LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 1. It gratifies me to give this letter of recommendation to Mr.

Mohammed Sameer who is keen topursue his higher studies at your University. I have been closely acquainted with him for the pastthree years of his Under-Graduate studies at Deccan College of Engg. & Tech. I taught him DataBase Management System, Computer Organization, Computer Networks, Operating Systems,Computer Graphics and Distributed Databases.I had sufficient opportunity to observe him closely and to asses his capabilities and personality.His dedication and zeal towards the subjects are praise worthy and he has always performed theassigned work utmost care and creativity.Mr. Mohammed Sameer is a sincere, hardworking and intelligent student. He has impressed mewith his clarity of thought and good communication skills. His proficiency in expressing his ideasis clearly noticeable in the class and he had a flair for public expression of ideas, judging thestudent by his various abilities and talents.I have no doubt in my mind to ascertain you that Mohammed Sameer will perform very well in thegraduate program of your university. I recommend him very strongly for admission with suitablefinancial assistance. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 2. I am delighted to issue this recommendation in favor of Miss XXXXX for admission into thegraduate program at your renowned university. I taught her the subjects ***, ****, **** and *****. Ieven supervises her in **** laboratory. My interaction with her during these courses had given meabundant scope to assess her academic and personal capabilities.A sedulous student with high level of academic commitment Miss. XXXXX has sound knowledgeof fundamentals and enthusiasm to acquire knowledge. Outstanding leadership qualities, highinitiative and strong academic background are few of her assets. She has shown the motivation,intelligence, perseverance and analytical aptitude for computer study. Her amiable and cheerfuldisposition makes her easily approachable. She is perspicacious in widening the horizon of her knowledge by close interaction with faculty and active involvement in various extracurricular activities,Her ability to organize time efficiently and meticulous preparation will be an asset to any researchteam she joins. Her oratory skills are praiseworthy. She has always been industrious andattentive. I am confident that her sincerity added to her perseverance and good potential for research would enable her to make rapid strives in her career and accustom her to any situation.Taking into account her overall performance, I rank among the top *% in her class. I thereby consider her to be efficient of pursuing her Masters program in your university. Hope you wouldendorse her induction with substantial fiscal assistance. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 3. Prof. XXXXXXXXXXXXB.E.(Osm),M.Tech, MIEEE, MCSI, LMISTE, MIETEProfessor and Head of Department of MCA, ITDeccan College of Engineering & TechnologyAs the Professor, I have been closely associated with Mr. XXX with laboratory sessions and classes, for the past three years. I have taught him subjects like Logic and Switching theory,Microprocessor Systems and Interfacing, Automata Languages and computation, and AlgorithmAnalysis and Design, his performance in all these subjects has been excellent.Mr. XXXXXXX has

displayed an exceptional understanding of the fundamentals of the subjectshe has studied and has shown profound interest in them. His hard work and diligence coupledwith his sincere dedication has enabled him to maintain an excellent academic record. I wouldrate him among the top 5% of the students in a class of 60.I have known him to be an amicable person with excellent communication skills. He has highpotential for graduate study. His sound academic background, ability to think independently andhis practicability in tackling innovative problems make him an ideal research student. He has alsoactively participated in technical seminars and his seminar on Microprocessors (8085/86) andPentium Registers was commendable.I therefore strongly recommend Mr. XXXXXXX to your esteemed institution with maximumpossible financial assistance and I am confident that he will prove to be a success student at your graduate school.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 4 I have known Mr.XXXXXXXXXxx, a brilliant student of Metallurgy and Materials Technology, inmy capacity as the Principal and former Head of the Department for over three years. He was mystudent in two core courses, viz., Physical Metallurgy, Powder Metallurgy and their relatedlaboratories.Mr. Sandeep seeks out new responsibilities, displaying commendable initiative. He has been afocused, regular, sincere and hard working student throughout his studies. I have personalappreciation for his analytical skills and zeal to learn beyond the scope of syllabus.Mr. Sandeep had been extremely active as a student volunteer in the Organizing of NationalConvention-2003 on Frontiers of Metallurgy and Materials Technology conducted at our Institute. I am sure that he would be a potential asset to any OrganizationMr. Sandeep has good command over English. I am confident that he can take up any teachingassignment effectively. He had won first prize in the National-Level symposium METTLE2005organized by National Institute of Technology-Trichy for his technical paper on Phase relationsand Micro structural studies of titanium aluminide intermetallics for Aerospace and itsapplicationsMr. Sandeep has consistently excellent academic record throughout his studies.I strongly recommend his admission to graduate studies at your esteemed university with fullfinancial aid and assistantship.(XXXXXXXX) LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 5 Prof. Ms. A. R. Rajini, M.S.,Head of the DepartmentDepartment of Electronics and CommunicationI am very proud and happy to write the letter of recommendation for my student Mr. RajeshVenkatraman. As the head of the department, I handled core subjects in the discipline of electronics and communication like electromagnetism, signals and systems, probability theoryand random process, statistical theory of communication and radar systems. I also handledcomputer laboratory and two semesters of microprocessor laboratories.He is rated among the top 5% of his class. Amassing an aggregate of 80% in a class that has anaverage of 55% is no mean feat. The abstract concepts in the subjects I handle require intenseconcentration and utmost dedication. He not only understood them thoroughly, but also was ableto raise interesting questions. An intelligent student, he was always ahead of the rest

