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All India Management Association - Centre for Management Education

AIMA-CME offers: Doctorate in Business Administration
in collaboration with Aligarh Muslim University in distance learning mode

Last date to apply is: April 15, 2005
Entrance Test: Research Management Aptitude Test (R-MAT) to be held on : May 1, 2005

Eligibility: * Educational Qualification: Post graduation degree with a minimum 55% marks alongwith minimum 50% marks in Graduation OR Degree in Engineering and Technology, Law, Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy or any other Professional qualification equivalent to a Master's degree with a minimum 55% marks. AND * Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of work experience in industry at the managerial level (post qualification) or a minimum of 3 years of work experience as Faculty in a Management Institute approved by AICTE or a University. The candidates should be working full time during the entire duration of DBA progrm.
How to apply : R-MAT bulletin and DBA prospectus can be procured through a DD of Rs.850/- drawn in
favour of AIMA-CMS and payable at New Delhi. The same can also be obtained on payment of
Rs.800/- in cash at AIMA Book Shop Counter or nodal centres.
For further details contact: Programme Manager-DBA, Extn.451 or E-mail at dba@aima-ind.org
AIMA-CME
Management House, 14 Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003
Phone : 24617354/55, Fax : 24626689, Website : www.aima-ind.org

For details see Times of India (Ahmedabad) March 14, 2005 pg.11
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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Ph.D. Programme : Management

Last date for submitting completed application form : May 6, 2005

Candidates having B.Tech/B.E./B.Arch./MBBS/M.Sc./MBA (done after B.A./B.Sc/B.Com) or equivalent qualification with valid GATE score [for M.A. or equivalent qualification with NET fellowship (Candidates who have qualified only for Lectureship need not apply) or M.Tech/ME/MCP/MBA (after B.Tech/M.Sc./MA/M.Com) degree can be admitted against vacant positions with assistantship. No assistantships are available in
the Vinod Gupta School of Management.
Sponsored & Self-Supporting Candidates: Qualified candidates (with or without GATE/NET) may also apply for admission as (a) candidates sponsored by a recognised organisation or (b) self-supporting candidates. Application forms along with information brochure may be obtained from the Assistant Registrar (PG&R), IIT Kharagpur-721302 (W.B.) by sending a self addressed envelope (30cm x 22cm size) and Rs.500/- by a DD (not refundable) drawn in favour of "IIT Kharagpur" on State Bank of India, Kharagpur (Code-0202). Application form can also be obtained from the Academic (PG&R) Section, IIT Kharagpur against
a DD of Rs.500/- on every working day.
The Assistant Registrar (PG&R), IIT Kharagpur-721 302 (W.B.)

For details see Times of India (Mumbai) March 27, 2005 pg.9
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University of Hyderabad

Admission Announcement 2005-2006: Ph.D. in Management Studies

Commencement of counter sale of prospectus-cum-application forms: 6.4.2005
Last date for receiving requisitions for issue of prospectus-cum-application form by post: 30.4.2005
Last date for counter sale of prospectus-cum-application forms: 9.5.2005
Last date for submission of filled in application forms: May 9, 2005

For any further details, visit website: www.uohyd.ernet.in
University of Hyderabad
P.O. Central University, Hyderabad-500 046

For details see Times of India (Ahmedabad) April 1, 2005 pg.7
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Institute for Financial Management and Research

Invites application for Full-time Ph.D. Program in Finance & Economics

Last date: May 14, 2005

Eligibility: First class post graduates in any discipline are eligible to apply. The program demands a good knowledge of quantitative and computing skills. Only candidates with such exposure need apply.
Selection: Short listed candidates will be required to appear for a selection test and interview
to be held at the premises of the Institute during the first week of June 2005.
Financial Supports: Selected candidates will be given a monthly stipend of Rs.10,000/- for the first two years, Rs.15,000/- for the third and fourth years and Rs.18,000/- far the fifth year. Students will
also be eligible for a contingency grant of Rs.10,000/- per year from the third year onwards.
How to apply: Application forms can be downloaded from the website. Filled in applications, along with copies of mark sheets of all the examinations, degree certificates and other credentials, and a DD for Rs.600/- favoring "Institute for Financial Management and Research" payable at Chennai,
should reach the Institute by May 14, 2005.
Applications may be sent to: The Registrar
Institute for Financial Management and Research
24, Kothari Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034
Phone: 044-28273801, Fax: 044-28279208, E-mail: enq@ifmr.ac.in Website: www.ifmr.ac.in

For details see The Hindu (Chennai) April 11, 2005 pg.9
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Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
School of Management Studies

Admission to Ph.D. Programmes for 2005-2006

Last date: May 31, 2005

The information regarding available specializations, number of seats, mode of admission, eligibility and fee structure is given on the Institute website www.mnnit.ac.in. Application forms and information brochure will be available from 20.4.2005 to 31.5.2005 on the above website. The applicants are required to download the application form and send the duly filled form to the Head of the concerned department(s) alongwith the application fee of Rs.250/- as a DD in favour of Director, MNNIT payable at Allahabad latest by 31.5.2005.
In case a candidates wants to apply for courses in more than one department, he/she is required to send application form along with DD of Rs.250/- to the Head of each Department in separate envelopes. Application forms may also be obtained free of cost from the office of the Dean (Academic Affairs)
by sending a self addressed stamped envelope of size 9" x 11.5.
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad-211 004 (U.P.)

