Studying Engineering the Distance Learning way!!!

“Cherish your vision and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blue prints of your ultimate achievements.”            —  —  —  –              Napoleon Hill

Everyone of us have a dream and very often many of them die because of various reasons. In our childhood days many of us dreamt to be Engineers but perhaps that dream could not take shape because of different circumstances and your inability to attend a regular collages or getting selected. But good news for all of you , you need not be disappointed!!! You too can become “Engineer” through many ways like Regular or Distance or Part time degrees which are recognized all over the world that you can appear for GATE, IES and other higher studies.

 Our GSG Research Analyst Rajesh Bobbadi reviews some of those and makes them available to our esteemed readers.

 In order to raise the standards of professional studies, there are certain training institutes and training centers which offer engineering studies in alternate ways.

 1.   AMIE (Associate membership of Institution of Engineers)

 The Institution of Engineers (India) functions with and amongst the professional engineers, academicians and research workers and provides a vast array of technical, professional and supporting services to the government and the industries along with the academic and engineering communities.

In India, first in 1914, Institutions of Mechanical Engineers was established, which later in 1920,

changed itself as Institution of Engineers (India).Today, it has extended to 15 different branches each offers B.E/B. Tech degrees in different branches of engineering.

They are

1. Aerospace Engineering Division

2. Agricultural Engineering Division

3. Architectural Engineering Division

4. Chemical Engineering Division

5. Civil Engineering Division

6. Computer Engineering Division

7. Electrical Engineering Division

8. Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Division

9. Environmental Engineering Division

10. Marine Engineering Division

11. Mechanical Engineering Division

12. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Division

13. Mining Engineering Division

14. Production Engineering Division

15. Textile Engineering Division

 The Degrees issued by these are recognized and equivalent to that are issued by Universities.

 Procedure:-

• Candidates should register for exams to become ’student member’. Certain eligibility

criteria are there to be met to become a student member which are described below.

• The exams to be cleared to become ‘student member’ will be conducted twice in a year

(June, December).

• Two types of examinations will be conducted for all standards of candidates.

• Paper 1 and Paper 2, each for 100 marks.

Part 1:-

Minimum marks required to get pass is 50.

Part 2:-

In addition to pass in every exam, some additional directives and roles which are set by respective institutions have to be played to get the degree.

Part 3:-

In addition to the above criteria, Practical exams will also be conducted and Membership in

Associate members will be given for those who successfully complete all these three.

• This membership is recognized by UPSC, MoE, etc.

• Employees, who earn these memberships and degrees while doing their regular jobs, will get promotions.

• Associate members can appear for GATE exam also.

 Training:-

 Although no study material will be provided, certain references sources will be given.

Some institutions provide library facilities in their head offices.

 Notification :-

Generally in between January and March.

 Exams :- June and December.

 AMIE (Associate membership of Institution of Engineers)

• The Associate membership of Institution of Engineers (AMIE) program/examination is conducted by Institution of Engineers India Limited (IEIL).

• The associate membership qualification of institution of Engineers is equivalent to B.E. /B. Tech Degree in engineering.

• Like any other graduate/engineering graduate, an associate member candidate can write examinations like Civil Services, IES, GATE, GRE, etc.

• The candidates after earning a certificate in AMIE can choose for higher studies leading to Master’s Degree in engineering or any other qualification.

• Alternatively, these candidates can start working with government / private organizations

in their respective field of specialization or become entrepreneur.

Institution of Engineers India Limited (IEIL) offers AMIE program in two sections – Section A and

Section B.

Section A is common for all candidates.

Under section B a member choose a particular discipline of engineering program.

 Technician Members:

Eligibility: – Candidates with minimum of 45 percentages in 10+2 can directly register for this

course.

 Senior Technician Members:

 In order to get promoted from Technician Members status to Senior Technician Members, the following eligibility criteria had to meet.

Eligibility: -

1) Minimum age of 18 while applying for the course.

2) Working as an engineer in relative field and should have got Corporate Professional

Membership.

3)Engineering Diploma or Equivalent should have passed. If the candidate has passed the

diploma recognized by council, they will be exempted from taking Section -A test.

Address:-

Associate Membership of Institution Of Engineers, www.amieindia.net

 2.   The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering

 The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering, Pune offers degree in engineering with the following eligibility criteria.

Eligibility:-Candidates with minimum of 45 percentages in 10+2 with Math, Physics, and chemistry can apply for this course.

ADDRESS:

The Indian Institute of Industrial

Engineering, Pune, Shradha Chambers, IInd

Floor, Near Dandekar Bridge, Parvati,

Pune – 411005 www.iiie-pune.com

 3.   The Indian Institute of Metals

 The Indian Institute of Metals offers (AMIIM) which is equivalent to BE/B. Tech.

