M.Phil. Admission Notice 2009-2010

M.Phil. Admission Notice 2009-2010

Department of Philosophy, Kurukshetra University,Kurukshetra

1.         Last date for receipt of Application Forms                          31.10.2009

            with all documents in the concerned Dept.                         upto 5.00 p.m.       

2.         Date of Entrance Test   (in the concerned Department)    04.11.2009 at 11.00 a.m.

3.         Total Seats :08

 

Eligibility :

1.   The minimum eligibility condition is Master’s Degree in the concerned subject from Kurukshetra University or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with at least 55% marks. The condition of marks in the Master’s Degree shall be relaxable upto 50% in the case of University appointed  or approved teachers with at least three years service as such.

2.   For Scheduled Castes Candidates :

      Minimum eligibility condition will be pass marks in the qualifying examination i.e. Master’s Degree in the respective subject.

3.   5% relaxation in minimum eligibility condition will be given to Blind/Physically and Visually handicapped candidates.

4.   There shall be no rounding of percentage of marks from 54.5% and above to 55%.

5.  Admission will be made by the Departmental Committee(s) in accordance with rules & regulations and the criteria laid down for admission.

PROCEDURE FOR PREPARING OF MERIT

1.      Procedure/criteria for preparing the merit list for admission to M.Phil. course will be as under:      

(a)   Marks obtained in the Entrance Test             :             50%

(b)  Marks obtained in the Qualifying Examination            :             50%

               plus weightage as per rule.

(c)    Candidate who secure minimum 40% marks in Entrance Test

(35% marks for SC/ST candidates) will be considered for admission.

Merit list for admission to M.Phil. will be prepared on the basis of 50% marks of qualifying examination, 50 % marks  of Entrance Test plus KUK weightage (if any).

Availability of Forms:

Prospectus and Application Form can also be downloaded from Website http://www.kukinfo.com and Rs. 400/-(Rs.100/- for SC/BC/Blind candidates of Haryana) be deposited in any CBS Branch of Punjab National Bank in India or sent DD in favour of the Registrar, KUK with the downloaded form.

A candidate can also submit his/her Admission Form for M.Phil. in concerned Department upto one day before the Entrance Test with a late fee of Rs.200/-.  This fee can be deposited  in any CBS Branch of  Punjab National Bank in India  or Deposited in Oriental Bank of Commerce, University Campus, Kurukshetra.

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Three days National Seminar on “Social Justice in the Era of Globalization:Invoking Gandhian Ideals”

Three days National Seminar on “Social Justice in the Era of Globalization:
Invoking Gandhian Ideals”
(From 25th November to 27th November 2009)

Introduction:

Economic discontent and social injustice have been in the rise even in the era of globalization. The process of economic globalization, “widens the gap between poor and rich resulting in social upheavals” to quote World Bank report. In this context, it is worthwhile to recollect what Nobel-laureate, Prof. Amartya Sen has articulated in his recent works. He says: “social justice for the common man is yet in the distant dream and therefore ‘Nyaya’– the justice based on the real ground or the immediate justice to the common man is more relevant than the ‘Niti’ – the justice through court or state in the present economic context”. India is the largest democratic country, wherein majority of the people are socially and economically deprived. This is also the case with many of the African, Latin American and Asian countries. In the face of uneven benefits of liberalization and globalization, benefiting only a few, poverty and violence have been increasing in the world, more particularly in developing countries.

A recent report published by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) of India also underlines the fact that people from socially deprived community should be supported and they should be put on par with other groups so as to enjoy the social, economic and political benefits equitably. Against this brief background, the Centre for Gandhian Studies proposes to conduct a three-day national seminar on “Social Justice in the Era of Globalization: Invoking Gandhian Ideals” from 25th November to 27th November 2009

Objective: The seminar is proposed with an objective of disseminating the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi among students and faculty members. Gandhian approaches for attaining social and economic justice will be highlighted. The theme of the seminar will cover the issues relating to: Society, Politics, Economics, Culture, Peace and Development encompassing regional, national and international fields.

Note: Lodging and boarding will be arranged by the organizers of the seminar and TA will not be provided.

Co-ordinator,

Centre for Gandian Studies  

For more details go to:

http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/events/gandian_ideals061009.html

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Circular by ICPR

The ICPR has been celebrating the International Philosophy Day every year during the third week of November to commemorate the birthday of Socrates as declared by the UNESCO. The Council gives grants to different universities to organize an academic event to hold seminar/workshop/colloquium/one-day meet at the regional level. This year ICPR has decided to select a few universities/institutions to organize International Philosophy Day by providing a grant of Rs.20,000/-.

 

The area of the deliberation /seminar may be one of the following:

(i) Interrelationship between Philosophy; Science and Culture;

(ii) Consciousness Research;

(iii) Philosophy of Education;

(iv) Future of Philosophy in the Modern World;

(v) Dialogue among Civilizations;

(vi) Determinism and Free will in Indian Philosophy;

(vii) Need of Philosophy as a core subject in School and Higher Education;

(viii) Philosophy of Man and environment;

(ix) Applied Philosophy; and

(x) Classical Indian Thought

The selected universities will be provided a grant of Rs.20,000/- for conducting this event. You are required to invite the faculty and students of neighouring universities and institutions offering course in philosophy and also students from other faculty interested in philosophy.

If you foresee that you may have to spend more, you may ask your organization/institution to support you for this. The ICPR will not be in a position to exceed the budget by sanctioning additional amount. Audited statement of account/original vouchers, photographs and report of the programme are the requisite documents to be submitted to the Council within one month after the completion of the programme.

Kindly send your proposals by 15th October 2009 positively. Any application received after the dead line will not be entertained.

Contact:

Professor G. Mishra

Member Secretary

Go to

http://icpr.in/Circular-International-Philosophy-Day-Celebration.pdf

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NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
THE STATE OF TEACHING, STUDY AND RESEARCH IN PHILOSOPHY IN INDIA

ICPR has scheduled to hold a National Symposium on “State of Study, Teaching & Research in Philosophy in India” in Mumbai between 23rd to 25th October 2009.
The Venue of the symposium shall be Keshav Sristi Complex, Rambhau Mhalghi Prabodhini Centre for Excellence of Knowledge, Essel World Road, Uttan Village, Bhayander, Mumbai, and it would be coordinated by Dr. Subhada Joshi, the Local Secretary, IPC, 84th session*. It would be held alongside the IPC programme.

 

For details go to:

http://icpr.in/symposium_mumbai_2009.html

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