Commonwealth Scholarship in New Zealand-2012

Applications on plain paper, as per prescribed format, are invited from Indian Nationals residing in India for the Commonwealth Scholarship for higher studies, research leading to Ph.D / Masters / Post Graduate Diploma Study in New Zealand.

Number of nominations to be sent :   Two
Ph.D :              1(one)
MASTERS :    1(one)

SUBJECT FIELDS: 
1. Environmental Studies;   
2. Agriculture/ Fisheries/ Biosecurity and Food Safety    

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants should have completed Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree in the subject or allied fields with minimum 65% marks. Where percentage of marks is not available and grades are mentioned, the candidates must indicate the conversion formula adopted by the University / Institution and should also indicate equivalent percentage of marks.

AGE:
The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 31.05.2012.

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS:
(a) Travel: International, and New Zealand domestic, air travel at the start and end of the scholarship for awardee, and reimbursement of awardee’s visa costs. In addition, a reunion travel entitlement may be available to awardees who have left dependants in their home country.

(b) Tuition Fees and other compulsory institutional course costs.

(c) Postgraduate research and thesis allowance: An allowance of NZ$1,500 and a return economy airfare to awardee’s home country for overseas fieldwork, if research component is 50% or greater.

(d) Medical and Travel Insurance

(e) Establishment allowance: NZ$3,000 paid on arrival in New Zealand to meet text book costs and to assist with other set up costs in New Zealand. At the beginning of each additional study year NZ$1,000 will be paid to cover the full year.

(f) Living Allowance: The annual rate of NZ$21,580 (NZ$415 per week) is paid fortnightly and  is a contribution to living costs for day-to-day expenses, including accommodation (rent or board), food costs, utility expenses (telephone, electricity etc.), transport, personal items and course-related costs (e.g. stationery, field trips, workshops etc.)

 * No funding is available for dependants. Students who choose to have their immediate family members join them in New Zealand will be responsible for their financial support.

* The New Zealand Government has the right to amend the terms and conditions of the scholarships as needed.

General Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants for the scheme must satisfy the following general eligibility criteria and any pre-determined country or regional-specific selection criteria set by NZAID and the nominating authorities. At a minimum, to be eligible to apply for a scholarship, applicants must:
(i) Have citizenship of Commonwealth developing country.

(ii) Be residing in their home country for at least two years prior to application.

(iii) Not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand or Australia, or another development  country, except where their country does not issue passports and they hold a New Zealand passport.

(iv) Not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds, or who is eligible to hold, citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country, except where their country does not issue passports and they hold a New Zealand passport.

(v) Be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for one already commenced at the PhD or Masters level.

(vi) Satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand education institution I which the qualification is to be undertaken, including English language criteria.

(vii) Have been working in their country of citizenship, preferably for at least two years prior to application.

(viii) Hold a first class standard (or above); or a first class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a Master’s degree.

(ix) Be available to commence their academic studies in New Zealand by the start of the New Zealand academic year in February 2013.

(x) Have already secured admission to their preferred New Zealand university; evidence of admission (eg. A letter of offer) is required with the application form; a conditional letter of offer from a New Zealand  university is sufficient to allow an application to be accepted; (To be produced at the time of interview)

(xi) Have a planned programme start date (in the letter of offer) not earlier than February 2013.

Important Note:
Information on the New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship scheme, including the list of participating New Zealand educational institutions, is available on the scholarships pages of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the New Zealand Aid Programme website: www.aid.govt.nz/scholarships/.

Applicants cannot:                                                                                                 (a) be studying full-time at post-secondary level.

(b) be transferring from another tertiary scholarship to a Commonwealth Scholarship.

(c) be hold, or have held, a New Zealand Government or Australia Government scholarship in the 24 months preceding the scholarship start date.

(d) have been terminated from a New Zealand or Australian Government scholarship previously.

TENURE OF AWARDS:
1. Awards for Ph.D study will be made for three years in the first instance with provision for an extension of upto one further year. Each award will be made on the understanding that it will be continued for the period of the programme of study or research for which it is granted, provided that the scholar’s progress and conduct are satisfactory, but no award shall last for more than four years.

2. Each application must be accompanied by attested copies of (a) certificate of age (b) mark-sheets of the qualifying examination (c) all degrees/diplomas/certificates (d) Plan of Study for Ph.D students and (e) Name of 3 referees (Recommendation letters from the referees to be submitted at the time of interview)

3. Candidates who have already been abroad for study/training/specialization either on scholarship or on their own for a period exceeding six months are eligible to apply only if they have been in India for at least two consecutive years after returning from abroad as on 31.5.2012.

4. Applications in subject fields other than those specified above will not be considered.

5. Applications of candidates who are abroad will not be considered.

6. For research students, a statement of 500 words outlining the applicant’s proposed research topic, including research question and objectives, proposed methodology, timeline and justification for home-located research. The statement should also identify the significance and application of the proposed research topic to the development of the applicant’s home country.

7. Those who have already completed Ph.D. in India or abroad need not apply.

8. Candidates who do not possess the requisite qualifications need not apply.

9. Candidates should have adequate knowledge of geographical situation, cultural heritage of India and the donor country.

10. Documents submitted alongwith the applications will not be returned. Hence, candidates are advised to send only the photocopies of the certificates etc. duly attested by competent authority. Self attested certificates will not be accepted.

11. Since these scholarships are offered by Foreign Government, applications should invariably be submitted in English only.

12. Experience has to be supported by documentary evidence.

13. Candidates must have good knowledge of written and spoken English (The donor country reserves the right to request evidence of having passed an accredited English language test).

14. Applicants are required to be of sound health and awards are subject to successful candidates’ satisfying a prescribed medical examination by donor country.

15. Employed candidates must send their application through their employers with a "No Objection Certificate". They will not be called for interview unless the certificate is forwarded with the application.

16. Mere fulfillment of requirements as laid down in the advertisement does not qualify a candidate for interview. Interview letters in a particular subject are sent only to the best candidates after their applications are judged by a duly constituted Selection Committee of Experts.

17. Applications not in the prescribed proforma and application received after the prescribed date and incomplete applications will not be considered.

18. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

19. The Selection committee’s decision about candidates for interview or selecting a candidate for nomination will be final. NO REPRESENTATIONS IN THIS REGARD WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

LAST DATE:
Candidates should apply for the above scholarship on thick plain paper (preferably typewritten) with recent passport size photograph duly affixed, furnishing the details/particulars in the given format to the Section Officer (ES.4 Section), Scholarship Division, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, West Block-I, Wing-6, 2nd Floor, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 latest by 31st May, 2012 (Telephone No. 26172492).