For details see Times of India (Ahmedabad) April 15, 2005 pg.11
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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Announces admission to Ph.D. Programme (Full-time & Part-time)

The filled in application form should reach the Institute before: May 31, 2005

Objective: The main objective of the Ph.D. Programme is to provide facilities for higher studies and advance Research in international business, specifically in the broad disciplines of (a) International Trade Policy (including WTO Issues), (b) Marketing (c) Business Strategy, (d) Finance, and (e) Economics,
Development Economics & related issues.
Eligibility: Candidates must have a master's degree in one of the approved disciplines like: Economics/ Commerce/Mathematics/Statistics/Operational Research/Business Administration/M.Tech.
of any approved university with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
All candidates must fulfill the eligibility requirement in terms of clearing the UGC's NET (Research Fellowship)
/CSIR or any other Examination for doctoral work, including M.Phil. Degree.
Selection: Selection of the candidates will be done on the following basis: (1) Eligible candidates are required to appear in the IIFT Research Aptitude Test, which will be held at four centres in India; Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai. The IIFT Research Aptitude Test will have two broad sections and may be in the form of objective type questions: Current National and International Economic Issues and Research Methodology. Short-Listing will be done on the basis of the merit list after the Aptitude Test.
(2) Candidates so short-listed will be required to submit a detailed synopsis on the Research Project Proposal as per the guidelines to be issued in this regard, besides a copy of any one of his/her important research paper. (3) For final selection, candidates will be invited for Viva/Interview at Delhi after taking into account 1&2 above. (4) In the case of Foreign Nationals, GMAT score, synopsis on the Research Project Proposal and Research Paper will be considered for shortlisting; in such cases also the final selection
will be done on the basis of interview.
How to apply: The application form can be downloaded from IIFT's website www.iift.edu . The candidates need to attach two photographs and a crossed DD of Rs.500/-  drawn in favour of
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade payable at New Delhi with the application.
After the receipt of the application a copy of the brochure will be sent to the candidates.
For any query, please contact: Dr. L.D. Mago, Sr. Administrative Officer (Academics)
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi-110 016
Phone: 26857908, 26966563, E-mail: admissions2005@iift.ac.in Website: www.iift.edu

For details see Times of India (Mumbai) May 1, 2005 pg.7
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Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

Ph.D. Admissions 2005 (Full-Time / Part-Time)
Areas: * Accounting & Finance * Economics * Information Technology * International Business
* Marketing * Operations Management * Organisation Behavior/HRM * Strategic Management
* Supply Chain Management. The interdisciplinary research is also encouraged

Last date of receiving completed application forms: July 5, 2005

Eligibility: Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university / institute with minimum 60% marks; or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a minimum of 75% marks, and a minimum of three years of experience.
Financial Assistance: The Ph.D. programme may be pursued either as a part-time or a full-time scholar.
The candidates admitted on full-time basis may be considered for the award of Institutional
Fellowship of Rs.10000/- per month.
How to Apply? For application form and brochure write to:
Chairman (Admissions), IMT, Rajnagar, Hapur Road, Ghaziabad-201 001
Phone: 0120-2724664, E-mail: admissions@imt.ac.in  For online registration visit www.imt.edu
Application request must be accompanied by a non-refundable DD for Rs.1000/- in favour of
Institute of Management Technology, payable at Ghaziabad, and two self-addressed stickers.
Forms can also be obtained from the Institute against cash.

For details see Times of India (Ahmedabad) June 16, 2005 pg.7
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Visvesvaraya Technological University

Notification for for Registration to Ph.D. Program in Business Administration

Last date for submission of filled application to the Registrar: July 30, 2005

Eligibility: The candidate shall possess Master's Degree in Management Studies of ((VTU) or any other University, recognised by VTU or any other Degree, which is considered equivalent by VTU, Belgaum (Approval of equivalence committee is needed) The candidate shall have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in Master's Degree examinations in Managements studies as considered for the declaration of class / Grade by the concerned University. However, a relaxation to the extent of 10% is allowed for (a) candidates belonging to SC/ST and Cat-I and (b) persons with Five years experience either in teaching or research, subject to provisions of regulations.
Search at www.vtu.ac.in for details regarding eligibility, mode of selection, fee structure, recognised research centres. etc. Application form with details can be obtained from the Principals of any
VTU-affiliated Colleges or Regional Office at Bangalore/Mysore/Belgaum/Gulbarga or The Registrar
Visvesvaraya Technological University, "Jnana Sangama", Belgaum-590 014
by sending a requisition.

