PG Diploma in e-Governance

Capacity building among Government departments is one of the most important requirements for successful implementation of e-Governance programmes. This aspects has been stressed both under the national e-Governance programmes as well in the IT Policy 2007 of Government of Kerala. Based on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission on promoting e-Governance, State Government has proposed Capacity Building in the individual level by starting a Diploma/Degree programme on e-Governance. 

The Institute of Management in Government (IMG) and Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management - Kerala (IIITM-K) jointly conduct a one year Post Graduate Diploma in e-Governance which aims at high standards in Information Technology, Management and Governance. The objective of the course is to help the participants to understand how to manage e-Governance projects implemented in the state. The course is spread over 2 Semester with a total duration of one year.

Details of the course

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with computer proficiency. Diploma / certification in computer application / IT will be an added advantage. Preferences will be given to B Tech / MBA / MCA degree holders.

• Course Fee: The course fee is Rs.75,000/-.

• Course Coverage: In order to help the participants align the outcome of the course with their areas of interest the classroom sessions have been divided into Core courses and Elective courses and they are grouped under the following three disciplines.

  • E-Governance

  • Management

  • Information Technology

As part of the course, the candidates are required to undertake a project work in the final semester. The programme also includes lab sessions in IT and soft skills.

The selection process of PGDeG course will be as follows:

1. Basic qualification for PGDeG should be Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with working knowledge of computers. BSc (Computer Science / IT), BCA, Diploma / Certification in Computer application will be an added advantage. Preference will be given to B.Tech / MBA / MCA / MSc ( computer science / IT) Degree holders

2. A written test of two hours should be conducted before interview.

3. The written test is to be IT focused (SDLC management and Areas to be specified, Government process, aptitude, security, quantitative ability, logical reasoning.)

4. Preference will be given to the members of Virtual IT Cadre.

5. Age limit is 45 years.

6. Preference shall be given to the candidates from Departments where more e-Governance initiatives are being effectively implemented / to be implemented.

7. Head of the Departments need to furnish a deployment plan at the time of issuing No Objection Certificate, how the officer would be positioned and utilized.

Interested Government Employees are requested to forward a Resume, testimonials and NOC from department to Director, Kerala State IT Mission, ICT Campus, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram.

For more information visit http://itmission.kerala.gov.in/pg-diploma-e-governance.php or http://www.iiitmk.ac.in/