Notification for various courses

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF INDIA 

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad, is inviting applications for an AICTE-approved, full-time fellow programme in management (FPM) scheduled from 2014-2018. The programme is meant to create competent and innovative scholars, thought leaders and researchers who promote entrepreneurship

Eligibility- A two-year postgraduate degree in any discipline. Selection is based on scores in CAT/GMAT/UGC-NET and JRF and/or EDI’s Entrepreneurship Research Aptitude Test

Application: The application form and details are available at http://www.ediindia.ac.in/ http://www.ediindia.org

DEADLINE: July 3

 

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC COOPERATION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development, Delhi, has extended the last date for issue and receipt of forms for admission to an advanced diploma course in child guidance and counselling. Personal interviews are scheduled from July 9 to July 11.

Eligibility: A Master’s degree in social work/psychology/child development/community resource management/development communication extension/education/special education/nursing or a Bachelor’s in the same field with at least five years’ regular work experience or BEd with a minimum of four years’ experience

Application: The application form and prospectus can be obtained from the publication officer (room no. 003) at 5, Siri Institutional Area, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, on cash payment of Rs 500. For further information, visit nipccd.nic.in

DEADLINE: Extended to July 3

 

JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA

Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, is inviting applications from research scholars for PhD programmes in all its departments and centres 

Eligibility: Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or a degree recognised by the university as its equivalent in the subject in which the candidate wishes to pursue a research programme or in an allied subject. For further information, visit http://www.jmi.ac.in

Application: The application form can be downloaded from the website

DEADLINE: July 15

 

INDIAN BOARD OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES 

Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, Kolkata, is inviting applications for the following distance-education programmes: a two-year Bachelor of alternative medical system or BAMS (AM)) and a one-year MD in alternative medicines or MD (AM)

Eligibility: Requirements vary depending on the programme being applied for. Visit the official website for further details

Application: Prospectus can be obtained by texting your name and address to 09836122801 or writing to Dr SK Agarwal, principal, IBAM Academy, 80, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata 700020.

Job Check: Scope of Emerging Careers

 

With the field of science gaining popularity among students, its scope is also increasing. More number of students are opting for the subject presently.

Here are a few promising careers for science graduates

 

1. Agriculture Consultant

The main roles of and Agriculture consultant is to advise and guide the farmers in the areas of development, implementation and financial implication of new agricultural techniques and products.

Other responsibilities include organizing farm walks, lectures, discussions and demonstrations on agricultural produce, assisting clients in understanding the product.

Skills required:

• Good communication skills,
• An analytical bent of mind and
• Good understanding of agriculture of agriculture

Popular areas: Agriculture, biotechnology

Estimated Salary: Rs 25,000-30,000 per month 

 

2. AGRI CHEMIST

As an agricultural chemist, a candidate is required to conduct research and assist in the development of various agricultural products. They are also required to check the chemical composition of molecules and compounds in a food product.

Demand in industry: Agriculture, biotechnology, pharmaceutical

Skills required:

• Oral and written communication skills,
•  A keen interest in research,
• Logical and reasoning skills

Estimated Salary: Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 per month

 

3. MEDICAL WRITER PROFESSIONALS

As a Medical Writer Professional, the work will involve lots of writing and drafting on medical topics. Professionals of this field are required to write scientific documents which include regulatory and research-related documents, disease-drug related educational and promotional literature and content for healthcare websites, magazines and journals.

The job also involves data interpretation and data presentation. Medica writing is an upcoming option for science graduates since they have sound knowledge of scientific terminology.

Skills required:

• Ability to research and absorb information quickly,
• Presentation skills,
• Project and time management skills
• Flair for writing is a must

 Popular areas: Pharmaceutical, KPOs, media/ publishing, healthcare websites

Expected Salary: Rs 22,000-25,000 per month

 

4. MEDICAL CODER

The other option open to medical students is working as a Medical coder. The job of a medical coder is to review the medical records of a person and then assign codes after tracking both, the doctor’s as well as nurse’s notes to verify the services provided to patients. After ascribing codes, the patient can claim healthcare benefits.

