Admission to MBA, MCA and M.Sc. degree programmes of the Academic Year 2008-09 from ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI

ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION, CHENNAI- 600025 ADVERTISEMENT No. 1/ CDE/ AY 2008-09/ dated: 03.05.2008

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to MBA, MCA and M.Sc. Degree Programmes of the Academic year 2008-09 offered through distance mode

ADMISSION BASED ON ONLINE ENTRANCE TESTS
All applicants shall be allowed to take the online Entrance Test. However provisional admission shall be given only to candidates who have passed the online test and who satisfy the eligibility criteria.

COURSES & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
MBA (4 Semester) :

1. MBA - General Management
2. MBA- Technology Management
3. MBA- Financial Services Management
4. MBA- Retail Management
5. MBA- Health Services Management
6. MBA- Human Resources Management

ELIGIBILITY:
i) Any Bachelor degree* and
ii) a pass in the entrance test conducted by Anna University, Chennai
* All degrees must have been obtained in 10+2+3 pattern

MCA (6 Semester) :

1. Call Centre Management
2. E-Learning
3. Health Care
   
4. Trading and Equity Management
   
5. Banking Technology

ELIGIBILITY:
i) Any Bachelor degree* The Candidates should have studied Core Mathematics either at +2 level or Mathematics/ Statistics / Computer Oriented subject as one of the subjects at the degree level and
ii) a pass in the entrance test conducted by Anna University, Chennai
* All degrees must have been obtained in 10+2+3 pattern

M.Sc. (4 Semester) :

1. M.Sc. -Computer Science
   
2. M.Sc. - Information Technology
   
3. M.Sc.- Software Engineering
   

ELIGIBILITY:

i) B.Sc.* Mathematics / Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering/ Electronics (or) B.Sc* (Physics/ Statistics/ Chemistry)/ B.E.S.* with Mathematics or Computer Science as allied subject (or) B.Sc.* Applied Sciences (Computer Technology/ Information Technology/ Computer Systems Maintenance and Networking) (or) B.C.A.* (or) B.E.*/ B.Tech.* (any branch) and

ii) a pass in the entrance test conducted by Anna University, Chennai
* All degrees must have been obtained in 10+2+3 pattern
MODE FOR APPLYING
A. IN PERSON B. BY POST C. BY DOWNLOADING BLANK APPLICATION FORMS D. BY APPLYING ONLINE E. THROUGH SPECIFIED SALE CENTRES
DEMAND DRAFTS: All Demand Drafts should be drawn in favour of "The Director, Centre for Distance Education, Anna University Chennai" Payable at Chennai and be obtained from any Nationalized Bank on or after 09.05.08

NOTE:
1. Study Centres will operate in selected sale/online test centres where there are sufficient number of candidates . The Present list of study centres is available at our web site annauniv.edu./cde.

2. Candidates should send only one application irrespective of the number of programmes for which he/she would like to appear for Online Entrance Tests.
3. Application are invited from candidates from all over india.
4. Candidates will be required to produce copy of the relevant provisional/ degree certificate at the time of admission by August 2008.
5. Limited number of previous question paper booklets are available for sale through a D.D. for 25/- per booklet at Centre for Distance Education, Anna University, Chennai- 600025 . Those candidates who need the Q.P. booklet by post should send DD for an amount of Rs. 75/- for every question paper booklet.

For Further Detail Please Contact:
The Centre for Distance Educaiton, Anna University Chennai, Chennai- 25.
official website: www.annauniv.edu/cde

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Admission to M.A. and Ph.D. Courses from National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation & Museology

National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation & Museology
(University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi- 110011
Telephones: 0111-23011901/011-23792249/ Fax: 23011899
ADMISSION NOTICE-2008

National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation & Museology (NMIHACM) is a University under the Ministry of Culture Government of India, which is located in the National Museum, New Delhi. The University offers specialized courses in History of Art, Conservation & Restoration of Works of Art and Museology leading to the award of M.A. and Ph.D. Degrees. It also awards 08 Merit Scholarships each @Rs. 20,000/- Per Semester and 08 Merit -cum- Means Scholarships each @ Rs. 12,000/- per annum.
Applications on prescribed form are invited from eligible candidates for admission to M.A. and Ph.D courses for the academic session starting July'2008 as per the following eligibility criteria:
M.A. (History of Art) : Seats- 25 A Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Desirable- Background in Social Sciences, Liberal Arts of Fine Arts
M.A (Conservation) : Seats - 15 A Graduate Degree in any of the following subjects- Chemistry/Physics/Geology/Botany/Zoology/Computer Science/ Fine Arts/ History/ History of Art/ Architecture/ Archeology/ Museology/ Designing or Diploma recognized as equivalent to graduate degree in any of these fields.
M.A. (Museology): Seats-15 B.A/B.Sc. (Honours) or B.A./B.Sc./ B.F.A. (3 years) in any discipline under Humanities and Social Sciences/ Sciences.
Desirable- Background / PG diploma in subjects related to History of Art and Museum Studies.
Ph.D. (History of Art): Seats- 4 Any person holding a Master's Degree in History of Art from this institute or Master Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University/ deemed University in History of Art/ History/ Archaeology/ Anthropoloty/ Aesthetics, may apply for admission.
Ph.D. (Conservation) : Seats- 4 Any Person honding a Master's Degree Museology from this institute or Master Degree in Museology/ History/ Ancient Indian History & Archaeology or its equivalent of a recognized University or a Deemed University, may apply for admission.
Desirable Qualifications for both M.A. & Ph.D. Courses:
Knowledge of one classical/ foreign language such as Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, Greek, Latin, German, French, Italian, etc.
NB:
i) Good academic record with 50% & above marks at Graduate level is essential for admission to M.A. courses and 55% & above marks at post-graduate level for admission to Ph.D. Courses.
ii) Candidates seeking admission to M.A. courses, will have to pass a written test followed by interview.
iii) For admission to Ph.D. courses, in-service personnel working with central Government/State Government/ Autonomous organization/ Universities funded by Central or State Government/ NGOs with at least 5 years regular service, having the above required qualification, will also be eligible to apply and will be given preference.
iv) The information Brochure can be obtained from the office of the Institute on payment of Rs. 200/- (Rupees two hundred only) in cash or Rs. 250/- in the form of crossed Demand Draft payable to NMIHACM on any Nationalized Bank in New Delhi, if needed by post. The application on the prescribed from (annexed in the infromation Brochure), duly completed & supported by required copies of the certificates, should reach to the Assistant Registrar (Academic) within one month from the date of publication of this advertisement in newspapers.
v) Relaxation & reservation in percentage & seats for the notified categories will be available as per Government of India orders.

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Master of Technical Education (M.Tech.Ed.) ADMISSION 2008-2010 from National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research (NITTTR)

National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training & Research
Shamla Hills, Bhopal-462002 (M.P.), India
(Under Ministry of Human Resources Development, GOI)
(ISO 9001:2000 Certified)
http://www.tttibhopal.com

Announces Admission to
XIX Batch of Master of Technical Education (M.Tech.Ed.)
PROGRAMME - 2008-2010


Programme Details
Application Form

ABOUT NITTTR:

National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Bhopal (formerly known as TTTI, Bhopal) is a unique premier institution, established in 1966 by Government of India, (then Ministry of Education), now Ministry of Human Resources Development for teacher training and improving quality of Technical Education System in the country. Over the years, the institute has developed its expertise and capacity in offering wide variety of training and development services and products to States’ Technical Education System, & Government India. The Institute along with its Extension Centres at Ahmedabad, Pune and Panaji has developed an excellent working synergic partnership with Technical Institutions of repute at National & International level besides industries and field organizations. In particular, the institute possess capability and expertise in areas of Human Resources Development i.e. Training & Development, Technical Education System Development, Policy Formulation, Education Research, Curriculum Development, Continuing Education, Community Development, Instruction/Learning Resources Development including Video Production and Multimedia Development, Educational Projects Planning & Management, Evaluation of Programmes & Projects, Extension and Consultancy Services. Institute offers wide variety of short-term programmes for its clientele; in addition to unique, long term education-cum-training programme i.e. Master of Technical Education (M.Tech.Ed.) Programme. Eminent teachers also pursue Ph.D. in Technical Education at this Institute.

NITTTR Bhopal is an ISO 9001:2000 certified Institution for its quality services and products. It is internationally recognized for its HRD services, Technical Education System Development and Innovative Approaches and for Developing Professionally Competent Manpower. It has provided consultancy services to countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Somalia, Philippines, Cyprus, Iran, and Ethiopia in their staff development ventures. It has also extended its expert services to International Institutions and organizations like World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and in Projects funded/supported by Canada/Germany & DANIDA.

M.Tech.Ed. PROGRAMME:

In 1985, the Institute launched a demand driven Post-Graduate Programme, unique in Asia, i.e. "Master of Technical Education" under a distinguished Faculty of Technical Education of the Barkatullah University, Bhopal. About 155 senior teachers from Indian Polytechnics and Technical/Engineering Institutes abroad have successfully completed the programme. After successful completion of the programme, they have earned recognition as Professionals in the field and are contributing significantly as leaders, education managers to their respective education systems in home states and countries. Many of them occupy higher and key positions e.g. Principals, Directors, Secretaries of Examination Boards, Heading the department and Co-ordinators of Curriculum Development, Continuing Education, Training & Placement and Learning Resource Development Centres.

The programme is Credit based and flexible in nature and open to sponsored eligible candidates working in technical institutions/organizations in India and abroad.

