JEE, Orissa-2008 Important Dates

FOR ADMISSION TO B.TECH.; B.ARCH.;MBBS; BDS; B.PHARM.; B.HMCT; MCA;AND MBA COURSES AND LATERAL ENTRY TO B.TECH. ; B.PHARM. AND B.HMCTCOURSES IN GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE COLLEGES

Date of Examination
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Sale of Application form begins on
March 19, 2008
Last date of sale of application form
April 08, 2008
Last date of receipt of completed application form
April 10, 2008

The Joint Entrance Examination for the year 2008 - 2009, Orissa shall be held on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at selected centres for admission to the first year Degree courses in Engineering/Technology, Architecture, Hotel Management and Catering Technology (HMCT), MBBS/BDS, Pharmacy, MCA, MBA and to the Lateral Entry of State candidates to third semester of degree courses in Engineering/Technology, HMCT and Pharmacy.

ELIGIBILITY

(A) For admission to First Year Bachelor programme in
(i) Engineering/Technology : Pass or appearing in 10+2 examination of CHSE, Orissa or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and one from Chemistry/ Computer Science/Biology/Biotechnology or pass in 10+3 diploma course in engineering including those having less than 60% marks in aggregate from SCTE&T, Orissa or equivalent.
(ii)Architecture: For admission to Architecture candidates are to secure minimum 50% marks in aggregate in 10+2 Examination of CHSE, Orissa or equivalent, with Mathematics as one of the subject OR 10+3 years diploma with 50 % marks in aggregate OR International baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling with not less than 50% marks in aggregate and with mathematics as compulsory subject of examination. All the candidates seeking admission to B.Arch course shall have valid NATA score prescribed by Council of Architecture(minimum 80 out of 200)
(iii)Pharmacy : Pass or appearing in 10+2 examination of CHSE, Orissa or equivalent with Physics and Chemistry and one from Mathematics/Biotechnology/Computer Science /Biology or pass in 10+3 diploma course in Pharmacy including those having less than 60% marks in aggregate from SCTE&T, Orissa or equivalent.
(iv)Hotel Management and Catering Technology: Pass or appearing in 10+2 examination in Arts/Commerce/Science from CHSE, Orissa or equivalent.
(v)MBBS/BDS : Pass or appearing in 10+2 examination of CHSE, Orissa or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with atleast 50% marks in aggregate in these subjects taken together (40% for SC/ST) with age between 17 and 25 years as on 31.12.2008 (relaxable up to 3 years for SC/ST candidates).

(B) For admission to First Year Masters programme in
(i) Computer Application (MCA): Pass or appearing in 2008 three years Bachelor’s Degree examination in any discipline with pass in Mathematics at 10+2 level or in +3 level.
(ii)Business Administration (MBA): Pass or appearing in 2008 three years Bachelor’s Degree examination in any discipline from a UGC recognized University.
(C) For admission to Second Year Engineering/Technology, Pharmacy and HMCT under Lateral Entry
Pass or appearing in 3 years diploma course in Engineering, Pharmacy, and HMCT with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate from SCTE&VT, Orissa or equivalent.
(D) For admission to Second Year Engineering/Technology under Lateral Entry
Pass or appearing in 2008, for the Bachelor’s Degree examination of three years duration in Science from any University of Orissa or equivalent recognised by UGC and have passed with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate(First Division) with Mathematics at +3 level.
(E) For admission to Second Year Pharmacy under Lateral Entry
Pass or appearing in 2008, for the Bachelor’s Degree examination of three years duration in Science from any University of Orissa or equivalent recognised by UGC and have passed with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate ( First Division) with Biology at +3 level.
The ratio of distribution of seats under lateral entry for Diploma : B. Sc. is 80:20.

Note : Candidates are to produce their complete result alongwith original marksheet of qualifying examination at the time of counselling for admission.

