Indian Institute of Management (IIMs)
Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Indore, Kozhikode, Lucknow

Common Admission Test (CAT) on Sunday, November 20, 2005
Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP)
IIM Ahmedabad: PGP and PGP-ABM / IIM Bangalore: PGP and PGSEM
IIM Calcutta: PGP-PGDM and PGP-PGDCM / IIM Indore: PGP and Exec-PGP
IIM Kozhikode: PGP / IIM Lucknow: PGP and PGP-ABM
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) [equivalent to Ph.D.]
IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Indore IIM Lucknow

Note: Separate advertisements will appear for the Fellow Programme of each Institute as well as the PGSEM of IIM Bangalore, PGDCM Programme of IIM Calcutta and the Exec-PGP of IIM Indore. See the CAT Bulletin for the further information.

Last date for receipt of completed CAT applications by the IIMs: September 09, 2005

Eligibility: For Post Graduate Programmes in Management: For all IIMs, the minimum eligibility criterion for admission to PGP. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education
after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
Candidates appearing for the final bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally only if they submit a certificate latest by June 30, 2006 from the Principal/Registrar of their college/institute (issued on or before June 30, 2005) stating that they have appeared for the examinations (including practicals, viva voce, etc.) in all the subjects required for obtaining the bachelor's degree / equivalent qualification. Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification referred to in the certificate issued by Principal/Registrar of their college/institute. The deadline for submission of marksheet and the certificate is December 31, 2006. Non-fulfilment of their condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

CAT Scores: The CAT scorecard will be mailed to the candidates around January 6, 2006.
The CAT scores will remain valid for admission to PGPs and FPMs of IIMs for the year 2006-2007.

Scholarships/Financial Assistance: It is the endeavour of all IIMs that no student be denied opportunity to pursue the Post-Graduate Programme in Management for want of adequate financial resources. Substantial need-based scholarships are available for students belonging to economically disadvantaged families. (Please see the write-up on each IIM in the CAT bulletin for details.)

Reservations: As per Government of India requirement 15% and 7^1/2% seats are reserved for SC and ST candidates, respectively. 3% seats are reserved for Persons with Disability (PWD). The three categories of disability area: (a) low-vision/blindness, (b) hearing impairment, and (c) locomoter disability/cerebral palsy.

Test Centres: Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Patna, Pune, and Vishakhapatnam.
Note: IIMs reserve the right to change or cancel any test centre at their discretion.

CAT Bulletin:  The CAT bulletin containing the CAT application form and other information can be obtained at branches of State of India, between July 18 and August 22, 2005 for Rs.1100/- (Rs.550/- for SC/ST candidates). Please note that a candidate needs to buy only one CAT Bulletin irrespective of how many IIMs he/she is apply to. All candidates must enclose 3rd copy of Bank's/IIMs' Pay-in Slip with the CAT application form. SC/ST candidates should submit a copy of SC/ST certificate to the Bank/IIM at the time of obtaining the CAT Bulletin. Please ensure your eligibility to appear in CAT before procuring the CAT Bulletin. CAT application form of ineligible candidate and application form with incomplete information will be summarily rejected. No claim of refund will be entertained on bulletin once sold.

Under exceptional circumstances [such as (a) if the stock of bulletins exhaust in the nearby branch of the bank, (b) bank branch is inaccessible to the candidates, and (c) the bulletin sale through banks close] copy of the CAT Bulletin can also be obtained directly from any one of the IIMs at the following addresses till August 26, 2005 by sending a crossed DD for Rs.1200/- (Rs.600/- for SC/ST candidates with a copy of the SC/ST certificate) drawn in favour of the respective IIM. Request for bulletin should be accompanied by
a cloth-lined self-addressed unstamped envelope of size 12"x10".
Admission Office, IIM Ahmedabad, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad-380 015 (Phone: 079-26324632)
Admission Office, IIM Bangalore, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-560 076 (Phone: 080-26993188)
Admission Office, IIM Calcutta, D.H. Road, Joka, Kolkata-700 104 (Phone: 033-24679178)
Admission Office, IIM Indore, Pigdamber, Rau, Indore-453 331 (Phone: 0731-5058785)
Admission Office, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Kozhikode P.O., Kozhikode-673 570 (Phone: 0495-2809213)
Admission Office, IIM Lucknow, Prabandh Nagar, Off Sitapur Road, Lucknow-226013
(Phone: 0522-2734028, 2736682)

Important Dates
Issue of CAT Bulletins by State Bank of India STARTS: July 18, 2005
Issue of CAT Bulletins by State Bank of India ENDS: August 22, 2005
Issue of CAT Bulletins by IIMs Ends: August 26, 2005
COMMON ADMISSION TEST: NOVEMBER 20, 2005
(For more detailed information on each IIM, please refer to the CAT Bulletin

For details see Times of India (Ahmedabad) July 17, 2005 pg.9

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Post-Gradaute Programme in Agri-Business Management (PGP-ABM) 2 Years

Last date for receipt of completed CAT applications by the IIMs: September 09, 2005
Programmes Starts: June 2006

How to apply: The CAT Bulletin is available at designated branches of the State Bank of India for Rs.1100/- (Rs.550/- for SC/ST candidates). Under exceptional circumstances CAT Bulletin can also be obtained directly from Admissions Office of anyone of the IIMs by sending a crossed demand draft for Rs.1200/-
(Rs.600/- for SC/ST candidates if applied with a copy of the SC/ST certificate) drawn in favour of
the respective IIMs. For details please see the advertisement of CAT which has appeared in
leading English newspapers on July 17, 2005.
E-mail: pgpabm@iimahd.ernet.in  Website: www.iimahd.ernet.in

For details see Times of India (Ahmedabad) July 24, 2005 pg.9
or click for a scanned copy of the advertisement

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

Announces Admission to Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM) 2006-2008

Last date for receipt of completed CAT applications by the IIMs: September 09, 2005
Common Admission Test: November 20, 2005

Eligibility: (a) A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture Science/Agricultural Engineering or allied subjects, OR (b) A Bachelor's Degree in any other discipline with at least two years experience or demonstrated strong interest in the field of Agriculture or allied sector.
How to apply: The CAT Bulletin is available at designated branches of the State Bank of India for Rs.1100/- (Rs.550 for SC/ST candidates). Under exceptional circumstances CAT Bulletin can also be obtained directly from Admissions Office of anyone of the IIMs by sending a crossed DD for Rs.1200 (Rs.600/- for SC/ST candidates if applied with a copy of the SC/ST certificate) drawn in favour of the respective IIMs.
For details please see the advertisement of CAT which has appeared in leading English newspapers on
July 17, 2005 and also available at www.iiml.ac.in/adinissions/adv.htm  E-mail: admission@iiml.ac.in

For details see Times of India (Mumbai) August 1, 2005 pg.7
or click for a scanned copy of the advertisement

International Institute of Information Technology

Admission Notice for June 2005 Session
MBA Programme in Advanced Information Technology (MBAP-AIT) with Integrated SAP and SAS
20 months full-time, residential course

Course Commences: September 26, 2005

Please check the website for eligibility, selection process, application process,
MS and other programmes, other important dates.
International Institute of Information Technology
P-14, Pune Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, Pune-411 057
Phone : 91-20-22933441, 22934594, 98226 17899, 98226 17898, Fax : 22934191
Website : www.isquareit.ac.in E-mail : admissions@isquareit.ac.in

For details see Times of India (Ahmedabad) February 15, 2005 pg.7 /
Hindustan Time (New Delhi) June 28, 2005 pg.5
or click for a scanned copy of the advertisement

Training & Advanced Studies in Management and Communication Ltd.
Now in Pune & Bangalore, get globally recognised British Mngt Degrees validated by University of Wales, U.K