HOW TO APPLY:

Prospectus and Application Form can be obtained by Cash payment of Rs.200/- in person or sending a Demand Draft of Rs.200/- favouring "Director, NITTTR" payable at Bhopal. Application Form also downloaded from their website: http://www.tttibhopal.com/ and send to Director, NITTTR, Bhopal along with DD of Rs.200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only)

LAST DATE OF FILLED IN APPLICATIONS: 30, JUNE 2008


MAJOR AIMS:

The programme is aimed at Technical Teachers, Trainers, Educators & Administrators. Successful completion of the programme enables them to:
1. Enhance their professional capabilities and understanding of the developments in technical education and teaching-learning processes with effective use of Information and Communication Technology.
2. Develop capabilities in areas like Curriculum Development, Education Research, Education Technology & Instructional System Design, Education Management and Education Measurement & Evaluation.
3. Enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities for improving quality, efficiency and capacity building of Technical/Engineering Education System.
4. Become effective professional educators, educational leaders and managers, trainers, and supervisors of the Technical/Engineering Education System and allied academia.
5. Develop capabilities in design, implementation and evaluation of educational and training programmes and projects.
6. Develop expertise in Education & training through experimentation, training, other activities in Technical/Engineering Education Sector
7. Become effective and positive in innovations, reforms and research in areas pertaining to Technical/Engineering Education.
8. Develop sensitivity & responsiveness towards Community Development, Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:

The programme is of 80 credits, 20 Credits in each of the 04 semesters. One credit is equivalent to 30 hours of trainees' work, which includes contact hours, assignments and self-study etc.
a) First Semester (20 credits) – 06 Courses
Foundation Courses: (common to all).

b) Second Semester (20 Credits) – 05 Courses
Elective, Engineering/Technology Courses: 02 Nos. (relevant discipline)
Elective, Stream specific courses: 1 No.
Other stream courses: 2 Nos.

c) Third Semester (20 Credits) – 05 Courses
Elective, Stream specific courses: 2 No.
Elective, Stream specific experiential learning project: 1 No.
Elective, Engineering/Technology discipline relevant experiential learning project: 1 No.
Preparation of proposal for major research dissertation project work: 1 No.

d) Fourth Semester (20 Credits)
Major Research/Dissertation Project Work: 20 Credits

DURATION:
M.Tech.Ed. Programme is of 2 years duration spread over 04 semesters.

APPROVALS:
The Programme is approved by:
i. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, Govt. of India,
ii. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) which is an apex statutory body of Govt. of India at the National level, and
iii. Board of Studies under the faculty of Technical Education, Barkatullah University, Bhopal.

BEST SUITED FOR:

In-service Teachers/ Administrators of Technical/ Engineering Education System working in Diploma/ Degree/ PG level Institution in India/ Abroad.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION:

1. First Class Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)/ Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) or equivalent Degree in any branch of engineering from a recognized University.
2. At least 03 years experience in teaching/industry/administration in Technical Education System.
3. Sponsorship by the competent authority, and

4. Proficiency in English-speaking, reading and writing (in case of Foreign Candidates only).

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:
Highly participative and interactive instructional resource based modern methods and techniques are used.

CERTIFICATION:

The Post-Graduate Degree awarded by Barkatullah University, Bhopal is "Master of Technical Education". This degree is deemed equivalent to the Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology (M.E./M. Tech.) of any Indian University for the purpose of Career Advancement of the pass-outs.

BOARDING AND LODGING:
Post-Graduate Hostel (Visvesvariya Hostel) 24 suits double-seated rooms, the Chandrakant Hostel with 100 rooms.
Mess and dining hall in the Hostel.
Pay Telephone in the hostel, Television with cable connection, Newspapers and Magazines.

FACILITIES:
Picturesque, neat and clean environment in area of 35 acres.
Well-furnished classrooms and seminar halls, equipped with hi-tech equipment.
Well-equipped library with latest Books and Journals and Resource Centre conducive to self-study;
Computer Centre and Media Research & Development Centre equipped with latest hardware/software for production of Multimedia and Video programme.
Well-equipped Dispensary to attend to occasional illness.
Recreation hall with facilities of indoor games.
An open ground for outdoor games.

FUTURE PLANS:
The Programme is going to be launched in flexible learning mode (Distance and Online mode) in near future.
NITTTR is going to become a Deemed University in near future. This programme will be included under the NITTTR Deemed University.

FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE VISIT: http://www.tttibhopal.com

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ADMISSION TO M.Sc. (FOOD TECHNOLOGY) DEGREE COURSE AT CENTRAL FOOD TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, MYSORE

CENTRAL FOOD TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(A Constituent Laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
Cheluvamba Mansion, MYSORE-570020
CFTRI - मैसूर

ADMISSION TO M.Sc. (FOOD TECHNOLOGY) DEGREE COURSE AT CENTRAL FOOD TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, MYSORE

Applications are invited for 2 year M.Sc. (Food Technology) Degree Course of the University of Mysore for the years 2008-10.

Eligibility criteria:
Bachelor Degree in Science with Chemistry/Biochemistry as one of the subjects or Agriculture / Engineering / Technology. Mathematics as one of the subjects in 12th Class or Pre University or at Degree level is compulsory for admission.

