National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2008

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2008- Department of Atomic Energy
For the admission to 5 year M.Sc. (Integrated) Program at NISER, Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CBS Mumbai
National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar
NISER has been set up by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India starting from academic year 2007-08 to impart high-quality science education in a vibrant academic ambience, with a faculty of distinguished teachers and scientists.
NISER offers a 5-year integrated M.Sc. Program in basic sciences after 10+2 (or equivalent) schooling. The institute has four major schools--in mathematical, physical, chemical and biological sciences. Degrees at NISER will be awarded by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a Deemed-to-be University within the Department of Atomic Energy.
There will be 40 seats with reservations for SC/ST candidates and Persons with Disability (PD) as per Govt. of India norms.
UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CBS), Mumbai
The Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India and University of Mumbai, have set up in Mumbai a new autonomous Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences from the academic year 2007-08, that offers a 5-year M.Sc. (Integrated) programme in the basic sciences.
UM-DAE CBS, Mumbai is to be an international class centre for high quality teaching embedded in a vibrant postgraduate and research environment, with some of the best teachers and scientists from major institutes in the city (TIFR, BARC, IIT Bombay) and the University on its faculty.
Candidates may apply for either NISER, or CBS, or for both. Selected candidates will receive a monthly scholarship of Rs.3000/- and an annual contingency grant.
Eligibility for admission: (i) Qualification: 60% marks for general category (55% for reserved categories and PD candidates) in aggregate (or equivalent grade) in Class XII (or equivalent) examination, from any recognized Board in India.
Students who have passed the qualifying examination in 2007 or are appearing in 2008 are eligible to apply. Where only Letter grade is available, a certificate from the Board specifying equivalent percentage marks will be required.
In the absence of such a certificate the decision of the respective admission committees will be final.
(ii) Age Limit: Candidates born on or after 01 Oct. 1983 are eligible to apply, relaxable by 5 years for reserved categories and PD candidates.
Admission Procedure: A National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) will be conducted at a number of centres in India on Sunday, 20 April 2008 by the NEST cell at UM-DAE, CBS, Mumbai.
The test will consist of five sections: (1) General (compulsory), (2) Mathematics, (3) Physics, (4) Chemistry and (5) Biology. Of sections (2-5), which will carry equal weightage of marks, any three will have to be selected.
The questions will be of objective type designed to test comprehension and analytical abilities. Appearing in NEST is compulsory for all those seeking admission to NISER and/or UM-DAE CBS. Candidates short-listed on the basis of their performance in NEST 2008 will be called for interviews that will be held, on different dates, in Bhubaneswar and Mumbai. The combined NEST and interview scores will determine the final selection.
Application form and information brochure can be downloaded from the websites (www.umdaecbs.in), (www.iopb.res.in/niser) or obtained free by sending a self-addressed envelope of size 30cmX24cm to
The Chief Coordinator - NEST2008, Annabhau Sathe Bhavan, University of Mumbai (Kalina Campus),Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E), Mumbai – 400 098.
Last date for receipt of request for application form is January 25, 2008. Completed application form along with application fee should reach The Chief Coordinator, NEST2008 at the above address not later than February 9, 2008.
Application Fee: There is a single application fee of Rs.500/- (general category male candidates)/ Rs.250/- (reserved categories /PD and all female candidates), by Demand Draft in favour of CBS-NEST, payable at Mumbai.

Delhi University Post Graduate Medical Entrance Test 2008 (DU PGMET 2008)

Delhi University Post Graduate Medical Entrance Test 2008 (DU PGMET 2008)
Faculty of Medical Sciences. The Post-Graduate Medical Entrance Test (PGMET) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) for admission to various Post-Graduate (Degree/Diploma/MDS) Courses will be held on Sunday, the 10th February, 2008 at Delhi. Application Form along with Bulletin of Information may be obtained from the office of against a Bank Draft / Banker's Cheque drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favour of the Registrar, University of Delhi, payable at Delhi in the following manner:

The Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Medical Sciences, 6th Floor, V.P. Chest Institute Building, University of Delhi, Delhi-110 007

Last date to get the application form: 04.01.2008.
Cost of the form by post for Rs.650/- (Rs. Six Hundred and Fifty only) along with a self addressed envelope of 10" X 8". For details please visit University Website www.du.ac.in

M.Tech Govt Engineering College - Kerala

Application invited for M.Tech courses conducted in three different Govt/Aided engineering colleges in kerala. Last date apply for the same is on 29 December 2007. Colleges: Govt engineering college – Thrissur, TKM engineering college- Kollam, and Rajiv Gandhi institute technology- Kottayam. Application and prospectus will be available from the college office.
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Armed Force Nursing- BSc Nursing/DGNM

Application invited for BSc Nursing and DGNM conducted by army medical service. BSc Nursing course will be conducted at AFMC, Pune and DGNM will be conducted at different armed force hospitals in India. Eligibility: +2 PCB with 50% marks and should be unmarried girls or widow or divorcee aged 17-25. Height minimum 142 cm. Last date to apply for the same is on January 25, 2008. Selection will be based on written examination, interview and medical check up. Examination will be probably on February/ March and interview will be on April/ May. Written examination will be of 90 minutes with objective type questions in general English, biology, general intelligence. Cochin and Trivandrum are the examinations centres available in kerala. For application model please refer Manorama Thozhil Veedhi, Employment news and armed force website.
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JIPMER MD/MS

JIPMER has invited for the MD/MS/PGD courses in anesthesia, community medicine, dermatology, general medicine, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, ENT, pediatrics, radio diagnosis, TB and respiratory disease, anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology. Last date to apply for the courses is December 27. Applications will be available from the braches of Bank of Baroda. Last date to get the application form is December 15. Details available in the website www.jipmer.edu
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National Board of Examinations 2008

National Board of Examinations 2008
Application invited by the National Board of Examinations for DNB-CET for Super Speciality Courses (Post Doctoral - Post DNB / MD /MS)Courses details are given:
Eligibility Criteria for CET (Super Specialties)
Only the candidates who have the degree(s) as prescribed above on or before the cut off dates are eligible to appear in the CET (Super Specialties) examination.
DNB-CET for Two Years Post Doctoral Fellowship Programs
Applications are invited in prescribed forms for the Entrance Exam to the following Post Doctoral Fellowship Courses:

For further information regarding eligibility criteria, examination details, examination centers, list of institutes/ hospitals accredited by NBE for these courses etc. candidates are advised to refer to the Information Bulletin, which can be Downloaded from website of NBE http://www.winentrance.com/winwin.asp?collegeid=www.natboard.edu.in
Important Dates
a. Date of CET (Super Speciality and Post-Doctoral Fellowships) exam: 12th January 2008
b. Last date for receipt of completed application form at NBE Office: 26th December 2007
c. Last Date for receipt of completed application form at NBE Office with Late Fees of Rupees One thousand and Five hundred: Up to 2nd January 2008

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