Azim Premji University Masters Programme Admission 2014

Applications are invited for Master’s programmes 2014-16 in Education, Development

The University offers full-time, two year Postgraduate Programmes - Master of Arts in Education and Master of Arts in Development, to prepare professionals for fulfilling careers in the social sector

These programmes are designed such that both recently graduated students and working professionals can benefit from an exciting academic environment

The University proposes to also offer doctoral and undergraduate programmes over the next few years

A vibrant, multi-disciplinary learning environment

An enriching blend of theory and practice that informs the curriculum, learning processes, field work and institutional design at all levels

An exceptional faculty group of leading academicians and field practitioners in education and development who integrate academic rigour with real world experience

A supportive yet challenging culture of enquiry and discovery

Post Graduate Programmes (2 years)

Master of Arts in Education: The programme aims to help individuals develop into reflective education professionals with a conscious alignment towards humanitarian and social concerns

Graduates are encouraged to become education professionals who understand the multi-disciplinary social and developmental issues related to education; curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and policy issues at the heart of current education debates; inclusive education; issues associated with school education

Specialisations

The specialisations on offer for the M.A. Education programme (2014 – 16) are:

Curriculum and Pedagogy, Early Childhood Education, School Leadership and Management

In addition to the above, other specialisations are being considered and may also be offered

Typically, the choice of specialisation is to be made at the end of the second semester. Students opting for a specialisation are required to obtain atleast twenty credits from a set of electives belonging to the area of specialisation. In addition, it may be required to do semester III field practice in an area related to the specialisation

Alternatively, students not opting for a specialisation may pursue a balanced general programme and opt for any of the electives available

Master of Arts in Development

The programme aims to provide students with a sound grounding in core areas of development theory, research and practice from a multi-disciplinary perspective

The understanding of development and change includes areas such as health, nutrition, livelihood, environmental studies, governance and their influence on education

Specialisations

Students have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as Health and Nutrition, Law and Governance, Livelihoods, Public Policy, Sustainability in the second year

In addition to the above, other specialisation are being considered and may also be offered

Typically, the choice of specialisation is to be made at the end of the second semester. Students opting for a specialisation are required to obtain atleast twenty credits from a set of electives belonging to the area of specialisation. In addition, it may be required to do semester III field practice in an area related to the specialisation.

Alternatively, students not opting for a specialisation may pursue a balanced general programme and opt for any of the electives available

Eligibility

M.A. (Education) and M.A. (Development): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Including Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Commerce, Management, etc.

Candidates with work experience are actively encouraged to apply

Undergraduate students who are appearing for their final examinations and are expecting their results by July 2014 are eligible to apply

The offer of provisional admission to Azim Premji University is valid only on successful graduation

Selection Process:

The selection process to the programmes will have a written test and a personal interview

Written Test: Eligible candidates will be required to take a National Entrance Test on 16th Feb 2014 (Sunday)

To enable easy access for students, the test is conducted at 34 centres across the country including 3 online centres

Personal Interview: Candidates short-listed on the basis of written test performance will be called for a personal interview in the period 10th – 22nd March 2014

Details on the admissions process are available www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/admissions

Application Procedure:

Application forms for the Masters Programmes are available online on the University website between December and February

Offline forms are made available on request. Students may choose to apply for both the programmes
Admission offer to a programme will be made based on student’s preference, subject to performance in the test and interview. In case, the student qualifies for both programmes, the University reserves the right to offer admission to only the programme of first preference

Financial Assistance:

Azim Premji University has an explicit commitment towards supporting disadvantaged students and provides extensive financial assistance for deserving students to pursue studies

Different types of financial assistance are given, based on various factors like low family income, requirement for living assistance and support for dependents in the case of students who leave employment to pursue studies

Sponsored Candidates:

Candidates sponsored by other organisations are welcome at the University – the sponsoring organisation can approach the University for a direct and long-term tie up. Sponsored candidates will also go through the same selection process as all other applicants

The financial support programme will be available for sponsored candidates as well, post assessment of the nature of the sponsorship

Placement Support:

The social sector today offers a variety of exciting career opportunities for students, with a desire to contribute to the overall development of the country

Growing public investment, landmark legislations like the Right to Education Act and large government programmes like NREGA, NRLM etc., and the increasing participation of NGOs from policy-making to implementation and monitoring, call for talented professionals in large numbers. In addition, innovative social entrepreneurs are needed to ideate, create and implement path breaking solutions to social problems

Students can look forward to fulfilling roles in organisations that engage in grassroots work in the field. They can also look forward to roles in academia, policy think tanks, politics, govt. programmes, multilateral agencies etc., corporate social responsibility departments of companies, funding organisations and the media

Application Form:

Online: Candidates can access and fill in the application form and complete the application process online at www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/apply-now

Offline: Candidates can download the application form and fee payment challan from the University website