Applicants may kindly see for eligibility criteria prior to applying, as the Bank Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- is non-refundable.Minimum marks requirement:
(i) 55% in optional subjects of B.Sc. pass course, (50% for SC/ST category)
(ii) 50% for B.Sc.(Hons.) course (45% for SC/ST category)
(iii) Minimum second class for Agriculture / Engineering / टेक्नोलॉजी

Entrance/Aptitude Test:
Students who meet the eligibility criteria are required to take an entrance / aptitude test which will be held at Mysore and New Delhi on July 20, 2008
Reservation *:
For SC / ST and Persons with physical disabilities - Applicable for admission to the course as per the Government Orders in this regard.
* Candidates claiming reservation under the specific category are to provide attested documents as proof in support their claims
Those who have appeared for final year examination and expect to get stipulated marks or class can also apply. Marks / Grades of all the years of qualifying Degree examination should reach this office as soon as possible, but not later than July 31, 2008.
For Application Form & the Prospectus:
The application form can be downloaded from the web site and the duly completed application form in all respect may please be sent to the Director, CFTRI, Mysore - 570020 along with a DD for Rs. 500.00 drawn in favour of DIRECTOR, CFTRI, Mysore, on or before June 6, 2008.

Applications issued are not transferable. The Institute shall not be held responsible for any postal delay or otherwise.

Any dispute arising out of the said admission, the Civil Court, Mysore, only shall have the jurisdiction

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RESEARCH PROJECT/ SENIOR AND GENERAL FELLOWSHIP PROPOSALS 2008-09 FROM INDIAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

INDIAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
(Ministry of Human Resource Development)

Research Project /Senior & General Fellowships Proposals(2008-09)

Research Projects :
ICSSR invites proposals for financial support through Project Grants and Fellowships-General & Senior for the year 2008-09. The research proposals may belong to anyone of the social science disciplines or may be interdisciplinary in nature. The recognized disciplines are :
(i) Economics/Commerce/Management/Business Administration (ii) Sociology and Social Anthropology/Social Work/Demography/Gender Studies; (iii) Political Science/International Relations/Geography/Public Administration; (iv) Psychology/Education/Criminology; (v) Others- Linguistics/Law etc.

Invitation of proposals for financial support under above disciplines includes for Northeast Region (NER) also.

The applicants are requested to indicate under which clubbing of disciplines their proposals falls.

ELIGIBILITY:
1. For projects and fellowships a scholar must have Ph.D. or equivalent publication and the CV must indicate capability of independent research;

2. Age: For Projects-upper age limit should preferably be 70 years, for General Fellowship-50 years, and for Senior Fellowship-there is no age bar;

AFFILIATION:

The applicant shall be affiliated to Universities/Colleges/Institutions recognized and funded by Central/State Government. In case of other institutions/NGOs/Registered Societies, the applicant will have to furnish additional details in accordance with Annexure V of the Research Project Booklet. Affiliation will be granted to only such institutions/NGOs which satisfy the conditions laid down in our format.

VALUE AND DURATION

Detailed financial informations about Research Project, General and Senior Fellowships may be seen in the concerned schemes on our website. Maximum duration of a Research Project, General and Senior Fellowships is two years extendable by one more year only in exceptional cases. Salary protected cases are strictly for two years.

LAST DATE

Last date for submitting research proposals for PROJECT, GENERAL AND SENIOR Fellowships is 30th May 2008. Applications which are received after the deadline date or are incomplete in any respect will be rejected. The proposal which qualifies the first round of screening by expert in the Council will be recommending for a interaction with the subject expert. A communication in this regard shall be sent to the applicants whose projects will qualify for interaction. We expect to communicate final decision to successful candidates by August/September 2008.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Complete application, as per the prescribed format, for all categories would include; (i) five copies of research proposal, (ii) five copies of 500-word summary of the research proposal, (iii) five copies of cost estimates (required only in case of projects), (iv) five copies of bio-data in prescribed format, (v) Letter of consent from the affiliating organization, and (vi) document containing the profile of the affiliating organization, in case of NGO/Registered Society/Unrecognized Institution only. Please see Annexures from I to VI in our Research Project booklet.

ICSSR does not accept applications by FAX or E-mail Mailed or couriered applications must be postmarked not later than the deadline date. If the deadline falls on a weekend or a public holiday, the next working day applies.

Sponsored Research Programmes

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) invites proposals from research institutes for research programmes in order to focus research on key thrust areas which are of high contemporary significance. Guidelines for submission of proposals for research programmes are given on ICSSR’s website : www.icssr.org. The Council in its deliberations has suggested a few thrust areas, which could be considered for formulating the proposals. These are the following:-

Globalisation and its Impact: The current phase of globalization has had wide ramification in terms of its impact on culture, societies, livelihoods and class for concerted policy responses.

Development Equity and Inclusion: The current patterns of development have raised concerns regarding differential impact as well as inclusion/exclusion of certain groups, defined on the basis of social identity, ethnicity, gender, class region etc.