For details see Times of India (Ahmedabad) June 10, 2005 pg.7
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All India Council for Technical Education

NATIONAL DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (NDF)
Advt. No. AICTE/FD/7(l)/2005

In pursuance of the Policy Framework for promotion of Post Graduate Education and Research in Technical Education as announced by Ministry of Human Resource Development, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) offers NDF to eligible candidates to pursue Doctoral Programmes. Under the
NATIONAL DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (NDF) scheme Fifty (50) Doctoral Fellowships will be offered to selected candidates in emerging areas / disciplines of Technical Education by AICTE to pursue Doctoral programme. Objective: To attract highly qualified and motivated candidates to pursue doctoral degree and offer themselves for teaching positions in the Technical Education System. To provide research support to bright young candidates for pursuing exciting and innovative research in the field of Technical Education.

Last date for submission of applications : August 31, 2005

Details of Scheme: * Scholarship @ Rs.12,000/- per month per candidate. * Contingency grant of Rs.25,000/- per annum per candidate. * Overhead charges of' Rs.20,000/- per annum per candidate to the host institution i.e. institution where the candidate will be pursuing Ph.D. / Doctoral Programme.
Eligibility: (1) The candidate should be less then 35 years of age on 31/08/2005. However age relaxation of 5 years would be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST, women & Physically challenged category.
(2) Those who have already secured admission on or after 1st Sept. 2004 as full time candidates and are in the first year of their doctoral programme in the selected Host Institutions given below are eligible to apply. The date of registration should be between 01/09/2004 and 31/08/2005.
Selection Procedure: The candidates who satisfy the screening criteria as decided by AICTE, will have to appear for an interview. Based on the performance of the candidates in the interview, a merit list of candidates shall be prepared by the AICTE, from which the final selection of candidates for
the scheme shall be made.
Period of Scholarship: The scholarships shall be given for a period of 3 years.
How to apply: The detailed information and application forms can downloaded from the AICTE website ( www.aicte.ernet.in) The completed applications with all necessary documents should be sent to: Advisor (FD), AICTE, IV Floor, East Tower, NBCC Place, Pragati Vihar, Bhishm Pitamah Marg, New Delhi-110 003 Phones: (011) 24369619, 20, 21 & 22. Those candidates who have already applied prior to this advertisement need to apply again.
List of Institutions:
Candidates registered in the following institutions shall be eligible for NDF.
Management
* Management Development Institute, Gurgoan-122 001
* T.A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal-576 119
* Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005
* Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai-400 058
* Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore-560 076
* Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata-700 104
* Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad-380 015
* Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur-831 001
* Indian Institute of Management, Indore-452 012
* Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode-673 571
* Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow-226 013
* Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University, New Delhi
* Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur–721 302
* Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi–110 016
* Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai-400 076

All India Council for Technical Education
Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110 002
Phone: (011) 23392506, 63, 68, 73-75, Fax: (011) 23392554

For details see Hindustan Time (New Delhi) July 11, 2005 pg.14

Banaras Hindu University

Notification for Admission to Ph.D./Vidyavaridhi Programmes: Faculty of Management Studies
Common Research Entrance Test (CRET): 28.08.2005

Last date for receipt of requisition for sending the application forms by registered post: 25.07.2005
Last date for application forms from the office counter: 08.08.2005
Last date for receipt of duly completed application forms both by hand by the post: 09.08.2005

Information Bulletin with Application Form: Information bulletin with the application form, except for Foreign Nationals, can be obtained against cash payment of Rs.250/- from the Office of the Controller of Examinations, BHU from 11 am to 3 pm on all working days OR through Registered Post from Entrance Test Cell, Controller of Examinations, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005 by sending a written request mentioning: (a) Full name of the applicant {in Capital letters} (b) Complete postal address alongwith Telephone no., if any (c) Complete details of the MICR Demand Draft alongwith (i) A crossed MICR DD issued by any Nationalised/Scheduled Bank for Rs.300/* in favour of the Controller of Examinations, Banaras Hindu University, payable at Varanasi, indicating name and discipline on its reverse and (ii) A self-addressed envelope of the size 32cm X 26cm without postal stamps.
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005
Phone: 0542-2368418, 2307255-58, Fax: 0542-2368418, 2368174, E-mail: controller@bhu.ac.in

For details see Telegraph (Kolkata) June 10, 2005 pg.5
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Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research

Ph.D. Program
Areas: General Management, Marketing Management, Human Resources Management,
Financial Management, Production and Operations Management

Last date for receipt of the filled application form: August 16, 2005

Welingkar has been granted recognition for conducting the Ph.D. Program of SNDT Women's University
in Management Studies for the academic year 2005-2006.
Applications are invited from women candidates who possess Masters Degree with minimum 60% marks.
Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Director
Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
L.N. Road, Matunga (Central), Mumbai-400 019
Phone: 022-24178300 Extn.739/740/326, E-mail: wdrc@welingkar.org

For details see Times of India (Mumbai) August 5, 2005 pg.5
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