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University of Hyderabad admission 2010 has invited the candidates should have completed a three year bachelor’s degree programme or its equivalent in any discipline in an institution recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. Those completing their final examinations by June, 2010 can also apply.

Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is a common written test for the admission processes of postgraduate institutes of Symbiosis International University [SIU] established under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 vide notification No.F.9.12/2001 U.3 of the Govt. of India. Subsequently ten more Institutes of Symbiosis have been brought under the ambit of Symbiosis International University vide notification No.F.9.12/2006-U.3 (A).

Last Date for Registration

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Payment Closes on

Saturday, November 29, 2008

SNAP Test 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Time – 2 pm to 4 pm.

Announcement of Result

Saturday, January 10, 2009

It is a mandatory written test for admission into any postgraduate programme offered by these institutes. However, it is only the first step. In addition, a candidate has to undergo the selection process of the desired institute to qualify for the admission to the postgraduate programmes of that institute. A student aspiring to do higher studies at SIU needs to do the following:

Stage-1: SNAP Test
Register online at www.snaptest.org
Follow the instructions for payment of Test fee of Rs. 1000/- on this website.
Any changes in the online application form may be made only till the closing date of Registration. No change in any data of any categories is allowed after the closing date of Registration under any circumstances.
All disputes between candidate and the Symbiosis Test Secretariat shall be subject to exclusive jurisdiction of Pune city and Pune courts only.
On closing of payment, print “Admit Card” from the website.
Paste candidate’s photograph on the Admit Card.
It is mandatory for all candidates to bring the Admit card on which photograph is pasted along with a photo identity to the Test Centre and get the same authenticated from the authorized officials of Symbiosis Test Secretariat.
Please note that there is no provision for printing the Admit card at the Test Centre.
Candidates shall preserve the Admit card till the further selection process of the desired institute such as Group Discussion and Personal Interview, is over. Candidate should note that he will not be allowed to appear for group Discussion and personal interview without Admit card.
If the Admit card is lost, then please note that no request for reissue of Admit card will be entertained and the candidate will lose the chance to appear for further selection process of the desired institute such as Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Appear for the Test.

Step 2.

Fee of appearing in the entrance examination conducted by Symbiosis Test Secretariat is Rs. 1000/-. Please note that this fees is non refundable and no claims for refund will be entertained on any account whatsoever.

Payment of SNAP fee can be made in either of the following mode.

• Cash

You may pay cash only at an Axis Bank branch. Print ‘Axis Bank Challan’ which is in 3 parts. Pay Rs. 1000/- in cash at any Axis Bank branch in your city. Refer to the list of branches on the website. The bank will return two stamped parts of the ‘Axis Bank Challan’ to you. The ‘Student copy’ is your receipt.
Candidates should send the cash deposit challan [Symbiosis Copy]

Symbiosis International University
Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Near Lupin Research Park,
Via Sus Road, Gram: Lavale, Tal : Mulshi, Dist.: Pune – 411042
Phone: 020-39116226 / 27
Telefax: 020-39116228

Please note that SNAP will not be held responsible for non-delivery or any delay on the part of courier / postal services.

• Demand Draft

Get a demand draft for Rs. 1000/- from any Nationalized Bank in favour of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at Pune.
Candidates desiring to pay the fees by Demand Draft should send the demand draft and payment advice form to:

Symbiosis International University
Symbiosis Test Secretariat
Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Near Lupin Research Park,
Via Sus Road, Gram: Lavale, Tal : Mulshi, Dist.: Pune – 411042
Phone: 020-39116226 / 27
Telefax: 020-39116228

Please note that SNAP will not be held responsible for non-delivery or any delay on the part of Courier Postal services.

• ONLINE PAYMENT THROUGH CREDIT CARD

You may pay directly through either Master or Visa card online. Follow the instructions on the website.

The SNAP website [www.snap-test.org] has the facility for online purchase of prospectus and application form for some institutes under Symbiosis International University.

Online sale of prospectus will continue only up to January 9th 2009.
Thereafter the candidates are requested to contact the Institute directly. Prospectus may be purchased online for the following institutes.
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management [SIBM]. Pune
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research [SICSR]. Pune
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication [SIMC]. Pune
Symbiosis Institute of International Business [SIIB]. Pune
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development. [SCMHRD]. Pune
Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management. [SITM]. Pune
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology [SCIT]. Pune
Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics [SIG]. Pune
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management [SIOM]. Nashik
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences. [SIHS]. Pune
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management [SIBM]. Bangalore
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies [SIMS] does not offer online sale of prospectus.

