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Monday, June 2, 2008

ADMISSIONS ANNOUNCEMENT 2008-09 - PLASTICS ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY Courses


CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PLASTICS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CIPET)

Guindy, Chennai – 600 032
Tel : 91-44-22254701 - 06. Extn.560. Fax : 91-44-22254787
Mobile: 9362366651, 9362366652, 9444385491
Email: cuoetcgb@eth.net
Website: www.cipet.gov.in


GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED AND GET JOB

Just Passed Candidates
BE, B.Tech, M.Sc., (Polymer), B.Sc., (Chemistry as one subject), Diploma, 12th Std. (Physics, Chemistry & Maths) & 10th Std.

(AICTE Approved Courses)

M.Tech, B.Tech, PGD-PE, PGD-PPT, PD-MM, DPMT/ PDMT & DPT/PD-PT in Plastics Technology.


Application Forms available in CIPET, Channai, INDIAN BANK Branches Chennai & Slected Post Offices.

For more details please contact the above address.


CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PLASTICS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.


ADMISSIONS ANNOUNCEMENT 2008-09

Announces job oriented programmes in PLASTICS ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) is a premier institution engaged in the development of trained manpower, Research & Development and providing technical service to plastics and allied industries. Institute’s mission is to create proactive plastics professional dedicated to excellence in the domain of plastics invention and propagation. Institute’s indomitable commitment to quality training is reflected in its excellent track record.. CIPET centres thar are branched, across the country are equipped with modern state of art machinery in Processing, Testing, R&D, Tool Room and latest software in CAD/CAM. Limited hostel facility available for outstation students.

The steep hike in the plastics demand in India is expected to grow at 13 to 14% per annum and the plastics consumption in India is expected to touch 22.00 million tonnes by the year 2015. The increased demand of plastics and consumption pattern would require an addition of 60 lacs both direct and indirect employment requisites in plastics sector.

Highlights of Courses
Excellent Placement track record
Practical ambience on real life job & machinery
Programmes designed as per growing industrial environment needs
Intensive industry internship and live projects.
Scholarship to deserving candidates
Global presence of Alumni

COURSES OFFERED :
Post Graduate Degree (2 years)*
M.Tech.(PT/PE) - In affiliation with Anna University at Chennai, Biju Patnaik University of Technology at Bhubaneswar, U.P. Technical University at Lucknow and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur at Hajipur - Eligibility : 4 years degree B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical /Chemical/Production / Polymer Engineering or M.Sc. In Polymer Science/Chemistry with Polymer specialization, Maximum Age – 35 years.

Under Graduate Programme (4 Yrs.)*
# B.Tech.(PT/PE) - In affiliation with Anna University at Chennai, Biju Patnaik University of Technology at Bhubaneswar and U.P. Technical University at Lucknow.
Eligibility : 10+2 (Academic Stream) with Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry.
Maximum Age : 21 years.
# Subject to AICTE approval & Affiliation of the respective Universities.
Selection & eligibility as per affiliating university norms.


Post Graduate Diploma Programme*
Plastics Engineering (PGD-PE) - Eligibility – B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Sc.Engg(4 Yrs) in Mech/Chem/Production/Polymer/Tool Engg./Electrical & Electronics/Instrumentation / Petrochemical / Electrical / Mechatronics or equivalent Maximum Age – 26 years
CAD/CAM for Plastics Engineering (PGD-Cad PE) - Eligibility – B.E./ B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg (4 yrs.) in Mechanical/Chemical/Production/ Polymer and Tool Engg, Maximum Age – 26 years
Plastics Processing & Testing (PGD-PPT) – Eligibility – 3 year Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects. Maximum Age – 24 years.

Post Diploma Programme *
CAD/CAM for Plastics Mould Design (PD-Cad PMD) - Eligibility –3 year Diploma in Mechanical/ Plastics/ Chemical Technology/ Tool/ Production Engineering/ Mechatronics/ Automobile Engineering/ Tool & Die making/CIPET DPMT or equivalent. Maximum Age – 24 years.
Machine Maintenance (PD-MM) – Eligibility – 3 year Diploma in Mechanical/ Plastics/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering/ Mechatronics/ Instrumentation Engineering/ Tool & Die making/ CIPET DPMT or equivalent. Maximum Age - 24 years.