Crisis and Response: Crisis originating both from the patterns of development as well as from exogenous causes and responses to these require systematic research.

The above themes are suggestive and do not preclude submission of proposals on other themes considered relevant by the institutions.

The proposal should be submitted to the Council by May 30th,2008.

Guidelines for submission of proposals on Sponsored Research
Programmes :

Proposal for Research Programme: Formulation, Submission and General Conditions
1) An institution/group of institutions interested in carrying out a Programme of research on a given theme, in which it has necessary facilities and expertise, may submit a proposal thereon to the ICSSR.
2) The institution shall suggest the name of the Programme Coordinator and other resource persons in the programme and furnish their curriculum vitae with major publications including research papers/ articles published in peer reviewed Journals. In addition, it shall provide information about the facilities and other expertise available at the host institute.
3) The proposal for the research programme should be self-contained and should cover the rationale for running a programme.
4) Detailed phasing of the activities with a schedule of delivery.
5) Brief outlines of specific studies to be carried out.
6) Financial implication and phase-wise distribution of expenditure:
(a) Personnel (the designation and the pay structure to be specified, (b) Field Work, (c) Travel (including travel abroad where necessary), (d) Data Processing, (e) Stationery, (f) Printing, (g) Books, Journals, Photocopies, etc. (h) Contingency, and (i) Overhead charges (7.5% of the total project cost), (j) Any Other (to be specified with full justification)

The research programme will be supervised by a Coordinator/Coordinating Committee, consisting of members of academic staff and others (whereas necessary) nominated by the institution. One of the members of this Committee shall be the Principal Coordinator. The research projects, under the programme, shall be directed by one or more of the members of the coordinating committee. Complete information about the coordinating committee, principal coordinator, and directors of individual projects shall be given in the proposals.

Seven copies of the proposal, complete in all respects, should be submitted to the ICSSR by 30th May 2008.

On receipt of the report of the Committee appointed by the Research Committee of ICSSR the Council will make the final decision on the sanction of any such programme.
Permission to transfer a research programme from one institution to another will ordinarily not be granted. Prior approval of the ICSSR would be needed for a change of the Principal Coordinator.

The ICSSR would hold an annual review of each research programme through a team of consultants appointed for the purpose.

The proposal, with all necessary details, may be sent to :
Director (Research Projects)

Indian Council of Social Science Research
Post Box No.10528, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
JNU Institutional Area, New Delhi-110067

For more detail please visit : www.icssr.org

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TAMILNADU ENGINEERING ADMISSIONS 2008 ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI ADMISSIONS TO B.E. / B.TECH. DEGREE COURSES 2008 –09

TAMILNADU ENGINEERING ADMISSIONS 2008
ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI, CHENNAI- 600 025

ADMISSIONS TO B.E. / B.TECH. DEGREE COURSES 2008 – 2009

Applications are invited for the unified single window admission for first year B. E. / B. Tech. Degree Programme 2008 to the University Departments of Anna Universities, Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges and for the seats surrendered by the Self – Financing Engineering Colleges.

1. In Person
Candidates can obtain the application form in person from the centres detailed below by paying Rs.500/- (Rs.250/- in case of SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu) towards registration fee, by cash/demand draft

2. By Post

Application forms can also be obtained by post from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA), Anna University Chennai, Chennai - 600 025 by sending a letter of requisition along with a Demand Draft for Rs.650/- (Rs.400/- in case of SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu) and an address label written in capital letters to which the application is to be mailed.

3. Through Website

The candidates can also register through internet by logging on to www.annuniv.edu/tnea2008. After entering the required information in the application form, press the submit button, then take a printout, affix a photograph and affix the signature at the appropriate spaces provided. The printout application along with the registration fee in the form of a D.D. only (SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu have to enclose an attested xerox copy of Community Certificate also) should be sent along with all the enclosures by speed / registered post to the address given below.

4. Special Reservations

Candidates seeking admission under Special reservation category should enclose separate special reservation application along with main application together with DD for Rs.100/- for each special reservations with an attested xerox copies of relevant document. The applications under Sports Quota should be submitted along with all documents only in person.

5. Submission of filled in applications

Candidates have to send the filled in application along with an attested xerox copies of Mark Sheet(s) and an attested xerox copies of all other relevant certificates, to The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions 2008, Anna University Chennai, Chennai - 600 025 on or before 26.05.2008.

All Demand Drafts should be drawn in favour of “The Director, Admissions, Anna University Chennai” payable at Chennai, drawn on any Nationalised / Scheduled bank dated on or after 09.05.2008. Candidates are instructed to write name and address on the reverse side of the Demand Draft.

SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu who wants to avail registration fee concession (Rs.250/-) in Person or by Post should produce xerox copy of the permanent community certificate obtained from competent authority.

