National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) was started by NCERT in 1963 under National Talent Search Scheme. The main objective of the NTSE is to identify meritorious students across the country through examinations in various stages such as State and National levels. The NCERT has announced NTSE 2012 notification. The NTSE test will help nurture the talent in the school children. On the basis of the performance in the NTSE examination, 1000 scholarships will be awarded for students appearing for Class VIII examinations. The scholarship amount for selected candidates will be 500/- Rupees per month. Following are details of the NTSE Scheme for 2012.
Essential Eligibility: Students studying Class VIII in recognized schools are eligible to appear Stage I examination conducted by the respective States / UTs in which the concerned schools are located.
Selection Procedure: Candidates will be selected based on two-stage selection process for this scholarship. For Stage-I, selection will be done by respective States / Union Territories through a written examination at the state level. Students who qualify Stage I will be eligible to appear for Stage II examination conducted by NCERT.
Application Procedure: Interested candidates can download application forms from NCERT website at www.ncert.nic.in . You can also obtain the application form from concerned State / UT Liaison officer for NTSE. The filled in application form should be signed by Principal of the school where the candidates is studying. There is no uniform date for submitting the application forms. Concerned state governments will issue notifications for Stage I examinations and candidates have to respond to those notifications.
Exam Pattern of NTSE Stage I and Stage II:
Stage I examination will be at State / UT levels. This will comprise of two parts, namely 1) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and 2) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering topics such as social sciences, sciences and mathematics.
Stage II examination will be held at the National level. This test will consist of 1) Mental Ability Test (MAT), 2) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering questions from Social Sciences, Sciences and Mathematics.
Address: Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi – 110016; Phone: 011-26560464, 26562704; Website: http://www.ncert.nic.in;
Email: ntse.ncert@yahoo.in
Important Dates:
1) For Stage I (State level): Last Date for Submission of Application Forms: 31-8-2011
2) NTSE Stage I exam: 20th November 2011 (On 19th for Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
2) For stage II (National level): Examination in All States and Union Territories: 13th May 2012.
Addresses of NTS Liason Officers, 2011-12 for Class VIII:
1) Andhra Pradesh: Deputy Commissiner, Office of the Director of Govt. Examinations, Chapel Road, Abids, Hyderabad - 500001. Phone: 040 - 23237343 / 23237344
2) Karnataka: Director, DSERT, Banashankari, Bangalore - 85. Phone: 080- 26422239. Website: www.dsert.kar.nic.in
3) Kerala: Assistant Professor, SCERT, Vidya Bhavan, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram. Phone: 0471- 2341883. Website: www.scert.kerala.gov.in
4) Tamilnadu: Director, Directorate of Govt. Examinations, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai -06. Phone: 044- 2827 2088.
5) Lakshadweep: Principal, Govt. Sr. Secondary School, Kavaratti, UT of Lakshadweep- 682555. Phone: 04896 - 262874.
6) Puducherry: Joint Director, Directorate of School Education, Anna Nagar, Puducherry. Phone: 0413- 2207262.
CAT 2012 Notification for PGP in IIMs and Non-IIMs - New Exam Structure and Useful Boks
Common Admission Test (CAT) Notification for admission into PG Programme in Management (equivalent to MBA) in prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for 2012-13 has been announced by the IIMs. The CAT will be conducted online for 20 days from 22 October 2011 to 18 November 2011. CAT scores will be considered for admission into PGP in Management in IIMs at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Indore, Kozhicode, Lucknow, Ranchi, Rohtak, Udaipur, Thiruchirapalli, Raipur, Kashipur and RGIIM- Shillong. Along with PGP in Management,some IIMs also offer Fellow Programs based on CAT score. CAT 2011 vouchers can be obtained from designated Axis Bank branches across India from 17 August 2011 to 26 September 2011. Cost of application/ voucher in Rs. 1600 (For SC, ST candidates Rs. 800). Apart from IIMs, there are so many prestigious private B-Schools which consider CAT scores for admission into their management courses of various type.
