kerala.

ii) Employees, who are serving the Government of Kerala, subject to the condition that the employees have served in the state of Kerala or for the state of Kerala, for a minimum period of two years. 

(C) Non-Keralite candidates will be considered against ‘State Merit’ seats only and will not be eligible for 

Communal/Special/Persons with Disabilities reservation. 

Academic

 D Pharm (DP) 

Candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary Examination of the Kerala state with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics/Biotechnology/Computer Science as Optional subjects or equivalent thereto are eligible.

OR

VHSE of Kerala from 1994-1995 sessions with group A and B only are considered as equivalent exam for admission to DPharm Course (Group A – NCERT syllabus in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biotechnology/Computer Science; Group B - NCERT syllabus in Physics, Chemistry and  Biology.)

 DHI (HI)

(a) Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala, or examinations recognized equivalent thereto, with 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together, are eligible. Relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed to SC/ST candidates.

(b) In the absence of candidates as per clause 6.2.2 (a), those who have passed Higher Secondary examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala, or examinations recognized equivalent thereto, with 40% marks in any group of subjects put together, are eligible. Relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed to SC/ST candidates.

Paramedical Courses (Courses other than D Pharm and DHI)

(a) Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala, or examinations recognized equivalent thereto, with 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together, are eligible. Relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed to SC/ST candidates.

(b) Candidates who have passed VHSE with 40% marks put together for Physics, Chemistry and Biology  are eligible. Relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed to SC/ST candidates.

(c) Candidates who are eligible as per clause 6.2.3 (b) and who have passed VHSE with Medical Laboratory Technology, Maintenance and Operation of Bio Medical Equipments as well as ECG and Audiometric Technology are further eligible for the seats reserved for DMLT(ML), DOTT (OT)and DCVT (CV).

Age

Except for service candidates, all other applicants shall have completed 17 years of age on 31.12.2013

and upper age limit is 35 as on 31.12.2013. No relaxation in the age limit shall be made on any 

account, except for Management quota seats of D Pharm course where maximum age limit is 

exempted.

HOW TO APPLY

Application for admission to Professional Diploma Courses 2013 in Pharmacy, Health Inspector and other Paramedical Courses in various Government/Self Financing Institutions can be registered only online through a single application. The provision for applying online is available at the website www.lbscentre.org or www.lbskerala.com. Submission of more than one application by a candidate will lead to rejection of the candidature.

Application Fee

(A) The application fee will be as follows:

For General candidates : Rs.400/-

For SC / ST candidates : Rs.200/-

Last Date

July 20, 2013

Detailed Prospectus is available here

For further information and online application visit http://www.lbskerala.com/

Kerala University - Admission to Degree Courses 2013

 Candidates can apply for admission to the first year degree in affiliated Govt/Aided/Self Financing Arts & Science Colleges and UIT centers through the Kerala University Single Window Admission/Registration. All candidates, those who wish to join degree course shall register at the university website & university will do the allotment to the merit seats as wells as reservation seats.

Those who seeks admission under Management/Sports & Community quota should submit application to the desired colleges, after registering with the university. The single window registration will be valid for 10 government colleges, 36 aided colleges, 12 self financing colleges and 12 UIT centers. Another 7 self financing colleges will follow their own admission procedures.

Candidates can submit the online application from “Akshya Centers” as well.

Important Date :
Single Window Registration begins : 14.05.2013

For details and online registration visit the University Website

List of degree programs available at the Kerala University

IHRD Model Polytechnic Admission 2013

Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD) is an autonomous educational institution established by the Government of Kerala in 1987. The institute is registered under The Travancore – Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable societies registrations Act 12 of 1955. The Institute's Memorandum of Association and its rules and regulations have been judiciously framed with built-in growth provisions. The management of the institute is vested with a Governing Body composed of   with the Hon’ble Minister of  Education, Kerala State, as  the Chairman and Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Government of Kerala as the Vice-Chairman.

IHRD invited applications for admission to the 3 years diploma course in the 7 Model Polytechnics under IHRD in Kerala. The Seven model polytechnics in Kerala are at Vadakara, Kallettumkara, Mala, Mattakkara, Painavu, Kalliassery, Karunagappally and Poonjar.

The application form and prospectus can be obtained from the above polytechnics for a fee of Rs. 200 (Rs. 100 for SC/ST). Candidates can also download the application & prospectus from the link given below. For those who use the downloaded application should submit a DD of Rs. 200 (Rs.100 for SC/ST) drawn in favor of the Principal concerned polytechnic, along with the application.

Last Date for Sale of Application : 21.05.2013 till 4pm
Last Date of Receipt of Filled in applications : 22.05.2013 till 4pm.
Prospectus
Application Form

SELF FINANCING NURSING COLLEGES OF KERALA - BSc Nursing Admission 2013

The Asssociation of The Management of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala invites application online for admission to B.Sc Nursing from eligible candidates under management quota in the member colleges of AMSFNCK.

