Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh has announced notification for admission into its prestigious programme Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). IPE is a premier Business School in India and ranked in to positions by various surveys. The IPE is inviting applications for admission to PGPM for the academic year 2011-13. IPE considers CAT 2011 scores to shortlist the candidates for the further rounds of selection procedure, Group Discussions and Interviews. All the programs offered by IPE, Hyderabad are approved by AICTE and all are full- time residential programs only. IPE also conducts PGDM for for Executives and MBA (PE) for which notifications will be issued separately.

IPE is offering following PGDM programs for 2011-2013:

1. PGDM in Management (Dual Specialisation)
2. PGDM in Banking, Insurance and Financial Services (PGDM-BIF)
3. PGDM in Biotechnology (PGDM-BT)
4. PGDM in Retail and Marketing (PGDM-RM)
5. PGDM in International Business (PGDM-IB)

The AICTE has approved additional intake for IPE. Following are eligibility requirements for above PGDM programs:

For course no.1: Candidates with valid CAT score only eligible to apply
For course no. 2,3,4 and 5: Candidates with valid score in CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA can apply.

Along with above requirements candidates should have degree in any discipline with at least 50 percent marks. Those candidates appearing for final year exams or waiting for final year results of their Graduation also can apply. Relaxation in marks is applicable for disadvantaged sections and reserved candidates as per the rules of the Government. Candidates will be selected for the PGDM based on the performance in Written Test (if required), Group Discussion and Interview. Past academic record also plays important role in final selection.

Application forms available at TIME and IMS centers. Forms can also be downloaded from institute’s website at www.ipeindia.org. Address of IPE: Institute of Public Enterprise, Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad 500007, Andhra Pradesh. For more information, and application download, please view www.ipeindia.org. Contact numbers: 093919 32129 / 093999 21746.

Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Gujarat is inviting applications for admission into its prestigious Masters and Fellow Programmes in Rural Management for the year 2012-13. IRMA is one of the top notch institute for sectoral management education in India. The institute offer two premier full time programmes leading to Masters and Doctorate Degrees. All the programmes of IRMA are recognised by AICTE and AIU. Selection of the candidates for the below programmes will be through all India level entrance examination, group discussions and personal interviews. Following are details of the programmes:

1) Programme in Rural Management (PRM 2012-2014): This PG Programme is intended to train young talented managers to undertake challenging responsibilities in the sectors of rural Co-operatives and the development organizations. PRM is a full time programme and residential in nature. The programme will lead to a Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM). This is recognised as an equivalent to Master’s Degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and also duly approved by the AICTE. IRMA offer excellent placement opportunities for the all the candidates.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should be a Graduate from any discipline with at least 50 percent marks. 45 percent marks are enough for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Those students who are in the final year and expect to complete all the requirements of graduation before 06th June 2011 are also eligible apply.

2) Fellow Programme in Rural Management (FPRM): This is a Doctoral Programme with a maximum duration of 6 years. The programme is designed for students and professionals interested in careers in Research, Teaching along with specialised knowledge based positions in Rural Management Institutions. Eligibility: Candidates withe post graduation in any discipline with minimum 55 percent marks can apply. Candidates with four year professinal degrees, PRM from IRMA and 5 Year Professional degree like MBBS / MVSc / Arch. are also eligible to apply.

Interested candidates can download detailed instructions from the institute website at www.irma.ac.in. Candidates have to apply online only through the above mentioned website. There will be no examination fee for candidates from Below Poverty Line families. Last date for the receipt of filled in applications is 30th September 2011. Contact for all admissions related queries: Admissions Office, IRMA, Anand- 388001, Gujarat.