Department of Emergency Medicine at the George Washington University

Department of Emergency Medicine at the George Washington: Emergency Ultrasound
Emergency Ultrasound

Upcoming Training Dates

Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound
March 3-4, 2008
April 7-8, 2008

Fast Track Ultrasound:
Beyond the FAST Exam February 18, 2008, March 10, 2008
Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound April 28-29, 2008

Don't see the dates you want?
If you have a group of 6 or more clinicians, we can schedule an ultrasound workshop just for you!

Contact at info@gwemergencyultrasound.info or at 800-314-1423 if you have any questions.

Alliance Française of Madras

Alliance Française of Madras

Founded in 1953, Alliance Française of Madras is a non-profit association. Its objective is to teach French language in Madras and Tamil Nadu and above all, serve as a meeting point for French and Indian culture. So, it is not only a school where you can learn French in the best conditions but also a cultural center that presents the different aspects of French cultural life by integrating it with the city's cultural life. It is part of the network of 15 Alliance Française in India under the aegis of the Embassy of France in New Delhi and a vast network of 138 Alliance Française the world over.

COURSES
New batches commencing soon!
Contact reception or consult their course details brochure (online)(from www.af-madras.org) for more details

Learn French online@ www.clickonfrench.com

Membership
On becoming a member of the association
You will contribute to the life of AFM through your vote and will be eligible to send your nominations for the Committee election on completion of one year of membership.
You will receive the bi-monthly newsletter at your doorstep.
You can use the library facilities
You will get a reduction on tickets for outside programmes held at AFM Auditorium on producing your membership card as well as other benefits through the year.

Membership fees:
Life : Rs. 7000
Annual : Rs. 1000
Half-rate : for students of the Alliance Française of Madras (upto Level II) French teachers in schools and colleges ex-students of AFM.

Free : for students of level III (diplôme) and onwards


AIM OF COURSE
Click on French has been designed for beginners who have a basic knowledge in English and computers. At the end of this online course you will be able to communicate in French (spoken and written) in most day to day situations. You will also get a recognized certification delivered by the Alliance Française of Madras and which is a unique feature of their course, or an attestation.

Course content
This course combines the advantages of a regular course with the Internet. Unlike other online language courses, our focus is on communication in French. So that's why, Tara an Indian student in France takes you through different situations that a visitor in France may come across. This course is divided into 5 sequences and each sequence is divided into 5 focuses. At the beginning of each focus, which is based on a specific situation, you have to listen to a dialogue. They have designed a learning kit and various activities (grammar, vocabulary, culture, pronunciation) around this dialogue. At every step of this well structured course, you will be accompanied by a highly experienced tutor with whom you can interact.

Offline Work kit
In addition to the online course, you will receive an off line work kit :
1. An audio CD that contains the dialogues as well as notes on pronunciation so that you can improve your listening comprehension.
2. An exercise book.
3. A booklet which explains how to use the site.

Personal tutor, phone teaching, a dedicated Alliance Française you can count on, recognized certification, real online teaching method developped by highly experienced teachers of Alliance Française of Madras and approved by the French embassy... There is more to Click On French! Have a look at the complete list of features that Click On French has to offer.

Validity & duration of your course
This course is designed to be completed in 6 months. The final date of your course will be mentioned in the welcome letter that you will receive on authentication of your registration. After this period (6 months after your initial registration date), your password will no longer be valid.

Course Fees
The course fees is 5000/- Rs. for the online course and 6500/- Rs. for the online course with the phone teaching module. The online course includes all what is mentioned in the features (personal tutor, forums, multimedia files, email, online activities and exercises, attestation or certification, etc..).

NOTE: Confirmation of admission will be received within a maximum of 36 hours after receipt of payment. This confirmation will be sent to you through a welcome letter giving you your user name, password and the expiry date of your account. Thereafter you will be able to access their site.

How to subscribe?
Fill in the online Registration Form. You can pay

By credit card / net banking
All major credit cards are accepted : VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS CLUB, CITIBANK E-CARDS and JCB CARDS
--Indian Customers can pay in Indian Rupees: Our CCAvenue payment gateway accepts all the cards mentioned above.
--Customers from outside India can pay in their local currency, as billed by their credit card issuing institution.

