The National Multimedia Resource Centre (NMRC)

The National Multimedia Resource Centre is a Multimedia Creations Group of C-DAC. The NMRC is recognised by the Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India. Set-up in the Agriculture College Campus, Pune, NMRC has created libraries of multimedia components and enabling tools for efficient and cost effective multimedia development. The Centre has designed various multi-media and computer art training programmes addressing people, students and professionals from various fields:

#Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts (DACA) is very popular among fine artists and designers.
#The Low Cost Multimedia Creations training programme (LCMC) offered by the centre is based on authoring templates created for diverse multimedia applications.
#The Applied Computer Arts (ACA) course covers advertising concepts, understanding of aesthetic values and printing processes for Desk-Top-Publishing work. *Course:Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts (DACA) The course is suitable for students who want to make a career as computer artists in advertising or marketing or as consultants to architects, interior decorators, fashion designers, tourism, industrial design. The diploma course is conducted twice in a year at Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Coimbatore and Pune. Duration: 21 weeks. Fees: Rs. 35,000. Short term certificate courses *Duration: 9 weeks (part time) Course: Low Cost Multimedia Creations (LCMC) Course: Applied Computer Arts (ACA) Course fees:Rs. 5000 to be paid by D.D. drawn on any Nationalised bank in favour of C-DAC, ACTS and payable at Pune. *Eligibility: S.S.C. or equivalent is desirable for LCMC/H.S.C. or equivalent for ACA (video-shooting professionals, photographers, photo lab technicians, event managers, exhibition organisers, teachers and even housewives can apply for ACA). * Selection by interview:

For more information, contact:

Address:
National Multimedia Resource Centre,
Agriculture College Campus, Near District Industries Centre,
Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411 005.
Phone: 091-020-5537564.
Fax: 091-020-5657551.
E-mail: nmrc@cdac.ernet.in
(OR)
Advanced Computing Training School, Floor-1, Bioinformatics Centre, Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune-411 007.

Phone: 091-020-5651683/5651685.
Fax: 091-020-5679264.
E-mail: acts@cdac.ernet.in

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) is situated on a plot of land measuring 20 acres within the Pune University campus. On its campus, IUCAA has a small core of academic staff engaged in research, development and teaching activities. The staff is involved in the planning of pedagogical activities of the centre both in Pune as well as those in the campuses of universities and colleges all over the country. IUCAA also plans the Centre's facilities and other programmes including international linkages. IUCAA offers PhD. programmes in Physics (including Theoretical and Observational Astronomy, Astrophysics, Plasma Physics & Technology, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and Space Sciences), Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Sciences. Duration: Five years (full time) residential programme.

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) is situated on a plot of land measuring 20 acres within the Pune University campus. On its campus, IUCAA has a small core of academic staff engaged in research, development and teaching activities. The staff is involved in the planning of pedagogical activities of the centre both in Pune as well as those in the campuses of universities and colleges all over the country. IUCAA also plans the Centre's facilities and other programmes including international linkages. IUCAA offers PhD programmes in Physics (including Theoretical and Observational Astronomy, Astrophysics, Plasma Physics & Technology, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and Space Sciences), Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Sciences. Duration: Five years (full time) residential programme. Eligibility #Physics: M.Sc. in Physics/M.Sc..M.E./M.Tech in related fields. Graduates with a B.E./B.Tech. degree will also be considered at IIA, IUCAA, NCRA and RRI. Candidates with M.Sc. degree in Mathematics will also be considered at IIA. At IPR, Master's degree in Physics/Applied Physics is necessary. #Mathematics: M.Sc. degree in Mathematics or M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech degree in related disciplines. # Theoretical Computer Science:M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science or related disciplines. The candidate should have an interest in the mathematical aspects of computer science. At IMSc exceptionally talented B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. graduates in Physics/Mathematics/Computer Science will also be considered for an early start in a Ph.D. Entrance Test: Only Indian students can apply.

*Course:Junior Research Fellowship The programme is supported by UGC/CSIR. Duration: Four years (full time-residential course). Fellowship: In the first two years, it is Rs. 5000 per month. In the next two years, the fellowship is increased to Rs. 5,600 per month. Perquisites include per year contingency packet of Rs. 10,000, free travel/medical/stationery/subsidised food and House Rent Allowance given as per government rules if the student has his own accommodation. Admission:Every year during August-September, IUCAA publishes post-doctoral positions to all Universities and research institutions all over the world. Vacation Student's Programme (VSP) 2000 Duration: During May-July (residential programme). The students are expected to attend lectures and submit project work. The programme will conclude with seminar presentations of the projects by the participants, a written test and interview. Those who perform well will be preselected to join IUCAA as research scholars to do PhD. After the completion of their B.Tech.B.E./M.Sc.degree. Eligibility: Students who will enter the final year of M.Sc. (Physics/Applied Mathematics/Astronomy/Electronics)/B.Tech./B.E. courses are eligible to apply. Applications: The applicant's academic record in plain paper must be submitted with two letters of recommendation from teachers and mailed directly to The Co-ordinator, Core Programmes, IUCAA. *Course: Summer School for students *Course: Refresher Courses for College and University Teachers Both courses are held every alternate year. Duration: During May-June (full time) Applications: The next Refresher Course for Teachers will be held in 2001. Applications for the course must be accompanied by a recommendation from the Head of Department at their Institute/University. The next Summer School for Students will be held in 2002.

For more information, write to:
The Coordinator, Core Programmes, IUCAA, Post Bag No:4,
Pune-411 007.