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Presidency University, Kolkata

(West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board), The Office of the Board functions from AQ-13/1, Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091, Phone No.: 033-2367-1159/ 1198, Email:wbjeeb@gmail.com , Website www.presiuniv.ac.in or www.wbjeeb.in

Presidency University, Kolkata has released notification from eligible candidates for admission to various Post-Graduate Program through an Entrance Exam, which will be conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) for the academic year 2018 -19

For 2018-19 academic sessions, the Board will conduct common entrance examinations titledPUMDET-2018 for admission to two year M.A. /M.Sc. Course in the

Presidency University
Candidates are advised to go the website of WBJEEB & browse the Exam Menu and Refer to the Information Brochure Listed under PUMDET (Presidency University Master’s Degree Eligibility Test) for all relevant information regarding admission

The medium of admission tests will be English except for vernacular subjects like Hindi & Bengali

Exam Name
PUMDET 2018 is for admission to Post Graduate Courses

Seats Distribution of PG Courses
Bengali (16 Seats); English (16 Seats); Hindi (21 Seats); History (18 Seats); Philosophy (16 Seats); Political Sci. (16 Seats); Sociology (13 Seats); Life Sciences (26 Seats), Chemistry (16 Seats), Applied Economics (13 Seats); Geography (13 Seats); Applied Geology (10 Seats); Mathematics (11 Seats); Physics (16 Seats), Statistics (11 Seats)

Duration of the Course: 2 years

Eligibility Criteria

Citizenship: Applicant must be a citizen of India

Candidates who have passed (not before 2016) or appearing B.A. (Hons) / B.Sc. (Hons) final examination in 2017 from any recognized University, are eligible to apply for and appear in PUMDET-2018

a) The candidate must have passed (not before 2017) or appeared in B.A. (Hons)/B.Sc. (Hons) examination in 2017 from any recognized University

b) Candidates, who have appeared for their B.A. (Hons)/B.Sc. (Hons) examination and have their final results at the time of counselling will have to mandatorily produce all original mark sheets/grade cards of all semester/annual examinations passed at the Bachelor’s level. Such candidates must fulfill the academic eligibility norms for their applied courses tabled below for admission

c) Candidates, who have appeared for their final B.A. (Hons)/B.Sc. (Hons) examination, but do not have their final results at the time of counselling, will be given provisional admission, on the basis of production of their previous mark sheets/grade cards of all previous semester/annual examinations at their Bachelor’s level
However they must submit their final mark sheet by 31st August 2018, demonstrating that they fulfil the minimum conditions of eligibility tabled below, failing which their admission will stands cancelled

d) Therefore the candidate must secure the minimum required percentage of marks/CGPA in Hons./major subject as per the following table in his/her B.A. (Hons) / B.Sc. (Hons) exam for final and confirmed admission

Dept. /Subject wise Eligibility Criteria
Besides the minimum aggregate as shown above, the candidate must also fulfil following special academic criteria for admission in respective courses

Bengali: The candidate must have Bengali as Hons./major subject with 50% marks

English: The candidate must have English as Hons./major subject with 50% marks

History: The candidate must have History as Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Philosophy: The candidate must have any Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Political Science: The candidate must have Political Science as Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Sociology: The candidate must have any Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Hindi: The candidate must have Hindi as Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Physics: The candidate must have Physics as Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Chemistry: The candidate must have Chemistry as Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Mathematics: The candidate must have Mathematics as Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Statistics: The candidate must have any Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Life Sciences: The candidate must have any branch of Biological Sciences as Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Applied Economics: The candidate must have Economics as Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Geography: The candidate must have Geography as Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Applied Geology: The candidate must have Geology as Hons./major subject with 50% marks

Reservation
The reservation policies of West Bengal State Higher Education Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2013 and West Bengal State Higher Education Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Rules, 2014 will be followed for admission in reserved seats for SC/ST/OBCA/B
Requirements in terms of Residential/Domicile Criteria a) There is no particular Residential/Domicile requirement to appear in the PUMDET-2018
However, the State (West Bengal) Residential/Domicile requirement is applicable for admission in any reserved category of seats)

Test Syllabus
Under Graduate (Major/Honours Subjects) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognized Indian University

Pattern of Question Papers
The medium of tests will be English except for vernacular subjects like Hindi and Bengali. In every subject, all questions will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type, with four options against each of the questions. There will 50 (fifty) questions in each paper, full marks 100 and time 90 minutes

Mode of answering in the Exam:
a) Questions are to be answered on specially designed optical machine-readable response (OMR) sheet, which will be evaluated by the method of Optical Mark Recognition by specially designed machines and therefore it is very important to follow the correct method of marking
b) There will be 4 (four) alternative answers for each question. Candidate will indicate response to the questions by darkening the appropriate circle completely with blue/black ball point pen
c) Any other kind of marking e.g. filling the bubble incompletely, filling with pencil, cross mark, tick mark, dot mark, circular mark, over writing, scratching, erasing, white ink, marking outside the bubble etc. may lead to wrong/partial/ambiguous reading of the response
WBJEEB will be, in no way, responsible for such eventuality

Exam Centres

The examination will be conducted in various zones e.g. Kolkata Central, Kolkata - North, Kolkata - South,  Howrah, Kharagpur, Berhampur,  Malda, Kalyani, Bankura, Haldia, Assansol, Burdwan, Durgapur, Siliguri, Coochibihar, Srirampur

Any of the exam centres may be dropped if adequate number of candidates is not available

How to Apply:

Application Procedure

Application has to be filled up online at the Portal www.wbjeeb.in. Candidate needs to visit the portal and follow the links <Examinations> - <PUMDET > - <ONLINE APPLICATION>

The form is interactive in nature; there are two major steps in application form submission as follows:

Step-1 Registration
Candidate has to input name, date of birth, gender, mobile number and e-mail id. Candidate must take utmost care to give these inputs. If mistakes are committed, there is no chance of correction

The mobile number and e-mail id entered will be used for all subsequent communication. Candidates also have to choose a log-in ID and password and remember them, which he/she will use for future log-in

PUMDET candidates have to first choose group-A or group-B of subjects and then choose maximum two subjects from his/her choice of group

Fee Submission

Candidate will have to pay the exam fee online (by Net Banking /Debit /Credit Cards) or Offline (by e-Challan)

The Amount of Application Fees to be paid for appearing in the PUMDET-2017 is Rs.500/- (Rupees four hundred only) plus the Bank’s Service Charges as applicable. The Exam Fees can be paid in cash less mode by ‘Net Banking’/‘Debit Card’/‘Credit Card’ or in cash using Allahabad Bank e-challan

If offline mode is chosen, an e-challan will be generated automatically. Candidate need to take a print of the challan and pay the fee in any branch of Allahabad Bank

For any query regarding the examination contact, - Controller of Examinations, West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board, AQ-13/1, Sector –V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091, Examination Helpdesk:-1800-1023-781, Email: Link <Contact Us> in www.wbjeeb.in

Important Dates

Start of Online Form fill-up 13th February 2018

Last Date of Online Form fill-up including Payment & Downloading confirmation Page: 06th March 2018

Last date of downloading confirmation page: 09th March 2018

Date of Admit Card (Downloadable): 4rd May 2018 (tentative)

Date of Exams: 12th May 2018 (Saturday)

Date of Publication of Result: 1st Week of June 2018

Comments:

To know more Information about entrance please visit: www.wbjeeb.in

ICAR, New Delhi 

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, Controller of Examinations (Agril. Education), Room, No.: 216, ICAR, KrishAnusandhanBhanvan-II, Pusa, New Delhi, Website www.icar.org.in

ICAR AIEEA 2018 - ICAR's 23rd All India Examinations (AIEEA) for Admission to Undergraduate & Postgraduate Degree Programmes and AICE-JRF/SRF (PGS)-2018 for admission to Doctoral Degree Programmes in Agriculture and Allied Sciences for the Academic Session 2018-19 

