CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOUR

CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOUR -

 INTRODUCTION
The job of marketer is to meet and satisfy target customers needs and wants but “knowing customer" is not a simple task. Understanding the buying behavior of the target market for its company products is the essential task for the marketing dep’t. The job of the marketers is to “think customer” and to guide the company into developing offers, which are meaningful and attractive to target customers and creating solutions that deliver satisfaction to the customers, profits to customer and benefits to the stakeholders.
Marketers must study the customer taste, preferences, wants, shopping and buying behavior because such study provides the clues for developing the new products, price, product changes, messages and other marketing mix elements. In understand the concept of buying we have the some of the key questions. They are: -
 Why does the market buying? Objective
 Who does the market buying? Organization
 What does the market buying? Objects
 When does the market buying? Occasions
 Where does the market buying? Outlets
 How does the market buying? Operations

Along with that there are two more questions that are also related with above. They are: -
 How do the buyer’s characteristics influence the buying behavior?
 How does the buyer make purchasing decisions?
These are some of questions that solutions help to predict the buying behavior.

WAYS OF BUYING BEHAVIOR
According to the concept of marketing the buying behavior can be divided in two ways :-
1. Consumer Behavior: - It includes that user who buys the product for the direct consumption, not to use for further sale purpose. Like as home users.
2. Business Behavior: - It includes those users who buy the product for the further sale purpose. Like as shopkeepers, dealers, and retailers.
BUYING ROLES IN BUYING BEHAVIOR
In the buying behavior there are different roles played in each of consumer and business. Those are involved in the buying decisions.
CONSUMER BUYING ROLES
In the consumer buying there are different buying roles; i.e.
 Initiator: -- A Person who first suggest the idea of buying.
 Influencer: - A Person who influence the buying decision.
 Decider: - A Person who takes decisions regarding buying
 Buyer: - A Person who actually buys the products.
 User: - A Person who is the user of the product.
BUSINESS BUYING ROLES
In the business buying there are different buying roles; i.e.
 Approver: -- A Person who approves the idea of buying.
 influencer: -- A Person who influence the buying decision.
 Decider: -- A Person who takes decisions regarding buying
 Buyer: -- A Person who actually buys the products.
 User: -- A Person who is the user of the product.
TYPES OF BUYING BEHAVIOR
There is a great difference between the purchasing of a computer and a car. Buying decisions making varies with the type of buying decision. The types of buying behavior divided are separately divided as per of consumer and business buying.
TYPES OF CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR
This is to be extensively divided in four types: -
1. Complex Buying Behavior: -- when the consumer are highly involved in the purchase and aware of significant differences among brands.
2. Dissonance Reducing Buying Behavior: -- when the consumer are highly involved in the purchase but sees little differences among brands.
3. Habitual Buying Behavior: -- when the consumer are low involved in the purchase but sees absence of aware of differences among brands.
4. Variety Seeking Buying Behavior: -- when the consumer are low involved in the purchase but sees significant of differences among brands.
TYPES OF BUSINESS BUYING BEHAVIOR
This is to be extensively divided in four types: -
1. Straight Rebuy: -- In this buyer approves the purchasing on the basis of the past buying records and satisfaction with suppliers.
2. Modified Rebuy: -- where the buyer wants to modify product specifications. Prices, delivery requirements.
3. New Task: -- when the buyer approves the purchasing of product for the first time by consisting of the good and efficient salesperson.
So, that it’s the types of the buying behavior of consumer as well as business buyer.
FACTOR AFFECTING THE BUYING BEHAVIOR
There are various factors that affect the buying behavior on both consumer as well as business buying.
FACTOR AFFECTING CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR
Cultural Factors
Culture

Sub Culture

Social Class Personal factors
Age
Occupation
Life Styles
Personality Social Factors
References Group

