ELCOT STUDENT LAPTOP SCHEME

ELCOT'S STUDENT LAPTOP SCHEME 2008

ELCOT is a fully owned company of Government of Tamil Nadu. One of the primary roles of ELCOT is to bring down Digital Divide in Tamil Nadu. In its role as IT Product Procurement Agency for the Government, ELCOT has managed to bring down the prices of IT products with the help of volume purchases coupled with transparency in procurement and timely payment. Currently, ELCOT holds the record of procuring Computers at the lowest price in the world. Similarly, ELCOT has also been procuring commercial grade Laptop Computers at highly discounted prices. These Laptop Computers are guaranteed to perform for a minimum of three year period. During three year period any component failure is replaced except the battery. ELCOT procures such Laptop Computers only after carrying out a series of tests. The notable tests are fire walk and Linux compatibility tests. The fire walk test is a special test carried out by ELCOT to ascertain the ruggedness of the Laptop. In this case, the Laptop Computers are placed on a hard floor and persons weighing 80 kgs and above are made to walk on the Laptop Computers. Only those Laptop Computers which clear this test without any damage are allowed to participate in the price bid. Similarly, ELCOT carries out extensive Linux compatibility test with Redhat and Suse Linux. Unless the Laptop Computer works fully under these two Linux distribution environments, they are not allowed to reach the price bid stage. Hence, the Laptop Computers that are being procured by ELCOT are rugged and are compatible for multiple operating systems, notably the most popular and stable Operating System - Linux.

ELCOT has been implementing Linux Operating System in all its operations during the past two years and found it to be absolutely stable and reliable. Currently, ELCOT supplies all its hardware under Linux platform only. ELCOT encourages its buyers to procure the Laptop Computers only with the pre-loaded Linux Operating System. However, ELCOT also realises the need of the student community to test other operating systems. Hence, ELCOT pre-loads all the Desktop and Laptop computers with a virtualisation software called "Virtual Box". Virtual box software provides an exciting opportunity to install multiple operating systems within Linux. There is no need to reboot the system to either install a new operating sytem or work with multiple operating systems at the same time.

The current Student Laptop Project is aimed at providing 100,000 Laptop Computers to the students studying in Colleges and Schools in Tamil Nadu. Educational institutions, including Deemed Universities can also avail this facility. ELCOT has identified one multinational brand Laptop manufacturer through open tender floated for this project. These laptop computers come with three year comprehensive international warranty (except Battery). Hence, the students who travel abroad after completing their studies will have no difficulty in getting warranty services wherever they go.

Preloaded licensed operating system:

The Student laptops come with state of the art Suse Linux Enterprise Edition 10.1 operating system preloaded. This operating System has been tested to host multiple operating systems without reboot using a free virtualisation software called 'virtual box'. The student laptop has been tested for various parameters, starting from dual display to other parameters such as compatibility for various printers and peripherals. Unlike Microsoft Windows, the user need not look for driver CD in the case of Linux as all these drivers are pre-installed in the operating system. The burden of the user is completely relieved. On its part, ELCOT tests each and every peripheral for Linux compatibility. All these special drivers are preloaded in the system. ELCOT adopts a lengthy procedure before releasing the first master laptop image for creating multiple copies. As this laptop had already undergone the full tests through a marathon 5 week process, the time factor associated with the rolling out of the first image has already been taken care of.

Microsoft's offer and the current stage of negotiations:

ELCOT had asked Microsoft to supply its operating system for Rs.500 ($12). But Microsoft offered a bundled version of its operating system, office suite and anti virus software for Rs.2500 ($57). This is not acceptable for ELCOT as this was an academic edition. ELCOT does not accept the marketing concept called 'academic edition'. There can be only one price for ELCOT to market a product. Academic edition concept goes against this principle. Again, Microsoft has bundled its offer. ELCOT believes in openness. Any such bundling could result in serious exploitation of the consumer. This could be considered an anti-consumer move. ELCOT cannot support an anti consumer move. Hence ELCOT asked Microsoft to debundle its offer.

Microsoft India is yet to provide the revised offer (Rs.500 for its operating system and debundling its current offer to fix the price of its office suite and anti virus software). Once we receive Microsoft's revised offer which is acceptable to ELCOT, we would get back to you with our offer for Microsoft products.

ELCOT recommends ONLY Suse Linux and Ubuntu Operating Systems:

ELCOT has been using Suse Linux and Ubuntu Linux operating systems on its desktop and laptop computers numbering over 2000 during the past two years and found them far superior as compared to other operating systems, notably the Microsoft Operating System. None of ELCOT's systems has been down for servicing due to OS fault or virus fault in the last 2 years, thanks to the Linux operating system. ELCOT has not deployed any anti virus software in its systems as Linux OS cannot be infected by computer viruses.

We have configured the student laptop computers with a bundle of software packages, making it a valuable prize for the student community. Java/JSP/J2EE/C++ etc software development can be commenced without any additional configuration. It also comes with Mozilla Thunderbird mail client (MD, ELCOT uses Mozilla Thunderbird mail client only).

Virtual Box - a virtual hardware platform within Linux

Virtual Box software is pre loaded in ELCOT's Student Laptops. (Thanks to Sun Micro system for offering this beautiful software free of cost)

Those who wish to have the experience of Microsoft Windows Operating system can install the Microsoft OS through the Virtual Box software. It is a three step simple procedure. ELCOT has preloaded a video tutorial on how to use the Virtual Box software to help the young student users. ELCOT provides free unlimited support for the Virtual Box Software. The free support can be had through e-mail or in person. All the Branches of ELCOT have been provided with Linux Certified professionals and hence they would provide the necessary support for not only using Virtual Box software but any other Linux issues as well.

Virtual Box opens up a new area of research and development whereby the students can test/evaluate multiple operating systems within one box. After the test is over, they can delete the unwanted/unnecessary operating systems simply by pressing the Delete button. Re installation of Operating System within the virtual box can be done at any time later.

ELCOT had found out that there is absolutely no performance degradation while using the new (subordinate) operating system from within Linux. Just by pressing Right Control Button + F key, the user is able to maximize the window of the new operating system installed within Virtual Box. By clicking at the same keys, the new operating system can be minimized or the window resized and the user can go back to Linux window and work with Linux OS. So, the new operating system installed using Virtual Box software is just a window within Linux operating system. It can be minimized/maximized and can be shut down without shutting down the Linux OS! The users can install and work with multiple operating systems at the same time, say Windows XP, Windows Vista, other Linux distros, Win-95/98/ME/ etc within the same Virtual box. Virtual Box is indeed a magic box! It is an exciting experience working with Virtual Box software and we chose to give this excitement to the student community in Tamil Nadu.

