Educational Opportunities in India

Courses on Speech and Hearing at AIISH, Mysore

Name of the Institution	All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
Courses offered	B.Sc (Speech and Hearing), Diploma in Hearing Aid and Earmold Technology. B.S.Ed (Hearing Impairment), M.Sc (Audiology), M.Sc (Speech Language Pathology), M.S.Ed (Hearing Impairment), Ph D (Sp.Lang.Path)
Website	http://www.aiishmysore.com/
Accreditation Status	An autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Admission Criteria	Entrance exam for B.Sc (Sp and Hg) on June 3, 2006, details not available for other courses
Application Details	Download Admission form and admission ticket. Submit with requisite DD.
Deadline	May 27 2006 for B.Sc (Sp and Hg), June 15 2006 for others
Scholarships/Fees	Stipends available for all courses.
Contact Address	Naimisham Campus, Manasagangothri, Mysore - 6
Source	Employment News 20-26 May 2006, p11

Post Graduate Diploma in Cement Technology at NCB, Ballabgarh, Haryana

Name of the Institution	Centre for Continuing Education Services, National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
Courses offered	Post Graduate Diploma in Cement Technology
Website	http://www.ncbindia.com/
Accreditation Status	Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India
Admission Criteria	B.E / B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) or M.Sc.(Chemistry) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade
Application Details	NCB invites applications on plain paper for admission to the One Year (August 2006 to July 2007) . Interested candidates should send their bio-data with copies of marks sheet and recent passport size photo. Sponsored candidates should send their application through their employers.
Deadline	Applications should reach NCB latest by 30 June 2006.
Scholarships/Fees	Industry sponsored candidates : Rs.1,75,000/- (incl. Tuition fee, boarding/lodging, technical visits and other institutional facilities Non-sponsored candidates : Rs.55,000 (incl tuition fee and institutional facilities)
Contact Address	The Director-in-charge Centre for Continuing Education Services National Council for Cement and Building Materials 34 KM Stone, Delhi-Mathura Road (NH -2) Ballabgarh - 121 004 (Haryana) Tel: +91-129-4192467 / 472 Email : [email protected] Web: http://www.ncbindia.com/
Source	Employment News 20-26 May 2006, p4

Bachelor's degree in Fishing and Nautical Science (B.F.N.Sc) at CIFNET, Kochi

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Name of the Institution	Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical Engineering Training (CIFNET)
Courses offered	Bachelor's degree in Fishing and Nautical Science (B.F.N.Sc) 4-year programme (8 semesters) with integrated practicals & on board training on ocean going fishing vessels. 20 seats per year.
Website	http://www.cifnet.nic.in/
Accreditation Status	Affiliated to Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi
Admission Criteria	10+2 with mathematics and science with minimum 50% marks. Age limit: Over 16 years and maximum of 20 years as on october 01, 2006. Entrance Test on June 11, 2006, Academic Merit (in 10+2) and interview on July 10, 2006
Application Details	Application form and prospectus can be obtained from the Director, CIFNET, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-16 on payment of Rs. 250/- (Rs. 125/- for SC/ST) by Demand Draft payable at Ernakulam only, drawn in favour of Chief Instructor (Craft & Gear), CIFNET and a self-addressed and stamped (Rs. 15/-) envelope (A4 size). Application form can also be downloaded from the web site at http://www.cifnet.nic.in/
Deadline	Last date of issue of application form is May 19, 2006 and last date of receipt of filled in application is May 19, 2006.
Scholarships	Not mentioned
Contact Address	Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical Engineering Training (CIFNET) Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi 682 016 Tel: +91-484-2351610, 2351493, 2351790, Fax: +91-484-2370879, email: [email protected]
Source	The Hindu, Wednesday April 18, 2006, p15

Masters in International Business at Gitam Inst. of Foreign Trade, Vishakapatnam

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Name of the Institution	Gitam Institute of Foreign Trade
Courses offered	Two-year full-time Master’s Program in International Business (MPIB)
Website	http://www.gift-india.org/
Accreditation Status	Applied for AICTE approval, vide AICTE notification AICTE/legal/12(1)/2005, for the award of Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (International Business)
Admission Criteria	Three-year bachelor’s degree (12 + 3 stream) from any recognized University in any discipline. Those awaiting results of their degree examinations may also apply. Preference will be given to candidates with two or more years of work experience after degree as well as graduates / post-graduates in Engineering, Pharmacy and Biochemistry. Appear for Admission Test to be conducted by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi (for details log on to http://iift.edu) or Appear for CAT followed by Group discussion and personal interview conducted by GIFT for the short listed candidates. For further details you may write to [email protected]
Application Details	Apply to GIFT and send a crossed DD for Rs 250/- towards prospectus and Rs 500/- for application registration in favour of GITAM Institute of Foreign Trade, Visakhapatnam.
Deadline	Not mentioned
Scholarships	Not mentioned
Contact Address	Gitam Institute of Foreign Trade Gandhinagar Campus, Rushikonda Visakhapatnam 530 045 Tel: +91-891-2790505, Fax: +91-891-2790036 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Source	The Hindu, Wednesday April 19, 2006, p21

