IGNOU Introducing B.Tech Aircraft Technology and Maintenance in the year 2011

IGNOU is the institution in which more students in India pursue education. It is introducing a new branch of technology in the academic year 2011 called B.Tech Aircraft Technology and Maintenance.

Initially for a few years it is decided to open admission for person completed their diploma. IGNOU's Director in Banagalore says that there is an enormous job opportunity in India and abroad for students completing this course. Also experts have foretasted that there would be a need for 5000 to 10,000 employees in Airline industry in the next 5 years.

This program is a 4 year program containing 8 semesters. It consists of 33 theory subjects and 14 practical subjects. IGNOU is setting up high tech training infrastructure in Electronics City Bangalore at a cost of 5 Crore for this program.

Students completed their diploma programs and with a work experience of 2 years can apply.

A fee for this program per year is Rs. 1,48,0000. 1st year 29 candidates would be selected for this program. Classes on weekdays would be conducted from 6 p.m to 9 p.m and on weekends from 8 a.m to 6 p.m. So there is an opportunity to pursue this as a part time education.

IGNOU Launches PG Diploma Programme in Pharmaceutical Sales Management

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a Postgraduate (PG) Diploma programme in Pharmaceutical Sales Management (PGDPSM). As per sources, the programme is specifically for those who are seeking a career as medical representatives or professionals for enhancing their skills.

Further, sources told that Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. has come forward and sponsored its 3000 employees to enroll in PGDPSM and Certificate in Communication and IT Skills (CCITSK) programmes. The programmes will be conducted at the School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET), sources added.

The alliance with IGNOU was appreciated by Ms. Ritha Chandrachud, Senior Vice President and Head of India Business at Dr. Reddy’s Lab. Candidates desirous to pursue the programme can download the application form from the IGNOU's official website: http://www.ignou.ac.in/. One can also obtain the application form from the IGNOU Headquarters in New Delhi or from the Regional Centers. For further details, candidates can visit the university's aforementioned website.

Contact address:
IGNOU

Maidan Garhi
New Delhi - 110 068
Delhi
Phone: +91-11-29535924-32, 29535062-65, 29534976, 29533647, 29535927
sred@ignou.ac.in
www.ignou.ac.in

IGNOU's new course B.Com (A&F), beneficial for CA students

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced a special degree, B.Com (A&F) for the January 2011 session.

The degree has been designed in collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and will be useful exclusively for CA students.

The course is useful to students of CA who have registered for the IPCC or passed Group-1 as there is provision of transfer of credits of the subjects cleared in CPT and IPCC to B.Com (A & F).

Besides students can claim exemption from the study of subjects already studied in CPT and IPCC and also acquire B.Com degree in just one year by earning 32 credits.

Details For Admission in Bachelor of Commerce (with Major in Accountancy and Finance)

Programme Code: B.Com (A&F)

Eligibility for Admission:

i) 10+2 or its equivalent ii) Passed Common Proficiency Test/PE/Foundation from ICAI Registration in Professional Competence Course/PEII/ Intermediate(Chartered Accountancy First Stage) of ICAI OR Already passed Professional Competence Course/PEIII/ Intermediate (Exclusively for Chartered Accountancy Students – ICAI)

Programme Fee: Rs.4800/-

Admission Details:

• Admission notification is generally released in May/June and the date for submission of filled-in application forms will be 1 July to September 30 for January session and 1 January to March 31 for July session.

• However students are requested to check with the official admission notification for the exact dates related to admission.

Duration:

· Minimum – 3 year

· Maximum – 6 years.

Min. age as on 1st Jan. of the Academic Year: No Bar

Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi