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New Delhi a capital for education too - 28-Jan-2012
Besides, providing traditional studies like Management, Science, Economics, Medicine, Technology and Law, it also provides specialised studies in Charted Accountancy and Communication. Two specialised research institutions are also available for Dalit Studies in this capital city.
It is highly significant that the city comprises of two specialised research institutions in Dalit Studies. Important fact is that International Research Institutes and Multinational companies have very close eye and network with the educational institutes in Delhi to pick the best candidates for its purposes, for which these institutions are very helpful.
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was set up in 1963 by the Government of India as an autonomous organisation to help professionalise the country's foreign trade management and increase exports by developing human resources; generating, analysing and disseminating data; and conducting research.
The institute visualises its future role as, catalyst for new ideas, concepts and skills for the internationalisation of the Indian economy; primary provider of training and research-based consultancy in the areas of international business, both for the corporate sector, Government and the students community; to continuously upgrade its knowledge base with a view to servicing the requirements of the Government, trade and industry through both sponsored and non-sponsored research and consultancy assignments.
The important feature is that those completing studies here get fabulous placements in World Banks and World Trade Centre. Apart from this, several Multinational Companies also come forward to pick talented persons from this institute to expand their operations elsewhere in the world.
National Law University, Delhi
National Law University, Delhi established in 2008 by Act of National Capital Territory of Delhi and with the initiative of High Court of Delhi is another Law University in the list of premier law Universities established in India.
The vision of the University is to create a Global Legal Institution that will compete with the best outside India and to prepare lawyers for a legal career that introduces them to wide range of opportunities in legal profession across the globe.
IIT Delhi
The concept of the IITs was first introduced in a report in the year 1945 by N.M.Sircar, then member of Education on Vicerorys Executive Council. Following his recommendations, the first Indian Institute of Technology was established in the year 1950 in Kharagpur.
The first offer of help came from USSR who agreed to collaborate in the establishment of an Institute through UNESCO at Bombay. This was followed by the Institutes of Technology at Madras, Kanpur and Delhi with collaborations with West Germany, USA and UK respectively.
Likewise other important cities in the nation having an IIT, its noteworthy that Delhi too has one. It provides world-class education in the field of Science, Engineering and Technology.
School of Inspired Leadership
SOIL is a business school that aims to build competent, compassionate and inspiring leaders. Interact with stalwarts from industry and a distinguished faculty, who have taught across the world. Participate in learning models designed for your level of experience, and be equipped to deal with complex, evolving global challenges, while working towards sustainability.
SOIL provides holistic education that builds inspired leaders by enabling people to know who they are, recognize their purpose and realize their full potential, to build organizations of consequence.
It builds competence by focusing on whole systems thinking, a fresh and future ready curriculum, teaching methods and spaces that deploy multiple intelligences and one to one mentoring by seasoned leaders and live projects.
The course curriculum is designed to quickly and thoroughly prepare participants for a career in a global business environment. The aim is reflected in the compressed time frame, reliance on group assignments and a clear focus on global and contemporary business themes and challenges.
The program is designed to supplement classroom learning by providing a set of experiences and explorations that help the participants to transform into an effective leader. Being exposed to cutting edge thought and applications through a range of focused learning opportunities such as frequent interactions with leaders from different walks of life significantly contributes to their learning journey. A seven week Internship with Industry, Consulting and Research projects as part of the course, a year long project in the Not for Profit Sector and an opportunity to be mentored by a senior leader throughout the year make this course an ideal mix of learning through classroom, experience and exposure.
Exclusive training is provided to develop leadership qualities in Industry, Trade and Market.
SOIL follows a rolling Admission Process with 3 Round Deadlines.
o Submit online application with details mentioned on the Application Checklist page.
o Application reviewed and suitable candidates sent Caliper Profile Assessment
o Applicants short listed on the basis of Caliper Report and called for Talent Appreciation Process (T.A.P.)
o Applicants submit their essays and recommendations prior to appearing for T.A.P.
Caliper Profile Assessment
The Caliper Profile is a comprehensive assessment which provides measures of your potential to demonstrate those competencies which are essential aspects of successful leadership and management - influencing, managing relationships, interpersonal skills, problem solving, decision making, personal organization and time management.
