NICMAR

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Looking for a Career Advancement?
Join NICMAR’s Distance Education Programmes
The School of Distance Education (NICMAR SODE) set up at NICMAR, Pune offers a wide choice of academic
programmes by correspondence in most of the functional areas of construction management to serve the needs
of a variety of professionals by taking quality education right to their doorsteps.
The programmes are designed taking into consideration the dynamics of the construction industry. NICMAR
SoDE has merged education and technology to deliver programmes. Diploma holders in technical/engineering
fields whose careers are blocked can acquire higher qualifications by studying these programmes. Graduate
Engineers and Managers in a functional area, study these programmes to upgrade their expertise and become
multi-skilled in a relatively short span of time.
DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
A. POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
i. Post Graduate Programme in Construction Management (PGP CM)
ii. Post Graduate Programme in Project Management (PGP PM)
iii. Post Graduate Programme in Infrastructure Development and Management (PGP IDM)
iv. Post Graduate Programme in Construction Business Management (PGP CBM)
v. Post Graduate Programme in Quantity Surveying (PGP QS)
B. GRADUATE PROGRAMMES www.nicmar.ac.in
i. Graduate Programme in Construction Project Management (GP CPM)
ii. Graduate Programme in Construction Business Management (GP CBM)
iii. Graduate Programme in Construction Safety Management (GP CSM)
iv. Graduate Programme in Quantity Surveying (GP QS)
v. Graduate Programme in Contract Administration and Dispute Management (GP CADM)
C. PART TIME PROGRAMMES FOR WORKING EXECUTIVES
i. Post Graduate Programme in Construction Management for Working Executives (PGP CMWE)
ii. Post Graduate Programme in Project Management for Working Executives (PGP PMWE)
iii. Post Graduate Programme in Quantity Surveying and Contract Management (PGP QSCM)
iv. Post Graduate Programme in Facilities Management for Working Executives (PGP FMWE)
ELIGIBILITY
A. POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES B. GRADUATE PROGRAMMES C. PART TIME PROGRAMMES
i. Bachelor’ s degree in any branch of i. Diploma in any branch of i. Bachelor’ s degree in any
engineering / Technology / Architecture / Engineering / Technology / branch of engineering /
Planning; OR Architecture / Planning OR Technology / Architecture
ii. Bachelor’ s degree in any non engineering ii. Bachelor’ s degree in any non / Planning; with 2 year
work experience; OR
discipline with 2 years Experience; OR engineering discipline with 2
ii. Bachelor’ s degree in any
iii. Certificate holders of graduate programmes years work experience in a
non engineering discipline
of NICMAR construction firm. with 3 years work
HOW TO APPLY experience; OR
Admission is open to candidates from India and abroad throughout the year. Admissions work iii. Diploma in any branch of
is handled centrally at Pune. Candidates interested in admission to the Programme can apply
Engineering / Technology /
online through our website www.nicmar.ac.in, pay fees online. OR Download the Application
Form from website: www.nicmar.ac.in. Fill up the forms, attach certified photocopies of the Architecture / Planning
required documents and send to NICMAR School of Distance Education, Pune along with with 4 year work
application fee of Rs. 1482/- (including Service Tax) by Demand Draft in favour of “NICMAR- experience.
SODE”, Payable at Pune. For further details please write to sode@nicmar.ac.in
S O D E , N AT I O N A L I N S T I T U T E O F C O N S T R U C T I O N M A N A G E M E N T A N D R E S E A R C H
CONTACT 25/1, Balewadi, N.I.A. Post Office, Pune - 411045. Tel.: (020) 66859241/242/243 /020-65103208 Email:sode@nicmar.ac.in

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Contracts Management
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DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMMES OFFERED

A. POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES B. GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

i. Post Graduate Programme in Construction i. Graduate Programme in Construction Project
Management (PGP CM) Management (GP CPM)
ii. Post Graduate Programme in Project Management ii. Graduate Programme in Construction Business
(PGP PM) Management (GP CBM)
iii. Post Graduate Programme in Infrastructure iii. Graduate Programme in Construction Safety
Development and Management (PGP IDM) Management (GP CSM)
iv. Post Graduate Programme in Construction Business iv. GraduateProgrammeinQuantitySurveying (GPQS)
Management (PGP CBM) v. Graduate Programme in Contract Administration
v. PostGraduateProgrammeinQuantitySurveying(PGPQS) and Dispute Management (GP CADM).
C. PART TIME PROGRAMMES FOR WORKING EXECUTIVES
i. One Year Post Graduate Programme in Construction Management for Working Executives (PGP CMWE)
ii. One Year Post Graduate Programme in Project Management for Working Executives (PGP PMWE)
iii. One Year Post Graduate Programme in Real Estate and Infrastructure Development and Management for
Working Executives (PGP REIDM)
iii.One Year Post Graduate Programme in Quantity Surveying and Contract Management for Working
Executives (PGP QSCM).
ELIGIBILITY

DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES: C. PART TIME PROGRAMMES FOR WORKING

A. FOR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES : EXECUTIVES
i) Bachelor's degree in any branch of Engineering / i) Bachelor's degree in any branch of Engineering /
Architecture; OR Architecture with 2 year work experience; OR
ii) Bachelor's degree in any non engineering discipline with 2 ii) Bachelor's degree in any non engineering discipline with 3
years experience. years work experience; OR
B. FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMMES: iii) Diploma in any branch of Engineering with 4 year work
i) Diploma in any branch of Engineering / Technology / experience.
Architecture / Planning OR
ii) Bachelor's degree in any non engineering discipline with 2
years work experience in a construction firm.
Admission is open to candidates from India and abroad throughout the year. Admissions work is handled centrally at Pune.
ADMISSION