For Minimum Eligibility Marks and other details visit Anna University Chennai website http://www.annauniv.edu/tnea2008

IMPORTANT DATES
1. Commencement of issue of applications 10.05.2008
2. Last date for submission 26.05.2008 (5.30 p.m.)

For more detail visit website www.annauniv.edu

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RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT VIDYAPEETHA ADMISSION NOTIFICATION 2008 - 2009 for Park-Sastri/Sastri/Acharya, M.Phil, Vidyvaridhi PhD, Everning/Part-Time Programs

RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT VIDYAPEETHA (University established under Sec. 3 of the UGC Act, 1956) Accredited at A+ Level by NAAC TIRUPATI - 517 064 (A.P.)

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION – 2008 - 2009

Last Date for submission of applications is extended upto 15-6-2008

The Vidyapeetha, established in 1961 and declared as a University in 1987 u/s. 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 is fully funded by the U.G.C.
Applications are invited for admission into the various courses of Vidyapeetha during the academic year 2008-2009. Prescribed application forms along with prospectus can be obtained from the Vidyapeetha by hand on payment of Rs.100/- and by post on payment of Rs.150/- by way of D.D. drawn in favour of the Registrar from any nationalised Bank payable at Tirupati or by downloading from the sites http://rsvidyapeetha.ac.in ; The downloaded filled in applications should be submitted along with a Demand Draft for Rs. 100/- drawn in favour of Registrar, R.S.Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. The last date to receive the filled in applications is 15-06-2008 for all courses. For Kasmiri migrants, the last date for receipt of filled in applications is 25-06-2008. Reservation will be made applicable for admission into Vidyapeetha Courses as per the existing rules of Government of India.

REGULAR PROGRAMMES
UNDER-GRADUATE COURSES
1. PRAK-SASTRI (Eq.to+2/Intermediate with Computers as special subject)
Duration : 2 years ;
Age:15-18 years ;
Eligibility : (a) pass in SSC or its equivalent (b) Purva Madhyama (c) Sanskrit Entrance Examination.

2. SASTRI (Eq.to B.A. with Computer Applications/Science)
Duration : 3 years ;
Age : 17 years minimum.
Eligibility: Pass in Prak-Sastri/ Upa-Sastri/ Madhyama/ Uttara Madhyama/ Sahitya/ Intermediate or equivalent with Sanskrit.

3. SASTRI (Eq. to B.A.) Vedabhashyam;
Duration : 3 years.
Age : 17 years minimum.
Eligibility: Those who have completed Samhita Brahmana, Aruna and Kathaka and having knowledge of Sanskrit are eligible subject to passing of Entrance Test conducted by Vidyapeetha.

4. B.A.(I Elect. Sanskrit compulsory with Computer Applications) ;
Duration : 3 years; Age 17 years minimum.
Eligibility: As specified for the Sastri course above.


POST-GRADUATE COURSES
1. ACHARYA : (Eq.to M.A. in 14 shastras);
Duration : 2 years;
Age : 20 years minimum.

Eligibility : Pass in Sastri/any graduate course with Sanskrit as Main Subject/Language or any equivalent examination.
Subjects offered : Sahitya [UGC Special Assistance Programme]/Vyakarana/Jyotisha (Phalita, Sidhanta)/ Nyaya/ Mimamsa/ Advaita Vedanta/ Visishtadvaita Vedanta/ DvaitaVedanta/ Vedabhashya/ Agama/ Sankhya Yoga/ Dharmasastra/Puranetihasa. If the applications are more than 60 for Acharya in Sahitya there will be an entrance test and those who pass the entrance test will be called for interview.

2. M.A. in Sanskrit (Sabdabodha Systems and Language Technology)
This programme is offered under the UGC's innovative programme.
Eligibility: Pass in Sastri/equivalent traditional Degree with Computer Science / Computer Applications or any graduate with Sanskrit and Computer Science/Applications from any recognized university.

Duration: 2 years
Age: 20 years minimum.

3. P.G. Diploma in Yoga Therapy and Stress Management :
This course has been introduced under the Innovative programme sanctioned by UGC
Duration: 1½ year (including 6 months Internship)
Eligibility : Any graduate with second class


RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
1. M.Phil. in 10 Shastras.

1. Sahitya; 2.Vyakarana; 3. Jyotisha [Phalitha&Siddhanta]; 4. Nyaya; 5.Advaita Vedanta; 6. Visistadvaita Vedanta; 7. Dvaita Vedanta; 8. Agama; 9. Manuscriptology and Paleography; Duration : One year; Eligibility: Any Acharya or equivalent examination with at least 55% marks. 10. M.Phil. Education : Siksha Acharya /M.Ed. with atleast 55% of marks and Acharya/M.A.(Skt.)/any equiv.

Admission on merit in qualifying examination only.

2. VIDYAVARIDHI (Eq.to Ph.D) in all Sastras/Sahitya/Education.

Entrance Test will be conducted on 30-06-2008.

Eligibility : Any Acharya or equivalent examination with at least 55% marks and passing Entrance test. Candidates who have passed NET/SLET/M.Phil., are exempted from appearing the entrance test and they may apply directly for the course.

