DRDO selection test
The Scientists Entry Test (SET) is scheduled to be held on September 2, 2007, for selection of over 500 scientists into the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 
The DRDO’s Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) selects over 500 engineers and scientists annually through the SET, besides campus selection processes. The RAC has hired over 2,000 scientists / engineers in varied science and engineering disciplines. These include physics, chemistry and mathematics, to engineering disciplines like aeronautics, electronics, mechanical, computer science, chemical and metallurgy in addition to several others.  Apart from the SET, the DRDO has other programmes to recruit experienced and qualified scientists.
For details, visit websites rac.drdo.in or www.drdo.org,

Courses in hardware                                
SKILLS Academy, promoted by Tiruchirappalli Regional Engineering College, is conducting courses in Computer Hardware and Mobile Phone Servicing for 10th Standard pass/fail and above, students. SKILLS Academy is located at 1/53, behind R V Public School, R V Road, Bangalore 560004.
 For registration and details contact: 41500452, 98441 76080

Degree in space science
Under the initiative of the ISRO, students now have a chance to notch an engineering degree in a very new and exciting field - that of space sciences. Open to students who have completed their pre-university education, and have their names on the IIT-JEE extended list, this course offers degrees in avionics, aeronautics and space science.
There is no course fee at all for the whole five year period. Only a commitment that on passing out, the student will work for five years at ISRO.
For more details, visit www.iist.ac.in

Weekend PG programme
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is starting its third batch of the one year Weekend Post Graduate Executive Management Programme (PGEMP) meant for working executives on Saturday, July 7, 2007.
The programme highlights are:
Classes will be conducted on weekends (Saturday evenings and Sundays full day).
Certification from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
The three main streams - Finance, Marketing and HR, are covered in the programme. Foundation and advanced level courses in management are covered in a structured format.
For further information, contact Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 43, Race Course Road, Bangalore. Tel nos: 9945381846/ 9341221482, office nos: 22382798/ 22389634 or e-mail: bvbemp@yahoo.com

Astrology
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in collaboration with Indian Council of Astrological Science, Bangalore Chapter I, is conducting Astrology classes in English medium from fundamentals, commencing from 1st week of July, 2007, at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore-560 001, on Saturdays and Sundays.
Those interested may contact the Bhavan at tel no: 22267421, 22267303, 22265746 and Dr Krishna Kumar at tel no: 23562241.

Hostel facility
Badaganadu Sangha invites applications from students studying in SSLC and above, belonging to the rural Brahmin community for hostel accommodation. Applications can be obtained from Sangha office from June 15, 2007.
The last date for submitting filled up applications is June 26. For further details contact the office at Kumara Park West, Bangalore-560020, Ph: 23445944.

Free hostel
Applications are invited from students studying in colleges and technical courses in Bangalore, for hostel facility for the year 2007-08.
Free boarding and lodging will be provided to the deserving students of the Yadava (Golla) community with consideration to their merit and poverty.
Prescribed application forms can be obtained from the office during working hours on payment of Rs 20.
For further details contact: N Nagaraj and Lakshminarasamma Yadava Hostel (Venugopala Krishna Swamy Temple Complex), Nagarthpet Main Road, Bangalore- 560002.
Contact ph: 22211336.
Last date for receiving applications is July 10, 2007.

RCC design and detailing
INSTRUCT is conducting a 6 week evening course from July 4, 2007, for Site and Design engineers, fresh civil engineers, engineers from state, central government and public sector organisations who want to improve their knowledge in structural design and detailing.
 For details contact: Director, INSTRUCT, 1st Floor, UVCE Alumni Association Building, KR Circle, Bangalore-560001, Ph: 22243257, 22294291.

ITI training for the deaf
Admissions are open for eligible deaf candidates of the age group 14-40 years in the trade: Fitter and Electronics Mechanic; SSLC passed/failed candidates can apply. Free hostel facility is available for boys.
The last date for applications is July 15, 2007.
The last date for receiving filled in applications is August 1, 2007.
Contact Principal, TTCD, 28/2, Haines Road, near New Bamboo Bazaar Road, Bangalore-560051, or contact phone - 080-65652996.