Centre for Distance Education, Anna University, Chennai (Tamilnadu) has announced notification for admission to MBA, MCA and M.Sc programmes for calender year 2012 batch. All these programmes will offered in distance mode. Printed application forms can be obtained from the Center for distance education of the University. The cost of application is Rs. 650. Fee should be paid in the form of DD drawn in favour of ‘The Director, Centre for Distance Education, Anna University, Chennai – 600025’. Following are details of programmes, eligibility and application procedure:

1) Master of Business Administration (MBA): Duration is 2 years, Specialisations offered are General Management, Technology Management, Financial Services Management, Retail Management, Health Services Management and Human Resources Management. Eligibility: Applicants should have passed in Bachelors Degree in 10+2+3 mode and also have qualified in Distance Education Entrance Test (DEET) of Anna University.

2) Master of Computer Applications (MCA): Duration is 3 years or 6 semesters. Eligibility: Candidates should have passed in degree of 3 years with Maths at HSC / Intermediate OR degree level along with a pass in DEET conducted by Anna University.

3) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Information Technology: Duration is 2 years or 4 semesters. Qualification: Applicants should have B.Sc. in any of these subjects: Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, Information Technology, Computer Technology, Applied Science, Applied Science – Computer Technology, Computer Science, Applied Science – Information Technology, Applied Science – Computer Systems Maintenance and Networking, Electronics, B.C.A., B.E.S. or equivalent degree. They should also pass in DEET of Anna University.

Application forms can also be obtained from Study Centres of Anna University located at Madurai, Trichy and Vellore. Forms and prospectus can also be downloaded from the website of the University at www.annauniv.edu/cde. Entrance examination will be conducted on 29th January 2012 at Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy and Vellore. There will be no entrance exam for M.Sc. (IT) programme. Completed applications for all the courses will be sent to ‘Director, Centre for Distance Education, Anna University, Chennai – 600025. Last date for the receipt of completed applications is 9th January 2011.

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), Prasanthi Nilayam is inviting applications for admission to various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Professional programmes for 2012-13. SSSIHL is a Deemed to be University and recognised by UGC. Limited number of seats are available for direct admissions at the Postgraduate level. All other PG programmes are integrated programmes where candidates graduating in relevant undergraduate programmes will automatically qualify for Masters programmes. The Deemed University has three premier and state of the art campuses at Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh), Brindavan (Bangalore, Karnataka), and Prasanthi Nilayam (Andhra Pradesh). Following is the complete list of degree Programmes offered at SSSIHL for admission:

Programmes for Women:

1) Under Graduate Programmes: Duration is 3 years. The programmes offered are B.A., B.Com (Hons.), BBM, B.Sc. (Home Science), B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry; B.Sc (Hons.) in Bio-sciences (leading to a Postgraduate Programme).
2) Post Graduate Programmes: Duration is 2 years. The subjects offered are M.A. English Language and Literature, MA Telugu Language and Literature, M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition, M.Sc. in Food Technology.
3) Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.): Duration is one year.

Programmes for Men:

1) 1) Under Graduate Programmes: Duration is 3 years. Programmes offered are BA (Hons.) in Economics, B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics, B,Com (Hons.), BBM, BCA, B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry / Biosciences leading to PG Degree in the concerned subject.
2) Post Graduate Programmes: Duration is 2 years. Subjects offered are MA Economics and M.Sc. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
3) Professional Courses: MBA, MBA (Finance), M.Tech Computer Science, M.Tech Applied Optics.

Selection to all the programmes will be based on entrance examination to be conducted on 3rd and 4th weeks of April 2012. The academic session will commence from 1st June 2012. Interested candidates can visit official website at www.sssihl.edu.in for details such as download of syllabus, entrance test structure, scheme of exam, facilities and selection procedure. Contact address: The Registrar, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, (Deemed to be University), Vidyagiri, Prasanthi Nilayam – 515 134, Anantapur Dist., A.P, Phone: +91 8555 287239; Email: registrar@sssihl.edu.in . The institute has campuses at Anantapur and Brindavan (Bangalore).