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Do you enjoy solving tough problems and grappling with technical challenges? Then enter Google Code Jam!

Google Code Jam is a programming competition in which professional and student programmers are asked to solve complex algorithmic challenges in a limited amount of time. The contest is all-inclusive: Google Code Jam lets you compete in the programming language and development environment of your choice.

If this is your first time competing in Code Jam, take a look at Quick-Start Guide at http://code.google.com/codejam/faq.html#quickstart to learn the basics of how to compete.

The competition consists of four online rounds, culminating in the on-site finals in Dublin, Ireland!

Key dates for 2010.

Prizes:

1st Place: $ 5,000

2nd Place: $2,000

3rd Place: $1,000

4th – 25th Place: $100

For further details: http://code.google.com/codejam

Organizer: CollegeProject.in

CollegeProject.in (owned by TechSense Labs) invites 4th and 6th semester B.Tech/BE (CS, IT only) students for summer internships. The internship period is from May-2010 till July-2010. CollegeProject.in has partnered with many companies (big, small, MNCs) and got their real time projects. The company wishes to invite students to come and develop these projects completely online (with weekly offline meetings) under guidance of their expert mentors (Project Manager). These dedicated project managers will be appointed by them to help/guide the students throughout the project lifecycle. The whole Internship process is completely online. Kindly visit the website for applying to internship.  For any further query call Manish at 9311481855.

Last Date for Submitting Applications online: April 20, 2010

Eligibility: 4th/6th Semester B.Tech (CS, IT) students

Email address: hr@collegeproject.in

Website : http://collegeproject.in/summer-intership/summer-internships-for-engineering-students.aspx

Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites applications on prescribed data-sheet from Nepalese nationals desirous of seeking admission to undergraduate courses in Medicine (MBBS), Engineering (BE), Pharmacy (B.Pharma), Agriculture (B.Sc.Ag), Dairy Technology (B.Sc) and Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & AH) for the academic year 2010-11. A qualifying examination to select candidates for these courses will be held in Kathmandu and Birgunj on 8th May  ,2010 under the aegis of the Embassy. Nepalese Army medical candidates are also required to apply for this test through proper channel (i.e through NA Headquarters). Admit cards will be issued to eligible candidates three days before the examination by the Education Wing, Embassy of India, Kathmandu and Consulate General of India, Shreepur, Birgunj

Eligibility Criteria

A candidate must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in 10+2 or equivalent examination (Class XI marks not to be included) in addition to the eligibility specified against  each of the below mentioned courses:

i)       MBBS/B.Sc (Ag)/ BVSc & AH and B. Pharmacy: At least 60% or more in Physics(P), Chemistry(C) and Biology(B) in 10+2 or equivalent examination for MBBS, B.Sc.(Ag) and BVSc & AH. For B. Pharmacy the candidate should have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level (Class XI marks not to be included).

ii)    BE and B.Sc (Dairy Technology): At least 60% or more in Physics (P),

Chemistry(C) and Mathematics (M) in 10+2 or equivalent examination   (Class XI  marks not to be included).

iii)    Candidates appearing in Plus 2 Examination during the year 2010 may also apply in anticipation of their results. Their selection will, however, depend on fulfilling the above criteria of eligibility. Results of the qualifying examination should be made available to the Embassy latest by June 30, 2010 or one week after publication of Class XII results, whichever is earlier, failing which the candidature is likely to be cancelled.

Age Limit

As on July 1, 2010, applicants should be between 17 and 22 years of age for all undergraduate courses.

Selection Process

i)       Selection will be based on a qualifying examination conducted by the Embassy.

ii)       50 percent of the seats will be reserved for candidates from districts identified by Government of Nepal as educationally disadvantaged districts.

iii)     The short-listed candidates will be informed individually through Indian Embassy website They are advised to interact solely with the Education Wing, Embassy of India, Kathmandu and CGI, Birgunj for admission related matters. The candidates should indicate their address and contact telephone/mobile numbers/e-mail address clearly on the data-sheet. Any change in address / telephone/mobile numbers should also be intimated immediately through letter.

Candidates belonging to Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Makwanpur and Chitwan may send their applications to Consulate General of India, Shreepur, Birgunj. However, candidates from above districts presently residing in Kathmandu may submit their applications to Education Wing, Embassy of India, Kathmandu. Similarly, students from districts other than the aforementioned ones presently residing in the above mentioned districts may submit their applications at Consulate General of India, Shreepur, Birgunj.

MBBS is a self-financing course and candidates should indicate their willingness for joining self-financing course in the data-sheet clearly. Change from self-financing to scholarship is not possible. Candidates applying for self financing course will have to abide by the fee structure/regulation of the concerned university/college granting admission to them.

Instructions for filling Data-Sheet.

i)       Data sheet may be downloaded from the Indian Embassy website www.indianembassy.org.np. The data sheet should be filled in legibly, preferably typed, and should be submitted in five copies to either Embassy of India, Kathmandu or Consulate General of India, Birgunj.

ii)      Candidates can opt for a maximum of any two courses only. Data Sheets with more than two options are liable to be rejected.

iii)     Candidates should affix attested photographs in the space provided in the data sheet and attach attested (College Principal/ Govt. Gazetted Officer) photocopies of citizenship certificate and mark sheet of Class XII only. Those not in possession of citizenship certificate should submit their parent’s citizenship certificate. Originals need not be attached at this stage. Data-Sheet may be submitted personally or by post to the office of Attache (Education), Embassy of India, Kathmandu or to Consulate General of India, Shreepur, Birgunj along with the original counter foil (Bank Voucher) showing that the application fee of Rs.400/- has been deposited in Account No.17725240000335 of Nepal SBI Bank, Kathmandu (Fee once deposited will not be refunded or adjusted). Outstation applicants may send Account Payee Demand Drafts in favour of Attache (Education), Embassy of India, PO Box – 292, Kapurdhara Marg, Kathmandu or Consulate General of India, Shreepur, Birgunj, not later than March 17, 2010. Forms will be accepted on all working days between 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs. Application fee once deposited will not be refunded or adjusted in any case to the candidate.

