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KEAM Engineering Entrance- Syllabus, Pattern and Question Papers

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala (CEE-Kerala) conducts Kerala Engineering and Medical Entrance Examination(KEAM ) for selecting candidates to the professional undergraduate programmes in

  • ENGINEERING,
  • ARCHITECTURE
  • MBBS
  • BDS
  • AYURVEDA
  • HOMOEO
  • SIDDHA
  • AGRICULTURE
  • FORESTRY
  • VETERINARY and
  • FISHERIES

NOTE: Admission to Medical courses, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary and Fisheries courses are regulated on the basis of merit as assessed in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG 2018) conducted by the CBSE. 

The Professional Degree Courses include

  • The B.Tech. Degree courses affiliated to various Universities in Kerala
  • The B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) and the B.Tech. (Food Engineering) courses under the Kerala Agricultural University [KAU].
  • The B.Tech. (Dairy Science & Technology) course under the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University [KVASU]
  • B.Arch. Degree course affiliated to various Universities in Kerala
  • MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS & BHMS under the Kerala University of Health Sciences.
  • Agriculture and Forestry Courses [BSc.(Hons.) Agri.], [BSc.(Hons.) Forestry] Under Kerala Agricultural University
  • Veterinary Course (BVSc. & AH) Under Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University
  • Fisheries Course (BFSc.) Under Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies

 Eligibility for KEAM

Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary examination or equivalent with 50% marks in Biology/Biotechnology separately, and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology put together, are eligible to apply for MEDICAL programmes.

Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary examination or equivalent with 50% marks in Mathematics separately, and 50 % marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together are eligible for admission for Engineering programmes

For detailed information on Eligibility of various programmes visit www.cee.kerala.gov.in

 Syllabus for KEAM

According to the selection of programmes, candidates need to write 2 papers in the KEAM 2018 Entrance. For Engineering candidates Paper 1 will be Physics and Chemistry and Paper 2 will be Mathematics.

For Medical Entrance Examination Paper 1 will be Physics and Chemistry and Paper 2 will be Biology.

The Detailed syllabus of KEAM 2018 Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology papers are available at KEAM 2018 Syllabus download

KEAM  Examination Pattern`

Each paper (Paper 1 and Paper 2) will be having 90 minutes duration and will contain 120 objective type MCQ questions. Each correct answer will get 4 marks, thereby the total marks will be 480. For each incorrect answer ONE mark will be deducted from the total score.

KEAM  Free preparation materials and books.

Our forum posters are generous to upload a lot of preparation materials and books for KEAM Engineering and Medical Entrance preparation. You can get free books/ notes and materials for almost every topic of KEAM entrance examination.

KEAM study materials for Mathematics

KEAM study materials for Physics

Free downloads for KEAM Physics preparation

Free KEAM study materials for Chemistry

Books for Biology Paper will be updated soon..

 KEAM Previous 10 year year solved question papers

You can find almost all the previous year question papers of KEAM Entrance examination for the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 in the following links. Most of the question papers are solved and all of them are available for free download.

KEAM 2017- Solved question paper

KEAM 2016- Question paper and solutions

KEAM 2015- Solved paper for Engineering Entrance

KEAM Medical 2015 solved paper

KEAM Engineering Entrance 2014 solved paper

KEAM Medical solved paper 2014

 KEAM Engineering Entrance Last 10 year solved Question papers

KEAM Medical Entrance last 10 year question papers

KEAM Online model tests:

Education Observer is providing free online model examinations for KEAM Entrance examination for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Our question bank contains more than 50,000 questions and each time you will be getting a randomly selected question paper. Writing these mnodel examinations will be the best way to practice for the real examination.

 KEAM online model examination – Physics

KEAM Chemistry Free online model test

KEAM Model solved question papers.

Previous year question papers of other prominent entrance examinations can be taken as sample question papers of KEAM examinations. Thought the question pattern may differ sometimes, many of them are following almost the same syllabus. So practicing with these sample question papers will help you in the examination.

KEAM Model Question papers – Engineering Entrance SET 1

KEAM Model Question papers – Engineering Entrance SET 2

KEAM Model Question papers – Engineering Entrance SET 3

 

JEE Main – The ultimate study guide

Syllabus, Exam Pattern and Free model papers for JEE Main Examination.

Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2014- JEE Main is the admission criteria to UG Engineering Programs (BE, B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning )in NITs, IIITs, Other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions, Institutions funded by participating State Governments and more. Please note, togethor with the JEE Main Score, +2/ Class 12/equivalent examination marks of the student will also be considered in calculating the final score.

 JEE (Main) will also be an eligibility test for the JEE (Advanced) – The admission test for undergraduate programmes offered by the IITs.

 Candidates who passed Class XII examination or other qualifying examination in the year 2012 or 2013 with Physics,Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/ Bio-technology/ Computer Science/ Biology as an optional subject and secured a minimum of 50% marks in total including all subjects are eligible for apply/appear for JEE Main 2014. Candidates appearing for their Class XII examination in 2014 are also eligible to apply provisionally.

Syllabus for JEE Main

 For B.E/ B.Tech programmes JEE Main paper consists 3 papers viz: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The important areas are given below

Physics: Physics And Measurement, Kinematics, Laws Of Motion, Work, Energy And Power,Rolational Motion, Gravitation, Properties Of Solids And Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory Of Gases, Oscillations And Waves, Electrostatics, Currrent Electricity, Magnetic Effects Of Current And Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics,Dual Nature of Matter and radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems, Experimental Skills.

Chemistry: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry, States of Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding And Molec Strucure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, Classificaton Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties, General Principles And Processes Of Isolation Of Metals, Hydrogen, S – Block Elements (Alkali And Alkaline Earth Metals), P – Block Elements, d – and f – Block Elements, Co-Ordination Compounds, Environmental Chemistry, Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds,Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Organic Compounds Containing Halogens, Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen,Polymers, Biomolecules, Chemistry In Everyday Life, Principles Related To Practical Chemistry.

 Mathematics: Sets, Relations And Functions, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices And Determinants, Permutations And Combinations, Mathemaiical Induction, Binomial Theorem And Its Simple Applications, Sequences And Series, Limit, Continuity And Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Three Dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics And Probability, Trigonometry and Mathematical Reasoning

Detailed syllabus of JEE Main for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics will be available HERE

JEE Main 2014 Examination Pattern

There are TWO papers for JEE Main Exam, Paper I is intended for aspirants of Engineering courses . Paper II is for aspirants to the Architecture/Planning courses.

JEE Main Paper I

Candidates can opt to write Paper I of JEE-Main 2014 as an Online – Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline – Pen & Paper Based Test. The examination will have 3 sections having equal weightage viz: Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. Objective type questions with four options with single correct answer will be asked for the examination. The total number of questions to be 90, each question will be allotted 4 marks. The duration of the examination will be 3 hours.

 Negative Marking Scheme for JEE Main

One fourth (1/4) of the total marks allotted to the question would be deducted for for each incorrect response. Zero marks will be deducted for no answer.

 JEE Main Paper II

The JEE Main 2014 Paper 2 will be for the admissions to the B.Arch/ B.Plan. courses. The Paper also contains objective questions with three parts :

Part I – Mathematics.
Part II – Aptitude Test
Part III – Drawing Test

JEE Main Paper II will be a Pen & Paper based exam with a duration of 3 hours.

JEE Main Preparation Materials.

 Education Observer provides you enough preparation materials to enable you to face the exam in a well prepared and confident manner. The user uploaded materials and question papers in our forum section and online-free model tests are a good way to prepare for the examination.

 JEE Main Free online Model examinations

Education observer free model examinations provides free online model examinations for JEE Main examination in Physics and Chemistry. In these model examinations you will be provided with a randomly selected question paper from a question bank contains 50,000 questions. The exam is time restricted and you will get a scorecard with complete answer review at the end of the examination. Practice with these questions as many times as possible because each time you are getting a new question paper.

Appear for these model exams from the links below.

 

JEE Main solved previous year question papers.

Practicing with the previous year question papers of JEE Main examination is a good way to practice and to find out the weak spots. Writing model examinations will also help you to effectively manage your time in the examination hall. We are providing previous year question papers and model questions for JEE Main examination. Download the JEE Main last year question papers for free and practice well with them.

Solved model Question papers for JEE Main

Solved model question papers for JEE Main examination are provided below, All these question papers are uploaded by our users, these will help you to get enough practice in real exam environment.

