Fortunate 40 from FIITJEE

FIITJEE, the nation's premier institute for IIT-JEE training declares one of their social initiatives Fortunate 40, a programme especially designed with an objective to help the deserving children from the economically weaker sections of the society get admission to the IITs, whose parental income is below Rs.10,000 per month.
This programme is only for those students who are currently in class VIII (going to class IX) and class X (going to class XI) i.e the aspirants for IIT-JEE, 2012 and IIT-JEE, 2010 respectively. To apply for the scholarships, the students will have to qualify in the selection test to be conducted on February 10, 2008 across 31 test centres in India .

Further details and information about the registration process, test schedule, the details of syllabi and the programme will be available on www.fiitjee.com.

Techfest 2008

Come January 2008, and IIT Bombay shall be a hub for all the aspiring technocrats of the nation. The eleventh edition of Techfest which is the Annual International Science and Technology Festival of IIT Bombay promises to be bigger and better than ever. Having established itself as the largest science and technology festival in Asia, last year Techfest saw a footfall of nearly 30,000 students from all over the country.

Competitions at Techfest 2008 have been divided into four broad groups namely: Analogic, Xtreme Machines, Life 2.0 and Innovision. Competitions in Analogic cater to the Computer Science and Electronics departments whereas popular robotics comes under Xtreme Machines.  Life 2.0 is a unique category of competitions introduced this year, which focuses at delivering a “better life” for the generations to come and living in harmony with the environment by using our knowledge of science.

Techfest has a lot more to offer. Deadlines for registrations of various competitions and workshops are approaching soon. For details regarding the competitions and the registration process  visit www.techfest.org
Holiday programmes from GenieKids
GenieKids is offering exciting programmes for children 3 to 9 years during the forthcoming Christmas Holidays. You can enroll for both or either of the two weeks offered (weeks starting 24th and 31st Dec). All Programs at Geniekids Indiranagar centre only.
 Morning Program: Intelligence Camp (10 to 1 pm, three age groups 3 & 4yrs; 5 & 6 yrs and 7 - 9 years)
Afternoon Program: Creative Camp (2:30 to 5:30 pm, 3 to  8yr olds)
For details contact: Phones: 2520-2510, 41161575, 98450-45833; Email: info@geniekids.com Geniekids Learning Center: No 3023(corner house), 13th Main (NPS road), 8th Cross, Opposite Graphite Aptms, HAL 2nd Stage, Bangalore-08.

Skill development programme

MSME Development Institute Govt. of India, Ministry of MSME, Rajajinagar Industrial Estate, Bangalore - 560 044 will be conducting one month skill development programme on Computer Hardware and Servicing, Computer Networking, Mobile Phone Repair and Servicing. Interested candidates may contact MSMEDI (SISI), Rajajinagar Industrial Estate, Bangalore, or Ph: 9448371540, 080-23151581-82-83.

BU affiliation

The Bangalore University has invited applications for affiliation to M.Ed course for the year 2008-09, from the affiliated B.Ed colleges having not less than 5 years of continuous affiliation. Norms and standards prescribed by the Bangalore University and NCTE shall be fulfiled by the Colleges strictly, which shall be the criteria for granting of affiliation by the University.

Eligible B.Ed colleges should file application for affiliation to M.Ed, coarse in the Additional Course affiliation application forms available at 'Office of the Co-ordinator, Prasaranga Sales Unit, Palace Road, Bangalore-560001’ — on payment of Rs. 200 by submitting a DD drawn in favour of the 'Registrar, Bangalore University, Bangalore-560056 .

Duly filled-in application forms in 8 sets (with Preliminary Project Report) with prescribed affiliation fee of Rs. 50,000 (for Colleges run by SC/ST Management affiliation fee is Rs. 25,000 by way of DD drawn in favour of the Registrar, Bangalore University, Bangalore 560056 (to be remitted by the college to the University funds on the day of submission at State Bank of Mysore, Nagarabhavi Branch), shall be submitted in the Office of the Registrar (Academic Section-III) Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi, Bangalore-560056, on or before 28 December 2007 in person. Application should not be sent by post/courier.

Beautician course

CICOPA is conducting two weeks training programme in "Beautician Course" from December 27, 2007 to January 18, 2008, for women. The purpose is to create more self employment opportunities for women. Practical and theory classes will be taken by well known persons in this field. Certificates will be given after the completion of the course.

Those who are interested may contact Director, CICOPA ( No.67, RICM Complex, Padmanabhanagar) or Ph: 26690119/ 9242345815 by December 20, 2007.

Jewellery Design course

Advanced Jewellery Design Technology Centre (Sponsored by Dept. of Industries & Commerce Government of Karnataka) JSSATE, Bangalore is conducting free job oriented training programme in the area of Jewellery Designing sponsored by Devaraj Urs Backward Community Development Corporation, Bangalore from December 26, 2007. Contact: JSS Campus, Uttarahalli-Kengeri Main Road, Srinivasapura, Bangalore- 560 060. Near Abhiman Film Studio. Ph: 080-28603010, 28603706, 28604646.

Course for the disabled

Applications are invited from candidates who have passed SSLC and above, for one year Advanced Diploma in Computer Application for youths with disabilities. Admission for the coarse ends on January 19, 2008. First preference will be given to persons with disability and Speech and Hearing candidates. For further details contact: The Association of People with Disability (APD), 6th Cross, Hutchins Road, St. Thomas Town Post, Lingarajpuram, Bangalore - 84. Ph: 9886861559/ 9916078307/ 25475165/ 25470390.