THIRD BATCH

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE

IN
SUB-TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
(Duration: 52 Weeks)

The course covers the Syllabus as per Central Electricity

Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply)
Regulations, 2010.

PROSPECTUS

NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE

(An ISO 9001:2000 & ISO 14001 Organization)
( Ministry of Power, Govt. of India)

Power Systems Training Institute

Near Yarab Nagar Bus Stop,
Subramanyapura Road, Banashankari II Stage
Bangalore- 560 070, (Karnataka) India
Telefax: 080 26713758
Tel: 080-26934363
E-mail : pstinpti@yahoo.com
Website : www.psti.kar.nic.in

ABOUT NPTI, BANGALORE

Power Systems Training Institute, Bangalore, established in the year 1972 (formerly
functioning under CEA) has since been brought under the National Power Training Institute (NPTI);
the National Apex Body for Training Power Sector Personnel in the country w.e.f. 1st April 2002.
During the last 43 years, the Institute has trained many power sector personnel in the area of
Transmission & Distribution of Power, who are manning the various important positions in Power
Sector of the Country. It has a self-contained complex with hostel and Institute with all infrastructural
and instructional facilities. The PSTI, Bangalore is equipped with the laboratories for Power System
Studies, Power System Simulation, Relay Testing and High Voltage Testing. The Hot Line Training
Center, also a unit of NPTI in Bangalore, imparts live line maintenance training of High Voltage
transmission lines up to 400KV. The Institutes have experienced Faculty members, Trainers,
Laboratories, etc.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN?

Power Sector is a continuously expanding sector of Indian infrastructure contributing to the
GDP. The Indian Electricity Act, 2003 has opened private sector participation in the Transmission &
Distribution of Power creating a large demand for the trained persons in Electrical Utilities.
The main objective of the course is to create technically sound and trained manpower readily
available for recruitment to the power utilities dealing with Sub-Transmission & Distribution of
Electrical Power.
This is a Post Graduate Diploma Program for those who desire to make a career in the
power sector. On successful completion of this course, the Graduate Engineers will get their
knowledge and skills sharpened, paving the way for better employment opportunity in various power
companies.

ABOUT THE COURSE:

The course content complies with the syllabus for Engineers and Supervisors for Operation &
Maintenance of Sub-Transmission & Distribution Systems. The syllabus for the above course will be
based on the syllabus framed by CEA for Engineers engaged in Operation and Maintenance of subtransmission and Distribution Systems under part IV of sub-regulation (3) of regulation (vii) under
Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply Regulations, 2010.
The course includes the planning, design, engineering, testing, commissioning, protection, operation,
maintenance, control, efficiency enhancement of Sub T&D and Renewable Energy systems.
This course is being introduced to address the following issues of the power sector.

There is increased concentration on the performance of distribution sector in terms of reducing

AT&C losses, energy efficiency, demand side management, integration of renewables, etc.

The syllabi of Electrical engineering of Indian Universities have drifted away from core
Electrical engineering and towards IT applications in the name of placements.

There is increasing participation of private players in power distribution like Torrent Power,
TATA Power, Reliance Power, Lanco, Genus Power, Vijay Electricals, Spanco, etc.

The share of distributed power generation is increasing. Hence there is more requirement of
suitable engineers for its integration to Grid and maintenance.

Every medium and large scale industry is having an electrical maintenance section which
requires suitably trained engineers for handling electrical services.

PLACEMENT:
NPTI maintains close linkages with companies. Placement assistance will be provided by the
Institute. After completion of the course, the trainees get opportunities to be part of contracting
companies, Renewable Energy (RE) Companies, O&M of RE installations, Hot Line Crews, Electrical
Services, etc. The earlier batch trainees got placed in NCC, Hyder Consulting, Toshiba TDL,
JVS Electronics, Bajaj Electricals, Sterlite Grid, Wind World India, etc. However, the placement
depends on the response from the Industry and performance of the trainees.

ELIGIBILITY:
B.E/ B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics or Power"
Engineering.

AGE LIMIT:
No Age Limit

SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION:

Percentage of marks obtained in the B.E. or equivalent examination as per University norms.
In case of universities awarding Grade Points (CGPA or equivalent), the same should be
converted into percentage and the conversion formula obtained from University/College
should be attached.
NO. OF SEATS:
60 (Sixty only). Out of the above 25% is reserved for sponsored category. Reservation for SC,
ST, and OBC & PH will be as per Govt. norms in the non-sponsored category.
FEES:

Non-Sponsored Category

Residential/
Non-residential

Course
Fee

Service
Tax on
course fee
@ 14%

Boarding
& Lodging
including
Service
Tax

Total
including
Service
Tax

Caution
Money
(Refundable)

1st
Instalment

2nd
Instalment
(To be
paid
before
31.3.2016)

Residential

230,000

32,200

69,820

332,020

15,000

1,81,010

1,66,010

Non-residential

230,000

32,200

262,200

15,000

1,46,100

131,100

Course
Fee

Service
Tax on
course fee
@ 14%

Boarding
& Lodging
including
Service
Tax

SubTotal
including
Service
Tax

Caution
Money
(Refundable)

Total (to
be paid in
lump sum)

360,000

50,400

69,820

480,220

15,000

4,95,220

360,000

50,400

410,400

15,000

4,25,400

Sponsored Category
Residential/
Non-residential

Residential
Non-Residential

SPONSORED CANDIDATES:
The candidates sponsored by Power Utilities/Corporations/Companies and fulfilling the eligibility
requirement will be admitted directly.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application form along-with prospectus can be obtained from the Institute by paying cash or at
the following address by post sending A4 size self addressed envelope alongwith a Crossed Demand
Draft for Rs. 500/- in favour of PSTI, Payable at Bangalore.
OR
Download the Application form from our website and send it as directed in the application
along with a crossed DD of Rs 500/- in favour of PSTI, Bangalore preferably drawn on State
Bank of India payable at Bangalore.
The application form complete in all respects alongwith the attested copies of documents listed
in the application form are to be sent or submitted in person to the address mentioned below latest by
14th September, 2015. Incomplete applications will be rejected without any notice. NPTI shall not be
responsible for any postal delay or loss of mail.
Address for Correspondence
The Principal Director,
National Power Training Institute
Power Systems Training Institute
Yarab Nagar Bus-stop, Banashankari II Stage,
Bangalore - 560 070
Telefax : 080-26713758 Tel. 080-26712539
E-mail : pstinpti@yahoo.com
Website : www.psti.kar.nic.in

IMPORTANT DATES
Issue of Prospectus

20.06.2015

Last Date for receipt of application forms

in all respect

14.09.2015

Display of merit list in website www.psti.kar.nic.in

16.09.2015

Admission Starts from

17.09.2015

Commencement of the Course

05.10.2015

GENERAL
1. Security Deposit: An amount of Rs. 15,000/- as Caution Money (Refundable) against use of
Library, Hostel, Stores, etc. is to be deposited by the student at the time of joining the Institute.
2. Hostel : No outsiders known or relatives shall be permitted to use hostel facilities for whole or
part of the day.
3. REFUND POLICY :
a. Refund on Discontinuation of the course: In case a selected candidate discontinues from
the program for any reason, no part of course fees and lodging charges will be refunded.
The boarding charges excluding taxes and the security deposit become refundable at the
time of discontinuation after the dues.
b. Refund on Completion of Course :
deduction of dues, if any.

Only the Security Deposit will be refunded after

HOW TO REACH THE INSTITUTE:The Institute is about 10 KMs south of Bangalore City Railway
Station/Bangalore City Bus Stand (Majestic) and 45 KMs from Bangalore International Air Port from
where Pre-paid taxi / Auto-rickshaw services are available. City buses also ply via Yarab Nagar bus
stop (bus route Nos. 15C, 15E, 15H, 210A, 210R and 210E from Bangalore City Bus Station).
SYLLABUS
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Module
General Introduction- Overview of Power Sector Scenario
Generation Systems- Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, CCGT, Diesel Power Plant
Fundamentals of Electricity, Power Quality, Harmonics & Mitigation
Wind Energy Systems, Small Hydro, Biomass, Co-gen Power Plants, Geothermal, Tidal
Power Systems
SPV System Design, SPV System Configurations- Stand alone, Grid Connected with
and without battery backup.
Power Electronic Controls - Rectifier, Inverter, Power Control Unit
Sub T&D Planning, Optimization, Design & Engineering
Engineering of Sub Transmission and Distribution Sub-Stations
HT & LT Switchgear, Battery, Battery chargers, DC Distribution Board and UPS
Metering
Power Cables, LT Cables
Engineering of Sub-Transmission and Distribution Lines
Inspection of Electrical Installations and Indian Electricity (IE) Safety Regulations
Protective Relays
Sub Transmission and Distribution System Protection
Flexible AC Transmission Systems
Grid Integration of Distributed Generation
Energy Storage, Scheduling and Despatch
Distribution Automation, SCADA, EMS, PMU, Wide Area Monitoring
Smart Grids
Project Management of Sub T&D and Renewable Energy systems
Reliability issues, customer awareness and satisfaction
O&M of Sub T&D Systems
O&M of Renewable Energy Power Systems, Converters, Control Cables, Panels
Distribution Service Connections, H R Aspects & CRM
Technical Visits Power plants, Sub-Stations, Manufacturing Units, Testing Centers,
etc.
Energy Efficiency and Energy Audit
Demand Side Management
Laboratory Sessions: Sub T&D Planning, Relay Testing, Despatcher Training Simulator,
High Voltage Testing, HT & LT Switchgear
Best Practices in Sub Transmission and Distribution Loss Reduction
General Principles of Live Line Maintenance Techniques (LLMT)
Demo of LLMT on 11 kV and 33 kV systems
Hands on LLMT 11 kV and 33 kV systems
Live line Punctured Insulator Detection
Appraisals
Total no. of Weeks