Application received thereafter will not considered. On line applications may be accepted provided hard copy of the application alongwith enclosures (attested copies of certificates, mark sheet etc.) reach the Ministry within 7 days after the last date.

PGDM-ABM at VAMNICOM, Pune

Applications are invited by Centre for Management Education, Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management, University Road, Pune - 411 007 for admission to two year full time residential PGDM - ABM: 2012-14 course.

Eligibility for admission:

Any Graduate from a recognized University, with minimum education of 15 years (10+2+3) with at least 50% marks for General / OBC (non-creamy) candidates and 45% for SC / ST candidates in graduation and having valid test scores in one of the National Level Common Entrance Tests viz. CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / CMAT.

These guidelines may get modified / subject to be modified depending upon AICTE guidelines from time to time. Candidates appearing in forthcoming degree examinations can also apply subject to fulfillment of conditions by 14.08.2012. Reservation of seats for OBC (non-creamy)/ SC / ST / physically challenged persons as per Govt. of India rules. Few seats are available for wards of NCCT / NCUI / VAMNICOM employees and cooperative sponsored candidates at VAMNICOM.

Admission Procedure:

The selection to PGDM-ABM programme is based on Entrance Examination which comprises of:

(a) Written Test – Latest valid test score of CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / CMAT at the time of application (b) Group Discussion & (c) Personal Interview.

Note: Candidates interested in pursuing PGDM – ABM at VAMNICOM, Pune are advised to apply and appear in the referred national level test directly and apply to VAMNICOM in the prescribed application form with valid score during 5th January, 2012 – 29th February, 2012.

How to apply: The prescribed application form may be downloaded from:http://vamnicom.gov.in/pdf/vmdownloads/PGDM/Application_Form.pdf and apply with valid score of CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / CMAT from 5th January 2012 to 29th February 2012 by post along with a demand draft of Rs. 1100/- in favour of "The Director, VAMNICOM, Pune”.

The Group Discussion and Personal Interviews will be conducted at Bengaluru, Nagpur, New Delhi, Pune and other Centres during April & May 2012, subject to sufficient number of students opting for it.

The schedule of GD/PI will be announced on: www.vamnicom.gov.in

For details, logon to:http://vamnicom.gov.in/pdf/vmdownloads/PGDM/Admission_notice.pdf

PGDM at Xavier Institute of Social Service

Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Dr. Camil Bulcke Path (Purulia Road), Ranchi, Jharkhand-834001, has invited applications for admission to their Two-year Full-time Post Graduate Diploma Management (PGDM) Programmes in Human Resource Management, Rural Management, Information Technology, Finance and Marketing.

There are seventy five seats each in Human Resource Management and Rural Management and sixty each in Information Technology, Finance and Marketing Management specialization. Out of this, 50% seats are reserved for SC/ST and Christian candidates.

Applicant should have a 3 or 4 years Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST) in any discipline recognized by Association of Indian Universities. However preference will be given to Engineering, Economics, Commerce, Management and Computer Science graduates and candidates with relevant work experience.

Those appearing for final year or final semester of their Graduate Degree examination in 2011-12 are also eligible to appear for the admission process subject tot production of copy of Admit Card or a letter from the Principal of the college where they are studying, if called for interview and clearing their Graduation examination with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST) by August 2012, if finally selected. 

Admission Procedure consists of three stages (i) All India Management Admission Test (ii) Group Discussion and (iii) Personal Interview.

Those desirous if seeking admission at XISS have to appear for the All India level management admission test organized by XLRI Jamshedpur, XAT 2012, to be held on 8th January, 2012. Such candidates have to apply online at www.xatonline.net.in for appearing in XAT 2012, latest by 30th November, 2011. While applying for XAT 2012, they must choose XISS, Ranchi in the affiliated institute section. After applying for XAT 2012, candidate will be provided a 6 digit XAT ID, which is required for applying at XISS.

Candidate is also required to apply separately to XISS. A candidate can apply for a maximum of three specializations in a single application form.

XISS Application form and Prospectus can be obtained till 10th March 2012, from the institute counter or at selected IMS Learning Centers in various cities (see the related link at http://www.xiss.ac.in/hta.html for the list of centres) by paying an amount of Rs. 1000/- (for one specialization only), Rs. 1600/- (for two specializations) or Rs. 2000/- (for three specializations), by cash or by way of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of ‘Xavier Institute of Social Service’ payable at Ranchi on any scheduled bank. Name of the applicant must be entered on the back side of the Bank Draft. Prospectus and application form can also be downloaded from www.xiss.ac.in/admission.php.

The downloaded application form duly filled in, should be submitted along with a DD for Rs. 1000/- (for one specialization only), Rs. 1600/- (for two specializations) or Rs. 2000/- (for three specializations), drawn in favour of ‘Xavier Institute of Social Service’ payable at Ranchi on any scheduled bank with name of the applicant entered on the back side of the Bank Draft.

A candidate can apply to a maximum three specializations only. If it is found that a candidate has applied for more than three specializations on two different application forms, then he/she will be barred from the admission process for all the specializations.

The filled in application form along with DD if applicable, must reach Admission Coordinator, Xavier Institute of Social Service, Dr. Camil Bulcke Path (Purulia Road), Ranchi, Jharkhand-834001, latest by 10th March 2012.

Based on XAT 2012 scores, candidates who have applied for admission at the institute will be short-listed and will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview which is likely to be held at the institute premises in the between 9th April and 15th April 2012.  The cut-off qualifying XAT percentile for GD/PI will be decided by the selection committee after declaration of XAT results and on the basis of number of applications received for admissions. The list of short-listed candidates for GD/PI will be displayed atwww.xiss.ac.in/admission.php on 15th March 2012. Further enquiry can be made from the Institute office or by calling 0651-2200873/2204456.

XAT 2012 Scores, Past Academic Record, Group discussion and Personal Interview will have 50 percent, 10, 15 and 25% weightage respectively for Admission.

Prospectus can be downloaded from http://www.xiss.ac.in. More details are also available at this site.

MBA-2012 at SSN, Chennai

SSN School of Management & Computer Applications, Chennai has invited applications for admission to MBA course of Academic Year 2012-14 towards the Management Quota.

Candidates are required to possess an appropriate Degree from any recognized University or any other examination of any University or authority accepted by the Syndicate of Anna University as equivalent thereto.

