New Delhi a capital for education too

Updated on: Friday, January 27, 2012

New Delhi is irrefutably India's capital. It comprises premier world-renowned educational institutions providing excellent education. In other words, Delhi could also be termed as the capital for education.

Besides, providing traditional studies like Management, Science, Economics, Medicine, Technology and Law, it also provides specialised studies in Charted Accountancy and Communication. Two specialised research institutions are also available for Dalit Studies in this capital city.

It is highly significant that the city comprises of two specialised research institutions in Dalit Studies. Important fact is that International Research Institutes and Multinational companies have very close eye and network with the educational institutes in Delhi to pick the best candidates for its purposes, for which these institutions are very helpful.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was set up in 1963 by the Government of India as an autonomous organisation to help professionalise the country's foreign trade management and increase exports by developing human resources; generating, analysing and disseminating data; and conducting research.

The institute visualises its future role as, catalyst for new ideas, concepts and skills for the internationalisation of the Indian economy; primary provider of training and research-based consultancy in the areas of international business, both for the corporate sector, Government and the students community; to continuously upgrade its knowledge base with a view to servicing the requirements of the Government, trade and industry through both sponsored and non-sponsored research and consultancy assignments.

The important feature is that those completing studies here get fabulous placements in World Banks and World Trade Centre. Apart from this, several Multinational Companies also come forward to pick talented persons from this institute to expand their operations elsewhere in the world.

National Law University, Delhi

National Law University, Delhi established in 2008 by Act of National Capital Territory of Delhi and with the initiative of High Court of Delhi is another Law University in the list of premier law Universities established in India.

The vision of the University is to create a Global Legal Institution that will compete with the best outside India and to prepare lawyers for a legal career that introduces them to wide range of opportunities in legal profession across the globe.

IIT Delhi

The concept of the IITs was first introduced in a report in the year 1945 by N.M.Sircar, then member of Education on Vicerorys Executive Council. Following his recommendations, the first Indian Institute of Technology was established in the year 1950 in Kharagpur.

The first offer of help came from USSR who agreed to collaborate in the establishment of an Institute through UNESCO at Bombay. This was followed by the Institutes of Technology at Madras, Kanpur and Delhi with collaborations with West Germany, USA and UK respectively.

Likewise other important cities in the nation having an IIT, its noteworthy that Delhi too has one. It provides world-class education in the field of Science, Engineering and Technology.

School of Inspired Leadership

SOIL is a business school that aims to build competent, compassionate and inspiring leaders. Interact with stalwarts from industry and a distinguished faculty, who have taught across the world. Participate in learning models designed for your level of experience, and be equipped to deal with complex, evolving global challenges, while working towards sustainability.

SOIL provides holistic education that builds inspired leaders by enabling people to know who they are, recognize their purpose and realize their full potential, to build organizations of consequence.

It builds competence by focusing on whole systems thinking, a fresh and future ready curriculum, teaching methods and spaces that deploy multiple intelligences and one to one mentoring by seasoned leaders and live projects.

The course curriculum is designed to quickly and thoroughly prepare participants for a career in a global business environment. The aim is reflected in the compressed time frame, reliance on group assignments and a clear focus on global and contemporary business themes and challenges.

The program is designed to supplement classroom learning by providing a set of experiences and explorations that help the participants to transform into an effective leader. Being exposed to cutting edge thought and applications through a range of focused learning opportunities such as frequent interactions with leaders from different walks of life significantly contributes to their learning journey. A seven week Internship with Industry, Consulting and Research projects as part of the course, a year long project in the Not for Profit Sector and an opportunity to be mentored by a senior leader throughout the year make this course an ideal mix of learning through classroom, experience and exposure.

Exclusive training is provided to develop leadership qualities in Industry, Trade and Market.

SOIL follows a rolling Admission Process with 3 Round Deadlines.

o Submit online application with details mentioned on the Application Checklist page.
o Application reviewed and suitable candidates sent Caliper Profile Assessment
o Applicants short listed on the basis of Caliper Report and called for Talent Appreciation Process (T.A.P.)
o Applicants submit their essays and recommendations prior to appearing for T.A.P.

Caliper Profile Assessment

The Caliper Profile is a comprehensive assessment which provides measures of your potential to demonstrate those competencies which are essential aspects of successful leadership and management - influencing, managing relationships, interpersonal skills, problem solving, decision making, personal organization and time management.

It gives you access to insights about yourself and your qualities. If the Caliper report shows that you have the necessary qualities desired at SOIL, you will be called for an interview that is the Talent Appreciation Process (T.A.P.).

Submission of Essays & Recommendations

Prior to the T.A.P. you need to submit answers to the 5 essay questions and submit 2 recommendations. For details, please see the Application Checklist page.

Talent Appreciation Process (T.A.P.)

SOIL conducts the T.A.P. across the cities of Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Delhi (NCR). This includes an interview by senior leaders from the SOIL Industry Consortium Companies along with the SOIL faculty. It gives you an opportunity to showcase your strengths. The dates for the TAP are communicated to candidates over email.

Foreign Service Institute (FSI)

Government of India established the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in 1986, primarily to cater to the professional training needs of the Indian Foreign Service of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Since 2007, Foreign Service Institute is located in a new campus in a 6.5-acre plot of land adjoining the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus. The campus consists of Administrative, Hostel, and Residential complexes.

At present, the Foreign Service Institute functions under the supervision of Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India.

One of the primary activities of the Institute is the training of IFS Probationers

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