Digest this. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labour, employment opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs) in that country will grow faster than the average for all occupations, through 2008.
Industry watchers in the United States estimate that around 1,26,000 nurses are required by various hospitals in the U.S.
So, if you are interested in working in the U.S. and are thinking about giving the counselling for nursing a miss, ponder over it again. Among all the countries whose hospitals absorb nurses from India, USA heads the list.
More than 75 per cent of the vacancy advertisements placed by various hospitals in the U.S. are for trained nurses, which illustrates the huge demand the country has for trained nurses.
The American Medical Association, in a journal published in 2001 envisaged that the United States would face a shortage of nurses by as much as 20 per cent by the year 2020 that comes to around four lakh nursing jobs, going by a rough estimate.
However, becoming a registered nurse in the U.S. is not as easy as pie. There are two main stumbling blocks for someone to overcome before he/she would be eligible to get a job there.
Every India-trained nurse would have to clear a test administered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS), an internationally recognised authority that evaluates and verifies credentials pertaining to the education, registration and licensure of nurses and health care professionals worldwide.
The test is designed to gauge the technical competence of a nurse. It is usually conducted in March, July and November and has objective-type questions.
Upon clearing the CGFNS test, a nurse would have to appear for and pass the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination.
IELTS evaluates a candidate’s proficiency in English and is held twice every month. A nurse should be able to meet the minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 for academic and 7.0 for spoken to be eligible.
One more barrier needs to be crossed — the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Upon clearing this examination, one would be able to get employed as an RN in any hospital in the U.S.
Jobs in U.K., UAE
Not just the U.S., but leading countries around the globe like U.K., UAE, Canada and others have a huge demand for healthcare nursing professionals.
More information can be had from the
websites: www.cgfns.org and www.ncsbn.org
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Campus placements at Mahatma Gandhi varsity
The Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda made a mark with its first batch MBA and MCA students, who will pass out this year, getting good placements with a salary pack ranging from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000.
India Infoline, which conducted campus placements in its P.G. College in Panagal, recruited 19 students from the 50 candidates who appeared for the test and interviews.
The University Vice Chancellor, V. Gangadhar said that it was an achievement for the fledgling University located in a small city.
He said 28 students from the MBA batch and 22 students from the M.Com batch took the test. Another dozen companies were willing to visit the University for recruiting students in the current academic year and discussions were on with them.
He congratulated the principal N. Krishna Prasad, principal, and faculty members.
India Infoline, which conducted campus placements in its P.G. College in Panagal, recruited 19 students from the 50 candidates who appeared for the test and interviews.
The University Vice Chancellor, V. Gangadhar said that it was an achievement for the fledgling University located in a small city.
He said 28 students from the MBA batch and 22 students from the M.Com batch took the test. Another dozen companies were willing to visit the University for recruiting students in the current academic year and discussions were on with them.
He congratulated the principal N. Krishna Prasad, principal, and faculty members.
NET on Dec. 21
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, has invited applications for the National Eligibility Test (NET) for science subjects to be held on December 21, 2008. The test is conducted jointly by CSIR and the University Grants Commission for determining the eligibility for awarding Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and lectureship. Candidates can apply for both JRF and lectureship together or for lectureship only. Separate merit list will be prepare d for JRF and lectureship. Lectureship is the eligibility for appointment as lecturers in colleges.
Those qualifying in JRF will be eligible for fellowship to pursue Ph.D. programmes.
Candidates can apply online on www.csirhrdg.res.in before September 4, 2008. A printout of the application form should be sent to the Sr. Controller of Examinations, Human Resource Development Group, Examination Unit, CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi–110 012 so as to reach him before September 11.
Those qualifying in JRF will be eligible for fellowship to pursue Ph.D. programmes.
Candidates can apply online on www.csirhrdg.res.in before September 4, 2008. A printout of the application form should be sent to the Sr. Controller of Examinations, Human Resource Development Group, Examination Unit, CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi–110 012 so as to reach him before September 11.
IRMA invites applications
The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) has invited applications from Indian nationals for the common entrance test to be held on November 9, 2008 across the country for admission to its postgraduate programme in rural management (PRM — 2009-11) and fellow programme in rural management (FPRM- 2009). Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata are among the test centres.
Graduates in any discipline with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate (45 per cent for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes categories and persons with disabilities) are eligible to apply for PRM.
Eligibility for FRPM is a Master’s degree in any discipline or a four or five-year professional degree. Final-year students completing the eligibility requirements by June 8, 2009 may also apply. PRM is a two-year and FPRM is a 3-year (doctoral) residential programme. FPRM participants are eligible to receive a fellowship of Rs.10,000 a month and contingency grant of Rs.20,000 a year. Those who successfully complete these programmes could enjoy campus placement assistance provided by IRMA. The application form may be downloaded from the IRMA website www.irma.ac.in . Last date for receipt of completed applications is October 6, 2008.
For more details, visit http://www.irma.ac.in
Graduates in any discipline with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate (45 per cent for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes categories and persons with disabilities) are eligible to apply for PRM.
Eligibility for FRPM is a Master’s degree in any discipline or a four or five-year professional degree. Final-year students completing the eligibility requirements by June 8, 2009 may also apply. PRM is a two-year and FPRM is a 3-year (doctoral) residential programme. FPRM participants are eligible to receive a fellowship of Rs.10,000 a month and contingency grant of Rs.20,000 a year. Those who successfully complete these programmes could enjoy campus placement assistance provided by IRMA. The application form may be downloaded from the IRMA website www.irma.ac.in . Last date for receipt of completed applications is October 6, 2008.
For more details, visit http://www.irma.ac.in
IGNOU offers NGO management
A certificate course in NGO Management has been launched by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to provide basic managerial concepts to staff involved.
This programme is offered in association with UNAIDS (United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS).
This six months course will be offered in English, and subsequently in local languages.
The university’s initiative is aimed at enhancing the managerial and financial capacity of the NGO sector by disseminating knowledge through distance education. The course will be beneficial to those who want to work in development sector or in non-governmental organisations. Curriculum for this certificate course would include a seven-day contact programme directly with an NGO through which students could get an opportunity to gain better understanding of the operational issues and field requirements.
Eligibility for joining the certificate programme is 10+2. Those who have completed matriculation with at least three years’ work experience in the NGO sector can also join.
Diploma in forest management
The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal has invited applications for admission to its Post graduate diploma in forestry management (PGDFM) and Fellow programme in management (FPM).
Selection is through IIM-CAT score by short listing applicants. IIM-CAT score will also be considered for selection. For details visit www.iifm.ac.in/admission or write to admission@iifm.ac.in.
JNTU admissions
School of Management Studies, JNTU will be offering spot admissions for the Sixth Batch of MBA programme offered in collaboration with Central Michigan University, USA.
The last date for admissions has been extended to June 28, 2008.
All those who have completed four year degree course are eligible. Details can be had from the Director, School of Management Studies, JNT University or on 93964-38347.
Applications for MBA
The New Horizon Degree College, a study centre of Maduri Kamaraj University, is inviting applications for MBA, CA, MSc Chemistry, Physics, PGDCA, BLISc, PG diplomas and all BA and MA programmes in distance mode. Further details can be had from S.R. Gupta, the programme officer, on 23204637, 23205208 or 9246202317.
This programme is offered in association with UNAIDS (United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS).
This six months course will be offered in English, and subsequently in local languages.
The university’s initiative is aimed at enhancing the managerial and financial capacity of the NGO sector by disseminating knowledge through distance education. The course will be beneficial to those who want to work in development sector or in non-governmental organisations. Curriculum for this certificate course would include a seven-day contact programme directly with an NGO through which students could get an opportunity to gain better understanding of the operational issues and field requirements.
