IIMs start first round of calls, CAT students thrilled

With the CAT Results declared, the Indian Institute of Management has begun reaching out to the most qualified students in the country. Over 60 interview calls were made by three of the institutes to students with the highest percentiles in the country.

On Friday January 11, 2013, IIM – Ahmadabad and Bangalore published their lists of chosen candidates for the interview rounds. 15 students from each tricity have been requested to appear for the interview rounds that will enable them to be enrolled in some of the most prestigious management schools in India.

IIM – Shillong has also called around 30 students on Thursday January 10, 2013. Given the selection criteria for these institutes, students are thrilled to receive calls for interviews. Currently IIM – Shillong has made thirty calls, Bangalore fifteen and Ahmadabad 15, bringing the total to 60. Lovin Mahajan, a student who scored a 99.89 percentile in the exam this year, has received calls from IIM – Ahamadabad, Bangalore and Shillong.

With the IIMs making interview calls, speculation has already begun about the estimated percentiles for enrolment in city-based business schools. For the University Business School, the cutoff this year is expected to be around 85 to 87 percentile for a general category seat. Sources from the University revealed that this year they will be making the cutoffs lower in comparison to the eligibility criteria earlier. In addition to which, the number of forms sold this year were lesser than what was sold last year at the university.

Source: Times of India

ICAI 2013 witnesses 118 MoUs signed between foreign and local universities

On the first day of the International Conference of Academic Institutions (ICAI) 2013, 118 MoUs (Memorandums of Understanding) were signed between Indian and international universities in a bid to facilitate greater partnership in higher education.  The venue for the summit was Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU).

This mega-event is regarded as a platform where prominent figures in the Industry and Academia have the opportunity to interact. Sources from the government revealed that Gujarat is the first state to establish the Gujarat Education Innovation Commission (GEIC), which is an effort by the state government to promote the conception and implementation of innovative educational methods.

The second ICAI conference in 2013 is expected to present local and international universities with the opportunity to build collaborative relationships. These partnerships will then facilitate long-term sustainable collaborations in the areas of education, faculty and student exchange, knowledge transfer and capacity building.

International universities have also responded in kind. Sources from the University of Toronto have emphasized the need for joint ventures like these in order to face educational challenges on a global level.  Sources from the industry stated that Gujarat has achieved tangible success in the private sector, technological innovation and higher education. In addition to which, initiatives for the empowerment of women and the development of a healthy eco-system have also been a success.

Officials from 145 foreign universities from 56 different nations, 52 institutions from 14 states across the country and 60 institutes from Gujarat collectively participated in ICAI 2013.

Official sources from the World Bank stated that the organization is committed to supporting education initiatives in the country. As per a World Bank report on Madhya Pradesh, 90 percent of Indian students study state colleges and universities. Gujarat will now receive 2 billion dollars for education initiatives.

Some of the partnerships created at ICAI were between Gujarat Forensic Sciences University; Galilee International Management Institute and S.S.B.I. Institute, the Indian Institute of Teacher Education (State University) Gandhinagar and University of Helsinki, Finland, the  University Of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom and Gujarat Technological University, Cairn India Limited (CAIRN) and Pandit Deen Dayal Petroleum University and the University of Saskatchewan, Canada and the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar amongst others. 

Critics target the ‘marketing of higher education’ at ICAI

However, the objectives of ICAI drew criticism from some of the world’s leading academic figures. Critics specifically targeted the state government’s effort to push for Private-Public Partnerships (PPP) in higher education through a summit for the academia and industry. They also objected to the signing of MoUs.

Representatives from Indian, Canadian, American and British institutions have warned against the effort to market higher education. They criticized the state government’s emphasis on private funding, the stress on physical infrastructure, and overreliance on international universities, particularly in terms of faculty.  

They emphasized a need to create an environment for these collaborations not only one campuses but in the cities and towns that house them. They also stressed the need for greater international footfall.

