Nehru Institute Of Mountaineering

1. TELE : 222123 (Office) NEHRU INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING FAX : 223344
: 224663 (Office) UTTARKASHI, UTTARAKHAND (INDIA)-249193 WEWBSITE : www .nimindia.net
: 223580 (Trg Office)
STD CODE : 01374
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EMAIL : reg.nim.uk@gov.in
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TRAINING PROGRAMME 2018
COURSES DURATION SUBSIDISED FEE CAPACITY AGE REMARKS
BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSES (28 DAYS) Rs 7500/-
Serial No 251 (Gents) 20 Mar- 16 Apr 2018 90 16-37 Years
Serial No 252 (Gents) 24 Apr-21 May 2018 75 ”
Serial No. 253 (Ladies) 27 May-23 June 2018 75 ”
Serial No 254 (Gents) 13 Sept -10 Oct 2018 75 ”
Serial No 255 (Mixed) 19 Oct-15 Nov 2018 100 ”
ADVANCE MOUNTAINEERING COURSE(28 DAYS) Rs. 7500/-
Serial No 158 (Gents) 24 Apr-21 May 2018 35 17-42 Years
Serial No 159 (Ladies) 27 May-23 June 2018 35 ”
Serial No.160 (Gents) 13 Sept -10 Oct 2018 35 ”
SEARCH & RESCUE COURSE (21 DAYS) Rs. 7500/-
Ser No 30 (Mixed) 20 Mar-09 Apr 2018 50 19-42 Years
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION COURSE (21 DAYS) Rs. 7500/-
Serial No 25 (Mixed) 19 Oct-08 Nov 2018 25 19-42 Years
ADVENTURE COURSES (15 DAYS) Rs. 4000/-
Serial No 216 (Girls) 05 June-19 June 2018 60 14-18 Years
Serial No 217 (Boys) 26 June-10 July 2018 60 ”
Serial No 218 (Mixed) 28 Oct-11 Nov 2018 60 21-40 Years
Serial No 219 (Boys)
Serial No 220 (Girls)
03 Dec-17 Dec 2018
06 Dec-20 Dec 2018
60
50
14-18 Years
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*In case of receipt of less
application in Girls Adventure
Course Ser No 220, this will be
merged with Boys Adventure
Course Ser No 219.
SKIING COURSE (21 DAYS)
Serial No. 05 (Mixed)
Feb 2018* Rs. 7500/- 40 16-37 Years ** Based on snow fall.
Confirmation for date to be taken
through NIM website/
telephonically from 15 Dec 2017
and onwards.
SPORTS CLIMBING COURSES ** 05 Days / 07 Days Full cost basis
50
(Minimum) 12-18 Years *** on request for schools,
Colleges, ONGC, Private
SPECIAL ROCK CLIMBING COURSES** 05 Days/ 07 Days Full cost basis 50
Minimum)
12 Years &
above
Firms, Corporate, Govt.
Organizations, Senior citizens,
SPECIAL ADVENTURE COURSES **
SPECIAL DISASTER RESCUE TRAINING***
SPECIAL MOUNTAIN GUIDE COURSE ***
07 to 15 Days
07 to 15 Days
15 to 21 days
Full cost basis
Full cost basis
Full cost basis
50
(Minimum)
50
(Minimum)
50
(Minimum)
14 Years &
Above
18-40 years
19-40 years
Physical Challenged, Police
and Defence Departments.
****Trainees should be
Advance course qualified with
“A” grade
1. ELIGIBILITY:
(a) ADVANCE MOUNTAINERING COURSE is for trainees graded „A‟ only in Basic Mountaineering course from NIM, Uttarkashi, HMI,
Darjeeling, JIM, Pahalgam (J&K), ITBP Trg Centre Auli, Joshimath (Chamoli), ABBIM & AS, Manali, SGMI Gangtok and NIMAS, Dirang.
(b) SEARCH & RESCUE and METHOD OF INSTRUCTION COURSES are for trainees Graded “A” only in Advance Mountaineering
Course.
2. ALLOTMENT OF VACANCIES: Seats are allotted on first come first serve basis. If the required course is not available, vacancy will be given
in the next available course.
3. ADMISSION TO FOREIGNERS:
To report to the Principal one day in advance along with the Passport and valid Visa for direct admission into a course. US Dollars 400 for Adventure
Courses and US Dollars 800 each for remaining courses is to be paid as course fee.
4. PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL:
(a) Trainees should be in good physical condition prior to undertaking any course. Taking long walk on uneven tracks with load is preferable. Long
distance running and regular fingers and arms exercise will prove to be helpful.
(b) Search & Rescue Course requires a high level of physical fitness.
