Entrance Exams 2012 ... part 2





AIIMS Entrance for MBBS on June 1, 2012 (Friday): The All India Entrance Examination for admission to MBBS Course at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi will be held from 10 am to 1.30 pm on June 1, 2012 (Friday). The Entrance Examination will have one paper consisting of 200 objective type (multiple choice and reason-assertion type) with 60 questions each from Physics, Chemistry and Biology and 20 from General Knowledge. Each correct response had a score of 1 mark and each incorrect response, a score of - 1/3 (minus-one-third). Those belonging to General category should get 50%marks, those in the OBC category, 45% marks and those belonging to SC/ST at least 40% minimum marks in the MBBS Entrance Examination to, qualify. This is also the admission test for the MBBS Course to be started at AIIMS like institutions, to be opened at Bhopal, Patna, Jodhpur, Rishikesh, Raipur and Bhuvanswar this year, each with a student strength of 50
Website:
http://www.aiimsexams.org/
IPU CET for MBBS Stage II on June 3, 2012 (Sunday): Stage II of the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, for admission to the MBBS Course at Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital for the session 2012-13, will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm on 3.6.2012. Stage II of the CET will have a question paper in English medium with 200 objective type multiple choice questions, 50 each from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Each correct answer will be awarded 3 marks while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Only those candidates who score a minimum of 50 % (minimum of 40% in case of SC/ST) in Stage II will be included in the Merit list.
Website:
http://ipu.ac.in/
B.Sc. Nursing & B. Pharm (AY) Entrance of BHU on June 3, 2012 (Sunday): The written entrance test for admission to the B.Sc. Nursing Course and B. Pharm (Ay.) at Institute of Medical Scinces, BHU, Varanasi, will be held at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, from 10 a.m to 12 noon on 3.6.2012 (Sunday). The question paper of the written Entrance Test will have 100 'Multiple Choice Questions' (each carrying 4 marks from Physics, Chemistry. Botany & Zoology (25 questions each) having maximum marks 400 with time duration of 2 hours. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. The minimum percentage of marks to qualify the written examination shall be will be 50% for General category, 45% for General Physically Challenge and 40% for OBC (non-creamy layer)/SC/ST and their respective PC categories. However, for B.Pharm.(Ay.) the minimum % age of marks to qualify the written examination will be relaxed, if the seats are not fulfilled. Last Date for submission of filled Application Form, by Registered / Speed Post, is 28.3.2012.
Website:
http://bhu.ac.in/
PMEE of HIMS on June 6, 2012 (Wednesday): The Pre-Medical Entrance Examination (PMEE) 2012, for admission to the MBBS Course for the Academic Year, 2012-13, offered at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences located at Swami Ram Nagar, P.O. Doiwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand-248140, under the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) University, Uttarkhand will be held from 10 a.m to 12.30 p.m on5.6.2012 (Wednesday). The Entrance Examination will have 200 questions from Physics (40 questions), Chemistry (60) and Biology (Botany and Zoology-100 questions) each with four options. Each correct answer will be given 1 mark. There is no negative mark for wrong answers. Only those who score a minimum of 50% marks in the entrance will be considered for ranking. http://www.hihtuniversity.edu.in
CIFNET CET on 10th June: Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-16 will hold the Common Entrance Test for admission to the 4 year Bachelor of Fisheries Science (Nautical Science) Programme on 10th June, 2012. The Programme is affiliated to the Cochin University of Science & Technology and approved by the Directorate General of Shipping
Common Entrance Test will have objective type questions from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Language. For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded and for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted. Selection will be based on the performance in the Entrance Test, Academic merit in 10+2 and interview. Applications can be submitted till 18th May, 2012.
For more details, visit www.cifnet.gov.in
PMT Main of BHU on June 17, 2012 (Sunday): The PMT-2012 Main for admission to the MBBS course at Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaran Hindu University, will be held on 17th June, 2012 (Sunday). Only those candidates, who qualify in the PMT 2012 Screening Test to be held on 16th May, 2012 are eligible to appear for the PMT Main 2012. The Test will have a single question paper containing 200 objective type questions from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Section A will have 100 objective type questions of the best response type with 25 questions each from the four subjects. Section B will consist of 100 questions of the multiple response type, with 25 questions each from the different subjects. Each correct answer will be given 2 marks. One mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying mark is 50% for General, 45% for General PC and 40% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/SC/ST and their respective PC candidates. http://bhu.ac.in/
NATA for B Arch Admissions: The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), the test conducted by Council of Architecture for admission to the First year of Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) course in India will be conducted on working days at identified centres till 31.8.2012. However, some test centers may open late or stop conducting tests even before this date. This may be checked with the test centres. Those desirous of appearing for NATA will have to register at one of the Test Centres and then appear for NATA.
NATA is conducted in two parts. The first part is a paper based drawing test for two hours and the second, a computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test. In the Drawing Test, candidate has to attempt three questions. The drawing aptitude is judged on the ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner, Visualising and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on surroundings, Sense of perspective drawing, Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form, Creating interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes and forms, Creating visual harmony using colours in given composition, Understanding of scale and proportions, Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.
The Answer to each question in the 'drawing' paper will be examined by a panel of three examiners independently and the marks awarded will be averaged. It may be further subject to moderation.
The Aesthetic Sensitivity Test is computer based where candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice questions. The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises of  (i) Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings (ii) Visualising different sides of three dimensional objects (iii) Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities (iv) Analytical reasoning (v) Mental Ability (vi) Imaginative comprehension and expression (vii) Architectural awareness.
In the computer based test, with adaptive testing, an examinee is administered a set of questions with a difficulty level that is specifically designed to match the examinee's ability level. The mathematical process for calculating a score in this situation incorporates the statistical properties of the questions, the examinee's performance on the questions, and the number of questions that are answered.

A Glance through the Entrance Exams




Feb 26, 2012 (Updated on 18.04.2012) : It is another season of Entrance Examinations as far as those completing the Plus Two course are concerned. It is the culmination of a process for which candidates have been preparing for two or more years. The major Entrance Examinations in the country are the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) attended by almost over 1 million students and the All India Pre- Medical/Pre- Dental Entrance Examination (AIPMT) attended by about 2,50,000 students. There are Entrances conducted by the State Governments, by Institutions like the IITs, AIIMS, by Central Universities as well as Deemed Universities. The number of Entrance Examinations has gone up to such extents that more than one entrance are scheduled for a single day in some cases. The dream of a single national level entrance for admission to MBBS courses in the country is yet to materialize.