Essential Eligibility: The applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50 percent marks. Candidates appearing for the final year exams of degree and those awaiting for results can also apply. IIMs have specific eligibility criteria apart from CAT score. Candidates have to maintain a valid email account throughout the selection process for communication. CAT voucher must be bought only in the name of the candidate as it appears in SSC or 10th class certificate.
Application Procedure: After purchasing CAT 2011 voucher, candidates need to login to the website www.catiim.in and should watch the CAT 2011 video. The registration process will start from 17 August 2011 and closes on 28 September 2011. Detailed process for registration available on the above mentioned CAT 2011 website.
The test will be conducted in number of venues across the country. There have been changes in the CAT 2011 examination structure and question paper pattern. There will be only two sections instead of earlier three sections. All other details regarding new question paper pattern, application process, test structure, question paper structure, old CAT exam papers, bank branches, Online Test procedure, Programs available in IIMs and Non-IIMs and reporting for the test are available on IIMs websites along with www.catiim.in .
Useful Books for CAT Preparation:
1. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
2. The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
3. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma
4. The Pearson Guide to Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit K Sinha
5. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT and other MBA Entrance Exams by TIME (Pearson Publications)
6. How to prepare for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
7. The Pearson Guide to Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
8. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning for the CAT by TIME (Pearson Publications)
These books are also useful for national level MBA entrance examinations like MAT, XAT, SNAP, FMS and related standard exams.
Important Dates:
1) Registration Starts: 17th August 2011
2) Close of Registration: 28th September 2011
3) CAT 2011 Dates: 22 October 2011 - 18 November 2011
4) Website: www.catiim.in
5) IVRS Number: 1800 103 7383
Essential Eligibility: The applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50 percent marks. Candidates appearing for the final year exams of degree and those awaiting for results can also apply. IIMs have specific eligibility criteria apart from CAT score. Candidates have to maintain a valid email account throughout the selection process for communication. CAT voucher must be bought only in the name of the candidate as it appears in SSC or 10th class certificate.
Application Procedure: After purchasing CAT 2011 voucher, candidates need to login to the website www.catiim.in and should watch the CAT 2011 video. The registration process will start from 17 August 2011 and closes on 28 September 2011. Detailed process for registration available on the above mentioned CAT 2011 website.
The test will be conducted in number of venues across the country. There have been changes in the CAT 2011 examination structure and question paper pattern. There will be only two sections instead of earlier three sections. All other details regarding new question paper pattern, application process, test structure, question paper structure, old CAT exam papers, bank branches, Online Test procedure, Programs available in IIMs and Non-IIMs and reporting for the test are available on IIMs websites along with www.catiim.in .
Useful Books for CAT Preparation:
1. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
2. The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
3. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma
4. The Pearson Guide to Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit K Sinha
5. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT and other MBA Entrance Exams by TIME (Pearson Publications)
6. How to prepare for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
7. The Pearson Guide to Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
8. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning for the CAT by TIME (Pearson Publications)
These books are also useful for national level MBA entrance examinations like MAT, XAT, SNAP, FMS and related standard exams.
Important Dates:
1) Registration Starts: 17th August 2011
2) Close of Registration: 28th September 2011
3) CAT 2011 Dates: 22 October 2011 - 18 November 2011
4) Website: www.catiim.in
5) IVRS Number: 1800 103 7383
AU- Andhra University Distance Education Admissions 2011-2012
School of Distance Education (SDE), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) has issued admission notification 2011-2012 for various Post Graduate, PG Diploma, Certificate, B.A., B.Com. courses. SDE, Andhra University also offer MBA and MCA Courses for ICET 2011 qualified candidates. All the courses offered by Schoool of Diatance Education, Andhra University are duly recognised by Distance Education Council, New Delhi. The center is also offering different job oriented short term courses which will be much useful for educated but unemployed youth. Candidates need not submit TC and MC at the time of admission for all the courses. Following are details of programmes, eligibility and application procedure:
Post Graduate Programmes:
1) M.A. English: Eligibility: Any Degree including B.A.(O.L)/B.F.A./ B.A.L. or Professional Degree.
2) M.A. Hindi : Eligibility: Any Degree with Hindi as one of the subjects of study.