The details on the form can be hand written and sent to Admissions Cell along with the fee paid challan and copy of degree certificate

Candidates can also write to the Admissions Cell, Azim Premji University, PES Institute of Technology Campus, Pixel Park, B Block, Electronics City, Hosur Road (Beside NICE Road), Bangalore, 560100, requesting for application form

Candidates are requested to enclose a self-addressed A4 sized thick envelope, affixed with a postage stamp of Rs.50. The envelope should be accompanied with a request letter having name, address and contact number of the candidate

The application form, application fee payment challan and information brochure will be mailed to the candidate

Application Fee: An application fee of Rs.250 to be remitted in favour of Azim Premji University - Fees A/c. either through bank challan or internet banking

The fee remains same whether the candidate applies for one or both programmes

Application fees can be paid at any branch of both State Bank of India or Union Bank of India and the payment details have to be entered in the relevant section of the application form

State Bank of India, payment through bank challan, the fees of Rs 250/- (bank charges of Rs 25/- will be extra) is to be remitted to A/c No-31645699196, through the attached SBI challan in favour of Azim Premji University Fees a/c, Branch Code 14125; or

Union Bank of India, payment through bank challan, the fees of Rs 250/- (no bank charges apply) is to be remitted to A/c No-554301010050039 through the attached UBI challan or payment can also be made through internet banking account to Union Bank of India A/c No-554301010050039, IFSC Code-UBIN0555436, MICR Code- 560026027; or

Payment can also be made online using credit/debit card (charges of 2.25% is applicable)

Challans for payment are available for download in the apply online section

Submission of the filled in application form:

Register online with your e-mail ID and details as required
On successful registration, an email will be sent to your e-mail ID with a link to access the form and complete it online

Payment can be made online at www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/admissions using a credit card/ debit card or an internet banking account

Documents and passport photograph required must be uploaded

In case this is not possible, after completion and submission of the online application form, a copy of the documents and photograph must mailed to the Admissions Cell, Azim Premji University, PES Institute of Technology Campus, Pixel Park, B-Block, Electronics City, Hosur Road (Beside NICE Road), Bangalore-560100

Important Dates:

Issue of application forms by post/uploaded online: 04th Dec 2013 onwards
Last date of issue of forms by post: 31st Jan 2014
Last date for receipt of completed application forms: 07th Feb 2014
National Entrance Test-2014 16th Feb 2014 (Sunday)
Announcement of eligible candidates for personal interview: First week of Mar-2014
Personal Interviews: 10th – 22nd March 2014
Announcement of selected candidates: Third week of Apr-2014
Orientation programme begins July 2014
Commencement of Academic session 04th Aug 2014

Azim Premji University, Bangalore

PES Institute of Technology Campus, Pixel Park, B Block, Electronics City, Hosur Road (Beside NICE Road), Bangalore-560100
Website www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in

AFMC Pune PG Medical Admission in 2014 through AIPGMEE-2014

Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)

www.afmcdg1d.gov.in

Admission for Post Graduate at Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) Institutions

Post Graduate Courses Admission 2014

Admission to post graduate courses in Armed Forces Medical Colleges (AFMC), Pune or other Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) Training Institutions

Armed Forces Medical Services will admit candidates for the post graduate seats in various institutes for the session starting in 2014 on the basis of AIPGMEE 2014

Armed Forces Medical Services conduct Post Graduate training primarily for the doctors of Armed Forces Medical Services. Surplus seats, if any, are offered to sponsored candidates, ex-servicemen (Ex-SSC AMC officers), Civilian doctors
Aim and objectives
The courses are being conducted to fulfill the following requirements:

To meet the requirements of specialist cadre vacancies by training serving Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) officers

To meet the training requirements of foreign students sponsored by Govt of India

To offer PG courses to Medical Officers sponsored by Para Military / Govt of India organization

To maintain a reserve pool of specialist officers by offering PG courses to Ex-SSC officers who are on the reserve lists of AFMS

To maintain a provisional reserve pool of Specialist Medical officers by selecting and training civilian doctors who will have to execute a bond to serve in AFMS for a period of 05 years as Commissioned Officers on successful completion of the post graduate course

Eligibility Criteria

The following eligibility criteria shall be applicable:

Admission to the postgraduate medical courses at AFMS institutions, subject to the priorities laid down in the prospectus is open to graduates of medical colleges recognized by Medical Council of India and who have registered themselves as Registered Medical Practitioners with any State Medical Council recognized by MCI

Students who have completed/are completing internship by 31 Mar 2014 are eligible to apply however the Provisional registration certificate / Permanent Registration certificate should be available at the time of admission

The candidate must be a citizen of India

Foreign students sponsored by the Govt and approved by the DGAFMS should have passed their MBBS /equivalent examination (Authority: Govt of India, Ministry of Def letter No F/PC-8510/DGAFMS/DG1/345/2013/D/ (Med) dated 6th Mar 2013)