The users can happily enjoy the stability and safety of the Linux operating system if new operating systems are installed within Linux using Virtual Box software. As Linux is free from viruses, the new operating systems installed within Virtual Box software can enjoy certain advantages as viruses are fire walled by the Linux OS. But ELCOT cannot guarantee for the safety of the Microsoft Operating system installed within Virtual Box as computer viruses could still attack Microsoft OS.

To sum it up:

ELCOT recommends ONLY Linux operating system for the Student Laptops.you tube video on ORCA) Currently ELCOT's student laptops come preloaded with Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10.1 with one year subscription. For visually challenged students ELCOT would load Ubuntu Linux OS with ORCA accessibility software, a speech software that enables visually challenged persons to install operating system, software and administer servers and desktops without sighted people assistance. (Watch

Do you need more than one year subscription service?

Linux operating system does not need subscription services for upgrades or security patches. Linux OS does not attract viruses nor does it have security holes. So, the concept of annual subscription is alien to Linux, especially for the home users and desktop users. For corporate, annual subscription may be helpful as they are accustomed to such subscription services and they feel at loss without one.

Annual Subscription for ELCOT's Systems?

ELCOT has not entered into any annual subscription agreement for linux OS support. In the last two years, the need for support had come down to less than 0.5% as compared to the erstwhile Microsoft OS environment. So, no case had been made out for such subscription services. (ELCOT migrated to Linux OS successfully all its operations two years ago). On special requests, ELCOT may install more Linux distros on these laptops.

Price:
ELCOT expected a price of Rs.21-24000 for two types of configuration. Unfortunately, there is a dollar appreciation, from Rs.39 a dollar to Rs.44 now. There has been a general price hike due to the oil price hike. As a result, the manufacturers could not bring down the price to ELCOT's expected level. After protracted negotiations, ELCOT managed to get minor discounts. By altering the configuration, ELCOT has provided two choices to the end users, a fully loaded configuration and a slightly lower configuration.

We are unable to look at unbranded laptops as we are not sure about their performance. ELCOT, as a fully owned company of Government of Tamil Nadu cannot be a party to supply of poor quality products.

In the above circumstances we appeal to the student community to bear with the current price. We promise that we would come back with better offers in the years to come. Our aim is to bring down the cost of a fully loaded COMMERCIAL grade laptop to less than Rs.20,000, thus enabling the corporate and the Government alike to migrate to laptops from desktops thus saving electricity cost/consumption by 60-70%

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MBA Admissions

MBA Admissions

Entrance Test : CAT

Eligibilty : Graduate in any disicipline

MBA ADMISSION

MBA (FT)

2 Years

Full Time

This is a two year programme divided into 4 semesters with specializations in Marketing, Finance, Production, Systems and HR.

Tuition Fees at TSM are nominal. No Capitation is accepted.
MBA and MCA courses are approved by AICTE and affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University.

Thiyagarajar School of Management

Cost of application form : Rs 950/-

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Eligibility And Qualifications For JAM Admission

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION

M.Sc. Applied Geology (IITB, IITR)/M.Tech. Geological Technology (IITR)/M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Geological Sciences (IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with Geology as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science. The candidate must have Mathematics at (10+2) level.

M.Sc. Applied Geophysics (IITB)
Bachelor's degree with both Physics and Mathematics as subjects for two years and at least one of them as a subject for three years.

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Geophysics (IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with two subjects among Physics, Mathematics and Geology for at least two years/four semesters each and the remaining one for at least one year / two semesters.

M.Tech. Geophysical Technology (IITR)
Bachelor's degree with Mathematics and Physics as subjects and any one among the following subjects: Chemistry, Geology, Statistics, Electronics and Computer Science.

M.Sc. Applied Mathematics (IITR)/M.Sc. Industrial Mathematics and Informatics (IITR)/M.Sc. Mathematics (IITB, IITD, IITK, IITM)/M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing (IITG)/M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Mathematics (IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters.

M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Informatics (IITB)/M.Sc. Statistics (IITK)
Bachelor's degree with either Mathematics or Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters.

M.Sc. Biotechnology (IITB, IITR)
Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science/ Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering / Medicine (MBBS).

M.Sc. Chemistry (IITB, IITD, IITG, IITK, IITM, IITR)/M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Chemistry (IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with Chemistry as a subject for three years/six semesters and Mathematics at (10+2) level.

Joint Admission Test Important Dates

M.Sc. Physics (IITB, IITD, IITG, IITK, IITM, IITR) / M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree program in Physics (IITB, IITK, IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with Physics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters.

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree program in Energy (IITB)
Bachelor's degree with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/two semesters.

Master of Computer Applications [MCA] (IITR)
Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a subject for at least one year for annual system candidates/at least two papers of Mathematics for semester system candidates.

Joint Admission Test

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

JAM-2009 qualified candidates shall have to fulfill the following eligibility criteria for admissions in IITs.

• At least 55% aggregate marks (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) for General/OBC Category candidates and at least 50% aggregate marks (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) for SC/ST and PD Category candidates in the qualifying degree.

For candidates with letter grades/CGPA (instead of percentage of marks), the equivalent percentage of marks will be decided by the admitting institute(s).

At the time of admission, all admitted candidates will have to submit a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form. At the time of registration, the admitted candidates may have to undergo a physical fitness test by a medical board constituted by the Admitting Institute. In case a candidate is not found to be physically fit to pursue his/her chosen course of study, his/her admission may be cancelled.

Note:

(i) It will entirely be the responsibility of the candidate to prove that he/she satisfies the minimum educational qualifications and eligibility requirements for admissions.

(ii) The Admitting Institute has the right to cancel, at any stage, the admission of a candidate who is found admitted to a course to which he/she is not entitled, being unqualified or ineligible in accordance with the ordinances and regulations in force.

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Jam Test Papers

TEST PAPERS FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Admission to each academic program shall be made on the basis of merit in the corresponding Test Paper(s) of JAM-2009.
Joint Admission Test The names of the Test Papers with their codes and the corresponding academic programs for admission are given below

Test Papers with Codes and the Corresponding Academic Programmes
for Admission (JAM-2009)

S. No.	Test Paper	Test Paper Code	Academic Programme(s) for Admission
1	Biotechnology	BT	M.Sc. Biotechnology
2	Chemistry	CY	M.Sc. Chemistry M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Chemistry M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy
3	Computer Applications	CA	Master of Computer Applications
4	Geology	GG	M.Sc. Applied Geology M.Tech. Geological Technology M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Geological Sciences
5	Geophysics	GP	M.Sc. Applied Geophysics M.Tech. Geophysical Technology M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Geophysics
6	Mathematical Statistics	MS	M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Informatics M.Sc. Statistics
7	Mathematics	MA	M.Sc. Applied Mathematics M.Sc. Industrial Mathematics and Informatics M.Sc. Mathematics M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Mathematics M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy
8	Physics	PH	M.Sc. Physics M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Physics M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy

TEST SCHEDULE

JAM-2009 is to be held on May 3, 2009 (Sunday) in two sessions. The schedule for different Test Papers of JAM-2009 is given below. Each Test paper will be of three hours duration.