Eligibility for joining the certificate programme is 10+2. Those who have completed matriculation with at least three years’ work experience in the NGO sector can also join.
Diploma in forest management
The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal has invited applications for admission to its Post graduate diploma in forestry management (PGDFM) and Fellow programme in management (FPM).
Selection is through IIM-CAT score by short listing applicants. IIM-CAT score will also be considered for selection. For details visit www.iifm.ac.in/admission or write to admission@iifm.ac.in.
JNTU admissions
School of Management Studies, JNTU will be offering spot admissions for the Sixth Batch of MBA programme offered in collaboration with Central Michigan University, USA.
The last date for admissions has been extended to June 28, 2008.
All those who have completed four year degree course are eligible. Details can be had from the Director, School of Management Studies, JNT University or on 93964-38347.
Applications for MBA
The New Horizon Degree College, a study centre of Maduri Kamaraj University, is inviting applications for MBA, CA, MSc Chemistry, Physics, PGDCA, BLISc, PG diplomas and all BA and MA programmes in distance mode. Further details can be had from S.R. Gupta, the programme officer, on 23204637, 23205208 or 9246202317.
Specialised PG courses from London-based institute
The London-based British Institute of Technology and Ecommerce is launching several specialised master’s degree programmes from this academic year.
Business studies
With a number of engineers opting for management training, the institute has decided to start a new MBA degree programme in Engineering Management. New specialisations have also been added to the existing MBA in Innovative Management: supply chain management, customer relations management, marketing and communication, information technology management, business process re-engineering and strategic management.
Students applying for these programmes should ideally have two years of work experience. However, fresh graduates can also apply, if they are willing to do a four-month foundation course before the programme begins.
Relevant science
The institute is also introducing several new M.Sc degree programmes in cutting edge sciences. The new specialisations are M.Sc in nanotechnology, biotechnology, forensics, e-security, e-commerce, aeronautical technology and mobile communications. Graduates with an undergraduate degree in the relevant sciences are free to apply.
More intake
The institute is looking to increasing its intake this year by accepting 200 new students from India. Director Mohammed Farmer will be conducting interviews, offering spot admissions and awarding scholarships at the University of Madras on August 26. Please contact Mohammed Ghani at 044 – 25362233 / 25382678 for more details.
While the tuition fee for the programme is £10,000, all students who have scored at least 55 per cent in their undergraduate degree are eligible to apply for the Abdul Kalam scholarships which will reduce the fee by about 30 per cent.
The institute is organising a roadshow in five Indian cities between August 21 and 28, meeting up with top Indian companies looking for investment from the United Kingdom.
It will also host the World High Tech Forum in the U.K. on October 7 and 8, which Union Minister for Telecommunications A. Raja is expected to address.
For details, contact: Mohammed Ghani Phone: 044 – 25362233 / 25382678
Business studies
With a number of engineers opting for management training, the institute has decided to start a new MBA degree programme in Engineering Management. New specialisations have also been added to the existing MBA in Innovative Management: supply chain management, customer relations management, marketing and communication, information technology management, business process re-engineering and strategic management.
Students applying for these programmes should ideally have two years of work experience. However, fresh graduates can also apply, if they are willing to do a four-month foundation course before the programme begins.
Relevant science
The institute is also introducing several new M.Sc degree programmes in cutting edge sciences. The new specialisations are M.Sc in nanotechnology, biotechnology, forensics, e-security, e-commerce, aeronautical technology and mobile communications. Graduates with an undergraduate degree in the relevant sciences are free to apply.
More intake
The institute is looking to increasing its intake this year by accepting 200 new students from India. Director Mohammed Farmer will be conducting interviews, offering spot admissions and awarding scholarships at the University of Madras on August 26. Please contact Mohammed Ghani at 044 – 25362233 / 25382678 for more details.
While the tuition fee for the programme is £10,000, all students who have scored at least 55 per cent in their undergraduate degree are eligible to apply for the Abdul Kalam scholarships which will reduce the fee by about 30 per cent.
The institute is organising a roadshow in five Indian cities between August 21 and 28, meeting up with top Indian companies looking for investment from the United Kingdom.
It will also host the World High Tech Forum in the U.K. on October 7 and 8, which Union Minister for Telecommunications A. Raja is expected to address.
For details, contact: Mohammed Ghani Phone: 044 – 25362233 / 25382678
PG diploma in fitness management
Keeping one’s body, to meet the demands of the present-day lifestyle, seems to be on everybody’s wish list. The craving for a ‘six-pack’ and rising awareness on virtues of staying fit have fuelled growth of fitness centres everywhere.
However, due to lack of dedicated training institutes, fitness industry is facing a severe crunch of trained manpower.
Even though many private firms including Nike and Reebok have forayed into fitness training, such courses are of short-duration aimed at specialization.
To provide a holistic fitness education, University of Hyderabad (UoH) started the Centre for Physical Fitness and Sports Sciences (CPFSS) to offer courses in health fitness.
CPFSS has launched PG Diploma in Health Fitness and Life Style Management, a one-year fully residential course.
The course trains students in all major Indian and Western exercises such as yoga, aerobics etc.
The students also have to study allied sciences such anatomy, physiology, sports medicine and kinesiology.
“Most of the trainers lack scientific knowledge of the trade and depend on their personal experience or tips from seniors,” said Dr. K.V. Rajasekhar, Assistant Director of Physical Education and the Course Coordinator.
The course has 30 seats and graduate from any stream with 50 per cent marks are eligible to apply.
The SC and ST reservation is applicable in seat allocation. The tuition fee is Rs. 19,000 for two semesters.
“Our students will be placed as fitness consultants, trainers or they can set up their own centres with help from the university,” says Mr. Rajasekhar.
The last date for submission of application forms is August 18.
For further details visit the website www.uohyd.ernet.in or contact 9949513504, or mail: ‘ jatinsriraj@yahoo.co.in’.
However, due to lack of dedicated training institutes, fitness industry is facing a severe crunch of trained manpower.
Even though many private firms including Nike and Reebok have forayed into fitness training, such courses are of short-duration aimed at specialization.
To provide a holistic fitness education, University of Hyderabad (UoH) started the Centre for Physical Fitness and Sports Sciences (CPFSS) to offer courses in health fitness.
CPFSS has launched PG Diploma in Health Fitness and Life Style Management, a one-year fully residential course.
The course trains students in all major Indian and Western exercises such as yoga, aerobics etc.
The students also have to study allied sciences such anatomy, physiology, sports medicine and kinesiology.
“Most of the trainers lack scientific knowledge of the trade and depend on their personal experience or tips from seniors,” said Dr. K.V. Rajasekhar, Assistant Director of Physical Education and the Course Coordinator.
The course has 30 seats and graduate from any stream with 50 per cent marks are eligible to apply.
The SC and ST reservation is applicable in seat allocation. The tuition fee is Rs. 19,000 for two semesters.
“Our students will be placed as fitness consultants, trainers or they can set up their own centres with help from the university,” says Mr. Rajasekhar.
The last date for submission of application forms is August 18.
For further details visit the website www.uohyd.ernet.in or contact 9949513504, or mail: ‘ jatinsriraj@yahoo.co.in’.
Last dates for Company Secretaryship courses
Registration process for the Company Secretaryship Foundation Course has commenced and the last date is September 30.
Students who have passed Plus Two in arts/commerce/science subjects or any other discipline, excluding fine arts, can pursue the course, according to a press release from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Madurai Chapter. The institute has also announced August 31 as cut-off date for admission to Intermediate Course in Company Secretaryship. Those who register before August 31 will be eligible to appear for both the groups in June 2009 examinations. For those who want to appear for only one group, the cut-off date for registration is November 30. For the Intermediate Course, graduates in all disciplines, except fine arts, are eligible for admission.
