University School of Open Learning (USOL), Panjab University, Chandigarh has announced admission notification 2011-12 for various Bachelor, Masters, Diploma, B.Ed. and Certificate Programmes. The programmes are offered under open learning mode. All the degree programmes are offered in 10+2+3 mode only. Application cost is Rs. 350 at post offices and Rs. 400 if you get it through registered post. Following are details of programmes, eligibility and application procedure:

1) Bachelors’ Degree (UG) Courses:

a) B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
b) B. Com (Bachelor of Commerce)
c) Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc)
d) Bachelor of Education

2) Master’s Degree (PG) Courses:

a) MA (Master of Arts) in History, Hindi, English, Punjabi, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Sociology
b) Master of Finance and Control
c) Master of Commerce (M Com)
d) Master of Education (M Ed)
e) MBA (Off Campus)

3) Diplomas / Certificate Courses:

a) Post Graduate Diploma in International Business / Computer Applications / Human Rights and Duties / Health, Family Welfare and Population Education / Library Automation and Networking / Mass Communication .
b) Diploma in Statistics / Naturopathy and Yoga / Photography
c) Certificate Course in Vivekananda Studies / Women Studies

For details of application procedure, eligibility for various courses and other information, please visit university website at http://admissions.puchd.ac.in/includes/admissions/2011/20110725153203-prospectus-2011-12.pdf . Details can also be obtained from www.usol.pu.ac.in .

1) Last date for Under Graduate courses and Diploma / Certificate Courses: 7th September 2011
2) With late fee of Rs 500: 5th October 2011
3) Last date for Post- Graduate Courses: 31st August 31 2011
4) With late fee of Rs 500: September 30, 2011

Symbiosis Institute Business Management is a prestigious corporate Business School in the country. It was initially established in Pune, Maharashtra and has been expanded to Bangalore and Dubai. Symbiosis Institute (SIBM) has released notification for admission to various Management Programmes offered from the academic year 2012-13. SIBM conducts All India Entrance Test named ‘Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP). The SNAP Scores will be used by number of other Business Schools for admission to MBA / PGPM Programmes. Admission to following courses will be done through SNAP 2011 at Symbiosis Institute and various other schools:

1. MBA (2 years full-time): Specializations available in Marketing / Operations Management / Finance / Human Resource / Marketing Communication (Marcom)
2. MBA (Information Technology)
3. MBA International Business (MBA – IB)
4. MSc in Computer Applications
5. Post Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing Management – PGDMM)
6. Master in Mass Communication (MMC)
7. MBA Agri Business (MBA – AB)
8. MBA (Communication Management)
9. MBA (Telecom Management): The programme is available with dual specialization in Marketing and Finance and Systems and Finance.
10. M.Sc. (Geoinformatics): 2 years full time
11. MBA Energy and Environment (MBA E and E)
12. MBA (Operations Management)
13. MBA (IT Business Management)
14. MBA (Hospital and Healthcare Management – HHC)

SNAP 2011 Examination Structure: The SNAP is a online test which consist of 4 sections. These are:

1) General English
2) Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
3) Analytical – Logical Reasoning and
4) General Awareness

Total question paper of SNAP will be for 150 questions and carry 180 marks. Each question in Logical Reasoning section carry 2 marks. Eligible and interested candidates can pay the registration fee through Axis Bank branches and apply online. Candidates have to register online through SIBM website www.snaptest.org. Other details such as eligibility, application fee, course fee, selection procedure and application process, please visit www.snaptest.org.

Following are probable / expected SNAP Cut Offs for various institutes:

1. SIBM, Pune- 107
2. SIBM Bangalore- 99
3. SCMHRD – 100+
4. SIIB- 94+
5. SITM- 85+
6. SCIT- 90
7. SIOM- 76
8. SICSR- 50-55

Important Dates:

1) Registration closes on: 23rd November 2011
2) Payment closes on: 25th November 2011
3) SNAP Test 2011: 18th December 2011
4) Announcement of SNAP 2011 Results: 12th January 2012.