Date	Session	Time	Test Paper Codes
May 03, 2009, Sunday	I	9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon	CY/CA/GG/MS/PH
	II	2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.	BT/GP/MA

The Test schedule will remain unchanged under any circumstances.

Number of Test Papers Allowed: A candidate can appear in either one or two Test Papers, subject to the restrictions imposed by the Test Schedule and on payment of requisite additional fee for the second Test Paper, if applicable. Candidates desiring to appear in two test papers must ensure, from the Test Schedule, that there is no clash of time schedule for the chosen test papers.

PATTERN OF TEST PAPERS

Test Papers for Biotechnology and Computer Applications will be fully Objective Type. These Test Papers have to be answered in an Objective Response Sheet (ORS) by darkening appropriate bubbles using black HB pencil. Since the ORS will be evaluated by electronic means, it is imperative that the instructions given on the ORS are carefully read and followed by the candidates.

All other Test Papers will be Objective-cum-Subjective Type. There will be a "question-cum-answer booklet" for each of these six Test Papers. Answers to various questions are to be given at appropriate places in the "question-cum-answer booklet" itself. No supplementary sheet will be provided. In each of these six Test Papers, out of the total marks assigned to the Test Paper, objective and subjective questions will carry weightages of 30% and 70%, respectively.

The Objective type questions in all the Test Papers will have four choices as possible answers, of which, only one will be correct. There will be negative marking for wrong answers to the Objective type questions in all the Test Papers. For wrong answer to an objective type question, candidates will get negative 1/3 (negative one third) of the maximum marks assigned to that question.

NOTE:
Joint Admission Test Important Dates

(a) Use of logarithmic tables/ calculator of any kind/ cellular phone/ pager/ electronic gadgets is NOT permitted during the Test. Further, the candidates are not allowed to keep calculators, cellular phones, pagers or electronic gadgets in their possession at the time of examination.

(b) All answers to the subjective type questions must be written in blue/ black/ blue-black ink only. Sketch pen, pencil or ink of any other colour should not be used.

(c) The medium for all the Test Papers will be English only.

(d) Use of unfair means by a candidate in JAM-2009, whether detected at the time of Test, evaluation or at any other stage, will lead to cancellation of his/her candidature and also debar him/her from appearing in JAM in future.

(e) Disclosure of identity in any form, e.g., writing roll number or name inside the question-cum-answer booklet, making any kind of distinguishing marks, etc., may lead to disqualification of the candidate.

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JAM 2009 Examination Centres

JAM 2009 : CHOICE OF EXAMINATION CENTERS

The cities/towns where JAM-2009 center(s) shall be located are listed below. Candidates have to indicate two choices of cities in terms of their codes for the centers where they wish to appear in JAM-2009. If sufficient number of candidates is not available at a listed city/town, then the centers in that city/town may be dropped, and in that case, candidates who have opted for a center in that city will either be allotted a center in the city of their second choice or in a city nearer to the city of first choice. A centre once allotted will not be changed normally.

A request for a change of a center within the same city/town will not be permitted. However, under exceptional circumstances, a change of center (to another city/town) may be permitted if request with valid reason for the same is received in the office of the Organizing Chairman, JAM-2009,
Joint Admission Test (JAM) IIT Kharagpur, on or before February 10, 2009 along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 250/- (Rs. 125/- for SC/ST and PD candidates) drawn in favour of "Organizing JAM-2009" payable at Canara Bank, Fatak Bazar, Kharida, Kharagpur (Branch Code: 0190). The decision of the Organizing Chairman, JAM-2009, in this regard will be final.

Test City / Town	Code	Test City / Town	Code
IIT Bombay Zone		IIT Kharagpur Zone
Ahmedabad	11	Kharagpur	51
Bhopal	12	Kolkata	52
Indore	13	Silliguri	53
Jabalpur	14	Vijayawada	54
Mumbai	15	Vishakapatnam	55
Nagpur	16
Nanded	17
Pune	18	IIT Madras Zone
Vadodara	19	Bangalore	61
IIT Delhi Zone		Chennai	62
Chandigarh	21	Cochin	63
Delhi	22	Coimbatore	64
Gurgaon	23	Hyderabad	65
Faridabad	24	Mangalore	66
Shimla	25	Thiruvanthapuram	67
IIT Guwahati Zone		Tiruchirapalli	68
Bhubaneshwar	31
Guwahati	32
Jorhat	33	IIT Roorkee Zone
Patna	34	Agra	71
Ranchi	35	Amritsar	72
Shillong	36	Bareilly	73
Silchar	37	Jaipur	74
IIT Kanpur Zone		Kurushetra	75
Kanpur	41	Nainital	76
Lucknow	42	Noida	77
Varanasi	43	Roorkee	78

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JOINT ADMISSION TEST JAM

JOINT ADMISSION TEST JAM

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are institutions of national importance established through an Act of Parliament. The IITs are well known, the world over, for quality education in engineering and science, and research in frontier areas. The aim of IITs is to build sound foundation of knowledge, pursue excellence and enhance creativity in intellectually stimulating environment. The current pace of advancement of technology needs a coherent back up of ba­sic science education and research. The vibrant academic ambience and research infrastructure of the IITs motivate the students to pursue Research and Development careers in frontier areas of basic sciences as well as interdiscipli­nary areas of science and technology. IITs have well equipped modern laboratories, efficient computer networks and state of the art libraries. The teaching process is structured to promote close and continuous contact between the faculty and the students. A number of financial assistantships and freeships are available to SC/ST and other deserving and meritorious students at individual institutes.

From the Academic Session 2004 - 2005, Indian Institutes of Technology have started conducting a Joint Admission test for M.Sc. (JAM) for admission to M.Sc. and other post-B.Sc. programs at the IITs. The main objective of JAM is to provide admissions to various M.Sc., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual degree and other post-B.Sc. programs based on the performance in a single test and consolidate 'Science' as a career option for bright students from across the country. In due course, JAM is also expected to become a benchmark for normalising undergraduate level science education in the country.

Joint Admission Test Important Dates

The M.Sc., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual degree and other post-B.Sc. programs at the IITs offer high quality post-B.Sc. education in respective disciplines, comparable to the best in the world. The curricula for these programs are designed to provide the students opportunities to develop academic talent leading to challenging and rewarding professional life. The curricula are regularly updated at each IIT. Interdisciplinary content of the curricula equips the students to utilize scientific knowledge for practical applications. The medium of instruction in all the programs is English.

