Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination 2008 - HSEE

Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination 2008 - HSEE


IIT Madras offers HSEE 2008

IIT Madras offers Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination 2008.

Details:

* Examination date is Sunday, May 18, 2008 between10 AM - 1 PM

* Sale of application commences on January 28, 2008

* Sale of application ends on March 3, 2008

* Five year integrated master's programme, leading to MA degree in three disciplines - Development Studies, Economics and English Studies.

* One objective type question paper of three hour duration in English and Comprehension Skill, Analytical and Quantitative Ability and General Knowledge covering the areas of Indian Economy (since Independence), Indian Society, Contemporary World Affairs (Post-World War II), and Environment and Ecology. Syllabus for examination is given in the admission brochure.

* Test paper is in English

Eligibility:

* Minimum 60% marks in aggregate [55% for SC/ST and persons with disabilities (PD)] in (10+2) or equivalent examination.

* In case the respective Boards award letter grades, without providing a norm for converting them to equivalent percentage marks, the norms decided by the HSEE Committee shall be final.

* General candidates date of birth cannot be earlier than October 01,1983.

* SC/ST/PD category candidates, date of birth not earlier than October 01,1978.

* 15% for SC and 7.5% for ST candidates with relaxed qualifying norms for admission.

* 3% for physically disabled, including leprosy-cured candidates, who are otherwise fit to pursue the course and who qualify for admission under relaxed norms relevant for this category.

* Reservation of seats for OBC candidates, if any, would be communicated through HSEE website as and when the Government order for the same is issued.

* Centres for entrance examination: Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.

Admission:

* Admission brochure contains details regarding application procedure, syllabus for HSEE, examination centres, courses of study available and other relevant information.

* Application material can be obtained by ordinary post from January 28, 2008 to March 3, 2008 from JEE Office at IIT Madras by sending a Demand Draft for the cost of application material including examination fee, drawn on any Nationalised Bank in favour of `Chairman, HSEE, IIT Madras` payable at Chennai along with two self-addressed slips. IIT Madras will not be responsible for any loss or postal delay.

* It may also be obtained in person at the above address until March 3, 2008.

Contact:

Indian Institute of Technology Madras
The Chairman, HSEE-2008, JEE Office,
IIT Madras, Chennai 600 036.
Tel : 044-22578220
Fax: 044-22578224
Website : http://hsee.iitm.ac.in
E-mail: hsee@iitm.ac.in

HSEE - 2008

HSEE - 2008


Humanities and Scial Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE - 2008) - IIT MADRAS


INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOOGY MADRAS
Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE-2008)

HSEE – 2008

For admission to the Five year Integrated Masters Programme leading to M.A degree in either of the three disciplines, viz., Development Studies, Economics and English Studies.

Examination Date and Time: May 18, 2008 (Sunday) – 10.00 to 13.00 hours.
Examination Centres:
Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi

ELIGIBILITY:
1.Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent or appearing in 2008, with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate (55% in case of SC/ST and persons with physical disability (PD) are eligible)
2.Only those candidates who date of birth falls on or after October 1, 1983 are eligible for HSEE 2008. However, in case of SC/ST and PD candidates, the upper age limit is relaxed by five years.

RESERVATION OF SEATS: As per Government of India Norms.

APPLICATION FORM AND INFORMATION BROCHURE
1.Important Dates:
Sale of application material commences on 28-01-2008
Last Date for postal request for application material on 25-02-2008.
Last Date for receipt of completed application form at IIT Madras on 03-03-2008.

2. Cost of Application Material Including Examination fee:
Rs.300 for SC/ST/Female candidates
Rs.600 for all other candidates

3. Application forms can be obtained by post form the JEE Office, IIT Madras 600036 by sending a DD drawn in favour of “Chairman HSEE, IIT Madras” for the cost of application material including examination fee, payable at Chennai along with two self-addressed slips.

4. Application can also be obtained in person at Canara Bank, IIT Madras Branch, IIT Campus by paying cash till 03-03-2008.

For further details visit: http://hsee.iitm.ac.in

ABOUT IIT MADRAS:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is an institute of scientific and technical education and manpower development and offers bachelors, masters and research programmes comparable to the best in the world. This Institute has state-of-the-art laboratories, library, computer networks and other supporting facilities. The academic environment and the intense nature of student-teacher interaction promote an all-round and holistic development of personality, excellence in knowledge, self-confidence, discipline, and values of responsible professionalism, and citizenship. The Programmes offered by this Institute have a credit-based system, which offer flexibility to acquire knowledge and skill in a variety of disciplines. And also it has Alumni and hold key positions in academia, industry and government in both India and abroad, and have made notable contributions in their respective fields. The Institute has also an excellent “placement cell” which attracts reputed and highly sought-after employers from around the world.

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) is one of the earliest departments established at IITM. The Department is essentially multi-disciplinary in nature and has reputed faculty from diverse disciplines such as Economics, English, Philosophy, Sociology, History and German Studies. The Department had been offering doctoral programmes in humanities and social sciences and elective courses to the undergraduate and post-graduate programmes of the Institute. From the academic year 2007-08, the Department will offer a unique and innovative five year integrated masters programme, leading to Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in three disciplines viz., Development Studies, Economics and English Studies. With the launch of this programme, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, is poised to cross a milestone in fulfilling its role in higher education in liberal arts and social sciences in the country. This will open up newer avenues for highly motivated students to enter the portals of the Institute.


For further details:
The Chairman, HSEE
JEE Office, IIT Madras, Chennai - 600 036.
Telephone: 044 - 2257 8220. Fax : 044 - 2257 8224
email: hsee@iitm.ac.in

Please Visit: http://hsee.iitm.ac.in