Family

Roles and Statues Psychological
Motivation

Perception

Learning

BUYER
FACTOR AFFECTING BUSINESS BUYING BEHAVIOR
Environmental
Economic
Political
Cost of Money
Competition
Technological Organizational
Objective
Policies
Procedures
Structure Inter – Personal
Authority
Status
Empathy Individual
Age
Education
Income
BUSINESS
BUYER
So, these are the factors that affect the consumer as well as business buying behavior.
BUYING DECISION MAKING
Consumers make the decision on the different brands available in the market. They will give the choice over the different brands. So there is a model that describes how the consumers make the choice and preferences over the different brands.
The Following is the model of buying decision-making: -
1. Total Set: - In this they used to maintain the list of the all-leading brand to those particular products, that are available in the market.
2. Awareness Set: - After that they used to make the list of those selected brands with that they are something knows and aware about their products.
3. Consideration Set: - After that they used to make the list from the list of known brands, about those they know something better than other brands.
4. Choice Set: - After the consideration of some brands, a list of choice brands those having the greater chances of acceptance over others.
5. Decision Set: - After the all of the process in last most preferred, most acceptable during the buying decision process.
So that it’s a process, which defines that, how a buying decisions are made among the number of brands available In the market.
So that it’s all about the general buying behavior of cons, and business buying according to marketing concept, because to understand and making study over buying behavior first its necessary to aware with concept of buying behavior.

BUYING BEHAVIOR - INTRODUCTION OF STUDY
INTRODUCTION
Understanding the buying behavior of the target market for its company products is the essential task for the marketing dep’t. The job of the marketers is to “think customer and to guide the company into developing offers, which are meaningful and attractive to target customers and creating solutions that deliver satisfaction to the customers, profits to customer and benefits to the stakeholders.
The computer processor company divides its buying behavior in both way i.e. Consumer and Business. The both of term have same meaning as to define in the chapter of buying behavior. The both consumer and business are divided further as SMB —Small Medium Big - to identify the type of client according to their sales and SMB have their own group of clients.
CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR:-
It includes all those person who are the direct user of the computers and their processors or for their employees and family member use. They are not indulging in the sale activity of the computer and other Products. i.e. home users, companies for their employees.
BUSINESS BUYING BEHAVIOR: -
It includes all those person who are not the direct user of the computers and their processors or for their employees and family member use. They are indulging in the sale activity of the computer and other Products. They can also be authorized from companies i.e. Intel. i.e. hp, HCL, Assemblers.

There is model of the both of behavior as suggested by companies with the dividing in the SMB, the both of the buying behavior. The models are below for both behaviors: -

CONSUMER BUYING
S – M – B
SMALL MEDIUM BIG
Home PC users
Doctors
Chemists
Shop Keepers
And Self-Employed Departmental Stores
Small Industries
Small Software Companies Banks, Insurance
Laptop Users
Big Industries
Software Comp.
Scientists

MODEL OF CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR

BUSINESS BUYING
S – M – B
SMALL MEDIUM BIG
Retailers
Small Traders
Small Assemblers Whole — Sellers
Big Assemblers
Intel Agents Auth. Assemblers
e.g. HP, HCL, ACER
Super Store Retailers
MODEL OF BUSINESS BUYING BEHAVIOR
So that’s all about the category of computer processors buying behavior as to each divided in SMB as to their use and sales point. Now we will be discuss with the concept of the from the point our study and discuss how these companies make it possible.

PROBLEM FORMULATION
In this report we are making a study report for the buying behavior of Processors in order to know the position of different sets Processors brands of different companies in the market. So that we divide the problem in sub parts to make the good and result oriented study report. Problem defined as: -

 What is the Position of the computer processors all companies in the Indian market?
 Different players in the processor market.
 Perception of dealers and consumer about these companies.
 Physical distribution of these companies competing with others.
 Taste and preferences of dealer and consumer towards computer.
 Price effect over consumer and dealer between competitions. Marketing and sales promotion activity of these companies.
 Competition in terms of price, technology and after sale service.
 Find out the consumer and business target groups.

