INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

School of Engineering and Technology

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068


Eligibility Criteria:
(A) (i) 10th Pass with 55% marks or (ii) 10th Pass with ITI Certificate or (iii) 10th Pass with Certificate in Motorcycle Service and Repair (CMSR) of IGNOU. And
(B) Candidates should be employed in Central or State level Manufacturing Industries or in Public or in Private Sector Manufacturing Industries or in Other related organizations employing similar manpower or Self-employed in Equivalent Capacity.

The Prospectus and application form can be obtained from Programme Coordinator, (DME), Visvesveraya Bhawan (Block C), SOET, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 (also available at IGNOU website), in person on payment of RS.100/- in cash or through post by sending an IPO or demand draft of RS.150/- in favour of IGNOU and payable at New Delhi. Prospectus and application form can also be down loaded from IGNOU website, www.ignou.ac.in


Prospectus and Application form will be available till 31st October 2008 and last date for submission of completed application form is: 31st October 2008. Application form should be submitted to the above address only.

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

IGNOU has come forward to meet the requirement and provide opportunity to lakhs of manufacturing/production personnel to move ahead in their careers while on the job. This Diploma aims to incorporate a blend of practical aspects with academics in the curriculum. The module is flexible and shall be as per the site conditions and time availability of the personnel. The study centres are being established at various locations depending upon the strength of the participants.

The Diploma programme in Mechanical Engineering seeks to provide more accessible and quality education and training to manufacturing/production personnel to meet the real work needs of manufacturing/production industry and prepare them for the changes in techniques, technologies, markets and employment patterns. This programme has been designed to enhance quality and productivity of manufacturing/production personnel.

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is equivalent to Diploma offered by the Technical Education System and is equivalent to any of the similar diplomas offered by any other University/Polytechnic in India.

Objectives of the Programme

The broad objectives of this programme are to :

To offer need based and tailormade academic programme for the specific need of supervisory level manpower engaged in manufacturing/production.
To upgrade and modernize the technical know-how of those engaged in the manufacturing/production related activities apart from the fresh entrants to the manufacturing/production industry desirous of advancing their careers in manufacturing/production Industry.
To provide better industry-education linkage by matching learners educational needs while collaborating with professional bodies and technical institutions.


The duly completed Application Form along with the prescribed fee should be sent to the following address so as to reach on or before the last date mentioned in the prospectus.


Programme Coordinator (DME)
School of Engineering and Technology
Block-C, Room No. 104 ; New Academic Block
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi - New Delhi – 110 068

Phone No. : 011-29532863 , 09818173602
Fax No. : 011-29532863,
E-mail : nvenkateshwarlu@hotmail.com, nvenkateshwarlu2008@ignou.ac.in
Website : www.ignou.ac.in


Admissions to B.Tech Civil (Construction Management), B.Tech Civil (Water Resources Engineering), B.Tech. Mechanical (Computer Integrated Manufacturing), Diploma in Civil Engineering, Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management, Certificate in Craft and Design (Pottery), Certificate Programmes in Footwear Technology are also open for January 2009 session. For further information please contact 011-29532863 , 29534529 (Fax).