International Management Institute, New Delhi, has opened admissions for their PGDM, PGDHRM, Executive PGDM, PGDM (PT), FPM and PhD programmes. Admissions this time will be based on psychometric and stimulation test in addition to considering CAT scores. The programmes aim to quip students with strong conceptual skills to manage businesses in an integrated manner. The emphasis is on developing a holistic manager with a vision to take on the challenges of the future in a socially sensitive manner. For admission details, visit www.imi.edu/page_show/pgdm.
Phd in agri sciences at iari, CIAE and IIHR
The Indian Agricultural Institute, New Delhi, Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, and Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore, invite applications to their PhD programmes. Candidates should be at least 21 years of age with a master’s degree in a relevant subject and a minimum of 60 per cent marks. Qualification is through an entrance exam and interview. Apply online at www.iari.res.in with a DD of Rs 1,000 before April 9. The entrance exam will be held on June 8.
Management course for defence officers
FORE (Foundation for Organisational Research and Education) School of Management, New Delhi, aims to broaden core managerial competencies to further enhance the professional growth of defence officers with a 24-week programme in management. For details, visit www.fsm.ac.in/aca_businessmanagementcoursefordefenceofficers.html#. Apply before June 1.
Pursue public policy at NLSIU, Bangalore
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, has opened admissions to their master of Public Policy course, which begins in July. It is a two-year residential programme organised in six trimesters and each trimester is about 10 weeks. Project work and field work are compulsory components. Applicants must have a bachelor’s in social sciences, humanities, professional courses, science or any interdisciplinary stream. They will also have to pass a policy aptitude test, after which an interview will be held. Download application forms from www.nls.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=648&Itemid=133 and apply before April 15.