Tata Energy Research Institute

Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI) came into being as per a UGC Act on 5th of October 1999.

TERI is a unique institution engaged not only in research that supports the objectives of sustainable development but is also a practitioner in the field and an organization that engages all types of stakeholders in fulfilling its mission.

The TERI University has been set up as an institution of higher learning to meet this set of needs for a rapidly developing India. But, as a global institution while it draws strength from the ethos and traditions of India, the University reaches out in sourcing knowledge from across the globe. Its major strength lies in the reservoir of knowledge, experience and research experience of the parent body TERI.

Its academic programmes have been structured around the research experience and skill sets gained in TERI over the last three decades. Having begun with doctoral programmes in 2001, it has gone on to offer various master’s degrees since 2003.

The doctoral programmes and research in the University centre around four basic themes: natural resources management, biotechnology, policy and regulation, and energy and environment.

On February 2008, TERI University signed MoUs with University of Iceland and North Carolina State University, USA. These inter-institutional MoUs were aimed to facilitate mutually beneficial exchange between students, faculty, knowledge, resources, and ideas between the two institutions.

Courses Offered:

Various Doctoral, Masters and Diploma Courses in the following major streams:

• MBA (Infrastructure)



• M Sc (Environmental Studies)



• M Sc (Natural Resources Management)



• M Sc (Water Resources Management)



• M Sc (Geoinformatics)



• M Sc (Plant Biotechnology)



• PG Diploma in Geoinformatics



• PG Diploma in Regulations in Agricultural Biotechnology

The institute also offers various sponsorship programmes with arrangements with the following organizations:

• The Ford Foundation, for setting up the Department of Natural Resources



• The Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and   Pensions, for initiating the MA (Public Policy and Sustainable Development) programme



• The National Thermal Power Corporation for setting up a chair in the Department of Policy Studies



• The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation for setting up a chair in the Department of Policy Studies



• The V K Rasmussen foundation, USA for funding a collaboration with Yale University



• The Steel Authority of India Limited.

Eligibility:

• MSc (Environmental Studies)
• MSc (Natural Resources Management)
• MSc (Water Resources Management)
• MSc (Geoinformatics) and PG Diploma (Geoinformatics) and
• MSc (Plant Biotechnology) and PG Diploma (Regulations in
• Agricultural Biotechnology)

Selection procedure

Admission to the MSc programmes is made on the basis of a written test conducted by the University.Applications are invited from the candidates by advertising the programmes in the Employment News/ some leading newspapers in February/March every year.

The written test will be for one-hour duration and will consist of one paper with 100 multiple-choice questions. The questions will be divided into three sections:

• Proficiency in English
• Analytical reasoning

Any one section to be chosen from:

• Biology
• Mathematics

Wrong answers would invite negative marking.

MSc (Geoinformatics) and PG Diploma (Geoinformatics)

Eligibility criteria:

A Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Statistics/ Geography with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.75 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the TERI University, wherever letter grades are awarded, or 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters of the qualifying examinations), wherever marks are awarded. For candidates with a bachelor's degree in Geography, a relaxation of 5%/0.75 CGPA could be allowed.

Selection procedure

Admission to the MSc programmes is made on the basis of a written test conducted by the University.Applications are invited from the candidates by advertising the programmes in the Employment News/some leading newspapers in February/March every year.The written test will be one hour long and will consist of one paper with 100 multiple-choice questions.

The questions will be divided into three sections:

• Proficiency in English
• Analytical Reasoning
• Mathematics

Wrong answers would invite negative marking.

MSc (Plant Biotechnology) and PG Diploma (Regulations in Agricultural Biotechnology)

Eligibility criteria

For Masters programme in Plant Biotechnology a minimum eligibility of a Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, preferably Life Sciences, with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters of the qualifying examinations), wherever marks are awarded, or a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.75 on a 10 point scale will be required. For PGD, the minimum eligibility criteria are as follows:

(a) Masters degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture or,
(b) Environmental Sciences, Food and Nutrition and related disciplines or,
(c) BTech in Biotechnology or,
(d) BSc Agriculture or,
(e) Masters degree in Social Sciences/Economics or,
(f) Five-year integrated BA (LLB) degree or equivalent

Mid-career officers and corporate employees, sponsored by their organizations, are also eligible.

Selection procedure

Admission to the MSc programme is made on the basis of a written test conducted by the University.
Applications are invited from the candidates by advertising the programme in the Employment News/ some leading newspapers in February/March every year. The hour long written test will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions. The questions will be divided into four sections:

• Proficiency in English
• Analytical reasoning
• Biology
• Mathematics

Wrong answers would invite negative marking.

Admissions to the Advanced Postgraduate Diploma Program will be based on the evaluation of the applications and the nominations received. The University retains the right to modify the selection procedures as deemed necessary.

MBA (Infrastructure)

Eligibility:

Stream I: Bachelor's degree with mathematics as a subject till class XII.
Stream II: Graduates with a minimum of two years experience in any of the following sectors namely government, regulatory bodies, industry, research/academic institutions, donor/consultant organizations.

Candidates in Stream I above will do three semesters of course work and one semester of major project. Candidates in Stream II above will do two semesters of course work and two semesters of major project (at their place of work).

Selection procedure

Candidates will be shortlisted based on the basis of CAT/GMAT/MAT score. Selection from shortlisted candidates will be on the basis of group discussions and interviews to be conducted by the University at New Delhi.

MA (Public Policy & Sustainable Development)

Eligibility

Graduates with a minimum experience of five years in any of the following sectors namely government, regulatory bodies, industry, research/academic institutions, and donor/consultant organizations.

Selection procedure

The programme will draw support from the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of
India. Selection of potential participants from the Civil Services will be in two stages. In the first, applications will be screened by the Department of Personnel and Training based on appropriate eligibility criteria as defined by the Department.

In the second stage, a selection committee, constituted according to rules of the TERI University (including a nominee of the Department of Personnel and Training), will interview the shortlisted candidates. The committee will select up to 30 candidates. The list of the selected candidates will then be forwarded to the Department for processing as necessary.

Applications from candidate s who are not civil servants will be screened, and the shortlisted candidates interviewed by the TERI University. The total number of candidates for the programme will not exceed 40 in any batch.

Contact:

TERI University
Habitat Place, Lodhi Road
New Delhi - 110 003 / India
Tel. +91 11 2468 2100 and 2468 2111
Fax +91 11 2468 2144 and 2468 2145
Website: www.teriuniversity.ac.in

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