Sunday, October 20, 2013

Osmania University POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GROUNDWATER RESOURCE EVALUATION ADMISSIONS: 2013-2014

Directorate of Admissions
Near PGRR Centre for Distance Education
Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007(A.P.)
Phone: 040-27090136




ADMISSIONS - 2013
POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GROUNDWATER RESOURCE EVALUATION : 2013-2014

Last date for submitting the application : 08.11.2013 by 4.00 p.m

1. Post-Graduate Diploma in Groundwater Resource Evaluation 2013 - 2014 :
India is a vast Country having diversified geologically, climatologically and topographic set-up, giving rise to divergent groundwater situations in different parts of the Country. The prevalent rock formations ranging in age from Archaean to Recent, which control the occurrence and movement of groundwater, are widely varied in composition and structure throughout the Country. Similarly, not too insignificant, are the variations of landforms from the rugged mountainous terrains of the Himalayas, Eastern and Western Ghats to the Flat Alluvial Plains of the River Valleys and Coastal tracts, and the Aeolian deserts of Rajasthan. The rainfall pattern too shows region-wise variation and the topography and rainfall virtually control runoff and groundwater recharge. Almost the entire Peninsular India is occupied by a variety of hard and fissured formations, including crystalline, Trap basalt and consolidated sedimentary rocks with patches of semi-consolidated sediments in narrow intra-cratonic basins.

The climatic conditions of India are unique in the sense that the Country has distinct rainy season. It is
estimated that the annual rainfall in India is about 400 Million Hectare meter. Although there is plenty of water but still many areas in the Country remain drought prone due to improper planning of water conservation practices. In several parts of the Country groundwater levels are perilously low including Andhra Pradesh.

Most parts of the State of Andhra Pradesh and especially the parts of Telangana Region is drought prone and irrigation projects are unable to meet the requirements of the agriculture requirements, hence, the farmer is more depended on the groundwater. During the last ten years dependency on groundwater and over exploitation of groundwater has led to drastic changes in water levels in the State. Keeping in mind the scarcity of available water resources, it has become imperative on the part of water Scientists and Planners to adopt techniques for quantifying the available water resources for Sustainable Development.
The P.G. Diploma in Groundwater Resource Evaluation is one of its kind being offered by the Department of Geology, Osmania University. The purpose of this course is to provide in-depth knowledge in hydrogeology with emphasis on groundwater, groundwater-surface water interactions, geologic controls, water chemistry, field investigations, and environmental problems.  At the end of this course the candidate is expected to locate groundwater resources and evaluate qualitatively and quantitatively. The candidate is expected to know and should:-
· know, understand, and master fundamental qualitative and quantitative principles of hydrogeology
· know how to approach and solve basic problems in field hydrogeology using latest techniques
· know locations of hydrogeologic data and how to use them in hydrologic investigations, especially
groundwater exploration
· understand how hydrogeology is interrelated with other natural and environmental science disciplines
Core syllabus of Post–Graduate Diploma in Groundwater water Resource Evaluation includes; Hydrology;
Groundwater Hydraulics; Groundwater Exploration; Hydrogeomorphology; Remote Sensing & GIS Modeling;
Hydro geochemistry & Watershed Management. The Course will also contain project work with field
component on a micro-watershed basis.

2. Duration of the course : 2 Semesters (one year)

3. Eligibility : Candidates who have passed M.Sc. in Geology / Applied Geology / Applied Geochemistry / Geophysics.

4. Course intake : 15 Seats

5. Admission : Admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination.

6. Fee : Rs. 10,000/-

Note: Date and Time of counselling will be communicated seperately through OU website.

I ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS : To be Eligible for Admission into Post-Graduate Diploma in Groundwater Resource Evaluation a candidate: (a) must have passed M.Sc. in Geology/ Applied Geology / Applied Geochemistry / Geophysics. (b) The memorandum of marks and Pass Certificates of the qualifying examination are not called for along with the application
form Candidates are advised to ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission to the course he/she has applied

II. ADMISSIONS:
The eligible candidates will be admitted into Post-Graduate Diploma in Groundwater Resource Evaluation through Centrallised counselling. A prior intimation about counseling schedule will be given to candidates through OU website. The candidates desirous of seeking admission have to attend the counselling in
person alongwith the following original certificates and two sets of xerox copies.
1. Transfer certificate (T.C.) from the Institution where the candidate studied last. If the candidate is
pursuing any course during the academic year 2013-2014, either regular or correspondence, he/she
must submit a proof of admission (certificate issued by the Head of the Institution) and will have to
submit the T.C. from the present course within seven (7) days. Otherwise the admission is deemed
to be cancelled. An undertaking has to be given by the candidate to this effect.
2. Original certificate (or provisional certificate if the original is not yet issued as per rules) of the qualifying examination
3. Consolidated Memorandum of Marks of the qualifying examination.
4. Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.)
5. Proof of Local/Non-Local candidates, according to rules in force. Those who have studied Degree
and P.G. courses as regular students need submit only the bonafide certificates from colleges where
they have studied the said courses. In case the candidates have studied four consecutive years
preceding the qualifying examination in more then one local area, the candidates must submit bonafide
certificate(s) of Intermediate (In addition to the above). In case the candidate has not studied in any
educational institution during part of 4/7 years preceding the qualifying examination, he/she has to
submit a gap certificate from the MRO concerned.
6. Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate for S.C., S.T., B.C., candidates as per G.O.Ms.No. 58,
Social Welfare (J) Dept, dated 12-5-1997 issued by Tahasildar.
The eligible candidates are required to submit all relevant certificates and pay the required fee on the
spot. No candidate will be admitted without the fulfillment of the above requirements.
In case, for administrative reasons, the counselling for category seats (BC, SC, ST, Women and Special) is
conducted/ahead of general category, the candidates admitted under the category can also attend the
counselling conducted for general category as per their ranks to derive advantage, if any.

Application Forms:
Application form and ICR sheet for above course along with the Information Brochure can be downloaded from OU website: www.osmania.ac.in/admissions
Candidates can submit the filled-in applications along with a demand draft for Rs.600/- towards registration fee (drawn in favour of “The Director, Directorate of Admissions, O.U., Hyderabad”), either in person or by post, to the Director, Directorate of Admissions, Near PGRR Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad – 500007.

The last date for submission of application along with relevant enclosures is 08.11.2013.

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