SPM PDPU Conducts MBA Admissions 2014-16

School of Petroleum Management, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (SPM PDPU), Gandhinagar, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University or PDPU is a private university established by the Gujarat Energy Research & Management Institute through a State Act in the year 2007. The institute has announced the admission for the MBA 2014-16 batch.

Programme:

·         MBA

·         MBA (Energy & Infrastructure)

Seats: 120, 60 in each programme.

Eligibility: The candidates should be graduates in any discipline from a recognized university or institute with minimum 50% marks for General category candidates and 45% for SC and ST candidates or equivalent CGPA. Final year students can also apply.

Selection Procedure: Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their CAT 2013 scores. The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. Past academic record and work experience will also be taken into consideration. The weights given to each of these parameters are given in the following table:

Parameter	Weights
CAT 2013 Score	40%
Group Discussion	15%
Personal Interview	30%
Work Experience	10%
Academic Performance	5%
Total	100%

Application Procedure: Click here for applying online which will start from September 25, 2013. The application fee is likely to be Rs. 2000.

Important Dates:

Events	Dates
Sale of Application Form	Wednesday, September 25, 2013 onwards
Application Deadline	Friday, February 7, 2014
GD & PI	Wednesday, March 19 to Saturday, March 22, 2014
Academic Session begins from	Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Address: 

School of Petroleum Management
(Formerly known as Institute of Petroleum Management, Gandhinagar)
Off Koba – Gandhinagar Highway
Raisan, Gandhinagar - 382 007.
Gujarat – INDIA

Phone: 91 79 23275050, 23275100

Website: www.spm.pdpu.ac.in

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XAT 2013 Results Declared

The Xavier Aptitude Test results have been declared.

If you have taken XAT 2013 and waiting for your result, you can check your scores, 

To know your result please click here. 

You need to provide your XAT registration no and password to download your scorecard.

The results have been declared earlier than the scheduled time. As per earlier notification results were suppose to be available on the website by 31st January 2013.but it seems like to give students more time for their admission , XLRI Jamshedpur has published result earlier.

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Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode PGP Admission Procedure for 2014-16

IIM Kozhikode has announced the admission criteria for the academic year 2014-16 of the Post Graduate Programme. The admission will take place through CAT 2013 scores, Group Discussion (GD) or Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) and the candidate profile.

The first step of admission is to shortlist the candidates based on the CAT 2013 scores and past academic record. The following table will give you the CAT 2013 cut off.

Category	CAT Score Percentile	Sectional Percentile	SSC/X Percentage	HSC/XII Percentage
General	90	80	60	60
OBC (NC)	80	70	60	60
SC	65	50	55	55
ST and PWD	55	40	55	55

IIM Kozhikode mentions that from all the eligible students who register with IIM Kozhikode, a short-list of students will be prepared based on Aggregate Index Score. This score is based on performance in CAT 2013, Bachelors degree and other traits relevant for management education. The Aggregate Index Score calculation details are given below.

a.Graduation Index Score:

i. For those who completed their Bachelor’s degree the percentage marks reported in their marks/grade sheet will be considered.

ii. Percentage marks for incomplete Bachelor’s degree applicants are based on their available marks.

iii. For those students having cleared CA/ICWAI/CS without having Bachelor’s degree, their average of intermediate and final level marks will be treated as Bachelor’s degree marks.

iv. For bachelor’s degree, the percentage of marks awarded by Institute/University will be treated as final. If the Institute/University does not award the percentage of marks, it will be calculated on the basis of the marks obtained in all subjects listed in the mark sheet.

v. If the percentage of marks awarded by Institute/University does not take into account marks obtained in all the subjects as mentioned in the marksheet(s) for all the years, the students must produce a certificate from the Principal/Head of the Department/Registrar/Director of the university/institution certifying details of the practice at the time of the GD/WAT-PI, if short-listed for the same.

vi. If any Board/Institute/University awards only letter grades without providing an equivalent percentage of marks on the grade sheet, the candidate should obtain a certificate from the Board/Institute/University specifying the equivalent marks. The original equivalence certificate needs to be submitted at the time of GD/WAT-PI, if short-listed for the same. Obtaining the equivalence certificate is the responsibility of students.

vii. For students having a 5-year integrated Master's degree, percentage of marks obtained in the first 3 years will be considered as bachelor’s degree.

b. CAT Index Score: Performance in CAT is an important input in the admission process. Students should note that it is important to perform well in each section of the test. Scaled Scores from both the sections (with equal weightages) of CAT 2013 will go in to computation of CAT Index Score. CAT Index Score will carry a weight of 76%.

c. To ensure diversity, marks will be awarded for diversity (gender (5%) or academic discipline (2%)) related factors. A student is entitled to diversity marks from only one factor, whichever is higher. The non-engineering disciplines are applicable for academic diversity factor.

d. Previous work/professional experience will carry a weight of 5% depending on the length of service as on January 31, 2014. Only managerial work experience after graduation will be considered. Training/Project work/work completed as an integral part of curricular requirement will not be considered.

