New programmes on offer
Ansal University, Gurgaon recently announced two new programmes in financial planning and fine arts.
The CFPCM Certification (Certified Financial Planner CM) course can be pursued over a period of six months and the BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) course with specialisation in painting and fine arts is a course of four-year duration and is divided into two parts. Part A — foundation (two semesters) and Part B — specialisation (six semesters). Candidates seeking admission in BFA should have scored 50 per cent in Class XII.
Admission alert
Indian Institute of Aeronautics opens admissions for its 2013-14 session. The institute invites applications its three-year aircraft maintenance engineering license course.
The candidates must have passed minimum Class XII/Intermediate with mathematics, physics and chemistry from a recognised board or university or its equivalent.
Candidates appearing in the final examination may also apply. One can download application form from http://iiagroup.co.in/Applicaton-form-2013.pdf and send it to the institute’s admission office with a demand draft of Rs650 drawn in favour of JRN Institute of Aviation Technology, payable at New Delhi.
The last date to apply is May 31, 2013.
Convocation day at ITM
ITM University recently celebrated their convocation ceremony. There was celebration all around as 573 students who passed out from the University with flying colors were awarded their degrees.
Among the students who were awarded degrees were 511 B Tech pass outs, 29 M Tech, 30 MBA and 3 llM.
Speaking at the occasion, Prof Prem Vrat, VC of the ITM University said: “We at ITM University are very proud of the fact that out students Aakanksha Pahwa, lokesh Choudhary and Yatin Garg topped amongst over 70 engineering institutions, affiliated to the Maharishi Dyanand University. I wish all graduates the very best.”
Scholarships offered
l’Oréal India invites Class XII candidates from Delhi, NCR, Maharashtra and Karnataka to apply for the 11th edition of the For Young Women in Science scholarship programme.
Scholarships worth Rs2.5 lakh each will be given to 30 young women, granted over a period of four years for graduate studies in a scientific field from a recognised college or university in India.
Vedic Maths with Tata Sky
Tata Sky has joined hands with the Vedic Maths Forum India to launch a first of its kind training programme in Vedic maths. The service is aimed at helping students and professionals appearing for competitive examinations.
The 60-day training programme comprises video tutorials and practice sessions that will enable the students to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and other mathematical operations faster than conventional method of teaching in schools and colleges. It also aims to give an edge to those appearing for competitive exams.
Talent reward exam at FiitJee
Students preparing for 2014 JEE exam will get an opportunity to gauge their level of preparedness and standing. FIITJEE will conduct its Talent Reward Exam (FTRE) on June 9, 2013.
The institute aims to help the aspirants know where they stand in competition with their peers as they gear up for the actual exam.
Based on their performance, students will get to know their Rank Potential Index (RPI) for JEE (Advanced), which will help them know their chances of success in securing a seat in the IITs and bridge the gap in their preparation for JEE 2014.
Students will also get tips from experts to plug loopholes to enable them better their conceptual understanding and analytical ability.
The last date to register for the exam is June 7, 2013 and the registration fee for the exam varies from Rs250 to Rs1,000 depending upon when the application is received.
Details and information about the registration process, fee structure, exam schedule, syllabus and the scholarship are available at http://www.fiitjee-ftre.com.
The FTRE result will be announced online on June 17. For details visit: http://www.fiitjee-ftre.com.
Education summit organized
The first edition of the two-day Edutainment Show 2013 held from May 4 to May 5 concluded with an overwhelming response from 5,000-plus students.
The event by Event Capital and Supreme Group witnessed 50 exhibitors and 50 sessions by illustrious educationalists on media, communication and design industry.
The exhibitors at the event included Shiamak, InstitutoMarangoni, Frameboxx, North Point, Party Map, Flame, ISB&M, Theater professionals, FX School, Whistling Woods, GD Goenka Design, Ecole, INIFD, FAD, Team I, Modart, BIG Aims, DY Patil, loaureate Art architecture and design, NIFT, SPICE, ISDI, GIA, School of broadcasting and communication, Virtual Voyage, Institute of Digital Marketing, MACC, Indira, One School Goa and Raffel Design among others.
The speakers, who were invited for the event, shared their valuable real-world working experience with the participants highlighting various fields like fashion design and digital PR.
Applications invited
University of Southampton’s School of Social Sciences invites applications for its programme BSc Applied Social Sciences (Criminology and Psychological Studies).
The key objective of the programme is to ensure that the students are able to use both qualitative and quantitative research techniques appropriately and effectively.
The core of the programme allows for flexible study around a variety of disciplines, in the context of a clearly interdisciplinary approach.
The three-year duration programme will enable students to acquire new knowledge and discover new ways of thinking about society and culture. The programme commences in September and the deadline to apply for the same is June 30. For further information, visit: global@southampton.ac.uk.
Joint course at XlRI
XlRI (Jamshedpur) and the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, USA), have come together to offer an innovative programme on positive organisation development and change (MPOD) in India.
It has been designed specifically for mid-career executives with a passion for leading change initiatives. The course will aim at enhancing their leadership and change management skills, building sustainable institutions, and shaping vibrant communities.
The programme will commence in November 2013. It will be conducted in six one-week modules spread over 15 months. The modules will be conveniently spaced 10-12 weeks apart, making the programme flexible enough to accommodate the busy schedules of executives and enabling them to attend on-campus classroom sessions without leaving their employment.
Candidates can visit http://weatherhead.case.edu/degrees/mpod-india/admission to fill application forms. last date to apply is June 30.
Workshop at manovikas
Manovikas Community College recently organised Make My Choice workshop at Malviya Smriti Bhawan, New Delhi on May 4 for the mentally-abled.
The workshop was divided into three steps. First: listen to me. Second: My Career Choice. Third: Towards Self Advocacy.
Once the introduction of the student was over, they were involved in various activities which helped them answer few questions about themselves like: Who all are part of their life, what are their likes or dislikes, what they do on a weekday and what is the meaning of a weekend to themIJ
These questions were answered by students in a special resource book conceptualised and developed by Dr Alok Kumar Bhuwan, PHD, specialisation in Rehabilitation Science and Special Education.