Skills required:

• Technical knowledge of medical billing and the coding software,
• Focused and attentive,
• Should be good with numbers

Popular areas: ITeS/ BPO, healthcare/ hospitals, insurance

Salary: Rs 20, 000-25, 000 per month

 

5. CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 

A professional in this field has the aptitude for research and can make a career as a clinical research associate. As an associate, the candidate has to keep track of the on-going clinical trials.

Skills required:

• Good administrative skills,
• Communication skills,
• Multi-tasking,
• Independent worker.
• Knowledge of clinical terminology is a must.

Popular areas: Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medicine

Expected Salary: Rs 23,000 to 27 000 per month

 Article Courtesy: The Times Of India

Scholarship: JBNSTS Senior Scholarship Test 2014

Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search test notification-

About the Scholarship

i) The most prestigious scholarship since 1960

ii) A scholarship amount of Rs.1000/- per month and annual book grant of Rs.1000/-

iii) Duration of the scholarship is till the end of B.E/MBBS /M.Sc degrees

iv)Exposure to seminars‚ colloquia‚ educational tour‚ scientific research projects

Eligibility

Those who have passed their 10+2 examinations in this year (2014) and currently studying in the first year Basic Sciences (Hons)‚ Engineering or Medicine in registered Colleges/Institutes/Universities in West Bengal

Pass course and diploma course students are not eligible

Selection Process: It is multistage selection process:

Written Test: (Physics‚ Chemistry‚ Mathematics and Biology) will be held at different centres in West Bengal (sample questions will be sent along with the admit card)

Interview: For selected candidates based on written test

Last date of Submission of Application: 5^th Sept 2014

Written Test: 21st Sept 2014

Study Master of Business Economics (MBE) at Gauhati University

    Looking for MBE?? Gauhati University, Assam notifies admissions for the two year post-graduate programme in Master of Business Economics (MBE) for Session 2014-16.

Course- the Master of Business Economics (MBE) programme‚ administered by the Department of Business Administration and the Department of Economics‚ Gauhati University is a professional interdisciplinary course of study in Management‚ Finance and Economics.

The program seeks to respond to the changing requirements of the contemporary business economy by providing a more comprehensive grounding of management‚ finance‚ and economics to its graduates.

Eligibility-

Candidate is required to fulfill the following-

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate or in Honours / Major subject (if any) from the Gauhati University or any other recognised University (not through Distance mode)
• Those who have appeared in the final semester of the Bachelor’s Degree and awaiting results may also apply provided they meet the eligibility criterion prior to 31st August 2014.

 

Selection Process-

• First of the eligible students will have to appear for a written exam that tests their quantitative aptitude‚ data interpretation‚ general awareness and proficiency in English‚ to be conducted by the Gauhati University.
• Candidates qualifying in the written test will have to go through personal interview and group discussion.
• The final selection will be based on the applicant’s overall performance in the written test‚ group discussion and interview
• In case candidates have appeared for in any of the India level entrance exam like CAT/ MAT/ ATMA/XAT or CMAT and scored marks not less than 75% are exempted from appearing in the written test conducted by Gauhati University. They directly qualify for personal interview and group discussion.

Online application can be made on the official website of the University Website http://www.gauhati.ac.in.

Students protest to scrap Aptitude test for UPSC civil services

  The protest was held at north Delhi’s Civil Lines area on Friday, June 27 by the students, who are Civil Service aspirants demanding scrapping of the Aptitude Test (CSAT), the preliminary level to one of the toughest examination in India (UPSC).

The protests led to the shutting down of four metro stations i.e Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Race Course Road and Udyog Bhawan.

The Police department takes action-

A DMRC spokesperson informed that the police was anticipating the protesters to reach till Rajghat and Prime Minister’s residence, the police asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to prohibit the entry and exit from the four metro stations till they receive any further notice.