ICAR AIEEA 2018 Details 

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi conducts All India Entrance Exams for admission to Undergraduate, Post-Graduate and Doctoral Degree Programs in Agriculture and Allied Sciences for filling 15% seats in Bachelor and 25% seats each in Master (100% seats in ICAR-DUs) 

Through AIEEA-PG, 475 ICAR PG Scholarships and through AICE-JRF/SRF/(PGS), 202 fellowships are also awarded. Those candidates who do not get ICAR PG Scholarship are awarded NTS (PGS) provided they take admission outside their state of domicile 

Courses Offered 

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture 
B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture 
BFSc 
B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry 
B.Sc. (Hons) Community Science 
B.Sc. (Hons) Sericulture 
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering 
B.Tech Dairy Technology 
B.Tech Food Technology 
B.Tech Bio Technology 

Eligibility Criteria ICAR AIEEA 2018 

Age Limit 

For AIEEA-UG-2018: Not less than 16 years as on 31st August 2018 

For AIEEA-PG-2018: Not less than 19 years as on 31st August 2018 

For AICE-SRF (PGS)-2018 (for PhD): Not less than 20 years as on the date of exam, i.e. 11th June 2018 

Qualifying Examination 

For AIEEA-UG-2018 (Other than Veterinary Sciences): 

Candidates must have obtained not less than 50% marks in aggregate in 10+2 examination or equivalent with PCM/PCB/PCMB/PCF subject combinations/Inter Agriculture for admission under General, UPS (Under Privileged State) and OBC (Non-creamy layer) categories or 40% marks in aggregate for admission under SC, ST and PC categories. However, candidates with PCF combination are eligible for admission to B.Sc. (Horti.) only 
For details, refer Information Bulletin (AIEEA-UG-2018) on ICAR website www.icar.org.in 

For AIEEA-PG-2018: 
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Veterinary, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science (renamed as Community Science), Sericulture, Dairy Technology, Forestry, Agri. Marketing and Cooperation, Food Science, Biotechnology, etc., under 10+2+4 or 10+2+5 (B.V.Sc. &A.H.) or 10+6 (B.Sc. Ag.) years degree programmes (Few seats are available for candidates having Bachelor degree with 10+2+3 (basic sciences) at two ICAR-DUs i.e. IARI & NDRI only), with required OGPA of at least 6.60/10, 3.25/5, 2.60/4 for General, OBC (NCL) and UPS categories whereas for SC/ST/PC categories, the said requirement is 5.60/10, 2.75/5, 2.20/4, respectively 
In other cases, where grade points are not awarded and only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for General, OBC (NCL) and UPS categories; whereas for SC/ST/PC, the requirement is 50% marks (equivalence between OGPA and % marks will not be acceptable) 
The in-service candidates seeking admission in ICAR-DUs, should see the respective DU’s website 

For AICE-JRF/SRF (PGS)-2018 
The candidates must have passed Master’s Degree programme in the concerned discipline securing Overall Grade Point Average of at least 6.50/10.00 scale, 3.25/5.00 scale, 2.60/4.00 scale for General, OBC (NCL) and UPS Categories and 5.50/10.00, 2.75/5.00, 2.20/4.00 scale for SC/ST/PC categories, respectively 
In other cases, where grade points are not awarded and only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for General, OBC (NCL) and UPS Category 
For SC/ST/PC candidates, the minimum percentage of marks will be 50%. The equivalence between OGPA and percent marks will not be acceptable. Candidates must complete the post-graduate degree in all respects and produce the degree-completion certificate from the Registrar to this effect on the date of counseling, failing which they will not be considered for admission and the award of fellowship 
The fellowship would be granted only when the candidate seeks admission through counseling conducted by ICAR and pursues PhD degree in an accredited Agriculture University except an ICAR-DU where 100% seats will be filled up through its own separate national level exam 

ICAR AIEEA 2018 Seat & Reservation 

For the academic session 2018-19, ICAR 23rd AIEEA UG and ICAR 23rd AIEEA PG will be conducted to admit candidates in 100% seats available at ICAR deemed-to-be-Universities 

State Agricultural Universities also provides admission through ICAR 2018 AIEEA UG and PG entrance exam. It offers 15% seats for UG degree courses and 25% seats for PG degree courses 

Reservation Criteria is as following: 
SC - 15% seats 
ST - 7.5% seats 
PC - 3% seats 
UPS - 2% seats 
OBC - Reservation in Central Educational Institutions/ Universities will be as per govt. of India rule 

ICAR AIEEA UG 2018 Exam Pattern 

Exam Duration: 2½ hours 

Language of the Question Paper: Bilingual i.e. English and Hindi 

Subjects in Question Paper: There shall be a single question paper booklet comprising of five subjects – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Agriculture. Out of five subjects in the question booklet, the candidate has to attempt/opt/choose only three subjects 

Number of Questions: The question paper will have 60 multiple choice questions for each subject, each with four options. Examinees have to attempt only 180 questions as per subject combination selected 

Marking Scheme AIEEA UG 2018 
For correctly answered question four marks will be awarded. You can get maximum 720 marks in the paper. For each incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted. If a question is not attempted and left blank no marks will be awarded or deducted in that case 
It is advised to the candidates to not to attempt such questions in the OMR answer sheet, for which they are not sure of the correct answer. If more than one answer is indicated against a question, such response will be deemed as incorrect answer and will invite negative marking 

How to Apply:

Application Procedure AIEEA UG 2018 
Indian Council of Agricultural Research issues online forms. The application for AIEEA 2018 will be available on the official site of ICRA at www.icar.org.in 
Applicants will be required to fill in all the details in the online application. Also, he/she may need to upload a recent passport size coloured photograph, thumb impression (left for male/ right for female) and /or signature. Applicants can pay the application fee by the means of Credit Card/Debit Card/ Net Banking. 

Application Fee 
AIEEA-UG-2018: Rs.500/- for General, OBC & UPS Categories & Rs.250/- for SC/ST & PC Categories 
AIEEA-PG-2018: Rs.600/- for General, OBC & UPS Categories & Rs.300/- for SC/ST & PC Categories
AICE-JRF /SRF (PGS): Rs.1200/- for General, OBC & UPS Categories & Rs.600/- for SC/ST & PC Categories 
In addition, Bank charges plus service tax, as applicable, shall also be charged; to get the details, please see the respective information bulletins on ICAR website www.icar.org.in 

Admit Card 
The admit card of AIEEA UG will be released online, on the official website. The candidates must carry it to the exam hall as a print copy. It is important to ensure that the copy of the admit card should be self-attested by the candidate. The attestation includes affixing a Photograph, writing Signature, and inserting Thumb Impression in the appropriate space 

If candidates will face any difficulty in download the Admit Card, then they may contact the Nodal Officer of the respective Examination City Center 

To get the details regarding Information Bulletin with Application form and On-Line Application, visit ICAR website www.icar.org.in 

Important Dates ICAR AIEEA 2018 

The dates for conducting these exams online for the academic session 2018-19 have been fixed with approval of Competent Authority in the Council as under: 

Availability of Application Forms: March 2018 

Last Date to Apply: March 2018 

Download the Admit Card: April 2018 

Date of Exam: 

For UG Programs: 12th May 2018 (10.00 am - 12.30 pm, 2.30 hrs.) 

For PG Admission & award of ICAR-PG Scholarship/NTS(PGS): 13th May 2018 (10.00 am - 12.30 pm, 2.30 hrs.) 

For PhD award of JRF/SRF(PGS): 13th May 2018 (10.00 am - 01.00 pm, 3.00 hrs.)