Candidates interested in admission to the Programme can apply online through our website www.nicmar.ac.in, pay fees online
and send the documents through courier to NICMAR School of Distance Education, Pune. OR
Download the Application Form from website: www.nicmar.ac.in. Fill the forms, attach certified photocopies of the required
documents and send to NICMAR School of Distance Education, Pune along with application fee of Rs.1482 (including Service
Tax) by Demand Draft in favour of “NICMAR-SODE”, payable at Pune.
SODE office will scrutinize the application and its enclosures and grant admission if the eligibility criteria have been met.
If any student is intending to change the Programme, the transfer request application is to be made within two weeks from the
receipt of fee of the Programme in SODE office. Candidates have to pay Rs. 1000 plus Service Tax as applicable along with
transfer requests towards transfer processing fee.
Distance Education Programmes are PROGRAMME DESIGN
PROGRAMMES

Theoretical courses aim to improve the

inter-disciplinary Programmes that build students' understanding of certain The programme design is modular. A
upon the concepts and methodologies of fundamental phenomena and module is of 6 months duration, has 4
management, engineering, architecture, relationships that characterise the courses for study, 4 assignment to write,
law, information technology, social and changing world in which managers must one seminar to attend and examinations.
behavioural sciences and combines operate. Applied courses, which occupy One course involves 10 lessons and
theory with practice. the bulk of the students’ time, link the each lesson needs 7 hours of self-study.
The curriculum is a judicious blend of theoretical studies to practical problems A Graduate Programme has 2 Modules
theoretical and applied courses in the construction and infrastructure and Post Graduate Programme has 4
accompanied with practical experience development projects. modules.
and research work.

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Post Graduate Programme in Post Graduate Programme in
DISTANCE EDUCATION POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Construction Management (PGP CM) Project Management (PGP PM)
OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE
The core objective of this course is to enable a student to train himself to become a The objective of this Programme is to train the faculties of young and dynamic
project manager/construction manager/chief executive of a construction firm. graduate engineers to develop them into mature and knowledgeable professional
Towards that end: project managers with the potential to manage small and large projects in any field in
- to develop the understanding, skills and competencies necessary for the effective India or abroad, to shoulder responsibility in any functional capacity with some of the
management of projects and cost control of construction operations. essential competencies, such as
- to enhance skills in business analysis, information technology, financial • Sound knowledge of theory and practice of project management.
packaging and people management. • Proficiency in engineering & construction of projects in different sectors.
- to internalize management qualities essential for effective leadership in a multi- • Skills in financial, marketing and human resource issues in the projects.
disciplinary team. • Techniques of dealing with quality, planning, software and IT systems.
- to acquire an integrated view of corporate strategies and business decisions. Course Work
Course Work Course work comprises the study of 12 courses, 2 elective courses and computer
Course work comprises the study of 12 courses, 2 elective courses and computer proficiency as given below.
proficiency as given below.

MODULE 23 MODULE 22 MODULE 21

MODULE 13 MODULE 12 MODULE 11

PGCM 11 Principles and Practices of Management PGPM 11 Principles and Practices of Management
PGCM 12Human Resource Management PGPM 12 Human Resource Management
PGCM 13 Materials and Equipment Management PGPM 13 Project Procurement and Materials Management
PGCM 14 Estimation and Quantity Surveying PGPM 14 Infrastructure Development
PGCM 21 Project Management Systems and Techniques PGPM 21 Project Management Systems and Techniques
PGCM 22 Construction Quality Management PGPM 22 Quality, Safety and Environment Management
PGCM 23 Contracts Management PGPM 23 Contracts Management
PGCM 24 Finance Management and Cost Accounting PGPM 24 Finance Management and Cost Accounting
PGCM 31 Site Organisation and Management PGPM 31 Risk Management and Insurance
PGCM 32 Construction Safety Management PGPM 32 Project Formulation and Appraisal
PGCM 33 Construction and Environment PGPM 33 Project Cost Engineering
PGCM 34 Legal Frame-work of Construction PGPM 34 Legal Frame-work of Project Management
• Electives (any two) • Electives (any two)
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MODULE 24

• Computer Proficiency • Computer Proficiency

Elective Courses (any two of the following) Elective Courses (any two of the following)
PGCM 41 Airport Construction Management PGPM 41 Management of Oil and Gas Projects
PGCM 42 Technology and Management of High-Rise and Special Buildings PGPM 42 Management of Public Private Partnership Projects
PGCM 43 Port Engineering and Construction PGPM 43 International Projects Management
PGCM 44 Special Construction Methods and Technology PGPM 44 Project Finance and Structuring
PGCM 45 Management of Underground Construction and Marine Structures PGPM 45 Highway Project Management

Post Graduate Programme in Infrastructure Post Graduate Programme in Construction

Development and Management (PGP IDM) Business Management (PGP CBM)
OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE
The core objective of this course is to enable a student to train himself to become a This programme aims at developing professional managers with knowledge and
skills in construction business capable of competing in today's competitive markets.
project manager/construction manager/chief executive of a construction firm. The course is designed for wards of family owned construction business,
Towards that end: construction industry professionals and prospective construction entrepreneurs.
• to develop the understanding, skills and competencies necessary for the effective Students will learn construction business management tools and techniques
management of projects and cost control of construction operations. required to manage the following processes:
• to enhance skills in business analysis, information technology, financial packaging • Managing and organising construction business and projects
and people management. • Estimation of project cost, costing methodology and bidding procedures
• to internalize management qualities essential for effective leadership in a multi- • Develop, budget and submit tenders/bids
disciplinary team. • Learn systems of contracts administration and management
• to acquire an integrated view of corporate strategies and business decisions. • Laws applicable to Builders/contractors/developers/promoters etc.
Course Work Course Work
Course work comprises the study of 12 courses, 2 elective courses and computer Course work comprises the study of 12 courses, 2 elective courses and computer
proficiency as given below. proficiency as given below.
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MODULE 43 MODULE 42 MODULE 41

