Applications are invited for admission to the following MPhil, Master's, PG Diploma, Diploma and Certificate Programmes under CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS) in the University Departments of Study and Research for the year 2006-2007.

Master's programmes

MA Ancient History and Archaeology, MA Historical Studies, MA Anthropology, MA Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration, MSc Cyber Forensics and information Security, MEd (General) MA Continuing Education Management, MA Sociology, MA Corporate Sociology, MA Defence and Strategic Studies, MA Public Affairs, MA Public Management, MA political Science, MA Indian Economics, MA Econometrics, MA Communication, MA Indian Philosophy, MA Comparative Religion and Philosophy with Specialization in Saiva Siddhanta Studies, MA Comparative Religion and Philosophy with Specialization in Vaishnava Studies, MA Comparative Religion and Philosophy with Specialization in Christian studies, MA Comparative Religion and Philosophy with Specialization in Jaina Studies, MA Islamic Studies, MA Indian Music, MA Folk Music, MA Rhythmology, MA English, MA French, MA French-Translation, MA Hindi, MA Kannada, MA Malayalam, MA Tamil Literature and Culture, MA Tamil Studies, MA Applied Linguistics, MA Tetuu, MA Arabic, MA Urdu, MA Sanskrit, MA Applied Sanskrit, MA intellectual Property Rights, MCom - Trade and Services, MBA (Regular), MCA (Regular Only).

MSc Information Science (Library & Information Science), MSc HRD Psychology (Regular), MSc Mathematics (Regular) MSc Statistics, MSc Acturial Science, MSc Applied Geography, MSc Spatial Information Technology, MSc Geology, MSc Applied Geology, MSc Analytical Chemistry, MSc Inorganic Chemistry, MSc Organic Chemistry, MSc Physical Chemistry, MSc Polymer Science, MSc Biophysics, MSc Physics, MSc Electronics Science, MSc Advanced Biochemistry, MSc Biotechnology (regular), MSc Applied Plant Science, MSc Industrial Microbiology, MSc Zoology (Special), MSc Medical Biochemistry, MSc Biomedical Genetics, MSc Microbiology (Three Years) MSc Biomedical Sciences, MSc Pharmacology, MSc Anatomy (Three Years) MSc Physiology (Three Years) MSc Photonics and Bio-Photonics.

Self supportive Programmes

Electronic Media, MA Bharathanatyam, MCom International Business, MBA MSc HRD Psychology, MSc Mathematics, MSc Bio-Informatics, MSc Biotechnology, MSc Molecular Biology, MS Neuroscience, MSc Computer Science.

MPhil Programmes

MPhil Ancient History and Archaeology, MPhil Historical Studies, MPhil Education, MPhil Continuing Education Management, MPhil Defence and Strategic Studies (FT & PT), MPhil Public Affairs, MPhil Public Administration, MPhil South and Southeast Asian Studies, MPhil International Relations and Area Studies, MPhil Economics, MPhil Development Economics, MPhil Communication, MPhil Philosophy, MPhil Christian Studies, MPhil Indian Music, MPhil English, MPhil French, MPhil Hindi, MPhil Kannada, MPhil Malayalam, MPhil Tamil Literature, MPhil Tamil Studies, MPhil Computational Linguistics, MPhil Telugu, MPhil Arabic, MPhil Urdu, MPhil Sanskrit, MPhil Applied Sanskrit, MPhil Professional Psychology, MPhil Mathematics, MPhil Computer Science, MPhil Geology, MPhil Applied Geology, MPhil Analytical Chemistry, MPhil Inorganic Chemistry, MPhil Organic Chemistry, MPhil Physical Chemistry, MPhil Theoretical Physics, MPhil Nuclear Physics, MPhil Scientific Instrumentation, MPhil Biochemistry, MPhil Botany, MPhil Endocrinology, MPhil Environmental Toxicology.

PG Diploma Programmes

PG Diploma in Archeology and Tourisum (add-on programme), PG Diploma in Parent Counseling (for School Principals and Teachers), PG Diploma in Higher Education (for College Teachers) (add-on Programme), PG Diploma in Information Architecture and Hyper Media (add-on Programme), PG Diploma in Public Management (Tamil Medium), PG Diploma in Human Development, PG Diploma in Ambedkar Thoughts, RG. Diploma in Ethics and Biotechnology, PG Diploma in Ethics and Human Resource Management (add-on programme), PG Diploma in Saiva Siddhanta (add-on Programme), PG Diploma in English Skills and Knowledge Management (add-on Programme), PG Diploma in Art Appreciation and Heritage Studies (add-on programme), PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy, PG Diploma in Registration, Revenue and Stamp Laws (add-on Programme), PG Diploma in Computational Mathematics and Statistics (add-on Programme), PG Diploma in Ground Water Exploration and Management (add-on Programme) PG Diploma in Herbal Products Standardization, PG Diploma in Herbal Biotechnology (add -on Programme), PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, PG Diploma in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (Calendar Year), PG Diploma in Taxonomy of Algae (add-on Programme), PG Diploma in Taxonomy of Fungi (add on Programme), PG Diploma in Molecular Cell Biology and Stem Cell Technology, PG Diploma in Applied Endocrinology (add-on Programme)