There was one protest earlier made, last week by the aspirants at the outside the residence of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh demanding a four-year age relaxation for appearing in the examinations of these services.

Paper Pattern of UPSC CSAT-

UPSC CSAT comprises of two compulsory papers of 200 marks each and of two hours duration each. The questions will be multiple choice, objective-type.

The main examination is only for candidates who have been shortlisted through the Preliminary CSAT Written Examination. This exam consists of seven papers.

The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the Civil Services Preliminary exam 2014 on 24^th August.

The last date for application is June 30.

 From the Civil Services examination onwards, candidates will receive two additional attempts, although even attempting Civil Services Preliminary exam will be considered as having attempted the Civil Services examination overall.  

Vishakhapatnam girl topper of AIIMS MBBS 2014

  The girl is Pattisapu Srividya of Visakhapatnam who has topped the exam adding another feather to her cap. She has topped AIIMS MBBS 2014.Her dream is to research in molecular biology.

Around 2.35 lakh candidates wrote the examination this year. The total number of candidates eligible for the counselling are four times of actual number of seats decided.

Srividya secured all-India 9th rank in Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) entrance test, seventh rank in EAMCET, all-India 8th rank in Manipal Medical Entrance Exam, and 59th rank in All-India Pre Medical Test. Her dream is to do research in molecular biology.

Follows her is Vasishta Polisetty, a 17-year-old boy from Hyderabad, got the second rank followed by Rohit Nathani in the third spot.

The physical counselling will be held by the institute from July 8^th to July 11^th in New Delhi. 

Scoring-

AIMMS MBBS 2014 score will be the basis for admission to 672 MBBS seats in seven AIIMS including AIIMS in New Delhi. Out of 672 MBBS seats in AIIMS, 337 are for unreserved category students.

The institute has decided to conduct physical counselling for the allocation of seats. Candidates will exercise their choice of the Institute when called during the counselling as per their rank in their respective category, notwithstanding what so ever choices he/she has made while filling the application form. Choice thus made will be final and no claim will be entertained in this regard.

Precise list of UG and PG courses for UPSEE 2014 pass out students

 

     The results for the UPSEE 2014 (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam) that was held on 20^th April are out and counselling has been going on. Every year the exam is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) for giving admission to students in various government aided institutions, private unaided institutions affiliated to UPTU and other participating universities.

Here is a list comprised of the courses-

Undergraduate courses

1. Aeronautical Engineering

2. Agricultural Engineering

3. Applied Electronics and Instrumentation

4. Architecture

5. Automobile Engineering

6. Bio Chemical Engineering

7. Building Engg. and Construction Technology (Architecture)

8. Bio Medical Engineering

9. Bachelor of Pharmacy

10. Bio-Technology

11. Chemical and Alcohol Technology

12. Civil Engineering

13. Chemical Engineering

14. Computer Science

15. Computer Science and Engineering

16. Computer Science and Information Technology

17. Electronics and Communication Engineering

18. Electrical Engineering

19. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

20. Electronics Engineering

21. Electrical and Electronics Engineering

22. Electronics and Telecomm Engineering

23. Electronics Instrumentation and Control

24. Environmental Engineering

25. Electronics and Computer Engineering

26. Electrical and Computer Engineering

27. Fashion and Apparel Design

28. Food Technology

29. Hotel Management

30. Instrumentation and Control

31. Interior Design (Architecture)

32. Instrumentation Engineering

33. Industrial Production Engineering

34. Information Technology

35. Leather Technology

36. Mechanical Engineering

37. Manufacturing Technology

38. Man Made Fiber Technology

39. Marine Engineering

40. Material and Metallurgical Engineering

41. Metallurgical Engineering

42. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

43. Oil Technology

44. Production Engineering

45. Planning (Architecture)

46. Production and Industrial Engineering

47. Plastic Technology

48. Paint Technology

49. Textile Chemistry

50. Textile Technology

51. Textile Engineering

52. Fine Arts

 

Postgraduate courses

1. MBA

2. MBA Agri. Business

3. MBA Business Economics

4. MBA E-Commerce

5. MBA Finance and Control

6. MBA Financial Management

7. MBA Human Research & Development

8. MBA International Business (IB)

9. MBA Marketing

10. MBA Tourism Management

11. Master of Computer Applications

 

The Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination is only open for candidates having completed their qualifying exam from Uttar Pradesh or whose parents reside in UP.