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IDM 11 Principles and Practices of Management PGBM 11 Economics for Construction Business
IDM 12 Management of Public Private Partnerships PGBM 12 Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
IDM 13 Materials and Equipment Management PGBM 13 Project Proposal, Tendering, Project Marketing and Business Development
IDM 14 Introduction to Infrastructure Planning and Management PGBM 14 Logistics and Materials Management
13 MODULE 32

IDM 21 Project Management Systems and Techniques PGBM 21 Project Management Systems and Techniques
IDM 22 Quality, Safety and Environment Management PGBM 22 Strategic Management
IDM 23 Contracts Management PGBM 23 Contracts Management
IDM 24 Finance Management and Cost Accounting PGBM 24 Finance Management and Cost Accounting
MODULE 33

IDM 31 Risk Management and Insurance PGBM 31 Risk Management and Insurance
IDM 32 Project Formulation and Appraisal PGBM 32 Project Formulation and Appraisal
IDM 33 Operations and Maintenance of Infrastructure PGBM 33 International Business and Project Exports
IDM 34 Legal Frame-work for Infrastructure PGBM 34 Laws Relating to Construction Business

• Electives (any two) • Electives (any two)

MODULE 34
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MODULE 44

• Computer Proficiency • Computer Proficiency

Elective Courses (any two of the following) Elective Courses (any two of the following)
IDM 41 Green Infrastructure Management PGBM 41 Business Development and Project Marketing
IDM 42 Port and Airport Infrastructure Systems PGBM 42 Management of Public Private Partnerships
IDM 43 Management of Underground Construction and Marine Structures PGBM 43 Entrepreneurship
IDM 44 Highway Project Development PGBM 44 Project Finance and Structuring

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DISTANCE EDUCATION POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES Post Graduate Programme in literature or information of any kind into the Exam Hall. Cell
Quantity Surveying (PGP QS) phones should be switched off during Exam.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this programme is to produce quality, competent and versatile vii. Trying to influence invigilators will lead to expulsion from
graduates who are equipped with the necessary technical knowledge and Exam. Hall.
practical skills to undertake tasks in the field of Quantity Surveying. It provides
viii. Use only the answer books and additional papers issued
studentswithsoundtheoreticalknowledgeandpracticalskillstoenablethemthink
analytically and conceptually in finding solutions to issues of costs in building and by the Institute.
civilengineeringconstruction. ix. Before writing answers, fill up the particulars, i.e.,
Graduates of this Programme will have competency in: Registration Number, Name, Number and Title of the
• Measurement and valuation of construction works
Course of the Exam. This should be checked again
• Post-contract functions, monthly valuations and project variance reports.
• Identification of claims and extra items of work at sites. before submitting the answer books after completion of
Course Work the exam. Answer books not containing the above
Course work comprises the study of 12 courses, 2 elective courses and computer information may not be evaluated.
proficiency as given below.
x. Ten minutes before the closing time of the examination,
MODULE 64 MODULE 63 MODULE 62 MODULE 61

PGQS 11 Construction Technology

PGQS 12 Management of Public Private Partnership Projects invigilators may draw the attention of candidates to the
PGQS 13 Tendering, Bidding and Contracting closing time of the examination.
PGQS 14 Estimation and Quantity Surveying
xi. Exactly at the scheduled time of the completion of the
PGQS 21 Project Management Systems and Techniques examination, candidates shall stop writing their answer
PGQS 22 Quality, Safety and Environment Management books and hand over the same to the invigilators, who
PGQS 23 Construction Materials and Specifications
PGQS 24 Finance Management and Cost Accounting
shall not permit any extension of time.
xii. Any answer book containing entirely illegible handwriting
PGQS 31 Valuation of Land, Buildings and Machinery
PGQS 32 Project Formulation and Appraisal
is liable to be awarded “ZERO” marks.
PGQS 33 Contracts and Claims Management xiii. It shall be the personal responsibility of the candidate
PGQS 34 Legal Framework of Construction concerned to properly hand over his/her answer book(s),
• Electives (any two) even if blank, to the Invigilator concerned on duty.
• Computer Proficiency
Elective Courses (any two of the following) xiv. Any representation regarding omission to surrender the
PGQS 41 Construction Management
PGQS 42 Risk Management and Insurance written answer book(s) or part thereof in the Exam. Hall at
PGQS 43 Arbitration, Conciliation and Dispute Resolution the time of handing over his/her answer book(s), for any
PGQS 44 Productivity and Work Study Techniques in Construction Projects
reason whatsoever, shall not be entertained after the
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINATIONS
examination in that paper is over.
Candidates must read the following instructions carefully for
xv. The Dean of SODE or the Officer in charge of Exams. in
strict compliance.
the concerned Campus/Centre has absolute power to
i. Candidates are required to bring in their Student Identity Card to expel a candidate from the Exam. Hall if in his/her opinion
the Exam. Centre every day for establishing their identity and the candidate has resorted to unfair means for the
securing admission to the examination, failing which they will purpose of answering the examination or behaved in a
not be allowed to enter into the Exam. Hall. A candidate who disorderly manner in and around the Exam. Hall or
misplaced/lost his/her Student Identity Card must take obstructed the invigilating staff in carrying out his/her
immediate steps to obtain a fresh Identity Card from SODE, duties or attempted to offer illegal gratification or applying
PunesufficientlyinadvanceandwellbeforetheExam. undue influence or threaten or blackmail any person
ii. Occupy their allotted seats in the examination hall at least 10 connected with conduct of exam.
minutes before the scheduled time. xvi. A candidate so expelled must, before leaving the Exam.
iii. Students are not permitted to enter the Exam. Hall 15 minutes Hall, submit to the Institute his/her explanation in writing
afterthecommencementoftheExam. through the Invigilator of Exam. Once a candidate is so
iv. Students are not permitted to leave the examination hall till expelled, he/she will not be allowed to appear in the
after 30 minutes after commencement of the examination. remaining paper(s). Over and above, any such
Candidates leaving the hall shall not be permitted to enter hall misconduct shall be subject to debarring the student from
again during the examination. writing the further Exams.
v. Students are advised to carry with them their own pens/ball- Candidates shall refrain from copying from any material
pens, pencils, calculators (non-programmable), etc. The whatsoever or from communicating with any other
invigilator shall prohibit borrowing between students during candidate during the course of the examination or carry
exam. any slips/notes. DEFAULTERS WILL NOT BE
vi. Students are not allowed to carry with them any paper, ALLOWED TO CONTINUE THE EXAM. thereafter.
electronic device, book or similar material containing any
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MODULE G12 MODULE G11