Final Selection Process at IIM Kozhikode

The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for Group Discussion/Written Ability Test and Personal Interview rounds. The final selection will take place on the basis of the following factors:

Component	Weight
CAT	35%
WAT/GD	15%
Quality Work Experience	5%
Personal Interview	45%

For Details :  http://www.iimk.ac.in/academics/pgp/admn_policy_website_14102013.pdf

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VIT University Vellore MBA Program Admission 2014

MBA, MBA (International Business) Degree Programmes Admissions 2014-15

VIT University is inviting applications for admission into MBA Programme for the academic year 2014

Eligibility: The applicant for admission should be a Resident Indian National and should have graduated from colleges located in India

NRI and foreign nationals may contact the Director Admissions for details of admission

A minimum of 60% is required in the qualifying full-time Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or Institution

Candidates appearing for the final examination to be held in April / May and whose results will be available on or before 15th August are also eligible for admission

The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must include a minimum of three years of regular education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent
Consistent Academic Record in X and XII standard is required

CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT/CMAT score is essential

Executive work experience is an advantage but not essential

The candidate should studied in Regular/Full Time and Formal Education

Scholarship: Students with valid CAT/XAT/GMAT score of 95 percentile and above are eligible for full fee waiver

Students with valid CAT/XAT/GMAT score of 90 percentile and above are eligible for 50% tuition fee waiver

Students with valid MAT score above 790 (791 to 800) are eligible for full fee waiver

Students with valid MAT score in the range of 760 to 790 are eligible for 50% tuition fee waiver

Fee Structure (MBA/MBA (IB))

Tution Fee Rs.1,82,000/-
Special Fees Rs.65,000/-
Total Fees Rs.2,47,000/-

Note: One time payment of Admission Fee of Rs.5000/- and caution deposit (refundable) of Rs.3000/- will be extra

Foreign Trip: Overseas Experiential Learning (OELP) is compulsory for MBA (IB) students for which an advance of Rs 50,000/- should to be paid at the time of admission

Payment Mode: All payments are to be made only in the form of a crossed demand draft drawn in favour of VIT University, payable at Vellore, with a cover letter indicating the following information; name of the candidate; programme and campus to which admitted (enclose photocopy of provisional admit card); total amount to be paid; name of the bank, Branch, demand draft number and date

Admission Procedure:

Candidates can apply online at www.bschool.vit.ac.in

The short-listed candidates will undergo Written Test/Group Discussion

The Written Test/GD will be held at Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Madurai, Patna, Ranchi and Vellore

The selection for admission to both Chennai & Vellore Campuses will be made based on the merit of the candidate

The exact date, time and venue of the Written Test/GD will be intimated by post/mail

The selected candidate shall pay an advance fee of Rs.10,000/- on the day of the Written Test/GD (Non refundable)

Application Form: Before filling the application form, kindly refer the information brochure carefully
Filling up of Online Application Form

Fields Marked with an asterisk* are mandatory

Provide all the relevant details carefully

Please Re-check your given details carefully and press 'Submit' button for final submission.

Please use Re-print option provided in the home page, if you need extra copy of your filled application form

Mode of Payment:

Please select the mode of payment (Online Payment Mode / Demand Draft Mode)

Get ready with a computerized Demand draft of Rs.900/- drawn from any Nationalised Bank in favour of the VIT University, payable at “Vellore”

Write your Application Number, name, address and phone number on the back side of the demand draft
While filling the application form choose the mode of payment mode as demand draft and submit the Application form

After the above process, you can able to view the download link to download your application form (pdf format) with the details filled for taking the print-out

Fill the details of Demand Draft (like DD number, DD Date, Bank Name etc.) on the printout of filled-out application form in the relevant space provided

Send the printout of filled out application form after affixing the photo and signature along with the demand draft (computerized demand draft) addressed to the Director-PG Admissions, VIT University, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu

Steps to be followed, if payment through (Net Banking/credit card/debit card)

Fill the application form and choose the mode of payment as Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card

After submitting the details with the above payment mode, you will get an option to choose the facility of either Net-banking or Credit Card or Debit Card

Based on the above information, you will get list of bank names to choose for the payment

After choosing your preferred bank, you will be redirected to bank website for the payment
If the online transaction has been successfully completed a application number will be generated and will be viewed to you

You can also able to view the download link below the application number to download your application form (PDF Format) with the details filled for taking the print-out

Send the printout of filled out application form after affixing the photo and signature with addressed to the Director-PG Admissions, VIT University, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu

Send the printout of filled-out application form after affixing the photo and signature along with the DD (computerized DD) addressed to “The Director - PG Admissions, VIT University, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu

You should retain a photocopy of the application form and interview card for your reference

Important Dates:

Issue of Application form 19th Dec 2013
Last date for receipt of application forms: 15th Mar 2014
GD/Written Test: Will be notified later
For more details, please visit www.bschool.vit.ac.in/process.php

VIT University

Vellore-632 014, Tamil Nadu, Tel 0416-2204600, Email pgadmission@vit.ac.in
Website www.vit.ac.in

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University of Hyderabad announced Admission for M.B.A. Health Care and Hospital Management

University of Hyderabad invited online applications for admission to M.B.A. Health Care and Hospital Management programme for the year 2014-16. The candidates eligible can apply online between 4 December 2013 to 3 January 2014. The University of Hyderabad (UoH), one of the major institutions of higher education in India is largely devoted to postgraduate studies and is widely known for its excellence in research and for its distinguished faculty. It is founded in 1974.

Important Dates

• Opening date for Online Application Forms: 4 December 2013
• Closing date for Online Application Forms: 3 January 2014
• Date of Downloading of Hall Tickets from: 20 January 2014
• Date of Entrance Examination: 2 February 2014
• Date of Interview: 7 and 8 May 2014

Name of the Programme: M.B.A. Health Care and Hospital Management

Eligibility Criteria for Admission

• Three or four year Bachelors degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade of any University recognized by AIU/AICTE.
• Preference will be given to those who have an academic background/experience relating to health care management/administration areas.

Entrance Examination fees

General/OBC candidates need to pay the fee of Rs.300/- and Rs.150/- for SC/ST/PWD (PH) candidates through Bank Challan or Online.

Selection Criteria

Candidate’s selection for admission to the courses will be made on the basis of percentile scores obtained in CAT 2013 followed by an Interview / Group Discussion which is under process.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates are required to apply online through official website of University of Hyderabad from 4 December 2013 to 3 January 2014.

For Detailed Notification click here

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MAT Feb 2014 Notification

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) conducted by All India Management Association is the single standardized test for admission into various MBA and Management courses throughout the nation and is accepted by many international Institutes as well. MBA specializations include Finance, Consultancy, Marketing, Banking, HR, Information Technology and Telecommunications. Used by 600+ Business Schools, the MAT is recognized by Government of India as a National Test for admission into Management courses. MAT is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) 4 times a year in February, May, September and December and is available in Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test formats. MAT is held in 50 test centers in India and 1 center each in Dubai and Singapore. 

Eligibility criteria
Eligibility to attempt the MAT examination is Bachelors Degree in any field/subject (final year students are also eligible). Although there is no minimum percentage requirement for MAT various Management Institutes/Business Schools may have percentage requirements respectively.  

How to apply
There are 3 ways to apply:
Register online at the official All India Management Association (AIMA) website and pay the Rs. 1200/- fees through debit card or credit card 
OR
Obtain a crossed Demand Draft from any Bank payable at Delhi for fees amount Rs. 1200/- in favor of 'All India Management Association' then register online at the official All India Management Association (AIMA) website with Demand Draft details
OR
Attain registration form from listed branches of AIMA Study Centers/Office and submit cash payment of Rs. 1200/- for fees.  

Paper PatternThe MAT exam is an objective type exam with a total of 200 multiple choice questions divided across 5 categories: Language Comprehension (40 questions), Mathematical Skills (40 questions), Data Analysis and Sufficiency (40 questions), Intelligence and Critical Reasoning (40 questions) and Indian and Global Environment (40 questions). 

Important datesLast date for sale of registration forms: 18th January 2014
Last date for submission of registration forms: 20th January 2014
Paper Based exam date: 2nd February 2014, timing 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Computer Based exam date: 8th February 2014 onwards (If the number of candidates opting for Computer based exam is less then Computer based exam will also be held on 2nd February 2014 only. 

