INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110068
ADMISSION NOTICE
B.Sc. (NAUTICAL SCIENCE) – August 2008 SESSION
Indira Gandhi National Open University and the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) , Mumbai announces admissions in B.Sc. ( Nautical Science ) programme commencing from 1 st August 2008 . This programme of IGNOU has been developed in collaboration with the DGS and is aimed at orienting the cadets for the equivalent life at sea by providing vocationally oriented education and training so as to help them become officers in the Merchant Navy.
The eligibility conditions are:
(A) Educational (1) 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) with not less than 55% marks in PCM from a recognized Board
OR B.Sc. with Physics as an individual subject in any one of the years of B. Sc with not less than 50% marks in the final year of B.Sc. from a recognized University provided that the candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) with not less than 55% marks in PCM from a recognized Board
OR B.E./B.Tech. Degree from I.I.T or from a college/ University recognized by AICTE/ UGC/ DEC. And (2) Should have passed with not less than 50% marks in English as a subject, at either 10th or 12th standard or in the Degree course, conducted by a Board or any University. [Note: Those appearing in eligibility qualifying examination are also eligible to apply provided they meet all the eligibility criteria on or before the commencement of the programme and produce the certificates to that effect.]
(B) AgeAge (As on 1st August, 2008): Not more than 20 years in case of 10+2 pass, 22 years in case of B.Sc. Degree and 24 years in case of B.E./B.Tech. The age limit is relaxable by 2 years for female candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
(C) Physical Standards: Medically fit as per the standards prescribed by M. S. Medical Examination Rules, 2000, and Eye sight: 6/6 in each eye without visual aids and normal colour vision. [Note: The candidates are strongly advised to get them medically examined so as to avoid any last minute embarrassment.]
Selection Procedure: Candidates will be selected on the basis of an All India Entrance Test (OPENNET) followed by an interview. The Entrance Test will be held on 15th June, 2008 (Sunday) 10AM – 1 PM. Reservation in number of seats shall be as prescribed by the Government of India rules. For further details please refer to the Prospectus. As per the latest guidelines issued by the DG Shipping, Mumbai, it is now mandatory for all the candidates to qualify in OPENNET to seek admission in B.Sc. (Nautical Science) programme of IGNOU-DGS, irrespective of whether their candidature is sponsored by a Shipping Company or their Manning Agents or not.
Last Date of submission of Application: 27th May, 2008.
The Course/Programme will be offered through selected Training Institutes approved by DGS and IGNOU. Details of these Institutes are available in the Students Handbook and Prospectus .
he Prospectus can be obtained from IGNOU headquarters, New Delhi on weekdays during working hours on payment of Rs.100/- in cash from 25th April, 2008 or downloaded from IGNOU website i.e. http:// www.ignou.ac.in. The filled-in Application forms along with the requisite fee of Rs.500/- (Rs.600/- in case of downloaded forms) in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at Delhi should reach in an envelope super-scribed “Application form for B.Sc. (Nautical Science)” to the Registrar (SR&ED), Block-12, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068 on or before the last date of submission of applications.
IGNOU OPENNET 2008 (August) Important Dates |
Date of Advertisement |
4th Week of April 2008 |
Issue of Student Handbook and Prospectus (Application Form) |
25th April 2008 (Friday) |
Live interaction with prospective candidates on Gyan Darshan-2 (Teleconferencing channel of IGNOU) Call Tollfree-1800-11-2345 (from MTNL and BSNL) during interaction. Other Tel. Nos. 011-29532844/45 and 011-29536131 and Fax No. 01129536134 |
27th April 2008 (Sunday) 12:00 -13:45 PM
12th May 2008 (Monday) 12:00 -13:45 PM |
Last date of submission of application form for Entrance Test (Form A) at the IGNOU Headquarters |
27th May 2008 (Tuesday) |
Date of Entrance Test |
15th June 2008 (Sunday) |
Declaration of OPEN NET 2008 Entrance Test Result
(Note: The result is to be declared on website) |
23rd June 2008 (Monday) |
Confirmation of firm vacancies for non-sponsored candidates at Training Institutes |
12:00 Noon of 16th July 2008 (Wednesday) |
Dates and Time of Counselling for the allotment of Training Institute (Non-sponsored candidates)
Note: The counselling will be held at IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068. The exact Venue details shall be published on website of IGNOU. |
For SC/ST Candidates:
10:00 AM of 17th July-2008 (Thursday)
For other candidates:
Rank 1 to 250:
11:30 AM of 17th July-2008 (Thursday)
Rank 251 to 750:
2:30 PM of 17th July-2008 (Thursday)
Rank 751 to 1250:
10:00 AM of 18th July-2008 (Friday)
Rank 1251 to 1750:
02:30 AM of 18th July-2008 (Friday)
Rank 1751 & Onwards:
10:00 AM of 19th July-2008 (Saturday) |
Date of Reporting at the allotted Training Institute |
30th July 2008 (Wednesday) |
Date of Commencement of Programme |
1st August 2008 (Friday) |
Important Notes:
- Please keep visiting http://www.ignou.ac.in for any further information related to admissions and Updates.
- The Result of Entrance Test (OPENNET) will be made available on IGNOU website i.e. www.ignou.ac.in.
- You may also contact at 011-29536443 for your further queries.
- You can also E Mail at ignoudgs_studentinfo@yahoo.co.in
- Please visit http://www.dgshipping.com for more details about shipping.
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