Graduate Programme in Construction Business GPPM 11 Site Organisation and Management
Management (GP CBM) GPPM 12 Human Resource Management
DISTANCE EDUCATION GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
GPPM 13 Materials and Equipment Management
OBJECTIVE
This programme aims at developing professional managers with knowledge and GPPM 14 Project Management Systems and Techniques
skills in construction business capable of competing in today's competitive markets. GPPM 21 Projects Formulation and Appraisal
It will prepare the minds of working executives and develop matured and responsible GPPM 22 Construction Quality Management
professional techno-managers with the potential to manage construction business. GPPM 23 Contracts Management
The course is designed for: GPPM 24 Finance Management and Cost Accounting
• Wards of family owned construction business Graduate Programme in Construction Safety
• Professionals of construction industry, architects, contractors, consultants,
Management (GP CSM)
realtors, financiers and resource suppliers.
OBJECTIVE
• Prospective construction entrepreneurs.
Course Work • To be responsible for compliance of statutory obligations of the employer in regard
Course work comprises the study of 8 courses as given below. to safety of personnel and structures
MODULE G42 MODULE G41

GPBM 11 Economics for Construction Business • To function as an officer on the construction sites and guide and assist the site
GPBM 12 Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
mangers/engineers to make their sites safe and accident free
GPBM 13 Project Proposal, Tendering, Project Marketing and Business Development
• To train personnel in construction safety, conduct safety surveys and design suitable
GPBM 14 Finance Management and Cost Accounting
documents for recording and promoting safety on sites and construction industry.
GPBM 21 Project Management Systems and Techniques
On completion of the Course, the graduates should be employable as Safety officers
GPBM 22 Strategic Management
GPBM 23 Contracts Management at Project offices and construction sites.
GPBM 24 Logistics and Materials Management Course Work
Course work comprises the study of 8 courses as given below.
Graduate Programme in Contract Administration
MODULE G52 MODULE G51 GPSM 11 Construction Management
and Dispute Management (GPCADM)
GPSM 12 Sustainable Construction
OBJECTIVE GPSM 13 Operational and Occupational Hazards in Construction
This one year graduate programme is designed to enable civil engineers and other
GPSM 14 Construction Safety Management Administration and Organisation
suitable qualified professionals, such as architects and quantity surveyors and
GPSM 21 Project Management Systems and Techniques
lawyers, to acquire knowledge of comprehensive understanding of the legal
GPSM 22 Safety in Handling Materials, Machinery, Tools and Specialised Structures
framework within which construction organisations and projects are managed,
GPSM 23 Hygiene and Occupational Health
administration of contracts, nature of the risks in construction, general strategies for GPSM 24 Applied Ergonomics
allocating them and systems for managing their occurrence and dispute resolution
methods.
Graduate Programme in Quantity Surveying
(GP QS)
Course Work
Course work comprises the study of 8 courses as given below. OBJECTIVE
Being a job oriented Programme, it equips graduates to become site engineers
MODULE G32 MODULE G31

GPCD 11 Construction Management

and quantity surveyors with government departments, MES, construction
GPCD 12 Tendering, Bidding and Contracting
companies and consultants.
GPCD 13 Contracts Management
Graduates of this Programme will have competency in:
GPCD 14 Estimation and Quantity Surveying
• Estimation of quantities, preparation of BOO and submission of tenders.
GPCD 21 Risk Management and Insurance
GPCD 22 Contract Law • Building economics from conceptual stage till completion.
GPCD 23 Contracts and Claims Management • Post-contract functions, monthly valuations and project variance reports.
GPCD 24 Arbitration, Conciliation and Dispute Resolution • Identification of claims and extra items of work at sites.
Graduate Programme in Construction Project Course Work
Management (GP CPM) Course work comprises the study of 8 courses as given below.
MODULE G21

OBJECTIVE GPQS 11 Construction Technology and Design Practices

• To develop competencies in project management techniques and skills. GPQS 12 Management of Public Private Partnership Projects
GPQS 13 Tendering, Bidding and Contracting
• To acquire proficiency in controlling time, cost and quality.
GPQS 14 Estimation and Quantity Surveying
• To gain knowledge on the dynamics of site organisation and operations.
MODULE G22

