Management Aptitude Test MAT 2009 – on 03 MAY 2009 (Sunday)

MAT - MANAGEMENT APTITUDE TEST
Conducted By : All India Management Association (AIMA)

Centre for Management Services (CMS) is the specialized division of AIMA undertaking testing and other management services. The testing services have been in operation since 1988 under the trademark All India Management Aptitude Testing Services (AIMATS) facilitating academia, industry and government to screen and select candidates for higher studies, recruitment, promotion etc. Hundreds of organizations and lakhs of candidates have availed these services. AIMATS has the unique distinction of being the first to be awarded with ISO 9001: 2000 Certification for the range of services under its scope.

Next MAT - Management Aptitude Test Date

03 MAY 2009 (Sunday)

(Reporting Time 9.15 AM)

TIME : 10:00 AM TO 12:30 PM

MAT ELIGIBILITY: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year degree course students can also apply.

2. HOW TO APPLY for MAT EXAM :

To obtain MAT Bulletin and Application Form by post, send a Demand Draft of Rs.1050/- to AIMA-CMS, drawn in favor of “All India Management Association” payable at New Delhi along with two self-addressed slips/adhesive stickers. Send your request to The Manager-CMS, All India Management Association, Management House, 14, Institutional Area, LodhiRoad, NewDelhi-110003.

OR

Obtain MAT Bulletin and Application Form on cash payment of Rs 980/-(Nine Hundred Eighty only) at AIMA counter at Delhi (Tel:- 24653382), select Bank of Baroda (BoB) Branches, AIMA Nodal Centres and other outlets .Bank of Baroda Branches (Click Here), AIMA Nodal Centres and other outlets.

3. IMPORTANT DATES FOR MAT EXAM:

Last date of Availability of MAT Bulletin: 08 April 2009 (Wednesday)

Last date for Receipt of Filled form At AIMA, New Delhi: 11 April 2009 (Saturday)

NOTE: - Forms with Bulletins for 03 May 2009 MAT will be available for sale from first week of March 2009. Details of Participating Management Institute, Test Centre Cities and Sales Outlets will also be available from first week of March 2009.

· Candidates may also view/download the MAT Score from AIMA website http://www.aima-ind.org/ after 3 weeks from the date of the test.

· Candidates may clarify queries regarding MAT Score, if any, at e-mail : rgusain@aima-ind.org

MAT Score is acceptable even to certain other Institutes for considering admission of candidates for Post Graduate Degree / Diploma programmes, besides the above Institutes, subject to specific cut-off marks and other admission parameters.

Further details: http://www.aima-ind.org

Management Aptitude Test - MAT Test Pattern

MAT is an objective type test with multiple-choice answers. The test is designed to measure a person’s general aptitudes as the following table indicates:

Section no.	Section	No of Questions	Time Suggested (Minutes)
1.	Language Comprehension	40	30
2.	Mathematical Skills	40	40
3.	Data Analysis and Sufficiency	40	35
4.	Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	40	30
5.	Indian and Global Environment	40	15
	Total:	200	150

MAT - Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When & how many times MAT is conducted in a year? Qualification & percentage needed for it.

A. Mat is usually conducted 4 times in a year in February, May, September and December. The minimum qualification for appearing in MAT is graduation in any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent recognized degree. A final year student in any undergraduate (i.e. B.A, B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech., etc) can also appear provisionally. Usually, there is a minimum percentage requirement in graduation, which is different for different MIs/University. For this refer to the prospectus of the particular MIs/University.

Next MAT date is 03 MAY 2009 (Sunday)

Q. How many Management Institutes participate in MAT. Do they keep on changing or remain the same? Is there a same admission criterion for each & every Institute? Are they recognized, by AICTE? Do they have hostel facility? What about the total fee?

A. The number of participating Management Institutes may vary. The number of MI’s keeps on changing from test to test. Admission criteria for every institute is different. All MIs participating in MAT are either AICTE approved or affiliated to some Universities, for further information you may contact the MIs/Universities of your choice. The list of various Management Institutes /Universities is available in MAT bulletin along with the admission notification. It may be worthwhile to go through the brochure of the Management Institutes for detailed information.

