SNAP 2014 by SIU: Exam centers and important dates

Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune, has notified for admissions to Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes for the academic session 2015.

Admissions will take place on the basis of Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP 2014) scores, which is likely to be conducted in the third week of December, 2014.

The test is of two-hour duration (from 2 pm to 4 pm) and will be held in 30 cities across India. SNAP Test fee is Rs 1,500.

The test will be conducting in 30 cities all over India this time. Applicants can choose the city of their choice while registering for the test. However, it is not sure that one will get the selected city.

CTET September 2014: Details about the paper

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for the September 2014 session.

The candidates who wish to be a teacher for classes I to V will have to appear for Paper I from 2pm to 4:30pm and Paper II will be conducted for candidates who wish to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII from 9:30 pm to 12 noon.

CTET paper will be having multiple choice questions, wherein each question will carry four options, out of which one is to be chosen. For every correct answer, one mark will be awarded to the candidates. No negative marking is applicable, though.

Paper I: (Two and a half hours)

Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 MCQs
Language I: 30 MCQs
Language II: 30 MCQs
Mathematics: 30 MCQs
Environmental Studies: 30 MCQs  

Junior Research Fellow required at Pondicherry Engineering College

Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC), Puducherry has invited applications for Junior Research Fellowship for candidates to work as a Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Science and Technology IDP-MED sponsored project "Feasibility study for development of an instrument for noninvasive prognosis of dengue" for the session 2014.

The position is temporary and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of two years. The position is coterminous with the project. Candidate selected for this position can apply for the regular PhD programme in Pondicherry University provided they satisfy the eligibility criterion for PhD programme in ECE department of PEC.

Sambalpur University notifies for Ph.D admissions

Sambalpur University, Sambalpur has invited applications for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme in Management for the session 2015.

Eligibility Criteria: Candidate who has obtained Master's degree in any discipline of this university or any other university or such degree as may be considered equivalent for this purpose by this university with at least 55 per cent(or equivalent grade) shall be eligible to apply.

How to Apply: Candidates can apply online. Candidates should download the challan form and deposit of Rs 1500 in any branch of SBI towards processing and entrance fee. 

Tips, Tricks and important details regarding AIMA MAT September 2014

With the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) examinations just around the corner, it's time to brush up your knowledge regarding its syllabus, examination pattern and last minute tips and tricks. MAT scores will help you in admission to management programmes and MBA courses in over 600 institutes within India and a few international institutes as well. Here are some tips to help you score.

The paper-based examination will be conducted on September 7 and the computer-based examination on September 14. Candidates are required to at least possess a Bachelor's degree. All India Management Association (AIMA) conducts this test four times a year, in February, May, September and December.

NIT Rourkela: M.Tech Research Fellowship programmes

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela has invited applications for M.Tech (Research) Fellowships from students, who are pursuing their M.Tech Research programme of the centre of excellence on "Orthopaedic Tissue Engineering and Rehabilitation" under TEQIP-II for the session 2014-15. The applications will be short-listed till September 7.

Details are mentioned below:

Eligibility criteria: The candidates willing to apply should have acquired a BE/B.Tech degree in Biomedical/ Biotechnology/Chemical/ Computer Science/Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Ceramics/Metallurgy/Material Science/Biochemical engineering having acquired 60 per cent aggregate marks.

Scholarship Details:

Academic Programme: M.Tech (Res)

National Institute of Unani Medicine notifies admissions to M.D and M.S programmes

The National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bangalore has notified for admissions for Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET-2014) to be conducted by September 21, 2014.

PGET is conducted for taking admission to Mahire Tib Doctor of Medicine (M.D) and Mahire Jarahat Master of Surgery (M.S) programmes in Unani offered in various departments for the session 2014-15.

Name of the Course: Mahire Tib/Mahire Jarahat - M.D./M.S (Unani) in the following discipline, subject to permission from government of India.

