FMS bins its entrance test, students to be selected on CAT scores

“The faculty has started online registration for MBA, MBA (Executive), MBA Executive (Health Care Administration) and the PhD programmes for the academic session 2015-16,” a notification issued by the DU registrar said.

While registration began on October 8, the last date for online registration is November 10.

According to the FMS website, applicants who have not taken CAT 2014 will not be eligible. “Candidates will be shortlisted based on the CAT score for the above programmes. The IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme. The eligibility criteria for CAT is as set by IIMs,” the website states.

For the MBA programme, students in final year of their Bachelor course are eligible to apply.

However, those seeking admission to the other two MBA courses  are expected to have at least five years of experience after getting  their bachelor’s degree.

CBSE, DU to organise events on Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary

NEW DELHI: Following the Centre’s directives that the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel   be observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on October 31, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Delhi University (DU) have organised events.

According to an official statement from CBSE, around 350 centres will invite students from across the country to take part in a range of activities. The events include a ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ Pledge, a marathon, photo-exhibition, quizzes and discussions on Patel’s life.
“Apart from this, we will also organise jingles, paintings and collage-making, and debates. An online quiz based on Patel’s life and contribution will also be held in 100 centres,” the statement said. Meanwhile, DU has asked colleges to participate in “an array of programmes” on the day. DU media co-ordinator Malay Neerav said, “Several activities have been planned for the day. A run for unity will take place. We will also organise a debate and a panel discussion at Gandhi Bhawan. A march by NCC cadets and a book exhibition have also been planned.”