Online application link: http://apps.aima.in/matfeb14/GuidelinesApply.htm

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Career as Indian Airforce Officer

Career Overview :
The Indian Air force is the fourth largest air force in the world. Now that India is one of the Nuclear Weapon States, your thumb might just be on that nuclear trigger, you never know.

The airforce can be divided into:

* Flying Branch
* Technical Branch
* Ground duty branch

Now let’s see what’s in store for you in each of these branches:

Flying Branch - You’ll be flying fighter/bomber aircraft designed to destroy the enemy in the air and on the ground. As a transport pilot you will be ferrying troops and equipments under enemy fire often making rough landings at makeshift runways. You could even be assigned to V.I.P. transport.

As a chopper pilot you will closely co-ordinate with the army in its operations. You could spy on enemy positions or drop commandos with pinpoint accuracy or ambush enemy tanks with guns and rockets.

Technical Branch - For those of you with a technical bent of mind, the Indian Air Force offers an opportunity for hands-on experience on sophisticated aircraft and weapon systems. You will ensure the war preparedness of the fleet and the airworthiness of the aircraft.

Ground duty - You will look after administration, logistics, accounts, education and meteorology. You could also be the eyes in the sky as the air traffic controller and fighter combat controller.

Requirements

Flying BranchBefore being inducted as a trainee pilot at the Air Force Academy you have to finish a three-year course from National Defence Academy.
Age Limit: 16 ½-19 years

Educational Qualifications: Minimum 10 + 2 with Physics and Mathematics.
Entrance: Written examination conducted by UPSC followed by a Services Selection Board interview for those who pass the written examination.

Advertisement: In the month of April/ November by UPSC. The format of application will be available in the Employment News.

Air Force Academy (CDSE)Age Limit: 19 to 23 years

Educational Qualifications: B.Sc. (Physics and/ or Mathematics) or B.E.

Entrance: Written examination conducted by UPSC followed by a Services Selection Board interview for those who pass the written examination.

Advertisement: In the month of April/ November by UPSC. Successful candidates join the Air Force Academy directly for Pilot Training.

National Cadet CorpsAge Limit: 19 to 23 years

Educational Qualifications: B.Sc. Physics and/or Mathematics or B.E.

Entrance: Direct Services Selection Board interview.

Eligibility criteria for WomenStatus: Unmarried or widows of service personnel killed on duty but without any child.

Age Limit: 19-23 years, relaxable up to 25 years for those holding Commercial Pilot License.

Educational Qualification: B.Sc. Physics and/or Mathematics or B.E.

Advertisement: Published in the month of January and July each year in the Employment News and leading Newspapers.

Entrance: Directly qualify for interview by Service Selection Board.
Successful candidates join the Air Force Academy directly for Pilot Training.

Engineering 
Entry into the engineering branch can be achieved through the University Entry Scheme. Here, you are selected to join the Aeronautical Engineering Branches for Permanent or Short Service Commission while in the Pre-Final/ Final Year of your study in the Engineering Colleges.

Alternatively, you can opt for the Direct Entry Scheme after graduation.
Age Limit: 18 to 28 years

Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)
(Permanent Commission or Short Service Commission)

• Engineering Degree in Electronics/Telecommunications/ Electrical
• Communication/Electronics and Communication/Computer Science & Engineering or a combination of these subjects OR
• B.Tech. in Radio Physics and Electronics of Calcutta University OR
• B.Sc. Physics with Electronics of Bombay University OR
• M.Sc. Electronics of Delhi, Bangalore, Madras, Gujarat, Lucknow or Calcutta University OR
• B.Sc. with Physics, Maths and Chemistry.

Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical)(Permanent Commission or Short Service Commission)

• Engineering Degree in Aeronautical/ Mechanical/Production/ Industrial
  Production OR
• B.Sc. with Physics, Maths and Chemistry

Advertisement: Applications are called for twice a year in the month of January and July through advertisement published in the leading newspapers/Employment News.
Entrance: Written examination conducted by UPSC followed by a Services Selection Board interview for those who pass the written examination.

Ground DutiesYou would be inducted in one of these departments – Administrative, Logistics or Air Traffic Controller/Fight Controller (Short Service Commission) branches.

Age Limit: 20-23 years for graduates and 20-25 years for post graduates

Educational Qualifications: Graduates with 60 per cent and above marks and post graduates with 50 per cent and above.

