Indian Statistical Institute-Admission Test 2006

203 B. T. Road, Kolkata 700 108
Admission Notice-1
Session 2006 2007

B.Stat.(Hons.),B.Math.(Hons.),M.Stat.,M.Math.,M.S.(QE), M.Tech.(CS), M.Tech.(QROR), Other Courses and Fellowships.

Applications are invited for the following programmes from the candidates having qualifications as shown against each programme. Stipend/Fellowship as mentioned against each programme will be available to the deserving candidates.

1. 3-year B.Stat. (Hons.) : Successful completion of 10+2 years of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent with Mathematics and English. Stipend Rs. 800/- per month. (Offered in Kolkata).

2. 3-year B.Math. (Hons.) : Successful completion of 10+2 years of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent with Mathematics and English. Stipend Rs. 800/- per month. (Offered in Bangalore).

3. 2-year M.Stat. : 3-year Bachelors degree with Statistics as full subject, or a B.Stat./B.Math. degree from the Indian Statistical Institute or a Statisticians Diploma/Senior Diploma in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute. Stipend Rs. 1200/- per month.
(First year offered in Delhi).

4. 2-year M.Math. : 3-year Bachelors degree or a B.E./B.Tech. degree, with Mathematics and an exceptionally strong background in Analysis and Abstract Algebra or a B.Stat./B.Math. degree of the Indian Statistical Institute. Stipend Rs. 1200/- per month. (Offered in Kolkata).

5. 2-year Master of Science (M.S.) in Quantitative Economics : 3-year Bachelors degree in Economics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics or a B.Stat. degree from the Indian Statistical Institute. Engineering graduates are also eligible. Candidates should have knowledge of Economics and Mathematics at the B.A./B.Sc. pass level. Stipend Rs. 1200/- per month (Offered in Kolkata & Delhi).

6. 2-year M.Tech. in Computer Science : (i) Master’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/ Physics/ Electronic Sciences/ Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications or (ii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or any other qualification considered equivalent (such as AMIE or, GRAD-IETE or, DOEACC B Level). Stipend Rs. 4000/- per month. (Offered in Kolkata).

7. 2-year M.Tech. in Quality, Reliability and Operations Research : (i) Master’s degree in Statistics or Master’s degree in Mathematics with Probability and Statistics as major subjects or Bachelors degree in Engg./Tech. or equivalent or PG diploma in SQC & OR from Indian Statistical Institute and (ii) Knowledge of Mathematics at graduate level and knowledge of Physics and Chemistry at Higher Secondary level. Stipend Rs. 4000/- per month. (Offered in Kolkata).
A candidate who was asked to discontinue in any of the above programmes is not eligible for readmission to the same programme.

8. Junior Research Fellowships :

(a) Statistics : (i) A good academic record with M.Stat., M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Statistics or, (ii) outstanding mathematical maturity with B.Stat./B.Math., B.A./B.Sc. or equivalent degree with Statistics as the main subject.

(b) Mathematics : (i) A good academic record with M.Stat., M.Math., M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics or, (ii) outstanding mathematical maturity with B.Stat./B.Math., B.A./B.Sc. or equivalent degree with Mathematics as the main subject.

(c) Computer and Communication Sciences : A good academic record with M.E./ M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electronics/ Telecommunication/ Radio Physics/ Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering/Microwave Communications/Information Technology or a good academic record with M.Sc./ M.C.A./ M.A. or equivalent degree in Physics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Electronic Sciences/Computer Science/ Atmospheric Science. Outstanding candidates having B.E./ B.Tech./ equivalent degree in the above subjects will also be eligible.

(d) Economics : (i) A good academic record with M.S.(QE), M.Stat., M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Statistics/ Mathematics/ Economics/ Econometrics or, (ii) outstanding mathematical maturity with B.A./B.Sc. degree with Economics as the main subject. A
candidate possessing a Master’s degree in any subject with Mathematics/Statistics at B.A./B.Sc. (Pass) level will also be eligible.

(e) Demography : A good academic record with Masters degree in Statistics/ Demography/ Population Science/ Population Studies/ Applied Mathematics .

(f) Physics and Applied Mathematics : A good academic record with M.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics/Statistics.

(g) Agriculture & Ecology : A good academic record with M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Agronomy with B.Sc. (Agriculture).

(h) Sociology : A good academic record with M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Sociology/ Anthropology/ Economics/ History or any other subject in Social Sciences.

(i) Psychology : A good academic record with M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology/ Applied Psychology.

(j) Human Genetics : A good academic record with M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biophysics/Biotechnology/Human Genetics/Life Sciences/Molecular Genetics/Statistics or, M.Stat .

(k) Library and Information Science : A good academic record with Associateship in Documentation and Information Science of Indian Statistical Institute or INSDOC or Masters degree in Library and Information Science with at least 55% marks in under graduate & post graduate degree programme.

