Admission Notifications

NIPER Notification for Ph.D. Admissions 2012-13

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National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education (NIPER) has issued admission notification for Ph.D. programme being offered in various disciplines for the academic year 2012-13. NIPER is a premier institute for education, training and research in pharmaceutical and other related subjects. Admission for Ph.D. Program will be based on the combined merit obtained in the written test and interview conducted by NIPER. The NIPER has academic and research centers at Chandigarh (SAS Nagar- Punjab), Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Hajipur, Guwahati and Rae Barelli (Uttar Pradesh). The research programmes are offered in the the disciplines of Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences. NIPER conducts joint admissions for all its campuses. Details of disciplines offered in various campuses and application procedure are given below:

Biological Sciences:
1) Pharmacology and Toxicology: Eligibility: M.S. (Pharm.)/ M.Pharm./ M.Sc. (Pharmacology)/ M.V.Sc./M.D.
2) Biotechnology: Eligibility: M.S. (Pharm.)/M.Pharm./ M.Sc. (Life Science)
3) Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology): Eligibility: M.S. (Pharm.)/ M.Pharm./ M.Sc. (Life Science)

Pharmaceutical Sciences:
1) Pharmaceutics: Eligibility: M.S. (Pharm.)/ M.Pharm
2) Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations): Eligibility: M.S. (Pharm.)/ M.Pharm.

Chemical Sciences:
1) Medicinal Chemistry: Eligibility: M.S. (Pharm.)/ M.Pharm./ M.Sc.(Organic Chemistry)
2) Natural Products: Eligibility: M.S. (Pharm.)/M.Pharm./ M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry)

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should have M.Pharma/ MS (Pharma)/ Masters in concerned discipline of Pharmacy or equivalent. They should have minimum 60 percent aggregate marks. Candidates also need valid valid GATE/ NET scores. Those studying their final year of qualifying degree can also apply. NIPER shall conduct and entrance exam with a duration of 2 hours. There will be two sections. Section-I will consist of questions on general pharmaceutical sciences and Section-II will contain questions on specialization in the concerned discipline.

Interested candidates can apply online through NIPER website at www.niper.gov.in . Online applications will commence from 23rd April 2012. Dates of Entrance exam will be announced later. It is likely to be conducted in July 2012. Contact Address for details: National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S Nagar (Mohali), Punjab – 160 062; Phone: +91-172-2214682-87 ; Website: www.niper.gov.in

IIT Hyderabad M.Tech Admissions 2012-13

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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is inviting applications for admission to M.Tech for the academic year 2012-13. Admission will be based on GATE scores and there are some seats under sponsored category. All the candidates must have qualified in GATE 2012. IIT Hyderabad offer scholarships to students in science, technology and liberal arts and encourage candidates to take up careers in research. M.Tech programme is offered in the specializations of Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Another premier institute in AP, IIIT Hyderabad also announced PGEE 2012 for admission to M.Tech without GATE score.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have valid GATE score. The institute may also conduct an interview and or written test. IIT Graduates will be admitted without GATE score. There are two year and three year M.Tech programmes along with Sponsored M.Tech. IIT Hyderabad will provide financial assistantship at the rate of Rs. 8000 per month for a maximum period of 24 months. This will be awarded to all M.Tech candidates from India. Applicants should be Graduate Degree holders in Engineering, Technology, Architecture or Masters Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Life Sciences. Those studying their final year courses are also eligible to apply. Apart from IITs, there are several institutions which are offering M.Tech courses with or without GATE score as well.

Interested candidates can apply online through IIT Hyderabad website at http://www.iith.ac.in .Sponsored candidates have to apply separately. IIT Graduates can download application forms from the website. Application fee is Rs. 200 for general and OBC candidates and Rs. 100 for Sc, ST and PD candidates. Last date for the receipt of completed applications is 27th April 2012. Address: The Dean Academic, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Ordnance Factory Estate, Yeddumailaram – 502205, Andhra Pradesh, India. Ph: 040 – 2301 6026. Email: mtechadmissions_july2012@iith.ac.in .