Candidates with an MBA or post graduate diploma in Business Administration (Two years full time or three years part time course from institutes recognised by All Indian Council for Technical Education (AICTE) with 50 per cent and above marks and between the age group of

20-25 years can also apply.

For Law graduates (three-year course) with 50 per cent and above marks the age is relaxable to 26 years. LLB (five-year course) with 50 per cent marks and above can also apply provided they are in the age group of 20-25 years.

Advertisement: It is released in leading newspapers or Employment News in January and July for the administrative branch.

In January for Logistics Branch and in March for the Air Traffic Controller and Fighter Controller Branches.

Accounts BranchAge Limit: 20 to 23 years for Graduates and 20 to 25 years for post graduates.

Educational Qualifications: B.Com/B.Com. (Hons) with 60 per cent and above marks and M.Com. with 50 per cent and above marks.

For candidates with AICWA/Chartered/Registered/Incorporated Accountant together with B.Com or M.Com degree the age is relaxable upto 27 years.

Advertisement: Released in leading newspapers/Employment News in the month of July each year.
Entrance: Through SSB interview

Education BranchAge Limit: 21 to 25 years.

Educational Qualifications: M.A/M.Sc. with 50 per cent and above marks in English/Psychology/Defence Studies/Mathematics/Physics/Statistics/Computer Science or an MBA with 50 per cent and above marks with a combination of minimum two subjects out of Physics, Maths, Statistics, English, Psychology or Defence Studies at B A/ B.Sc. level.

Candidate with Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Two year full time or three years part time course) from Institutes recognised by All Indian Council for Technical Education (AICTE) with 50 per cent and above marks can also apply. For those who have done their M.Ed/ PhD, the age limit is relaxable up to 27 years.

Advertisement: Advertisement is released in leading newspapers/ Employment News in the month of July each year.

Entrance: Written examination conducted b y UPSC followed by a Services Selection Board interview for those who pass the written examination.

Meteorological BranchAge Limit: 20 to 25 years.

Educational Qualifications: MSc in Physics/ Applied Physics/ Meteorology/
Geophysics with Meteorology and Oceanography/ Oceanography with specialisation in Meteorology/

M.A/M.Sc. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics/M.tech in Atmospheric Science from IIT Delhi with 50 per cent and above marks.

Advertisement: Advertisement is released in the leading Newspapers/ Employment News in the month of July each year.

Entrance: Written examination conducted by UPSC followed by a Services Selection Board interview for those who pass the written examination.

Candidates must be in accordance with the prescribed physical standards i.e. they should be physically fit and free from any disease or disability and excess fat. The minimum acceptable height for the Air Force is 162 cm.

(For Gurkhas and residents of north-eastern India, Garhwal and Kumaon, the minimum acceptable height is 5 cm lower than the standard and from candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum height is lowered by 2 cm.)Candidates must have perfect eyesight (known as 6/6 vision).

Besides these general conditions, each training institute and examination have their own standards and requirements.

Job Opportunities 
Flying branch officers have to opt for a permanent commission of 20 years. Short Service commission of seven years is offered for all other branches.

Your career growth usually takes this route:

• Commissioning rank- Flying Officer
• 5 years-Flight Lieutenant
• 11 years -Squadron Leader
• 16-21 years – Wing Commander
• 22 years – Group Captain
• 24 year – Air Commodore
• 26 years – Air Vice Marshal
• 28 years – Air Chief Marshal

Money & Other Benefits 
Flying Officer Rs 8,500 – 10,050

Flight Lt. Rs 9,600 – 11,400

Sq. Leader Rs 11,600 – 14,850

Wing Commander Rs 13,500 – 17,100

Group Captain Rs 15,100 – 17,350

Air Commander Rs 16,700 – 18,050

Air Vice Marshal Rs 18,400 – 22,400

Air marshal Rs 22,400 – 24,500

Air Chief Marshal Rs 30,000

In addition to the above fighter pilots get flying pay of Rs 9,000 per month. For helicopter and transport pilots, it is Rs 7,000.

Other facilities include leave benefits, travel concessions, dearness allowance, furnished accommodations, soft loans, group insurance scheme and free ration and medical treatment.

Career Prospects

Airforce pilots after retirement can move on to commercial airlines. This is true for all other branches as the civilian airline industry mirrors the defence one. With flying clubs and adventure sports gaining popularity there is a need for qualified personnel in these areas too.

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