STaRT-2012 ( Scholarship & Talent Reward Test) 2011 - 2012

It is an aptitude & bench-marking competition conducted across India and Globe. The objective of STaRT-2012 is to reach out, spot, reward & nurture talented students, and to supports them in fulfilling their career aspirations.
STaRT-2012 is:

    A Knowledge Test
    An Aptitude Test
    An International Level Bench-marking Test
    A Talent Search & Recognition Test
    A Test to Win Lot of Rewards
    A Test to Win Huge Scholarships
    A Test to Select a Suitable Career Path
    A Test to Foster Competitive Spirit
    A Test to Open Vistas of Career Counseling & Mentoring

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:

Students of Class VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI & XIINote for Class XI & XII Students: Only Science (Mathematics/Biology) stream students can participate.

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National Talent Search Examination

For NTS National Level Examination Inquiry: Phone No : 011-26560464 E-mail : ntse.ncert@yahoo.in For State Level NTS Examination Enquiry : Contact the Liaison Officer of your State For NTS Scholarship Inquiry: Phone No : 011-26562704 (Timings 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM only) E-mail : ntse2@yahoo.co.in
	Final Result of NTSE 2011
	Announcement for National Talent Search Examination 2012 English       Hindi
	Common Application Form & Admit Card 2012
	Region wise List of Liaison officers 2011-12 English       Hindi
	Claim Bill for Payment of NTS Scholarship
	User Id and Password for Submission of NTS Claim Bill
	National Talent Search Examination-Learn about the test English        Hindi
	National Talent Search Scheme (for Regular Students Class VIII)

Indian Institutes of Management announce highlights of Common Admission Test 2011 (CAT 2011)

Indian Institutes of   Management announce highlights  of Common Admission Test  2011 (CAT 2011)

Kolkata, India, 25 July 2011 – Indian Institutes of Management announced the highlights of the Common Admission Test 2011 (CAT 2011). Prometric, trusted provider of market-leading test development and test delivery solutions, is IIMs’ partner in developing and delivering CAT 2011.

The CAT 2011 will have only two sections instead of three. The first section will focus on Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation; the second on Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning. These two sections will be implemented sequentially with separate time limits. The examination will be 140 minutes. Candidates will have 70 minutes to answer 30 questions within each section which will have an on-screen countdown timer. Once the time ends for the first section, they will move to the second and will no longer be able to go back. Although new in the computer-based version of CAT, this format was previously practiced in some of the earlier paper-and-pencil years.

A 15-minute tutorial will be provided before the start of the test, and candidates are advised to go through that carefully before starting the main examination. The total duration will be two hours and 35 minutes including the tutorial. A practice test to provide candidates with a feel of the timed sections, as well as navigation and functionality of the actual test will be made available in the coming weeks. Once again candidates are advised to go though them carefully to familiarise themselves with the screens, layout, and navigation.

The number of test days has been retained at 20 days within the window from 22 October to 18 November 2011. This would provide candidates with the flexibility of choosing a suitable test day based on their convenience.  For those candidates who are differently abled, additional support will be provided as required.

“We are confident that CAT 2011 is going to help us in identifying the appropriate candidates for our programmes, and that the examination will be fair and equitable,” Said Professor Janakiraman Moorthy, CAT 2011 Convenor.  “Considerable effort has been invested in maintaining similar level of difficulty across papers. A small number of statistically and psychometrically validated questions are randomly inserted in each question paper as equating blocks. These will be used for assessing post test equality across the days.”

IIMs and Prometric have reviewed the operational processes and contingent on the continued punctuality of candidates, the check-in procedure this year will start one-and-a-half hours before the scheduled test time instead of the previous two hours. With this change, we are also able to have an earlier start time of 3:15pm for the afternoon session.

To offer convenience to more candidates, three new cities – Bhilai, Jammu and Dehradun – have been added to the previous 33 test locations. This will help in bringing CAT closer to the northern states of the country.  To reduce the difficulties in purchasing CAT vouchers, now candidates will also be able to purchase CAT vouchers from 201 Axis Bank branches, an increase of 30 outlets.