Free Books and Materials for JEE Main 2014

We are also providing a compilation of useful books, study guides and other preparation materials uploaded by our users. Most of them are available for free download. Theses ebooks are available for all subjects and some contains model questions also.

 

NEST Exam 2010 National Entrance Screening Test

Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India invites applications for National Entrance Screening Test 2010 (NEST 2010) for Admission to 5-year M.Sc. (Integrated) Programmes at
UM-DAE CBS, Mumbai,
NISER, Bhubaneswar and
Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan

Institutes and Programmes in detail

UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CBS), Mumbai
The Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has set up an autonomous Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CBS) in Mumbai. CBS offers high quality teaching embedded in a vibrant post-graduate and research environment with some of the best teachers and scientists, from major institutions in the city (TIFR, BARC, IIT, HBCSE) and the University of Mumbai and its colleges, on its faculty. The Centre is
located in the Vidyanagari campus of the University of Mumbai. CBS offers a 5-year integrated M.Sc. Programme in biological, chemical, mathematical and physical sciences. The degrees at CBS are awarded by the 150-year old University of Mumbai.

Tentatively, there are 30 seats this year with reservations as per Government norms, including reservation for persons with disability (PD). Further details are on the CBS website (http://cbs.ac.in).

National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar
NISER, established by the Department of Atomic Energy, strives to become a citadel for basic sciences and allied subjects, in terms of teaching and research. Its vision includes imparting high-quality science education in a vibrant academic ambiance to the bright, motivated students, by a faculty of distinguished scientists and teachers. The curriculum is amply supported by a strong visitor’s programme by accomplished scientists from India and abroad. NISER offers a 5-year integrated M.Sc. Programme in biological, chemical, mathematical and physical sciences. At present, NISER functions from the beautiful campus of the Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, a renowned institute. Degrees at NISER will be awarded by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a deemed-to-be University of the Department of Atomic Energy.

There are 60 seats this year, including reserved seats for SC/ST/OBC candidates and persons with disability (PD) as per Government norms. Further details are available
on the NISER website (http://niser.ac.in).

Integrated Science Education and Research Centre, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan
Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, a Central University, has introduced a 5-year Integrated M. Sc. in the Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) under Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science). The academic activities of the integrated science programme have started at the existing Siksha-Bhavana complex with the assistance of faculty members in the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology and Computer & System Sciences, which have excellent research facilities. For this programme, the university uses a credit and grade-point system based completely on continuous assessment of the candidate. There are 21 seats this year, including reserved seats for SC/ST/OBC candidates and persons with disability (PD) as per Government norms. Further details are available on the Visva-Bharati website (http://visva-bharati.ac.in).

All the institutes have residential campuses with suitable accommodation and boarding facilities. The academic programmes of all the institutes have a balanced semester-based course structure with continuous assessment within a flexible, seamless curriculum designed to emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of science in the 21st century. The curriculum vigorously seeks to inculcate exploration, innovation and research so as to develop talented and motivated scientists for the country.

Meritorious candidates enrolled at CBS and NISER, whose performance at the end of the programme is above a certain threshold, may be permitted to appear directly before the selection committee of BARC for admission to BARC’s training school (leading to a regular job in the Department of Atomic Energy’s research centres). All candidates enrolled at CBS and NISER will receive INSPIRE, or equivalent, Fellowships, amounting to Rs. 5,000/- per month and other suitable benefits. Candidates enrolled at Visva-Bharati will be eligible to apply for INSPIRE Fellowships.

Eligibility for Admission: 
1. Qualification:
General category and OBC candidates must have secured an aggregate of 60% marks (or equivalent grade) in class XII (or equivalent) from any recognized board in India. For SC/ST/PD candidates the corresponding requirement is 55% aggregate marks. Candidates must have passed the class XII (or equivalent) examination in 2008 or 2009 or must be appearing in 2010. Where only a letter grade is available, a certificate from the board specifying equivalent percentage marks will be required. In the absence of such a certificate, the decision of the admission committee of the concerned institution will be final.

2. Age limit:
General category and OBC candidates born on or after October 1, 1985 are eligible to apply. The age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST/PD candidates.

Admission Procedure: 
The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST-2010) will be conducted at 34 towns and cities all over India on Sunday, June 6, 2010. Selection of the candidates will be based on the results of the NEST-2010 examination, which will be available on June 30, 2010 at the NEST website given below.

NEST-2010 Examination: 
The NEST-2010 examination will consist of five sections. Section 1 is general and compulsory for all candidates. Sections 2 to 5 will contain questions from biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics respectively. Candidates are required to attempt any two of these four sections. The NEST-2010 examination will have objective-type questions, designed to test the candidate’s subject comprehension and analytic ability. (Please refer to the website / brochure for details of the scope of the NEST-2010 examination.) The duration of the examination will be three hours.

How To Apply: 
Candidates may follow any of the following two channels to apply.
1. They may follow the instructions on the NEST website given below and fill up the application form on-line, take a print-out and send the same along with the application fee (in the form of a demand draft / postal order) to the address below.
2. They may send a letter to the Chief Coordinator, at the address below, requesting an application form and brochures which will be posted to them. On the receipt of the application form and brochures, the candidate may fill up the form and send the completed application form, along with the application fee (in the form of a demand draft / postal order), to the Chief Coordinator at the address mentioned below.

Application Fee: 
The application fee for male general category and male OBC candidates is Rs. 500/-. The fee for male SC/ST/PD candidates and all female candidates is Rs. 250/-. The fee is to be paid in the form of a demand draft / postal order in favour of ‘NEST-2010’, payable at Mumbai.

Deadlines: 
Last date for requesting application forms is February 16, 2010.
Last date for receipt of completed applications along with the requisite fee is March 16, 2010.
The on-line application process will also end on March 16, 2010.

Applications incomplete in any respect or not accompanied by the requisite fee will not be accepted.

Address for Correspondence: 
The Chief Coordinator, NEST-2010,
UM-DAE CBS, Health Centre Building,
University of Mumbai – Vidyanagari Campus,
Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai, 400098.
Email: cco@nestexam.in
website: http://www.nestexam.in

JEST 2010 Notification Entrance for Ph.D. in Physics / Theoretical Computer Science

Applications are invited for Joint Entrance Screening Test  2010 (JEST -2010) For Ph.D. Programmes in Physics / Theoretical Computer Science. JEST is
a common qualifying test for admissions to the Ph.D. Programmes in Physics in the below listed research institutions in India and Theoretical Computer Science in some of them. Qualifying in JEST does not entitle an applicant to get a Research Fellowship. Using the JEST results, each institute will call a limited number of candidates for its further selection procedure depending on ts requirements. All selected candidates will receive Research Fellowships from the respective institutes.


ARIES Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital
Astronomy and Astrophysics and Atmospheric Physics.

BARC Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai
Condensed Matter Physics, Crystallography, Nuclear Physics, Accelerator Physics, Reactor Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Nano science, High Pressure Physics, Seismology, Laser and Plasma Physics, Mass Spectroscopy and Computational Physics.

CBS Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai
Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Astrophysics, High ?Field Physics and Ultrafast Laser Science, Biological Physics, Particle and Plasma ?based Accelerators, Free? electron Lasers

HBNI Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai
Condensed Matter Physics, Crystallography, Nuclear Physics, Accelerator Physics, Reactor Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Nano science, High Pressure Physics, Seismology, Laser and Plasma Physics, Mass Spectroscopy and Computational Physics.

HRI Harish-Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad
Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics.

IGCAR Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam
Materials Science, Condensed Matter (Experimental and Theoretical), Radiation Damage and Accelerator? based Research, Sensors and Applications, Science and Technology of Nanomaterials, Computational Materials Science, Reactor Physics, Radiation Physics and Atmospheric Science.

IIA Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Astronomical Instrumentation, Optics, and Atomic Physics.

IISc Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Condensed Matter Physics (Experiments and Theory), Astronomy and Astrophysics (Theoretical), Atomic and Optical Physics (Experimental), Bio?
crystallography and Bio?informatics, and High Energy Physics (Theoretical).

IISER MOHALI Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Mohali
Quantum Theory, Quantum Information Processing, NMR Methodology, Optics, Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Thermodynamics, Non?linear
Dynamics, String Theory.