Different edu boards, uniform question papers

The question of giving weightage to Class XII marks in JEE created a furore across India. It was alleged that since different education boards follow different curriculum and have different difficulty levels in exam papers as well marking system, the move would be unfair for students competing from tougher education boards.
Hence, majority of the education boards have decided to maintain uniformity in the difficulty level of question papers of Class XII in Mathematics and Science to give their students a level playing field at the competitive exam level.
In 2010, twenty educational boards, including the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) adopted common core curriculum for Maths and Science. In 2011, all of 29 boards agreed to adopt this common core curriculum for the two subjects.
The Council of Boards of School Education in India (COBSE) and the CBSE are working on the common design of question paper based on this core curriculum with inputs from various state board members. The objective is to have a uniform difficulty level and an equivalent marking system for all the boards.
This year, a pilot run of this common design of question paper will be done by introducing it in five state boards for Class XI. These states will be Assam, Bihar, Kerala Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Once tested, it might be modified and improved upon before finally getting introduced for school-leaving exams at Class XII level from 2014.

Imperial College India Foundation PhD Scholarships

Ever dreamt of pursuing your PhD in one of the top-notch institutes in London? Well if you ever did, then its good news for you as Imperial College London and its Indian supporters association, the Imperial College India Foundation, have launched a new scholarship programme for academically outstanding Indian students to study for a PhD at Imperial in London.
Under the initiative, Indian nationals residing in India can avail two full PhD studentships offered by institute and the Indian alumni. Applicants will be assessed on both academic merit and financial need, and priority will be given to students who have not already completed a degree at a higher education institution outside India.
The college has invited applications for study in the following departments:

• Aeronautics
• Bioengineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Computing
• Earth Science and Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Materials
• Mechanical Engineering
• Imperial College Business School

Eligibility:
 To be eligible for a Scholarship candidate must:

• have been offered admission to study on PhD offered by the Faculty of Engineering at the College or by the Imperial College Business School, having applied through the normal application process;
• display intellectual ability and leadership potential; and be committed to engaging with society and using their abilities to contribute to India on their return
• be deemed in need of financial support in order to pursue their studies
• have an adequate standard of English, i.e. at least 6.5 in IELTS;
• demonstrate an intention to return to India within three (3) years of completing the PhD course at the College

However, priority will be given to candidates who have not been already completed a degree at a higher education institution outside India.
Components of the scholarship:
Each scholarship covers the full cost of (overseas) tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, some additional costs, and an airfare to India. This includes:

• Maintenance allowance equal to Imperial’s minimum stipend allowance in any given year.
• An arrival allowance
• One return flight to India
• Scholarships will support either three years of study for a PhD or four years in certain cases where the student is required to undertake a one year postgraduate degree prior to beginning their PhD.

Application Process:

• Candidates need to apply directly to the College for PhD admission, using the standard registry application process.
• Once they have applied, candidates need to download and complete the application form.
• The form must be signed by the student's supervisor and head of department.
• Thereafter, candidates need to submit the application form along with a copy of the PhD application and parental tax returns as one document to Clare Turner by Friday 29 March 2013.
• Candidates will be informed of the outcome of the scholarship panel by the end of May 2013.

CMAT registration date extended

The official website of Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) says that the registration deadline for the second CMAT test has been further extended to January 13, 2013. Earlier, it had been extended from January 2 to January 9, 2013.
CMAT was introduced by AICTE last year as a single-window entrance test to all institutes approved by it offering postgraduate management programmes. CMAT is also a gateway to the MBA programmes offered by university departments of various states.
The first CMAT test was conducted successfully in September 2012 and the second one is scheduled for February 21 to February 25, 2013. The result of the second test is expected to be declared on March 13, 2013.
The state governments will allot seats to students on the basis of central counseling and the detailed merit list provided by AICTE.

Top 10 US institutes and universities offering electrical engineering program

Numerous colleges and universities offer electrical engineering programs in the US. The field of electrical engineering has a very broad scope these days. This branch deals with the field associated with motor control and power transmission. Given below are the top ten colleges/universities in the US that offer electrical engineering programs:

1) MIT or Massachusetts Institute of Technology:

MIT has been ranked as one of the best universities in the world. In the coming years, it plans to re-invent its courses on engineering, science, technology and electrical engineering in order to enable its graduates to be prepared for the industry.  MIT’s electrical engineering department is one of the largest at the institute, where the fields of engineering and science are combined.

2) Stanford University:

Stanford University is renowned for its academic and extra-curricular activities, which are of the highest standard. The electrical engineering course at Stanford is composed of a variety of subjects like integrated electronics systems, photonics, EM, quantum, hardware, software systems, information systems, bio-EE and energy environment.

