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The Advance Certificate Course in Geographic Information Systems [GIS] is an advanced level certification course designed to equip the learners with intensive hands-on skills on GIS software, spatial analysis, and data processing. It takes between 3 to 6 months to complete with an intention to offer full comprehensive modules such as spatial modeling, spatial and non-spatial data manipulation, cartography, remote sensing, image analysis among other relevant topics.
Unlike most technical colleges and universities, there are no compulsory entrance examinations for admission into the Advance Certificate Course in GIS. Nevertheless, any applicants with academic background that includes Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in geography, statistics, urban planning, computer science, environmental science, geology, and the like is most preferable. Experience in these related fields can also be considered as a replacement for the test score for admission to the programme.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Advanced Certificate Course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
| Duration | 6 months to 1 year (may vary depending on the college) |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (may vary slightly depending on the college) |
| Top Colleges | Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Universities with Geography departments, Private GIS training institutes |
1. Candidates should have completed their bachelor’s degree in any stream with 50% average from a recognized university.
2. Any individual in the final year of bachelor’s degree program is also qualified to apply.
3. It is assumed that the basic knowledge of the computer and software usage is needed beforehand.
4. In fact, enrollment in this particular course does not have any age limit in which one has to meet before joining. As for the class, it is open for those who are new to the working environment and oldies, who already have their first job.
5. There is no restriction to the candidates in terms of their academic discipline and the candidate could be from any field whether it is science, arts, commerce or engineering etc.
6. Requirement in English language is compulsory as the curriculum of the course and the evaluation will be in English only.
1. NIMCET – National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications: Common Entrance Test for admissions to MCA courses.
2. IIT JAM stands for Joint Admission Test for M.Sc., which is an all India examination organized by one of the IITs each year for admitting students to the M.Sc. programme in various disciplines.
3. GATE – Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, for admission to M.Tech/M.E programmes for testing computer science, civil, mechanical, electronics etc.
4. CAT – Common Admission Test for admission to its postgraduate management programmes offered at IIMs, that assesses verbal ability, logical reasoning and quantitative ability.
1. Verify requirements such as minimum education level and key subjects that were covered in school.
2. You can do it online or via a paper application form indicating required data and providing necessary documents.
3. When an application has been submitted and considered, applicant is issued with a letter of admission showing the fees structure and the timetable.
4. As per the admission letter some of the documents include; transcripts, IDs, photos etc should be submitted.
5. Pay initial fees or first instalment to secure a place at our institution.
6. They decided to report on the mentioned date to get the admission done and initiate the GIS program.
| College Name | City, State | Average CTC (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | 5 - 7 lakhs |
| Survey of India Training Institute (SITI) | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | 4 - 6 lakhs |
| National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) | Hyderabad, Telangana | 4 - 5 lakhs |
| Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 6 - 8 lakhs |
| Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) | Roorkee, Uttarakhand | 5 - 7 lakhs |
| GIS Training Institute (GITIN) | New Delhi, Delhi | 4 - 5 lakhs |
| Asian Institute of Remote Sensing (AIRS) | Delhi, Delhi | 3 - 4 lakhs |
| Geospatial Training and Research Institute (GTRI) | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | 3 - 4 lakhs |
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Remote Sensing | 4.5 lakhs to 6 lakhs |
| GIS Applications Development | 4 lakhs to 5 lakhs |
| Cartography and Geospatial Data Analysis | 3.5 lakhs to 4.5 lakhs |
| Geographical Information Management | 3 lakhs to 4 lakhs |
| GIS for Environment and Sustainability | 4 lakhs to 5 lakhs |
