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Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, PDPU, Gandhinagar
Raisan Village
Gandhinagar, Gujrat
Phone-No: 91 79 23275063
Fax: 91 79 23275030
Email: info@pdpu.ac.in Website: www.pdpu.ac.in

About College:

PDPU has been promoted by Partnership of Government, Industry & Energy to create a world class University in energy education and research with special focus on the oil and gas sector. The university has further expanded its programs to address the need for trained human resource in the domains of engineering, management and humanities. It intends to broaden the opportunities for students and professionals to develop core subject knowledge which are duly complemented by leadership training interventions, thereby helping the students to make a mark in the global arena. This objective is being further addressed through a number of specialized and well-planned undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programs as well as intensive research projects.

Course Name:

Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Honours) in Economics, English, Governance & Public Administration, Psychology, Political Science - International Relations, Mass Communication [Courses offered by: School of Liberal Studies]

Eligibility:

The student seeking admissions to:

B.A. (Hons.) is required to have passed 12th standard examination or equivalent from any discipline.

Course Name:

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Honours) in Marketing / Human Resource Management / Finance [Courses offered by: School of Liberal Studies]

Eligibility:

The student seeking admissions to:

B.B.A. (Hons.) is required to have passed 12th standard examination or equivalent from any discipline.

Course Name:

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Honours) in Finance & Accounting, Banking & Insurance, Marketing & Management, Entrepreneurship & International Trade [Courses offered by: School of Liberal Studies]

Eligibility:

B.Com. (Hons.) is required to have passed 12th standard examination or equivalent from Commerce stream or should have studied accounting and/or commerce related subjects in 12^th standard.

Course Name:

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Honours) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics [Courses offered by: School of Liberal Studies]

Eligibility:

The student seeking admissions to:

B.Sc. (Hons.) should have passed 12th standard examination or equivalent from science stream or with minimum any 2 of the following subjects – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

For all above Courses: Candidate must have passed any of the following qualifying examinations; with English as one of the subjects:

•      The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Education, including Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi.

•      Intermediate Science or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/University.

•      Final Examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defense Academy.

•      General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level with minimum passes of 2/3 subjects.

•      High School Certificate Examination of Cambridge University

•      International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with the minimum passes of 6 subjects (3HL and 3SL) with 24 points.

•      Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.

•      Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with minimum five subjects.

•      H.S.C. Vocational Examination

Merit Reckoning and Selection Procedure

Written Test and Personal Interview: Merit for admissions will be based on the total marks obtained in the entrance exam. The candidate has to appear for all the three sections - Written Test: comprising of Aptitude test + creative writing, and Personal Interview to qualify for the Merit List.

How to Apply:

Online Application Process:

a) Candidate should register the on-line application form available on SLS website. (Please visit SLS website for the application procedure).

b) For the purpose of application, a candidate shall be required to make online payment of Rs. 1200.00 through Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card towards the application fee and it is non-refundable.

c) A candidate shall be required to upload the colored scan copies of requisite certificates and testimonials as specified in the Application Form.

Closing Date:

Last date of applying for Admission: 18^th May, 2019

Written Test and Personal Interview in PDPU and other listed cities: 25^th May, 2019

Comments:

To know more Information about this course please visit: www.sls.pdpu.ac.in

Indian Institute of Technology, IIT, Gandhinagar
Palaj, Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Phone-No: 079 23952051 2053
Fax: 0674 2300995
Email: academics@iitgn.ac.in Website: www.iitgn.ac.in

About College:

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, deemed an institute of national importance by an Act of the Indian Parliament, strives to offer the best undergraduate engineering education in India with unmatched innovations in curriculum. The institute promotes critical thinking and an appreciation of the interdisciplinary character of knowledge, with an emphasis on the liberal arts, project oriented learning, compulsory courses in design and the life sciences, diversity and globalization.Its five-week immersion Foundation Programme for all new undergraduate students was recognized with the World Education Award 2013 by the World Education Summit for innovations in engineering education. Nearly a quarter of its undergraduate students receive study abroad experience during their academic career.

Course Name:

Master of Technology (MTech) [Disciplines in: Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth System Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering]
Duration: 2 Years

Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDIIT) [Disciplines: Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth System Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering]
Duration: 1 Years

Eligibility:

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

·         Minimum of 55% marks / 5.5 (on a 10 point scale) in B.E. /B.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)

·         Candidates who have a valid GATE score (at the time of interview/written test) are eligible to apply for M.Tech. GATE is not required for application to M.Tech. on a part-time basis or for the PGDIIT programme.

·         B.Tech. graduates from the IITs with CGPA/CPI of 8.0 or above (on scale of 10) would be eligible to admission without having to appear in GATE

·         Candidates applying for the regular M.Tech. programme and who are sponsored by their employers do not require GATE score and can be considered as sponsored candidates provided (a) candidate has been in service for more than 2 years (b) employer grants 2 years of study leave and (c) employer undertakes to financially support the candidate for the entire duration of 2 years.

The eligibility criteria mentioned above is minimum and the disciplines may use higher cut-off levels for shortlisting. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories would be eligible for relaxations, as per norms, in the selection criteria.