3) UCB or University of California, Berkely:

UCB is famous for its in-depth and highly advanced courses. The electrical engineering course, in particular, is a mix of chemistry, economics and physics. Engineering students at the institute are also trained to build credible and verifiable software in order to benefit fields like cyber-future and provide security for society.

4) Harvard University:

The history of Harvard stretches back a long time till 1636, when it was established. The prestigious elite institute offers courses on a variety of subjects and streams. Electrical engineering in Harvard has a broad reach of topics, specifically in research, such as robotics and lasers to systems and software architecture. It fuses practical experiences with mathematics and science.

5) UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles:

Currently UCLA’s programs are considered amongst the finest in the world. The electrical engineering course at the institute covers areas like circuits and embedded systems, physical and wave electronics and signals and systems in terms of research.

6) UIUC or University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign:

UIUC is well known for its other courses in Social Sciences and Management, Natural Sciences, Arts and Humanities and Engineering and Technology. Its electrical engineering course is a complex mix of advanced robotics and digital information technology.

7) Princeton University:

One of the oldest, most respected universities in the US, Princeton University is well-known for its excellent faculty, strong academics and exemplary courses. The electrical engineering course at Yale is a mix of using cutting-edge applications and understanding the fundamentals of engineering.

8) CMU or Carnegie Mellon University:

CMU is possibly best known for its electrical and computer engineering discipline. It is the largest department in the university and is famous for its advanced research in cyber-security, nano-enabled technology and information processing and storage.

9) Georgia Institute of Technology:

The institute has the distinction of producing the largest number of computer and engineering graduates in the US. Its program on Electrical Engineering conducts advanced research on electrical energy systems operations, robotics, computer network security, enhanced distance learning technology, speech analysis and recognition and medical imaging.

10) Caltech or California Institute of Technology:

Caltech’s reputation for excellence stretches back a century, specifically with regards to innovation in the field of electrical engineering. Its electrical engineering course is a multi-disciplinary course, which looks at the field like computers and engineering.  The course delves deep into subjects like wireless systems, modern optics, computational vision and quantum electronics to name a few.

CAT Results Expected to be Out on 9th January 2013

All the students who are eagerly awaiting their CAT 2012 results may soon get to know their scores. CAT 2012 results are expected to be out on 9th January 2013.

Timetable for Standard X and XII CBSE Exams out!

 

The Delhi-based Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has annunciated the timetable for its standard X and XII exams. In a press release by CBSE PRO Rama Sharma stated that, both exams will commence from March 1 at 10.30am.

The standard X exam will begin with the painting subject and finish on March 15th, when the last paper scheduled is home science. The Mathematics paper is on March 2nd and Hindi on March 4th.

The standard XII exam will start with the English paper (Elective, Core and Functional) followed by History on March 4th and Physics the next day (5th March). It will end on March 17th with Punjabi paper.
The CBSE has directed all schools to conduct School Based Assessment (Scheme 1) between March 16 and 31.

CMAT registration date extended

The official website of Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) says that the registration deadline for the second CMAT test has been extended from January 2 to January 9, 2013.
CMAT was introduced by AICTE last year as a single-window entrance test to all institutes approved by it offering postgraduate management programmes. CMAT is also a gateway to the MBA programmes offered by university departments of various states.
The first CMAT test was conducted successfully in September 2012 and the second one is scheduled for February 21 to February 25, 2013. The result of the second test is expected to be declared on March 13, 2013.
The state governments will allot seats to students on the basis of central counseling and the detailed merit list provided by AICTE.

Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi invites applications for admission to PGDM Programs

Asia-Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi, established 1996, offers AICTE-approved two year full-time PGDM, PGDM- Banking & Financial Services, PGDM-Marketing, and PGDM - International Business programmes. The Flagship two-years full time PGDM programme of Asia Pacific Institute of Management is accepted by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to MBA degree. This programme offers dual specialization enabling students to major in two areas.
The Programmes are targeted at aspirants with high potential for success in business and industry. Such individuals must have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline from a University recognised by Association of Indian Universities/ AICTE. Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply.
The criterion for final selection is based on valid CAT/MAT/GMAT/XAT/CMAT scores, Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Written Communication. Credit is also given to the past academic achievements and work experience of the candidate. The admission offers are made purely on merit basis. The merit list is prepared for candidates who have qualified in the GD and Personal Interview. Successful candidates will be informed of their final selection.
The last date for receiving the completed application form is 31st Jan 2013.
The Institute's brochure and application form can be obtained, from either of the sources as below:

