Educational Opportunities in India

MBA in Shipping & Port Management at the Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Chennai

Name of the Institution	Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Chennai An extension centre of Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Ranchi
Courses offered	Two year full time MBA in Shipping & Port Management
Website	http://www.ametindia.com/
Accreditation Status	Not mentioned
Admission Criteria	See their web site at http://www.ametindia.com/proaw6.html
Application Details	For Prospectus and Application Forms, send Demand Draft For Rs.300/- in favour of "Director, AMET" payable at Chennai, to the address mentioned below
Deadline	Not mentioned
Other Information	Job Prospects: On successful completion of this unique sector-specific MANAGEMENT programme, designed to impart knowledge of General Management, Information Technology, with specialization in Shipping and Port Management, candidates will be eligible to occupy Managerial positions in Shipping Companies, in Agency Houses, Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) Firms, Export/Import Houses, large manufacturing and trading concerns, related Government Departments and undertakings and in Major Ports worldwide. Fees : Rs. 120,000 per year, payable in two instalments of Rs.60,000 every six months. If hostel accommodation is required, boarding and lodging charges would be Rs.2,500 per month.
Contact Address	AMET CAMPUS 135, East Coast Road, Kanathur - 603112, India Tel: +91 - 4114 - 272904 / 272905 / 272155 / 272157, Fax: +91 - 4114 - 272804, Email: [email protected]
Source	The Hindu, Sunday, June 27, 2004, p12

Film & TV courses offered by the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkat

Name of the Institution	Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata An autonomous institution under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India
Courses offered	Three year full-time residential courses in Direction & Screenplay writing Motion Picture Photography Sound Recording Editing
Website	Not mentioned
Accreditation Status	Not mentioned
Admission Criteria	For courses in Direction & Screenplay Writing, Motion Picture Photography and Editing: Graduate or equivalent from a recognised university For Sound Recording Course: Graduate or equivalent from a recognised university with Physics as one of the subjects at higher secondary level. Age must be less than 30 years as on September 01, 2004 Admission through written examination (Phase-1) in different centres across the country on September 09, 2004 and Interactive Orientation Test & Viva-Voce for short listed candidates at Kolkata (Phase-2).
Application Details	Propsectus available on request with a DD of Rs. 300/- in favour of "Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata" payable at Kolkata.
Deadline	Last date for requesting prospectus by post is July 15, 2004 and the last date for receipt of applications is July 31, 2004
Other Information	10 seats per course Foreign Students Quota: 2 seats per course
Contact Address	The Registrar, Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute E.M. Bypass Road, P.O. Panchasayar, Kolkata 700 094
Source	The Hindu, Sunday, June 27, 2004, p2

MBBS & BDS offered by SSR Medical College, Mauritius

Name of the Institution	SSR Medical College, Mauritius Run by the Indian Ocean Medical Institute Trust
Courses offered	MBBS & BDS
Website	Not mentioned
Accreditation Status	Recognised by the WHO & Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates ECFMG, USA Affiliated to the University of Mauritius & Approved by the Medical Council of Mauritius Syllabus based on the guidelines of the Medical Council of India and is approved by the Medical Council of Mauritius Degree recognised by the Medical Council of India in accordance with the letter no. 203 (327)/99. REGN 10080, dated July 07, 2000.
Admission Criteria	10+2 from a recognised Board with minimum of 60% marks in PCB and English and at least 17 years old as on July 31, 2004. Admission will be based on merit & interview. Preliminary interview for provisional admission will be held at ACT Shipping Ltd, Airlink House, Venkat Raman Road, Willington Island, Kochi Tel: +91-484-266 7198 Date & Timings of Interview: July 15, 2004 (10 AM to 3 PM) Hotel Taj Residency, Bangalore Tel: +91-80-5660 4444 Date & Timings of Interview: July 18, 2004 (10 AM to 3 PM) Hotel Taj Banjara, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Tel: +91-40-5566 9999 Date & Timings of Interview: July 19, 2004 (10 AM to 3 PM)
Application Details	For prospectus and application details, contact the address below. Prospectus & Application Fee is US$ 20 (Rs. 1000/-)
Deadline	Courses commence in November 2004. Admission for overseas students will close as soon as the seats are filled.
Other Information	Separate on-campus accommodation is provided for boys and girls. Fees for the 5 year MBBS Course is US$ 26,000 Fees for the 4 year BDS Course is US$ 12,200 Living expenses: US$ 75-100 per month (approx)
Contact Address	R.P.N. Singh, Chairman IOMIT's SSR Medical College India Office B-4/172, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi - 110 029 Tel +91-11-2617 7805, 2618 1878, Fax: +91-11-2618 3622, 2671 5365
Source	The Hindu, Sunday, June 27, p 13

Training to become a Tata Honeywell (THL) Certified Industrial Automation & Control Engineer

