Educational Loan from Banks

Government of India in consultation with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banker's Association (IBA) has framed a Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme to ensure that no deserving student in the Country is deprived of higher education for want of finances. The new scheme covers all type of courses including professional courses in schools and colleges in India and abroad.

The salient features of the scheme are as under:

• The scheme envisages loans up to Rs.7.5 lakh for studies in India and up to Rs. 15 lakh for studies abroad.
• For loans up to Rs. 4 lakh no collateral or margin is required and the interest rate is not to exceed the Prime Lending Rates (PLR).
• For loans above Rs. 4 lakh the interest rate will not exceed PLR plus 1 percent.
• The loans are to be repaid over a period of 5 to 7 years with provision of grace period of one year after completion of studies

Tax Benefit

Repayment of an education loan is deductible under section 80E of the Income Tax Act. The yearly limit for deduction is Rs. 40,000 (for both the principal and the interest). Only loans taken for higher education - fulltime studies in any graduate or post-graduate, professional, and pure and applied science courses - may claim deduction. The deduction will be available for a maximum of eight years starting from the day you start repaying.

Equitable Access to quality higher education has been a concern of the University Grants Commission. To this purpose the Commission, besides encouraging colleges and Universities to provide for liberal financial support to the meritorious but needy students, has also been instrumental in educational loan scheme. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines  in this regard to all commercial banks.

A large number of banks have already launched educational loan schemes. Provided below are links to the respective websites of individual banks offering such facilities. Click on the name of each bank to visit their website

List of Banks Offering Educational Loans 

• Allahabad Bank	• Panjab National Bank
• Andhra Bank	• State Bank of India
• Bank of Baroda	• State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur
• Bank of India	• State Bank of Hyderabad
• Bank of Maharashtra	• State Bank of Indore
• Canara Bank	• State Bank of Mysore
• Central Bank of India	• State Bank of Saurashatra
• Corporation Bank	• State Bank of Travancore
• Dena Bank	• Syndicate Bank
• Indian Bank	• Uco Bank
• Indian Overseas Bank	• Union Bank of India
• Oriental bank of Commerce	• United Bank of India
• Panjab and Sindh Bank	• Vijaya Bank
• Federal Bank Limited

PhD at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune

National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune has invited applications for PhD programme in Science and Engineering, for the August 2012 session.

RESEARCH AREAS :

Advanced Functional Materials
Agricultural Biotechnology
Artificial Intelligence
Biomass for Energy, Fuels, and Chemicals
Bioorganic Chemistry
Biotransformation and Enzymes
Catalysis (Homogeneous and Heterogeneous)
Chaos Theory and Turbulence
Chemical Engineering
CO2 storage and utilization
Coal Gasification and Combustion
Complex Fluids and Polymer Engineering
Crystal Chemistry and Crystallography
Crystallization
Effluent Treatment/Water Recycle and Reuse
Electrochemical Power Sources and Energy Technology
Environmental Biotechnology 
Fuel Cells
Fluid Modeling and Computational Fluid Dynamics
Genomics and Molecular Parasitology
Green Chemistry
Hydrogen Generation
Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Materials Chemistry/Physics
Materials for Solar Energy
Materials for Biomedical Applications
Mathematical and System Biology
Medicinal Chemistry
Microbial and Mammalian Cell Culture
Microbial Fermentation
Microbial Technology and Microbial Genetics
Micro-fluidics
Mixing and Micro-mixing
Molecular Host-pathogen Interactions
Molecular Marker Technology
Multiphase Flows
Multiphase Reactors
Nanomaterials
Nonlinear Dynamics
Organic Chemistry
Physical Organic Chemistry
Plant Tissue Culture
Polymer Science
Process Design Modeling and Simulation
Process Engineering and Scale-up
Process Intensification
Proteomics
Reaction Engineering
Reactive Separations
Separation Science
Soft Condensed Matter Theory
Solid State NMR of Materials
Structure-function and Crystallography of Biomolecules
Structure-Property-Processing Correlation Studies
Surfaces and Interfaces
Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Science
Tissue Engineering
Utilization of Natural Gas
Wireless Process Sensors and Process Control 

Eligibility Criteria :

* PhD Programme in Science :
(i) Masters degree in Chemical / Physical / Biological and related sciences / technology AND
(ii) A valid research fellowship offer from UGC / CSIR / DBT / ICMR / BINC / DST-INSPIRE or any other research fellowship programme.
Candidates who have qualified only the CSIR/UGC lectureship (LS) category or GATE are not eligible to apply.