Here, the information related to the major Entrance Examinations conducted in the country during April, May and June are compiled in the order in which it is scheduled.
Candidates are requested to look at this only for guidance. The Examination pattern wherever not mentioned specifically, can be different from that of the previous years. The State level Entrance Examinations except that of Kerala have not been included in this list. The last dates for applying for some of these examinations are over for some others, it is still open. The Examinations for which applications can be submitted even now may be verified from the respective websites. However, for some of these, the dates are given here itself. Candidates must visit the websites specified for the latest information related to the specified examinations.   
AIPMT Preliminary on April 1, 2012 (Sunday): The Entrance season this year takes off with the first stage of the All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Examination, 2012 for admission to the 15% All India Quota seats for MBBS/BDS courses 2012, in the Medical/Dental Colleges of India- the Preliminary Examination, to be held from 10 am to 1 pm on April 1, 2012 (Sunday). It would consist of one paper of 3 hours duration containing 200 objective type questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology). Each question will be followed by four options with single correct answer which is to be marked on the specially designed machine-gradable answer sheet using Ball Point Pen only. For each correct response the candidate will get 4 marks will be awarded. For each incorrect response one mark will be deducted from the total score. Website: http://aipmt.nic.in 
JEE on April 8, 2012 (Sunday): The Joint Entrance Examination 2012 (JEE 2012) for admission to the Under Graduate Programmes at the Indian Institute of Technology at Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Mandi, Mumbai, Patna, Ropar and Roorkee and at Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (IT-BHU) Varanasi and Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad, will be held on 8th April, 2012 (Sunday). These institutions offer courses leading to Bachelor’s Degree in a number of Engineering, Technological and Scientific disciplines, M.Sc. Integrated courses in Pure and Applied Sciences and M.Tech Integrated courses in a few disciplines. Some IITs offer Dual-Degree M.Tech. programmes, wherein both B.Tech and M.Tech Degrees are awarded.
There will be two Papers for the Examination each of three hours duration. Paper 1 will be held from 9 am to 12 noon and Paper 2 will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm. Both the question papers will have 3 separate sections on Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Questions will be of the objective type, designed to test comprehension, reasoning and analytical ability of candidates. Answers are to be recorded on a separate, specially designed, machine-gradable Optical Response Sheet (ORS) by darkening the bubble(s) against correct answer(s) using black ball point pen only. In some sections, incorrect answers may be awarded negative marks. Website: http://jee.iitm.ac.in/
AIEEA-UG-2012 on April 14, 2012 (Saturday): The 17th All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA-UG-2012) for admission to the 15% seats (tentative) in Bachelor Degree Programmes and for the award of National Talent Scholarships in Agriculture & Allied Science Subjects (other than Veterinary Science) in Agricultural Universities and 100% seats in Dairy Technology at NDRI Karnal, for Academic Session 2012–13, conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will be held from 10 am to 12.30 pm on 14.4.2012 (Saturday). The Programmes available for admission through AIEEA-UG-2012 include the Bachelor Degree programmes of 4 years duration in (i) Agriculture (ii) Horticulture (iii) Forestry (iv) Fisheries (v) Home Science (vi) Sericulture (vii) Agricultural Engineering (viii) Dairy Technology (ix) Food Science (x) Agricultural Marketing, Banking & Cooperation and (xi) Biotechnology.
National Talent Scholarships (NTS) are awarded based on the AIEEA-UG examination to all those candidates who take admission outside their state of domicile. Further, not more than 40% candidates from any one state are admitted in any Agricultural University/subject. The Entrance Examination will be conducted in two subject streams with Stream-A comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture/Biology and Stream-B comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Questions for Physics and Chemistry will be common for both streams. Paper for ‘Stream–A’ will carry questions on Biology and Agriculture out of which the candidate has to attempt/opt/choose only one subject, either Biology or Agriculture. ‘Stream–B’ paper will have questions from Mathematics. Candidate has to exercise option for one Stream at the time of submitting the application.The maximum marks for the paper is 720. Each correctly answered question will earn four marks. For each incorrect answer one mark will be deducted from the total score. Website: http://www.icar.org.in
MGIMS Wardha Medical Entrance on April 15, 2012 (Sunday): Entrance Examination for admission to the MBBS course at Kasturba Health Society, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, P.O.Sevagram, Wardha,  Maharashtra-442102, for the academic year 2012-13, will be held on 15th April 2012.
The Entrance Examination will have two papers. Paper I, to be held from 9 am to 12 noon on 15.4.2012, will have a question paper consisting of 60 multiple choice, single response questions each from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Candidates will have to attempt all the 180 questions in the common answer sheet. Each question will have four answers. Candidate will have to shade the circle corresponding to the correct answer from among the four circles given. Each correct answer will fetch one mark. There will not be any negative marking for wrong answers. Paper II, to be held from 2 pm to 5 pm on 15.4.2012, will be on ‘Gandhian Thought’ and will carry 60 marks. Questions will be of the essay type or/and short answer question type. The paper can be answered in English or Hindi in one 32 page answer sheet to be provided. No additional supplementary sheets will be provided.
Merit will be determined by the aggregate marks obtained in the two papers. Candidates have to score 40 % marks (24 marks) in Paper II to be eligible to be considered in merit. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/VJ/NT/OBC Including SBC have to score a minimum of 40% marks (72 marks), those belonging to Physically handicapped, 45% (81 marks) and all others, 50% marks (90 marks) in Paper I (Physics, Chemistry and Biology together) of the Entrance Examination to be eligible to be considered in merit. Website: www.mgims.ac.in
MU-OET 2012 from April 15, 2012: The Manipal University Online Entrance Test 2012 (MU-OET 2012), a computer based online entrance test for admission to the Under Graduate Medical/ Engineering/Pharmacy Courses at Manipal University will be held between 15.4.2012 and 15.5.2012. For admission to MBBS, BDS, BPharm & PharmD, the test of 2.30 hours duration will have 240 multiple choice questions (MCQ) of the objective type with the approximate distribution of questions, being Physics - 60 questions, Chemistry - 60 questions, Biology - 80 questions, English & General Aptitude - 40 questions. For admission to BTech, BPharm & Pharm D also, the test duration is 2.30 hours and the question paper will consist of 240 multiple choice questions (MCQ) of the objective type. The approximate distribution of questions will be as follows.  Physics - 60 questions, Chemistry - 60 questions, Mathematics - 80 questions, English & General Aptitude - 40 questions. For details, visit www.manipal.edu
ISAT on April, 21, 2012 (Saturday): The IIST Admission Test 2012 (ISAT 2012) for admissions to the Undergraduate Programmes (B.Tech) in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics and Physical Sciences at Indian Institute of Space Science Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, will be held from 9 am to 12 noon on 21st April, 2012 (Saturday).
