Indian - Andhra Students in University of North Virginia Visa Fraud 2011

Update on 4th August 2011: The TANA (Telugu Association of North America) has come forward to help the students of University of Northern Virginia (UNVA). TANA is offering legal help to the students victimised in the alleged UNVA Visa irregularities. Andhra Pradehs students studying in UNVA can email at team@tana.org OR tanastudents@gmail.com for the immediate help and assistance.

The US authorities have unearthed another fraud university the United States. The Unites States Immigration Officials have raided the offices of University of Northern Virginia (UNVA) on the charges of VISA fraud and seized important documents and hard drives. It is estimated that out of the total enrollment of 2400 students in the University of North Virgina, about 90 percent of them are from India. The large number of students are likely to be from Andhra Pradesh. The UNVA is located at Annandale (Virginia), the suburbs of the capital city of the USA, Washington. Interesting fact about UNVA is that it lost its accreditation in 2003 itself. But the University keep on attracting students from Andhra Pradesh and other parts of India. The name of University on its official website http://www.unva.edu/ was mentioned as University of Northern Virginia. Indian Embassy official have requested the US authorities not to victimise the Indian students.

The US authorities including various agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and FBI have raided the offices at the University of Northern Virginia's Annandale campus. The United States authorities had conducted similar raids and shut down the Tri-Valley University in California during January 2011, on the charges of massive VISA and immigration fraud. Most of the victims in the Tri Valley episode also from Andhra Pradesh. About 1500 Indian students, including large numbers from AP have suffered humiliation from the US investigation officials.

Information about actual number of victims from Andhra Pradesh is yet to be confirmed. The University's official student portal at https://cams.unva.edu/eStudent/login.asp may give some info of the enrolled students. You need to login to get the details of students through this portal. The University website can be accessed at http://www.unva.edu/. Following are some important contact addresses of the UNVA, Washington:

1) Contact Address and Number of the University: Address: 7601 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003, USA.

2) Administration office: 7535 Little River Turnpike, Suite# 103, Annandale, VA 22003. Phone: 703- 941- 0949 - Fax: 703-941-0893 - E-mail: info@unva.edu .

3) International Student Affairs Phone Number: (703) 941-0949 ext. 129.

Osmania University MBA, M.Sc. MSW Admissions Info 2011

Osmania University has announced results of entrance examinations conducted for admission into Five Year Integrated Courses, MBA, MA Economics and M.Sc. Chemistry. Results can be obtained from the university website at www.osmania.ac.in. Details of counseling for the above courses will be announced soon and will be displayed on the university website.

Number of seats in Master of Social Work (MSW) have been increased in the universities and colleges under the purview of Osmania University. At present Following is the number of seats in different colleges:

Osmania University: 120 seats
Palamuru University: 40 seats
Mahatma Gandhi University: 40 seats
Telangana University: 28 seats.

Osmania University has also sanctioned MSW course in KPM College, Kulakacharla.

Meanwhile, Osmania University has announced that counseling will be conducted for MSW, M.Sc. Electronics, M.Sc. Chemistry courses under SC, ST category.

IETE, Osmania University is offering Advanced Level Course in Computer Science (ALCCS). Entrance Examination will be conducted on 7th August 2011. ALCCS is an equivalent degree to M.Tech. Computer Science. Duration of this course is three years. Details of course fee, eligibility and application procedure available on www.iete.org.

IGNOU VIEP Engineering Admissions 2011-12 | Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programmes

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced notification for admission to its newly initialed Vertically Integrated Engineering Programmes (VIEP) for the academic session 2011-2012. These programmes are designed for working professionals along with non engineering stream candidates. The programmes are offered in full time face to face mode. Courses are available at Advanced Level Certificate, Diploma and Degree programmes levels in Engineering in flexible open university pattern. The programmes will be administered at Program Service Centers (PSCs) across the country. Following are details of specializations offered in Engineering, Eligibility, fee and application procedure under VIEP programmes:

Specializations offered:

1. Civil Engineering (CE)
2. Electrical Engineering (EE)
3. Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE)
4. Mechanical Engineering (ME)
5. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

Eligibility Requirements:

For Advanced Level Certificate Course and Diploma in Engineering:

1) 1st Year to Advanced Level Certificate: 10th pass with minimum 50 percent marks. Duration is 2 years.
2)1st Year Diploma: Eligibility is same as above; Duration is 3 years.
3) Lateral Entry to Diploma: Eligibility: 10+2 years ITI Certificate in Engineering or 10+2 vocational courses. Duration is 2 years / Two years Advanced Certificate Course in Engineering awarded by IGNOU. Duration is one year.

Eligibility for Degree in Engineering:

1) 1st Year: 10+2 pass (PCM) with minimum 50 percent marks. Duration is 4 years.
2) Lateral Entry: 3 years diploma in any branch / B.Sc. (PCM) / BCA / BCS. BCA / BCS candidates are eligible for EE/ ECE/ CSE branches. Duration is 3 years.

Program fee per semester:

1. Advanced level certificate programme: Rs. 12500/-
2. Diploma Programme: Rs. 12500/-
3. Degree programme: Rs. 25000/-

Interested candidates can apply online only through the official website www.ignouviep.org . Before starting the online application submission procedure, the candidate should have with him the DD of Rs.100/ (drawn in favour of IGNOU VIEP INSTITUTIONS FEE A/C and payable at New Delhi). Filled in online application form should be taken as a print out and should be sent along with the DD of Rs.100/- to 'DIrector - VIEP, New Hall, School of Engineering and Technology (SOET), Block-C, New Academic Complex, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Maidam Garhi,New Delhi- 110068.

Important Dates:

1) Close of online applications: 10/08/2011
2) Last date for the receipt of print out of filled online Application Form: 12/08/2011
3) Allotment of students to the program study centers: 14th August 2011
4) Reporting of students at allotted PSCs for admission / enrollment: From 10th August 2011 to 14th August 2011.
5) Commencement of classes at PSCs: 16th August 2011

For more details such as eligibility for Advanced level Certificate Courses, Diploma in Engineering and Degree in Engineering, you can visit the official website www.ignouviep.org. OR call at following helpline numbers for admissions:

1) Mobile Nos: 9311394696/ 9311394699/ 9311394695
2) Landlines: 011-32085173/ 011-32085174 (Between 10 A.M to 6.00 PM)
3) E-mail:admission@ignouviep.org

Detailed Notification available at: http://www.ignouviep.org/ADVERTISEMENT_2011_2012.jpg

Online Application Link: http://www.ignouviep.org/finalapp2011_2012/instruction.php

Print Online Application: http://www.ignouviep.org/finalapp2011_2012/reprintapp.php