MBA (One Year) / MBA (Two Year - Part Time)
Specialisation: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management and Information Management

Intakes in February, June & October Every Year

Complete prospectus/application form available for Rs.500/- by DD/MO/IPO. For free details contact:
Training & Advanced Studies in Management and Communication Ltd. (TASMAC)
Corporate Office & Pune Campus : TASMAC House, Plot No.14, TASMAC Road, Vimannagar, Pune-411 014
Phone : 020-4003871, 4003872, 26632456, 26632893, Fax : 4001431
E-mail : wales@tasmac.ac.in  Website : www.tasmac.ac.in/wales
Bangalore Campus : TASMAC House, 7/6, Bull Temple Road, Basavangudi, Bangalore-560 004
Phone : 080-26606942, Fax : 26606943, E-mail : tasmacblr@eth.net

For details see Business World (Magazine) September 6, 2004 pg.27
or click for a scanned copy of the advertisement

Indian Institute of Management Indore

Announces: Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (Ex-PGP) 2006-2008 (Fourth Batch)

Last date for submitting separate form for Exp-PGP: October 21, 2005

Executive Post-Graduate Programme of IIM Indore is a uniquely designed programme for working executive and entrepreneurs to accelerate the path of their career and provides an opportunity to enhance their managerial knowledge and skills.
The admission to this programme is through Common Admission Test (CAT) of IIMs.
The complete details please log on to: www.iimidr.ac.in/pages/programmes/execPgpm.jsp

For details see Economic Times (Ahmedabad) August 13, 2005 pg.7
or click for a scanned copy of the advertisement

JMET 2006 (Joint Management Entrance Test)

JMET 2006: December 11, 2005 (10.30 to 12.30)
JMET 2006 for admission to 2 Year Full Time Post Graduate Programmes in Management
at IITs and IISc for the academic year 2006-2007
Organising Institute: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
IISc Bangalore: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
IIT Bombay: Master of Management (M.Mgt.)
IIT Delhi: MBA with focus on Management Systems, MBA with focus on Telecommunication Systems Mgt
IIT Kanpur: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
IIT Kharagpur: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
IIT Madras: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
IIT Roorkee: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Last date for receipt of completed Offline applications at IIT Bombay GATE office only:
October 14, 2005

JMET Brochure, Application Forms and Submission: Information about the eligibility, programmes, test centres, test structure etc. is available at the websites of IISc and all IITs. JMET application forms may be submitted either ONLINE (Internet based) or OFFLINE (by Post/in Person). ONLINE submission can be made by directly accessing the website www.iitb.ac.in/gate. The online application processing fee is Rs.700/- Rs.300/- for SC/ST categories). The details of mode of payment are indicated on the websites. For sending the application by post (OFFLINE submission), JMET brochure and application form can be obtained in person / by post from the GATE office of the zone in which the test centre, selected by the candidate, is located. The request accompanied by two self-addressed slips and a DD for Rs.800/- (Rs.400/- for SC/ST categories) drawn in favour of the Institute concerned, may be. sent to the respective Chairman-GATE:
IISc Bangalore-560 012; IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400 076; IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110 016;
IIT Guwahati, Guwahati-781 039; IIT Kanpur, Kanpur-208 016; IIT Kharagpur,. Kharagpur-721 302;
IIT Madras, Chennai-600 036; IIT Roorkee, Roorkee-247 667.

