Tata Institute of Social Sciences - Admission to Post Graduate Programme in MSc/MA in Disaster Management 2007-09

Last date for submission of filled in application forms is May 15, 2007

Announcement for Admission to the Post-Graduate Degree Programme in M.Sc./M.A. IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT, 2007-2009

Disaster Management is emerging as a field of practice that requires qualified professionals. In order to meet this need, Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management, TISS offers a post graduate programme in Disaster Management. This programme is primarily designed for mid-career professionals and candidates with work experience will be preferred. However, highly motivated and meritorious fresh graduates can also apply. The programme will commence in September 2007.

Eligibility: A Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent from a recognised University in any discipline with a minimum average of 50% of marks (40% for SCs / STs).

Note: Students completing final year Bachelor’s degree examinations by June 30, 2007 will also be eligible to apply provided they obtain the required minimum percentage of marks specified under eligibility.

Application Forms and Information Brochure: These may be obtained:

By sending a request letter to the Deputy Registrar (Gen. Admn.) of the Institute along with a Demand Draft for Rs.550/-, drawn in favour of Registrar, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, payable at Mumbai; or

By downloading the form from www.tiss.edu and submitting it with the processing fee of Rs. 500/- to be paid in cash at the Institute cash counter or by a Demand draft, or

From the Cash Counter at TISS, Mumbai against cash payment of Rs.500/-. Unemployed SC/ST candidates, whose parents/guardian’s income were Rupees One lakh or below for financial year 2006-2007 can obtain the application form free of cost. They can download the form from website: www.tiss.edu and submit it along with a true copy of Caste/ Tribe Certificate and the Income Certificate or they can send request letter along with a true copy of Caste/ Tribe Certificate, Income Certificate and self-addressed cloth lined envelope (20cm x 28 cm) to the Deputy Registrar (Gen. Admn.) of the Institute.

RESERVATION: Government of India norms will be applicable for admission of SC, ST, OBC, Persons with Disability (PWD) and International Students.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATIONS at the Institute by hand or by post: 15/05/2007 (For candidates from remote regions and international students, the last date will be 19/05/2007).

For detailed information, please refer to the Information Brochure on the Institute’s Website: http://www.tiss.edu

THE ACADEMIC SESSION WILL COMMENCE ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2007.

Sandeep Chatterjee
Registrar

Date : April 9, 2007

Important Dates

Last date for issue of Application Forms by post: May 10, 2007

Last date for issue of Application Forms in person (From TISS Cash Counter): May 15, 2007

Last date for receipt of completed Application Forms: May 15, 2007

Last date for receipt of completed Application Forms from remote areas/regions/international students: May 19, 2007

Written Test: June 25–29, 2007

Declaration of results of candidates eligible for Personal Interview: June 25–29, 2007

Personal Interview at TISS: June 26–30, 2007

Announcement of Selection: July 02, 2007

Commencement of the Academic Session 2007–2008: September 03, 2007

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