FUTURE EAGLES Overseas Education Management ABOUT US OUR SERVICES THE ADMISSION & VISA DESK THE COACHING DESK COUNTRIES TESTS SCHOLARSHIPS UNIVERSITIES RECOMMENDED COACHING CENTRES RECOMMENDED CONSULTANTS FORUM RAISE YOUR QUERIES ONLINE CHAT VIDEO COUNSELLING REGISTER YOUR FEEDBACK SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT CONTACT US: FOR STUDENTSFOR BUSINESS: ABOUT US FUTURE EAGLES OVERSEAS EDUCATION MANAGEMENT-your partners in success Welcome to India’s first and only overseas consulting firm run by freelancers with the widest experience. Say good bye to exhaustive visits to various educational institutions in search of the right course of study for you. FUTURE EAGLES brings to you a one stop consulting platform for all your education options. We proudly introduce ourselves as a group of experienced freelance advisors and consultants from across the country engaged in the service of students looking out for the right institution to pursue academic or professional courses in India and abroad. Our goal is to help students get access to unbiased and honest advice and also to help them find a place that best fits their preferences in terms of course choice, location, tuition fee, eligibility and much more…. The idea behind setting up an Education Management firm is solely to bring you multiple choices in a single click or phone call instead of a lengthy and time consuming process of listing, identifying, visiting and then comparing all institutes offering a particular course. Our skilled and efficient advisors will not only understand your exact requirement but also give you detailed guidance with specific mention of the highlights of countries and courses that you have in mind as options. You may also feel free to ask for an experts opinion on what you should be studying in context of your preferences. The motto of the entire team of Future Eagles is to render prompt and honest advice and thus help you decide. We have made sure that all our advisors work for job satisfaction first and remuneration later. It is therefore that we can confidently call FUTURE EAGLES a company free of sales gimmicks. This is your PERFECT knowledge seeking ground. FUTURE EAGLES brings to you just the right people to guide you in your quest to pursue your higher studies in a foreign country- right from preparing for an admission test required for applying to the actual process of submission of application uptil the visa. More importantly, with FUTURE EAGLES team working for you, you don’t have to pay hefty amount of money to consultants who charge anxious students even before they utter a word of advice. Our STUDY ABROAD DESK consists of expert student advisors and admission visa consultants from across the country. All our student service representatives are handpicked after a rigorous test of knowledge and its application that will ensure that your experience at Future Eagles is that of a lifetime. These experts will respond to your request promptly and advice you free of charge about the countries and courses that you wish to seek guidance for. They will also help you find the best consultants and faculty in you area and get them to reach you. Thus you will be saved from paying for the preliminary advice and will register with a particular consultant/coaching centre only when you are fully satisfied. Not only this, our advisors will also negotiate fee with the institute of your choice if you so wish . Every year, more than 3 lakh students travel to foreign countries to pursue their higher studies. A large population amongst the study abroad aspirants is that of fulltime students or working professionals. Most of the time, they are unable to visit a consultant simply due to hectic schedules that stretch beyond 8 to 10 hours a day. Unfortunately, not many consultants offer advice late night or on weekends, as a result of which the students either land up at below average institutions or else are forced to give up their aspiration completely. We, at FUTURE EAGLES offer premium services even at late hours throughout the week at no extra cost. In a short span of a fortnight, we have received a little over 400 congratulatory messages and more than 600 responses from students who have benefitted from our advice. FUTURE EAGLES promises to revolutionize your life in a single click or phone call regardless of your country, city,time of the day and much more… Our strength lies in not only our concept but also the constitution. At Future Eagles, we have carefully head hunted all our staff including not just prompt and efficient telesales officers who will provide detailed information in your very first contact with us but also skilled faculty members to conduct late evening sessions especially for those who find it difficult to adjust their schedule with daytime classes held during the week at a coaching centre. Please don’t be surprised not to find us indulging in crazy promotions through hoardings, banners, Ad-campaigns etc. Our philosophy is to save students from exploitation by SHOPS selling tickets to foreign universities and colleges in the name of a noble occupation such as Education Counseling OUR SERVICES At Future Eagles, you get the following services absolutely FREE – Assessment of your aptitude/Personality type in relation to your area of interest Country and Course Selection Information about International tests of admission Resource planning Information about Admission process at various international Institutions How to apply to your chosen universities/colleges Facilitation for education loans, foreign exchange, travel, health insurance and accomodation Handy Tips on Living in a Foreign Country THE ADMISSION & VISA DESK COUNTRIES You would have come across endless websites on overseas education offering the same information repeatedly. We would like you to know only as much is desirable and relevant. This section will certainly provide useful information in the most simplified manner. Please click on your choice of countries to know more….. Planning your higher studies is perhaps one of the most crucial decisions of one’s life.At Future Eagles, we understand this challenge of having to search and select your options from a gamut and are ready to assist you and your family by simplifying it for you. Being the largest independent network of consultants in India gives us confidence to be able to advise you anywhere in the world with focus on six most attractive study destination-US,UK,Canada, Newzealand, Australia, Singapore and Germany. USA It is a matter of delight that you are interested in exploring study options in US and we hope to be able to find you just the right course for you. Please go ahead with your plans to study in USA if you have any of the following reasons to do so The US has over 7000 higher education institutions and over 15 million students. It also houses some of the world’s most prestigious and oldest institutions. 42 US universities are ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The USA has one of the top ranking universities of the world namely The Harvard, The Stanford, University of Pennsylvania (Wharton),Princeton, Northwestern University (Kellogg),Northwestern University (Kellogg), Columbia University (NY), Yale University and the list goes on. It offers a wide variety of specializations to choose from. You are likely to find the minutest modules as a full- fledged degree here. It is especially acknowledged the world over for its cutting-edge research based programmes and high quality teaching staff. Studying in US is like a gold seal on your resume. Program quality is maintained through an accredition system unaffliliated with the government. This gives an opportunity to transfer of credits with relative ease to the international students. The American education system is highly decentralized and comprises of both public and private institutions thus making it more attractive for students facing constraints of budgets. United States offers maximum scholarships to international students. A recent survey maintains that around 80 percent of full time students studying in US receive financial aid.It can come in the form of grants, awards,government aid, private loans, work study programs, taxbenefits etc. The United States hosts more international students than any other country. They contribute a great deal to the US economy and therefore hold a special place. Their interests are safeguarded well. US is a welcoming county and will surely make you feel loved. COST OF STUDY AND LIVINGStudying at a community college may cost you anywhere between 7000 -12000 US dollars whereas tuition at universities ranges between 15000-30000 US dollars. Average living cost in US is estimated at around 700-1100 US dollars per month. ADMISSION PROCESSThe admission process for entry into US universities is relatively stringent and highly competitive as compared to other countries. Students are advised to start their application as long as 18 months in advance to make sure that they are considered for admission. The universities in US are flooded with applications from all parts of the world and hence often take more time to respond on the status of admissions after a careful scrutiny of qualifications.. To secure your place, you must possess high academic grades, meritorious extracurricular certifications, adequate financial aid-either need based or merit based, applaud worthy coursework/ portfolio in addition to mandatory test scores like GRE, GMAT or SAT depending upon the level of the qualification that you are seeking.It is also expected that you are able to provide evidence of proficiency in English language through scores from IELTS or TOEFL. Although the entry qualification for international students applying for undergraduate courses has been kept at 10+2 years of education, those wishing to seek admission into the Post graduate studies are advised to finish 10+2+4 years of study at recognized institutions in their country. However, you will be able to find some institutions admitting international students into post graduate courses with even 10+2+3 years of education, perhaps with some work experience. To ensure that you are able to apply to reputed institutions in USA, you should target the following scores( as applicable)GMAT( for Management based post graduate studies)- 650 and above GRE( for technical and research based programmes at post graduate level)- 1200 and above( some courses require a subject GRE) SAT-(for undergraduate studies)-2100 and above( please note that you may be required to take additional tests under this category depending upon your course choice) IELTS- minimum 6 for undergraduates, 6.5 for postgraduates TOEFL-minimum 80 for undergraduates,90 and above for postgraduate CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATIONUniversity’s application form( can be filled online) Application fee (can be paid online ) Academic transcripts Resume( for Post Graduate Courses) IELTS/TOEFL score (officially reported) GRE/GMAT/SAT scores(officially reported) Coursework/Portfolio( for creative courses) Work experience Details( for Post graduate courses) A personal Statement 2-3 Letters of recommendation Financial Declaration/Affidavit of financial support Please note that this is only an indicative information. Some institutions may require more documents. You are advised to contact the institutions before sealing the application packet. Alternatively, you may consider using the Common Application method to apply to 346 institutions listed under the same. You must note that the applications start as early as 12-18 months before the course start date.You must therefore plan your process accordingly. APPLYING FOR VISA- For students applying for admission into full time academic courses offering more than 18 hours of study per week and for language training schools, F is the visa category. For students applying for non academic or vocational courses other than the language training courses, M is the valid category.Students applying for a recreational course of a short duration (while on a visit to USA) and offering less than 18 hours a week of study , J category is for exchange visitors. While it is important that you apply for your student visa as soon as you are prepared to do so after receiving your I-20, you ust remember that the US embassy and consulate will be able to issue to a visa only 120 days or less prior to your course start date.You should therefore plan it in such a way that you are able to apply within this time frame. Allow anywhere between 2-4 weeks for processing. The earliest that you can enter US after being granted visa is 30 days prior to the course start, unless you are a continuing student All student applicants must have a SEVIS (Students and Exchange visitors Information system) generated I-20 issued by an educational institution approved by DHS, which they submit when they are applying for their student visa. A SEVIS fee (SEVIS I-90 1) is required to be submitted while applying for visa.This fee is different for different categories. The consular officer will determine whether you qualify for the visa. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate that they properly meet student visa requirements including: Have a residence abroad, with no immediate intention of abandoning that residence; Intend to depart from the United States upon completion of the course of study; and Possess sufficient funds to pursue the proposed course of study. For a more detailed information, visit http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/applyingmain.html UNITED KINGDOM Welcome to Study in UK section. The Uk Has grown to become one of the top destinations to study around the world. With traditions of excellence dating back hundreds of years, high class institutions at every corner and much more flexibility than many other countries, the United Kingdom has much to offer international students that other English-speaking countries cannot offer.India comes next to china when it comes to the no. of international students admitted in various institutions in the UK. The reasons supporting the second largest study destination for students from all over the world, including India are listed below Universities like the Oxford and Cambridge have set standards of education for universities in Uk, some of them are believed to be the oldest in the world. The degrees and qualifications from UK higher education institutions are known around the world as high quality and world class. The cost of studying in UK is much lesser than that in USA and some other countries Majority of UK universities offer tuition starting at a reasonable 7000 pounds onwards.You can also save time because a degree in UK can be completed in lesser duration. Most institutions offer attractive opportunities for working part time alongside the course.There is no restriction on working within a stipulated boundary/distance. The UK is known for having a multicultural society with all religions and faiths represented in some way. With a racial, ethnic and religious jumble, the UK is very open to new traditions and cultures The admission process is less stringent than many other countries. You can expect to hear from the university from anywhere between 24 hours to a fortnight. ENTRY REQUIREMENTSInternational students coming to the UK to study are eligible to apply even if they don’t have A level as their schooling.UK accepts many other forms of equivalent qualifications including the Class XII scores from the CBSE,ICSE,NIOS etc. However, some top institutions like the oxford and Cambridge have additional requirements of the students taking a interview before they are considered for admission. For undergraduate programmes, applications can be made through UCAS( university and Colleges admission Service) along with the relevant application fee under the 4 stagesl process as per deadlines listed below• September 1st - Applications open for the next year • January 15th - EU Nationals Application Deadline • June 30th - Main application deadline • June 30th to September 30th - Clearing Process Some universities also accept independent undergraduate applications but the students are required to qualify regular requirements like the following: Scores from A level or equivalent education( detailed description may be required) IELTS/TOEFL scores as evidence of proficiency in English language Duly filled application form 2 Letters of recommendation Personal statement of the student Details of Extracurricular activities( if any) A valid passport Portfolio(in case of creative courses) Students applying for Postgraduate courses are required to include their resum and latest educational and professional qualification details along with GMAT scores( only for Business Management based programmes in select universities)in addition to the documents as listed above. Unless applying for topnotch universities, the admission time frame ranges from 6-8 months before the commencement of the programme. APPLYING FOR VISAA student applying to study abroad is faced with many questions like whether he/she needs a visa and if yes, then which visa and how to obtain the same.To study in UK, You will be required to apply for an appropriate student visa. For studying upto a maximum duration of 6 months with no intention to take up part time/full time work during or after the course should apply for a STUDENT VISITOR visa. To study an English language course ranging between 6-11 months duration, you should apply for an EXTENDED STUDENT VISITOR visa.You will be prohibited to work or bring your family members along while travelling under this visa type. Students intending to study courses other than English language courses beyond 6 months are required to file their visa application under the points based TIER 4(GENERAL) system. Children between the age of 4-16years can file their visa application under the TIER 4 CHILD STUDENT category only if they have obtained an offer to study at an independent fee paying school in UK . Those aged 16 years and above will do so as GENERAL student. All TIER 4 students will need a sponsor i.e the education provider. Having an offer of admission at the HIGHLY TRUSTED SPONSORS rated A or B only strengthens your chances of being able to obtain visa on time. To submit your application for a student visa at the nearest UK visa office, you will need to schedule an appointment via email. To apply at New Delhi, Jalandhar or Chandigarh please send an email to ukappointmentnorth@vfshelpline.com To apply at Mumbai (north and south), Ahmedabad or Pune please send an email to ukappointmentwest@vfshelpline.com To apply at Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad or Cochin please send an email to ukappointmentsouth@vfshelpline.com To apply at Kolkata please send an email to ukappointmenteast@vfshelpline.com THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO MAKE A STUDENT VISA APPLICATION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING_ VISA APPLICATION FORMThe links below provide you forms sourced from the official UK BA website(ukvisas.gov.uk). These forms are required to be submitted essentially while applying under the TIER 4 GENERAL student category. http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/docs/1903073/vaf9 http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/docs/1903073/PBSappendix8generalstudent1 Visa Application Fee- A non refundable fee of 255 pounds sterling( 19150 INR) is applicable for applications pertaining to TIER 4 student visas. This can be submitted along with the application form as Cash or DD. Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies(CAS) from your education provider in UK(sponsor)A CAS is an electronic document created by a UK Border Agency licensed sponsor to demonstrate that they have accepted an applicant to join one of their courses in the UK.An applicant must have a CAS before making an application. The CAS must indicate that the applicant has an official, unconditional offer from the sponsor for the course of study he / she wants to undertake. The unique fourteen digit reference number for their CAS is of high importance and should be mentioned in the visa application where required. The CAS must be issued no longer than 6 months before the date of application, otherwise it will expire.You may obtain several CAS from different licensed sponsors, but you should only apply for a visa with the one from your chosen institution. The others will automatically be made obsolete once your application is made. The TIER 4 system allows you to do extra courses, for example evening courses, as well as your main studies Your current and valid passport- In case you have got it renewed recently, carry your last passport too. Your passport size recent colour photograph-( as per size and colour specifications from the UK BA website) Evidence of any fee paid towards accommodation and tuition IELTS/TOEFL scores Academic Information- more specifically required if this was used to obtain CAS LORs/SOP if CAS indicates that they have been assessed to grant you admission Evidence of Funds available- It is advisable to include only liquid cash or educational loans as funds available for the purpose of study.Liquid funds available in bank accounts not later than 28 days old at the tinme of applying for a visa are considered valid while making assessment of your capacity to afford to stay and study in UK.This does not apply on educational loans. However, bank loan approval of not later than 6 months prior to submission of visa application will be taken into consideration for granting a visa.You are required to be able to submit evidence of being able to fund yourself comfortably atleast for a year in UK. Letter of consent from Parents/Guardian It is a good idea to present a cover letter indicating list of documents attached along with the visa application. Please also note that you are required to carry 2 sets- one original and one attested photocopies. All documents should be in English or a language recognized by the UK BA else translated versions are to be provided along. For detailed information, pls visit the original websites on UK visas -ukvisa.gov.uk and vfs-ukin.com . CANADA If you are still deciding which country to study further in, here’s what will prompt you to look at Canada as one of your possible choicesUnited Nations has ranked Canada as the No.1 country to live in for 7 consecutive years It is the world’s most talked about economy for its surprisingly economical tuition and accommodation costs Canadian degrees and diplomas are instantly and increasingly recognized as being those of truly high standards Canada is also regarded as a country of innovative discoveries and world class animationsIt offers high opportunities for a permanent residency A multicultural country with a vast population from the Asian subcontinent settling in permanently EDUCATION SYSTEMRoughly 130000 travelled to Canada last year from international locations to study. Canada houses about 90 universities and 150 colleges and technical institutes. The provinces are highly autonomous and regulate their own education and schools.Ottawa, Torronto, Montreal and Ontario are some of the most most sought after by international applicants. There are significant differences between the education systems of the different provinces of Canada. Secondary schooling in Canada could go up to Grade 11, 12 or 13, depending on the province unlike in India, where Grade 12 is standard all over the country. ELIGIBILITY:To study in Canada, students must meet certain academic requirements as well as providing proof of finances and health.In Canada, nearly every university and college has their own, individual admission requirements. Qualifications from different countries are recognised differently in each province and institution. Evaluation services are offered by agencies across the country. For a fee, an evaluation service can be carried out to assess how your qualifications compare with the qualifications recognised in Canada. It is important to ensure that your chosen institution accepts your evaluation and recognises the agency your evaluation came from. It is therefore advisable to consult you institute admissions cell to decide which evaluation agency to select. APPLICATION PROCEDURE TO CANADA (EXCLUDING ONTARIO):- A student has to request for an application form from the institute in which admissions is required. This can be done via email, telephone or downloaded by the student from the website of the institute. A completed form has to be sent back to the admissions office, along with supporting documents and fees as required by the institute. If the application is successful, then the student will receive an admission offer, which he or she can either accept or decline. The admissions office will also send student authorization and visa forms. It is important to apply to any institution at least 15 months before admission dates. When a student is applying to a Canadian institution the secondary school reports or transcripts are required. If the student applying is from a non English speaking country these have to be translated to English by a school official. Students from non-English speaking countries will be required to complete the IELTS, TOEFL, CANTEST or CAEL to prove proficiency. After that a student is required to submit a letter of recommendation by a teacher or counselor who knows you well and has taught you professionally in a subject related to your application choice. The letter should be a thorough account of you as a person and your academic achievements, listing your strengths and positive attributes. It is recommended that you include two letters with your application form. Last but not the least is the statement of purpose which is the most important part of the application process. A statement of purpose is a personal essay written by the student which outlines why Canada is the chosen study abroad destination andwhat would make you a good student for the course and institution selected. Canada is a country where a student can complete their study program in either French or English, or in a mix of both languages, in hundreds of specializations, from aerospace engineering to zoology. The education system is recognized for its top quality across the globe: by international academic institutions, employers and governments alike. This country is at the cutting edge in research and in teaching practices. There are a wide number of universities offering a variety of different courses. A varied landscape same as Europe, six time zones in the one country and the potential to experience four seasons in one day, studying in Canada offers international students flexible degree programs, direct access to teaching professors and the chance to undertake research which accounts for more than one third of Canada’s research efforts, the highest proportion in the G8 countries. The Universities of Canada offer programs leading to a bachelor’s masters or doctoral degree. Colleges in Canada, on the other hand, only offer Bachelor’s degree program to students. Canada is a country where inspiration for your essays comes with a view of the magnificent Rocky Mountains, the Western prairies, the hills and seascapes of Atlantic Canada, one of the Great Lakes or the Saint Lawrence River, the deep blue Pacific or Atlantic Ocean – or with a cityscape where skyscrapers and heritage homes jumble together in pleasant confusion. Following is the eligibility criteria for study in canada for mba, engineering, bachelors, masters and phd programs for getting admission into canadian universities: ELIGIBILITY:To study in Canada, students must meet certain academic requirements as well as providing proof of finances and health.In Canada, nearly every university and college has their own, individual admission requirements. Qualifications from different countries are recognised differently in each province and institution. Evaluation services are offered by agencies across the country. For a fee, an evaluation service can be carried out to assess how your qualifications compare with the qualifications recognised in Canada. It is important to ensure that your chosen institution accepts your evaluation and recognises the agency your evaluation came from. It is therefore advisable to consult you institute admissions cell to decide which evaluation agency to select. APPLICATION PROCEDURE TO CANADA (EXCLUDING ONTARIO):- A student has to request for an application form from the institute in which admissions is required. This can be done via email, telephone or downloaded by the student from the website of the institute. A completed form has to be sent back to the admissions office, along with supporting documents and fees as required by the institute. If the application is successful, then the student will receive an admission offer, which he or she can either accept or decline. The admissions office will also send student authorization and visa forms. It is important to apply to any institution at least 15 months before admission dates. When a student is applying to a Canadian institution the secondary school reports or transcripts are required. If the student applying is from a non English speaking country these have to be translated to English by a school official. Students from non-English speaking countries will be required to complete the IELTS, TOEFL, CANTEST or CAEL to prove proficiency. After that a student is required to submit a letter of recommendation by a teacher or counselor who knows you well and has taught you professionally in a subject related to your application choice. The letter should be a thorough account of you as a person and your academic achievements, listing your strengths and positive attributes. It is recommended that you include two letters with your application form. Last but not the least is the statement of purpose which is the most important part of the application process. A statement of purpose is a personal essay written by the student which outlines why Canada is the chosen study abroad destination andwhat would make you a good student for the course and institution selected. Cost of Study in Canada, Living Costs, Tuition Fees For Studying in Canada: The average cost for a year’s fee can range from $5,000 to $18,000, which in most institutions is paid on registration day. The tuition covers two