The question paper will consist only of objective type questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The answer for each question is to be recorded on a specially designed machine-gradable Optical Response Sheet (ORS) and to be evaluated through Optical Mark Reader (OMR). The candidate is expected to choose the correct answer and record his/her response by darkening the appropriate bubble using hard black (HB) pencils alone. Marking more than one answer for any given question will render the response invalid. Correct answers will be awarded three marks each. Every incorrect answer will be awarded one negative mark. http://www.iist.ac.in/isat2012/
Avinashilingam Engineering Entrance on April 21, 2012 (Saturday): The Avinashilingam University for Women, Avinashilingam Nagar, Varapalayam, Thadagam Post, Coimbatore-641043 will conduct the  Avinashilingam Engineering Entrance Examination  2012, on 21st April, 2012 (Saturday) for admission to the various BE Programmes offered by it, at Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore-641043. Applications can be submitted till 15.4.2012. Website: http://www.avinuty.ac.in/
VITEEE on April 21, 2012 (Saturday): The VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEE) for admission to the B Tech Programmes of Vellore Institute of Technology Campuses at Vellore and Chennai will be held from 2.30 am to 5 p.m on 21st April 2012 (Saturday). VITEEE will have one question paper having 4 parts with Physics in Part I, Chemistry in Part II, Mathematics in Part III and Biology in Part IV, with 40 objective type questions from each part, each question carrying one mark. Each question is followed by 4 alternative answers. The candidate will have to choose the correct answer and shade against the appropriate choice in the OMR response sheet provided, as per the instructions. There is no negative mark for wrong answers. Questions will be mostly from the State Board of Higher Secondary Education and the CBSE syllabus only.
A candidate has to attempt any three parts only. If any candidate attempts all the four parts, only the first three parts will be valued. The answered Part IV will not be considered for valuation. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics candidates have to attempt Parts I, II & III while Physics, Chemistry and Biology candidates, Parts I, II & IV. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology candidates can attempt either Parts I, II, III or Parts I, II, IV as per their choice. Those attempting Parts I, II & III are eligible for all the Programmes offered. Those attempting Parts I, II & IV are eligible for Bioinformatics, Bio-Medical Engineering and Biotechnology programmes only. Website: http://www.vit.ac.in/
Amrita Engineering Entrance on April 22, 2012 (Sunday): Amrita Visha Vidyapeetham will hold the Amrita Entrance Examination-Engineering for admission to the 4 year B.Tech Degree programmes offered in the 3 campuses of Amrita Viswa Vidyapeeth, at Amritapuri (Kollam), Bengaluru and Ettimadai (Coimbatore) from 10 am to 1 pm on 22nd April, 2012 (Sunday). It will have a single question paper containing 120 objective type questions, with 60 questions from Mathematics and 30 each from Physics and Chemistry. Each question will be followed by four answers of which only one is correct / most appropriate. Candidates will have to select the correct or most appropriate answer, and shade the corresponding bubble in the OMR Answer Sheet supplied, using HB pencil or blue / black ball point pen. Each question correctly answered will fetch three marks. One mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Website: http://117.240.224.21/oars/
Kerala Engineering Entrance on 23rd and 24th April, 2012: The Engineering Entrance Examination conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations Kerala, for preparation of rank list for Engineering admission in Kerala will be held from 10 am to 12.30 noon (IST) on 23rd and 24th April, 2012 with Paper-I (Physics & Chemistry) on 23.04.2012 (Monday) and Paper-II (Mathematics), on 24.04.2012 (Tuesday). The Entrance examination will be objective type with Multiple Choice Questions and based on single response. Against each question, five suggested answers would be given, from which the candidate will have to select and mark the alphabet (A,B,C,D or E) corresponding to the ‘most appropriate response’ in the OMR Answer Sheet.
Each Paper will have 120 questions to be answered in 150 minutes. Paper I will have 72 questions from Physics and 48 from Chemistry. Paper II will have 120 questions from Mathematics. For each correct response the candidates will be awarded 4 marks, and for each incorrect response, one mark will be deducted from the total score. A candidate has to score a minimum of 10 marks in each of Paper I and Paper II to be eligible to be considered for ranking. For SC/ST applicants, there is no minimum mark stipulated to qualify in the Entrance Examinations. Web site: www.cee-kerala.org and www.cee.kerala.gov.in
Kerala Medical Entrance on 25th and 26th April, 2012: The Medical Entrance Examination (For admission to Medical, Agriculture and Veterinary courses) conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations Kerala, will be held on 25th April, 2012 and 26th April 2012.  Paper-I, Chemistry & Physics will be held from 10 am to 12.30 pm (IST) on 25.04.2012 (Wednesday) and Paper-II: Biology will be held from 10 am to 12.30 pm on 26.04.2012 (Thursday). The Entrance examination will be objective type with Multiple Choice Questions and based on single response. Against each question, five suggested answers would be given, from which the candidate will have to select and mark the alphabet (A,B,C,D or E) corresponding to the ‘most appropriate response’ in the OMR Answer Sheet.
