The NSTSE shall be a comprehensive, independent examination that delivers challenging and high quality educational experience through a broad array of applied learning settings.

The NSTSE question papers are scientifically designed to test concepts underlying the curriculum in a interesting way.

NSTSE, aimed at providing valuable and detailed diagnostic reports for specific improvement and further development of school students.While NSTSE encourages students to reason critically and solve problems, it also helps to boost confidence and enable students to realize their optimum potential.

Exam Fee: Students who wish to appear for the NSTSE are required to pay an Examination Fee of Rs. 100 + Rs.15 towards Student’s Performance Report (SPR).

• Students desirous of referring to previous years’ Question Papers should add Rs. 40 for a set of 3 Question Papers.This set is a combination of previous/ model NSTSE Question Papers.
• Refer How to Apply section for payment procedure.

How to Apply: Students who wish to enroll should fill in the Registration Form enclosed with this information brochure and submit to us.

The duly filled in Registration form should be accompanied by a Demand Draft in favour of UNIFIED COUNCIL payable at Hyderabad for the following:

• Option A) Rs.140 which includes Examination Fee (Rs.100) + SPR (Rs.15)+ Stamps for sending Success series book,Hall Ticket,Certificate & SPR (Rs.25 )

(or)

• Option B) Rs.185 which includes Examination Fee (Rs.100) + SPR (Rs.15)+ Set of Question papers (Rs.40/-)+Stamps for sending Success series book,MQP,Hall Ticket, Certificate & SPR (Rs.30 )

Instead of sending the D.D, you can deposit the amount (cash only, we do not accept cheque) in any one of the ICICI Bank branches (Account Name: Unified Council, Current A/c No: 059605000307) and send the original pay-in-slip to our address with the Registration form.

• Online payment facility is available at www.unifiedcouncil.com

Presentation of Award: Awards for Top 3 Rankers in each class will be presented by eminent personalities in a grand celebration at Hyderabad.

Notes:

• Students whose friends wish to participate in NSTSE-2012 can use a photocopy of the Registration form to do so.
• If a single envelope is used by more than one student (applying together) then the total examination fee can also be sent by a single Demand Draft.
• You will receive the Success Series / MQP within 4 weeks from the date we receive your Registration form.
• Receiving of books can be implied as an acknowledgment for the receipt of your Registration form.
• If you do not receive any book with in 4 weeks, please Email/call us with details of student’s name, father’s name, class, D.D. amount, address,phone number,school name & test center choosen.
• Those who do not receive their Admit Card by 25 November, 2011 should contact us by Phone/E-mail immediately, mentioning the name, class, address and the examination center (or) You can download the Admit Card from our website from 25-11-2011.
• Results will be available on the Net by 05 January, 2012.

Exam Structure: This exam will be conducted in two levels.

• First level will be conducted in your opted Test Center.
• Second level for the top 500 students from each class will be conducted in the nearest selected State Head Quarters / Main Towns.
• Date & Place for the Second level of the exam will be intimated to the selected students separately.
• Exam pattern is same for both levels .

Exam Pattern: There will be a separate question paper for each class.The medium of the exam will be in English only. All questions are in objective-type with no negative marking for wrong answers.

Syllubas: NSTSE will be based on the CBSE syllabus.75% of the Syllabus considered for setting the NSTSE Question Paper.

NSTSE question papers are also suitable for students following ICSE/ISC and various other State Board syllabi.

Important Dates:

• Examination Schedule: 04 December, 2011 (Sunday) Time : 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
• Last Date for receipt of Applications: 15-10-2011
• Results will be available on the Net by 05 January, 2012
• Download the Admit Card from 25-11-2011.

Sample Question Papers:

Important Links:

• Download Prospectus
• Registration Form
• Online Registration & Payment

To know more about the scheme and to download the application form please visit the link below :

Central Scholarship Scheme for Collage and Universtiy Students Madhya Pradesh
Central Scholarship Scheme for Collage and Universtiy Students Andhra Pradesh

I.      Comparative Study (with specific reference to Judaism)

II      Middle East Studies

III     Hebrew language and literature

IV     History of the Jewish people

V      Economics

VI     Agriculture

VII    Business Management

VIII   Mass Communication

IX      Environment Studies

X       Chemistry

XI      Biology

XII     Bio-Technology

2.         Age:    There is no upper age limit for applying for the scholarship.

3.         Qualification: (i) For the research/specialization studies, a Masters degree with 60% marks or more as on 30-11-2011 for the subject of Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Environment Studies; and Masters degree with 55% marks or more for the remaining subjects. (ii) Proof of English or Hebrew Language knowledge is must. (iii) The applicant should meet the academic requirements of the Israeli University that he/she applies to.