On completion of the Course, the graduates should be in a position to work as GPQS 21 Project Management Systems and Techniques
Project Planners, Cost Controllers, Site Managers and as deputies to department GPQS 22 Quality, Safety and Environment Management
GPQS 23 Construction Materials and Specifications
heads. They can also manage medium size projects on their own.
GPQS 24 Finance Management and Cost Accounting
Course Work
Course work comprises the study of 8 courses as given below.
FEE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
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Distance Education Total Fee Fee to be paid for Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Part Time Total Fee Fee to be paid Module 2
Programmes Module 1 at the Week-End for Module 1
time of admission Programmes at the time of
Post Graduate Programmes Rs.1,73,280/- Rs. 48,450/- Rs. 41,610/- Rs. 41,610/- Rs.41,610/- admission
Graduate Programmes Rs.90,060/- Rs. 48,450/- Rs. 41,610/- - - PGP CMWE Rs.1,93,800/- Rs. 95,506/- Rs. 95,506/-
DUBAI AND BAHRAIN PGP PMWE Rs.1,93,800/- Rs. 95,506/- Rs. 95,506/-
Post Graduate Programmes US$ 3000 US$ 1400 US$ 1000 US$ 350 US$ 250
Graduate Programmes US$ 1500 US$ 1000 US$ 500 - - PGP FMWE Rs.1,71,000/- Rs. 85,000/- Rs. 85,000/-
RCC fees: Rs. 4,161/- per module and CPP fees: Rs. 17,100/- PGP QSCM Rs.1,71,000/- Rs. 85,000/- Rs. 85,000/-
All the fees given above in Indian Rupees include 14 % Service Tax. The Institute reserves the right to change PGP FMWE
fee, without any notice, whenever it is required to be changed. Please note that fee once paid are non-refundable.

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Post Graduate Programme in Quantity Surveying Post Graduate Programme in Construction
and Contract Management (PGP QSCM) Management for Working Executives (PGPCMWE)
Twelve Month Part Time Programme, offered from Mumbai Twelve Month Part Time Programme, offered from Mumbai
on Saturdays (09:30 a.m. to 01:30 p.m.) and Sundays (02:30 p.m. to 06:30 p.m.) on Saturdays (03:00 p.m. to 07:30 p.m.) and Sundays (09:30 a.m. to 01:30 p.m.)

OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE
Graduates of this Programme will have competency in: • To develop competencies in construction management tools, techniques and
• Measurement and Estimation of Quantities, Preparation of Bill of Quantities and skills.
Submission of Tenders • To acquire proficiency in controlling cost and quality and managing people.
• Post Contract Functions, Monthly Valuations and Project Variance Reports • To gain knowledge on the dynamics of site organisation and operations.
• Identification of Claims and Extra Works at sites On completion of the course, the graduates should be in a position to manage
• Proficiency in Information Technology applications in Contract Management and construction businesses efficiently.
Quantity Surveying Course Work
• Administration of Contracts,Arbitration and Dispute Resolution. Course work comprises study of 16 courses and computer applications in quantity
Course Work surveying and contract management. Total number of credits are 47. One credit is
Course work comprises study of 15 courses and computer applications in quantity equivalent to seven hours of class-room teaching. Therefore, total number of
surveying and contract management. Total number of credits are 47. One credit is teaching hours is 329.
equivalent to seven hours of class-room teaching. Therefore, total number of Credits
teaching hours is 329.
Credits
CMWE 11 Organizational Behaviour 2
QSCM 11 Project Management Systems 3

TERM 1
CMWE 12 Quality Management 3
TERM 1

QSCM 12 Construction Economics and Cost Control 2 CMWE 13 Operations Management 2

QSCM 13 Construction Technology & Design Practices 3 CMWE 14 Construction Technology Management 2
QSCM 14 Estimating, Tendering and Bidding 3 CMWE 15 Project Management 4
QSCM 21 Financial and Management Accounts 4 CMWE 21 HRM & Managerial Skills 3
TERM 2

TERM 2
QSCM 22 Indian Contract Laws, Arbitration, Conciliation & ADR 3 CMWE 22 Finance & Accounting Management 4
QSCM 23 Construction Quality and Environment Management 3 CMWE 23 Equipment and Materials Management 3
QSCM 24 Contract Administration and Planning 3 CMWE 24 Safety, Health & Environment 3
QSCM 31 EPC/Turnkey Contracts 2 CMWE 31 Marketing & Business Development 2
TERM 3

TERM 3

QSCM 32 BOTs and Concession Agreements 2 CMWE 32 Contracts Managem ent 4

QSCM 33 Quantification and Documentation 4 CMWE 33 Management of Site Work 2
QSCM 34 Contractual Risk & Insurance Management 2 CMWE 34 Real Estate & Facilities Management 3
QSCM 41 Analysis of Prices and Machinery Charges 4 CMWE 41 International Project Management 2
QSCM 42 Valuation of Land, Buildings and Machinery 4 CMWE 42 Risk Management & Decision Making 3
TERM 4

TERM 4

QSCM 43 International Contracts Management 2 CMWE 43 Infrastructure Development & BOT Projects 2
CMWE 44 Computer Applications in Quantity 3 CMWE 44 Computerised Project Management 3
Surveying and Contract Management
Post Graduate Programme in Project Management Post Graduate Programme in Facilities
for Working Executives (PGPPMWE) Management for Working Executives (PGPFMWE)
Twelve Month Part Time Programme, offered from Hyderabad on
Twelve Month Part Time Programme, offered from Mumbai Saturdays (03:30 p.m. to 07:30 p.m.) and Sundays (09:30 a.m. to 01:30 p.m.)
on Fridays (09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.)
OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE
This programme aims at grooming professional managers and executives working in The programme focuses on an integrated approach to management of real estate
the construction industry as excellent project managers facilitating a project to and infrastructure projects, i.e., structuring, financing, development, execution and
operations management. The Graduates of this programme will:
achieve its goals effectively and efficiently without time and cost overruns. By • Demonstrateprofessionalskillsconcomitanttotherealestateindustry
pursuing this Programme construction executives will become capable of executing • Be trained to be practitioners in a real estate and infrastructure development and
projects efficiently in the emerging global scenario. management
Course Work • Demonstrate effective communication, team, and project/business-oriented knowledge
andpractice
Course work comprises study of 16 courses and computer applications in quantity • Managerealestatebusinessandinfrastructuredevelopmentefficientlyandeffectively.
surveying and contract management. Total number of credits are 47. One credit is
Course Work
equivalent to seven hours of class-room teaching. Therefore, total number of Course work comprises study of 16 courses and computer applications in quantity
teaching hours is 329. surveying and contract management. Total number of credits are 47. One credit is
Credits equivalent to seven hours of class-room teaching. Therefore, total number of
teaching hours is 329. Credits
PMWE 11 Infrastructure Development and Management 2 REIDM 11 Organisational Behaviour 2
TERM 1