* PhD Programme in Engineering :
(1) For applicants with Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering / Technology / related discipline :
(i) Minimum of 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA or equivalent at the Bachelor's degree level (50%  marks or 5.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PH candidates).
(ii) A valid GATE score above the qualifying score for that subject OR a valid research fellowship offer from CSIR / UGC / DBT / ICMR / BINC / DST-INSPIRE or any other research fellowship programme.
(iii) Age on August 15, 2012 should be less than 28 yrs (relaxable upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe, women, physically handicapped and OBC applicants).

(2) For applicants with Master's degree in Chemical Engineering / Technology / related discipline :
(i) Minimum of 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA or equivalent at the Master's degree level (50%  marks or 5.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PH candidates)
(ii) A valid research fellowship offer from CSIR / UGC / DBT / ICMR / BINC / DST-INSPIRE or any other research fellowship programme.

Application :
Online application can be submitted at : http://acsir-phd.csio.res.in

Important dates :
* Last date for submitting applications online : May 18, 2012
* Publication of the list of candidates called for Screening test / Interview : On or before May 31, 2012
* Dates of Interview at CSIR-NCL : 13th & 14th June, 2012
* Counseling : June 15, 2012
* Last date for joining at CSIR-NCL : July 14, 2012
* Last date for registration for course work : July 21, 2012

For further details, logon to : http://www.ncl-india.org/PhDAdmission/Phd_admission_webpage.htm

Functioning of Private Universities

State Private Universities are established by Acts of the concerned State legislatures. At present these are regulated by the UGC as per provisions contained in the UGC (Establishment and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities), Regulations, 2003. These private universities are inspected by the UGC with the help of concerned Statutory Council(s). Out of the 111 State Private Universities, the UGC Expert Committees have already visited 53, Dr. D. Purandeswari, Minister of State for Human Resource Development said in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has reported that it conducts periodical review of universities in the country. A detailed review of each university is conducted before it is included in Section 2(f) and 12B. A comprehensive review of 124 deemed to be universities was conducted in the year 2009 with the help of Expert Committees, she said.

Quality enhancement and improvement in standards of higher education is an ongoing process. Government has taken several measures in this regard. These measures include introduction of the semester system, regular updating of curricula and Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) etc. The UGC has issued Regulations on “Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2010” for improving the standards of teaching in Indian Universities.

In order to improve quality of teachers and teaching, National Eligibility Test (NET) and State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) have been made compulsory requirements, with the only exception being those who have completed Ph.D in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree), Regulations 2009.

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body established by the UGC, accredits universities and colleges on various parameters of quality. The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) accredits programmes offered by the technical institutions. The UGC has launched several schemes to improve the standards of education in Universities and Colleges. Under these schemes, financial assistance is provided to eligible universities and colleges for creation and upgradation of infrastructural facilities, including Libraries, Laboratories and Hostels and for strengthening of teaching and research.

In order to attract best talents in the teaching profession, the Government has notified new pay structure for the University teachers w.e.f. 01.01.2006. The UGC has issued the “Establishment of and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities Regulations” 2003 and the “Institutions Deemed to be Universities Regulations” 2010 for regulating the functioning of private universities and deemed to be universities in the country.

The Ministry has undertaken legislative initiatives including The National Accreditation Regulatory Authority for Higher Educational Institutions Bill, 2010, which provides for making accreditation mandatory in order to ensure independent credible quality assurance mechanism for higher educational institutions in the country.