4.         Value of Scholarship:

·  Terms  and conditions of the scholarship will change every year according to the yearly budget.

·  The scholarship could be partial, or in rare cases full. Partial scholarship will include health insurance and tuition fees OR

·   Monthly allowance for one academic year (8 months only). Full scholarship will include tuition fees, a monthly allowance and health insurance.

·  Accommodation, transportation and travel arrangements to and from Israel are the applicant’s responsibility.

·  Scholarships will be granted only in universities and programs approved by the Israel Government and this Ministry.

5.         Submission of application:

Application should include following:

i)          Dully filled application form as given in the format.

ii)         Detailed letter describing the field the applicant intends to study in Israel, specifying the University he/she wishes to attend.

iii)         Curriculum Vitae

iv)         Copies of letters exchanged with Israeli universities or the Israeli supervisor (it should be attached or produced during interview)

v)         At least two (2) letters of recommendation from lecturers/professors who taught the candidates( It should be attached or produced during interview).

vi)         Attested Photocopies of all degree/certificates including transcript of the student’s record.

6. Application on plain paper (as per format given below) alongwith the required photocopies of documents with a recent passport size photograph pasted on the application should reach the ‘Section Officer (ES.3 Section), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, 2nd Floor, Wing 6,West Block-1, R.K. Puram, Delhi-110066’ latest by 5.30 PM on 30-11-2011. Applications received after 30-11-2011 will not be entertained. (Applications can also be submitted online at the websitewww.sakshat.ac.in  by 30-11-2011. In case of online application, hard copies should reach by 07-12-2011. In case of any queries candidates can also send their question(s) to the following email address – scholarship@mfa.gov.in,

NOTES:

1.         Candidates who are awaiting the results need not apply if the results have not been declared by 30-11-2011.

2.         Equivalent foreign degree will be considered.

3.         Candidates who have already been abroad for study/research/training for more than six months at a time either on a scholarship or on their own, are eligible to apply only if they have been in India for at least two years after their return from abroad as on 30-11-2011. Applications of candidates, who are abroad will not be considered.

4.         Candidates should have adequate knowledge of geographical situation, culture and heritage of Israel and India.

5.        Applications in subject-fields, other than those prescribed, will not be considered. Applications in which the subject has not been indicated shall be rejected. A candidate can apply for only in one subject.

6.        Employed candidates must send their applications through their employers with “ No Objection Certificate”. However, an advance application can be submitted with the understanding that the application through employer should reach before the date of interview. Otherwise candidates will not be allowed to appear for interview. Advance application must be complete in all respects.

7.         Candidates must attach with the application a description in at least 500 words of his project/proposal of study/research to be undertaken in Israel.

8.         In case no interview letter is received by a candidate, who applied in response to the advertisement, by first week of December 2011, it may be presumed that he/she has not been short listed for interview. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

9.         Applications, which are incomplete or unsigned, will not be considered.

10.       Canvassing in any from will disqualify the candidature of the applicants.

11.      While indicating the period of past experience and stay abroad, candidate should mention the specific dates.

12.       As these scholarships are offered by foreign government, the application should be submitted in English only.

13.       Candidates who do not possess the essential qualifications need not apply.

14.      THE DECISION OF SELECTION COMMITTEE SHALL BE FINAL. NO REPRESENTATION IN THIS REGARD WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

15.     THE FINAL SELECTION OF THE NOMINATED CANDIDATES RESTS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL.

16.      Mere fulfillment of minimum requirements as laid down in the advertisement does not qualify a candidate for interview. Interview letters are sent only to limited number of candidates after their applications are examined by the committee of experts.

17.       The applicants who are in employment to which they wish to return should have an assurance that if their nomination is successful, they will be granted sufficient leave of absence.