There are about 29 member colleges in the Asssociation of The Management of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala offering B.Sc Nursing.hese include colleges in different districts of Kerala like Thiruvananthapuram , Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kannur, Idukki, Kozhikode.

Eligibility:

A pass in Higher Secondary Exam or any equivalent exam with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

 Last date for submitting applications 10 June 2013

For registration click here

For prospectus click here

NDA & NA Exam II 2013

UPSC will conduct the examination for NDA (II) 2013 on 11th Aug, 2013 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 132nd Course, and for the 94th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 02 July 2014.


Eligibility Criteria for NDA-II-2013 Examination
Age limits: Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1995 and not later than 1st Jan, 1998 are eligible.
Qualification: 12th Class of 10+2 for Army and with Physics and Math for AF/Navy
Marital Status : Unmarried


Important Dates
Application Online Date: 05 May 2013
Last Date For Submission of Application: 3rd June 2013
Date of Exam: 11 Aug 2013  (SUNDAY)


Vacancies Per Course - 355 [(195 for the Army, 39 for Navy,66 for the Air Force and 55 for Indian Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)].

Date Commencement of Training – Jul 2014
Training Academy - NDA , Khadakwasla, Pune
Duration of Training - 3 Yrs at NDA and then 1 Yrs at IMA, AFA, NA.

How to Apply

Click here to visit the UPSC Website and apply online

Admission to Diploma Programmes in Kerala Polytechnic Colleges 2013-14

Applications can be submitted online for various Diploma Courses in Government and Self Financing Polytechnic Colleges of Kerala now.

The selection of candidates to Polytechnic colleges will be done district wise. The submission of applications will be “Online”.  Candidates can use single application for submitting applications for any number of districts.

Important Dates

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Last Date is June 1, 2012

Application fee: The application fee shall be Rs. 100/- per district. For scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe candidates, it shall be Rs.50/-. If a candidate submits application for more than one district, he will have to remit additional fee at the rate of Rs. 100 for each district. (Rs. 50 each for SC/ST candidates). Candidates should remit required fee to the Principal of the Polytechnic College where he/she submits the Application Form. The required fee shall be printed in the application form.

Eligibility: 

All candidates who have passed SSLC/THSLC or equivalent examination, with eligibility

for higher studies are eligible to apply for admission, subject to the following conditions.

a.  The candidate should be a citizen of India.

b. The candidate should be native of Kerala or undergone a qualifying examination from an institution in Kerala State or his/her parent should be a permanent employee in Central/State/Quasi Government/Public Sector undertaking in Kerala State.

Candidate who has taken more than two chances to secure eligibility for higher studies in SSLC/THSLC or equivalent examinations is not eligible for admission. Appearances for “Betterment” or “SAY” Examination will not be considered as a chance.

For CBSE / ISCE candidates the Marks / Grades obtained in Science is considered for calculating grade in science in the place of Physics and Chemistry.

Hearing Impaired candidates who have passed SSLC/THSLC or equivalent  examination, with eligibility for higher studies with 6 0dB or above hearing loss in better ear are eligible to apply for admission to Special Batches for Hearing Impaired.

Please see the Prospectus for further information

Click here to visit for further information and online application

Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) - National Entrance Test (RNET) 2013

5 Year Dual Degree Integrated Post Graduate Programme Admission-2013

Admission in five year dual degree integrated post graduate programme, leading to award of B.E. and M.Tech/MBA degree, in following University Teaching Departments of RGPV, Bhopal; Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology will be held on the basis of merit list of RNET-2013

Eligibility: 

At the time of admission the candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination, conducted by Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh or any other recognised board, in first division (relaxation of 5% marks for reserved category candidates of Madhya Pradesh) securing pass marks separately in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

The reservation of seats shall be applicable as per the norms of Govt of Madhya Pradesh

RNET-2013: 

The RNET-2013 entrance test will be held on 28th April, 2013 in various centers of the country

For further details regarding seat availability, syllabus for the test, fee etc log on to the website www.rgpv.ac.in

Application Form: 

The online application form for RNET-2013 will be available from 25th February, 2013

The last date for submission of online form is 10th April, 2013

Online Application Form

Christian Medical College, Vellore - MBBS / Nursing Degree / Allied Health Sciences Degree Admission

How to Apply
You may apply online at the CMC website http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in from 18 th February 2013 onwards. The basic administrative fee of Rs.800/- and registration fees - All UG degree courses Rs.500/- for each course, all AHS Diploma and Diploma Nursing courses Rs.100/- for each course and MSc Rs.500/- for each course, can be paid as follows:
1. As a challan at no extra cost at any branch of ICICI bank in India. A challan will be generated when  filling payment details in the application form. Please mention FC-CMC-V on the challan. (Send the original challan with the application form).
2. Demand draft in favour of “C.M.C. Vellore Association a/c” on any Scheduled Bank, payable in Vellore. Keep your demand draft ready before filling the application form. Write your name and application number on the back of the demand draft before dispatching.
3. Online payment using payment gateway

The last date to access online application is 2nd April 2013. The last date for submission of the printed online application form is 5th April 2013.

