IGNOU–UNESCO Science Olympiad 2011– Eligibility and Test Pattern

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in association with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is organizing the Science Olympiad 2011. Students from all South Asian (SAARC) countries can apply for this Olympiad. The program is intended to identify the talented students across the region to promote and motivate science education and research. Qualified candidates will get certifications, incentives and awards from reputed institutions. You can get details from the official website http://scienceolympiad.ignou.ac.in . Following are details of eligibility, exam nature, test pattern and application procedure:

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for the IGNOU – UNESCO Science Olympiad should be studying Intermediate first year / 10+1 . They should have studied Maths, Chemistry, Physics and Biology in 10th Class / SSC.

Nature and Pattern of the Test: The IGNOU - UNESCO Science Olympiad will be two phase / tier test.

1. Tier I: This is an objective type test with questions from all the four subjects. Equal weightage will be given to all the subjects. All the eligible participants will be called for this tier examination. Duration of the tier I test is 3 hours. There will be negative marking for the selection of wrong answers.

2. Tier II Test: 40 participants from the Tier 1 test will be short listed for tier II test. This test will be organized at IGNOU, New Delhi only. The test will mainly focus on the problem solving capabilities of the candidates. Questions will be in high standard and each question may take about 5-10 minutes to answer. Equal weightage will be accorded for all four subjects i.e., Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Duration of the test is 3 hours.

Interested candidates can apply online only through the website http://scienceolympiad.ignou.ac.in/ . Last date for the online registration is 31st July 2011. You can contact at following addresses for more information:

IGNOU: Sir C.V. Raman Chair Professor, School of Sciences, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068, India. E-mail: ramanchair@ignou.ac.in.

UNESCO Ofice: UNESCO House, New Delhi, India. E-mail: b.neupane@unesco.org

Padmavati Womens University M.Sc. Biotech, PG Diploma Admissions 2011-12

Directorate of Admissions, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV - Womens University), Tirupati issued notification for admission into various Diploma, PG Diploma Courses, M.Sc. Biotechnology (5 Year Integrated Program) and Special Education Courses for the academic year 2011-2012. SPMVV is a women's university established in Andhra Pradesh. Most of the courses are offered in self finance mode. Following are details of courses, eligibility and application procedure:

1. M.Sc. Biotechnology (5 Year Integrated); Duration of the course is 5 years (10 semesters); Number of seats are 20. Eligibility: Intermediate or 10+2 with BiPC / MBiPC.

2. Master’s course in Special education (Hearing impaired)- Self Finance; Duration is 1 year. Seats available are 20. Eligibility: Pass in B.Ed. (Special - HI) OR B.Ed. with 2 years diploma in Special Education (HI).

3. Bachelor’s course in Special education (Hearing impaired); Duration is 1 year.Number of seats are 25. Eligibility: Applicants should have 45 percent marks in BA / B.Sc..

4. P.G. Diploma in pre-school Education; Duration is 1 year; Number of seats are 15. Eligibility: Bachelors degree with minimum 45 percent marks.

5. P.G. Diploma in Wild Life management; Duration is 1 year. Number of seats are 12 (10 regular and 2 sponsored). Eligibility: Post Graduation in any branch of Life Sciences with minimum 50 percent marks in group subjects.

6. P.G. Diploma in Family Health and HIV/ AIDS counseling; Duration is 1 year. This is full time self financing course. Number of seats are 30. Eligibility is pass in any graduation.

7. Diploma in Fashion Technology; Duration is 1 year; Number of seats are 30. Eligibility is Pass in Secondary Education.

Interested candidates can obtain application forms from the Office of Director of Admissions, (Department of Sericulture), Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, on payment of Rs.300/- as DD drawn in favor of the Registrar, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati. You can also get application forms by post through sending the DD for Rs. 350 as mentioned above. The filled in application form along with all the required copies of certificates should be submitted to the 'Director, Directorate of Admissions, (Department of Sericulture), Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati- 517502. Candidates should indicate the name of the course applying on the envelop. Last date for the receipt of filled in application forms is 8th July 2011. More details like program structure, admission procedure and fee are available on
http://www.spmvv.ac.in/Applications/Admission%20Notification%202011-12.pdf

JNTU Kakinada-USFA Aviation Engineering Admissions 2011-12

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) and USFA, Texas, USA are jointly offering a 4 year Dual Degree in B.Tech. Aviation Engineering. This is a International Dual Degree Program and those completed the course will get certifications from both JNTUK and USFA, Texas. Duration of the course is 4 years. There will be 16 seats in total. Following are other details such as eligibility, fee and application procedure:

B.Tech. (Aviation Engineering) degree will be awarded by JNTUK, Kakinada after completion of 4 years of total study in India and USA. Private Pilot License (PPL) will be given by USFA, USA after completion of 3 months of Training at USFA, Texas. Students will also get Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Multi Engine by USFA, USA after completion of 18 months of Training at USFA, Texas.

You will also get a certification of 'Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Ground Instructor Advanced and Instrument rating, by USFA after completion of 21 Months of study at JNTUK and USA. Apart from all these, candidates will be considered as an Associate of Applied Science (Professional Pilot Degree) by USFA, USA after completion of 4 years of study in India and USA.

Place of study: Candidates have to study the course in 4 steps as described below:

Step 1: 3 months in JNTU
Step 2: 18 Months in USA
Step 3: 3 Months in JNTUK
Step 4: 24 Months in JNTUK (STEP-4)

Eligibility: Applicants should have passed in 10+2/ Intermediate with minimum 50 percent of marks in aggregate in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English subjects. Candidates should be medically fit. Applicants should also meet other physical standards of DGCA medical fitness tests.

Course fee is Rs. 25,00,000/- for the entire program. Total fee has to be paid to JNTUK, Kakinada only and you need not pay any additional fees to USFA. Fee can be paid in four stages. Candidates have to show Rs. 10 lakhs for the financial requirements of VISA process.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates can download application forms from www.jntuk.edu.in. The filled in application forms along with two sets of documents and registration fee of Rs.1,000/- as DD drawn in favour of 'The Registrar, JNTUK, Kakinada' payable at Kakinada should be sent to 'Director-FUAR, JNTUK, Kakinada - 533 003, India.

Important Dates:

1. Last date for the receipt of filled in applications : 28 June 2011.
2. Date of Entrance Test: 30th June 2011
3. Announcement of Results: 1st July 2011

Address to contact: Dr. KVSG Murali Krishna, Director, Foreign Universities and Alumni Relations, JNTUK, Kakinada- 533003, A.P, India. Email: directormkjntuk@gmail.com ; Phone: +91-884-2300914, Mobile: 77028 61555.

Address of USFA, Texas, USA: Dr. BVK Raj, Representative and Corporate Liaison officer, Project Director- India, USFA, Texas, USA.