Applicants seeking admission to MBA program of SSN SoMCA should have taken any one of the following all India admission Tests- CAT 2011 / XAT 2012 / MAT 2011-12 /CMAT 2012 / TANCET 2012.

Application forms can be downloaded from:http://www.somca.ssn.edu.in/pdf/MBA%20Applicationform%20Jan%202012.pdf

Filled-in form, with DD for Rs. 750/- in favor of “SSN School of Management & Computer Applications”, payable at Chennai has to reach The Administrative Officer, SSN Educational & Charitable Trust, 211/95, V M Street, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004, Tamil Nadu.

Completed application form must be submitted latest by 31st March 2012.

For details, visit: www.somca.ssn.edu.in

TANCET for PG admission in TN

Applications have been invited for the TANCET 2012 to be conducted by Anna University Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu on 31st March & 1st April 2012 from candidates who seek admission to M.B.A.M.C.A. and M.E. / M.Tech., / M.Arch. / M.Plan. Degree programmes in Tamil Nadu for the year 2012-2013 offered at University Departments of Anna University Chennai, Anna University Coimbatore, Anna University Trichy, Anna University, Tirunelveli, Govt. Engineering, Arts and Science Colleges, Govt. Aided Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges, and Govt. Quota seats in self-financing Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges / stand alone Institutions.

ELIGIBILITY:

1. MBA: A pass in any recognised Bachelor's Degree with 10 + 2 + 3/4 years pattern or a pass in any Degree with 10 + 3 (Diploma) + 3 years pattern or B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Pharm degree or AIME with 2 years regular full time Teaching Experience /Industrial experience in the relevant field after passing all the subjects. Candidates should have obtained 50% marks in the degree examinations (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category)

2. MCA: A pass in any in any recognised Bachelor's degree with 10 + 2 + 3/4 years pattern, or a pass in 10 + 3 (Diploma) + 3 years pattern with Mathematics at + 2 level  with Mathematics as one of the subjects. Candidates should have obtained 50% marks in the qualifying examinations (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category)

3. M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan.: Details of the eligibility conditions will available in the website: www.annauniv.edu .

Those who are appearing for final year / semester examination of the above qualifying degree in April / May 2012 can also apply for TANCET 2012.

APPLICATION:

Candidates have to submit only one application for the Entrance Test for all the above PG Programmes. The candidates have to pay a fee of Rs.500/- (Rs.250/- for SC / ST Candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu on production of a copy of Permanent Community Certificate) as entrance test fee for any one of the Programmes either (1) M.B.A. or (2) M.C.A. or (3) M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./ M.Plan. If a candidate desires to appear for more than one programme, for every additional programme, he / she has to pay Rs.500/- (Rs.250/- for SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu) along with the filled-in application.

REGISTRATION:

Hall Tickets will be issued to the candidates from the following Co-ordinating Centres on cash payment or submission of D.D. for the required amount towards Entrance Test fee with a copy of 10th Std. Mark Sheet.
1. Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai,
2. Govt. College of Technology, Coimbatore,
3. Annamalai University, Chidambaram,
4. PSNA College of Engg. & Technology, Dindigul,
5. Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode,
6. Alagappa College of Engg. & Technology, Karaikudi,
7. Thiagarajar College of Engg., Madurai,
8. Govt. Polytechnic College, Nagercoil,
9. Govt. College of Engg., Salem,
10. Kunthavai Naachiyaar Govt. Arts College for Women, Thanjavur,
11. Govt. College of Engg., Tirunelveli,
12. Anna University Trichy, Trichy,
13. Thanthai Periyar Govt. Institute of Technology, Vellore,
14. University College of Engg., Villupuram,
15. Kamaraj College of Engg., Virudhunagar.

The candidates can also register through internet by logging on towww.annauniv.edu/tancet2012  The demand draft should be drawn in favour of "The Director, Entrance Examinations, Anna University, payable at Chennai, obtained from any Nationalised bank on or after 22-01-2012.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

The completed application (registered through internet) should reach The Secretary, TANCET, Centre for Entrance Examinations, Anna University, Chennai - 600025 on or before 25-02-2012 by 5.30 PM.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Commencement of Online / Internet Registration and issue of Application form in Person : 1st February 2012
Last date for Online / Internet Registration and Issue of Application at Co-ordinating Centres: 25th February 2012

Date of Entrance Test:-

M.B.A : 31-03-2012: 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
M.C.A:  31-03-2012: 02.30 p.m. to 04.30 p.m.
M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan.: 01-04-2012: 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon

For details, visit the weblink: www.annauniv.edu/tancet2012

Four-Year BS Programme at IISc

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore offers admission to its four-year Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Programme in 2012. The following major disciplines are available in this programme: .Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Materials, Mathematics, Physics. Students specializing in any of the above disciplines also take courses in engineering, humanities, and inter-disciplinary areas for a well-rounded learning experience.

Students who will appear for the 12th standard board examination (or equivalent) in 2012 and those who have passed this examination in 2011 are eligible to apply for admission to this program. Additional eligibility criteria will be announced in the near future. Selection will be based on KVPY (the last date for applying to the KVPY programme is September 9, 2011) and other national examination(s).

For more details, please look up http://www.iisc.ernet.in/ug.

Admission at Pune Film Institute

 Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India, has invited applications for admission to the various Programmes for 2012.

The courses and duration are as follows.
(i)Three Year Post Graduate Diploma in Direction (Bachelor's Degree)
(ii)Three Year Post Graduate Diploma in Cinematography (Bachelor's Degree)
(iii)Three Year Post Graduate Diploma in Sound Recording and Sound Design (Bachelor's Degree with Physics as a subject at Senior Secondary (10+2) level)
(iv)Three Year Post Graduate Diploma in Editing (Bachelor's Degree)
(v)Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Acting (Bachelor's Degree)
(vi)Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Art Direction and Production Design (Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/ Painting /Applied Arts / Sculpture/ Interior Design in or any related field in the Fine Arts or an equivalent qualification)
(vii)One Year Post Graduate Certificate Course in Feature Film Screenplay Writing (Bachelor's Degree)
(viii)One Year Post Graduate Certificate Course in Direction (Bachelor's Degree); 12 seats
(ix)One Year Post Graduate Certificate Course in Electronic Cinematography (Bachelor's Degree)
(x)One Year Post Graduate Certificate Course in Video Editing (Bachelor's Degree)
(xi)One Year Post Graduate Certificate Course in Sound Recording and TV Engineering (Bachelor's Degree with Physics as a subject at Senior Secondary (10+2) level)

Each Course has an intake of 12. Proportionate no. of seats is reserved for SC/ST/OBC candidates and for Persons with Disabilities, as per Govt. policy of reservations.

