The curriculum and teaching method of the postgraduate diploma in event management and public relations at Event Management Development Institute (EMDI) is recognised and supported by the Public Relations Council of India. EMDI is also a member of the Event Management Association of India.

More than 70 per cent of the faculty is drawn from the event management industry and most classroom lectures are based on experiences and case studies, with adequate examples thrown in, allowing students to virtually ?be? at these events and promotions.

A large part of the focus is on ?on-event? experiences for the students. This allows the classroom sessions to be transformed into practical training. For strengthening the classroom teaching and on-event experience, there are fully-equipped computer laboratories and a well-designed library.

Since students get an opportunity to interact with the public relations and event management industry, the EMDI diploma holders have a high percentage of job offers coming their way.

Apart from the postgraduate diploma in event management and public relations, the institute also conducts a postgraduate diploma in event management (PGDEM) and a diploma in event management.

Admission forms along with the prospectus is available for Rs 500 from April 3 onwards in the respective centres between 10 am and 7 pm from Monday to Saturday. The admission forms can also be downloaded from the website, http://emdiworld.com.

Outstation students can fill the necessary details and post it along with a demand draft or cheque for Rs 500 to the nearest branch of EMDI.

For further details, contact EMDI at IES Management College, 4th Floor, opposite Lilavati Hospital, Bandra Reclamation, Mumbai 400050 or log on to http://emdiworld.com.

Eligibility

You should have a bachelors degree from a recognised Indian university or an equivalent from a university abroad. Those who have appeared or are due to appear for their final examinations for bachelors degree can also apply.

Entrance Exam

Selection is based on one?s academic record, written test and performance at the personal interview. The written test is held usually in June at Mumbai and Bangalore.

Pattern of exam

The test is of two hours? duration and has questions on general awareness, entertainment and events.

You also have to write an essay on a topic given to you. The first part of the test is of an objective type and the second part is descriptive.

How to prepare

To prepare for the general awareness section, it is essential to read editorials and essays that focus on various social issues, entertainment and events. For this you can refer to leading newspapers and magazines like Outlook, Frontline and Business Today.

Apart from reading, it is also important to practise writing essays on various topics related to society, politics, economy, entertainment, sports, etc. You should also try to complete an essay within a specific time period.

sample test paper

General Awareness

• Hotmail co-founder, Sabeer Bhatia has launched a new venture called:
a) adclubbombay.com
b) arzoo.com c) blogeverywhere.com d) none of these

• Which film bagged the award for the Best Director at the 78th Annual Oscar Awards?
a) Brokeback Mountain
b) Crash
c) Memoirs of a Geisha d) King Kong\

Essay

• Write in 150 words on any one of the following topics:

1.Should politicians be disqualified if they hold an office of profit?

2.Are “cross-over” films a bridge between Hollywood and Bollywood?