K J SOMAIYA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMMERCE
( Accredited 'A' by 'NAAC' )

CENTRE PROFILE

The Somaiya Trust, in its long standing tradition to keep on par with emerging trends in Arts, Commerce, Science and Technology, has pioneered several bold initiatives in the field of education.

Shri. Samir Somaiya, techno-literate, M.D., of the Somaiya Group, envisioned a "World Class Centre", in Remote Sensing and GIS, in the Somaiya Vidyavihar Campus. This was realized through the initiation of the Centre for Remote Sensing and GIS (CRSGIS), in the K. J. Somaiya College of Sc. & Commerce, by Principal Dr. R. S. Hande. The primary objective of the Centre is to impart and disseminate knowledge in the field of "Remote Sensing Technology (RST) & Geographic Information Systems (GIS)".

Since its initiation in July 2004, the Centre has successfully held six one day workshops and two seminars and a One Month Certificate Course.

Career Oriented Certificate and Diploma Courses approved by the University of Mumbai, are open to students who are currently enrolled in undergraduate and Graduate programs. The courses are offered as ADD ON courses to be taken concurrently with their ongoing program.

Workshops and Training Programmes are open to candidates who are Sponsored by their Organizations, which include Private Companies / Central / State Govt. bodies/Autonomous Institutes and Universities and Colleges. Sponsoring organizations are required to meet all expenses, viz. TA, DA, Contingent, Boarding, lodging, and Medical expenses etc. Self-sponsored candidates pay full fee.

UGC-New Delhi, under the UGC scheme for teaching and research in interdisciplinary and emerging areas (Innovative Programme, Xth Plan), has Sanctioned financial grant to start the One Year Post Graduate Diploma Course in RST & GIS, the first of its kind in Mumbai.

Details of eligibility conditions, course duration, course fees etc. are enclosed in the prospectus. Application Forms duly filled will be accepted only between 9.30 a.m to 12.30 a.m.

Students seeking further information / clarifications / counseling etc. regarding the course to enable them take an informed decision are advised to meet, Programme Coordinator, Department of Geology, 3rd Floor, K.J.Somaiya College of Sc. & Commerce.