3D courses on offer
Picasso Animation College have announced the admission to their three-year Bsc in animation and VFX, Msc in multimedia and 20-month star–advanced filmmaking diploma programmes for the academic year of 2013.
The programmes are designed to launch students towards a successful career in visual effects for films and television, and emerging applications for 3D visualisation and 3D animation. Students will learn the fundamentals of art, animation design, and visual effects, and then apply this knowledge to 3D modeling and character animation.
Applications invited
APG Shimla University recently announced admissions to it’s three-year fulltime hospitality and tourism management course for the batch 2013 to 2016.
Interested candidates must have completed their Class XII from a recognised board with a minimum of 50 per cent or equivalent.
Students can collect the application form of APG Shimla University by paying an application fee of `1,100 and can be submitted in cash or demand draft in favour of “APG Shimla University”, payable at New Delhi/Shoghi, Himachal Pradesh. The application form can also be downloaded from www.apg.edu.in.
The last date for submission of application is June 30, 2013.
MOU signed
Wheebox, International Talent Assessment Company has signed an MoU with South West Gauteng College, South Africa (SWGC).
Under this partnership Wheebox has incorporated its proprietary product CloudBank Application (CBA) to SWGC portal and all candidates studying at SWGC would be a part of the industry connect portal.
Students who have already registered will have an advantage. Recruiting companies from South Africa will have an access to these students who have been assessed data for hiring.
All registered candidates of SWGC will also be able to register on a centralised data bank with their details.
New software for schools
Applane for Education, a cloud-based software for schools launched its exam and evaluation software for CBSE schools. The software is based of continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) guidelines. The software is an integral part for education, an ERP specially designed and customised for schools in India.
The company has a strong mission to replace complex and traditional methods of managing organisational functions with an integrated web-based software.
lego helps students
Computer scientists have made a working model of multi-million pound cloud computing technology using just lego bricks and a handful of £20 mini-computers.
The University of Glasgow’s Raspberry Pi Cloud project links together 56 Raspberry Pi computer boards in racks made from lego, which mimic the function and modular design of commercial cloud computing infrastructure. For more information on the project, visit: http://raspberrypicloud.wordpress.com/.
New scholarships on offer
The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) has recently announced a merit scholarship and a Study Credit Scheme (SCS) worth Singapore dollar 4 million for international students.
The initiative is aimed at providing students with the opportunity to develop to their full potential. The scholarship is open to new students seeking a pre-degree, degree or master’s degree. The scholarship will cover the subsidised portion of the tuition fee payable by International students.
The MDIS has also been associated with the University of Sunderland, UK; this association would offer a new one-year MBA course.
Chris Marshall, associate dean, University of Sunderland, UK, said: “MDIS is a long-standing and major collaborative partner of the University of Sunderland, whom we have worked with for over ten years. As a highly trusted partner, MDIS promotes a strong emphasis on educational values and student-orientated support that align especially well with the Sunderland learning experience and focus on student commitment. This ensures that you will receive our high-quality education.”
IIA invites applications
Indian Institute of Aeronautics (IIA) recently announced admissions for the 2013-14 session in three-year full-time aircraft maintenance engineering license course duly approved by Director General of Civil Aviation(DGCA), Government of India.
The candidates must have passed Class XII with mathematics, physics and chemistry from a recognised board or university or its equivalent. Candidates appearing in the final exam may also apply for the course.
Interested students can download application form from the website: http://iiagroup.co.in/Applicaton-form-2013.pdf and send duly into institute’s admission office along with Class X passing certificate and marksheet, and a demand draft of `650 in favour of JRN Institute of Aviation Technology, payable at New Delhi.
Admissions will be based on performance of students in the screening test (written/interview) and satisfactory documents verification during the counselling. last date to apply: June 25, 2013.
Admission Alert
ITM University, Gurgaon recently announced admission for it’s two-year full-time MBA programme for 2013 batch.
Interested candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
An applicant is required to appear in any of the following entrance tests CAT/MAT/CMAT (scores will be counted from September 2012-May 2013).
Candidates will be selected on the basis on marks obtained in the graduation, CAT/MAT/CMAT, group discussion and personal interview.
last date to submit applications is on June 17, 2013. To know more about the course and the admission process please visit: http://www.itmindia.edu/.
JB knowledge park invites applications
JB Knowledge Park invites applications for this year’s B Tech, BBA, MBA and BCA. B Tech is offered in following branches: Electronics & communication, computer, engineering, mechanical and electrical.
Candidates need to have cleared their Class XII in science with a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent. Diploma holders can take admission directly in second year (lateral entry).
The campus is fully funded and operated by group of industries and functioning under Bimla Devi Education Society Group of Institutions established in 2008. JB Ranks among best campuses in Delhi and NCR.
The admission brochure can be obtained from the institute against payment of `500 or by sending a demand draft of `500 drawn in favour of JB Knowledge Park, Faridabad.
Students who wish to apply online can visit: www.jbcollege.in. They can also mail their application forms on forms@jbcollege.in.
The last date for submission of application form is June 30, 2013.
Step-by-Step guide for B-schools
Mansie Dewan, an MBA admissions coach in India, launched her first book titled Destination MBA, a step-by-step guide simplifying the challenging process of MBA applications, today in Delhi.
The focus of the book is on demystifying the daunting international MBA admissions process, especially from the perspective of the Indian applicants.
Destination MBA guides the B-school aspirants on all the critical steps towards admissions and shows how to portray each individual’s uniqueness and potential for management and leadership.
At the launch, Dewan said: “I always wanted to reach out to more MBA aspirants and share the simple secrets and steps that can ensure them a seat at reputed business schools. It is a great experience to be able to guide an aspirant into their dream B-school. Every aspirant is different, and requires different guidance to confidently showcase their diversity. I have trained hundreds of MBA aspirants and created winning applications for admissions to Ivy league colleges.” The author specialises in customised applications, which is well reflected in the book.