ICFAI offers `Xplod'

ICFAI Campus Programmes Admissions department is organising a `Talent Search Examination' — Xplod — based on the GMAT pattern in Bangalore, Kochi, Chennai and Hyderabad.

It will conduct five mock tests and provide counselling at the end of the tests. There are attractive prizes up for grabs.

There is a registration fee for the five written examinations, an interactive CD comprising mock tests, and a copy of a leading journal/magazine. Top 25 per cent of the students who take the examinations will be identified as "future management talent" and given prizes equivalent to Rs.1, 000. The three toppers will get cash awards of Rs. 10,000, Rs. 7,500 and Rs. 5,000.

Negative Marking
The test dates are August 26, September 9, September 30, October 21 and November 4. There will be a total of 180 questions with negative marking of 0.25 per cent for wrong answers. In Chennai, contact 044-2548877/2546577; Bangalore: 080-57625911/41130516 or e-mail cpadbangalore@rediffmail.com; Hyderabad: 040-23430289/23430290 or e-mail cpadhyd@icfai.org, cpadhyd@gmail.com; Kochi: 2531153/2531154.

MBA in Agribusiness Management

Applications have been invited for entrance test for admission to MBA in Agribusiness Management course at the College of Cooperation Banking and Management under the Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur for the year 2006-07.

Graduates in agriculture and allied areas (four-year course) with minimum of 50 per marks in aggregate are eligible for admission. Graduates in engineering/law with 50 per cent marks will also be considered. SC/ST students require only 45 per cent marks. Students awaiting their final result of the qualifying degree can also apply.

Applications form can be downloaded from www.kau.edu and www.kaumba.com. The downloaded application should be printed on A4 size paper and used. Applications may be submitted to the Registrar, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O., Thrissur, Kerala - 680 656 along with application processing fee of Rs.1, 000 (SC/ST students require only Rs. 500), drawn in favour of the comptroller, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, payable at the State Bank of Travancore, KAU Campus branch, Vellanikkara, so as to reach the addressee on or before September 2 before 4 p.m.

Selection is on the basis of Management Admission Test to be conducted by the Kerala Agricultural University followed by group discussions, interview and on previous academic performance. Semester fee of the programme will be Rs.20, 000. Admission fee Rs.5, 000.

Over 16,800 seats vacant

Counselling for engineering courses ends

Chennai: More than 16,800 seats remained vacant in 240 colleges across the State as the single window admission to engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu came to an end on Sunday.

Of the 64,356 students who were called for counselling, 40,397 opted for the 57,776 seats on offer in the Anna University's constituent colleges, government, aided and unaided self-financing institutions.

The counselling began on July 17.
About 640 Plus-Two (failed) candidates who took the instant examinations last month have been called for supplementary counselling scheduled for Monday.

According to V. Ramachandran, secretary, Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions, 16,875 seats remained vacant at the end of the general counselling. In all, 22,932 students did not attend the counselling.

As usual circuit branches — electronics and communication engineering, computer sciences and engineering and information technology — had the highest number of takers. There were few takers for rubber technology, textile chemistry and paper and pulp technology.

Enquiries among colleges reveal a good number among the 22,000 students, who did not attend counselling, could have either joined colleges under the management quota or deemed universities.

Some of the popular colleges have kept dozens of students on the wait list, hoping to admit them in the seats that would be deemed as lapsed after counselling.

Twenty engineering colleges, including nine self-financing colleges, have filled all their seats. Though, the number of unfilled seats is high, more than 88 per cent of the available seats were filled this year as against 74.7 per cent last year.

The number of seats has also increased this year, as non-minority and minority self-financing colleges surrendered 65 and 50 per cent of their seats to the single window counselling.

The number of seats available for the government counselling was 57,776, against 43,346 last year.

Madurai Kamaraj University Annual Convocation –2006

Madurai Kamaraj University
Annual Convocation –2006
The Registrar notifies that the candidates who have passed in November 2005/April 2006 Examinations of the following Courses alone may download the applications for Annual Convocation-2006.

