July 13, 2011

The South Asian University, established by the collaboration of the member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), received more than 2000 application this year, most of them from Indian students. Out of the 2040 applications received this year, 1720 were from Indian students.

July 13, 2011

Pearson announced an increase in testing sessions this summer for their English language test, PTE Academic, so that international students can fulfill language requirements for higher education opportunities and student visas. PTE Academic is approved by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) and the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for student visas, as well as institutions worldwide.

A computer-based English language test, PTE Academic has revolutionised the world of language testing. Its rapid turnaround means that students receive their results typically within five business days while only having to book 48 hours before a testing session. To support demand, Pearson has increased the availability of testing sessions worldwide making available thousands of test sessions across key markets such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, UK, China and Malaysia.

In addition, Pearson offers an on-demand test request service for institutions and international advisors to help satisfy local demand for the test. The PTE Academic testing session in Delhi will be held on July 23 and 30.

July 13, 2011

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) & the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University recently signed an agreement to launch a two-year MBA course in financial markets and a three-year BBA course in financial markets for the forthcoming July-August session.

The course will empower students with academic skills on issues related to financial markets. The courses will also make students more eligible for employment in the financial sector. As part of the curriculum, MBA students will be required to qualify in 15 modules of NSE’s national certification in financial markets (NCFM). The NCFM modules are widely recognized in India as a necessary criterion for employment in capital markets.

For the BBA course, they will have to appear and pass in eight NCFM modules. The marks assigned by the NSE on these modules will be incorporated by the GGSIP University in the final grading of students.

The NSE will train the faculty of all affiliated colleges/institutions of GGSIPU and will provide a panel of industry professionals, who can deliver guest lectures in these colleges.

July 13, 2011

Delhi University has a 3% reservation for differently-abled students under the physically handicapped category.

Any student seeking admission to the varsity under the said category should get him/herself registered with the Dean, Student’s Welfare. The seats offered under the quota are supernumerary – which means these are over and above the total seats offered by the university.

If not filled, these seats are not offered to the general category.

This year, the university had on offer 1600 seats for these students. According to Javed Abidi, director, National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP): “It is a shame that even after 16 years of having a law for the disabled students, more than 50% seats reserved for the disabled go vacant in the University of Delhi, which-caters to students from across the country.

“Basic issues like transportation and accessibility also remain the primary concerns of the differently-abled students even today,” Abidi adds.

A closer look at the numbers would reveal that whatever increase we see every year is extremely marginal.

Those with BCom, math, get placed

Subjects, unfortunately, matter when it comes to campus placements for the differently-abled. “At LSR, the maximum placements happen in statistics, economics, maths and BCom. Considering that a lot of disabled students don’t have these subjects, it becomes very difficult to get them placed,” says Ujjaini Ray, media coordinator, Lady Shri Ram College for Women.

However, Javed Abidi of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled people does not discount the fact that things seem to be looking up for  differently-abled students. He says, “Today, the differently-abled have many options to choose from. Although it is difficult to find jobs mainly because of issues like accessibility and required education, one can witness a shift in the profile of roles and attitude of employers towards the disabled. New industries are opening up for them from the hospitality industry, IT and media, to design. So, apart from the 3% reservation in the government set-up, they can also contribute to the private sector.”

July 11, 2011

The Italian ministry of foreign affairs offers five scholarships to meritorious students from India under the scheme ‘Invest your Talent in Italy’ to pursue specialised Masters courses and/or first and second level Masters courses in engineering & high technologies, economics, management and social sciences, architecture and design imparted in English language in the following universities/higher educational institutions in Italy-Polytechnic of Turin; Polytechnic of Milan; Bocconi University, Milan; University of Trento; Catholic University of Milan; University of Bologna; University of Padova; University of Genova; Venice International University; Luiss Guido Carlo University; University ‘Tor Vergata’ of Rome; University of Macerata; Institute of Marangoni, Milan; Scuola Superiore of Sant’Anna, Pisa; University ‘La Sapienza’ of Rome; University of Salerno; University ‘Federico II’ of Naples and University of Pavia. The scholarship, effective from October, carries an all-inclusive stipend of 700 euro per-month and a policy of health insurance. All other expenses including international and local travel, boarding and lodging are to be borne by the candidate.

REQUIREMENTS: Age not exceeding 35 years and excellent knowledge of English. For specialised Masters courses, candidates should possess university graduation degree (three years). For first and second level Masters courses, requirements of the course to be pursued would be specified by the concerned university/higher educational institution in the list above. Visit www.postgradinitaly.esteri.it for exact details of courses and the institutions.