TERM 1

PMWE 12 Project Finance Management 4 REIDM 12 Property Planning, Zoning and Development 2
PMWE 13 Project Tendering, Bidding and Procurement 2 REIDM 13 Infrastructure Operations and Management 4
PMWE 14 Contracts Management 4 REIDM 14 Project Finance Management and Accounting 4
PMWE 21 Projects Management Systems 4 REIDM 21 Project Management Systems and Techniques 4
TERM 2

TERM 2

PMWE 22 Projects Formulation & Appraisal 4 REIDM 22 Tendering, Bidding and Contracting 4
PMWE 23 Project Quality Management 2 REIDM 23 Valuation, Estimation and Quantity Surveying 3
PMWE 24 Project Management l: Power Plants and Engineering 3 REIDM 24 HRM and Managerial Skills 2
PMWE 31 Project Human Resource Management 2
REIDM 31 Construction Technology, Materials and Quality 3
TERM 3

PMWE 32 Project Risk Management 3

TERM 3

PMWE 33 Procurement of Materials and Equipment Management 2 REIDM 32 Management of Site Work 2
PMWE 34 Legal Aspects of Project Management 2 REIDM 33 Business Development and Project Marketing 3
PMWE 35 Project Management II: Oil & Gas 3 REIDM 34 Management of Public Private Partnerships 3
PMWE 41 Health, Safety and Environment Management 2 REIDM 41 Safety and Environment Management 2
PMWE 42 International Project Management 2
TERM 4

REIDM 42 Risk Management and Insurance 2

TERM 4

PMWE 43 Project Management lll: Financial Structuring REIDM 43 Facilities Management 2

and Management of PPP Projects 3 REIDM 44 Legal Framework of Construction 3
PMWE 44 Computerised Project Management 3 REIDM 44 Computer Proficiency-Primavera 2
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PROGRAMME DURATION EXAMINATIONS
There are two types of programmes: (a) normal Examinations of the distance education
programmes and (b) accelerated programmes. programmes are held four times in an year, Step - by - step
Accelerated programmes are for the students who generally in the months of March, June,
wish to complete the programmes fast. Students September & December. It is a Course-wise
can opt for either of the options at the time of written examination. Pass percentage is 40 in Apply
through
admission. each Course. The schedule is as follows: www.nicmar.ac.in
- Option no. 1 - normal programmes; and Admission Taken in Examinations
- Option no. 2 - accelerated programmes. December - February June
Duration of normal programmes: March - May September
June - August December Admission
(a) Post Graduate Programmes : Two years with 4 letter received
September - November March
PROGRAMME DESIGN AND DETAILS

modules of six months each. from SODE,

Candidates shall refrain from copying from any Pune
(b) Graduate Programmes : One year with 2
modules of six months each. material whatsoever or from communicating with
Duration of accelerated programmes: any other candidate during the course of the
examination or carry any slips/notes. Defaulters
(a) Post Graduate Programmes : 18 months. will not be allowed to continue the Exam.
* Students must pay fee and register for two thereafter.
modules together, take examinations
quarterly and pass at least two courses every COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
quarter, then register for the next two This involves learning and acquiring proficiency
modules together. in the use of project management software
packages - MS Project and Primavera. NICMAR Self Study
* Backlogs should be cleared within the course campuses offer this training to SODE students if
duration, i.e.,18 months. sufficient numbers enroll at any one time.
(b) Graduate Programmes : 6 months. Separate fee will be charged for the computer Submit Assignments
* Students must pay fee and register for two proficiency programme.
modules together, take examinations Attend Take
ASSIGNMENT RCC
exams
quarterly and pass at least two courses every Writing one assignment per course for
for M1
quarter. Programmes is mandatory. Assignments must be
* Backlogs should be cleared within the course word processed on A-4 size paper, in double
duration, i.e., 6 months. space, with a cover page. An assignment set for a
Extension of programme duration: course must be submitted before taking the
* Normal programmes : 2 years for PG examination for that course. Submitting another
Programmes, i.e., 2 years plus additional 2 student’s assignment as one’s own work by Self Study