• By cash payment of Rs. 1200/-, from the institute
• By post (enclosing demand draft for Rs.1250/-, drawn in favour of “Asia Pacific Institute of Management”, payable at New Delhi)
• From selected branches of Axis Bank, Indian Bank, I M S coaching institutes on cash payment of Rs 1200.

Scholarship Calendar

January- April
1) Inlaks Scholarship
10 scholarships are available to Indian students for study up to two years at top institutions in US or UK.  The Foundation does not give scholarships in the following subjects: Engineering, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Business Studies, Medicine, Public Health, Indian Studies and Indian History, Fashion Design, Music and Film Animation.
Eligibility: Candidates must be Indian residents and hold a good degree from a recognised university. It is mandatory to have prior admission to the institution and the chosen course. Candidates must have admission letter before applying. The institutions concerned must only be top notch. Candidates must be below 30 years of age on the first of July in the year of application. More details
Deadline: January-April
2) Panasonic Scholarships
This scholarship is for Asian students to study masters degree programmes in universities in Japan.
Eligibility: Graduates or pending graduates of universities with a distinguished academic record. They must have completed 16 years of education including 4 years of technical education or have been accepted as eligible for enrollment at the targeted graduate schools. However, applicants must have completed their bachelors degrees no more than four years prior to the date of their arrival in Japan. More details
Deadline: In March
May-August
3) Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship
Stanford Business School awards up to five Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowships. These fellows receive full financial support for the two-year Stanford MBA programme.
Eligibility: Must be eligible to study for an MBA at the Stanford School of Business. After graduation from the MBA programme, the Reliance Dhirubhai Fellows are bound to return to India for a minimum of two years of employment in the private/public sector. More details
Last date: May-June
4) Fulbright Nehru Masters Fellowship for Leadership Development
Fulbright scholarships are offered to professionals in the areas of business administration, communication studies, economics, environment and public administration.
Eligibility: Candidates must have completed an equivalent of a US bachelors degree from a recognised Indian university with at least 55% marks (i.e. four-year bachelors degree) or completed masters degree (if the bachelors degree is of less than four years’ duration), must have at least three years' full time (paid or voluntary) professional or work experience relevant to their proposed field of study; demonstrate experience in leadership and community service and preferably be in the age group of 25-30 years. More details
Deadline: In July
5) Rhodes Scholarships for Masters in Oxford University
Rhodes scholars are encouraged to stay for at least two years at Oxford. Those doing one year masters degree are allowed to take up two such courses if they like. Eligibility: Candidates must be between the age group of 19-25 years on October 1 of the year when the session is expected to start and must have at least a first class degree in humanities, sciences, law, engineering, agriculture or medicine from an Indian University. More details 
Deadline: In July
September-December
6) German Scholarships
These scholarships are offered to study postgraduate courses (with special focus on developing countries) in select German universities. Scholars are entitled to receive a stipend of 750 euros, return air fare, tuition fee, research subsidy and health insurance.
Eligibility: Candidates must have a first class bachelors degree, and must be working in a developing country engaged in the planning and execution of projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas. There should not be a gap of more than three years between the award of last degree and application deadline and the candidate should not be older than 36 years. More details
Deadline: September-October
7) Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships
This is an annual scheme made available to all Commonwealth countries by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission.
Eligibility: You must be an Indian citizen residing in India and should have completed tertiary education in English medium. You must hold a doctorate (or other postgraduate qualifications accepted as sufficient for the career you are in). You must not be more than 40 years of age at the time of making the application. For details on eligibility criteria visit the website. More detailsDeadline: In September
8) Skoll Scholarships at Said Business School, Oxford