A video on the conversion of CAT to a computer-based test and candidate impressions of this transition will be available on YouTube by the end of this week.

More details will be available on the website www.catiim.in by 8 August 2011.

Wiki Conference India 2011

18 to 20 November 2011, Mumbai (India), Website: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2011 Wikimedia India website : http://wikimedia.in/

* Required

Notes on the Scholarships: Travel and Accommodation

- Accommodation will be provided in a budget hotel within 5 to 10 minutes walking distance from the venue in South Mumbai. - Accommodation will be provided at any one of four hotels tied up with the event. - Accommodation is an AC room on a three/four person sharing basis of the same gender for 2 or 3 nights. - First Check in time will be 1200 hrs on Thursday 17 Nov 2011 & Last Checkout at 1200hrs on 20 Nov 2011. - Accommodation costs before & after these dates shall be borne by the applicant. - You may either apply for a full or partial scholarship, not both. If you apply for a full scholarship and the application is unsuccessful, you cannot then apply for a partial scholarship. All other things being the same, preference will be given to partial scholarship applicants, who do not need as much money to attend the conference. Please express your choice by selecting your need particularly for travel and/or accommodation in the box provided. - Scholarships are also available on a preferential basis (all other things being the same) for conference attendees with special needs, such as minors and persons with disabilities, who cannot attend unless they are accompanied by a caregiver. This should be clearly mentioned in the description of contributions. -Information of partial scholarships: We will bear a part of the 2 A/c rail fare and part of the Hotel costs which are aprox. INR 1500 per person per night and you bear the rest. -Scholarships will be awarded at the sole discretion of the organisers.

-For more information visit: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2011

 

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Country Citizens, UK : 2012-2013

Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, split-site (PhD)Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Country Citizens at UK Universities-2012/13

 Eligibility: -Be Commonwealth citizens, refugees, or British protected persons
• Be permanently resident in a Commonwealth country other than the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man
• Be available to commence their academic studies in the United Kingdom by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2012
• Hold, by October 2012, a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above); or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a Master’s degree AND
• For clinical training in the fields of medicine and dentistry, have qualified as a doctor or dentist between 1 October 2002 and 30 September 2007. Please see http://bit.ly/cscuk-apply for fellowship opportunities if you qualified before October 2002. The Commission wishes to promote equal opportunity, gender equity and cultural exchange. Applications are welcomed from the many different races and origins that comprise the Commonwealth’s rich variety of cultures, traditions and institutions.

 

Scholarship Description: This prospectus describes the Commonwealth Scholarships offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom for citizens of other Commonwealth countries in 2012-2013. Separate programmes and prospectuses exist for the scholarships offered by distance learning and on a shared funding basis, and for short mid-career fellowships, both academic and professional, offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Please visit the information on Commonwealth Scholarships offered by other Commonwealth countries, please visit the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP).Support for study towards an undergraduate degree in the United Kingdom for citizens of the Falkland Islands, Maldives, St Helena and the Seychelles. Nomination is through the national Common wealth Scholarship agency A full list of universities and other organisations invited to nominate can be found on the CSC website. Those wishing to be considered for inclusion in the list of universities and other organisations invited should contact the Executive Secretary of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.
How to Apply: Online or by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: No later than 21 December 2011

Read more: 2012-2013 Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Country Citizens, UK : College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
http://scholarship-positions.com

 

National Level Essay Competition

Department of Economic Affairs

Ministry of Finance

On the occasion of Golden Jubilee of Indian Economic Service

announces National Level Essay Competition

Topic

“Abundant Foodgrain Stocks, Ample Foreign Exchange Reserves and Poverty: Addressing the Challenges of India’s Development Story”

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Students registered for Ph D/M.Phil/Masters Courses and any Undergraduate Course in India.

The essay should not exceed 3000 words and the participants can submit entries either by email to ies.essay@nic.in

Or by post to Director (IES),Room no 59, North Block, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi Latest by 31st August, 2011. First Prize: `1,00,000 Two Second Prizes: `50,000 each For details, rules and guidelines visit recent updates on

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AWARD OF FELLOWSHIPS, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, SHIMLA – 171005

Indian Institute of Advanced Study

RASHTRAPATI NIVAS, SHIMLA – 171005

Advertisement No. 1/2011

AWARD OF FELLOWSHIPS

1. IIAS invite applications for award of Fellowships for advanced research in the following areas:
(a) Social, Political and Economic Philosophy;
(b) Comparative Indian Literature (including Ancient, Medieval, Modern Folk and Tribal);
(c) Comparative Studies in Philosophy and Religion;
(d) Comparative Studies in History (including Historiography and Philosophy of History);
(e) Education, Culture, Arts including performing Arts and Crafts;
(f) Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Logic and Mathematics;
(g) Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Natural and Life Sciences;
(h) Studies in Environment;
(i) Indian Civilization in the context of Asian Neighbours; and
(j) Problems of Contemporary India in the context of National Integration and Nation-building.
2. Since the Institute is committed to Advanced Study, proposals involving empirical work with data collection and fieldwork would not be considered.
3. Applications from scholars working in, and on, the North Eastern region are encouraged.
4. Scholars belonging to the weaker section of society would be given preference.
5. The Institute would evaluate and consider for publication the monographs of the Fellows submitted on completion of their term. The Institute will have the first right of publication and will have the copyright of the monograph submitted by the Fellow.
6. The term of Fellowship would initially be for a period of one year, extendable by another year, but in no case will extend beyond two years.
7. The prescribed application form can be downloaded from this website and can also be obtained from the Institute by sending a self-addressed envelop (5x11") with postage stamp of Rs. 10 affixed. The application on the prescribed form may be sent to the Secretary, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla 171005. Applications can also be made on line at www.iias.org .
8. Fellows would be expected to remain in residence from 1 st March to 15 th December. Their stay at the Institute during the winter months would be optional. They may proceed on Study Tours during this period .
9. The pay of in-service Fellows would be protected. In addition, they will also get 20 per cent of their basic pay in case they are maintaining a separate house at the place of their work, other than government accommodation. The Fellowship grant for Fellows who are independednt scbolars is Rs. 47,000 per month.
10. The Institute provides hard furnished rent free accommodation to Fellows in cottages on the Rashtrapati Nivas Estate. In addition, scholars will be provided a personal fully furnished study (which may be on sharing basis) with computer and Internet facilities.
11. The Fellows will be provided with free stationary. In addition, they would have access to Institute's vehicles for local travel on payment of nominal charges.
12. Fellows are entitled to free medical treatment at the dispensary of the Institute .
13. It is mandatory for in-service candidates to apply through proper channel.
14. Fellowship applications of scholars who have been a Fellow of the Institute within a period of last five years will not be considered.
The Screening Committee for screening the applications of Fellowships received by the Institute would meet sometime in September 2011. The meeting of the Fellowship Award Committee (FAC) would be held tentatively in October 2011. The short-listed scholars would be invited to make a presentation before the FAC. Scholars with proven academic credentials, as decided by Screening Committee, may be exempted from this provision. Those interested can get further details from the Secretary of the Institute. He is available on e-mail at secretaryiias@gmail.com and may be contacted on 0177-2831389.

For more information please visit http://www.iias.org/academics_fellowship-advertisement.html

DAAD Scholarships

DAAD stands for “Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst”. It is also known as German Academic Exchange Service. It is the largest funding organization which provides support to international exchange of students and scholars. DAAD is a self governing private national agency of 365 higher education institutions in Germany which is federally and state funded.