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PhD at Central Electrochemical Research Institute

Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudy, under CSIR has invited applications for admission to PhD. Programme of session August 2012

Eligibility :
MSc or equivalent in any branch of Science and with a valid research fellowship awarded by a national agency (CSIR / UGC / DBT / ICMR / BINC / DST-INSPIRE or equivalent).

Application Process :
For admission to PhD programme, candidates need to fill the application ONLINE at:http://acsir.res.in.

Selection Process :
All applications received through AcSIR will be screened at CSIR-CECRI by a committee and only those candidates who are found suitable will be called for interview / counseling at CSIR-CECRI. No TA will be paid by CECRI for attending the interview / counseling at Karaikudi. However candidates called for interview / counseling will be provided accommodation at CECRI Guest House on payment of nominal charges.

Fellowship :
Candidates selected for the PhD Programme at CECRI shall draw their fellowship and other allowances, contingency etc., as per the scheme applicable to the candidate.

Important Dates :
* Last date for submission of online application : 18 May, 2012
* Intimation to candidates (electronic) :  1 June, 2012
* Interview / Counseling : Date to be notified at http://acsir.res.in
* Declaration of results (on web) : 18 July, 2012
* Enrollment : 13 -14 August, 2012
* Commencement of Session : 17 August, 2012

For details, visit : http://www.cecri.res.in/phd_programme/phd_programme.htm

PhD @ Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow

Applications are invited by Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow for admission to PhD programmes of AcSIR in Science and Engineering for August, 2012 Session.

ELIGIBILITY :

* PhD in Sciences :
Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology / Medicine or BS (of 4 year duration) or Master's degree with a keen sense of scientific enquiry for pursuing advanced research in frontier areas of Biological, Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences leading to a PhD degree. Candidate should have a valid National level fellowship (JRF/SRF of various funding agencies, e.g. CSIR, UGC, DBT, DST etc.), INSPIRE or other equivalent fellowships.

* PhD in Engineering :
Candidates with Master's degree in Engineering / Technology / Pharmacy with a good academic record and have the secured Master’s degree admission based on GATE score or Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and a valid GATE score or UGC / CSIR NET / NBHM or valid CSIR-SRF or equivalent fellowship or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology with exceptionally good academic record and a valid GATE score having keen interest for research in various Engineering disciplines.

APPLICATIONS :
Applications must be submitted ONLINE at : http://acsir.res.in from midnight of April 25, 2012 to midnight of May 18, 2012. Applicants shortlisted for PhD Programme are required to appear for Written Test / Interview at the respective centres.

SELECTION :
All applications received through AcSIR will be screened at CSIRCDRI by a committee and only those candidates who are found suitable will be called for interview / counselling at CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow. The committee will set theirown criteria as per AcSIR guidelines for short listing the candidates. Candidates are advised to visit the AcSIR website for dates of interview in the 1st week of May, 2012.

IMPORTANT DATES :
* Application Forms will be available from : April 25, 2012
* Last Date for Application submission : May 18, 2012* Intimation to shortlisted candidates (electronic) : 1st week of May, 2012
* Possible dates for Interview (to be held at respective Institutes) : 13th June - 13th July, 2012

For details, logon to : http://www.cdriindia.org/home.asp#http://acsir.res.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Advertisement-for-AcSIR.pdf

PhD at National Institute of Oceanography, Goa

National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), Ocean Research Institute of the Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR), has invited applications for doctoral (PhD) studies in oceanography.

Eligibility :
MSc (any field of specialization) with CSIR-UGC NET JRF / SRF / DST-INSPIRE or BE / BTECH / ME / MTECH with valid GATE score or any other equivalent National Fellowship awardees and Project Assistants of CSIR-NIO with 2 years research experience and one SCI publication are eligible to apply.

Applications :
Applications can be submitted ONLINE at : http://acsir.res.in

Project Assistants from CSIR-NIO wishing to apply should submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) and recommendation of the Guide (Project Leader with whom the student is presently working as Project Assistant) directly to Head HRD-SAC & AcSIR-Coordinator, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa-403 004. Selection will be through an interview of shortlisted applicants.

