Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for ‘Visiting Summer Research Programme’ (VSRP) 2011. The Prorgammes is intended to give exposure to research activities in the areas of Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, Mathematics, and Physics. The VSRP programmes will be held at the Mumbai campus of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and also at National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Pune. Selected candidates will be paid Rs. 7000 as stipend per month along with travel charges and hostel accommodation. TIFR is a premier research organization in the country

The VSRP will be conducted during May 16 to July 8, 2011. This is an excellent opportunity for the first year students of Post graduation, and pre final students of other courses as TIFR is highly reputed in carrying out research in all the fundamental sciences.
Eligibility Requirements:

1. Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics : Applicants should be in their Pre-final year of the courses such as M.Sc. Applied Maths / Biosciences/ Chemistry/ Mathematics Astronomy/ Physics. OR B.E. / B.Tech OR Medicine / Engineering OR Exceptionally talented B.Sc. Maths students.

2. Computer and Systems Sciences : Should be pre-final year students of B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. / M.C.A. / M.E. / M.Tech courses.

Interested candidates can download VSRP-2011 application form from the Downloads section www.tifr.res.in. You can also obtain application form through sending a request for the same and a self-addressed, stamped (Rs 10/-) envelope) ‘Assistant Registrar (Academic), University Cell, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005.’ Last date for receipt of filled in applications is 7th January 2011.

TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, Karnataka issued Admission Notification 2011-12 for its two full time residential programmes. Both the programmes are recognised by AICTE and duration is 2 years. The TAPMI is one amongst the few top B-Schools offering full-time PGDM (Healthcare Management Programme). TAPMI has been ranked 15th top B-School in India by The Week Rankings. Selection will be based on initial short listing of candidates based on CAT/ GMAT scores and second stage consisting of Group-discussion / Case Analysis / Interviews. There will be separate Entrance Test for PGDM-HCM course called TAPMI Admission Test (TAT) to be held during February 2011. Following are details of the programmes:

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) – 180 Seats
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Healthcare Management) – PGDM (HCM) – 60 Seats

Eligibility: Applicants should have three-year (10+2+3) Degree in any discipline with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate. Candidates with Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting and Company Secretary qualifications also can apply. Those appearing for final year exams also eligible.

Aplications and Prospectus are available at designated branches of Axis Bank, Syndicate Bank, IMS Learning resources, Career Launcher, T.I.M.E, Career Forum and Erudite centers. Candidates can also apply online through official website www.tapmi.edu.in.

Last date for receipt of filled in applications: 31st January 2011.

Apart from Management, TAPMI also offering various courses in Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Information Technology and Journalism. Admission notifications for all these courses will be issued separately.