The Center for the Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Pune has issued notification for admission into its prestigious Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (DAC) programme for the batch commencing from February 2012. The programme is conducted by ACTS of CDAC. The course is mainly targeted towards engineers and IT professionals who like to enter into advanced computing. The course will focus on current technology scenarios and requirements of the growing IT industry. Following are details of the program, eligibility and application procedure:

Qualification and Eligibility: Applicants should have BE / BTech, B.Sc (Engineering), MCA, MCS (After B.Sc), ME / MTech or Equivalent (AMIE, AIETE), MCM (With B.Sc), MBA (Systems), BCS, B.Sc(IT), M Sc (Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, IT), B Sc (Computer Science), BCA, BIS (Bachelor of Internet Sciences), Bachelor Of E-Commerce. Candidates must have sound knowledge of Computing Fundamentals and Programming. They must be fluent in basics of VB Programming, Object Oriented Programming concepts and should be proficient with C Programming.

Duration of the programme is 24 weeks. This is a full-time Post-Graduate Diploma Program and designed for the requirements of industry and CDAC has excellent library and laboratory. CDAC will provide assistance for hostel accommodation and offer placement assistance for deserved candidates.

Selection of the candidates will be based on the Common Entrance Test (CET) to be conducted twice in a year. The CET is an online exam with a duration of two hours. The CET shall consist of 150 questions and each question shall carry one mark. There will be a negative marking for wrong answers. The total fees for the course is Rs. 79, 000/- and has to be paid in two installments.

Interested candidates can register online through institute website at http://acts.cdac.in/courses_post_graduate.aspx . Printed Application Forms can also be downloaded free of cost from the website www.acts.cdac.in. Filled in application forms along with necessary documentation and a DD for Rs. 600 drawn in favour of ‘C-DAC, ACTS’ payable at Pune should be sent to the concerned training center.

1) Last date for 19th November CET: 18th November 2011
2) Last date for 10th December 2011 CET: 7th December 2011.

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal (Andhra Pradesh) has announced notification for admission into Ph.D. program in the disciplines of Engineering, Management and Sciences. The Program is offered in full time and part time modes. Candidates from National Research Laboratories and from Public Sector Units can apply under part time category. The program is offered in the following specialisations:

1) Engineering: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering.
2) Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
3) Management

Selection of the candidates will be based on the performance in written test or interview. List of selected candidates will be displayed on the website of the NITW at www.nitw.ac.in after 02nd December 2011. Those selected for admission into Ph.D. under Full-time program are eligible to receive institute fellowship for three years only. The amount of fellowships is as follows:

1) For Master’s in Engineering / Technology Candidates: Rs.18, 000/- per month for the first two years and Rs.20, 000/- per month in the third year.
2) For Candidates joining with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or Master’s degree in Science or a degree: Rs. 16,000/- per month for the first two years and Rs. 18,000/- per month in the third year.

Interested candidates can download proforma of application through website at www.nicw.ac.in . You can obtain application form from the office of the institute. Completed applications along with necessary copies of certificates and a crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 600/- (Rs. 300/- for SC/ST candidates) drawn in favour of The Director, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, payable at SBH, NIT Warangal branch. Address to send applications: Deputy Registrar, Academic Section, National Institute of Technology, Warangal 506021. Last date for the receipt of applications is 22nd November 2011.