Admission Notification for PG Diploma programmes:

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the following postgraduate
diploma programmes of the Institute for the session 2010-11 (Spring 2011), which are offered in
collaboration with Lotus Clinical Research Academy Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore (LCRA).
1. PG Diploma programme in Bioanalytical Techniques –1 year (2-semesters)
2. PG Diploma programme in Pharmacovigilance –1 year (2-semesters)

A) How to Apply: Download and print the application form. Send completed form (in A4 Size
envelope) with required enclosures and crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 1000/- (in favour of Birla
Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi) to office of the Head, Department of Pharmaceutical
Sciences at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, by the due date. Write PG
Diploma 2010 (SP 2011) on the envelope.

For other details, please click on links below:

• Instructions for filling the Application Form
• List of Enclosures required with the completed application form
• Selection Procedures, Expected Dates for Test & Counselling / Interviews
• Documents to carry at the time of Counselling /Interviews & admission
• Financial Information and Fees Payable
• Discipline, Rules & Regulations, Hostel, Medical Examination
• UGC anti-ragging regulations 2009 (from the UGC website) including anti-ragging affidavits
(a) Affidavit to be filled by student, at the time of admission, and
(b) Affidavit to be filled by student’s parent, at the time of admission

B) Important Dates:
The application form will be available on the website from: 17 January 2011
Last date for receipt of completed forms at Mesra is: 17 February 2011

C) Total number of seats:

(a) Bioanalytical Techniques - 30
(b) Pharmacovigilance, - 30

C) Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must hold a B. Pharm degree from a PCI and AICTE
approved Institute / MBBS / BVSc / BDS / BAMS / M.Sc. Life Sciences degree from a
recognized University. Candidates must have a first class or minimum 60% marks in average
(45% for SC/ST) in graduation / postgraduation (QE). In case the examining Board does not
award a class, the percentage marks in graduation / postgraduation will be computed as average
of marks obtained in all subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects).
Notes:
(1) Candidates with foreign diplomas should see the EdCIL website for equivalence
(http://www.edcil.co.in), and if required should obtain an equivalence certificate well in advance
from the evaluation division of the AIU (website http://www.aiuweb.org).
(2) In case any Board / University awards grades instead of marks, the calculation of equivalent
marks would be based on the procedure prescribed by the Board / University. In case a
University does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the
equivalence would be established by dividing obtained CGPA with the maximum possible
CGPA and multiplying the resultant with 100.

D) Details of collaboration with LCRA, Bangalore:

About Lotus Clinical Research Academy Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore (LCRA): LCRA has successfully
trained and placed 500 Life Science students and professionals with leading clinical research
organizations and pharmaceutical companies since its inception in 2007. LCRA’s state-of-the-art
Bioanalytical Laboratory houses LCMS/MS and HPLC to familiarize students with modern
instruments, teaching them analytical procedures like Method Development & Method
Validation. As an Oracle Gold Partner, LCRA trains students to use Oracle Clinical Suite, a skill
most clinical research professionals gain on the job. LCRA has collaborated with Norwich
Clinical Services, a subsidiary of the Alvogen Group for hands-on training.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Suman
Lotus Clinical Research Academy Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
No. 582, KCA Enclave, 8th Block (Opp. Bethany School)
Koramangala
Bangalore - 560095
Ph: 080 – 4150 1513, 2570 4177, 2571 0822,
Mobile: 98459 –09302
Email: info@lotusacademy.co.in
Website: www.lotusacademy.co.in

NB: The Postgraduate Diploma in (a) Bioanalytical Techniques and (b) Pharmacovigilance, are
self financed collaborative programmes with Lotus Clinical Research Academy, Bangalore.
There will be no scholarships for these programmes.