Diploma Programmes

Diploma in yoga, Diploma in Manuscriptology and Editing, Diploma in Folkloristic and Mass Media, Diploma in Telugu, Diploma in Kannada, Diploma in Arabic, Diploma in Urdu, Diploma in Manuscriptology.

Certificate Programmes

Certificate in Korean, Certificate in Spanish, Certificate in German, Certificate in Punjabi, Certificate in Gujarati, Certificate in Kannada Certificate in Malayalam, Certificate in Telugu, Certificate in Arabic Certificate in Urdu, Certificate in Yoga, Certificate in Herbal Farming (calendar Year)

II. Courses not covered under Choice Based credit system

MD (Three Years) Pathology, Pharmacology (Taramani Campus)
Diploma in Clinical Pathology (Two Years) (Taramani Campus)
Diploma in Advanced Laboratory Methods in Haematoiogy and Pathology (Two Years) (Taramani Campus)

Admission Procedure

For MBA & MCA Programmes selection will be made based on the Marks obtained In the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) conducted by the Anna University on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu, following the Community-wise reservation as stipulated by the Government.

The candidates from other States except SC/ST candidates, will be considered under General Turn. Therefore, the candidates (including other State candidates) who aspire for admission In the University of Madras shall appear for the TamilNadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) to be conducted on 27.05.2006. The details of the Entrance Examinations has been published in the dailies on 23-03-2006.

Those who are appearing for University Final Year Examinations in April/May 2006, may also apply for TANCET 2006 and for admission to the MBA & MCA Programmes in the University departments 15% Supernumerary seats are available for MBA (Regular) and MCA Programme for the Foreign National/NRI having a foreign passport and valid VISA, without Entrance Examination.

15% supernumerary seats are available for MBA Self - supportive for Sponsored candidates. The sponsored candidates also must appear for TANCET. Candidates applying for Self-supportive MBA Programme should not undertake employment during the course.

Date of entrance examination for MPhil & PG Programmes

Those who are appearing for University final year examination in April/May 2006 may also apply for all the programmes. The Entrance Examination will be held from 18th June 2006 onwards. The Heads of the Departments concerned will issue Hall-tickets indicating the place, date and time for Entrance Examination. Such of those candidates who have not received Hall-tickets in time due to Postal delay etc. have to contact the Head of the department concerned for getting necessary permission to take Entrance Examination.

Issue of Application in Person

Application and Academic Prospectus can be had in person at the information Centre, University of Madras, Chennai - 600 005 on payment of Rs.200/- (Rs. 100/- for SC/ST candidates on production of xerox copy of the community certificate) by way of a Demand Draft (drawn in favour of the "Registrar, University of Madras, Chennai -5") for all the programmes.

Issue of applications by post

Those who want to obtain application and the Prospectus by Post have to send a written requisition specifying the name to the Programme together with a Demand Draft for a sum of Rs. 250/- (Rs. 200/- towards cost of application and Rs. 50/- towards postage) Drawn in favour of "The Registrar, University of Madras, Chennai-5" for admission to all the Programmes.

Application can also be down loaded from the University website at www.unoMAc.in However, the cost of application for Rs. 200/- by means of Demand Draft shall be enclosed, falling which the application will be summarily rejected.

Commencement of issue of application form: 10-04-2006

Last date for submission of filled - in application form for

(i) PG / MPhil Courses / Self - Supportive Courses: 10-05-2006

(ii) MBA & MCA: 30-06-2006

(iii) MD and Diploma Courses: 28-04-2006

(iv) Diploma & Certificate courses 31-07-2006

Separate application for each programme along with required attested Xerox copies of certificates shall be submitted direct to the Head of the University Department concerned. The University reserves the right to suspend the conduct of any course if the circumstances so warrant. The University will not be held responsible for any Postal Delay.

Please visit out Website: www.unom.ac.in

Dr. Anne Mary Fernandez
Registrar

Advt No: CBCS/Admn. Notn /2006-07/G2.AD.001 /1025

The Hindu dated April 9, 2006.