All Institutes of SIU will make the best efforts to send prospectus at the earliest possible time.
In the case of candidates do not receive the prospectus by January 20, 2009 candidates are advised to contact respective institute for which prospectus are purchased along with proof of payment.
Institute will not be held responsible for non delivery or any delay on the part of courier / postal services.
Symbiosis Test Secretariat will not be held responsible for any non delivery or any delay on the part of courier / postal services All Institutes will make best efforts to send prospectus at the earliest possible time. Candidates are advised to contact respective institutes for which prospectus are purchased. In case they do not receive prospectus by January 20 2009, the institutes will not be held responsible for non-delivery or any delay on the part of courier / postal services. Also symbiosis test secretariat will not be held responsible for any non-delivery or any delay on the part of courier / postal services.

Step 3.

Admit Card will be available online from 7th December till 21st December 2008 online. It should be printed from the website. Ensure the following.
Print the Admit Card online
Paste your own photograph on the printed Admit Card.
Bring the Admit card with the pasted photograph to the Test Center in addition to a photo-identity card. An acceptable photo identity is any one of
Passport
Driving license
College / Institute identity card,
Credit card with photograph.
PAN Card
At the time of the written test, it is mandatory to produce the photo identity as described here. Symbiosis Authorized Person will verify and authenticate your Admit Card against the photo-id.
Please preserve this authenticated Admit Card for further selection processes of individual Institutes

Important Point to remember for SNAP 2009

At the time of filling online application form or while appearing for SNAP test, any attempt to impersonate or indulge in any other malpractice would automatically disqualify the candidate from admission processes of all post-Graduate Institutes of Symbiosis International University and make the student liable to legal prosecution as per the laws of country.

SNAP 2009 Test is conducted in 29 cities. A candidate may choose one city. The centre and its address will be printed on the Admit Card, for candidate’s information.

Agra
Ahmedabad
Allahabad
Banglore
Bhopal
Bhubaneshwar
Chandigarh
Chennai
Delhi
Faridabad
Gurgaon
Guwahati
Hyderabad
Indore
Jaipur
Jamshedpur
Kanpur
Kochi
Kolkata
Lucknow
Mumbai
Nagpur
Nashik
Noida
Patna
Pune
Surat
Vashi
Visakhapatanam

Symbiosis Test Secretariat reserves the right to change or allot a city other than the one requested by the candidate in the event of the requested city not being available for any reason.

Admission in NDA NA : Eligibility for NDA NA : Important Dates of NDA NA - Entrance Test 2007 : Results of NDA NA - Entrance Test 2007 : Application forms of NDA NA - Entrance Test 2007 : Coaching for NDA NA - Entrance Test 2007 : Centres of NDA NA - Entrance Test 2007 : Fee Structure of NDA NA - Entrance Test 2007 : Selection Procedure of NDA NA - Entrance Test 2007 : Sample Question Papers of NDA NA - Entrance Test 2007 : Datesheets of NDA NA - Entrance Test 2007

Students may refer to the official websites of institute/university for official notification. Exams 4 India is the hub to provide the inforcation to students about various examinations, It does not give the official decleration about NDA NA - Entrance Test 2007.

Exam Details:
National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II) 2007

An Examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 19th August 2007, for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 120th Course and Naval Academy for the 40th 10+2 (Executive Branch) course commencing from July, 2008. The approximate number of vacancies to be filled on the results of this examination will be 335 (195 for the Army, 39 for Navy, 66 for the Air Force and 35 for the Executive Branch of Naval Academy).

(i) A candidate is required to specify clearly in col. 17(I) of the Application Form the Services for which he wishes to be considered in the order of his preference. He is also advised to indicate as many preferences as he wishes to opt so that having regard to his rank in the order of merit due consideration can be given to his preferences when making appointments.

(ii) Candidates should note that they will be considered for appointment to those services only for which they express their preferences and for no other service(s). No request for addition/alteration in the preferences already indicated by a candidate in his application will be entertained by the Commission.

(iii) Before indicating their preferences for different courses, the candidates should first decide their preference for the two Academies viz. National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (Executive Branch). If a candidate opts for National Defence Academy as his first choice, he must first indicate his preferences for different wings of National Defence Academy viz Army, Navy and Air Force followed by his preferences for Naval Academy (Executive Branch). Alternatively, if a candidate opts for Naval Academy (Executive Branch) as his first choice, he must first indicate his preference for Naval Academy (Executive Branch) as his first choice, followed by his preference for different wings of National Defence Academy. Thus candidates opting for Naval Academy (Executive Branch) Course as well as other courses of National Defence Academy must give Naval Academy (Executive Branch) as their first preference or the last preference. Naval Academy (Executive Branch) cannot be given as 2nd or 3rd preference. Even if Naval Academy (Executive Branch) is given as 2nd or 3rd preference by the candidate, it will be deemed to be the last preference.