Fellowship for 8(a) to 8(k) : i) applicants with M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent : Rs. 9000/- per month and ii) for others : Rs.

8000/- per month. A Special Fellowship of Rs. 12000/- p.m. is also available for outstanding candidates in each of the subjects: (i) Statistics, (ii) Mathematics, (iii) Computer Science and (iv) Economics.

9. 2-year Associateship in Documentation and Information Science: (i) Bachelors degree in Library Science, or (ii) Masters degree in any subject with at least two years library/documentation/information handling experience or (iii) a four year plus degree, such as B.E. and M.B.B.S. with at least two years library/documentation/information handling experience. The candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, as applicable. Stipend Rs.1500/- per month. (Offered in Bangalore).

The complete details are available in the Prospectus. 8(k) offered only in Bangalore. 8(a), 8(b) are offered in Kolkata, Delhi & Bangalore. 8(d) offered in Kolkata and Delhi. Remaining JRF programmes are offered only in Kolkata. Selection of candidates is based on academic record, written tests and interviews conducted by the Institute. Detailed procedures of selection of the candidates who have been offered Junior Research Fellowships by the CSIR/ NBHM are available in the prospectus. Due consideration will be given to disabled candidates. Limited hostel facilities are available. Candidates who are due to complete the qualifying examinations before 01 July 2006 may also apply. Prospectus and application form can be obtained from the following offices of Indian Statistical Institute by post or in person. (a) Dean of Studies, Indian Statistical Institute, 203, Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata 700 108, (b) Head, Delhi Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 7, S.J.S. Sansanwal Marg, Near Qutab Hotel, Opposite Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi 110 016, (c) Head, Bangalore Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, R. V. College Post, Bangalore 560 059, (d) Head, SQC & OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Chateau D Ampa (1st floor), 110 Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai 600 029, (e) Head, SQC & OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Street No. 8, Habshiguda, Hyderabad 500 007, by paying an amount of Rs. 450/- in cash (from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on working days from Monday to Friday) or by bank draft in favour of “Indian Statistical Institute” payable at Kolkata (proper). Request for application forms should have mailing address in CAPITALS. Postal orders, Money orders and Cheques will not be accepted.

Prospectus and Application form are also available on our website www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb in PDF format. Candidates who want to send the downloaded application form should carefully read the instructions given in the website before filling in the application.

Distribution of Prospectus and Application Form : 07 February 2006 to 03 March 2006

Last date for receiving completed application forms : 24 March 2006

Date of Selection Test (India and abroad) : 07 May 2006

The Forest Research Institute - Admission For Master’s and Post Graduate Diploma Programmes-2006

The Forest Research Institute Invites Applications for admission to its various Master’s and Post-Graduate Diploma programmes.

Master’s Programmes:

1. MSc in Forestry:

* There are 25 seats in all.

* You must have a Bachelor’s degree in science in at least one of the following subjects:
Botany
Chemistry
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Zoology
Agriculture
Forestry

2. MSc in Wood Science & Technology:

* There are 25 seats in all.

* You must have a three-year Bachelor’s degree in one of the following subjects:
Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry
Forestry

3. MSc in Environment Management

* There are 25 seats in all.

* You must have a three-year Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:
Any branch of basic science
Applied Sciences like Forestry or Agriculture

Or

* You could have a BE or B Tech in Environment Science.

Post-graduate diploma programmes:

1. Post-Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Management
There are 15 seats in all.
The duration of the course is one year.
You must have an MSc in any discipline.

2. Post-Graduate Diploma in Management of Non Wood Forest Product
There are 22 seats in all.
The duration of the course is one year.
You must have an MSc in any of the following:
* Botany * Zoology * Forestry * Chemistry

Exam Centres:
Dehra Dun
Jabalpur
Bangalore
Kolkata
Chandigarh
Delhi
Lucknow
Jodhpur
Shimla
Ranchi
Coimbatore
Jorhat

Important Dates:

* Your application must reach by April 17.

* The entrance examination will be held on May 14.

How to apply:
You can get the information bulletin and application form by mailing a bank draft for Rs 450 (Rs 400 for the information bulletin, Rs 50 as postage) payable at Dehradun in favour of Registrar, FRI (Deemed University), POIPE, Kaulagarh, Dehradun — 248195.

You can also get the application form from the counter of the Union Bank of India (FRI branch, Dehradun).

You can download the application form by visiting the Web site. Send the completed application form along with a demand draft of Rs 400 in favour of Registrar, FRI (Deemed University), payable at Dehradun.

Important Information:
For each of the courses mentioned above, you must have 50 per cent marks in the qualifying examination.

If you want to apply for two or more courses, you have to fill in separate forms for each course.
For details, refer to Information Bulletin 2006.