EVENING & PART-TIME PROGRAMMES
1। PG. DIPLOMA IN YOGA VIJNAN :
Duration - One Year; Eligibility : Any graduate from a recognized University।
2. P.G. DIPLOMA IN WEB TECHNOLOGY : Duration - One Year ; Eligibility : Any graduate.
3. P.G. DIPLOMA IN NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING : Duration : 1 year ; Eligibility: Acharya/any Masters Degree with Sanskrit preferably in Nyaya, Vyakarana and Mimamsa.
4. (a) Diploma in Management with Oriental orientation (b) Diploma in Sanskrit & Law :
Duration : 1 year ; Eligibility : Any graduate from a recognized University with proficiency in Sanskrit.
5. Diploma in Temple Culture : Duration : One year ; Eligibility : Any graduate with Pass in Certificate course in Temple Culture
6. Diploma in Pourohitya : Duration : One year ; Eligibility : Pass in Certificate course in Pourohitya/Sastri.
7. Certificate course in Jyotisha : Duration : Six months ; Eligibility : X Class.
8. Certificate course in Temple Culture : Duration One year ; Eligibility : Any graduate.
9. Certificate course in Pourohitya : Duration : One year ; Eligibility : X pass with Sanskrit.
10. Certificate course in Functional English : Duration : Six months ; Eligibility : Sastri/BA with Sanskrit as Second Language at Degree level.

Career Oriented Programmes : The Vidyapeetha offers job-oriented Add-on courses for Sastri/B.A. students in
1) DTP in Indian Languages 2) Web Technology 3) Puranetihasa and 4) Vastu Sastra.

· Scholarships will be awarded to the eligible students studying full time traditional courses only as per rules. Limited Hostel facility is available for boys and girls separately. No Hostel facility for Diploma/Certificate course students.

For more details Please visit Website http://rsvidyapeetha.ac.in
Admission Notification for the year 2008-09
Filled in applications should be sent to the Dean, Academic Affairs, Academic Building, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati - 517 507 Andhra Pradesh.
Last Date for submission of applications is extended upto 15-6-2008.

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RVS SIDDHA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL ADMISSION OPEN FOR SIDDHA MEDICINE 2008-2009

RVS SIDDHA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
(Affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
Recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)
Approved by the Government of Tamilnadu and the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi)

ADMISSION OPEN FOR 2008-2009

COLLEGE:

RVS Siddha Medical College, Coimbatore is a private Co-educational College comes under Indian Medicine. It is the first of its kind in Coimbatore and other Western Districts. It has all the required infrastructural facilities and is functioning under the able guidance and patronage of Vijaya Shree Dr. K.V. Kupusamy, Chairman of the RVS Medical Trust.

SALIETN FEATUERES
1. Sprawling Campus in a serene atmosphere.
2. Spacious building with all infrastructural facilities.
3. Qualified and dedicated faculty members.
4. Regular Seminars, workshops and other personality development activities.
5. Co-educational
6. Separate Hostels for boys and girls
7. Well equipped Library and Reading Room
8. Playground to promote Sports and games.

For Admission Contact: Cell: 9443774100
The Principal (or) College Office
Kumaran Kottam Campus, Kannampalayam, Coimabtore-641402
Phone: 0422-2681123, 2681124, Fax: 0422-2680047
Email: rvs_siddha@yahoo.co.in

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INTERANATIONAL MBA - 2008 from KOCHI INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL (KIBS)

KOCHI INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL (KIBS)
STUDY ABROAD AND IN KOCHI AND GAIN A PRESTIGIOUS EUROPEAN MBA
MBA degree awarded by University of Applied Sciences, Innsbruck, Austria

INTERANATIONAL MBA - 2008

Kochi International Business School (KIBS) is a private, not-for-profit higher education institution that aims to develop Indian managers, not merely for India, but for the International market as a whole. KiBS is the only educational institution in India that can claim a 100 international faculty who are global experts in their respective fields. /the international MBA program offered through KiBS is in collaboration with the Management /Centre Innsbruck (MCI), University of Applied Sciences, Austria.

MCI is the foremost management education centre in Austria and a recognized name in management education in Europe. As one of the Erasmus centres in Europe, MCI's qualifications and programs of study have international accreditation and recognition.

KIBS Program
Eighteen months duration: first eight months in Kochi, next for months in Europe/USA; six months mentored industry internship in India and international companies.

KIBS MBA Advantage:
Full international recognition and accreditation. 100% international faculty with PhD's from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Purpose-built, dedicated teaching facilities with leading edge technologies, Consulting and research centres of excellence, Developing leaders with applied research driven knowledge, KiBS offers two merit scholarships (KiBS Scholar) to exemplary candidates, which constitute a tuition fee remission of INR 250,000, KiBS also offers merit based administrative/teaching assistantships (3) and administrative / research assistantships(3)

INTERANATIONAL MBA - 2008

Classes start September 1, 2008. Applications accepted until July 7, 2008.
Degree Grade, GMAT/CAT, TOEFL/IELTS, Essays, Interview.

