K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR), Mumbai invites applications for its AICTE approved Management Programmes (PGDM) for the academic year 2012 – 13. SIMSR is one of the leading corporate B-School in India. The institute is ranked 9th amongst all B-School in India in a survey conducted by Business World during 2011. Followings are details of courses offered:

1.Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM – International Business)
3. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM – Retail Management)
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM – Financial Services)
5. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM – Executive): Durations is 15 months. This is a full time programme for candidates with minimum five years work experience after graduation.

The Institute uses CAT 2011scores as a criterion for short listing the candidates. Eligible candidates will be called for GD and Interviews. The details of eligibility and application procedure are available on the website at simsr.somaiya.edu. The completed application forms should sent to K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Vidyanagar, Vidyavihar, Mumbai-77. Fax: 91-022-2102 7219 . Email: admission@simsr.somaiya.edu .

National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka is inviting application from eligible candidates for admission into M.Tech (Research) and Ph.D. Programmes for 2011-12 January Session. NIT Surathkal is one of the best technical institutes in the country. The institute has very good infrastructure, qualified faculty and placements for its candidates. Admission to following Post-Graduate and Research Programmes are open for GATE qualified and Non GATE candidates also. Following are details of courses, specialisations, eligibility and application procedure:

1) M. Tech Programmes (by Research): Specialisations offered are Civil Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematical and Computational Sciences and Information Technology. Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should have passed in prescribed qualifying examination with minimum 60 percent marks. 55 percent is required for SC/ST candidates. Valid GATE score is essential requirement for scholarship seats.

2) Ph. D. Pragramme: Specializations available in Ph.D. Programme are Civil Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical and Mechanical Processes, Mining Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Graph Theory, Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering. Eligibility: For Ph.D. in Engineering or Technology, candidates should have Master’s degree in relevant field. For Ph.D. in Science / Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, applicants need Master’s degree in relevant field. Employed professionals with experience and proven competence will be considered for part-time scheme (External Registration) programme.

Interested candidates can download application forms from the NIT Surathkal website at www.nitk.ac.in . There are separate applications for each programme. Filled in application forms should be sent to ‘Dy. Registrar (Academic) NITK, along with necessary demand draft for Rs. 500/- (in case of SC/ST Rs. 150/-). Draft should be drawn in favour of the Director, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Srinivasnagar, payable at State Bank of India / Canara Bank NITK Campus Branch Surathkal. Last date for submission of completed application is 25th November 2011. More details can be obtained from http://www.nitk.ac.in

Important Dates:

1) Last date for the receipt of completed applications 25th November 2011
2) Short listing of candidates: 02nd December 2011
3) Selection Test and / or Interview: 12th December 2011