RESERVATION
The percentage of seats to be reserved for different categories is subject to change and the decision of the State Government as on the date of admission will be applicable.
OUTSIDE STATE CANDIDATE
Outside State candidates are not eligible for admission in Govt. Colleges but they are eligible for admission to Privates Colleges except private Medical (MBBS/BDS) Colleges.
HOW TO GET APPLICATION FORM
On payment of Rs. 520/- (including Rs. 20/- as service charges) from the following branches of Syndicate Bank / State Bank of India/Post offices.
SYNDICATE BANK
Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Baripada, Berhampur, Bhadrak, Bhubaneswar (IRC, Kalpana Square, Nayapalli, Utkal University Campus, Vanivihar), Chandikhol, Cuttack (Choudhury Bazar), Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur Road, Jharsuguda, Kavisuryanagar, Kendrapada, Paradeep, Puri, Rourkela, Salipur, Sambalpur, Asansol, Bhilai, Bilashpur, Bokaro, Burdwan, Dhanbad, Durgapur,Deoghar, Hazaribag, Gaya, Guwahati, Hyderabad (Khairatabad), Jamshedpur, Kharagpur, Kolkata (Dharamtalla, Gariahat, Barabazar, Rasbehari Avenue, Salt Lake), New Delhi (Transport Bhawan), Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Vishakpatnam (main).
STATE BANK OF INDIA
Angul, Aska, Athagarh, Balangir, Balasore, Bargarh, Baripada, Berhampur (Main), Bhadrak, Bhanjanagar, Bhawanipatna, Bhubaneswar (OUAT Campus, Laxmisagar), Boudh, Chatrapur, Cuttack (Main Branch, Link Road), Deogarh, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur Town, Jaleswar, Jeypore, Jharsuguda, Kendrapara, Keonjhar, Khurda, Malkangiri, Nawarangpur, Nawapara, Nayagarh, Parlakhemundi, Phulbani, Puri, Rairangpur, Rayagada, Rourkela (Main, Uditnagar), Sambalpur (Main), Sonepur, Sundargarh, Talcher.
POST OFFICES
Angul(HO), Balasore(HO), Bhadrak(HO), Balangir(HO), Bhubaneswar(GPO), Bhubaneswar(BJB Nagar), Berhampur(GM)(HO), Cuttack (GPO), Cuttack (College square Mukhya Dakaghar), Jagatsinghpur (HO), Jajpur(HO), Koraput(HO), Nayagarh(HO), Puri(HO), Rayagada(HO), Rourkela(HO), Sundergarh(HO), Sambalpur(HO), Nimapara(Mukhya Dak Ghar).
Candidates can also apply for Application Form by post on payment of A/C payee Demand Draft for Rs. 500/- drawn in favour of JEE-2008 on any nationalized bank Payable at Bhubaneswar along with a stamped (Rs.75/-) 30 cm x 25 cm Size cloth lined self addressed envelope from the Office of the Chairman, JEE-2008. Old question papers of JEE-2006 and JEE-2007 for Rs 10/- per booklet will be on sale from the following branches of Syndicate Bank only subject to availability: Angul, Balasore, Baripada, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar (Kalpana Square, Nayapalli, Vanivihar), Cuttack (Choudhury Bazar), Rourkela, Sambalpur and all branches of State Bank of India as mentioned above.
HOW TO SEND APPLICATION FORM
The completed application form is to be submitted to the Banks/Post Offices from which it is purchased or to be sent by registered/speed post/registered courier service to the address given below.
CONTACT ADDRESS
Chairman, JEE - 2008
Orissa; JEE Complex
Gandamunda, PO : Khandagiri
Bhubaneswar-751030

CHAIRMAN, JEE-2008, Orissa

RANKING PREOCEDURE FOR JEE 2008

FOLLOWING PROCEDURE WILL BE EMPLOYED FOR RANKING PURPOSE
1. Only those candidates who attempt both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be considered for the ranking.Marks in each subject like Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry will be obtained by adding the marks secured in that subject part in both paper 1 and paper 2. i.e. Marks in Mathematics will be equal to marks in Mathematics section of Paper 1 + marks in Mathematics section of Paper
2. Similar procedure will be followed for Physics and Chemistry.
3. Subject-wise Cut off- All candidates whose marks are in the top 80% bracket of the total candidates appeared will qualify the cut off requirement for that subject for General/DS category. Candidates meeting the cut off requirements for all the three subjects will be considered for the ranking.
4. Subject-wise Cut offs for the reserved category candidates:There is some relaxation in the subject-wise cut offs available to reserved category candidates.
5 Based on the aggregate marks secured in the Examination, a common merit list with AIR will be prepared without any relaxed criteria. Total number of candidates declared qualified and ranked will be 1.15 times the total number of seats available at the seven IITs, IT-BHU and ISMU.
6. Reserved Category Merit Lists- In addition to a common merit list, separate merit lists of candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PD categories will be prepared by giving some further relaxation in the aggregate cut off determined in 5 above. If a candidate belongs to more than one reserved category, then he/she for the purpose of ranking shall be considered in all the categories in which he/she qualifies.
7. Total number of candidates declared qualified in any reserved category will not exceed 1.15 times the total seats available in that category.