Q. What is the cost of the Bulletin? The DD, which is to be made, should be in whose favor?

A. At Present the cost of a MAT bulletin is Rs. 980/- by cash across the AIMA, New Delhi counter/ Select UTI Bank branches/ AIMA Nodal Centres all over India and Rs.1050/- against Demand Draft (DD) by post. DD should be made in favor of AIMA-CMS, payable at New Delhi.

Q. What is the validity of MAT score?

A. Validity of the MAT score is for that particular session for most Management Institutes, but for AIMA-CME’s PGDM & PGDITM programmes, the score is valid for one year. For more detail, please visit our website:- www.aima-ind.org

Q. What is the last date of submitting filled in MAT OMR Form?

A. Last date for submission is mentioned in the MAT bulletin. The last date also appears in the notification released by AIMA in various national & regional newspapers.

Q. Do applicant has to buy the prospectus of the MI’s opted by him/her?

A. For applying to MI’s it is suggested that the prospectus of the MI’s opted should be bought.

Q. Is MAT held all over the country what about a person living abroad? Can he/she apply for it?

A. MAT is conducted in all major cities in the country and in leading cities abroad. For further clarification, see MAT bulletin or contact our information centre.

Q. Do we get a separate Admit Card for appearing in MAT?

A. Candidate has to download his/her admit card from aima website 7 days before the Test Date with the registration form number. No separate admit card is mailed to candidate.

Q. Is there any age bar for it? Any Job experience required, to appear in MAT?

A. There is no age bar. Job experience is not necessary.

Q. Is appearance in MAT necessary for getting admission into PGDM/ MBA programme ?

A. Yes, MAT is necessary for admission into PGDM / equivalent programmes offered by AIMA or other MIs who participate in it.

"400 management institutes are participating in MAT this time." as per All India Management Association. AIMA conducts MAT 4 times in a year in the months of February, May, September and December where lakhs of students avail of this test every year.The objective of MAT is to assess the potential of a candidate to pursue a management programme. Towards that end, the paper tests the verbal ability, numerical ability and logical thinking of candidates.
The exam will be held in over 90 cities including Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and others.

TANCET 2009 - Anna University

TANCET 2009 Notification
“Common Entrance Test” Tamilnadu CET-2009
M.B.A. / M.C.A. / M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. DEGREE PROGRAMMES

The Anna University (Chennai) will conduct the 2009 edition of the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) on May 30 and 31. It is mandatory for students aspiring to join MBA, MCA, ME, MTech, M.Arch and MPlan postgraduate degree courses to appear for the TANCET.

The TANCET will be conducted in various centres in Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Karaikudi, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Chidambaram, Salem, Thanjavur, Villupuram, Virudhunagar, Nagercoil, Madurai and Karaikudi, a university press release said. A notification regarding the TANCET will be issued soon. (info Source Times of India)

TANCET 2009 Notification

Applications are invited for the TANCET 2009 to be conducted by Anna University Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu on May 30 and 31 2009 from candidates who seek admission to 1. M.B.A., 2. M.C.A. A and 3. M.E. / M.Tech., / M.Arch. / M.Plan. Degree programmes in Tamil Nadu for the year 2009-10 offered at University Departments of Anna University Chennai, Anna University Coimbatore, Anna University Trichy, Anna University, Tirunelveli, Govt. Engineering, Arts and Science Colleges, Govt. Aided Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges, and Govt. Quota seats in self-financing Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges / standalone Institutions. Some Universities and Self–Financing Engineering Colleges may also opt to admit the students on the basis of TANCET for their quota of seats.

Other State candidates can appear for the entrance tests but, admission is subject to the eligibility conditions of the admitting authority / University.

TANCET 2009 ELIGIBILITY

1. MBA: A pass in any Degree with 10 + 2 + 3/4 years pattern or a pass in any Degree with 10 + 3 (Diploma) + 3 years pattern.

2. MCA: A pass in any degree with 10 + 2 + 3/4 years pattern with Mathematics at + 2 level or Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level or a pass in 10 + 3 (Diploma) + 3 years pattern with Mathematics at Diploma level or Mathematics / Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level.

3. M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan.: Details of the eligibility conditions will available in the website: www.annauniv.edu check out Eligibility Qualifications for admission to M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan degree programmes in Anna Universities

Those who are appearing for final year / semester examination of the above qualifying degree in April / May 2009 can also apply for TANCET 2009.