Diploma/Post Diploma – Integrated Prorammes
Plastics Mould Technology (PD-PMT/DPMT)@
Plastics Technology (PD-PT/DPT)

Eligibility – 10th Std. with Maths, English and Science. Maximum Age : 18 years . The candidates will have the choice to opt for 3/4 years Diploma or Post Diploma at the time of admission
@ Lateral entry for candidates having Diploma in Mechanical/ Plastics/Chemical Tech. /Tool/Production/Mechatronics/Automobile/ Tool & Die Making is permissible in fifth semester. Max.Age-24 years
Conditions apply

Note : Candidates appearing for the entry qualification examination and awaiting results may also apply. Age limit is relaxable upto 5 years for applicants sponsored by industries, SC/ST category and applicants from North Eastern Region.

Pointers for Admission Procedure :
How to apply : Information brochure can be obtained from any of the CIPET centres by remitting a registration fee of Rs.400/- with a self addressed envelope size of 35cm x 25cm stamped for Rs.50/- in person by post.
Mode of payment : By cash or crossed demand draft drawn in favour of “Director General, CIPET payable at Chennai on any nationalised bank dated not earlier than 01.04.2008.

Important Dates:
Last date for issue of application forms - Date extended upto 16th June 2008
Last date for Receipt of filled-in application forms - Date extended upto 20th June 2008
Date of JEE - 13 July 2008
Commencement of Course - 18 August 2008

Important Points :
Application form (2 pages) and instructions for filling up the application form (6 pages) for admission to long term courses may be downloaded and filled up legibly in capital letters and shade the corresponding ovals.

Please check the following before sending the filled-in application form :
Demand draft for Rs.400/- from any Nationalized Bank in favour of ‘Director General, CIPET’, payable at Chennai; failing which the application will be liable to be rejected.
Duly attested true copies of the testimonials including date of birth, statement of marks, Degree/Diploma//XII Std/X Std. certificates
SC/ST category candidates may download the prescribed format of the certificate and duly filled-in certificate may be sent along with completed application form.
Sponsored category candidates may download the prescribed sponsorship certificate and duly filled-in certificate may be sent along with completed application form.

Completed form in all respects may be sent to the following address on or before 16th June 2008 :
Chief Manager (Training & Planning)
CIPET – Corporate
T V K Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032
Tel : 91-44-22254783 , 22254784, 22254785
Fax : 91-44-22254787

SHRI LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT VIDYAPEETHA (SLBSRSV)


Shastri/ Acharya/ Shikshacharya/ Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.)/ Jyotish, Vastu, Medical Astrology and Paurohitya ADMISSION NOTICE 2008-2009

(A NAAC Accredited, Deemed University)
Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110016
Phone: (91) 011- 46060-606, (91)011- 46060-606(30 Lines)(EPABX)
Fax: (91) 011 - 26533512 / 26520255
Website: www.slbsrsv.ac.in


ADMISSION NOTICE 2008-2009

Admissions are open for full time regular courses of Shastri (B.A.), Acharya (M.A.), Shikshacharya (M.Ed), Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.), and for part-time certificate Diploma programmes in Jyotish, Vastu, Medical Astrology & Paurohitya.

IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for submission of application forms for Shastri, Shikshacharya and Vidyavaridhi: 25-06-2008
Date of written test for Admission to Shastri, Shikshacharya: 29-06-2008
Date of written test for Vidyavaridhi: 16-07-2008
Last Date for submission of application forms for other programmes: 15-07-2008

NOTE:
The prospectus and application forms can be obtained from Office of the Vidyapeetha on any working day from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm by paying Rs.150/- in cash OR by sending a self-addressed envelop with DD of Rs.200/- drawn on any Nationalised Bank payable at New Delhi in the name of the Registrar, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi-16. Alternatively application form sand instructions may be downloaded form their website and downloaded forms may be submitted with DD of Rs.150/-.

