INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE (IPIRTI), BANGALORE.

XX POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE IN MECHANICAL WOOD INDUSTRIES TECHNOLOGY 2008-2009

An Autonomous body of the Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India)
P.B.No.2273, (Next to CMTI), HMT Link Road Off. Tumkur Road,
Bangalore-560 022, INDIA
Phone: 28394231-32-33 (Gen.); Fax: 91-80-28396361



ADMISSION NOTICE


XX POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE IN MECHANICAL WOOD INDUSTRIES TECHNOLOGY 2008-2009


IPIRTI is a premier National Research and Training Institute in the field of Mechanical Wood Industries Technology with excellent facilities.

PGD Course is a One Year full term training programme in Mechanical Wood Industries Technology. Course will commence from 3rd week of October 2008


Eligibility: Graduate in Science/Engineering from any recognized University.

Age limit: 28 years as on (1-10-2008) for General, 33 years for SC / ST, and 31 years for OBC.

Selection: Based on marks obtained in B.Sc/BE degree examination, Reservation for SC/ST/OBC as per Government of India rules.

Course prospectus: On completion of the course, campus recruitment is organized for placement.

Application form and prospectus can be obtained by submission of DD of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) in favour of Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore along with requisition letter. Last date for receipt of filled in application at the institute is 1st September 2008.


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IMPORTANT DATE
Last date for request of application :…1st September 2008.
Last date for receipt of filled-in Application at the Institute along : …1st September 2008.
With DD for Rs.250/-, drawn in favour of Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore
TRAINING PROGRAMMES
The training Centre with modern training facilities for mechanical wood industries was established in the Institute with the assistance of FAO/UNDP/GOl in the year 1989 to cater to HRD needs of the wood based industry in the country. The Institute offers one year Post Graduate Diploma Course (PGDC) in Mechanical Wood Industries Technology (MWIT). In addition, short term vocational courses are organized on different aspects related to MWIT and other allied subjects. Courses are also organized for forest officers for enhancing their appreciation about the role of technology in efficient utilization of wood and development of wood alternates from renewable fibers.

PG DIPLOMA COURSE
The PGDC in MWIT aims at imparting professional knowledge and skills with regard to processing technologies for efficient utilization of wood through conversion into engineered wood and a variety of panel materials/products viz. plywood, particle/fiber board, block board, flush door .The course also includes processing technology on bamboo mat based panel products and adhesive technology. Standardization aspects with respect to quality management and BIS certification are dealt with in details. Working knowledge on use of computers and internet is also imparted. Emphasis is given not only to theoretical background of various technologies but also practical and hands on exercises. The PGDC in MWIT is the only course of its type available in the country that has been widely recognized by the Industry. Annual intake of candidates for the course is restricted to 40.

Eligibility and Admission Procedure
Candidates possessing degree in Science/Engineering from a recognized university are eligible to apply for the PGD course. Candidates are selected from all over the country on the basis of marks obtained at the qualifying (degree/engineering) examinations by preparation of statewise
merit lists. Preference in admission is given to candidates sponsored by industries or organizations. Upper age limit is 28 years as on 1st October of the course year. Relaxation in age limit for SC/ST/OBC is as per the Government of India rules. There is, however, no age limit for sponsored candidates.