Ph.D
M.Phil/Cert./Dip./P.G.Diploma-Regular college students
UG/PG/M.Phil/Cert./Dip./PGDiploma-DDE candidates. Exemption candidates (Private study).
Candidates who are not coming under the UG/PG courses in regular / evening colleges and submitted their annual convocation applications through their colleges along with the convocation fees in the year April 2005/2006 Need Not apply again.

The candidates who are not coming under the above mentioned categories should apply for their degree certificates under Special Convocation. They can download the special convocation application and apply with relevant fees.

Annual Convocation Fee Details: Ph.D In Person Rs.500/- In Absentia Rs.750/-
M.Phil – Rs.500/-
UG/PG/Others – Rs. 215/-

The convocation fee may be remitted by Demand Draft obtained from any Nationalised Bank/Scheduled Bank drawn in favour of “The Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University, payable at Madurai. The convocation fee may also be remitted by way of State Bank of India Account No.1 chalan at Palkalai Nagar Branch Only.

The filled-in application along with the DD/Chalan should be sent to The Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625 021.

On or before 1st September 2006 without Penalty and 15th September 2006 with a penalty of Rs.100/-
Date of the Annual Convocation 2006 will be notified in the leading dailies later.

Candidates who have qualified themselves for an Additional Degree/Oriental Title Need Not Apply Now. They should apply separately under special Convocation provision, Website Address for Downloading the application for Annual Convocation-2006 is given below.
www.mkuniversity.org./form.html and www.mkudde.org
Request for issue of the Annual Convocation application –2006 from this office will not be entertained.

Institute of Science & Management

Institute of Science & Management
Recognised & Aided by AICTE Ministry of HRD, Govt of India
ISM Campus, Pundag,
Ranchi-834 004,
Phone: 0651 2242060
Fax: 0651-2240630
Email:rch_iism@sanchernet.in
Website: http://www.iismr.org
CAT 2006
Admission to the 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management with Dual Specialisation in Marketing/Finance/Information Technology/HRM

Feature Highlights:
Curriculum tempered with inputs on best global practices in management and administered through strong intervention.
A strong core faculty supported by adjunct professors with distinguished industry and academic careers.
Case studies from Harvard Business School.
Ultra modern facilities with state-of-the-art IT Dome and a multimedia library.
An active center for corporate relationships, a career bureau & excellent placement record.
Regular Industry-Institute Interface through Guest Lectures, Industry Visits, e-learning.
Well equipped conference Hall, class-rooms and well facilitated Auditorium

We achieved 100% placement since inception.
Eligibility: At least 3 yrs Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognized university set by the IIMs for CAT 2006. Candidates appearing for the final year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent examination may also apply.

Selection Procedure: Our Institute uses CAT for short-listing the candidate for our 2-year Full Time Post Graduate Programme in Management. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.

For admission to ISM one has to apply to CAT and also apply separately to ISM, for which Brochure and application forms are obtained from ISM, Ranchi.

On the basis of CAT score, ISM will call selected candidates, who have applied to ISM for group discussion and personal Interview at the Institute.

Application Form & Brochure: Available form the office counter of ISM on cash payment of Rs.1000/- or against bank draft of Rs.1050/- in favour of Institute of Science & Management, payable at Ranchi. The form may also be downloaded through our website and submitted along with DD of Rs.1050/- in favour of Institute of Science & Management, payable at Ranchi, along with attested photocopies of all educational certificates from class 10th onwards.

Candidates are requested to write the CAT Registration and Centre code correctly in their Application forms.
Last date of issue and receipt of completed Application form is 7th December 2006.
Separate Hostel facilities for boys & girls.

