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National Power Training Institute Tamil Nadu invites application form for Admission in Graduate Engineering courses for aspire candidate. The main aim of the course is to development a pool of technically trained manpower readily available for recruitment to the Indian Power Sector, besides, the course shall improve and enhance the knowledge and skills of the engineers sponsored by the State Electricity Board, Power Utilities (Independent, Captive Power Plants) etc.

Eligibility criteria 
The candidate should have passed B.E. or equivalent in Mechanical/ Electrical & Electronics/Instrumentation Engg.
Selection Process 
Admission will be done in basis of Merit (% of marks)
Age 
30 years as on 31st December 2008. No age limit for the sponsored candidates.

Total Seats: 
(i) 25% seats are reserved for candidates sponsored from Power utilities having more than one year experience and more than 65% marks in Graduation. However, if any of the seats fall vacant in any of the category that shall be allocated to eligible candidates of other category.
(ii) Reservation for SC/ST/OBC as per Govt. of India norms. NPTI reserves the right to increase or decrease the total seats.

How to Apply: 
The Application form can be obtained by cash payment or by DD of Rs. Rs 700/-/- in favour of NPTI payable at Neyveli should reach The Principal Director, National Power Training Institute (SR), Neyveli-607803 Sent the complete application form along with with two passport size photographs in the following format: 1.Name 2.Father’s Name 3.Date of birth & age on 30.12.2008 4.Sex 5.Marital Status 6.Nationality 7.Whether SC/ST/OBC 8.Postal Address 9.Education Qualification starting from B.E. onwards stating subjects, College/Institution, %of marks, year of passing 10.Experience 11.Sponsored/Non-sponsored (if sponsored attach certificate from employer) 12.Email ID, 13.Signature,

Important dates
Last date of Receipt of Application along with all required documents/ details: 19.12.2008.
Starting of Course: 23.01.2009.

Address:
The Principal Director
National Power Training Institute
Southern Region, Block-14, Neyveli – 607803 Tamil Nadu
Tele: 04142-269426, 269423, 269427 Fax: 04142-269427

Gautam Buddha University invites application form for all Aspire candidate who want to take admission in Gautam Buddha University. Gautam Buddha University is situated in Greater Noida and the university was developed with the aim of providing world class education to the students.

Courses offered:
MBA:
• HR. Finance
• Marketing
• IT
• Retail
• Operations
• Strategy
• Insurance
M.Tech:
• Information & Communication Technology
• Intelligent System
• Software Engineering
• VLSI Design
• Wireless Communication

M.Tech. Bio-Tech:
• Bio-informatics
• Genetic Engineering

M.Tech. Information & Communication Technology (Specialisations in Intelligent System, Software Engineering, VLSI Design Wireless Communication etc.)
Eligibility criteria
The Candidate shulod have passed Three year degree Course in Science with Mathematics from a University established by law, securing minimum 55% (45% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate

M.Tech. Bio-Tech (Specialisations in Bio-Informatics, Gnetic Engineering, etc.)
Eligibility criteria
Three year degree Course in Science/ Agriculture Sciences/ Veterinary Sciences from a University established by law securing minimum 55% (45% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate and essentially having biology at 10+2 level

MBA (Specialisations in HR, Finance, Marketing, IT, Retail, Operations, Strategy, Insurance, etc.)
Eligibility criteria
The Candidate should have passed Three year degree Course from a University established by law, securing minimum 50% (40% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate

How to apply

(i) The Aplication form and Information brochure can be obtained by cash payment or by DD of Rs. Rs. 1400/- Rs 700 for SC/ST drawn in favour of ‘Chairman-Admissions (GPT-2009)’, Gautam Buddha University and an additional amount of Rs 100 if requisition of the Application Form is through post from The Admission Office, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Dist.: Gautam Budh Nagar -201 308
(ii)The Application form also downloaded from university’s website

Important dates:

• November 2009 – issue of application forms
• January, 2010 — Last date of submission of Forms
• February, 2010 — Date of Entrance Test

Address
Gautam Buddha University
GREATER NOIDA- 201308 (U.P.)