Prospectus can be obtained from Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Madurai Chapter, C3, third floor, A. R. Plaza, North Veli Street, Madurai-625 001. Mobile phone no: 98431-55753.
Students who have passed Plus Two in arts/commerce/science subjects or any other discipline, excluding fine arts, can pursue the course, according to a press release from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Madurai Chapter. The institute has also announced August 31 as cut-off date for admission to Intermediate Course in Company Secretaryship. Those who register before August 31 will be eligible to appear for both the groups in June 2009 examinations. For those who want to appear for only one group, the cut-off date for registration is November 30. For the Intermediate Course, graduates in all disciplines, except fine arts, are eligible for admission.
Prospectus can be obtained from Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Madurai Chapter, C3, third floor, A. R. Plaza, North Veli Street, Madurai-625 001. Mobile phone no: 98431-55753.
Online training for GRE aspirants
Valued Epistemics Pvt. Ltd. has launched GREedge.com, India’s first online training for GRE aspirants across the country. The product is a result of research and development since 2005 and has seen 15,000 plus successful candidates passing through its portals in the beta stage on its technology platform Wizdom.in.
Anand Kannan, Managing Director, VEPL, said “GRE is an online test and we felt the need for the preparation also to be on an online platform, hence “GREedge.com”. “The inherent advantage of an online platform is that students can learn at their own pace and convenience, making it truly an anywhere, anytime learning.”
Another key advantage is that the student counsellor understands the time available and the student’s specific skills to customise a programme.
Feedback
The company announced the launch of “The Millisecond Technology,” a software which captures information on how students answer the questions, analyse the data, and offers them feedback and recommendations to boost their score. This technology is under patent.
In an online test environment where every millisecond counts for scoring, this technology plays a crucial role in helping students boost their scores.
Yogish Lavanis, co-founder, Director & Head (Student Facilitation), said “There are two aspects to the functioning of Millisecond Technology — data capturing and analysis. The most important difference is that it does the analysis in real-time.” When students log on to GREedge.com and start working on model tests, the Millisecond monitor, which is embedded in the page, records the way students select their answers and with the help of predictive analytics technology, “slices the data.”
The information is crystallised into feedback on their strengths and weaknesses, helping them understand where they are losing time and help them in correcting it. Students interested in this training can go to www.greedge.com or e-mail info@greedge.com.
Anand Kannan, Managing Director, VEPL, said “GRE is an online test and we felt the need for the preparation also to be on an online platform, hence “GREedge.com”. “The inherent advantage of an online platform is that students can learn at their own pace and convenience, making it truly an anywhere, anytime learning.”
Another key advantage is that the student counsellor understands the time available and the student’s specific skills to customise a programme.
Feedback
The company announced the launch of “The Millisecond Technology,” a software which captures information on how students answer the questions, analyse the data, and offers them feedback and recommendations to boost their score. This technology is under patent.
In an online test environment where every millisecond counts for scoring, this technology plays a crucial role in helping students boost their scores.
Yogish Lavanis, co-founder, Director & Head (Student Facilitation), said “There are two aspects to the functioning of Millisecond Technology — data capturing and analysis. The most important difference is that it does the analysis in real-time.” When students log on to GREedge.com and start working on model tests, the Millisecond monitor, which is embedded in the page, records the way students select their answers and with the help of predictive analytics technology, “slices the data.”
The information is crystallised into feedback on their strengths and weaknesses, helping them understand where they are losing time and help them in correcting it. Students interested in this training can go to www.greedge.com or e-mail info@greedge.com.
Australian education programme in Chennai
IDP Education India is organising the IDP Australian Education Interview Programme at the Taj Coromandel hotel in Chennai on September 4 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Representatives from 30 Australian universities and institutions will be present. Students will also be able to save on application fees and secure admissions on the spot subject to certain conditions, according to IDP. They can also seek advice from experienced and professional IDP counsellors on the quality and reputation of courses and institutions in Australia, prepare their applications in advance and receive confirmed appointments with Australian institution representatives.
Pre-registration is compulsory for this event. Please contact Rathika, manager, IDP Education India, Chennai at 044 - 42857041 - 44.
Representatives from 30 Australian universities and institutions will be present. Students will also be able to save on application fees and secure admissions on the spot subject to certain conditions, according to IDP. They can also seek advice from experienced and professional IDP counsellors on the quality and reputation of courses and institutions in Australia, prepare their applications in advance and receive confirmed appointments with Australian institution representatives.
Pre-registration is compulsory for this event. Please contact Rathika, manager, IDP Education India, Chennai at 044 - 42857041 - 44.
Orientation programme and remedial coaching
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) organised an orientation programme and remedial coaching for students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and backward communities recently.
The event was organised by the standing committee for the welfare of Scheduled Castes-Scheduled Tribes at the university.
Experts took classes on personality improvement and better communication skills on the occasion.
During the inaugural function, Gangan Prathap, Vice-Chancellor, urged the students to adapt quickly to the changing university atmosphere.
The Vice-Chancellor also urged the student community to improve their skills in communicative English.
Mr. Prathap said that Kerala should have at least 15 universities in the next five years.
He said that there were only two universities from the State at present among the top 100 in the country.
Online repository
CUSAT has come up with an institutional repository where its research publications and Ph.D. theses would be available online for the public. The facility will provide pre-prints and post-prints of research journal articles and digital versions of theses and dissertations.
Keeping in tune with the objectives of the open access movement, the facility helps the institute researchers in self-archiving and long-term preservation of their scholarly publications, provides easy access to these publications world wide and improves the impact of their research.
Institutional repositories are also partly linked to the notion of a digital library — collecting, housing, classifying, cataloguing, preserving and providing access to digital content, analogous with the library’s conventional function of collecting, housing classifying, preserving and providing access to analog content.
The main objectives for having an institutional repository include creating global visibility for an institution’s scholarly research and to collect content in a single location.
It also provides open access to institutional research output by self-archiving it.
Online repositories also help in storing and preserving other institutional digital assets, including unpublished theses or technical reports.
The event was organised by the standing committee for the welfare of Scheduled Castes-Scheduled Tribes at the university.
Experts took classes on personality improvement and better communication skills on the occasion.
During the inaugural function, Gangan Prathap, Vice-Chancellor, urged the students to adapt quickly to the changing university atmosphere.
The Vice-Chancellor also urged the student community to improve their skills in communicative English.
Mr. Prathap said that Kerala should have at least 15 universities in the next five years.
He said that there were only two universities from the State at present among the top 100 in the country.
Online repository
CUSAT has come up with an institutional repository where its research publications and Ph.D. theses would be available online for the public. The facility will provide pre-prints and post-prints of research journal articles and digital versions of theses and dissertations.
Keeping in tune with the objectives of the open access movement, the facility helps the institute researchers in self-archiving and long-term preservation of their scholarly publications, provides easy access to these publications world wide and improves the impact of their research.
Institutional repositories are also partly linked to the notion of a digital library — collecting, housing, classifying, cataloguing, preserving and providing access to digital content, analogous with the library’s conventional function of collecting, housing classifying, preserving and providing access to analog content.
The main objectives for having an institutional repository include creating global visibility for an institution’s scholarly research and to collect content in a single location.
It also provides open access to institutional research output by self-archiving it.
Online repositories also help in storing and preserving other institutional digital assets, including unpublished theses or technical reports.
Bioinformatics networking
The Department of Biotechnology under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology will network the postgraduate course in Bioinformatics from the next academic year, said Dr. T. Madhan Mohan, Adviser, Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
At present the postgraduate course is being offered in Anna University in Chennai, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Central University, Puducherry and a few other private institutions.
