Admissions for second semester 2008-09 at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani-333031 (www.bitspilani.ac.in/) for (a) Integrated first degree programmes at BITS Pilani (B E Hons, BPharm Hons, MSc Hons and MSc Tech), BITS Goa (BE Hons, MSc Hons and MSc Tech) and BITS Hvderabad (B E Hons, BPharm Hons, MSc Hons, and MSc Tech) campuses

(a) For the integrated first degree programmes you require BITSAT 2008 scores, adequate proficiency in English and a minimum aggregate of 80% in PCM in the class 12th exam; more on www.bitsadmission.com (b) For the higher degree programmes the candidates have to undergo a computer-based online test conducted by BITS to be followed by interviews of short- listed candidates. These tests will be held during 20th to 21st December 2007 at Pilani and Goa. Details of test, syllabus etc on www.bitsadmission.com. (c) Candidates should refer to the website for details on doctoral programmes.

Complete the application form online at www.bitsadmission.com
and take a print out of the filled form. Submit to Admissions officer, BITS Pilani, Pilani-333031 with the prescribed fees as crossed DD in favour of Birla Institute of Technology & Science, (BITS), Pilani payable at State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (Code 10398) or UCO Bank, Vidya Vihar, Pilani (Code 0150) or State Bank of India, Pilani (code 11309). Application fee is (a) Rs./-200 (b) Rs.1000/- and (c) Rs.800/- for the respective courses.

November 29, 2008 for submission by 5 PM.

Graduates with minimum 50% aggregate marks are eligible for these programmes.

Can be obtained on payment of Rs.1000/- at the designated branches of Allahabad Bank and university counters (Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Pune). Refer to website for details. Form may also be downloaded from the web- sites.

PhD (business administration) through distance learning mode by All India Management Association, Centre for Management Education in collaboration with Aligarh Muslim University

Candidates having a postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks along with minimum 50% marks in their graduation, candidates having a degree in engineering and technology, law, chartered accountancy, cost accountancy and candidates having any other professional qualification equivalent to a Master’s degree who have secured a minimum of 55% marks and have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in any industry at the managerial level (post qualification) or a minimum of 3 years work experience as a faculty in a management institute (approved by AICTE or affiliated to a university) are eligible for this course. All candidates have to undergo a Research Management Aptitude Test (R-MAT) on December 14, 2008.

Can be obtained against cash payment of Rs.800/- at the AlMA book shop counter or against a DD for Rs.850/- drawn in favour of AIMA-CMS, payable at New Delhi sent to AIMA-CME, Management House, 14 Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110003.

November 24, 2008 for submission.

Admission to Indian Institute of Astrophysics, department of science and technology, Govt of India, 2nd Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru-560034 for PhD programme. integrated PhD progamme in physics and astrophysics (in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University) and integrated MTechPhD programme in Astronomical Instrumentation in collaboration with University of Calcutta

Admission to PhD and MS (research) programmes 2008-2009 (2nd semester) at the Indian Institute of Technology Dethi.

Visit www.iitd.ac.in for details on form and eligibility criterion

Post graduate certificate course in nutrition (January 5, 2009 to March 20, 2009) at National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Jamia-Osmania, Hyderabad-500604.

Candidates with an MBBS or MSc in biochemistry / physiology / food and nutrition or dietetics are eligible for this course.

November 17, 2008 for submission.

National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2009 on April 19, 2009 for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA for 123rd course and Naval Academy for the 43rd 10+2 (executive branch) course. Course commencing on December 30, 2009

Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than Jan 2, 1991 and not later than July 1, 1993 are eligible for the examination. For the Army wing candidates should have passed their 12th standard and for the Air Force and naval wings of NDA and 10+2 (executive branch) course of Naval Academy candidates should have passed their 12th standard with physics and mathematics.

November 17, 2008 for submission.

Full-t line / part-time/ sponsored category admissions to Ph D programme (in the spring semester 2008- 2009 session) at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.

For eligibility criterion and form details refer to Employment News or on to www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions. The form can also be obtained from Chairman, P G Admissions-2009.

November 14, 2008 for submission.

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) on December 7, 2008, an entrance test for MBA and allied courses conducted by All India Management Association (www.aima-ind.org), Management House, 14 Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Deihi-110003.

Graduates in any discipline from a recognized university and final year degree course students can register for this exam.

Can be obtained by sending a DD for Rs.790/- to AIMA-CMS, drawn in favour of All India Management Association-CMS payable at New Delhi along with two self-addressed slips / adhesive stickers. Forms are also available on cash payment of Rs.750/- at the AlMA counter at Delhi, select Bank of Baroda branches, AlMA Study Centres and other outlets.

Combined Research Entrance Test (CRET)-2008, an all India written test by the University of Allahabad at Allahabad on November 30, 2008 for admission to DPhil programmes in various subjects.

Can be obtained against payment of Rs.700/- (Rs.350/- for SC / ST / P / VH) through Punjab National Bank, Colonelganj, Civil Lines, Govindpuri, Alopibagh, Local forms need to be submitted at South Hall Counters. Senate House Campus. University of Allahabad (11 am to 1 pm). Outstation forms should be sent through speed post to The Director. CRET-2008, UGC-Academic Staff College, Education Department Building, First Floor, Senate House Campus, University of Allahabad, Aliahabad211002.

Enroll for B Sc in Nautical Science (February 2009 session) by School of Engineering & Technology. Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi and the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai. The programme will be offered through selected training institutes approved by DGS and IGNOU for which details are given in the prospectus.

Candidates who have passed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) with not less than 55 % in PCM or who have passed their B Sc with Physics as an individual subject in any one of the years with not less than 50% marks in the final year are eligible for this course. In the second case the candidates should have passed their 10+2 exam with PCM. In addition the Candidates should have passed in the English language as a subject at either the 10th or 12th std or in the degree / diploma course conducted by the Board or any university with not less than 50% marks. Their age (as on February 2, 2009) should not be more than 25 years. Age limit is relaxable for two years in case of female candidates and 5 years for SC/ST. Candidates should be medically fit as per standards prescribed by MS Medical Examination rules 2000 and have a vision of 6/6 in each eye (without visual aids) including normal colour vision. Candidates have to qualify in an entrance test (OPENNET) on November 30, 2008.

Can be downloaded from the website www.ignou.ac.in. Completed form (Form A) has to be submitted with DD for Rs.600/- in favour of IGNOU payable at Delhi (in an envelope super scribed ‘Application form for B Sc (Nautical Science) to the Registrar (SRD)-in-charge, Block 12, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Dethi-1 10068.’

Join the Indian Navy as short service commission officers in the submarine cadre (technical branches). Course commencing on July 2009 (www.nausena-bharti.nic.in)

Unmarried male Indian citizens aged 19 ½ to 25 years (born between July 2, 1984 to Jan 1, 1990) having a B E/ B Tech /equivalent degree with a minimum aggregate of 55 are eligible for this course. The candidates should possess a minimum height of 157 cms with correlated weight. Minimum acceptable vision for distant vision 6/24, 6/24 correctable to 6/6, 6/6 with glasses. Candidates should not be colour/night blind.

Recruitment of probationary officers (300 posts) in the Oriental Bank of Commerce. Head Office, Harsha Bhawan, E-Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001

An application fee has to be paid in cash at any of the Bank’s Core Banking Solution (CBS) branches. To apply for the form online log on to www.obcindia.co.in.

Enroll in the Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM) (June 2009-March 2011) offered by the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.

Eligibility criterion and details pertaining to deadlines can be obtained from www.iimb.ernet.in