Mahatma Gandhi University provides Applications for admissions to BEd course for the year 2009 - 2010 under the School of Pedagogical Sciences at kottayam.
Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education:
Paippad, Changanacherry
Trippunithura,Ernakulam
Thottakkad, Kottayam

Eligibility criteria 

(i) Candidate should have passed any bachelors degree from any recognized university with 45% marks.
(ii) For Commerce B Ed the eligibility is 45% marks for M Com degree.

How to Apply 
(i) Application form and prospectus can be downloaded from the website of University.
(i) Submit complete fulfill application form below maintain address before the last date of Receipt

Important dates
Saturday, November 22, 2009

Address
MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
(B+ Accreditation by NAAC)
Priyadarshini Hills P.O.,
Kottayam-686560,
Kerala, Kerala - Other, India

Established in 1985, SICSR was one of the first Institutes in Maharashtra to offer high quality computer education at a time when few existed. In 2002, SICSR became a constituent of the Symbiosis International University and devised programmes, which offers two Post-Graduate Programmes (MBA-IT and MSc-CA) and two undergraduate Programmes (BBA-IT and BCA).Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR) A Constituent of Symbiosis International University invites applications of various program for aspire candidate.

Courses offered
MBA (IT) with specializations in
Banking and Financial Market,
Software Process Management,

M.Sc. (Computer Applications) with specializations in
Software Development,
System Administration,
Embedded System.

Eligibility:
(i) The Candidate should have passed graduation degree with 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST)
(iii)Final Year Students may also apply.

How to Apply
(i)The Application form can be downloaded from the given website www.snaptest.org
(ii) Application form and information form can be obtained by cash payment or by DD of Rs. Rs.1200/- in favour of ‘Director, Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research’ payable at Pune.
(ii) Submit the complete fulfill application form below maintain address before 20th January 2009.

Address
Symbiosis Institute Of Computer Studies And Research (SICSR)
(Constituent of Symbiosis International University)
1st Floor, Atur Centre, Gokhale Cross Road, Model Colony, Pune-411016, Maharashtra, India.
Tel: (+91) 020-25675601; Fax: 020-25675603

BIMTECH Invites the application forms for the admission in Post-Graduate Diploma In Management for the session of 2009-2010.

Program offered
Post-Graduate Diploma In Management
Post-Graduate Diploma In Management (International Business)
Post-Graduate Diploma In Management (Insurance Business)
Post-Graduate Diploma In Management (Retail Business)

Eligibility criteria
(i) The Candidate should have passed any Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks from any recognized university.
(ii) Candidates appearing in the final examination of Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply subject to the completion of degree requirements with minimum 50% marks.

Selection Process:
Selection will be done on on basis of CAT 2008 perfomance, and Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

How to apply
(i) The application form also can be downloaded from the website of university.
(ii) The application form and prospectus can be obtained by cash payment or by DD of Rs.1500/-dawn in favour of “Birla Institute of Management Technology” payable at Greater Noida/ Noida/Delhi.

Important dates
Last Date Of Sale And Receipt Of Form: December 10, 2008

Address
Birla Institute of Management Technology
Plot No. 5, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida (NCR)
Uttar Pradesh – 201 306, India
Tel: +91-120-2323001-10 Ext. 332/383
Fax: +91-120-2323012/22/25

Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore invites applications for the following academic programmes-2009 for aspire candidates.
Program offered
1. Ph. D Programme
2. Integrated Ph. D Programme in Physics and Astrophysics in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
3. Integrated M. Tech. - Ph. D (Tech.) Programme in Astronomical Instrumentation in collaboration with University of Calcutta (CU)