At present the course is offered individually by the universities and the private institutions.
The networking would help in sharing information, exchanging ideas and organising video conferencing.
The DBT had already the prepared the syllabus for the programme and computing systems would be shared among the institutions, he said.
The postgraduate programme in bioinformatics was supported by the DBT, he said.
In order to promote bioinformatics as an interesting subject, the DBT is conducting a national-level Bioinformatics National Certification examination.
It is a tough examination and those who pass it would get cash awards besides an opportunity to obtain scholarships for taking up higher studies in the subject, Dr. Madhan Mohan said.
At present the postgraduate course is being offered in Anna University in Chennai, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Central University, Puducherry and a few other private institutions.
At present the course is offered individually by the universities and the private institutions.
The networking would help in sharing information, exchanging ideas and organising video conferencing.
The DBT had already the prepared the syllabus for the programme and computing systems would be shared among the institutions, he said.
The postgraduate programme in bioinformatics was supported by the DBT, he said.
In order to promote bioinformatics as an interesting subject, the DBT is conducting a national-level Bioinformatics National Certification examination.
It is a tough examination and those who pass it would get cash awards besides an opportunity to obtain scholarships for taking up higher studies in the subject, Dr. Madhan Mohan said.
Courses at Carnegie university
You don’t have to head West to study at the renowned American Carnegie Mellon university.
Instead, you could head East to study at its Australian campus — and take advantage of several scholarships as well.
Scholarships
Part and full scholarships are available for meritorious students wishing to pursue their MS in Information Technology or in Public Policy and Management at the Carnegie Mellon Heinz School, which is the university’s Australian campus, for the January 2009 intake.
Ranking
The value of scholarships available (for tuition fee only) ranges approximately between Rs.10 lakh and 28 lakh.
Both courses are prestigious ones at the American campus, with the MS in IT ranked No.1 and the other course ranked No. 4 in the U.S., according to the US News and World Reports ranking system.
Both courses comprise 12 full-semester classes and can be completed in one year.
Admission criteria
Admission criteria are stringent and only students with excellent marks will be considered for admission followed by scholarships.
Any work experience will be added merit for admission to the courses.
A complete admission application must include an online application with official transcripts from all colleges and universities the candidate attended thus far, official GMAT or GRE scores, official TOEFL or IELTS scores, a current resume, three letters of recommendation and a 1,000-word essay describing one’s background and career goals.
For more information, visit www.heinz.cmu.edu/australia.
Instead, you could head East to study at its Australian campus — and take advantage of several scholarships as well.
Scholarships
Part and full scholarships are available for meritorious students wishing to pursue their MS in Information Technology or in Public Policy and Management at the Carnegie Mellon Heinz School, which is the university’s Australian campus, for the January 2009 intake.
Ranking
The value of scholarships available (for tuition fee only) ranges approximately between Rs.10 lakh and 28 lakh.
Both courses are prestigious ones at the American campus, with the MS in IT ranked No.1 and the other course ranked No. 4 in the U.S., according to the US News and World Reports ranking system.
Both courses comprise 12 full-semester classes and can be completed in one year.
Admission criteria
Admission criteria are stringent and only students with excellent marks will be considered for admission followed by scholarships.
Any work experience will be added merit for admission to the courses.
A complete admission application must include an online application with official transcripts from all colleges and universities the candidate attended thus far, official GMAT or GRE scores, official TOEFL or IELTS scores, a current resume, three letters of recommendation and a 1,000-word essay describing one’s background and career goals.
For more information, visit www.heinz.cmu.edu/australia.
Free computer training
Hyderabad: A free six-month computer training programme is jointly being offered by the Kohinoor Foundation and Froebel’s. Training will be imparted to students in various computer fundamentals, Ms-Office, internet concepts, Page Maker, Corel Draw, Photoshop, DTP and Web Designing.
The candidate should have passed SSC and the last date for submission of application forms is August 23.
For more information interested persons can contact 2339 1589, 2337 2948, 93461 34400.
The candidate should have passed SSC and the last date for submission of application forms is August 23.
For more information interested persons can contact 2339 1589, 2337 2948, 93461 34400.
NGRI scientist bags IGU gold medal
HYDERABAD: A scientist of the NGRI Abhay Ram Bansal, has been selected for the prestigious Krishnan Gold Medal for 2008 by the Indian Geophysical Union, in recognition of his ‘significant’ contribution in the field of earth sciences and related region.
The medal will be presented at the inaugural function of the Union’s 45th annual convention on November 5 at Department of Geophysics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (UP), a press release stated.
The medal will be presented at the inaugural function of the Union’s 45th annual convention on November 5 at Department of Geophysics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (UP), a press release stated.
UoH stakes claim for holding global meet
HYDERABAD: University of Hyderabad is staking claim to organise the prestigious International Conference on Ion Beam Modification of Materials (IBMM) in 2010. The UoH is being supported by the Departments of Science and Technology and the Atomic Energy in this effort.
The proposal will be presented by Prof A.P. Pathak of the University who is attending the 16th International Conference – IBMM-2008 at Dresden, Germany.
He would also be presenting three research papers on nano and bio-materials at the six-day IBMM-2008 at Dresden starting on August 31.
Clearance
The efforts to get clearance for the university are supported by Institute of Physics (IoP) Bhubaneshwar, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) Kalpakkam and the Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai.
The University had earlier successfully organised an International Conference on Ion Beam Analysis (IBA) in 2007, proceedings of which were published by Elsevier Science publishers.
Prof. Pathak will also be delivering a talk at the second international meeting on Radiation Effects in Matter (REM2) at Crete in Greece during September.
He would also be visiting the Institute of Electronic Materials Warsaw (ITME) in Poland under the Indo-Polish Scientific Cooperation this month for discussions on synthesis and modification of nanocrystals.
(Source: The Hindu)
The proposal will be presented by Prof A.P. Pathak of the University who is attending the 16th International Conference – IBMM-2008 at Dresden, Germany.
He would also be presenting three research papers on nano and bio-materials at the six-day IBMM-2008 at Dresden starting on August 31.
Clearance
The efforts to get clearance for the university are supported by Institute of Physics (IoP) Bhubaneshwar, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) Kalpakkam and the Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai.
The University had earlier successfully organised an International Conference on Ion Beam Analysis (IBA) in 2007, proceedings of which were published by Elsevier Science publishers.
Prof. Pathak will also be delivering a talk at the second international meeting on Radiation Effects in Matter (REM2) at Crete in Greece during September.
He would also be visiting the Institute of Electronic Materials Warsaw (ITME) in Poland under the Indo-Polish Scientific Cooperation this month for discussions on synthesis and modification of nanocrystals.
(Source: The Hindu)
Second phase of engg. counselling from Sept. 8
HYDERABAD: The second phase of counselling for admission into engineering courses will be conducted from September 8 covering all the candidates who were not called for admissions during the first phase.
Technical Education Commissioner, L. Premchandra Reddy said that open category, BC “B” and BC “D” candidates from 54,000 and above ranks were not called in the ongoing counselling.
They would be included along with all other category candidates in the second phase. Meanwhile, web-based counselling for candidates who were part of the first phase of counselling would be conducted from August 24 to September 4.
Web counselling
Students who wish to change their allotment to some other colleges or courses, can use the web-based counselling and choose their new options using the scratch card given to them during the counselling. They can log onto the websites - http://eamcet.dte.gov.in or http://eamcet.apsche.ac.in and give their new options. They can log in and change as many times as they want to between August 24 and September 4.
Officials said that allotment would be done after the last date was over. Students need not worry about the allotment as the software would allot seats based on merit and taking into consideration as reservation aspects.