How to Apply:

Application Procedure

"Reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS), as per MHRD OM dated 17th January 2019, for Post Graduate admissions at IIT Gandhinagar will be implemented from Semester I, Academic Year 2020-21".

All applications must be submitted online. If you are applying for more than one discipline, please submit a separate application for each discipline. After successful submission of the application form, you will receive an application number and a link to download the application form. Please save the application form. You need to furnish hardcopy of the application form and self attested copies of all the relevant documents at the time of interview. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Application Fees: Rs. 100/- (SC/ST/PD Category), Rs. 200/- (Others)

For further information, you may contact us at academics@iitgn.ac.in

Closing Date:

Application form submission deadline: 12^th April, 2019

Comments:

To know more Information about this Course please visit: www.iitgn.ac.in

Nirma University Institute of Technology, NUIT, Ahmedabad
Nirma University of Science and Technology
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Post: Chandlodia, Via: Gota,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Phone-No: 02717 - 241900 to 04 241911 to 15
Fax: 02717 - 241916 – 17
Email: asst_registrar@nirmauni.ac.in Website: www.nirmauni.ac.in

About College:

Institute of Technology, Nirma University, earlier known as Nirma Institute of Technology, started in 1995 by Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF), was the first self-financed engineering college in Gujarat. Within 18 years of inception, Institute of Technology is a leading hub of education, offering multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. programmes in engineering. The institute is  ranked within top 25 self-financed engineering colleges of India in the survey conducted by various rating agencies. The faculty members and students of the Institute have won many prestigious awards and bring laurels to the institute. The Institute is located in peaceful and sylvan surroundings of Ahmedabad city in the heart of Gujarat. The Institute provides disciplined, serene and conducive environ for reflection, repose and research. The Campus is overwhelmed with lush green sceneries masking the concrete beneath. The ardent pursuit of knowledge by the young aspirants leads to knowledge generation and innovative solutions for the community and society. And, to give wings to these aspirations, the Institute presently has more than 4500 students and 180 faculty members, making relentless efforts for making a mark with their presence globally. The campus vibrates with not only world class curricular activities but also with myriad activities like international conventions, symposia, conferences, student competitions, conclaves, short-term industry relevant programs, cultural activities and many more.

Course Name:

PhD (Full-Time and Part-Time) [PhD Programmes in the University are offered by the Faculty of Technology & Engineering, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Management , Faculty of Law and Faculty of Architecture]

Eligibility:

For Ph.D. (Full-Time and Part-Time Programme): Candidates for admission to the. programme shall have a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions..

Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme.

How to Apply:

·         The Application Form Processing Fee for the Ph.D. Programme is Rs. 1250/- (non-refundable). The application will be considered complete only after payment of the Application Form Processing Fee through online mode.

·         The applicant who fulfills the necessary requirements can apply for the Ph.D. admissions in Full-Time, Part-Time, Part-Time (Visvesvaraya Scheme only for Technology & Engineering) or all the categories. Those who are applying for all the three categories will have to pay the processing fee of Rs. 1250/- + Rs. 1250/-+1250/- = Total Rs. 3750/

List of Enclosures to be uploaded are as under:

·         Qualifying examination mark-sheets/grade sheets, Certificate of Passing of Graduation and Master Degree

·         Authenticated document showing conversion from CPI/CGPA to percentage, wherever applicable

·         Certificate of UGC-NET/SLET (Including JRF) / Score Card of GATE with validity of duration and cut-off marks / Certificate of Teacher Fellowship Holder / Certificate of M.Phil. Programme.

i) Experience Certificate, if applicable

ii) Certificate of Research Experience, if any

iii) No Objection Certificate from the present employer (applicable for the full-time sponsored candidates)

iv) No Objection Certificate and Infrastructural Support Certificate for conducting research from the present employer (applicable for only the part-time candidates)

v) Tentative Research Proposal (including a tentative title, objectives of research, proposed methodology, time –line, etc.)

vi) Copies of the technical papers published in refereed journals, if any

Contact Details:

Deputy Registrar (Ph.D. Section)

1st Floor, Institute of Management

Nirma University, Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway

Ahmedabad – 382 481

Ph: + 91-02717-241911-15

Email: phd.section@nirmauni.ac.in

Closing Date:

Online Application Process Ends: 30^th April, 2019

Comments:

To know more Information about this courses please visit: www.nirmauni.ac.in

Nirma University Institute of Management, NUIM, Ahmedabad
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Post Chandlodia, Via Gota
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481
Phone: 079-30642000 and 02717-241900, 901,902,903 & 904 Toll Free 1800 233 6148
Fax: 02717-241916
Email: admissions.im@nirmauni.ac.in Website: www.nirmauni.ac.in

About College:

Founded on the vision of Padmashree Dr.  Karsanbhai  K.  Patel,  the  Institute  of  Management,  Nirma  University,  earlier  known  as  Nirma Institute  of  Management came  into existence  in  1996. Embodying  the  principles of  entrepreneurship,  excellence  and  professionalism,  it  imparts  top-class  business  education  and  has  produced new generation leaders and managers over the years.