The Competition will be organized at school level, state level and national level. The state level competition will be held on 14th November, 2011 and before that school level competition are to be completed. The theme of the painting competition 2011 is “Conserve Water for Future”

All the head of the schools are advised to arrange the competition at school level and select the best three paintings and send them to the nodal officer of the state, Central Ground Water Board, State unit office by 12.10.2011.

For details visit : http://cgwb.gov.in/Currentevents/Painting-comp.html

These scholarships provide graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies or research in Switzerland at a public funded university or recognised institution. Scholarships are provided for a nine-month academic year. Scholarships for postgraduate or Masters programmes lasting up to two years (third or fourth semesters) may be extended depending on results from the first year.

The amount of scholarship is CHF 1,920 for postgraduate students. It is meant to cover a student’s living expenses. Indian scholarship-holders receive a flight allowance for a return ticket back to India at the end of their stay in Switzerland. Scholarship holders who remain in Switzerland for more than six months after completion of the scholarship, including those who continue their studies in Switzerland, who take up a professional activity or finish their training in a third country, forfeit their claim to a return fare.

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must hold a university degree (Bachelor’s /Master’s ) on the commencement of the scholarship; be able to demonstrate their academic abilities and what they aim to achieve; be under the age of 35 (born on or after January 1, 1977) and be suitably proficient in the language of instruction (French, German, Italian or English). A language test is required. Candidates must contact the institution and/ or the professor supervising their period of research. Swiss government scholarships may not be combined with other scholarships or awards. For more on this, log on to www.sbf.admin.ch

TO APPLY:

If you fulfil the eligibility requirements contact the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, P O Box 392, New Delhi-110021 . The diplomatic representation will provide you with all the necessary information regarding the procedure including application forms and a list of required documentation.

SUBMISSION: October 1

The education board has approached PMC officials and expect positive response by December. PMC education board chairperson Sangeeta Tiwari said, “We are planning three schemes as of now. The first is to start 10 Maharashtra State Certificate of Information Technology (MS-CIT) centres for girls in our schools. Secondly we will try to support our staff who have only one girl child by funding their child’s education and the third scheme is to support all the students who score 80 per cent or more in Class VII exam by taking complete responsibility of their education up to Class X.”

Throwing some light on the schemes, Tiwari added, “Over the years we have noticed that many poor families do not let their girl child complete their education after Class VII due to financial conditions. The aim of starting MS-CIT centres only for girls will be to ensure that even if these girls are pulled out of mainstream education, they are trained in something that can help them learn.”

According to education board officials, about 30-35 per cent students attending PMC schools drop out after Class VII. “The main reason is that we have 300 primary schools and only 23 secondary schools. The standards of our schools are not as good as the private schools due to which many do not get admissions in private schools. Also, many parents do not let their children complete their education because of monetary problems,” said an official of the board.

“There are many good students who are lag behind because of financial problems. Our scheme will help such students. Any student who will score more than 80 per cent in Class VII will be supported completely by our board till Class X. The scheme has been finalised and we are waiting for a final nod from the PMC,” said Tiwari.

The first stage examination consisting of the Zonal Informatics Olympiad will be held on Saturday November 19, 2011 between 10.00 am and 01.00 pm. The examination will be a written examination to test the aptitude of the students, their logical competence, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking.

Stage 2:

The candidates who qualify in the first stage examination as per the norms prescribed by the selection committee will appear in the second stage examination to be held on Saturday December 03, 2011 which will be based on programming skills.

Selected candidates will be called for intensive training for the final selection of the candidates for the International Olympiad.

The Board is planning to conduct the examination in about 40 centres across the country and abroad. Each of these centres will have a coordinator cum Centre Superintendent who will be responsible for the conduct of the examinations. The list o centres is put up on the CBSE Website; www.cbse.nic.in as well as on the Olympiad website: www.iarcs.org.in. Please select the nearest examination centre from the list given and forward the list of candidates desirous of participating in the first stage examination to the coordinator along with the examination fee as per the enclosed proforma on or before15th October, 2011. (The list of participants and bank draft need not to be sent to the CBSE as the centre will be forwarding the list to the CBSE subsequently) the fee for each participant will be `100/- (Rupees hundred only). A consolidated demand draft for all the participants of your school may be drawn in favour of Secretary, CBSE, Delhi and sent to the center coordinator.

