Prof G. Ram Reddy Center for Distance Education (PGRRCDE), Osmania University, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) announced notification for admission to various UG, PG, PG Diploma and professional programs under distance education mode. Osmania University is offering diploma courses in advanced areas like bioinformatics, telecom software and English Language Teaching. Admission to all the courses will be based on marks in qualifying examination. Following are details of courses, eligibility and application procedure.

Post Graduate Courses:

1. M.B.A. / M.C.A.: Duration is 3 years); Eligibility: Qualifying Marks in ICET-2011.
2. M.A. ( Hindi / Telugu / English / Urdu / Economics/ Sanskrit / History / Psychology/ Political Science / ): Eligibility: Should have studied subject concerned at the U.G. Degree level.
3. M.A. (Vedic Astrology / Philosophy / Sociology / Public Personnel Management/ Journalism and Public Relations): Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline / subject of 3 years duration.
4. M.Com: Eligibility: Should have passed in B.Com
5. M.Sc. Mathematics: Eligibility: Should have studied Mathematics at UG level
6. M.Sc. Statistics: Eligibility: Graduation with Mathematics/ Statistics

Under Graduate Courses:

1. B.A.: Eligibility: Intermediate / +2
2. B.A. Mathematics and Statistics: Intermediate pass / +2 with maths
3. B.Com General / Computers / BBA: Eligibility: Intermediate or 10+2

PG Diploma Courses (1 year)

1. PG Diploma in Bioinformatics: B.Sc./ B.Sc. Agriculture/ B.Pharmacy / BVSc/ MBBS/ BDS/ BAMS/ BHMS/ BE with minimum 50 percent marks
2. PG Diploma in Telecom Software: Eligibility: B.E/ B.Tech / MS (IT) / MCA
3. PG Diploma in Business Management / Mathematics / English Language Teaching / Computer Applications: Eligibility: Graduation of 3 years in any discipline.

Application forms ca be obtained through post by sending a Demand Draft for Rs. 150 drawn in favour of the Director, PGRRCDE, OU along with self addressed envelope. Prospectus and Application form can also be obtained in person by submitting a DD for Rs.100 at SBH Extension counter at PGRRCDE, the University Press and Publications, OU; Canara Bank, Mettuguda, Andhra Bank, Vidyanagar; State Bank of Hyderabad branches at Nizamabad, Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda. Forms can also be obtained from Coordinator, Girraj Govt. College, Nizamabad and Nagajuna Govt. Degree College, Nalgonda. Details can be obtained from the PGRRCDE website www.oucde.ac.in.

Last Dates for submission of filled in application forms:

1. M.B.A. / M.C.A.: September 10, 2011 (Till 10th Nov 2011 with Late fee of Rs. 250)
2. M.A. / M.Com / M.Sc / P.G. Diplomas: 10th October (Till 10th Dec 2011 with Late fee of Rs. 250)
3. B.A. (Languages) / B.A. / B.Com. / B.B.A.: 18th October (Till 18th December 2011 with Late fee of Rs. 250)
4. Diploma in Bioinformatics / Computer Applications: 16th August 2011 (Till 15th September 2011 with Late fee of Rs. 250)

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has announced notification for admission to its highly reputed management program MBA (Intentional Business) / MBA (IB) for the year 2012-14. IIFT is an internationally reputed institute for imparting Management education with specialization in International Business. The institute is established for the specialized training, education and research in foreign trade and international business. IIFT has campuses at New Delhi and Kolkata. Following are details of eligibility, application and selection procedure for IIF’s MBA (International Business) Degree Programme for 2012-14 session:

Qualifications and Eligibility Requirement: Applicants should have Bachelor’s degree of 3 years duration in any discipline. Those appearing final year exams of the qualifying degree can also apply. There is no age limitations. Some seats will be reserved for foreign nationals, NRIs and children of NRIs. They will be admitted in to MBA (IB) based on GMAT scores. Apart from MBA (IB), IIFT also offers Executive Management Program for which notification will be released separately.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates can apply online / offline modes. Applications also can be obtained through post OR from IIFT centers across India. Selection will be based on the performance in Written Test, Group Discussion, Essay Writing and Personal Interview. IIFT selects candidates through rigorous admission and short listing process. The admission test will consist of multiple choice objective type questions. Duration of the test is 2 hours / 120 minutes. The question paper normally consists of around 200 questions from English Comprehension, General Knowledge and Awareness, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Analysis.

Address of Main Campus: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade ( Deemed University), IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi. Website: www.iift.edu; Kolkata Campus Address: J-1/14 (7th-9th Floor), EP & GP Block, Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata- 700091 .

Important Dates:

1. Last date for receipt of filled in applications: 05/09/2011
2. Date of Written Examination: 27/11/2011