The  Institute  of  Management  believes  in  serious  academic  pursuit  and  encourages  original  and  innovative thinking  with  regard  to  national  and  internationally  relevant  ideas,  policies  through  intellectually  stimulating debates and discussions at all levels. The Institute has built its reputation with a dedicated goal of adding value to life and professional standards. 

Institute  of  Management,  a centre of  learning  where knowledge fuels  the  desire for  distinction, has always pioneered in  serving the changing  needs  of  the  industry .  The  campus  infrastructure  and  amenities  are  comparable  to  any  reputed university  around  the  world.  It  hosts  fully  equipped  classrooms  where  focused  discussions,  interactive  study sessions,  role  plays,  presentations,  case  studies  and  strategy  implementation  sessions  are  held  as  part  of  the future managers' everyday work schedule.

Course Name:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Family Business and Entrepreneurship

Eligibility:

A three-year bachelor's degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.

Candidates appearing in the final year of the Bachelor’s Degree can also apply provided they furnish the proof of having met with the minimum eligibility criteria by September 30, 2019. The candidates who fail to meet the minimum eligibility criteria by the time will be asked to withdraw from the programme. The tuition fee paid by such candidates will be forfeited.

How to Apply:

Admission Procedure (General Category and NRI/NRI Sponsored/Foreign students/Person of Indian origin holding foreign passport/Gulf Countries and South East Asia Categories):

Online Application:

·         Users should register a new account to log into the online application form. The login details will be used for filling the admission form and checking the status of the application later.

·         After successful login the admission form will be displayed.

·         Applicants should complete the online application form and submit the same along with a non-refundable admission processing fee of Rs.1500/- +other applicable taxes. The payment should be made online by credit/debit/net banking.

·         Read the Admission Application Instructions carefully before filling up the form. The instructions are available below.

·         Fill in the on line application form and submit it along with an online payment of Rs. 1500/- +other applicable taxes by credit card/debit card/net banking.

·         Candidates applying under categories such  NRI/NRI Sponsored/Foreign students/Person of Indian origin holding foreign passport/Gulf Countries and South East Asia candidates should make non-refundable admission processing fee of Rs. 6,000/- + other applicable taxes.

All communications should be addressed to:

Deputy Registrar

Institute of Management

Nirma University

Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway

Ahmedabad - 382481 (Gujarat) INDIA

Phone: 079-30642609,604, 079-30642000, 02717-241900-04, 02717-241911-15 Toll Free Helpline for Admissions: 1800 233 6148

Email: admissions.im@nirmauni.ac.in

Test Centre: Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, Indore & Mumbai.

Closing Date:

Last date of form submission: 22^nd April, 2019

Entrance Test and Personal Interview: 28^th April, 2019

Declaration of Result: 5^th -8^th May, 2019

Commencement of the Programme: Last week of June-July 2019

Course Name:

Ph.D (Full Time)

Eligibility:

A Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s Degree by the corresponding Statutory Regulatory body with atleast 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent Grade “B” in the UGC 7 Point Scale. Candidates appearing in final examination can also apply provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria by June 30, 2019.

Selection Process:

The admission selection process consists of two stages:

1. Entrance Test:

The applicants are required to appear for the Entrance Test to be conducted by the Institute of Management, Nirma University. However, the candidates who are UGC NET (including JRF)/SLAT/GATE/GPAT/Teacher Fellowship/M.Phil qualified are exempted from the Admission Test. The Test will be held on April 28, 2019 at Ahmedabad, Mumbai Delhi, Indore and Jaipur as deemed suitable by the Institute.

Note: The Institute reserve the right to drop or add any test centre.

The Admission Test will have Two Sections as given below:

1.    Research Methodology  - 50% Weightage

2.    General Management    -  50% Weightage

Each Section will carry 30 Questions, and duration of the Test will be one hour. The Test will be objective type with multiple choice questions.

2. Personal Interview:

The candidates obtaining a minimum of 50% marks in the Admission Test will qualify for the Personal Interview.

The final selection for admission would be based on the candidate’s performance in the Admission Test and Personal Interview.

How to Apply:

Admission Procedure:

Online Application Form:

Applicants should complete the online application form with non-refundable admission processing fee of Rs.1,250/- + applicable taxes. The payment should be made online by credit card/debit card/net banking.

All communications should be addressed to:

Deputy Registrar

Institute of Management, Nirma University

Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway

Ahmedabad - 382 481 (Gujarat) INDIA

Phone: 079-30642609

Email: admissions.im@nirmauni.ac.in

Closing Date:

Last date for submitting the Application Form: 22^nd April, 2019

Admission Test: 28^th April, 2019

Comments:

To know more Information about this courses please visit: www.nirmauni.ac.in

Nirma University, Institute of Management, NUIM, Ahmedabad
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Post: Chandlodia, Via Gota
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481
Phone: 079 30642000 30642609 30642000
Fax: 02717-241916
Email: admissions.im@nirmauni.ac.in Website: www.nirmauni.ac.in

About College:

Founded on the vision of Padmashree Dr.  Karsanbhai  K.  Patel,  the  Institute  of  Management,  Nirma  University,  earlier  known  as  Nirma Institute  of  Management came  into existence  in  1996. Embodying  the  principles of  entrepreneurship,  excellence  and  professionalism,  it  imparts  top-class  business  education  and  has  produced new generation leaders and managers over the years.

