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CIVIL SERVICE 2011

♣ New changes have been introduced in Indian Civil Service Examinations.
Introducing a level-playing field for aspirants of India’s elite
services — IAS, IFS, IPS and others — the Union Public Service
Commission (UPSC) has come out with a new syllabus for the 2011
preliminary examination, which, besides aptitude and other skills,
will also test candidates on their knowledge of “environmental
ecology, biodiversity and climate change”.

The aspirants will also be tested for English language comprehension
skills. As of now, the English language test is part of qualifying
papers without having any weightage in the civil services (Main)
examination. But its introduction in the preliminary level could mean
a brighter chance for all those whose English language skills are
better, to qualify for the Main.

The new syllabus will have two common papers with equal weightage (200
marks each), unlike the current system which gives more weightage to
subject paper (300 marks) than the common general awareness paper (150
marks). It will replace the present system, which has been in force
since 1979.

The proposal to change the system had been pending for long as most of
the government panels had advocated greater emphasis on “aptitude” of
candidates than knowledge of their subjects, arguing that the
specialists or experts of any particular subject may not necessarily
be good civil servants unless they have actual inclination towards
it.

“The new syllabus will provide a level-playing field and equity, since
all candidates will have to attempt common papers unlike the current
format which provides for only one common paper,” an official said.
The first paper under the new syllabus will be more or less like the
current general awareness paper, with additional issues such as
climate change and biodiversity.

The second paper — being introduced by replacing the optional
(subject) paper — will have aptitude, data interpretation and English
language comprehension skills, which is more or less on the lines of MBA entrance test in India.

The second paper comprises general comprehension; inter-personal
skills, including communication skills; logical reasoning and
analytical ability; decision making and problem solving; general
mental ability; basic numbers and their relations (secondary level)
and data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables and data sufficiency).
The English language comprehension skills will also be of secondary
level.

The first paper, on the other hand, will test civil services aspirants
on current events of national and international importance, Indian
history, Indian and world geography, Indian polity and governance,
economic and social development and general science, besides
environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change that do not
require subject specialization.

The new syllabus is only meant for the preliminary examination, which
shortlists candidates for the CS (Main) Examination, being conducted
every year by the UPSC.

“The syllabus for the CS (Main) Examination will also be changed in
due course. As of now, the existing syllabus will be used for the Main
examination in 2011 as well,” a senior official of the ministry of
personnel said.

The second part of the test will be like an aptitude test, as
mentioned more or less like a management aptitude test.

Courtesy: Times of India

What is an Aptitude Test?
A test designed to assess the ability of the candidate including
mental alertness, power of assimilation, clear and logical expression,
balanced judgement, ability to lead coordinate and guide etc.
It will include:
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Data Implementation & Sufficiency
• Verbal and non verbal reasoning
• Verbal ability
• Reading ability
• Comprehension
• Awareness of science, current affairs
• Awareness of Administration
It is a type of Psychometric Test and will also be used to test the
personality of the candidate.

Structure of Civil Service Aptitude Test [CSAT]

CSAT will consist of two papers as under:

(Paper 1) (200 marks) – Duration: Two hrs.

• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India and Indian national movement
• Indian and World Geography- physical, social, economic
geography of India and the world
• Indian Polity and governance – constitution, political
system, panchayati raj, public policy, Rights issues, etc.
• Economic and social development – sustainable development,
poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives etc.
• General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and
climate change-that don’t require subject specialization
• General science.

(Paper II) (200 marks) – Duration : Two hrs

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision making and problem solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of
magnitude etc. (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs,
tables, data sufficiency etc. –Class X level)
• English language comprehension skills (Class X level)

