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Q. Definition of IGRS?
Q. Definition of GIS?
Q. Definition of RS?
Q. Am I eligible to take admission in PG Program?
Q. What are the requirements for “Short Course in GIS/RS”?
Q. What kind of services are provided by IGIS?
Q. What is the tuition and other fee for the MS Program?
Q. What is the tuition and other fee for the GIS Training Programs?
Q. What are the working hours of IGIS?
Q. What are the timings for PG Program?
Q. Is there any hostel available to students?
Q. What is the fee for a regular short course in GIS/RS?
Q. Where is IGRS located?
Q. What are the prospects of employment for graduates of GIS/RS?
Q. When will the new PG Program start this year?
Q. Where can I get the admission forms?
Q. Is there any financial support/assistantship/internship available at IGIS? |
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| Q. Definition of IGRS? |
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IGRS provides customized training designed to meet the specific needs of each client. Training can take place at IGRS or at a client site and both formal and informal training is available. Training can be designed to in corporate user-defined scenarios exercises and data.
IGRS aims at imparting state-of-the-art education and training in Geoinformatics to fulfill the continued requirements of professionals in the field of GIScience. |
| Q. Definition of GIS? |
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GIS is an acronym for: Geographical Information Systems (Australia., Canada, UK)
Geographic Information Systems (US)
Geographic Information Science (Academic)
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing things that exist and events that happen on earth. GIS technology integrates common database operations such as query and statistical analysis with the unique visualization and geographic analysis benefits offered by maps. These abilities distinguish GIS from other information systems and make it valuable to a wide range of public and private enterprises for explaining events, predicting outcomes, and planning strategies. |
| Q. Definition of RS? |
Remote Sensing (RS) is the science and art of obtaining information about an object, area, or phenomenon through the analysis of data acquired by a device (ground based/aircraft/satellite) that is not in contact with the object, area, or phenomenon under investigation. |
| Q. Am I eligible to take admission in PG Program? |
Admission Criteria for PG Program at IGRS:
Graduate in B. Sc (Geography)/B.E/B. tech |
| Q. What are the requirements for “Short Course in GIS/RS”? |
| Any graduate interested to learn and gain comprehensive knowledge about GIS/RS can get enrolled in “Short Course in GIS/RS” offered by IGIS. |
| Q. What kind of services are provided by IGIS? |
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| IGIS offers (1) PG Certification Course (2) Short Course) and (3) Consultancy services in diversified GIS/RS application areas |
| Q. What is the tuition and other fee for the MS Program? |
| For details please visit http://www.igrs-gis.com |
| Q. What is the tuition and other fee for the GIS Training Programs? |
| For details please visit http://www.igrs-gis.com |
| Q. What are the working hours of IGIS? |
| IGIS Office Working Hours – 10.00am – 7:00pm (Mon – Fri) |
| Q. What are the timings for PG Program? |
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| This will be announced shortly, please contact our office for more details |
| Q. Is there any hostel available to students? |
| No |
| Q. What is the fee for a regular short course in GIS/RS? |
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| Variable |
| Q. Where is IGRS located? |
It is located in India,
Kolkata
25/1, Rustomji Street, Ballygunge,
kolkata-700 019, India
Phone: +91 33 2440 0695
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and in
Hyderabad
Arya 1, V Floor, Plot No 13,
P.G. Road,
Secunderabad: 500003,
India
Phone: +91 40 4020 0962 |
| Q. What are the prospects of employment for graduates of GIS/RS? |
With increasing awareness and utilization of GIS/RS technologies in research, planning and decision-making process in public and private sector organizations; academic institutions, the employment prospects for graduates of GIS/RS are high. Competence, hard work and dedication are further keys to excel. |
| Q. When will the new PG Program start this year? |
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Admission for PG Remote Sensing and GIS for session 2006-08 will start in May, 2008. Entrance Test will be held on 15th May, 08 followed by the personal interview, final selection of candidates and commencement of PG Classes. |
| Q. Where can I get the admission forms? |
It will be available at IGRS office. In addition, it can be downloaded from our Website
http://www.igrs-gis.com |
| Q. Is there any financial support/assistantship/internship available at IGIS? |
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| No |
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