semesters, which equates to eight months of academic study. As well as tuition fees, you will also need to budget for living costs, rent, travel, course materials such as books, food, laundry, healthcare and social expenses. Remember to work these additional costs into your budget and try to be realistic. The Canadian immigration bodies and your chosen institution will require proof that you have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your tuition fees and living costs. Often your chosen institution will provide an estimate of yearly living costs for immigration, however if this is not done, immigration will need to see proof of $10,000 in your account (additional to the tuition fees) to cover living costs for the year. Living costs vary depending on location and the lifestyle you adopt. Certain areas and provinces are more expensive; these tend to be larger cities and urban areas such as Montreal and Vancouver. Living costs you should include in your budget are accommodation, food, laundry, utility bills, clothing, social trips, traveling and entertainment costs. Not to forget health insurance on your list. Healthcare requirements for international students vary in each province. All healthcare insurance must be arranged before you leave for Canada, this may include registering on your chosen institutions health plan or joining a private healthcare plan. It is advisable to spend wisely and use your student card wherever one can avail of discounts so that you study stay here is not stressful and you enjoy your study in Canada. TESTS SCHOLARSHIPS There are many different types of scholarships available to international students who want to study in the UK. The British government is dedicated to education and along with other UK organisations the British government provides a number of scholarships and awards to support international students through their higher education in the UK.The British Council advises international students looking for financial aid to start by contacting their home country’s Ministry of Education as they should have details of scholarship opportunities available to international students. Students are also advised to contact the British Council office in their home country with regard to scholarship in the UK De Souza Trust Goa Scholarship and the Goa Education Trust (GET) Scholarship The British Council is delighted to offer young enterprising Goan students the De Souza Trust Goa Scholarship and the Goa Education Trust (GET) Scholarship to study in the UK. Goa Education Trust (GET) has been conceptualized by the industrious Dempo and Fomento groups from Goa. GET is aimed to provide Goans an efficient medium to pursue the best available opportunities in education, in whatever areas they desire. It will provide scholarships and/or research fellowships etc. to Eligible Students for their post graduate studies in the United Kingdom in all spheres, fields and departments The De Souza Trust Goa Scholarship funded from the estate of Mr. Diego Frank de Souza aims to provide financial assistance for self-motivated dynamic young people of Goan origin/ those holding Goan domicile to study or train in the UK. Since the introduction of the scholarship in 1998, several Goan students have successfully completed their studies in subjects as diverse as Media Management, Architecture, Education, Computing & Design, TV documentary, Music Therapy, Fashion Technology, Architectural Conservation and Human Rights, Communication Systems & Signal Processing and Innovation Technology & the law. What do the scholarships cover? Full or part tuition fees Student visa for the UK Note: All other costs are to be borne by the students. Eligibility Criteria:The applicant should: be an Indian citizen with a valid Indian passport and residing in India at the time of applying for the scholarship be resident in Goa or born of Goan parents be not more than 30 years old at the time of applying for the scholarship be a graduate and have excellent academic track record and extra curricular achievement have confirmed admission for any academic course of study in the UK for up to one year Application Guidelines Please register using the email Id that you most frequently use, as all correspondence related to the scholarships will be done on the email id you have registered. You can edit your application as many times as required before you submit it. However, once you click on ‘Submit’ you will no longer be able to make any further changes to the form. On submitting the application form, you will receive an acknowledgement message along with a unique identification number. Please make a note of this for future reference. In addition to the online application, you will be required to courier / post: o two hard copy Reference letters* (not more than one A4 size page each) (You should submit one academic and one professional reference letter each. In case you are a recent graduate, you may submit two academic references). a copy of offer letter/admission letter from the UK institution. Please mention your unique identification number, on the envelope. Note: Hard copies of the applications will not be valid. Applications not accompanied by the supporting documents will not be considered. Please do not send us any other documents other than the reference letters and a copy of your offer/admission letter. If short-listed, candidates will be requested to submit further documentation. Short-listed candidates will be invited for personal interviews in Goa in June 2010 and will be required to carry original copies of relevant documents. All costs related to the interviews such as travel and accommodation will have to be borne by the candidate. Last date to submit complete applications is 31 May 2010, 6pm IST. British Council IELTS Scholarship The British Council is delighted to announce the launch of the British Council IELTS Scholarship for Indian students planning to study at universities overseas. In line with its mission to promote the global sharing of knowledge and ideas, the British Council will select eight students from India, each of whom will receive an award of Rs.3,00,000 towards the cost of tuition fees. Application procedure:Take an IELTS test with the British Council and receive your scores. Download and complete the application form and go through the FAQs. Last date for completed applications is 31 July 2010. You must complete selection Task. Forty applicants will be shortlisted. We will notify you via email by 6 August 2010 whether you have been short-listed. Short-listed applicants will be required to make a ten minute presentation on a topic that will be communicated, followed by a brief interview. We must receive from the short-listed applicants a letter of acceptance from the university you plan to attend prior to 20 August 2010. Failure to submit your letter of acceptance by the 20 August deadline will result in your immediate removal from the short-list of applicants. We will notify all short-listed applicants of the final result by email by 31 August 2010. Essential eligibility criteria are that applicants must:Be a citizen of India. Begin full time postgraduate study outside India in 2010. Attend a higher education institution that accepts IELTS as part of its admission requirements. Have a valid IELTS score, with a minimum band score average 6.5. Have taken their most recent IELTS test with the British Council. Be able to provide an acceptance letter from the attending institution by 20 August 2010. Important Documents IELTS Scholarship Application Form IELTS Scholarship FAQs An original hard copy of your application should be sent to IELTS Scholarship British Council British Deputy High Commission 737 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600002 The complete application must be received by us by 31 July 2010. Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is an international programme under which member governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries. The CSFP was established at the first Commonwealth education conference in 1959 and is reviewed by education ministers at their triennial meetings – the only scholarship scheme in the world to receive such high-level recognition. The CSFP was set up to provide a framework through which any Commonwealth government could offer scholarships or career development opportunities to citizens of other Commonwealth countries. The five main principles of the Plan, laid down at the time of its formation, are that it would: be distinct and additional to any other schemes be based on mutual cooperation and the sharing of educational experience among all Commonwealth countries be flexible, to take account of changing needs over time be Commonwealth-wide, and based on a series of bilateral arrangements between home and host countries recognise and promote the highest level of intellectual achievement It is for each individual country to decide whether to offer awards and, if so, what type of awards. For many years, awards were focused on postgraduate Scholarships – at both Master’s and doctoral level – with some undergraduate awards and mid-career Academic Fellowships. Since 2000, however, there has been greater diversity, including the introduction of Distance Learning Scholarships, Post-Doctoral Fellowships, undergraduate exchange, and short Professional Fellowships. See Countries offering awards for details of what awards are available at the moment. The CSFP is reviewed at the Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (CCEM) held every three years. The last review, for the 17CCEM in June 2009, found that the number of awards had risen sharply, and that the scheme enjoyed widespread support and recognition. DFID’s Shared Scholarship Scheme (DIFDSSS) DFID’s Shared Scholarship Scheme assists students from developing Commonwealth countries, of excellent academic calibre who, for financial reasons, are unable to study in Britain. These students are outside the scope of other British government support schemes, but would benefit from higher education in the United Kingdom. UK universities who participate in the scheme pledge to match DFID funding for selected candidates. Aims:- The scheme enables students to contribute toward the development of their home countries. Subjects:- Subjects must be related to the economic, social and technological development of the student’s home country. Number of awards:- Awards are mainly for postgraduate study for a maximum of two years. From the available DFID budget (£2 million per year), it is possible to allocate on average 200 awards, using matched contributions from participating UK Universities. Support:- The scheme is administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. BPCL Scholarship Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. takes pleasure in announcing Bharat Petroleum Scholarship for Higher Studies and invites applications from students who have demonstrated all around brilliance and have a passion to achieve excellence in their chosen field. General Eligibility Criteria and Other information:The scheme is open to Indian Nationals:- Students pursuing Post Graduate Degree Course Abroad. Students up to the age of 25 years (born on or after 1.05.1985), who have secured at least 60% at Graduate level. Students with confirmed admission to any full time Post Graduate Degree Course (in any field of education other than fine arts), for a duration upto two years, at any recognized University/Institute of repute abroad. Students pursuing higher studies in Universities/Institutes abroad for which firm admissions have been obtained for sessions starting between July 2010 and November 2010. Please note that the last date for submitting applications is 31st May 2010. Candidates awaiting results for graduation final year can also apply by mentioning the aggregate percentage obtained so far. Scholarship will not be given for any Research / PhD work. Candidates who are receiving part scholarship from any source should indicate the details, as requested in the on-line application form. This will not be a bar for consideration. Extent of scholarship awarded, i.e., full or part amount, shall be at the sole discretion of Bharat Petroleum. Eligibility criteria and terms and conditions are liable to be changed without notice. Please refer to the eligibility criteria and general conditions at the time of filling in the application form. Some of the top universities of UK are The Cambridge University, The Oxford University, The London school of Economics, Imperial College London, The University of Manchester, University of Leeds, University College London, The University of York and many more. . Study in USA Scholarships, Scholarships for Studying in USA, Study in USA with Scholarship: The Scholarships in USA & the financial aid-fee waivers that are awarded to International Students are merit / need based. A candidate with strong academics, good performance on standardized exams & extra curricular achievements would be eligible for scholarship awards or any financial assistance. To benefit from these opportunities, one has to make sure to send all the required documents by particular deadlines. In addition to this, the presentation of the application package is also important because one is judged by the image one projects. There are various types of Scholarships: Fellowship/ Scholarship: This is usually offered on the student's ability, competence & performance. Graduate Assistantship: Generally it may involve a teaching or research assistantship. Student who receive aid, do so in the form of assistantship i.e. cash stipend or a tuition fee waiver or reduced tuition fee. Sports Scholarship: Though seldom offered to international students, athletic or sports scholarships are available in a wide range to outstanding and talented athletes. Fulbright Scholarship The Institute of International Education (IIE) US is administering the Fulbright Foreign Student Program that provides fellowship to foreign students for study, research abroad in academic fields and for professional training in the creative and performing arts in the U.S. To enhance mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge and talents, the Fulbright Program was established. Eligibility:Have completed a Bachelor‘s degree from a recognized college or university for those applying to study in the U.S. for a Master‘s degree program, or have a Master‘s degree from a recognized college or university for those applying to study in the U.S. for a Ph.D. program; Have a strong academic background and a record of excellence in previous studies; Be in good health and able to undergo a rigorous study program; and Have no previous study experience in the United States. Be proficient in English (minimum score of 570 on TOEFL or ITP, or 230 on computer-based TOEFL), or 88 on internet based TOEFL, or 7.0 on IELTS; Demonstrate ability to adapt readily to a foreign environment; Application Procedure and Competition Schedule:October 2009 - Competition opens. November 16, 2009 – Deadline for applicants to submit their curriculum vitae and one-page proposed research activity. After preliminary review, applicants who meet basic requirements and