AP to get new IIT, AIIMS and Agricultural University in 2014-15

The Union Government of India has decided to establish a new IIT, AIIMS and an Agricultural University, as promised in the AP Reorganisation Act 2014. The modalities of location, academic year and allocations have to be framed by the Central Government. The Government of India has announced these in its Annual Budget 2014-15.

The Govt. of India has allocated Rs. 500 crore for the establishment of AIIMS in Andhra Pradesh. The premier institute will offer medical courses such as MBBS, BDS and research programmes in various disciplines of medicine and health. It will be a hospital cum educational institute in the lines of AIIMS at New Delhi.

The new IIT and Agricultural University will cater the needs of students of Andhra Pradesh who like to pursue respective courses. Admissions into IIT will be as per the guidelines of MHRD and through JEE Advanced examinations. The Agricultural University may offer education, training and research activities in Agriculture, Veterinary and related fields.

The new educational institutions will start functioning from the academic year 2015-16. The Government will arrange temporary arrangements to start the classes and will construct building and provide other facilities in an incremental manner.

Osmania University PG Diploma in Bioinformatics 2014-15

Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad has announced notification for admission into Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics for the academic year 2014-15. Duration of the course is one year.

Course: PG Diploma in Bioinformatics
Qualifications: Applicants should have Graduation in Science / Agriculture / Veterinary / Medicine / Engineering / Technology / Pharmacy with at least 50 percent marks.

Selection will be based on merit in academics.
Application forms can be downloaded from the website www.osmania.ac.in . Last date for the submission of filled in applications is 22 August 2014.

Address to send filled in applications: The Director, PGRRCDE, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

YSR NITHM Hyderabad PGDM, MBA and Degree Admissions 2014-15

Dr. Y.S.R. National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM), Hyderabad has announced notification for admission into PGDM, MBA, B.Sc and BBA progrmmes for the academic year 2014-15.

1. PGDM in Tourism Management - Graduation in any discipline with a valid CAT / MAT / CMAT / ICET score.

2. MBA in Tourism and Hospitality - Graduation in any discipline with a valid CAT / MAT / CMAT / ICET score. Duration of course is 2 years.

3. MBA (Hospitality) - Degree in any Hotel Management / any Degree with 2 years of relevant experience. Duration of course is 2 years.

4. B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration - Passed in Intermediate with JEE score. Duration of course is 3 years.

5. BBA in Tourism and Hospitality - Passed in Intermediate with Aptitude test score. Duration of programme is 4 years.

Address : Dr. Y.S.R. National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Telecom Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 032, AP, India.
For any information see website : www.nithm.ac.in.