Last date for submission of online application is 18 May, 2012.

For further details, visit : http://www.nio.org/userfiles/PhD-Advt_August_12.pdf

CAPE: Written Test Results for the post of Assistant Professors Announsed

Assistant Professor in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Regno	Date of Interview	Time of Interview
500002	10-05-2012	10.00 a.m
500003	10-05-2012	10.00 a.m
500005	10-05-2012	10.00 a.m
500007	10-05-2012	10.00 a.m
500008	10-05-2012	10.00 a.m
500009	10-05-2012	10.00 a.m
500010	10-05-2012	10.00 a.m
500012	10-05-2012	11.00 a.m
500014	10-05-2012	11.00 a.m
500017	10-05-2012	11.00 a.m
500018	10-05-2012	11.00 a.m
500020	10-05-2012	11.00 a.m
500021	10-05-2012	11.00 a.m
500022	10-05-2012	11.00 a.m
500024	10-05-2012	11.00 a.m

For More Details: http://www.capekerala.org/Interview%20list%2024-04-2012.htm

Interview Schedule announced

Sl.No.	Post of Interview	Date of Interview
1.	Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering	04-05-2012
2.	Assistant Professor in Computer Science & Engineering	05-05-2012
3.	Assistant Professor in Electronics & Communication Engineering	07-05-2012, 08-05-2012
4.	Assistant Professor in Electrical & Electronics Engineering	08-05-2012, 09-05-2012
5.	Assistant Professor in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering	10-05-2012
6.	Assistant Professor in Information Technology	10-05-2012
7.	Assistant Professor in Mathematics	11-05-2012
8.	Assistant Professor in Master of Computer Applications	14-05-2012
9.	Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering	14-05-2012, 15-05-2012

Automation Training Centres in Kerala: Web Links

 

MTech at Nirma Uty : Apply by June 18

Kochi, April 22, 2012: Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad has invited applications for admission to MTech Courses of Academic Year 2012 in the following streams:

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Computer Science & Engineering
3. Civil Engineering
4. Electrical Engineering
5. Electronics & Communication Engineering
6. Instrumentation & Control Engineering
7. Mechanical Engineering

ELIGIBILITY :
Candidates seeking admission to any Programme must fulfill the following criteria:
* Candidates should have passed the qualifying examination of Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology from a recognized university with the minimum percentage of marks prescribed by AICTE from time to time or equivalent cumulative grade point index, OR
* Candidates should have passed any other qualifying degree / diploma examination considered as equivalent by Nirma University with the minimum percentage of marks prescribed by AICTE from time to time or equivalent CPI.

For admission to any of the MTech programmes in academic year 2012-13, minimum 50% marks (or equivalent) is required as of date.

Eligibility for admission to the courses can be referred from :http://www.nirmauni.ac.in/it/download/admission/Programmes_offered_Intake.pdf

Candidates who are applying as External Candidates (by Research) should have a minimum work experience of three years after graduation. They will also be required to submit a "No Objection Certificate" from their employers for taking up this programme.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :
1. For all programmes, non-sponsored applicants with qualifying GATE score as mentioned in score card (greater than or equal to qualifying marks out of 100 or score in respective discipline) will be given admission based on GATE merit. After the admission of GATE applicants if any vacancy remains then the same will be filled by Non-GATE applicants based on the merit of the All India Basis written test to be conducted by Nirma University.

2. Candidates who have applied for GATE category but having marks less than qualifying marks / score (of General category) will be considered as non-GATE applicant and has to appear for written test. Such applicants will be given admission based on merit of written test.

3. Syllabus for written test for Non-GATE applicants will be same as that of latest GATE Examination of concerned MTech programme. There will be 60 objective type questions of 60 marks and the duration will be 1 hour.

4. Admission of sponsored applicants for all MTech Programmes will be based on the merit of qualifying degree examination.