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Important Dates Of JAM 2009

IMPORTANT DATES FOR JAM-2009

Joint Admission test (JAM)

Issue of Application Form and Information Brochure at Bank Counters / by Post only from IIT Kharagpur / Commencement of Online Registration	November 24, 2008 (Monday)
Last date for receipt of requests at IIT Kharagpur for issue of application material by Post	January 07, 2009 (Wednesday)
Last date for issue of Application Form and Information Brochure at Bank Counters	January 16, 2009 (Friday)
Last date for Online Registration on the website	January 19, 2009 (Monday)
Last date for receipt of completed Application Form along with Pay-in-slip and Demand Draft (if any) / Online Registration Form along with Demand Draft at the Organizing Institute ( IIT Kharagpur)	January 22, 2009 (Thursday)
Date of JAM-2009 Test	May 3, 2009 (Sunday)
Announcement of the Result of JAM-2009 Test	At 17:00 hrs on May 25, 2009 (Monday)
Issue of Admission Form by JAM Office of the Organizing Institute / downloading from the Website of Organizing Institute starts Joint Admission test (JAM) Overview	May 26, 2009 (Tuesday)
Last date for receipt of completed Admission Form at Organizing Institute along with Demand Draft of Rs. 300/- only	June 09, 2009 (Tuesday)

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Post Graduate Management Programme In SMS

Applications are invited for admission to the following AICTE approved Two-Year
(Full-Time) Post Graduate Management Programmes for the batch 2009-2011
PGDM

Above programmes are Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India India, New Delhi.

Eligibility
Three-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. Candidates appearing in the final examination of the Bachelor's Degree may also apply.

Admission Procedure

CAT Applicants would also have to fill SMS application Forms, so as to reach the Admission Office on or before December 31,2008. The forms can be obtained from Campus / city office of the SMS Varanasi OR from the Centres of Career Launcher/IMS Learning Resources / Career Forum across India on payment of Rs. 600(Cash) or by sending a DD of Rs. 650in favour of "School of Management Sciences" payable at Lucknow. The candidates are also required to deposit Rs. 400/- in cash /DD as Registration Fee at the time of submission of Application Form. SMS application Forms may also be downloaded from our websites and sent along with a DD of Rs. 1000.

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Prof. Sudhir Sharan
PGDM(IIM-A), Ph.D
Director

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

: CITY OFFICE ::
Sky Hi Chamber, 2nd Floor, 5 Park Road,Lucknow-226001(U.P.)
Phone: 0522-2238116: TeleFax : 0522-2237273
:: CAMPUS ::
PO: Kashimpur,Biruha(Lucknow-Sultanpur Road),
Gosaiganj, Lucknow-227125(U.P.)
Tel:: 0522-2238116, Fax:: 0522-2237273
E-Mail :: info@smslucknow.com

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PGDBM Admissions - Bharathidasan Institute of Management

Bharathidasan Institute of Management
Applications are invited for the PGDBM PrograApplications Program
(Accelerated, 12 months, Full time, Residential Program with
3 months Organization based Internship)
• Rigor and Relevance in Teaching and Research
• Diversity as a source of Learning and Enrichment
• Value Based Education
• Closeness to the Business Community
• Excellent Core Faculty supported by eminent Adjunct Faculty from Corporate
Admissions - April 2009
Eligibility
Bachelor’s Degree (with minimum 50%
aggregate) Or a Master’s Degree in any
discipline. Two years Work Experience
preferred.
Process
(1) Aptitude Test (2) Group Discussion
(3) Personal Interview
Performance in all the above components
will be considered for the final selection.
Applicants with CAT / XAT / MAT scores
are exempt from the Aptitude Test.
Applicants without these scores can write
the BIM Aptitude Test (BAT) on the day of
the Group Discussion and Personal
Interview
A 16 month Weekend Executive PGDBM program is available for
Working Professionals commencing January 2009
Application
Download the application form from
www.bimb.in and send it, alongwith a
Demand Draft for Rs. 1,000/- (in favour
of Bharathidasan Institute of
Management, Bangalore), or register
in person at the address mentioned
below. All correspondence, including
requisition for application, should have
‘PGDBM Admi s s i ons 2 0 0 9 ’
superscribed on the envelope.
Last date for receipt of applications is
16th January 2009
GD / PI commences 23rd January 2009
The Admissions Chairperson
Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM)
(School of Excellence of Bharathidasan University)
# 17, Ashirwad Towers | Doddanekundi Cross | Marathahalli - Mahadevapura Ring Road
Marathahalli Post, Bangalore 560037
Ph: 080 - 2853 2544 | Fax: 080 - 28532099 | Mob: +91 99868 33016
www.bimb.in admission@bimb.in
B I M
PGDBM
Admissions
2009
Highlights

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Kuvempu University M.Phil Admission

Fax: 08282-256262 Phone No. 08282-256149
E-mail: Ku@ Kuvempu ac. in Website: www.kuvempu.ac.in
KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY
Vishwavidyanilaya Karyalaya, Kuvempu Centenary Building, Jnana Sahyadri,
Shankaraghatta - 577 451, Shimoga Dist.
No KU/ AC/ Ph.D – 1 NOTIFICATION

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for registration to one year M.Phil programme (regular ) of Kuvempu University for the Academic year 2008-09 in the Post - Graduate Departments of the University. The admission will be made as per the regulations governing the degree of Master of Philosophy ( M.Phil ) Programme 2006 through Departmental Level Entrance test. The interested candidates may contact the Chairpersons of the concerned departments or the Deputy Registrar (Academic) for more details. The last date for submission of prescribed filled in application form is 22-11-2008

INSTRUCTIONS:

1)The details regarding eligibility conditions, conduct of entrance test can be obtained from the concerned Post-Graduate departments.

2)The details of fee structure can be obtained from the academic section of the University.

3)The application fee of Rs.300/- should be remitted through the bank challan to the State Bank of Mysore A/c No. 540230 36291

4)The Application form may also be obtained by post,by sending a DD payable at SBM/ SBI Shankaraghatta drawn in favour of “ Finance Officer, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta,” along with a self addressed envelope duly affixing postal stamps worth Rs.10/- .

5)Reservation for different categories of candidates shall be as per the existing regulation of the University.

6)Application form can be obtained from the academic section of the University on payment of the prescribed fee.
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7) The filled in applications should be submitted to the Chairpersons of the concerned Post -Graduate Departments.

8) a) A candidate with Post - Graduate degree from any University
in the state or from any other University outside the state securing not less than 55% Marks, shall be eligible to apply. However, this minimum marks shall not be applicable to foreign students and also the sponsored candidates of Public/ Private Sector.

b) In respect of permanent teachers with Five years of teaching experience or those on F.I.P. and also the candidates belonging to SC/ST/ Category –I, the minimum percentage of marks required is 50% in aggregate, at the Post – Graduate Degree level in the concerned subject.

