New Delhi: In a first for a Central university, Jamia Millia Islamia JMI will be offering a three-year B. A Memorandum of Understanding Mou for the academic collaboration was signed on July 27, 2018 by JMI Registrar A. Talat Ahmad and PHL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Dr B. Sharma, Pro-Vice Chancellor JMI, Prof Shahid Ashraf, Deans, faculty members and senior officials from the two sides. Dual Degree Jamia Millia Islamia's B. Aeronautics will be a dual degree course in which the graduation degree will be awarded by JMI and certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering will be issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation DGCA. The theoretical aspects of the course will be taught at the Faculty of Engineering, JMI while the practical training part will be provided at PHL facilities. Eligibility The course will be open to both male and female applicants who have cleared 12th board exams with Science and Maths combination. As per JMI rules, the university will conduct an entrance test for admission to the course. Prof Ahmad, VC-JMI said that the civil aviation industry was growing at a rapid pace and the course will help in meeting the requirements of trained personnel not just within the country but globally. He said that this is another feather in the cap of JMI which already has MoUs with the Indian Air Force IAF and the Navy allowing their personnel to pursue degree courses in JMI. PHL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Dr B. Sharma said that this was a historic day when two prestigious institutions have joined hands for a cause which is the need of the aviation industry. Dr Sharma said that currently India has a fleet of 380 aircraft and 280 helicopters and with many players coming into the aviation sector, more than 500 aircraft will be added in the next 4-5 years. Features Dr Sharma said that earlier the students were investing three years and were only getting a certificate in Aircraft Maintenance from DGCA. As per the MoU both the sides have also agreed to explore the possibility of launching B. Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Prof Mehtab Alam expressed his happiness at the launch of the new course in his department and hoped that with full support of all concerned, B. Aeronautics will add a new dimension to teaching and training of youth in an important and upcoming sector. Deputy Chief Aircraft Engineer of PHL, Mumbai, Mohammed Ameer, an alumnus of JMI, played a key role in the signing of the MoU. Beg, Chairman, Jamia Cooperative Bank Ltd. For all the latest News, Opinions and Views, download Select Langauge To Read in Urdu, Hindi, Marathi or Arabic About a week ago Sheetla Mata Colony experienced tension after some people belonging to Hindu outfits objected to the use of loudspeakers in the area, claiming that azaan or the call to prayer was disturbing them, according to.... Also Read: Also Read: Ummid. Politics, Technology, Sports, Entertainment, Industry etc. The articles or the views displayed on this website are for public information and in no way describe the editorial views. The users are entitled to use this site subject to the terms and conditions mentioned. © 2012 Awaz Multimedia and Publications.