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M.Sc Computational Biology at Pondicherry, Anna and MK Universities 2012

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Here is a new age course in Biology. Applications are invited by three reputed universities in Tamilnadu for admission to DBT- sponsored Network M.Sc. Computational Biology. This teaching programme is offered at Pondicherry University, Anna University and Madurai Kamaraj University under Network mode. Selections will be based on merit in a common entrance examination to be conducted on May 27, 2012. Number of seats are 36. These are distributed as 12 er each university. Best part of the programme is selected candidates will get a studentship of Rs. 5000 per month.

Eligibility Conditions: Applicants should have Bachelor’s degree in any relevant subject of Physical/ Chemical/ Life Sciences / Mathematics/ Computer Science with minimum 55 percent marks. They should have studied Mathematics at +2 level. Candidates with Bachelor of Engineering and MBBS with Mathematics at +2 level are also eligible to apply.

Interested candidates can apply online through University website www.pondiuni.edu.in. Hard copy of the application along with relevant enclosures should be sent to The Deputy Registrar (Academic II), Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry 605 014 . You can also obtain forms from Pondicherry University Staff Co-operative Society at the University campus. Application fee is Rs. 100/- (Rs. 50/- for SC / ST candidates and fee is exempted for differently abled candidates). More details can be obtained from any of these websites: www.pondiuni.edu.in, www.bicpu.edu.in, www.biotechmku.org, www.annauniv.edu . Last date for submission of application is 16-042012.

IISER Mohali Ph.D and Integrated MS – Ph.D Admissions 2012-13

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali has announced admission notification for Ph.D. and Integrated MS – PhD Program at IISER Mohali. The programme is offered in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for the academic session to be started from August 2012. This prestigious programme consists of course work as well as research work. Candidates who successfully complete the program will get an MS degree and a PhD degree. Following are details of eligibility and application procedure:

Eligibility: Applicant should have a Basic degree in Science/ B.Tech/ MBBS with a excellent academic record. They should have cleared any one of the following National Examinations:

1) General: IISc, Integrated PhD Entrance Test OR JAM of IIT’s OR any other entrance test for an MS / MSc program at a reputed institute or university.
2) Mathematics: NBHM M.Sc. fellowship or NBHM Ph.D. fellowship.
3) Physics: Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST).

For Ph.D programme, candidates should have Masters Degree in Science / B.Tech / MBBS / M.Tech along with any of the above test qualifications.

Students who hold a DST INSPIRE fellowship or a KVPY scholarship are also eligible for this course. Interested candidates can download application forms from the website at http://iisermohali.ac.in/acad/IntegtMsPhd_AdmissionAug12.html . Short listed candidates will be called for screening-test / interview at IISER Mohali. Last date for the receipt of completed applications April 07, 2012. Address to send applications: Application for Integrated MS – PhD Program August 2012, Admissions Coordinator / Dean Academics, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali, Sector 81, Knowledge City, P.O. Manauli, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab – 140 306. For more details, please see http://www.iisermohali.ac.in .