The Welingkar Institute of Management-MSc Bioinformatics Programme

Invite applications for admission to their MSc Bioinformatics programme.

MSc Bioinformatics Programme details:
It is a one year, full-time course.
Six months of the course will be at Welingkar, India, and six months at Nottingham Trent University, UK.
There are 30 seats.

Eligibility for MSc Bioinformatics:

* You must have scored a First Class (60 percent) at the graduate level in any branch of one the following subjects:
Life science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology)
Mathematics
Medicine
Engineering
Pharmacy
Veterinary Science

* A high second class will be considered in deserving cases.

* You can apply if you are appearing for the final examination of the above subjects in March/ April.

Selection method of MSc Bioinformatics :
You must appear for an entrance test followed by a personal interview.
Your proficiency in English will be an important criterion in the selection process.

How to apply:
Obtain the application form at the Welingkar campus.

You can also download it from the Web site. You must pay an application fee for downloaded forms at the time of submission.

Send a demand draft of Rs 1,100 in favour of the Welingkar Institute of Management, payable at Mumbai, to get the forms by post.

You must send the completed forms to the institute’s Mumbai campus before January 31.

Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
L Napoo Road
Matunga (Central Railway)
Mumbai — 400 019
Phone: (022) 24178300
E-mail: bioinformatics@welingkar.org
Web site: www.welingkar.org

Engineering Architecture Agricultural & Medical Common Entrance Test-EAMCET 2006

EAMCET to be held on May 4

Hyderabad: The EAMCET-2006 will be held on May 4 and the schedule will announced after the EAMCET committee meeting scheduled on February 2.

Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher education (APSCHE) Chairman K.C.Reddy told a press conference here on Wednesday that any changes in the EAMCET would be announced only after the committee’s meeting.

However, he said the council had recommended reduction of examination fee and it was for the committee to take a decision. He also released the dates of all Common Entrance Tests conducted in the state.

Prof. Reddy said the committee would also discuss the changes to be brought in for admission to biotechnology course. As per the Supreme Court judgment, private un-aided colleges can conduct their own admission test or opt for the EAMCET.

EAMCET 2006 will be held on May 4, 2006 and the detailed scheduled will be announced after February 2. The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) Chairman KC Reddy told in a press conference on Wednesday that any changes in the EAMCET would be announced later only after the committee’s meeting. He said that the council had recommended for reduction of examination fee and it was for the committee to take a decision. He said that the committee would also discuss on the changes to be brought in for admission into biotechnology course. He clarified that only MPC students would be eligible for the course. As per the Apex Court judgement, private unaided colleges can conduct their own admission test or opt for the EAMCET and however, students taking the private colleges test will not be considered for seats in Government and aided colleges.

EAMCET 2006 will be held on May 4, 2006. The examination will be conducted by JNTU. K Rajagopal will be the Chairman for the Test Committee while LVAR Sarma will be the Convenor for the Test Committee.

ECET (FDH) 2006 will be held on May 14, 2006. The examination will be conducted by JNTU. K Rajagopal will be the Chairman for the Test Committee while K. Govindarajulu will be the Convenor for the Test Committee.

ICET 2006 will be held on May 26, 2006. The examination will be conducted by Kakatiya University. V Gopala Reddy will be the Chairman for the Test Committee while V Gangadhar will be the Convenor for the Test Committee.

PCET 2006 will be held on May 29, 2006. The examination will be conducted by JNTU. K Raja Gopal will be the Chairman for the Test Committee while P Padmavathi will be the Convenor for the Test Committee.

LAWCET 2006 (5 Years and 3 Years) will be held on June 3, 2006. The examination will be conducted by Andhra University. L Venugopala Reddy will be the Chairman for the Test Committee while R Venkata Rao will be the Convenor for the Test Committee.

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

Vinayaka Missions

Research Foundation Deemed University, Salem, Tamilnadu
(Established Under Section 3 of the U.G.C Act 1956)

Post-Graduate Admission Notification: 2006-2007
Applications are invited for Admission into the following courses.