DAAD offers competitive, merit based grants for pursuing study and research in German institution. It runs over 250 programmes, through which it funds more than 67,000 German and foreign scholars worldwide per annum. The DAAD provides scholarship to:

- German Students for studies and research abroad
- Foreign Students form various countries

The DAAD offers grants for the students of all disciplines and degree level. DAAD grants are available for

- Undergraduate and Graduate program
- Master’s program
- Doctoral program
- Postdoctoral program
- Faculty program

Selection criteria: The candidate should have an excellent academic record and must have appropriate proof of German language proficiency. Apart from that, the requirements may vary from country to country.
Once the application has been reviewed, it will be rated on the basis of a points system. This is then used to produce a ranking list and finally to award the scholarships in accordance with the number of available places.

How to apply: The candidate can apply through application papers that can be downloaded from DAAD website. For candidates of some countries, it is required to apply online.
For further information on application procedure, selection criteria and other things please visit the link given below:

http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html

Here you can find more programs according to your country and choice of program.

Some DAAD scholarship programs are:

- DAAD/AICGS Research Fellowship Programme, USA
- DAAD-IAESTE Internship Programme, Germany
- Siemens / DAAD Post Graduate Program Research Grants 2011 for Graduates from India
- DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship for Studying at German Universities
- University Summer Courses 2011, Germany
- Scholarships for Artists and Architects 2011, Germany

For more information on the DAAD scholarships, please keep visiting scholarship-positions.com.

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Girl Child Scholarship Scheme (GCSS)

Science Olympiad Foundation is pleased to launch the Girl Child Scholarship scheme (GCSS).

As a subset of its Corporate Social Responsibility, this scholarship is an endeavor by

SOF to contribute towards the education of academically inclined girl children across

India coming from financially weaker section.

Salient features of the scheme are as under:

FEATURES

1. The GCSS is an annual scholarship covering one academic year of a child.

2. Under GCSS, 75 deserving girl children will be selected from across India.

3. The selection of the GCSS children will be done through proposals sent by schools.

4. Each selected girl will be awarded a scholarship of Rs 18000/ over one year to support

her school education.

5. The amount of scholarship will consist of:

- Education fee @ Rs 1000/month for 12 months - Rs 12000/

- Books / Miscellaneous Expenses - Rs 4000/

- Uniform Allowance - Rs 2000/

TOTAL - Rs 18000/

6. The GCS will be paid in 2 installments as under:

- 1st Installment – Rs 9000/ before end July.

- 2nd Installment – Rs 9000/ before end December

7. Cheque for the above amount, in favor of the selected child, will be dispatched at her

residential address.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

1. A school may send a proposal recommending a girl child for consideration for

GCSS.

2. Each school may recommend only one girl child.

3. Proposal should be signed by the school Principal / Head Master / Mistress only.

4. Proposal should be in the specified format and complete in all respects / with

required attachments.

5. The girl being nominated must be studying in recommending school in class one

to class twelve.

6. She should have scored at least 60% or equivalent grade in previous class.

7. She should have scored at least 60% or equivalent grade in her 1st term exams /

assessment. She would need to send copy of her 1st term assessment report duly

certified by the principal to SOF to be eligible for the 2nd installment of GCS.

8. The marks criteria will not apply to a child with major physical disability.

9. Child’s parents’ combined monthly income should be less than Rs 10000/

10. All proposals received will be evaluated by a Committee set up by SOF.

11. Qualifiers of GCSS will be notified individually and through respective schools.

12. Decision of the SOF Committee will be final and binding.

13. In case of any dispute, jurisdiction will vest with Delhi courts only.

Nominations under GCSS should be dispatched by 30th June 2011, at following

address.

Please subscribe the envelope with the following Caption.

NOMINATION UNDER GCSS

RAJAN MARWAHA

Director Corporate

Science Olympiad Foundation

406, Taj Apartments Ring Road

New Delhi - 110029

Telefax - (0124) 4951200, (011) 46686000, 9312680857

Email - Info@sofworld.org

For more details visit http://www.sofworld.org/http%3A/%252Fwww.sofworld.org/girl-child-scholarship-scheme-gcss.html