Educational Opportunities in India

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