The  Institute  of  Management  believes  in  serious  academic  pursuit  and  encourages  original  and  innovative thinking  with  regard  to  national  and  internationally  relevant  ideas,  policies  through  intellectually  stimulating debates and discussions at all levels. The Institute has built its reputation with a dedicated goal of adding value to life and professional standards. 

Institute  of  Management,  a centre of  learning  where knowledge fuels  the  desire for  distinction, has always pioneered in  serving the changing  needs  of  the  industry .  The  campus  infrastructure  and  amenities  are  comparable  to  any  reputed university  around  the  world.  It  hosts  fully  equipped  classrooms  where  focused  discussions,  interactive  study sessions,  role  plays,  presentations,  case  studies  and  strategy  implementation  sessions  are  held  as  part  of  the future managers' everyday work schedule.

Course Name:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Eligibility:
A three-year bachelor's degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA. 

Candidates appearing in the final year of the Bachelor's Degree can also apply provided they furnish the proof of having met the minimum eligibility criteria by September 20, 2019. They should have appeared in all the examinations of their graduation by the time of commencement of the programme. The candidates failing to meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be asked to withdraw from the programme. The tuition fee paid by such candidates will be forfeited unless such vacant seats are filled by other candidates.

How to Apply:

Application Procedure: Application and Entrance Test (Common Admission Test)

Entrance Test: Applicants are required to appear for the Common Admission Test [CAT 2018] conducted by Indian Institute of Management (IIM). The CAT examination conducted at different centres all over the country on 25th November 2018 [refer CAT Bulletin for further details at https://iimcat.ac.in/ The candidates aspiring for admissions at the Institute of Management, Nirma University are required to apply to the Institute separately. The Institute will receive the test scores from IIM for those candidates applied to the Institute. 

IIM, have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.
Foreign students/NRI/Person of Indian origin/Gulf Countries and South Est Asia candidates can be considered for admission on the basis of their GMAT scores also [not taken before July 2017].

However, NRI sponsored candidates will be considered for admission only on the basis of CAT-2018 scores. GMAT scores will not be considered for NRI sponsored categories.

Application Form:

Online Application Form: Applicants should complete the online application form through visit the college website with non-refundable admission processing fee of Rs. 1500/- or US $35. The payment should be made online by credit card/debit card/net banking.

Candidates applying under categories such  NRI/NRI Sponsored/Foreign students/Person of Indian origin holding foreign passport/Gulf Countries and South East Asia candidates should make non-refundable admission processing fee of Rs. 6000/- or US $135. 

A candidate who has applied for admission under general category can convert the application to any other category in which she or he is eligible. In such case, the candidate is required to make a payment of an additional processing fee of Rs. 4500/- or US$ 100 and submit it along with a written application referring the original Application Form No. on or before the last date.

Mode of Payment:

The payment should be made online by credit card/debit card/net banking. 

All communications with regard to admission will be done online or through electronic mails, so the candidates are advised to keep track of the online information at our website and check emails provided in application form.

All communications, with regard to admission, should be directed to:

Deputy Registrar
Institute of Management
Nirma University
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway
Ahmedabad - 382 481 (Gujarat) INDIA
Email: admissions.im@nirmauni.ac.in
Phone: 079-30642609, 079-30642000, +91-2717-241911-15
Toll Free Helpline for Admissions: 1800 233 6148

Closing Date:

Last date to apply [General Category]: 29^th January, 2019

Comments:

To know more Information about this courses please visit: www.nirmauni.ac.in

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, IITG, Gandhinagar
Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujrat – 382355
Phone: 079 23952051 2053
Fax: 0674 2300995
Email: academics@iitgn.ac.in Website www.iitgn.ac.in

About College:

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar strives to offer the best undergraduate and graduate education in India with unmatched innovations in curriculum. The institute promotes critical thinking and an appreciation of the interdisciplinary character of knowledge, with an emphasis on the liberal arts, project oriented learning, compulsory courses in design and the life sciences, diversity and globalization. The five-week immersion Foundation Programme for all new undergraduate students was recognized with the World Education Award 2013 by the World Education Summit for innovations in engineering education. Nearly a quarter of its undergraduate students receive study abroad experience during their academic career.  IIT Gandhinagar is committed to promoting excellence in science, technology, as well as the humanities and social sciences and to the development of rounded and nuanced minds.

IIT Gandhinagar was founded in 2008 and is located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on the banks of river Sabarmati. Gandhinagar is in proximity to Ahmedabad which is one of the oldest living cities in India, known both for a rich cultural past as well as state-of-the-art infrastructure, thriving industries, and many modern amenities. The city is also the hub of prestigious academic and research institutes, such as the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and the National Institute of Design. Gujarat’s long standing mercantile and business tradition encourages excellence and entrepreneurship.

Course Name:

Ph.D. [Specialization: Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, History, Language & Literature, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Epidemiology and Sociology]

Eligibility:

At least 55% marks or 5.5 CPI marks in M.A./M.Sc./B.Tech./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in appropriate branches. Above mentioned eligibility criteria is minimum at Institute level.

