The Kerala State Higher Education Council has invited applications from first year degree students in Science, Social Sciences, Humanities and Business Studies for the award of 1,000 scholarships for the year 2012-13. Applicants should have passed Plus Two with 50 per cent marks in Science subjects and 45 per cent for other subjects. Those belonging to the Scheduled Castes require only 45 per cent and 40 per cent, respectively, and those to the Scheduled Tribes pass marks. Eligible students will receive a scholarship of Rs. 12,000, Rs. 18,000 and Rs. 24,000, respectively, for the first, second and third year of the degree course. Apply online through The Kerala State Higher Education Council till December 31.

The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Noida, has invited applications for a joint entrance examination to be held on April 27 for admission to the three-year full-time B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration course at various Institutes of Hotel Management and Catering Technology in India, including in Kovalam. Those who have passed or are appearing for the Plus Two examinations in any subject combination may apply. http://applyadmission.net/ nchmjee2013

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, has invited applications for admission to its integrated Ph.D. programmes starting in August in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Those with a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related areas with minimum 55 per cent marks may apply. Only candidates with a valid Joint Entrance Screening Test score will be considered in Physics. Last date: January 4. http://iphd.iisertvm.a.in

Apply online for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET–UG) to be held on May 5 for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in India. The last date for online submission of application without late fee is December 31. www.cbseneet.nic.in

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science has invited applications for the computer-based online test (BITSAT) for admission to BE (Honours), B.Pharm. (Honours), M.Sc. (Honours) and M.Sc.(Tech) programmes on its Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai campuses for the year 2013-14. Last date: February 15. BITS Admissions

The National Power Training Institute, Bangalore, has invited applications for admission to the 26-week Graduate Engineer Course in operation and maintenance in transmission and distribution systems. Those with a B.Tech. degree in Electrical or Electrical and Electronics or Power Engineering and within the age of 30 may apply. Download application form and prospectus from www.kar.nic.in/psti Last Date: December 26.

The National Power Training Institute, Faridabad (Haryana) has invited applications for admission to its MBA program in Power Management for the year 2013 – 15. Graduates in Engineering / Technology with 60 % marks are eligible to apply. Selection is on the basis of IIM-CAT 2012 score, Group Discussion and Interview. Last Date : 28th February 2013. Download application form and other details from .: National Power Training Institute (NPTI) :. or Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak

The Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, has invited applications for admission to its Executive Postgraduate Programme (Part-time) to be conducted in Kochi. Graduates and those with CA and ICWA qualifications with 50 per cent marks with at least two years’ work experience may apply. Last date: January 31. Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

The National Inland Navigation institute, Patna, has invited applications for admission to its residential rating induction course for inland vessels.

Those who have passed the 10th class and of age between 17 and a half and 25 may apply. Last date: January 14; www.iwai.gov.in; www.nini.edu.com

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