For downloading the form,http://www.indianembassy.org.np/pdf_preview.php?id=347

Organiser: Robo.in – IIT based robotics company

Robo.in is looking for smart technosavvy individuals, who are willing to work with school students (std 4th- 11th) for promoting robotics education. The individual is required to have good communication skills, basic computer proficiency and ability to think innovatively.

Period of internship: 3-4 months (March – June)

Work Description: Conducting classes on robotics (electronics and programming), Carrying out hands-on activity in classes.

Skills required: Good communication and interpersonal skills. Science background is must. Basic Computer knowledge, Creative, Self motivated and Good learner.

What’s in it for you? Learn robotics – Among the hottest technology sector. Gain Teaching Experience (Invaluable for MS aspirants). Industry standard Stipend, Enhance leadership, team building and soft skills. Certificate of Internship.

To apply, email your resume to careers@thinklabs.in with “robo.in Internship” in the subject line.

Website : http://www.robo.in/

Email address: careers@thinklabs.in

Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites applications for scholarships on prescribed data sheets from Nepalese nationals enrolled in first year of under graduate courses in recognized educational institutions in Nepal. During the academic year 2009-10, a total of 100 scholarships will be awarded under the scheme as per the following distribution:

i)          Medical                 -               25 (5 years course)

ii)         Engineering           -               25 (4 years course)

iii)        Other disciplines   -              50 (3 years course)

(B.Sc, B.A, BBS, B.Com, etc)

2. Eligibility:

Candidates must have secured at least 70% marks in aggregate at the Intermediate (+2 i.e. Class-12^th) level and family income of the candidate must be less than NRs. 1,20,000/- per annum.

Note: Those who have already received or are receiving scholarship for any course under this scheme are not eligible to apply.

3. Age Limit:

Applicants should be between 17 and 22 years of age as on 1^st July 2009 for all undergraduate courses.

4. Scholarship Amount:

Selected students in medical / engineering disciplines will get a scholarship of NRs 3000/- per month. The scholarship for students in other disciplines will be NRs. 2,000/- per month. The scholarship will be discontinued if the percentage of marks obtained by the awardee falls below 50% in each year or for any other reason that the Embassy may deem necessary.

5. Selection Process:

• Selection will be based on merit. Short listed candidates will be called for interview which will be conducted in Kathmandu, Birgunj and other regional centers in Nepal in January/ February 2010

• Outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed conveyance charges up to a maximum of NRs. 500/- on producing proof of having undertaken the journey i.e  bus/ air tickets.

• Names of candidates short-listed for interview will be placed on Indian Embassy website.  Candidates are advised to interact solely with the Education Wing, Embassy of India, Kathmandu and CGI Birgunj for the scholarship scheme. The candidates should indicate their address and contact Telephone or Mobile numbers / e-mail address clearly on the data sheet. Any change in address / telephone number should also be intimated immediately through letter. Candidates are advised to check the website to ascertain the status of their application.

• 50 scholarships will be reserved for students belonging to districts identified by Government of Nepal as educationally disadvantaged. These are Morang, Dhading, Sindhuli, Kavrepalanchok, Nawalparasi, Sindhupalchok, Rupandehi, Nuwakot, Kanchanpur, Dangdeukhuri, Sunsari, Banke, Makwanpur, Kapilvastu, Parsa, Saptari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Bara, Kailali, Bardiya, Siraha and Rasuwa.

• Children of retired/ serving Nepalese soldiers in Indian Army are required to furnish a certificate to this effect that he/she is a child of serving/ex-serviceman personnel of Indian Army and send their application through Asstt. Military Attache (Welfare), Embassy of India, Kathmandu.

• Candidates belonging to or studying in Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Prasa, Makwanpur and Chitwan may send their applications to Consulate General of India, Shreepur, Birgunj. However, candidates from above districts presently studying in Kathmandu may submit their application to Education Wing, Embassy of India, Kathmandu. All other candidates should submit their application forms at Embassy of India, Kathmandu.

6. Instruction for filling Data-sheet

• The data-sheet may be downloaded from the Indian Embassy website www.indianembasy.org.np and should be filled-in legibly, preferably typed and should be submitted in 1 copy only.

• Candidates should attach one attested photograph, attested photocopies of citizenship certificate, mark-sheet of class XII (Transcript only) and parental income certificate issued by CDO or college authorities where the student is studying. Original documents need not be attached at this stage. Candidates who are not in possession of citizenship certificates can enclose copy of citizenship certificate of either mother or father. Data-sheet may be submitted personally or by post to the office of Attache (Education), Embassy of India, P.O Box- 292, Kapurdhara Marg, Kathmandu or Consulate General of India, Shreepur, Birgunj, not later than January 07, 2010. Forms will be accepted on all working days between 1000 hrs. to 1200 hrs.

7. Data-sheet should be strictly in the format specified in the Indian Embassy website.

Note:  Applicants are advised to check Indian Embassy website www.indianembassy.org.np regarding their short listing for interview and date, time and venue of interview.