For discipline wise minimum eligibility criteria, please see below. The disciplines may use higher cut off levels for short listing besides giving due consideration to the way questions are answered in the application form. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories would be eligible for relaxations, as per norms, in the selection criteria.

·         Biological Engineering: At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in: MSc (Biosciences / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Zoology / Botany); BTech/MTech (Biochemical / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Biophysics / Biomaterials / Biomedical Engineering) or equivalent degree and related programs.

·         Chemical Engineering: First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in: BE/BTech/ME/MTech or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering OR related branches of Engineering.

·         Chemistry: At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in: MSc (Analytical Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry/ General Chemistry/ Physical Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology) or equivalent degree and related programs.

·         Civil Engineering: First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in: BE/BTech/ME/MTech or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.

·         Cognitive Science: 60% (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in BTech/MTech/MSc or equivalent OR 55% (50% for SC/ST/PD) or 5.5 (5.0 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in: MA equivalent.

·         Computer Science and Engineering: BE/BTech/MTech/ME in CS/EC/EE with 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.5 (6.0 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 OR MSc in Mathematics/Physics/Bioinformatics or related areas with 1st class or 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.5 (6.0 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 and strong interest in computer science and engineering.

·         Humanities and Social Sciences: 55% (50% for SC/ST) or 5.5 (5.0 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in: MA or equivalent. OR 60% (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in BTech/MTech/MSc or equivalent.

·         Earth Sciences: MSc (Geology, Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Environmental Sciences, Remote Sensing, Geography or related subjects) with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or a CPI/CGPA of 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) out of 10. Must be CSIR-NET, INSPIRE fellowship or GATE qualified OR M.Tech./M.Phil. (Geology, Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Environmental Sciences, Remote Sensing/GIS/Geomatics, Hydrology or related subjects) with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) / CPI/CGPA of 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) out of 10.

·         Electrical Engineering: First Class or 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.5(6.0 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in: BE/BTech/ME/MTech or Equivalent degree in the broad area of Electrical and/or Electronics engineering, OR BE/BTech/ME/MTech or Equivalent degree in other branches of Engineering may be considered in areas consistent with the research areas of the discipline, OR MSc in disciplines consistent with the research areas of the discipline.

·         Mechanical Engineering: First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in: BTech/MTech or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering OR BTech/MTech degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Production Engineering / Industrial Engineering/ Aerospace Engineering OR BTech/ MTech Degree in other branches of Engineering / Technology with an outstanding academic record may also be considered for research areas consistent with their academic background and special interests of the discipline.

·         Materials Science and Engineering: First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in: BE/BTech/MTech/MS or equivalent degree in Materials Science/ Metallurgical/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Electronics Engineering/Physics/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology.

·         Mathematics: M.A./M.Sc. in Mathematics with at least First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 OR BE/BTech with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST) CPI/CGPA will be considered.

·         Physics: MSc (in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Comp. Science) or MTech (in related areas of Physics) or BE/BTech in Engineering Physics with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or a CPI/CGPA of 6.0 out of 10.0 (5.5/10.0 for SC/ST/PD candidates). Applicants must have qualified NET-JRF(Physics)/ GATE(Physics)/ JEST(Physics) examination not earlier than 2016.

How to Apply:

Application Procedure: All applications must be submitted online. If you are applying for more than one discipline, please submit a separate application for each discipline. After successful submission of the application form, you will receive an application number and a link to download the application form. Please save the application form. You need to furnish hardcopy of the application form and self attested copies of all the relevant documents at the time of interview. Incomplete applications will be rejected

·         Application Fees: Rs. 100/- (SC/ST/PD Category), Rs. 200/- (Others)

·         You NEED NOT send the hard-copy of the application form.

Closing Date:

PhD admission: Phase 1

·         Application Deadline: 12^th February, 2019 (Tuesday)

·         Announcement of Shortlist: 22^nd February, 2019 (Friday)

·         Written Tests and/or Interviews (tentative): 15-17 March, 2019 (Friday to Sunday)

PhD admission: Phase 2

·         Application Deadline: 2^nd April, 2019 (Tuesday)

·         Announcement of Shortlist: 12^th April, 2019 (Friday)

·         Written Tests and/or Interviews (tentative): 7-9 May, 2019 (Tuesday to Thursday)

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Nirma University, Institute of Management, NUIM, Ahmedabad
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Post: Chandlodia, Via Gota
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481
Phone: 079 30642000 30642609 30642000
Fax: 02717-241916
Email: admissions.im@nirmauni.ac.in Website: www.nirmauni.ac.in

About College:

Founded on the vision of Padmashree Dr.  Karsanbhai  K.  Patel,  the  Institute  of  Management,  Nirma  University,  earlier  known  as  Nirma Institute  of  Management came  into existence  in  1996. Embodying  the  principles of  entrepreneurship,  excellence  and  professionalism,  it  imparts  top-class  business  education  and  has  produced new generation leaders and managers over the years.