TO APPLY: Apply online at www.borseonline.esteri.it/borseonline/it/index.asp and register at www.borseonline.esteri.it/borseonline/it/register.asp. Please select ‘Progetto speciale Invest Your Talent in Italy’ while compiling the online application with all relevant details. Students who have earlier applied for Italian Government Scholarships 2011 online should use a different e-mail id. Candidates whose applications are complete in all respects shall be called for interviews to be held in the Embassy of Italy, 50-E Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi- 110021 in the last week of July.

SUBMISSION: July 20 for online registration.

July 11, 2011

Postgraduate diploma in archaeology (2011-2013) at the Archaeological Survey of India, Institute of Archaeology, Red Fort, Delhi-110006

YOU NEED: Master’s degree in ancient or medieval Indian history/archaeology/anthropology/Indian Classical languages such as Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Arabic or Persian or in geology with knowledge of Pleistocene age with a minimum aggregate o 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PH as per govt rules); upper age limit is 25 years as on July 31, 2011. Written Test on September 2

FORM: From the office of the Director, Institute of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India, Red Fort, Delhi-110006 enclosing request with s a e of size 32 cm x 22cms or A4 size with DD for Rs 250 in favour of the Director, Institute of Archaeology payable at New Delhi. Write name and address in capital letters on the back of the DD. May download from www.asi.nic.in and submit with DD

DEADLINE: July 21 for form request and July 31 for submission

NOTIFIED: Employment News, June 4

July 11, 2011

MSc applied nutrition course of the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) for the year 2011-2012

YOU NEED: MBBS or BSc nutrition/home science/nursing or BSc with biochemistry or nutrition as one of the major subjects from recognized universities; Entrance test at NIN, Hyderabad on August 14

FORM: Obtain in person from The Head of the Department (HoD), Extension and Training Division, National Institute o Nutrition, Jamai-Osmania P O, near Tarnaka Flyover, Hyderabad-500007 or download from www.ninindia.org or www.ntruhs.ap.nic.in. Submit completed forms to the Head of the Department, Extension & Training Division, at the address of NIN given above with DD for Rs 500 drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of The Director, NIN payable at Hyderabad

DEADLINE: July 20 for submission by 5 pm

NOTIFIED: The Times of India, Mumbai, June 20

July 11, 2011

Recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the Central Police Forces (CPF) by the Union Public Service Commission (www.upsc.gov.in)

YOU NEED: Written examination on October 9; Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university; must have attained the age of 30 years and must not have attained the age of 25 years as on August 1. Both male and female candidates are eligible for the appointment to the post of assistant commandants in CRPF, CISF and SSB. However, for appointment to the post of assistant commandants in BSF and ITBP only male candidates are eligible

FORM: Apply online using the link www.upsconline.nic.in. Detailed instructions for filling in online applications are available on the above mentioned website

DEADLINE: July 18 for submission

NOTIFIED: Employment News, June 18

July 11, 2011

Short Service Commissioned Officers in technical/executive branches under University Entry Scheme (UES) course commencing July 2012

YOU NEED: Unmarried candidates, 19-24 years old (born between July 2, 1988 and July 1, 1993-both dates inclusive. Final-year engineering students studying in a recognized university and obtained a minimum aggregate of 60% marks till pre-final year (up to VI semester) in (a) mechanical/marine/automotive/mechatronics/industrial & aeronautical/aerospace/metallurgy/ control & production for engineering, branch (only men) (b) electrical/electronics/telecommunications/instrumentation/instrumentation & control/electronics & instrumentation/electronics & communication/power engineering/ control system engineering, power electronics/computer science/information technology/ avionics for electrical branch (only men) and (c) naval architecture/civil/mechanical/metallurgy/aeronautical/aerospace for Naval Architecture Cadre (men & women) for technical branch (d) mechanical, marine, aeronautical, aerospace, production, computer science engineering, information technology, control, electrical, electronics, telecommunication (only men) for general service (executive)

FORM: Refer www.nausena-bharti.nic.in

DEADLINE: July 18 for submission

NOTIFIED: The Times of India, New Delhi, June 24

July 11, 2011

Enrol in regular mode (i) PhD programme (law) and (ii) PhD programme in intellectual property rights; one-year PG diploma courses regular (a) PG diploma in environment: law, science and technology (b) PG diploma in cyber law run by Rajiv Gandhi National Cyber Law Centre (c) PG diploma in cyber law (distance learning) run by the Rajiv Gandhi National Cyber Law Centre at National Law Institute University, Kerwa Dam Road, Bhopal-462044

YOU NEED: LLM with at least 55% marks in the aggregate for PhD programme and All India written test and interview. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent for PG diploma programmes

FORM: Download from www.nliu.ac.in. Submit completed form with DD for Rs 500 of any nationalized bank drawn in favour of Director, NLIU, Bhopal and Rs 1,500 for PhD

DEADLINE: July 17 for submission

NOTIFIED: The Times of India, Mumbai, June 5