Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) has released notification for admission into Ph.D Programme (2nd Semester) at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. BITS is a highly reputed technical institute in India and has excellent track record of placements and quality of teaching and infrastructure. BITS has campuses at Pilani, Hyderabad and Goa along with an offshore campus at Dubai. BITS is offering research programmes in the following disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering. Economics and Finance, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Languages and Humanities and also Interdisciplinary areas such as Energy, Biotechnology, Robotics, Nano-science and Nanotechnology, Water Management, Environment, Public Health etc.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should have .M.E./ M.Pharm./ MBA/ M.Phil of BITS or Candildates with first class in M.Sc./ B.E./ B.Pharm will also be considered for Ph.D. admission. For Ph.D Programme in Languages and Humanities, candidates must have passed in M.A. with minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks also will be considered. There will be some seats for industry sponsored candidates in all disciplines. Selection will be based on written test and / or interview.

Assistantship / Scholarship: Candidates admitted into Ph.D. programme will be considered for Project or Research Assistantships for an amount of Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 14000/- per month or more in addition to tuition fee waiver schemes. Those selected for assistantship will have to participate in in teaching and other developmental programmes of the institute. For more details of assistantship, please see www.bitsadmission.com . Interested and eligible candidates can apply prescribed application forms available on BITS website at www.bitsadmission.com. The completed application forms along with the prescribed fee of Rs. 1500/- and necessary enclosures should be sent to Admissions Officer, BITS, Pilani – 333031. Last date for the receipt of completed applications is 5th December 2011.

Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) Bhopal is inviting applications for admission into Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) for 2012-14 batch. IIFM is a top level sectoral management school with focus on imparting skills related to forests, environment, development and allied sectors. Duration of PGDFM is two years. This is a full time residential programme approved by AICTE and Association of Indian Universities. The programme also has a record of 100 percent placements. Following are details of eligibility and application procedure:

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should have Bachelor’s degree in any discipline secured through the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 system with at least 50 percent aggregate marks. SC, ST and DA candidates need minimum 45 percent marks. Those candidates appearing for the final year examination of their graduation are also eligible to apply. IIFM also offering Fellow programme in Management (FPM) with focus on Forest Management.

Admission Procedure: IIFM short lists candidates based on CAT 2011 scores. Candidates have to apply separately for IIFM against present notification. Short listed candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Interviews. Interested candidates can obtain IIFM application form by post, in person or can be downloaded from www.iifma.cin. Downloaded forms should be enclosed with DD for prescribed amount drawn in favour of “Director, Indian Institute of Forest Management” payable at Bhopal. Completed application forms should be sent to ‘Chairperson, PGDFM Admission, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal 462003, India. Phone : 91-755-2775716, 2773799 Extn. 349, 339 and 461. Email: pgdfmadmission@iifm.ac.in .