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Advertisement:

The training program is advertised in leading Indian daily news papers, popular Indian Science magazines and on NSTC web site etc.

Registration:

In response to the advertisement, candidates apply with duly completed application form. Candidates can download the application form by clicking the link www.nstc.in/programs, or send  a written request for a complete brochure and application form of this  program along with a DD of Rs. 100 or US$ 50 (outside India) in favour of "Nano Science and Technology Consortium" payable at Delhi/New Delhi.

The Downloaded application forms should accompany Rs.100 or $ 50 (Outside India) as Application fee to be added in the total program fee amount.

Duly filled out application form and necessary documents (refer to the application form) , accompanied with the demand draft in the amount of aggregate applicable fee (please refer the section Fee Structure and Scholarship for details) should be sent at Noida, Corporate Office.

Dispatch of Study Material:

ii) In case of return of above documents to us, owing to an incorrect/ in-sufficient address or changes in the candidate's postal address, the  second time dispatch  charges are as under:

'State of the Art' Online Teaching Methodology

1: Calender

The course calender keeps you on track regarding the upcoming chat sessions and due date of assignments.

2: Chat Sessions

Instructors will hold a chat session with the class to discuss any issues regarding the provided course material /assignments.

3: Email

Instructors use email to communicate any relevant information ad all important administrative circulars with the  class as a whole you can also use email to obtain one - to - one help from your instructor when you have queries about material / assignment.

4: Discussion Forums

Discussion Forums are an excellent way for you to interact with your class and share your thoughts and ideas. In order to stimulate the sharing of ideas between students, you are encouraged to post items to the discussion board during the program. A student can post a question to the class via the discussion board. In some classes, the discussion board is used to post work items so that they can be shared by your course mates.

5: Quizzes

To guide the performance of the students during the course of the program regular quizzes are added. Creating a little mini-test for each reading assignment encourages students to do the reading so they can do well on the quiz. It also gives the students feedback on how well they understood the reading assignment.

6: Course Glossaries

Glossary will provide a list of definitions related to the program, like a dictionary.This will facilitate quick reference to any term related to the program.

Assessments and their Evaluation: