Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences, Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Mhow (MP), Office: AB Road, Dr Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow)-453441, Dist Indore (MP), invites applications for admission to one year MPhil Programme of study in Social Sciences with core papers in Research Methodology and Dr Ambedkar’s Thought and Contemporary Socio-Economic Issues of Indian Society, and any two optional papers from: Life and Philosophy of Dr Ambedkar, The Development of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj: Women and Child Development; and Social Development and Justice. Besides, the candidate will be required to write a dissertation in one of the related topics, to be decided by the Institute. On the basis of availability of seats, and merit the admission to PhD with fellowship may also be considered by the Institute.

Fellowship and Contingency: For MPhil Rs 1500 pm and contingency of Rs 2000 per year.

Eligibility: A post-graduate degree in any subject from a recognised university under faculties of Social Sciences, Education, Law, Women & Child Development in the Faculty of Home Science, and Philosophy in the Faculty of Humanities, with minimum of 50 per cent for SC/ST and 55 per cent for other candidates. The candidates appearing for post-graduation final examination of 2006 can also apply. A candidate who has already done MPhil will not to be eligible. JRF awardees may directly apply for admission and need not appear for entrance test.

How to apply and last date: Desirous candidates may apply on plain paper, as per the proforma given below, along with a DD of Rs 25 for SC and ST candidates and Rs 50 in case of others in favour of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences, payable at Mhow. The format may be downloaded from the Institute website. The duly filled in applications must reach to Registrar at the office address latest by June 3, 2006.

Diploma in Civil Engineering (through distance learning model)

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) was established in 1996 by the Planning Commission, Govt of India, and the Indian Construction Industry to streamline the functioning of Indian Construction Industry. HRD being the prime area of concern, CIDC, jointly with IGNOU is offering the above programme for the construction personnel.

Eligibility: 10th Std with Maths and overall percentage above 55 per cent or 10+2 with Science or Certificate of Draughtsmanship from ITI or any other recognised institute or 10th pass with Maths with two years experience in Construction Industry.

Duration: Min 3 years (6 semesters) Max 5 years.

Registration last date for Diploma: June 15, 2006.

For further details please contact the following study centre: CIDC Diploma Co-ordinator, Sh. Parshuram Pandit/ Sh. Prashant Gupta 09891821751.

Bangalore (Karnataka) Mr K Ramachandran 0984550925, Qtr No. C7/41 BDA Flats, Kalla Hally, SC Garden, PO, Bangalore.

Diploma in Tool and Die Making

Eligibility: Matriculation or equivalent examination from a recognised Board/University with Mathematics and Science (Physics and Chemistry or both) with minimum 50 per cent marks (40 per cent for SC/ST/OBC. Physically handicapped candidates). Candidates awaiting results of Std 10 can also appear for the written test but the result should be available at the time of admission. Age: Between 15 to 18 years (21 years for SC/ST/OBC physically handicapped candidates) as on September 1, 2006

Selection: Selection will be done on an all India basis through preliminary admission test at Jamshedpur on July 16, 2006. Final Test will be conducted for the short listed candidates from preliminary Test on July 30, 2006.

How to apply: Application form along with prospectus can be obtained in person from IDTR office from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm until May 30, 2006 by paying Rs 350 (Rs 150 for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped candidates) in cash or send Demand Draft for Rs 400 (Rs 200 for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped candidates) in favour of Indo-Danish Tool Room payable at Jamshedpur. Candidates are requested to send two self addressed slip. SC/ST candidates should send proof of Caste. Candidates should not send any certificate in original at the time of applying.

Last date for receipt of filled in application is June 5, 2006. All applications are to be addressed to the General Manager duly superscribed on the envelop, “Application for Diploma in Tool & Die Making” to the above address.

Duplicate admit cards will not be issued to any candidates.

IDTR has a placement cell. Hostel facility will be available. IDTR will not be responsible for postal delay. Applications are to be purchased from IDTR only. NRI and foreign nationals can also apply against the supernumerary seats.

Central Tool Room & Training Centre, Ministry of Small Scale Industries, Bonhooghly Industrial area, Kolkata-700 108

Applications are invited from the candidates with the following criteria for admission to four years Diploma Courses in Tool & Die Making recognised by AICTE & State Council for Engineering & Technical Education, Government of West Benga.