IIST Admission Test (ISAT-2011) – Brief Information
Admissions to the undergraduate programmes (B.Tech.) at IIST for the year 2011 will be made through an All India Admission Test (ISAT-2011). A brief information about ISAT – 2011 is given below. More detailed information will be available at the ISAT-2011 website from 1st November 2010.
B.Tech. Programmes
1. B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering: It is similar to programmes of the same title available in many reputed Institutions in India and abroad. The programme in IIST is oriented towards the needs of space technology, and has significant overlap with Mechanical Engineering including Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Science and Space Dynamics. People with B.Tech. degree in Aerospace Engineering can further specialize in Flight Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Thermal and Propulsion, Structure and Design, and Manufacturing Science.
2. B.Tech. in Avionics: The programme covers what is typically covered in Electronics and Communications programmes and in addition, provides exposure to Advanced Electronics in digital and communication, control systems and computer systems used in aerospace systems. People with B.Tech. degree in Avionics can later specialize in areas like DSP, RF & Communication, Antenna, Power Electronics, Micro Electronics, Control System etc.
3. B.Tech. in Physical Sciences: This programme is oriented towards application of basic sciences in Space Science, Space Technology and Space Application. The programme lays a strong foundation in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and gives exposure to important applications of space technology such as Remote Sensing and GIS, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Earth System Sciences. People with B.Tech. degree in Physical Science can later specialize in areas like Atmospheric and Ocean sciences, Solid Earth Science, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Remote Sensing & GIS, and Chemical Systems. The curriculum will have the best blend of basic science and engineering.
Intake
The total number of seats for the undergraduate programmes in IIST for the year 2011 is 156. The branch-wise distribution of seats is as follows:
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering: 59 seats
B.Tech. in Avionics: 58 seats
B.Tech. in Physical Sciences: 39 seats
Schedule of ISAT-2011
The examination will be held on Saturday, 16th April, 2011 between 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM (IST)
(The schedule will remain unaltered even if the above date is declared a public holiday).
Type of Examination
The question paper will be of objective type and will consist of three separate sections on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The detailed syllabi based on which ISAT-2011 will be conducted, for the three subjects, namely, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics will be included in the ISAT – 2011 Brochure which will be available in ISAT-2011 webpage from 1st November, 2010.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply on-line only. The online application form will be available from 10:00 AM on 1st November 2010 to 11:30 PM on 31st December 2010 at the IIST website. Candidates will be guided at this stage about how to complete the application process, remit examination fee etc.
Cities / Towns of ISAT-2011 Centres
ISAT-2010 is planned to be conducted in the following twenty two cities of India:
Thiruvananthapuram Calicut Chennai Chandigarh Hyderabad
Bangalore Bhubaneswar Mumbai Nagpur
Jaipur Jodhpur Bhopal Delhi Ahmedabad
Dehradun Lucknow Varanasi Patna
Kolkata Dispur Vishakapatnam Ranchi
Examination Fee
Student desirous of taking entrance test ISAT-2011 shall have to pay examination fee as under:
GEN/OBC male candidates: Rs.600
SC/ST/PD and all female candidates: Rs.300
ELIGIBILITY FOR ISAT-2011
Candidates must make sure that they satisfy all the eligibility conditions given below for appearing in ISAT-2011:
1. Citizenship
Only Indian citizens are eligible to write ISAT-2011.
2. Date of Birth
The date of birth of candidates belonging to GEN, OBC categories should be on or after October 1, 1986, while the date of birth of those belonging to SC, ST and PD categories should be on or after October 1, 1981.
(The date of birth as recorded in the high school/first Board/ Pre-University certificate/or its equivalent will be accepted).
3. Year of passing Qualifying Examination (QE)
A candidate must have passed the QE ( 10 + 2 ) for the first time, in the calendar year 2010 or 2011. Those who are going to appear in the QE after July 1, 2011 or expecting the results of QE later than July 1, 2011 are not eligible to apply for ISAT-2011.
4. Minimum Percentage of Marks in Class X or equivalent examination.
Candidates belonging to GEN and OBC categories must secure at least 70% marks in aggregate in their Class X or equivalent examination, while, those belonging to SC, ST and PD categories must secure at least 60% marks in aggregate in their Class X or equivalent examination.
5. Minimum Percentage of Marks in 10 + 2 or equivalent examination
Candidates belonging to GEN and OBC categories must secure at least 70% marks in the aggregate in their Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) papers in their QE, while, those belonging to SC,ST and PD categories must secure at least 60% marks in the aggregate in their PCM papers in their QE.
6. RESERVATION OF SEATS
As per Government of India rules candidates belonging to certain categories are admitted to seats reserved for them based on relaxed criteria. These categories are:
* Scheduled Castes (SC)
* Scheduled Tribes (ST)
* Other Backward Castes (OBC) belonging to Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)
* Physically Disabled (PD) candidates.