5. (A) In case of GATE candidates having equal GATE Score/marks & Non-GATE candidates having equal marks in the written test, following criteria will be used for deciding merit order :
(i) Percentage of qualifying examination based on which class is awarded for degree.
(ii) Percentage of eighth semester in qualifying examination.
(iii) If result is awaited then percentage of seventh semester in qualifying examination.
(iv) Date of Birth (candidate who is older in age shall be given priority).
5. (B) Sponsored candidates having equal merit marks calculated on the basis of qualifying degree examination, merit will be decided on the basis of 6(A) (ii), (iii) & (iv).
6. Admission to MTech (by Research) programme will be given based on the merit of the entrance test followed by an interview.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :
Prescribed application form alongwith relevant information is to be downloaded from :www.nirmauni.ac.in.
The downloaded form should be accompanied by a DD of  Rs.1200/- drawn in favour of "Institute of Technology, Nirma University" payable at Ahmedabad. Duly filled-in application alongwith all testimonials should be submitted to Member Secretary (PG-ENGG. Admission), Postgraduate and Research Center, Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad 382481, Gujarat.

IMPORTANT DATES :
* Application form will available for downloading from : 16 May, 2012
* Last date for submission of filled-in applications along with DD : 18 June, 2012

For further details, logon to : http://www.nirmauni.ac.in/it/admission_Mtech.asp

AICTE Notification about Distance mode Engineering and its approval

ITBPF Careers for Instrumentation Engineers

SI/ Head Constable/ Constable
Date of posting:8 March


Eligibility: BE/B.Tech(Computer Science Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & EIectronics, Electronics & Information technology)
BSc(Chemistry / Applied Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics / Applied Electronics, Information Technology, Physics / Applied Physics)
Diploma(Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation)


Location: Delhi


Job Category: Defence, Diploma, Govt Sector


Last Date: 26 April 12


For more Details: http://itbp.gov.in/

Faculty Openings at Vimal Jyothi Engineering College, Kannur, Kerala

Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya Phd Electronics & Instrumentation Entrance Exam 2012

Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya offers various under graduate, post graduate, diploma as well as doctoral programs in various specializations. The University organizes separate entrance exams for the purpose of selecting eligible candidates for admission into these courses. The admission into these courses is based on the marks scored by the candidates in the exam. The details regarding the Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya Phd Electronics & Instrumentation Entrance Exam is described below. The purpose of this exam is to screen eligible candidates for admission into Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronics and Instrumentation course.

Structure of Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya Phd Electronics & Instrumentation Entrance Exam

The exam includes a written test of 2 hours duration. The written test includes both objective as well as descriptive type questions. The questions will be mainly focused on the core subjects in the Post Graduate program.

Syllabus of Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya Phd Electronics & Instrumentation Entrance Exam

• Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems
• Transducers, Mechanical Measurement and Industrial Instrumentation
• Analog Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• Signals, Systems and Communications
• Electrical and Electronic Measurements
• Control Systems and Process Control
• Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation
• Statistics & Research Aptitude
• Eligibility Criteria

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Electronics & Instrumentation with at least 60 % marks from any recognized University. For reserved category candidates there is a relaxation of 5% marks.

How to apply?

The aspirants can download the application form from the official website of the University. The completely filled up form along with a DD of Rs.75/- in favour of ‘The Registrar’, RGPV which is payable at Bhopal should be sent to Registrar, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Airport Bypass, Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal – 462033. The heading on the envelope should be “Application form for Ph.D. Admission in the faculty of Electronics and Instrumentation”.

How to fill the Form?

The preliminary thing is to keep the fees payment proof ready before filling up the form as the candidate needs to fill details regarding that in the form. The candidate should enter the name and address and also the contact number without making any mistake. The candidate should enter the category also correctly. The candidate should enter the qualification details accurately and they should affix their recent passport size photograph in the appropriate places mentioned. After filling up the form they should go through the entire form once more to check whether all data entered is correct and also to ensure that no important columns are left blank.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.

Last date of submission of Application Form: Last week of October, 2012

Date of Entrance Test: Second Week of November, 2012

How and Where To Get the Results?