IISER PUNE Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Pune
Field Theory, Theoretical Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Non? linear Dynamics, Complex Systems and Networks, Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance Spectroscopy, Quantum Information Processing, Radio Astrophysics, Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics, Energy Studies, Solar
and Plasma Physics, Nano science, Scanning Probe Technics and Semiconductor Physics and Devices.

IMSc The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai
Theoretical Physics and Theoretical Computer Science.

IOP Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar
Physics (Condensed Matter, Nuclear and High Energy Physics) and Accelerator?based Research.

IPR Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar
Physics (Experimental and Theoretical).

IUCAA Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune
Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics.

JNCASR Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore
Experimental and Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Mechanics and Materials Science.

NCRA National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, TIFR, Pune
Astronomy and Astrophysics.

NISER National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar
Theoretical High Energy Physics and Lattice QCD, Experimental High Energy Physics, Condensed Matter Physics (Theory and Experiment), Optics and Metamaterials.

PRL Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
Theoretical Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Solar Physics, Space and Atmospheric Sciences, Planetary Science and Geo?Sciences.

RRCAT Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore
Laser and their Applications, Laser Plasma Interaction, Cold Atom Physics, Condensed Matter Physics (Superconductivity and Magnetism, Crystals and Thin Films), Nanomaterials and Applications, Non?linear and Ultrafast Optical Studies, Beam Physics and Free Electron Laser.

RRI Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Light and Matter Physics, Soft Condensed Matter Physics (Liquid Crystals, Physics in Biology) and Theoretical Physics.

SINP Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata
Condensed Matter Physics (Theory and Experiments), Nuclear Physics (Theory and Experiments), High Energy Physics (Theory, Astroparticle
Physics, Quantum Gravity, String Theory, Experiments), Mathematical Physics and Materials Science (Surface Science and Plasma Physics).

SNBNCBS Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata
Astrophysics and Cosmology, Chemical and Biological Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science, High Energy Physics and Quantum
Field Theory, Mathematical Physics, Nanosciences, Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, Statistical Physics, and Complex Systems.

UGC-DAE CSR UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore
Surfaces, Interfaces, Thin Films and Nano Materials, Physics at Low Temperatures and High Magnetic Fields, X?ray, Optical and Electron
Spectroscopic Studies Using Synchrotron and Laboratory Sources; Electrical, Magnetic and Thermal Properties of Condensed Matter; Nuclear Technique
Based Condensed Matter Physics?Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy, Mossbauer Spectroscopy, Experimental Nuclear Physics, Gamma Ray
Spectroscopy of Nuclear High Spin States, and Nuclear Reactions.

VECC Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata
Accelerator Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science, Nuclear Physics (Experiments and Theory), Relativistic Heavy Ion Collisions
(Experiments, Theory, QCD and QGP), and Physics of Neutrinos (Experiments).

Eligibility
Students who expect to complete their final examination by August 2010 are also eligible to apply.

Minimum Qualifications and Selection Procedures
Ph.D. Programme
Physics: 
M.Sc. in Physics or M.Sc. / M.E. / M.Tech. in related disciplines. Candidates with M.Sc. in Mathematics / Applied Physics / Applied Mathematics / Optics and Photonics / Instrumentation / Electronics will also be considered at IIA. Graduates with a B.E. or B.Tech. will also be considered at IISc, IMSc, IUCAA, JNCASR, NCRA, RRI, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune and SNBNCBS. In addition, talented final year B.Sc. and first year M.Sc. (in Physics / Electronics / Astronomy / Applied Mathematics) students may also apply to be pre-selected for research scholarship at IUCAA and NCRA, TIFR. At IPR candidates should have a Masters degree in Physics, Engineering Physics or Applied Physics. Visit websites of participating institutes for further details.

Theoretical Computer Science: 
M.Sc./ M.E. / M.Tech. / M.C.A. in Computer Science and related disciplines, and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science. Visit websites of participating institutes for further details.

Integrated M.Sc./M.Tech. ? Ph.D. Programme
At HRI, IISER (Pune) and SNBNCBS, candidates with a Bachelor?s degree will also be considered for the integrated M.Sc. ? Ph.D. programme in Physics. At IMSc, graduates with B.Sc. / B.E. / B. Tech. degree will also be considered for admission to M.Sc. (Research) programme in Physics and Theoretical Computer Science, as part of an integrated Ph.D. programme. At SNBNCBS, graduates with B.Sc. (Physics) / B.E. / B.Tech. degree will be considered for the integrated Post-B.Sc.-Ph.D. programme in subject areas mentioned above. At IIA, graduates with B.Sc. (Physics / Mathematics) / B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical / Instrumentation / Engineering physics / Electronics and Communications / Computer Science and Engineering / Optics and Photonics will be considered. Integrated M.Tech? Ph.D. Programme at IIA : At IIA, graduates with M.Sc. (Physics / Applied Physics) / Post BSc (Hons) in Optics and Optoelectronics / Radio
Physics and Electronics / B.E. / B.Tech degree in subjects mentioned above will be considered. Please visit http://www.iiap.res.in for details.

How to apply
Candidates for Physics / Theoretical Computer Science can apply for JEST-2010 ON-LINE through http://jest2010.aries.res.in.

Although ON-LINE applications are strictly recommended, those who have difficulty in accessing internet, hard copy of the application form can be requested by writing to: The Chairman, JEST-2010, Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Manora Peak, Nainital, Uttarakhand ? 263129. Email applications and photo copies of printed applications will not be accepted. For Mathematics at HRI / IMSc, the candidates need not send any application. However, they may apply for the Research Awards of the National Board of Higher Mathematics (NBHM) and appear for that screening test. For details visit http://www.imsc.res.in and http://www.hri.res.in.

The above information is also available at http://jest2010.aries.res.in.

Details regarding the ongoing programmes at different institutions are available at JEST-2010 website.
In case of ON-LINE applications, apply at the earliest to avoid the last-hour rush.

Test Centres
Ahmedabad, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bardhaman, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nainital, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Roorkee, Sambalpur, Silchar, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur and Visakhapatnam.

Important Dates
Website opening and on-line submission of applications will be enabled at http://jest2010.aries.res.in from November 16, 2009.

Request for printed application forms should reach ARIES by December 14, 2009.
Last date for receipt of the filled applications, and ON-LINE submission of applications, is December 31, 2009.

JEST will be held on February 21, 2010, from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Candidates seeking admission to any of the institutes for a Ph. D. Programme in Physics / Theoretical Computer Science may appear for JEST (written examination in Physics
or Theoretical Computer Science as applicable) at any of the test centres selected by the candidate.

IGNEAT 2009- Test for IGNOU B.Tech./ Diploma Admissions

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invites applications for VERTICALLY INTEGRATED ENGINEERING PROGRAMME (VIEP). This Programme allow students who have passed the 10th Standard, 12th Standard Examinations and also those who already hold ITI certificates, Diploma, B.Sc., BCS, BCA or equivalent, to pursue a higher qualification starting from Advanced Certificate, Diploma and going up to Bachelor?s Degree in Technology.

The programme will commence from January 2010 preceded by an Induction / Bridge Trimester between October-December-2009.


STREAMS

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering

The Programme offers (B.Tech Direct & Lateral) and Diploma (Direct & Lateral) Admissions

Eligibility Criteria

For B.Tech. Programmes: 
10+2 pass (PCM) or equivalent

For B.Tech. (Lateral Entry to 2nd Year) Programmes:
3 Years Diploma in any branch of Engineering
OR
BSc (PCM)
OR
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
OR
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
OR
Equivalent

Diploma in Engineering (1st Year) 
10th pass or equivalent

Diploma in Engineering (Lateral Entry to 2nd Year) 
10 + 2 Years ITI Certificate in Engineering Trades
OR
10+2 Vocational (Engineering streams only)

Admission to IGNOU ? SAPET Engineering programme shall be through an all India aptitude test ?IGNOU ENGINEERING APTITUDE TEST (IGNEAT 2009)? 

IGNEAT 2009 intends to assess the Analytical Aptitude of a candidate for Engineering Studies. Aptitude tests are special kind of ability tests intended to predict success of a person in a specific occupation or training course.

It shall ascertain the level of performance that can be expected from a candidate having particular qualification.

IGNEAT is an Online Aptitude examination which reduces the examination stress on a candidate and simplifies the entire process of examination.

SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS
Student Handbook & Prospectus for IGNOU-SAPET Engineering Programmes ? 2009 can be obtained from School of Engineering & Technology, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi ? 110068 And various IGNOU-SAPET CENTRES FOR ENGINNERING STUDIES by paying Rs. 500/- in cash at the respective sale counters or by sending a sum of Rs. 550/- through a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of Indira Gandhi National Open University payable at New Delhi. For more details, please visit
Application form and prospectus can also be (LINK FOR BROCHURE AND APPLICATION)

Candidate should not buy the Information Bulletin from any private publisher/ vendor as these may be fake Information Bulletins.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS

Candidates appearing for IGNEAT – 2009 should send their application form by Registered Post/ Speed post to:

Coordination Cell (IGNOU-SAPET Project),
Room No.113, New Academic Complex, Block C, School of Engineering & Technology, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi ? 110068
Ph: +91 11-29572925, +91 ? 11 – 32719635/ 36
Email ID:admission@ignouviep.org

CENTAC Pondicherry Admissions 2009

Government of Puducherry Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) 2009-2010 invites applications from candidates seeking admission to the first year of B.Tech., MBBS, BDS, BVSc.&AH, B.Pharm, B.Sc. Nursing, BPT, B.Sc. (MLT), and B.Sc. Agriculture Degree courses for the academic year 2009-2010 and coming under the purview of CENTAC. Applications along with Information Bulletin for admission can be obtained from The Convenor, CENTAC, PEC Campus, Puducherry-605 014, by sending a request along with two self-addressed slips (neatly typed or hand written), along with a crossed DD for:

(a) Rs. 365/- (Rs. 165/-for SC/ST) for B. Tech., Biology based and B.Pharm Degree courses,

The DD should be drawn in favour of The Convenor, CENTAC, payable at Puducherry. Applications can also be obtained from designated Post Offices in UT of Puducherry on payment of Rs. 330/- (Rs. 130/- for SC/ST) for B. Tech., Biology – based and B.Pharm degree courses. Payment by Cheque, Money Orders, and Postal Orders will not be accepted

OTHER STATES / UTs CANDIDATES
(I) Candidates from other States / UTs can seek admission only to B.Tech. Degree course offered by Pondicherry Engineering College; Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Karaikal, and B.Pharm., B.Sc.(Nursing), B.P.T. & B.Sc.(MLT) Degree courses offered by Mother Theresa Institute of Health Sciences, Puducherry,

(ii) Candidates from other states/UTs seeking admission to B. Tech. Degree course shall apply only with AIEEE marks.

(iii) Candidates from other states/UTs are NOT eligible for applying to MBBS, B.D.S., and
B.V.Sc. &A.H., Degree course.

(iv) NRI / NRI Sponsored Candidates / Foreign Nationals can seek admission to B.D.S. degree course (5 seats) offered by Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences and to BVSc.& AH.,(5 seats) offered by Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Puducherry.

For further details on admission etc., the candidates shall contact the Director / Dean of the respective colleges.

Important Dates:
Last date of issue of applications through post
Last date of receipt of filled-in Admission applications ( for all courses) : 22.06.2009

Contact: 
Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC),
Pondicherry Engineering College Campus, Puducherry – 605014
Phone: (0413)2655281 to 2655287 (Ext. 342 / 343), Fax: (0413)2655571
Email: centacprof@gmail.com
website: www.centacprof.net.in

Cochin University CUSAT Admissions 2009

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) invites applicatons from eligible candidates for admission to the academic programmes for the year 2008-09 as listed below. Admissions are based on
Common Admission Test (CAT)/
Departmental Admission Test (DAT)/
Test for Lateral Entry (LET).

Eligibility conditions and other particulars appear in the detailed notification published in the website www.cusat.nic.in. Candidates who have appeared/are appearing for their final qualifying examinations are also eligible to apply.

All UGC specified degrees, diplomas etc. awarded by UGC approved Statutory Universities are recognized by this University for admission to various courses. However, Distance Education Courses will be considered as recognized, only if they are further approved by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi also. On-line registration/sale of OMR Application will commence 28-02-2009 only

Those who are applying for First Degree Programmes in Engineering & Technology (B.Tech and Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics) : the CAT will be conducted on all India basis with test centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Ranchi, Varanasi, Allahabad, Jamshedpur, Kota and all district head quarters of Kerala.

Those who are applying for PG Programmes / LL.B / both Programmes : the CAT will be conducted only in the Centres at all the district head quarters of Kerala.

LET will be conducted at Kochi Centre only.

The University reserves the right to cancel any or all the notified test centres for administrative reasons including dates/rules and regulations relating to programmes of study, eligibility, reservation, admission criteria, fee structure and other relevant matters. All disputes related to CAT/DAT/LET shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Courts at Kochi only. Appearance
in the CAT or figuring in the Rank list does not ipso facto confer any right for admission to a particular course unless found suitable as per the eligibility criteria as amended from time to time by the University.

1. ADMISSIONS THROUGH CAT-ONLINE REGISTRATION

Applicants for the following programmes are required to take the CAT, except where
specifically indicated otherwise

1.1 FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES

a. B.Tech. in Civil Engg.**, Computer Science & Engg.**, Electrical & Electronics Engg.**, Electronics & Communication Engg.**, Information Technology**, Mechanical Engg.**, Safety & Fire Engg.**.

b. B.Tech. in Polymer Science & Rubber Technology

c. Five Year Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics

Eduational Qualification for a, b & c above: Pass in Plus Two Examination of the State of Kerala with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.

d. B.Tech. in Instrumentation
Pass in Plus Two examination of the State of Kerala with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto
securing a minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together, with at least 55% in Mathematics separately.

e. B.Tech. in Marine Engg. ** (Residential Programme)

1) Pass in Plus Two or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% marks and should have obtained 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th standards.

2) Vocational/Diploma students are not eligible to apply.

3) The Maximum age limit prescribed is 20 years as on 1st October 2009.

4) Eligibility for admission will be based on directions from the DG Shipping (India).

f. B.Tech. in Naval Architecture & Ship Building.

Pass in Plus Two examination of the State of Kerala or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto with a First Class securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics as well as for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.

g. 5 Year LL.B. (Hons.) (Cost sharing course)

1. Pass in Plus Two examination with 60% marks in Science / Commerce group or 55% marks in Arts / Humanities. 2.Should not have completed 21 years of age on 1st January of the year of admission.

h. SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 1.1
above if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination except in B.Tech. Marine Engineering Programme.

1.2 POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

LL.M.

Bachelor�s degree in Law with at least 45% marks.

M.A. Hindi Language and Literature
B.A./B.Sc. degree with Hindi as a subject of study with at least 45% marks in Hindi.

M.B.A. (Full-time / Part-time*).
A degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. * conditions apply.

M.B.A. (International Business)
A degree in any subject recognized by the University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

M.C.A.*** offered by CUSAT and its recognized institutions.
Any graduate with Mathematics as one of the main or subsidiary subjects or graduate in Electronics/Computer Science/Computer Applications/Engg./Technology with aggregate 55% marks in all subjects other than Languages and Humanities.

M.Sc. Applied Chemistry
B.Sc. degree with Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Environmental Chemistry/Industrial
Chemistry/Petrochemicals as main, with Mathematics as one of the subsidiary subjects with at least 55% marks in the main subject.

M. Sc. Biotechnology
Bachelor�s degree in any branch of Life Sciences including Agricultural and Medical
Science or Chemical Science or Chemical Engg. with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.

M.Sc. Electronic Science (with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Microwave Electronics and Computer Technology)

First class B.Sc. degree with not less than 60% aggregate marks in Electronics or Physics.

M. Sc. Environmental Technology
Bachelor�s degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries, or Engg. (Civil/ Public Health/ Environmental or Chemical) or Life Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/Zoology/Botany/Microbiology with 55% marks.

M. Sc. Hydrochemistry
B.Sc. degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries or B.Sc. degree of any University in Kerala with Polymer Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/ Petrochemicals/Environment & Water Management as the main subject and Mathematics and Physics/Computer Science, as subsidiaries with 55% marks in the respective main subject.

M. Sc. Industrial Fisheries
Bachelor�s degree in Zoology/Botany/Fisheries with at least 55% marks in the optional subjects. Bachelor�s degree in Fisheries includes bachelor�s degree in Industrial Fisheries, Aquaculture/Fishery Science/ Industrial Fish and Fisheries/BFSC in Nautical science.

M. Sc. Marine Biology
B.Sc. degree with any branch of Life Sciences such as Aquaculture, Bio-chemistry,
Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology as a main subject or B.Sc. degree
in Fishery Science with at least 55% marks in the optional subjects.