Comments:

To know more Information about course please visit:  www.icar.org.in 

PES University, Bangalore

Manager - Admissions Office of Admissions, PES University, 100 Ft Ring Road, BSK 3rd Stage, Bangalore-560085 (Karnataka), Phone No.: +91-80 2672-939, Website www.pessat.pes.edu

PES University (PES), Bangalore has announced the exam dates for PES Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT 2018), which will be conducted from 20th April to 15th May 2018

PESSAT is conducted for taking admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate program such as Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), BBA in Hotel and Event Management, Master of Technology (M.Tech), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Program for the academic session 2018 

PESSAT 2018 - Courses Offered
Courses offered through PESSAT are B. Tech, B. Des (Bachelor of Design), BBA, BBA-HEM, B. Arch, M. Tech, MA, MBA, MCA and PhD

Eligibility Criteria & Courses

Undergraduate Courses

BTech /BE (4 years): Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Eligibility: In order to appear for PESSAT for B.Tech program, the candidate should have at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 12th Std. or equivalent

B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)
Duration: 5 years; Eligibility: Grade 10+2; *Approval Pending

BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
Duration: 3 years; Eligibility: Grade 10+2

B. Des (Bachelor of Design) Product Design, Interaction Design and Communication Design
Duration: 4 years; Eligibility: Grade 10+2

B.Tech Double Specialization
Duration: 5 Years, Eligibility: Grade 10+2

B.Tech–M.Tech Integrated Program
Duration: 5 Years Eligibility: Grade 10+2

Bachelor of Business Administration, LLB (BBA, LLB) (HONS)
Duration: 3 years; Eligibility: Grade 10+2

BBA-HEM (Bachelor of Business Administration in Hotel and Event Management)
Duration: 3 years; Eligibility: Grade 10+2

Post-Graduate Courses

M.Tech
Master of Technology in Manufacturing Science and Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; VLSI Design and Embedded Systems; Digital Communication; Automotive Technology; Software Engineering; Power Electronics; Web Technology; Cloud Computing and Big Data; Internet of Things and Cyber Physical Systems; Signal Processing; Smart Power Controls; Machine Design; Thermo Fluids Engineering
Duration: 2 years; Eligibility: Grade 10+2+BTech/BE in Relevant Branch

M.COM
Duration: 2 years; Eligibility: Grade 10+2+3 or 4

MBA
Duration: 2 years; Eligibility: Grade 10+2+3 or 4

MCA
Duration: 3 years; Eligibility: Grade 10+2+3 or 4

M.Sc. (Applied Economics)
Eligibility:  BA; BSc (Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture); B Com, B Stat; BE, B Tech) with First division

M.Sc. (Engineering)
Eligibility: UG degree in engineering with at least 60% marks (or equivalent GPA)

PhD

Eligibility: Masters in appropriate branches

Fee Structure 2018-19

Course fee structure for various courses are also given by the university -
For B.Tech /BE - Fee for INR Rs 3,20,000/- per annum
For B.Des - Fee for INR Rs 3,20,000/- per annum
For BBA - Fee for INR Rs 1,60,000/- per annum
For BBA-HEM - Fee for INR Rs 1,60,000/- per annum
For B.Arch - Fee for INR Rs 3,20,000/- per annum
BBA (LLB (BBA, LLB) (HONS) - Fee for INR Rs 2,00,000/- per annum
For M.Tech - Fee for INR Rs 3,00,000/- per annum
For MBA - Fee for INR Rs 4,00,000/- per annum
For M.Com - Fee for INR Rs 1,60,000/- per annum
For MA - Fee for INR Rs 2,00,000/- per annum
For M.Sc. (Applied Eco) - Fee for INR Rs 1, 60,000/- per annum
For M.Sc. (Engg.) - Fee for INR Rs 30,000/- per annum
For PhD - Fee for INR Rs 60,000/- per annum

PESSAT Test Centres

The PESSAT by PES University will be delivered at 44 test centres across 42 cities throughout India

Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Madikeri, Hassan, Tumkur, Chikmagalur, Udipi, Karwar, Shimoga, Chitradurga, Davangere, Haveri, Bellary, Hubli/Darwad, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Raichur, Bijapur, Gulbarga,Bidar, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guwahati, Bihar, Patna, Ahmedabad, Jammu, Ranchi, Ernakulam, Bhopal, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, New Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kota, Chennai, Coimbatore, Lucknow Kolkata

How to Apply:

PESSAT 2018 Application

PESSAT Registration Fee - INR 1050/- 

Apply Online - Online registration Process for PESSAT 2018 is now available; candidates can apply online for the PESSAT 2018 at Website www.pessat.pes.edu
Candidates can apply online from the mentioned above link (www.pessat.pes.edu)
In case a candidate fills two or more on-line application forms, the last filled and completed application form will be considered for further processing. You can pay the application fee in any one of the four ways:
i. Credit/Debit Card: Can be paid directly
ii. Net banking: Can be paid directly
iii. By Challan: Candidate has to print both application form and challan, carry both to bank for payment. Submit hard copy of application along with copy of stamped challan
iv. By Demand Draft: Has to be paid in Favour of “PES University General Fund” payable at Bangalore. Candidate has to procure DD from the bank, enter DD details in the space provided online and to be sent along with printed application form to the following address "Manager - Admissions Office of Admissions, PES University, 100 Ft. Ring Road, BSK 3rd Stage, Bangalore-560085"

PESSAT 2018 Important Dates

Last date to register for students from outside Bengaluru: 10th April 2018

Commencement of Slot Bookings: 15th April 2018

PESSAT (Except for 1, 2, 3 and 4 when there will be no exams at any centre): 20th April to 15th May 2018

Comments:

To know more Information about entrance please visit: www.pessat.pes.edu

Indian Institute of Crafts & Design (IICD), Jaipur 

J-8, Jhalana Institutional Area, Jaipur-302004 (Rajasthan), Ph.: +91-141-2701203, Email: info@iicd.ac.in, Website www.iicd.ac.in

Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD) offers various Undergraduate and Postgraduate Professional Diploma Programs for the academic

session 2018-19 

Program Offered at IICD 

IICD offers the following Bachelor in Design (B. Des.) & Master in Design (M. Des.) in Crafts & Design program recognized by Central University of Rajasthan (CUR) for the academic Session 2018-19. Degrees will be awarded by Central University of Rajasthan (CUR) 

B. Des. in Crafts & Design Program recognized by CUR 

Duration: 4 Years (8 semesters) 

Specialization: 

i) Soft Material Design Seats: 25 

ii) Hard Material Design Seats: 25 

iii) Fired Material Design Seats: 25 

iv) Fashion Design Seats: 25 

Selection/ Assignment of Discipline 

The Candidate has to opt for the specialization during filling up the personal, other details in the Online Registration form, prior to Entrance Test. 

M. Des. in Crafts & Design Program recognized by CUR 

Duration: 2 Years (4 semesters) 

Specialization: 

i) Soft Material Specialization: 20 

ii) Hard Material Specialization: 20 

iii) Fired Material Specialization: 20 

Selection/ Assignment of Discipline 

The Candidate has to opt for the specialization during filling up the personal, other details in the Online Registration form, prior to Entrance Test 

Note: IICD reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of seats in each specialization of B. Des. & M. Des in Crafts & Design program 

Eligibility Criteria 

B. Des. in Crafts & Design Program: 10+2 from a recognized board of education or; Students appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply 

M. Des. in Crafts & Design Program: Graduates in any discipline with an aptitude towards craft, fashion or design; Students appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply; or Candidates appearing for their qualifying examinations can also apply. Their admission will be provisional and subject to obtaining the defined eligibility latest by 31st October 2018 

For Foreign Nationals/NRI Category: The Foreign Nationals / NRI candidates seeking admission to IICD must have qualifications similar or equivalent to that required for Indian Candidates 

The candidates selected under this category would need to obtain a valid residential permit or student visa for the prescribed duration of the program and / or any other condition required as per the law of land (Government of India). The candidate must go through the process of entrance exam. In case the candidate is unable to travel to one of the centers in India, then they are required to send the following: – 

a. Statement of purpose 

b. Portfolio or work samples, latest by 13/04/18 (Friday) to admissions@iicd.ac.in 

The candidate will have to appear for a skype interview. The date of which will be intimated by 04th June 18 (Monday) 