Reservations in admission to the courses of the Vidyapetha are made in accordance with guidelines of Govt. of India in this respect. Vidyapeetha makes available the hostel facility and scholarships to the students admitted in full-time regular courses on the basis of merit.

ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI


ADMISSION TO M.Sc. FIVE YEAR INTEGRATED DEGREE PROGRAMME 2008 (Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronic Media)

ADMISSION TO
M.Sc. FIVE YEAR INTEGRATED DEGREE PROGRAMME


Applications are invited for admission to Five year Integrated Degree Programme in (1) M.Sc. (Computer Science)/ M.Sc. (Information Technology) and M.Sc. Electronic Media offered at College of Engineering Guindy Campus, Anna University Chennai, for the Academic year 2008-2009. Selection is based on H.Sc. marks.

ELIGIBILITY:
(1) M.Sc. (Computer Science)/ M.Sc. (Information Technology)
A pass in the H.Sc. (Academic) or equivalent in the first appearance itself, with Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry as three of the four subjects of study prescribed under Part III with minimum eligibility marks.

(2) M.Sc. (Electronic Media)
A pass in the H.Sc. of 10+2 curriculum of any group under Part III (or) its equivalent.

AGE LIMIT:
The candidate shall not have completed 21 years of age as on 1st July 2008. The age restriction is relaxable by 3 years for SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu.

APPLICATION CAN BE OBTAINED:
In Person: By cash or DD for Rs.600/- (Rs.300/- for SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu) towards registration fee at Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai 600025.

By Post: By sending DD for Rs.650/- (Rs.350/- for SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu) (including postal charges) along with a requisiotn letter and a self-addressed slip to be Director (Admissions), Anna University Chennai, Chennai-600025.

Through Website: Application form can be downloaded form the website: www.annauniv.edu/msc5years and send it along with DD for Rs.600/- (Rs.300/- for SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu)

Tamil Nadu SC/ST candidates should produce copy of the Community Certificate for availing registration fee concessions.

All Demand Drafts should be drawn in favour of “The Director (Admissions). Anna University Chennai”, payable at Chennai obtained form any Nationalized bank on or after 01.06.2008.

Completed application form should be sent to the Director (Admissions), Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai-25 on or before 16.05.2008 by 5.00 PM.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Commencement of issue of application form: 02-06-2008
Last Date for issue and submission of filled in application in person and by post: 16-06-2008.


For minimum eligibility marks and other details visit www.annauniv.edu/msc5years and Telephone No.044-22203606

REGISTRAR

Government College of Technology, Coimbatore


Tamil Nadu MBA / MCA Admissions 2008

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION : CHENNAI 600 025
AND
DIRECTORATE OF COLLEGIATE EDUCATION : CHENNAI 600 006
NOTIFICATION NO. 2910 / J-3 / 2008, Dated: 27.5.2008


ADMISSION TO MBA / MCA DEGREE COURSES 2008

NOTIFICATION FOR MBA AND MCA ADMISSION IN 2008 - 2009
MBA AND MCA INFORMATION FOR ADMISSION IN 2008

Applications are invited from recognized Degree Holders for admission to MBA / MCA Degree Courses offered in Government, Government Aided Engineering and Arts and Science Colleges and for the seats surrendered by the Self Financing Engineering and Arts & Science Colleges under the purview of Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai 600 025 and Directorate of Collegiate Education, Chennai 600 006 including Standalone Institutions for the academic year 2008-2009.

Candidates are required to apply separately for MBA and MCA Degree Courses.

Issue of Application: MBA/ MCA:- From 3.6.2008 To 18.6.2008

Last date for receipt of filled in Application: MBA/ MCA:- 18.6.2008 5.00 P.M.

The filled in Application along with enclosures should be sent to:
“The Secretary, MBA / MCA Admissions – 2008,
Government College of Technology, Coimbatore 641013”

Qualification:
1) MBA: A pass in any Degree with 10+2+3/4 years pattern (or) A pass in any Degree with 10+3 (Diploma) + 3 years pattern.
2) MCA: A pass in any Degree with 10+2+3/4 years pattern with Mathematics at +2 level or with Mathematics / Statistics as one of subjects at the degree level (or) A pass in any Degree with 10+3 (Diploma)+3 years pattern with Mathematics at Diploma level or Mathematics / Statistics as one subjects at the Degree level.
3) Entrance Examination: Candidates should have appeared for the TANCET 2008 Examination conducted by Anna University, Chennai 600 025.

