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February 4th, 2008, 07:12 PM
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Bmc - Nim
Hi all... new to this forum...
Am planning to take up BMC from NIM later this year - sep/oct batch. Am currently in UK but plan to apply sometime in March or April once I am back in India. Just wanted to know if that would be too late? or is it already too late  ?? The website said only 50 seats... hence the question. |
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February 4th, 2008, 08:05 PM
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Apply as soon as possible....I already done this course ( BMC -191 batch ) yes there are limited no. of seats & most of them are reserved for defense people (ITBP,Army,Navy,Air-force,NCC) as this institute run by ministry of defense, so this leaves very few seats for private candidates & being primer institute in mountaineering there is quite rush to get in here ..so apply as quickly as possible ... better ask them over phone if seats are vacant or not ...so that you can apply accordingly.
You can check my NIM snaps a @ http://protrek.multiply.com Regards Swapnil |
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February 12th, 2008, 01:26 PM
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Anyone for 202 BMC batch
Hi,
Hey Swapnil, I am from Pune. Want to talk with you... I have decided to attend 202 Basic mountaineering batch starting from 24 April 2008. I am yet to apply for it. Does anyone know how early one should apply? If anyone is planning for the same then let me know.. Cheers, maverick_sandy ** Celebrating Life! |
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February 13th, 2008, 02:22 AM
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Maverick ....yet to apply ? It might be already too late then....still you can call them at office 01374 - 222123 / 224663 & check availability... if by chance any seats still vacant ...apply immediately ! You can download application form & medical form from their website http://nimindia.org fill it correctly & send it to them along with cheque/DD ...& they will send confirmation letter prior to course .
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February 13th, 2008, 04:59 AM
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For 202 it might be too late. I took the course starting in March and was just able to get in when I applied in mid December. My course had a stated capacity of 75 but there were about 80 of us to start (not much sense in saying no to foreigners' $).
There weren't very many military in my basic course. I think about 14-15 of the 80. |
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February 13th, 2008, 12:45 PM
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Thanks all for your reply. Yesterday I spoke with NIM personnel he did not tell me anything about current state about vacancies in 202 batch.
I am sending duly filled forms today itself. Let`s hope I make it to this batch as I have already applied for 1 month leave and fortunatly got it approved. Swapnil, In case I get confirmation for April batch I will need your help while purchasing required personal items in Pune for mountaineering. Cheers, maverick_sandy |
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February 13th, 2008, 02:55 PM
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Maverick ....I'll be glad to help you out
 ...but you really don't need to carry much equipments from pune itself ...they will provide you everything...rucksack,ice axe,ropes,Karabiner ,sling,windproof & feather jackets,helmet,Koflas boots,rock climbing shoes & even lunch box , mug,watter bottle...While filling application form (No. 6) course serial no. option - a) & b) put 202 as first option - a) ....you can fill second option b) & opt for course commencing later on e.g. 204 .. if 202 batch already full..... http://protrek.multiply.com |
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February 13th, 2008, 06:03 PM
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Will do as...
Thanks Swapnil.. Will get in touch with u once I get confirmation.. Cheers, Maverick_sandy |
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February 25th, 2008, 12:22 PM
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In terrible position...
I dispatched my application forms and DD for Basic Mountaineering course on 14 Feb from Pune by Register post as Speed post is not available there.
Just now talked with NIM person over phone and he told me that it has not reached yet... I am feeling helpless .. I got 1 month leave but waiting for confirmation of seat in 24 April basic course ..waiting because of pathetic service of Indian Post... Don`t know what to do... |
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February 28th, 2008, 12:17 AM
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hi
Iam going for BMc in NIM this year from last wk of may.In accident I hurt my leg.It was not a fracture.but not yet in full fit condition.I guess I will be fit within march.what exercise I should do so that I can complete the coarse properly with good grades.How many km I should run everyday?
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February 28th, 2008, 01:31 AM
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March to May is more than enough time for preparation...I'll advice walking daily with 15-20 KG weight in rucksack for about 12 - 14 KM ...you should be able to cover this distance within 2 hours . During your basic course @ NIM for (earlier) few days you will be going to Tekhla ( 12 KM from NIM institute ) for rock climbing practice . So practice accordingly . Your schedule during NIM will be like this : go through images NIM 058,NIM 059,NIM 060 ,NIM 063 carefully from link given below . ( Ignore NIM 062 schedule its for Search & Rescue course only ). http://protrek.multiply.com/photos/a...ch-April_2006# All the best for your course ! |
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March 3rd, 2008, 03:11 PM
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i have done the ladies basic course in 2005 from the NIM. march onwards is sufficient time for physical preparation... your focus should be on increasing your stamina... and most importantly, your flexibility for the rockclimbing! getting used to walking with weight is definitely a good idea. doing a long walk with a ruck sack 2-3 times a week is certainly helpful. the course is almost a month long... so be very certain of your injured leg... i am sure it will an unforgettable experience...as mine was! |
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March 3rd, 2008, 03:14 PM
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hi
my own experience has been that thinking about the grade is really not that important... just try to give it your 100% every moment you are there... they observe you pretty much all the time! |
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March 3rd, 2008, 11:32 PM
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Thanks
@ la vagabonde and @ swapnil
Thank you very much for your advice.It will be very helpful.Iam trying to walk daily atleast 1 hr.In which I can coverOnly 6-6.5 km without carrying any load. But I will increase the speed slowly.Is any thing else any exersize which is needed to practice to increase the skill or capacity of rock climbing.Because I dont have any formal training on rock climbing.Besides that i want to read something about equipments used in mountaineering. can you tell me any book related to that. |
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March 4th, 2008, 01:58 PM
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Got confirmation over phone for admission to BMC (to be conducted on 24 April)!!!
I am planning my travel. Can anyone tell me how much time will be required to reach Uttarkashi from Haridwar? I am going to Delhi by air. From Delhi to Haridwar by train... |
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