9) The condition of appointment of guide, conduct of examination and intake of candidates per eligible guide are as per the existing M. Phil regulations .

10) The candidate is required to pay the registration & tuition fee at the time of admission to M.Phil programme. Further, fees in respect of examination , dissertation & marks card shall be paid at the time of examination.

11) Applications received after the last date will not be entertained.

By Order

( Dr. B. Ganesh )
Deputy Registrar (Academic)

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LL.B. LL.M. ADMISSION University of Delhi

FACULTY OF LAW
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
DELHI-110007
LL.B./LL.M. ADMISSION SCHEDULE 2009-10
1. Sale of Prospectus of Application Form From Monday, 02 February 2009
for LL.B./LL.M. Entrance Test 2009 to Monday, 09 March 2009
i. On Cash payment of Rs 200.00 from Admission Co-ordinator, Faculty of Law
ii. By Post: Send Bank Draft of Rs. 250/- drawn in favour of Registrar, University
of Delhi, payable at Delhi/New Delhi, to be sent to Admission Co-ordinator,
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110007 latest upto 02 March 2009
iii. E-form: Application form may be downloaded from website: http://www.du.ac.in
(An additional fee of Rs. 200.00 must be added to the Test fee of Rs. 500.00)
2. Office Working Hours (Lunch Break : 1.00 – 2.00 p.m.) Monday – Friday : 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
3. Deposit of Application Form with Test fee of From Monday, 02 February 2009
Rs. 500.00 (Rs. 150/- for S.C./S.T. category) at the to Monday, 09 March 2009
office of Admission Co-ordinator, Faculty of Law
4. Last date for submission of Application Form 09 March 2009
5. Issue of Duplicate Admission Ticket : LL.B. 20-21 March 2009
(In case of non-receipt of original) : LL.M. 28 March 2009
6. DATE OF LL.B. ENTRANCE TEST SUNDAY, 22 MARCH 2009
7. DATE OF LL.M. ENTRANCE TEST SUNDAY, 29 MARCH 2009
8. Results of LL.B./LL.M. Entrance Test April 2009
6. Counselling/Admissions 01 - 30 June 2009
(As per schedule given in the Bulletin)
(Prof. S.N. Singh)
Dean

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IGNOU - PG Diploma Programme in Acupuncture

PG Diploma Programme in Acupuncture

PG Diploma Programme in Acupuncture

Objectives

Acupuncture is a traditional method of therapy which is very well recognized world over and well accepted by the people as it does not have any side effects. This method has been found to be useful in all types of diseases specially the chronic diseases. Moreover the cost of the treatment is less as compared to the other systems of medicine

It shall help graduates of different system of medicine to learn a new modality therapy and utilize it for patient benefit in treating acute and chronic diseases.

This will be first medical programme which will be offered online

The Programme is offered in English.

Eligibility

The programme is available to the Medical graduates (Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Yoga and Naturopathy ).

Duration

The programme can be completed in a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of 4 years.

Credit System

This programme is of 32 credits. The programme will have six theory and four practical components.

Programme Structure

The 32 credit programme comprises 6 core theory courses.

Special Features of the Programme

The special features of the programme is its excellent study materials developed by the experts in the country and have been prepared not only by the specialists and experienced Acupuncturists but also specialists in computer, communication and media technologies. This is the first medical programme which is being offered online.

Evaluation System

This Programme adopts continuous evaluation system through assignments, practical work, seminars and term-end examination.

Fee Structure

The fees for the Programme including registration fee is - Rs. 20,000

Syllabus


Programme Structure



The PG Diploma in Acupuncutre programme consists of 10 courses. 6 are theory based and 4 practical courses.



The courses are designed on the basis of learning hours required by an average student. As mentioned, one credit represents 30 hours of learning. The design of the programme in terms of credit distribution of the courses is shown below.





Course code


Name of the course


Nature of the course


No. of credits

1.


Basic theories of acupuncture


Theory


03

2.


TCM Diagnosis


Theory


02

3.


Basic Acupuncture Practical


Practical


04

4.


Acupuncture Meridians


Theory


03

5.


Acupuncture Point Location


Practical


04

6.


Basics of Acupuncture Treatment


Theory


02

7.


Practical on Basic Acupuncture Treatment


Practical


04

8.


Treatment of common diseases with Acupuncture


Theory


04

9.


Ear & Scalp Acupuncture


Theory


02

10.


Clinical Acupuncture Practical


Practical


04


















Total Credits


32







About the PG Diploma in Acupuncture Online Programme

PG Diploma in Acupuncture programme is now available online. This is an initiative of IGNOU to develop in-house Learning & Content Management System for imparting online education. It is a complete virtual learning environment suite covering all the activities from registration to certification. The following features are available in PG Diploma in Acupuncture online programme

1. Walk in admission- Registration form has been specially devised with the facility of uploading scanned certificates, other required documents and photograph. Registration will be confirmed only after verification of the certificates and payment of the required admission fee. Facility for online payment is available through the payment gateway of AXIS Bank.
2. Integrated multimedia courseware- once registered, learners will have access to personalized learning space (My Page). This includes self instructional material.
3. Online counseling and mentoring – web cast based counseling integrated with text based chatting facility is used for counseling purposes.
4. 24×7 learner support- asynchronous and synchronous modes of interaction will be used to provide just in time support to learners.
5. Portfolio based continuous evaluation- Evaluation will be done by giving theory and practical internal assessment examinations during each of the four contact sessions.
6. E-tutor based practical- online instructions and e-tutorials for hands on practice of i) Acupuncture needling methods and ii)Moxibustion will be used for the practical sessions. Multimedia manuals for self learning are provided online.
7. Group based online seminar- Blogs, chat rooms and discussion forums and web conferencing facility are used for group based seminars.
8. Online Project platform – templates will be made available.
9. Online Term End Examination- The term end examination would be at the study centres. At these study centres the term end examination will include theory as well as practical at the end of the course.
10. Contact Sessions - No. of contact sessions in a year (4), quarterly, duration of each contact session (10 days), details of each contact sessions to be provided soon.

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Sun Outage

A sun outage is an interruption in or distortion of geostationary satellite signals caused by interference from solar radiation. The effect is due to the sun's radiation overwhelming the satellite signal.

The BSE and NSE will extend trading hours from 24 September 2008 on account of disruption of satellite services due to sun outage. Trading will start as usual at 9.55 IST, but will be suspended between 11.25 IST and 12.10 IST.