By cash / cheque / demand draft
Fill in the registration form and select the cash or cheque/demand draft mode of payment. Then, you can either pay by sending you demand draft at the following address : Alliance Francaise of Madras, New No 24 College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600006, or by coming directly to the Alliance Française of Madras and make your payment by Cash or Demand Draft.

About the course
Click On French is an online French course for beginners conceived by the Alliance Française of Madras with the support of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of France in India and the entire network of the Alliances françaises in India.

For further details contact:
College Road: New No.24, College Road-Chennai 600 006
Tel: 91 44 28279803/ 28271477, Fax: 91 44 28251165
afm@af-madras.org

Adyar: Incharge : Ms. Suchitra Ravi, Tel : 91 44 42187336, Cell: 9940162773/ 9282158360.

Coimbatore: Incharge : Ms. Merlin Sarah
PSG Institute of Management
P.B.No. 1668, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore 641 004
Tel: 91 422 2577282/ 2590966. Extn 232. afm@af-madras.org

Madurai: Incharge : Mr.Milton Powers
The American college, Tallukalam P.O., Madurai 625 002
Tel : 0 98421 09298, afm@af-madras.org

Trichy: Incharge : Ms. Jayanthi Bosco
Sri Sivananda Balalaya School, Ramalinga Nagar, 2nd Cross, Vayalur Road, Trichy 620 017
Tel: 0 98429 13566, afm@af-madras.org

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The only centre in Coimbatore recognied by the French Government.

Basic & Advanced Level Classes starting from February
@
PSG INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
PB. NO. 1688, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Coimbatore-641004.
Ph: 0422-4218070/2577252
Mobile:9843243702
Email: coimbatore@af-madras.org

The R.L. Institute of Management Studies (RLIMS)

MBA ADMISSION: 2008-2010: R.L. Institute of Management Studies

R.L. Institute of Management Studies
(A Unit of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science)
T.V.R Nagar, Aruppukottai Road, Madurai - 625 022, Tamil Nadu.

Phone: 0452 3918610/3918611. Fax: 0452 3918618
Email : rlims@rlims.in

The R.L. Institute of Management Studies (RLIMS) is a Division of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, run by Subbalaskhmi Lakshmipathy Foundation (SLF). The college has been assessed by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and reaccreditated B++ Status. We are one of the very few self-financing institutions, reaccreditated by NAAC. The Institute is situated on the Madurai-Aruppukottai Road, within 6 Kms distance from Madurai Airport and 16 Kms from Madurai Railway Station. Madurai is a place of historical importance, 440 Kms Road / 495 Kms - Rail 480 Kms south of Chennai in Tamilnadu, a place which housed the Tamil Sangam in 16 th Century and is the abode of the famous Goddess Shree Meenakshi.

It is an institute with high-end infrastructure and development facilities besides recreational facilities. The environment is free from any pollution and the atmosphere is very conducive for learning.

MBA ADMISSION: 2008-2010

Eligibility Criteria: Graduate in any discipline (10+2+3) approved by UGC. Final year students are also eligible subject to the passing their graduation by first week of June and submission of certificate for the same. Candidate with previous industrial experience with 1 – 2 years will be given preference.

Eligibility Standard: RLIMS is looking for Best Talented Students for MBA programme and hence, Our Selection process is very rigorous consisting of 4 phases:
Phase I : Selection is based on one of the common admission tests as below
1. Management Aptitude Test (MAT) conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA).
2. XAT 2008
3. ATMA

Phase II : Call letters will be sent to individual students based on the score obtained in MAT/XAT/ATMA
Phase III : Group Discussion & Situation Analysis (Written test)
Phase IV : Personal Interview by a panel

Students appearing for Management Aptitude Test (MAT/XAT/ATMA) have to indicate RLIMS as a preferred management institution for pursuing MBA programme. Application form can be obtained by paying Rs.300/-(Rupees Two Hundred and fifty only) either by cash or by Demand Draft drawn in favour of "R.L. Institute of Management Studies" payable at Madurai, from the Institute or its City office. Application can also be downloaded and filled in application to be forwarded to Director (Admission, Training & Placement) , along with Demand Draft for Rs.300 Favouring "R.L. Institute of Management Studies" payable at Madurai.