BPUT abolishes year back system

Stating that the Year Back system was "affecting the students psychologically" and was a deterrent to avail study loan in case of the "detained" students, Dalwai said," the new Cummulative Grade Point Average system in place is being introduced".
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Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (Odisha.in) The controversial "Year Back "system has been abolished and in it's place, state government Saturday has decided to introduce "Cumulative Grade Point Average " system as part of the reformation in the examination process in the Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT).
The state government's decision came in the wake of continued agitation by the students of BPUT , who had resorted to street violence in support of their main demand, abolition of year Back system.
Disclosing this to the media persons in the evening, Ashok Dalwai, Commissioner-Cum-Secretary, Industries Department , said," after careful study of the Shastri Committee recommendation , it has been decided unanimously to abolish the existing Year Back System".
Stating that the Year Back system was "affecting the students psychologically" and was a deterrent to avail study loan in case of the "detained" students, Dalwai said," the new Cummulative Grade Point Average system in place is being introduced".
"The new system would be formally effective during the 2008-09 financial year with the formation of new rules by the BPUT, Dalwai said clarifying that there would be no detention of students in the technical colleges in the annual semester examination during the current year.
Making it clear that Semester system is there to stay, Dalwai said that with the new dispensation, no students would be declared failed or detained in their classes.
They would be simply promoted to their next class irrespective of the grade points/marks secured in the annual semester examination in each subjecets , but each student should score the bench-mark average cumulative six out of ten grade point in the completion of four year course .
Besides, the students with below grade will be given the chance to clear the four years course within seven years by scoring the fixed cumulative average grade points to enable to get the certificate. Fai;ling which they would have to take fresh admission as per rule, the new system envisages .
To defuse the BPUT students agitation and to bring in students friendly reform in the curriculum of study and examination system, the state government had set up a Committee under the chairmanship of Prof.B.C.Shastri, of IIT Kharagpur . The Committee after through study of the examination systems of various universities
Dealing with technical education particularly the Universities of South Indian states, had submitted its recommendation to Government of Orissa.
"The objective of adoption of the new system will not compromise the standards of the students nor will lower the image of the BPUT, but would facilitate the students to score the bench-mark grade for their success", Dalwai said.
He said to ensure the objective of the new reform, pre-requisite course system would be in force for each subjects, change of question pattern with focus on more objective type and the teachers would be provided training in the National Faculty Training Institute to cope the new system of learning.

Astrology : Astro Stones

Gems have been in use since time immemorial and are worn by people of both sexes in various forms as rings, pendants, bracelets, etc. to ward off the evil effects of planets and to enhance the benefits of certain beneficial planets and also to add the wearer's beauty and personality. In the ancient times, rings were worn on the index finger to convey to others that the person was interested in marriage; on the middle finger, it was meant to indicate that he was already engaged; on the ring finger, it denoted that he was already married and if some one decided to remain single, he would wear a ring on the little finger. The little finger is associated with family attachments and strong and positive family influences on the wearer of the ring.

The Power of Gems:
Gems have enormous power as far as astrology is concerned. From very ancient times it is believed that Gems have curative as well as other powers, which influence an individual according to his zodiac for better or for the worse. Gems if chosen properly, is said to change the stars for the betterment of one’s future and if they are not suited to a person their effect can be adverse. Hence, if one chooses to wear a gem for one’s betterment, he should be very careful before using it. At Work: A Gem suited to an individual is capable of bringing out the best in him or her. One’s positive qualities get highlighted and they are capable of growing stronger if on wearing the right gem. One’s weak areas are also benefited through gems. Much work comes out to be fruitful and one can reach tremendous heights of achievement satisfaction in work place. Promotions that were held up due to an assortment of factors can soon move towards a favorable outcome.

At Home: Wearing a Gem is capable of influencing the home front. Be it some problem surfacing the marital front or problems with property, wearing the right kind of gem is said to be capable of giving positive results for any problems. Any problem with the family is taken care of with the help of an appropriate gem.

Love & Romance: The effect of the right kind of gem can have a phenomenal impact on one’s love life. If one is waiting for somebody to come closer in love or matrimony, a Gem can accentuate the time and help bring it nearer. If romance in one’s life begins to shadow, a gem could do wonders. A gem can ensure that alliances riddled by uncertainties become more solid, and it helps add a special lustre to stable relationships.

At Business: Business can prosper and finances can soar skywards at a rapid pace if one wears the right gem. Opportunities to improve on business and financial prospects can become abundant through an unexpected chain of events. Market conditions can tend to be favourable and the financial grapevine can provide one with excellent tips.

Health: The wearing of the right kind of Gem leads one to avoid various health problems. If one desires a slimmer figure, greater resistance to infections and a good health, it’s better to go for the right kind of gem.

Your Zodiac And Your Gem
Gems are specified to individuals for best results according to their Zodiac. However it is not that one cannot wear any other gem other than the one specified for his or her particular Zodiac. It is always advisable to consult a gemologist before wearing a gem. Because gems have adverse effects as well if not properly worn or used. The respective zodiacs may use the following gems.

Aries:     Red Coral
Taurus: Diamond
Gemini: Emerald
Cancer:  Pearl
Leo:        Ruby
Virgo:    Emerald
Libra:    Diamond
Scorpio: Red Coral
Sagittarius: Yellow Sapphire
Capricorn: Blue Sapphire
Aquarius:  Hessonite
Pisces:       Cat’s Eye