In addition to the seats specified, one seat is reserved in each of the 3-year PG Diploma courses and in the Post Graduate certificate course in Feature Film Screenplay Writing, for foreign students on Indian Government sponsored scholarships such as those sponsored by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

TV course will have on an average 40 weeks class in a year. Film course will have on an average 44 weeks class in a year.

Admission Test: Admission will be based on the performance in an Entrance Examination, to be held on 06.05.2012 (Sunday) at Agartala, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Banglore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Deharadun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, and Thiruvananthapuram. Date can be changed if there are unavoidable reasons.

Application: The Prospectus containing the application form and other details can be obtained from ‘Controller of Examinations, Film & Television Institute of India, Law College Road, Pune - 411 004’, by sending a request along with a Demand Draft for Rs. 2150/- for General Category and Rs. 650/- for SC, ST and Economically Backward candidates (Parents should be BPL card holders) drawn on any of the Nationalised Banks in favour of ‘Accounts Officer, Film and Television Institute of India’" payable at Pune. Requests for prospectus by post will be entertained only after 3rd January, 2012 and till 3rd February, 2012. The Prospectus will be sent by Speed Post.

Prospectus can also be obtained personally from the Information and Facilitation counter (Tutorial Section), Film and Television Institute of India. Application can also be submittedonline till 29th February, 2012 at www.ftiindia.com.

The Last date of receipt of Filled Applications by the ‘Controller of Examinations, Film & Television Institute of India, Law College Road, Pune - 411 004, is 29.2.2012.

For queries related to admissions: Phone: 020-25431817/25430017/25430363 / Ext. 223, 020-25425656 (Direct line).
E-mail: tutorial_sec@ftiindia.com

Website: www.ftiindia.com 

Higher studies at BARC

Applications have been invited by Department Of Atomic Energy, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Training Schools for the following Courses, conducted at BARC Training Schools:

1. One year Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Post-Graduates for the year 2012 (OCES-2012) conducted at BARC Training Schools.

2. Two-year DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Engineering Graduates and Physics Post-Graduates for the term beginning in 2012 (DGFS-2012)

On successful completion of the programmes, candidates can earn a PG Diploma or credits towards pursuing M.Tech/M.Phil/Ph.D from HBNI. Screening, on the basis of valid GATE score or a Written Test(WT), to be conducted ONLINE in the end of April 2012.

OCES-2012: One-year Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science Post-Graduates starting in August 2012:
Selected candidates will be given training at BARC, Mumbai/IGCAR, Kalpakkam/RRCAT, Indore/NFC-HWB, Hyderabad/AMD, Hyderabad:

DGFS-2012: Two-year DAE Graduate Fellowship scheme for Engineering Graduates and Post-Graduates in physics for joining M.Tech in specified specialisations commencing in 2012:
Selected candidates will be given training at IIT (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras and Roorkee), IT-BHU (Varanasi), NIT (Rourkela) and ICT (Mumbai)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Valid  score of GATE-2011/12

Qualifying Degrees and Other Academic Requirements for OCES/DGFS:         

(a) For Engineering Disciplines : BE/BTech/BSc (Engineering) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in any of the engineering disciplines mentioned in Table-1 and valid GATE Score in the same engineering discipline as the qualifying degree discipline. Those having qualifying degree in branches like Aerospace, Automobile, Industrial Production, Reliability, Ceramics,  Architecture, Geology, Mining, Bio-Medical Electronics/ Instruments, Communication, Information Technology, Master of Computer applications, Dyes & Dye Intermediates, Electrochemical, Energy Systems, Oils & Fats, Paints & Varnishes, Petrochemicals, Plastics, Paper, Sugar Technology, Textiles, etc, are not eligible.

(b) For Physics Discipline : MSc in Physics/ Applied Physics/ Electronics or BE/ BTech in Engineering Physics with minimum of 60% aggregate marks. MSc applicants should have Physics and Mathematics up to BSc or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five year integrated MSc, with minimum of 60% aggregate  marks in MSc as well as in BSc. Applicants opting to be considered on the basis of GATE Score should have valid GATE Score in Physics. For applicants having BE (Engineering Physics) or MSc (Electronics) as qualifying degree, valid GATE Score in Engineering Science is also acceptable.

(c)   For Chemistry Discipline : MSc in Chemistry with Physics up to BSc or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five year integrated MSc and Mathematics up to Std. XII, with minimum of 60% aggregate marks in MSc as well as in BSc. Applicants opting to be considered on the basis of GATE Score should have valid GATE Score in Chemistry.
    
(d) For Biosciences Discipline : MSc in Agriculture, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology,Biotechnology, Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Food Technology, Animal Science, Life Sciences and Biosciences; or BE/BTech/BSc (Tech) only in Food Technology with minimum of 60% aggregate marks

MSc applicants should have Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Agriculture Chemistry up to BSc or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five year integrated MSc with minimum of 60% aggregate marks in MSc as well as in BSc. Applicants opting to be considered on the basis of GATE Score should have valid GATE Score in Life Sciences. Those having MSc with specialization in subjects like Fisheries, Horticulture, Forestry, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Marine Biology and HomeScience etc and BE/BTech/MTech in Biotechnology/Genetic Engineering are not eligible .

(e) For Radiological Safety Engineering : MSc in Physics or Chemistry with Physics and Chemistry up to BSc or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of integrated MSc, and Mathematics up to Std. XII, with minimum of 60% aggregate  marks in MSc as well as in BSc. Those having MSc in Environmental Science are not eligible.
  
(f) For Geology Discipline : MSc in Geology/ Applied Geology with Mathematics upto BSc. or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five year integrated MSc , with minimum of 60% aggregate marks in MSc as well as in BSc. Applicants opting to be considered on the basis of GATE Score should have valid GATE Score in Geology / Geophysics.

(g) For Geophysics Discipline : MSc in Geophysics/ Applied Geophysics with Mathematics up to BSc or at subsidiary and/or ancillary level in case of five year integrated MSc , with minimum of 60% aggregate marks in MSc as well as in BSc. Applicants opting to be considered on the basis of GATE Score should have valid GATE Score in Geology / Geophysics.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applications are to submitted Online.
For Science Candidates: apply through http://hbni.ac.in
For Engineering Candidates, online portal address will be released by the end of December 2011.Officer, BARC, and payable at Mumbai.