Association of Private Dental and Medical Colleges, MP notifies for MD/M.Ch courses

The Association of Private Dental and Medical Colleges (APDMC) of Madhya Pradesh has notified admissions to Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Medical Oncology, Neurology, Medical Gastroenterology, Reproductive Medicine, Nephrology and Master of Chirurgical (M.Ch) in Neuro Surgery, Paediatrics Surgery, Surgical Oncology and Urology programmes offered at Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS), Indore for the session 2014.

Admissions will take place through Madhya Pradesh Superspeciality Entrance Test (MP SSET-2014), which will be conducted on Saturday, September 20, 2014.

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must possess recognised post graduate degree MD/MS/DNB (or its equivalent) from a medical college recognised by MCI.

Candidates who have appeared at MD/MS/DNB or equivalent examinations are also eligible to submit application forms.

The candidate must be an Indian national.

ESIC invites application for admission to MBBS courses at ESI Medical Colleges

Candidates who successfully ranked at the AIPMT 2014 but are yet to secure a seat in any of the medical colleges after the end of seat allotment now have another chance.

ESI Corporation under the administrative control of Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India has invited applications from 'Wards of Insured persons' under ESI Scheme for admission to MBBS course in the following ESIC Medical Colleges under "ESIC Management Quota" for academic session 2014-15.

Candidates who have qualified 'All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Test (AIPMT) 2014 are eligible to apply for the same.

King George's Medical University notifies for Ph.d admissions in bio-medical sciences

King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow has invited applications for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) program in bio-medical sciences for the session 2014.

Ph.D Program has been initiated in bio-medical sciences to promote state-of- art research and to mentor scholars their area of specialization. PhD Degree will mention the title of thesis and will not be awarded in any specific subject.

Eligibility Criteria:
Candidate must have graduate and PG degree with 60 per cent marks. For Medical/Dental candidates MD/MS/MDS with at least 60 per cent marks in MBBS/BDS aggregate.

8 Interesting less-known facts about Google

Google, which was founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page in September 4, 1998, is one of the most popular websites in the world. It is a web search engine that lets you find other sites on the web based on keyword searches. Google also provides many specialised searches through blogs, catalogs, videos, news items and more. Google has social networking tools, organisation tools, and chat tools, services for mobile devices, and even google branded merchandises are available. The icing on the cake is that most of the services that google provides are free of cost, although most of Google's profit comes from Internet advertising revenue.

To brush up your knowledge more about Google, we present before you some interesting facts of which you might be unaware:

AIPGMEE 2015 registrations to start August 29

National Board of Examinations (NBE) has notified the All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination (AIPGMEE) 2015.

The AIPGMEE is an all-India eligibility-cum-ranking medical entrance examination conducted by NBE. It is held as a single entrance examination for admission into all India 50 per cent quota in Doctor of Medicine/Master of Surgery/Post Graduate (MD/MS/PG) in medical programs offered by government-run medical colleges as well as institutes in all states, excluding Jammu and Kashmir and Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

The state governments of Karnataka, Rajasthan, Goa, Sikkim, Punjab, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh this year onwards will use AIPGMEE 2015 scores to grant admission to MD/MS/PG diploma programmes in colleges which operate under them.

Civil Services Preliminary exam 2014 - Last Moment Tips and suggestions

Excitement, nervousness and curiosity are the only words for those preparing for the 2014 civil services preliminary examination. Civil services are one of the most sought-after jobs in India, the examination for which is a hard nut to crack. It's not just a four-five month preparation, but years of hard labour and dedication help an individual to come out with flying colors.

If you neeed the key to unlock the doorway to the Union government, state governments and public sector undertakings, it is time you braced yourself for the first hurdle. Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), which is conducted by the Union Public Service Commissoon (UPSC), in order to screen eligible candidates for the Civil Services Mains examinations, will help you land a job. This year the Civil Services Preliminary examination is to be held on August 24, 2014.

SAT 2014: Ten top ranked colleges of US

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the globally recognised college admission test conducted by College Board of the US, will be held on October 11, 2014.