Each Paper will have 120 questions to be answered in 150 minutes. Paper I will have 72 questions from Chemistry and 48 from Physics. Paper II will have 120 questions from Biology. For each correct response the candidates will be awarded 4 marks, and for each incorrect response, one mark will be deducted from the total score. A candidate has to score a minimum of 10 marks in each of Paper I and Paper II to be eligible to be considered for ranking. For SC/ST applicants, there is no minimum mark stipulated to qualify in the Entrance Examinations. For admission to MBBS/BDS courses, only those who score a minimum of 50% marks in the entrance examination will be considered for admission. SC/ST candidates and SEBC candidates (subject to income criterion), need only 40% marks in the entrance examination to be considered for MBBS/BDS admissions. Candidates with Locomotory disability of lower limbs between 40% and 70%, should score 45% marks in the Medical Entrance Examination to be considered for MBBS course. Website: www.cee-kerala.org and www.cee.kerala.gov.in 

PIMS-AICET-UG on April 28, 2012: Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Loni,  Rahata Taluk, Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra-413736, will hold the All India Common Entrance Test (PIMS-AICET-UG) for selection of students to MBBS at Rural Medical College & BDS course at Rural Dental College, both run by Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences , Loni, from 3 pm to 6 pm on 28th April, 2012 (Saturday).
There will be one question paper of 3 hours duration containing 200 multiple choice questions (MCQs), 50 questions each in Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Each correct answer will be awarded one mark. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers. Last Date for submission of Application is 11.4.2012. Website: www.pravara.com
JEE for Hospitality & Hotel Administration Programme on 28 April, 2012 (Saturday): The Joint Entrance Examination 2012 (JEE-2012) conducted by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, for admission to the 3-Year B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration Program at Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) Affiliated to it, will be held from 10 am to 1 pm on 28th April 2012 (Saturday).
JEE 2012 will have one question paper with 200 objective type questions from Numerical Ability and Scientific Aptitude (30 questions), Reasoning and Logical Deduction (30), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (30), English Language (60), Aptitude for Service Sector (50). Each correct answer will get one mark. Half a mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Graded mark(s) will be awarded under Aptitude for Service Sector Component (0.25, 0.5, 0.75 & 1.00).  The most appropriate answer will carry one mark. Online submission of Application can be done till 9th April, 2012. Last Date for receipt of filled-in form at NCHMCT is 13th April 2012. Website: http://www.nchmct.org/
AIEEE Offline Test on 29th April, 2012 (Sunday): The Offline Test as part of the 11th All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) for admission to the BE/B.Tech & B.Arch/B.Planning courses in various institutions, including the National Institutes of Technology, IIITs, Deemed Universities, Technical Institutions and other Govt. funded Institutions will be held on 29th April, 2012.
AIEEE will consist of 2 papers. Paper 1 - Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics to be held from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm on 29.4.2012, will have objective type questions with equal weightage to Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics. Paper 2 to be held from 2 pm to 5 pm on 29.4.2012, will consist of Mathematics in Part I with objective type questions, Aptitude Test in Part II with objective type questions and Drawing Test under Part III having questions to test Drawing Aptitude. Those who wish to be considered for B.E/B.Tech courses only will have to appear for Paper 1 only while those desirous of joining B. Arch/B.Planning only, will have to appear for Paper 2. Those desirous of being considered for B.E/B.Tech as well as B. Arch/B.Planning should appear for both the papers. Objective type questions will have four options having single correct answer. For each incorrect response, one fourth (1/4) of the total marks allotted to the question would be deducted. Website: http://aieee.nic.in/

CUSAT CAT on May 5, 2012 (Saturday): The Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi  for admission to all B.Tech Programmes and the 5 year Integrated M.Sc Photonics, will be held from 9.30 am to 12.45 pm on 5th May, 2012 (Saturday). The test will comprise of 250 objective type Multiple Choice Questions based on Plus Two syllabus. Of this, 125 questions will be from Mathematics and 125 questions will be from Physics and Chemistry with Physics to Chemistry ratio maintained at 3:2. The duration of the test will be three hours. Each correct answer will get 3 marks. One mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates should score a minimum of ten marks each from Mathematics Part and Physics-Chemistry part to be eligible to figure in the rank list. This requirement of minimum marks, however, will not be applicable for candidates coming under SC/ST communities. Website: http://cusat.nic.in/
CAT for 5 year BB.A LLB (Hons) on May 5, 2012 (Saturday):  The Common Admission TestCAT), the Aptitude Test conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, for admission to the 5 year BBA. LL.B (Hons) course will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm on 5th May, 2012 (Saturday). Website:  http://cusat.nic.in/
KLE University Medical AIET on May 5, 2012: The KLE University-All India Entrance Test-2012 (KLEU- AIET-2012) for admission to various Under-Graduate courses including MBBS, BDS, BPT, BAMS, B.Sc. Nursing, Post Certificate B.Sc. Nursing, & B. Pharm in the respective constituent units of the University, namely, J.N. Medical College, V.K. Institute of Dental Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy, Sri. B. M. K. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belgaum, and Colleges of Pharmacy at Belgaum, Hubli and Bangalore for the academic year 2012-13, will be conducted from 2 pm to 5pm on 5th May 2012 (Saturday).
The test usually has a paper with 200 multiple-choice questions of single best answer type with 50 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology. Each correct answer got one mark. There was no negative marking. For 2012 scheme, applicants should verify the Prospectus Last date for On-line submission of application is 17th April 2012 (Tuesday) and the last date for receipt of completed application form along with requisite fee, photograph & other documents by the University is 23rd Aptil, 2012 (Monday). Website: www.kleuniversity.edu.in/

AMUPMDC CET on 5th May: Association of Managements of Unaided Private Medical and Dental Colleges of Maharashtra (AMUPMDC) will conduct its Medical Common Entrance Test- Asso CET, for admission to Medical courses in Maharashtra from 2 pm to 5 pm on 5th May, 2012. It will be held at Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane (City), Pune, Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Nagpur, Solapur, Kolhapur,  Aurangabad, Parbhani, Nanded, Latur, Akola and Amravati in Maharastra and at Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur, Bhopal, Indore, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
The Asso-CET 2012 will consist of one common question paper with 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology) with 50 each from Physics and Chemistry & 100 from Biology. There is no choice among the questions. The candidate is expected to attempt all the 200 questions. Out of four circles provided for selection of answers against a question, the candidate should fill-up one circle only. Each correct answer will be given one mark. There shall be no negative marking for wrong answers.

Website:
http://www.amupmdc.org/

AFMC MBBS Entrance on May 6, 2012 (Sunday): The competitive written examination for admission to the MBBS course at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, will be held on 6th May, 2012. The written examination will be of 2 hours duration from 10 am onwards, having one paper comprising of 200 objective type of questions from Biology (Zoology and Botany) (50 marks), Chemistry (50 marks), Physics (50 marks), Intelligence, Logic and Reasoning (25 marks) and English Language & Comprehension (25 marks). Each correct answer will fetch one mark while for each wrong answer 0.25 marks will be deducted.