Procedure:-

This institution exam is divided into two parts.

Part 1 & Part 2

Eligibility:-Candidates with minimum of 45 percentages in 10+2 with Math, Physics, and Biology chemistry can apply for this cou rse.

ADDRESS:

The Indian Institute of Metals, Metal

House, Block – AQ, Plot: 13/4,

Kolkata – 700 091

www.iimindia.net

 4.   IICT

 • IICT offers globally competitive and environmentally viable technologies for Drugs and

Drug Intermediates, Organic and Inorganic Chemicals, Agrochemicals, Catalysts,

Polymer Coatings, Adhesives, Oils and many other technologies.

• IICT offers wide-ranging knowledge based services in Analytical Testing and

Characterization, New Molecule and Product development, Process Up-gradation and

Re-standardization, Process Safety studies, Design-Engineering and Project Viability

studies.

IICT offers Associate Membership Exam, which consist of 3 parts.

Part-1 :- Seven compulsory papers will be present.

Course: – Degree equivalent Metallurgy (AMIIM), which is equivalent to B.E/B. Tech in

Metallurgy.

Eligibility: – B.E/ B. Tech or B. Sc with science, chemistry. Candidates with any branch of

Engineering or Pharmacy. Two years of experience is compulsory.

Part-2 :-Two sections are there in part-2

Section 1:- 9 compulsory papers have to be passed.

Section 2:- 4 Optional Papers can be attempted.

Section 3:- Home paper

For further details contact or write to or visit the website

Indian Institute of Chemical

Technology, Uppal Road,

Hyderabad – 500 607. www.iict.india.org

Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road,Hyderabad – 500 607. www.iict.india.org

1. 5.   The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) 

 • The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) is the national body of Architects in the country.

Having started in the year 1917, the institute today has more than 15000 members.

• IIA is represented on various national and international committees connected with architecture, art and the building industry and is also actively associated with International Union of Architects (UIA) Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) and South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation of Architects (SAARCH). One can join in IIA and obtain the following memberships .

 FELLOWS

Any person qualified under Bye-Law 4(a) and desirous of becoming a Fellow, shall forward his application to the Council of the prescribed Form, duly endorsed by one Fellow and two Associates of the Institute, and accompanied by the form of Declaration, the prescribed Entrance Fee and the current year’s Subscription, which amounts will be returned in case of non-election

ASSOCIATES

Any person qualified under Bye-Law 4(b) and desirous of becoming an Associates, shall forward his application to the Council on the prescribed form. duly endorsed by one Fellow and two Associates of the Institute, and accompanied by the Form of Declaration, the prescribed Entrance Fee and the current year’s Subscription, which amounts will be returned in case of non-election.

LICENTIATE

Any person qualified under Bye-Law 4(c) desirous of becoming a Licentiate, shall forward his application to the Council on the prescribed form, duly endorsed by one Fellow and two Associates of the Institute, and accompanied by the form of Declaration, the prescribed Entrance Fee, and the current year’s Subscription, which amounts will be returned in case of non-election.

STUDENTS

Any person qualified under Bye-Laws 5, and desirous of becoming a Student member shall forward his application to Student Councilor of the Institute on the prescribed form, duly endorsed by two Members of the Institute and accompanied by the current year’s Subscription, which amounts will be returned in case of non-election.

RINSTATEMENT

Members whose membership has lapsed can use this form to apply for Re-reinstatement.

The Indian Institute of Architects conducts an Aptitude Test for the Eligible Candidates to qualify for enrollment under the IIA Scheme of Examination.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APTITUDE TEST

Eligibility requirements for appearing in the Aptitude Test shall be :

(a)Three year full time Diploma in Architectural Assistantship with minimum 50% marks, awarded by State Governments or State Boards of Technical Education after passing 10+2 exam and One year Practical Experience after passing the Diploma under a Qualified Architect (Employer)

OR

(b)Three year full time diploma in Architectural Assistantship with minimum 50% marks awarded by State Governments or State Boards of Technical Education after passing 10th Standard and Two years Practical Experience after passing the Diploma under a Qualified Architect (Employer).

Note: Qualified Architect (Employer) would mean an architect having a minimum of 5 years professional experience after obtaining his degree and who is also a member of Indian Institute of Architect.

APTITUDE TEST

• The aptitude Test shall be conducted in the month of June.

• Candidates desirous of appearing for the Aptitude Test shall apply on the prescribed Application Form attached at Annex – 1of the brochure obtainable from IIA office at Navi Mumbai.

• Candidates having passed the three year full time Diploma in Architectural Assistantship

after 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics will be required to appear only in the subject of Architectural Awareness.

• Candidates having passed the three year full time Diploma in Architectural Assistantship after 10+2 without Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics or after 10th Standard will be required to appear in the subject of Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics in addition to the

subject of Architectural Awareness.