duringpractical. He had the capability to work effectively and efficiently in a group as alone. Often Iwould find him providing assistance to his batch. Drawn by his inquisitive nature he would spendhis spare time looking at the scientific journals and keep himself updated on the latest trends inthe field of communication. To plan to work and then work according to the plan, was his style of functioning. He had his priorities set and worked hard to achieve them. Quality was his forte asthe assignments he submitted substantiated them.Rajesh was a born leader. He commanded respect by his amicable behavior. This was reflectedas he was unanimously elected as the class representative. He was forthright in his commentsand had the tenacity to handle precarious situations. It was this quality, that stood him in goodstead, as he headed the organizing committee as the general secretary in the pre-final year andas the students secretary in the final year, that conducted the two national level technicalsymposiums. Dr. K. Subramaninan, Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Council for Scienceand Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, appreciated his painstaking efforts. The proficiencyover the English language was amply demonstrated in the various seminars he took. A multi-faceted personality, he represented the college in various cultural activities, and was the captainof the college and department cricket team.His excellent academic record along with his dedication and communication skills make me ratehim amongst the top 3% of the students I have taught in my profession. You have my assurancethat Rajesh Venkatraman would be best suited for education into the postgraduate program of your university, and would pursue with interest and motivation. "I am pleased to write to you on behalf of X, who is applying for a fellowship to study . . . . I haveknown X for two years. She took my course in . . . . More recently, I have been advising her onher thesis.X has done well in Harvard's . . . concentration. The concentration includes preparation in . . . . Inaddition, she has had substantial exposure to the "practical" aspects of her topic, for examplethrough her work at . . . . Thus she is extremely well prepared to fulfill her proposed project.X has selected an area, . . . , which is of growing interest. . . . In my view as someone whostudies . . . among other topics, questions such as this are severely under-researched. Theproposed topic - . . . - seems to be both worthwhile and feasible, and should prove veryinteresting.X is an independent self-starter. While she has no trouble working in groups, or interacting withothers, she can also work well on her own. Furthermore, she is mature and personable. I wouldexpect her to perform well in a wide range of environments. In fact, her personality and skillsshould place her high on any list of good "representatives" for the U.S.I hope that you will consider her application strongly." AND LASTLY "This letter is in support of X, who is applying for a . . . grant. I have read his statement of purposewith great care; in fact, I have had many discussions with him about his project, which I find bothcompelling and important.X is a rare combination: he is already at this young age a seasoned expert in both literature andiconography . . . . Having taught him in a language-intensive course last year, I can bear witnessto his superb command of German . . . .His project's focus of interest, the . . . , is admirably suited to someone of X's talents and industry.The . . . Institute is the ideal place to carry out such research, and I am confident that X`sdiscoveries will in the long run make an impact on learning in that field.Add to all this that X is a very congenial person, well-liked by teachers and fellow-students alike,and you will see why I am so positive about this bright and energetic young scholar. I endorse hiscandidacy

with confidence and enthusiasm."summer conference outside of _________ for teenagers interested in communication skills.During the course of the week, _______ presented material with such ease and humor that sheset the tone for the entire workshop. Her creative ideas for presentations and activities wereinventive and entertaining; they were also astonishingly effective.With participants from a variety of backgrounds, there was often conflict, and occasionallyconfrontation. While setting limits, _______ managed to respond consistently with respect andcompassion. The experience had a profound effect on the participants and, because of _______'s exceptional skill and professionalism, she has been invited by many schools to offer similar workshopsDuring the time I have known ________, she has distinguished herself as a conscientious andenergetic pioneer in the field of social and emotional learning. I have enormous respect for her teaching and leadership skills, and have been pleased to work with her on many occasions.Two years ago, __________ was invited by _________ University Counseling Center to consultto our Peer Counseling program. I was eager to have such an extraordinary teacher help with thetraining of the students and the development of the program. Her skills, which were so apparentin Lithuania, were equally impressive in the United States. She was an eager, enthusiasticteacher who was greatly admired by the Hopkins students. She led group discussions andfacilitated role-plays with great skill, and also helped in the development of outreach programs.She is particularly gifted at identifying students' needs, encouraging their contributions, andinvolving them in the planning process. Her commitment and passion for her work was evident aswe worked together during that year, and she became a close friend and colleague during thevisit.I know of _________'s continued interest in programs related to social competence andemotional development. She has instituted many impressive programs for school children andfamilies, and it has been an honor to consult with her on some of these projects . I have thegreatest admiration for her work.Your program of study sounds ideally suited to ________'s needs and talents. She will be comingto you with the qualities of a natural therapist: genuineness, warmth, compassion, and integrity.She will also bring her interest in scholarly research and program development. Just asimportantly, she would come with an enthusiasm for both learning and teaching, well as aresolute desire to understand new theories and ideas. It is exciting to think of the ways in whichshe might contribute to your program.I urge you to carefully consider ________ who is, quite simply, the most remarkable teacher Ihave ever met.Sincerely,