Candidates admitted to AFMC for MBBS course have compulsory liability to serve as Commissioned  Officers in the Armed Forces Medical Services. The offer of the type of commission will depend upon the vacancies available and shall be determined on merit-cum-option at the final MBBS examination. The liability of the SSC officers passing out of AFMC to serve the Armed Forces Medical Services would be seven years.
Website: www.afmc.nic.in  
COMEDK UGET on May 6, 2012: Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) will hold the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2012, the Common Entrance Test for admission to the Under Graduate courses in Medical, Dental and Engineering Colleges in the State of Karnataka on 6th May 2012. Online Application for MBBS/BDS & B.E can be submitted from 10.3.2012 and the last date for receipt of completed application is 13.4.2012. Website: http://www.comedk.org/
HSEE on May 6, 2012 (Sunday): The Humanities and Social Sciences Examination 2012 (HSEE 2012) for admission to the Five year Integrated Master’s Programme, leading to Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Development Studies and English Studies, for 2012-13, at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, will be held between 10 am and 1 pm on 6th May, 2012 (Sunday). The HSEE-2012 will be of three hours duration having two parts. Part I will be objective type multiple choice question paper for 2½ hours administered through computers.  It covers (i) English and Comprehension Skill (25% weightage) (ii) Analytical and Quantitative Ability (25% weightage) (iii) General Knowledge (50% weightage) covering the areas of Indian Economics (since Independence), Indian Society, Contemporary World Affairs (Post-World War II) and (iv) Environment and Ecology. Part II is an examination on Essay writing for ½ an hour, which is to be written on regular answer paper to be distributed to the candidates at the end of Part I. Part II asks for writing an essay on some general topic like current affairs and general knowledge.
AIEEE Online Test from 7th May, 2012 (Monday): The Online Test as part of the 11th All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) for admission to the BE/B.Tech courses in various institutions, including the National Institutes of Technology, IIITs, Deemed Universities, Technical Institutions and other Govt. funded Institutions will be held from 7th May, 2012 to 26th May, 2012. The Online Test is applicable only for Paper I, for admission to BE/B.Tech courses. The Online Examination will be held in two shifts, the first being from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon and the second from 2.00 pm to 5.00. Candidates will have to attend the examination in the shift on the date allotted to them.
Paper I- Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics will have objective type questions with equal weightage to Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics with four options having single correct answer. For each incorrect response, one fourth (1/4) of the total marks allotted to the question would be deducted. Website: http://aieee.nic.in/
BITSAT from May 10, 2012 (Thursday): Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Admission Test (AT), 2012 (BITSAT-2012),  a  Computer Based Online Test for Admission to Integrated First Degree Programmes of BITS, Pilani, at Pilani Campus, Goa Campus, and Hyderabad Campus for 2012-13 will be held from 10th May, 2012 to 9th June 2012. 
BITSAT will be of 3 hour duration, without any break. The test will have 150 questions in four parts namely Physics (Part I-40 questions), Chemistry (Part II-40 questions), English Proficiency (15 questions) and Logical Reasoning (10 Questions)(Part III) and Mathematics (Part IV-45 questions). All questions will be objective type (multiple choice questions). Each question will have four answers of which only one will be correct. Each correct answer will fetch 3 marks, while each incorrect answer will result in a loss of mark (-1 mark). Computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as correct answer. Candidates can skip a question. There is no time limit for individual parts of the test. Candidate can go back and change any of his/her answers among the 150 questions. If there is time left, after a candidate answers all the 150 questions, without skipping any question, the candidate will have an option of attempting 12 extra questions, four each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. However, once the candidate opts for extra questions, he/she cannot go back for correction of any of the 150 questions answered earlier.
Those Candidates interested in admissions have to qualify in BITSAT and also apply for admission with 12th marks and Preferences to Degree programmes, separately, between 19th May and 30th June 2012. First rank students of all the Central and State Boards in India for the year 2012 will be given direct admission to the Program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2012 score, subject to satisfying the eligibility criteria prescribed. Website: http://www.bitsadmission.com/
IPU CET for MBBS Stage I on May 12, 2012 (Saturday): Stage I of the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, for admission to the MBBS Course at Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, for 2012-13, will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm on 12.5.2012 (Saturday). Test will have One Question Paper in English medium and having 200 objective type (multiple choices) questions with 50 each from Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology. Each question will have four alternatives as answers. The correct or most appropriate answer should be selected and marked on the OMR answer sheet. Each correct answer will get 3 marks. One mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Application can be submitted till 16.4.2012. Website: http://ipu.ac.in/
AIPVT on May 12, 2012 (Saturday): The All India Pre Veterinary Test (AIPVT) 2012, conducted by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) for admission to the 15% seats to be filled on Merit in each Government Veterinary College in India to the 1st year B.V.Sc. & A.H course for academic session 2012-13, will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm on 12th May, 2012 (Saturday).
AIPVT will be of 3 hours duration and will have one paper consisting of 200 objective type (multiple choice and reason-assertion type) questions from Physics (60 questions), Chemistry (60 questions) and Biology (Botany and Zoology-80 questions). For each correct answer three marks will be awarded. One mark shall be deducted for each incorrect answer. Website: http://www.vci-india.in
AIPMT Final on May 13, 2012 (Sunday): The Final Examination the All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Examination, 2012 for admission to the 15% All India Quota seats for MBBS/BDS courses 2012, in the Medical/Dental Colleges of India, for those who qualify in the Preliminary Examination to be held on 1st April, 2012, will be held from 10 am to 1 pm on May 13, 2012 (Sunday). It would consist of one paper of 3 hours duration with 120 objective type questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology). Each question will have four options with single correct answer, to be marked on the specially designed machine-gradable sheet using Ball Point Pen only. For each correct response, the candidate will get 4 marks. For each incorrect response one mark will be deducted from the total score.