The medium of instruction at IICD is English and all aspirants applying to IICD are expected to possess working knowledge of the English language 

Reservation 

Reservation of Seats 25% of seats are reserved for students who are domicile residents of Rajasthan 

How to Apply:

Application 

Candidates can apply online on or before the last date of application of IICD for admission to UG/PG Courses. Interested candidates can apply online for the IICD 

Application Form 2018 from the official website www.iicd.ac.in 

Prospectus for Admission 2018-19 sessions can be downloaded from IICD website www.iicd.ac.in 

Application Fees 

The Admission Process Fee for Indian Candidates is Rs 1500/- (Rs One Thousand Five Hundred only) and for NRI/Foreign National Candidates are Rs 3000/- (Rs Three Thousand only) 

The fee is non refundable 

Entrance Test Centers 

The IICD Entrance Test will be conducted at eleven locations as mentioned below. The candidate can indicate his/her choices of 3 (three) Test centers in order of preferences 
Test Centres: Jammu, Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Kolkata, Raipur, Hyderabad, Mumbai 
(IICD reserves the right to cancel or change the test center/date 

Weightage of the Tests/Interview as follows: 

a. General Awareness, Creativity & Perception Test 35% 

b. Material, Color & Conceptual Test 45% 

c. Personal Interview 20% 

Admit Card 

You will have to bring the print out of your Admit Card for entrance test along with self-attested recent passport size photographs firmly pasted on it. Admit card is essential for entrance in Examination Hall 

Admit Card will be mailed for eligible candidates only (refer IICD website) by 10th April 2018 on the candidates email id 

Important Dates 

Availability of Online Application Forms: 4th January 2018 

Last Date of Submission of Online Application Form: 04th April 2018 

Entrance Test (Part A) General Awareness, Creativity & Perception Test (Eleven Centres): 15th April 2018 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm) 

Declaration of Result (Part A): 23rd April 2018 

Entrance Test (Part B) at IICD, Jaipur (Material, Color & Conceptual Test 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Personal Interview (2:00 PM onwards): 04th to 07th June 2018 

Declaration of Result Entrance Test (Part B) (1st List): 11th June 2018 (Monday) after 4:00PM 

Last Date of Fee Submission and Admission & Document verification (1st List): 20th June 2018(Wednesday) 

Reporting date and time for Registration: 03rd July 2018 (Tuesday) (10:00 AM to 12:30 PM) 

Commencement of new session: 04th July 2018 (Wednesday) 

Comments:

To know more Information about course please visit: www.iicd.ac.in

TBJEE, Agartala 

Tripura Board of Joint Entrance Examination (TBJEE), Agartala, TBJEE, Agartala (Tripura) (Directorate of Higher Education), Old Secretariat Complex, Finance Building, 2nd Floor, Agartala-799001 (Tripura) Website www.tbjee.nic.in

TBJEE 2018 Tripura Joint Entrance Examination (TBJEE) Tripura Board of Joint Entrance Examination (TBJEE) will conduct the Tripura Joint Entrance Examination (TJEE) 2018 

Tripura JEE - TBJEE 2018 

TBJEE 2018 is the entrance exam for admission to Engineering, Medical, Dental, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fisheries, Technical and other Professional Degree Coursesagainst available seats reserved for the State of Tripura 

The Tripura Board of Joint Entrance Examination (TBJEE) will conduct Tripura Joint Entrance Examination(TJEE)-2018 on the basis of its existing syllabi at Dharmanagar, Kailasahar, Ambassa, Udaipur, Santirbazar and Agartala to prepare merit list for admission (*) to Engineering, Technological, Veterinary, Agriculture, Fisheries, Paramedical And other Professional Degree Courses against available seats reserved for the State of Tripura 

Courses Details 

Candidates seeking admission to Engineering / Technological Degree Courses (Group-A)will have to appear in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and those seeking admission to various Degree Courses of Veterinary / Agricultural /Fisheries, Paramedical and others (Group-B) will have to appear in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Candidates desiring to take chances in both of the above groups (Group-C) will have to appear in all the four subjects 

Candidates are directed to go through the Prospectus about question pattern and mode of answer 

Eligibility Criteria 

For Appearing at Joint Entrance Exam: 

a) Candidate must be a citizen of India 

b) Candidate must be a permanent resident of Tripura and either the candidate or his/her parent must have been residing in the state of Tripura continuously for not less than 10 (ten) years immediately prior to the date of making application for appearing at the Joint Entrance Examination 2018 

Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC) issued by the appropriate authority of candidate/father/mother which one is applicable, must be submitted 

(c) Candidate must have passed/appeared/due to appear in the year of Joint Entrance Exam at the Higher Secondary Exam of Tripura Board of Secondary Education /Central Board of Secondary Education or equivalent exam with the subjects in which he/she desires to appear at the Joint Entrance Exam 

(d) Children of All India Services Officers borne in Manipur-Tripura cadre and the children of the employees of State Govt. posted outside Tripura will be eligible to appear at the exam irrespective of their prior stay in Tripura 

(e) In case a candidate is not permanent resident of Tripura but his/her parent is an Officer on deputation to the Govt. of Tripura/Officer of the Central Govt. working in Tripura and has served in Tripura continuously for a period of 3-years or more and passed H.S from an Institution of Tripura he/she is eligible for appearing in the exam 

(f) In case of Wards of Ex-Serviceman, either the candidate or his/her parents must have been staying in Tripura continuously for not less than 5-years immediately prior to the date of making application for appearing at the Joint Entrance Exam and the candidate must have passed or appeared/due to appear at the H.S. (+2) Exam or equivalent in the year of JEE from any legally recognized institution in India with subjects in which he/she desires to appear at the Joint Entrance Exam 

(g) If a candidate is allotted a seat in the past inside or out-side the State on the basis of the result of Joint Entrance Exam he/she shall not be eligible to appear at the JEE this year or subsequent year unless he/she has surrendered the allotted seat in writing within specific time to the appropriate authority 

No. of Seats 

Total number of seats along other criteria regarding eligibility shall be ascertained on the basis of the communication as received by the Board from the respective sponsoring departments 

Reservation 
Reservation of seats for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH)/Wards of Ex-serviceman (EX) candidates will be as per approved norms of the State Government 

TBJEE 2018 Exam Pattern 

Every year the Board conducts Joint Entrance Examination at the end of April for preparation of merit list to select students/candidates for admission to different professional degree courses, such as Engineering, Technological, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fisheries and others 

The Program of Tripura Joint Entrance Examination (TJEE) 2018 for four different subjects is as follow: 

25th April 2018 (Tuesday, 11.00 am to 01.00 pm for Physics and 02.00 pm to 04.00 pm for Chemistry) 

26th April 2018 (Wednesday, 11.00 am to 01.00 pm for Mathematics and 02.00 pm to 04.00 pm for Biology) 

Question Paper of each subject of Exam will be of 100 marks comprising of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) 

Candidates seeking admission to Engineering/Technical Degree Courses (Group-A) will have to appear in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and those seeking admission to various Degree Courses of Medical/Veterinary/Agricultural/Fisheries and others (Group-B) will have to appear in Physics, Chemistry and Biology 

Candidates desiring to take chances in both of the above groups (Group-C) will have to appear in all the four subjects 

Optical Marks Recognition/Reading (OMR) system will also be adopted in TJEE-2018 

Candidates are directed to go through the Prospectus about question pattern and mode of answer 

How to Apply:

Application 

Application Form, Prospectus, and challan may also be downloaded from Website www.tbjee.nic.in 

The Application Form & Prospectus may be obtained from counter of the office of the Tripura Board of Joint Entrance Exam (TBJEE), Old Secretariat Complex, Finance Building, 2nd Floor, Agartala-799001 w.e.f. 02nd January 2018 to 31st January 2018 in between 11.00 am to 03.00 pm on all working days (excluding Sundays and all other holidays) on payment of Rs.100/- only in cash 

