Excerpts from CATFOSS brochure: "Secondly, the Government of Kerala has committed in its IT policy of 2007 that it will “......... enc and mandate appropriate use of free software in all ICT initiatives.” In its efforts to translate the pronouncements with regard to FOSS in the IT policy, the Government of Kerala has already tak significant steps to use FOSS in PSUs, Welfare Boards and government departments in a big way Naturally this initiative will open up tremendous opportunities for trained manpower in FOSS in t government sector also."
Eligibility Criteria and Total Intake : B.Tech/B.E (Computer Science/ IT/Electronics & Communication/ Electrical and Electronics)/ MCA/M.Sc.(Computer Science/IT) from any recognized university/ institution in the country. Students who have been awaiting results of the final year examination may also apply.The total intake in each batch is 25, for the present year. Application and Mode of Selection Applicants can apply online through the site (http:// www.catfoss.kerala.gov.in). 20 percent of the seats will be reserved for the students from SC/ST community. Selection will be made at national level Course Fee The total course fee is Rs. 50,000/ which has to be paid during the time of admission. This includes study material, library facility, 24 hours Internet facility. Commencement of the Course The course shall commence on October 2009 Contact : Course Director, CATFOSS, ITeS Habitat Centre, ESector, Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kaloor Cochin17. Ph: 04843115743 email: [email protected] The above is from:http://www.catfoss.kerala.gov.in/pdf/prospectus.pdf The above is not an updated document (Oct 2009), but visiting the site once in a while may present good employment oppurtunities. This institute is an initiative of Cdit, KSITM etc, which are sensitive and open to people's comments.suggesting your ideas in FOSS education could improve the institute On Feb 21, 10:49 pm, nishandh M <[email protected]> wrote: > Thread to discuss Academic institutes all over India providing Structured > courses in FOSS technologies. > Suggestions to improve this thread are welcome. -- "Freedom is the only law". "Freedom Unplugged" http://www.ilug-tvm.org You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ilug-tvm" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For details visit the website: www.ilug-tvm.org or the google group page: http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en
