National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2008

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2008- Department of Atomic Energy
For the admission to 5 year M.Sc. (Integrated) Program at NISER, Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CBS Mumbai
National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar
NISER has been set up by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India starting from academic year 2007-08 to impart high-quality science education in a vibrant academic ambience, with a faculty of distinguished teachers and scientists.
NISER offers a 5-year integrated M.Sc. Program in basic sciences after 10+2 (or equivalent) schooling. The institute has four major schools--in mathematical, physical, chemical and biological sciences. Degrees at NISER will be awarded by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a Deemed-to-be University within the Department of Atomic Energy.
There will be 40 seats with reservations for SC/ST candidates and Persons with Disability (PD) as per Govt. of India norms.
UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CBS), Mumbai
The Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India and University of Mumbai, have set up in Mumbai a new autonomous Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences from the academic year 2007-08, that offers a 5-year M.Sc. (Integrated) programme in the basic sciences.
UM-DAE CBS, Mumbai is to be an international class centre for high quality teaching embedded in a vibrant postgraduate and research environment, with some of the best teachers and scientists from major institutes in the city (TIFR, BARC, IIT Bombay) and the University on its faculty.
Candidates may apply for either NISER, or CBS, or for both. Selected candidates will receive a monthly scholarship of Rs.3000/- and an annual contingency grant.
Eligibility for admission: (i) Qualification: 60% marks for general category (55% for reserved categories and PD candidates) in aggregate (or equivalent grade) in Class XII (or equivalent) examination, from any recognized Board in India.
Students who have passed the qualifying examination in 2007 or are appearing in 2008 are eligible to apply. Where only 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 respective admission committees will be final.
(ii) Age Limit: Candidates born on or after 01 Oct. 1983 are eligible to apply, relaxable by 5 years for reserved categories and PD candidates.
Admission Procedure: A National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) will be conducted at a number of centres in India on Sunday, 20 April 2008 by the NEST cell at UM-DAE, CBS, Mumbai.
The test will consist of five sections: (1) General (compulsory), (2) Mathematics, (3) Physics, (4) Chemistry and (5) Biology. Of sections (2-5), which will carry equal weightage of marks, any three will have to be selected.
The questions will be of objective type designed to test comprehension and analytical abilities. Appearing in NEST is compulsory for all those seeking admission to NISER and/or UM-DAE CBS. Candidates short-listed on the basis of their performance in NEST 2008 will be called for interviews that will be held, on different dates, in Bhubaneswar and Mumbai. The combined NEST and interview scores will determine the final selection.
Application form and information brochure can be downloaded from the websites (www.umdaecbs.in), (www.iopb.res.in/niser) or obtained free by sending a self-addressed envelope of size 30cmX24cm to
The Chief Coordinator - NEST2008, Annabhau Sathe Bhavan, University of Mumbai (Kalina Campus),Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E), Mumbai – 400 098.
Last date for receipt of request for application form is January 25, 2008. Completed application form along with application fee should reach The Chief Coordinator, NEST2008 at the above address not later than February 9, 2008.
Application Fee: There is a single application fee of Rs.500/- (general category male candidates)/ Rs.250/- (reserved categories /PD and all female candidates), by Demand Draft in favour of CBS-NEST, payable at Mumbai.

Delhi University Post Graduate Medical Entrance Test 2008 (DU PGMET 2008)

Delhi University Post Graduate Medical Entrance Test 2008 (DU PGMET 2008)
Faculty of Medical Sciences. The Post-Graduate Medical Entrance Test (PGMET) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) for admission to various Post-Graduate (Degree/Diploma/MDS) Courses will be held on Sunday, the 10th February, 2008 at Delhi. Application Form along with Bulletin of Information may be obtained from the office of against a Bank Draft / Banker's Cheque drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favour of the Registrar, University of Delhi, payable at Delhi in the following manner:

The Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Medical Sciences, 6th Floor, V.P. Chest Institute Building, University of Delhi, Delhi-110 007

Last date to get the application form: 04.01.2008.
Cost of the form by post for Rs.650/- (Rs. Six Hundred and Fifty only) along with a self addressed envelope of 10" X 8". For details please visit University Website www.du.ac.in

Cyber Law - Asian School of Law

Application invited for the six months diploma in cyber laws conducted through distance mode by Asian school of cyber laws in association with Govt law college, Pune. Eligibility: +2 in any discipline. Course fee: 3600, batches will be started in each three months. Contact classes are available in Cochin in kerala. Last date for the submission of application form: December 31, 2007. Application form can be downloaded from www.asianlaws.org
Jalil MS

M.Tech Govt Engineering College - Kerala

Application invited for M.Tech courses conducted in three different Govt/Aided engineering colleges in kerala. Last date apply for the same is on 29 December 2007. Colleges: Govt engineering college – Thrissur, TKM engineering college- Kollam, and Rajiv Gandhi institute technology- Kottayam. Application and prospectus will be available from the college office.
Jalil MS

Armed Force Nursing- BSc Nursing/DGNM

Application invited for BSc Nursing and DGNM conducted by army medical service. BSc Nursing course will be conducted at AFMC, Pune and DGNM will be conducted at different armed force hospitals in India. Eligibility: +2 PCB with 50% marks and should be unmarried girls or widow or divorcee aged 17-25. Height minimum 142 cm. Last date to apply for the same is on January 25, 2008. Selection will be based on written examination, interview and medical check up. Examination will be probably on February/ March and interview will be on April/ May. Written examination will be of 90 minutes with objective type questions in general English, biology, general intelligence. Cochin and Trivandrum are the examinations centres available in kerala. For application model please refer Manorama Thozhil Veedhi, Employment news and armed force website.
Jalil MS

JIPMER MD/MS

JIPMER has invited for the MD/MS/PGD courses in anesthesia, community medicine, dermatology, general medicine, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, ENT, pediatrics, radio diagnosis, TB and respiratory disease, anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology. Last date to apply for the courses is December 27. Applications will be available from the braches of Bank of Baroda. Last date to get the application form is December 15. Details available in the website www.jipmer.edu
Jalil MS

National Board of Examinations 2008

National Board of Examinations 2008
Application invited by the National Board of Examinations for DNB-CET for Super Speciality Courses (Post Doctoral - Post DNB / MD /MS)Courses details are given:

Eligibility Criteria for CET (Super Specialties)
Only the candidates who have the degree(s) as prescribed above on or before the cut off dates are eligible to appear in the CET (Super Specialties) examination.
DNB-CET for Two Years Post Doctoral Fellowship Programs
Applications are invited in prescribed forms for the Entrance Exam to the following Post Doctoral Fellowship Courses:

For further information regarding eligibility criteria, examination details, examination centers, list of institutes/ hospitals accredited by NBE for these courses etc. candidates are advised to refer to the Information Bulletin, which can be Downloaded from website of NBE http://www.winentrance.com/winwin.asp?collegeid=www.natboard.edu.in
Important Dates
a. Date of CET (Super Speciality and Post-Doctoral Fellowships) exam: 12th January 2008
b. Last date for receipt of completed application form at NBE Office: 26th December 2007
c. Last Date for receipt of completed application form at NBE Office with Late Fees of Rupees One thousand and Five hundred: Up to 2nd January 2008

