Job opportunities with Indo-Swiss Training Centre Chandigarh Skill-based Diploma Training Courses
Are you looking for training programs in technical educational fields? This article provides complete information about the Diploma Programs which are skill-based courses offered at the Indo-Swiss Training Centre (ISTC) in Chandigarh. Details of these AICTE-approved technical programs, eligibility criteria, course fees, hostel fees, application procedure, schedule of the 2024-25 admissions, etc have been provided.
Indo-Swiss Training Centre (ISTC) in collaboration with the Swiss Foundation for Technical Assistance, Switzerland, offers skill-based Diploma programs through the ISTC Entrance Exam. These courses are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. A percentage of the available seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and specially-abled candidates and the seat intake may vary at the time of admission counselling.
Important to know before applying for admission: It is mandatory to get insurance coverage since you will be working on machinery and using heavy tools. You must be physically fit since the hands-on training is physically demanding, and you must have 85% attendance for each semester. Field trips to industries to gain practical knowledge are also mandatory. The hostel accommodation at ISTC is only for boys.
Brief Profile of ISTC
The Indo-Swiss Training Centre is a unit of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) that was launched in 1963 in collaboration with the Swiss Foundation for Technical Assistance, Switzerland. The Centre is an autonomous Government institute which conducts interdisciplinary training courses in technical education through hands-on practice on the latest equipment.
Placement: The Centre has a Placement Cell to guide students in preparing for a career ahead and to provide placement assistance. Many of the alumni have got good job opportunities in the industry with highly reputed companies, such as Eicher, Havell's India Pvt. Ltd., Makfin Tools India Pvt Ltd, Honda Car, Rockwell Automation India Pvt Ltd, Siemens, etc. An annual Alumni Meet enables students of earlier batches to give their input for upgrading the courses.
On Campus: The centre has workshops and labs for each course, including Mechatronics, Tool & Die, Robotics, etc. Other infrastructure includes a library, an auditorium, a conference room, a cafeteria, a hostel with mess facilities, sports facilities, a dispensary with medical facilities, etc. Students are encouraged to participate in sports, cultural programs, NSS and NCC activities, technical competitions, entrepreneurship activities of the Institution Innovation Council (IIC), etc.ISTC Diploma Programs
There are four courses, namely, two Diploma courses, and two Advanced Diploma courses with one year of training common to all when you get training on tools, learn technical drawing, enhance communication skills, get practical training on drafting machines and relevant software. Then follows a specialization for two years. In the case of an Advanced Diploma course, there will be a further one year of training on advanced equipment as per the current industry requirements. On completing the fourth semester/second year of the course, it is mandatory to complete 6 to 8 weeks of industrial training. You can refer to the information brochure to learn about the semester-wise theory and practical work of each course.
The Diploma Courses are-ISTC Diploma Program Fees
Day Scholars at ISTC have to pay a total fee of Rs. 26,000/- while those staying in the hostel at ISTC have to pay a total fee of Rs. 34,150/-.
The fee break-up is as follows-
A one-time Admission Fee: Rs. 1000/- for day scholars and those availing of hostel facilities.
Training Fee per semester: Rs. 17,500/- for day scholars and Hosteliers.
Students' Welfare Fund per semester: Rs. 2,500/- for day scholars and Hosteliers (this is for sports activities, cultural activities, participating in a workshop or seminar or completion, etc.).
A one-time refundable Security Fee: Rs. 5000/- for day scholars and Hosteliers.
Hostel Fees: For those availing of hostel accommodation, there is a fee of Rs. 6000/- per semester + Rs. 150/- for newspaper/magazine fund per semester + a one-time hostel security fee, that is refundable, of Rs. 2000/-.
Note- Students should check the official website for updates on fee changes, if any. Expenses for stationery, uniforms, etc have to be borne by the students and are not included in the program fee. The fees may also change at the time of admission/counselling as per the Govt. rules prevalent at that time. Also, you can contact the management to know details about Freeships and Stipends, if any, and about Central Govt. post-matric scholarships for reserved category students.Eligibility requirements
Age criterion: For the upcoming 2024 session, you should be born on or after 1st August 2005. In the case of SC/ST candidates, it should be 1st August 2002.