Address:
Forest Research Institute (Deemed University)
POIPE, Kaulagarh
Dehradun — 248 195
Web site: www.icfre.org

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research MSc, Mphil, Phd-Admission 2006

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research invites applications for admission to their following programmes.

Programme list:

1. MSc (Economics):

This is a two-year programme commencing in August.

Eligibility:

* You must have completed either your
BA
BSc in Physics
BSc in Mathematics
BSc in Economics
BCom
BStat
BTech
BE

* You must have scored at least a second division in Economics and a first division in other disciplines.

* You must have studied Mathematics at the higher secondary level.

2. MPhil/ PhD (Development Studies):
These are interdisciplinary programmes commencing in August.
The duration of the MPhil programme is two years.
The duration of the PhD programme is four years.

Eligibility:

* You have to have completed either your:
MA
MSc in Economics
MSc in Operations Research
MSc in Physics
MSc in Mathematics
MSc in Environmental Science
MStat
MBA
MTech
ME
BTech
BE

* You must have scored least 55 per cent in Economics and 60 percent in other disciplines.

* You must have studied mathematics at the higher secondary level.

Stipend:
As a MPhil/ PhD student, you will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 8,000 in the first two years.

If you fulfill the terms and conditions for PhD registration, you will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 9,000 in the third year.

Selection procedure:
You will be selected on the basis of your performance in a written test and interview.
The written test comprises the following:
* General aptitude
* Analytical ability
* Mathematical skills
If you are shortlisted in the test, you will be called for an interview at the institute around the first week of July.

You will be reimbursed second class return rail fare by the shortest route from your place of residence.

Important dates:
The test will be held on May 7.
You must send the request to IGIDR by March 3.
You must return the completed form along with the application fee by March 17.

Examination centres:

Bangalore
Bhopal
Bhubaneshwar
Chennai
Guwahati
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Kolkata
Lucknow
Mumbai
New Delhi
Thiruvananthapuram

How to apply
Obtain the application form and prospectus from the institute on working days by paying Rs 200.
You can get forms via post by sending a bank draft of Rs 200 (non-refundable) payable to Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research at Mumbai.
You can download application forms by visiting www.igidr.ac.in
Your request for an application form must include:
*Your name
*Date of birth
*Sex
*Address
*Academic qualifications
*Choice of test centre

Address:

Admissions Office, IGIDR
General A K Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East)
Mumbai - 400065
E-mail: soffice@igidr.ac.in
Web site: www.igidr.ac.in

Diploma in System Software Development

C-DAC has taken up the challenge to address the need for trained system software professionals by introducing an in-depth Diploma in System Software Development (DSSD) that is structured to meet the industry needs with basic and advanced modules in system software development.

Course Structure: A comprehensive full time five months course. The syllabus is divided into 7 modules with an relevant project & seminar.

Course Modules:
Assembly and advanced C/C++ programming
Advanced Operating Systems
Computer Networking
Windows programming and Driver Development
Linux systems programming and Driver Development
Grid Computing
Software Process Management
Industry Relevant Project and Seminar.

Eligibility: Engineering degree in Computer science/ Electronics/Information Technology, MCA/M.Sc Compurter Science.

All applicants should possess sound knowledge in Basic Electronics, Microprocessors, Computer Architecture, C programming language, Basic Data structure, Computer fundamentals, Concepts of Operating systems and Computer Networks.

Selection Process: Applicants will undergo an entrance test. The pattern of the test will be mainly objective covering various technical and aptitude aspects. Duration of the test will be 90 mins. Selection will be on the basis of performance in the entrance test.

How to apply: Interested applicants can download the application form from the website: www.cdac.in and submit it along with a DD of Rs.300/- drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of C-DAC, payable at Hyderabad to the address mentioned below.

Important Dates:
Last date of submitting Application: 11 Feb 2006
Date of Entrance Test: 19 Feb 2006
Entrance Test Result date: 28 Feb 2006
Commencement of the Course: 13 March 2006

Further details can be obtained from the website: www.cdac.in

The DSSD course is offered at C-DAC, Hyderabad Centre: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
(A Scientific Society of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Govt. of India)
2nd Floor, Delta chambers,
Ameerpet, Hyderabad-500016.
Phone: +91-040-23401331/2
Fax: +91-040-23401531
E-mail: dssd@cdac.in
Website: www.cdac.in

Test For Recruitment Of Lecturers

Vellore: The Teachers Recruitment Board will conduct a written test for recruitment of lecturers of Engineering and Polytechnic colleges in all districts on February 26, 2006.

According to release by the Chief Educational Officer (CEO) R.Pichai, application forms for the test will be sold at the office of the CEO in the Collectorate at Sathuvachari here between 10 am and 5 pm from January 16 to 27 on all days except Sundays on payment of Rs.600 (Rs. 300 in case of SC/ST/Blind candidates) through a crossed demand draft drawn in favour of Teachers Recruitment Board, Chennai-6 and payable in Chennai.