whose proposals are relevant to programs as outlined above will be sent program application forms. January 4, 2010 – Deadline for submission of completed application. End-January 2010 – Notification of candidacy by Embassy. March/April 2010 – Notification of candidacy by Fulbright Scholarship Board, Washington D.C. May/June 2010 – Confirmation of affiliation. September 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 – Departure for the United States. Partnership for learning undergraduate studies (PLUS) Program The PLUS program is a U.S Govt. Sponsored scholarship program that offers scholarship to outstanding Indian students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, and an aptitude for cultural exchange. Designed for college students in Liberal arts, humanities and social sciences, the PLUS program is especially target at highly motivated Indian students who belong to underserved and disadvantaged socio-economic communities and regions that traditionally may not have to a U.S Colleges & University, introduces participants to American culture, Society and values. International Fellowship program (IFP) The International Fellowship program is designed to support post graduate study of such candidates who may not otherwise have access to higher education. Women, Scheduled castes, Scheduled tribes, other backward classes and physically disadvantaged candidates who are academically bright and posses potential to use their education to serve their community and nation are selected for the fellowship. Fellows can enroll in a master’s or doctorate level program in any academic discipline of study consistent with the interests of the Ford Foundation. Applicants should: Be Indian nationals currently residing and working in the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand. Hold a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks. Applicants who already have two post-graduate degrees or equivalent will be given lower preference. Have at least three years’ full-time work experience relevant to their proposed area of study. Have experience in leadership and community service or development related activities. Applicants are required to: Meet necessary admission requirements and language proficiency standards of the foreign or Indian university. Selected candidates who need training in English language skills should be able to devote up to 6 to 9 months, if required, to pursue a residential language training program outside their state. This takes place during the pre-fellowship phase after the announcement of the fellowship and prior to the commencement of the academic program. Pursue a post-graduate degree that will directly enhance their capacity to excel in an academic, policy-making, practical or artistic field corresponding to the Ford Foundation’s grant-making areas. Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or issues in their own countries. Demonstrate their commitment to working for these issues following the Fellowship period. Individuals who already have a degree from abroad will not be considered. Individuals must currently reside and need not belong to one of the 10 target states. Individuals belonging to the 10 target states but currently living outside these states will not be eligible. Fields of Study The Ford Foundation works in 12 grant-making areas to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international co-operation and advance human achievement. These areas are not to be confused with subjects for post-graduate study. Candidates' proposed subject must relate to one of the 12 grant-making areas listed below Arts & Culture Civil Society Community Development Development Finance & Economic Security Education & Scholarship Environment & Development Governance Human Rights Media Religion, Society & Culture Public Health Workforce Development Application Process:Stage 1: Interested candidates should complete an IFP Pre-Application Form to reach the IFP office in New Delhi not later than 4th January 2010. Submit your completed Pre Application Form as early as possible, preferably within a week of receiving the Form. Stage 2: Only eligible candidates will be sent an IFP Final Application Form. Candidates should complete the Final Application Form and return to the IFP office in New Delhi not later than 15 February 2010. Stage 3: Final Application Forms will be reviewed and evaluated by a panel of experts from academia, the social development sector and other related disciplines. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend regional interviews during April and May 2010. Stage 4: A National Selection Committee will make the final selections and results will be declared by August 2010. The fellowships (for academic programs beginning in 2011) will be subject to the candidates being accepted by the foreign or Indian university. Notes :The Pre Application Form must be complete in all respects. Incomplete frms are ineligible, and will not be considered. All applications must be completed on original IFP Forms. These must be submitted only to the IFP New Delhi office. Applicants must furnish complete and correct information. While care is taken to ensure timely despatch of Final Application Forms to the qualifying candidates, IFP will not be liable for any delay or loss of documents in transit. Please fill correct address and contact details. All decisions of the Selection Committees will be final and will not be open to review. Any effort to influence the decision will be deemed as a ground for disqualification. Ford Foundation staff and their family members may not serve on selection panels and are not eligible to apply for IFP awards. Members of selection committees, staff of the organizations managing the Program and their family members are also ineligible for IFP awards. Please note that this fellowship is offered for a post-graduate degree. It cannot be used for short-term courses, study visits or post-doctoral programs. IFP selects Fellows on the strength of their clearly-stated intention to serve their community and country of origin, and expects that they will honor this obligation. CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIPS Only a limited number of Canadian Universities offer scholarships to international students and competition is fierce. To find out if your chosen institute offers scholarships, contact the international office or finance office at the institute. An international officer or finance officer will be able to advise you further. It is also recommendable to contact the Ministry of Education in your home country for advice and information on scholarships in Canada. It is best to begin researching scholarships as soon as possible. Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program Structure:- The Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program is facilitated through student exchange agreements between Canadian and regional institutions. These student exchange agreements are created between universities for graduate students. Scholarship recipients remain registered as full time students in their home institution during this exchange. Description:- Graduate Students Exchanges (GSEP) are hosted by Canadian institutions for a period of five or six months and provide up to $10,000 to cover transportation, living and other related expenses during the students stay in Canada. Student application process:Students interested in this scholarship program should contact their home institution to make their interest known, and to find out if there is an institutional collaboration or exchange agreement with a Canadian institution. The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) provides a database of international exchange agreements which, while not exhaustive, does provide a list of some existing agreements. An institutional exchange agreement is desirable, however, where no agreement yet exists, research applications by students which may result in a new collaboration between professors from a Canadian and foreign university will be considered. Candidates doing research must apply for a Work Permit in order to ensure a smooth entry at the Canadian border and to receive the funds. Interested students may also wish to contact alumni of the program through their home institution for advice and a local perspective on the experience. Canada Asia-Pacific Awards This award will support scholars in universities or research institutes in the AsiaPacific Region to undertake short term research, including collaborative research, contributing to the understanding of bilateral and multilateral relations between Canada and the countries of the Asia-Pacific Region. The award will assist with direct costs related to the research project, and, when a research trip to Canada is warranted, will provide assistance towards international airfare and a weekly flat rate allowance for a period not exceeding five weeks. Awards may be granted for: 1. Research projects related to Canada and Asia-Pacific relations, either with the region as a whole, or any part thereof. Although we welcome applications from all disciplines lending themselves most readily to Canadian Studies we are particularly interested in projects that have policy relevance for Canada and Canada’s foreign policy. Topics that are highly relevant to Canada’s foreign policy include Democracy & Rule of Law, Economic Development and Prosperity, Environment, Managing Diversity, North American Partnership, Peace and Security. 2. Interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary studies; or 3. Comparative studies with substantial Canadian content (33% or more); Priority may be given to projects, which relate Canada’s foreign policy; or contemporary situations and issues which illuminate options for future developments; or which focus on Canada’s bilateral relations. (Purely scientific subjects such as physics, chemistry, medicine, engineering, etc. which would not lead to a better knowledge and understanding of Canada per se are not eligible, nor are proposals which focus exclusively on technological or methodological issues). Eligibility:Awards will be available to scholars and researchers from all countries of the Asia-Pacific Region. Applications are to be submitted by the designated principal researcher, with the official endorsement of his/her institution. Applicants must: 1. be full-time members of the academic staff of a recognized institution of higher education or equivalent degree-granting institution in the Asia-Pacific Region, or scholars at research and policy planning institutes who undertake significant Canadian bilateral and/or multilateral relations research projects; 2. hold a degree equivalent to a Master's or better; 3. have a working knowledge of either English or French. In addition, while not mandatory, applicants should provide evidence of their interest in or involvement with Canada prior to the application. This may be demonstrated by courses they have already given, research they have undertaken, extra-mural activities, or membership in an Association for Canadian Studies in their region or country. Preference may also be given to projects that will involve more than one country. Value of Awards:The Canada-Asia-Pacific Award will consist of a grant in the amount of up to CDN $10,000, based on the analysis of the proposed budget needed to do the research. More than one award may be offered annually. Successful candidates will not be able to make a new application until they demonstrate that they have fulfilled the terms and conditions of their previous award. Terms and Conditions:The International Council for Canadian Studies through a contribution of the Government of Canada and with the assistance of the appropriate Canadian Mission, will award grants to successful candidates on condition that the candidate must give a written undertaking on his/her own behalf that: 1. awards are granted for work to be carried out in either the country(ies) where the institutions are situated and/or in Canada, and are intended to assist in defraying only direct costs related to the project, including return air fare to Canada and related expenses, use of equipment (but not capital purchases), books and other materials, some secretarial services, research meetings, and, possibly, some publishing costs; no provision is made for released time stipends nor for overhead costs to the institution; contractual or Commissioned research (either on the part of the institution or the individual researchers) does not qualify for support; 2. the research project team will normally consist of a minimum of three academics based in more than one institution or more than one department in the same institution (Please note that individual researchers may also apply); 3. when the project includes a research trip to Canada, the principal researcher and/or the researcher(s) concerned will make all arrangements including: international travel; visa (if needed); accommodation and travel within Canada; medical insurance while in Canada: visit plans, including inter alia appointments with Canadian academics and other resources persons, access to libraries and other study centres, etc.; 4. two copies of the manuscript, of publishable quality and the length of a normal scholarly monograph, produced as a result of the research award will be sent to the local Canadian Mission, along with a summary in English or French upon completion of the project, and no later than March 1st of the competition year. Failure to provide such a manuscript by that date may result in forfeiture of the final payment of the award. (One copy of the manuscript will be sent by the local Canadian Mission to the awards program administrators, the International Council for Canadian Studies, Ottawa, for possible transmission to the National Library of Canada; the other copy will be retained by the Canadian Mission Note: While it is recognized that lengths of monographs vary and the deadline for its submission may be tight, the expectation is that the length of the monograph or constituent parts thereof (e.g. by individual members of the team) will reflect both the substantial nature of the grant and the work of all members of the team. Where it is not possible to forward the entire work by the deadline, at least a substantial part should be submitted, with an indication of what will follow to complete it. 5. the principal researcher and the research team will make every reasonable attempt to publish the results of their research on Canada, e.g. a book or a monograph; while not a condition of an award, sharing of the results in other for such as conferences and seminars is encouraged; 6. the rights to the manuscript will remain the exclusive property of the researcher. When it is published the researcher will provide two copies of the article or book to the Canadian Mission, to be held as described above. Application Procedure:- With the official endorsement of his/her institution, and having constituted a research team, the designated principal researcher should submit an application to the local Canadian Mission in his/her home country, by the November 24 deadline. An application dossier, in either English or French, will consist of a completed application form and other documents as indicated therein. Application forms can be obtained by printing or downloading the forms from the following links: CAPA Application form: Adobe PDF Form format CAPA Application form: Microsoft Word format Selection and Notification:All applicant dossiers will undergo a preliminary evaluation at the Canadian Mission and will then be forwarded to the attention of the Selection Committee of the International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) in Ottawa. This Committee includes Canadian academics and at least three academics from other countries; it meets once a year, in January. The Committee will based its decision on the following criteria: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. academic excellence of the proposal; Canadian content relevance of the proposal in its contribution to Canadian Studies; feasibility of the research project; likelihood of publication upon completion; After reviewing the applications, the International Council for Canadian Studies in Ottawa will forward its recommendtions to DFAIT, which will make the final decision. All applicants will be notified in writing of the results of their application, normally within 90 days of the deadline for submission of applications. Payment Procedure:Successful applicants will be sent a Grant Agreement detailing the value and conditions of the award. It must be signed and returned to the Canadian Mission within thirty (30) days. A first installment of 70% of the award will be paid after receipt by the Canadian Mission of the signed Grant Agreement. The remaining 30% of the award will be paid on receipt by the Canadian Mission of a complete report of activities. What is GMAT? GMAT stands for Graduate Management Admission Test. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized assessment— delivered in English—that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. Schools use the test as one predictor of academic performance in an MBA program or in other graduate management programs. The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a 3-1/2 hour standardized exam designed to predict how test-takers will perform academically in MBA (Masters in Business Administration) programs. GMAT scores are used by graduate business schools to make admission decisions. It is administered by Graduate Management Admission Council (or GMAC) and required for admission to most U.S., Canadian, and European Business School's MBA program and is used by nearly 2000 business schools around the world.. The GMAT test results can also be used for admission to business PhD program, such as Harvard Business School DBA program. The GMAT exam measures basic verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills that you have developed over a long period of time in your education and work. It does NOT measure: 1. Your knowledge of business 2. Your job skills 3. Specific content in your undergraduate or first university course work 4. Your abilities in any other specific subject area, or 5. Subjective qualities—such as motivation, creativity, and interpersonal skills The GMAT® exam is the only admissions test designed by business schools for business schools. It was created in 1953 by nine business schools that decided they needed their own special test to evaluate and admit the best students for their programmes. Five decades of research and continuous improvement have proven the GMAT exam to be the most reliable indicator of academic success in graduate management education. Today, it is used by almost 5,000 programs in 1,900 schools, including all schools in the EIU ranking. The Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT) is a critical part of the selective admissions process for over 4,500 graduate management programs at 1,900 schools around the world. For more than 50 years, schools have trusted the GMAT exam, a proven and reliable measurement, to assess candidates' skills and predict their success in graduate business curriculum. In 2009, more than 260,000 prospective business students took the GMAT exam in more than 92 countries. The reach and stature of this computer-adaptive exam reflect its ability to help quality schools find the students around the world who are the best match for their programmes and for the demands of the marketplace. The process of continually reviewing and revising the exam is a rigorous one. An international panel thoroughly studies each potential new question before it is pilottested with candidates who represent the diversity of the GMAT test-taking pool. Questions are carefully screened to ensure they are culturally bias-free. For leading business schools worldwide, the GMAT is recognized as the most effective test available for matching student competencies with program demands – regardless of program type or the race, gender, or national origin of students. The GMAT exam consists of three main parts, the Analytical Writing Assessment, the Quantitative section, and the Verbal section. 1. Analytical Writing Assessment The GMAT exam begins with the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA). The AWA consists of two separate writing tasks—Analysis of an Issue and Analysis of an Argument. You are allowed 30 minutes to complete each one. 2. Quantitative Section Following an optional ten-minute break, you begin the Quantitative Section of the GMAT exam. This section contains 37 multiple-choice questions of two question types—Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving. You will be allowed a maximum of 75 minutes to complete the entire section. 3. Verbal Section After a second optional ten-minute break, you begin the Verbal Section of the GMAT exam. This section contains 41 multiple choice questions of three question types—Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction. You are allowed a maximum of 75 minutes to complete the entire section. 4. Computer-Adaptive Format The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) consists of four separately timed sections. Each of the first two sections consists of an analytical writing task; the remaining two sections (Quantitative and Verbal) consist of multiple-choice questions delivered in a computer-adaptive format. Questions in these sections are dynamically selected as you take the test; the multiple-choice questions will adjust to your ability level, and your test will be unique. For each multiple-choice section of the GMAT exam, there is a large pool of potential questions ranging from a low to high level of difficulty. Each section of the test starts with a question of moderate difficulty. If you answer the first question correctly, the computer will usually give you a harder question. If you answer the first question incorrectly, your next question will be easier. This process will continue until you complete the section, at which point the computer will have an accurate assessment of your ability level in that subject area. GMAT Scores:GMAT test takers receive four scores— * * * * Verbal Quantitative Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) Total An Official GMAT Score Report shows each of these scores; in cases of repeat testing, the score report will show all of the test taker's GMAT scores for the past five years. Verbal and Quantitative Scores The Verbal and Quantitative scores range from 0 to 60. Scores below 9 and above 44 for the Verbal section or below 7 and above 50 for the Quantitative section are rare. The Verbal and Quantitative scores measure different constructs and are not comparable to each other. Analytical Writing Assessment Score The AWA score is an average of the two independent ratings for each section: Analysis of an Issue and Analysis of an Argument. These average scores can range from 0 to 6 in half point intervals. Writing scores are computed separately from the scores for the multiple-choice sections of the test and have no effect on the Verbal, Quantitative, or Total scores. Total GMAT Score Total GMAT scores range from 200 to 800. Two-thirds of test takers score between 400 and 600. GMAT Syllabus 2011:GMAT Quantitative Ability - Maths The section involves solving quantitative problems, reasoning using quantitative techniques and interpreting graphic data. Topics:Arithmetic Elementary Algebra and Basic Geometry Topics in Arithmetic:- Number Systems, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Speed, Time and Distance, Pipes, Cisterns and Work Time, Simple & Weighted Averages, Ratio, Proportion & Variation, Mixtures and Alligation and Clocks and Calendars. Topics in Algebra / Modern Math:- Permutation & Combination, Probability, Arithmetic & Geometric Progression, Quadratic Equations, Set Theory, Inequalities and Basic statistics. Topics in Geometry:- Basic concepts in Geometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Mensuration and Trigonometry. GMAT Verbal Section:1. Sentence Correction:- Sentence correction questions account for about a third or 13 to 14 questions in the verbal section of the GMAT test. These questions test an aspirant's proficiency in standard structured English. Though the rules that govern structured English writing are aplenty, being aware of the most commonly test 20 or 25 common errors will help you get most of the questions in this section right. Sample Sentence Correction Question. 2. Critical Reasoning:- In these type of questions, a small passage is given that is followed by a question. The critical reasoning questions are intended to assess your ability to construct and evaluate logically valid arguments. Sample Critical Reasoning Question. 3. Reading Comprehension:- About a third of the 41 questions in the verbal section of the GMAT test are Reading Comprehension questions. Usually, there will be three to four passages each with about 3 to 4 questions. Topics could vary from arts and humanities to science and technology to economics. Sample Reading Comprehension Question. What is GRE? GRE stands for graduate record examination. The GRE or Graduate Record Exam is required for admission to most U.S., Canadian, and UK graduate schools. Most students attend graduate business school for pursuing a Master degree. In addition, GRE can also be used for admission to PhD program. Graduate record examination GRE is a computer based examination and is administered and conducted worldwide by educational testing service (ETS). Graduate record examination GRE is a multiple choice test which tests a student’s verbal, mathematical and writing abilities for applicants to graduate schools. The GRE® General Test is your gateway to graduate programs and an essential early step along your career path. Each year, more than 600,000 prospective graduate school applicants from approximately 230 countries take the GRE General Test. Applicants come from varying educational backgrounds and countries, and the GRE General Test provides the only common measure for comparing their qualifications. The GRE General Test is accepted at more than 3,200 graduate and business schools as well as departments and divisions within these schools. Graduate programs and business schools use GRE® scores to evaluate your readiness for graduate-level work. The GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills that are not related to any specific field of study. • Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically the test taker's ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively • Verbal Reasoning — Measures reading comprehension skills and verbal and analogical reasoning skills, focusing on the test taker's ability to analyze and evaluate written material • Quantitative Reasoning — Measures problem-solving ability, focusing on basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis The new graduate record examination GRE from October 2007 will consist of 3 main sections: • GRE Verbal • GRE Math/ Quant • GRE Essay/ AWA There are seven sub-sections to the GRE General Test: Two Two Two One Verbal Sections (38 questions and 30 min each) Quantitative Sections (30 questions and 30 min each) Analytical Sections (25 questions and 30 min each) Experimental Section (30 min) The Experimental section is not scored, nor is it identified in the exam booklet. It may be of a verbal, quantitative, or analytical nature. There are some important facts to remember when taking the GRE General Test. First, each question is worth the same number of points, no matter how hard or easy it is. Second, in each section except the reading comprehension questions (in the Verbal Section), the questions tend to go from easy to difficult. Therefore, it is foolhardy to spend too much time on early questions when you know that later ones will probably take even longer. You have somewhere around one minute or less to answer each question (on the average), so budget your time effectively. Finally, when in doubt, guess. Do not leave a question unanswered. There are no penalties on the General Test for wrong answers. Your raw score (number of correct answers) is converted to a score on a scale of 200-800. If you miss all the questions, you still score 200. An 800 score can be achieved even if you miss one or two questions. The average scores for the GRE are about 470 for Verbal and 570 for Quantitative. The Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical scores are reported separately as scaled scores - you will also receive a percentile rank (indicating the percent of total examinees scoring below your score). Scores are mailed to you about six weeks after the test date. There are 3 ways to register for graduate record examination GRE. • Online GRE registration • Phone/FAX GRE Registration • Mail GRE registration. GRE General Test Syllabus 2011 Analytical Writing:The Analytical Writing section consists of two analytical writing tasks: a 45-minute "Present Your Perspective on an Issue" task and a 30-minute "Analyze an Argument" task. * The "Issue" task states an opinion on an issue of general interest and asks you to address the issue from any perspective(s) you wish, as long as you provide relevant reasons and examples to explain and support your views. * The "Argument" task presents a different challenge — it requires you to critique an argument by discussing how well-reasoned you find it. You are asked to consider the logical soundness of the argument rather than to agree or disagree with the position it presents. * The "Issue" and "Argument" tasks are complementary in that the "issue" task requires you to construct a personal argument about an issue, and the "argument" task requires you to critique someone else's argument by assessing its claims. Verbal Reasoning:There are four types of questions in the Verbal Reasoning section of the GRE General Test:* Analogies — Analogy questions test your ability to recognize the relationship between the words in a word pair and to recognize when two word pairs display parallel relationships. To answer an analogy question, you must formulate the relationship between the words in the given word pair and then select the answer containing those words most closely related to one another. Some examples are relationships of kind, size, spatial contiguity or