The (NIFT) would soon open a branch in Lucknow. The state government has accorded its approval to the proposal. NIFT would open its centre at Paryatan Bhawan in Gomti Nagar. The government has also sanctioned a grant of Rs 5 crore for the NIFT project. This proposal was approved by the state Cabinet which met here on 18 October 05. The government has also decided to cancel the results of the BTC examinations held in 2001. The Cabinet also decided for the dismissal of three officials who were indicted by the vigilance department for committing irregularities in the BTC examinations. 5,000 candidates were selected through BTC examination for recruiting primary school teachers in 2001. Serious allegations of irregularities and corrupt practices were levelled against the officials of the State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT). It was alleged that many candidates, who did not even appear in the examinations, were selected and also completed the training. As per the Cabinet decision the candidates, selected in 2001, would be permitted to appear in fresh examinations and they would also be given relaxation in age. If these candidates are again selected then they would be exempted from undergoing the mandatory training. The state Cabinet also approved the compounding scheme for biscuit manufacturers of the state for the current fiscal. Biscuit units having four chambers would be charged trade tax at the rate of Rs 2.5 lakh per chamber per year, while units with two chambers would have to pay Rs 2.81 lakh per chamber per year. The report of the pay committee for removing anomalies in pay scales of various categories of employees was also approved by the Cabinet. The pay committee had submitted its report to the Chief Secretary. Several employees and their organisations had represented against the anomalies caused by the implementation of the Fifth Pay Commission report. The representations were examined by the pay committee and it had submitted its report to the Chief Secretary. A draft of the service rules for teachers in recognised junior basic schools was also approved by the Cabinet. So for there were no service rules governing the services of these teachers.

News of National Institute of Fashion Technology

A few seats are available in the NRI sponsered category for the regular programmes being offered by g. Interested candidates may apply in the application form downloadable from the NIFT website. The applications may be sent to Registrar (Admission), NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi -110016 along with Demand Draft of Rs.3000/- and the details of the NRI latest by 7th June, 2005. For further details please log on

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Knitwear Fashion Institute(NIFT)-Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA)

(Promoted by Tripur Exporters Association)

163, TEKIC,
TEA Nagar,
Tirupur - 641 606.
Tamilnadu, India.
Phone: 91-421- 2374 200, 2374 452
Mobile: 9894292922, 9265210146
Fax: 91-421- 2374 300
E-mail: info@nifttea.com
Website: www.nifttea.com

Bachelor Degree Programmes-6 Semesters
B.S.Apparel Fashion Designing - AFD
B.S.Fashion Apparel Management - FAM
B.Sc.Garment Production and Chemical Processing - GPCP
B.B.A Apparel Merchandising and Manufacturing AMM
Eligibility For Bachelor Degree Programmes:

A pass in +2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks / a pass in any 3 year Diploma approved by DTE

Lateral entry in II year Degree Programmes available for Diploma Holders in Textile.
Mater Degree Progremmes-4 Semesters
M.B.A. (Apparel Business)

Eligibility For M.B.A.: Any Degree
M.Sc. (Apparel Production)

Eligibility For M.Sc.: Any Textile / Fashion related degree or Any Degree with Textile / Fashion related Diploma
One year Diploma Programmes-3 Semesters
Diploma In Merchandising And Quality Management (DMQM)
Diploma In Knit Garment Manufacturing Technology (DKGMT)

Eligibility For Diploma Programmes: Any Degree or 3 year diploma approved by DTE
Diploma In Knitwear Design and Merchandising (DKDM)

Eligibility For Diploma Programmes: A 3-year diploma related to Textile approved by DTE

Selection through Entrance Test and Interview

Applications forms can be had in person / post by cash / DD for Rs.300 in favour of NIFT-TEA Knitwear Fashion Institute payable at Tripur

For details Contact Institute at the above address or :
266, Avinashi Road
Opp.Hotel Angel
Bungalow Stop
Tripur-641602
Phone: 4338020

Common Entrance Examination For Design-CEED 2006

Exam Date: 22-Jan-2006

Details: Qualifying in CEED is a requirement for admission to Master of Design (2 year program) at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur and IISc Bangalore. The examination will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2006.

Exam States: All India

Important Dates:
Issue of forms from IIT Bombay GATE Office: Sept. 23 - Oct. 31, 2005. Issue of forms by post: Sept. 23 - Oct. 21, 2005. Last Date for receipt of completed application forms: Oct. 31, 2005.

National Institute of Fashion Technology - 2007 (NIFT-2007)

Exam Date: 11-Feb-2007

Details: National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)

Ministry Of Textiles, Govt. of India

Admissions 2007

National Institute Of Fashion Technology (NIFT)-the flagship of Indian Fashion Education, providing leadership in the field of Design, Technology and Management announces admissions to four years Bachelor Degrees and two years Masters Degrees programmes for the academic year 07.

Admission test: All eligible candidates will have to appear for a written entrance examination at the Examination Centres opted by them. The written entrance examination is designed to test the knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidates for the programme opted.

Written Entrance Examination on 11th February, 2007