However, on 31st January 2018 Forms will be distributed up to 05.30 pm 

The Application Form & Prospectus may also be collected from the following Centers: 
01. Govt. Degree College, Dharmanagar 
02. R.K. Mahavidyalaya, Kailashahar 
03. DD Memorial College, Khowai 
04. Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar College, Belonia 
05. N.S. Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur 
06. Dhalai District Polytechnic, Ambassa 
07. Govt. Degree College, Santirbazar 

The Application Form and Prospectus may be obtained by postal request from the office of the Tripura Board of Joint Entrance Exam by sending Postal Order of Rs.100/- per Form and Prospectus in favour of Tripura Board of Joint Entrance Exam, payable at Agartala Head Post Office 

All postal requests must be accompanied with a self-addressed envelope of 30 cm x 13 cm size and a postage stamp of Rs.5/- affixed on it 

Exam Fees 
The Exam Fees for different categories of candidates are as shown in the table below: 
UR - Rs.350/- (Rupees three hundred and fifty) 
SC & ST - Rs.300/- (Rupees three hundred) 
BPL UR - Rs.250/- (Rupees two hundred and fifty) 
BPL SC & ST - Rs.200/- (Rupees two hundred) 

Candidates must have to deposit their exam fees through prescribed e-Challan supplied by TBJEE at any branch of State Bank of India (SBI). In that case, they have to deposit bank commission/other charges in addition to the amount of exact exam fees; but if the exam fees are deposited at SBI, Agartala (Melarmath) Branch, there is no need to give exchange fees/commission/service charges etc. 

For more details, please visit www.tbjee.nic.in 

Important Dates 

Distribution of Application Form: 2nd - 31st January 2018 

Submission of Application Form: 2nd - 31st January 2018 

Dispatch of Admit Card: March 2018 (3rd Week) 

Date of Examination: 25th & 26th April 2018 

Date of Uploading of Answer key: 27th April 2018 (Evening) 

Last Date of Receiving Feedback: 02nd May 2018 (upto 05.00 pm) 

Tentative Date of Result Publication: June 2018 (1st Week) 

Tentative Period of Counseling: June - July 2018

Comments:

To know more Information about entrance please visit: www.tbjee.nic.in 

Department of Biotechnology 

Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India (Co-ordinated by Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL), New Delhi, Website www.dbtindia.nic.in

DBT Junior Research Fellowship in Biotechnology (DBT JRF) 2018 

The fellowship will be granted on the basis of DBT JRF Biotechnology Eligibility Test 2018 

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of "DBT-Junior Research Fellowship" (DBT-JRF) for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Applied Biology. JRFs will be selected according to merit under two categories: Category I & II. 

Category I fellowship (Top 275 in number) are tenable in any University/ Institute in India where the students can register for PhD 

Category II students (100 in number) will be eligible to join any DBT sponsored project and avail fellowship from project, equivalent to NET/GATE qualifications as per DST Guidelines, subject to selection through institutional selection process 

Registration for PhD will be decided by Institutional rules 

Fellowship will be co-terminus with the duration of project and institutional rules will be applicable. There will be no binding on plus of DBT sponsored projects to select JRF/SRF for their projects from category II list 

Selection in Category II will not entitle student for any fellowship from DBT-JRF programme 

Eligibility Criteria 

Qualification for DBT JRF 2018: M.Sc./M.Tech/ M.V.Sc. degree with Biotechnology in title of degree e.g. Biotechnology, specialization such as Agricultural, Animal/Veterinary, Medical, Marine, Industrial, Environmental, Pharmaceutical, Food, Bio-resources Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biosciences and Biotechnology, Bioinformatics" and M.Sc "Molecular & Human Genetics" and M.Sc."Neuroscience" as well as BE/B. Tech in Biotechnology (4-year course after 10+2) recognized by UGC/AICTE 

Marks for DBT JRF 2018: Minimum 60% marks for General and OBC category and 55% for SC/ST/PH in aggregate (or equivalent grade) 

Age Limit for DBT JRF 2018: Upto 28 years as on the last date of application (10th February 2018) for general category; age relaxation of up t o 5 years (up to 33 years) for SC/ST/PH and women candidates and 3 years (31 years) for OBC (Non-creamy layer) 

Details of the Awards 

DBT BET (category I) entitles a candidate for activation of fellowship subject to PhD registration of the candidate (candidate's responsibility) in a recognized university or Institute in the country within 2 years. At present, very few institutes or universities allow B. Tech students to register for PhD directly. Registration for PhD is candidate's responsibility and BCIL or DBT have no role in this 

Award letters would be issued only after verification of necessary documents. In case of wrong documents submitted by candidates or ineligible candidates, award letters will not be issued 

Selection Procedure 

The candidates will be selected based on an online test, "Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET)" A candidates may opt for any three centers of their choice from the options given in the application form 

Efforts would be made to allot one of the three opted cities/centres, however, in certain cases candidate may be allotted a different city/centre due to administrative reasons 
No TA/DA will be admissible to any candidate for attending the test 

How to Apply 

For details to apply online in the prescribed application form, please visit www.dbtindia.nic.in 

Stepwise procedure for filling the application form, payment of application fee and uploading of required documents/certificates is given on the website 

General/OBC candidates have to pay an application fee of Rs. 1000/-; for SC/ST/PH categories are exempted from payment of application fee 

The application fee is payable online only as detailed on the link for completion of application process; the application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Incomplete applications will not be entertained 

Important Dates 

Online Registration star 02nd January 2018 
Online Registration close 05th February 2018 
Date of BET-2018 Exam: 18th March 2018 (Sunday) 
Display of Question Paper and Answer key on website: 19th March 2018 
Last Date of Accepting Representation of any Answer Key 29th March 2018 
Declaration of BET Result: 27th April 2018

Comments:

To know more Information about entrance please visit: www.dbtindia.nic.in 

Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab

(Transforming Education Transforming India), India's Largest University* Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi, G.T. Road (NH-1), Phagwara, Punjab (India)-144411. Tel.: +91-1824-404404, Toll Free: 1800-102-4431, Website www.lpu.in

Lovely Professional University (LPU) has published a notification regarding to conduct LPUNEST National Eligibility and Scholarship Test  for the year 2018 for B. Tech

LPU NEST 2018

LPU NEST 2018 (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) is a University Level Examination administrated by the LPU University. Students seeking for admissions in various courses offered by LPU, can appear for this examination

This Examination was started in the year of 2009. Through LPU NEST exam, students will get admitted in B.Tech, Law, MBA, Design, Agriculture, Hotel Management & other Courses. Here we are providing details for LPU NEST 2018 exam, including notification, application form, eligibility, etc.

B. Tech Programmes Offered at LPU

B. Tech (4 years Programme)

B. Tech (Hons.)1 (4 years Programme)

Integrated B. Tech - M. Tech (5 Years Programme) 2 (Saves 1 year)

Integrated B. Tech - MBA (5 Years Programme) 2 (Saves 1 year)

Eligibility

Nationality: Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for LPUNEST-2018

Qualifying Examination:

Applicants appearing for LPUNEST-2018 should have either completed or shall be appearing in 2018, in Final Exam of 10 + 2 from Central Board of Secondary
Education (CBSE, New Delhi) or The Council for Indian School Certificate Exam (ICSE, New Delhi) or State Board or any other Council, Institution, College etc. declared recognised by Council of Boards of School Education (CBSE), New Delhi or any other concerned apex body as applicable

Eligibility Criteria

For admission in B. Tech, B. Tech (Hons.), Integrated B. Tech - M. Tech and Integrated B. Tech - MBA applicant should:

Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 or equivalent (with Physics, Mathematics and English)* subject to qualifying LPUNEST-2018

*For B. Tech. Biotechnology (BT), B. Tech. (BT - Food Process Engineering), B. Tech. Biotechnology (Hons.), Integrated B. Tech. Biotechnology (BT) - M. Tech., Integrated B. Tech. Biotechnology (BT) - MBA and Integrated B. Tech (BT - Food Process Engineering) - MBA