Admission procedure : Selected candidates will have to remit Rs.20,000/- within a week by demand draft in favour of “R.L.INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES” payable at Madurai to reserve the seats and the balance amount to be remitted within 30 days from the date of receipt of Provisional admission letter.

Application Form : Application form can be downloaded (http://www.rlinstitutes.com) and filled in application form can be sent to the Institute along with a Demand Draft for Rs.300/- drawn in favour of "R.L.INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES" payable at Madurai.
OR
Application form can be obtained from The Director (ATP), R.L. Institute of Management Studies, TVR Nagar, Aruppukottai Road, Madurai - 625 022 on payment of Rs.300/- by a Demand Draft in favour of "R.L.INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES" payable at Madurai.

Out Station Candidates please add Rs.50/- to cover the postal expenses

Application forms will also be available from the following Branches of City Union Bank Ltd and Indian Bank at a cost of Rs.300/-.

Loan Facility : Students who get admission for MBA Programme in R L Institute of Management Studies, Madurai will also be eligible to obtain Educational loan from Indian Bank subject to the students fulfilling all eligibility criteria as per the scheme and guidelines issued by Indian Bank. Guide lines for availing " Educational Loan" from banks Number of parents are interested in availing loan from the bank towards the cost of education of their wards. They are advised to contact their own bankers or any nationalized bank.

Indian Institute of Capital Markets

SECURITIES MARKETS PROGRAMME 2008-2009: from Indian Institute of Capital Markets

Indian Institute of Capital Markets
(Formerly UTI Institute of Capital Markets)
Plot no. 82, Sector 17,Vashi, Navi Mumbai – 400 705.
Tel: (022) 2788 3016 (Direct), 2788 3000 (Board) Fax No: (022) 2789 2824 / 6863
Email: smp0809@utiicm.com

SECURITIES MARKETS PROGRAMME 2008-2009 (5TH BATCH)
Financial markets across the world are getting integrated and complex due to technological advancements and marketising of most of the erstwhile closed economies. This process warranted the market professionals to be equipped with the knowledge of the various market processes, and the understanding of broader role of various segments of the markets. In this backdrop, in order to develop the professionals with adequate skill and knowledge in the securities markets, IICM offers a one-year postgraduate diploma in securities markets "Securities Markets Programme" (SMP).

The thrust of the one-year full-time Securities Markets Programme (SMP) is to prepare a cadre of professionals primarily for careers in the securities markets. SMP inputs are designed to:
1. abstract the building blocks of the securities markets, understand them conceptually, and develop a capability to design the solutions that meets specific requirements
2. develop skill sets necessary to perform the key technical activities in the securities markets.

Eligibility & Admission Procedure:
A. Eligibility criteria: The applicants of the programme should possess:
A Master’s Degree of two years duration from a recognised Indian university
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree of three years duration from a recognised Indian university with minimum of two years post qualification relevant experience The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.

Admission Procedure: It consists of a written test and a personal interview. The written test would attempt to assess the following attributes of a candidate:
Quantitative aptitude; Analytical and reasoning skills; and Language proficiency.

The duration of the test would be 120 minutes.

The written test will be conducted on 15th March 2008 (Saturday) at the following centers:
Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Indore, Kolkata, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi and Patna.

Candidates, qualifying in the written test, would be called for a personal interview. They will be intimated through email and/or letters. Personal interviews will be held on April 7, 8, 10 & 11, 2008 at Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi .

All expenses related to writing the test and attending personal interview shall be borne by the candidate. The Institute will not bear or reimburse any expenditure in this regard.

Merit list of selected candidates will be displayed on the Institute's website on April 22, 2008. Selected candidates are required to pay a commitment fees of Rs.10,000/- (non-refundable adjustable against tuition fees) on or before May 10, 2008. Further, the first list of selected candidates are required to complete all the formalities and pay their tuition fees on or before May 15, 2008. Commitment fees will be forfeited if the candidates are not taking admission before due date. Candidates who have not completed the formalities on or before May 15, 2008 their admissions stands cancelled.