Sale of Application Form
The prescribed Application forms can be obtained in person from the following Engineering, Polytechnic and Arts and Science Colleges on all working days between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.

1 Government Arts College, Ariyalur
2 Central Polytechnic College, Chennai
3 Presidency College (Autonomous), Chennai
4 Government College of Technology, Coimbatore
5 Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore
6 Periyar Government Arts College, Cuddalore
7 Government Arts College, Dharmapuri
8 M V Muthiah Govt. Arts College for Women, Dindigul
9 Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode
10 Rajeswari Vedhachalam Arts College, Chengleput
11 S T Hindu College, Nagercoil
12 Government Arts College, Karur
13 Government College of Engineering, Bargur
14 Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
15 Dharumapuram Gnanambigai Govt Arts College Women, Mayiladuthurai
16 Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College (Men), Namakkal
17 Thanthai Roever Inst of Polytechnic College, Perambalur
18 Ma Mannar College (Men), Pudukkottai
19 Government Arts College, Paramakudi
20 Government College of Engineering, Salem
21 Alagappa Chettiar College of Engg and Technology, Karaikudi
22 Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam
23 Government Arts College, Ooty
24 Odaiyappa College of Engineering and Technology, Theni
25 Thiru Vi Ka Government Arts College (Co-Ed), Tiruvarur
26 Government Polytechnic College, Thoothukudi
27 Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli
28 St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai
29 Sri Subramaniaswamy Government Arts College, Tiruttani
30 Government Arts College, Tiruvannamalai
31 Jamal Mohammed College, Trichy
32 Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, Vellore
33 Arignar Anna Government Arts College (Co-Ed), Villupuram
34 V S V N Polytechnic College, Virudhunagar

Cost of Application Form:
Rs.300/- (Other than SC / ST)
Rs.150/-* (SC / ST)

Mode of Payment:
Demand Draft obtained not earlier than 31.5.2008 from any Nationalized / Scheduled Bank drawn in favour of “The Secretary, Tamil Nadu MBA / MCA Admissions 2008, GCT, Coimbatore” payable at Coimbatore

*Attested Xerox copy of SC / ST Community Certificate should be produced for receiving application.

By Post:
Application form can also be obtained by post from “The Secretary, Tamil Nadu MBA / MCA Admissions 2008, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore 641 013” by sending a separate self-addressed envelope of size 35 x 26 duly affixing stamp to the value of Rs.50/- along with a Demand Draft as mentioned above towards cost of application with a requisition letter.

Booklet:
Limited quantity of Printed Booklets containing “Information about Colleges” are available in the Application Sale Centres. This can be obtained in person on payment of Rs.50/- by Cash.

General:
Visit www.tndte.gov.in for further information.

CHENNAI 600 025

COMMISSIONER OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF REHABILITATION SCIENCES, University of Delhi


PGDDT and PGDSE Admission 2008

AADI (Action for Ability Development & Inclusion)
formerly the Spastics Society of Northern India
2, Balbir Saxena Marg, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016
Tel. : 26966331, 26569107, 26864714, Fax : 26853002
Email : srs_du@yahoo.co.in


School of Rehabilitation Sciences
(Action for Ability Development and Inclusion)

Offers

Two Post Graduate Diploma Courses

Affiliated to University of Delhi, Recognised by Rehabilitation Council of India

* Post Graduate Diploma in Developmental Therapy (Multiple Disabilities: Physical and Neurological)

* Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disabilities: Physical and Neurological)


IMPORTANT DATES
Last date of submission of applications: Monday, 16th June 08 (4.00 pm)
Applicants to collect their admission tickets from School of Rehabilitation Sciences: 17th & 18th June 08 (10.00 am to 4.00 pm)
Written Test: Thursday, 19th June 08 (11.00 am – 12.00 pm)
Arts Faculty, South Campus University of Delhi, Benito Juarez Marg, N.D. – 21