Counselling for admissions into B. Pharmacy and Biotechnology courses for Bi.P.C. students would be held from September 1 to 6. Nearly 10,000 B.Pharma seats are on offer while 20,000 students would be called for counselling.
Technical Education Commissioner, L. Premchandra Reddy said that open category, BC “B” and BC “D” candidates from 54,000 and above ranks were not called in the ongoing counselling.
They would be included along with all other category candidates in the second phase. Meanwhile, web-based counselling for candidates who were part of the first phase of counselling would be conducted from August 24 to September 4.
Web counselling
Students who wish to change their allotment to some other colleges or courses, can use the web-based counselling and choose their new options using the scratch card given to them during the counselling. They can log onto the websites - http://eamcet.dte.gov.in or http://eamcet.apsche.ac.in and give their new options. They can log in and change as many times as they want to between August 24 and September 4.
Officials said that allotment would be done after the last date was over. Students need not worry about the allotment as the software would allot seats based on merit and taking into consideration as reservation aspects.
Counselling for admissions into B. Pharmacy and Biotechnology courses for Bi.P.C. students would be held from September 1 to 6. Nearly 10,000 B.Pharma seats are on offer while 20,000 students would be called for counselling.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
Forestry course
The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal-460 003, Madhya Pradesh, has invited applications for admission to its Post-Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) and Fellow Programme in Management (FPM).
IIM-CAT score will also be considered for selection. For details, visit www.iifm.ac.in/admission or write to admission@iifm.ac.in
IIM-CAT score will also be considered for selection. For details, visit www.iifm.ac.in/admission or write to admission@iifm.ac.in
ICFAI’s industry-oriented course
ICFAI National College offers an industry-oriented programme for those aspiring to work in the banking, finance and insurance sectors.
This postgraduate diploma in banking, finance and insurance (PGDBFI) is a one-year programme that aims at bridging the gap between theoretical understanding at the undergraduation level and the demands of the industry.
At ICFAI, students will be linked to a banking, financial and insurance institutions to understand the classroom concepts in real-time environment. The programme is spread over two semesters and the curriculum includes courses in Marketing, Financial Management, Banking, Life Insurance, Mutual funds and Wealth Management. The ICFAI has roped in management teachers, professionals from banks and Industry as faculty for the programme. The batches will comprise about 30 - 50 students and the programme begins next month. For details: call 99401 84997 or 98404 86853.
This postgraduate diploma in banking, finance and insurance (PGDBFI) is a one-year programme that aims at bridging the gap between theoretical understanding at the undergraduation level and the demands of the industry.
At ICFAI, students will be linked to a banking, financial and insurance institutions to understand the classroom concepts in real-time environment. The programme is spread over two semesters and the curriculum includes courses in Marketing, Financial Management, Banking, Life Insurance, Mutual funds and Wealth Management. The ICFAI has roped in management teachers, professionals from banks and Industry as faculty for the programme. The batches will comprise about 30 - 50 students and the programme begins next month. For details: call 99401 84997 or 98404 86853.
Computer training institute for visually challenged
The institute is being set up by Adarsa Andhula Samkshema Sangham
VIJAYAWADA: A residential computer training institute for the visually challenged, stated to be the first of its kind in the State, is being inaugurated at Gudivada on October 15 on the occasion of World White Cane Day.
The institute is being set up by Adarsa Andhula Samkshema Sangham, an association floated by a few socially conscious visually challenged persons, who are already running a sound library in Gudivada for the benefit of visually challenged students.
Association’s secretary A. Srinivasulu said on Saturday that the institute was being opened with 10 computers to begin with.
A maximum of 50 students would be admitted initially, who would be taught the basics of computers depending on their educational qualification.
A pass in SSC was a must for joining the training institute.
Mr. Srinivasulu said the institute was being set up at a cost of Rs.2.8 lakhs, which was donated by a Hyderabad-based philanthropist. A part of the amount had been used to acquire computers and other required infrastructure, and the remaining amount would be enough to run the institute for three months.
Sponsors were being scouted for to get the institute going after three months.
He hoped that a grant-in-aid could be secured from the Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment if the institute was run for at least two years. Jaws, a software that reads the commands appearing on the screen, and Kuzral, a software that reads the scanned book, would be available in the computers to make the training easier for the candidates.
Mr. Srinivasulu said those interested in joining the training could contact him on phone 98491-00373 or by sending their application and bio-data to the association’s office at Shop No.2 A, Municipal Complex, Nehru Chowk, Gudivada – 521301.
(Source: The Hindu)
VIJAYAWADA: A residential computer training institute for the visually challenged, stated to be the first of its kind in the State, is being inaugurated at Gudivada on October 15 on the occasion of World White Cane Day.
The institute is being set up by Adarsa Andhula Samkshema Sangham, an association floated by a few socially conscious visually challenged persons, who are already running a sound library in Gudivada for the benefit of visually challenged students.
Association’s secretary A. Srinivasulu said on Saturday that the institute was being opened with 10 computers to begin with.
A maximum of 50 students would be admitted initially, who would be taught the basics of computers depending on their educational qualification.
A pass in SSC was a must for joining the training institute.
Mr. Srinivasulu said the institute was being set up at a cost of Rs.2.8 lakhs, which was donated by a Hyderabad-based philanthropist. A part of the amount had been used to acquire computers and other required infrastructure, and the remaining amount would be enough to run the institute for three months.
Sponsors were being scouted for to get the institute going after three months.
He hoped that a grant-in-aid could be secured from the Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment if the institute was run for at least two years. Jaws, a software that reads the commands appearing on the screen, and Kuzral, a software that reads the scanned book, would be available in the computers to make the training easier for the candidates.
Mr. Srinivasulu said those interested in joining the training could contact him on phone 98491-00373 or by sending their application and bio-data to the association’s office at Shop No.2 A, Municipal Complex, Nehru Chowk, Gudivada – 521301.
(Source: The Hindu)
National seminar on English
VIJAYAWADA: English teachers and research scholars from colleges and universities across the country will participate in a national seminar on “Reflective practice in English classroom” at Andhra Loyola College (ALC) on August 11 and 12.
Acharya Nagarjuna University Vice-Chancellor Y.R. Haragopal Reddy will inaugurate the seminar at 9.30 a.m. on August 11. ANU Registrar K. Viyyanna Rao will deliver the valedictory address the next day, principal S. Emmanuel and seminar convener P. Ramanujam said. The department of English of ALC and the Loyola ELT Resource Centre are jointly conducting the seminar.
Resource persons
M.L. Tickoo, former head of Specialists Department at Regional Language Centre (RELC), Singapore, will deliver the keynote address. British Council’s former English studies officer V. Robert Bellarmine and a few professors from English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, will be among resource persons. The seminar would address the growing concern about the quality of English classroom teaching. The objective was to find more effective ways of enhancing professional competence.
Acharya Nagarjuna University Vice-Chancellor Y.R. Haragopal Reddy will inaugurate the seminar at 9.30 a.m. on August 11. ANU Registrar K. Viyyanna Rao will deliver the valedictory address the next day, principal S. Emmanuel and seminar convener P. Ramanujam said. The department of English of ALC and the Loyola ELT Resource Centre are jointly conducting the seminar.
Resource persons
M.L. Tickoo, former head of Specialists Department at Regional Language Centre (RELC), Singapore, will deliver the keynote address. British Council’s former English studies officer V. Robert Bellarmine and a few professors from English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, will be among resource persons. The seminar would address the growing concern about the quality of English classroom teaching. The objective was to find more effective ways of enhancing professional competence.
ANU to set up engg. college on campus
GUNTUR: Acharya Nagarjuna University will set up an engineering college on the campus at Nagarjuna Nagar for admission from 2009-10 academic year admissions. A committee for setting up the college met on the university campus on Saturday and decided to identify a suitable place for construction of buildings and the courses to be offered.