The second list of candidates will be announced on the Institute's website on May 16, 2008 depending on the vacancies. They are required to pay their tuition fees and complete all the formalities before May 23, 2008.

The Institute has a policy of reserving a few seats for industry sponsored candidates and overseas students.
1. Sponsored candidates: IICM has a policy for admitting sponsored candidates upto a maximum of five students. They are exempted from admission test / written test and they will have to appear for Personal interview/ group discussions.
2. Overseas students: IICM would be giving preference for the aspiring overseas/ foreign students upto a maximum of five seats subject to approval of the competent authority.

Note: In case of sponsored candidates and overseas students are not taking admissions these seats will be accordingly allotted to the overall seats.

Candidates selected for interview will be required to present the originals and submit the photocopies of the following documents at the time of interview:
1. Graduation/Post Graduation certificate issued by the University / recognized institute.
2. Statement of marks of Graduation / Post Graduation examination issued by the / recognized institute.
3. Birth date certificate (i.e. S.S.C., School leaving certificate or birth certificate issued by the Municipal authority).
4. Experience certificate from the employer, if any.

How to obtain the Prospectus and Application Form? : The Prospectus and Application Form can be downloaded from the website: http://utiicm.com. Candidates can also obtain the application form alongwith SMP prospectus from the Office of the SMP Admissions, Indian Institute of Capital Markets. Application Form duly filled in all respects should be sent to the following address alongwith a demand draft of Rs.1000/- (Rupees one thousand only) drawn in favour of the Indian Institute of Capital Markets payable at Mumbai or it can be submitted in person at the Institute by paying cash of Rs.1000/-. This amount of Rs.1000/- is non-refundable.
Office of the SMP Admissions (Ms. Komal Mayekar)
Indian Institute of Capital Markets
(Formerly UTI Institute of Capital Markets)
Plot no. 82, Sector 17,Vashi, Navi Mumbai – 400 705.
Tel: (022) 2788 3016 (Direct), 2788 3000 (Board) Fax No: (022) 2789 2824 / 6863
Email: smp0809@utiicm.com

Last date for receiving duly filled-in application at the Institute: Interested candidates should send his/her duly filled-in application form along with the fees so as the reach the Institute on or before March 5, 2008. Please do NOT forward or enclose copies of any certificate alongwith application form.

Enquiries: All enquiries may be mailed to Ms. Komal Mayekar, SMP Co-ordinator at the email address - smp0809@utiicm.com

Educational loans
Institute facilitates students in securing educational loan from banks.

Accommodation and Residential Facilities : The Institute has a hostel (UTI Niwas) at Sector 14, Vashi These rooms have been designed to serve the needs of students. There is a 24-hour Internet connectivity, too. Indoor games facilities are available at UTI Niwas. The Institute occasionally organizes workshops on yoga and stress management at the hostel. A limited hostel facility will be provided to the needy students.

For further details:
All correspondence to be made to the following address
Office of the SMP Admissions (Ms. Komal Mayekar)
Indian Institute of Capital Markets, Plot no. 82, Sector 17,Vashi, Navi Mumbai – 400 705
Tel: (022) 2788 3016 (Direct), 2788 3000 (Board); Fax No: (022) 2789 2824 / 6863
Email: smp0809@utiicm.com

Bangalore Management Academy

BANGALORE MANAGEMENT ACADEMY(BMA)- MBA PROGRAMS

Bangalore Management Academy
#17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanekkundi Cross, Marathahalli - Mahadevapura Outer Ring Road,
Marathahalli Post, Bangalore - 560 037.
Phone: 080 2853 3132 / 2853 3006. Toll free no: 1800 425 3132. Fax: 080 2853 2099 / 2853 3003.
url: www.bmaindia.com


e-mail: info@bmaindia.com, admissions@bmaindia.com

BANGALORE MANAGEMENT ACADEMY(BMA)
BMA had founded with the single purpose of providing quality education oriented towards professional success. From the first collaboration with Bharathidasan Institute of Management, BMA has forged new and exciting partnerships in India, Australia, and the UK. BMA ensures such partnerships add value to the students who attend the programmes.