years; and one additional year for graduate submitting the Institute is treated as academic
programmes. dishonesty. Such students will be awarded zero
marks for the particular assignment. Submit Assignments
* Accelerated programmes: PG Programmes- Take
Maximum one additional year of extension will STUDY MATERIALS Attend exams
RCC for M2
be granted; and Graduate Programmes – The study material for a programme typically
additional six months. comprises:
Studentship will get cancelled after the extended i) Lesson Books; and ii) Assignments. Students
time period. are advised to buy the text books wherever
Tuition fee for the extended time: possible.
If the student is not able to complete the PAYMENT OF FEES Self Study
programme in normal duration given for the The following points on payment of fees may be
programme and taken extension, the fee noted by all students.
prevailing at that time of extended period will have i. Fees once paid are non-refundable. Submit Assignments
to be paid for the remaining modules by the ii. The fees will be forfeited if a student, after Take
Attend exams
student. having been enrolled, leaves studies in- RCC for M3
STUDY PROCEDURES between or fails to complete them
A student must register for one module at a time, successfully.
take examinations at the end of the module and iii. Fees are payable by Demand Draft drawn in
pass at least two courses, then register for the next favour of NICMAR-SODE, payable at Pune.
module. Personal cheques and cash are not accepted.
REGIONAL CONTACT CLASSES Exact amount of Demand Draft only will be Self Study
accepted. Excess and short payments are not
Regional Contact Classes (RCC) are held every accepted and will be returned.
module at Pune and other centres if the number of Submit Assignments
iv. The fees and other dues payable at the time of
participants is sufficient. All the students studying Attend Take
admission are mentioned in the Admission RCC & exams
for various programmes of SODE are required to Letter itself and should be paid within the date CPP for M4
attend the RCC as prescribed for the courses specified in the admission letter.
selected by them. The purpose of RCC is to
provide face-to-face teaching to students for v. The tuition fees will be valid till the duration of Note:
M1 = Module 1
becoming more focused on studies and solve the programme. If a student delays in M2 = Module 2
individual problems, if any. Students are required completing the programme beyond the M3 = Module 3

to register for RCC by paying the fee for RCC. programme duration the revised fees for the M4 = Module 4

Please check our website www.nicmar.ac.in for remaining modules / term will be applicable.
RCC schedule, RCC form and fee. Duly filled up vi. The Institute reserves the right to change fee Please check
whenever it is required to be changed without www.nicmar.ac.in
forms with RCC fee should reach SODE office at for details on
Pune before the last date given on the website. any notice. RCC, CPP and
Exam.

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ACADEMIC COUNCIL HOSTEL
Academic Council of the Institute is the apex body of academic activities SODE does not have hostel facilities. Distance
and policy decision making. The penal actions will be determined by the education students can avail the hostel facilities
Academic Council and communicated to the students. Decisions of the whenever hostel rooms of the full time
Academic Council are final and binding for all concerned. The penal programmes are available. Students have to
actions may range from reprimanding with severe warning, imposition of approach the Hostel Manager for
appropriate fines and even cancellation of enrolment. Students are accommodation. Whenever students stay in the
advised to strictly adhere to the rules of the Institute. hostel they have to follow the hostel rules.

National Institute of Construction Management and Research Full Time On-campus Programmes
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH

(NICMAR) is a leading educational Institute established by the i. Two Year Post Graduate Programme in Advanced
Indian construction industry. NICMAR is an autonomous, non- Construction Management, offered from Pune,
government, non-profit academic body, incorporated in India on Hyderabad, Indore and Goa.
September 1983 as a 'Society' and a public charitable 'Trust'. ii. Two Year Post Graduate Programme in Project
NICMAR is recognised by Government of India as a Scientific and Engineering and Management, offered from Pune
Industrial Research Organisation – SIRO. iii. Two Year Post Graduate Programme in Real Estate and
Urban Infrastructure Management, offered from Pune
Full Time On-campus Programmes: NICMAR received iv. Two Year Post Graduate Programme in Infrastructure
UNDP grant which enabled the Institute to involve eminent Finance, Development & Management
academicians from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, v. One Year Post Graduate Programme in Health, Safety and
USA; University of Michigan, USA; University of Loughborough, Environment Management, offered from Hyderabad
UK; International Labour Organisation, Geneva; Indian Institute vi. One Year Post Graduate Programme in Quantity
of Management, Ahmedabad and other institutes in India and Surveying, offered from Hyderabad.
eminent practitioners from India in development of the first full- vii.Eighteen Months Post Graduate Programme in
fledged curriculum for a two year Post Graduate Programme Management of Family Owned Construction Business.
(PGP) in Advanced Construction Management in the late
eighties. NICMAR SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Executive Education: The Executive Education Programmes NICMAR started its Distance Education Programmes as a
offered by NICMAR seek to up-grade the managerial and part of the UNDP technical assistance project received by
technical capabilities of working executives of companies, NICMAR. School of Distance Education (NICMAR SODE)
set up at NICMAR, Pune offers a wide choice of academic
government departments and other organisations engaged in programmes by distance education mode in most of the
manufacturing, construction and infrastructure development work functional areas of construction management to serve the
and service sector. A variety of such programmes are regularly needs of a variety of professionals by taking quality
conducted from different NICMAR campuses either on open- education right to their doorsteps. It is a learning system that
mode or in company-mode. Over 1000 professionals avail of permits study at one’s own pace and place.
such programmes every year. A large number of engineers are employed on civil
Research and Consultancy: NICMAR places strong emphasis engineering projects located in the interior and far away
on research and industrial consultancy. It provides research & places. The Distance Education Programmes are specially
consultancy in the area of feasibility studies, financial analysis, designed to suit the convenience of engineers and other
human resource management, international construction personnel working on the construction and infrastructure
contracting, productivity, methodology development, project development projects. They are designed to cater to the
management, quality & safety management, techno-economic professional growth, job proficiency and career promotion of
studies etc. NICMAR has conducted research work for various executives engaged in managing construction and
companies; government and non-government organizations. infrastructure development sector. NICMAR SODE has
Centres at Delhi, Hyderabad, Dubai and Bahrain. The main
Campuses: NICMAR operates from four campuses: main Campus is located at Pune.
campus at Pune, a campus located in the premises of National
Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, a campus in Goa and a CONTACT
campus in Indore. NICMAR has well equipped infrastructure in NICMAR School of Distance Education, 25/1, Balewadi,
campuses with state of art academic facilities in all its N.I.A. Post Office, Pune 411 045, India.
campuses. The total regular full time faculty strength as of now is Tel. : (020) 66859 241 / 242 / 243 Fax : (020) 27390057
approximately 90. E-mail : sode@nicmar.ac.in
Mumbai National Institute of Construction Management and Research Goa NICMAR Centre at Mustifund Saunstha
Walchand Centre, Tardeo, Mumbai 400 034, India. Ponda Commerce Centre, Near Muncipal Corporation Office,
Tel. : (022) 23530847/23531183 Fax : (022) 23532453 Near HDFC Bank/IDBI Bank, Ponda, Goa 403 401, India
NICMAR LOCATIONS