M. Sc. Marine Geology
Bachelor�s degree, in Geology/ Maths/ Physics/ Chemistry with 55% aggregate marks for optionals.

M. Sc. Marine Geophysics
B.Sc. degree with at least 55% aggregate marks in (a) Geology (main) with Mathematics
and Physics or Chemistry as subsidiaries (b) Physics (main) with Mathematics and Geology or Chemistry or Electronics as subsidiaries (c) Mathematics (main) with Physics and Geology or Chemistry as subsidiaries.

M. Sc. Mathematics
B.Sc. degree with Mathematics main, with at least 55% marks for optional subjects taken together.

M. Sc. Meteorology
B.Sc. degree with Physics/Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks. Those with Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiary subjects and vice-versa.

M. Sc. Oceanography
B.Sc. degree with Physics/Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks. Those with Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiary subjects and vice-versa.

M. Sc. Physics
B.Sc. degree with Physics main and Mathematics as subsidiary with at least 55% marks in Physics.

M. Sc. Statistics
B.Sc. degree in Mathematics or Statistics with at least 55% marks for optional subjects taken together.

(*** Regular and Cost Sharing)
SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 1.2
above if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination.

2. M.TECH. PROGRAMMES

Admissions to the following M.Tech. programmes are based on valid GATE score as prescribed under the academic regulations specific to each programme. Candidates
not possessing GATE may also apply, but will be considered only if GATE qualified candidates are not available. In such cases, admissions will be based on the Departmental Aptitude Test (DAT).

M. Tech. Atmospheric Science
1. M.Sc. degree or its equivalent in Meteorology, Oceanography, Mathematics, Physics, Space Physics with a First Class (60%) marks from any recognized university or
institution.
2. A valid GATE score or a pass in the Joint UGC CSIR Test (NET) for JRF.

M. Tech. Computer Aided Structural Analysis & Design

1. B.Tech or Equivalent degree in Naval Architecture and Ship building/Civil Engg./
Mechanical Engg. with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or
institution
2. A valid GATE score.

M. Tech. Computer & Information Science
1. B.Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline/AMIETE/AMIE or M.Sc. in Physics
with Electronics as special subject, or M.Sc. in Mathematics with a first class (60%)
marks from any recognized university or institution. 2. A valid GATE score.

M. Tech. Electronics (With specialization in Digital Electronics, Microwave & Radar Electronics)

1.B.Tech or equivalent degree/AMIE/AMIETE in Electronics and Communication Engg./Electrical Engg./Electronics and Instrumentation or M.Sc. degree in Electronics/ Physics (with Electronics as specialization) with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or Institution.
2. A valid GATE score in Electronics/Electronics and Communication Engineering.
3. If sufficient number of candidates are not available
in category (2) above, candidates with GATE score in instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electrical Engg. Or physics will be considered.

In the absence of GATE qualified candidates Non GATE candidates can be admitted on the basis of Departmental Admission Test (DAT).

M. Tech. Industrial Catalysis
1. M.Sc. degree in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry or any other degree recognized as
equivalent with atleast a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or
institution. 2. A valid GATE Score.

M. Tech. Marine Biotechnology
Minimum 60% Marks or equavalent CGPA in any one of the following from any recognized Indian or Foreign University.
1. B. Tech/ BE in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Industrial
Biotechnology, Leather Biotechnology, Chemistry/Biotechnology, Biomedical
Engineering, B.Pharma, Chemical Technology;
2. M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Botany/ Zoology/ Biochemistry, Microbiology/Genetics, Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and
Bioinformatics, Marine Biology/Aquatic Biology and Fisheries/Envronmental
Biotechnology/Mariculture.

(* Entrance Examination will be conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) under the Combined Entrance Examination). For details visit www.jnu.ac.in

M. Tech. Ocean Technology
1. M.Sc. degree in ceanography/ Physics/ Marine Geology/ Meteorology/Marine
Geophysics/ Environmental Sciences or M.Sc (Tech) degree in Marine Geophysics or
B.Tech. or equivalent degree /AMIE in Civil Engg./Environmental Sciences with 60%
marks from any recognized university or institution. 2. A valid GATE score.

M. Tech. Opto-Electronics & Laser Technology
1. Masters degree in Physics/ Electronics/ Photonics/ B.Tech. or BE in Electronics and
Communication Engg./Electronics Engg./ Electrical Engg./Electrical and Electronics Engg. with a First Class (60%) from any recognized university or Institution 2. A valid GATE score.

M. Tech. Polymer Technology
1. B.Tech. or equivalent degree/AMIE in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology/ Chemical Engg. / Technology or M.Sc. Polymer Chemistry/M.Sc. Chemistry with Polymer Chemistry as specialization with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution. 2. A valid GATE score.

M. Tech. Software Engg.
1. B.Tech or equivalent degree or AMIE/AMIETE in Computer Science/Information Technology or M.Sc. in Computer Software/Operations Research & Computer Applications or MCA with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or institution. 2. A valid GATE score.

M. Tech. (Part-Time) Civil/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering*
1.B.Tech./B.Sc. Engineering Degree Examination in respective branch with a minimum of 50% marks.

2.Minimum of 2 year experience in the concerned field after acquiring qualifying degree.

(* Cost Sharing)
SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 2 above if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination and a valid GATE score (in the absence of GATE qualified candidates, candidates not possessing GATE will be considered). They are also entitled a concession of 5% marks in the written examination of the Departmental Admission Test (DAT).

ADMISSIONS THROUGH DAT
Applicants for the following programmes are required to take the DAT:

3.1 POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME
M. A. Translation (German/Russian)-Online Registration Bachelor�s degree of any recognized University and Diploma level knowledge in the language concerned.

3.2 DIPLOMA /CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (PART-TIME)

a.Certificate courses in French/ German/ Japanese/Russian.

b. Diploma in Functional Arabic

c. Integrated Diploma in French/German/ Italian/Japanese/ Russian
Educational Qualification for a, b & c above: Pass in Plus-two or equivalent. Previous
knowledge in the language concerned is not essential.

d. Diploma in French/German/Japanese/ Russian
Pass in Plus-two or equivalent and certificate level knowledge in the language concerned.

e. Diploma in Communicative English Bachelors Degree in any discipline or any other exam equivalent as recognized by the University with English as one of the subjects of study from a University.

f. P.G. Diploma in Translation and Functional Hindi Bachelor�s degree with Hindi as one of the subjects

3.3 M. Phil. PROGRAMMES (FULL-TIME)
M. Phil. Chemistry, Commerce, Hindi, Physics and Mathematics. Master�s degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks.

M. Phil. Applied Economics
Master�s degree in Economics with at least 50% aggregate marks.

M. Phil. Chemical Oceanography
Master�s degree in Chemistry with 50% marks.

M. Phil. Fisheries Science
MSc. Degree Industrial Fisheries / Marine Biology/Zoology/Aquatic Biology & fisheries/ Fishery Biology & Aquaculture/Capture and Culture Fisheries/Aquaculutre/M.F.Sc. with 50% aggregate or an equivalent grade in PG..

M. Phil. Life Sciences
Master�s degree in Marine Biology/Zoology/ any branch of Life sciences such as Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, Bio Chemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Fishery science with 60% marks.

M.Phil Marine Chemistry
Master�s Degree in Chemistry or Hydrochemistry with 50% marks.

SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 3.3
above, if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination

3.4 Ph. D PROGRAMMES

Ph. D programmes are offered in all the teaching Departments/Schools and recognized Institutions of the University. Candidates are advised to ascertain the areas of research and the availability of vacancies from the Departments/Schools or Recognized Institutions before-hand. Candidates intending to do research in the Recognized Institutions of the University are to obtain application forms from the University Departments/Schools dealing with the discipline of their choice.

The University Departments/Schools located at the Thrikkakara Campus, Kochi-
682 022 are Applied Chemistry, Applied Economics, Biotechnology, Computer
Applications, Computer Science, CELOS, Culture & Heritage, Electronics,
Environmental Studies, Hindi, Instrumentation Technology, Legal Studies,
Mathematics, Management Studies, Photonics, Physics, Polymer Science &
Engineering, School of Engg., Ship Technology and Statistics.