Question papers from previous years and other training details are available at the Olympiad website: www.iarcs.org.in.

When the candidates go to the examination centre to write the examination, they should carry with them a bonafide certificate with their photograph attested by the Principal of their school. Since no Roll Number will be allotted to candidates, they have to write their name, class, school’s name with address and centre name in the answer sheet and information sheet provided to them. For any further information, you may contact MR. D T Sudharsan Rao, Joint Secretary (Academic) through e-mail at jsacad@yahoo.co.in. or on telephone no. 011-23231667.

Please note that CBSE will not reimburse expenses incurred by the School on travel, accommodation etc. of the students to participate in the First Stage of the Olympiad.

The UGC, in a resolution passed in the last week of August, has allowed universities to consider the service of teachers who have been hired between September 19, 1991 and April 3, 2000 as regular from their date of joining.

After the Maharashtra Federation of University and College Teachers’ Organization staged protests in Delhi, the UGC passed the resolution on August 26. Teachers hired between 1991 and 2000 need not appear for the NET/SET as a compulsory qualification. An office-bearer of MFUCTO said, “The order has come as major relief for many teachers who were affected by the policy. Though UGC passed the order in 1991, Maharashtra, as well as other states, implemented it much later. Careers of several teachers were blocked after the eligibility criteria was made compulsory by the state not only for future but also for teachers appointed on or after September 19, 1991.”

No. F. 22-1/2011-ES.4

 COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN – 2012 – U.K.

LAST DATE: 7th October, 2011 for applying online. 12th October, 2011 for receiving application in the Ministry by post/by hand.

I. Applications are invited from Indian nationals either on line through http://www.education.nic.in/ or on plain paper in the FORMAT GIVEN BELOW for nominations from India for the award of Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom tenable from September/ October 2012 for higher studies/research/specialized training in the subjects mentioned below in the United Kingdom. Up to Sixty (60) nominations are to be sent to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for final selection to be made by them. Out of these not more than twenty five (25) are for doctoral studies.

II.   ELIGIBILITY

The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 12.10.2011 and fulfill the minimum qualifications as per Para (IV) below.

III.   LEVEL OF COURSE

These scholarships will be awarded for studies leading to either: -

(1)       SIX MONTHS OF CLINICAL TRAINING (For MBBS, BDS,MS, MD degree holders only who have qualified as MBBS and BDS between 1st October, 2002 and 30th September, 2007.

1. Cancer Research 2. Cardiology 3. Gynecology 4. Medicine 5. Dentistry 6. Orthopedics 7. Neurology and 8. ENT. .

(2) *From 1st October 2010, all international medical graduates, including those on Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships, who apply for registration with the GMC will be required to score 7.0 or above in every band of the academic IELTS test.

Applicants in medicine and dentistry whose programme requires them to practice clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from Patents, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council (Current conditions for registration can be obtained from the GMC and GDC Website: www.gmc-uk.org and www.gdc-uk.org).

(2)       (i) ONE YEAR TAUGHT MASTER’S COURSES OR EQUIVALENT DEGREE,

            (ii) DOCTORAL DEGREE OF UPTO THREE YEARS DURATION

(A)       ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY:

1. Electronics/Electrical 2. Environmental Studies 3. Remote Sensing Technology 4. Communication Engineering 5. Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering 6. Robotics 7. Computer Applications/Computer Science 8. Aerospace Engg./Aeronautics 9. Civil Engineering 10. Material Science 11. Mining Engineering and 12. Marine Engg. .

(B)      SCIENCE (PURE AND APPLIED)

1. Mathematics 2. Molecular Biology 3. Physics and 4. Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry).

(C)      AGRICULTURE

1. Agronomy & Forestry.

(D)      HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

1. History 2. Sociology 3. **Management Studies 4. Economics 5. Philosophy 6.Psychology 7. Law 8. English (Literature/Linguistics) and 9. Political Science with International Relations

Candidates who have already completed Ph.D. or are about to complete, will not be considered..