Vice-Chancellor Y.R. Haragopala Reddy held discussions with panel members -- Engineering Faculty Dean Nageswara Rao, Andhra University professor Raju, Executive Council members DAR Subrahmanyam, I Ramesh and Officer on Special Duty N. Samuyelu on Saturday. The matter would be reported to the Executive Council and depending on their decision, the process would begin, Prof. Haragopala Reddy said.
Location
Locations being considered were the old sheds of Centre for Distance Education alongside the Vice-Chancellor’s office as that would get shifted into the new CDE building. Some classes would be conducted temporarily on the new building of CDE. The second location being considered was close to the Aquaculture Department for constructing new buildings. First year examination of B. Pharmacy will begin on August 11 at 23 centres in the ANU jurisdiction and 1,650 students would attend it. The M.Tech II semester examinations would begin at five centres.
Meanwhile, activists of the Student Federation of India burnt an effigy of capitalist nations for setting up universities in India.
Vice-Chancellor Y.R. Haragopala Reddy held discussions with panel members -- Engineering Faculty Dean Nageswara Rao, Andhra University professor Raju, Executive Council members DAR Subrahmanyam, I Ramesh and Officer on Special Duty N. Samuyelu on Saturday. The matter would be reported to the Executive Council and depending on their decision, the process would begin, Prof. Haragopala Reddy said.
Location
Locations being considered were the old sheds of Centre for Distance Education alongside the Vice-Chancellor’s office as that would get shifted into the new CDE building. Some classes would be conducted temporarily on the new building of CDE. The second location being considered was close to the Aquaculture Department for constructing new buildings. First year examination of B. Pharmacy will begin on August 11 at 23 centres in the ANU jurisdiction and 1,650 students would attend it. The M.Tech II semester examinations would begin at five centres.
Meanwhile, activists of the Student Federation of India burnt an effigy of capitalist nations for setting up universities in India.
UGC review meet at University of Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: The UGC/AICTE Review Committee will hold its next meeting at University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli campus from August 11 to 12 under the Chairmanship of Prof. Yash Pal. The meetings will be held from 10.30 a.m. onwards.
Diploma courses from IIPH
HYDERABAD: Constructions pertaining to Phase One of the Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), Hyderabad, taken up at an estimated Rs.40 crore near the international airport, Shamshabad, will be ready next year, said K. Srinath Reddy, president, Public Health Foundation of India.
At a press conference here on Saturday, he said it would offer post-graduate diploma courses in public health management, biostatistics and data management, and health policy and health economics.
The course in biostatistics and data management will begin on August 14 at Vengalrao Nagar here.
At a press conference here on Saturday, he said it would offer post-graduate diploma courses in public health management, biostatistics and data management, and health policy and health economics.
The course in biostatistics and data management will begin on August 14 at Vengalrao Nagar here.
NTRUHS awards Ph.D
NTR varsity awarded Ph.D. in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Pharmacology to T. Bharathi.
Co-optex to give part-time jobs to college students
ERODE: Co-optex has opened its doors to college students for part-time employment. The work involves manning showrooms in the State between 4.30 and 8.30 in the evenings for which the organisation will pay Rs. 4,000 a month.
According to Co-optex special officer and managing director M.P. Nirmala, any college student is eligible to participate and they should approach the manager of the nearest showroom.
Co-optex has 137 showrooms in the State. Ms. Nirmala says the aim is provide the students an opportunity to earn while they learn. “Part time employment during study years as a concept has not picked up in our region. By working at Co-optex showrooms the students will not only get money but also valuable experience, which will help them during employment,” she says.
She says the organisation can take up to 2,000 students. Further, Co-optex also plans to rope in students to conduct exhibitions. “During our annual exhibitions, we would like to avail students’ services for decorating our showroom and helping in sales. For their services the organisation will compensate them.”
In a few places in the State like Coimbatore, Co-optex has already had students. Ms. Nirmala says the weavers’ marketing arm also welcomes students’ role in designing dress materials.
“In the recent past in Chennai, we have had students of a private arts and science college designing salwar materials for us,” she says. For every accepted design, a student will be rewarded with Rs. 600. Designs are also welcome for shirts and other dress materials. She says students or institutions can get in touch with the nearest showroom for part-time employment and design and production centre heads for supply of designs
According to Co-optex special officer and managing director M.P. Nirmala, any college student is eligible to participate and they should approach the manager of the nearest showroom.
Co-optex has 137 showrooms in the State. Ms. Nirmala says the aim is provide the students an opportunity to earn while they learn. “Part time employment during study years as a concept has not picked up in our region. By working at Co-optex showrooms the students will not only get money but also valuable experience, which will help them during employment,” she says.
She says the organisation can take up to 2,000 students. Further, Co-optex also plans to rope in students to conduct exhibitions. “During our annual exhibitions, we would like to avail students’ services for decorating our showroom and helping in sales. For their services the organisation will compensate them.”
In a few places in the State like Coimbatore, Co-optex has already had students. Ms. Nirmala says the weavers’ marketing arm also welcomes students’ role in designing dress materials.
“In the recent past in Chennai, we have had students of a private arts and science college designing salwar materials for us,” she says. For every accepted design, a student will be rewarded with Rs. 600. Designs are also welcome for shirts and other dress materials. She says students or institutions can get in touch with the nearest showroom for part-time employment and design and production centre heads for supply of designs
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Painting and essay writing contest
For the Independence Day, Moturu Udayam Trust will conduct painting and essay writing competitions for children on August 10. The competitions will begin at 2 p.m. For more details, contact 9490098024.
Genetics unit at NIMS
HYDERABAD: With two to three per cent of the 14.44 lakh children born each year in the State suffering from various genetic disorders, a ‘medical genetics unit’ is being established on August 11 at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) here in collaboration with the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics.
Funded by the Department of Biotechnology, the unit would provide high-end services and counselling to children and families affected with genetic disorders.
They would be briefed on the disease, availability of treatment and the need for pre-natal diagnosis, wherever required.
Alarming situation
Those born with genetic disorders each year in the State include 30,000 to 40,000 with congenital malformations (predominantly heart defects and cleft lips), 1,444 - Down’s syndrome, 534 - thalassemia, 250 - sickle cell anaemia and 500 others with amino acid disorders.
“As one in every 800 couple will have a child with Down’s syndrome, we advice every couple to undergo a non-invasive blood test around three months of pregnancy to find out who is at high risk”, Ashwin Dalal, head, diagnostics division, CDFD, told The Hindu.
This would be followed up by an amniotic fluid test, if required, to confirm if the child would be born with Down syndrome. Pre-natal screening to detect the abnormality was available at CDFD and a few private laboratories in the city.
The inauguration of the unit would be followed by signing of a MoU between NIMS and CDFD. The unit would train students and conduct research on genetic disorders.
(Source: The Hindu)
Funded by the Department of Biotechnology, the unit would provide high-end services and counselling to children and families affected with genetic disorders.
They would be briefed on the disease, availability of treatment and the need for pre-natal diagnosis, wherever required.
Alarming situation
Those born with genetic disorders each year in the State include 30,000 to 40,000 with congenital malformations (predominantly heart defects and cleft lips), 1,444 - Down’s syndrome, 534 - thalassemia, 250 - sickle cell anaemia and 500 others with amino acid disorders.
“As one in every 800 couple will have a child with Down’s syndrome, we advice every couple to undergo a non-invasive blood test around three months of pregnancy to find out who is at high risk”, Ashwin Dalal, head, diagnostics division, CDFD, told The Hindu.
This would be followed up by an amniotic fluid test, if required, to confirm if the child would be born with Down syndrome. Pre-natal screening to detect the abnormality was available at CDFD and a few private laboratories in the city.