(iv) Admission to the above courses will be made on the results of the written examination to be conducted by the Commission followed by intelligence and personality test by the Services Selection Board of candidates who qualify in the written examination.

Admission to the above courses will be made on the results of the written examination to be conducted by the Commission followed by intelligence and personality test by the Services Selection Board of candidates who qualify in the written examination.

The Examination will be held at the following Centers
Agartala
Ahmedabad
Aizwal
Allahabad
Bangalore
Bareilly
Bhopal
Chandigarh
Chennai
Cuttack
Dehradun
Delhi
Dharwar
Dispur
Gangtok
Hyderabad
Imphal
Itanagar
Jaipur
Jammu
Jorhat
Kochi
Kohima
Kolkata
Lucknow
Madurai
Mumbai
Nagpur
Panaji (Goa)
Patna
Port blair
Raipur
Ranchi
Sambalpur
Shillong
Shimla
Srinagar
Thiruvanathapuram
Tirupati
Udaipur
Vishakhapatnam

Candidates should note that no request for change of centre will normally be granted. When a candidate, however, desires a change in centre from the one he had indicated in his application form for the Examination, he must send a letter addressed to the Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, giving full justification as to why he desires a change in centre. Such requests will be considered on merits but requests received after 16th May, 2007 will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Eligibility:
Conditions of Eligibility:
(a) Nationality: A candidate must either be:

I. A citizen of India, or

II. A subject of Bhutan, or

III. A subject of Nepal, or

IV. A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or

V. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

Certificate of eligibility will not, however, be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.

(b) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status: 2007Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1989 and not later than 1st January, 1992 are eligible2007.

The date of birth accepted by the Commission is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University which must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination certificates. These certificates are required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the written part of the examination. No other document relating to age like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporation, service records and the like will be accepted. The expression Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternative certificates mentioned above.

Note 1: Candidates should note that only the Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate or an equivalent certificate AVAILABLE on the date of submission of applications will be accepted by the Commission and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.

Note 2: Candidates should also note that once a Date of Birth has been claimed by them and entered in the records of the Commission for the purpose of admission to an Examination, no change will be allowed subsequently or at any subsequent examination on any Ground Whatsoever.

Note 3: The candidates should exercise due care while entering their date of birth in column 8 of the application form for the Examination. If on verification at any subsequent stage any variation is found in their date of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalent Examination certificate, disciplinary action will be taken Against them by the Commission under the Rules.

Note 4: Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries subsequent to the Date of his application though successful at this or any subsequent examination will not be selected for training. A candidate who maRRies during training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government.

(c) Educational Qualifications:
I. For Army wing of National Defence Academy:- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

II. For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course at the Naval Academy: - 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equilvalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.

Such Candidates who qualify the SSB interview but could not produce matriculation/10+2 or equivalent certificates in original at the time of ssb interview should forward the certificates along with photo copies thereof to 2007ADDL directorate general of recruiting, army Hq, west Block-iii, R.K.Puram, new delhi-110 0662007 and for naval academy candidates to naval 2007headquarters,dmpr (R&R) section, room no 204, 2007c2007 wing, sena bhawan, new delhi - 110 0112007 by 10th june, 2008 failing which their candidature will be cancelled. All other candidates who have produce their matriculation and 10+2 pass or equivalent certificates in original at the time of attending the SSB interview and have got the same verified by the SSB authorities are not required to submit the same to army hq or naval hq as the case may be. Certificates in original issued by the Principals of the institutions are also acceptable in cases where Boards/Universities have not yet issued certificates. Certified true copies/Photostat copies of such certificates will not be accepted.

In exceptional cases the Commission may treat a candidate, who does not possess any of the qualifications prescribed in this rule as educationally qualified provided that he possesses qualifications, the standard of which in the opinion of the Commission, justifies his admission to the examination.

Note 1: Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for this examination.

Note 2: Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class or equivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a special concession given to them. They are required to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examination by the prescribed date (i.e. 10th June 2008) and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of Board/ University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other ground whatsoever.

Note 3: Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligible for admission to the examination and if admitted, their candidature will be cancelled.

Note 4: Those candidates who have failed INSB/PABT earlier are not eligible for Air Force.

(d) Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2007 as per guidelines given in Appendix-V.

(e) A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any of the training academics of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply.

