NAARM Notification for PG Diploma in Intellectual Property and Technology Management in Agriculture (PGD-IPTMA)

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
(INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH)
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500407
Phones: #040-24024015070, Fax:# 040-24581429/ 2481453/ 24015912
Email: pgdiptma@naarm.ernet.in, pgdiptma@gmail.com
URL: www.naarm.ernet.in



ADMISSION NOTIFICATION FOR
PG DIPLOMA IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE (PGD-IPTMA)

Notification for PG Diploma in Intellectual Property and Technology Management in Agriculture (PGD-IPTMA)

IMPORTANT DATES:
Last Date for submission of applications: December, 15, 2008
Written Test GD & Interview: Dec. 21-22, 2008
Results: December 30, 2008
Course Start Date: January 20, 2009


ABOUT NAARM:
The National Academy of Agriculture Research Management (NAARM) was established in 1976, at Hyderabad, to fulfill the important need for an institution of managemnet in agricultural research and education. NAARM is one of the five National Institutes of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the apex body of the country for promoting agricultural research, education and extension education.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
The one-year fully residential course offers opportunity to systematically study the subject of Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Management in Agriculture. The curriculum is designed with the help of leading experts from the Academia including Law Schools, Government and Private Sector, KPOs with a focus on building strong linkages with the corporate sector, research institutions, statutory and regulatory bodies.

COURSE CONTENT:
The course includes key modules on general management, intellectual property law and technology and innovation management covering topics on national and international policy as well as legal and administrative aspects including case studies. The course is also designed to provide an overall understanding of various stages of technology development and transfer in agriculture sector. Intricacies of IP management and innovation life cycle process towards entrepreneurship development would be explained thorugh appropriate tools and techniques.

TEACHING METHODS:
Interactive lectures (thorugh web casting, and class room) with live case studies and illustrations, simulation-based practical sessions, assignments and moot court will form the basis of the teaching methodology. A course end module on project work will need to be undertaken with identified institutions including law firms, industry, IP and technology management related institutions in public and private sector.

ELIGIBILITY:
Minimum of 60% or equivalent CGPA in Undergraduate degree* in any branch of Agriculture and allied sciences, engineering and technology (or) Postgraduate in sciences and allied biological sciencs *For SC/ST/OBC/PH (50% or Above)


ADMISSION PROCESS:
Application forms may be filled a sper the format given along side or downloaded from website www.naarm.ernet.in.

The filled application form may be mailed by speed post or courier to the Director, National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500407 along with the application fee.

Application may also be sent through Fax (040-24581429/ 040-24581453/ 040-24015912) with a copy of the DD. Applicants sending through Fax may retain the DD towards application fee and bring it to the test centre on the date of examination.

Applicants eligible for the test will be informed through announcemnet on NAARM website and through phone/email/post.

Further Selection will be through Written Test, Group Discussion (GD) and Interview at Five locations (Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumabi & Kolkata).


DISTINCT FEATURES:
The course is first of its kind.
Students will get access to NAARM's proven and advanced courses in Intellectual Property, Technology Development and Management etc., which currently NAARm imparts to various agricultural institutions.
The course fee includes one year boarding and lodging at NAARM's hostel and a Laptop.
Access to digital library and subscribed search engines. O FAculty includes experts from leading industry and Research Institutions and Law Schools besides NAARM.
Career guidance towards internship and placements will be facilitated.

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES:
Large lush green 50 hectare campus near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
On-Campus hospital facility
Large comfortable hostels with single seated well-furnished rooms
Well-equipped classrooms with latest audio-visual aids
Wi-Fi access in both classrooms and hostels
Excellent indoor and outdoor sports facilities
Well-equipped Library
Bank within the campus




PGD-IPTMA APPLICATION FORM
(Fill-up as per format on plain paper)

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Name of the Applicant:
Father's /Guardian's Name:
Category: SC/ST/OBC/PH
Gender: M/F
Date of Birth: DD/MM/YY
Educational Qualification:
Marks Obtained (% or CGPA):
Address:
Edmail ID:
Cell Phone No.:
DD NO.:
Centre for Test:

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Retain a copy of applications as Hall Ticket for Test

DD in favour of "ICAR Unit-NAARM Account' payable at Hyderabad

Application fee:
Rs.500/- for General
Rs.300/- for SC/ST/OBC/PH