Age Criteria: Maximum permissible age for civilian candidates (Priority V Candidates) shall be 35 years as on 30 Apr 2014
Selection
The following method shall be adopted:
Entrance Exam: All candidates desirous of joining the AFMS institute will have to mandatorily appear in the AIPGMEE-2014 entrance examination prior to filling up of the online form of the AFMS institutions
The roll number/Testing ID (SRxxxxxxx) of the AIPGMEE - 2014 is an essential and mandatory requirement for further filling up of the online form

Merit List: A Merit list will be prepared as per the result /rank received from NBE as per the roll number provided by the candidate, priority wise
Names of candidates who have qualified in and their order of merit for the AIPGMEE-2014 examination will be displayed on the website of the DGAFMS and also will be intimated in their login ID
Candidates are advised to follow the notice board on the website regularly for updates

Note: Merit of candidates who have NOT provided correct Testing ID/ Roll numbers will NOT be declared and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained from any candidate at any point of time
There is NO provision of correction of the roll numbers once it is entered into the application form and the application is submitted

Admission Procedure

Admission to PG courses AFMS institution is provisional subject to confirmation/ratification by the Office of DGAFMS & University concerned. The selected candidates are required to submit additional documents/certificates as per specific requirement of the institute/university. Candidates should ascertain these details from the Dean Academics of the Institute

Decision of Commandant of the college regarding admission of candidates shall be final and binding
All candidates are advised to preserve their Admit Cards of the AIPGMEE-2014 exam and the AFMS Candidate ID issued till allotment of the seats and admission to the institution

Medical exam of civilian (Priority V) candidates: This is a mandatory requirement for all civilian (Priority V) candidates. The medical standards required for civilian candidates are those applicable for selection as commissioned officers in Armed Forces Medical Services. Admission to PG courses shall only be given to those civilian doctors who are found medically fit for commission by a designated Medical Board

The candidates who are found medically unfit by the Medical Board will not be admitted into the college even if he may have been allotted a subject during the online counseling and called to the AFMS institution for admission procedures. There is no provision of appeal /review for any candidate who has been found to be medically unfit

Important Dates

Online Application Registration: 07th Dec 2013 to 20th Dec 2013 (2359 hrs)
Last date for submission/receipt of applications: 22nd Dec 2013 (2359 hrs)
Last date for deposit of Bank challan form at SBI: 24th Dec 2013 (2359 hrs)
Merit List (Priority wise III - V): One month following declaration of results by NBE Online counseling: March - May (Priority wise)

VITEEE 2014 dates of Online entrance exam and application

VITEEE 2014 Exam Dates

The exam will be a Computer Based test and the Testing window is from 9^th to 20^th April 2014.
Candidates can apply Online as well as offline at www.vit.ac.in. If you apply online, the examination fees is Rs. 925/- . The Applications Forms can also be obtained Offline by sending a Demand Draft of Rs. 975/-

• The DD should be sent in favour of “VIT University” payable at Vellore addressed to the Director – UG Admissions along with a request letter comprising the complete address of the applicant.
• The Application Forms can also be collected from the designated branches of Post Offices with the cash payment mentioned above. (The list is available on the website.) Or,
• The forms can also be obtained by personally handing over the DD of the requisite amount at VIT University, Vellore at VIT, Chennai Campus.

VITEEE 2014 Last Dates

Please Note: The last date of receipt of applications forms is 28^th February 2014.
Eligibility:

• The applicant should be a Resident or a Non-Resident Indian National.
• The applicants who wish to appear for the VITEEE should have either completed or should be appearing for the following qualifying examinations in 2014:
  • The final exam of the Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination conducted by The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE, New Delhi) , the State Board and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi).
  • Two-year or Intermediate Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board.
  • 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 appearing for VITEEE 2014 should have obtained an aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying examination (+2/Intermediate).

CMC Vellore PG Medical Entrance Exam 2014

Christian Medical College, Vellore

Medical Postgraduate Degree / Diploma Admissions 2014

Post Graduate Courses in this institutions are in-service training programmes

Eligibility for MD / MS / Diploma:
Candidates who have qualified for the M.B.B.S Degree of the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University or any other University recognized as equivalent by the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and the Indian Medical Council and have completed their compulsory rotating residential internship and obtained full registration before 15/05/2014 are eligible to apply for the postgraduate diploma and degree courses.
Candidates who are in the 2nd year of their training for a postgraduate diploma course may also apply for the postgraduate degree (MS/MD) course in the same subject. Post Diploma candidates with a diploma in the same subject need to undergo 2 years of training for the degree.