Display of Interview schedule at School of Rehabilitation Sciences: Friday, 20th June 08 (4.00 pm)
Interviews: Monday, 23rd June to Thursday, 8th July 08
Display of Group Discussion List at School of Rehabilitation Sciences: Friday, 4th July 08 (2.00 pm)
Group Discussions: Saturday, 5th July 08 (10.00 am onwards)
Display of First List of Candidates selected for admission: Tuesday, 8th July 08 (10.00 am)
Payment of dues by the First List Candidates: Thursday, 10th July 08 (10.00 am)
Display of Second List of Candidates: Thursday, 10th July 08 (2.00 pm)
Payment of dues by the Second List Candidates: Saturday, 12th July 08
Date of commencement of Course: Wednesday, 16th July 08


POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY
(MULTIPLE DISABILITES: PHYSICAL AND NEUROLOGICAL)

1. FOCUS
To train human resource to enhance functional and physical abilities of persons with disability towards an improved quality of life and to facilitate access to mainstream resources in their communities.

2. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Qualification: Minimum 50% marks in Graduation in the following subjects:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Home Science, Human Biology, Anthropology, Zoology and Botany from a recognised University.
OR
2. Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences and Paramedical sciences from a recognised University.
OR
3. Bachelor’s degree in subjects other than those mentioned above from a recognised University with at least one year hands on experience in working with persons with disability and their families.
OR
4. Bachelor’s degree in any subject other than those mentioned in (1) and (2) from a recognised university with an allied course in the field of disability rehabilitation.
OR
5. Master’s degree in Child Development, Social Work or the subjects mentioned in (1) and 2)
OR
6. Master’s degree in subjects other than those mentioned in (1) and (2) with either one year hands on experience in working with persons with disability and their families or an allied course in the field of disability rehabilitation. Government norms applicable for SC / ST and persons with disability.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Students are selected through a systematic admission procedure consisting of written test, panel interview, and group discussion. Aptitude for work in the field of disability and development, communication and interpersonal skills is emphasized.

INTAKE CAPACITY: Maximum 20 students per academic year.


POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
(MULTIPLE DISABILITIES: PHYSICAL AND NEUROLOGICAL)

1. FOCUS
To train human resource to enhance functional and educational potential of persons with disability towards an improved quality of life and to facilitate access to mainstream resources in their communities.

2. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Qualification: Minimum 50% marks in Graduation in the following subjects:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education or Home Science from a recognised University.
OR
2. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Sciences from a recognised University.
OR
3. Bachelor’s degree in any other subject from a recognised University
OR
4. Master’s degree in Social work, Child Development or subjects mentioned in (1), (2) and (3) from a recognized University. Government norms applicable for SC / ST and persons with disability.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Students are selected through a systematic admission procedure consisting of written test, panel interview, and group discussion. Aptitude for work in the field of disability and development, communication and interpersonal skills is emphasized.

INTAKE CAPACITY: Maximum 20 students per academic year.

Prospectus Price Rs. 300/-

For Admission and further details contact:
SCHOOL OF REHABILITATION SCIENCES
AADI (Action for Ability Development & Inclusion)
formerly the Spastics Society of Northern India
2, Balbir Saxena Marg, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016
Tel. : 26966331, 26569107, 26864714, Fax : 26853002
Email : srs_du@yahoo.co.in


DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK, University of Delhi


Admission to M.A. in Social Work

3, University Road
Delhi-110007


ADMISSION NOTICE


The Department of Scoial Work, University of Delhi announces admission to M.A. in Social Work is one of the oldest institutions in India offering a two year intensive training in professional Social Work. This post-graduate course is primarily designed for those who seek careers in the filed of social development.

ELIGIBILITY:
The minimum eligibility for the course is 50% in the Bachelor's Degree Examination (10+2+3). Five percent relaxation will be provided for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories. Candidates awaiting examination result can also apply.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Those satisfying eligibility requirements will be assessed for selection thorugh a two-stage process involving: (a) Written Test, and (b) Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

The admission test will be held on 30th June, 2008 at Delhi. The new academic session shall commence from July 16, 2008.

