NISCAIR-Admissions

National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources 2007-2009 NISCAIR National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources Website:http://www.niscair.res.in/ National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources 2007-2009 Information Science Courses Associateship in Information Science 2007?09 (A two years course equivalent to master?s degree in Library and Information Science recognized by Govt. of India & many universities) Applications are invited for the 2007-2009 batch of the course commencing on September 5, 2007 Eligibility: A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Masters Degree or Four-year plus degree like B.E, M.B.B.S or bachelor?s degree plus B. Lib. Sc plus one year relevant experience after B. Lib. Sc Selection: Twenty five candidates would be selected based on admission test (July 3, 2007) and interview (last week of July, 2007). Test Centres: New Delhi, Kolkata & Bangalore Interview Centre: New Delhi, (Outstation candidates appearing for interview will be paid II class sleeper return rail fare or equivalent as per shortest route). Scholarship: Provision for scholarships to non-sponsored meritorious student @ Rs.2000/- per month for 9 months exists How to Apply: Prospectus and application form can be obtained from Head, ETD from May 28, 2007 onwards by sending a self addressed envelope (25cm *20 cm) affixing Rs.25/- postage stamps along with a DD for Rs.200/- drawn in favour of Director, NISCAIR, payable at New Delhi and can also be collected on payment of cash. The form can also be downloaded from our website at http://www.niscair.res.in and completed application form may be submitted with a DD for Rs.200/- drawn in favour of Director, NISCAIR, payable at New Delhi. Last date for submission of completed application: June 18, 2007. Short-Term Courses during 2007-08: Topics: Information Technology for Information Management, Library Autom