So as to study the buying behavior we divide the problem overstated parts, so that it can be easily formulate and solved.
SIGNIFICANCE OF PROBLEM
Every one knows the time of manual working and now we have different set of machines for the different work, it makes our work very easy and fast. In these machines computer is one and buying of a computes is not a simple task. In that buying behavior for the computer processors has Its own significance. For that we divide the problem as stated in above sect and each problem has its own significance to answer the following questions: -
 Why, When, How, What, where and who is buying the Computer?
 Why, When, How, What, where and who is buying processors and which one?
 Why, When, How, What, where and who is buying only INTEL processors?
 Why, When, How, What, where and who is buying other than INTEL processors?
In the, context of the solving these questions, problem has significance in the form of the over stated questions?

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Department of Bio-Technology B.Tech Industrial Bio-Technology
B.Tech Food Technology
B.Tech Pharmaceutical Technology

Faculty of Architecture and Planning

Department of Architecture and Planning
B.Arch

Central Facilities
Centre for Technology Development and Transfer Institute of Remote Sensing
Educational Multimedia Research Centre Institute of Ocean Management
AU-TVS Center for Quality Management Institute for Energy Studies
AU-FRG Institute for CAD/CAM Centre for Aerospace Research

Centre for University Industry Collaboration
AU-KBC Research Centre

Training Centre for Career Advancement
Centre for Biotechnology

Centre for Women Empowerment
Crystal Growth Centre

Centre for Entrepreneurship Development
Centre for Nano Science and Technology

Centre for Faculty Development
Centre for Disaster Multimedia Research

Centre for Professional Development Education
Building Technology Centre

Health Centre
Centre for Development of Tamil in Engg.&Technology

Logistic Centre
Centre for Medical Electronics

University Library
Centre for Distance Education

Student Affairs
Centre for International Affairs
AU Patriotic and People Oriented Science and Technology Centre 

Centre for Intellectual Property Rights
Centre for water Resources Centre for Research
Centre for Environmental Studies Centre for Academic Courses
Office of the Controller of Examinations Anna University Sports Board
Centre for Admissions Centre for Entrance Examinations
Civil / Electrical Minor Works Cell Centre for Applied Research in Indic Technologies
Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation Research
Centre for Human Settlements Centre with Potential for Excellence in Environmental Science
SC/ST Cell AU-RU Urban Energy Centre

The Centre for Research is functioning in this University right from its inception 04.09.1978. It is offering research programme in multivarious branches of engineering, technology and in science and humanities. It is offering admission twice a year. Every year atleast 120 scholars are awarded Ph.D degree and atleast 150 scholars with M.S (By Research). This centre functions with full commitment towards Research and Development of societal importance with the enthusiasm to serve the community.

To Know the details of Ph.D./M.S.(By Research) scholars enrolled in Chennai region as on 15.08.2011

To Know the details of Refereed Journals - Annexures I & II 

To Know the latest activities at Anna University like Admission, Seminars, Conference, Recruitment & more.

To know the details of recognized supervisors updated as on 15.08.2011.

To know the Ph.D. Synopsis/Thesis status of the scholars.

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Navodaya vidyalaya samiti PGT ADMIT CARD 2012

RECRUITMENT OF POST GRADUATE TEACHERS IN JNVs

You may download your call letter for written examination. You are required to have with you Registration Number, Password or Date of Birth.

*Click here to download the call letter for written examination for Recruitment of PGTs - 2012

*Click here to download Guidelines for Scribe & Declaration Form

*Syllabus for Written Examination

*Postponement of Written Examination

*Notification for Recruitment of PGTs - 2012

*Fee Payment Challan

*Online application for Recruitment of PGTs - 2012

IMPORTANT DATES:

- Website Link Open : From 12.12.2011 to 13.01.2012

- Date of Written Test : 26th February, 2012

- Payment of fees at Union : From 12.12.2011 to 13.01.2012

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Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti PGT Model Question Paper 2012