Delhi University rolls back its Four Year Undergraduate programme

According to news, the vice-chancellor of Delhi University, Dinesh Singh shares that the University now decides to roll back its controversial four year undergraduate program (FYUP).

Earlier a statement was made by Dinesh Singh talking about the University’s recognition on the need of the hour and the University’s importance to protect the interests of the students by ensuring the start of the admission process.

In line with the directive of UGC, the university has decided to roll back FYUP. Consequently, the admission process shall be conducted under the scheme of courses that were in force in the academic session 2012-13 in all the colleges of the University of Delhi declares Dinesh Singh.

He further adds that it is expected that the principal will understand and speed up the completion of the admission process.

Now the DU agrees that is it ready to start admission process as per three-year undergraduate programme in existence prior to four-year-undergraduate programme which it had mentioned in its earlier compliance.

Earlier, amid the standoff between the university and the UGC, human resource development minister Smriti Irani made it clear that student interests needed to be protected at all costs. She asked all players not to stand on “prestige” and said: “This is the time for statesmanship.”

Members of Delhi University Teachers Association along with the employees of DU held a protest till the Vice-Chancellor’s residence demanding his resignation and rolling back of four year undergraduate program.

MTech in Network Computing includes in TIST, gets approval from AICTE and CUSAT

 

A daily newspaper reports that The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) have given approval to a new M Tech course in “Network Computing” introduced by Toc-H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) at its Arakkunam campus.

Aim of the course-

The course is designed in a way that caters to the growing demand for professional engineers in various fields.

Duration: two year post graduate course.

Vice Principal of TIST, Prof Babu John says that the courses focuses on acquiring knowledge in multimedia networking, network management, wireless and mobile networks to make the students expert in network engineering.

The uniqueness of the course is that apart from giving prime importance to coding theory, network security and advanced communication technologies, the course also imparts training in information and resources management, cluster and grid computing, cloud computing and big data analysis.

The colleges have already started the preparation by setting up well equipped laboratories for the students to gain hands on experience in computer network and wireless network protocols. 

Exclusive ITIs to be set up exclusively for Women

 ITIs is a measure aimed at ensuring the empowerment of women by helping them gain employment. Regarding this, the centre agrees the proposal made by Punjab Government to set up ITIs for the women of the state. As per the statement made by Punjab Government, Maneka Gandhi, The Union Minister for Women and Child Development accepts this proposal made by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at Kapurthala House.

The Minister also assures the CM to fund any scheme aiming the welfare and development of women and children in the state. Not only this, She was impressed upon him to step up “One stop Crisis Centre” in each district that ensures assistance to all women affected with gender crime.

Now the plan to the action. Further she asks for a detailed report of the proposal for the establishment of a network of ITIs across the state for imparting technical and vocational training to women for enabling them to be gainfully employed.

Gandhi hoped the unique initiative would go a long way in instilling a sense of confidence amongst women to live a life with self-respect and dignity besides enormously contributing in the national growth.

The Centre appraised with 250-300 yards of land for the development of these centres the cost of which will be borne by the Centre.

Further the CM of Punjab Government for revision in honorarium of Anganwari workers and helpers under ICDS scheme from Rs 5000 and Rs 2500 per month to Rs 8000 and Rs 4000 per month respectively. Followed by this, he pleaded for introduction of Contributory pension scheme with a minimum monthly contribution of 10 pc honorarium to facilitate retirement of workers and helpers at the age of 60 years, as demanded by Anganwari Unions.