The inauguration of the unit would be followed by signing of a MoU between NIMS and CDFD. The unit would train students and conduct research on genetic disorders.
(Source: The Hindu)
Friday, August 01, 2008
MCA, MBA ADMISSION 2008-2009 [PARTICIPATION PROGRAMMES (SDE)] SRI RAMALINGA SOWDAMBIGAI COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMMERCE - BHARATHIYAR UNIVERSITY
BHARATHIYAR UNIVERSITY COIMBATORE-641046
PARTICIPATION PROGRAMMES (SDE)
Partner Institution
SRI RAMALINGA SOWDAMBIGAI COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMMERCE
Vadavalli-Thondamuthur Road,
Onapalayam, Deenampalayam (P.O),
Coimbatore-641109
ADMISSION NOTIFICATION FOR 2008-2009
They offer the follwoing courses as regular weekend programme under paticipatory programme of Bharathiar University.
1. MCA (3 years)
2. MBA (2 years)
Eligibility: as per Bharathiar University Norms.
Classes will be conducted on all Saturdays and Sundays.
Students already pursuing any PG degree/ working in any institution can join the course
Effecient faculty for coaching and Sound infra structural facilities available.
For Admission Contact: 0422-2617877, 2678605
BUS ROUTES:Via Vadavalli: 64, 64B, 64C, 64DVia Veerakeralam: 21, 21A, 21B, 21C, 28, 58, 35A, 58A, 94
PARTICIPATION PROGRAMMES (SDE)
Partner Institution
SRI RAMALINGA SOWDAMBIGAI COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMMERCE
Vadavalli-Thondamuthur Road,
Onapalayam, Deenampalayam (P.O),
Coimbatore-641109
ADMISSION NOTIFICATION FOR 2008-2009
They offer the follwoing courses as regular weekend programme under paticipatory programme of Bharathiar University.
1. MCA (3 years)
2. MBA (2 years)
Eligibility: as per Bharathiar University Norms.
Classes will be conducted on all Saturdays and Sundays.
Students already pursuing any PG degree/ working in any institution can join the course
Effecient faculty for coaching and Sound infra structural facilities available.
For Admission Contact: 0422-2617877, 2678605
BUS ROUTES:Via Vadavalli: 64, 64B, 64C, 64DVia Veerakeralam: 21, 21A, 21B, 21C, 28, 58, 35A, 58A, 94
BDS ADMISSION 2008-2009 - INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES (Management Seat) - Entrance Test (ETPPDC - 2008)
INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute Complex
Pilaaiyarkuppam, Pondichery-607 402
Phone: 0413-2615449 to 2615458.
Fax: 0413-2615457
E-mail : mgmcri@sify.com
ENTRANCE TEST FOR PONDICHERRY PRIVATE DENTAL COLLEGE (ETPPDC - 2008)
NOTIFICATION
Candidates seeking admission for the first year BDS course at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences under Management Seats for the year 2008-2009 should appear in the Entrance Test (ETPPDC - 2008) Selection is based on Merit.
Qualification:
A pass in Higher Secondary with English, Biology, Physics & Chemistry - 50% Marks in aggregate (40 % for SC/ OBC candidates)
Date of Entrance Test: 23-08-2008
The Application can be obtained from the College office at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute Complex, Pillaiyarkuppam in person or by post.
The cost of The application form is Rs.500/- in person by cash or Rs.550/-by demand draft Drawn in favor of Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences payabale at Pondicherry.
Application form can also downloaded from the web site: www.balajitrust.org
IMPORTANT DATES:
The last date for receipt of Completed application form: 14-08-2008
Announcement of Rank LIst: 28-08-2008
The Date of counseling: 05-09-2008
CONVENOR
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute Complex
Pilaaiyarkuppam, Pondichery-607 402
Phone: 0413-2615449 to 2615458.
Fax: 0413-2615457
E-mail : mgmcri@sify.com
ENTRANCE TEST FOR PONDICHERRY PRIVATE DENTAL COLLEGE (ETPPDC - 2008)
NOTIFICATION
Candidates seeking admission for the first year BDS course at Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences under Management Seats for the year 2008-2009 should appear in the Entrance Test (ETPPDC - 2008) Selection is based on Merit.
Qualification:
A pass in Higher Secondary with English, Biology, Physics & Chemistry - 50% Marks in aggregate (40 % for SC/ OBC candidates)
Date of Entrance Test: 23-08-2008
The Application can be obtained from the College office at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute Complex, Pillaiyarkuppam in person or by post.
The cost of The application form is Rs.500/- in person by cash or Rs.550/-by demand draft Drawn in favor of Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences payabale at Pondicherry.
Application form can also downloaded from the web site: www.balajitrust.org
IMPORTANT DATES:
The last date for receipt of Completed application form: 14-08-2008
Announcement of Rank LIst: 28-08-2008
The Date of counseling: 05-09-2008
CONVENOR
AP eases rules for NRI students
Hyderabad July 31: The state government has set the stage for the ‘back-door entry’ of ordinary students under the garb of NRI students into professional courses with the inclusion of the ‘NRI-sponsored student’ clause. While some states like Punjab have done away with ‘NRI-sponsored seats’ following complaints of large-scale irregularities which led to legal tangles, the state government has now decided to embrace the same concept by issuing three GOs (141, 142 & 143) on Thursday. The orders include the clause ‘NRI sponsored student’ for admissions into professional courses like engineering, MBA and MCA.
In the process, the state government has diluted the norms it had fixed to follow merit in the admissions for management quota seats in accordance to the directions of the High Court. It’s a known fact that though the management quota seats are called ‘NRI seats’, the students occupying them haven’t ever crossed the international border. A student with top rank in Eamcet sits in the same class as an NRI-sponsored student who was not even qualified in the test and secured only pass marks in the intermediate.
There were allegations that some of the top engineering colleges in the state, which face huge demand for management quota seats, pressurised the government to include the clause ‘NRI-sponsored students’ along with ‘NRI students’ seats. Without the clause ‘NRI-sponsored’, the colleges were forced to offer the vacant NRI seats to merit students. Several colleges have not even issued notifications for admissions into NRI quota seats so far.
(Source : DC)
In the process, the state government has diluted the norms it had fixed to follow merit in the admissions for management quota seats in accordance to the directions of the High Court. It’s a known fact that though the management quota seats are called ‘NRI seats’, the students occupying them haven’t ever crossed the international border. A student with top rank in Eamcet sits in the same class as an NRI-sponsored student who was not even qualified in the test and secured only pass marks in the intermediate.
There were allegations that some of the top engineering colleges in the state, which face huge demand for management quota seats, pressurised the government to include the clause ‘NRI-sponsored students’ along with ‘NRI students’ seats. Without the clause ‘NRI-sponsored’, the colleges were forced to offer the vacant NRI seats to merit students. Several colleges have not even issued notifications for admissions into NRI quota seats so far.
(Source : DC)
Training for LIC recruitment test
The Insurance Corporation Employees Union and Vijayawada Insurance Institute are jointly conducting free training classes for LIC assistants recruitment test scheduled to be held on August 31. The classes would be conducted at LIC office at Besant Road here on August 8 at 5 p.m. For further details, interested candidates can contact 94409 05500 or 94401 72204.
Applications invited from minorities, students
VISAKHAPATNAM: The AP State Minorities Finance Corporation Ltd., has invited applications from minority communities i.e., Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis, for its schemes for 2008-09, according to the executive director of the corporation here.
The schemes offered are economic assistance for self-employment units, minority artisans’ development scheme in clusters, micro credit to members of Development of Minority Women in Urban Areas (DOUMA), pre-metric and post-metric scholarships and reimbursement of tuition fee.
