- India’s most significant IT Scholarship Programme- BJS, to be
held on September 18, 2011 across the country
- Extends scholarships to new-age GNIIT Programmes leveraging
Cloud Computing technology to develop future-ready professionals
Patna, September 05, 2011: The test for India’s most
significant IT Scholarship Programme— ‘Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarship’
(BJS) – 2011, will be conducted on Sunday, September 18, 2011 by NIIT,
the leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT Trainer,
across the country. BJS is NIIT’s endeavour towards enhancing employability of
meritorious students by bridging the affordability gap and making them
future-ready to meet the emerging needs of the global IT industry. This year
also marks the 21st anniversary of Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarship.
The application forms for BJS- 2011 are available at NIIT education centres
across the country. Students can also log on to
www.niit.com/cloud to get more details. The last date for
receipt of application is September 17, 2011.
Announcing the 21st Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarship at Patna today, Mr.
Vijay Thadani, Chief Executive Officer, NIIT Limited said,
“Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarship was introduced with a vision to empower financially
challenged meritorious students to take up challenging careers in the IT
industry. Over the years, BJS has successfully addressed the dual challenge –
making cutting edge professional courses available to the meritorious students
lacking financial means, and bridging the skill-gap shortage faced by the
industry by creating a pool of job-ready IT professionals. This year we are
pleased to extend the Scholarship to the new-age GNIIT- India’s first Cloud
Campus, to help create future ready professionals for the fast growing IT
industry across the globe.”
BJS awards fee waivers to meritorious undergraduate students and graduates
desirous of building successful careers in diverse industries that require
skills in Information Technology. As per NASSCOM’s latest estimates the Indian
IT industry is expected to grow by 16-18 per cent in FY'12, having added around
2,40,000 jobs last year. To enable students to avail this opportunity, NIIT will
be offering 50,000 scholarships across the country this year, based on their
Class XII performance, performance in a competitive written test, followed by a
personal interview.
With the return of strong hiring outlook, the industry would be on the
lookout for job-ready talent. According to Ma Foi Employment Trends Survey 2011,
India is expected to create around 16 lakh (1.6 mn) more jobs in the organised
sector. IT and ITeS, Hospitality, Real Estate and Media & Entertainment are
expected to be top recruiters. IT will continue to become more and more
strategic across industries, for its significant value creation capabilities.
This year, with the theme ‘The future won’t take care of
itself. Today onwards I will,” the scholarships will also offer
merit-based fee waivers on new-age GNIIT programmes offered through the Cloud
Campus, along with the regular GNIIT programmes. Besides getting a chance to get
merit-based scholarships up to Rs. 45,000 students can also earn assured
on-the-spot scholarships based on Class XII results. As a part of the
high-aptitude community, they also get to pursue Global Vendor Certification
backed programmes and get the benefit of collaborative learning.
The pioneering NIIT Cloud CampusTM empowers
student to learn on his own terms, at his own pace, wherever and whenever he
wants it. Students enjoy higher mobility as they can easily access educational
services using a Netbook or a Mobile device that connects them to NIIT’s Cloud
Campus network. These services are managed centrally by NIIT, using the power
of Cloud Computing. Furthermore, the technology backed learning environment of
NIIT’s Cloud and Collaborative Learning Methodology supports group learning
through interactive features like 24x7 lab and e-library access, instant tech
updates, interaction with faculty and peers and access to online video streams.
Thus the learning process is not just limited to textbooks but is enhanced
through group learning.
Students who have completed their Class XIIth or equivalent, those
currently pursuing graduation and/or completed graduation in any stream, and
Polytechnic diploma holders are eligible for NIIT Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarships.
Bhavishya Jyoti is one of India’s most recognized and trusted scholarship
programme with 21 years of market presence and almost 4 lakh students benefiting
from the scholarship till date.
About NIIT
NIIT Limited, leading Global Talent
Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT trainer, offers learning and
knowledge solutions across 40 countries.
Leading IT magazine Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT, the ‘Top IT
Training Company’ award successively for the past 18 years, since the inception
of this category. Rated among India’s Business Superbrands 2008, NIIT’s
Individual Learning Business offerings include industry-endorsed programs for
students seeking careers in IT - GNIIT, Edgeineers and Global Net Plus for IT
professionals.
NIIT has provided computer-based learning to over 15,000 government and
private schools. The futuristic NIIT NGuru range for schools is a holistic
education package that comprises Interactive Classrooms (an embedded Teaching
Learning Material, that uses elements of interactivity, automation and web links
library); Math lab (technology tools that enable school students to learn and
explore mathematical concepts); IT Wizard (equips the students with core
computer knowledge and IT skills); and Quick School (an Education Resource
Planning solution for school management).
For working professionals, NIIT Imperia, Centre for Advanced Learning,
offers Executive Management Education Programs in association with IIM
Ahmadabad, IIM Kolkata, IIM Lucknow, IMT Ghaziabad and IIFT Delhi. NIIT Imperia
also offers specialized courses in Finance in association with KPMG and on
Digital Marketing with Google India and Internet and Mobile Association of India
(IAMAI).
NIIT Institute of Finance Banking & Insurance (IFBI), formed by
NIIT with equity participation from ICICI Bank, offers programs for individuals
and corporates in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance.
NIIT Uniqua, Centre for Process Excellence, addresses the increasing
demand for skilled workers in the business and technology services industry by
providing training programs in relevant areas. This is a part of NIIT Institute
of Process Excellence Limited, a NIIT-Genpact venture.
NIIT’s Corporate Learning Solutions, offers integrated learning
solutions (including strategic consulting, learning design, content development,
delivery, technology, assessment and learning management) to Fortune 500
companies, Universities, Technology companies, Training corporations and
Publishing houses.
NIIT delivers a tailored combination of catalog learning products,
technology and services through Element K offerings. These include: vLab®:
hands-on labs, instructor-led courseware, comprehensive e-reference libraries,
technical journals, and KnowledgeHub™: hosted learning management platform.
NIIT’s innovative HR practices have been felicitated by Aon Hewitt as
amongst ‘Top 25 Best Employers in India- 2011’; Indian Education Awards 2011 as
‘Best Education Company to Work with’; by Great Places to Work Institute as
amongst ‘Top 25 India’s Best Companies to Work for’ and First in Training &
Education Industry, 2011.
For media queries, please contact:
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Communications,
NIIT Ltd, Ph: (Cell) +91 9910201085, (Dir) +91 124
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