It gives you access to insights about yourself and your qualities. If the Caliper report shows that you have the necessary qualities desired at SOIL, you will be called for an interview that is the Talent Appreciation Process (T.A.P.).
Submission of Essays & Recommendations
Prior to the T.A.P. you need to submit answers to the 5 essay questions and submit 2 recommendations. For details, please see the Application Checklist page.
Talent Appreciation Process (T.A.P.)
SOIL conducts the T.A.P. across the cities of Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Delhi (NCR). This includes an interview by senior leaders from the SOIL Industry Consortium Companies along with the SOIL faculty. It gives you an opportunity to showcase your strengths. The dates for the TAP are communicated to candidates over email.
Foreign Service Institute (FSI)
Government of India established the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in 1986, primarily to cater to the professional training needs of the Indian Foreign Service of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Since 2007, Foreign Service Institute is located in a new campus in a 6.5-acre plot of land adjoining the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus. The campus consists of Administrative, Hostel, and Residential complexes.
At present, the Foreign Service Institute functions under the supervision of Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India.
One of the primary activities of the Institute is the training of IFS Probationers with the objective of preparing them to handle the wide range of tasks that they would be required to perform during their professional careers, both in missions and posts abroad as well as in India.
The probationers are put through a comprehensive yearlong training programme, which includes modules on International Relations and Foreign Policy, Defence and Security, Economic Diplomacy, International Law, Parliamentary Affairs, Cultural Diplomacy, Protocol and Consular matters. The programme also includes modules on practical skills such as, Administration and Accounts, Communication Skills, Representational Skills and relations with the Media.
The professional course for Foreign Diplomats (PCFD), which is FSI's main programme for foreign diplomats, was launched in 1992. So far, over 1600 diplomats from nearly 100 countries have obtained training here.
In response to specific requests from friendly countries, the FSI has also conducted special course for diplomats from Afghanistan, Canada, Iraq, Laos, Norway, Palestine, Sudan, Vietnam, and Maldives.
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is one of India's premier institutes for training, teaching and research in mass communication. It was set up by the Government of India in 1965 on the recommendation of a team of internationally known mass communication specialists from UNESCO and the Ford Foundation.
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) with its headquarters at New Delhi also has three Regional Centres in Aizawl (Mizoram), Amravati (Maharashtra) and Dhenkanal (Orissa). Plans are underway to open two more new regional Centres.
Training Programmes
The Institute conducts two major training programmes, four one year post graduate diploma courses and two four month diploma courses in Development Journalism.
Post-graduate Diploma Course in :
Journalism [English / Hindi / Radio & Television / Oriya]
Advertising & Public Relations
In Service Training Programme :
Orientation Course for officers of the Indian Information Service.
Diploma Course in Development Journalism for Non-Aligned and other developing countries.
Short Term Courses/Seminars/Workshops
Train the Trainer Programme for Mass Communication and Journalism Teachers:
Refresher Courses for the personnel of the Indian Information Service working in various media units of the Central Government.
The institute also conducts each year a number of specialized short-term courses to meet the training needs of media personnel working in government and public sector organizations.
Indian agricultural statistics Research institute:
Agriculture is known to be the backbone of a nation. For those aspiring to pursue studies and research related to agriculture, this is an ideal institution.
To undertake basic, applied adaptive, strategic and anticipatory research in Agricultural Statistics and related fields and use these researches in meeting challenges and improving quality of agricultural research.
It conducts post-graduate teaching and in-service, customized and sponsored training courses in Agricultural Statistics and Computer Applications at National and International level so as to be a leading centre of excellence in Human Resource Development.
It also provides methodological support in strengthening National Agricultural Statistics System by establishing linkages with State departments of agriculture and allied fields, other research institutions, industry, etc.
Furthermore, its a leading institution in development of Agricultural Knowledge Management and Information System for National Agricultural Research System..
Apart from these specialized institutions, other prominent universities and colleges found in Delhi are:
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Vishwavidyalaya
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Directorate of Open and Distance Education (GGSIU DODE)
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Indian Law Institute, New Delhi
Jamia Hamdard, Delhi
Jamia Hamdard Open and Distance Learning (JH ODL), Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi
Arjun Singh Centre for Distance and Open Learning
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), New Delhi
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, New Delhi
School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi
TERI University, Delhi
University of Delhi, Delhi
