Request for information can be sent by letter, fax or by email addressed to the Public Information Officer, Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Mumbai 400098. All requests must be accompanied by a demand draft or postal order or money order for Rs 10/-. The DD/IPO must be drawn in favour of UM DAE CEBS.
Those persons who are below poverty line (BPL) need not pay the fees. However, they should submit documentary evidence of their BPL status.
All requests for information under RTI must have the full and complete postal address of the applicant with whom CEBS can communicate to send the reply.
| 4(1)(b)(i) | The particulars of its organisation, functions and duties | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CEBS) is a teaching-cum-research institute, fully funded by the Government of India through the Department of Atomic Energy. Currently CEBS operates from the Health Centre, University oif Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Mumbai 400098. CEBS offers Five Year integrated M.Sc. in the four principal areas of basic sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. CEBS is also involved in research in the above areas. There are plans to expand its activities and start graduate studies leading to PhD. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4(1)(b)(ii) | The powers and duties of its officers and employees | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4(1)(b)(iii) | The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4(1)(b)(iv) | The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| These are in the drafting stage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4(1)(b)(v) | The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions; | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| These are in the drafting stage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4(1)(b)(vi) | A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CEBS hold the following records:
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| 4(1)(b)(vii) | The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The two primary areas of activities of CEBS are research and teaching. Since the research is carried out in frontier areas of basic sciences, there is very little scope for consultative arrangements with members of the general public. As regards student/admission related matters, a separate entity called the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is responsible for conduct of examinations, and the intake of students is based strictly on their performance in the test. For matters related to NEST, Dr. Ameeya Bhagwat can be contacted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4(1)(b)(viii) | A statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or for the purpose of its advice, and as to whether meetings of those boards, councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public; | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Governing Council:
Academic Board
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| 4(1)(b)(ix) | A directory of its officers and employees | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The complete list of staff members can be seen at people > All CEBS members | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4(1)(b)(x) | The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations; | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4(1)(b)(xi) | The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CEBS has been recognized as an aided institute of the DAE only very recently. The budgetary proposals will be forwarded to the DAE and once approved, it will be uploaded. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4(1)(b)(xii) | The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CEBS is engaged in teaching MSc students and also research in different areas of basic sciences. Therefore, the answer to the above clause is “NA” | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4(1)(b)(xiii) | Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorisations granted by it; | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Not applicable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4(1)(b)(xiv) | Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CEBS has become an aided institute in January 2016. Work on digitisation of data will commence after funds are released and will be an ongoing process. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4(1)(b)(xv) | The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or reading room, if maintained for public use; | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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he primary activities are teaching students leading to their MSc and/or PhD degree, and research in basic sciences. The website has details course, fee structure, hostel rules, guidelines for undergraduates. For any other information, send a mail to generic mail ID info@cbs.ac.in which will be forwarded to the official concerned. Some important mail IDs are:
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| 4(1)(b)(xvi) | The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers; | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ms Swati Kolekar Mr. Bhupesh K. Gangrade Prof. Jacinta D'Souza |
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| Other pro-active disclosures: Matters related to payment: Ms. Rupali Shringare, and Ms. Neha Dandekar Matters related to student activities: Dr. Mahendra Patil Matters related to hostel: Dr. Mahendra Patil and Dr. Sinjan Choudhary Matters related to guest house: Prof. Jacinta D'Souza Dean, Academic Affairs, Dr. Swapan Ghosh |
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