The Scholarship is given in recognition that the MBA may represent a significant financial burden, particularly for those who have chosen to work in social ventures rather than commercial or public sectors.
Eligibility: Candidates must have started or worked in a social venture for 12 months or longer. They must demonstrate personal qualities strongly resonating with social entrepreneurship and leadership and must establish the need of a management degree to further contribute to the social task they have taken at hand. More details
Last date: In October
9) Charles Wallace Scholarships
There are a host of scholarships under the aegis of Charles Wallace scholarships at different institutions – writer fellowship at the University of Kent (three months), writer fellowship at the University of Stirling (three months), translator fellowships at University of East Anglia (for two months) and Iqbal Sarin visiting fellowship in journalism at Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies (three months).
Eligibility: Candidates should be Indian citizens, domiciled and resident, aged between 25 and 45 years (except for translator fellowships wherein there is no upper age limit), have completed their postgraduate studies in the area of their specialisation and/or have between five to seven years professional experience. More details
Deadline: Depends on the programme you apply to
10) Vanier Canada Scholarships
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) programme is designed to attract and retain doctoral students who demonstrate leadership skills. It offers a significant financial award (Canadian $50,000 every year for three years) to assist successful candidates during their studies.
Eligibility: Candidates must have brilliant past academic record (demonstrated by transcripts, awards and distinctions) as well as demonstrated potential of leadership skills and relevant professional and academic experience, including research training and potential leadership ability. More details
Deadline: October- November
11) Chevening Gurukul Scholarship
Gurukul is a unique 12-week, advanced leadership programme, created by the renowned London School of Economics and Political Science, specifically for India's future leaders.
Eligibility: Applicants should be outstanding professionals from any field e.g. media, public/private sector, NGOs, politics and be able to demonstrate leadership in their chosen field or profession (to be assessed from the personal statement provided with the application form and the references). More details
Deadline: Visit the above mentioned website for updates
12) Charles Wallace Scholarship (Short Research or Professional Visits)
Every year the Trust makes between 10 and 15 grants towards the cost of short visits to the UK by academic research scholars and professionals.
Eligibility: Candidates should be Indian citizens and aged between 25 and 45 years, have good knowledge of English, should have completed their studies and have had four or more years of research or professional experience. Preference is given to post-doctoral applicants. More details
Deadline: October/November
13) Chevening Rolls Royce Science and Innovation Leadership Programme
This programme presents a remarkable 15-week opportunity at the Said Business School, University of Oxford. It will enable 12 scholars to explore innovation and science policy, from an academic, practical and personal perspective.
Eligibility: They are meant for mid-career Indian professionals working in the fields of science, innovation, and related public administration. More details
Deadline: November-December
14) The Gates Cambridge Scholarships
To pursue postgraduate or research studies in Cambridge University, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation offers scholarships every year. All applicants are first evaluated by the academic department in Cambridge to which they are applying. Of these, the department then recommends the very best applicants to the trust. So, you must apply to both – for admission to the course and also for your consideration for the scholarship at the same time.
Eligibility: Candidates must have a first class or high second class honours degree, or its equivalent, from a recognised university and must secure admission in the Cambridge University on their own. More details
Deadline: December
15) Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships
These are fully funded scholarships offered to study for a doctoral degree at St John's college, University of Cambridge. The programme covers academic fees, international air fare, monthly stipend to cover living expenses and UK visa.
Eligibility: Indian national with a masters (postgraduate) degree from a reputed/recognised Indian university/institution with a first class award (UG and PG) in the relevant subject/field and should have identified a full time Doctoral Research degree from the University of Cambridge. More details
Deadline: December 31 2012