Admission Bulletin along with application forms shall be available from 8th May 2008 and may be obtained from the Department of Social Work against a cash payment of Rs.400/- (Rs.250/- for SC/ST candidate) at Department counter, or by post, by downloading the form from website (www.du.ac.in) along with a demand draft of RS.450/- (Rs.300/- in case of SC/ST candidate) drawn in favour of Head, Department of Social Work, University of Delhi, payable at Delhi.

Last Date for receipt of completed applications at the Department by hand or by post is June 25th, 2008.

For further information, please contact 011-27667881 or 27667147 or
Email at admissionsdsw@gmail.com

WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA, DEHRADUN


XXX Post Graduate Diploma Course in Wildlife Management

P.O. Box # 18, Chandrabani
Dehradun – 248 001, Uttarakhand, INDIA
Phone : +91-135-2640111 to 115; Fax :+ 91-135 – 2640117
E-mail : wii@wii.gov.in, dean@wii.gov.in



XXX Post Graduate Diploma Course in Wildlife Management
September 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009


WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA :
The Institute was set up in 1982 as a nodal national agency to meet the urgent capacity building needs for scientific planning, management and research in the field of wildlife conservation.

COURSE BACKGROUND :
The conservation of biological diversity through the establishment and management of national parks and sanctuaries is now globally recognized. Conservation today is not only important in such Protected Areas (PAs) but also significant in adjoining managed forests and habitations. Forestry certainly is an appropriate professional background for managing national parks and sanctuaries yet this background alone is not sufficient. Management of PAs requires personnel with appropriate knowledge and skills in all aspects of wildlife and PA management. Hence, Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Wildlife Management was started in the year 1977 and 29 such courses have so far been completed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES :
Provide a foundation of modern concepts in wildlife science.
Provide an understanding of the relevant global, regional, national and state level conservation policies, treaties, conventions and legislation and their enforcement.
Provide knowledge and first-hand experience of conservation issues and practices under varied ecological, socio-economic, political and administrative situations in the field including the vulnerability of species of wild plants and animals and their protection.
Provide hands-on experience in using modern scientific methods, techniques and tools that are essential contributors to conservation practices in the field. Transfer skills of writing scientific documents and making persuasive presentations.
Develop skills for preparation of an integrated scientific wildlife management plan.
Prepare the participant for meeting conservation challenges in the field.

ELIGIBILITY :
The course is meant for in-service Indian Forest Service and State Forest Service Officers of the rank of Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF)/Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) and equivalent. Candidates should possess a background of Forestry training with a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in any of the natural sciences.

Foreign nationals with forestry background at equivalent levels are also eligible for admission to the course, provided they have adequate knowledge of English.

Both Indian & Foreign candidates should preferably be below 40 years of age and not more than 45 years on September 1, 2008. They should be fit to withstand the arduous outdoor training programme.

Admission to the course for candidates will be on a “first-come-first serve” basis.

NOMINATION :
The nomination process starts with the Institute inviting nominations, from the State Forest Deptts/Foreign Govts/Agencies, of eligible candidates. The curriculum-vitae alongwith passport details of both Indian and foreign nationals are required to be filled in the prescribed form attached herewith and sent to Institute with the endorsement of the Sponsoring Agency alongwith the fee, where applicable.

For the SAARC Wildlife Management Fellowship, the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India as well as this Institute sends request to the counterpart Ministries/Departments in SAARC countries for sponsoring candidates for the course.

The Institute also accepts nominations from abroad as well as under the ITEC/SCAAP scheme of the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India and under Capacity Building Programmes from Global Tiger Forum (GTF), New Delhi.

DURATION :
The duration of the course is nine months covering one academic session from 1st September 2008 to 31st May 2009.

ATTENDANCE :
Participation in all components of the course, tours, excursions, lectures, practicals, examinations, group discussions and symposia etc is compulsory. In addition, trainees are required to successfully complete the management plan and term paper exercises for award of Diploma. In the event of non-participation in any of the above-mentioned activities, award of Diploma to the concerned candidate will be withheld till the completion of the assignment in the subsequent Diploma Course.

