International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi issued notification for admission to Ph.D. Programme 2011-12. As per the notification, the ICGEB is inviting applications for the Ph.D. in two important streams, Plant Biology and Human Health. Followships offered through ICGEB are valid for four years. Following are details of eligibility, selection procedure and application process.

Eligibility: Applicants should have cleared any one of following national level examinations such as CSIR-UGC, ICMR, DBT, DST or any other equivalent JRF examination. They should have qualified for JRF. The salient feature of the program is candidates with professional degrees such as M.B.B.S./ M.Tech. are also eligible to apply if they have valid fellowships.

Interedted candidates can download application from www.icgeb.res.in/phd2011appformats.htm .Aplications have to be accompanied by JRF certificate and a crossed Demand Draft of Rs. 300/- drawn in favour of ‘ICGEB, New Delhi’, payable at New Delhi and should be sent to ‘The Chief of Administration, ICGEB, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110067’. Last date for receipt of filled in application forms is 30th April, 2011. Candidates must mention the choice of stream.

The Envelope of the application should be clearly marked with ‘Application for Ph.D. Programme – 2011-2012’ and also ‘The Choice of stream’ on it. Selection will be based on performance in written exam and interview. These will be held on 23rd May and 24th May, 2011 respectively.

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (SPM) fellowship holders are exempted from appearing the written exam. But they have to apply along with other applicants / candidates as per the prescribed manner. You can view ICGEB website http://www.icgeb.org/research-groups-Delhi.html for more details such as application procedure and structure of the program and details of research groups.

NIIT University, Neemrana, Rajasthan is inviting applications for MBA program for the year 2011-13. NIIT University is recognised by Govt. of Rajasthan as State University. NIIT University is part of NIIT Group and has excellent faculty, facilities and exposure to industry. The MBA Program offered at NIIT University is designed to make new age management professionals mentored by industry professionals and eminent corporate leaders. NIIT University initiated Mentorship Program for MBA students to transform them into future managers. Following are details MBA admissions for 2011-13:

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should be Graduates in any discipline with minimum 50 percent marks. Those studying final year of their degree are also eligible to apply. Applicants must attend / appear for CAT conducted by IIMs OR NIIT University Management Aptitude Test (NUMAT) conducted online by NIIT. Candidates with valid XAT/ MAT/ GMAT scores will be exempted from NUMAT. Details of eligibility and fee particulars available on www.niituniversity.in/mba. NIIT University uses these scores for short listing candidates. They have to appear for other selection process by University.

Application Process: Interested candidates can download applications from university website www.niituniversity.in OR you can also apply online. Application forms also available at Admissions Office of the university. Filled in applications must be accompanied by a Cheque / DD for Rs. 1350 in favour of ‘NIIT University’ payable at New Delhi. You can also pay the fee by credit card.

Address For Correspondence: NIIT University Delhi Office, 8, Balaji Estate, Sudarshan Munjal Marg, Kalkaji New Delhi – 110019; Email: admissions@niituniversity.in
University Campus address: NIIT University, Neemrana, NH-8 Delhi-Jaipur Highway, District Alwar, Rajasthan – 301705.
Toll free number: 1800-3002-5454

Important dates:

1. Last date for receipt of filled in forms for the first cycle of admissions: 31st March 2011
2. Orientation Program begins from: 18th July 2011.