Name of the Institution	JRD Tata Automation Training Centre in collaboration with Tata Honeywell Limited
Courses offered	Certificate course in Industrial Automation and Control Engineering. (THL) Certified Industrial Automation & Control Engineer. Similar course on Control Systems for ships, specifically designed for Marine Engineering students and Merchant Navy professionals is also offered. This is a focused training course in the are of Distributed Control Systems & Applications in Process Industry. It has been specifically designed for final year degree students and fresh engineering students.
Website	http://www.tata-honeywell.com/students%20education/Training.htm
Accreditation Status	Tata Honeywell (THL) Certified Industrial Automation & Control Engineer status
Admission Criteria	Engineering studetns with experience of 1 year (or less) or students in their final year of Engineering Degree/Diploma
Application Details	Log on to http://www.tata-honeywell.com/html/StudentSchedule.htm for application details
Deadline	4 week courses begin on July 05, 12 and August 09, 23, 2004.
Other Information	Course includes one week in-plant training at Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers (RCF) at Mumbai. Placement may be considered in Tata Honeywell after completion of the course based on individual's performance and requirements from time to time. The courses are specifically designed for working individuals keen on enhancing their career opportunities and upgrading their knowledge in the field of distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Contact Address	TATA HONEYWELL 56 & 57 Hadapsar Industrial Estate , Pune - 411013 Tel : +91-20-4039400 / 4039830, Fax : +91-20-26878 369, Email: [email protected]
Source	The Hindu, Sunday, June 27, 2004, p7

Bachelors courses in Ayurvedic, Unani and Homeopathic Medicine at University of Delhi

Name of the Institution	University of Dellhi, Faculty of Ayurvedic & Unani Medicines
Courses offered	Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS) Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS)
Website	http://www.du.ac.in/fac_ayur.pdf
Accreditation Status	(See UGC's list of recognised universities)
Admission Criteria	For full details, see the admission notice on their web site (in pdf format)
Application Details	Applications may be obtained from the address below against a DD on any nationalised bank in favour of "Registrar, University of Delhi", payable at Delhi for Rs. 125/- (if collected hand before July 09, 2004) or Rs. 175, along with a self-addressed envelope of 10"x8" (if required by post) before June 28, 2004
Deadline	Completed applications to reach the address below before 5.30 PM on July 09, 2004.
Contact Address	Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Ayurvedic and Unani Medicines &th Floor, V.P. Chest Institute Building, University of Delhi, Delhi 110 007
Source	Employment News 19-25, June 2004, p44

Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology offered by the Institute of Archaeology, New Delhi

Name of the Institution	Institute of Archaeology, New Delhi
Courses offered	Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology The two year course consisting of theoretical and practical training in the various branches of archaeology will commence from October 2004.
Website	Not mentioned
Accreditation Status	Not mentioned
Admission Criteria	M.A. or M.Sc. with Archaelogy or Anthropology from a recognised university or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks (50% in respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates). The upper age limit is 27 years. Age will be reckoned as on July 31, 2004. Selection for admission will be made on the basis of merit through written test and interview
Application Details	Prospectus and application will be sent only to those candidates who fulfill the prescribed educational qualifications and upper age limit. A self-addressed stamped envelope (size 20cm x 10 cm) should be sent alogn with the requisition.
Deadline	Last date for receipt of completed application is July 31, 2004.
Scholarships	During the entire period of two years, the pre-service students would be entitled to a stipend of Rs. 1,500/- per month in adition to second lcass railway or ordinary bus far as travelling allowance for attending outstation training camps. Such students would be required to execute a bond for availaing stipend and travelling allowance facilities.
Contact Address	Director, Institute of Archaeology Archaeological Survey of India 24, Tilak Marg, New Delhi 110 001
Source	Employment News 19-25, June 2004, p55

India Youth Scholarships for Class VIII students for schooling in Singapore

Name of the Institution	Agency for Science, Technology and Research c/o Ministry of Education, Singapore
Scholarships offered	A* STAR India Youth Scholarships The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (Singapore) is offering scholarships to outstanding students for studies in Singapore, leading to the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level). Scholars commence studies in top Singapore schools at Secondary 3 and will sit for the GCE 'A'-level Examinations (or equivalent) at the end of Pre-University 2. More than just excellent grades, we look for individuals who want to make a difference with their zest for Science. Terms of the Award: The scholarship will provide a maintenance allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) pre annum with hostel accommodation, settling-in allowance, subsidised medical benefits, shool and examination fees, return Economy Class air passage at the beginning and end of the scholarship term. There is no bond attached to the scholarship. Scholars who have done well can apply for further scholarships to pursue university studies in Singapore or overseas universities.
Website	http://www.a-star.edu.sg/
Eligibility Criteria	Students who are Indian nationals and completing Standard VIII in 2004 are eligibile to apply. Applicants should possess an outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 85%) with English as first language in the Standard VIII examinations.
Application Details	Application format is provided in the advertisement in c. Send completed application along with Certified copy of school examination results of Class VI, VII and VIII A curriculum vitae (not exceeding one page) with your full name, mailing address and personal interests. A list of your academic achievements / awards won and participation in extra-curricular activities in Class VI, VII and VIII to the address given below.
Deadline	Applications must reach by July 17, 2004. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for selection tests in September 2004. Candidates will be further shortlisted for an interview in October 2004. Both tests and interviews will be conducted in India.
Contact Address	A* STAR INDIA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP c/o Ministry of Education School Placement & Scholarships Branch 3rd Floor, Podium Block, 1, North Buona Vista Drive Singapore 138675, Republic of Singapore
Source	The Hindu dated Saturday, June 26, 2004, p7