(IV)     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The candidates must have completed tertiary education in English Medium :-

(A)  FOR MASTER’S DEGREE

One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Bachelor’s Degree by October, 2012 in the subject field concerned (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture Group. Candidate should give one page academic justification for pursuing the course in U.K.

**Candidates who wish to undertake postgraduate study in Business and/or Management should before applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship, have taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (Princeton Test). Enquiries to: G.M.A.T. Educational Testing Services, Box 966 – R, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Candidates for awards in Economics and related subjects should be aware that a number of departments may require them, before admission, to pass the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of which details may be obtained from Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A.

Applicants for level of course at ‘1’ in Para III above whose programme requires them to practice clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from patients, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council. Information about current conditions for registration can be obtained from: -

“The General Medical Council,

Overseas Registration Division,

178 – 202 Great Portland Street,

London WIN 6JE, or,

The General Dental Council,

37 Wimpole Street,

London WIM 8DQ”

Candidates whose native language is not English will be required to provide evidence that they have sufficient competence in English to practice Medicine or Dentistry in the United Kingdom. Nominated candidates will be required to take the IELTS, for which they may contact local British Council Office. An IELTS test will only be considered valid if taken after 1st October 2011 and before 6th March 2012.

(B)   FOR Ph.D. DEGREE:-

One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Master’s Degree by October 2012 in the concerned subject fields (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in the relevant subjects in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture Group.

V.       VALUE OF AWARD

Each scholarship provides: -

(A) Student concessionary or other approved airfare to the United Kingdom by the most direct and economical route and return on expiry of the scholarship (the cost of journey made before receipt of award will not normally be reimbursed nor can fares be paid for a scholar’s dependents).

(B) Approved tuition and examination fees.

(C) A personal maintenance allowance at the rate of ?65,895.77 per mont?81,510.53h ( per month for those studying at institutions in the London Metropolitan area)

(D) A grant towards the expenses of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable.

(E) An initial arrival allowance, incorporating in initial clothing grant for scholars from tropical countries.

(F) A grant for expenses for approved travel within the United Kingdom or overseas.

(G) A grant towards fieldwork costs for those Scholars undertaking doctoral studies for whom a case has been made for fieldwork outside the United Kingdom. This shall not normally exceed one economy class return airfare to the fieldwork location.

(H) A paid mid-term fare to their home country for Scholars on three years doctoral awards. Scholars for whom fieldwork fares are provided to their home country shall not be entitled to a mid-term fare home, nor Scholars who have claimed (or intend to claim) spouse or child allowances for more than 12 months during their award.

(I) For married Scholars selected by the Commission for awards exceeding 18 months, a marriage allowance of ?16,436.59 per month is payable provided that?10,310.22 the husband?8,068.87and wife (of civil partners) are residing together at the same address in the United Kingdom. It is not paid when a husband or wife (or civil partner) of the Scholar is also in receipt of an award. For such married couples accompanied by their children, a child allowance is payable at the rate of per month for the first child and per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, provided they are residing with their parents. The Commission’s spouse and family allowances represent only a contribution towards the cost of family maintenance in the UK and Scholars should expect and be able to supplement these allowances to support family members who choose to come to the UK. Irrespective of the length of the award, a scholar who is widowed, divorced or a lone parent will receive an allowance in respect of the first accompanying children and child allowances for the second and third accompanying children.

VI        LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:

(A)   For those applying by post, applications on plain paper (as per format given below) alongwith the required documents (attested copies of all certificates/degrees/diplomas have to be attached) should reach Section Officer, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, ES.4 Section, West Block-1, Wing-6, 2nd Floor, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110 066 by 12th October 2011. (Tele. No. 26172491 and 26172492).

For those applying online, hard copy of application alongwith supporting documents should be submitted so that it may to reach the above-mentioned address by 12th October 2011.

VII      GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :

1.         A candidate may apply for only one subject of his/her choice.

2.         As a condition of award, the Commission or a host institution in Britain may also require a candidate to take particular English Tests and/or training in English.

3.         The final selection of the nominated candidates rests with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in U.K.

4.         Nomination of a candidate by Government of India does not guarantee final selection or placement. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission will make its own selection out of overall nominees recommended by all the participating countries in the programme.