How To Apply:
(a) The UPSC have developed an application form common for all their examinations which can be processed on computerised machines. This application form alongwith an Information Brochure containing general instructions for filling up the form, an acknowledgement card and an envelope for sending the application will be obtainable from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices throughout the country as listed in Appendix-III of Notice against cash payment of Rs. 20/- (Rupees twenty only). Form should be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices only and not from any other agency. This form can be used only once and for only one examination. Candidates must use the form supplied with the Information Brochure only and they should in no case use photocopy/reproduction/unauthorisedly printed copy of the Form. Since this form is electronically scanned, due care should be taken to fill up the application form, correctly. While filling up the application form, refer to detailed instructions given in Appendix-II of this Notice. The candidates should also fill up in the relevant places of the Acknowledgement Card, their Application Form Number (8-digit) and the name of the examination. The applicants are required to affix the postage stamp of Rs. Six on the Acknowledgement Card and send the same along with application form to UPSC. If an applicant fails to affix the postage stamp of requisite amount his acknowledgement card will not be dispatched and Commission will not be responsible for non-receipt of acknowledgement cards by the applicant. The duly filled in application form and the acknowledgement card should then be mailed in the special envelope supplied with the Information Brochure. The candidate should also write the name of examination viz. 2007National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-(II), 20072007 on the envelope before despatching it to 2007Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-1100692007. Candidates should mention their Tele/Fax Nos.

(b) All candidates whether already in Govt. service, Government owned industrial undertakings or other similar organisations or private employment should submit their application direct to the Commission. If any candidate forwards his application through his employer and it reaches the Union Public Service Commission late, the application, even if submitted to the employer before the closing date, will not be considered. Persons already in Government service whether in a permanent or temporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or daily rated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises are however, required to submit an undertaking that they have informed in writing their Head of Office/Department that they have applied for this Examination.

Candidates should note that in case a communication is received from their employer by the Commission withholding permission to the candidates applying for/appearing at the examination, their applications will be liable to be rejected/candidature will be liable to be cancelled.

Candidates serving in the Armed Forces must submit their application through their Commanding Officer who will forward it to the Commission indicating in the forwarding letter the name of the applicant and his application form number (8 digit).

The applications of Sailors (including boys and artificers apprentices) of the Indian Navy will be entertained only if these have been duly recommended by their Commanding Officer.

Cadets of Rastriya Indian Military College (previously known as Sainik School, Dehra Dun), Students of Military Schools (formerly known as King Geroge2007s Schools) and Sainik Schools run by Sainik Schools Society should submit their applications through Principal of College/School concerned who will forward it to the Commission indicating in the forwarding letter the name of the applicant and his application form Number (8 digit). The forwarding letter should not be tagged or pinned with the application form.

Examination Notice No.
Appendix I- Scheme, standard and syllabus
Appendix II- General Instructions
Appendix III- List of Post Offices where Application forms are available
Appendix IV-Special Instructions to candidates for objective type tests
Appendix V- Physical Standards for Candidates
Appendix VI- Brief Particulars of service

Disclaimer

Name of the Course and Approximate No. of Vacancies.
Important Infomation
Centres Of Examination
Conditions of Eligibility
How to Apply
Last date for receipt of applications
Acknowledgement of applications
Correspondence with the Commission
Announcement of the Results
Disqualification for Admission to the Training Course
Other Restrictions

Important Dates:
a) The completed application form must reach the Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi 110069 on or before 16th April, 2007.

b) In respect of applications received only by post (by post/speed post) from candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep or abroad, the last date for receipt of applications is 23rd April, 2007.

c) Date/Day of Commencement of Examination: 19th August 2007 (Sunday)

Two Stage Selection Procedures: Two stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test has been introduced at Selection Centres/Air Force Selection Boards. All the candidates will be put to stage one test on first day of reporting at Selection Centres/Air Force Selection Boards. Only those candidates who qualify at stage one will be admitted to the second stage/remaining tests. Those candidates who qualify stage II will be required to submit the original Certificates along with one photocopy each of:

(i) Original Matriculation pass certificate or equivalent in support of date of birth;

(ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate or equivalent in support of educational qualification.

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo the test there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury which they may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given to them at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of any person or otherwise. Parents or guardians of the candidates will be required to sign a certificate to this effect.

To be acceptable, candidates for the Army/Navy and Naval Academy should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (I) Written examination and (II) Officer potentiality test, as fixed by the Commission in their discretion, and candidates for the Air Force should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (I) Written examination (II) Officer potentiality test, and (III) Pilot Aptitude Test as fixed by the Commission in their discretion.

