The National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for admission into various technical courses for the academic year 2011-12. NITTTR is formerly known as Technical Teachers Training Institute, Bhopal. The institute was started by MHRD, Govt. of India to impart training for polytechnic teachers through offering different short term and long term teacher training programmes. Diploma and Degree holding polytechnic teachers can benefit from these programs. All the programs of the institute are approved by AICTE. Following are details of programmes, seats, eligibility and application procedure:

1. M.Tech. CTA (Computer Technology and Application): 36 seats; Eligibility: Applicants should have Engineering Graduation in any discipline. Candidates with AICTE approved Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree with PCM Group at 10+2 Level are also eligible to apply.

2. M.Tech. CTM (Construction Technology and Management): 36 seats; Candidates should have Graduation in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline related to Civil Engineering.

3. M.E. Power Systems: 18 seats; Applicants should be Graduates in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Power System/ Power Electronics or in any relevant discipline related to Electrical Engineering.

4. MBA (Master of Business Administration): 60 seats . Candidates should have Graduation in any discipline.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates can download application form from institute website http://www.nitttrbpl.ac.in . Properly filled in applications super scribing the envelop with the PG programme should be sent to ‘The Chairman (Admission Committee), NITTTR, Shamla Hills, Bhopal – 462 002′. Application fee is Rs.750/- for General/ OBC candidates and Rs.400/- for SC / ST candidates. Fee should be drawn in favour of ‘ The Director, NITTTR, Bhopal’ payable at Bhopal. NITTTR has extension centers at Goa, Raipur, Pune and Ahmedabad. Last date for the receipt of filled in application forms is 5th August 2011. Contact for more details: NITTTR, Shamla Hills, Bhopal – 462 002; Phone: 0755- 2661600 – 602; Website: http://nitttrbpl.ac.in.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has issued notification for admission to Vertically Integrated Engineering Programme (VIEP) 2011-2012 session. The programmes are offered in full time face to face Advanced Level Certificate, Diploma and Degree programmes in Engineering in flexible open university system. IGNOU is the largest university in the world in terms of student enrollments and study centers. Following are details of specializations offered under VIEP programmes:

1. Civil Engineering (CE)
2. Electrical Engineering (EE)
3. Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE)
4. Mechanical Engineering (ME)
5. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

Eligibility Requirements:

For Advanced Level Certificate Course and Diploma in Engineering:

1) 1st Year to Advanced Level Certificate: 10th pass with minimum 50 percent marks. Duration is 2 years.
2)1st Year Diploma: Eligibility is same as above; Duration is 3 years.
3) Lateral Entry to Diploma: Eligibility: 10+2 years ITI Certificate in Engineering or 10+2 vocational courses. Duration is 2 years / Two years Advanced Certificate Course in Engineering awarded by IGNOU. Duration is one year.

Eligibility for Degree in Engineering:

1) 1st Year: 10+2 pass (PCM) with minimum 50 percent marks. Duration is 4 years.
2) Lateral Entry: 3 years diploma in any branch / B.Sc. (PCM) / BCA / BCS. BCA / BCS candidates are eligible for EE/ ECE/ CSE branches. Duration is 3 years.

Program fee per semester:

1. Advanced level certificate programme: Rs. 12500/-
2. Diploma Programme: Rs. 12500/-
3. Degree programme: Rs. 25000/-

Interested candidates can apply online only through the official website www.ignouviep.org . Before starting the online application submission procedure, the candidate should have with him the DD of Rs.100/ (drawn in favour of IGNOU VIEP INSTITUTIONS FEE A/C and payable at New Delhi). Filled in online application form should be taken as a print out and should be sent along with the DD of Rs.100/- to ‘DIrector – VIEP, New Hall, School of Engineering and Technology (SOET), Block-C, New Academic Complex, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Maidam Garhi,New Delhi- 110068.

Important Dates:

1) Close of online applications: 10/08/2011
2) Last date for the receipt of print out of filled online Application Form: 12/08/2011
3) Allotment of students to the program study centers: 14th August 2011
4) Reporting of students at allotted PSCs for admission / enrollment: From 10th August 2011 to 14th August 2011.
5) Commencement of classes at PSCs: 16th August 2011

For more details such as eligibility for Advanced level Certificate Courses, Diploma in Engineering and Degree in Engineering, you can visit the official website www.ignouviep.org. OR call at following helpline numbers for admissions:

1) Mobile Nos: 9311394696/ 9311394699/ 9311394695
2) Landlines: 011-32085173/ 011-32085174 (Between 10 A.M to 6.00 PM)
3) E-mail:admission@ignouviep.org