The University Departments/Schools located at the Lake Side Campus at Fine Arts
Avenue, Kochi-682 016 are Atmospheric Sciences, Chemical Oceanography,
Industrial Fisheries, Marine Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry, Marine Geology
& Geophysics and Physical Oceanography

4. LATERAL ENTRY (LET) TO B.TECH � ONLINE REGISTRATIONv

B.Tech. in Civil Engg., Computer Science & Engg., Electrical & Electronics Engg.,
Electronics & Communication Engg., Information Technology, Instrumentation,
Mechanical Engg., Polymer Science & Rubber Technology and Safety & Fire Engg.
Diploma recognized by the Boards of Technical Education of the States after
undergoing a regular course of 3 years duration with not less than 60% marks.
The maximum age prescribed is 25 years as on 1st July 2009

B.Tech Branches Specialization in Diploma Courses
1. Civil Engg. : Civil/Architecture

2. Computer Science & Engg./ Information Technology
: Computer Science & Engg./Electrical & Electronics Engg/ Electronics Engg./ Computer Technology/Computer Engg./ Medical Engg./Computer Hardware Maintenance/ Telecommunication Technology/ Applied Electronics / electronics & Production Technology

3. Electrical & Electronics Engg./ : Electronics & Communication Engg./ Instrumentation Technology

Electrical Engg./Electrical & Electronics Engg./ Electronics Engg./ Applied Electronics
and Production Technology/ Computer Hardware Maintenance/ Instrumentation/ Telecommunication Technology

4. Mechanical Engg. Mechanical Engg/Production Engg./Plastics & Mould
Technology/Automobile Engg./ Tool & Die making

5. Polymer Science & : Polymer Technology or Chemical Engg.
Engineering

6. Safety & Fire Engg. : Mechanical Engg./Civil Engg./Chemical Engg.

LET will be conducted at Kochi Centre only

5. IMPORTANT POINTS AT A GLANCE

(A) CANDIDATES HAVING THE NATIVITY STATUS �KERALITES� CAN ONLY APPLY THROUGH OMR APPLICATION FORM WHEREAS �NONKERALITES� SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION THROUGH �ONLINE� ONLY.

(B) KERALITES : A candidate will be considered as a �Keralite� for the limited
purpose of eligibility for admission, if –
(a) He/she or his/her father/mother was born in Kerala OR
(b) He/She has been a resident of Kerala for a period of 5 years within a period of
12 years OR
(c) He/she has undergone his/her school studies from standards VIII to XII in
education institutions in Kerala OR
(d) Children of All India Service (AIS) Officers (non-Keralites) allotted to Kerala
Circle are deemed to be Keralites GO (Rt) No. 822/H.Edn. dated 29.05.2008).
But they will not be eligible for Communal Reservation.

(C) NON- KERALITES: Online Registration only (visit www.cusat.nic.in)

(D) Candidates who have appeared/are appearing in full for the final qualifying examination can also apply. This provision is not applicable to the candidates appearing for compartmental/improvement examinations.

(E) NAVAL CANDIDATES should submit OMR application.

(F) OMR APPLICATION REGISTRATION (KERALITES ONLY) (PLEASE REFER SERIAL NO. 5(B) ABOVE)

Application forms and other details for all B.Tech Programmes (excluding Lateral Entry Programmes), 5 year Integrated M.Sc in Photonics, 5 year LL.B (Hons.), Post Graduate Programmes, M.Tech Programmes (except M.Tech. Marine Bio-Technology), M.A Translation in German & Russian can be had from the selected branches of State Bank of Travancore in Kerala by remitting the fee required:

OMR Applications are available from the following SBT Branches (from 28/02/2009
onwards):

Trivandrum: Trivandrum Main, Pattom, Petta, Neyyattinkara, Varkala,Attingal,
Kilimanoor,Parippally;
Kollam: Kollam Main (Chinnakkada), Punalur, Kottarakkara
Main, Kundara, Karunagappally, Chavara, Kayamkulam, Ayoor, Sasthamkotta;
Alappuzha: AlappuzhaMain, Harippad, Cherthala, Pattanakkad, Chengannur,
Pathanamthitta: Pathanamthitta Main, Mavelikkara, Pathanapuram, Ranni, Adoor,
Panthalam, Thiruvalla;
Kottayam: Kottayam Main, Changanacherry, Pala, Vaikom,
Ettumanoor;
Idukki: Idukki Main, Thodupuzha, Munnar, Kattappana, Kothamangalam,
Muvattupuzha;
Ernakulam: Ernakulam M.G. Road Branch, Aluva, North Paravoor,
Angamali, Vyttila, CUSAT Campus;
Thrissur: Thrissur (Main), Kodungallor, Thriprayar, Irinjalakkuda, Chalakkudy, Kodakara, Vadakkencherry, Kunnamkulam;
Palakkad:Palakkad Main, Alathur, Chittur, Ottappalam, Wadakkencherry, Pattambi,
Mannarkad;
Malappuram: Malappuram Main, Perinthalmanna, Kondotti, Ponnani,
Kuttippuram, Thenhipalam (Calicut University), Chavakkad, Manjeri, Tirur;
Kozhikode: Kozhikode Main, Feroke, Koyilandy, Vadakara,
Wayanad: Kalpetta, Mananthavadi, Sulthan Batheri;
Kannur: Kannur Main, Thalassery, Thalipparamba, Payyannur;
Kasargod: Kasargod Main, Thrikkaripur, Hosdurg, Manjesswar.

Fee Details
Rs.750/- + Bank charges for general category ( upto three programmes)
Rs.375/- + Bank charges for SC/ST category (upto three programmes)
Additional Programmes (Programmes exceeding three) Rs.100/- for General Category and Rs.50/- for SC/ST Category for each additional programme.
Candidates opting NRI Quota : Rs. 5000/- in addition to the cost of application
mentioned above.

Mode of Payment: Candidates can obtain application forms by remitting the amount directly at the designated branches of SBT mentioned above. Those who are applying for more than three programmes and for those who are applying under NRI category have to attach additional Demand Draft taken from State Bank of India Or State Bank allied Banks drawn in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at Ernakulam along with the application form.

(G) ON-LINE REGISTRATION (Non – Keralites Only)
On-line applications will be considered for all B.Tech Programmes including Lateral
Entry Programmes, 5 Year Integrated M.Sc in Photonics, 5 year LL.B (Hons.), Post
Graduate Programmes, M.Tech Programmes (except M.Tech. Marine Bio-Technology), M.A Translation in German & Russian.

Fee Details:
Rs. 750/- for General Category Candidates and Rs. 375/- for SC/ST Category (upto three programmes)
Rs. 5750/- for candidates who apply under NRI Quota (upto three programmes)
Rs. 100/- for General Category and Rs. 50/- for SC/ST Category for each additional
programme exceeding three.

Mode of payment: Demand Draft taken from State Bank of India Or State Bank allied Banks drawn in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at Ernakulam only will be accepted.

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. For M.Phil, Ph.D, Diploma and Certificate programmes, applications can be had from the concerned Departments/Schools/Centres either directly or by post.

Fee details:
M.Phil & Ph.D. Programmes � Rs.750/- for general category and Rs. 375/- for
SC/ST category. Diploma & Certificate Programmes – Rs.100/- for general category and Rs.50/- for SC/ST category.

Mode of payment: Demand Draft taken from State Bank of India Or State Bank allied Banks drawn in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at Ernakulam only will be accepted.

2. M.Tech. Marine Bio-Technology: Selection of candidates is done by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on behalf of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India through a National Test alongwith all such examinations conducted by the University (JNU) . GATE Score is not considered for admission. For details visit www.jnu.ac.in

3. Demand Drafts issued by Exchange Companies/Private Banks will not be accepted.
Candidate should write his/her Name and Registration Number (obtained at the time of Online Registration) on upper left hand corner of the reverse side of the DD. The DD should be taken on or after the date of CAT 2009 Notification. DD taken after the last date fixed for the submission of application will not be accepted.

4. Application forms for programmes listed under 3.2 are available from the departments/ schools as indicated below.

3.2a to 3.2e: The Head, Department of Culture & Heritage, CUSAT, KOCHI – 22
3.2f: The Head, Department of Hindi, CUSAT, KOCHI � 22
5. Application forms for programmes listed under 3.3 and 3.4 are available only from the respective Departments/Schools (Please see note 3.5 above)

6. Candidates who apply for both B.Tech Programmes and Lateral Entry Programmes through online should remit the required fees specified for each programme.