N.B: Every candidate for the Air Force is given Pilot Aptitude Test only once. The Grade secured by him at the first test will there-fore hold good for every subsequent interview he has with the Air Force Selection Board. A candidate who fails in the first Pilot Aptitude Test cannot apply for admission to the National Defence Academy Examination for the Air Force wing or General Duties (Pilot) Branch or Naval Air Arm.

Candidates who have been given the Pilot Aptitude Test for any previous N.D.A. course should submit their application for this examination for the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified in the Pilot Aptitude Test.

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination to individual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretion and the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regarding the result.

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy. A candidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in all respects for admission to the Academy.

Admission in AIPGMEE : Eligibility for AIPGMEE : Important Dates of AIPGMEE - Entrance Test 2007 : Results of AIPGMEE - Entrance Test 2007 : Application forms of AIPGMEE - Entrance Test 2007 : Coaching for AIPGMEE - Entrance Test 2007 : Centres of AIPGMEE - Entrance Test 2007 : Fee Structure of AIPGMEE - Entrance Test 2007 : Selection Procedure of AIPGMEE - Entrance Test 2007 : Sample Question Papers of AIPGMEE - Entrance Test 2007 : Datesheets of AIPGMEE - Entrance Test 2007

Students may refer to the official websites of institute/university for official notification. Exams 4 India is the hub to provide the inforcation to students about various examinations, It does not give the official decleration about AIPGMEE - Entrance Test 2007.

Exam Details:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Ansari Nagar
New Delhi - 110 029

All India Post Graduate Entrance Examination for Admission Under 50% Open Merit Seats Quota in MD/MS/PG Diploma and MDS Courses in Medical and Dental Colleges

Applications are invited in the prescribed form All India Post Graduate Medical / Dental Entrance Examination (AIPGMEE 2007) to be conducted by All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Sunday, the 13th January, 2007 for admission under open merit seats quota in various Postgraduate 9MD/MS/PG Diploma & MDS) courses in Medical and Dental Colleges in the country run by the Union of India, State Governments (except Government of Andhra Pradesh and J&K) and Municipal or other local authorities.

Exam Date: 13th January, 2007

Eligibility:
(1) Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.

(2) The candidates must possess MBBS/BDS degree from a recognized Medical / Dental College or a foreign degree included in the schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 AND full registration either from the Medical / Dental Council of India or State Medical / Dental Council after completing the compulsory rotating internship.

(3) Candidates who have obtained MBBS / BDS from Medical / Dental Colleges in Andhra Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir are not eligible to apply. However, candidates who were nominated by the Government of India (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare / D.G.H.S., New Delhi) to do MBBS / BDS from Medical / Dental Colleges in Andhra Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply, subject to submission of requisite documents specified in the Prospectus.

(4) The Candidates should complete the required period of 12 months pre 0- registration internships from a recognised Hospital on or before 31st March, 2007.

How To Apply:
The Prospectus-cum-Application Form costing Rs.500/- (Rs.400/- in case of SC/ST candidates) inclusive of examination fee can be obtained in the following manner:

I) Against cash payment: from any of the following branches of State Bank of India between 11.09.2007 to 03.10.2007

Andhra Pradesh: Begum bazar, Hyderabad; Main Branch, Vishakapatnam;
Arunachal Pradesh: Bank Tinali, Itanagar;
Assam: Guwahati; Dist. Kamrup
Bihar: Main Branch, West Gandhi Maidan, Patna;
Chandigarh: Sector-14, Punjab University
Chattisgarh: Kutchery, Raipur Branch
Dadra & Nagar haveli: Silvassa
Delhi: Ansari Nagar (upto - 18/10/2005); I.N.A. (Vikas Sadan); Swasthya Vihar; Parliament Street; Tilak Nagar; Kalkaji; Delhi University; Kalkaji, New Delhi
Jharkhand: S.N.Ganguly Road, Main Road, Ranchi
Goa: Opposite Hotel Mandovi, Panji
Gujarat - Gujarat Univarsity, Ahmedabad; Mandvi, Baroda
Himachal Pradesh: The Mall, Shimla
Jammu &Kashmir: Hari Market. Jammu
Karnataka: St. Marks Road, Bangalore
Kerala: Main Branch, M.G. Road, Thiruvananthapuram; Calvethy, Cochin; Kottayam; Dharmodayan Building, Trichur
Madhya Pradesh: Suntania Road Branch, Bhopal; G.R.Medical College, Gwalior; Medical College Branch, Jabalpur; Chhavani, Indore;
Maharastra: Cuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai: I.I.T. Powai, Mumbai; Main Branch, Pune; Medical College Branch, Nagpur; Dhamangaon Road, Yavatmai
Manipul: M.G. Avenue, Imphal
Meghalaya: M.G. Road, Shillong
Mizoram: Aizwal
Nagaland: Kohima
Orrisa: Main Branch, Bhubabeshwar; Collectorate Compound, Cuttack
Pondicherry: Rue Suffren, Pondicherry
Punjab: Town Hall, Amritsar; CivilLines, Ludhinana
Rajasthan: Tonk Road, Jaipur; High Court Campus, Jodhpur
Sikkim: M.G. Road, Gangtok
Tamil Nadu: Madras Univarsity,Chennai; Adyar-4, Gunidy Road, Chennai; Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai; West Vell Street, Madurai; State Bank Road, Coimbatore
Tripura: Melarmath, H.G.B. Road, Agartala
Uttar Pradesh: Sector-2, Noida; Navyug Mkt., Ghaziabad; Motimahal Marg, Lucknow, C.S.A. university, Kanpur; B.H.U., Varanasi;
Uttaranchal: Convent Road, Dehradun
WestBengal: Park Street, Kolkata; Kalighat S.P.M. Road, Kolkata