Important Dates
Access to website application form starts from: 1 Sep. 2005
Issue of JMET brochure and application forms starts from: 9 Sep. 2005
Last date for (a) Submission of applications Online (including payment of fees): 3 Oct. 2005
(b) Receipt of requested at GATE offices for brochure and application form by Post: 7 Oct. 2005
(c) Sale of brochure and application form at GATE offices: 11 Oct. 2005

For details see Hindustan Times (New Delhi) August 28, 2005 pg.13
or click for a scanned copy of the advertisement

College of Agribusiness Management (CABM)
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology

Invites applications for Admissions to two year full-time degree programme of
Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness) Ninth Batch 2006-2008

Sale of application form shall start on: October 01, 2005
Last date: October 31, 2005

Selection procedure: The candidates will have to appear in Common Admission Jest (CAT) being conducted by IIM, Kozhikode on November 20, 2005. The candidates short listed on the basis of CAT score will have
to appear for GD and PI at CABM, Pantnagar on specified date(s).
How to apply: The application form and Prospectus of the programme can be obtained and submitted in the office of Dean, College of Agribusiness Management, Pantnagar on payment of Rs.800/- in the form of crossed DD drawn on Punjab National Bank (branch 4446) in favour of Dean, CABM payable at Pantnagar
up to October 31, 2005. For details regarding eligibility, number of seats and companies participating in placement log on to www.cabm.ac.in/add.htm
Contact address: Dean,
College of Agribusiness Management (CABM), G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology
Pantnagar-263 145
Phone: 05944-233884, Fax: 233533, 233473, Website: www.cabm.ac.in

For details see Hindustan Times (New Delhi) September 10, 2005 pg.17
or click for a scanned copy of the advertisement

ITM CEO School

ITM CEO School Advanced Management Program (15 month modular program)
Global MBA Program (2 year full-time) / PGP Financial Management (1 year full-time)

Application deadline: October 8, 2005 / Sessions start on: October 12, 2005

ITM CEO School
25/26, Sector-4, Institutional Area, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai–410 210
Phone: 022-27580903/4, Cell: 932222 22131 / 93222 22134
E-mail: ceoschool@itm.edu  Website: www.itm.edu/ceoschool

For details see Economic Times (Ahmedabad) August 9, 2005 pg.1 OR
Times of India (Mumbai) Septmeber 19, 2005 pg.13
or click for a scanned copy of the advertisement

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra
(Formerly Agra University)

Admission Notification 2005: MBA (Full-Time) (for those who appeared in State level Entrance Test 2005)

Last date: November 10, 2005

Application forms and the information brochure can be obtained from the Allahabad Bank, University Branch Paliwal Park, Agra on payment of Rs.510. (Including Bank charges). Complete application forms are to be deposited in the same branch of Allahabad Bank on or before November 10 (Thursday).

For details see Hindustan Times (New Delhi) October 28, 2005 pg.15
or click for a scanned copy of the advertisement

Institute of Rural Management Anand

Admission Notice: Post-Graduate Programme in Rural Management (PRM) two year residential programme

Last date for requesting application forms: October 20, 2005
Last date for receiving completed application: November 10, 2005

Eligibility: Graduates with minimum of 15 years (10+2+3) of education and having 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks are eligible. Final year students, who expect to meet the above criteria before
June 5, 2006, can also apply.
Selection for PRM and FPRM: PRM participant would be selected on the basis of a written test, GD and interview. FPRM participants will be selected on the basis of the same written test as for PRM and interview The written test will be conducted on Dec. 18, 2005 (Sunday: 9.15 am - 12.15 pm) at 20 centre across India. The GDs and interviews will be held in Feb-Mar 2006 at IRMA, Anand. Candidates with IRMA's PRM applying for FPRM are exempted from the written test.
How to apply: For application form and prospectus, write to: Admissions Co-ordinator
Institute of Rural Management Anand-388 001
with a DD for Rs.100/- drawn in favour of Institute of Rural Management, Anand payable a Anand and three address slips of 3" x 3". Application forms and prospectus are free of cost to SC/ST, sponsored and all FPRM candidates. The forms and prospectus can also be downloaded free of cost from IRMA's website: www.irma.ac.in.

For details see Times of India (Ahmedabad) September 16, 2005 pg.7
or click for a scanned copy of the advertisement

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