COURSE CONTENTS
The broad outline of the course structure includes the following modules:
(i) Introductory Module
(ii) Wildlife Biology
(iii) Wildlife Behaviour
(iv) Application of Computers in Wildlife Science and Management
(v) Habitat Ecology
(vi) Applied Population Ecology & Conservation Biology
(vii) Wildlife Health Management
(viii) Restraint and Immobilization of Wild Animals
(ix) Captive Management & Wildlife Utilization
(x) Environment and Social Impact Assessment
(xi) Policies & Laws in Wildlife Management
(xii) Principles and Practices of Wildlife & Protected Area Management
(xiii) Visitor Use Management and Interpretive Planning in Protected Areas
(xiv) Management of Wetland and Coastal Habitats
(xv) Eco-development Planning for Biodiversity Conservation
(xvi) Application of Remote Sensing and GIS Technologies in Wildlife Management
(xvii) Wildlife Management Planning

FIELD TOURS
(I) Orientation Tour
(ii) High Altitude Techniques Tour
(iii) Techniques Tour
(iv) Management Tour
(v) Management Term Paper Exercise
(vi) Management Plan Exercise

In addition, field visits to nearby Protected Areas/Institutions/Organizations/Zoos are also organized from time to time during the period of training.

In this course, a study tour to any one SAARC country will be organized by WII as part of the Management Tour. The candidates joining the course both Indian and foreign nationals must be in possession of their valid passports.

AWARD OF DIPLOMA:
The Diploma will be awarded only to those candidates who secure a minimum of 50% marks in each of the modules. Honours Diploma will be awarded to those who secure an aggregate average of 75% or more marks. Those who fail to qualify for the award of the Diploma will be given a Certificate of Attendance only.

TRAINING COSTS :
Indian candidates:
*Indian candidates

All expenses for candidates nominated by the State Forest Departments will be borne by the Institute. The expenses include –
(i) Total training cost
(ii) To & fro travel fare (while joining and returning) as per WII TA Rules within pay scale of Rs. 4350/- to Rs. 8449/- (AC Chair Car/Highest Class in Bus) and Rs.8550 to 16400/- (First Class/AC Second/Highest Class in Bus)
(iii) Training allowance @ Rs. 1800/ p.m. for nine months
(iv) DA on tours (as applicable)
(v) Board and lodging while on field tours as per rules of the Institute.

*Foreign nationals including GTF and ITEC candidates:US $11,275 / Rs.4,83,650/-

The training allowance and to & fro travel expenses and medical/accidental insurance would be governed as per the Sponsoring Agency’s fellowship. Board & lodging and per diem while on field tours is included in the training cost.

*SAARC fellow : Rs.5,67,150/-

This includes training allowance, to & fro travel expenses (as per WII TA Rules), per diem on tours, and medical/accidental insurance. Board and lodging while on field tours is included in the training cost.

Traveling and camping, field gear/equipment, stationery, books/study material and hostel accommodation would be provided to all participants.

A bank draft of the above amount should be sent in the favour of the Director, Wildlife Institute of India payable at Dehra Dun at the time of admission of foreign candidates to the course.

BOARDING/LODGING:
The trainees are provided with semi-furnished two room suites with attached toilet in the Institute’s Hostel. The Institute provides all the basic infrastructure facilities for running a co-operative mess in the hostel manned by the trainees themselves. Basic mess charges come to approximately Rs 2500/- (US $ 63) per month per trainee but shall depend upon the menu fixed by the trainees themselves.

DEADLINE:
The nominations of the foreign and Indian candidates duly completed in all respects should reach this Institute latest by 15th July, 2008 and 25th July 2008 respectively.


For further details, please contact :
Course Director
XXX P.G. Diploma Course
Wildlife Institute of India
P.O. Box # 18, Chandrabani
Dehradun – 248 001, Uttarakhand, INDIA
Phone : +91-135-2640111 to 115; Fax :+ 91-135 – 2640117
E-mail : wii@wii.gov.in, dean@wii.gov.in

WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA, Dehradun