II) By Post: The Prospectus-cum-Application Form can also be obtained By Speed Post / Registered Post by sending a written request with an account payee Bank Draft for Rs.550/- (Rs.450/- in case of SC/ST candidates) in the name of 2007 AIPGMEE - 2007 2007. The Bank Draft issued by the S.B.I, should be drawn on State Bank of India, Service Branch (Code No. 7687), New Delhi and should be valid upto March / April 2007. The request must reach the Assistant Controller of Examination, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110 608 before 03.10.2007. Request received thereafter will not be entertained. Money Order / Cheque/ Postal Order / Cash or any other form of payment will NOT be accepted for postal sale. The words 2007Request For Application Form For Aipgmee-20072007 should be written on the envelope containing request for application form, and also on top of the request letter. The address at which Application Form is required should be written clearly in Capital Letters and with PIN code. AIIMS will not be responsible for delay in/non-receipt of Application Form caused by illegible or incomplete address.

Important:
(1) Candidates must obtained Prospectus cum application forms ONLY from an authorised branch of S.B.I. or by post from Examination Section of AIIMS. Forms obtained from an unauthorised source will be rejected.

(2) Candidates are advised to procure prospectus cum application forms as early as possible instead of waiting for the last date. If the Application Forms are sold out before the last date of sale and the same are not available, AIIMS / State Bank of India or its specified branches will not be responsible for any consequences that may arise due to non availability of forms. In case a candidates does not get the form through Post Office in time, AIIMS will not be responsible for such lapses.

Important Dates:
Schedule of sale or Prospectus-cum-Application Forms:
1. Against cash payment by above listed branches of State Bank of India (except Ansari Nagar, New Delhi ): 11.09.2007 to 03.10.2007

2. Against cash payment from S.B.I., Ansari Nagar, New Delhi: 11.09.2007 to 10.10.2007

3. By Speed Post / Regd. Post against bank Draft from the Office of Asstt. Controller of Examinations, AIIMS: 11.09.2007 to 03.10.2007

4. Last date for receipt of completed applications at Examination Section, A.I.M.S: 10.10.2007 to 5:00 PM

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Exam Details:
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHNS)
(Deemed University)
P.B.No.2900, Hosur Road, Bangalore-560 029

Applications are invited on prescribed form for admission to the following courses for the academic Year 2007 - 2008.

A) PhD
Institute Fellowship
i. PhD Degree in Mental Health & Social Psychology
ii. PhD Degree in Neurophysiology
iii. PhD Degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology

Entrance test will be held for selection of candidates in the month of February

External Fellowship
Candidates with Fellowship from recognized Institutions/Agencies/Sponsored can register for the following disciplines. Entrance Test for selection of candidates for Ph.D. programmes in the following departments will be held during the months of February and October. Interested candidates with fellowship should write to the Director along with complete bio-data specifying area of research interest.

(1) Biophysics
(2) Biostatistics
(3) Mental Health & Social
(4) Epidemiology
(5) Mental Health ducation
(6) Human Genetics
(7) Neuroanaesthesia
(8) Neurochemistry
(9) Neuroimaging andterventional Radiology
(10) Neurology
(11) Neuromicrobiology
(12) Neuropathology
(13) Neurophysiology
(14) Neurosurgery
(15) Neurovirology
(16) Nursing
(17) Psychiatric & Neurological Rehabilitation
(18) Psychiatric Social Work
(19) Psychiatry
(20) Psychopharmacology
(21) Speech Pathology & Audiology.