Date of Examination
Group A: MBBS / Nursing Degree / Allied Health Sciences Degree: 17 May 2013

Click here for the Bulletin for Admissions 2013

Chennai Mathematical Institute - BSc and MSc Admission 2013

Applications for August, 2013 are open.

Academic programmes offered at CMI

Note: From 2012, the B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics programme has been restructured as an integrated B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Physics. There is a common entrance examination for both the B.Sc. (Hons.) programmes. You need not select your course at the time of applying. The choice can be made after admission.

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Computer Science (3 year integrated course).
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Physics (3 year integrated course).
M.Sc. in Mathematics.
M.Sc. in Applications of Mathematics.
M.Sc. in Computer Science.
Ph.D. in Mathematics.
Ph.D. in Computer Science.
Ph.D. in Physics.


Eligibility for Admission

B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics and Computer Science:    12th standard or equivalent.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics and Physics:    12th standard or equivalent.
M.Sc. in Mathematics:    B.Sc.(Math)/B.Math/B.Stat/B.E./B.Tech.
M.Sc. in Applications of Mathematics:    B.Sc.(Math,Physics,Statistics)/B.Math/B.Stat/B.E./B.Tech.
M.Sc. in Computer Science:    B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(C.S.)/B.C.A. or B.Sc.(Math) with a strong background in C.S.
Ph.D. in Mathematics:    B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Math)/M.Sc.(Math).
Ph.D. in Computer Science:    B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc.(C.S.)/M.C.A.
Ph.D. in Physics:    B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Physics)/M.Sc.(Physics).

Application Procedure

You may apply online or request a printed application form, either by post or in person. In either case, there is an application fee of Rs. 600/-.

The preferred mode of applying to CMI's programmes is to fill out the online application form. Click on the appropriate link below.

Application form for all undergraduate (BSc) programmes

Note: You need not choose between BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics at the time of applying. The choice can be made after admission.

Application form for all postgraduate (MSc/PhD) programmes

Alternatively, you can obtain application forms and information brochures by post. Send a DD for Rs. 600/- in favour of Chennai Mathematical Institute payable at Chennai to the address given here. Indicate clearly your name, address and the programme(s) you are applying for.

For BSc, you need not choose between BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics at the time of applying. For MSc/PhD, you can apply for multiple programmes (see below for more details) but you need to send only a single DD.

Last Date

The last date for receiving completed application forms is Monday, 15 April, 2013.

Entrance examination schedule

The entrance examinations on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, are scheduled as follows:

Morning session, 09:30-12:30   BSc (common exam for BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics)

Afternoon session, 14:00-17:00   MSc/PhD Mathematics MSc/PhD Computer Science MSc Applications of Mathematics PhD Physics

Applying to multiple programmes

You may apply to multiple programmes.

If you are applying to more than one programme, you need to send only a single DD for Rs. 600/-, whether you apply online or request a form by post.

If you apply online, there is a single form to apply for all undergraduate (BSc) programmes and another form to apply for all postgraduate (MSc/PhD) programmes.

If you request a printed form by post or in person, you may have to fill out more than one application form, depending on the combination of programmes you apply for.

There is a common entrance examination for the MSc and PhD programmes in Mathematics. Similarly, there is a common entrance examination for the MSc and PhD programmes in Computer Science.

The entrance examination for MSc/PhD in Mathematics is at the same time as the examinations for MSc in Applications of Mathematics and MSc/PhD in Computer Science. You may apply for multiple programmes amongst these.

The entrance exam you have to write depends on which combination of courses you apply for:

If you apply for MSc/PhD in Mathematics in combination with any other course, you must write the exam for MSc/PhD in Mathematics. 

If you do not apply for MSc/PhD in Mathematics but you apply for MSc in Applications of Mathematics in combination with MSc/PhD in Computer Science, you must write the exam for MSc in Applications of Mathematics. 

Based on your performance in the exam you write, you will be called for an interview to finalise your admission in the other courses that you apply for.

Scholarships

All students receive handsome scholarships that meet all expenses. B.Sc. (Hons.) students receive a scholarship of Rs. 4000 per month, M.Sc. students receive a scholarship of Rs. 5000 per month and Ph.D. scholarships start at Rs. 16000 per month. Students of B.Sc. (Hons.) also receive an additional monthly scholarship of Rs. 1000, made possible through generous private donations.

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) - Admissions 2013

IISERs

To promote high quality scientific research and training, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India has set up five Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs)at Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram.