No. of Weeks
0.6
1.6
1.6
0.6
1.0
2.6
2.4
1.2
1.8
1.2
0.6
1.6
1.4
1.2
2.2
0.8
0.6
1.0
1.8
0.6
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0
1.4
2.0
1.4
1.4
10.0
0.8
1.0
1.4
1.2
0.8
0.6
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Name: ________________________
DD/Cash: _____________________
Sl.No.: ________________________

APPLICATION FORM
Post Graduate Diploma Course in
Affix Latest
Passport size
Colour Photograph

SUB-TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

III rd Batch

SESSION 2015
1. Full Name of the candidate
(In Capital Letters)

: __________________________________

2. Fathers Name

: __________________________________

3. Date of Birth (in Christian Era)

(as given in 10th/SSLC/SSC)

Date

Month

4. Sex (mark )

Male

Female

Single

Married

5. Marital Status (mark )

Year

6. Nationality
7. Category (mark )
8. Address for communication

SC

ST

OBC

PH

GEN

SPONSORED

___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
PIN CODE
Telephone No. ________ Fax No.________

9. Permanent address
(if different from above)

E-mail ID : __________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
PIN CODE

10. Educational Qualifications (Starting from highest qualification)

Sl.
No.

Examination passed

Branch/
Subject

Year of
passing

College/
University

Percentage of
marks/class (as per
University norms)

1.
2.
3.
4.
Self Attested photocopy of qualifying degree, mark sheet and proof of date of birth are to be sent
alongwith application form.
11. Experience after Graduation (if any)
Sl.
No.

Designation

Name of
organization

Period of Employment

From

To

Nature of duties

1.

2.

12. Are you a Sponsored Candidate?

If Yes, please furnish the certificate given below :

Yes

No

Certificate of Sponsorship ( In Companys Letter Head)

This is to certify that Mr./Ms. _________________________________, working in this
concern/organization from ______________________ as __________________, will be sponsored by
us in case he/she is selected for admission to the 52 weeks PGDC in "Sub-Transmission &
Distribution Systems for the session 2015.

Place:
Seal:

Signature of Employer
Name
Designation
Address

13. Proof of Identity (attach copy)

(Employer ID/Passport/Driving License/PAN Number, etc)
14. Any other information :
(Offer of job in hand, continuing education, bond/liability/commitments etc.)

15. List of Documents to be attached with the application :

a) Application fee of Rs. 500/- in the form of a crossed DD in favour of PSTI, Bangalore (In case
the application is downloaded from website)
b) One Passport size photo
c) Self Attested photocopy of qualifying degree and age
d) Self Attested photocopy of Mark sheet of the qualifying degree & conversion formula as per
university norms in case of Grade Points.
e) Sponsorship Certificate (if applicable)
DECLARATION
The above furnished informations are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. In case of
anything found misleading or wrong or incomplete I agree that my candidature is liable to be rejected
without any notice.
Signed on this ___________(day) of ___________(month) _______( year)
Place:

Signature of Candidate ________________

Date :

Name (in full ) _______________________

Note : Application complete in all respects alongwith the attested copies of the documents
indicated must reach
The Principal Director,
National Power Training Institute,
Power System Training Institute,
Yarabnagar Bus stop,
Banashankari II stage,
Bangalore 560 070
on or before 14.09.2015 by 6.00 PM.
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Enrolment No:
Application Fee for Rs. 500/- DD No.

Date
Branch Code

Bank
Type of Candidature

:Sponsored

Non-Sponsored
OR

Certificate Proof attached :

Age

Yes

No

Qualification

Yes

No

SC/ST/OBC/PH

Yes

No

NA

Sponsorship

Yes

No

NA