80 per cent hike in IIT tuition fee

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have decided to hike their tuition fee for undergraduate courses by 80 per cent for future students who will get admission this year. It means that the 2013 entrants to IITs will have to pay Rs 90,000 per annum as tuition fee, instead of the current fee of Rs 50,000 per annum.
Those who are already studying at IITs will not be affected by the fee hike. IITs will also continue to offer education free of cost for SC and ST category students, and also continue 100 per cent scholarships for poor students (the combined income of whose parents is less than Rs 4.5 lakh per annum). Thus, free education and 100 per cent scholarships offer relief to about 25 per cent students of IITs.
The Kakodkar Committee has recommended that the fee for undergraduate, Masters, and PhD programmes at IITs should be around Rs 2 to 2.5 lakh per annum, if IITs want to be financially autonomous. However, IIT Council revised it to lower the fee. IIT Council also stressed that students will have access to easy loan facility and no student, who has qualified JEE, will be denied entry into IITs on financial grounds.
The last fee hike at IITs was done in 2008-09, when the annual fee was doubled from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000. The hike in IIT tuition fee has been made to make IITs financially sustainable. The fee structure will be reviewed every year. IITs have also agreed to five-year performance review from external agency.

CBSE’s vocational courses in Hospitality and Tourism

Towards ironing out the issue of acute shortage of trained professionals in the field of Hospitality and Tourism, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to launch a brand new vocational course each in food production, food and beverage services, front office management, bakery and confectionary and travel and tourism.

These skill-based courses under Hospitality and Tourism Sectors are likely to commence from the academic year . Interestingly, students who opt for these courses may get additional weightage in the hotel management entrance examination.

The schools have already been informed by the CBSE that the National Council of Hospitality and Catering Technology(NCHCT) is exploring possibilities for providing the students passing out of this course with an additional weightage in the entrance examination for graduate courses in hotel management in the institutes of hotel management in the country. NCHCT is the professional body for the joint certification of CBSE's vocational courses under the hospitality and tourism sector.

Points to remember:

• The new courses consist of two vocational subjects each in classes XI and XII
• Besides these two vocational subjects, students can take one language and two academic elective subjects relevant to the field
• Students also have the option to take up any two academic elective subjects besides two vocational subjects
• The students can also opt for sixth additional subject that can either be an academic elective subject or a vocational subject.

CBSE has asked all the interested schools to start one or more of these vocational courses in class XI from the academic year 2013-2014.

Last date for IGNOU admissions this year

The last date to apply for admissions to various academic programmes at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is January 8, 2013. Students will have to pay a late fee of Rs 200 along with submitting the application form for January 2013 session.
Programs offered only in January include:

• M.Sc Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science (MSCMACS)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM)
• PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM)
• PG Diploma in HIV Medicine (PGDHIVM)
• Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA)
• Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (DCCN)

The institute has also invited applications for the following masters programmes:

• Masters of Computer Applications (MCA)
• M.Com
• M.Sc in Dietetics and Food Services
• M.Sc in Library and Information Science
• Master of Arts (MA) in:

1. Rural Development
2. Tourism Management
3. English
4. Hindi
5. Philosophy, Gandhi and Peace Studies
6. Education
7. Public Administration
8. Participatory Development
9. Social Work
10. Economics
11. History
12. Political Science
13. Sociology
14. Psychology
15. Extension and Development Studies
16. Gender and Development Studies
17. Distance Education
18. Anthropology

Bachelor degree programmes:

• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP)
• B.A. in Political Science, History, Economics, Mathematics, Public Administration, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, English, Hindi, Urdu, Tourism Studies, Social Work, Library and Information Sciences
• B.Com. course
• B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology and Botany
• All diploma and certificate programmes

Note: Students can avail the handbook and prospectus for Rs 100 at all regional centres of the University, City Centre in the YMCA Tourist Hostel at Connaught Place, as well as in the university’s headquarters. 

Register for paper-based ATMA exam now!

Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) comprises of more than 600 management institutes in India. AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is the entry point for postgraduate management programmes offered by these institutes. ATMA scores are valid for one year for admission to MBA, PGDM, MCA and other postgraduate programmes offered by AICTE-approved institutes.
While the online ATMA exam was conducted on December 9, 2012, registrations are still open for the paper-based ATMA exam, which will be conducted on February 17, 2013 from 2 pm to 5 pm. Online ATMA 2013 exam will be conducted on May 26, 2013 and again on August 4, 2013.
Application submission deadline for paper-based ATMA 2013 exam is February 7, 2013. The result of the exam is expected to be declared in about three weeks from the date of the test.
Eligibility Criteria
Students who are pursuing final year of their graduation or have already graduated from any stream are eligible to appear for ATMA.
Exam Pattern
The duration of ATMA exam paper is three hours or 180 minutes, in which students have to solve 180 questions. It has three sections. Each section has two papers and each of these two papers carry 30 questions to be solved in 30 minutes. The sections are:

• Analytical Reasoning
• Verbal
• Quantitative

Scoring Pattern
There is negative marking in ATMA test. One mark is awarded for the right answer and 0.25 marks are deducted from the total score for each incorrect answer.