Last Date for submission of application for WT in science Displines is January 25, 2011 and last date for submission of application in science disciplines based on GATE is March 31, 2012.

Visit the website: www.hrdbarc.gov.in for the details.

MBBS/BDS 2012 at Yenepoya Uty

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the following courses of the academic year 2012-13 at the following constituent colleges of Yenepoya University:

I. YENEPOYA MEDICAL COLLEGE, DERALAKATTE, MANGALORE
MBBS:        4 ½ YEARS PLUS ONE YEAR INTERNSHIP
Total Seats: 150 (NRI–23, Government–13, Management–114)

II. YENEPOYA DENTAL COLLEGE, DERALAKATTE, MANGALORE
BDS:           5 YEARS
Total Seats: 100 (NRI–15, Management–85)

Eligibility for Admission to MBBS & BDS:
*The applicant should have passed the two-year Pre-University Examination in Karnataka or its equivalent examination.
*The candidate should have completed seventeen years of age as on 31st December of the academic year of admission.
*The candidate should have studied Physics,Chemistry and BioIogy in the qualifying examination conducted by any recognized Indian Higher Secondary Board or equivalent qualification.
*Candidates who have passed BSc examinations are also eligible for admission subject to the subjects grouping as approved by the University.
*The candidate should have secured not less than 50% aggregate in the Science subjects in the qualifying examination and a pass in English for admission to MBBS and BDS. However, for candidates belonging to scheduied caste and scheduled tribe categories, the minimum aggregate is 40%.
*The candidate should be medically fit.
Other conditions will be laid down by the University from time to time. Admission shall be subject to the approval of Yenepoya University.

The candidate has to submit, in original, the following documents: (a) SSLC Certificate (b) PUC 2 Certificate (c) Transfer Certificate

Selection of candidates will be on the basis of the marks obtained in the Common Entrance Test to be held as per the following schedule:
Issue of Applications: 10.03.2012
Last date for receipt of applications: 30.04.2012Issue of Hall tickets: 10.05.2012
Date of Entrance Test: 27.05.2012
Date of Publication of answer keys: 28.05.2012
Last date for receipt of objections / Informing discrepancies: 31.05.2012
Publication of clarification for objections: 06.06.2012
Publication of Rank List: 15.06.2012
Commencement of counselling from: 10.07.2012
Last date for admission: 20.07.2012
Classes will commence from: 01.08.2012

Application forms may be obtained from the office of the Registrar, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575 018 or downloaded from: www.yenepoya.edu.in

Duly filled in application should reach the Registrar, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575 018 on or before the last date prescribed along with a DD for Rs.750 (non-refundable) towards registration fee in favour of Yenepoya University, payable at Mangalore.

Centre of Exams : Mangalore / Bangalore / Kochi / Delhi

For details, logon to: http://yenepoya.edu.in/notice_download.php?nt_id=191

NIFT Admission 2012

Bachelor and Master degree programmes in Design, Management & Technology


 Programmes Offered


BACHELOR PROGRAMMES


B.Des (Accessory Design)
B.Des (Fashion Communication)
B.Des (Fashion Design)
B.Des (Knitwear Design)
B.Des (Leather Design)
B.Des (Textile Design)
B.F.Tech (Apparel Production)


MASTER PROGRAMMES


M.Des (Design)
M.F.M (Fashion Management)
M.F.Tech (Fashion Technology)


Admission Calender:
Application form Available: 21st November 2011 to 5th January 2012
Last Date of Submission: 10th January 2012
Written Entrance Examination : 12th February 2012


For More Details: www.nift.ac.in

MD/MS: Degree/PG Diploma at Annamalai Uty

Applications have been invited by Annamalai University, TN for admission to the following MD / MS Degree / PG Diploma courses of Rajah Muthiah Institute of Health Sciences for the year 2012-13.

POST-GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES:
1.  MD (GENERAL MEDICINE)
2.  MD (EMERGENCY MEDICINE)
3.  MD (PAEDIATRICS)
4.  MD (ANAESTHESIA)
5.  MD (OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY)
6.  MD (RADIO DIAGNOSIS)
7.  MD (DERMATOLOGY, VENEREOLOGY & LEPROSY)
8.  MS (GENERAL SURGERY)
9.  MS (OPHTHALMOLOGY)
10. MS (OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY)
11. MS (ORTHOPAEDICS)
12. MD (ANATOMY)
13. MD (PHYSIOLOGY)
14. MD (BIOCHEMISTRY)
15. MD (PATHOLOGY)
16. MD (MICROBIOLOGY)
17. MD (PHARMACOLOGY)
18. MD (COMMUNITY MEDICINE)
19. MD (PMR)
20. MD PSYCHIATRY

POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES:
1.  DCH
2.  DA
3.  DGO
4.  D.Ortho
5.  DO
6.  DLO
7.  DMRD
8.  DDVL
9.  DPMR

MDS DEGREE PROGRAMMES:
1.  Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
2.  Periodontology
3.  Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
4.  Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
5.  Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
6.  Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
7.  Oral Medicine and Radiology
8.  Oral Pathology and Microbiology

ELIGIBILITY:
1. PG DEGREE (MD/MS) / PG DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Candidates possessing MBBS degree from a College/University which is recognised by the MCI and who have completed CRRI training on or before 30.04.2012.
2. MDS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Candidates possessing BDS degree from a College / University which is recognised by the DCI and who have completed CRRI training on or before 30.04.2012 (or) 5 Year BDS Degree.

HOW TO APPLY:
Application form and prospectus can be obtained from THE REGISTRAR, ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY, ANNAMALAI NAGAR - 608 002 from 30-12-2011 onwards on payment of prescribed fee noted below in Person (OR)
by sending a Demand Draft obtained on or after 27-12-2011 drawn in favour of THE REGISTRAR, ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY, ANNAMALAI NAGAR from ANY BANK payable at CHENNAI along with a self-addressed stamped Thick Kraft envelope of size 30 cm x 24 cm (stamps for speed post to the value of Rs.70) with the name of the Programme for which the application is required should be superscribed boldly on the envelope.

COST OF APPLICATION:
1.  MD/MS/PG Diploma (Including Entrance Examination Fee): Rs.2000
2.  MDS (Including Entrance Examination Fee): Rs. 2000

Issue of Application Forms commences from: 30.12.2011
Last date for issue and receipt of filled in Application Forms: 27.01.2012, 5.00 p.m.

