Tata Dhan Academy Development Management Admission Test (DMAT)2008-2010 Admission Notice

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Tata-Dhan Academy

Admission Notice
Programme in Development Management (PDM – IX)
2008-2010

Tata- Dhan Academy, Madurai, announces its Ninth Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Development Management (PGDDM). Applications are invited from candidates who wish to take up a challenging career in development sector as mission of their lives.

The Programme

The programme is designed to groom young graduates as development professionals. The two-year residential programme builds the knowledge and inculcates the appropriate skills and attitudes required for working with poor and disadvantaged communities through a unique mix of academic theory, field practice, and interactions with India’s development leaders.

Almost 50% of the time, students undertake fieldwork in village, tribal areas, slums and coastal contexts across India to understand the lives and livelihoods of the poor. Students are guided in the field by experienced faculty.

The programme also teaches students to organise communities to address development issues in villages/slums.

 

The Academy provides a holistic learning environment. Yoga, cultural Programmes, regular field visits, and other development related activities help students to build on the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required for any development professional.

Eligibility:
Any graduate or postgraduate below the age of 26 (as on 30th June 2008) with a minimum of 50% marks (or equivalent) can apply for the programme. Thoses completing their courses on or before 30th June 2008 can also apply.

Fellowship

It is the endeavour of the Tata – Dhan Academy that no student be denied opportunity to pursue the programme for want of adequate financial resources. Hence selected candidates receive full fellowship support for the entire programme which includes tuition, reading materials, accommodation, and food expenses. It is given to those who agree to serve designated development organisation for three years after completion of the programme.

Placement

All the PDM graduates are provided placement in designated development organisations (NGO’s) after completion. The remuneration for the graduates is at par with the best in the development sector.

Selection Procedure

The Academy administers a two-stage selection procedure. The first is through the Development Management Admission Test (DMAT), to be held at various centres across India on a17th February 2008. The second is through final selection campus between 21-30 April 2008 at various centres across India.

How to apply

Application can be obtained at the below mentioned address in person or by sending a demand draft for Rs. 300 (Three hundered only) in favour of Tata Dhan Academy payable at Madurai. This includes application, registration and DMAT fee. Application downloaded form the academy website can be sent along with the DD as mentioned above. Applications can also be submitted online.

Admissions Coordinator

Tata-Dhan Academy,
Boys Town Campus, Pulloothu Post, Madurai-625 016, Tamil Nadu.
Tel: +91 – 452 – 24753118 / 219 Email: tatadhanaxademy@satyam.net.in
Last date for receiving filled in application forms: 20th January 2008
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