Note: Those who complete a DCP will not have this benefit for MD Pathology.
Candidates currently pursuing a postgraduate training programme and who complete the same by the 15th of May 2014 only will be eligible to apply.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates for Postgraduate courses will be according to the directives of the CMC Vellore Council. Fifty percent of seats in each course are reserved for sponsored candidates, provided they fulfill other criteria for eligibility for admission.

However, more than 50% of the available seats may be allotted to sponsored candidates based on their ranking in the step -2.

The wait list is based on ranking in the selection process. The first sponsored candidate on the waiting list will ordinarily fill vacancies arising by sponsored candidates not accepting a seat to make up 50% reservation for sponsored candidates.

In the event that more than 50% of the seats in any course are filled by sponsored candidates and one of the sponsored candidates does not accept the seat, it will be offered to the next candidate on the wait list by rank irrespective of whether he or she is sponsored or open.

No admissions will usually be made after 25th May 2014.
How to Apply:

Application forms can be accessed only online through the the Christian Medical College website http://www.admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in from 1st Oct 2013.
Duly filled application forms must be submitted online with a basic administrative fee of Rs.750/- and a registration fee of Rs. 600 per each course before 12 midnight on 8th Nov 2013.

All the supporting documents should reach the Office of Registrar, CMC, Vellore 2 by post on or before 12th Nov 2013.

Candidates applying from SAARC countries should send a Demand Draft for Rs.1500/- or its equivalent and those from other foreign countries, US dollars 100 or its equivalent as administrative fee in addition to the registration fee per course.

Money can be remitted by using any one of the following methods:

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) Demand draft in favour of “C.M.C. Vellore Association a/c” on any Scheduled Bank, payable at 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.
Online payment using payment gateway (credit or debit card / net banking)

Post Graduate Fellowship Admissions February 2014

Eligibility:
Candidates having qualified for the MBBS/ (F04) BDS Degree, compulsory rotating residential internship and full registration before 15th May 2014
Those with a service obligation will need to have completed the same by 15th May 2014
How to Apply:
Application forms can be accessed only on-line through the CMC website, http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in/ from 1st Oct 2013 till 8th Nov 2013 and submitted online with a basic administrative fee of Rs.1000/-.
Candidates applying from SAARC countries should send Rs.2000/- or its equivalent and those from other foreign countries US dollars 100 or its equivalent.
Money can be remitted by using any one of the following methods:
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)
Demand draft in favour of “C.M.C. Vellore Association a/c” on any Scheduled Bank, payable at 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.
Online payment using payment gateway (credit /debit card / net banking)

Selection Process:
The selection of candidates for postgraduate courses will be according to the directives of the CMC Vellore Council. Fifty percent of the seats in each course are reserved for sponsored candidates, provided they fulfill other criteria for eligibility for admission.
However, more than 50% of the available seats may be allotted to sponsored candidates based on their ranking in the selection test. The wait list is based on ranking in the selection tests. The first sponsored candidate on the waiting list will ordinarily fill vacancies arising by sponsored candidates not accepting a seat to make up 50% reservation for sponsored candidates.
In the event that more than 50% of the seats in any course are filled by sponsored candidates and one of the sponsored candidates does not accept the seat, it will be offered to the next candidate on the wait list by rank irrespective of whether he or she is sponsored or open.


Important Dates:
Application can be accessed online: 01st Oct 2013
Last date for submission of online application form till 12 midnight: 08th Nov 2013
Last date for receipt of payment proof (applicable only for those who pay by demand draft): 12th Nov 2013
Last date for receipt of relevant supporting documents: 12th Nov 2013
Last date for receipt of relevant sponsorship forms from the sponsoring bodies: 15th Nov 2013
Hall Ticket can be downloaded from the website: 10th Jan 2014

For Medical Postgraduate Degree / Diploma Admissions 2014

Step 1:
Computer Based Test (CBT) – Online test: 24th Jan 2014
Announcement of list of candidates called for Step 2: 28th Jan 2014
Registration for Step 2 and Medical Checkup at Vellore: 11th Feb 2014

Step 2:
Assessment of Skills & Knowledge at Vellore: 12th Feb 2014
Announcement of final selection list: 13th Feb 2014
Acceptance by 12.00 noon: 14th Feb 2014
Registration for admission to Degree Courses**: 25th Mar 2014
Registration for admission to Diploma Courses**: 26th Mar 2014
Mandatory orientation programme: 27th Mar 2014 to 31st Mar 2014
Courses begin: 01st Apr 2014
For Post Graduate Fellowship Admissions February 2014
Step 1:
Computer Based Test (CBT) – Online test: 24th Jan 2014
Announcement of list of candidates called for Step 2: 28th Jan 2014
Registration for Step 2 and Medical Checkup at Vellore: 11th Feb 2014

Step 2:
Assessment of Skills & Knowledge at Vellore: 13th Feb 2014
Announcement of final selection list: 13th Feb 2014
Acceptance by 12.00 noon: 14th Feb 2014