Applicants have to get a minimum of 50% marks in the entrance examination to qulify. SC/ST/OBC applicants need only 40% marks while persons with locomotory disability of lower limbs, the minimum marks would be 45% for General-PH and 40% for SCPH/ST-PH/OBC-PH. Website: http://aipmt.nic.in/
CLAT on May 13, 2012 (Sunday): Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), 2012, the All India Entrance Examination for admissions to the 5 year Under-Graduate Programmes in 14 participating National Law Universities will be held from 3 pm to 5 pm on 13th May 2012 (Sunday). The CLAT is for admission to the Under-Graduate Programmes offered by the various National Law Universities which include the 5 year Integrated BA., LL.B (Hons)/B.Sc.,LL.B (Hons)/ BBA., LL.B (Hons)/ BSW. LLB (Hons)/ BCom LL.B (Hons) Degree Courses (Subject to availability of the courses) at (i) National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU) (ii) NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad (NALSAR) (iii) National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU) (iv) The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata (WBNUJS) (v) National Law University, Jodhpur(NLU) (vi) Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (HNLU) (vii) Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (GNLU) (viii) Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow (RMLNLU) (ix) Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala (RGNUL) (x) Chanakya National Law University, Patna (CNLU) (xi) National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi (NUALS) (xii) National Law University, Orissa (xiii) National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi (xiv) National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam.
CLAT for admission to the Under-graduate Programme will have a single paper of 200 questions carrying 200 marks and will extend over a period of two hours. The paper will have questions from five areas, namely, English including Comprehension (40 Marks), General Knowledge/ Current Affairs (50 Marks), Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability) (20 Marks), Legal Aptitude (50 Marks) and Logical Reasoning (40 Marks). Websites: www.clat.ac.in
ISI Admission test on May 13, 2012: The Admission Test conducted by the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkat, for admission to various Programmes for 2012-13, will be held on 13th May, 2012 (Sunday). The courses being offered at Kolkata and various centres of the Institute include the 3-year B.Stat (Hons) and 3-year B.Math (Hons) for which Plus Two students are eligible. Those selected get Stipend for the course. For details and Old Question papers, visit the Admission link at http://www.isical.ac.in/ 
PMT Screening of BHU on May 16, 2012 Wednesday): The PMT-2012 Screening Test of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, to screen candidates for eligibility to appear in PMT-2012 Main for admission to the MBBS course at Institute of Medical Sciences and for admission to BDS/BAMS/B.Pharm courses at Institute of Medical Sciences/ Institute of Technology, will be held on 16th May, 2012. The Test will have a single paper containing 200 objective type questions with 50 multiple choice, objective type questions each from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, carrying a total of 400 marks. Each correct answer will be given 2 marks. One mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. www.bhu.ac.in/admission/admin_index.htm
KAIET on 17th May: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University, Karad, Satara District, Maharashtra- 415 110, will hold the Krishna All India Entrance Test 2012 (KAIET 2012) for admission to M.B.B.S/ B.D.S/ B.P.Th/ B.Sc.Nursing courses at the Institutes of the University from 2 pm to 5 pm on 17th May 2012 at Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur Ahmadabad, Surat, Indore, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Cochin and Karad.
MBBS is offered at KIMS-Medical College (150 seats), BDS at School of Dental Sciences (100 seats), B.P.Th at Krishna College of Physiotherapy (50 seats) and B.Sc Nursing at Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences (100 seats). KAIET will have 200 multiple choice questions from Physics, Chemistry (50 each) and Biology (100). There will be 4 alternatives for each question. Out of four circles provided for answer to a question, the candidate should fill up only one circle. Each correct answer will get one mark. There is no negative marking.
Applications will be accepted till 5 pm on 10.5.2012.
Website:
http://www.kimsuniversity.in/  
CMC Vellore Medical Entrance on 18th May: Christian Medical College, Vellore, will hold the entrance examination for admission to the Under Graduate Medical Courses at the Institute, on 18th May, 2012 at Bangalore, Calicut, Chennai, Delhi, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkatta, Kottayam, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Puducherry, Salem, Thiruvananthapuram, Vellore, Vijayawada & Penang (Malaysia). The Courses to which admissions will be made include MBBS, BSc in Nursing and Allied Health Services Degree Courses (Group A) and Diploma in Nursing, AHS Diploma Course & Analytical Clinical Pharmacology and MSc & DCPC courses (Group B).
Entrance Examination for Group A admissions would be held in the morning and that for Group B, in the afternoon on 18.5.2012.
The Group A and Group B Science examination will consist of multiple-choice questions in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General Ability with emphasis on Speed and Accuracy and a few questions on issues of current topical interest. The examination will be conducted in English medium.
Performance in this examination will be the basis for being called for the interviews, practical tests and final selections. At the time of the interviews for MBBS, Nursing, Allied Health Science (Degree) courses. Christian students who apply under sponsored category will be given a test of Bible Knowledge (50 multiple choice questions). The General Paper (Non Science) will consist of multiple choice questions of a general nature, including very basic science, general knowledge, current awareness and general ability.
The admission tests are all in English and will be of the ‘objective’ or multiple choice answer type. There will be many questions printed in the test booklet. Each question will have five possible answers printed after it. Candidate will have to select the one best answer to each question. For the degree courses (MBBS, BSc(N) & AHS Degree Courses) there will be 60 questions each in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (120 minutes total) and 120 questions in General Ability including Speed and Accuracy and a few questions on issues of current topical interest (70 minutes). The General Ability paper will be in two sections. Section I will have 60 questions to be answered in 50 minutes and Section II will have 60 questions to be answered in 20 minutes. The whole exam will be 3 hours 10 minutes long. For the Diploma courses, the examination consists of 25 questions each in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and 15 questions in General ability. The duration of the exam will be 90 minutes. There is no negative marking. In the Degree (MBBS, etc) combined entrance examination only, credit is given for questions not attempted (those left blank). The credit given is equal to 1/5 (0.2) of the mark for that question. Application can also be submitted online at http://home.cmcvellore.ac.in/admissions/admin.htm  on or before 14th April 2012.
Admission Bulletin may be downloaded free from the CMC website. The basic administrative fee is Rs.800/- for online application. The last date for submission of the printed online application form is 16th April 2012.

