CSIR–URDIP is now launching for the first time in the country a one year full time post–graduate diploma course in the field of Patinformatics.
The course has been designed to train the candidates in the art of patent searching, reading and analysis for the purpose of creating patent landscapes, identifying research gaps, competitive intelligence, new venture evaluation, patent portfolio management and techno-legal studies (Patentability, Validity, Infringement and freedom to operate).
The course modules are designed to include a blend of class room teaching and hands on training on live projects of different types.
On successful completion of the program the candidates will be awarded “Post-Graduate Diploma in Patinformatics” by the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), a university established by an act of the Parliament.
The young professionals trained in this discipline will find growing job opportunities in Corporate Planning, Business Development, IP and R&D Management functions as well as in Law firms, Consultancy companies and other Knowledge processing organizations.
Eligibility : Minimum qualification required is a Post Graduate Degreefrom recognized universities. The candidate should have any one of the following:
Masters degree with minimum of 60% marks in any of the life sciences, chemical sciences and physical sciences.
M. Pharm. with minimum of 60% marks and GATE qualified
B.E ( Min. 60% marks) and GATE qualified
L.L.B with Science background ( Min. 60% marks at B.Sc. and L.L.B )
M.Lib Sci. with graduation in science ( Min.60% at each degree)
To Apply : The applications have to be submitted online. The application form should be accompanied with an application fee of Rs 1000/ - to be paid in the SBI Power Jyoti account. 50% concession will be provided for SC/ST candidates.
The selection will be made on the basis of an entrance examination and interview. Only limited number of candidates will be called for interview based on their performance in the entrance examination as per shortlisting criteria decided by the Admission Committee. CSIR-URDIP reserves the right of admission based on merit/experience and educational qualifications. In case of dispute, decision of Head, CSIR-URDIP will be final and cannot be challenged.
Centres for Entrance Examination – Pune, Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai
Interviews will be held at CSIR-URDIP, Pune
Application Fees: Rs 1000/ - to be paid in the SBI Power Jyoti account. 50% concession will be provided for SC/ST candidates.
Course Fees: Rs. 50,000/- to be paid at the beginning of the course.
Online application submission June 4, 2014 - June 20, 2014
Entrance examination July 6, 2014
Last date for payment of course fees July 31, 2014
To Apply and more information visit : http://115.112.95.106/pgdp/