Last date for receipt of completed registration forms for selected candidates: 28th Feb 2014
Registration for admission to Fellowship Courses**: 25th Mar 2014
Mandatory orientation programme: 27th Mar 2014 to 31st Mar 2014

Courses begin: 01st Apr 2014

Christian Medical College,
VELLORE - 632002, Tamil Nadu
Phone: +91 (416) 2284255; 5214255
Website: http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in

CMC Vellore 2014 Nursing Admissions | CMC Vellore MSc Post Basic BSc Nursing

CMC Vellore 2014 Admissions MSc Post Basic BSc Nursing Fellowships in Nursing Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing, Important Dates 2014, Application Forms . Christian Medical College Vellore Nursing Entrance Exam

Christian Medical College Vellore

College of Nursing
Christian Medical College, Vellore-632004, Tel 0416-3077012/13, Fax 0416-2223362
E-Mail registrarcon@cmcvellore.ac.in, Website http://home.cmcvellore.ac.in

Admission Notice-2014 

Post Graduate/Post Basic Nursing Admission-2014

              Applications are invited for the following programmes commencing in May/August 2014

M.Sc Nursing (2 years): Medical Surgical Nursing (10), Paediatric Nursing (05), Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing (05), Community Health Nursing (05), Psychiatric Nursing (04)

Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (2 years): (50)

Fellowships in Nursing (1 year): Fellowship in Family Nurse Practice (06), Fellowship in HaematologyNursing (04), Fellowship in Respiratory Nursing (04), Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing (04)

Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing (1 year): Cardiothoracic Nursing (04), Critical Care Nursing (08), Emergency and Disaster Nursing (04), Neonatal Nursing (04), Neurology Nursing (03), Oncology Nursing (04), Operation Room Nursing (12), Psychiatric Nursing (06), Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Nursing (04), Renal Nursing (04), Burns Nursing (04), Geriatric Nursing (04)

Eligibility

Eligibility for Admission

M.Sc Degree in Nursing: B.Sc (Nursing)/B.Sc Honors./Post Basic B.Sc Nursing of the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai or any other university accepted as equivalent thereto with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. (Candidates with PBBSc degree from IGNOU or any other Universities through distance education are not eligible).

Must possess permanent registration certificate from the State Nursing Council for Nursing and Midwifery/alternate course (applicable to male candidates)

The male candidates who do not possess midwifery registration certificate are not eligible to apply for M.Sc (N) in Obstetrics and Gynaecological/Community Health Nursing irrespective of their experience in the area.

Minimum one year of work experience from the date of registration as Nurse and Midwife after B.Sc Nursing (OR) after or prior to Post Basic B.Sc Nursing programme as on 15th April 2014 in any institution/hospital or as a full time Public Health Nurse.Medically fit

Post Basic B Sc Nursing: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course (applicable to male candidates) by the Board of Nursing Education, CMAI / the State Nursing Council / Government after 12 years of schooling.

Must possess permanent registration certificate from the State Nursing Council for Nursing and Midwifery/ alternate course (applicable to male candidates)

Medically fit

Fellowships in Nursing: B.Sc Nursing/B.Sc (Honors) Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Programme of The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai or any other University accepted as equivalent there to
Must possess permanent registration certificate from the State Nursing Council for Nursing and Midwifery /alternate course (applicable to male candidates)

Minimum one year of work experience from the date of registration as Nurse and Midwife after B.Sc Nursing (OR) after or prior to Post Basic B.Sc Nursing programme as on 15th July 2014 in any institution/hospital or as a full time Public Health Nurse

Candidate must be a Registered Nurse and Midwife for Fellowship in Family Nurse Practice programme
Medically fit

Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course (applicable to male candidates)/ B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing after 12 years of schooling
Must possess permanent registration certificate from the State Nursing Council for Nursing and Midwifery / alternate course (applicable to male candidates)

Minimum of one year work experience as on 15th July 2014 in any institution/hospital or as a full time Public Health Nurse

Medically fit

Selection Process:

Candidates who have applied for M.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, Fellowships in Nursing and Post Basic Diploma programmes in Nursing will appear for step-1 Computer Based Test (CBT) online test
The short listed candidates called for step-2 Selection process (Medical Checkup and Assessment of Skills and Knowledge/personal interview) will be published in the website and intimated individually by post by the 2nd week of January 2014

Hall Tickets:
The hall ticket will be available at the college website http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in after 10th Jan 2014

Use the application number as ID and date of birth as password to download and print your hall ticket
Check for accuracy of details. Only one Hall Ticket will be generated per candidate even if the candidate is registered for more than one course. In case of non- availability of the hall ticket one week prior to the date of the written test, candidates must contact the Registrar, College of Nursing, by fax, email or telephone. Please keep your application number handy when you call. A duplicate hall ticket or the hall ticket number and address of the centre will be intimated.