Under the economic assistance scheme, the subsidy is 50 per cent of the unit cost subject to a maximum limit of Rs.30,000. In the artisan scheme with the maximum unit cost of Rs.50,000, a subsidy of 50 per cent is offered. Under the DOUMA on the lines of DWCRA, the corporation provides a revolving fund equivalent to the savings subject to the maximum of Rs.10,000.
Pre-metric scholarships will be sanctioned to economically backward minority students from Class VI to X the income of whose parent/guardian is below Rs.1 lakhs per annum. The last date for receipt of applications is August 31. Post-metric scholarships and reimbursement of tuition fee will be sanctioned to the economically backward minority students. The scholarships are meant for students of Intermediate, graduation, PG and professional courses. The last date for receipt of applications is September 30.
The schemes offered are economic assistance for self-employment units, minority artisans’ development scheme in clusters, micro credit to members of Development of Minority Women in Urban Areas (DOUMA), pre-metric and post-metric scholarships and reimbursement of tuition fee.
Under the economic assistance scheme, the subsidy is 50 per cent of the unit cost subject to a maximum limit of Rs.30,000. In the artisan scheme with the maximum unit cost of Rs.50,000, a subsidy of 50 per cent is offered. Under the DOUMA on the lines of DWCRA, the corporation provides a revolving fund equivalent to the savings subject to the maximum of Rs.10,000.
Pre-metric scholarships will be sanctioned to economically backward minority students from Class VI to X the income of whose parent/guardian is below Rs.1 lakhs per annum. The last date for receipt of applications is August 31. Post-metric scholarships and reimbursement of tuition fee will be sanctioned to the economically backward minority students. The scholarships are meant for students of Intermediate, graduation, PG and professional courses. The last date for receipt of applications is September 30.
ANU finalises syllabus for bachelor courses
GUNTUR: Acharya Nagarjuna University Undergraduate Courses Board of Studies met on Thursday and finalised the syllabus for the bachelor courses and the same will be put on the Internet on Monday or Tuesday.
The syllabus for the remaining two years will be put on the website in a couple of days.
The Vice-Chancellor has put his approval signature on the decisions taken at the Board of Studies meeting. A similar meeting a fortnight ago could not conclude its deliberations and failed to take a decision on the new syllabus. On Thursday, 24 members of the committee attended the meeting to give it a final shape.
Workshop
A workshop on ‘employability communication skills’ will be organised jointly at Dr. H.H. Deichmann Auditorium on the Acharya Nagarjuna University campus by A.P. State Council of Higher Education and Liqwid Krystal in association with the university at 10 a.m. on August 4.
The university registrar in a release here on Thursday said that the programme was meant to create awareness about the need for improving communication skills in English and basic computer skills among the under-graduate students to enable them to enhance their employability levels.
Principals, secretaries and correspondents of degree colleges, affiliated to ANU, have been invited to participate in the workshop.
The meeting will be addressed by A.P. State Council of Higher Education chairman K.C. Reddy and attended by Anand Adkoli, Chairman of Liqwid Krystal. The company team will make a presentation on the theme of the workshop. University Vice-Chancellor Y.R. Haragopal Reddy will preside over the meeting.
The syllabus for the remaining two years will be put on the website in a couple of days.
The Vice-Chancellor has put his approval signature on the decisions taken at the Board of Studies meeting. A similar meeting a fortnight ago could not conclude its deliberations and failed to take a decision on the new syllabus. On Thursday, 24 members of the committee attended the meeting to give it a final shape.
Workshop
A workshop on ‘employability communication skills’ will be organised jointly at Dr. H.H. Deichmann Auditorium on the Acharya Nagarjuna University campus by A.P. State Council of Higher Education and Liqwid Krystal in association with the university at 10 a.m. on August 4.
The university registrar in a release here on Thursday said that the programme was meant to create awareness about the need for improving communication skills in English and basic computer skills among the under-graduate students to enable them to enhance their employability levels.
Principals, secretaries and correspondents of degree colleges, affiliated to ANU, have been invited to participate in the workshop.
The meeting will be addressed by A.P. State Council of Higher Education chairman K.C. Reddy and attended by Anand Adkoli, Chairman of Liqwid Krystal. The company team will make a presentation on the theme of the workshop. University Vice-Chancellor Y.R. Haragopal Reddy will preside over the meeting.
Admission to management seats to be from entrance rank list
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed that admission to management seats in self-financing medical colleges which had entered into an agreement with the government on seat-sharing and fee structure be made from the common entrance rank list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations.
Justice S. Siri Jagan also made it clear that the admission should be made from the rank list in accordance with the merit without changing inter se merit. The judge also ordered that no admission be made in pursuance to the entrance examination conducted by the association of these self-financing college managements.
The interim order was passed on writ petitions challenging the agreements.
In the order, the judge pointed out that the association had conducted its entrance test on July 27, which was against the schedule fixed by the Medical Council of India and the Supreme Court.
The judge said that in view of the Supreme Court ruling, the entire admission process in medical colleges should be made in accordance with the time schedule fixed by the Medical Council of India and the Supreme Court.
The court observed that except the apex court, no other authority could change the schedule. As per the schedule, the entrance test should be conducted in May and the first round of admission should be over by July 25. So, the test by the managements association was directly against the MCI schedule and Supreme Court ruling.
The court had directed earlier that these managements could collect only the fee prescribed by the Fee Regulatory Committee until the Supreme Court approved the agreements reached between the managements and the government. The petitioners contended that refundable deposit and fee for management seats were Rs.5.lakh and Rs.5.5 lakh as per the agreements.
However, the self-financing colleges which refused to ink an agreement with the government could only collect a fee ranging from Rs.2.4 lakh to Rs. 2.5 lakh prescribed by the Committee.
The petitioners said that the agreements went against the Supreme Court verdict which ruled out capitation fee and provision of cross-subsidy. Therefore, the fee hike was illegal.
Besides, the agreements had not been approved as yet either by the Admission Supervisory Committee or the Supreme Court.
The action of the government was against Article 14 of the Constitution, the petitioners pointed out.
(Source : The Hindu)
Justice S. Siri Jagan also made it clear that the admission should be made from the rank list in accordance with the merit without changing inter se merit. The judge also ordered that no admission be made in pursuance to the entrance examination conducted by the association of these self-financing college managements.
The interim order was passed on writ petitions challenging the agreements.
In the order, the judge pointed out that the association had conducted its entrance test on July 27, which was against the schedule fixed by the Medical Council of India and the Supreme Court.
The judge said that in view of the Supreme Court ruling, the entire admission process in medical colleges should be made in accordance with the time schedule fixed by the Medical Council of India and the Supreme Court.
The court observed that except the apex court, no other authority could change the schedule. As per the schedule, the entrance test should be conducted in May and the first round of admission should be over by July 25. So, the test by the managements association was directly against the MCI schedule and Supreme Court ruling.
The court had directed earlier that these managements could collect only the fee prescribed by the Fee Regulatory Committee until the Supreme Court approved the agreements reached between the managements and the government. The petitioners contended that refundable deposit and fee for management seats were Rs.5.lakh and Rs.5.5 lakh as per the agreements.
However, the self-financing colleges which refused to ink an agreement with the government could only collect a fee ranging from Rs.2.4 lakh to Rs. 2.5 lakh prescribed by the Committee.
The petitioners said that the agreements went against the Supreme Court verdict which ruled out capitation fee and provision of cross-subsidy. Therefore, the fee hike was illegal.
Besides, the agreements had not been approved as yet either by the Admission Supervisory Committee or the Supreme Court.
The action of the government was against Article 14 of the Constitution, the petitioners pointed out.
(Source : The Hindu)
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