BS-MS Dual Degree Programme

It is a five year dual degree programme for bright and motivated students of science who have completed class XII. It integrates classroom learning with research and provides ample scope for multidisciplinary interactions.

Admission to BS-MS Dual Degree Programme 2013

Following channels are available for admission to the Five Year BS-MS Dual Degree programme beginning August 2013.

Admission Eligibility

To seek an admission, you should apply through at least one of the three channels.

(a) KVPY: SA(2011)/SX(2012)/SB(2012)/SP(Passed 10+2 in 2012/2013)

(b) Candidates qualified in IIT-JEE (Advanced)-2013: subject to the condition that such candidates are in

top 20 percentile list of successful candidates of their boards in respective categories (General, SC, ST,

OBC and PD).

(c) Central and state boards: (Class XII passed in 2012 or 2013). Candidates having INSPIRE fellowship certificate obtained from the boards or securing marks* above the cut-off % available at DST website (http://dst.gov.in/)

(*) % marks = ( Total marks obtained in all subjects X 100 ) / Maximum possible marks. For OBC (non-creamy) and PD, a 5% relaxation of the DST cut-off is tenable. For SC/ST the cut-off is 55% in Class XII for all boards.

No. of Seats

150 in each IISER, a total of 750

All five IISERs admit students through a common application and counseling process.

Seat Allotment

Up to 25% seats in each category (General/SC/ST/OBC Non-creamy) through KVPY channel.

Up to 50% seats in each category (General/SC/ST/OBC Non-creamy) from KVPY + JEE (Advanced) channels.

Remaining seats in each category through Central and State Boards channel based on an Aptitude test conducted by IISERs.

Separate application to be submitted for each channel

Fee

(1) Rs. 600/- for General/OBC/PD applicants.

(2) Rs. 300/- for SC/ST

Scholarship 

All students admitted to IISERs are eligible for INSPIRE/KVPY Scholarship

Important Dates

	KVPY	JEE(Advanced)	State and Central Boards
Receiving Online Applications	01.04.2013 – 03.07.2013	26.06.2013-03.07.2013	15.06.2013 – 08.07.2013
Counselling/Aptituted Test	08.07.2013	08.07.2013	20.07.2013
Last date for receiving application fees	16.07.2013	16.07.2013	29.07.2013

Further details visit http://www.iiser-admissions.in

ICAR’s 18 th ALL INDIA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION TO BACHELOR (AIEEAUG-2013)

ICAR's 18th ALL INDIA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION TO BACHELOR (AIEEA-UG-2013) AND MASTER (AIEEA-PG-2013) DEGREE PROGRAMMES AND COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR ICAR'S SRF(PGS-2013) IN AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SCIENCES AT AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITIES FOR ACADEMIC SESSION 2013-2014 

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) invites applications from Indian Nationals, in the prescribed format, for ICAR’s 18th AIEEA-UG-2013 and AIEEA-PG-2013 on 100% seats at ICAR-Deemed-to-be-Universities (Bachelor degree at NDRI, Karnal only while Master degree at IARI, IVRI, NDRI and CIFE), and on 15% seats for Bachelor  degree and 25% seats for Master degree at State Agricultural Universities, Central Agricultural University Imphal, Central Universities with Agricultural Faculty (Banaras Hindu University, Viswa Bharati, Nagaland University and Aligarh Muslim University (for PG only) and SHIATS Allahabad for the academic session 2013-14.  Bachelor Degree programmes (viz. B.Sc.Ag./B.Tech./B.F.Sc. etc.) are in the subjects of Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Forestry, Home Science, Sericulture, Biotechnology, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Food Science, Agricultural Marketing & Co-operation (This examination does not include admission to Bachelor degree programmes in Veterinary Sciences). Master Degree programmes are in the fields of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agri. Engineering, Home Science, Biotechnology, Physical Science, Social Sciences, Dairy Science, Fisheries Science, Veterinary Science and other allied sciences. Based on the results of AIEEA-UG-2013 examination, National Talent Scholarships (NTS) will be awarded to Bachelor degree students whereas based on the merit-rank in AIEEA-PG-2013 examination, 475 ICARJunior Research Fellowships (JRF) will be awarded to Master degree students. Likewise, based on merit in All India Competitive Examination for SRF (PGS)-2013, 202 Senior Research Fellowships (SRF) for pursuing Ph.D. degree will be awarded in different disciplines.