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Genpact Recruits Freshers

Entry Level (0 - 3 years of experience)
If you are a graduate with excellent command over English, good knowledge of computers and the willingness to work in a 24x7 environment, click here to explore entry level career opportunities with us.
http://www.genpact.com/genpact/apply_online.aspx?menu=careers§ion=1&location=India


Managerial Level (Above 3 years experience)
To explore career opportunities with us at middle and senior management levels, click here.
https://gateway.genpact.com/OA_HTML/XXIrcVisitorIndia.jsp


For more details, visit http://www.genpact.com/genpact/career_India.aspx?menu=careers§ion=1

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CUSAT Results

* B.Tech IV Semester April 2008 results (2003 Admission onwards)
http://results.cusat.ac.in/regforms/exam.php

Results of COE, PERUMON-Regular, CUCEK-Regular, COE Kidangoor-Regular & Supplementary not released due to the late recpt of internal marks from the college.
The last date of scrutiny and Revaluation are 28.10.2008 and 03.11.2008 respectively.

* B.Tech IV Semester April 2008 results (prior 2003 Admission)
http://results.cusat.ac.in/IVSemapril08.htm

* B.Tech VI Semester April 2008 results (2003 Admission onwards)
http://results.cusat.ac.in/regforms/exam.php

For more details, visit http://results.cusat.ac.in

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MCA - BCA From ICFAI University, Tripura

MCA & BCA From ICFAI University, Tripura

MCA – Master of Computer Applications (Three Years)

BCA – Bachelor of Computer Applications (Three Years)

- Quality Courseware
- Practical Training all over India
- Web Support
- Examinations 4 times a year at over 200 Test Centers all over India
- EMI Facility
- Special Placement Scheme

Eligibility:
For MCA: Pass in Graduation
For BCA: Pass in 10+2 (any discipline)

Last Date for Enrollment (for MCA): October 31, 2008

For Details & Prospectus please contact, Kochi: MG Road: 1st Floor, Ruckiya Bagh, Near Deepa Theatre, Ravi Puram, MG Road, Ernakulam, (Ph: 2359703, 2359294); Ernakulam: 2nd Floor, Bappu Building, Next to Padma Theatre, Padma Junction, MG road, (Ph: 2380810, 4021402); Palarivattom: # 32/2471B, 1st Floor, Kunnath Parabil Building, Opp.BPCL Pump, Ernakulam, (Ph: 2335674, 3018497); Alappuzha: 2nd Floor, Alleppy Arcade, Opp. Santhi Theatre, Mullackal Junction, (Ph: 2254363, 3202086).

For more details visit www.iutripura.edu.in

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BSNL JTO Results

RESULTS - Graduate Engineer J.T.Os. Examination 2007


The result of the Graduate Engineer JTOs Examination 2007 held by BSNL on 15th June 2008 has been declared.

The result is provisional and subject to outcome of Court Cases filed before various benches of Hon'ble High Court.

The selected candidates are advised to contact the Office of the Chief General Manager of BSNL Telecom Circle from where they appeared for examination for further instructions.

Click here to download result (PDF format)>>



Disclaimer: BSNL is not responsible for any inadvertent error that may have crept in the results being published on website. The results published on website are for immediate information to the examinees. These cannot be treated as final. Individual letters will be dispatched to the selected candidates by BSNL.



For more details, visit http://www.bsnl.co.in/newsdetailed.php?news_id=427

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EAMCET ADMISSIONS

Web Allotment Details for EAMCET(Engg Stream) will be released on 23-10-2008 after 10 P.M.

APSCHE :: HYDERABAD



Eligibility:
The following are eligible for exercising options on web for admission into Engineering & Pharmacy colleges.
• All the candidates who were allotted a seat.
• Candidate in possession of a scratch card.
• Eligible candidates who have not taken admission so far can collect scratch card at any one of the counselling centres viz., Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Warangal, Guntur, Vizag, Vijayawada, Tirupathi & Kadapa, after depositing tuition fee & original certificates on the dates mentioned below in Table - I:



For more details, visit http://eamcet.dte.gov.in/curresults.php#

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Infosys Second Quarter Results

Financial Results for the Second Quarter ended September 30, 2008.

This should give a peek into the general trend of the IT industry and what is happening at the market with its current bearish trend.

Infosys BPO
During the year ended March 31, 2008 Infosys completed the purchase of 3,60,417 shares of Infosys BPO shares from its employee shareholders consequent to the forward share purchase agreement entered with them in February 2007. Further, Infosys BPO acquired 100% of the equity shares of P-Financial Services Holding B.V for a consideration of Rs. 107 crore by entering into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (Philips). The transaction was accounted as a business combination and resulted in a goodwill of Rs. 83 crore. As of September 30, 2008, Infosys holds 99.98% of the equity in Infosys BPO.

Infosys Consulting
During the half-year ended September 30, 2008 and year ended March 31, 2008, an additional investment of US$ 5 million (Rs. 22 crore) and US$ 20 million (Rs. 81 crore), respectively, was made in Infosys Consulting Inc, which is a wholly owned subsidiary. As of September 30, 2008, the company has invested an aggregate of US$ 45 million (Rs. 193 crore) in the subsidiary.

Infosys Mexico
During the year ended March 31, 2008, the company incorporated Infosys Technologies S. DE R.L. de C.V., a wholly owned subsidiary in Mexico. As of September 30, 2008, the company has invested an aggregate of Mexican Peso 60 million (Rs. 22 crore) in the subsidiary.

Infosys China
During the half-year ended September 30, 2008 and year ended March 31, 2008, the company disbursed an amount of US$ 2 million (Rs. 9 crore) and US$ 3 million (Rs. 10 crore) as loan to its wholly owned subsidiary, Infosys Technologies (China) Co. Limited. The loan is repayable within five years from the date of disbursement at the discretion of the subsidiary. As of September 30, 2008, the company has invested US$ 10 million (Rs. 46 crore) as equity capital and US$ 10 million (Rs. 48 crore) as loan in the subsidiary.

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Global Handwashing Day

he practice of handwashing with soap tops the international hygiene agenda this year with the first-ever Global Handwashing Day, slated for Wednesday 15 October 2008. With 2008 as the UN International Year of Sanitation, the Global Handwashing Day will echo and reinforce its call for improved hygiene practices.

The agencies leading the Global Handwashing Day efforts are part of the Global PPPHW and include (but are not limited to) the Water and Sanitation Program (WSP/World Bank), UNICEF, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), USAID through the Hygiene Improvement Project (HIP), Procter and Gamble and Unilever.

The guiding vision of Global Handwashing Day is a local and global culture of handwashing with soap. Although people around the world wash their hands with water, very few wash their hands with soap at the critical occasions.