The completed application forms should be sent to the office of the CEO here before January 27.

Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow

State Entrance Examination (SEE-2006)

Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow will be conducting State Entrance Examination (SEE) on 22nd and 23rd April 2006 for admission to degree courses in Engineering/Pharmacy/Architecture/Hotel Management and Post graduate courses MCA/MBA of State Govt., Govt., aided and Private unaided institutions affiliated to U.P Technical along with some other Universities of Uttar Pradesh in academic session 2006-07.

Scheme of Entrance Examination:

The candidate opting for different courses will be required to undertake test in following papers on the dates specified below.

Venue of Examination: At 3 cities of U.P along with Delhi, Roorkee and Dehradun.

Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed intermediate examination of U.P Board or 10+2 level examination or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University for admission to 1st year of B.Tech.B.Pharm/B.Arch/B.H.M.C.T as per subjects prescribed by AICTE.

Candidates must have passed 3-year degree course with Mathematics as one subject at 10+2 level or at degree level for admission to 1st year of MCA and 3-year degree course in any discipline for admission to 1st year MBA.

The candidates must have passed Diploma course recognized by the Board of Technical education, U.P with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate for admission to 2nd year of B.Tech/B.Pharma courses.

The candidates possessing 3 year Diploma in Architecture (10+3) recognized by Central Govt/state Govt. provided the candidates passed the Diploma examination with minimum 50% marks in aggregate are also eligible for admission to First year of B.Arch. only such candidate have to appear in the entrance examination for 1st year of B.Arch papers (paper 2&6) mentioned above.

The candidates appearing in qualifying examination are eligible to appear in SEE-2006 subject to the condition that they will fulfill the eligibility criteria at the time of counseling.

The details of admissions for NRI and Kashmiri migrants will be published later in the month of May, 2006 according to the norms to be laid down by the Govt of U.P/AICTE.

This admission test is open only to the candidates who and/or whose parents are domicile of U.P.

Cost of Brochure/OMR application form inclusive of exam, fee: Rs.500/- for General/OBC candidates & Rs.300 for SC/ST candidates.

Sale of Information Brochure/Application form:

The information Brochure containing OMR application form will be available for sale in cash from 17.01.06 to 28.02.06 from all Head Post offices and Mukhya Dak Ghars (MDGs) of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Nainital and Dehradun. The information brochure and OMR application form can also be obtained by post from Registrar, U.P. Technical University, I.E.T Campus, Sitapur Road, Lucknow-21 by sending a MICR bank draft of Rs.550 for General/OBC and Rs.350 for SC/ST candidates in favour of Finance Officer, U.P.Technical University, Lucknow along with two self addressed stickers. The request for supply of application form by post will not be entertained after 20.02.2006.

The last date of receipt of duly filled OMR application form to Registrar (SEE), U.P.Technical University, Lucknow will be 07.03.06. The application will be received in the University office by Registered/Speed post only. The applications will be received after the due date and time shall not be accepted. The University will not be responsible for the form missed /not received/and delay on the part of post office or for any other reason whatsoever. The SEE details with Information brochure will be available at website www.uptu.nic.in

U.S.Tomer
Registrar

Admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

(PGDIT) Programme 2006-2007
School of Information Technology
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Programme: IIT Kharagpur offers Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology(PGDIT) programme (full time) at three locations : Kaharagpur, Kolkata and Bhubaneswar. Instruction is provided in a combination of distance and contact modes. This two-semester PG Diploma programme is designed to focus on the fundamental components as well as on the advanced aspects and innovative applications of Information Technology.

Programme Fees: Rs. 50,000 per semester.

Eligibility for Admission: Bachelor degree in any branch of Engineering or Master degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics , Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Applications (with Mathematics as a subject at Bachelors level) with a programme marks 60% or equivalent CGPA. Final year students completing the above qualifying programme by July 2006 can also apply.

Mode of Selection: Selection is strictly based on the performance in objective type written test of 2 hour duration.

Test Centres: Balgalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Visakhapatnam.

Application Procedure: The application form, admit card and the information brochure would be available on the website: http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/pgdit from Jan 30, 2006. The demand draft for the non-refundable application fee of Rs.800/- (Rs. 400/- for the SC/ST candidates ) in favoue of IIT Kharagpur payable at any Nationlised Bank in Kharagpur, West Bengal.

Application material can also be obtained in person/by post by submitting demand draft as mentioned above form The Chairman, IIT Kharagpur-721302.

Application form duly filled in should reach The Chairman, GATE, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur-721302 by February 27, 2006.

Date of PGDIT 2006 Admission Test: April 2, 2006.