The candidate can obtain the result of Ph.D Electronics & Instrumentation Entrance Exam from the official website of the University http://rgpv.ac.in/.

Date of Declaration of Result: Last week of November, 2012

AUTOMATION EXPO IS BACK IN 2012!

Much has changed since Automation 2011. Especially, with the great economic slowdown that the world witnessed since, this recovery is that time when companies count on their clients to ensure a boost in sales. It is that time of the upturn when trade fairs can aid the attempt to reconnect with the clients. And, what can be a better platform for a company to bring together its patrons than Automation 2012! Yes, we’re back! Come September, India's numero uno, biennial automation exhibition will once again present the newest innovations in technology and the solutions for industry segments such as Refining, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Polyester, Power, Life Sciences, Food and Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas, Steel and Mining, Terminal automation, Tank farm automation, Retail Outlet Automation and other process industries.

Automation 2012 is committed to addressing the issues of process control in industries for superior management and efficient plant infrastructure. Automation 2012 brings the highest level of strategic industrial content, demonstrations odd latest products and technical workshops to outline the trend of the available and emerging technologies that can help provide solutions for industries. 

The Indian consumer is still someone who wants to see physically see, feel and touch what you want him to buy. And, Automation 2012 facilitates such real business deals, thus laying a renewed emphasis on the importance of establishing a direct contact with clients. Automation 2012 understands the necessity of showcasing your products to your clients. Even in this age of digital contacts, nothing can replace the quality of a one-to-one business interaction, where you can answer your clients’ questions, finalize new deals, win the confidence of potential clients and nurture existing customer relationships.

The significant features:

Automation 2012 will keep you a step ahead of your competition.

1.     Customer relationships:

Your loyal patrons form the pillars of your company's financial security in an economic predicament. These customer relations need to be regularly nurtured. Automation 2012 brings along an effective medium to touch base with your patrons.

2.     New customers:

Automation 2012 is a perfect platform to generate a completely new customer base and enhance the business potential.

3.     Explore new markets:

Automation 2012 gives you an insight into new avenues to expand your business, with participants and business interests from across the country coming together.

4.     Image Building:

This is one fair which gives you complete freedom to build your own brand and enhance your recall value. With attractive and well-organized exhibition stands, your PR activities can certainly draw potential clients. Your participation in Automation 2012, in itself, will project your company as an active, outgoing and proactive that wishes to meet its customers. Come, enhance your corporate image!

5.     Show your products!

Automation 2012 provides that platform for you to present your best technologies to your prospective buyers and accentuate the constructive and enduring consequences with a direct contact with visitors at the exhibition. In fact, it is one opportunity that allows you to sign new deals at the exhibition itself.

6.     Peek-a-boo at the competition!

Don’t forget that participation in Automation 2012 is not just an opportunity for you to put on view what you have to offer. It also helps you gauge comprehensively what your rivals are up to. Automation 2012 is an indicator of the present trends in your industrial sector. It is only by participation that you will have access to such beneficial information – understandings that will enable you make your daily business much stronger.

Automation 2012 is that knock on the door, which you ought to answer! With all the excitement that will drive innovation, foster business fraternities and encourage passing of knowledge – this is one event of the year, you cannot miss! Be there and feel the excitement of being in the thick of technology!

Our Journey with you:

It was in 2002, that Mr. M. Arokiaswamy, Managing Director of IED Communications recognized the potential of putting up an automation show in India. The absence of one meant that buyers were forced to visit shows abroad, while the manufacturers in the country mulled over ways to boost their sales. Today, the Indian Automation Industry has equaled the global standards and demands for process control technologies and automation is not a thing of the past. With much appreciated support from the esteemed Board of Governors at IED, our Automation exhibitions have been successful in igniting the industry’s passion for growth and improvement. It was the overwhelming response to Automation 2002 that enthused us to bring Automation 2004, Automation 2006, Automation 2008 Automation 2008,Automation 2010,Automation 2011and now eventually, Automation 2012.

