Thursday, July 29, 2010

Santhigiri Education Fest: District Level Entrance Exam on August 1 , Across Kerala

Santhigiri Research Foundation, an organization of Santhigiri Ashram, in association with UNESCO and The Energy & Resources Institute (TERI), approved by Education Department, Govt. of Kerala is organizing Education Fest, that aims to create awareness of securing environment, to identify and encourage young and aspiring scientists.

The entrance examination will be held across Kerala, in all districts on August 1, 2010. In Ernakulam district, the examination will be held at St. Theresa's college at 9:30 am, for both High School and Higher Secondary School.

Students who haven’t registered yet can also participate in the entrance exam through spot registration, along with School Principal’s authorization letter and student ID card.

The objective type examination will be based on subjects such as global warming, climate change, sustainable development and secular spirituality. Students will also get the opportunity to present working/still model based on global warming, climate change and associated scientific ideas.

All participating students will receive a certificate of participation. Ten students who secure the top marks in the District level can participate in the State Level examination, to be held later. Fifty of the finalists, selected from the State Level examination will have the opportunity to participate in the International Conference, to be held during September, during the month long Parnasala dedication function at Thiruvananthapuram.

For further information, contact 0471-2419313, 9447530633 (Ernakulam District Co-ordinator); santhigirisis@gmail.com and www.santhigiriashram.com