BMA's Educational Partners:
Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM, India)
Rated No.1 in the Southern Region of India by “Competition Success Review” [Dec 2007] and got “A++” Rating by “Business India”. Consistently in the Top 20 B-Schools in India.

Edith Cowan University (ECU, Australia)
Roots of ECU go back to 106 years. It is the 2nd largest University in Western Australia. ECU's MBA program is 5 star rated for the past 3 consecutive years (2005, 2006 and 2007) by Good Universities Guide.

Retailers Association of India (rai, India)
rai was founded by the key retailers of India and it is governed by some of the eminent retail companies like Shopper’s Stop Ltd., Pantaloon Retail (India) Ltd., Globus Stores, Piramyd Retail Ltd. and RPG Retail. rai is an Indian member which has been awarded membership to the Forum for International Retail Association Executives (FIRAE) of NRF, United States of America.

Northern Consortium UK (NCUK, UK)
An educational organization owned by eleven most distinguished universities in the UK. Upon successful completion of NCUK-PMP Programme admission is guaranteed for an appropriate course at an NCUK partner university.

University of Aberdeen (UK)
University of Aberdeen is one of the oldest universities in UK with a glorious history of 512 years. The University’s Law School is ranked “second equal” in the UK in "The Times Good University Guide 2008" and “second” in the UK in the "Good University Guide".

Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI, Malaysia)
One of the Top 3 IT Universities based in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). More than a decade of excellence in professional IT education & training, APIIT is a leading IT and business educational facility in the Southeast Asia region.

Courses at BMA:
MASSTERS PROGRAMMES
MBA (International) - Finance
MBA (International) - HRM
MBA (International) - International Business
MBA (International) - Information Systems (IT)
MBA (International) - Marketing
MBA (International) - Hospitality and Tourism
MBA with PGPRM (rai)
PGPRM (rai)
Master of Professional Finance & Banking
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Hospitality Management
LLM in International Business Law
Executive Programmes

Admission Process:
Eligibility: Graduates with minimum 50% marks. You can apply for any of the courses through following modes.

Click on the REGISTER NOW button on the home page of BMA(www.bmaindia.com).

Fill in the details asked for and submit.

BMA will courier you a copy of our admission brochure along with an application form. Candidates interested in applying for any course will have to fill out the form and courier it back to BMA with a DD of Rs. 1000/- drawn on any nationalised bank in favour of Bangalore Management Academy , payable at Bangalore.

OR

Drop in at BMA campus at
# 17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanekkundi Cross, Marathahalli, Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli Post,
Bangalore - 560 037.

And collect a copy of BMA admission brochure. Candidates interested in applying for any course will have to fill out the form and courier it back to BMA with a DD of Rs.1000/- drawn on any nationalised bank in favour of Bangalore Management Academy , payable at Bangalore.

OR

Download the application form(www.bmaindia.com) and send it with the DD for Rs.1000 payable to Bangalore Management Academy to BMA.

For enquiries contact:
BMA Office: (080) 2853 3132. Fax: (080) 2853 2099

CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE

JUNIOR/SENIOR/RESEARCH FELOWSHIP PROGRAMME at CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(A Govt. of India Society, Min. of Power)
P B NO.8066, Prof. Sir C V Raman Road
BANGALORE – 560 080

Advertisement No.CPRI/CCAR/01/2008


JUNIOR/SENIOR/RESEARCH FELOWSHIP PROGRAMME

Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), is a premier National body under Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, promoting applied research in Power System Technology Development. It has several laboratories and state-of-art facilities for evaluation of Electrical Materials and performance of Power Equipments. It also acts as the National Testing & Certification Authority and the apex body for initiating and co-ordinating Research and Development.

CCAR is carrying out and coordinating several collaborative research projects of national importance relevant to power sector. With a view to complete the projects as per the time schedule, it is proposed to engage SRF/JRF for these projects with Master's Degree qualification in Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Metallurgy, Cryogenics and Material Science disciplines for two years with fully residential facility. Necessary laboratory, computational facilities shall be provided.

For details see at www.cpri.in

Last date for receipt of application two weeks from the date application.