Application Form is common for all the three entrance tests. Candidates have to submit only one application. The candidates have to pay a fee of Rs.300/- (Rs.150/- for SC / ST Candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu on production of a copy of Permanent Community Certificate) as entrance test fee for any one of the Programmes either (1) M.B.A. or (2) M.C.A. or (3) M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./ M.Plan.

If a candidate desires to appear for more than one programme, for every additional programme, he / she has to pay Rs.300/- (Rs.150/- for SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu) along with the filled-in application.

SPOT REGISTRATION: Hall Tickets will be issued to the candidates who come in person to the following Co-ordinating Centres with cash or D.D. for the required amount towards Entrance Test fee and a copy of 10th Std. Mark Sheet.

1. Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai, 2. Govt. College of Technology, Coimbatore, 3. Annamalai University, Chidambaram, 4. PSNA College of Engg. & Technology, Dindigul, 5. Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, 6. Alagappa College of Engg. & Technology, Karaikudi, 7.Thiagarajar College of Engg., Madurai, 8. Govt. Polytechnic College, Nagercoil, 9. Govt. College of Engg., Salem, 10. Kunthavai Naachiyaar Govt. Arts College for Women, Thanjavur, 11. Govt. College of Engg., Tirunelveli, 12. Anna University Trichy, Trichy, 13. Thanthai Periyar Govt. Institute of Technology, Vellore, 14. University College of Engg., Villupuram, 15. Kamaraj College of Engg., Virudhunagar.

REGISTRATION THROUGH INTERNET: The candidates can also register through internet by logging on to www.annauniv.edu/tancet2009.

1. Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, 2. Govt College of Technology, Coimbatore, 3. Thiagarajar College of Engg, Madurai, 4. Govt College of Engg, Salem, 5. Bishop Heber College, Trichy, 6. Govt. College of Engg, Tirunelveli and 7. Thanthai Periyar Govt. Institute of Technology, Vellore.

Issue of Application Form:

Candidates can also obtain the Application form for TANCET either 1) in Person (or) 2) by Post (or) 3) by Internet Registration.

TANCET Application Form

Application Form is common for all the three entrance tests.

Date and Time of TANCET 2009 Entrance Tests:

M.B.A	30.5.2009 (Saturday)	10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
M.C.A	30.5.2009 (Saturday)	02.30 p.m. to 04.30 p.m.
M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan.	31.5.2009 (Sunday)	10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon

Examination Centres: Examination Centres: 1.Chennai, 2.Coimbatore, 3.Chidambaram, 4.Dindigul, 5.Erode, 6.Karaikudi, 7.Madurai, 8.Nagercoil, 9.Salem, 10.Thanjavur, 11.Tirunelveli, 12.Trichy, 13.Vellore, 14.Villupuram, 15.Virudhunagar.

TANCET 2009 Important Dates:

i)	Commencement of Online / Internet Registration and issue of Application form in Person	1.04.2009
ii)	Last date for Online / Internet Registration and Issue of Application at Co-ordinating Centres, Bank Counters and by post (other than Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai)	20.04.2009
iii)	Last date for Online Registration, issue and submission of application Form at Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai 25	25.04.2009

The completed application forms should reach The Secretary, TANCET, Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai 600 025 on or before 25.04.2009, by 5.30 p.m.. The Applications received after the due date and time will not be considered at any cost.

TANCET –2009 Applications from April 1, 2009

TANCET 2008 results are scheduled to be announced on June 5

for more info visit www.annauniv.edu

Anna University, Chennai - Distance Education :MBA, MCA, M.Sc 2009 Admission Notice

Distance Education Online Entrance Test 2008

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to MBA, MCA and M.Sc. degree programmes of distance mode for the Calendar Year 2009/Academic Year 2009-10 .

Admission Notice

All Application shall be allowed to take the online Entrance Test.However Provisional admission shall be given only to candidates who have passed the online test and who satisfy the eligibility criteria.