From 152 companies and 15000 business visitors at Automation 2002 to 618 direct participants and 40611 business visitors from across 23 countries at Automation 2011, we do believe, we have out our best foot forward. This resounding success of the fairs has only encouraged us to believe that Automation 2012 will be yet another milestone in terms of data and participation, while amplifying the business prospects for exhibitors.

Automation 2012 is just eight  months away – and so is the opportunity to make the most out of this grand business opportunity.

IED:

Incorporated in 1999, IED Communications organizes events and publishes a monthly, INS accredited magazine called, Industrial Automation, which was first published in 1980. Mr. Arokiaswamy is the Printer, Publisher and Editor. Apart from the 12 issues in a year, we also bring out a complete annual buyer’s guide with a circulation of 25,000 copies. IED has actively participated in major world trade fairs since 1980 in Germany, USA, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Korea. Industrial Automation is the official publication for Automation 2012 exhibition to be held in Mumbai.

Automation 2012  is approved by Indian Trade Promotion Organisation; Supported by Instrumentation Experts Club, Instrumentation & Control Society of Malaysia, Singapore Industrial Automation Association and AMA Germany.

For more details click on: www.iedcommunications.com

PhD in Instrumentation @ BARC | Dream Chance for PG graduates

If you are looking for an opportunity to pursue Ph.D. in frontline areas in Basic Sciences in state of- the-art laboratories then BARC is the place for you!

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is a premier Institution for Research & Development (R&D) in Nuclear Science & Technology in particular and Physical, Chemical, Life and Engineering Sciences in general. The Centre has not only been the backbone of the Indian Nuclear Energy Program, but also has been in the forefront of research in basic sciences as well as engineering sciences. Several of its stateof- the-art laboratories and research facilities are unique to it. BARC conducts a Ph.D. program in basic Sciences such as Physical, Chemical and Life Science under the aegis of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a Deemed to be University. The Ph.D. program at BARC consists of course work of one academic year duration followed by research work. BARC invites applications for its Ph.D. programme in Science Disciplines commencing in August 2012 under the aegis of HBNI. A limited number of Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs), awarded by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), will be offered to those selected for the Ph.D. program. DAE fellowship is tenable for four years. The fellowship amount is `16,000/- per month for first and second year, and `18,000/- per month for subsequent years besides house rent allowance and medical benefits as per rules. The selection process for the PhD program of BARC is identical with that of the OCES/DGFS program of the BARC Training Schools. For information about the latter please visit http://oces.hbni.ac.in . The selected candidates can also pursue the Ph.D. program with fellowships from other sources like UGC-CSIR, DBT, ICAR, ICMR and other national agencies. A few meritorious candidates may be offered DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme-Ph.D. (DGFS - Ph.D.) Fellowship. It carries a fellowship of ` 20,000/- p.m. in the first year and ` 24,000/- p.m. in succeeding years.

Selection Process:

Selection for the Ph.D. program is a two-step process: Written Test screening to short-list candidates followed by a Selection Interview of short-listed candidates. Screening for Physical, Chemical and Life Sciences shall be on the basis of one of the following: (i) GATE-2011/GATE-2012 score or (ii) Written Test-2012 score of the BARC Training School.

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NBA Accreditation for Instrumentation Course @ SJCET Palai

     Pala St. Joseph's College of Engineering & Technology got NBA Accreditation for Instrumentation course and 3 other courses. This is the first time in Kerala that, a College getting accreditation for all 4 courses applied for the accreditation. The college has already got ISO 9001:2008 and Minority Status within its 10 years of service. Now the college got NBA Accreditation for Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering and Computer Science Engineering. We have to notice that this is the first college getting NBA Accreditation for an Instrumentation Course in Kerala. National Board of Accreditation (NBA) is a separate technical body working under MHRD, Central Government of India and is giving accreditation for colleges by considering their quality, teaching methods, placement details etc. but not limited to that.

     St. Joseph's College of Engineering & Technology started in the year of 2002 with 5 branches under the Management of Pala Diocese and is situated near to Bharananganam a world famous pilgrim in India. Now the college has 6 UG branches and 5 PG courses with around 300 faculty members.