NCERT Invited Appilcations for International Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling (2011)
Last Date for Application: November 23
Total Seats : 50 (300)
Total 6 Centres: Delhi, Bhopal, Ajmeer, Mysoor, Bhuvaneswar, Shillong
For More Details Visit: http://www.ncert.nic.in/
Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Last Date of Application : November 20
For More Details visit:: http://www.ugc.ac.in/
Applications invited for Diploma courses in kerala
Name of the courses with standard abbreviation and their computer codes:
1. Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm) : DP
2. Diploma in Health Inspector (DHI) : HI
3. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) : ML
4. Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT) : RT
5. Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistance (DOA) : OA
6. Diploma in Dental Mechanics (DMC) : MC
7. Diploma in Dental Hygienist (DHC) : HC
8. Diploma in Operation Theater Technology (DOTT) : OT
9. Diploma in Cardio Vascular Technology (DCVT) : CV
10. Diploma in Neuro Technology (DNT) : NT
11. Diploma in Dialysis Technology (DDT) : DT
12. Diploma in Endoscopic Technology (DET) : ET
13. *Diploma in Dental Operating Room Assistance (DORA) : *DA
* Subject to approval by Dental Council of India

For more Details visit : http://www.lbscentre.org/

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Combined Defense Services Examination (CDS), on 13th February,2011.

Institutions and Vacancies:

o    Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 250 posts

o    Naval Academy, Ezhimala – 40 posts

o    Air force Academy, Hyderabad – 32 posts

o    Officers Training Academy, Chennai – 175 posts

o    Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) – 25 posts

CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY:
a) Educational Qualifications:

o    For Indian Military Academy and Officers’ Training Academy : Degree of a recognized university or equivalent.

o    For Naval Academy: B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics) or Bachelor of Engineering.

o    For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

Candidates who are studying in final year degree course and yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing the degree exam or equivalent exam by the specified dates.

b) Age, Sex and Marital Status:

o    For Indian Military Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1988 and not later than 1st January 1993 only are eligible.

o    For Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1990 (2nd January, 1988 in case of NCC Naval wing ‘C’ certificate holders) and not later than 1st January 1993 only are eligible.

o    For Air Force Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 and not later than 1st January 1993 only are eligible.

o    For Officers’ Training Academy – (SSC Course for Men): Male candidates (Unmarried or Married) born not earlier than 2nd January, 1987 and not later than 1st January 1993 only are eligible.

o    For Officers Training Academy – SSC (Women Non- Technical) Course:  (a) Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been not earlier than 2nd January, 1987 and not later than 1st January, 1993.

c) Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to combined Defense Services Examination (CDS), 2011 as prescribed in the detailed advertisement.

Apply: www.upsconline.nic.in click here to apply online OR Common Application Form devised by the commission for its examination, which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices throughout the country against cash payment of Rs. 20/. Application forms must reach the “Controller of Examination, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur house, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069″ either by hand or by Post/ Speed Post only or by Courier.
Fee: Rs. 100 through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only  SC/ ST candidates are exempted from payment of fees OBC candidates are required to pay full fees. Those who are applying online are required to pay Rs.50 either in any branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking of SBI or by using Credit/ Debit card.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:
Online: The Online Applications can be filled up to 25th October 2010 till 11.59 PM.

Offline: The completed offline application form must reach on or before 25th October 2010.

For more details visit website: www.upsc.gov.in

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) announces admissions to 2 year Post Graduate Programme in Communications Management and Entrepreneurship (PGPCME).

Eligibility:

o    Admission to the PGDM(C) programme requires a Bachelor’s degree (in keeping with the 10 + 2 + 3 (4) system) with minimum 50% marks.

o    Candidates appearing for final examinations towards a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply.

o    Students who demonstrate aptitude for expressing, assessing, or conceiving ideas that move people to action and achieve business results tend to stand a better chance of being shortlisted.