Admission Based on online Entrance Tests

All Applicants shall be allowed to take the Online Entrance Test. However provisional admission shall be given only to candidates who have passed the Online test and who satisfy the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

MBA (4 Semesters)
1. MBA - General Management
2. MBA – Technology Management
3. MBA – Financial Service Management
4. MBA – Retail Management
5. MBA – Health Services Management
6. MBA – Human Resources Management

Eligibility:
(I) Any Bachelor Degree* and (II) a pass in the entrance test conducted by Anna University Chennai
*All degrees must have been obtained in 10+2+3 pattern

MCA (6 Semesters)

Emphasizing
1. Call Centre Management
2. E-Learning
3. Health Care
4. Trading and Equity Management
5. Banking Technology

Eligibility

(I) Any Bachelor degree*. The candidate should have studied Core Mathematics either at +2 level or Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Oriented subject as one of the subjects at the degree level and (II) a pass in the entrance test conducted by Anna University Chennai

*All degrees must have been obtained in 10+2+3 pattern
M.Sc. (4 Semesters)
M.Sc. – Information Technology

Eligibility
(I) B.Sc.* Mathematics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering/ Electronics (or) B.Sc.* (Physics/Statistics/Chemistry)/B.E.S.* with Mathematics or Computer Science as allied subject (or) B.Sc.* Applied Sciences (Computer Technology/Information Technology/Computer Systems Maintenance and Networking) (or) B.C.A.* (or) B.E.*/B.Tech.* (any branch) and (II) a pass in the entrance test conducted by Anna University Chennai

* All degree must have been obtained in 10+2+3 pattern

Online Test and Admission Procedure

1. Online Tests will be conducted in specified online test centres at specified dates and timing.
2. Online test centres will operate only if sufficient number of candidates opt for that centre.
3. As far as possible we will try to accommodate the preferences of candidates for online test centres. However the allotment of Date and Centre for Online Test is vested with the Centre for Distance Education, Anna University Chennai and it is final.
4. The results of the Online entrance test will be announced on the same day of the test.
5. Candidates who are unable to appear for online test on a specified date can have an alternate date for online test, on payment of an additional entrance test fee of Rs. 200/- in the form of a Demand Draft.
6. Candidates are required to bring Original Certificates (SSLC, HSC, Diploma and Degree Certificate) along with one set of Xerox copies when they come for Online Entrance Test for scrutiny and provisional selection, to speedup admission procedure.
7. The xerox copies of certificates of selected candidates of online entrance test will be scrutinized by the Centre for Distance Education and the list of eligible and provisionally admitted candidates will be announced on the web.
8. The actual admission process and payment of fees will take place the online test centres/study centre subsequently.
9. However the selected candidate can get admitted through the Centre for Distance Education also.

Important Note

Cost of Application

Mode – A, C, D
Rs. 650/- for Application including Entrance Test Fees*

Mode – B
Rs. 700/- for Application including Entrance Test Fees*

* For Writing Entrance Test for any one Programme MBA/MCA/M.Sc. (refer Website)
Important Dates

Commencement of Downloading Blank Applications Form/Applying Online: 01.11.2008

Commencement of Issue of Application Form: 10.11.2008

Last Date for Request of Application by post for Calendar Year 2009 batch: 28.12.2008

Last Date of Receipt of filled Applications for Calendar Year 2009 batch: 05.01.2009

Commecement of Contact Classes:

Calendar Year 2009 batch (CY 2009): April 2009

Academic Year 2009-10 batch (AY 2009-10): September 2009

Specialized Programmes for corporates Contact: 64502507

Special Features

► Applications are accepted throughout the year. Applicants are eligible for admissions* for any one programme for next immediate two batches (CY 2009 batch or AY 2009-10 batch).
► TANCET score is also valid for admission* to MBA/MCA of distance education. (However candidates have to send applications and admission is subject to validity of TANCET score).
► Candidates selected through entrance test are eligible for admission in any one of the programmes MBA/MCA/MSc in any one of immediate two Successive batches of admission* (CY 2009 batch or AY 2009-10 batch).
► Refer website www.annauniv.edu/cde for list of current study centres.
► Candidates with AMIE or similar qualification awarded by Professional Institutes approved by MHRD are also eligible for admission* to MBA/MCA degree programme, if they have i. Two years experience after obtaining AMIE or similar certificates and ii. a valid score in TANCET* or entrance test conducted by the Centre for Distance Education.
► Online tests shall be conducted periodically on receipt of a specified number of applications on first come first served basis and the date of online test shall be intimated to the candidates. However candidates may have to be ready to appear for the online entrance test within a short period from the date of Receipt of application by the Centre for Distance Education.

Conditions Apply
Mode for Applying
(A) In Person (B) By Post (C) By Downloading Blank Application Forms (D) Online

Demand Drafts: All Demand Drafts should be drawn in favour of “The Director, Centre for Distance Education, Anna University Chennai” payable at Chennai and be obtained from any Nationalized Bank on or after 23.10.2008.