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College

MBA/MCA/ME, BE/BTECH ADMISSION from B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College


B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
(A Muslim Minority Institution run by the All India Islamic Foundation)
Approved by AICTE and Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Affiliated to the Anna University
Accredited by The National Board of Accreditation
An ISO 9001 - 2000 certified Institution

Seethakathi Estate
G.S.T. Road, Vandalur, Chennai - 600 048.
Phone : +91-44-22751347, 48, 50, 75, FAX : +91-44-22750520
E-mail : cec@giasmd01.net.in

Website : www.crescentcollege.org


Applications are invited for the following courses

MBA/MCA/ME, BE/BTECH

Application forms and Information brochure for admission can be obtained from

1. The Secretary, All India Islamic Foundation, 272 /688, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006 (or) The Principal, B.S.A. Crescent Engineering College, Vandalur, Chennai 600 048.

2. Cost of application for BE/BTECH, ME & MCA except MBA: Payment of Rs 500/- in person.

3. If required by post, a D.D. for Rs550/- drawn in favour of The Principal, B.S.A. Crescent Engineering College, Vandalur, Chennai 600048 to be sent along with the request specifying the course applying for.

4. Application form can be downloaded and sent with a DD for Rs 500/- in favour of the Principal, B.S.A. Crescent Engineering College, Vandalur,Chennai 600048 .
5. Last date for submission of BE-B.Tech application is fifteen days from the date of publication of result of Qualifying Exam or Entrance Test whichever is later.
6. Last date for submission of MBA & MCA application is 15.6.2007
7. Last date for submission of ME application is fifteen days from the date of publication of result of Qualifying Exam.
8. Applicants are Requested to Download Applications in A4 Size.
9. Applicants can also download from www.crescentcollege.org


ADMISSION 2008-2009

MBA 2 YEARS (FULL TIME)

Students of 2007 Batch of MBA secured the University First Rank and also secured five other ranks.

ELIGIBILITY: Any Bachelor's Degree from recognised University.

-Excellent academic atmosphere -Well qualified, Experienced and Dedicated faculty -Industry interaction in terms of training and project work -State of the art computing facilities -Well stacked Central Library -Separate Hostel for Boys and Girls -Facility available for Campus Interviews.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE: Selection will be through MAT Counducted by All India Management Association, New Delhi/TANCET, group Discussion and Interview.

Application form will be issued upto: 31-03-2008
Filled in Application will be received upto:31-03-2008

Application form & prospectus can be obtained in person from the Colege or from All India Islamic Foundation, 688, Anna Salai, Chennai-6, on payment of Rs.500/- by cash or through post by sending a DD of Rs.530/- drawn in favour of "All India Islamic Foundation" or "B.S.A. Crecent Engineering College" payable at Chennai. The application form can also be downloaded from college website and it should be sent along with the DD of Rs.500/-

website: www.crescentcollege.org
eamil: admission@crescentcollege.org
Phone : +91-44-22751347, 48, 50, 75, 28297335, 28297438, 28297182
FAX : +91-44-22750520, 28297438

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M.E. Degree Programmes
(Four Semester P.G. Degree Programmes)

HIGHLIGHTS
-Established in 1984 -Affiliated to Anna University . -Approved by All India Council for Technical Education Accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) -ISO 9001 :2000 Certified by DNV -Offers UG / PG / Ph.D. Programmes -Entered into MoU with Industry / R & D Organisations -Secured Several Funded Projects -Computerised Library and Reprographic facilities -150 National / International Journals -Value Addition Training Programme -2 Mbps Internet / Intranet Connection -State of art Auditorium with 1500 seating capacity -CNC, CAD / CAM Centres -Placement and Training Cell -Entrepreneurship Development Cell - EDC -Industry Institute Partnership Cell - IIPC -Sports & Games facilities -Separate Hostels for Men & Women -Transport Facilities -Canteen Facilities -Enrolling students in National / International Professional Societies. -Conducting Technical Symposia / Seminars for students -Career guidance & Counselling -Language Laboratory -Travel Grants for Students / Staff -Publication in renowned International / National Journals -Electronic Student Relationship Management (eSRM) to provide online information through internet for giving personalized services to students and parents -Regular Parent - Teacher Meetings to monitor the continuous performance of students. -100% placement for eligible students

ABOUT THE COLLEGE
The College was established in 1984 by an order of the Government of Tamil nadu as a Muslim Minority College. It is located at the Seethakathi Estate, Vandalur, Chennai - 600 048, in the outskirts of Chennai city on the G.S.T. Road, (Chennai - Trichy National Highway) 7 km from Tambaram and 2 km from Vandalur Railway Station. Being adjacent to the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, it is easily accessible by city buses.