Courses offered by the Flytech Aviation Academy, Secundarabad

Name of the Institution	Flytech Aviation Academy, Secundarabad
Courses offered	Pilot Training Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Airhostess Training
Website	http://www.flytechaviation.com/
Accreditation Status	Approved by Director General of Civil Aviation, Government of India
Admission Criteria	10+2 or Diploma in Engineering or equivalent
Application Details	For application form and prospectus, send Rs. 250/- by cash or DD in favour of "Flytech Aviation Academy" payable at Hyderabad
Other Information	Commercial Pilot's License: Rs. 2,600/- per hour on Cessna 152
Contact Address	Flytech Aviation Academy 102, Al Kausar, Road No 10, Street No 1, West Maredpally, Secundarabad, Andhra Pradesh - 500 026 Tel: +91-40-5549 6900, Fax : +91-40-2780 7664, email id : [email protected]
Source	The Hindu, Saturday, June 26, 2004, p20

Couses offered by the Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth

Name of the Institution	Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (Under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Department of AYUSH, Govt. of India)
Courses offered	Courses offered under Guru Shishya Parampara: Member of Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (MRAV) - Two year course (Acharya Guru Shishya Parampara). This couse involves critical study of original Ayurveda under the tutelage of Acharya Guruin the subjects of Charaka Samhita / Sushruta Samhita / Vagbhatta / Dravyaguna / Rasa Shastra / Rachana Sharira Certificate of Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (CRAV) - One year course (Chikitsak Guru Shishya Parampara). This course involves training in the Clinical practices of Ayurveda under Chikitsak Guru (eminent practicing Vaidya)
Website	Not mentioned
Accreditation Status	Not mentioned
Admission Criteria	For MRAV: Post graduate degree in Ayurveda in the concerned subject or working teachers with a graduate degree in Ayurveda and a minimum of five years teaching experience in Ayurveda colleges (please see prospectus for details) and a good knowledge of sanskrit. For CRAV: Graduate degree in Ayurveda
Application Details	Prospectus with application form can be had from the office of Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth at the address below on payment of Rs. 150/- (including postage) through DD in favour of "Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth" payable at any nationalised bank in New Delhi or personally from the office on payment of Rs. 100/- in cash.
Deadline	Completed application to reach Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth by July 24, 2004
Other Information	The graduate/post graduate degrees and the college from where the teaching experience was gained by the candidates must have been recognized under I.M.C.C. Act 1970 Candidate must have passed BAMS or equivalent exam in first attempt with a minimum of 55% marks Candidates selected for two year course (MRAV) will be paid a stipend of Rs. 9,000/- per month and for one year course (CRAV) a stipend of Rs. 7,000/- per month and he/she will have to make own boarding & lodging arrangements at the place of Guru These are full time courses and no private medical practice or any other job is allowed Preference will be given to candidates from outside the place of the Guru and working teachers for MRAV & Medical Officers for CRAV course. The list of Gurus, places of training and other conditions are available in the prospectus
Contact Address	Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth Dhanwantari Bhawan, Road No. 66, Punjabi Bagh (West), New Delhi 110 026 Tel: +91 (11) 2541 9753, Fax: +91 (11) 2541 9753
Source	The Hindu, Saturday, June 26, 2004, p20

Post Graduate Diploma in Tool Design at IDEMI, Mumbai

Name of the Institution	Institute for Design of Electrical Measuring Instruments, Mumbai (A Government of India Society) in collaboration with the Central Institute of Tool Design, Hyderabad
Courses offered	One Year Full Time Post Graduate Diploma in Tool Design
Website	http://www.idemi.org/
Accreditation Status	Not mentioned
Admission Criteria	B.E. (Mechanical / Production / Automobile Engineering)
Application Details	Application forms are available for Rs. 200/- from the address mentioned below
Deadline	Applications are to be submitted on or before July 15, 2004
Contact Address	J. D. Jadhao, Deputy Director (Training) IDEMI, Swatantryaveer Tatya Tope Marg, Chunabhatti, Sion, Mumbai – 400 022 INDIA Tel : 022-2405 0301 / 0302 / 0303 / 0304, Fax: +91-22-2405 0016, Email: [email protected]
Source	Employment News, 19-25 June 2004, p43