Subjects Considered: Physics, Chemistry, English & Maths or Biology or Biotechnology; other things remaining same as above

*For B. Tech Chemical Engineering (CHE), B. Tech. (CHE - Petroleum), Integrated B. Tech Chemical Engineering (CHE) - MBA and Integrated B. Tech (CHE - Petroleum) - MBA

Subjects Considered: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English; other things remaining same as above

Exam Pattern for LPUNEST 2018

Mode of Exam - Online mode (Computer based test)
Each MCQ will consist a stem which may be in the form of a question or an incomplete statement and four responses labelled A, B, C and D; one of the four responses only is the correct or most appropriate answer

Test Duration is of 120 minutes and consists of 90 multiple-choice questions (MCQ) of the objective type

Making Scheme: +4 marks for correct answer; 0 (zero) marks for no answer; no negative marking for incorrect answer
The approximate distribution of questions is as follows:
a) Physics - 30 questions
b) Chemistry - 30 questions
c) Mathematics - 30 questions
d) Biology - 30 questions

Applicants can opt for either Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Language of the entrance test shall be English only. Each question carries four marks

Fee Details

Fee and Scholarship applicable to applicants admitted on the basis of LPUNEST-2018 will be as per details given below: 
B. Tech Program

Integrated B Tech - M Tech / Integrated B Tech-MBA - Rs 89,500/- per semester
B. Tech (Hons) - Rs.99500/- per semester

Scholarship Details

Lovely Professional University strongly believes in the fact monetary constraints should not be an obstacle for students to have access to quality education
Therefore, the University offers India's largest Private Scholarship Scheme (Under this scheme in last five years LPU has awarded scholarships to more than 30,000 students worth 300+crores)

On the basis of performance in LPUNEST-2018:

Top 35% applicants’ appearing for LPUNEST (subject to qualifying LPUNEST-2018), will be eligible for Scholarship upto 1.5 Lac per annum (i.eupto 7.5 lakh in case of 5 years integrated Programme and 6 Lakh in case of 4 years for B.Tech programmes)

How to Apply:

LPUNEST 2018 Application

Application of LPUNEST 2018 is to be submitted online by the students by completing the Steps below like filling basic details, completing registration, payment of application fees and entering slot booking details etc.

The guidelines for filling the application form is given below

Registration Details

(i) First of all the candidate should fill the personal information, (ii) The student must provide the valid email id; (iii) Once entered applicant Name, Date of Birth and email id cannot be changed, so you must provide correct information

(iv) Once you entered the above details, a confirmation message containing application id and password will be sent on candidates email and phone; (v) The application should note down this application number, as this is very important for future use

Already Registered User Login: This is for the applicant who is already registered and already filled the details above then can enter by using their Application Number and Password

Payment Details: The candidate should have to make payment against the application fee; the payment can be made in the following way
(i) Internet Banking Facility
(ii) Debit Card
(iii) Credit Card

The candidate should have select the appropriate payment mode and follow the instructions therein. Take a printout of the computer-generated application

Step III - Registration Details
(i) The candidate must have provided all the relevant details carefully; (ii) for Registration Click here; (iii) Then select suitable slot booking method; (iii) Test City cannot be changed; and (v) Applicant has to specify 5 choices of exam date if he/she opt for the university option for slot booking
For any further details regarding course fee, eligibility criteria, E-Hall Ticket, Slot Booking / Download E-Hall Ticket, and Test Cities, candidate are requested to download prospectus from LPU website www.lpu.in

LPUNEST 2018 Important Dates

Registration Begins From 2nd Week of November 2017*.

Registration Ends On. 28th February of 2018.

Slot Booking. 1st March of 2018.

Examination Dates 10th to 30th April of 2018.

Result Declaration Date. 7th May of 2018.

1st Round Counselling (Choice Filling). 7th to 12th May of 2018.

1st Round Seat Allotment Result. 14th May of 2018.

Last date of Admission. 14th to 20th May of 2018.

2nd Round Counselling (Choice Filling). Will Be Announced Later*

2nd Round Seat Allotment Result. 21st May of 2018.

Last date of Admission. 21st to 24th May of 2018.

3rd Round Counselling (Choice Filling). 21st to 24th May of 2018.

3rd Round Seat Allotment Result. 25th May of 2018.

Last date of Admission. 25th to 31st May of 2018.

Comments:

To know more Information about entrance please visit: www.lpu.in

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar 

Institute of Technology Education and Research, (Faculty of Engineering Technology), Accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade, deemed to be University, Khandagiri Square, PO Khandagiri Bhubaneswar-751030, Odisha, Website www.soa.ac.in

SAAT 2018 common entrance test for Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Admissions 2018 

SAAT 2018 is the Common Entrance Exam for Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University admission to UG and PG courses for the academic session 2018-19 

The University conducts SOA University Admission Test each year. Sikha 'O' Anusandhan University has announced that it will hold SAAT 2018 from 20th- 30th April 2018 in 35 cities in India, except for medical & dental programs (UG & PG) 

Programs Offered 

Candidates can apply online for SAAT-2018 Entrance for various Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses in Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Management, Hospital Administration, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Law & Agriculture 

UG - Bachelor of Degree Programs 
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University offers Undergraduate Programs in Agriculture, Business Administration, Biotechnology, Dental, Medical Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hospitality Management, Hospital Administration and Law 
B. Tech (4 years) in Civil Engg., Computer Sci. & Engg., Computer Sci. & IT, Electrical Engg., Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engg., Electronics & Communication Engg., Electronics & Instrumentation Engg., Mechanical Engineering 
MBBS 
BDS 
BBA 
B.Pharm 
BHMCT 
B.Sc 
B.Sc . Nursing 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing) 

Dual Degree Programs 
Dual Degree in Engg (B.Tech & M.Tech) (DEE) in different branches of engineering Dual Degree in Management (B.Tech& MBA) (DDM) 

PG - Post Graduate Programs 
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University offers Post Graduate Programs in Business Administration, Biotechnology, Dental and Medical Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hospitality Management, Hospital Administration 
M.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation Engg Dept., Civil Engg Dept., Electronics & Communication Engg Dept., Electrical Engg Dept., Electrical & Electronics Engg Dept., Mechanical Engineering Dept., Computer Science & Information Technology Dept., Computer Science & Engineering Dept., Computer Science & Data Processing, Material Science & Technology, Environmental Science & Technology and Biotechnology 
MCA 
MBA 
MHA 
MHM 
MHMCT 
MHTM 
M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance, Pharmacology and Pharma technology 
M.Sc . in Biotechnology 
M.Sc. in Nano Science & Nano Technology 
M.Sc. Nursing in Medical & Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, and Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing 
Master of Laws (LLM) 

Lateral Entry Programs 
Under Lateral Entry (LE) scheme 20% of intake capacity of previous year in appropriate discipline and carry forward vacant seats of 1st year of Engineering, Pharmacy, Hotel Management, Nursing, MCA will be filled up at the 2nd year level 

Lateral Entry MCA 
B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) 
BHMCT (Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology) 
MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) Programs in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics; Oral Maxillofacial Surgery; Oral Medicine and Radiology; Oral Pathology and Microbiology; Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics; Prosthodontics and Crown Bridge; Periodontology 

Eligibility Criteria for UG courses 

The eligibility criteria for SOA University Admission Test (Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Admission Test - SAAT 2018) for various UG Courses is elaborated as below 
B. Tech Program- Pass or appearing (in the year 2018) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects: Chemistry , Computer Science, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Biology, Informatics , Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing 50% marks in aggregate (all subjects inclusive) 

B. Pharm Program - Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (2018) with pass mark in individual subjects - English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology 

BHMCT Program - Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (2018) in any discipline with atleast 45% marks (40% in case of SC, ST, OBC category) 

B.Sc. in Agriculture Program - Pass or appearing at 10+2 exam (2018) with not less than 50% marks in aggregate for admission under general and OBC categories, 40% marks in aggregate for admission under SC, ST and PH categories, with PCM,PCB,PCMB subject combinations. Pass in English in the 10+2 examination is essential 