Research fields:
Sun and the solar system: Solar activity, planets, comets, solar terrestrial physics
Stellar physics: Formation and evolution of stars, brown dwarfs, star clusters, planetary nebulae, stellar atmospheres, stellar variability, novae, supernovae
Extragalactic astronomy: Star formation in galaxies, activity in galaxies, groups and clusters of galaxies, gamma-ray burst events, Theoretical astrophysics and related physics: Magneto-hydrodynamics and radiative processes in astrophysical objects, pulsars, black hole physics, structure and dynamics of galaxies, relativity, cosmology, atomic and molecular physics
Instrumentation: Back-end instruments for the various observing facilities, space astronomy payloads

Eligibility :
Applications are invited from the motivated candidates with outstanding academic credentials, having (or completing by July 2008) M.Sc. degree in Physics / Applied Physics / Astronomy / Mathematics or B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech (Electronics, Computer Science, Instrumentation, Optics, Mechanical).

Selection process
(i)The selection procedure will complete on basis of written test, personal interview and Group Discussion

(ii) Candidates qualified in Physics test in JEST 2009/ Physics test in GATE 2009 (with high percentile)/ UGC-CSIR NET with fellowship are exempted from the written test.

Test Centers
Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kodaikanal, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Varanasi.

Address
Board of Graduate Studies
Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Koramangala
II Block
Bangalore-560 034
Ph: 080-25530672
FAX: 080-25534043
E-mail: bgs_info@iiap.res.in

National institute of Technology invites application form for various PhD programs which are given below.

Ph.D. Programs offered
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Bio Technology
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics and Humanities
Management

Eligibility criteria 
(i) The prescribed minimum qualification for admission into Ph.D. program is M.Tech / ME / MS /M.Phil. Or equivalent degree, or B. Tech / BE /M.Sc. /M. Sc (Tech) / MA or equivalent degree.
(ii) Admission to a Ph.D. program shall be open to candidates who passed the prescribed qualifying examination in first class with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0 - 10 scale grading system (6.0 in the case of SC/ST candidates), or not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (55% marks in the case of SC/ST candidates).
Fee Structure
(i) Rs. 11,350/- is One Time payment only at the time of admission.
(ii)Total amount to be paid in the first semester is Rs. 25,850/- (Rs. 11,350 + Rs. 14,500)
(iii)Hostel Deposit to be paid at the Hostel Office: Rs. 6,000/- (Refundable)

How to Apply
Applications can be downloaded from website

National Institute of Technology, Srinagar invites applications for unfilled seats under OBC quota for admission to B Tech on the basis of AIEEE 2009 merit, for the current academic session 2009-10 as under:
Vacant Seats (OBC)
Branch Name Number of Seats
Civil Engineering 06
Chemical Engineering 06
Metallurgical 06
Information Technology (OBCPH) 01

Eligibility Criteria 
GATE qualified and sponsored in-service candidates having passed the prescribed qualifying examination with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.75 in 0-10 scale grading system or 60% marks in aggregate. However, this prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA of 6.25 or 55% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Candidates without GATE score but with minimum CGPA of 6.75 or 60% marks in aggregate can also apply. Candidates seeking admission under sponsored quota must have a minimum of two years of full time work experience in a registered firm/company/industry/educational and research institution/any government department/autonomous organization, in the relevant field in addition to the eligibility criteria mentioned above. They have to apply in prescribed form (NITS//AC/01) along with the application form (NITS/AC/02 through their employers with suitable endorsement. All sponsored candidates satisfying the above criteria will be called for written test. In case the sponsored candidates fail to produce sponsorship certificate at the time of admission, their admission will stand cancelled. Written test shall be conducted for all the candidates. Candidates expecting to complete Bachelors degree by the end of July 2008 with a minimum CGPA of 6.75 or 60% marks are also eligible to apply.

How to apply:
(i)Application form and information form can be downloaded from website
(ii) The Application form and information brochure can be obtained by cash payment or By DD of Rs. 300/- in favour of Director, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar payable at any bank at Srinagar.
(iii) Submit the complete application form along with photo copies of relevant documents and non-refundable demand draft of Rs. 300/- (Rs. 200/- in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates) in favour of Director, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar payable at any bank at Srinagar. To below maintain Address.