For details, logon to: http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/download/admission_noti/medical-pg-advertisement-2012-13.pdf

PGDM 2012 at ISB&M

International School of Business & Media (ISB&M) has invited applications for admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) for the year 2012-14 at Pune and Bangalore campuses.

Eligibility:
Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. Candidates appearing for final year Bachelors Degree examination can also apply, provided they complete all degree requirements by September 30, 2012.

Selection Procedure:
Selection procedure as per AICTE regulation. Candidates with any one of the scores of entrance tests viz. CAT / XAT / MAT / ATMA / JET will be considered.

Procedure for applying to ISB&M:

By Courier/Speed Post: Candidates who wish to obtain the ISB&M Prospectus and Application Form by courier/speed-post should make a Demand Draft of Rs. 1350/- in favour of “Peoples Empowerment Group A/C ISB&M” payable at Pune and send to any of the Admissions Offices, whose addresses are given below or by paying Rs. 1200/- at any of the institutes counter.

(i) Pune Nande Campus
Survey No. 44/1, 44 1/2,
Nande Village, Taluka Mulshi,
Pune - 411 042
Tel.: 020-66754651/ 64
Fax: 020-66754678
E-mail: admissions@isbm.ac.in

(ii) Bangalore Campus
Plot No. 241
Sompura Industrial Area
Niduvanda Village
Sompura Hobli, Nelamangala Taluk
Bangalore - 562132
Email: admissions@isbm.ac.in

Online Application Registration: The applicant has to fill in his/her personal information, give the payment particulars of Demand Draft number and date and submit the Form online at: http://www.isbm.edu.in/forms/nande_form.asp

Payment Methods for Online Registration:

Method A - By Demand Draft: Make a Demand Draft of Rs. 1350/- in favour of “Peoples Empowerment Group A/C ISB&M” payable at Pune.

After getting 5 Digit Roll No (ISB&M ID), starting with 7, take a printout of online form using Print button. Paste  Passport Size Photograph (duly signed) on the form, sign at the bottom of the form. Send the form along with the Demand Draft by post to ISB&M, Pune, Nande campus. Write Name, Roll Number and Full Address on back side of Demand Draft. The Prospectus will be mailed on receipt of your Demand Draft.

Method B - By Online Payment: Note  5 Digit Roll No (ISB&M ID), starting with 7. Take a printout of  online form using Print button. Paste Passport Size Photograph (duly signed) on the form, sign at the bottom of the form. Send the form along with the Online Payment Receipt by post to ISB&M, Pune, Nande campus.

Candidates may pay online using Credit Card/Debit Card of Visa and Master. Please note your 5 Digit Roll-No (ISB&M ID) which you would require to pay online.

Important Dates:

Last date for receipt of completed ISB&M's Application Form: January 18, 2012Candidates short-listed for GD & PI:          January 27, 2012
Group Discussion & Personal Interviews:   February 4-14, 2012

For details, logon to: http://www.isbm.ac.in/Admissions.aspx

MD/MS & MDS Courses 2012 at BHU

Institute of Medical Sciences, Banarus Hindu University, Varanasi has invited applications for admission to MD/MS & MDS courses for the year 2012 to be conducted through All India Entrance Examination on Sunday, 4th March, 2012.

Eligibility: MBBS/BDS (MCI/DCI recognized) with one year rotating internship completed by 30.04.2012.

Application form can be either downloaded from the websites free of cost (www.bhu.ac.in/www.imsbhu.nic.in) or can be obtained from the office of the Director, Institute of Medical Sciences, B.H.U. Varanasi-221005 from 20.12.2011 by sending a self addressed unstamped envelope (24 x 30 cm) and a demand draft (MICR only) of Rs. 100 drawn in favour of 'Director, IMS BHU', payable at Varanasi (by post till 16.01.2012 and in person till 24.01.2012).

Envelope for the form-request by post should be marked as 'MD/MS or MDS form-request'.
Duly completed application form (all the four pages including 3 photographs and the applicable application fee must reach the office of the undersigned on or before 24.01.2012.

Important Dates:
Last date of sale of forms by post: Monday, 16th January, 2012
Last date of receipt of completed application form: Tuesday, 24th January, 2012Dispatch of Admit Card: Friday, 10th February, 2012
Date of Entrance Examination: Sunday, 4th March, 2012
Display of Key on Website: Wednesday, 7th March, 2012
Last date to entertain any complaint regarding Key: Wednesday, 21st March, 2012
Date of Result on website / IMS Notice Board : Saturday, 31st March, 2012
Date of First Counselling: 23rd & 24th April, 2012
Date of Second Counselling: 14th May, 2012
Date of Third Counselling:  23rd May, 2012
Date of Fourth Counselling: 30th May, 2012

For details, logon to: http://www.bhu.ac.in/admission/admission2012-13/mdms/mdms_mds2012.htm

ADMISSION FOR MBBS/BDS/BAMS*/B.Pharm in BHU

The Banaras Hindu University will hold All India COMPETITIVE WRITTEN TEST for admission to MBBS course (84 seats) in TWO stages: PMT-2012 SCREENING and PMT-2012 MAIN, and for BDS (38 seats), BAMS* (50 seats)  and B. Pharm. (33 seats) courses in ONE stage: PMT-2012 Screening. PMT-2012 SCREENING shall be held on Wednesday, the 16^th May 2012 at Varanasi, Delhi, Kolkata, and Hyderabad Centres to screen candidates for eligibility to appear in PMT-2012 MAIN examination for MBBS course which will be held on Sunday, the 17^th June 2012 at Varanasi Centre only. For BDS/BAMS*/B.Pharm. courses, candidates will be selected on the basis of their merit in the PMT-2012 SCREENING only.

*Number of seats in BAMS course may increase subject to approval by the Central Council of Indian Medicine.

ELIGIBILITY : QUALIFICATIONS - Passed Intermediate / 10+2 or equivalent examination in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Zoology + Botany) taken together; (i) For MBBS/BDS/BAMS – a minimum of 50% marks for General and 45% for General-PC candidates and 40% marks for OBC^#/SC/ST and respective PC candidates; (ii) For B.Pharm. – a minimum of 60% marks for General / OBC and respective PC candidates and 55% marks for SC/ST and respective PC candidates. Candidates appearing in qualifying examination may also apply.

DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS: M.B.B.S.(84 seats) : General - 42; OBC^#  – 23; SC – 13 and ST – 6; BDS (38 seats): General – 19; OBC^# – 10; SC – 6 and ST – 3; BAMS (50 seats) : General – 25; OBC^#  – 13; SC – 8 and ST – 4; B.Pharm. (33 seats): General – 17; OBC^# – 9; SC – 5 and ST – 2. Three percent seats are reserved for Physically Challenged (PC) candidates on horizontal basis in the above courses.

^#Non-Creamy layer OBC only.

AGE: Completed 17 years but not crossed 25 years as on 31^st December, 2012 (Candidates born after 1^st January, 1996 and on or before 31^st December, 1987 need not apply).

Sale of Application Form: 09.01.2012 to 05.03.2012* from the designated branches of Bank of Baroda as mentioned below:

* Application Form can be obtained from Bank of Baroda, BHU Branch, S.S. Hospital, Varanasi upto 12.03.2012.

Application Form can be obtained:

(a) BY CASH : Rs. 1500/- for GEN/OBC and Rs. 1000/- for SC/ST candidates from the following branches of Bank of Baroda.

(1) VARANASI – (i) BHU - S S Hospital Branch, (ii) Ram Katora Branch, (iii) Orderly Bazar Branch (2) DELHI – (i) Parliament Street Branch, (ii) Nehru Place Branch, (iii) Chowk Shakti Nagar Branch (3) KOLKATA – College Street Branch (4) LUCKNOW – Charbagh Branch (5) HYDERABAD – Main Branch, ABIDS Circle  (6)JAIPUR – DCM Branch (7) BHOPAL – TT Nagar Branch   (8) PATNA –  Sri Krishnapuri (9) BANGALORE – Main Branch, 2, Prithvi Building, K.G. Road (10) PUNE – Darekar Heights, 32, Karve Road (11) KOTA – Swagat Market, Rampura Bazar (12) BHUBANESWAR – Main Branch (Bapuji Nagar).

(b) BY POST : From the Office of the Director (PMT-Cell), Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005 by sending a written request through Registered Post along with Crossed Demand Draft/Bankers Cheque (MICR only) of Rs. 1600/- for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 1100 for SC/ST candidates of a Nationalized Bank, drawn in favour of “The Director, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU” payable at Varanasi. Application form will be sent by Speed / Registered Post. However, Institute will not be responsible for any loss or postal delay. The request for application form must include the name and address of the candidate, and full particulars of the enclosed DD/BC (write candidate’s name and address on the back of DD). Two self-addressed, preferably typed, white paper slips of 10 cm ´ 6 cm size must also accompany it. The requisition for PMT Application Form should be superscribed “Request for Application Form for PMT-2012, BHU”. Last date of requisition for PMT form by post is 27.02.2012. Incomplete/non-cashable Draft (under amount/unsigned/ without Bank Code No. & Seal) shall not be accepted. NOTE: (a) M.O./I.P.O./Cheques shall NOT be accepted under any circumstances. Application Forms from the Office of the Director (PMT-Cell), Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi-221005 can be obtained by POST only and not in person upto 27.02.2012.

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM : Application form duly completed must be sent through Registered Post so as to reach THE DIRECTOR (PMT CELL), INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, VARANASI-221 005 latest by 15.03.2012. Application forms received after the last date shall not be accepted. Foreign Nationals are not required to appear in the PMT examination for MBBS/BDS/BAMS courses. They may seek admission through the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi, as per the rules laid down for the purpose and their nomination must reach by 15.07.2012.


For more Details: http://www.bhu.ac.in/admission/admin_index.

MBBS Entrance WARDHA

MBBS Course for the academic year 2012-2013 Applications are invited on prescribed form for admission to MBBS course starting from 1st July 2012. The candidates shall be selected as per their merit in the Entrance Examination to be held on 15th April 2012 at Nagpur, Delhi, Hyderabad Mumbai, Varanasi & Kolkata. Those students who are going to appear in 10+2Higher Secondary Board Examination in March / April 2012 are also eligible to appear in the competitive Entrance Examination. IN THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION THE PAPER OF PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY WILL HAVE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS, WHILE THAT ON GANDHIAN THOUGHT WILL BE OF LONG AND SHORT ANSWER TYPE. The Prospectus and Application Form with syllabus, question papers of Gandhian thought for the last 5 years, with model question papers of Physics Chemistry and Biology can be had from the office of the Dean either by - 1. Paying a sum of Rs. 1000 personally at the cash counter of Dean’s Office. 2. Or by remitting a sum of Rs 1100/- (Rs.1000 + Rs.100 as postal charges) at any branch of State Bank of India by Challan which can be downloaded from the Institute website www.mgims.ac.in. The detailed instructions in this regard are also available on the website.

The Prospectus & Form will be available from 2nd January 2012. The last date of receipt of filled up application along with Entrance Examination fee is 29th February, 2012 and with additional late fee is 10th March, 2012. The details of submission of entrance examination fee are given in the prospectus. ELIGIBILITY The candidate must attain 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the year of admission. The Candidate must have passed 12th standard examination under 10+2 system of Maharashtra State Higher Secondary Education Board or equivalent examination of any recognised Board or any Indian University with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually in each subject in one and the same attempt. The candidate must have obtained minimum 50% marks (40% in the case of SC/ ST/ VJ/ NT/ OBC) taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The admission is subject to any direction given by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, Hon'ble High Court of Bombay Bench, Nagpur, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik and the Medical Council of India. NOTE 1. The institute has sought the permission for increasing the capacity of admissions to 1st year MBBS from 65 to 100, in case the permission is received from Medical Council of India by the time the admission procedure is completed. 2. The fee structure in MGIMS is as applicable to the Govt. Medical Colleges in 3. Please visit  website www.mgims.ac.in for updates

ICAR: All India Entrance Exam 2012

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has invited applications from Indian Nationals, in the prescribed format, for ICAR’s 17th AIEEA-UG-2012 and AIEEA-PG-2012 on 100% seats at ICAR-Deemed Universities (Bachelors degree at NDRI Karnal only, while Masters degree at IARI, IVRI, NDRI and CIFE), and on 15% seats (tentative) for Bachelors degree and 25% seats (tentative) for Masters degree at State Agricultural Universities, Central Agricultural University Imphal, Central Universities with Agricultural Faculty (Banaras Hindu University, Viswa Bharati, Nagaland University and Aligarh Muslim University (for PG only) and SHIATS Allahabad for the academic session 2012-13.