degree. * Antonyms — Antonym questions measure the strength of your vocabulary and ability to reason from a given concept to its opposite. Antonyms may require only general knowledge of a word, or they may require that you make fine distinctions among answer choices. Answer choices may be single words or phrases. * Sentence Completions — Sentence completion questions measure your ability to use a variety of cues provided by syntax and grammar to recognize the overall meaning of a sentence and analyze the relationships among the component parts of the sentence. You select which of five words or sets of words can best complete a sentence to give it a logically satisfying meaning and allow it to be read as a stylistically integrated whole. * Reading Comprehension — Reading comprehension questions measure your ability to read with understanding, insight and discrimination. These questions explore your ability to analyze a written passage from several perspectives, including your ability to recognize explicitly stated elements as well as underlying statements or arguments and their implications. There are three types of questions in the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE General Test: * Quantitative Comparison — These questions test your ability to reason quickly and accurately about the relative sizes of two quantities or to perceive that not enough information is provided to make such a comparison. * Problem Solving — The format of these multiple-choice questions varies. The solution may require simple computations, manipulations or multistep problemsolving. * Data Interpretation — Some problem-solving questions involve data analysis. Many occur in sets of two to five questions that share common data in the form of tables or graphs that allow you to read or estimate data values. GRE Subject Test Syllabus 2011:Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology:I. BIOCHEMISTRY — 36% 1. Chemical and Physical Foundations * Thermodynamics and kinetics * Redox states * Water, pH, acid-base reactions and buffers * Solutions and equilibria * Solute-solvent interactions * Chemical interactions and bonding * Chemical reaction mechanisms 2. Structural Biology: Structure, Assembly, Organization and Dynamics * Small molecules * Macromolecules (e.g., nucleic acids, polysaccharides, proteins and complex lipids) * Supramolecular complexes (e.g., membranes, ribosomes and multienzyme complexes) 3. Catalysis and Binding * Enzyme reaction mechanisms and kinetics * Ligand-protein interaction (e.g., hormone receptors, substrates and effectors, transport proteins and antigen-antibody interactions) 4. Major * * * * Metabolic Pathways Carbon, nitrogen and sulfur assimilation Anabolism Catabolism Synthesis and degradation of macromolecules 5. Bioenergetics (including respiration and photosynthesis) * Energy transformations at the substrate level * Electron transport * Proton and chemical gradients * Energy coupling (e.g., phosphorylation and transport) 6. Regulation and Integration of Metabolism * Covalent modification of enzymes * Allosteric regulation * Compartmentalization * Hormones 7. Methods * Biophysical approaches (e.g., spectroscopy, x-ray, crystallography, mass spectroscopy) * Isotopes * Separation techniques (e.g., centrifugation, chromatography and electrophoresis) * Immunotechniques II. CELL BIOLOGY — 28% Methods of importance to cellular biology, such as fluorescence probes (e.g., FRAP, FRET and GFP) and imaging, will be covered as appropriate within the context of the content below. 1. Cellular Compartments of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes: Organization, Dynamics and Functions * Cellular membrane systems (e.g., structure and transport across membrane) * Nucleus (e.g., envelope and matrix) * Mitochondria and chloroplasts (e.g., biogenesis and evolution) 2. Cell Surface and Communication * Extracellular matrix (including cell walls) * Cell adhesion and junctions * Signal transduction * Receptor function * Excitable membrane systems 3. Cytoskeleton, Motility and Shape * Regulation of assembly and disassembly of filament systems * Motor function, regulation and diversity 4. Protein, Processing, Targeting and Turnover * Translocation across membranes * Posttranslational modification * Intracellular trafficking * Secretion and endocytosis * Protein turnover (e.g., proteosomes, lysosomes, damaged protein response) 5. Cell Division, Differentiation and Development * Cell cycle, mitosis and cytokinesis * Meiosis and gametogenesis * Fertilization and early embryonic development (including positional information, homeotic genes, tissue-specific expression, nuclear and cytoplasmic interactions, growth factors and induction, environment, stem cells and polarity) III. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS — 36% 1. Genetic Foundations * Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance * Transformation, transduction and conjugation * Recombination and complementation * Mutational analysis * Genetic mapping and linkage analysis 2. Chromatin and Chromosomes * Karyotypes * Translocations, inversions, deletions and duplications * Aneuploidy and polyploidy * Structure * Epigenetics 3. Genomics * Genome structure * Repeated DNA and gene families * Gene identification * Transposable elements * Bioinformatics * Proteomics * Molecular evolution 4. Genome Maintenance * DNA replication * DNA damage and repair * DNA modification * DNA recombination and gene conversion 5. Gene Expression * The genetic code * Transcription/transcriptional profiling * RNA processing * Translation 6. Gene Regulation * Positive and negative control of the operon * Promoter recognition by RNA polymerases * Attenuation and antitermination * Cis-acting regulatory elements * Trans-acting regulatory factors * Gene rearrangements and amplifications * Small non-coding RNA (e.g., siRNA, microRNA) 7. Viruses * Genome replication and regulation * Virus-host interactions 8. Methods * Restriction maps and PCR * Nucleic acid blotting and hybridization * DNA cloning in prokaryotes and eukaryotes * Sequencing and analysis * Protein-nucleic acid interaction * Transgenic organisms * Microarrays Biology:- * The test consists of approximately 200 five-choice questions, a number of which are grouped in sets toward the end of the test and are based on descriptions of laboratory and field situations, diagrams or experimental results. * The content of the test is organized into three major areas: cellular and molecular biology, organismal biology and ecology and evolution. Approximately equal weight is given to each of these three areas. In addition to the total score, a subscore in each of these subfield areas is reported. Subject area subdivisions indicated by Arabic numerals may not contain equal numbers of questions. The approximate distribution of questions by content category is shown below. I. CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (33–34%) * Fundamentals of cellular biology, genetics and molecular biology are addressed. * Major topics in cellular structure and function include metabolic pathways and their regulation, membrane dynamics and cell surfaces, organelles, cytoskeleton, and cell cycle. * Major areas in genetics and molecular biology include chromatin and chromosomal structure, genomic organization and maintenance, and the regulation of gene expression. * The cellular basis of immunity and the mechanisms of antigen-antibody interactions are included. Distinctions between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are considered where appropriate. * Attention is also given to experimental methodology. 1. Cellular Structure and Function (16–17%) 1. Biological compounds * Macromolecular structure and bonding * Abiotic origin of biological molecules 2. Enzyme activity, receptor binding and regulation 3. Major metabolic pathways and regulation * Respiration, fermentation and photosynthesis * Synthesis and degradation of macromolecules * Hormonal control and intracellular messengers 4. Membrane dynamics and cell surfaces * Transport, endocytosis and exocytosis * Electrical potentials and transmitter substances * Mechanisms of cell recognition, cell junctions and plasmodesmata * Cell wall and extracellular matrix 5. Organelles: structure, function, synthesis and targeting * Nucleus, mitochondria and plastids * Endoplasmic reticulum and ribosomes * Golgi apparatus and secretory vesicles * Lysosomes, peroxisomes and vacuoles 6. Cytoskeleton, motility and shape * Actin-based systems * Microtubule-based systems * Intermediate filaments * Bacterial flagella and movement 7. Cell cycle, growth, division and regulation (including signal transduction) 8. Methods * Microscopy (e.g., electron, light, fluorescence) * Separation (e.g., centrifugation, gel filtration, PAGE, fluorescenceactivated cell sorting [FACS]) * Immunological (e.g., Western Blotting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence) 2. Genetics and Molecular Biology (16–17%) 1. Genetic foundations * Mendelian inheritance * Pedigree analysis * Prokaryotic genetics (transformation, transduction and conjugation) * Genetic mapping 2. Chromatin and chromosomes * Nucleosomes * Karyotypes * Chromosomal aberrations * Polytene chromosomes 3. Genome sequence organization * Introns and exons * Single-copy and repetitive DNA * Transposable elements 4. Genome maintenance * DNA replication * DNA mutation and repair 5. Gene expression and regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes: mechanisms * The operon * Promoters and enhancers * Transcription factors * RNA and protein synthesis * Processing and modifications of both RNA and protein 6. Gene expression and regulation: effects * Control of normal development * Cancer and oncogenes * Whole genome expression (e.g., microarrays) * Regulation of gene expression by RNAi (e.g., siRNA) * Epigenetics 7. Immunobiology * Cellular basis of immunity * Antibody diversity and synthesis * Antigen-antibody interactions 8. Bacteriophages, animal viruses and plant viruses * Viral genomes, replication, and assembly * Virus-host cell interactions 9. Recombinant DNA methodology * Restriction endonucleases * Blotting and hybridization * Restriction fragment length polymorphisms * DNA cloning, sequencing and analysis * Polymerase chain reaction II. ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY (33–34%) * The structure, physiology, behavior and development of plants and animals are addressed. * Topics covered include nutrient procurement and processing, gas exchange, internal transport, regulation of fluids, control mechanisms and effectors, and reproduction in autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms. * Examples of developmental phenomena range from fertilization through differentiation and morphogenesis. * Perceptions and responses to environmental stimuli are examined as they pertain to both plants and animals. * Major distinguishing characteristics and phylogenetic relationships of selected groups from the various kingdoms are also covered. 1. Animal Structure, Function and Organization (10%) 1. Exchange with environment * Nutrient, salt and water exchange * Gas exchange * Energy 2. Internal transport and exchange * Circulatory and digestive systems 3. Support and movement * Support systems (external, internal and hydrostatic) * Movement systems (flagellar, ciliary and muscular) 4. Integration and control mechanisms * Nervous and endocrine systems 5. Behavior (communication, orientation, learning and instinct) 6. Metabolic rates (temperature, body size and activity) 2. Animal Reproduction and Development (6%) 1. Reproductive structures 2. Meiosis, gametogenesis and fertilization 3. Early development (e.g., polarity, cleavage and gastrulation) 4. Developmental processes (e.g., induction, determination, differentiation, morphogenesis and metamorphosis) 5. External control mechanisms (e.g., photoperiod) 3. Plant Structure, Function and Organization, with Emphasis on Flowering Plants (7%) 1. Organs, tissue systems, and tissues 2. Water transport, including absorption and transpiration 3. Phloem transport and storage 4. Mineral nutrition 5. Plant energetics (e.g., respiration and photosynthesis) 4. Plant Reproduction, Growth and Development, with Emphasis on Flowering Plants (5%) 1. Reproductive structures 2. Meiosis and sporogenesis 3. Gametogenesis and fertilization 4. Embryogeny and seed development 5. Meristems, growth, morphogenesis and differentiation 6. Control mechanisms (e.g., hormones, photoperiod and tropisms) 5. Diversity of Life (6%) 1. Archaea * Morphology, physiology and identification 2. Bacteria (including cyanobacteria) * Morphology, physiology, pathology and identification 3. Protista * Protozoa, other heterotrophic Protista (slime molds and Oomycota) and autotrophic Protista * Major distinguishing characteristics * Phylogenetic relationships * Importance (e.g., eutrophication, disease) 4. Fungi * Distinctive features of major phyla (vegetative, asexual and sexual reproduction) * Generalized life cycles * Importance (e.g., decomposition, biodegradation, antibiotics and pathogenicity) * Lichens 5. Animalia with emphasis on major phyla * Major distinguishing characteristics * Phylogenetic relationships 6. Plantae with emphasis on major phyla * Alternation of generations * Major distinguishing characteristics * Phylogenetic relationships III. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION (33–34%) * This section deals with the interactions of organisms and their environment, emphasizing biological principles at levels above the individual. * Ecological and evolutionary topics are given equal weight. * Ecological questions range from physiological adaptations to the functioning of ecosystems. * Although principles are emphasized, some questions may consider applications to current environmental problems. * Questions in evolution range from its genetic foundations through evolutionary processes to their consequences. * Evolution is considered at the molecular, individual, population and higher levels. * Principles of ecology, genetics and evolution are interrelated in many questions. * Some questions may require quantitative skills, including the interpretation of simple mathematical models. 