DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY, CENTRE FOR TEA AND AGRO STUDIES ,P.G. Diploma Course in Tea Technology and Plantation Management (PGDTTPM) 2012-13

CENTRE FOR TEA AND AGRO STUDIES 

DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY, 

DIBRUGARH – 786 004 

P.G. Diploma Course in Tea Technology and Plantation Management (PGDTTPM) 2012-13

Dibrugarh University in consultation with the Tea Industries has been conducting a Post Graduate Diploma course in Tea Technology and Plantation Management (PGDTTPM) from the session 2007-2008. The course is of 2 (two) semesters with a total duration of 1 (one) year. 


Programme Highlight: Around 90% placement of the last four batches of students.

Eligibility criteria for admission:

a. Candidates having Bachelor degree in any stream including Agriculture, Engineering/Technology,Business Administration and Computer Application from any recognised University securing at least  40% in Major or  45% marks in aggregate. There shall be relaxation of 5% marks for candidates from the SC/ST/OBC categories.   
b. Candidates appearing/due to appear in the final year of their respective qualifying examinations in April/May 2012 are also eligible to apply but their eligibility for admission shall be considered only when they obtain the minimum qualifying marks  and produce original mark sheet of the final year at the time of admission. 


Method of Selection for admission:
Selection of candidates for admission will be made on merit and an entrance test followed by an interview and group discussion. The question paper shall be of 50 marks, one hour duration and will consist of objective type questions on general awareness, quantitative aptitude, test of reasoning and basic knowledge on tea and related industry. There shall be no negative marking. There shall be 50 marks for interview/group discussion, career and extra curricular activities 


Test Centres: 
The venue for the Entrance Test will be Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Intake capacity:
The intake capacity of the course is 16 seats (12 open, 2 endowment and 2 in the sponsored categories respectively).  In case, no sponsored candidate is available then the  seats reserved for this category (i.e. 2 seats) shall be filled up from the endowment category. 



  *Sponsored candidates have the option to get admission to any of the two semesters i.e. in First Semester (Certificate course in Tea Technology) or in Second Semester (Certificate course in Tea Plantation Management). Provided further that such sponsored candidates  shall have the option to complete both the certificate courses/semesters within a span of five years and to qualify for the Post Graduate Diploma in Tea Technology and Plantation Management (PGDTTPM)



How to apply for admission to the course: 
Applications in prescribed forms and prospectus may be obtained from the office of the  Centre for Tea and Agro Studies, Dibrugarh University on payment of  Rs.300/- in cash or through Demand draft (DD) in favour of the Registrar, Dirugarh University drawn at the State Bank of India, Dibrugarh University Branch  (Code No.2051). Prospectus cum application forms can also be obtained through post by sending a request letter along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 300/- and a self- addressed stamped (RS.30/-) envelope of 28x12 cm size, to the Director,i/c, Centre for Tea and Agro Studies, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh 786 004. Downloaded forms from University website (www.dibru.ac.in) accompanied by a Demand Draft of Rs. 300/- as particulars mentioned above are also accepted. Completed Application forms accompanied by attested copies of all relevant documents are to be submitted to the Director,i/c, Centre for Tea and Agro Studies, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh 786 004 on or before the last date of submission of application forms.  



Important dates and Admission schedule:-


Issue of Forms:  1st June, 2012 onwards   
Last Date of Issue &Submission of Forms: 26th July, 2012
Entrance Test: 29th July, 2012 
Announcement of Results of Entrance Test: 31st  July, 2012
Interview and Group Discussion   : 6th August, 2012
Declaration of Results and Merit List: 8th  August, 2012 
Date of Admission: 10th August, 2012
Commencement of Classes: 16th August, 2012 



Note: 
The list of the selected candidates to be selected for admission will be prepared on the basis 

of the marks obtained in the entrance test, interview/group discussion and career will be 

notified in the Notice Board and Web site of the University on  8 

th

August, 2012. No 

personal intimation to individual candidates will be sent. 

The selected candidates must take admission on the  same day ie. 10

th

August, 2012 by 

depositing necessary fees etc.  

Original testimonials and certificates must be produced at the time of interview. 

For further information please visit the following websites:  www.dibru.ac.in

http://www.dibru.ac.in/files/tenders_notices/Notice240.pdf