NVS PGT General English Sample Model Question Paper Answer

NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti) PGT (post graduate teacher) Recruitment 2011-2012 Exam for English Hindi Physics Chemistry Mathematics Economics Biology Geography History commerce Teacher NVS PGT General English Model | Sample | Mock Test Question Paper for 2012 Exam,
Directions—(Q. 1–5) Each sentence has one or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words that best completes the sentence meaningfully.
1. He went to the library ……… to find that it was closed.
(A) seldom
(B) never
© only
(D) solely
Ans : ©
2. The ties that bind us together in common activity are so ………that they can disappear at any moment.
(A) tentative
(B) tenuous
© consistent
(D) restrictive
Ans : (B)
3. Her reaction to his proposal was ………. She rejected it ……….
(A) inevitable–vehemently
(B) subtle–violently
© clever–abruptly
(D) sympathetic–angrily
Ans : (A)
4. His ……… directions misled us we did not know which of the two roads to take.
(A) complicated
(B) ambiguous
© narrow
(D) fantastic
Ans : (B)
5. It would be difficult for one so ……… to believe that all men are equal irrespective of caste, race and religion.
(A) emotional
(B) democratic
© intolerant
(D) liberal
Ans : ©
Directions—(Q. 6–10) In each of the following sentences four words or phrases have been bold. Only one bold part in each sentence is not accepted in standard English. Identify that part and mark its letter (A), (B), © or (D) in your as answer.
6. Gaze for a thing (A) that are not (B) available easily © in the country is a universal phenomenon. (D)
Ans : (B)
7. It is foolish to be expecting (A) one person to be like another (B) person, for © each individual is born (D) with his characteristics traits.
Ans : (A)
8. The tendency to believe (A) that (B) man is inherently dishonest is something © that will be decried. (D)
Ans : (D)
9. I have not come across very (A) few (B) people who © think of thing beyond (D) their daily work.
Ans : (B)
10. He managed to board (A) the running train (B) but all his luggages © was (D) left on the station.
Ans : ©
Directions—(Q. 11–15) Select the pair of words which are related in the same way as the capitalised words are related to each other.
11. SCALES : JUSTICE : :
(A) Weights : Measures
(B) Laws : Courts
© Torch : Liberty
(D) Launch : Peace
Ans : ©
12. HOBBLE : WALK : :
(A) Gallop : Run
(B) Stammer : Speak
© Stumble : Fall
(D) Sniff : Smell
Ans : (B)
13. FRAYED : FABRIC : :
(A) Watered : Lawn
(B) Renovated : Building
© Thawed : Ice
(D) Worn : Nerves
Ans : (D)
14. YOLK : EGG : :
(A) Rind : Melon
(B) Nucleus : Cell
© Stalk : Corn
(D) Web : Spider
Ans : (B)
15. BAMBOO : SHOOT : :
(A) Bean : Sprout
(B) Pepper : Corn
© Oak : Tree
(D) Holly : Sprig
Ans : (A)
Directions—(Q. 16–20) For each of the following capitalized words, four words or phrases are given of which only one is synonymous with the given word. Select the synonym.
16. DEFER
(A) Respect
(B) Dislike
© Postpone
(D) Disrespect
Ans : ©
17. DUBIOUS
(A) Clear
(B) Undoubtedly
© Hesitant
(D) Doubtful
Ans : (D)
18. COARSE
(A) Impolite
(B) Rough
© Polished
(D) Improper
Ans : (B)
19. PROXIMITY
(A) Nearness
(B) Aloofness
© Completely
(D) Nearly
Ans : (A)
20. ABSTAIN
(A) Stay
(B) Tempt
© Refrain
(D) Pardon
Ans : ©
Directions—(Q. 21–25) Fill in blanks by selecting appropriate alternative.
21. I met him only a week ……….
(A) back
(B) past
© ago
(D) previous
Ans : ©
22. Lovey asked me ……….
(A) why are you angry ?
(B) why I am angry ?
© why I was angry ?
(D) why was I angry ?
Ans : ©
23. Even after repeated warnings, he ……… to office on time.
(A) never come
(B) never comes
© is never coming
(D) have never come
Ans : (B)
24. He told his wife that ……… from Germany.
(A) he will like to visit France
(B) he was liking to visit France
© he would like to visit France
(D) he is liking to visit France
Ans : ©
25. Some people can ……… even with murder.
(A) get on
(B) get out
© get off
(D) get away
Ans : (D)
Directions—(Q. 26–30) Choose the correct antonym from the choises for each of the following capitalised words—
26. INDIFFERENT
(A) Curious
(B) Varied
© Alike
(D) Uniform
Ans : (A)
27. DISCREET
(A) Wise
(B) Diplomatic
© Prudent
(D) Careless
Ans : (D)
28. OBSOLETE
(A) Free
(B) Ancient
© Current
(D) Cultured
Ans : ©
29. RATIONAL
(A) Sound
(B) Insane
© Judicious
(D) Sensible
Ans : (B)
30. SCEPTICAL
(A) Doubtful
(B) Convinced
© Questioning
(D) Cinic
Ans : (B)
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10 Ideas for Low Investment Business