Jalil MS

Podcast Documentary Scholarship, 2008

Do you dream about being an intrepid journalist seeking out stories from remote parts of the world? Then here is the opportunity for you!
Go on assignment to The Fred Hollows Eye Camp, Kampong Thom, Cambodia
World Nomads will send one exceptional student on assignment to visit a Fred Hollows Foundation eye camp in the remote Baray District of Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia. In one of the poorest countries in south-east Asia, blindness is a real problem with limited health care facilities and an estimated 162,000 blind people. The Fred Hollows Foundation has worked in Cambodia since 2000 providing basic eye health care to remote communites and rebuilding medical facilities that were destroyed by the Pol Pot regime.
As part of this assignment, you will receive mentorship from ABC Radio Journalist, Executive Producer & Author, Tim Latham, who will provide assistance via telephone/internet with story development, scripting and final editing.
You will stay at the eye camp for three days witnessing vital cataract surgery performed by the team, restoring sight to local villagers. Gaining special access to interview The Fred Hollows team and local villagers, you will seek out your own unique story to be recorded on your new mobile digital recorder.
Post assignmnet you will enjoy a 6 day Intrepid Independant Tour - 'Highlights of Cambodia' to delve deeper into Cambodia’s rich history and culture. The Scholarship also covers airfares from your nearest international airport to Phnom Penh, mobile digital recorder, travel vaccinations, visa costs and per diems.
Once you have returned home, you'll create a 10 - 15 minute Podcast Documentary which World Nomads will submit to a number of international radio programs, podcast channels and partner sites such as Intrepid Travel, The Fred Hollows Foundation and Lonely Planet, giving you the chance to have your story heard by thousands of travellers.
What you'll be doing
We'll fly you in from your country of residence and you'll have to be available to be in Cambodia between February 16th and February 28th 2008.
Prior to leaving you will be mentored by journalist Tim Latham to guide you in how to approach finding your story.
In Cambodia, you will be given unique access to interview members of The Fred Hollows team and be assisted by a translator to interview patients and local community members. Click here for more information on The Fred Hollows Foundation work in Cambodia.
Post assignment you will enjoy a 6 day Intrepid Independant tour.
You will keep a daily diary about your time on the trip and upload this plus pictures you've taken to your World Nomads travel journal.
On your return you will receive further mentoring from Tim Latham to assist in editing together your story. You will then upload the 10 - 15 minute documentary podcast to the World Nomads web site within 2 months of your return.
Most of all, you'll be experiencing what it's like to be journalist in a remote location in one the most beautiful and friendly countries in the world.
Where you'll be going
You will fly to Phnom Penh in Cambodia and travel by 4WD to the Kampong Thom Province. This is the real deal! Travelling to a remote area involves a full day's journey on dirt roads, not for the faint hearted!
You will stay in a basic hotel in Kampong Thom Province and travel daily to and from the remote eye camp in the Baray District. (approximately 2 hours each way, so you must be prepared for some rustic travel!).
Your Intrepid tour travels from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap taking in all the sights including the magnificent temples of the Angkor Complex.
Who can apply
To be eligible you have to be a journalism, media, radio, arts/communications student at a recognised educational institution and speak fluent english.
Minimum age 18.
You should be a mad-keen auteur with a lust for adventure and a desire to enhance your journalism skills.
You must be prepared for lots of overland travel in rustic conditions!
Apply nowIf you want it, you've got to show it. To apply you need to:
1. Compile a 3 minute (or less) travel focussed podcast documentary in english around the theme ‘It Opened My Eyes’. It's up to you to convince our judging panel through your documentary that you have the spirit of adventure and passion for travel journalism to be chosen for this scholarship. We will be looking for; • originality• clarity of ideas • excellent presentation and interview skills • ability to source and tell a compelling story.
2. Upload your podcast documentary anywhere you wish on the internet (e.g podcast hosts such as bigcontact.com, blogamp.com, ipodnetwoks.com etc) and note the url address.
3. Go to Worldnomads.com and complete the 2008 World Nomads Podcast Documentary Scholarship application form which includes personal details and a 300 words (or less) essay on why you should be chosen. Copy and paste the link to your podcast submission into the entry form.
Applications close Sunday January 20, 2008.
Apply online
More info: http://journals.worldnomads.com/scholarships/post/10992.aspx