Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has issued notification for admission to Ph.D. programme to be started from 27th December 2011 in the disciplines of Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, Design, Sciences etc. IITG is offering good research facilities to carry out research. The Ph.D. in offered in Full time, part – time, external, sponsored and self finance modes. Candidates can check the eligibility requirements for various categories at IIT Guwahati website http://www.iitg.ernet.in/acad/PhDAdmnDec2011/PhDAdmnDec2011.htm . Following are details of programme, selection process and application procedure:

The IITG selects candidates based on written test or / and interview / portfolio review. Candidate’s performance in GATE / NET / CEED / INSPIRE and grades / marks in the qualifying examination also will be considered. IIT also offer scholarships for full time candidates ranging from Rs. 16000 to Rs. 20000 based on their qualification.

Interested candidates can download application forms from IIT Guwahati website at www.iitg.ernet.in. You can obtain application from the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati – 781 039, Assam, personally or by ordinary Post. Details of centers and schools will be available on the website.

1) Date of issue of application forms: From 19th September 2011
2) Last date for issuing application forms: By Ordinary Post – 10 October 2011
3) Last date for the receipt of completed application forms: 21st October 2011

TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, Karnataka has announced admission notification 2012 – 2014 for PG Diploma in Management (PGDM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Healthcare (PGDM – Healthcare). TAPMI is one of the reputed B-Schools in the country and the programmes are offered in association with Manipal University, Karnataka. PGDM – Healthcare Management is designed to meet the requirements of healthcare industry. Duration of the programmes is 2 years and all are full time residential programmes. All the programmes are approved by AICTE. Following are details of programmes, eligibility and application procedure:

Eligibility and qualification: Applicants should have a three-year (10+2+3) University Degree in any discipline with at least 50 percent overall aggregate marks. Scores of MAT 2011 / CAT 2011 / XAT 2012 / GMAT 2011 / GRE 2011 also will be considered. Candidates with professional qualifications like Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting and Company Secretary are also eligible. Candidates those appearing for final year degree examinations may also apply. PGDM – Healthcare candidates are able to get placements in reputed companies such as Dr. Reddys, Wockhart and NGO’s, Voluntary Agencies etc.

Interested candidates can obtain application forms from designated branches of Axis Bank, Syndicate Bank, HDFC Bank, IMS Learning Resources and TIME institute. The cost of the handbook of Information for Admissions 2012 is Rs.1500. Those admitted into PGDM Healthcare will be offered internship in a healthcare system in India or abroad.

Interested candidates can apply online between 15th September 2011 – 15th January 2012. TAPMI use various test scores for initial short listing of the candidates. They have to undergone the further selection process of the institute. More details such as programme fee, delivery of the programme and application process can be obtained from www.tapmi.edu.in . Address: T.A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal, Karnataka. Phone: 0820 – 2701010. Email: admissions2012@tapmi.edu.in .