Amrita Medical Entrance on May 19, 2012 (Saturday): The Entrance Examination for admission to MBBS/BDS/BAMS courses at the Institutes of Amrita Viswavidyapeetam, will be held on 19th May 22, 2012 (Saturday). Sale of application will start on March 1, 2012. Last date for submission of application will be 30th April, 2012. Website: http://aims.amrita.edu/admissions.php#11  
AMU Engineering Entrance on May 20, 2012: The Entrance Examination for admission to the B.Tec/B Arch Programmes at Zakir Husain College of Engineering & Technology under the Aligarh Muslim University will be held on 20th May, 2012.  Selection to the B Tech Programmes will be based on an Admission Test of 3 hours duration to be held from 10 am on 20.5.2012.  It will have one objective type paper of 150 marks comprising 150 questions from Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Selection to the B Arch Programmes will be based on an Admission Test consisting of two papers with equal weightage. Paper I of 3 hours duration will be the same as that for B Tech Admissions, to be held from 10 am on 20.5.2012. It will have one objective type paper of 150 marks comprising 150 questions from Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Paper II will be an Architecture Aptitude Test that will contain some descriptive questions and Test of Drawing. It will also be of three hours duration and will be held from 3 pm on 20.5.2012. Candidates have to bring their own drawing and sketching material like pencils, eraser, sharpener, pen, ink, Pencil Colours, Water Colours etc. Drawing Sheets and/or Answer Booklet will be provided to the candidates.  Applications can be submitted till 17.3.2012. Website: www.amucontrollerexams.com
BLDEU-UGET on 20th May: Bijapur Liberal District Educational Association (BLDE) University, Bijapur, Karnataka, will conduct its All India Under Graduate Medical Entrance Test (BLDEU-UGET) for admission to MBBS at Shri. B. M. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bijapur, the constituent college situated at the University campus from 10 am to 1 pm on 20th May, 2012 at Bijapur, Hubli, Bangalore, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Indore, Ranchi, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Trivandrum. This will be a single test combining Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology subjects. There will be a total of 180 questions with 60 questions each from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Candidates are required to mark their answers on an OMR sheet (Optical Mark Reader). Correct answer for each question will be awarded one mark. There is no negative marking. Applications can be downloaded from the website of the University till May 05, 2012. Applications will be received till 5 pm on 11.5.2012.
Bharati Vidyapeeth Uty CET on 20th May : Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune will hold the All India Common Entrance Test (CET - 2012)  for admission to the MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS Programmes offered at the constituent colleges of the University, on 20th May 2012 from 11 am to 2 pm at Pune, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Vadodara (Baroda), Indore, Bangalore, Lucknow, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Alahabad and Varanasi.
CET-2012 will consist of one question paper, to be set in English medium. It will contain 200 multiple choice objective-type questions, 50 each from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Each correct answer will get one mark. There is no negative marking.Applications can be submitted till 5 pm on 9th May, 2012.
UG-AWT of CMC Ludhiana on May 25 : Christian Medical College Ludhiana will hold the Under Graduate Admission Written Test (UG-AWT-2012) for admission to MBBS, BDS, B.Sc. Nursing and BPT Programmes from 2 pm to 4.30 pm on 25th May 2012 (Friday), at Allahabad, Amritsar,  Bhatinda, Calcutta, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kochi, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Nagpur and New Delhi.
Test will have multiple choice type questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology (of 12th class standard under 10+2 system) and also shall include test on General Aptitude. There will be 50 questions on each subject, with a total of 200 questions. The test is designed to measure knowledge and understanding of subject matter. The test also measures the reasoning, problem solving and analytical ability of the applicant. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
Candidates should report to the allotted Center by 1.30 pm. Bible Test for Christian applicants will be held from 4.45 pm to 5.15 pm, on the same day. All Christian applicants need to remain seated after the UG-AWT-2012 till 5.20 pm. Bible Test is of Objective type with 50 questions and is based on facts from the Holy Bible (English Language only).
For admission to MBBS & BDS courses applicants must obtain not less than 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the UG-AWT-2012. For B. Sc. Nursing and BPT course, there is no cut off mark.
Christian applicants should score 45% marks in the Bible Test to be considered under Christian quotas. Bible Test marks are not considered for merit preparation. Applications can be submitted on-line at www.cmcludhiana.in or at www.cmcludhiana.org up to 14.5.2012. Completed Application with enclosures should reach ‘The Registrar, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana-141008, Punjab’ latest by 19.5.2012.
NEST-2012 on May 27, 2012 (Sunday):  The National Entrance Screening Test-2012 (NEST-2012), the Entrance Test for Admission to the 5-year Integrated M.Sc. Programme in Basic Sciences at National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar and University of Mumbai -Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, (UM-DAE CBS) Mumbai, for the Academic session 2012-13, will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm on May 27, 2012 (Sunday). 
The question paper will have 5 sections. The 1st Section, which is compulsory for all candidates, will have General questions. The next 4 Sections will include questions from (1) Biology (2) Chemistry (3) Mathematics and (4) Physics. Candidates may opt to answer any three of these four sections. All sections carry equal marks. The questions will be aimed at testing the comprehension and analytic ability of the candidates. The questions will be of objective type with four answers given for each question. Some of the questions may have one or more correct answers. For these questions, candidates are expected to mark all the correct answers and none of the wrong answers. Wrong answers will be awarded negative marks. Website: http://nestexam.in  
AICET of Dr DY Patil University on May 27, 2012 (Sunday): The All India Common Entrance Test for admission to the MBBS course at Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune and for the BDS course at  Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, two constituent colleges of the Dr. DY Patil University, Pune for 2012-13, will be held from 11 am to 2 pm on 27th May 2012 (Sunday). AICET will have questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Details can be seen at http://dpu.edu.in/  
Combined Medical Admission Test of AMU on May 27, 2012 (Sunday): The Combined Admission Test for admissio to the MBBS Course at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and BDS course at Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College under the Aligarh Muslim University will be held from 10 am to 1 pm on 27.5.2012. The test will have one objective type paper of 200 marks comprising 200 questions from Chemistry, Physics, Botany and Zoology. A candidate should secure at least 50% marks in the Admission Test to become eligible for selection. Application should be submitted latest by 24.3.2012.  Website: www.amucontrollerexams.com

St Johns MBBS Admissions Test on May 27, 2012: St John’s Medical College, Banglaore, will conduct the Entrance Examination for admission to MBBS course on 27th May, 2012. Issue of Applications will commence on 1.3.2012. Last date for receipt of applications will be 18.4.2012 (by Mail) and 26.4.2012 (in Person). Website:
http://www.stjohns.in/ 
Yenepoya University CET on May 27, 2012: Yenepoya University, University Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka -575 018, will conduct the Common Entrance Test for admission to the MBBS course at Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte, Mangalore and for the BDS course at Yenepoya Dental College, Deralakatte, Mangalore on 27th May, 2012. The Examination in Physics will be held from 10 am to 11 am, that of Chemistry from 11.20 am to 12.20 pm and that for Biology, from 12.40 pm to 1.40 pm on that day. Applications can be submitted till 30.04.2012 Website: http://yenepoya.edu.in/  
JIPMER, Entrance on 27th May: The All India Entrance Examination for admission to the MBBS Course at Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry for 2012, will be held from 10 am to 12.30 pm on 27th May, 2012 (Sunday), at Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Nagpur, New Delhi, Puducherry, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada.
