Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (Haryana, India) has announced notification for admission into various courses to be offered through distance education for the year 2011-12. Candidates from across the country and abroad also can apply for these programs. Courses are available at Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, PG Diploma and Certificate levels. Professional courses like B.Ed., MBA and MCA are also offered by Kurukshetra University. Following are details of programs, eligibility and application procedure:

Traditional Courses:

1) B.A. (General)
2) B.Com. (3-Year)
3) Certificate Course in Urdu (1-Year)
4) Master of Arts (MA): Sanskrit, Punjabi, Hindi, English, Philosophy, Public Administration, Political Science, History, Economics, Defence and Strategic Studies
5) M.Sc. in Mathematics and Geography
6) Master of Commerce (M.Com)

Professional Courses:

1) Diploma in Library & information Science
2) Certificate Course in Computer Applications
3) Bachelor of information and Management
4) Bachelor of Computer Applications
5) Bachelor of Library & information Science
6) PG. Diploma in Environmental Education
7) PG. Diploma in Export Marketing Management
8. PG. Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication
9) PG. Diploma in Translation (Hindi/English)
10) PG. Diploma in Computer Applications
11) Master of Arts in Mass Communication
12) Master or Library & Information Science
13) M.Sc. Computer Science (Software)
14) Master of Computer Applications
15) Master of Arts in Environmental Education
16) Master of Arts in Education
17) Master oi Business Administration
18) M.B.A. (Hospitality Management)
19) LL.M. (2-Year)
20) B.Ed. (2-Year)

Lateral Entry Programmes:

1) M.Sc. Computer Science (Software)
2) M.A. Mass Communication
3) M.A. Environmental Education
4) Master of Computer Applications
5) M.B.A. (Hospitality Management)
6) M.B.A. (3-Year)

Application Procedure: Interested candidates can downlond application forms from the website www.kuk.ac.in . Application and Prospectus can also be obtained from The Manager (P & P), K. U., Kurukshetra – 136119 on payment of Rs. 400/- (Rs. 100/- for SC/ BC/ Blind candidates of Haryana only) at the University Press counter. You can also get applications by post by sending a Bank Draft of Rs. 450/- (Rs. 150/- for SC/ BC/ Blind candidates of Haryana only) drawn in favour of the Registrar, Kurukshetra University payable at Kurukshetra. Along with all these, you can avail application forms from all the Head/ Authorised Post Offices/ Selected Branches of AXIS BANK / ICICI / Oriental Bank of Commerce in Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Rajasthan and Delhi.

Those downloaded forms from the website also should pay the fee. Filled in application forms should be sent along with all required documents to the concerned address. Contact details: Phone No: 01744 – 238518, Website: www.kuk.ac.in . Last date for the receipt of completed forms is 16th September 2011. Last date for MBA, MBA (HM), MCA Part – I courses is 21st October 2011.

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU), Tamil Nadu has announced notification for admission into B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) Course for January 2012 Batch. The course will be deilvered in English and Tamil Media. The programme is offered in distance mode only. Selection of the candidates will be through B.Ed. Entrance Examination to be conducted at Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tirunelveli, Trichy, Vellore and Villipuram. Interested candidates can obtain application and prospectus from the Tamil Nadu Open Univrsity or its study centers mentioned below. Details of eligibility and application procedure are mentioned here:

Eligibility and Educational Qualification: Candidates must be in-service teachers with a Bachelor’s degree in Tamil/ English/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Botany/ Zoology/ History / Geography/ Computer Science OR they should have a Post Graduate degree in Economics / Commerce / Home Science. Applicants should have at least 2 years of teaching experience in Schools of any level in Tamil Nadu. Those working in Nursery/ Primary/ Secondary/ Higher Secondary/ Matriculation Schools are eligible to apply. The schools must be approved by the Government of Tamil Nadu / Government of India.

Following are study centers for B.Ed. Programme of TNOU:

1) St. Ignatius’ College of Education, Palayamkottai – 627002, Tirunelveli Dt.
2) Vellalar College of Education for Women, Tindal, Erode – 638 009.
3) Dr. N.G.P. College of Education, Kallalppatti Road, Coimbatore – 641 035.
4) Uma Maheswaranar College of Education, Karanthai Tamil Sangam, Karanthai , Thanjavur – 613 002.
5) St Christopher’s College of Education, 63, E V K Sampath Salai, Veppery, Chennai 600007.
6) Kasthuribha Gandhi College of Education, 1/220 A, Nethaji Road, Masakalipatty (PO), Namakkal – 637 401.
7) Stella Matutina College of Education, Ashok Nagar, Chennai 600083.
8. KAPI College of Education, 46, 47. Vaithialingam Street, N.G.G.O. Colony, Nagamalai, Madurai – 625 019.
9) Crescent College of Education, Somasipadi, Tiruvannamalai – 606 611.
10) Rasi College of Education, 25/1B, Sendhamangalam Pirivu Road, C.S. Puram (P.O.), Rasipuram (T.K.), Namakkal -637401.

Application Procedure: Filled in application forms along with a DD for Rs.200/- against registration fee and Rs.100/- towards postal fee drawn in favour of The Secretary, B.Ed. Entrance Examination, Tamil Nadu Open University, payable at Chennai should be sent to ‘The Secretary, B.Ed. Entrance Examination, Tamil Nadu Open University, 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. Last date for the submission of completed application form is 19th September 2011. More details like scheme of the entrance examination, dates of the exam, results, admission counseling and fee information can be obtained from www.tnou.ac.in.