We have four kinds of schools which follow different patterns in curriculum, teaching, learning and evaluation. All the systems differ in their emphasis on various subjects and career prospects they offer. These systems of education have thier own inherent advantages and disadvantages:

1. SSC (Secondary School Certification): This is being implemented in Schools owned and recognized by State Governments and called as State Schools. All these are affiliated to Concerned Boards of Secondary Education / Higher Secondary / Intermediate Education of Government Departments.

2. CBSE / AISSCE: This is the most popular and widely accepted system of education in India. These schools are spread across India. You can find these schools in almost all the districts. Kendriya Vidyalayas are best known schools of these system. There are more than 1000 KVs in India.

3. ICSE / ISC: These schools are affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).

4. IB World Schools (International Baccalaureate): There are 78 IB World Schools in India. These are international schools with focus on communication and problem solving skills.

Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI – CSIR), Lucknow is inviting applications for admission to Ph.D. Programmes in various disciplines for July 2011 session. CDRI is premier research institute functioning under the aegis of CSIR. The institute is conducting top class research in life sciences, chemical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences and Biotechnology. Following are details of doctoral courses and eligibility requirements along with application procedure:

Eligibility: Applicants should have M.Sc or its equivalent in Life sciences/ Biotechnology/ Chemical Sciences / Pharmaceutical sciences. They should have qualified in any of CSIR- UGC- NET, ICMR, DBT examination for Junior Research Fellowship. Those appearing in final year exams of qualifying degree in 2011 and cleared above exams for JRF may also apply.

Application process: Candidates have to fill up the online application form available on the institute’s website www.cdriindia.org. The form will be available till 18th May 2011. Print outs of filled in form should be sent along with photograph, photocopies of certificates of date of birth, qualifications and proof for qualifying JRF to ‘Scientist-in-Charge, Academy Affairs Unit, Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR), Chattar Manzil, Lucknow-226 001’. Last date for receipt of forms is 25th May, 2011.

Selection will be based on the interview / counseling at CDRI, Lucknow on 27 and 28 June, 2011. The number of seats will depend on the vacancies available with scientists at CDRI. For more details, candidates can visit CDRI’s website : http://www.cdriindia.org/phd1.htm . Contact Nos: 0522- 2612411-18; Extn 4397/ 4383.