Amrita School of Engineering (ASE) has announced that the Amrita Entrance Examination 2011 will be conducted on April 17, 2011 for admission into various B.Tech engineering programmes.

The B.Tech engineering courses for which the test will be conducted include Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Candidates born on or after July 1, 1990 only are eligible to apply for admission.

The application form can be obtained by post, from the Admission Coordinators of ASE on a written request indicating their full communication address together with a Demand Draft for Rs.850/- drawn in favor of Amrita School of Engineering payable at Coimbatore. It can also be obtained from the university counter of Amrita Schools of Engineering at Amritapuri, Bengaluru and Coimbatore.

Candidates can also apply online with the payment gateway or apply through the website and submit the application printout duly signed, along with Demand Draft for Rs.850/- drawn in favor of Amrita School of Engineering payable at Coimbatore and a passport size color photograph affixed in the specified location.

The last date for the sale and submission of application forms is March 25, 2011.

For admission enquiry contact : 0422 – 2685169/70 ( 9 AM – 4 PM ) on working days.

For more information visit-: http://117.240.224.21/oars/.Tech Entrance Exam 2011

Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) India, is launching a Worldwide e-Course on Editing for Films and Television. The registration for the course starts on 15th November 2010. The course will commence on 3rd January, 2011 and will be completed by 18th February, 2011. About 72 hour of classroom teaching have been condensed into about 13 hours of video programmes in 25 episodes of half an hour duration each. There will be seven live interactive sessions with the subject expert to clarify queries of the participants.

Basically designed for film and video editors, this course aspired to give an insight into the art and craft of editing. It will familiarize the participants with a range of activities required for telling a story through visuals and sound. Along the way it touches upon several issues connected with editing, right from its basic concepts to the technical aspects of electronic editing on linear and non-linear platform.

E-Course through internet,online,TV and EDUSAT

For more information contact
e-course Co-ordinator
Dr.Sunil Mehru.Jt Director
+91-11-65372294
drsunilmehru@gmail.com
http://www.cec-ugc.org/

Consultancy Development Center Fellowship Scheme For Students pursuing B.Tech / B.E / MBA / PGDBM

Applications are invited for the CDC Fellowship Scheme

This award is offered to students who undertake a live consulting project during their education programme.

Academic Requirement to apply

At least 80% marks in 10+2
Student should be enrolled in B.E / B.Tech / MBA / PGDBM courses from AICTE / UGC approved institutions / colleges / universities.

Fellowship Amount

Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand) would be awarded to the students whose reports are accepted by the Centre as per the guidelines given under the Evaluation process.

Online Application Procedure :

Visit www.cdc.org.in / scheme / fellowship.aspx for further details and to apply
Its an on-going Scheme (no closing dates)

A Knowledge Centre for Professional Services
Consultancy Development Centre
2nd floor Core 4B, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003.
Tel no. - 91 11 2468 2055, 2460 2601
Email - fellowship@cdc.org.in
Website - http://www.cdc.org.in/

IGNOU has started the Academic Counsellors' Training–Online (ACT-Online), an online capacity development programme for teachers covering topics like evaluation of assignments, development of study skills and usage of new technologies for student support.

The programme is specifically for those who are engaged in or wish to be engaged in the task of providing tutoring/counselling and other technology-mediated support to the distance learners. The ACT-Online is grounded in both the theory and practice of Open Distance Learning (ODL). Some of the important topics covered under this programme are: ODL concept, models, development, student support, tutoring and counselling, importance of assignments, evaluation of assignment responses, development of study skills and self-learning, support to the educational disadvantaged students and the use of new technologies for student support.

After taking this course, an IGNOU official said, the counsellor will be able to help students develop effective learning skills, organise support for disadvantaged and physically-challenged students and use modern computer operating system for student support.

For more information visit-: http://www.ignou.ac.in/

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, the premier University, announces B.Tech admissions for the Academic Year 2011 - 2012 as under :

School of Petroleum Technology
B.Tech in Petroleum Engg.

School of Technology
B.Tech in the following disciplines :

Civil Engg, Electrical Engg., Chemical Engg., Industrial Engg., Mechanical Engg.

Students having Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 10 + 2 or equivalent must :

Appear for AIEEE 2011, to be conducted by CBSE on 1st May, 2011 and
Apply Separately for the PDPU as and when announced.
Admission as per merit in AIEEE 2011 All India Ranking.

Reservation would be as per the Government Norms. The Reservation Category (SC,ST and Physically Challenged (PC) will be considered as mentioned in AIEEE Admit / Score Card. 50% seats will be reserved for Gujarat State Quota based on AIEEE All India Rank.

