Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), a constituent of the Symbiosis International University, Pune inviting applications for Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) for 2011-12. The duration of the program is 12+ months. PGDM is offered with specialisations in Marketing, Finance and Operations. Following are details of eligibility and application procedure:

Eligibility: Applicants should be graduates with minimum 50 percent marks in aggregate and should have 5 years work experience after graduation. Graduates from any discipline can apply. Selection of candidates will be based on Group Discussions and Personal Interview. Candidates should bring photo identity proof (any valid) and all original marks sheets/ degree/ work experience for verification at the time of GD and PI.

Candidates can apply either online or offline. You can download application forms from the website www.sims.edu. Filled in forms should be sent to ‘The Director, Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS), Range Hills Road, Opposite Station Workshop EME, Khadki, Pune 411 020, Maharashtra’ along with relevant copies of certificates and a DD for Rs. 1000 drawn in favour of ‘Director, SIMS’ payable at Pune. Contact for details: Admissions Department – (020) 30213201/ 239/ 250

Important Dates:

1. Last date of Receiving Application Form: 7th February 2011
2. Dates for Group Exercise, Individual Interaction and Document Verification for Eligibility: 12-13 February 2011.
3. Admission list of selected candidates: 15th February 2011

The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation, Mumbai inviting applications for the grant of Scholarships for higher studies for the year 2012-13. The Scholarships named ‘Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship for Higher Studies’ is aimed at supporting talented students and promote academic excellence in India. The programme involves mentoring the scholars apart from financial suport. Under this scholarship, the Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation awards interest free loan scholarships to Indian students. Applicants should have good academic record. The amount of scholarship is upto a maximum of Rs. 10 Lacs.

These Scholarships are offered for Post Graduate studies at prestigious institutions in India and abroad. The applicable disciplines / fields are Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, Architecture and Management. Selected candidates will get mentoring from the reputed people in academia, industry and the professions.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should have Graduation with good academic record. Those studying their final year of Degree also eligible. Age should be below 30 years as on 31st January 2012. Students planning to pursue PG studies at prestigious institutes from the Fall – 2012 semester are eligible. Those awaiting confirmaton of admission are also eligible, but the award of scholarship is subject to grant of admission.

Applications should be enclosed with attested copies of:

1. All mark sheets and degree certificates
2. valid GRE / GMAT / TOEFL / IELTS / GATE / CAT scorecards (as applicable)
3. Award letters of scholarships / awards received any.
4. Your application to the university / institute OR offer letter confirming your admission
5. First 4 pages of your passport

Candidates will be short listed based on their application and will be called for personal interview at Mumbai during April 2012. The interview is compulsory and is the basis for final selection.

Application Procedure: Candidates can download application forms from the official website www.nssscholarship.net. Filled in application should be encosed with fee of Rs 300/- by cash/ DD/ MO drawn in favour of ‘Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation’ and copies of above mentioned documents. Other details also available on the website. Last date for the receipt of online applications is 31st March 2012.

Contact for more details: Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation, 102, Maker Chambers III, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021. Phone: 91- 22 22824589 / 22824705. E-mail : admin@nsscholarship.net.