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IGNOU-UNESCO Science Olympiad 2011-Test Structure

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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi (World’s largest open university) in collaboration with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), South Asia Office in New Delhi is organizing the Science Olympiad 2011. The program is meant for the South Asian Countries only. The main purpose of the Science Olympiad is to search for the students interested in sciences and motivate them to take up science as a career. The students from all SAARC countries can avail this opportunity.

This Olympiad will be conducted on a two-tier level. In the first level, an objective test will be conducted for all the candidates. Those short listed from objective test will be called for next phase. Students can participate in this Olympiad and prove their talent and capability in science subjects. Candidates will get certification from internationally renowned institutions.

Structure of the IGNOU – UNESCO Science Olympiad Test: This Science Olympiad will consist of two phases:

1. First Tier test: All the participants will be called for this tier test. They can choose the center of their choice to participate in the program. The Objective will consist of questions from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Duration of the test is 3 hours. There will be negative marking for wrong answers.

2. Second Tier Test: About top 40 participants from the Tier 1 will be short listed for this tier. This Tier of the test will be conducted at Delhi. Only 40 meritorious students from all SAARC countries will be selected for this test. The test will be conducted to test the understanding and problem solving capability of the candidates. Each question may take about 5-10 minutes. Equal weightage will be given for Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Duration for this test is 3 hours. Test will be held at IGNOU, New Delhi. Medium of Test will be English only. Syllabus for the test is available on the website http://scienceolympiad.ignou.ac.in/about.aspx .

Interested candidates can apply / register online through the above website. Last date for the receipt of filled in applications is 31st July 2011.

Address of IGNOU: Sir C.V. Raman Chair Professor, School of Sciences, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068, India. Phone: (O)+91-11-29572868, 29533790. E-mail: ramanchair@ignou.ac.in.

Address of UNESCO Office: UNESCO House, New Delhi, India. Telephone: +91-11-26713000. E-mail: b.neupane@unesco.org

IGNOU OPENNET-I for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Admissions 2012

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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has issued notification for admission into Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Program through OPENNET – I. The premier university for distance education programs in the country has revised the selection criteria for admission into Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Program from the session starting from January 2012. All India level Entrance Examination (OPENNET – I) for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing will be held on 21st August 2011 across the country. Following are the details of eligibility and application procedure for the program:

Eligibility Conditions: Candidates should have 10+2 with Diploma in General Nursing and midwifery (RNRM) with at least two years of work experience in the profession. Candidates who have not done midwifery in the GNM Programme (Male nurses and nurses who have not done Midwifery must submit a Certificate of completion of a course of 6 to 9 months duration approved by INC in lieu of midwifery). OR

Applicants should have passed in 10th Class / Matriculation with Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (RNRM) with a minimum of five years work experience. (Male nurses and nurses who have not done Midwifery in the GNM programme have to submit a Certificate of completion of a course of 6 to 9 months duration approved by INC in lieu of midwifery).

There is no age bar for the program. Fee for the entire program is Rs.13200/- + Rs. 100/- Registration Fee. Minimum duration of the course is 3 years and maximum duration is 5 years. The program is available in English medium only. Entrance Examination will be based on the syllabus of General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) course prescribed by Indian Nursing Council (INC).

Interested candidates can obtain applications and handbook of information from Registrar (SRD), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi OR from all the Regonal Centers of IGNOU. Application cost is Rs. 550. Application forms can also be downloaded from the website www.ignou.ac.in .

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