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

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

Masters courses offered by Barkatullah University, Bhopal

Name of the Institution	Barkatullah University, Bhopal
Courses offered	2 Year Masters courses: M.A. (Social Anthropology) - special feature: analysis of human behaviour & culture M.Sc. (Geoinformatics) - special feature: GIS & GPS analysis and assured campus placement M.F.Sc. (Applied Aquaculture) - special feature: High Tech Aquaculture and assured campus placement M.Phil (Natural Resource Management, 11/2 years) - special feature: Designed for the development sector and assured campus placement Ph.D. in Buddhist thoughts and religion
Website	http://www.bubhopal.nic.in/
Accreditation Status	Accredited by NAAC with four stars (See UGC's list of recognised universities)
Admission Criteria	Graduate in relevant branch with 50% marks for courses 1, 2 ,and 3 above. Post Graduate with 55% marks for courses 4 & 5 above.
Application Details	Application form can be had by sending a DD for Rs. 200/- (Rs. 100 in case of SC/ST) + Rs. 50 for postage in favour of Registrar, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, payable at SBI, Bhopal University Branch
Deadline	Last date for submission of application forms is July 20, 2004
Contact Address	Barkatullah University, Bhopal Tel: +91-755-2580 425, 5287 026-28
Source	The Hindu, Friday, July 02, 2004, p9

M.Tech in Plastics Technology at the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, Chennai

Name of the Institution	Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India ISO 9001:2000 Certified Institute in affiliation with Anna University, Chennai
Courses offered	Full Time, 2 Year course in M.Tech in Plastics Technology
Website	http://www.cipetindia.com/
Accreditation Status	Approved by AICTE, in affiliation with Anna Univeristy , Chennai (See UGC's list of recognised universities)
Admission Criteria	4 year Degree B.E. / B. Tech in Mechanical / Chemical / Production / Polymer / Engg or M.Sc. in Polymer Science / Chemistry with Polymer specialisation Preference will be given to applicants with GATE score. However the GATe rank holders also need to qualify themselves in the entrance examination.
Application Details	Information brochure can be obtained by remitting a registration fee of Rs. 500/- with a self addressed envelope size of 35cm x 25cmstamped for Rs. 25/- in person or by post from the address below. Payment to be sent by cash or crossed DD in favour of "Director General, CIPET", payable at Chennai drawn on any nationalised bank
Deadline	Last date for receipt of application form is July 30, 2004 Date of entrance examination is August 08, 2004
Scholarships	Not mentioned
Other Information	Course fee is Rs 17,500/- per semester for non-sponsored and Rs. 25,000/- per semester for sponsored category. No. of seats: 18 (General -10, SC/ST - 3, Sponsored - 5)
Contact Address	Deputy Director Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Guindy, Chennai 600 032 Tel: 044-2234 2371, Fax: 044-2234 4673
Source	The Hindu, Sunday, July 11 2004, p9

Post Graduate Courses in Journalism at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Name of the Institution	Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Rajaji College of Communication and Management
Courses offered	One Year (Part Time) Post Graduate Courses in Photo Journalism Newspaper Design & Layout News Reporting and Writing Journalism Marketing & Advertising Corporate Communication & Journalism
Website	Not mentioned
Accreditation Status	Not mentioned
Admission Criteria	Not mentioned
Application Details	For prospectus and application details, contact in person.
Deadline	Courses to commence immediately
Scholarships	Not mentioned
Other Information	More details of 0ther management courses offered by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan are also available.
Contact Address	18-22 East Mada Street, Mylapore, Chennai-600004 Phone: +91-44-24611345, 2464 3420/td>
Source	The Hindu, Sunday, July 11, 2004

Post Graduate Diploma in CAD/CAM for Plastics Engineering at CIPET, Hyderbad and Bhubhaneswar