Qualification: Matriculation or Equivalent from Recognised Board/ University with Mathematics and Science.

Aggregate Marks: Minimum 50 per cent (40 per cent for SC/ST candidates).

Age in Years: 15-19 (21 for SC/ST/OPH) as on September 1, 2006.

How to apply: Apply in prescribed application form to be collected from CTTC, personally or by post on payment of Rs 350 (Rs 175 for SC/ST proof to be submitted) either by cash or by demand draft payable to Central Tool Room & Training Centre, Kolkata. Applicants may also download the prescribed application form from the web site and enclose DD amounting to Rs 300 (Rs 150 for SC/ST candidates). Last date of submission of filled in application form at CTTC, Kolkata is July 12, 2006. Limited Hostel facility is available. Method of Selection: Selection will be done on the basis of written test and interview held on July 23, 2006.

The first five selected Orthopaedically handicapped candidates shall be sponsored by National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH), BT Rad, Kolkata-700090. Candidates who wish to apply in this category are advised to contact NIOH directly or through Centre.

CTTC shall not be responsible for postal / other delays. However, eligible candidates who have not received their admit cards may appear in the Test / interview on production of proof of application and attested photograph as identity. For details visit http://business.vsnl.com/cttckolkata.

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh National Institute of Nursing Education

Last date for the receipt of Application May 16, 2006.

Application on prescribed from are invited for the following courses at National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, Chandigarh for the session starting from July 1, 2006. Incomplete applications will not be entertained and no correspondence will be made in this regard.

1. BSc Nursing (4 years) (only for female candidates) seats: 60.

Qualifications: 10+2 with physics, chemistry, biology and English or any other equivalent examination recognised by Panjab University with atleast 50 per cent marks in aggregate. Candidates appearing in April-May, of the year can also apply. Minimum age 17 years and maximum 25 years as on December 31, of the year.

BSc Nursing (Post basic) 2 years. Seats 40.

Qualifications: 10+2 or any other equivalent examination recognised by Panjab University. Three years experience by June 30 of the year in bedside or Public Health Nursing from a Hospital recognised by the State Govt/ Government of India. RN and RM as approved by INC or substitute registration in case of male candidates.

MSc Nursing (2 years) seats: 8.

Specialities: Medical Surgical, Community Health.

Qualifications: BSc Nursing (Post-basic)/BSc Nursing degree of the Panjab University or any other equivalent degree recognised by Panjab University with 50 per cent marks in aggregate. Two years experience by June 30 of the year in bedside nursing or Public Health Nursing or Teaching in Nursing from Institutions recognised by State Govt/Government of India. RN and RM as approved by INC or substitute registration in case of male candidates.

No. of seats may vary in a subject/course without prior notice.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Application form along with prospectus are available from the office of the undersigned either personally on payment of Rs 500 for General Category and Rs 400 for SC/ST (prospectus/ form purchased for SC/ST category shall not be entertained in General category) from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. and from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm on all working days except Saturday (on Saturday form will be available from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. or by post for which the request must be accompanied with self addressed thick envelope (24cms x 15 cms) bearing postage stamps of Rs 45 and Bank Draft for Rs 500 and Rs 400 for General and SC/ST (indicating category i.e. General or SC/ST) respectively drawn in favour of The Director, PGI, Chandigarh, payable at SBI), MI Branch code 1524.

Note: 1. It is in the interest of the candidates to send the application through speed/registered post.

2. No request for the supply of the forms by post will be entertained after May 8, 2006.

E-mail: medinst@pgi.chd.nic. Web:http://pgimer.nic.in

Finishing School Program from Cadence

Cadence Design Systems (I) Pvt Ltd partnering with Time to Market, Inc (TTM), a provider of IC design services and training, and University of California, USA, launched the Cadence-TTM-UCSC Extension Finishing School Program (FSP) recently.

The FSP is an advanced learning program in VLSI and electronic design for new graduates and industry professionals.

It is intended to create a design-aware talent pool, thus addressing the growing need for skilled professionals in electronic design in India.