The examination will be conducted in English medium only. It will have 200 multiple choice questions, equally from English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. There will be four alternatives for each question. Candidate will have to indicate his/her response to the question by darkening the appropriate circle completely with Ball-Point Pen. If the candidate does not want to attempt any question, he/she should not darken the circle given against that question. Each answer with correct response shall be awarded one mark. No mark will be given for the question not answered. More than one answer indicated against a question, will be deemed as incorrect response and no mark will be given. There is no negative marking.
Candidates are permitted to carry only the Hall Ticket inside the hall. No candidate, without the special permission of the Centre Superintendent or the Invigilator concerned, will leave his/her seat or the Examination Room until the final bell is rung. Candidates should not leave the Hall without handing over their Answer Sheets to the invigilator on duty. Ball-point pen will be provided in the hall by the invigilator. Application can be submitted only online at www.jipmer.edu.in up to 20.00 hrs (IST) on 27.4.2012. Completed application with the Photograph, proof of payment with UR number (in case of transfer/ deposit in bank ) / Demand draft and necessary attested copy of certificate as proof of category should reach ‘The Professor (Academic), JIPMER, Puducherry-605 006’ so as to reach there latest by 4.30 pm on 1.5.2012 (Tuesday).
Website: www.jipmer.edu.in  
Sri Ramchandra Uty MBBS Entrance on May 27 : Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai will hold the All India Entrance Examination for admission to the MBBS course at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m on 27.5.2012 (Sunday) at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Pune.
The Entrance Examination will have the Question paper in English medium only.  The question booklet will consist of 180 multiple choice questions (single best response) with 45 questions each from Physics and Chemistry and 90 from Biology (Botany & Zoology). Questions will be based on the H.S.C (+2) syllabus followed by major H.S.C (+2) Boards/Universities. Maximum marks will be 100. All questions must be answered and they carry equal marks. There will be no negative mark for wrong answer. Correct answer must be shaded with ball point pen in the OMR Answer Sheet supplied along with the question booklet. Applications can be submitted till 15.5.2012.
Sri Ramchandra Uty BDS Entrance on May 27 : Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai will hold the All India Entrance Examination for admission to the BDS course at Sri Ramachandra Dental Colleges and Hospital from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm on 27.5.2012 (Sunday) at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Pune.
The Entrance Examination will have the Question paper in English medium only.  The question booklet will consist of 180 multiple choice questions (single best response) with 45 questions each from Physics and Chemistry and 90 from Biology (Botany & Zoology). Questions will be based on the H.S.C (+2) syllabus followed by major H.S.C (+2) Boards/Universities. Maximum marks will be 100. All questions must be answered and they carry equal marks. There will be no negative mark for wrong answer. Correct answer must be shaded with ball point pen in the OMR Answer Sheet supplied along with the question booklet. Applications can be submitted till 15.5.2012.
AIIMS Entrance for MBBS on June 1, 2012 (Friday): The All India Entrance Examination for admission to MBBS Course at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi will be held on June 1, 2012 (Friday). The detailed Notification is yet to be released. Usually, the Entrance Examination will have one paper consisting of 200 objective type (multiple choice and reason-assertion type) with 60 questions each from Physics, Chemistry and Biology and 20 from General Knowledge. Each correct response had a score of 1 mark and each incorrect response, a score of - 1/3 (minus-one-third). Those belonging to General category should get 50%marks, those in the OBC category, 45% marks and those belonging to SC/ST at least 40% minimum marks in the MBBS Entrance Examination to, qualify. For scheme of 2012 Examination, students should see the Prospectus for 2012. http://www.aiimsexams.org/  
PMEE of HIMS on June 1, 2012 (Friday): The Pre-Medical Entrance Examination (PMEE) 2012, for admission to the MBBS Course for the Academic Year, 2012-13, offered at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences located at Swami Ram Nagar, P.O. Doiwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand-248140, under the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) University, Uttarkhand will be held from 10 a.m to 12.30 p.m on 1.6.2012 (Friday). The Entrance Examination usually has 200 questions from Physics (40 questions), Chemistry (60) and Biology (Botany and Zoology-100 questions) each with four options. Each correct answer will be given 1 mark. There is no negative mark for wrong answers. Only those who score a minimum of 50% marks in the entrance will be considered for ranking. www.hihtuniversty.org

Debesh-Kamal Scholarships for Higher Education Abroad



Debesh-Kamal Scholarships will be awarded by the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Calcutta, to deserving candidates for the purpose of higher education/research abroad.
Who is eligible?
  • The scholarships will be open to Indian nationals irrespective of caste, creed, or religious faith.
  • The candidates must have a uniformly good academic record with first class marks at the Honours or Post graduate level, relaxable by the selection committee.
  • They should not ordinarily be more than 30 years of age. Expections may be made for short-term post graduate or post doctoral researchers
Subjects of study
The preferred subjects of study/research are the humanities and the basic sciences, but candidates in other disciplines, such as social sciences and applied science and technology, will be considered.

How  can I apply?

Application form can be obtained by applying with a self-addressed stamped envelope to The Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Gol Park , Calcutt-700 029. All candidates must submit application in the prescribed form, with a passport size photograph, along with relevant papers as well as attested photocopies of certificates, marksheets etc.
Candidates short-listed from an evaluation of their applications will have to appear before a Selection Committee at the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of culture, Calcutta.
The Scholarship amount
The value of a scholarship will be around Rs. 1.00 lakh for one year only. Since this amount will not be adequate for studies abroad, candidates will have to produce acceptable evidence of other resources or committed financial support.
Period  of scholarship
Debesh-Kamal Scholarship will be tenable for one year only.
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