7. Entry requirements for each Programme are given under �Eligibility Criteria�. The responsibility for ensuring satisfactory compliance to the prescribed criteria is vested solely with the applicant. Claims found untenable upon subsequent scrutiny shall result in summary disqualification of the applicant concerned and cancellation of any or all admission processes undergone.

8. The choice of the Test Subject/Test Centre/Course Code is the sole responsibility of the applicant and the selection once exercised in the Application Form shall be final and irrevocable.

9. The Distribution of Seats among Keralites and Non -Keralites will be governed by
Rules/Regulations of the University in force.

7. B.TECH LATERAL ENTRY: ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY
(For Both Keralites and Non-Keralites)

Fee details:
Rs.750/- + Bank charges for General Category
Rs.375/- + Bank charges for SC/ST Category

Mode of payment: Demand Draft taken from State Bank of India Or State Bank
allied Banks drawn in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at Ernakulam
only will be accepted.

8. FOREIGN NATIONAL STUDENTS
1. Foreign National students are exempted from the requirement of admission test (CAT/DAT) for the Academic Programmes of the university. They can apply either on self financing basis or through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) attached to the Ministry of Human Resources Development of the Govt. of India (ICCR website http://www.iccrindia.org ). They are required to submit the application through online for the academic programme of the University on payment of US$ 100 by way of Demand Draft / Pay order/Any other instrument (which does not involve collection charges on the part of the University) in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at New York.

2. Applicants who have successfully Registered online with CUSAT may forward an
advance copy of the confirmation page along with payment (D.D/Pay Order etc) and
relevant documents to the following address. The original confirmation page should be forwarded with necessary documents through the Embassy of India in the respective country.

The Director
International Relations and Academic Admissions
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Kochi-682 022
For further details visit: www.cusat.nic.in

9. HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE
ONLINE REGISTRATION:

I. Candidates are instructed to read thoroughly all sections of Key Information
published in the website : www.cusat.nic.in before filling up the application

II. Candidates are required to fill in all details correctly (SC/ST, Communal /Special
Reservation, under OEC etc.) failing which the claim under the said categories will
not be considered at all.

III. Applications without the required amount of Demand Draft will be rejected.

IV. Incomplete form will not be accepted by the system. Any error in the entries leading
to the rejection of the application form shall be the sole responsibility of the candidate.
Hence the form must be filled with the utmost attention without making any error.

V. Detailed instruction is given in the Registration module in the website.

VI. If any entries are incorrect /missing, press the back button for going back to the
entry form.

VII. If the candidate is satisfied with the entries, press the �Confirm� button for
completing the registration process. Please wait for the Confirmation Page to be
displayed and take two print out. Candidate should sent one copy alongwith DD
to Director, IRAA and retain one copy of confirmation page for their reference.

VIII. Candidate are advised to note down the Registration Number for downloading
the Admit Card. Admit Card can be downloaded by submitting candidate�s
Registration Number. IX. Request for change of centre will not be entertained under any circumstances.

10. HOW TO FILL UP OMR APPLICATION

I. Candidates are instructed to read thoroughly the instruction sheet given along with
the OMR applications.

II. Please see the definitions given under Keralites.

III. Candidates are required to mark each response in the OMR sheet neatly and
correctly. (SC/ST, Communal /Special Reservation, under OEC etc.) failing which the claim under the said categories will not be considered at all.

IV. Photocopy of the OMR application will not be accepted.

V. Candidates should attach Demand Draft for each additional programmes exceeding
�three� along with the OMR application.

VI. Candidates opting NRI quota should attach Demand Draft for Rs.5000/- along with
the OMR application.

VII. Applications without the sufficient amount of Demand Draft will not be considered
for option V and VI above.

VIII. Incomplete applications in any respect will summarily be rejected.

IX. No separate admit card will be sent to your address. Please download the admit
card from the website www.cusat.nic.in . The Admit Card can be downloaded by
submitting candidate�s Application number and date of birth.

FOR ANY FURTHER CLARIFICATIONS PLEASE VISIT
www.cusat.nic.in ; www.cusat.ac.in

11. CAT / LET – 2009 SCHEDULE

Date of Notification : 25.02.2009

Date of Commencement of Online Submission of application/
Sale of OMR applications through State Bank of Travancore : 28.02.2009

Last Date for the Submission of Online Application/Date of Closure
of the sale of OMR application. : 04.04.2009

Last date for receipt of duly completed confirmation page downloaded
from the website alongwith DD & Passport Size photograph : 08.04.2009
addressed to the Director, IRAA Unit, CUSAT, Kochi-22.

Last date for the receipt of duly completed OMR applications
to the Director, IRAA Unit, CUSAT, Kochi-682 022. : 08.04.2009
Date of downloading the Admit Cards from the website
(Both online candidates/OMR submitted applicants) : 05.05.2009

Dates of Examination :-
23rd May 2009, Saturday-All PG programmes (except M.A. Hindi & M.A. Applied
Economics).
24th May 2009, Sunday -All B.Tech Programmes, 5 Year Integrated M. Sc. in
Photonics, M. A. Hindi, L.L.B. (Hons.) and M. A. Applied Economics.
30th May 2009, Saturday – B. Tech Lateral Entry.
(Test date for the DAT will be announced later)

12. RETURN OF THE CONFIRMATION PAGE/ FILLED IN OMR
APPLICATIONS
i Confirmation page of the Online application along with the DD or OMR
application with DD for additional courses, if any should reach �The Director,
IRAA Unit, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin University P.O.,
Kochi � 682 022�on or before the last date prescribed above either by Speed or
Registered Post.

ii Sale of Application forms for the programmes listed under 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4
commences on 28.02.2009. Filled in applications should reach the concerned
Departments/Schools on or before 08.04.2009.

 

Delhi University MBBS / BDS Entrance Examination- DUMET 2009

The Delhi University Medical-Dental Entrance Test (DUMET) for admission to Under-Graduate courses, i.e. MBBS and BDS will be held on Sunday, 17th May 2009 at Delhi.

Educational Qualification for admission to MBBS/BDS course: The candidates must have passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system with required subjects, i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognised school conducting regular classes and situated within the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The candidates must have passed in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks (40% marks for candidates belonging to SC/ST category and 45% marks in case of OBC category) taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The candidates must have studied 11th and 12th classes regularly from a recognised school situated within the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Female candidates belonging to Schedule Caste (SC)/Schedule Tribe (ST)/Children, Widows & Wives of Armed & Para Military Personnel (CWWAPP) category who have passed qualifying examination from Indian Boards/Universities or Foreign Boards/Universities may also apply for admission to Lady Hardinge Medical College. The condition of studying 11th and 12th class from a school situated with in the National Capital Territory of Delhi shall not be applicable to these candidates.

Note: (i) The Physically Handicapped candidates having disability of lower limbs from 50% to 70% are eligible and may apply as per the guidelines of the Medical Council of India.

(ii) In the event of all the seats reserved for PH category not being filled up from among the Physically Handicapped candidates with the above stipulated physical disability then the seats will be offered to the candidates within the physically disability of 40% to 50%.

How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply on the prescribed application form. The application form alongwith Bulletin of Information (BOI) is obtainable from the office of the Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Medical Sciences, 6th Floor, V. P. Chest Institute Building, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, against a Bank Draft/ Banker�s Cheque drawn on any Nationalised Bank in favour of �Registrar, University of Delhi� payable at Delhi, in the following manner:

(i) By hand for Rs. 550.00 (Rupees Five Hundred Fifty only) between 10:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. on all working days from 27th February, 2009 to 02nd April, 2009.

(ii) By Post for Rs. 600.00 (Rupees Six hundred only) along with a self addressed envelope of 10 x 8 upto 17th March, 2009.

(iii) BOI is not available against Cash Payment

The application form along with BOI can also be obtained, by hand only, from Lady Hardinge Medical College, Maulana Azad Medical College and University College of Medical Sciences.

Applications duly filled in and complete in all respect should reach the Assistant Registrar,
Faculty of Medical Sciences, 6th Floor, V. P. Chest Institute Building, University of Delhi,
Delhi-110007 on or before 02nd April, 2009 upto 03:00 P.M.

Notes:
1. The last date for receipt of request for supply of the application form alongwith BOI by POST is 17th March, 2009.
2. The candidate should mention his/ her name, address and telephone number at the back of the Bank Draft/ Banker�s Cheque. The candidates are advised to retain a photocopy of the Bank Draft/ Banker�s Cheque.
3. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
4. The detailed Admission Notice is available at – www.du.ac.in
5. For detailed information please consult the Bulletin of Information.