Note:
1. Study Centres will operate in selected sale/online test centres where there are sufficient number of candidates.
2. Candidates should send only one application irrespective of the number of programmes (MBA/MCA/MSc) for which he/she would like to apply.
3. Applications are invited from candidates from all over India.
4. Candidates will be required to produce copy of the relevant provisional/degree certificate at the time of admission.

Currently Offered MBA Programmes in study centres

MBA General Management: Chennai, Ayikudi, Coimbatore, Karur, Pottapalayam, Vellore, Allahabad, Bangalore, Calicut, Cochin, Lucknow, Kolkata, Pune.
MBA Technology Management: Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad.
MBA Human Resource Management: Chenaii, Coimbatore, Erode, Kovilpatti, Pollachi, Thuckalay, Trichy, Bhubaneswar, Bangalore, Dhanbad, Hyderabad, Kollam, Pondicherry, Mala
MBA Retail Management: Chennai, Malappuram
MBA Financial Services Management: Chennai, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Gwalior, Mumbai
MBA Health Services Management: Chennai, Malappuram

* Additional MBA programmes may be offered at the above study centres, if sufficient number of candidates join.

Study Centres for MCA Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Vellore, Bangalore, Mumbai

Study Centre for M.Sc. only at Chennai

Online Test Centres
Allahabad: Kareli Public School Ph: 9335128601, Ayikudi: J.P. College of Arts & Sciences Ph.: 04633-326355, Chennai: Centre for Distance Education Ph: 044-22203112, Bangalore: Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology Ph: 080-23218534, Bangalore: The South East Asian Education Trust’s Ph: 080-25613741, Bhubaneswar:Utkal Engineering College Ph: 0674-2580240, Calicut: Indian Institute of Knowledge Management Ph: 0495-2385735, Cochin:KETEES Ph: 0484-4029890, Coimbatore: Kumaraguru College of Technology, Ph: 0422-2669401, Dhanbad: Coxtan Administrative & Management College Ph.: 0326-2312364, Delhi: Virtual Education Trust Ph: 011-27347789, Edore: Nandha Engineering College Ph: 04294-223711, Gwalior: Maharaja Institute of Management & Technology Ph: 09009550660, Hyderabad: Vision Informatics & Management Education Society (VIMES), Ph: 040-23034991, Karur:M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering Ph: 04324-270755, Kollam:Bishop Catalani Centre for Education Ph: 0474-3290996, Kolkata:Bengal School of Business Ph: 033-24852229, Kovilpatti: National Engineering College Ph: 04632-222502, Lucknow: North Indian Education Trust Ph: 0522-4024703, Mala: St. Joseph’s College Ph: 0480-2893226, Malappuram: Regional Management College Ph:0483-2736777, Mumbai: Southern Charitable Foundation Ph: 09967211744, Pollachi: Sree Ramu College of Arts & Science Ph: 04259-286230, Pune: Maharashtra Cosmopolitan Education Society Ph: 020-26449092, Pottapalayam: KLN College of Engineering, Ph: 0452-2090971, Pondicherry: Sri Manakulu Vinayagar Engineering College, Ph: 0413-2641151, Trichy: Jamal Mohammed College Ph: 0431-2331035, Thuckalay: Noorul Islam College of Engineering Ph: 04651-251866, Vellore: Pentech Computer Education Ph: 0416-3207666.

Applications are invited for opening study centres in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Nagpur, Patna, Tiruvananthapuram, Kolkata

Study centre forms available in website

For further details contact:
The Centre for Distance Education, Anna University Chennai, Chennai-600 025, Ph: 044-64502506, 044-22203112
Exclusive Email address to CY 2009: enquiry@distanceannauniv.org
Website: www.annauniv.edu/cde

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination - 2009

What is GATE?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination administered and conducted in eight zones across the country by the GATE Committee comprising faculty from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordinating Board - GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India.