3) M.A. Telugu : Eligibility: Any Degree with Telugu as one of the subjects of study.
4) M.A. Economics: Eligibility: B.A. with Economics as one of the subjects.
5) M.A. History : Eligibility: B.A. (Pass or Hons) /O.T. B.A. (O.L.) with History as one of the subjects.
6) M.A. Political Science / M.A. Psychology / M.A. Public Administration / M.A. Sociology/ M.A.Philosophy: Eligibility: Any degree
7) M.A. / M.Sc. Mathematics: Eligibility: B.A / B.Sc. with Mathematics as one of the subjects of study
8. M.Com.: Eligibility: Any graduate other than B.F.A. and B.A. (O.L.)
9) M.Sc. (Botany / Zoology/ Organic Chemistry) : Eligibility: B.Sc. with relevant subjects.
10) M.H.R.M. : Any graduate
11) LL.M. : Eligibility: B.L. or equivalent degree.
12) 3 Year MBA (Specialisations: Marketing / Finance/ HRM)
13) 2 Year Executive MBA (Specialisations: Marketing/ Finance/HRM)
14) MCA (Three years): Eligibility: ICET Rank
15) Master of Journalism and Mass Communication: Any Bachelor Degree other than B.F.A.
One Year PG Diploma Courses (English Medium only):
1) Co-operation and Rural Studies : Any Bachelor Degree
2) Computer Programming and Applications: Eligibility: Any degree other than B.F.A. and B.A.(O.L.)
3) P.G. Diploma in Translation: Eligibility: Any Degree with Telugu as mother tongue or as a subject of study.
4) P.G. Diploma in Environmental Studies / Functional English / Management of Voluntary Organisations / Travel and Tourism Management / Consumer Education / Public Interest / Digital Governance / P.G. Diploma in Condition Monitoring:
5) Additional Method Subjects in B.Ed. / MA Education
Graduate Courses (3 Years Duration):
1) B.A. (Both English and Telugu Media): Eligibility: Intermediate / PUC / ITI / Pass in SDE entrance exam
2) B.Com. (Both English and Telugu Media): Eligibility: Intermediate / PUC / ITI / Pass in SDE entrance exam
3) B.Sc. (English Medium only) (With the combination of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Computers and Economics): Eligibility: Intermediate / PUC / ITI / Pass in SDE entrance exam
Certificate Courses (Six Months):
1) Office Automation and Accounting: Eligibility: Intermediate / Pass in the B.A./B.Com./ Entrance Exam of SDE, AU.
2) Office Automation and Multimedia Technologies: Eligibility: Intermediate / Pass in the B.A./B.Com./ Entrance Exam of SDE, AU.
3) Office Automation and Internet Technologies: Eligibility: Intermediate / Pass in the B.A./B.Com./ Entrance Exam of SDE, AU.
Diploma courses:
1) Diploma in Music : (Two Years) : Candidates must have completed 15 years of age as on 1st July 2011
2) Diploma in Consumer Education: (Six Months): Should have passed in Intermediate / +2.
Interested candidates have to apply in the prescribed format prescribed by the University. Applications can be downloaded from the center website: www.andhrauniversity.info/sde. Application forms are also available at all the study centers of A.U. and also at office of SDE, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Study Centers list is available at www.andhrauniversity.info
Spot admissions also will be conducted at following study centers of the University and also at some other colleges. Detailed list is available at the university website:
1. Satavahana College, Vijayawada
2. Govt. Arts College, Rajahmundry
3. School of Distance Education, A.U., Visakhapatnam
4. Govt. College for Men, Srikakulam
5. P.R. Govt. College, Kakinada
6. M.R. College, Vizianagaram
7. Sir C.R. Reddy College, Eluru
Important Dates:
1) Issue of applications: 06th August 2011
2) Last date for receipt of filled-in applications: 14th October 2011
3) Last date with a late fee of Rs.200/- (Other than M.Sc. Courses): 31st October 2011
Post Graduate Programmes:
1) M.A. English: Eligibility: Any Degree including B.A.(O.L)/B.F.A./ B.A.L. or Professional Degree.