The  Institute  of  Management  believes  in  serious  academic  pursuit  and  encourages  original  and  innovative thinking  with  regard  to  national  and  internationally  relevant  ideas,  policies  through  intellectually  stimulating debates and discussions at all levels. The Institute has built its reputation with a dedicated goal of adding value to life and professional standards. 

Institute  of  Management,  a centre of  learning  where knowledge fuels  the  desire for  distinction, has always pioneered in  serving the changing  needs  of  the  industry .  The  campus  infrastructure  and  amenities  are  comparable  to  any  reputed university  around  the  world.  It  hosts  fully  equipped  classrooms  where  focused  discussions,  interactive  study sessions,  role  plays,  presentations,  case  studies  and  strategy  implementation  sessions  are  held  as  part  of  the future managers' everyday work schedule.

Course Name:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Eligibility:
A three-year bachelor's degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA. 

Candidates appearing in the final year of the Bachelor's Degree can also apply provided they furnish the proof of having met the minimum eligibility criteria by September 20, 2019. They should have appeared in all the examinations of their graduation by the time of commencement of the programme. The candidates failing to meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be asked to withdraw from the programme. The tuition fee paid by such candidates will be forfeited unless such vacant seats are filled by other candidates.

How to Apply:

Application Procedure: Application and Entrance Test (Common Admission Test)

Entrance Test: Applicants are required to appear for the Common Admission Test [CAT 2018] conducted by Indian Institute of Management (IIM). The CAT examination conducted at different centres all over the country on 25th November 2018 [refer CAT Bulletin for further details at https://iimcat.ac.in/ The candidates aspiring for admissions at the Institute of Management, Nirma University are required to apply to the Institute separately. The Institute will receive the test scores from IIM for those candidates applied to the Institute. 

IIM, have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.
Foreign students/NRI/Person of Indian origin/Gulf Countries and South Est Asia candidates can be considered for admission on the basis of their GMAT scores also [not taken before July 2017].

However, NRI sponsored candidates will be considered for admission only on the basis of CAT-2018 scores. GMAT scores will not be considered for NRI sponsored categories.

Application Form:

Online Application Form: Applicants should complete the online application form through visit the college website with non-refundable admission processing fee of Rs. 1500/- or US $35. The payment should be made online by credit card/debit card/net banking.

Candidates applying under categories such  NRI/NRI Sponsored/Foreign students/Person of Indian origin holding foreign passport/Gulf Countries and South East Asia candidates should make non-refundable admission processing fee of Rs. 6000/- or US $135. 

A candidate who has applied for admission under general category can convert the application to any other category in which she or he is eligible. In such case, the candidate is required to make a payment of an additional processing fee of Rs. 4500/- or US$ 100 and submit it along with a written application referring the original Application Form No. on or before the last date.

Mode of Payment:

The payment should be made online by credit card/debit card/net banking. 

All communications with regard to admission will be done online or through electronic mails, so the candidates are advised to keep track of the online information at our website and check emails provided in application form.

All communications, with regard to admission, should be directed to:

Deputy Registrar
Institute of Management
Nirma University
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway
Ahmedabad - 382 481 (Gujarat) INDIA
Email: admissions.im@nirmauni.ac.in
Phone: 079-30642609, 079-30642000, +91-2717-241911-15
Toll Free Helpline for Admissions: 1800 233 6148

Closing Date:

Online Application Form Begins: 30^th August, 2018

Last date to apply [General Category]: 7^th January, 2019

Short-listing of the Candidates: February, 2019

TDP/Personal Interview: February-March 2019

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Institute of Rural Management Anand, IRMA, Gujarat
(NAAC "A" Accredited)
Post Box No. 60, Anand, 388001, Gujarat
Phone: 02692 221659
Fax: 02692 260188
Email: admis@irma.ac.in, Website www.irma.ac.in
Establish: 1975

About College:

IRMA was established in 1979 at Anand, Gujarat with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), the Government of India, Government of Gujarat, the erstwhile Indian Dairy Corporation and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The rationale behind its installation had to do with providing management education, training, research and consultancy support to co-operatives and rural development organisations in India. 

Course Name:

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM) 40^th Batch

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility:

·         Candidates should be graduates from any discipline, with a minimum of 15 years (10+2+3) of education, having 50 percent (45 percent for SC/ ST/ DAP) aggregate marks or an equivalent GPA from recognized university/ institution at the graduation level are eligible to apply.

·         Applicants, who expect to fulfill the eligibility requirements before June 2019 may also apply.

·         There is no age limit for the admission in PGDRM of IRMA.

Selection Process

·         RMA would short list candidates on the bases of CAT 2018 and XAT 2019 scores.

·         Short listed candidates will be called for selection process at IRMA where they will have to take the IRMA Social Awareness Test 2019 (IRMA SAT 2019), Group Activity and Personal Interview.

·         For Admissions 2019, IRMA will be giving two types of calls to the prospective candidates:

·         Profile Based Calls

·         Non-Profile Based Calls

·         Candidates who score above 80 percentile in CAT 2018/XAT 2019 and fall in the Profile based call criteria are eligible to be shortlisted for IRMA SAT and GA and PI process.

·         Candidates who score above 85 percentile in CAT 2018/XAT 2019 and fall in the Non-Profile based call criteria are eligible to be shortlisted for IRMA SAT and GA and PI process.