Important Dates: 
1. Dates of Examination:  
UG  :  Saturday, the 20th  April 2013 during 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
PG  :  Sunday, the 21st  April 2013 during 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. 
SRF (PGS) : Sunday, the 21st April 2013  
   (Paper-I: 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.) 
   (Paper-II: 02:00 P.M. to 04:30 P.M.)
2. Sale of Information Bulletin/Application Form : 26th December 2012 to 15th February 2013
(SRF-PGS Information Bulletin and Application will be available only ONLINE)


Eligibility Criteria: 
Age:  
For AIEEA-UG-2013(UG Examination):  Between 17 and 23 years as on 31st August 2013 (must have been born between 01.09.1990 to 01.09.1996). Upper age limit will be  relaxable by 5 years in case of SC/ST/PH. 
For AIEEA-PG-2013(PG Examination):     Not less than 19 years as on 31st August 2013 (must not have been  born after 01.09.1994). 
For SRF-PGS-2013                               :      Between 21 and 30 years as on 21.04.2013, the date of examination. 
Upper age limit will be relaxable by 5 years in case of SC/ST/PH and 3 years in case of OBC categories. For in-service candidates, as specified, maximum upper age limit will be 45 years.  


Qualifying Examination For AIEEA-UG-2013:  
Must have passed and obtained not less than  50% marks in aggregate for admission under General, UPS and OBC categories or 40% marks in aggregate for admission under SC, ST and PH categories in 10+2 examination or equivalent/Inter (Agriculture), with PCM/ PCB/ PCMB/ PCA/ PCH subject combinations. Candidate having a compartment/ supplementary in any of the subjects will not be eligible unless proof of having cleared the examination with requisite percentage is available. Candidate appearing for 10+2 examination can also apply but shall produce 10+2 pass certificate with required % marks at the time of counseling. Pass in English in 10+2 examination is essential for admission in some of the Universities.


Cost of Information Bulletin with Application form: 
AIEEA-UG-2013: ` 500/- for General, OBC and UPS categories and ` 250/- for S.C., S.T. and P.H. categories. 
AIEEA-PG-2013: ` 600/- for General, OBC and UPS categories and ` 300/- for S.C., S.T. and P.H. categories 
In addition, ` 25/- per Bulletin would be charged as handling charges plus service tax as applicable, in case of purchase against cash, whereas ` 50/- per Bulletin should be added in the Bank Draft amount towards postal expenses, if requested to be sent by post from COE (Edn). 
SRF(PGS)-2013: SRF-PGS Information Bulletin will be available only ONLINE at www.icar.org.in from 26.12.2012 onwards and a fee of ` 1200/- for General/OBC and ` 600/- for SC/ST and P.H. categories shall have to be deposited through any of the three modes of payment, while submitting the application Online. 

Further details see the notification
Website of AIEEA 2013

BNMS Scholarship for School Students

Babulal Nagarmal Satnalika Foundation is a non-governmental organization aiming to promote education and learning among the underprivileged children of our society. The foundation works for the children welfare and their progress by providing them monetary assistance on monthly basis so that they are not deprived of the best and basic necessities of today's world i.e. 'The Education'.

Students up to the class of XII who have secured marks above 80% in the previous examination and an annual income of less than 60, 000/- can apply for the scholarship.

Application can be submitted online or offline.

For details and submission of online application form visit http://bnsatnalikafoundation.org/apply.php

Internshala Career Scholarship for Girls 2013

The Internshala Career Scholarship for Girls is an annual award of INR 25,000/- meant to help advance one girl’s career in her chosen field. Instituted in 2013, the inspiration for this scholarship lies in the sad coincidence that the Delhi rape victim’s struggle for life ended on the same day that Internshala celebrates its anniversary (29th December). The scholarship is meant to recognize a girl who has fought against odds to pursue a career of her dreams in any field (Academics, Sports, Arts etc.).

Eligibility
Any girl (an Indian national) between the ages of 17 to 23 years (as of 31st December 2012) with a career objective is eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria

• An element of fighting against odds – these can be financial, societal, physical handicap or anything that might have put obstacles in your path.
• An element of achievement – you must have done remarkably well in your chosen field, be it academics, sports, music or arts.
• An element of purpose – the purpose for which you will use the scholarship amount.
• An element of need – everything else being the same, the scholarship would be awarded to someone who is in greater financial need (family income, absence of any other scholarships etc.)

Last Date

5th February 2013.

For details visit http://blog.internshala.com/2013/01/internshala-career-scholarship-girls-2013/

CUSAT CAT 2013 - ADMISSION NOTIFICATION

Applications are invited from  eligible candidates for admission to the various academic  programmes of the University for the academic year 2013-14.  Admission to various courses  are based on Common Admission Test (CAT)/Departmental Admission Test (DAT)/Test for Lateral Entry (LET) and C-MAT score  for MBA. Only on-line registration will be considered for all academic programmes of the University except M.Phil courses,  Ph.D Programmes, M.A. Translation in German/Russian and Diploma/Certificate  programmes. Admission details, eligibility conditions and other particulars  are available in the detailed Notification and Prospectus published in the websites  www.cusat.ac.in.