2) M.A. Hindi : Eligibility: Any Degree with Hindi as one of the subjects of study.
3) M.A. Telugu : Eligibility: Any Degree with Telugu as one of the subjects of study.
4) M.A. Economics: Eligibility: B.A. with Economics as one of the subjects.
5) M.A. History : Eligibility: B.A. (Pass or Hons) /O.T. B.A. (O.L.) with History as one of the subjects.
6) M.A. Political Science / M.A. Psychology / M.A. Public Administration / M.A. Sociology/ M.A.Philosophy: Eligibility: Any degree
7) M.A. / M.Sc. Mathematics: Eligibility: B.A / B.Sc. with Mathematics as one of the subjects of study
8. M.Com.: Eligibility: Any graduate other than B.F.A. and B.A. (O.L.)
9) M.Sc. (Botany / Zoology/ Organic Chemistry) : Eligibility: B.Sc. with relevant subjects.
10) M.H.R.M. : Any graduate
11) LL.M. : Eligibility: B.L. or equivalent degree.
12) 3 Year MBA (Specialisations: Marketing / Finance/ HRM)
13) 2 Year Executive MBA (Specialisations: Marketing/ Finance/HRM)
14) MCA (Three years): Eligibility: ICET Rank
15) Master of Journalism and Mass Communication: Any Bachelor Degree other than B.F.A.
One Year PG Diploma Courses (English Medium only):
1) Co-operation and Rural Studies : Any Bachelor Degree
2) Computer Programming and Applications: Eligibility: Any degree other than B.F.A. and B.A.(O.L.)
3) P.G. Diploma in Translation: Eligibility: Any Degree with Telugu as mother tongue or as a subject of study.
4) P.G. Diploma in Environmental Studies / Functional English / Management of Voluntary Organisations / Travel and Tourism Management / Consumer Education / Public Interest / Digital Governance / P.G. Diploma in Condition Monitoring:
5) Additional Method Subjects in B.Ed. / MA Education
Graduate Courses (3 Years Duration):
1) B.A. (Both English and Telugu Media): Eligibility: Intermediate / PUC / ITI / Pass in SDE entrance exam
2) B.Com. (Both English and Telugu Media): Eligibility: Intermediate / PUC / ITI / Pass in SDE entrance exam
3) B.Sc. (English Medium only) (With the combination of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Computers and Economics): Eligibility: Intermediate / PUC / ITI / Pass in SDE entrance exam
Certificate Courses (Six Months):
1) Office Automation and Accounting: Eligibility: Intermediate / Pass in the B.A./B.Com./ Entrance Exam of SDE, AU.
2) Office Automation and Multimedia Technologies: Eligibility: Intermediate / Pass in the B.A./B.Com./ Entrance Exam of SDE, AU.
3) Office Automation and Internet Technologies: Eligibility: Intermediate / Pass in the B.A./B.Com./ Entrance Exam of SDE, AU.
Diploma courses:
1) Diploma in Music : (Two Years) : Candidates must have completed 15 years of age as on 1st July 2011
2) Diploma in Consumer Education: (Six Months): Should have passed in Intermediate / +2.
Interested candidates have to apply in the prescribed format prescribed by the University. Applications can be downloaded from the center website: www.andhrauniversity.info/sde. Application forms are also available at all the study centers of A.U. and also at office of SDE, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Study Centers list is available at www.andhrauniversity.info
Spot admissions also will be conducted at following study centers of the University and also at some other colleges. Detailed list is available at the university website:
1. Satavahana College, Vijayawada
2. Govt. Arts College, Rajahmundry
3. School of Distance Education, A.U., Visakhapatnam
4. Govt. College for Men, Srikakulam
5. P.R. Govt. College, Kakinada
6. M.R. College, Vizianagaram
7. Sir C.R. Reddy College, Eluru
Important Dates:
1) Issue of applications: 06th August 2011
2) Last date for receipt of filled-in applications: 14th October 2011
3) Last date with a late fee of Rs.200/- (Other than M.Sc. Courses): 31st October 2011
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