General Meteorology Courses

Integrated Basic Course

Qualifications :

Graduation in science with first class

Period and Location:

6 months at   Pune centre

Main Objective :

To train fresh recruited staff of IMD who can support Forecasters in the preparation and

dissemination of analyses,forecast, warnings and other weather-related information.

Subjects Taught :

• Observational system (Theory + Practical)
• Dynamic Meteorology (Theory + Practical)
• Physical Meteorology & Oceanography (Theory +Practical)
• Synoptic Meteorology & Aviation (Theory +Practical)
• Climate Science
• Statistics (Theory + Practical)
• Computer Programming and basics of Information Technology
• Applied Meteorology
• Satellite Meteorology
• Radar Meteorology

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Mode of Evaluation of Performance :

Examinations are held once in the middle of the course (Mid - Term Examination) and again at the   end  of     the

course (Final Examination). At the time of the final examination, candidates are interviewed by a board of officers

and marks are allotted for this viva voce examination also.The marks obtained in the mid term  examination  and

for class work are counted towards the final result and evaluation.  Certificates are issued in due course   to   the

candidates on successful completion of examination.