B) Post Graduate Degree/Diploma Courses
1. MD Degree in Psychiatry (14 Seats)
2. Diploma in Psychiatry (DPM) (7 Seats) (6 for Karnataka Domicile and 1 for Sponsored)
3. MPhil in Mental Health & Social (15 Seats) (3 for Foreign/Sponsored) Psychology
4. MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work (15 Seats) (3 for Foreign/Sponsored)
5. MPhil in Neurophysiology (2 Seats)
6. MPhil in Biophysics (2 Seats)
7. MPhil in Neurosciences (4 Seats)
8. MSc in Psychiatric Nursing (6 Seats)

PG Diploma Courses
1. Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (DPN) (30 Seats)
2. Diploma in Neurological and Neuro surgical Nursing (DNN) (6 Seats)

Eligibility:
Minimal Qualifications for admission (PhD)

1. A Masters degree in the discipline securing not less than 55% of marks in the aggregate or MBBS/BE/B.Tech. They have to work on full time basis for a minimum period of THREE years. Two years in case of having M.Phil/DM in Neurology/M.Ch in Neurosurgery/MD/MS/DNB from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS. Two Years MA/M.Sc. degree in Psychology or two-year M.Phil. degree in Clinical Psychology (NIMHANS) in case of Mental Health & Social Psychology.

2. Candidates with master’s degree obtained through research and awarded on the basis of the evaluation of the thesis (from a University recognized by NIMHANS which do not award marks at the master’s level) are also eligible to apply for Ph.D. programme.

Eligibility For MD in Psychiatry:
(a) MBBS: The duration of the course will be for a period of three years.

(b) Diploma in Psychiatry (DPM): The duration of the course will be for a period of two years.

Diploma in Psychiatry (DPM): MBBS. The duration of the course will be for a period of two years.
MPhil in Mental Health & Social Psychology: Two years full time MA/M.Sc. degree in Psychology.
MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work: Masters Degree in Social Work.
MPhil in Neurophysiology: Masters Degree in Life Sciences/ MBBS degree.
MPhil in Neurosciences: Master’s degree in Physical/Life/Behavioural Sciences or BE/B.Tech or MBBS.

MPhil in Biophysics: M.Sc. in Physical Life Science/MBBS/BE Degree.

MSc in Psychiatric Nursing Course:
(a) The course is open to those who are registered Nurses with BSc/ BSc (Hons) in Nursing.

(b) Should have a minimum of two years of experience after obtaining BSc/ BSc (Hons) in Nursing degree in Hospital, Nursing Education, Institution or Community Health setting.

Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (DPN) AND Diploma in Neurological & Neurosurgical Nursing (DNN): Should possess A Grade Certificate in General Nursing, recognized by Indian Nursing Council should be registered nurse in the State Nursing Council with two years experience.

Common for all Courses:
The qualifying degrees for all the above mentioned courses should be from a recognized University or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto by NIMHANS. For medical qualification the degree should be recognized by the Medical Council of India.

The Candidates should have obtained not less than 55% of Marks in the aggregate of the Master’s degree for non-medical courses.

A relaxation of 5% on the aggregate of marks obtained will be given for non-medical and Ph.D. courses in respect of SC/ST candidates.

Guidelines: In respect of Non-Medical Courses, candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examinations and are awaiting results may also apply. However, such candidates will be eligible to appear for the Entrance Test, only if they produce the proof of having passed the examination in writing issued by the University as on the date of entrance test. In respect of Medical Courses, the candidates should have completed one year internship and registration with State Medical Council on or before 1st May 2007 (proof of completion from competent authority to be produced at the time of joining, failing which admission will be cancelled).

Fees/ Emoluments/Reservation of Seats: Refer prospectus/ website for full details.

How To Apply:
1. Application forms and Prospectus can be obtained from the Director, IMHANS on request by mentioning the course and enclosing a Demand Draft of Rs.500/- (non-refundable) (Rs.400/- in case of SC/ST candidates) owards application fee drawn in favour of the Director, NIMHANS, Bangalore-560029, along with a self addressed stamped envelope (25cm x 18cm) affixing stamp worth Rs.20/-.

2. Candidates may apply for more than one course provided they are eligible.

3. Candidates applying for both MD & DPM can apply in the same application. Candidates applying for Other Courses should apply on separate application for each course.

4. Foreign Nationals are required to submit their applications through the Diplomatic Channel (through the Ministry of External Affairs). They shall also appear for the common Entrance Test along with the other candidates.

5. Sponsored candidates should submit their application through proper channel and they should also appear for the NIMHANS Common Entrance Test.