POST GRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES OFFERED
1) M.E (Structural Engineering) (Full Time, Four Semester Programme)
2) M.E (Computer Aided Design) (Full Time, Four Semester Programme)
3) M.E (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) (Full Time, Four Semester Programme)
4) M.E (Power System Engineering) (Full Time, Four semester programme)
5) M.E (Communication Systems) (Full Time, Four semester programme)
6) M.E (Computer Science and Engineering) (Full Time, Four Semester Programme)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
i) Candidates for admission to the First Semester of the Master’s Degree Programme in Engineering shall be required to have passed an appropriate Degree Examination of Anna University as indicated below or any other examination of any University or authority accepted by the syndicate of Anna University as equivalent there to.
a) M.E. (Structural Engineering) B.E / B.Tech / Civil
b) M.E (Computer Aided Design) B.E / B.Tech / Mech / Auto / Manufacturing / Metallurgy/ Industrial / Production / Aeronautical/Marine/Mechatronics
c) M.E. (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) B.E. / B.Tech. / Mechanical /Automobile / Production / Manufacturing / Industrial/ Computer Integrated Manufacturing / Metallurgy/ Mechatronics
d) M.E (Power System Engg.) B.E/B.Tech EEE
e) M.E (Commn. Systems) B.E/B.Tech Electronics/ECE
f) M.E (Computer Science & Engg.) B.E / B.Tech (EEE/ ECE/ EI/ IC/ IT/ CSE/ Electronics /Instrumentation) (or) MSc (2/5 years) Software Engineering/IT/Computer Tech./CS / Computer Electronics (or) MCA

ii) Not with standing the qualifying examination the candidate might have passed, he / she shall have a minimum level of proficiency in the appropriate programme / courses as prescribed by Anna University from time to time.
iii) Eligibility conditions for admission such as class obtained, number of attempts in qualifying examination and physical fitness will be as prescribed by Anna University from time to time.

Duration: The minimum and maximum period for completion of the M.E, Full Time course is 4 (four) and 8 (Eight) semesters respectively.

HOSTEL FACILITIES
The college provides excellent hostel facilities for students coming from far off places. Presently there is a UG hostel and a PG hostel for men students with a total capacity of 750, and a Hostel for women students with a total capacity of 200.

Submission of application:
Last date for submission of completed applications : Fifteen days from the publication of results of the qualifying examination.

to

THE PRINCIPAL,
B.S.A. CRESCENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE,
VANDALUR, CHENNAI – 600 048. Ph 22751347,48,50,75
E-mail : cec@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in
Website : www.crescentcollege.org

or

The Secretary,
All India Islamic Foundation, Seethakathi Chambers,
New No 272/688, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 006.
Tel : (044) 2829 7335, 2829 7182, 2829 7438

BEE -BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY

6th NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR ENERGY MANAGERS AND ENERGY AUDITORS
6th NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR ENERGY MANAGERS AND ENERGY AUDITORS - May, 2008

As per the Energy Conservation Act 2001, it is mandatory for the designated conumers to designate or appoint an Energy Manager (under clause 14(I)). BEE has been empowered to specify the qualification criteria and procedures for the certification of Energy Managers and qualifications for Accredited Energy Auditors.

Passing of the National Level Certification Examination is the qualification for an energy manager to be appointed or designated as Certified Energy Manager. For accreditation of energy auditors, certification of energy auditor may be one of the prerequisites besides other criterions before an energy auditor is considered for accreditation. It will be the accredited energy auditor who will be allowed to conduct the mandatory energy audit under the Energy Conservation Act 2001 and not the certified energy auditor.