Admission to post graduate programmes with MHRD and some other government scholarship/assistantship at engineering colleges/institutes in the country are open to those who qualify through GATE. GATE qualified candidates with Bachelor degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Pharmacy or Master degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications are eligible for Master/Doctoral programmes in Engineering/ Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy as well as for Doctoral programmes in relevant branches of Science. To avail the scholarship, the candidate must additionally secure admission to such a postgraduate programme, as per the prevailing procedure of the admitting institution. GATE qualification, however, is not required for candidates with Master degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Pharmacy who may be seeking scholarship/assistantship for relevant doctoral programmes.

The overall coordination and responsibility of conducting GATE 2009 lies with Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, designated as the Organizing Institute for GATE 2009.

GATE 2009 - a ready reckoner

Commencement of : 1) sale of information brochure and offline GATE 2009 application forms 2) online application form submission	Monday Monday	22 Sept 2008 22 Sept 2008
Last date of issue of information brochure and application forms : 1) by post from GATE Offices 2) at bank counters 3) at GATE office counters	Friday Friday Tuesday	17 Oct 2008 24 Oct 2008 29 Oct 2008
Last date for submissions: 1) Online application form submission (website closure) 2) Receipt of completed Online/offline application form at different GATE Offices	Friday Tuesday	24 Oct 2008 29 Oct 2008
Date of the GATE 2009 examination	Sunday	08th February 2009
Announcement of GATE 2009 results	Saturday	15 Mar 2009

GATE 2009 Eligibility

The following categories of candidates are eligible to appear in GATE 2009:

• · Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/Pharmacy (4 years after 10+2) and those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programmes.
• · Master's degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programmes.
• · Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master's degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology or in the third or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master's degree programme and Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology.
• · Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by IE(I), AME by ICE(I)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.

How to Apply for GATE 2009

Application fee	OFFLINE		Application fee	ONLINE
	General & OBC	Rs. 1000		General & OBC	Rs. 900
	SC/ST/PD	Rs. 500		SC/ST/PD	Rs. 400

There are two different ways by which candidates can apply for GATE 2009 examination. They are

Online :

Step. 1 Obtain a Demand Draft

The candidates must obtain a Demand Draft, drawn on any nationalized bank in favor of Chairman of the corresponding zonal GATE Office, the website of which the candidate wishes to submit online Application.

2.Fill in the ONLINE application form Click here

You will have to first register to access the online application form. For registering, you will have to provide a login Id, password, first name, last name and email Id.

Click on 'online application' to view the form. FILL in the appropriate data. You will have to FILL in the payment details also. Therefore, it is essential that before you fill in the online application form make sure that you have the Demand Draft as mentioned above. You must enter the Demand Draft number, the 9-digit Bank Id or the MICR No. (that is next to the Demand Draft number on the DD) and the Bank name for the payment details.

3.PRINT the online application form

After submitting the online application, you will be able to generate a PDF document of the online application with your specific details/data. For this you must logon to the GATE website from a computer that has Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 and above. From the onscreen view of the PDF document that your browser projects, you must PRINT the generated PDF online application form.

Step 5. Post/Submission

Duly filled-in Application Form with appropriate enclosures must be sent by Registered or Speed post to the Chairman, GATE of the Zone, the website of which has been used for making ONLINE registration on or before Wednesday, October 29, 2008.

OR

It can be handed over personally to respective Zonal GATE Office.

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Offline:

Step. 1 Procurement of Application Form

Candidate can obtain a packet containing (i) OFFLINE Application Form (ii) Information Brochure (iii) Acknowledgment Card (iv) Envelope from:

1. Designated Bank Branches corresponding to each zone on cash payment.
2. Zonal GATE Office by sending a request letter and TWO self-addressed slips along with a Demand Draft for appropriate amount.
3. Zonal GATE Office after handing over Demand Draft for appropriate amount.

2.Fill in the BDS cum application form

Read the Information brochure. FILL in the BDS cum application form by referring to the chapter-5 of the Information brochure.

Step 3. Obtain SC/ST/PD/OBC (non creamy layer) Certificate

SC/ST/OBC (non creamy layer) and Disability Certificate should be obtained from appropriate authority, if applicable.

Authorities who can issue SC/ST/OBC (non creamy layer) Certificates.

Step 4. Post/Submission

Duly filled-in Application Form with appropriate enclosures must be sent by Registered or Speed post to the Chairman, GATE of the Zone, where the candidate prefers (corresponding to the 1st Choice of Examination City) to appear for the examination, on or before Wednesday, October 29, 2008.Or It can be handed over personally

JMET 2009 Notification - Joint Management Entrance Test 2009 Dates,MBA in IITs India

What is JMET - Joint Management Entrance Test ?