Bachelor Degree programmes (viz. BSc / BTech / BFSc etc.) are in the subjects of Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Forestry, Home Science, Sericulture, Biotechnology, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Food Science, Agricultural Marketing, Banking & Co-operation.

Master’s Degree programmes are in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agri. Engineering, Home Science, Biotechnology, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Veterinary, and allied sciences.

Based on the results of AIEEA-UG-2012 examination, National Talent Scholarships (NTS) will be awarded to Bachelors degree students whereas based on the merit-rank in AIEEA-PG-2012 examination, 475 ICAR-Junior Research Fellowships(JRF) will be awarded to Masters degree students.

DETAILS:
1. Dates of Examination:
UG: Saturday, 14 April, 2012 during 10:00-12:30 hrs
PG: Sunday, 15 April, 2012 during 10:00-12:30 hrs

2. Sale of Information Bulletin/Application Forms: 26 December, 2011 to 15 February, 2012

3. Eligibility Criteria:
3.1. Age:For AIEEA-UG-2012: Between 17 and 23 years as on 31st August 2012. (must have been born between 01.09.1989 to 01.09.1995).
For AIEEA-PG-2012: Not less than 19 years as on 31st August 2012. (must not have been born after 01.09.1993)

3.2. Qualifying Examination:
3.2.1. For AIEEA-UG-2012:
Must have passed and obtained not less than 50% marks in aggregate for admission under General, UPS and OBC categories or 40% marks in aggregate for admission under SC, ST and PH categories in 10+2 examination or equivalent/Inter (Agriculture) with PCM / PCB/ PCMB / PCA / PCH subject combinations. Candidate having a compartment/ supplementary in any of the subjects will not be eligible unless proof of having cleared the examination with requisite percentage is available. Candidates appearing for 10+2 examination can also apply but shall produce 10+2 pass certificate with required percentage marks at the time of counselling. Pass in English in 10+2 examination is essential for admission in some of the Universities.

3.2.2. For AIEEA-PG-2012:
Bachelor’s degree (or appearing in final year examination), in the field of Agriculture, Veterinary, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Sericulture, Dairy Technology, Dairy Engineering, Forestry, Agri. Marketing Banking and Cooperation, Food Science & Technology, Biotechnology, Process & Food Engineering, Computer Science, Basic and allied sciences under 10+2+5 or 10+2+4 years degree programmes, (Few seats are also available for candidates having Bachelors degree with 10+2+3 year degree programme) with required Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) of 6.60/10, 3.25/5, 2.60/4 for General, OBC and UPS categories whereas for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH) categories the said requirement is an OGPA of 5.60/10, 2.75/5, 2.20/4 respectively. In other cases, where grade-points are not awarded and only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for General, OBC and UPS categories whereas for SC/ST/PH the requirement is 50% marks (Equivalence between OGPA and pecentage of marks will not be acceptable). For admission in MVSc programmes, the candidate must have completed BVSc/ BVSc & AH with Internship before the date of registration for admission in the concerned University.

4. National Talent Scholarship (NTS) is awarded to candidates selected through AIEEA-UG-2012 examination and if joining an Agricultural University located outside their state of domicile.

5. ICAR-JRF(Post Graduate Studies-PGS): Based on the merit in the AIEEA-PG-2011 examination, about 475 ICAR-Junior Research Fellowships for postgraduate studies (ICARJRF(PGS)) in 20 major subject groups are awarded for two years in Agricultural Universities including State Agricultural Universities, CAU and CUs with agriculture faculty, SHIATS Allahabad and ICAR-DUs, provided their Bachelor degree is not from the same AU (except NDRI Karnal).That means JRF will be given to only those candidates who join the Master degree programme in the University other than from where he/she has obtained his/her Bachelor’s degree except at NDRI, Karnal where admissions for 100% seats are made on All India basis through ICAR Entrance Examination. Candidates, currently studying for their Masters degree in 1st year, can also appear in AIEEA-PG-2011 examination for securing ICAR-JRF(PGS). However, if a ICAR-JRF(PGS) holder seeks fresh admission, entire amount of fellowship received by him/her shall have to be refunded with interest and he/she will not be entitled for fresh ICAR-JRF(PGS).

6. Reservation: 15% seats in all subjects are reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Horizontal reservation of 3% for Physically Handicapped (PH), and 2% for Under-Privileged States (UPS) category is also available. Reservation for OBC in Central Educational Institutions/ Universities will be as per Government of India/ Hon'ble SC directives/ University rules. Reservation in PH and UPS categories will be
horizontal across all categories, i.e. such candidates would draw their seat from the SC/ST/OBC/GEN categories to which they may belong.

7. Cost of Information Bulletin with Application form:
AIEEA-UG-2012: Rs. 500 for General, OBC and UPS categories and Rs. 250/- for SC, ST and PH categories.
AIEEA-PG-2012: Rs. 600 for General, OBC and UPS categories and Rs. 300/- for SC, ST and PH categories.
In addition, Rs. 25 per Bulletin would be charged as handling charges plus service tax as applicable, in case of purchase against cash, whereas Rs. 50 per Bulletin should be added in the Bank Draft amount towards postal expenses, if requested to be sent by post.

Sources for availability of Information Bulletin with Application Form:
Candidates can obtain Information Bulletin with Application Form by sending a written request (on plain paper) along with an Account Payee Bank draft of the amount specified above and also an unstamped self addressed envelope (size 30cm x 25cm). The request should be addressed to: “The Controller of Examination (Education), Room No.216, ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa, New Delhi-110012."

Online Application Form & Information Bulletin: 
For Online application and downloading Information Bulletin visit, http://www.icar.org.in
The A/c payee bank draft should be drawn in favour of “ICAR Unit - Education Division, ICAR, New Delhi” payable at “New Delhi” and candidate should write the details of his/ her name and address on the back of the Bank Draft.

Direct sources of applications can be referred from: http://icarexam.net

Last Date for submission of Applications:
The last date for the receipt of Applications in the office of “The Controller of Examinations (Education), Room No. 216, ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa, New Delhi–110012" for both UG and PG examinations is 15th February 2012. 
However for the candidates belonging to certain remote areas viz., 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 & Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep, the last date of receipt is 22nd February 2012.

For further details, logon to the links given below:http://icarexam.net/Prospectus/Notification.pdf
http://icarexam.net/Prospectus/UG_Bulletin.pdf
http://icarexam.net/Prospectus/PG_Bulletin.pdf