Candidates awaiting their results may also apply.

HOW TO APPLY:
Prospectus and application forms can be downloaded form their website; alternatively, contact the KiBS Admission Office.
Prospectus
The International MBA 2008 prospectus and application form are available for download from www.kibs.ac.in
You can also request a hard copy of the prospectus and application form to be sent to you by contacting our offices on +91 484 646 9080, +91 484 235 3211, or +91 484 235 3212 or by email at applications@kibs.ac.in. Please note there is an INR500 charge for the hard copy of the prospectus, payable at the time of request.

Fee Structure
Your investment in the Kochi International Business School International MBA program is a combination of the INR 1,000,000 tuition fee (which covers classes and associated tuition costs in Kochi and abroad, library and internet services) plus your living expenses in Kochi and abroad, according to your expected standard of living during your study time with them.
Consistent with their commitment to academic excellence, they seek ways to support their students in their learning efforts through a variety of financial support mechanisms. These include industry and merit-based scholarships, teaching and research assistantships and the student loans they have negotiated through India’s leading banks.

THEIR INTERANTIONAL PARTNERS
MANAGEMENT CENTER INNSBRUCK - AUSTRIA

KARLSTAND UNIVERSITY SWEDEN
CTF SERVICE RESEARCH CENTER

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO - USA

NANJING UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - CHINA


KOCHI INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
XLI/821, Pullepady Cross Road, Kochi-682018, Kerala, India.
Ph: +91-484-2353211/2353212 Fax: +91-484-2381869
Email: info@kibs.ac.in
Web: www.kibs.ac.in

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CAD/CAM/CAE COURSES ADMISSION 2008 FROM CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PLASTICS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PLASTICS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(ISO Certified Government of India Training Institute)

CAD/CAM/CAE COURSES ADMISSION 2008

Central Institute Of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) with three decades of industry relationship catalyzing the growth of CAD / CAM / CAE industries in India with its CAD / CAM / CAE Centre, one of the Asia's first largest Centre, training more than 700 engineers every year who are globally acknowledged in automotive, consumer & electronics industries, attracting the CAD / CAM / CAE industries to place the trained Engineers in the on site projects in US, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, European countries offers the following Career oriented training Programs

1. Master programme in product Development with CAD/CAM/CAE (UG with Mold Wizard/Pro-E with Pro-mold/ CATIA with mold/ I-DEAS/ MOLDFLOW/ANSYS/ HYPERMESH (Any three) & PDC, RP, RE, PD & Project) WITH ASSURED PLACEMENT* (FT) Fees: Rs.75000/- (4 months duration)
2. Dual Program on ANSYS & Pro - E / CATIA/UG NX (FT/PT) Fees:Rs.24,000/- (260 hrs)
3. CAD/CAM using Pro-E /UG NX / CATIA/l-deas NX (FT/PT/NB) Fees:Rs.18,000/- (200 hrs)

4. Simulation using Hyper mesh & Ansys / Moldflow / LS Dyna (FT/PT) Fees:Rs.18,000/- (200 hrs)
5. CAD using Pro-E / UG NX/CATIA / l-deas NX (FT/PT) Fees: Rs.10,000/- (100 hrs)
6. CAE Using Hyperworks/ ANSYS/ Moldflow/ LS-Dyna/ Pro-Mechanica (FT/PT) Fees: Rs.15,000/- (160 hrs)
7. UG Mold Wizard / Pro-Mold (FT/PT) Fees:Rs.10,000/- (80 hrs)

Hostel available for outstation Candidates.

How to Apply:

For Sl.No.1: Interested ME / BE / Diploma in Mechanical/ Production/ Aero / Polymer /Auto / Tool / equivalent candidates can apply in A4 plain paper with the details of Name, sex, Date of birth, community, Address for communication, Email Id, Phone no, Exam passed, Year of passing, % of marks, Details of Experience (if any), Signature of the candidate along with passport size photo & copy of the mark sheet on or before 22.05.2008 in an envelope super scribing with "Master Program - June 2008". Only Eligible candidates will be intimated through E-mail for appearing in the Entrance Examination.

Entrance Examination: 24.05.2008
Course Commences on: 02.06.2008

For Sl.No. 2 to 7: Seats will be filled on first come first served basis. Special concession for Pre-final / Final year Engineering students & CIPET Alumni. Concession for Fresh Engineers, SC/ST/BC & Women Candidates. 30% concession for Night Batch.

Course commencement: FT, PT & NB: 12th & 19th March & 26th May 2008

For complete details E-mail / write to:

Deputy Director,
CIPET,Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
Phone: 044 - 22254701 (6 lines) Extn: 460, 470,
Fax: 044 – 22254707. E-maii: cipetchn@eth.net
Visit at: www.cipet.gov.in

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