APDMC Pre PG Medical Entrance Examination 2009

Association of Private Dental and Medical Colleges of Madhya Pradesh (APDMC) invites applications for Entrance Test for (Pre- PG- DMAT-2009) admission to
MDS in Modern Dental College & Research Centre, Indore,  People’s College of Dental Sciences & R.C., Bhanpur, Bhopal
and
MD/ MS Courses in R.D.Gardi Medical College, Ujjain
will be held on 22.03.2009 (Sunday) for the session 2009-10.

How to Apply
Application Forms and Information Brochure will be available at DMAT office E-2/51, Arera Colony, Bhopal, Modern Dental College & Research Centre, Indore, People�s College of Dental Sciences & R.C, Bhanpur, Bhopal and R.D.Gardi Medical College, Ujjain from 19.02.2009 on payment of Rs. 1,500/- by cash or D.D. in favour of APDMC payable at Bhopal. Application Forms can also be obtained from above Centres by post by remitting D.D of Rs. 1,600/- (including postal charges). Filled Application Forms should reach to the DMAT office Bhopal latest by 14.03.2009 alongwith Demand Draft of Rs 1,000/- as Examination fee in favour of APDMC payable at Bhopal.

Application Form can also be filled online from http://www.mpapdmc.com and can be submitted alongwith a Demand Draft of Rs. 2,500/-.

Important Dates
Last Date of submission of filled Application Forms at DMAT Office, Bhopal
14.03.2009
Date of Examination: 22.03.2009 (Sunday)

Contact
DMAT OFFICE,
E-2/51 Arera Colony, Opp. Habibganj Railway Station,
Near Niramay Hospital, BHOPAL (M.P.) – 462016
Telephone No. : 0755 � 2460047, 2467244, 3201141, 3256198,

Website: – www.mpapdmc.com

Indian Forest Service Examination 2009 Notification

A competitive examination for recruitment to the Indian Forest Service will be held by the Union Public Service Commission commencing on the 11th July, 2009 in accordance with the Rules published by the Ministry of Environment and Forests in the Gazette of India dated the 14th Feburary, 2009.

The number of vacancies to be filled on the results of the examination is expected to be approximately 75. The number of vacancies is liable to alteration.
Reservation will be made for candidates belongings to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in respect of vacancies as may be fixed by the Government. However, no reserved post for physically disabled categories has been identified by the M/o Environment & Forest.

Eligibility Conditions :

(i) Nationality
A candidate must be either :
(a) A citizen of India, or
(b) a subject of Nepal, or
(c) a subject of Bhutan, or
(d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India. or
(e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Srilanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to ca-tegories (b), (c), (d) and (e) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.

(ii) Age Limits :
(a) A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on 1st July, 2009, i.e. he must have been born not earlier than 2nd July, 1979 and not later than 1st July, 1988.
(b) The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable :�

(i) upto a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe.

(ii) upto a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates.

(iii) upto a maximum of five years if a candidate had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from the 1st January, 1980 to the 31st day of December, 1989.

(iv) upto a maximum of three years in the case of Defence Services personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof:

(v) upto a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service as on 1st July, 2009 and have been released (i) on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from 1st July, 2009) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency, or (ii) on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service, or (iii) on invalidment.

(vi) Upto a maximum of five years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service as on 1st July, 2009 and whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three month’s notice on selection from the date of receipt of offer of appointment.

(vii) upto a maximum of 10 years in the case of blind, deaf-mute and Orthopaedically handicapped persons.

Minimum Educational Qualifications :
The candidate must hold a Bachelor�s degree with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor�s degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering of any of Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University Under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification.

Note I : Candidates who have appeared at an examination the passing of which would render them educationally qualified for the Commission�s examination but have not been informed of the results as also the candidates who intend to appear at such a qualifying examination will also be eligible for admission to this examination. Such candidates will be admitted to the examination if otherwise eligible but their admission would be deemed to be provisional and subject to cancellation, if they do not produce proof of having passed the requisite examination along with the detailed application which will be required to be submitted to the Commission by the candidates who qualify on the result of the written part of the examination.

Note II : In exceptional cases the Union Public Service Commission may treat a candidate who has not any of the foregoing qualifications as a qualified candidate provided that he/she has passed examination conducted by the other Institutions, the standard of which in the opinion of the Commission justifies his/her admission to the examination.

Number of attempts :
Every candidate appearing at the Examination, who is otherwise eligible, shall be permitted four attempts at the examination. Provided that this restriction on the number of attempts will not apply in the case of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates who are otherwise eligible.Provided further that the number of attempts permissible to candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes, who are otherwise eligible, shall be seven.

Application form :
Candidates must apply in the Common application form devised by the Commission for its examinations, which can be purchased from the designated Head post Offices/Post Offices (specified in Appendix-III of the Notice) throughout the country against cash payment of Rs. 20/- (Rupees Twenty Only). Each such Form can be used only once and only for one examination.

In case of any difficulty in Application Forms from the designated HPOs/POs, the candidates should immediately contact the concerned post Master or UPSC’s “FORMS SUPPLY MONITORING CELL” over Telephone No. 011-23389366/FAX No. 011-23387310.

Last date for receipt of applications :
All applications must reach the “Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069” either by hand or by Post/Speed Post or by Courier, on or before the 16th March, 2009.
The candidate should note that applications will be received by hand only one at a time at the designated counter(s) and not in bulk till 5 PM only.

However, in respect of candidates residing abroad or in certain remote localities specified in Para 6 of this Notice the last date for receipt of applications by Post/Speed Post only (not by Hand or by Courier) is 23rd March, 2009.

FEE :
A candidate seeking admission to examination must pay to the Commission a fee of Rs. 100.00 (Rupees One Hundred only) through a single Central Recruitment Fee Stamp of the requisite denomination (NOT postage stamps) may be obtained from the post office and affixed on the application form in the space provided therein.

The stamp must be got cancelled from the issuing Post Office with the date stamp of the post office in such a manner that the impression of the cancellation mark partially overflow on the application form itself but within the space provided on the form. The impression of the cancellation mark should be clear and distinct to facilitate the identification of date and the Post Office of issue.

Candidates residing abroad should deposit the prescribed fee in the office of India’s High Commissioner, Ambassador or representative abroad as the case may be for credit to account head “051-Public Service Commission-Examination Fees” and attach the receipt with the application.

Candidates should note that the fee sent through Indian Postal Orders, Bank Draft, Money Order, Crossed Cheque, Currency notes or Treasury Challan etc. will not be accepted by the Commission and such applications will be treated as without fee and will be summarily rejected.

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes are not required to pay any fee. No Fee exemption is, However, Available to OBC Candidates and they are required to pay the prescribed full fee.

How to Apply:
(a) The UPSC have developed an application form common for all their examinations which will be processed on computerised machines. This application form alongwith an Information Brochure containing general instructions for filling up the form, an acknowledegment card and an envelope for sending the application is obtainable from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices throughout the country against cash payment of Rs. 20/- (Rupees twenty only). Form should be purchased from the designated Post Offices only and not from any other agency. This form can be used only once and for only one examination. Candidates must use the form supplied with the Information Brochure only and they should in no case use photocopy/ reproduction/ unauthorisedly printed copy of the Form. Since this form is electronically scannable, due care should be taken to fill up the application form, correctly. While filling up the application form, please refer to detailed instructions given in Appendix-II of this Notice. The candidate should also fill up in the relevant places of the Acknowledgement Card, their Application Form Number (8-digit) and the name of the examination. The applicant are required to affix the postage stamp of Rs.6/- on the Acknowledgement Cards and send the same along with application form to UPSC. If an applicant fails to affix the postage stamp of requisite amount his acknowledgement card will not be dispatched and Commission will not be responsible for non-receipt of acknowledgment card by the applicant. The duly filled in application form and the acknowledgment card should then be mailed in the special envelope supplied with the Information Brochure. The candidates should also write the name of examination viz. “Indian Forest Service Examination, 2009” on the envelope before despatching it to “Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069”.

(b) All candidates, whether already in Government Service, or in Government owned industrial undertakings or other similar organisations or in private employment should submit their applications direct to the Commission. If any candidate forwards his application through his/her employer and it reaches the Union Public Service Commission late, the application, even if submitted to the employer before the closing date, will not be considered.