Check this link to see the notice from edudel.nic

http://edudel.nic.in/yuvacontent/6.2.pdf

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Undertaking, is a premier aeronautical industry of South East Asia, with 19 production / overhaul / service divisions and 9 co-located R&D Centres spread across the country. HAL’s spectrum of expertise encompasses design, development, manufacture, repair, overhaul and upgrade of Aircraft, Helicopters, Aero-engines, Industrial & Marine Gas Turbines, Accessories, Avionics & Systems and structural components for Satellites & Launch Vehicles

HAL is currently looking for bright Engineering Graduates for appointment for its various Divisions / R&D Centres / Offices at Bangalore, Hyderabad, Nasik, Koraput (Orissa), Lucknow, Kanpur, Korwa (U.P) and Barrackpore (W.B).

Management Trainees (175 Posts)

Qualification : Graduates in Aeronautical / Computer Science / Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production Branches of Engineering from recognized Institution / University.

Design Trainees (100 Posts)

Qualification : Graduates in Aeronautical / Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical Branches of Engineering from recognized Institution / University.

Engineering Disciplines for Management Trainees (Technical)/ Design Trainees
Discipline Branches of Engineering Degree
Aeronautical
Aeronautical, Aerospace.

Electrical Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation
Electronics Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation & Control, Instrumentation & Electronics, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Telecommunication.
Mechanical Mechanical, Mechanical & Industrial Engg, Mechanical & Production Engg.
Metallurgy Metallurgy, Materials & Metallurgy, Metallurgy & Materials Engg, Metallurgy & Materials Technology, Metallurgy & Material Science.
Production



Industrial Production, Production Engg, Industrial Engg & Production, Mechanical Production & Industrial Engg, Production Engg & Management, Industrial Engg, Manufacturing Engg, Production & Industrial Engg, Industrial Engg & Management, Manufacturing Science & Engg, Manufacturing Process & Automation, Mechanical Stream – Production Engg.
Computer Science- Computer Science, Computer Engg, Computer Science & IT, Information Technology, Information Science & Technology, Computer Systems, Information Systems, Information Science, Software Engg, Computer Technology, Computer Science & Engg.

Age Limit : As on 01-10-2008 not above 28 years for General candidates.

Application Fee : Rs.200/- (wherever applicable), which is non-refundable, is to be sent in the form of crossed Demand Draft drawn on any Nationalized Bank (preferably Indian Bank or State Bank of India) in favour of 'Hindustan Aeronautics Limited', payable at Bangalore.

Apply Details :
1. Applications should be submitted strictly 'ONLINE' by logging on to HAL Website www.hal-india.com. Applications will not be accepted through any other mode.

2. Candidates are required upload their latest passport size photograph (jpg/jpeg format) in the column provided in the online application form.

3. The Candidate is required to write his / her Name and the Application Number allotted, behind the Demand Draft and forward the same by Registered / Speed Post / Courier to reach the following address latest by 31st October 2008.
The envelope should be superscribed as "Selection of Management/DesignTrainee".

The Deputy General Manager (Recruitment)
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Corporate Office
15/1, Cubbon Road
Bangalore-560 001

Last Date for Online Application : 24.10.2008

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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATI, Admission to PhD Programme

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATI

GUWAHATI – 781039, INDIA



Admission to PhD Programme, to start from January 2009



Eligibility Sponsored Financial Support Application Procedure Foreign Applicants Downloads



Applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme, starting in January 2009. The Departments/Centres and areas in which this programme will be offered are:


PhD Programme
Departments/Centres

Areas



Computer Science & Engineering


Algorithms; Computational Geometry; Mobile Robotics; Artificial Intelligence; Speech Processing; Natural Language Processing; Image Processing; Software Engineering; Formal Verification; CAD for VLSI; Computer Security; Networks; Operating Systems; and Distributed Systems.



Electronics & Communication Engineering


Biomedical Signal Processing; Communication Systems; Control Systems; Digital Signal Processing; Image Processing; Instrumentation; MEMS; Multimedia Security; Radar Signal Processing; Speech and Audio Processing; and VLSI Design.



Mechanical Engineering


Solid Mechanics; Composite Materials; Machine Design; Dynamics and Controls; Robotics; Vibration; Nonlinear Vibration; Composite & Smart Structures; Noise; Tribology; Thermal Science; Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer; Advanced Manufacturing; Metal Cutting; Mechatronics; Materials Processing and Heat Treatment; Metal Forming; Identification of Mechanical Systems; Energy Storage and Fluidization; Flow Control; and Bio-mechanics.



Civil Engineering


Structural Engineering; Geo-technical Engineering; Transportation Systems Engineering; Geo-informatics; Engineering Geosciences; Environmental Engineering; and Water Resources Engineering.

Biotechnology


All areas of Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering


All areas of Chemical Engineering



Design


Product Design; Ergonomics; Usability Engineering including Human Computer Interaction (HCI); Design Pedagogy; Design Management; Design Theory; Form and Perception Studies; and Design and Visual culture



Physics


Laser and Photonics (experiment and theory); Condensed Matter Physics (experiment and theory); Theoretical and Mathematical Physics; High Energy Physics; and Statistical Physics.



Chemistry


Inorganic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; and Physics with interest in Atomic and Chemical Physics..



Mathematics


Wireless Sensor Networks; Distributed Computing; Fluid Dynamics; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Numerical Analysis; Mathematical Modelling; Topology; Linear Algebra; Functional Analysis; Data Structures; and Algorithms.

Humanities & Social Sciences


Linguistics; Sociology; and Economics.



Energy


Alternative Fuels; Bio-energy; Hydropower; Solar Thermal; Solar Cells; Wind Energy; Fuel Cells; Fuels and Combustion; Porous Medium Combustion; Energy Conservation; Two-phase Flow; Fluidized Bed Technology; Energy Efficient Technology; Modeling of Fluid-thermal Systems; Micro propagation & Genetic Engineering of Biofuel Plants; Biofuel Cell; Nuclear Energy; Energy and Environment; EIA of Energy Projects; Global Warming and Climate Change; Detonation Combustion (hydrogen-oxygen detonation); and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis for transportation.



Environment


Air Pollution – Dispersion; Control and Modeling; Water and Wastewater Treatment; Solid Waste Management and Recycle; Waste Immobilization; Soil-water-contaminant interaction; Environmental Bioremediation/Biotechnology; Removal of Toxic and Recalcitrant Compounds; Biodegradation/Bio-detoxification of Toxic Wastes; Contaminant transport and retention in porous media; Green Chemistry; Optimization; Environmental Management; Nutrient and Trace Metal Dynamics; Environmental Economics; and Green Design.



Nanotechnology


Theoretical and Computational Nanotechnology and VLSI; Nano Electronics and Optics; Nano Materials and Biology; and Nano Devices and Applications.

Categories of PhD Students



The Institute admits PhD students under the following categories:



I) REGULAR

A student in this category works full-time for his/her PhD degree. He/she receives assistantship from the Institute or fellowship from CSIR/UGC or any other recognized funding agency.