Name of the Institution	Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India ISO 9001:2000 Certified Institute
Courses offered	Post Graduate Diploma in CAD/CAM for Plastics Engineering (PGD_CPE) offered at Hyderabad and Bhubhaneswar Full list of long-term courses offered by CIPET is available online
Website	http://www.cipetindia.com/
Accreditation Status	Not mentioned (See UGC's list of recognised universities)
Admission Criteria	B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.Engg. (4 Yrs) in Mech / Chem/ Prodn/ Polymer/Tool Engg. Age limite 26 years.
Application Details	Application form isavailable online. Application fee of Rs. 300/- to be remitted by DD in favour of "Director General", CIPET, payable at Chennai
Deadline	July 09, 2004
Contact Address	Deputy Director / Chief Manager (D/T) Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Guindy, Chennai 600 032 Tel: 044-2234 2371 Extn 680/560/310/540, Fax: 044-2234 4673, Email to: [email protected]
Source	The Hindu, Sunday, July 04, 2004, p9

Distance Learning Courses offered by the Bioinformatics Institute of India, Noida

Name of the Institution	Bioinformatics Institute of India
Courses offered	Distance Learning courses offered: 1 Year Diploma in Bioinformatics Agriculture Programs a. 1 Year PG Diploma in Agriculture Information Technology b. 1 Year Diploma in Agriculture Information Technology Pharma Programs a. 1 Year PG Diploma in Pharmaco-Informatics b. 6 Months Industry Diploma in Contract Research & Clinical Trials c. 6 Months Industry Diploma in Drug Design & Patenting
Website	http://www.bioinformaticscentre.org/
Accreditation Status	Not mentioned
Eligibility Criteria	Graduation for PG Diploma and Industry Diploma 10+2 for Diploma.
Application Details	Prospectus and application form can be obtained by sending a DD of Rs. 100/- drawn in favour of "Bioinformatics Institute of India" payable at Delhi to the address mentioned below.
Deadline	Last date for receipt of application forms is July 30, 2004
Other Information	Fees: Rs. 4,950/- for 1 Year PG Diploma courses Rs. 3,000/- for 6 month Industry Diploma Courses Rs. 2,950/- for 1 year Diploma Courses Rs. 7,500/- for 1 Year PG Diploma in Pharmaco-Informatics
Contact Address	Bioinformatics Institute of India B-15, Sector-3, Noida 201 301, Uttar Pradesh Tel: +91-120-244 2815/16, Mobile: +91-98105-35368, Email: [email protected]
Source	The Hindu, Wednesday, June 30, 2004, p9

Post graduate courses offered by Bangalore University

Name of the Institution	Bangalore University - Jnanabharathi Campus, Central College Campus and at Affiliated Colleges
Courses offered	P.G. Courses: M. A, M.V.A, M.S.W, M. Com, M.T.A, M.F.A, M.Ed. B.P.Ed, M.P.Ed, M.S. (Communication), M.Lib & Inf. Sc. M.Sc., M.Sc. (Home Science), M.Sc. (Speech & Hearing), M.Sc. (Psychological counselling), M.Sc. (Electronic Media), M.Sc. (Apparel Technology & Management), LL.M. Certificate Courses: Gandhian Studies, Foreign Languages - French, Italian, Japanese,German & Russian Diploma Courses: Translation in Hindi (PG), International Business (PG), Geo Informatics (PG), Visual Arts (PG), Gandhian Studies, French, Italian, Japanese,German & Russian
Website	Not mentioned
Accreditation Status	(See UGC's list of recognised universities)
Admission Criteria	Not mentioned
Application Details	Propsectus and application form can be obtained by post by sending a DD for Rs. 200/- in favour of the Registrar, Bangalore University, Bangalore 560 056, along with a envelop (12"x9") with Postal Stamp for Rs. 50/- affixed thereon, to the address below.
Deadline	Last date for receipt of application forms is July 15, 2004
Contact Address	Registrar, Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi 560 056 Tel: +91-80-2321 3023, Fax: +91-80-2321 1020, Email: [email protected]
Source	The Hindu, Wednesday, June 30, 2004, p7

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