M.A/M.Sc. Criminology and M.Sc. Forensic Science at Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Delhi

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Name of the Institution	Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science (LNJN NICFS)
Courses offered	20 seats each in M.A/M.Sc. Criminology (2 year course for graduates), and M.Sc. Forensic Science (2 year course for science graduates)
Website	http://www.nicfs.nic.in/
Accreditation Status	Run in affiliation with GGS IP University Delhi. Eligibility conditions and intake procedure as per University rules
Admission Criteria	For Criminology, a Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years duration in Humanities or Science with at least 50% marks in the aggregate from any recognized university. The candidates should have offered at least two of the following subjects at the graduation level and should have pursued these subject for at least two full academic years (at least 4 Semesters) : Political Science, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Social Anthropology, Police Administration, Public Administration and Correctional Administration. For Forensic Science, B.Sc. from any recognized university with at least 50% marks in the aggregate and only with one of the either combinations, i.e.(1) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; and (2) Botany, Zoology and Chemistry.
Application Details	The application details are available at http://www.nicfs.nic.in/bulletin.html. The entrance test will be held at DELHI only on June 21, 2006. It is designed to test the candidates for a fair knowledge of English comprehension and General Awareness and Graduate Level knowledge about subjects included in the eligibility conditions. There will be approximately equal weightage for each subject.
Deadline	Sale of information bulleting till May 09, 2006. Last date for receipt of application forms is May 15, 2006
Scholarships	Not mentioned
Contact Address	National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science Outer Ring Road, Rohini ,Sec-III, Delhi -110085 Tel: +91-11-27521091,27522564,27514161, Fax: +91-11-27511571
Source	The Hindu, Wednesday April 19, 2006, p6

List of colleges across India offering courses in various disciplines

The Tripura Government web site has a fairly comprehensive list of higher education institutions in various states (other than Tripura) including.

• Engineering (Degree)
• Engineering (Diploma)
• IITs, IIMs and IIITs
• Medical Colleges
• AIIMS
• Management Colleges
• Law Colleges
• Pharmacy Colleges
• Cost Accountacy Institute
• Company Secretary Institute

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering from the Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering, Navi Mumbai

Name of the Institution	Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering, Navi Mumbai
Courses offered	Graduateship examination in Industrial Engineering The Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE), a National Body for the profession of the Industrial Engineering, offers an opportunity for acquiring Graduateship in Industrial Engineering - A professional Qualification.
Website	http://www.iiie-india.com/
Accreditation Status	The Graduateship of the IIIE is recognized by the Government of India at par with a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from a recognized Indian University for the purpose of recruitment to superior posts and service under the Central Government (The Official communication dated 20th April 1978, conveying the recognition is reproduced under Memorandum). It is also recognized for admission to Master's Degree course in Industrial Engineering through the entrance Examination known as GATE.
Admission Criteria	Any of the following: Class XII or equivalent with two years experience. Graduate (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com) with 1 year experience or Diploma in Engineering with 1 year experience Thow who have passed first 2 years of Degree course in Engineering Degree in Engineering/Technology
Application Details	For syllabus and application form, send a DD of Rs. 300/- in favour of Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering, payable at Mumbai to the address below
Deadline	Not mentioned
Scholarships	Not mentioned
Contact Address	Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering National Headquarters, Plot No. 103, Sector 15, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400 614 Tel. : +91-22-756 25 62, 757 94 12 Telefax : +91-22-757 85 26
Source	The Hindu, Sunday, August 01, 2004, p9

Post Graduate Programme in Forestry Management at the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal

Name of the Institution	Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal An autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India
Courses offered	Post Graduate Programme in Forestry Management (2005-2007, 18th batch) As part of the programme, students spend almost one year (half of the total course duration) working in the field in different parts of the country. Field work is undertaken after two terms and helps to sensitize students to the practical aspects of forestry, wildlife and rural dynamics. Groups of four to five students are attached to forest divisions in different parts of the country for a period of 10 weeks.
Website	http://www.iifm.org/pgdfm/admission.html
Accreditation Status	Recognised as equivalent to Masters Degree by AIU (See UGC's list of recognised universities)
Admission Criteria	Bachelors Degree or equivalent as recognised by AIU / AICTE. Candidates appearing for their final graduation exams are also eligible to apply provided they complete it by June 30, 2005. The entrance to the programme is through a three stage selection process. The first stage involves appearing for the CAT examination conducted by the IIM's to be held on November 21, 2004. Students shortlisted through the CAT examination are called for group discussion and interview at IIFM.
Application Details	Application form can be otained by sending a DD for Rs. 700/- in favour of Director, IIFM, payable at Bhopal and can also be downloaded from the web site.
Deadline	The last date for submitting CAT applicaiton is September 10, 2004. Completed forms should reach IIFM Bhopal on or before November 30, 2004
Scholarships	IIFM offers a monthly scholarship of Rs. 1500/- Indian Rupees to all students(except NRI sponsored) that it selects for the PFM programme. There are no bonds attached to this grant.
Other Information	PGDFM Academic Fees Break-Up for Indian(Except NRI Sponsored) and SAARC Students The fee for Foreign Nationals/NRI/NRI Sponsored is US$ 8000 (US Dollar eight thousand) for entire duration of the programme to cover tuition fee, computer fee, teaching material, students welfare fund, examination fee, establishment fee, OT fee, library, alumni association, hostel rent etc. through a demand draft in US dollars made in favour of the Director, Indian Institute of Forest Management, payable at Bhopal. During the last ten years, IIFM students have done projects in diverse areas of management application like human resource development, project formulation, MIS, GIS, marketing, system analysis and design, inventory management, plantation management, NGO action plans, eco-development plans, joint forest management, agro-forestry, development communication, feasibility studies and environmental impact assessment.
Contact Address	Dr. P. Bhattacharya, Chairman (Admissions) Indian Institute of Forest Management Post Box No. 357, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal, 462 003 Tel: +91-755-2775 716, 2773-799 ext. 339, 321 Fax: +91-755-2772 878, Email: [email protected]
Source	The Hindu, Sunday, August 01, 2004, p9

MBA at Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi

Name of the Institution	Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra Ranchi
Courses offered	MBA (2005-06) at Main Campus and at Extension Centres at Lalpur and Noida
Website	http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/
Accreditation Status	A deemed university u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956(See UGC's list of recognised universities)
Admission Criteria	An A.I.U recognised Bachelor's Degree with minimum 50% marks. Candidates completing their exam by June 30, 2005 can also apply. Selection will be based on (a) Applicant's performance in Common Admission Test (CAT) to be conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management on Sunday, November 21, 2004), (b) Group Discussion and (c) Personal Interview
Application Details	The brochure and prescribed application form will y available by post from the address below. Please send a Bank draft of Rs. 250/- in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi along with two self addressed slips of paper size 3"x4"
Deadline	Last date to submit CAT form is September 10, 2004 Last date for receipt of completed BIT form along with processing fee is November 30, 2004
Scholarships	Not mentioned
Contact Address	Prof. S.P. Bhatnagar, OSD & Controller of Entrance Examinations Birla Institute of Technology Mesra 835215, Ranchi, Jharkhand Tel: +91-0651-2275896/2275444, Fax: +91-651-2275401
Source	The Hindu, Sunday, August 01, 2004, p13

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Fellowships for school & college students interested in research careers

Name of the Institution	Funded by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, Administered by the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Fellowships offered	The "Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana" is an ongoing programme initiated by the Department of Science and Technology Government of India to encourage students of Basic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to take up research careers in these areas. The aim of the programme is to identify and encourage talented students with aptitude for research. This programme strives to assist the students to realise their potential and to ensure that the best scientific talent is tapped for research and development in the country. Generous scholarships will be provided (up to the pre-Ph.D. level) to the selected students. In addition, summer programmes in prestigious research and educational institutions in the country will be organized. Basic Sciences (upto 120 fellowships) Engineering (upto 25 fellowships) Medicine (upto 25 fellowships)
Website	http://www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy/main.htm
Eligibility Criteria	These Fellowships are only for Indian Nationals for study in India. The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, offers attractive fellowships (ranging from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 5,000 per month) and contingency grants for students studying in Basic Science, Engineering and Medicine. Selection to the programme takes into account academic excellence and demonstrated interest in pursuing research. Selection is open to Indian nationals studying in India. Selection procedures are different for Basic Science, Engineering and Medicine. All of them, however, include an interview for final selection. Complete details for courses in each of Basic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine are available at http://www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy/eligibl.htm
Application Details	Each stream has a different application form. Students who wish to apply for more than one stream must submit separate requisitions. Each requisition must clearly indicate the stream applied for (e.g.. SA, SB, SP, EA, EB, MA) and must be accompanied by a DD for Rs.75/- drawn in favour of "SID A/c KVPY" payable at Bangalore.
Deadline	Last date for receipt of requisition of application form by Post is September 15, 2004 in person at I.I.Sc. is September 30, 2004 Last date for receipt of completed Application Form: October 1, 2004
Other Information	For more details, see the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana FAQ
Contact Address	Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana(KVPY) Lecture Hall Complex, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012 Tel: +91-80-2360 1008, 2293 2975/76, Fax: (+91-80-2360 1215, Email: [email protected]
Source	The Hindu, Sunday, August 01, 2004, p18