ADDRESS

The Indian Institute of Architecture,

Head Office: Dr.D.N.Road, Fort, Mumbai -

400 001, India, www.iia-india.org

 6.   IETE

  Hyderabad Center is the biggest in the country which was established in the year 1973.

The Center is running ALCCS course which is equivalent to M.tech (CS) recognized by oesmania

University and JNTU Hyderabad

ALCCS

Admission Procedure and Certification Details

Course name: ALCCS Equivalent to M. Tech. in Computer Science (Regular Part-Time).

Eligibility: B.E./B. Tech (any branch), MCA, AMIE, AMIETE, M. Sc. (Math & Electronics and

other allied sciences)

Duration: 3 years (6 Semesters)

Description:

• ALCCS is a 3 year Regular Part time Course conducted by the Institution.

• At present the course is being offered at New Delhi and Hyderabad and Chennai. ALCCS

has been recognized by Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India as

equivalent to M. Tech in Computer Sciences for recruitment to superior posts and services under Central Government.

• The course is designed to impart training in the area of Scientific, Industrial and Commercial Software Development.

• The course provides both algorithmic development and application-oriented development.

PROSPECTUS

Prospectus may be obtained from the IETE, Hyderabad either in Cash or by post if on amount in the form of DD drawn in favor of “Honorary Secretary IETE, Hyderabad” is sent to us.

Exam Fee: Rs 200/- by Cash, Rs 250/- by post

Entrance Test:- July / August .

 AMIETE

 Course Name: AMIETE (Equivalent to B.E/B. Tech) in Computer Science & Engg.

Eligibility: Intermediate Min 50% in MPC, B. Sc Electronics/Computers

Diploma in Electronics/Electrical/Computers- (Direct Admission in 2nd Year)

Duration: 4 Years for 10+2 , 3 years for Diploma

Description: This is a 4 years course which is equivalent to B. Tech or BE

PROSPECTUS

Prospectus may be obtained from the IETE , Hyderabad either in Cash or by post if the amount in the form of DD drawn in favor of ” Honorary Secretary IETE ,Hyderabad” is sent to us.

Amount : Rs.100/- by Cash or Rs.150/- by post (For Regular)

Rs.200/- by Cash or Rs.250/- by post ((For Correspondence)

Last date for Enrollment

28/29th Feb. for June Exams

31st Aug. For Dec. Exams

Last date for Submission of Exam Application

25th April for June Exams

25th Oct. for Dec. Exams

Commencement of Exam

2nd &3rd Week of June.

2nd & 3rd week of December.

 DIPIETE

 Course Name : DIPIETE : Equivalent to Dip. in Electronics

Eligibility : SSC/ITI Electronics, R & TV with National Apprenticeship Training

Duration : 3 Years

PROSPECTUS

Prospectus may be obtained from the IETE , Hyderabad either in Cash or by post if the amount in

the form of DD drawn in favor of ” Honorary Secretary IETE ,Hyderabad” is sent to us.

Exam Fee : Rs.200/- by Cash or Rs.250/- by post (For Correspondence)

The Institution of Electronics and

Tele communication Engineers (IETE),

Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad

www.ietehyd.org, www.iete.info

 7.   The Aeronautical Society of India

 The Aeronautical Society of India was founded on December 27, 1948 .

Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, the First Prime Minister of independent India becomes the First

Chief Patron of the Society

Dr. Manmohan Singh, Honorable. Prime Minister of India is the current Chief Patron

The Society conducts Associate Membership Examination twice a year.

A pass in Section ‘A’ and Section ‘B’ of this examination is equivalent to a graduate at

par with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from an India University.

- Recognized by Government of India

- Eligible to appear for Gate, to pursue for post graduate studies

- Recognized by the Engineering Council, London UK

ELIGIBILITY:

Pass in 10+2 stream with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (50% marks or more in each subject).

SYLLABUS:

Syllabus of the Associate Membership Examination Section A & B Modified & Updated Year 2005

(Effective June2006 Session)

EXAMINATION SCHEME:

- Section ‘A’ - 10 Subjects

- Section ‘B’

- Aero – Mechanical stream

- Avionics stream

- Maintenance & Production stream

Examination Schedules :-

• Every year in June and December will be conducted.

• Associate member of the Aeronautical society of India will offer the degree, which is

equivalent to Aeronautical Engineering .

• Candidates with this degree can apply for GATE and other P.G courses.

Address :-

The Aeronautical Society of India,

13-B, Indraprastha estate, New Delhi- 110 002

www.aerosocietyindia.com

* Hyderabad Branch:

Programme AD; DRDL Complex, PO

Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad – 500 058

www.aesi-hyd.com

 ( Note : For more detailed info on specific instates please visit the respective website URLs captured or write to us)

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