Do you have little money to start your business?
Here are business ideas to start their business with little investment.

Statistics have shown that 9 out of 10 new businesses fail within their first year. The lack of planning, business tools and education, and financial ruin are among the most common causes. Starting with little way to ensure a minimal risk in new business. The founder of Dell computers is an example: not just his college career and started her business with little money in his garage. One in three computers sold today is a Dell.

The following is a list of business ideas that can start with $ 500 or less.

Business 1. House cleaning.

Need: cleaning products, rags, vacuum, broom, towels, bucket, business cards – approximate cost $ 150. In the United States for example, companies of millions of dollars who contact people who offer this service to customers, and it was only necessary equipment, quality and reliable service.

Business 2. Gardening or landscaping.

Need: mower, edger, blower, rake, spade, scissors, business cards – approximate cost $ 450. In the U.S., the charge for this service is about $ 25 for pruning, and are at least twice a month. Two people take approx. 20 minutes per house. Do the math yourself.

Business 3. Internet sales.

Need: PC – cost about $ 500. You probably already have a computer at home so this could be the cheapest and easiest business to start. It is estimated that by 2020, almost all retail purchases will be made on the World Wide Web. You might start your business now to prosper in the future. Consider working with companies of “dropshipping” to avoid the purchase and storage costs.

Business 4. Mobile food services.

You need: business cards – approximate cost $ 30. With half an hour for lunch, the employees of many companies have little time to leave work and go to lunch. Offering a menu of the morning for the delivery of lunch can be useful for these people and offer a good source of income for you. Your job? Receiving the order, collect and deliver, for a fee, of course. Deliver 15 meals a company to $ 3 to $ 5 each can add value quickly. Or how about a hot dog type cart for special events?

Business 5. Pool Service.

Need, pool cleaning supplies, chemicals, brush, hose, network cards – Approximate cost $ 400. Places with warmer climates have many homes with pools that need weekly attention. Provide service to many homes in the same area can offer a small fortune. Cards at the door or mailbox allows the owner to know that you are available. It may take some time to get a solid customer base, but be patient, established service routes can be very valuable.

Business 6. Consulting services.

Need: know-how, business cards – Approximate cost $ 30. Sell your knowledge through a consultancy to micro and small enterprises. Yes, you need to have customers credulity and a Masters, Diploma or business courses.

Business 7. Service delivery.

Need: automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, business cards – approximate cost $ 30. This is big business within a large city. Corporations, small businesses, restaurants, etc., may be in need of delivery services. Whether documents, payroll, food or other items, delivery services can be a profitable business.

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Eligibility for GATE Exam

The following categories of candidates are eligible to appear for GATE 2012:

Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/Technology/ Architecture (4 years after 10+2) and those who are in the final year of such programmes.

Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/Technology/Architecture (Post-B.Sc./Post-Diploma) and those who are in the final year of such programmes.

Master's degree holders in any branch of Science/Mathematics/ Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such programmes.

Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master's degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology.

Candidates in the fourth or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master's degree programme or Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology.

Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institute of Engineers (India); AMICE by Institute of Civil Engineers (India)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.

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GATE- How to Apply?

Before applying, candidates are advised to download the GATE 2012 Information Brochure and read it carefully.

Candidates have to apply only Online. Details of the application fee and the steps in the application process are given below.

ategory Application Fee
General/OBC 1000/-
SC / ST / PD 500/-

PD: Person with Disability

Application Process

Step 1:Decide Payment Option

Gateway Payment:
Payment can be made using netbanking. Bank service charge is extra (maximum of 30/-)

Challan Payment:
Payment by cash at ICICI, Indian Bank or State Bank of India branches. Bank service charge is extra (maximum of 25/-)


Step 2: Obtain SC / ST / PD Certificate (if applicable)

Authorities empowered to issue Certificates


Step 3: Apply Online

Candidates must follow the instructions provided while applying online.

At the end of this process, a PDF file will be generated with the following pages:

Page-1: Instructions
Page-2: GATE 2012 Application - GATE Copy
Page-3: GATE 2012 Application - Candidate's Copy
Page-4: Address Slip of respective zonal GATE office
Page-5: Bank Challan (for Challan Payment option only)

Take a print out of the entire file on A4 size white sheets using a laser/inkjet printer.

Step 4: Cash Payment: (only for Challan Payment option)

The bank challan (Page-5) will be printed in triplicate. Take it to any one of the branches of ICICI, Indian Bank or State Bank of India (as opted by the candidate) and pay the fees. Bank will retain a copy and will return two copies to you. In those two copies, retain the Candidate's copy with you and attach the GATE Copy with the application.

Step 5:

Paste your recent photograph (3.5 cm X 3.5 cm) in the designated place of Page-2. Before pasting, please write your name and application number on the backside of the photo with black ball point pen.
Sign at the designated place of Page-2.
Paste Page-4 on top of a 10 inch x 12 inch size laminated envelope.


Step 6: Post/Submission

Before posting your application form, make sure that, in addition to the other relevant attachments, you have attached either a copy of the degree certificate or a certificate from your college principal as indicated below:

Candidates with the following eligibility conditions should submit a certificate signed by the Principal of the college, where the candidate is studying, clearly indicating the year of passing of the candidate in the qualifying degree.

Students in the final year of Bachelor's degree programme in Engineering/Technology/ Architecture (4 years after 10+2).

Students in the final year of Bachelor's degree programme in Engineering/Technology/Architecture (Post-B.Sc./Post-Diploma).

Students in the final year of Master's degree programmes in any branch of Science/Mathematics/ Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent.

Students in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master's degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology.

Students in the fourth or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master's degree programme or Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology.


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GATE Examination Question Papers

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all India examination administered and conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordination Board - GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.

The GATE committee, which comprises of representatives from the administering institutes, is the sole authority for regulating the examination and declaring the results.

GATE is conducted through the constitution of eight zones. The zones and the corresponding administrative institutes are:

Zone-1: Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru
Zone-2: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Zone-3: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Zone-4: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Zone-5: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Zone-6: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Zone-7: Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Zone-8: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

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GATE- IIT MADRAS

The GATE Office is primarily responsible for the following activities:

Conducting GATE Examination [IIT Madras Zone]
[On behalf of MHRD]

M.Tech. Admission at IIT Madras
[M.Tech. Regular Only]

Conducting JAM Examination [IIT Madras Zone]
[On behalf of all IITs]

Conducting CEED Examination [IIT Madras Zone]
[On behalf of IIT Bombay]

Conducting MMST Examination [IIT Madras Zone]
[On behalf of IIT Kharagpur]

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IIT MADRAS ADMISSION TESTS

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is a common admission test for candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech programme. It is conducted by all the seven IITsin the month of April every year. Candidates who have secured 60% (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PD) marks in aggregate in their respective board examination are eligible for the test. The JEE will be a single objective type examination which will test the comprehension and analytical abilities of students. For more details refer to the JEE brochure.

