Periyar University, Salem (Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for admission into M.Phil and Ph.D. Programs for the academic year 2011-2012. The courses are offered in full-time and part-time mode. The research programs are also offered at various affiliated Colleges / Research Institutions of Periyar University for which admission will be through the notification issued by Periyar University. Following are details such as programs, number of seats, eligibility and application procedure:

M.Phil and Ph.D Programs are offered in the departments of Tamil, English, Commerce, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Food Science, Biotechnology, Journalism and Mass Communications, Microbiology, Psychology, Sociology and Management Studies (PRIMS).

Interested candidates can obtain application forms from The Registrar, Periyar University, Salem-11. Application cost is Rs. Rs.300/- (Rs.150/- for SC/ST/PH candidates). Fee should be paid in the form of DD drawn in favour of ‘The Registrar, Periyar University, Salem’ payable at Salem. Request for applications should carry DD, envelope in the prescribed form and a separate request for each program if want to apply for more than one program.

Candidates appearing for final semester / year examination of qualifying degree can also apply. Registration for the programs is available four times in a year, January, April, July, October. Last date for submission of filled in application forms is 16th August 2011. Periyar University is providing separate hostel facility for both boys and girls in the campus. More details can be obtained from the University website www.periyaruniversity.ac.in.

Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences (MTPG and RIHS), an arm of the Mother Theresa Institute of Health Sciences, Puducherry is inviting applications for admission into the following Post Graduate Courses for the academic year 2011-2012. The institute has branches at Govt. General Hospital, Karaikal, Govt. General Hospital, Mahe and Government General Hospital, Yanam. The institute is established by the Govt. of Puducherry for specialised courses in Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Nursing. Following are details of Post Graduate programs:

1. M.Pharm: Duration is 2 years; Seats – 16.
2. MPT: Duration is 2 years; Seats – 6
3. M.Sc. (Nursing): Duration is 2 years; Seats- 17
4. P.B.B.Sc. (Nursing): Duration is 2 years; Seats – 25.

There is no age limit of any of the PG courses. Apart from the above PG courses, the institute also offers UG Degree, Diploma and Certificate Courses in Paramedical education of Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Nursing, Radio- diagnosis, Laboratory Technology and Multipurpose Health Worker.

Interested candidates can download application forms from the institute’s website at http://mtihs.puducherry.gov.in . Details of eligibility, selection procedure, application process and other information available on the website link at http://mtihs.puducherry.gov.in/brochure_11.pdf .

Address: Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences, Indira Nagar, Gorimedu, Puducherry – 605 006. Phone: 0413-2271200, 2275566, 2273008. Website: http://mtihs.puducherry.gov.in; E-mail: deanmtihs@dataone.in .

Important Dates:
1. Issue of applications: 18th July 2011
2. Last date for the receipt of filled in applications: 11th August 2011.