All those who have Masters degree or MPhil Degree in Yoga or Yogic Sciences, have a great opportunity to pursue PhD in Human Consciousness and Yogic Science, philosophy, Vedic Literature at Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, under Gurukul Kangri PhD Programme Nov-Dec 2011 Session.

The university has invited eligible candidates to have Direct or Indirect (via RET 2011) Admission to Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya PhD Programme Nov-Dec 2011 Session.

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Gurukula Kangri Vishvavidyalaya (or University), Haridwar, Uttarakhand has invited applications from eligible candidates for admissions to PhD programme November-December 2011 Session.

Mode of Selection: Research Entrance Test (RET) and Direct Admission. Based on candidates' performance in Research Entrance Test and/or discussion about research area of his interest and interview.

Specializations for which the Entrance test is being conducted:

Sanskrit Literature, Vedic Literature, Philosophy, English, Hindi Literature, Human Consciousness and Yogic Science, Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Psychology, Management, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Zoology, Environmental Science, Botany, Microbiology.

Eligibility: Masters Degree or its equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for SC / ST/ categories and Physsically Handicapped) in the main subject or in an allied subject to be eligible for Research Entrance Test (RET) and registration for Ph.D.

For Direct Admission in the PhD programme (Without appearing in RET), a candidate should fulfill one of the following requirements:

1) A candidate who qualified UGC/CSIR(NET-JRF)/NET/SLET /GATE examinations.

OR

2) A candidate having M.Phil. Degree in the concerned/relevant subject through an entrance examination and course work as per UGC (Minimum Standards and procedure for award of M.Phil. Degree), Regulation 2009.

OR

3) A candidate who is a teacher fellowship holder selected under Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) /Faculty Development Programme (FDP).

How to apply: Interested candidates can appear in Research Entrance Test (RET) or direct admission (without appearing in RET) by paying the application fee of Rs. 800/- (including postal charges) in cash or through demand draft issued in favour of "Registrar, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya" payable at Haridwar.

Click Here to Download the Detailed information booklet or the Prospectus.

Click Here to Download the application Form.

Visit this Link for full information regarding Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya RET Nove-Dec 2011.


Last Date of submission of duly filled application forms: October 1, 2011

DATE OF RESEARCH ENTRANCE TEST (RET): 23. October. 2011

EXAMINATION CENTRE:

1) Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar (Main Campus) (for male candidates only)
2) Kanya Gurukula Mahavidyalaya Campus, Roorkee Road, Jwalapur, Haridwar (for female candidates only)

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If everything goes as planned then the NCERT, which is celebrating its golden jubilee celebration, would soon be accorded university status. The indications in this regard are given by HRD Minister Kapil Sibal.

Below are the reasons why Mr Sibal want NCERT to have a university tag:

1) Enable National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) to address essential issues and upcoming challenges in education sector.

2) Help its teachers draw professor level salary.

3) It would be easier to make NCERT a "center of education".

4) A university status will guide other organizations in the country to take the agenda of NCERT and its regional units forward.

5) With plenty of experience in imparting education, university status to NCERT will enable it to offer degrees and doctorates in the field of education. According to officials, the university status will enable NCERT confer BEd, MEd degrees and PhDs through its five regional educational colleges.

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