Age Limit: The lower age limit is 17 years and the upper age limit is 23 years as on 31-12-2018 
B.Sc. in Nursing (Basic) Programs - Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (2018) with at least 45% marks in aggregate (Physics, Chemistry & Biology taken together) and 40% marks in aggregate for SC, ST, OBC candidates and must have passed in English 

Age Limit: The lower age limit is 17 years as on 31.12.2018 

Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing (Post basic) - Passed GNM examination, and registered with concerned State Nursing Council 

Five years integrated BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) Program - Pass or appearing (2018) the 10+2 or equivalent in any stream with atleast 45% marks. Relaxable to 40% in case of SC, ST 
Candidate should not have completed 20 years of age as on 01st August 2018. The upper age limit shall be relaxed by a period of 2 (two) years for SC and ST candidates 

BBA - Pass or appearing (2018) the 10+2 or equivalent in any stream 

MBBS,BDS Eligibility - Pass or appearing at 10+2 exam or any equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) and English individually and must have secured a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying exam 
In respect of the candidates belonging to SC,ST & OBC the marks secured in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying exam can be 40% instead of 50% for General Candidates 
For PH candidates qualifying exam marks is 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together. As per MCI & DCI guidelines candidates have to secure at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology) taken together in the entrance test. All candidates must pass in English

Age Limit: The lower age limit is 17 years and the upper age limit is 25 years as on 31st December. Further provided that this upper age limit shall be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for SC,ST candidates 

Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses 
The eligibility criteria for SOA University Admission Test (Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Admission Test - SAAT 2018) for various PG Courses is elaborated as below 

For M. Tech Program - Pass or appearing in BE, B.Tech, AMIE, MCA, M.Sc. in the respective discipline or equivalent 
Candidates having MCA & M.Sc (Maths) degree are eligible for M.Tech in Comp Sci. & Data Processing; candidates with M.Sc (Electronics) are eligible for M.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engg and M.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation Engg., M.Sc. in Computer Science and IT are eligible for M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering and CS & IT respectively 

A candidate with B.Tech (Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy) or M.Sc (Environmental Sci, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Geology, Life Science, Botany, Zoology) is eligible for M.Tech in Environmental Science & Technology 

M.Tech in Biotechnology, candidates having B.Tech, B.E in Biotechnology or related fields,M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Science or equivalent, MBBS, B.Pharm, B.V.Sc with Biology as a subject at +2 level are eligible 
Admission to M.Tech, candidates have to pass the qualifying examination with atleast 50% marks 
GATE qualified candidates are exempted from the entrance test, but they have to submit the filled up form 

MCA - Pass or appearing at three year Bachelor Degree in any discipline from any recognised University with atleast 50% of marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC,ST,OBC Category) having Mathematics at 10+2 level or at +3 level 
Candidates having Business mathematics at +2 or +3 level are not eligible 

MBA,MHA,MHTM,MHMCT - Pass or appearing three year Bachelor Degree in Science, Commerce and Arts, B.E, B.Tech, MBBS, B.Pharm, B.Sc Agri., BVSC ,BHMS ,BAMS ,BDS,BPT, BHMCT,BBA,BCA exam or equivalent from any recognised University with atleast 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC,ST,OBC category) 

For MHMCT the candidate must have secured atleast 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC,ST,OBC Category) in BHMCT 
Candidate having a minimum composite score of 500 in GMAT,CAT,XAT,MAT,ATMA or any other equivalent test are exempted from appearing SAAT. They are required only to submit the filled up application form; admission will be done on the basis of performance in SAAT or MAT followed by group discussion and personal interview (GD, PI), all taken together 

M. Pharm - Pass or appearing at B.Pharm examination from any recognized University with atleast 50% marks 

M.Sc All (Biotechnology, Nano Science & Nano Tech, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology & Drug Design): Pass or appearing at three year Bachelor degree in Science OR four year Bachelor course in Agriculture, Pharmacy Veterinary, Engg, Technology, Medicine (MBBS,BDS) from any recongnised University with atleast 50% marks (45% incase of candidates belonging to SC,ST,OBC category) 

M.Sc in Chemical Biology & Drug Design the candidates should have B.Sc Chemistry (Honours), B.Tech in Chemical Engg, B.Pharm, M.Pharm with atleast 50% marks (45% incase of candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC category) 

M.Sc. in Nursing - Passed B.Sc. Nursing (Basic,Post Basic) Degree with 55% aggregate from an Institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council with a minimum of one year experience either in teaching or clinical area but they should be registered in State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife 

LLM - Pass or appearing Bachelor Degree in Law or studied Integrated Law Course or equivalent thereof, from any recognized University, securing 50% Marks in aggregate 

Lateral Entry Program - Admission to 2nd year Degree Program in Engg, Pharmacy & Hotel Management for Diploma holders; pass or appearing at three-year diploma course in Engg, Pharmacy and Hotel Management respectively with at least 60% marks in aggregate from State Council of Technical Education and Vocational Training (SCTE&VT), Odisha or equivalent 

Lateral Entry MCA - Pass or appearing in three year Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), B.Sc in Information Technology and B.Sc in Computer Science with atleast 60% of marks in aggregate from any recognized University 

IInd year Degree Program in Engineering, Pharmacy & Hotel Management for Diploma holders: 
Pass or appearing (in the year 2018) at three year diploma course in Engineering, Pharmacy and Hotel Management respectively with at least 60% marks in aggregate from State Council of Technical Education and Vocational Training (SCTE&VT), Odisha or equivalent 

For Pharmacy, pass or appearing (in the year 2017) at two year diploma course in Pharmacy with minimum 60% marks in aggregate from State Board of Pharmacy (SBP) or SCTE&VT, Odisha, or equivalent 

Exam Pattern 

There will be multiple-choice questions. The medium of examination is English and the duration of the entrance examination is 2hrs 
Each question shall have four probable answers with only one is correct answer, and the examinee shall have blacken only the correct circle with HB pencil or black,blue ballpoint pen 
Each correct answer shall carry four marks whereas each incorrect answer will lead to dedication of one mark. Each unanswered question will carry zero mark 
If more than one circle is darkened for one question, it will be treated as an incorrect answer and one mark will be deducted 

How to Apply:

Application 

Candidates can apply online at www.soa.ac.in. Applicants can apply through online mode only. Before filling the application form, candidates are advised to ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria for the course 
There is no examination, application fees 
For further detailsvisit the website of the University www.soa.ac.in 

Important Dates 

Application form is available from: 14th December 2017 

Last Date for Form Submission: 10th April 2018 

Admit Card,Hall Ticket: 15th April 2018 

Date of Entrance Test: 20th to 30th April 2018

Comments:  

To know more Information about entrance please visit: www.soa.ac.in

All India Management Association

AIMA-Centre For Management Education, Management House, 14, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, India, Telephone: 011 - 24645100 / 011 - 24617354 / 011 – 43128100, Fax: 011- 24626689, Website www.aima.in

MAT February 2018 Registration has been started from 20th December 2017. Management Aptitude Test (MAT 2018) is the prestigious management entrance exam which acts as a gateway for admission to MBA/PGDM courses. It is conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA). MAT scores are considered by more than 600 B-Schools across India. It is the entrance test of national level conducted four times in a year. Candidates wish to pursue MBA course can apply anytime for MAT. Every year, the first MAT exam will be held in the month of February then in the month of May, September and December respectively. Interested candidates can go through this article for getting overall information about MAT 2018.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility prescribed for appearing the MAT 2018 is as follows:

Qualification Requirement: Candidate must be graduate to be eligible for MAT.Graduation can be completed in any discipline.

Appearing Candidates: Final year graduation appearing candidates can also apply.

No Minimum Marks: There is no minimum marks requirement to be eligible for MAT. However, candidates have to secure passing marks in graduation.