(c) A test to qualify 15 kms. Trek with 15 – 17 kg load may be taken before a trainee is accepted in the Basic Mountaineering Course.
5. SUBSIDISED FEE FOR INDIAN TRAINEES
(a) Trg. Fee can be remitted by ONLINE transaction through NIM website www.nimindia.net or through Bank Draft, payable at State Bank of India/
Punjab National Bank Uttarkashi in favour of NIM, Uttarkashi. PART PAYMENT, CHEQUES. MONEY ORDERS, POSTAL ORDERS WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED.
(b) Fee includes expenses on food, accommodation, equipment, transportation, medicines and other training expenses during the course.
6. REFUND OF FEE:
Cancellation of seat two months earlier entitles refund of fee with 25% deduction. Once participated in the course, training fee will not be refunded or
transferred.
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7. ARMED FORCES & PARA MILITARY PERSONNEL:
Serving Armed forces, Para Military and NCC personnel, should apply through their respective Service Headquarters and Departmental Channels.
They can however apply as private trainee.
8. TRANSFER OF SEAT:
Request of transfer of seat on compassionate ground may be considered only once. Further transfer or refund of course fee will not be permitted
thereafter.
9. REPETITION OF COURSE
The courses conducted in NIM are subsidized and the vacancies are limited. Repeating a course by an individual leads to denial of opportunity to
someone else. One cannot repeat the same course even the individual got ‘B’ Grade in any courses. In case or by mistake he/she repeats the same
course, certificate will be treated null and void. This Institute also conducts special courses for schools and establishments on full cost basis i.e.
Rs 1200/- per individual per day plus applicable GST for 15 days. These are open and anyone can apply for their confirmation.
10. ARRIVAL:
Trainees must arrive an evening before commencement of course. LATE ARRIVALS EVEN BY ONE DAY WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO
JOIN THE COURSE.
11. NIM PROSPECTUS:
(a) NIM Prospectus which has the application form is available on payment of Rs.100/- in India and US Dollars 10 abroad through the Bank draft
payable at SBI/ PNB Uttarkashi in favor of NIM, Uttarkashi. Prospectus is normally forwarded through ordinary post.ie Book Post. For Register post,
a self addressed stamped envelope should be enclosed. NIM Journal is also available on payment.
(b) Application form is to be sent in original or can be downloaded from the NIM website in which case an additional amount Rs. 100/- in addition to
the training fee must be remitted along with passport size photographs.
REFRESHER TRAINING FOR NIM INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF COLONEL AJAY KOTHIYAL, KC, SC, VSM
This will be conducted for two weeks each in Sep 2018 & Feb – Mar 2019 PRINCIPAL
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AMPLIFICATION NOTES
EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING REQUIRED
1. The Institute provides Mountaineering clothing and Technical equipment. In case students posses some equipment of their own,
they are welcome to bring the same with them. ALL STUDENTS (BOTH MALE AND FEMALE) MUST ENSURE THAT THEY
BRING THE FOLLOWING:
(a) Light hat for trekking - One
(b) Cap Balaclava(Woolen) - One
(c) Underwear sets - As required
(d) Light weight rain Coat, Poncho or Umbrella - One
(e) Woolen Socks of good quality (Heavy woolen) - Two pairs
(f) Torch with cells - One with spare batteries
(g) Writing material and ball point pen (Mountain note book is also available at the NIM Souvenirs Shop) - As required
(h) Toilet requisites - As required
(i) Woolen Gloves and Glove covers (water proof) - Three pairs or more
(j) Dark Goggles with side covers - One pair
(k) Water proof cover for Turbans(for those who use turbans) - As required
(l) Rubber soled trekking shoes (PVC SOLED SHOES AND CANVASSE SHOES SHOULD BE
AVOIDED)
- One pair
(m) Warm shirt full sleeves and trousers - One set
(n) Heavy woolen pullover full sleeves - One
(o) Repair kit i.e. needle, thread and buttons - One set
(p) Cotton trousers - As required
(q) Cotton shirts - As required
(r) Undergarments - As per personal
requirement
(s) A good Camera (Strongly recommended)
(t) Trek suit - One set (Additional
Bottom)
PANCTUALITY ON THE COURSE
All trainees MUST REPORT for the course at the Institute, AN EVENING BEFORE commencement of the course. LATE ARRIVALS EVEN BY
ONE DAY WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO JOIN THE COURSE. They should make their own arrangements for to and fro journey.
FOR FOREIGNERS ONLY
Forward the following details for Government clearance:
(a) Name in Block Letters (b) Father’s Name (c) Date of Birth (d) Educational Qualifications (e) Occupation
(f) Permanent Address (g) Postal Address (h) Passport No (i) Visa details (j) Married / Unmarried
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