Selection: The candidates will have to appear for an MICA Admissions Test (MICAT). It is designed to assess analytical ability, divergent thinking, written communication skills and general awareness about the Communications industry. The written test will be followed by group exercise (GE) and personal interview (PI)

Apply: Click here www.mica-india.net to apply online.

MICA, Shela, Ahmedabad – 380 058,Gujarat, Email:pgpcme@mica.ac.in, Phones: 02717-308250/ 07965222758. Website: www.mica-india.net

Application deadline: 24 January, 2011

Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal invites application for a residential 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Forest Management (PGDFM).

Eligibility: Applicants should be graduates with at least a three year bachelors degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PD) or equivalent CGPA.

Candidates appearing for the final year graduation examination are also eligible to apply provided they complete it before June 30, 2011.

Selection Process: Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of CAT score.  They will then be called for Group Discussion and Interview at IIFM, Bhopal during March/April 2011.

Apply: click here www.iifm.ac.in/admission/Applicationform2011-13.pdf to download application form in the prescribed format OR Obtain the application form either personally or by post by sending a Demand Draft of Rs 900 (Rs 450  for SC/ ST) drawn in favour of ‘Director, Indian Institute of Forest Management’ payable at Bhopal.

Send the complete application form along with the Draft for the specified amount along with the photocopy of CAT admit card to the following address:
Chairperson, PGDFM Admission, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal 462003 India, Phone: 91-755-2775716, 2773799, Website: www.iifm.ac.in/admission

Application deadline: December 10, 2010

CIGI malappuram cigi proud to inform u that one of participant of the

NTSE coaching programme last year, has qualified in the final exam and

won the scholarship….

only 8 students qualified the exam through out the state

we wish him all success in his career….

Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) is an all India Examination conducted by IIT Bombay, on Sunday, 16th January 2011 (Time: 14:00 to 17:00) on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
CEED is a qualifying examination for admission to Master of Design (M.Des.) Programmes at IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati and IIT Kanpur, and Ph.D. Programmes in Design in some of these Institutes, for the Academic Year 2011- 2012.

Programmes :

(a) Master of Design Programmes:

IISc Bangalore: M.Des. in Product Design and Engineering *
IIT Bombay : M.Des. in (i) Industrial Design, (ii) Visual Communication, (iii) Animation, (iv) Interaction Design
IIT Delhi: M.Des. in Industrial Design
IIT Guwahati : M.Des.
IIT Kanpur: M.Des. in Industrial Design *

(*GATE qualified candidates will also be considered for admission to these programmes).

(b) Ph.D Programmes:  in Design (in some of the above institutes) Details obtained from respective website.

Eligibility: Candidates must either have completed or be expecting to complete any of the following, by July 2011:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design/ Interior Design, or equivalent
• Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT, or equivalent)
• B.F.A. (4 year professional programme, after 10+2)
• G.D. Art (5 year programme after 10th) with one year professional experience
• Master’s degree in Arts / Science / Computer Applications

There is no age limit and a candidate can appear in CEED any number of times.

For more details about the programmes and eligibility criteria at various institutes, visit their respective websites:
IISc Bangalore : http://www.iisc.ernet.in
CPDM: http://www.cpdm.iisc.ernet.in
IIT Bombay: http://www.iitb.ac.in
IDC: http://www.idc.iitb.ac.in
IIT Delhi: http://www.iitd.ac.in
IDDC: http://www.iitd.ac.in/center/iddc
IIT Guwahati: http://www.iitg.ac.in
DOD: http://www.iitg.ac.in/design
IIT Kanpur: http://www.iitk.ac.in
Design Programme: http://www.iitk.ac.in/design

Application Procedure: ONLINE submission can be made by accessing the website www.iitb.ac.in/gate.The application fee (non refundable) is 950/- ( 475/- for SC/ST/PD Applicants).

Admission Procedure: (i) Details of test and interview for admission to be notified separately by the respective institutes. (ii) A limited number of assistantships available for candidates with valid CEED/GATE score. (iii)  Reservation as per Government of India rules applicable at the time of admission.

More Details: Chairman, CEED, C/o GATE Office, Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Mumbai 400 076. Phone: 022-2576 7068, Website:  www.iitb.ac.in

Last Date for Receipt of Completed Offline/ Online Application:- 1st November 2010.