FAQ
Q1. What is B.S Negi MPPS? When and how was it established?
Ans: B S Negi Mahila Pravidhik Prashikshan Sansthan is a polytechnic exclusively for girls , offering Vocational courses and thus dedicated to train girl students in the technical field so as to make them financialy independent.
It was founded in 1987 by Mrs.Shobhana Wahi, wife of Col. S.P.Wahi, ex-chairman of ONGC. It was established under the aegis of Mahila Samiti,ONGC with a sole motive of the upliftment of women, especially hailing from the hills.
Q2. How is this polytechnic connected with ONGC.?
Ans: This polytechnic was started by the wives of ex ongician's of directorial level as a welfare project to create skill oriented carreer with the mission of "women empowernent". It runs in the ONGC campus and been provided financial support from Ongc from time to time..
Q3. What are the courses offered by the institute? Are the courses offered affiliated by a competent authority?
Ans: The institute offers Diploma courses in the following fields:
- Fashion Design - 3 Years
- Textile Design - 3 Years
- Interior Decoration Design - 3 Years
- Garment Technology - 3 Years
- Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practice - 2 Years
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application - 2 Years
All these courses are affiliated to AICTE and approved by UBTER.
Q4. How do I get admission in this institute?
Ans: Admission in diploma courses for the polytechnic is made through JEEP (Joint Entrance Examination) conducted by UBTE Roorkee in the month of May every year.Application forms of JEEP are available by UBTE Roorkee during the period of January-February at all polytechnics. Candidates selected in the entrance exam are allotted institutes as well as course of their choice on the basis of the rank attained by them through online counselling.
Some seats are reserved under management quota for admission in which the students can get direct admission.
Q5. What is the minimum qualification required to get admission in these course?
Ans: The qualifications required for admission in various courses are as under:
- Fashion Design - 10 th Pass
- Textile Design - 10 th Pass
- Garment Technology - 10 th Pass
- Interior Decoration & Design - 10 th Pass with Maths and Science in 10th
- Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practices - 10+2
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application - Graduate
Q6. Is there hostel facility available in the polytechnic ?
Ans: The polytechnic offers hostel facilities in Dormitories system. Each dorm has a capacity of 15-20 girls. Each student is provided with a bed and a locker. The hostel fees includes boarding and lodging. There is a provision of a common room and other outdoor games as well.
Q7.What is the criterion to get a seat in the hostel?
Ans: The student gets a seat in the hostel on first cum first serve basis.
Q8. Are there any medical or special requirements for entry into polytechnic courses?
Ans: Successful applicants must be certified physically and mentally fit to pursue the course offered. They must submit a Medical Certificate, which must be verified by a Registered Medical Practitioner.
Q9. What is campus life like?
Ans: The campus environment is conducive to students' intellectual, physical and social development. Leadership qualities are developed through leadership training programmes. Involvement in community service is encouraged so that students will learn to care and share. There are programmes to promote healthy lifestyle through sports and yoga. Other activities like seminars and workshops covering a wide range of topics also prepare students for successful careers.
Q10. How are the polytechnics' academic terms structured?
Ans: The academic year for the polytechnicis structured from July of one year to June of the subsequent year. The polytechnic runs on Semester system of 6 months each.
Q11. Does the polytechnic incorporate industrial training/attachments as compulsory components of the curriculum?
Ans: Yes, it is a compulsory component of the polytechnic curriculum. This is usually scheduled during the course duration.
Q12. How long is the industrial training/attachment period?
Ans: This usually last for six weeks in different course during the course duration.
Q13. What are the other activities included in the curriculum of the institute ?
Ans: Many activities like Republic day and Independence Day celebration, Fresher and Farewell parties, Teacher's Day and Children's Day,International Women's Day and many more events are celebrated every year.