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all India Examination conducted by all the IITs and IISc to identify meritorious and motivated candidates for admission to Post-graduate programmes in Engineering, Technology, Architecture and Pharmacy at National level.Information relating to GATE will be available through the announcements link and the GATE Brochure.

The Joint Management Entrance Test (JMET) Joint Management Entrance Test (JMET) stands discontinued. Admission to the Post Graduate Management Degree Programmes (MBA/M.Mgmt) for 2012 - 2014 in six IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Roorkee) and IISc (Bengaluru) will be based on CAT 2011 score in place of JMET score. Further details regarding eligible educational qualifications and other criteria will be available in the website of Department of Management Studies IIT Madras.

The Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all India examination conducted to provide admissions to various M. Sc. (Two Year) / M. Sc.-Ph. D. Dual Degree and other post-B. Sc. programmes based on the performance in a single test and consolidate 'Science' as a career option for bright students from across the country.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE) is an admission test for 5 year integrated Masters of Arts (M.A) degree programme in the following disciplines: Economics, English Studies and Development Studies. Students who have passed their 12th standard examination in India can apply for admission into this programme. This unique and innovative masters programme started in 2007-08 is available only in IIT Madras.

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AAKASH - india launches "world's cheapest" tablet

The world's cheapest tablet PC, costing Rs 2,276, was launched Wednesday and it will be available at around half this price to students as part of government's programme to expand education through information technology.
The tablet PC, named Aakash, will cost the government Rs 2,276. It will be given to students after subsidising the price by up to 50 percent, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said Wednesday while unveiling the 7-inch touchscreen device here.
"The price includes taxes and cost of transportation. The government will provide subsidy of 50 percent to institutes buying it. It will cost around Rs 1,100-Rs 1,200 to institutes," he said.
The government has also set an ambitious target of bringing down the cost of such device to as low as USD 10 (around Rs 500), the minister said.
"As we will scale up manufacturing capacity, the prices will fall. My target is to provide tablet for USD 10 to our children in coming years," Sibal added.
This tablet is for students and the government will start distributing at central and technical institutions. In 12th Five Year Plan, "we will provide these devices to students studying in class 9 onward up to class 12," he said.
An initial order of 1 lakh devices has been placed with device maker Datawind, the minister said. The procurement order will be scaled up later with an aim to bringing down prices further, he added.
"If 10 lakh pieces are ordered, then it will be priced at Rs 1,750 (cost to the government) which will include transportation cost and vendor's profit as well. So, I have fulfilled my promise of USD 35 tablet," he said.
Sibal said he will ask telecom vendor ITI to manufacture it and will seek support of other industry players to scale up the production and reduce costs.
Datawind has said that it will integrate 3G and GPRS connectivity in the next shipment to the government without any additional cost.
The company has plans to sell these devices through open market from November at a price of Rs 2,999.
"The upgraded version of the tablet will allow its users to make calls as well and have connectivity within and outside their premises," Datawind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said.
He said the tablet is built using nearly 800 components and most of it has been imported from various countries.
"On the basis of component cost, 31 percent has been imported from Korea, 24 percent from China, 16 percent from the US, 5 percent from other part of the world and 16 percent cost has been incurred in India," Tuli said.
The Aakash tablet is a 7-inch touch screen tablet PC based on Google's Andorid 2.2 operating system with 366 Mhz processor, 256 MB RAM and can support data storage of up to 32 GB through on an external disk. This tablet will have battery back-up of 180 minutes.
With this configuration, Datawind says the device can support Internet access, access to e-books,high definition video content, office documents, instant messaging and other feature requires to support basic education needs.

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