·         Both IRMA SAT 2019 and GA and PI process will be conducted at IRMA for shortlisted candidates.

·         IIMs & XLRI have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of academic programs at IRMA.

How to Apply:

Application Process

·         Application Form for PGDRM Admissions 2019 will be available online on PGDRM website and in hard copy at the Admissions Office, PGDRM from December 2018

Application Fee

·         General & OBC - Rs.1500/-

·         SC/ST/*DAP - differently abled person * - Rs.750/-

·         Application Fees for FN / OCI / PIO / CIWG / NRI / NRI Sponsored: Rs. 2250/-.

·         Applicant can apply online and pay through payment gateway. Printed application material (prospectus, application form, sample question paper etc.) can be obtained from Admissions Office, PGDRM, Anand-388001 on payment of full fees.

·         For more information about Admissions 2019, please visit PGDRM website and refer the Prospectus or write to Admissions Office, IRMA, Anand-388001

Closing Date:

Last Date for application has been extended to: 21^st January, 2019

Course Name:

Fellow Programme in Rural Management (FPRM)Approved by AICTE [18^th Batch]

Eligibility:

To be eligible for admission to the FPRM 2019 programme an applicant must satisfy the following two conditions:

Anybody with a postgraduate or postgraduate equivalent degree/diploma from a recognized university or institution in any discipline with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade can apply. (5% less for those eligible for reservations). Those expecting to complete the final exams of these degrees by June 20, 2019 may also apply.

Qualifying Exams: Having valid scores/results of the last five years in any of the following standard qualifying exams or tests.

i) CAT/XAT

ii) GMAT/GRE

iii) UGC-JRF/NET

iv) CSIR-JRF/NET

v) ICAR-SRF

vi) ICAR/ASRB-NET

vii) GATE

·         The percentage of aggregate marks is to be calculated as per the practice followed by the concerned university or institution. In case the university/institution does not have a scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence will be established by IRMA by dividing the obtained CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant with 100. Applicants, who expect to fulfill the eligibility requirements before June 20, 2019, are encouraged to apply.

·         The cut-off period for validity of the qualifying exam or test score is five years preceding the last date specified for the submission of application form to FPRM. Valid scores obtained from February 20, 2014 onwards in all the specified qualifying exams are eligible.

·         Those with PGDRM from IRMA and PGP from any of the IIMs (including Agri-Business Management) are exempted from the above qualifying tests or validity period.

·         IRMA follows the statutory reservation policy of Government of India. Seats not filled by candidates of the reserved category will be offered to the general category.

·         Merely fulfilling eligibility criteria may not entitle a candidate for a personal interview or automatic admission to FPRM.

Research Proposal:

All eligible applicants must submit along with their application a preliminary research proposal of about 2000 words. The proposal should cover topic/problem of the proposed research, its relevance, objectives and methodology of the study, and expected results or findings.

Selection Process

The applications will be screened by the designated selection committee of IRMA on the basis of multiple parameters like academic qualification, test scores, research proposal, and reservation. The selection committee will arrive at screening and cut-off criteria depending on the response. Those found eligible as per screening will be called for the personal interview (PI). The final selection will consist of presentation of the research proposal and personal interview and will focus on assessing research aptitude, subject knowledge/clarity, analytical abilities, general personality, and perseverance of the candidate. The selection committee, if necessary, may conduct a short written test for those called for PI to assess their analytical and communication abilities. The decision of selection committee regarding the process and criteria will be final.

How to Apply:

Applicant can apply online and pay through payment gateway. Fees applicable to admission is displayed in the below.

Application Fees

·         General & OBC: Rs. 1400/-

·         SC/ST/DAP: Rs. 700/-

All correspondence related to FPRM admission should be addressed to:

Mr. Janak R. Brahmbhatt, Manager (Academics)

Admissions Office

Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)

Anand: 388001, Gujarat

Email: admis@irma.ac.in

Phone: 02692 - 221657/659/940, WhatsApp: 7069066711

Closing Date:

Last date for receipt of completed applications is: 20^th February, 2019

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Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, EDII, Gujarat
Ahmedabad Airport and Indira Bridge PO Bhat
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Phone-No: 079 23969163 09825528918 07573978985
Fax: 079-23969164
Email: pgp@ediindia.org Website: www.ediindia.org

About College:

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI), an autonomous body and not-for-profit institution, set up in 1983, is sponsored by apex financial institutions, namely the IDBI Bank Ltd, IFCI Ltd. ICICI Ltd and State Bank of India (SBI). The Institute is registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and the Public Trust Act 1950. The Government of Gujarat pledged twenty-three acres of land on which stands the majestic and sprawling EDI campus.

Course Name:

PG Diploma in Management Business Entrepreneurship (PGDMBE)

Eligibility:

Eligibility for Indian Nationals: A three-year (10+2+3) University Degree in any discipline or a four year (10+2+4) Engineering / Technology / Medicine / Other, recognized by the UGC/AIU/AICTE are eligible for Post Graduation, with not less than 50% overall aggregate marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to the Reserved category, as per norms). Candidates interested in applying for the programme but still appearing for their final year examinations towards their Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply. Candidates who have passed or have appeared for their graduation examination from a University where Grade Point Average is given should produce in writing from the University concerned about the equivalent percentage for the GPA/CGPA obtained.

