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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai has announced admission notification 2012 for Integrated M.Phil – Ph.D and Direct Ph.D programmes for the academic year 2012-13. Candidates who have qualified in UGC JRF, Post Graduates and students in Final year of their post graduation in Social Sciences and allied subjects can apply. Individuals with M.Phil and / or industrial, academic and field based experience in Social Sciences, Social work and related fields are also encouraged to apply. TISS is one of the best institute for research and training in Social Sciences, Social Work and allied disciplines. TISS also has a center at Hyderabad. Here are other details:

Following are the areas of research for Integrated M.Phil – Ph.D. programme and Direct Ph.D. programme: 1) Media and Cultural Studies 2) Womens’ Studies 3) Habitat Studies 4) Disaster Management 5) Management and Labour Studies 6) Social Sciences 7) Health Systems Studies 8) Education 9) Social Work 10) Development Studies 11) Library Sciences.

Duration of Integrated M. Phil – Ph. D. programme is five years and this is a full time programme. For M. Phil in subjects like Education, Women’s Studies and Development Studies candidates have to undergo a subject specific M. Phil. Programme of four semesters. All other candidates will have to undergo a common course work in Research Methodology. Ph.D. programme can be pursued from any of the TISS campuses.

Application Process: Interested candidates can download application forms from the TISS website at www.tiss.edu . Cost of application is Rs. 800. Filled in application forms along with relevant copies of documents should be sent to Section Officer (DSO and Meetings), Tata Institute of Social Sciences, V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai – 400 088. Selection will be based on written test and / or interviews. For any clarifications, email at dso@tiss.edu or call on 25525268 or 25525223.

Important Dates:

1) Last date for the submission of completed application form: April 8, 2012
2) Display of shortlisted candidates list on the TISS website: April 20, 2012
3) Written Test and Personal Interview on and between: May 1- 4 , 2012.

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) has announced EDCET 2012 (Education Common Entrance Test) notification. The test is aimed at providing admission to B.Ed. Course in Govt. and Private Colleges of Education in Andhra Pradesh for the academic year 2012-13. The application forms can be obtained from head post offices and designated Axis Bank branches in the state. EDCET 2012 will be held on 8th June 2012.

Eligibility: Applicants should have passed in BA/ B.Com / B.Sc./ B.Sc. (Home Science) / BCA / BBM from any University. Those appearing for the final year examinations also can apply. They should have at least 50 percent marks in Graduation. The qualifying marks for all the candidates is 37 out of 150. There is no qualifying mark for SC and ST categories. There will be no qualifying mark for women candidates in the subjects of Physical Sciences and Mathematics. Applicants age should be above 19 years as on 1st July 2012.

The prescribed application form along with entrance test booklet can be had from the post offices and Axis Bank branches as mentioned above. For more details, see www.edcet2012.info or www.andhrauniversity.info or www.apsche.org .You can also apply online and download the application form. Completed application forms along with required copies of certificates should be sent to The Convener, EDCET 2012, Examination Block (Ground Floor), AU College of Engineering (A), Andhra Univeristy, Visakhapatnam – 530003, AP. Last date for the receipt of applications is 23rd April 2012.

1) Date and Time of EdCET-2012: 08-06-2012 (Friday) 11.00 A.M to 1.00 P.M
2) Commencement of Sale of Application Forms: 09-03-2012
3) Last date for Receipt of filled in Application Forms: 23-04-2012 up to 5.00 P.M