6. AGE LIMIT: For MD & DPM Courses the age should not be more than 32 years and, relaxable in case of SC/ST Candidates by a maximum of 5 years as on the date of commencement of Courses. For sponsored candidates age should not be more than 40 years as on the date of commencement of the Courses. The candidates should produce the sponsorship certificate in the prescribed format.

7. Registration Fee: For MD & DPM Rs.500/- for each course and no registration fee for Non-Medical courses.

8. Duly filled in application should be sent to the Director, NIMHANS, P.B.No.2900, Bangalore 560 029 along with a Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, NIMHANS towards registration fee by superscribing the name of the course applied for on the Cover.

9. Applications down loaded from the Website should be accompanied by a Demand Draft of Rs.500/- (Non refundable) (Rs.400/- in case of SC/ST) towards application fee plus Registration fee indicated as above in case of MD & DPM.

10. Last date for issuing of application:
Through post : 26th October 2006
In person : 31s October 2006

11. Last date for receipt of filled in application: 6th November 2006

12. Entrance Test will be held in Bangalore on: 11th February 2007

13. Commencement of the Courses PG Medical and Non-Medical courses: 2nd May 2007

14. Last date for admission of candidates selected to PG Medical & Non Medical Courses: 31st May 2007 Incomplete applications and applications without enclosures will be rejected. Applications received after the due date will not be considered

Admission Notice 2007-08 [PDF]
Application Form: Medical [PDF]
Application Form: Non Medical [PDF]

Important Dates:
Last Date for Issuing Application through Post: 26th Oct 2006
Last Date for Issuing Application in Person: 31st Oct 2006
Last Date for Receipt of filled in Application: 6th Nov 2006
Entrance Test will be held in Bangalore on: 11th Feb 2007
Commencement of the Courses: PG Medical and Non-Medical Courses: 2nd May 2007
Last Date for Admission of Candidates selected to PG Medical and Non-Medical Courses: 31st May 2007

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
Bangalore-560029, India.
Tel : 91-080-26995001
Fax : 91-080-26564830

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Exam Details:
UP Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination 2007 (UPPGMEE-2007)

Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut

Applications are invited for UPPGMEE-2007 to various MD/MS/PG Diploma and MDS Courses of 2007 in the K.G. Medical/ Dental University, Luck now and in the U.P. State Medical Colleges of Agra, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur and Meerut.

Eligibility:
1. Candidates who have passed MBBS/BDS Course from the State Medical College of Agra, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Meerut and KG. Medical/Dental University, Lucknow and recognized Private Medical/Dental Colleges of U.P. or

2. Candidates who have passed MBBS from Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, and are bonafide residents of U.P. and selected at the time of undivided Uttar Pradesh before appointed day (i.e. 9-11-2000).

3. Candidates who are pursuing PG Diploma Course in any subject shall be eligible, with the condition that he/ she will be considered for the Post Graduate Degree Course in the same subject only.

4. Candidates who are pursuing Post Graduate Course after being selected by UPPGMEE/ AH India Pre Medical/ Dental Entrance Examination shall be eligible, only if he/she has resigned and the resignation has been accepted by the Principal of the concerned Medical/Dental College and has refunded the stipend received by him/her during the said course before the notification of this examination.

5. Candidates must have completed compulsory rotatory internship by 1st May, 2007.

6. Vertical reservation for SC, S.T., & O.B.C. and Horizontal compartmentalized reservation for Physically Handicapped category shall be applicable as per Govt. directives. Candidates who wish to avail the benefit of reservation in physically handicapped category must obtain certificate by appearing before
Special Medical Board constituted by D.G.M.E. at Govt. Medical Colleges, Agra, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Meerut, Kanpur and K.G. Medical University, Lucknow on 13 & 14 October, 2006.

7. Detailed information will be available in the Brochure.

8. UPPGMEE-2007 examination shall be held on 4th February, 2007 (Sunday)

How To Apply:
Application forms can be obtained from the office of the USHA SHARMA [Co-ordinators (UPPGMEE- 2007)] on payment of Rs. 675/- as cash or in the form of Bank Draft in favour of Co-ordinator UPPGMEE- 2007, Medical College Meerut. Application forms will be available from 16.10.2006 to 15.11.2006. Application form can also be obtained by post by enclosing Demand Draft of additional Rs. 50/- as postal charges.

Application forms duly signed by the concerned Principal along with all the necessary certificates should reach the office of the undersigned latest by 5.00 PM. on 20-11-2006 by registered post.

Important Dates:
Exam Date: 02/04/2007
Application forms will be available from 16.10.2006 to 15.11.2006
The Last date for submission of application form is 20th November 2006