PG Degree and Diploma Courses:
Md (Obsts & Gynae) Karaikkal
Md(Anaesthesiology) Salem
Md (General Medicine), Karaikkal
Md (Paediatrics) Karaikkal
Ms (Orthopaedics) Karaikkal
Ms (Ent) Karaikkal & Salem
Dgo (Dip.In Obsts & Gynae) Karaikkal
D.Ortho (Dip.In Ortho) Karaikkal
Dch (Dip In Child Health) Karaikkal
Dlo (Dip In Oto Rhino Laryngology), Salem
Da (Dip In Anaesthesiology) Salem
M.SC..(NURSING) Salem:
Medical Surgical Nursing
Paediatric Nursing (Child Health)
Midwifery Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
M.P.T , Salem:
Orthopaedic Physiotheraphy
Neurological Physiotheraphy
Cardio- Thoracic Physiotheraphy
Sports Physiotheraphy
Paediatric Physiotheraphy
Hand Rehabilitation
Obstetrics And Gynaecological Physiotheraphy
Community Physiotheraphy
M.D.,(HOMOEO) Regular, Salem:
Practice of Medicine
Paediatrics
Psychiatry
Materia Medica
Organon of Medicine
Repertory
Homoeopathic Pharmacy
M.D.,(HOMOEO) External , Salem:
Materia Medica
Organon of Medicine
Repertory
M.D.S., Salem:
Orthodontics
Prosthodontics
Oral Surgery
Oral Pathology
Peridontics
M.Pharm., Salem:
Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology
Pharmacognosy
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Pharmacy Practice
Pharmaceutical Bio-Technology

Application and Information Brochure for All India Common Entrance Examination can be obtained by Post on requisition clearly the name of the programme along with the Demand Draft drawn in favour of “VMRF-Deemed University office”, Paying cash.

Last date for receipt of completed Application : 25-01-2006
Date of All India Common Entrance Examination : 31-01-2006
The time and venue of the Entrance Examinatin shall be notified in the Hall Tickets.

Filled in Application forms along with Xerox copies of Certificates should be sent to:
The Registrar,
VMRF-Deemed University,
Sankari Main Road(NH-47),
Ariyanoor,
Salem -636 30
Ph: 0427-2477316/317,
Fax: 0427-2477903

Application and Information Brochure can also be downloaded form the website : www.vinayakamissions.com and completed application forms enclosing DD for the amount indicated should reach on or before the due date.

Registrar

The PostGraduate Medical Entrance Test 2006(PGMET)-Delhi

Advertisement No. 1/2006/PG
Last Date: 20th January 2006
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

Faculty of Medical Sciences:

The Post-Graduate Medical Entrance Test (PGMET) for admission to various Post-Graduate Degree / Diploma Courses will be held on Saturday, 11th February 2006 at Delhi.

Application form along with Bulletin of Information may be obtained from the office of the Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Medical Sciences, 6th Floor, V.P. Chest Institute Building, University of Delhi, Delhi- 110007 against a Bank Draft/ Banker Cheque drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favour of the Registrar, University of Delhi payable at Delhi in the following manner:
Sale of Bulletin of Information w.e.f. Monday, the 19th December, 2005.

By Hand for Rs. 600/- (Rs. Six Hundred Only) between 10.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. on all working days upto 20.01.2006

By post for Rs. 650/- (Rs. Six Hundred and Fifty only) along wiht a self-addressed envelop of 10 X 8 upto 06.01.2006

The admissions in RMLH, KH, SJH, St. Stephans and HRH having MCIs Recognized and non-recognized seats will be subject to further orders of the Honble High Court, Delhi in W.P.(C) Nos. 4811-20 of 2005. (Vikram Shah Batra & others - Vs - University of Delhi).

For details please see EMPLOYMENT NEWS dated 17.12.2005 and Univeristy website : www.du.ac.in