Duration of course:
1. Full time - 2 years
2. Part time - 3 years

Address
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Srinagar
Jammu Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir
Phone-No: 0194- 2439647; 24239647; 9906577822; 9419003608; 9419073015; 9906577791

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for seeking admission into the following courses offered through distance mode for 2009-2010. There is no restriction of age and area for admission into these courses. Candidates from India and abroad can seek admission.

M.A. ASTROLOGY (Jyotisham)
Duration :
2 years
Medium :
Telugu & English
Course Fee
Rs. 3,000/- per year; US $ 150 per year for candidates from abroad.
Eligibility:
Any graduate or its equivalent degree from a recognised University with basic knowledge and aptitude for Astrology.

M.A. TELUGU
Duration :
Two years
Course Fee :
Rs. 3,000/- per year; US $ 150 per year for candidates from abroad.
Eligibility:
Any graduate with Telugu as second language or as optional, or its equivalent degree in Oriental Learning.

M.A. SANSKRIT
Duration:
Two years
Medium:
Sanskrit / Telugu / English
Course Fee:
Rs. 3,000/- per year; US $ 150 per year for candidates from abroad.
Eligibility:
Any graduate with any one of the modern or classical languages as second language or its equivalent degree in Oriental Learning.

MCJ (Master of Communication and Journalism)
Duration:
Two years (Integrated Course)
Medium:
Telugu
Course Fee:
Rs.4,300/- per year; US $ 200 per year for candidates from abroad.
Eligibility:
Any graduate from a recognised University.

Certificate Course In Modern Telugu
Eligibility : SSC or its equivalent examination.
This course is meant for those who do not know Telugu (useful for non-Telugus)
Duration : One year
Medium : English
Course Fee : Rs. 700/-per year; US $ 30 for candidates from abroad.

SANGEETHA VISHARADA
Duration : Four years
Medium : Telugu
Course Fee : Rs. 700/- per year; US $ 30 for candidates from abroad.
Eligibility : should have completed 12 years of age at the time of admission.

Duration :
Two years

Course Fee :
Rs. 3,000/- per year; US $ 150 per year for candidates from abroad.

How to Apply 
(i) The application form can be obtained by cash payment 250/- from university’ counter Or by DD of Rs. 250/- drawn in favour of “The Registrar, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University” from any nationalised bank and payable at Hyderabad
(ii)The Application from also can be downloaded from the university’ website www.teluguuniversity.ac.in
(iii)Submit the complete fulfill Application form along with Recent passport size photographs, xerox copy of the age proof certificate, copy of the SSC certificate, enclose a self-addressed envelope (24 x 18 cm) affixing Rs.60/- worth postal stamps, to Below maintain address.

Important dates
Without Late Fee : November 2009
With late fee of Rs. 100 : December 2009

Address
Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University
Public Gardens, Hyderabad-500004
Phone: 23241923

Al-Ameen Institute of Information Sciences, Bangalore, invites applications for all students who want to take admission in Various MCA program.

Eligibility criteria 
The Candidate should have graduate degree with 50% marks

Special Features of MCA Course:
- Microsoft and CISCO Academics Program
- Project Collaboration with MNC’s and National Software industries.
- Placement in various reputed IT companies.
- Excellent Academics results with University ranks.
- All India Industrial Tour for the final Semester.
- Excellent Lab Facility for 24*7 hours.
- Seminars on the latest technologies by IT gurus.
- Personality development and group discussions.

How to apply
(i) The Aplication form can be downloaded from the website of university.
(ii) The Application form can be obtained by cash payment Of Rs. Rs.500/- from institute and by DD of Rs. 550/- in favour of “Al-Ameen Institute of Information Sciences” payable at Bangalore.
(iii) Submit the Complete Aplication form before the last date: 15.11.2008 to below maintain address.

Important dates
Last Date for receiving Filled in Application Froms is 25 August 2008.

Address 
Al-Ameen Institute Of Information Sciences
Hosur Road, (Opp Lalbagh Main Gate), Bangalore-27
Phone: 080-22222402