Eligibility Criteria for appearing in the examination.
a) Energy Managers:
1. a graduate Engineer (Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology) or equivalent with three years of work experience involving use of energy in operation, maintenance, planning, etc.; or
2. a post-graduate Engineer (Master of Engineering/Master of Technology) or equivalent with two years of work experience involving use of energy in operation, maintenance, planning, etc.; or
3. a graduate Engineer with post-graduate degree in Management or equivalent with two years of work experience involving use of energy in operation, maintenance, planning, etc.; or
4. a diploma Engineer or equivalent with six years of work experience involving use of energy in operation, maintenance, planning, etc.; or
5. a post-graduate in Physics or Electronics or Chemistry (with Physics and Mathematics at graduation level) with three years of work experience involving use of energy in operation, maintenance, planning, etc.

b) Energy Auditors:
1. a graduate Engineer (Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology) or equivalent with three years of work experience involving use of energy in operation, maintenance, planning, etc.; or
2. a post-graduate Engineer (Master of Engineering/Master of Technology) or equivalent with two years of work experience involving use of energy in operation, maintenance, planning, etc.; or
3. a graduate Engineer with post-graduate degree in Management or equivalent with two years of work experience involving use of energy in operation, maintenance, planning, etc.

Note: Candidates should have acquired the requisite number of years of work experience as on 31st March 2008. Candidates will be registered and guidebooks will be sent only on receipt of Experience Certificate for which the last date will be 10th April 2008. Candidates without requisite work experience are not eligible to register for the examination.

National Certifying Agency: BEE has retained National Productivity Council (NPC) as the National Certifying Agency to conduct and administer the Natioanl Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors.
Examination Dates: 10th & 11th May 2008 (Saturday and Sunday)
Proposed Examination Centres: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Dehradun, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkatta, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Thiruvananthapuram and Vadodara.
Examination Papers and Scheme:
a) The examination Papers for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors are given below:
(Paper)I: General Aspects of Energy Management & Energy Audit. 3 Hrs (Max. Marks)150
(Paper)II: Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities 3Hrs (Max. Marks) 150
(Paper)III: Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities. 3Hrs (Max. Marks) 150
(Paper)IV: Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility systems (Open Book Examination)**2Hrs (Max. Marks) 100

b) The candidate appearing for Energy Manager Examination has to pass all the above THREE papers, viz., Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III and obtain a minimum of 50% of the maximum marks in each paper.
c) The candidate appearing for Energy Auditor Examination has to pass all the above FOUR papers viz., Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III & Paper-IV and obtain a minimum of 50% of the maximum marks in each paper.
d) Question Papers for Energy Manager and Energy Auditor are common for the first three papers viz. Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III. Energy Auditor candidate passing the above three papers shall be eligible for award of Energy Manager Certification. This clause is not applicable to the supplementary candidates of the 1st National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors conducted in 2004.
e) The degree of difficulty in Paper-IV will be comparatively much higher than other papers.
f) Medium of examination is English.
g) Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III shall consist of objective and descriptive type questions.
h) The Paper-IV for Energy Auditors will be an open book examination and shall consist of descriptive and numerical questions.
** The candidates can refer only the guide books supplied, at the time of their registration, during the paper IV examination. No other reference books and written material will be allowed.

Prospectus and ON-LINE Registration
Prospectus can be downloaded form www.aipnpc.org and Registration has to be done ON-LINE at www.aipnpc.org as per the instruction given in the website. Links to the above website are also availbale at www.energymanagertraining.com and www.bee-india.nic.in.

Supplementary candidates of previous National Certification Examination (including those registered in 2004) are also required to submit their application ON-LINE at www.aipnpc.org. Both fresh and supplementary candidates should sned the Printouts of filled in applications along with the requisite fee and enclosures to the below mentioned address.

LAST DATE FOR ON-LINE REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: 31st March, 2008.

For any further details, please contact:
The Director,
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
National Productivity Council
6, SIDCO Industrial Estate,Ambattur,Chennai – 600 098
Fax No. 044 – 26254904 / 26255012. Tel. No. 044 –64182140/26255216/ 26251808
Email: aipnpc@vsnl.net
For examination related updates visit www.aipnpc.org or www.em-ea.org or www.bee-india.nic.in or www.energymanagertraining.com.