5.        Mere fulfillment of minimum requirements as laid down in the advertisement does not qualify a candidate for interview. Interview letters are sent only to a limited number of candidates after their applications are examined by the Committee of Experts.

6.        Application must be accompanied by attested copies of certificates regarding date of birth, diplomas, degrees, mark sheets in respect of all the examination passed alongwith experience certificate of Employment (if any) and one copy of recently taken passport size photograph with signature (to be pasted on application form). Self attested certificates will not be accepted.

7.        Applicants already holding a Doctoral Degree or about to obtain will not be considered. Candidates who have already done a Ph.D. in India or abroad are not considered.

8.        Candidates who have already been abroad for studies/training/specialization either on scholarships or on their own, for a period exceeding six months are eligible to apply if they have been in India for at least two consecutive years after returning from abroad as on 12.10.2011. Applications of candidates who are already abroad will not be considered.

9.        In case of candidates qualifying from Universities, where grades are awarded, the candidates are required to furnish exact percentage of marks and indicate the conversion formula.

10.       Candidates will be expected to have some knowledge of India and of the donor country.

11.      Candidates who are employed must apply through their employers. Candidates belonging to the All India Services should send their applications through their Cadre Controlling Authority. No Objection Certificate from Employer should invariably be submitted on or before the time of interview. Otherwise candidates will not be allowed to appear for interview and no TA will be given.

12.       It is very important that applicants who are in employment to which they wish to return after completion of their studies in UK should have an assurance from their Organisation that if their nomination is successful, they will be granted sufficient leave of absence. In general, a candidate undertaking research for a Ph.D. can be expected to need 36 months study in the United Kingdom even though in the first instance, the award will only be offered for one or two years.

13.       While indicating the period of past experience and stay abroad, candidates should mention the specific dates.

14.      As these scholarships are offered by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in UK the applications should be submitted in English only.

15.       Applications in subject-fields other than those specified in the advertisement will not be considered.

16.       Candidates who do not possess the essential qualification need not apply.

17.      Candidates must furnish a clear and precise programme of study/research (minimum 500 words) justifying that their study/research can be carried out in the United Kingdom. Candidates are advised to describe their plan for study/research proposals carefully as these will be a primary condition in selection both PG/Ph.D course.

18        Incomplete applications and applications received after the stipulated date will not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained.

19.       Documents submitted along with the application will not be returned. Hence, candidates are advised to send only attested copies of the certificates.

20.       CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL BE A DISQUALIFICATION.

21.      In case no interview letter is received by an applicant by 15th November, 2011, it may be presumed that he/she has not been short listed by the Selection Committee. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

22.      THE DECISION OF SELECTION COMMITTEE SHALL BE FINAL. NO REPRESENTATION IN THIS REGARD WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

23. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE WWW.EDUCATION.NIC.IN APPLICATION FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE SITE OR CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED ON LINE. IN CASE OF ONLINE SUBMISSION, THE CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT THE HARD COPY OF APPLICATION MENTIONING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER RECEIVED ONLINE AND THE PHOTOGRAPH, ATTESTED COPIES OF CERTIFICATES MENTIONED IN PARA 6 ABOVE BY 12th October 2011, OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

24.       NO APPLICATION FORMS IS BEING SUPPLIED BY THIS MINISTRY.

IMPORTANT:

Awards are tenable at any UK institution of higher education with whom the commission has a part-funding agreement; a list of these institutions can be found at:http://bit.ly/cscuk-uk-universities.

Candidates are expected to state up to three preferred institutions(s) on the application form, but the final decision on host institution will be made by the Commission. Candidates are advised to submit independent applications directly to their preferred institutions at the same time as applying for this Scholarship. Where formal offers of admission have been obtained, these should be included with the application.

All candidates applying for Doctoral Study must provide the commission with evidence of support from a prospective supervisor at atleast one of their chosen Institutions at the time of application. So, if such support letter is not submitted at the time of interview, he/she will not be allowed to appear before the interview and no TA will be given.

The efficient use of energy and its conservation is Very Much essential for energy security, conserving scarce fossil fuel resources and saving environment. Our rapid and sustainable development rests a great deal on the prudent use of energy and curbing its wasteful use.