No Age Limit: No prescribed age limit and number of attempts for appearing MAT 2018.

MAT Exam Pattern 2018

The details of MAT 2018 Exam pattern is given below:

Exam Mode: MAT is conducted in online (CBT) as well as offline mode (PBT).

Type of Questions: MAT is an objective type test with multiple-choice questions.

Number of Questions: The test contains 200 questions divided into 5 sections.

Sections Covered: There will be total 5 sections in MAT exam.

Exam Duration: The test is of 2 hours 30 minutes.

Marking Scheme: One mark will be given to each correct answer.

Negative Marking: 1/4 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

The following table shows the structure of MAT:

How to Apply:

MAT 2018 Registration

Candidates desiring admission in postgraduate management courses must necessarily fill MAT application form 2018  through online mode.

The online application form has been released from 20th December 2017.

There is no offline application is available to apply for MAT exam.

Application should be completed in all respects including the filling of all necessary details and uploading of signature & photograph.

After few days of the submission of application form, applicants can check their status of application form.

Candidates can submit the online application till 26th January 2018.

Registration Fee:

All the category candidates are required to pay Rs. 1271/- as application fee. GST will also be added. Payment can be processed through credit card/debit card and net banking.

MAT Syllabus 2018

The complete knowledge of MAT syllabus is very important for the best preparation of exam. The test will include 5 sections i.e. Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning and Indian and Global Environment.

How to Prepare for MAT

Here are few tips on how to crack MAT. This would help you to score good marks:

Planning is very important for exam preparation. Plan your study time table properly.

Time management is very important in order to make sure that all the five sections of the entire paper can be attended properly.

Negative marking also exists in MAT so attempt the question with full attention.

You can also practice the mock test to get idea about the exam pattern.

A wide variety of books are available in market for MAT preparation. It is very important to choose the right study material.

Last but not the least, maintain your health and stay healthy.

MAT 2018 Admit Card

All Successfully registered candidates can download their MAT 2018 admit card from 27th January 2018.

Admit card will not be dispatched by post or through any other means.

Admit card would contain Candidate Name, Form No, Roll No., Test Date, Test Time and Test Venue Address.

MAT Result 2018

MAT 2018 Result will be declared one month after the examination.

Result will be declared online only on the official website of AIMA.

It can be checked by entering roll number, application form number and by selecting month of test.

MAT Score Card 2018

MAT Score Card will be put on AIMA website. It will also be sent to the candidates through post.

Score card will be valid only for one year i.e. for admission to that particular session only.

If candidate has lost the admit card then he/she can also request the duplicate score card within the stipulated time period.

Most of the management institutions in India accepts the MAT Scores.

MAT Admission Procedure 2018

The candidates shortlisted on the basis of entrance test are required to appear the further round of selection in participating MIs.

Candidates can apply individually in the participating institutions.

Each MI has its own selection process. Usually the selection process comprises of Group Discussion, Personal Interview and/or Written Ability Test (WAT) rounds.

Final admission will be based on candidate’s performance in entrance exam and in further rounds.

Important Dates

Date of Issue of MAT February Application Forms: 20th December 2018 

Last Date for Online Registration: 26th January 2018 (Friday) 

Date of MAT 2018 (Paper Based Test): 04th February 2018 (Sunday) [10.00 am to 12.30 pm] 

Date of MAT 2018 (Computer Based Test): 10 February 2018 (Saturday) onwards** [10.00 am to 12.30 pm] 

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Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) has announced the exam dates for online AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA-2018), which will be conducted in January 2018

The ATMA online exam will be held in January 2018. ATMA is conducted for taking admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs offered at various Institutes/Universities for the academic session 2018

AIMS offer the AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA), as a credible, Comprehensive and Single Window Test for admission to different Postgraduate Management Programmes.

Participating Colleges for ATMA MBA Entrance Exam 2018

The list of Colleges which are accepting ATMA 2018 Test Scores is given. There are more than 400 colleges in India that will accept the AIMS Test for Management Admission (ATMA)

ATMA AIMS

One of the six national tests recognized by AICTE and MHRD, GoI & also confirmed as such by Supreme Court of India

AIMS, the Association of Indian Mgt. Schools, which has a membership of 740 top Postgraduate Management Schools, administers the ATMA (AIMS Test for Mgt. Admissions) for Selection to MBA, PGDM, PGDBA, MCA* (subject to local Regulations) and other Postgraduate Mgt. Courses

About 200 high ranking institutions accept ATMA Scores for selection to PGDM, PGDBA, MBA, MCM, MCA* (subject to local regulations) and other Postgraduate Management Courses

Eligibility Criteria

The minimum qualification required to attend the ATMA is graduation from any recognised institute. There is no restriction for minimum marks or any particular stream of study.

The minimum age limit for taking the test is 21 years

Exam Pattern

The exam will be conducted in both modes, i.e. online and offline (pen & paper). It is a computer based multiple-choice question type exams. Each question will have 4 choices or options, out of which you have to choose 1 correct option

The duration of ATMA is 180 minutes or 3 hours; there are 3 areas which are divided into six sections. This means that each area will have 2 sections each

The testing areas are Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills and Quantitative Skills; each section has 30 questions, making the total number of questions 180

For each correct answer, 1 mark is given and for each incorrect answer 0.25 mark is deducted from the score
I. Analytical Reasoning Skills - 30 Questions and 30 Marks
II. Verbal Skills - 30 Questions and 30 Marks
III. Quantitative Skills - 30 Questions and 30 Marks
IV. Verbal Skills - 30 Questions and 30 Marks
V. Analytical Reasoning Skills - 30 Questions and 30 Marks
VI. Quantitative Skill - 30 Questions and 30 Marks
Total – 180 Questions and 180 Marks

How to Prepare for ATMA 2018 MBA Entrance exam

Most of the candidates (graduates or final year graduate course) who appear for ATMA may have taken other tests that aim at selection for management education or studied for similar tests

The preparation for ATMA should not be similar to that of College and University Exams. However, familiarity with aptitude tests, diligence and regular preparation can improve the speed. AIMS does not recommend any particular preparatory course or training for ATMA, though these may be effective in varying degrees

Exam Centres for ATMA 2017 MBA Entrance exam

Normally, ATMA is conducted in about 30 Cities in India. The following ATMA Test centre are: Ahmedabad (Gandhi Nagar), Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, New Delhi, Ghaziabad, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolhapur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Nagur, Nasik, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi and Thane.

How to Apply:

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online and pay application fee either through online payment or bank account transfer; the ATMA registration form/application form will ask you to fill details such as name, educational qualification, contact details, choice code of institutes.

Application Fee Rs.1100/- Plus 18% GST, i.e., Rs.1100+198=1298/- (Rupees Twelve Hundred and Ninety-Eight only) 

The candidate should fill his/her details like Full name, Correct Email ID, Mobile Number and Date of Birth in the On-line Fee Payment form (Important: You should write correct mail ID and date of Birth)

After successful registration for the test, the candidate should take two printouts of the filled-in Application (Registration Form).

You will receive an auto-generated mail to your email address which has the login credentials for the candidate i.e. username and password.

By using her/his login credentials, s/he can print the filled in registration form or admit card or test result. Hard copy of the test result will not be sent unless otherwise specifically requested for.

Payment Details for ATMA Entrance exam 2018

There are four options available to the candidate for making payment:

i) Through Debit /Credit Card (Payment Gateway)

ii) Through Net Banking

iii) Bank Transfer

iv) By Cash through FCC/Distributor

For any inquiry, candidates may email to ATMA Secretariat atma.secretariat@gmail.com at Hyderabad, stating their PID and Test Date

Important Dates

Date of Commencement of Registration: 04th December 2017

Date of Closure of Registration: 09th January 2018

Last date for Reprint of filled-in Application Form: 10th January 2018

Downloading of Admit Cards: 11th January 2018

Online Test: 14th January 2018 (between 02.00 pm to 05.00 pm)

Results: Around 19th January 2018

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