Further details will be provided in our advertisement scheduled at the end of March 2011 and also on our website.

Please note that the last date for submission of AIEEE 2011 application is 14th January, 2011.

For more information visit-: http://www.pdpu.ac.in/

One year Fast Track program with dual specialization option
Leading faculty fro top International and Indian B schools
Guest lectures by eminent thought leaders and industry stalwarts
Course approved by AICTE
LEED platinum rated Green Campus
Diverse and experienced peer group

Admission calender

Issue of Application -- 15th Oct, 2010
Last Date for submission -- 15th Jan, 2011

CAT (2009 or 2010) or GMAT (taken after January 1, 2008) or XAT is required for applying to Great Lakes.

Campus : East Coast Road, Manamai Village, Tamil Nadu - 603 102.
Ph. - 044 - 3080 9000/9011 Fax - 044-3080 9001

City Office - 19, North Mada Street, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.
Email - admission@greatlakes.edu.in

For more information visit-: http://www.greatlakes.edu.in/

The three national institutions under the Ministry of Agriculture will conduct a Joint Entrance Test - Agri Business Management (JET - ABM) on Sunday, March 27, 2011 for selection of candidates to their respective Post-Graduate Programmes in Agri Business Management recognized by AICTE.

(i) National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030 - PGDM(ABM)
(ii)Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS-NIAM), Bambala, Kota Road, Jaipur-302 033 - PGDM(ABM) and
(iii)National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500407-PGDMA

Candidates will be short-listed for further steps in selection process based on the JET-ABM. Detailed criteria for various parameters in the selection process will be published on respective institutions' websites and brochures. Short-list of selected candidates to be called for group discussion, personal interview, presentation, paper writing etc., will be displayed on respective websites of three institutions.

Eligibility:
The minimum qualification for admission to the programmes is a FOUR YEAR bachelor's degree in any of the following subjects from any Agricultural University or Institution recognized by the ICAR/UGC: Agriculture; Agri-Business Management /Commercial Agriculture and Agri-Business Management/Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation; Agricultural Engineering; Agricultural Information Technology; Bioinformatics; Biotechnology; Dairy Technology; Energy and Environmental Engineering; Fisheries; Food Technology/Food Process Engineering; Forestry; Horticulture; Sericulture; Veterinary Science.

How To Apply:
The application form can be filled online at www.jetabm.gov.in. Alternatively application form for JET-ABM may be downloaded from the websites of respective institutions i.e., http://www.manage.gov.in, http://www.ccsniam.gov.in, http://www.naarm.ernet.in.

The application form and detailed instructions may also be obtained by post by sending a request along with an Indian Postal Order / Demand Draft of Rs.100/- to any of the three institutions. The envelope seeking requests for hard copies of applications must be marked "Application for JET-ABM, 2011".

The filled in application form along with a demand draft for Rs.1000/- (Rs.500/- for SC/ST candidates), drawn in favour of JET-ABM, payable at Hyderabad may be sent at: JET-ABM, 2011, Post Bag No.5, P.O. Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030.

Important Dates:
Last Date for receipt of Applications: February 14, 2011.

Joint Entrance Test - Agri Business Management (JET - ABM) March 27, 2011

For more information visit-: http://www.jetabm.gov.in/

VIT Business School MBA & MBA International Business Admissions 2011

Valid CAT / XAT / GMAT score
Full time degree with at least 60% marks from a recognized Institution
Consistent academic performance.
Managerial work experience preferred
Group discussion and interview for shortlisted candidates in major cities of India.

Scholarships

Students with CAT / XAT / GMAT score of 95 percentile and above are eligible for full fee waiver
Students with CAT / XAT / GMAT score of 90 percentile and above are eligible for 50% tuition fee waiver.

How to Apply

Application forms can be obtained

by sending a Demand Draft for Rs.900/- drawn in favour of "VIT University" payable at Vellore, to the Admissions Officer with a request letter containing the full address of the applicant.

by handing over a DD for Rs.900/- in person at VIT University, Vellore (or) at Chennai from the address mentioned below.

Apply online at www.vit.ac.in/mba2011

The application form with CAT / XAT / GMAT score should be submitted to Admissions Officer, VIT University, Vellore.

Issue of application from
20th Dec, 2010

Last date of receipt of application form
26th Feb, 2011

Admission Officer
VIT University
Vellore - 632 014, Tamil Nadu
Phone : +91 416 220 2125 / 2157 / 2168 /2247
Email : admission@vitac.in
http://www.vit.ac.in/