II) SPONSORED (FULL-TIME)

A student in this category is sponsored by a recognized R&D organization, academic institution, government organization or industry for doing research in the Institute on a full-time basis. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. Sponsorship letter (Form I) must be attached with the application.



Iii) SELF-FINANCED

A student in this category works full-time or part-time towards the PhD Programme. He/She must have at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student.





iv) PROJECT STAFF

This category refers to a student who is working on a sponsored project in the Institute and is admitted to the PhD Programme to work on a full-time or part-time basis. The remaining duration of the project at the time of admission should be at least one year. If the project gets completed before the student completes his/her PhD Programme, his/her category will be converted to that of SELF-FINANCED unless he/she is granted an assistantship/fellowship from the Institute or any other agency. No Objection Certificate (Form II) must be attached with the application.



v) PART-TIME

A student in this category is a professionally employed person (including the staff of IIT Guwahati), who pursues the PhD Programme while continuing the duties of his/her service. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. A No Objection Certificate from the Head of the Institution/Organisation in which he/she is employed (Form III) must be enclosed at the time of application.



vi) EXTERNAL

This category refers to a student employed in an R&D organization/academic institution/industry having adequate research facilities. The research work leading to the PhD degree may be carried out largely in the parent organization of the candidate under a Local Supervisor from the organization but with the overall guidance provided by a faculty member (Institute Supervisor) of the Department/Centre in which he/she is registered. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. A certificate from the Head of the sponsoring Institution/Organisation in which he/she is employed (Form IV) must be enclosed at the time of application.



Note: The word `Form’ used under this section refers to the forms as specified in the Application Form for Admission to

PhD Programme.





Eligibility Criteria For Admission Into PhD Programme



(Minimum experience required for Sponsored (Full-time), Self-Financed, Part-Time, and External categories of candidates, have been indicated below)

PhD in Engineering



For admission to the PhD Programme in Engineering departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:



i) Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences/Veterinary Sciences/Pharmacy in a relevant area with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.5 or 60% of marks.



ii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.



iii) Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.



iv) A candidate having MSc degree with Mathematics as a subject at bachelor’s level is also considered for

admission in the Department of Civil Engineering.The candidate should have a minimum of 7.5 CPI or 70%

marks in Master’s level with consistent first class at other levels.



v) A candidate with MSc in a relevant area is also considered for admission to the Department of Biotechnology. The Candidate should have a minimum of 7.5 CPI or 70% marks in Master’s level.



vi) A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her MTech studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.





PhD in Design



For admission to the PhD Programme in Design, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:



i) Candidates having MArch/MDes degree or MTech/ME degree in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.



ii) Master’s degree in Applied Arts/Ergonomics/Fine Arts/Psychology/Physiology with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.



iii) Bachelor’s degree in Design or Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.



iv) Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.





v) A two-year Post-graduate Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT or equivalent) with first class at Bachelor’s level.



vi) BFA (4-year professional programme, after 10+2)/GD Art (5-year programme after 10th standard) with one year
professional experience, with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.



vii) A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her MDes studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.





PhD in Science



For admission to the PhD Programme in Science departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following
criteria:



i) Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.



ii) Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of
marks.



iii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant

area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.



iv) Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Engineering/Technology/Design (from other than IITs) in a relevant area

with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.





PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences



For admission to the PhD Programme in the department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:



i) Master’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.



ii) Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60%
marks.



iii) Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.



iv) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% marks.





PhD in Centres



i) Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology/Design/Architecture/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a

minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.

ii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or

70% of marks.

iii) Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.



iv) Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.



v) Master’s degree in Social Sciences, in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks, is also
considered for admission to the Centre for the Environment.





MININMUM EXPERIENCE FOR SPONSORED, SELF-FINANCED, PART-TIME AND EXTERNAL CATEGORIES



1. Candidate in Sponsored, Part-time and External categories must be a regular employee of the sponsoring
organisation with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.



2. Candidates in Self-financed category should have at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.



Relaxation for SC/ST Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST applicants.



Reservation of Seats for SC, ST, OBC and PH categories: As per Govt. of India rules. OBC(Non-creamy layer) candidates will have to enclose certificate and self-declaration statement as per formats as indicated at ANNEXURES-I and II.

Financial Support

(For regular students, who are Indian nationals)

1. Institute assistantships will be available to eligible students as per prevailing (MHRD, GOI) norms, as applicable from time to time. The present rates of assistantships are as below:



Qualifying Degree


Assistantship Rates

BE/BTech/MSc equivalent with valid GATE score above the prescribed cut off level/NET qualification


1st & 2nd Year : Rs.12,000/- p.m.



3rd t & 4th Year : Rs.14,000/- p.m.



5th Year : Rs.15,000/- p.m.



ME/MTech or equivalent




1st & 2nd Year: Rs.14,000/- p.m.





3rd t & 4th Year #: Rs.15,000/- p.m.



Note:# No assistantship will be available beyond 4th year for this category of students.



2. Assistantships from external funding organizations will be available as per terms and conditions of the concerned
funding organizations.



3. Students receiving assistantships from the Institute or fellowships from any other funding agencies, are required to
perform academic duties as per prevailing norms.



4. The continuation of the assistantship/fellowship is subject to satisfactory performance of the assigned duties and
satisfactory progress of the student in the PhD Programme.



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For appearing in the PhD interview under regular category of candidates, to-and-fro sleeper class railway fare or equivalent will be paid by the shortest route from the communication address to the Institute.



Application Procedure



Application forms with details can be downloaded from the links given below.



Application form can also be obtained from the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati - 781 039, Assam, personally or by ordinary Post. To receive application forms by post, send a request along with a self-addressed stamped (Rs.20/-) envelope (24cm x 15cm size). Request for form must be sent in an envelope super-scribed with ‘Request for PhD Application form’.



Filled in application forms complete with copies of mark sheets/certificates and other testimonials and a DD for Rs.150/- (Rs.75/- for SC/ST candidates) drawn in any nationalized bank and payable at Guwahati in favour of Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati should be sent to the Head of the concerned Department/Centre, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati – 781039, to reach on or before 14 November 2008. The words “Application for PhD admission” should be written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form. For example, a candidate interested in applying for PhD programme in the Centre for Nanotechnology, should (a) send the filled-in application form to The Head, Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati – 781 039, Assam, and (b) on the top of the envelope also write the words “Application for PhD admission”



Selection



The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/and interview/portfolio review, based on performance in GATE/NET/CEED, grades/marks in the qualifying examination, etc.

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Date of Issue of Application Forms: 15 October 2008 onwards

Last Date for issuing Application Forms ► By Ordinary Post – 7 November 2008, In Person – 11 November 2008

Last Date for receiving Application Forms ► 14 November 2008

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