SAT scores is considered by US colleges or universities for admissions to undergraduate programmes. Ten top ranked colleges of the US according to the SAT scores accepted last year is given below:

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Notified Admission for PG Programme 2014

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada invited applications through online from 28 July 2014 for admission into 2-year Self Financed PG Programs from Indian national students for the academic year 2014-15. The candidates are required to submit online application with application fee Rs.1000/- before 18 August 2014. The last date of application with a late fee of Rs.500/- is 25 August 2014.

Important Date

Last Date for receipt of Application forms: 18 August 2014

Last Date for receipt of Application forms with late fee (Rs 500): 25 August 2014

Course Details

1. M.Tech VLSI design: 25 seats, collaboration with Seer Akademi, Hyderabad & NPTEL, IITM

JEE (Main+Advanced) MAHAPACK "VIRAAT"( 2 Yr. Programme)

                                                       It includes SMP + DPPs files + AITS + RPs

New inclusions in Mahapack ''VIRAAT'' 

• Online Part Syllabus Practice Tests
• Previous years Test papers in Online Mode (of MAIN)
• Digital Library & video solutions of Most asked doubts in Sheets

IIEST Notified Admission for Ph.D. Programs 2014

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur invited application to Ph.D. program under the Engineering and Technology Faculty from 10 departments, 7 schools and 2 centres. Eligible candidates can send online application before 28 August 2014.

Important Dates

• Opening date for application: 13 August 2014
• Last date of application and remittance of the fee in the bank: 28 August 2014
• Publication of the list of eligible candidates for test/interview: 02 September 2014
• Interview/Test: 08- 10 September 2014

CAT 2014: Points to remember before registering

The much-awaited registrations for Common Admission Test (CAT) for the session 2014 have begun. In order to apply, the candidates are required to:
Step 1: Register to create a profile;
Step 2: Log in with the system generated User ID and Password;
Step 3: Submit applications which includes filling details and online payment.

But before the candidates register, they should keep the following points in mind:

• The candidates should check the eligibility for CAT 2014;

• The candidates should ensure that they have a valid and unique email address and mobile number;

Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) 2014: Notification

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Human Resource Development Group, Examination Unit has invited online applications for the National Eligibility Test- 2014 (NET 2014) to be conducted for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship. Eligible Candidates can apply online on or before August 12, 2014.  Examination will be held on December 21.

Age Limit
For JRF (NET): Maximum 28 years (upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Physically handicapped/Visually handicapped and female applicants).
For LS (NET): No upper age limit.

Educational Qualification
Candidates should have 4 years BE/BTech/BPharma/MBBS/Integrated BS/MS/MSc or equivalent degree with at least 55 per cent marks for general and OBC (50 per cent for SC/ST candidates, physically and Visually Handicapped candidates).

M.Sc in Biotechnology admissions at Vinoba Bhave University

Vinoba Bhave University has invited applications for admissions to MSc in Biotechnology programme for the session 2014-16. Candidates can apply latest by August 8.

Eligibility criteria:

Candidates willing to apply for admissions should have done their BSc (H) under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Chemistry/ Zoology. They should have acquired 45 per cent aggregate marks in the same. Or

They should possess a degree in BSc (general) having Botany/Zoology/Chemistry or Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics (having Biology in Class 12th). Candidates should have acquired 45 per cent aggregate marks in the same.

Selection process:

KVPY 2014 Tips and Tricks for Last Moment

The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana  identifies and encourages talent and motivates students to pursue career in research. Students across the country are gearing up to give their best in the exam as KVPY is the most coveted scholarship-fellowship programs in basic sciences started by DST (Department of Science and Technology, Government of India).


The KVPY exam sets itself apart from the other engineering and MBBS exams as it largely focuses on multi concept implementation in each question. Below are a few things you need to keep in mind. These are certain KVPY tips that will help you get the edge over other students. 



If You are preparing for JEE Main or AIPMT exam, the syllabus is almost the same. Hence, both the preparations can go side by side without affecting each other. Cracking KVPY questions will be easy for youif you have studied NCERT and other study materials thoroughly.