Eligibility for PIO/NRI/Foreign candidate

Admission to the PGDM-BE programme requires a Bachelor's degree (in keeping with the 10 + 2 + 3 system) with minimum 50% marks, or an equivalent qualification in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Candidates appearing for final examinations towards a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply.

How to Apply:

Procedure for Indian Nationals: The admission process consists of taking any of these tests—CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT. Candidates have to apply to EDI by acquiring application form which can be downloaded from the website or can be filled online. Applicants who want to apply online can make payments online. The duly filled in downloaded form should be sent to EDII along with a Demand Draft of Rs.1,500/- (Rs. 1,000/- for female candidates and candidates under reserved category) drawn in favour of 'Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India', payable at Ahmedabad or by transferring the amount to the EDI PG admission account (details given below). Eligible candidates will be called for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).

Payment Details

Procedure for PIO/NRI/Foreign candidate: For PIO/NRI/Foreign candidate only GMAT scores (Dec 31, 2008 or later) will be accepted. Candidates have to apply to EDI filling the form online and a registeration fees of USD 100 needs to be paid online by credit/debit card. Short-listed candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview Process via teleconference.

Closing Date:

Apply Before: 20^th February, 2019

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Indian Institute of Technology, IIT, Gandhinagar
Palaj, Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Phone-No: 079 23952051 2053
Fax: 0674 2300995
Email: academics@iitgn.ac.in Website: www.iitgn.ac.in

About College:

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, deemed an institute of national importance by an Act of the Indian Parliament, strives to offer the best undergraduate engineering education in India with unmatched innovations in curriculum. The institute promotes critical thinking and an appreciation of the interdisciplinary character of knowledge, with an emphasis on the liberal arts, project oriented learning, compulsory courses in design and the life sciences, diversity and globalization.Its five-week immersion Foundation Programme for all new undergraduate students was recognized with the World Education Award 2013 by the World Education Summit for innovations in engineering education. Nearly a quarter of its undergraduate students receive study abroad experience during their academic career.

Course Name:

MA In Society and Culture

Eligibility:

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

The minimum criterion to apply is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CPI/GPA). Please note that meeting the minimum application criterion will not guarantee admission to the program. The students who are awaiting final semester/year results and those who would be completing Bachelor’s degree in the academic year 2018-2019 are also eligible to apply. Eligibility requirements for SC/ST/OBC candidates will be in accordance to the UGC/Supreme Court guidelines. The short-listing of the applications will be based on the overall credentials (marks in the qualifying examinations, academic achievements and aptitude for the study of society and culture, etc). The eligibility criteria mentioned above are minimum expectations and the committee may use higher cut-off levels for shortlisting.

Financial Support

Eligible candidates admitted to the M.A. program will receive a monthly scholarship of Rs. 5,000/-. The stipend support will be renewed per semester subject to a student’s continued satisfactory progress in the program.

How to Apply:

Application Procedure

All applications must be submitted online.

You NEED NOT send the hard copy of the application form. However, you need to furnish a hard copy of the application form with a photograph and all the documentary evidence in original (testimonials, certificates, publications, work experience and research/professional experience) at the time of interview. Incomplete applications will be rejected. There is NO application fee.

If you have any query about the program, please email us at: inquiry.masc@iitgn.ac.in

Closing Date:

Application Deadline: 11^th January, 2019

Admission Test and Interview Dates: 9^th and 10^th February, 2019

Course Name:

MSc Cognitive Science

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Students who have a Bachelor’s degree (e.g. B.A., B.Sc., B.Tech, BCom, MBBS) in any discipline with a minimum of 55% (5.5 CGPA for students with letter grades/CGPA) aggregate marks for General/OBC category candidates and at least 50% (5.0 CGPA for students with letter grades/CGPA) aggregate marks for SC, ST and PD category candidates in the qualifying degree, are eligible to apply for admission to the Master’s program in Cognitive Science. Students who would be completing Bachelor’s degree in the academic year 2017-2018 are also eligible to apply.

The short-listing of the applications is based on the overall credentials (Marks in the qualifying examinations, academic achievements and aptitude for cognitive science. The eligibility criteria mentioned above is minimum. The committee may use higher cut-off levels for shortlisting.

Financial Support

Eligible candidates admitted to MSc Cognitive Science program will receive a monthly scholarship of Rs. 5,000/-. The stipend support will be renewed per semester subject to a student’s continued satisfactory progress in the program.

How to Apply:

Application Procedure

All applications must be submitted online. You NEED NOT send the hard copy of the application form. However, you need to furnish hardcopy of the application form with photograph and all the documentary evidence in original (testimonials, certificates, publications, work experience and research/professional experience) at the time of interview. Incomplete applications will be rejected. There is NO application fee.

For any queries please write to cogs@iitgn.ac.in

Closing Date:

Application Deadline: 11^th January, 2019

Written Test & Interview: 9^th and 10^th February, 2019

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