Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, Karnataka issued admission notification for Ph.D. in Engineering/ Science/ Business Administration / Computer Applications and M.Sc. (Engineering) By Research Programmes for the year 2011-12. These programmes are offered on Full Time and Part Time basis. The University shall conduct Technical Aptitude Test 2011 for screening the candidates. Interested candidates can download application forms from the website www.vtu.ac.in . Following are details of eligibility and application procedure:

The candidates are required to submit the prescribed application form with all requisite documents mentioned in the application form along with a DD of ` 200/- drawn in favour of ‘Finance Officer, VTU, Belgaum.’. The fillled in applications should be enclosed with 7 envelops with complete address. Candidates can visit www.vtu.ac.in for details regarding instructions, research centers and courses. Details of fee structure, syllabus for Technical Aptitude Test also available on the website. Technical Aptitude Test will be conducted at following centers: 1. M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Vidya Soudha, M.S. Ramaiah Nagar, M.S.R.I.T, Bangalore; 2. VTU, Campus Belgaum.

Important Dates:

1. Start of issue of application forms: 15-01-2011
2. Last date for receipt of completed application forms: 28-02-2011
3. Technical Aptitude Test Date: 13-3-2011

Address: Visvesvaraya Technological University, Jnana Sangama, Belgaum – 590 018, Karnataka state. Phone : (0831) 2405468; Website: www.vtu.ac.in

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, Mumbai is inviting applications for the grant of Inlaks Scholarships for the year 2011. This is a good opportunity for students with exceptional talent in any discipline to improve their skills. The scholarships are awarded for tow types of courses. These are university courses and specific programs. Scholarships will be awarded for up to 2 years at top American, European and UK institutions to pursue all kind of subjects, except Engineering, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Business Studies, Medicine, Public Health, Indian Studies and Indian History, Fashion Design and Music. In the case of Ph.D. programmes with collaborating institutions inlaks scholarship may be extended upto 4 years. Candidates must have secured admission before applying to the scholarships. Candidates also propose specific programmes for scholarships.

Eligibility Requirements: All Indian students with good degree from a recognised university can apply. All applicants must have completed their first degree in India only. It is highly essential to have confirmed admission to the institution and course chosen by the candidate. The institute must be a reputed one. Age should be below 30 years on the first of July 2011.

Candidates who secured other grants, teaching assistantships and support from other sources for the proposed programme will be regarded by the Foundation as a positive factor. The Foundation also encourages currently employed people to apply. Selection Procedure: Selection will be purely based on talent, merit and exceptionally worthiness of the candidates. All your achievements, academic and extra curricular will be considered.

Application and Selection Procedure: Candidates can obtain application forms from 10th of January to the 15th of April from the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, C/o Inlaks India Foundation, 86/87 Atlanta, Nariman Point, Mumbai- 400021. Applications must be completed by the candidate and have to be submitted on or before 15th of April 2011.

Short listed candidates will be called for interviews at Delhi or Mumbai and candidates who do not receive any communication in this regard by 1st of June 2011 must assume that their applications have not been successful. You can download application forms from the website www.inlaksfoundation.orgt. Filled in forms should be sent to “Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, C/o Inlaks India Foundation
86/87 Atlanta, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021.India.’