1. Ecology (16–17%) 1. Environment/organism interaction * Biogeographic patterns * Physiological ecology * Temporal patterns (e.g., seasonal fluctuations) 2. Behavioral ecology * Habitat selection * Mating systems * Social systems * Resource acquisition 3. Population Structure and Function * Population dynamics/regulation * Demography and life history strategies 4. Communities * Direct and indirect interspecific interactions * Community structure and diversity * Change and succession 5. Ecosystems * Productivity and energy flow * Chemical cycling 2. Evolution (16–17%) 1. Genetic variability * Origins (mutations, linkage, recombination and chromosomal alterations) * Levels (e.g., polymorphism and heritability) * Spatial patterns (e.g., clines and ecotypes) * Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium 2. Evolutionary processes * Gene flow and genetic drift * Natural selection and its dynamics * Levels of selection (e.g., individual and group) * Trade-offs and genetic correlations * Natural selection and genome evolution * Synonymous vs. nonsynonymous nucleotide ratios 3. Evolutionary consequences * Fitness and adaptation * Speciation * Systematics and phylogeny * Convergence, divergence and extinction * Coevolution 4. History of life * Origin of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells * Fossil record * Paleontology and paleoecology * Lateral transfer of genetic sequences Chemistry:* The test consists of approximately 130 multiple-choice questions. * A periodic table is printed in the test booklet as well as a table of information presenting various physical constants and a few conversion factors among SI units. Whenever necessary, additional values of physical constants are printed with the text of the question. * Test questions are constructed to simplify mathematical manipulations. As a result, neither calculators nor tables of logarithms are needed. If the solution to a problem requires the use of logarithms, the necessary values are included with the question. * The content of the test emphasizes the four fields into which chemistry has been traditionally divided and some interrelationships among the fields. Because of these interrelationships, individual questions may test more than one field of chemistry. * Some examinees may associate a particular question with one field, whereas other examinees may have encountered the same material in a different field. For example, the knowledge necessary to answer some questions classified as testing organic chemistry may well have been acquired in analytical chemistry courses by some examinees. * Consequently, the emphases of the four fields indicated in the following outline of material covered by the test should not be considered definitive. I. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY — 15% 1. Data Acquisition and Use of Statistics — Errors, statistical considerations 2. Solutions and Standardization — Concentration terms, primary standards 3. Homogeneous Equilibria — Acid-base, oxidation-reduction, complexometry 4. Heterogeneous Equilibria — Gravimetric analysis, solubility, precipitation titrations, chemical separations 5. Instrumental Methods — Electrochemical methods, spectroscopic methods, chromatographic methods, thermal methods, calibration of instruments 6. Environmental Applications 7. Radiochemical Methods — Detectors, applications II. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY — 25% 1. General Chemistry — Periodic trends, oxidation states, nuclear chemistry 2. Ionic Substances — Lattice geometries, lattice energies, ionic radii and radius/ratio effects 3. Covalent Molecular Substances — Lewis diagrams, molecular point groups, VSEPR concept, valence bond description and hybridization, molecular orbital description, bond energies, covalent and van der Waals radii of the elements, intermolecular forces 4. Metals and Semiconductors — Structure, band theory, physical and chemical consequences of band theory 5. Concepts of Acids and Bases — Brønsted-Lowry approaches, Lewis theory, solvent system approaches 6. Chemistry of the Main Group Elements — Electronic structures, occurrences and recovery, physical and chemical properties of the elements and their compounds 7. Chemistry of the Transition Elements — Electronic structures, occurrences and recovery, physical and chemical properties of the elements and their compounds, coordination chemistry 8. Special Topics — Organometallic chemistry, catalysis, bioinorganic chemistry, applied solid-state chemistry, environmental chemistry III. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY — 30% 1. Structure, Bonding and Nomenclature — Lewis structures, orbital hybridization, configuration and stereochemical notation, conformational analysis, systematic IUPAC nomenclature, spectroscopy (IR and 1H and 13C NMR) 2. Functional Groups — Preparation, reactions, and interconversions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, dienes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, epoxides, sulfides, thiols, aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines 3. Reaction Mechanisms — Nucleophilic displacements and addition, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, electrophilic additions, electrophilic aromatic substitutions, eliminations, Diels-Alder and other cycloadditions 4. Reactive Intermediates — Chemistry and nature of carbocations, carbanions, free radicals, carbenes, benzynes, enols 5. Organometallics — Preparation and reactions of Grignard and organolithium reagents, lithium organocuprates, and other modern main group and transition metal reagents and catalysts 6. Special Topics — Resonance, molecular orbital theory, catalysis, acid-base theory, carbon acidity, aromaticity, antiaromaticity, macromolecules, lipids, amino acids, peptides, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, terpenes, asymmetric synthesis, orbital symmetry, polymers IV. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY — 30% 1. Thermodynamics — First, second, and third laws, thermochemistry, ideal and real gases and solutions, Gibbs and Helmholtz energy, chemical potential, chemical equilibria, phase equilibria, colligative properties, statistical thermodynamics 2. Quantum Chemistry and Applications to Spectroscopy — Classical experiments, principles of quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, molecular spectroscopy 3. Dynamics — Experimental and theoretical chemical kinetics, solution and liquid dynamics, photochemistry Computer Science:I. SOFTWARE SYSTEMS AND METHODOLOGY — 40% A. Data organization * Data types * Data structures and implementation techniques B. Program control and structure * Iteration and recursion * Procedures, functions, methods and exception handlers * Concurrency, communication and synchronization C. Programming languages and notation * Constructs for data organization and program control * Scope, binding and parameter passing * Expression evaluation D. Software engineering * Formal specifications and assertions * Verification techniques * Software development models, patterns and tools E. Systems * * * * * Compilers, interpreters and run-time systems Operating systems, including resource management and protection/security Networking, Internet and distributed systems Databases System analysis and development tools II. COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE — 15% A. Digital logic design * Implementation of combinational and sequential circuits * Optimization and analysis B. Processors and control units * * * * Instruction sets Computer arithmetic and number representation Register and ALU organization Data paths and control sequencing C. Memories and their hierarchies * Performance, implementation and management * Cache, main and secondary storage * Virtual memory, paging and segmentation D. Networking and communications * Interconnect structures (e.g., buses, switches, routers) * I/O systems and protocols * Synchronization E. High-performance architectures * Pipelining superscalar and out-of-order execution processors * Parallel and distributed architectures III. THEORY AND MATHEMATICAL BACKGROUND — 40% A. Algorithms and complexity * Exact and asymptotic analysis of specific algorithms * Algorithmic design techniques (e.g., greedy, dynamic programming, divide and conquer) * Upper and lower bounds on the complexity of specific problems * Computational complexity, including NP-completeness B. Automata and language theory * Models of computation (finite automata, Turing machines) * Formal languages and grammars (regular and context-free) * Decidability C. Discrete structures Mathematical logic Elementary combinatorics and graph theory Discrete probability, recurrence relations and number theory IV. OTHER TOPICS — 5% Example areas include numerical analysis, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, cryptography, security and social issues. Note: Students are assumed to have a mathematical background in the areas of calculus and linear algebra as applied to computer science. Literature in English:1. Literary Analysis (40 – 55%) An ability to interpret given passages of prose and poetry. Such questions may involve recognition of conventions and genres, allusions and references, meaning and tone, grammatical structures and rhetorical strategies, and literary techniques. 2. Identification (15 – 20%) Recognition of date, author or work by style and/or content (for literary theory identifications see IV below). 3. Cultural and Historical Contexts (20 – 25%) Questions on literary, cultural and intellectual history as well as identification of author or work through a critical statement or biographical information. Also identification of details of character, plot or setting of a work. 4. History and Theory of Literary Criticism (10 – 15%) Identification and analysis of the characteristics and methods of various critical and theoretical approaches. Mathematics:CALCULUS — 50% Material learned in the usual sequence of elementary calculus courses — differential and integral calculus of one and of several variables — includes calculus-based applications and connections with coordinate geometry, trigonometry, differential equations and other branches of mathematics. ALGEBRA — 25% * Elementary algebra: basic algebraic techniques and manipulations acquired in high school and used throughout mathematics * Linear algebra: matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, characteristic polynomials and eigenvalues and eigenvectors * Abstract algebra and number theory: elementary topics from group theory, theory of rings and modules, field theory and number theory ADDITIONAL TOPICS — 25% * Introductory real analysis: sequences and series of numbers and functions, continuity, differentiability and integrability, and elementary topology of R and Rn * Discrete mathematics: logic, set theory, combinatorics, graph theory and algorithms * Other topics: general topology, geometry, complex variables, probability and statistics, and numerical analysis The above descriptions of topics covered in the test should not be considered exhaustive; it is necessary to understand many other related concepts. Prospective test takers should be aware that questions requiring no more than a good precalculus background may be quite challenging; such questions can be among the most difficult questions on the test. In general, the questions are intended not only to test recall of information but also to assess test takers' understanding of fundamental concepts and the ability to apply those concepts in various situations. Physics:1. CLASSICAL MECHANICS — 20% (such as kinematics, Newton's laws, work and energy, oscillatory motion, rotational motion about a fixed axis, dynamics of systems of particles, central forces and celestial mechanics, three-dimensional particle dynamics, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism, noninertial reference frames, elementary topics in fluid dynamics) 2. ELECTROMAGNETISM — 18% (such as electrostatics, currents and DC circuits, magnetic fields in free space, Lorentz force, induction, Maxwell's equations and their applications, electromagnetic waves, AC circuits, magnetic and electric fields in matter) 3. OPTICS AND WAVE PHENOMENA — 9% (such as wave properties, superposition, interference, diffraction, geometrical optics, polarization, Doppler effect) 4. THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS — 10% (such as the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes, equations of state, ideal gases, kinetic theory, ensembles, statistical concepts and calculation of thermodynamic quantities, thermal expansion and heat transfer) 5. QUANTUM MECHANICS — 12% (such as fundamental concepts, solutions of the Schrödinger equation (including square wells, harmonic oscillators, and hydrogenic atoms), spin, angular momentum, wave function symmetry, elementary perturbation theory) 6. ATOMIC PHYSICS — 10% (such as properties of electrons, Bohr model, energy quantization, atomic structure, atomic spectra, selection rules, black-body radiation, x-rays, atoms in electric and magnetic fields) 7. SPECIAL RELATIVITY — 6% (such as introductory concepts, time dilation, length contraction, simultaneity, energy and momentum, four-vectors and Lorentz transformation, velocity addition) 8. LABORATORY METHODS — 6% (such as data and error analysis, electronics, instrumentation, radiation detection, counting statistics, interaction of charged particles with matter, lasers and optical interferometers, dimensional analysis, fundamental applications of probability and statistics) 9. SPECIALIZED TOPICS — 9% Nuclear and Particle physics (e.g., nuclear properties, radioactive decay, fission and fusion, reactions, fundamental properties of elementary particles), Condensed Matter (e.g., crystal structure, x-ray diffraction, thermal properties, electron theory of metals, semiconductors, superconductors), Miscellaneous (e.g., astrophysics, mathematical methods, computer applications) Psychology:1. Learning (3–5%) 1. Classical Conditioning 2. Instrumental Conditioning 3. Observational Learning, Modeling 4. Theories, Applications and Issues 2. Language (3–4%) 1. Units (phonemes, morphemes, phrases) 2. Syntax 3. Meaning 4. Speech Perception and Processing 5. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication 6. Bilingualism 7. Theories, Applications and Issues 3. Memory (7–9%) 1. Working Memory 2. Long-term Memory 3. Types of Memory 4. Memory Systems and Processes 5. Theories, Applications and Issues 4. Thinking (4–6%) 1. Representation (Categorization, Imagery, Schemas, Scripts) 2. Problem Solving 3. Judgment and Decision-making Processes 4. Planning, Metacognition 5. Intelligence 6. Theories, Applications and Issues 5. Sensation and Perception (5–7%) 1. Psychophysics, Signal Detection 2. Attention 3. Perceptual Organization 4. Vision 5. Audition 6. Gustation 7. Olfaction 8. Somatosenses 9. Vestibular and Kinesthetic Senses 10. Theories, Applications and Issues 6. Physiological/Behavioral Neuroscience (12–14%) 1. Neurons 2. Sensory Structures and Processes 3. Motor Structures and Functions 4. Central Structures and Processes 5. Motivation, Arousal, Emotion 6. Cognitive Neuroscience 7. Neuromodulators and Drugs 8. Hormonal Factors 9. Comparative and Ethology 10. States of Consciousness 11. Theories, Applications and Issues II. SOCIAL SUBSCORE — 43% 1. Clinical and Abnormal (12–14%) 1. Stress, Conflict, Coping 2. Diagnostic Systems 3. Assessment 4. Causes and Development of Disorders 5. Neurophysiological Factors 6. Treatment of Disorders 7. Epidemiology 8. Prevention 9. Health Psychology 10. Culture and Gender Issues 11. Theories, Applications and Issues 2. Lifespan Development (12–14%) 1. Nature-Nurture 2. Physical and Motor 3. Perception and Cognition 4. Language 5. Intelligence 6. Social and Personality 7. Emotion 8. Socialization, Family and Cultural Influences 9. Theories, Applications and Issues 3. Personality (3–5%) 1. Theories 2. Structure 3. Assessment 4. Personality and Behavior 5. Applications and Issues 4. Social (12–14%) 1. Social Perception, Cognition, Attribution, Beliefs 2. Attitudes and Behavior 3. Social Comparison, Self 4. Emotion, Affect and Motivation 5. Conformity, Influence and Persuasion 6. Interpersonal Attraction and Close Relationships 7. Group and Intergroup Processes 8. Cultural and Gender Influences 9. Evolutionary Psychology, Altruism and Aggression 10. Theories, Applications and Issues III. OTHER AREAS — 17% 1. General (4–6%) 1. History 2. Industrial-Organizational 3. Educational 2. Measurement and Methodology (11–13%) 1. Psychometrics, Test Construction, Reliability, Validity 2. Research Designs 3. Statistical Procedures 4. Scientific Method and the Evaluation of Evidence 5. Ethics and Legal Issues 6. Analysis and Interpretation of Findings What is SAT? SAT is a standardized test, formerly called the Scholastic Aptitude Test and the Scholastic Assessment Test. The SAT is used by most colleges and universities in the United States to assist them in selecting incoming freshmen. The SAT is strictly administered by the College Board and offered several times each year. The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math — subjects that are taught every day in high school classrooms. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year of high school, and almost all colleges and universities use the SAT to make admission decisions. Taking the SAT is the first step in finding the right college for you — the place where you can further develop your skills and pursue your passions. But SAT scores are just one of many factors that colleges consider when making their admission decisions. High school grades are also very important. In fact, the combination of high school grades and SAT scores is the best predictor of your academic success in college. The SAT I tests a student's skills in critical reading, mathematics, and writing. SAT isn't necessarily a test of your knowledge. It tests your academic skills which are developed over the years you spent in school. Anyone can have high SAT scores if they appear for the test with enough preparation. The SAT I contains three critical reading sections: Reading comprehension, Sentence completions and Paragraph-length critical reading. Two of these sections take 25 minutes, and the other takes 20 minutes. In the reading comprehension test, there will be lots of passages followed by questions. You have to answer these questions using the information given in the passages. The sentence completion problems will require you to fill in the blanks with appropriate word or words. To secure good scores, you must have a strong vocabulary and the ability to understand complicated sentences. The SAT contains three Math sections: Algebra and functions, Geometry Statistics, Probability and Data analysis. Two of them take 25 minutes, and the other takes 20 minutes. There will be 54 questions in all. 44 of them are multiple-choice. For the remaining ten questions, you will have to find answers on your own. The SAT math will have questions from algebra, geometry, statistics and mathematical operations. There will also be questions that test your ability to interpret graphical and tabular data. The SAT writing has three sections: One 25-minute essay section, and two multiple choice sections lasting 25 minutes and 10 minutes. The SAT writing sections will assess your ability to improve writing samples, identify writing errors, and produce your own clear, coherent essay. Time Taken: The test takes 3 hours and 45 minutes overall. That includes three critical reading sections, three math sections, three writing sections including an essay section, and an experimental section that may resemble any of the aforementioned sections. No section lasts more than 25 minutes. Eligibility: SAT (SAT Reasoning Test or SAT subjects Test or both) is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. Indian students who have completed their 12 years of school education successfully from any recognised Indian board or university can take SAT for admission in the different streams available in to various American colleges. Scores: Each section of your SAT (critical reading, mathematics and writing) will be scored on a 200- to 800-point scale, for a possible total of 2400. You’ll also get two “subscores” on the writing section: a multiple-choice score from 20 to 80, and an essay score from 2 to 12. Fees: SAT Reasoning Test - $41.50 SAT Syllabus 2011:- There are two types of SAT Tests, SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Test SAT Reasoning Test contents:Section 1:Verbal:- Sentence Completion - 9 Questions Analogies – 6 Questions Critical Reading – 15 Questions Section:- 2:Math:Standard Multiple Choice – 25 Questions Section 3:Verbal:Sentence Completion – 10 Questions Analogies – 13 Questions Critical Reading – 12 Questions Section:- 4:Math:Quantitative Comparison – 15 Questions Student Produced Responses (Grid-Ins) – 10 Questions Section 3:Verbal:- Critical Reading – 13 Questions Section:- 4:Math:- Standard Multiple Choice – 10 questions SAT Subject Test contents:- 22 subject tests * Writing (with an Essay) * Literature, * U.S.History * World History * Math Level IC * Math Level IIC * Biology E/M * Chemistry * Physics * French Reading with Listening * Spanish Reading with Listening * Modern Hebrew Reading * Italian Reading * Latin Reading with Listening * Japanese Reading with Listening * Korean Reading with Listening * Chinese Reading with Listening * English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) What is TOEFL? The TOEFL test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) measures your ability to use and understand the English language as it’s read, written, heard and spoken in the university classroom. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings. As the most accepted English-language test in the world, more than 7,000 universities, agencies, and other institutions in more than 130 countries accept the TOEFL test as part of their admissions criteria — including nearly every college and university in Australia and the UK. TOEFL test measures your ability to integrate the four English skills you need in an academic setting, making it the most comprehensive academic English test available. The test, often referred to as the TOEFL iBT™ test, is administered at more than 4,500 test sites around the world. A paper-based version of the test is available in areas where TOEFL iBT testing is not possible. In order for the TOEFL iBT to measure how well you read, listen, speak and write in English, and how well you use these skills together, you’ll be asked to integrate these skills for the test. For example, you may read a passage or listen to a lecture, and then write or speak about what you learned. The TOEFL test is offered in more locations around the world than any other English-language test, making it easier for you to find a convenient location. For instance, the TOEFL iBT™ is given on predetermined dates, 30-40 times a year, at thousands of secure, Internet-based test sites around the globe. The TOEFL Paper-based Test (or TOEFL PBT) is offered in areas where the TOEFL iBT is not available, and is given 6 times a year. You can register online or by mail. The TOEFL test measures your ability to integrate the four English skills you need in an academic setting, making it the most comprehensive academic English test available. Internet-based Test The TOEFL® Internet-based test emphasizes integrated skills and measures all four language skills, including speaking. The content on the test is authentic, and the language is consistent with that used in everyday, real academic settings. The test has four sections 1. Reading measures the ability to understand academic reading matter. 2. Listening measures the ability to understand English as it is used in colleges and universities. 3. Speaking measures the ability to speak English. 4. Writing measures the ability to write in a way that is appropriate for college and university course work. Test content is based on a “corpus,” or database, of spoken and written language that currently contains more than 2.7 million words, collected from educational institutions throughout the United States. The spoken language in the database was collected from • Lectures and Interactive Classes • Labs • Office Hours • Study Groups • Everyday Service Interactions (for example, at the bookstore or registrar's office) The written language was collected from sources, such as textbooks and course materials. Listening and reading texts in the test conform to the characteristics of the language in the database. Paper-based Test The paper-based TOEFL test has three sections plus a 30-minute writing test (the Test of Written English) that is required of everyone who takes the paper-based test. • Listening Comprehension measures the ability to understand English as it is spoken in North America. • Structure and Language measures the ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English. • Reading Comprehension measures the ability to understand nontechnical reading matter There is no scheduled break during the paper-based test. Eligibility: Anybody can appear for the TOEFL, as there are no restrictions on applicant age or qualifications. The validity period of TOEFL Scores is two years. Registration: Registering online is the easiest method, giving you access to over 4,500 test sites in over 165 countries. You can also register by mail or by phone. Registration is available 3-4 months before the test date. Cost of the test: The cost depends on the location you’re testing in. To give you an idea, the cost ranges between US$150 and US$225. TOEFL iBT Test Syllabus / Pattern 2011:TOEFL iBI Test 2011 Content:The TOEFL iBT 2011 test is given in English and administered in an internet-based format. There are four sections (listening, reading, speaking and writing) which take a total of about four and a half hours to complete and each section is taken online. Combining All Four Skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing During the test, you are asked to perform tasks that combine more than one skill, such as: * Read, listen and then speak in response to a question * Listen and then speak in response to a question * Read, listen and then write in response to a question TOEFL iBT Test 2011 Sections:Listening Section:Time Limit:- 60 – 90 minutes Questions:- 34 – 51 questions Tasks:- Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions. Reading Section:Time Limit:- 60 – 100 minutes Questions:- 36 – 70 questions Tasks:- Read passages from academic texts and answer questions. Break:- 10 minutes Speaking Section:- Time Limit:- 20 minutes Questions:- 6 tasks Tasks:- Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks. Writing Section:Time Limit:- 50 minutes Questions:- Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing. Tasks:-2 tasks What is IELTS? International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ) is a test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Australia. This test is required for admission to various universities in Australia and UK. IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, by many academic institutions in the United States, and also by various professional organizations. IELTS tests all four language skills – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The Speaking test is a face-to-face interview with a certified Examiner. It is interactive and as close to a real-life situation as a test can get. Research shows that IELTS motivates test-takers to develop real and well-rounded English rather than learning by rote. This means your understanding of English is improved and valid for real life in an English-speaking country. IELTS is owned by three reputable, international organizations. It has the highest quality control and security procedures. More than 6200 organizations, including many government departments and universities, rely on IELTS. The IELTS scoring system is recognized globally, giving you a truly international result. It has become a mandatory test for students of many nationalities to obtain student visas to Australia. You cannot be granted an Australian student visa without an IELTS score if you are from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and many other countries, TOEFL is not accepted. All other study destinations either require you to take the TOEFL or IELTS. IELTS is however not accepted by most universities in USA. TOEFL is required as a proof of English proficiency to study there. The IELTS nine (9) band score system grades scores consistently. It is secure, benchmarked and understood worldwide. Test materials are designed carefully so that every version of the test is of a comparable level of difficulty. IELTS Examiners are fully qualified and follow the IELTS standardised testing around the world. IELTS has a quality-controlled system of recruitment, training, benchmarking, certification and monitoring. IELTS markers are regularly monitored and tested every two years to retain their certification. There are a number of variables affecting the length of time over which an IELTS score remains valid. As a general rule it is recommended that a Test Report Form (TRF), that is more than two years old should only be accepted as evidence of present level of ability if accompanied by proof that a candidate has actively maintained or tried to improve their English language proficiency. IELTS is offered as 2 types of tests. One, General Test, that is required to be taken by applicants who wish to seek permanent residence or employment in countries like Australia. Two, the Academic Test, to be taken by students who wish to Study Abroad. Test Fees Fees for IELTS Academic Test is Rs. 7,200/-, payable at The British Council or Rs. 7,400/- if payable with credit card at IDP Education Australia offices throughout the country. For additional score reporting, students have to pay Rs. 1,000/- per university, if the report has been sent by courier. IELTS Score The minimum score accepted for a course ranges from 5.0 to 7.5, depending upon courses and institutes you are applying to. The most common requirement is a band score of 6 to 6.5. IELTS Syllabus 2011, IELTS Topics :All candidates must complete four Modules - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking to obtain an IELTS Test Report Form. Candidates are tested in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules. There is a choice between Academic and General Training in the Reading and Writing Modules. Listening:4 Sections 40 Items 30 minutes Academic Reading:40 Items 60 minutes Academic Writing:2 Tasks 150 and 25 words 60 minutes Speaking:11 to 14 minutes General Training Writing:2 Tasks 150 to 250 words 60 minutes General Training Reading:3 Sections 40 items 60 minutes Total Test Time:- 2 hours 45 minutes . Our services are currently available in the following citiesDELHI/NCR MUMBAI PUNE BANGALORE KOLKATA HYDERABAD AHMEDABAD JAIPUR LUCKNOW VARANASI NASIK VIZAG CHENNAI To enable us to provide you the best of our services, please select the most convenient method of interaction with our expertsCall/sms- 9910204171 EMAIL-query@futureeagles.com SKYPE ID-futureeagles Thank you for giving us your precious time. Our officers will reach you in the soonest time possible 1. 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