In a bid to boost the spirit of energy efficiency and its conservation, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and Ministry of Power (Government of India) have launched a national awareness campaign, involving children. This aims at sensitizing the children towards issues of energy conservation. One of the main activities of the campaign is a Painting Competition for school students.

The competition is being held in three stages, namely, School, State and National Level. Students of 4th, 5th and 6th standards are eligible to participate in the competition. Cash prizes worth Rs 33,000 per State/UT (Rs.11.55 lakhs for 35 States/UTs) will be distributed to state level winners on 14th Novemebr,2011 .For winners of National Competition, cash prizes worth Rs.7.00 lakhs are proposed to be awarded by the Ministry of Power ( in the presence of eminent dignitaries holding very high positions in the Government) on 14th December,2011 which is also celebrated as National Energy Conservation day.

You are requested to organize a Painting Competition of 2 hours duration in your school for students of classes 4th, 5th and 6th on any working day. Children can select any one of the following topics for the Painting Competition:
Save electricity to avoid power cuts
Use energy with care
The less you burn, the more you earn

The students can use Pencil, Pencil Colour, Crayons, Water Colour etc. while painting and any size of paper, preferably A4 size. The following points may also be noted: The entry can be poster or a painting.

Use of Collage/Patchwork is not permitted. After the completion of painting competition, School Principal may select two best paintings alongwith information on the total no. of participants, percentage participation of students in 4th ,5th and 6th Standards ( as applicable) and send them to the Nodal Officer’s address of their State/UT before 4th October, 2011. The back page of the paintings should carry the following information :
a) Name of the student
b) Father’s/ Mother’s Name
c) Standard
d) Roll No.
e) School name and postal Address
f) School location (Rural or Urban)
g) State/ UT
h) School Tel. No./Mobile No
i) Signature of School Principal

All the participating students will be issued a certificate of participation by Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India. It should be noted once again that the two best entries are to be sent to the Nodal Official of the concerned State/UT only. The list of state wise Nodal officials and scheme is available at www.bee-india.nic.in and www.energymanagertraining.com

Like last year, this year as well, the paintings received from the CBSE schools, located outside India, will be considered under a separate category and the Certificate of Appreciation will be sent under the signature of Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency. These schools are requested to send two best paintings directly, along with the details as mentioned above, to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Sewa Bhawan, R.K.Puram,Sector-1, New Delhi-110066 (INDIA).

From the entries received from schools in India, a committee of experts will select up to 50 best paintings per State and the selected students will be invited at a designated place for State level on-the spot Painting Competition of 2 hours duration on 14th November 2011. The selected students will be paid Rs. 1000/- each in cash by the Nodal Officials on the day of their participation of State level Painting Competition. The travel expenses for the participating student and two guardians will also be reimbursed as prescribed in the scheme.

For the State level Painting Competition, 1st prize of Rs. 10,000, 2ndprize of Rs. 8000, 3rdprize of Rs. 5000 and 10 consolation prizes of Rs. 1000 each will be given on the same day (14thNovember 2011) in a function organized by the Nodal Officers.1st, 2nd, 3rdprize winners of States level Painting Competition will be invited to Delhi to participate in the National level Competition to be held on 12thDecember 2011 and results will be announced on 14thDecember 2011. Two adults (parents, teachers, guardians etc.) can accompany each student.

Accommodations, to-and-fro travel expenses will also be borne by the organizers. Besides this an amount of Rs. 1000 will be paid to each participant to meet incidental expenses. National level winners will be awarded cash prizes one First Prize worth Rs. 1,00,000/-, 4 Second Prizes of Rs. 50,000/- each, 8 Third prizes of Rs. 25,000/- each, 10 Consolation prizes of Rs. 10,000/- each and 10 BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) prizes of Rs. 10,000/- each on National Energy Conservation Day Function to be held in Delhi on 14thDecember, 2011. It is to be mentioned that the names of those schools who would record 100% participation in the4th, 5th and 6th standards (as applicable) at the School level Painting Competition, will be included in the Painting Competition booklet prepared by BEE. The active participation of your school in this national activity will be helpful in sensitizing and educating school children, parents as well as teachers regarding the importance of energy conservation that would go a long way in carrying forward the energy conservation movement in the country.