24x7 Learning, India’s premier Talent Lifecycle Management Company,today announced that it is enabling Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab - one of the oldest and establishedengineering institutions of India – to provide B.Tech courses througheLearning mode. Though B.Tech programs for diploma holder workingprofessionals were available through Distance Learning in India, this is the first time that it is beingoffered online. 24x7 Learning is offering this program through AVAGMAH, its initiativeto offer technology assistance to continuing education.
According toKarthik K S, CEO, 24x7 Learning,“On an average 2,65,000 students graduate with a technical diploma every year.These youngsters go on to seek employment as technical workforce in Industriesacross India. Many of them work as sole breadwinners for theirfamilies, so further education is an impossible dream. They simply cannotafford to take time off for 3-4 years to get an engineering degree.
The lack of afurther degree stymies their career prospects and hampers their growth in theorganization. Through AVAGMAH, these diploma holders can now complete theirB.Tech from their homes or office, without having to leave their jobs. Withthis initiative, we’re proud to usher in growth, and enhance the career prospectsfor this stratum of young workforce in the country”.
Aimed at workingdiploma professionals, the 3-year online degree programme is available in the disciplinesof Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and ComputerScience. Polytechnic diploma holders in relevant area of engineering orequivalent, or B.Sc (CS/IT), BCA or equivalent for B.Tech CS&E program withminimum two years of work experience can now avail of this course afterclearing the admission (entrance) test conducted by Thapar University.
The entire program willhave around 300 hours of onlineclassroom sessions to facilitate the learning process. Practical sessions willbe conducted with the support of local engineering colleges in major citiesacross India or at Thapar University, Patiala.
The Academic delivery ofthe program has been designed to be learner-oriented, which means the studenthas to be an active participant in the teaching-learning process. The programfollows a multi-channel approach which includes; Self Instructional materialvetted by IIT faculty, Online Live classroomsessions, Practical Lab sessions at local engineering college or at Patiala, Assignments and Projects.
The last date of receiptof application form is March 12, 2009. For complete details, prospectus andapplication, one can also visit www.avagmah.com
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About Thapar University
Established in the year 1956, Thapar University is one of the oldest and establishedengineering institutions of India. It has been a pioneer in the advancement oftechnical education and is known for its high quality, industry orientedengineering programs. Thapar University, recognized by UGC, now offers the samequality programs in the distance education mode, recognized by DistanceEducation [DEC], Government of India.
About 24x7Learning
24x7 Learning is a leading consulting, technology servicesand outsourcing company committed to delivering technology enabled learningsolutions. As India’s premier Talent LifecycleManagement Company, it enables organizations to be successful globally byupgrading their workforce to compete in the global markets. Headquartered in Bangalore, 24x7 Learning has regionaloffices in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata. Some of 24x7Learning’s marquee clients include: The Aditya Birla Group, MindTree,Accenture, Samsung, Essar, Mahindra and Mahindra, Steria, Genpact, BarclaysBank, ONGC India, Dell and PepsiCo.
Accoladesand Achievements
*Rated SE1B by CRISIL stating to be having HighestPerformace capability
*Recognized as the 50 fastest growing companies in India by Deloitte for theyear 2007 and 2008
*24x7 Learning is the largest e-Learning implementationcompany in India with users in morethan 25 countries across the world
*24x7 Learning has provided learning solutions to over amillion learners since its inception in 2001
*24x7 Learning serves 7 of top 10 IT outsourcing companiesand 6 of top 10 BPO/ITES companies in India
*24x7 Learning has been awarded the Red Herring 100 Asia award in 2006
*24x7 Learning is the winner of the Deloitte TechnologyFast 500 Asia in 2007 &2008.
*24x7 Learning is amongst the NASSCOM Top 100 IT Innovatorsof 2007
AboutAvagmah
Avagmah is a continuing education initiative from 24x7 Learning, India’s premier TalentLifecycle Management Company. The strategic initiative in alliance with premieracademic institutions offers working professionals an unprecedented opportunityto undergo government recognised management and engineering programs tofast-track their careers.
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