National Level Science Talent Search Examination -2007

(For students of Classes III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII (CBSE/ICSE/all State Board Syllabi)

Unified Council is India’s leading scientific assessment organization managed by a team of professionals. The main purpose of conducting the NSTSE is to give Strong Foundation to the younger Computers, 36 Gold Medals, 24 scholarships, 35 Cash Prizes, 2100 Britannica Encyclopedia CDs, 1110 BMA books & Consolation prizes. We also conduct NSTSE in Indonesia, Tanzania, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Iran, Nepal & Yeman.

For 10+1 & 10+2 students: This is an excellent simulation test for students who are preparing for IIT/AIEEE/All Engineering Entrance exams & AIIMS/JIPMER/AFMC/PMT/All Medical Entrance exams.

Student’s Performance Report (SPR): We introduced this unique analysis report, first of its kind, which provides real feedback on learning. Question wise and skill wise analysis will be provided.

Test Centres: Spread across the Nation over 200 centres including Chennai (Central & South), Bangalore, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Erode, Hosur, Kalpakkam, Kanchipuram, Karur, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Metturdam, Nagercoil, Neyveli, Pondicherry, Pollachi, Port Blair, Salem, Tiruchirapally, Thrissur, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupur, Tirunalveli, Tuticorin, Vellore & Villupuram.

We are looking fro coordinators across the country from all cities & towns, interested persons may write to us.

Every student who enrolls for NSTSE will receive a Success Series Book, the most comprehensive book on Memory Techniques, Effective Study Techniques, Short cut methods to solve problems in Maths etc, absolutely Free of cost.

Exam fee: Rs.100/-
Date of the examinations: 28-01-07 (Sunday)
For a free prospectus and application form, send us a self addressed envelope (stamped Rs.5/-)
Schools interested in sending applications in bulk from mentioned/not mentioned places may write to us.
Last date for receiving applications: 16-10-06

FORE School of Management

Announces admission to the XVI batch of the Two Year Full Time Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (2007-09)

(Approved and Accredited by AICTE & recognised by association of Indian universities as equivalent to MBA Degree)

Eligibility

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of Central or State legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University Under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entitle a minimum of 3 years of education after completing Higher Secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.

Candidates appearing for the final year degree examination in 2007 can also apply subject to furnishing the proof of graduation by October1, 2007. Such Candidates if selected will have to submit a provisional certificate from their Institute/University stating that they fulfill the qualifying criteria of 50% marks latest by 30th June, 2007.

Admission Procedure
All candidates are required to appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) to be conducted by IIMs on November 19th, 2006. For Further details please refer to the CAT advertisement that has appeared in all leading newspapers on July 16th, 2006.

Apply to FSM on a separate application form that will be available from Fore School of Management for Rs.1225/- in cash. The candidates who desire to get the application from by post should send a DD of Rs.1275/- in favour of FORE School of Management payable at New Delhi. Also send two self addressed slips along prospectus can also be downloaded from FORE website: www.fsm.ac.in

Last date for submission of application form is November 17th, 2006.
Final selection will be based on performance in CAT & other parameters and subsequently Group Discussion & personal Interview.

Interview centers –Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta, Bangalore and Hyderabad. The Institute reserves the right to cancel any interview centre.

Hostel facility available for boys & girls.
For admissions & further details contact:
Chairperson, Admissions,
FORE school of Management,
B-18, Qutab Institutional Area,
New Delhi-110 016.
Ph: 011 41242424 (10 lines) 26866216, 26866305
Ext. 415, 26569996 (Direct)
Fax: 011 26964229
Email: admissions@fsm.ac.in

The FORE Advantage:
Ranked among the top ten B-Schools of India (Business World magazine survey October-2005)
3rd in Northern Region, 12th in Networking
4th in Faculty, 6th in Placement
100% placement record since inception in top organizations
Continuous mentoring by industry professionals
Student Exchange Programme with leading foreign Business Schools/Universities
Strong academic-industry interface
State-of-the-art Campus
CAT is one of the components used for short listing candidates who apply for admission to FSM. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the Programme.