Appearing for Joint Management Entrance Test 2009 (JMET 2009) is the first step in the process of seeking admission to the Post-Graduate Programmes in Management offered by IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras and IIT Roorkee to the 2-YEAR FULL TIME Post-Graduate Degree Programmes in Management offered by IISc and the IITs for the academic year beginning July/Aug 2009

JMET 2009 is only a qualifying examination. Candidates have to apply separately to the Institutes of their choice. They are also advised to look up the details provided in the brochure about the programmes available in the participating Institutes. There is no limit to the number of programmes a candidate can apply to, so long as he or she meets the eligibility criteria.

JMET 2009 - Important Dates

Commencement of submission of data for ONLINE Application Monday September 8, 2008 at 8:00 AM

Last date for submission of Application Form
Submission of data for Online Application (website closure) Wednesday October 8, 2008
Receipt of completed Offline and Online Application Form at IIT Kanpur GATE Office Friday October 17, 2008
Date of Test Sunday December 14, 2008
Announcement of Results Monday January 5, 2009

JMET 2008 Eligibility Programmes & Eligibility

A list of Management Programmes and eligibility criteria to apply for these programmes in individual Institutes are given below. Please refer to pages 19 to 46 for further details. Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria listed against the Management School/Department of each Institute can appear for the JMET examination.


Students in their final year of qualifying degree course are also eligible to apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be admitted provisionally, and their continuation in the programme is subject to the completion of all requirements for the qualifying degree and submission of provisional degree certificate on or before the date stipulated by the admitting Institute.

* IISc Bangalore : Department of Management Studies
* IIT Bombay: Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management
* IIT Delhi : Department of Management Studies
* IIT Kanpur : Department of Industrial & Management Engineering
* IIT Kharagpur : Vinod Gupta School of Management
* IIT Madras : Department of Management Studies
* IIT Roorkee : Department of Management Studies
NIT Calicut will be using JMET2009 merit list for admission to their MBA Programme
JMET Application Process
JMET :: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR JMET 2009

JMET 2009 Application Form can be submitted using ONLINE (Internet based) mode only. IMPORTANT
ONLINE applications can be submitted only till 8th October, 2008

ONLINE submission of JMET 2009 application can be done by accessing the website of IIT Kanpur, http://www.iitk.ac.in/gate and following the instructions contained therein. Before filling up on-line application form, please prepare a draft of Rs.750 (Rs.350 only for SC/ST candidates) in favour of 'Organising Chairman, JMET 2009' payable at Kanpur and one of your recent, good contrast coloured photographs.

Make sure that a good quality printer is connected to the computer from where you are submitting the Online application form.

Application fee Details

In order to fill in the Online application,Please click http://www.iitk.ac.in/jmet Application fee is Rs. 750/-, ONLY for SC/ST candidates, the application fee is Rs.350/-

The Application fee is not refundable Data for Online Application should be submitted by clicking the link given at the end. Printout of the application form for onward transmission to GATE Office, IIT Kanpur cannot be obtained otherwise.
You must make a payment of the Online application fee and keep the payment particulars ready before submitting the Online application form.

• Payment is possible through Only Demand Draft made in favour of 'ORGANISING CHAIRMAN JMET 2009 IIT KANPUR' on any nationalized bank payable at 'Kanpur'. The draft number, bank drawn on, draft date and amount must be entered during Online submission of the Application Form. Write your name and application number on the back of the demand draft.

Despatch of Application Form
The completed and printed Online JMET 2009 Application Form and the Enclosures mentioned above (see also the check list below) must be placed inside an envelope. Do not staple the enclosures to the Application Form. Fold the Application Form only once in the middle. On the right hand top corner of the envelope please write: JMET 2009 Online Application Form & Application Number. The envelope should be either mailed, only by Speed Post, to:

The Chairman GATE
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur - 208016
For complete details click here


JMET 2008 Participating Institutes

* IISc Bangalore : Department of Management Studies
* IIT Bombay: Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management
* IIT Delhi : Department of Management Studies
* IIT Kanpur : Department of Industrial & Management Engineering
* IIT Kharagpur : Vinod Gupta School of Management
* IIT Madras : Department of Management Studies
* IIT Roorkee : Department of Management Studies