E-mail : headoffice@nicmar.ac.in Tel : (0832) 2314965, (0)9823886160(Mr. Kamat - Administrator)

E-mail : nicmargoa@nicmar.ac.in
Pune National Institute of Construction Management and Research
25/1, Balewadi, N.I.A. Post Office, Pune 411 045, India. Indore Altius-Institute of Universal Studies
Tel. : (020) 66859 100 / 200 / 27293473 Fax : (020) 27390057 372 / 9, Khajrana, Opp. Bhandari Farms,
E-mail : mail@nicmar.ac.in Bypass, Indore- 52001, India. Tel:07566000555.

Delhi National Institute of Construction Management and Research Dubai NICMAR Study Centre
Institute of Public Health & Hygine C/o. ACORE Education Institute, 308, Block “A”,
RZ-A-44, Road No. 4, Mahipalpur, New Delhi-110 037, India. 3rd Floor, Al Mina Bldg., Mina Road, Bur Dubai, UAE.
Tel. : (011) 26784533 Tel. : 971-4-388 0394
E-mail : nicmardubai@nicmar.ac.in / antony@acore.co
E-mail : nicmardel@bol.net.in
Bahrain NICMAR Study Centre
Hyderabad NICMAR's Construction Industry Staff College C/o. Al-moalem Institute, Flat No. #62,
NAC Campus, Kondapur, P.O.Hyderabad 500 032, India. Building No. 1029, Road 3621, Block 436, Al Seef District,
Tel. : 040-23111248 Fax : 040-23111286 P. O. Box. 20649, Kingdom of Bahrain.
E-mail : nicmarhyd@nicmar.ac.in Tel. No. : 973-17-553808 / 554868 Fax : 973-17-554240
E-mail : training@almoalem.net

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH

SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

APPLICATION FORM
Instructions to Candidates

1. Fill the forms in your own handwriting.

2. No column should be left blank in any Form.
3. All candidates are required to fill up all information.
4. Enclose a self addressed envelope (25 cm x 12 cm) bearing Rs. 5/- postal stamp.
5. All forms duly filled in alongwith the enclosures (i.e. attested copies of certificates & mark-sheets of
SSC, HSC & Degree/Diploma and one passport size & one stamp size photograph), and a DD of
Rs.1482/- in favour of 'NICMAR-SODE' payable at Pune should be sent by Registered Post to:
The Dean
NICMAR School of Distance Education
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
25/1, Balewadi, N.I.A. Post Office
Pune - 411 045
Maharashtra, India.
Tel : (020) 66859 241 / 242 / 243 / 020-65103206
Fax: (020) 27390057.
E-mail : sode@nicmar.ac.in
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MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Application for Admission to ........................................................................

....................................................................................................................
Affix Passport
(Please specify the course you have selected) Size Photograph

A. BIO-DATA SHEET
Please select title, a as applicable Mr. Mrs. Ms.

1. Name
Surname Given Name Middle Name

2. Father’s Name

3. Date of Birth • Sex Male Female

Day Month Year
4. Present Address
(For Correspondence)

Tel Mob
E-mail
5. PermanentAddress

Tel Mob

E-mail
6. Marital Status Married Unmarried
7. What is your
father’s/guardian’s
profession?
8. What is your
present occupational Student Employee In between studies & job
status?
9. Who will finance Self Father Guardian Govt.
your studies?
10. Are you employed Yes No
11. If still a student,
when do you .....................................................................................................................
expect your result
to be declared?
12. How is your Spoken: Excellent Good Could be better
proficiency of
English Language
Written: Excellent Good Could be better
13. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Sr. Examination Institute Month & Class / % of Marks University/ Encl.
No. College year of Division obtained* Board
passing
ii. S.S.C. / S.S.L.C.
C.B.S.C
Higher Secondary
ii. Pre-University
(10+2 std.)
Any other
iii. Technical Diploma

Bachelor’s st
1 Year
Degree nd
iv. in............. 2 Year
................ rd
3 Year
................ LastExams
Post Graduate
Degree/Diploma
v. in..........................
.............................
.............................
Scores obtained in
vi. GATE/MAT/CAT
/GMAT/XAT/ATMA
* Class / % of marks as awarded by the concerned University

14. Medium of
Instructions at School ............................. College ...........................................................................
15. What Languages
(Other than Speak .......................... Read only ............................. Write only ...........................
English)
16. WORK EXPERIENCE
Please start from the present employer.
Sr. Name & Address Date of Designation Last Gross Nature of work
No. Joining Leaving Monthly Pay
ii.

ii.

iii.
17. Computer Proficiency
ii. Operating System Windows / XP Yes No
ii. Project Management Primavera: High Low Nil MS Project: High Low Nil
iii. Office Management MS Office: High Low Nil Excel/Tally: High Low Nil
iv. Other Internet: High Low Nil

I certify that the particulars given above are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and my
admission is liable to be cancelled in case of any discrepancy found later on.
I agree to abide by the rules and regulations as well as discipline of the Institute.
Place: ..............................
Signature of Applicant: ................................................
Date: ...............................
No. of Enclosures: ...................... Name of Applicant: ......................................................