Entrance Exam:

All eligible candidates are required to undertake a computer based test (multiple choice questions) on 24th January 2014

The examination will be conducted in the following cities: Bengaluru, Calicut, Chennai, Delhi (NCR), Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kottayam, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Puducherry, Salem, Trivandrum, Vellore and Vijayawada

The candidates are expected to report 45 minutes before the examination at the centre with the hall ticket

The examination will be conducted in English

Application Process
Application forms can be accessed only online through the Christian Medical College website http://www.admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in from 04th Nov 2013

Duly filled application forms must be submitted online with basic administrative fee and registration fee for each specialty for the course applied before 12 midnight on 16th Dec 2013

It can be obtained either by hand or post by sending the prescribed fee as crossed demand draft drawn in favour of CMC Vellore Association payable at State Bank of India, Vellore town branch

Fee: M.Sc Degree in Nursing Rs. 850/- ($ 100) (application fee), Rs 650/- ($ 100) (registration fee); Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Rs 850/- ($ 100) (application fee), Rs 550/- ($ 75) (registration fee); Fellowships in Nursing Rs 850/- ($ 100) (application fee), Rs 550/- ($ 70) (registration fee); Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing Rs 400/- ($ 60) (application fee), Rs 350/- ($ 60) (registration fee)

Fill the form online

The candidate must fill her/his full name as seen in the University/ Board records
Candidates may apply up to a maximum of 2 specialties in M.Sc Nursing & Fellowships in Nursing and specialties in Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing

Candidates must mention the ORDER OF PREFERENCE for admission into the courses in the application form, when applying for more than one specialty

Candidates must scan and keep a soft copy of your photograph and signature ready before filling the application form. Specification for photograph: Recent colour passport size photograph taken after 1st February this year, light background, JPEG format not exceeding 200 KB (Width - 150 pixels & Height – 150 pixels). Specification for signature: Scanned signature JPEG format not exceeding 50 KB (Width – 150 pixels & Height - 50 pixels)

Make your Payment by any one of the methods mentioned below

i. 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)

ii. Demand draft in favour of “C.M.C. Vellore Association a/c” on any Scheduled Bank, payable at the State Bank of India, Vellore Town, code 1618. Hand written demand drafts will not be accepted. 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

iii. Online payment using payment gateway (credit or debit card / net banking)

iv. Please note that the registration fee for each programme and for each specialty have to be paid along with the administrative fee

v. Candidates sponsored by International agencies like WHO, USAID and other foreign nationals inclusive of Indian nationals, residing/ working in foreign countries need to pay the Administrative Fee and Registration Fee mentioned in US Dollars or the equivalent in Indian currency

vi. Any form of fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
A printed copy of the completed application form with following relevant enclosures and Demand draft / proof of online payment / original ICICI challan should reach the Office of the Registrar College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004” to reach on or before 21st Dec 2013
Documents received after the last date will not be considered. We are not responsible for any postal delay

Important Dates

M.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, Fellowships in Nursing and Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing
Applications can be accessed online: 04th Nov 2013
Last date for downloading application forms: 16th Dec 2013
Last date for receipt of completed application forms: 21st Dec 2013
Last date for receipt of sponsorship forms: 21st Dec 2013
Hall ticket can be downloaded from the website: 10th Jan 2014
Step: 1 Computer Based Test (CBT) - Online Test: 24th Jan 2014
Announcement of list of candidates called for Step-2: 01st Feb 2014
Step: 2 M.Sc Nursing
Registration for Step-2 and Medical checkup at Vellore: 24th Feb 2014
Step-2 Assessment of Skills and Knowledge: 25th and 26th Feb 2014
Announcement of final selection list: 01st Mar 2014
Registration for admission and commencement of the course: 02nd May 2014
Step-2: Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, Fellowships in Nursing and Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing
Registration for Step-2 and Medical checkup at Vellore: 26th Feb 2014
Step-2 Personal Interviews: 27th Feb 2014
Announcement of final selection list: 01st Mar 2014
Registration for admission and commencement of the course: 01st Aug 2014

IGCAR-Junior Research Fellowship 2013-2014 Notice

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam

Selection of Junior Research Fellows

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam is a premier research institute dedicated to the development of robust fast reactor technology based on intense multi-disciplinary research

IGCAR is empowering young, talented and motivated students to contribute to path-breaking discoveries in frontier areas of engineering/scientific research and cutting-edge technologies by offering Junior Research Fellowships

Applications are invited from interested students for the award of Junior Research Fellowships of the Department of Atomic Energy tenable at the Centre

The selected candidates will be eligible to register for Ph.D. in Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI, a deemed to be university of Dept. of Atomic Energy) or University of Madras

IGCAR offers a unique opportunity to carry out research for their Ph.D. in the areas of physical, chemical, engineering, and environmental and information sciences

The vibrant research and developmental activities of IGCAR encompass a wide spectrum of fields including condensed matter physics, high temperature chemistry, environmental science, applied mechanics, non destructive evaluation, structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, Robotics and Development of Intelligent Machines, Thermal Hydraulics and Structural Mechanics, Design of Critical Components, Nanotechnology, Modeling Studies, Post-accident Safety Analysis, Wireless Networking, Parallel Computing, Embedded and Simulator Systems, Advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, Reliability, Chemical Process Design, Modeling etc.

