IGNOU inks pact with CISF to offer degree

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) seeking to confer educational qualifications to 1.3 lakh personnel through its community colleges for grant of B.Sc. / M.Sc. (Security Operations).

The MoU was signed by U.S. Tolia, Registrar, IGNOU and Mr. H.V. Chaturvedi, Inspector General, CISF headquarters of Ministry of Home.

According to the MoU, the CISF personnel possessing intermediate degree shall be eligible to enroll for Bachelors Degree Program in Security Operations from IGNOU consisting of 96 credits with 32 credits on successful completion of basic training at National Industrial Security Academy (NISA) / Regional Training Centers (RTCs) and 64 credits to be earned in second and third year. On successful completion of second year (32 credits), personnel will be awarded an Associate Degree in the same.

“Individuals who have not completed 10+2 examination prior to joining CISF will be required to do a bridge programme of at least one semester of 16 credits simultaneously along with the registration for bachelors degree,” it added.

N.R. Das, IPS, Director General of CISF said, “I have observed that a large number of personnel come from rural and humble backgrounds. This programme will be highly beneficial to them.”
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Top 12 MBA entrance tests!

AIMA-MAT (MANAGEMENT APTITUDE TEST)

ManagCar (in February, May, September & December) by the Centre for Management Services (CMS) division of All India Management Association (AIMA). It is as a credible, comprehensive and single window test for admissions to different postgraduate management programmes. The application form for MAT is available for Rs. 1050.

Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year degree course students can also apply.

Test Pattern & Selection: MAT has two formats: Offline test or Computer based test both of 2 ½ hours. Candidates can opt for either one of these based on their convenience. There are five papers in MAT: Paper 1: Language Comprehension, Paper 2: Mathematical Skills, Paper 3: Data Analysis, Paper 4: Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Paper 5: Indian & Global Environment Section, each comprising of 40 questions for a total of 200 Questions.

The MAT score tells you the relative position of the candidate with respect to the other candidates (percentile), there is no final percentile in MAT, instead a final composite score is given. Candidates can use this score to apply to various management institutes which accept MAT scores.


ATMA - AIMS TEST FOR MANAGEMENT ADMISSIONS

ATMA has been approved by the Ministry of HRD of the Government of India for admission on All India basis to the MBA/PGDM and other postgraduate programmes like MCA. Around 140 MBA institutes accept ATMA scores for admission to various management programs. The application form for ATMA is available for Rs. 950

Eligibility: Candidate must have completed their graduation from a recognized and authorized university.

Test Pattern & Selection: ATMA 2011 test contains 170 Questions spread over six sections comprising Analytical, Verbal and Logical Reasoning. Each section is timed separately. Total time of the test is 3 hours. A candidate has to undergo the selection process of the institute to qualify for the admission to the PG programmes of the institute after declaration of the result of ATMA.

CAT (COMMON ADMISSION TEST)

Common Admission Test (CAT) is the most popular MBA entrance test and is held annually for admission to postgraduate management courses in all the Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) and various other management institutes. IIMs offer around 2700 seats in various management programmes & other than the IIMs, 165-odd institutes admit students based on CAT scores. Every year more than two lakh students appear for CAT. The application form and information bulletin is available for Rs. 1400.

Eligibility: A candidate should have atleast 50% or equivalent CGPA in Graduation.
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