CAT / DAT* / LET 2013 – SCHEDULE

On-line registration for CAT, LET and PG Programmes including M.Tech. and MBA Programmes  (C-MAT score  required for MBA)	20 th   Jan. to 11 th  Feb. 2013
On-line Registration for International Students	20 th  Jan.  to 30 th  Mar. 2013
Sale and Receipt of Application for DAT from  Departments/Schools concerned	14 th  Jan. to 11 th  Feb. 2013
Submission of GATE score for  M. Tech  and  C-MAT  score  for MBA programmes	15 th  Mar. to 30 th   Mar. 2013
Admit card downloading  - CAT	24 th  Apr.   to 12 th  May 2013
Admit card downloading   - LET	08 th  May  to  19 th  May 2013

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

PG programmes-  LL.M., MCA, 3 year LLB, M.Sc.- Applied Chemistry,  Biotechnology, Electronics Science, Environmental Technology,  Hydrochemistry, Industrial Fisheries, Marine Biology, Marine Geology,  Marine Geophysics, Mathematics, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics,   Statistics,   Instrumentation, M.F.Sc Sea  Food Safety and Trade and  M.Sc. Biopolymer Science	11.05.2013 (Saturday)
All B.Tech. Programmes (Civil, Computer Science, Electrical &  Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Information Technology,  Safety and Fire,  Mechanical, Ship Technology,  Marine, Polymer Science  & Engineering and Instrumentation), 5 year Integrated  M.Sc. Photonics,  M.A. Hindi, 5 year BBA LL.B.(Hons) , B.Com LL.B, M.A. Applied  Economics and Dual Degree programme of MIP.Ph.D and  LL.M(IPR).Ph.D	12.05.2013 (Sunday)
B.Tech. Lateral Entry to third Semester (Civil, Computer Science,  Electrical & Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Information  Technology,  Safety and Fire,  Mechanical,  Polymer Science &  Engineering  and Instrumentation)	19.05.2013 (Sunday)

BITSAT 2013

BITS (Birla Institute of Technology & Science) Pilani is India’s leading Institute of Higher Education and a deemed university under section 3 of the UGC act. BITS Pilani is a Deemed University with its campus at three places – Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.

Applications are invited now for the computer based online test for admission to integrated fi rst degree programmes, fi rst semester 2013-14.

BITSAT 2013  is a 3 hour test, offered to candidates on computers at dedicated centers in different cities in India and at the Dubai Campus. The test will have objective type (multiple choices) questions only. The test will be conducted between 14th May – 1st June 2013. The syllabus and other details of the test are available in the BITSAT-2013 brochure, which will be available from the website http://www.bitsadmission.com.

The Courses under BITSAT 2013 Entrance Exam are:

B.E. (Hons.), M.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. (Tech.). 

The students admitted in M.Sc. (Hons.) can pursue DUAL Degree, based on a competitive performance after their first year at PILANI, GOA and Hyderabad campuses. Such students will complete their two degrees in 5yrs.

Eligibility

For admission to any of the Integrated First Degree Programmes (except Dubai campus) the candidate should have passed the 12th class examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or  State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Further, the candidate should  have obtained a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in  12th class examination, at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics  subjects and adequate proficiency in English. However, admissions will be made only on his/her merit  position based on the score obtained in BITSAT-2013.

Only Students who are appearing for 12th class examination in 2013 or who have passed the  12th class examination in 2012 are eligible to appear for BITSAT-2013. Students who are presently  studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear for BITSAT-2013. 

Direct Admission to Board Toppers.
Students who obtain First Rank in any central or state level board exam in India held in the year 2013 will be given direct admission to the programme of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2013 score subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria mentioned above.
In addition to applying and appearing for BITSAT-2013, candidates will have to apply for admission to BITS through a separate application form for seeking admission to programmes offered at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses along with the details of their 12th class marks. The prescribed application form, the detailed application procedure and the final list of degree programme.
Application Procedure

Interested candidates should register for BITSAT-2013 by applying in the prescribed application form at  http://www.bitsadmission.com. The prescribed fees of for BITSAT-2013 is Rs.1750/- (1250/- for 
female candidates). Options for payment of fees are given at the website.


Deadline to register for BITSAT-2013 by filling the online form alongwith the prescribed fee is 5.00 PM on 15th February 2013.

VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE - 2013)

VIT University invited applicaiton for B. Tech. Programmes.

 ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

1 Nationality: 

The applicant for admission should be a Resident / Non Resident Indian National.

2 Qualifying Examination: 

Candidates appearing for the VITEEE-2013 should have either completed or shall be appearing in 2013, in any one of the following qualifying examinations:
The final examination of the 10+2 system of Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State Board; Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi); The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE, New Delhi).
Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.
High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London / Cambridge / Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) Level.
Candidates who have studied in Regular, Full time and Formal Education are alone eligible to apply. 

3 Eligibility Criteria in the Qualifying Examination: 

Candidates appearing for the VITEEE in 2013 should have secured an aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology in the qualifying examination (+2/Intermediate). 
The average marks obtained in the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology (PCM / PCB) in +2 (or its equivalent) put together should be 50% for the following categories: 
Candidates belonging to SC/ST category
Candidates hailing from Jammu and Kashmir and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. 
Candidates who have attempted Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the VITEEE are eligible for all the 14 B.Tech. Degree Programmes.
Candidates who have attempted Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the VITEEE are eligible only for B.Tech. Bioinformatics, Bio-Medical Engineering and Biotechnology programmes.
4 Age Limit:
Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 1991 are eligible to apply for VITEEE-2013. The date of birth as recorded in the High School / SSC / X Certificate /Birth proof certificate will be considered authentic. 

Schedule of VITEEE-2013

VIT Engineering Entrance Examination – Computer Based Test (CBT) will be held from 15th April to 30th April 2013

The duration of the entrance examination will be 2 hours 30 minutes.

Please refer slot booking for further details in www.vit.ac.in from March '2013 onwards

3.2 Pattern of the Entrance Examination 

 Question Paper: All Questions will be of OBJECTIVE TYPE

PART-I – Physics / PART-II – Chemistry / PART-III – Mathematics or Biology

Candidates attempting Parts-Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics are eligible for all the 14 B.Tech. programmes

Candidates attempting Parts-Physics, Chemistry & Biology are eligible for B.Tech. Bioinformatics, Bio-Medical Engineering and Biotechnology programmes only.

The selection of pattern (Physics/ Chemistry /Mathematics or Biology) has to be decided at the time of slot booking (March 2013).

All the questions will be mostly from the State Board of Higher Secondary Education and the CBSE syllabus only.

The syllabus for the Entrance Examination is given in APPENDIX-IV of Information Brochure.

Each part has 40 questions and each question carries one mark.

Each question is followed by 4 alternative answers. The candidate will have to choose the correct answer and click the same.

No negative marks for wrong answers.

3 Language 

The Question paper will be only in English. 

Dates

Last Date for Issue & Receipt of Application forms	Thursday	28th Feb, 2013
CBT  Slot Booking		1st Week of March 2013
VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE - 2013)	CBT	15th April, 2013 to 30th April 2013
Declaration of Results (Tentative)	Monday	May 06, 2013
Counselling Dates	Visit our VIT Website

For further details and to apply online visit VITEEE 2013 website

NDA I 2013 - National Defence Academy

About NDA

The National Defence Academy is a Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force are trained together before they go on to pre-commissioning training to their respective service academies. It is located in Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra.It was the 1st tri-service academy in the world and is rated amongst the best in the world..

Applicants to the NDA are selected via a written exam conducted by the UPSC, followed by extensive interviews covering general aptitude, psychological testing, team skills as well as physical and social skills, along with medical tests. Incoming classes are accepted twice a year for semesters starting in July and January. 

Cadets who are accepted and successfully complete the program, are sent to their respective training academies for receiving 1 year training before granting of commission, army cadets go to IMA at Dehradun while airforce cadets to AFA at Dundigal, Hyderabad and naval cadets to INA, Ezhimala,Kerala. 

National Defence Academy Examination (I) – NDA 2013 Exam Date : 7th April, 2013

NDA Exam Eligibility 2013

I. Nationality : A candidate must either be :

A citizen of India, or

A subject of Bhutan, or

A subject of Nepal, or

A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or

A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will not, however, be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.

2. Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status : Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1994 and not later than 1st July, 1996 are eligible. The date of birth accepted by the Union Public Service Commission is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University which must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination certificates. These certificates are required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the written part of the NDA Entrance examination. No other document relating to age like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporation, service records and the like will be accepted. The expression Matriculation / Higher Secondary Examination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternative certificates mentioned above.

3. Educational Qualifications :

For Army wing of National Defence Academy : 12th class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy : 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University. Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for National Defence Academy examination.

4. Physical Standards : Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2013 as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV.

A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any of the NDA training academies of Armed forces is not eligible to apply.

How to Apply
Candidates are required to apply NDA Entrance Exam Online 2013 using the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in/. Detailed instructions for filling up online applications 2013 for NDA Exam are available on the above mentioned website.

Fee: Candidates (excepting SC/ST candidates/sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs 50/- (Rs Fifty only) either by remitting the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India/State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur/Sate Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/State Bank of Patiala /State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/Master Credit/Debit Card.

Last Date

The Online application for NDA Entrance Exam 2013 can be filled upto 21st January, 2013 till 11.59 PM after which the link will be disabled.

NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) 2013 Admission

Last date: 14.01.2013
Paper Based Test(PBT) Entrance Examination for All: 10.02.2013
 Programmes(BDES/BFTECH/MFM/MDES/MFTECH)
Computer Based Test(CBT) Entrance  Examination: 06.04.2013 and 07.04.2013

Admission to Bachelor Programmes (B.Des) - Design and Bachelor Programme (B.Ftech.) - Technology

B.Design: Fashion Design, Leather Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication
B.F.Tech: Apparel Production
Master Programmes: Master of Design, Master of Fashion Management, Master of Fashion Technology


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
For Bachelor Programmes : 
Maximum age: 23 years as on 1st October, 2012 i.e. born on or after 1st October, 1989 subject to following qualifications:

Eligibility for Bachelor Programmes – Design – B.Des. (Fashion Design / Leather Design / Accessory Design / Textile Design / Knitwear Design / Fashion Communication)
The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
or

General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
or

Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in Foreign countries recognised by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.
or

A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.
or

3 or 4-years diploma recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education.
Eligibility for Bachelor Programme - Technology Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) (B.FTech.)

The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
or

General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri- Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
or

Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognised by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
or

A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
or

3 or 4-years diploma recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education (Engineering background). For Master Programmes : Age - No age limit
Eligibility for Master Programme – Design M.Des (Master of Design)

Undergraduate Degree from any institute / university recognized by law in India
or

Diploma in UG Design from NIFT/NID only. (Design Space is an advanced course that demands an understanding of fundamentals in design and presupposes that candidates would be familiar with the basic skills and theories for successful completion of the programme. M.Des. would not provide any basic knowledge and skill development in design as a part of Master programme. The programme provides an option to students to earn final semester credits through ‘Course Work’ or ‘Dissertation’).
Eligibility for Master Programme - Management M.F.M (Master of Fashion Management)

Undergraduate Degree from any Institute / University recognised by law in India. or • Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID.
Eligibility for Master Programme - Technology M.F.Tech. (Master of Fashion Technology)

B.F.Tech. from NIFT
or

B.E / B.Tech. from any Institute / University recognised by law in India.
IMPORTANT NOTE

1. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply provided:

(a) That they produce a proof of having acquired minimum prescribed qualifications at the time of counselling/admission. or
(b) If the 12th class/final year/final semester (as the case may be) result of qualifying degree/certificate examination is not declared by the concerned Board/University till the date of counselling/admission, his/her admission in that case will be strictly provisional subject to the following conditions:
(i) Affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.10/- in the prescribed Proforma (please see Annexure –II) is submitted. In case the candidate is minor i.e. below 18 years of age, the affidavit shall be signed by his/her parent/guardian. Candidates/ parent /guardians may note that submission of false affidavit is a punishable offence;
(ii) The candidate will submit the final result of qualifying degree/certificate providing his/her eligibility on or before 30th September, 2013 to their Centre Director / Jt. Director where the admission has been granted.
(iii) In case the candidate fails to submit his/her final result of qualifying degree in the manner as prescribed at (ii) above to prove his/her eligibility on or before 30th September, 2013, whatsoever the reason may be, his/her admission will be treated as null and void (cancelled) and entire fee will be forfeited. Any exception will be as per decision of DG on a case to case basis.
(iv) The Centre Director / Jt. Director will be responsible to ensure that the eligibility of all students meet prescribed qualification for admission specially incase of provisional students. The provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled if the candidate fails to submit result in time i.e. 30th September, 2013.
(v) Those candidates who are seeking provisional admission due to non-declaration of their final year/final semester/12th class (please see Annexure -II) will provide proof of having passed all papers in all the previous years /semesters of qualifying degree examination (whichever relevant).
(vi) The candidates will also bring the datesheet /admit card/ principal's certificate as proof of having appeared in the qualifying exam.
(vii) Candidates who have appeared for compartment/ Supplementary examination(s) in the 12th standard or final semester/ final year of graduation and the result of the same is not declared by the time of counseling/ admission, such candidates will be considered for admission as per para 1 (b) (ii) above, for the academic session 2013-14.
2. Any candidate who has not appeared for the qualifying exam before the date of counselling/ admission to NIFT, will not be eligible.

3. It is further clarified that provisional admission will be considered only in such cases where the result of Final year/semester of the qualifying degree has not been declared by the concerned Board/University in its totality. In case the result has been declared by the concerned Board/ University but it has not been declared in a specific case, for any reason, such cases will NOT be considered under provisional admission category.


RESERVATION OF SEATS
The seats reserved for SC / ST / Physically Handicapped Candidates (PHP) / Foreign Nationals / SAARC / NRI, in each programme are as under:
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
OBC (NON-CREAMY) 27%
Physically Handicapped  (with 40% or more disability) 3% - Horizontal reservation for physically handicapped candidates cutting across all sections i.e. SCs, STs, OBCs Non-Creamy and General category. Centres and programmes will be allotted on rotation, at NIFT’s discretion.
Foreign Nationals/SAARC/NRI 15% (supernumerary)
State Domiciles 20% (supernumerary)

For detailed information and apply online Click Here