State-of-the-art infrastructure is available at IGCAR for carrying out excellent research

Number of Fellowships: 80(Indicative)

Important Dates

Last date for receipt of applications: 21st Dec 2013
Written Test: 05th Jan 2014
Interview: 20th – 24th Jan 2014
Likely date of Joining: 03rd Feb 2014

Areas of Research Projects:

Chemical Sciences: Chemical thermodynamics, Solid state and high temperature chemistry, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy and laser, Radiochemistry, Advanced separation techniques, Actinide Chemistry, Trace and ultra trace analytical techniques and Chemical sensors
Physical Sciences: Condensed Matter Physics: Investigations on behaviour of materials at low temperatures, high pressures and magnetic fields to explore novel properties of materials
Materials Physics: Investigations of defect properties of solids using ion beams and positrons and Computer simulations of material properties; Studies on surfaces and Nano-Materials, and exploration of materials for sensors and detectors
Investigating phase transitions and dynamics in soft matter
Engineering Sciences: Robotics and Development of Intelligent machines, Thermal Hydraulics and Structural Mechanics, Design of critical components, Modeling studies, Post-accident Safety Analysis, Wireless networking, Parallel computing, Embedded and Simulator systems, Non-destructive Evaluation and Reliability, Chemical Process Design and Modeling
Disciplines:
The qualifying degrees for the above projects should be in one of the following disciplines:
Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Metallurgy/Materials Science & Engg/Materials Technology, Chemical Engg, Electronics & Communication Engg, Mechanical Engg, Atmospheric Science, Nuclear Engg/Nuclear Science & Technology, Library and Information Science
Eligibility Requirement: The candidate must be an Indian national
The candidate should be less than 28 years of age as on 01st Jul 2013 (date of birth 1st July 1985 or later)
A relaxation of up to 5 years in age can be given in case of SC/ST applicants, 3 years in case of OBC applicants and 10 years in case of Physically Challenged applicants

Qualifications

Category-A: (Those who have completed M.Sc., M.LIS or M. Tech.)
The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in Master of Science (M.Sc.)/ Master of Library & Information Science (M.LIS) degree from a recognized University in one of the following disciplines
Physics or Materials Science: Mathematics/Numerical Methods must be one of the subjects studied at the M.Sc. level and Chemistry as an ancillary subject at B.Sc. level
Chemistry: Physics and Mathematics must be studied as ancillary subjects up to B.Sc. level
Information Science: M.Sc in Physics/Chemistry or BE/B.Tech (in any of the disciplines indicated below) with masters degree in Library
Candidates with M.Tech in Nuclear Engineering/Nuclear Science and Technology from a recognized University/Institute
A minimum aggregate of 60% at post graduation and graduation level is a must from a recognized University/Institute
Category-B: (Those who have already completed B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg./B.Sc. ([Tech.) from a recognized University)/ M. Tech.
The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in one of the following disciplines given below:
Computer Science Engg, Metallurgical Engg/Materials Science & Engg/Materials Technology, Chemical Engg, Electronics & Communication Engg, Mechanical Engg, Atmospheric Science, Nuclear Engineering/Nuclear Science & Technology

Selection Procedure

Applications will be scrutinized and suitability of candidates will be decided on the basis of their academic performance

The candidates meeting the requisite qualifications would be called for WRITTEN TEST. For candidates under Category A&B Percentage of marks of each previous semester/year of the qualifying degree will be used to decide the cut-off. Hence, candidates are advised to attach copies of all necessary mark sheets along with calculation showing the average marks scored.
Suitable candidates under the above said categories A& B will be selected based on written test and interview

It is proposed to conduct the written test at Chennai, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad, subject to sufficient number of candidates opting for a Centre
Exemption form Written Test: Suitable candidates satisfying any of the following will be exempted from the written test and will be called directly for the selection interview
Candidates with valid UGC-CSIR-NET Fellowship
Candidates with JEST-2013 score of 90 percentile and above
Candidates with M.E./M.Tech degree with aggregate marks of 60% or higher and a GATE score higher than 90 percentile
Selection Interviews:
The Interview for all short listed candidates will be conducted at Kalpakkam
The Application Form and Hall Ticket Form can be downloaded from the IGCAR website www.igcar.gov.in
Send the completed application form and hall ticket form along with the required enclosures by Post (Registered or Speed post of Indian Postal service), so as to reach IGCAR on or before 21st Dec 2013 to “The Assistant Administrative Officer (R), Recruitment Section, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam-603102”
Superscibed the envelope: “JRF, Advt. No. 4/2013” & also the discipline clearly (as given in 2-qualifying degrees)