Educational Qualifications: You should have passed the Matriculation exam or an equivalent exam with Maths, Science and English as subjects from any recognized school/board. You are also eligible to apply if you have appeared in the Matriculation exam or the equivalent exam in the current year. Application procedure
Before the online submission of your application, you must read the information brochure that is available on two portals- ISTC and CSIR-CSIO
The application fee should also be paid first before filling in the online application form. Ensure that you have a valid email ID and mobile number that will remain the same for all communications and processes of admission.Application fee
You have to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1200/- if applying in the General, OBC or EWS category, and Rs. 600/- if applying in the SC or ST category. This fee has to be paid either online or offline into the SBI account mentioned in the information brochure. For online mode, you can use a debit card or a credit card or UPI or Net Banking. In the case of the offline mode of payment, you can select 'Other Payment Modes' in the payment process, and select the 'UPI' option for payment for online payment or 'NEFT/RTGS' option to deposit cash in any bank (other than SBI) after taking the print out of "NEFT/RTGS Remittance Form". Ensure that you keep proof of the payment as you will require the 'DU Reference Number' to be mentioned when filling up the online application form.
After paying the application fee, you can apply online at https://career.csio.res.in/istc2024/OnlineSubmission.aspx
In the section on personal details, where you give the name, address, contact number, etc you have to give your height and weight and parental income. In the section on qualifications, you have to enter the details of the school, Board, and the marks obtained in the qualifying exam for each subject. Also, keep scanned and ready to upload the required documents, namely:
After submitting the online application form, note down the registration number, then download the application form, save it as a PDF document, and take a printout for future reference and for the later admission counselling procedure.
ISTC Entrance Test Format
The ISTC Entrance Exam is of 100 minutes. There are 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on the Class 10 syllabus with questions related to Maths, Science, English and General Knowledge, as well as ones on Aptitude. One mark will be awarded for a correct answer and 1/4 deducted for a wrong answer. Refer to the information brochure to know the cut-off marks for admission.After the result
Once the entrance test result is out, the admission procedures will begin. At the time of admission counselling, a few important documents will be required. First is a printout of the submitted application form with a recent passport-size colour photo affixed at the relevant place, and the left-hand thumb impression at the relevant place. The photo should not be more than 3 months old and size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm. The form should be duly attested by the Gazetted officer or Principal of the school/college.
You also need to have the Fee Deposit Slip, all relevant certificates in original, and the E-Admit card (don't throw it away after the entrance test!)Important Dates
The last date to submit the online application for the 2024 academic session is 3rd June 2024 up to 11.45 p.m.
The E-admit card can be downloaded from the website from 20th June 2024 (this is a tentative date) onwards.
The Entrance Exam will be conducted by CSIR-CSIO on 7th July 2024 (Sunday) in Chandigarh.
The result of the Entrance Test will be declared and displayed on the website by 10th July 2024 (this is a tentative date).
The ISTC Admission Counseling for Session 2024-25 is tentatively scheduled for 30th/31st July 2024.
The ISTC Session 2024-25 will begin on 1st August 2024.Contact information
For any problems with the submission of the online application form, you can meet the Principal in person, at-
Indo-Swiss Training Centre (ISTC)
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
Sector 30-C, Chandigarh - 160030 or contact-
Email: principalistc@csio.res.in
Ph: 0172- 2672263, 2672484,2672485,2672424,2672264
Website: http://www.istc.ac.in/
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These technical diploma courses offered by The Indo-Swiss Training Centre in collaboration with the Swiss Foundation for Technical Assistance, Switzerland seem quite useful from job point of view for the eligible candidates. The good part of the course is hands-on practice on the latest equipment. Though the minimum eligibility is matriculation but as there is an entrance test for adjudging proficiency in Maths, Science, English, and GK and selecting the candidates on merit, it is obvious that students, who had good academic performance in their matriculation, would have more chance of getting admission and should venture for these courses.
Being a collaborative course the placement partners are also reputed companies and campus placement would be easier. The entrance test is in physical mode so the candidate will have to make a trip to Chandigarh to appear in it.
To sum up my comment, for meritorious students having completed their matriculation, this appears a good opportunity.