In addition to sending by post the candidate may also send scanned copies of completed Application form, Hall ticket and enclosures to rect@igcar.gov.in or shure@igcar.gov.in with subject of the mail as “JRF Advt.4/2013-Discipline (as given in 2 - Qualifying Degree) on or before 21st Dec 2013
The applicant in due course would receive Hall Ticket, appropriately endorsed by IGCAR which will permit the candidate to appear for the written test and/or the interview

Fellowship and Tenure:
The selected candidates will be initially taken as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and will be paid a stipend of Rs.16,000/- per month (consolidated)

The fellowship will be provided initially for a period of two years. Continuation of the fellowship is subject to satisfactory performance and review at the end of each year. On satisfactory performance, the tenure of Fellowship will be further extended and upgraded to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from the third year onwards with a stipend of Rs.18,000/- per month (consolidated)

The total period of the fellowship shall in no case exceed five years. They are entitled for contingency grant including book allowance of Rs.20,000/- per year

Candidates are advised to visit the website http://www.igcar.gov.in
 periodically for further information and updates in this regard

Important check list:
Attested copies of the following certificates must accompany the application form without which the application is liable to be rejected


Proof of date of birth only date of birth certificate/SSC certificate or equivalent certificate will be accepted; caste certificate, if applicable; degree certificates; mark lists of B.Sc./M.Sc./ Master in Library/Information Science; MLIS/B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./B.S. Engg./B.Sc(Tech); consolidated mark sheets and calculation for aggregate marks of the qualifying exams to be attached; candidates under category - c to provide the mark sheets of all previous years/semesters; sheet giving details of conversion from CGPA to percentage marks, where applicable; UGC-CSIR NET Fellowship certificate, JEST-2013 score sheet, GATE score sheet where applicable

Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal Announces MPhil Admission for 2014

M.Phil Admission 2014-15

M.Phil. (Natural Resource Management) 2014-15 batch

Institute of Forest Management  (IIFM)  Bhopal has come out with an advertisement for  admissions to MPHIL in 2014 session

Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, invites applications for M.Phil (Natural Resource Management) (award of degree by Saurashtra University, Rajkot) commencing from July, 2014

Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, invites applications for M.Phil (Natural Resource Management) (award of degree by Saurashtra University, Rajkot) commencing from July, 2014
With a focus on Natural Resource Management, the programme comprises of class work, field work, seminar, study tour (National as well as abroad) and dissertation

Eligibility: Candidates must have a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or its equivalent, recognized by an Indian University or Association of Indian Universities with minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PD) in aggregate in the field of Science/Engineering/Management and related Social Sciences (as decided by equivalence committee of the Institute)

Those appearing in the final year of Post Graduation examination can also apply; provided they complete the eligibility criteria by June 2014

Seats: The total number of seats available is 20; out of which maximum of 10 seats will be filled by in-service officers from Indian Forest Service, State Forest Services, Group A officers or equivalent from other Govt. Departments/Public Sector and Representatives from NGOs with minimum three years of experience in fields related to Natural Resource Management

Remaining 10 seats shall be filled by other eligible candidates

Reservation: Reservation of seats will be applicable to the candidates as per the prevailing Govt. of India norms

Selection Process: For in-service officers, the application should be forwarded through proper channel which will be scrutinised at the Institute for direct interview. Candidates possessing UGC/CSIR/ICAR-NET certificate or PGDFM from IIFM with a minimum of 3.0 OGPA shall also be exempted from written test and will be directly called for interview

Others have to qualify a written test conducted by the Institute. The cutoff score of the test will be decided by the Institute and shall have three components namely English ability, analytical ability and natural resource management aptitude

Fee: The total cost of the programme is Rs.1,50,000/- (Rupees one lakh, fifty thousand only)

How to Apply: Interested candidates are required to submit their applications in the prescribed application form with all supporting documents

Application form and details about the programme are available at the website www.iifm.ac.in

Completed application form along with a Demand Draft of Rs.500/- in favour of Director IIFM, payable at Bhopal, should be sent to Chairperson, M.Phil. (NRM) Admission, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal-462003, Madhya Pradesh so as to reach IIFM latest by 02nd Apr 2014

Last date for submitting of application form is 02nd April, 2014

Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal

(An Autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt of India)
P.O. Box 357, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal-462003, Madhya Pradesh
Website www.iifm.ac.in