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We, at FLAME, have tried to anticipate on our website; those FAQ’s that a young Candidate, keen on a world class Liberal education would like to ask. We have also attempted to address the concerns of parents who wish to look at educational opportunities for their children in a holistic manner, which also takes into its pale, post education placement facilitation.

Nevertheless, should you feel that a concern that you have remains unaddressed, please mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or, for a friendly and helpful personal chat on any aspect of education at FLAME, call up our counselors on our toll-free no: 1-800-209-4567
 
01. What is FLAME?
02. What is Liberal Education?
03. Why is Liberal Education better than the traditional approaches we have been following for long?
04. What are the degrees offered by FLAME?
05. Are the Degrees/Diplomas from Flame approved by AICTE/UGC?
06. Who is the core team of FLAME?
07. Who all is in the Advisory Board?
08. What is the Fee?
09. Are there any additional costs?
10. How do we reach FLAME after admission?
11. What is orientation?
12. What are the Physical Facilities provided to FLAME students?
13. Where will I live?
14. Can I get my own Laptop?
15. Do you have any foreign Linkages?
16. Are foreign languages being taught?
17. How does diversity (in student body-global) helps an individual?
18. What kind of food will I get in the Campus?
19. Do I have to stay in the Campus? Can I not stay off Campus and pursue my education with Flame?
20. How can I socialise with the citizens of Pune?
21. How is the security arrangement in the campus?
22. Are there any cultural events on Campus?
23. How is this program different from others?
24. What sport facilities do you have?
25. How well is your library equipped?
26. Why do faculties stay on campus?
27. What is Mentoring?
28. What is counseling?
29. What is the difference between mentoring and counseling?
30. What is unique about the FLAME undergraduate program?
31. What is the eligibility and qualifying criteria of Undergraduate programme of FLAME?
32. What is the eligibility and qualifying criteria of Postgraduate programme of FLAME?
33. Why are you conducting your own entrance test?
34. Do you have scholarship scheme?
35. What is unique about FLAME PGDM?
36. How is PGDM (Mass Media) different from PGDM?
37. Are there any extra costs involved in doing hands-on projects under PGDM (Mass Media)?
38. What kind of jobs can a student get after completing PGDM (Mass Media)?
39. What is the salary level one can expect after completing PGDM (Mass Media)?
40. Does FLAME provide placement assistance?
 
01. What is FLAME?
FLAME stands for Foundation for Liberal and Management Education and is Section 25 company- a not-for-profit organization.
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02. What is Liberal Education?
Liberal education is a journey into the realms of knowledge, social awareness, personal development, and individual well-being. It nurtures and fosters individuals, who are grounded in good values and ethics and possess the ability to experience the world from a richer perspective.

Liberal Education has historically produced the best leaders, thinkers, scientists, poets and writers.
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03. Why is Liberal Education better than the traditional approaches we have been following for long?
Liberal Education encourages you to (1) think (2) learn on your own – become self-learner, (3) see things in their entirety rather than in bits and pieces, and (4) lead a happy life. Liberal Education also makes better teachers.

Most importantly, Liberal Education gives you wider career options viz. Management to Broadcast Journalism, Scientific Researchers to Historians and Art to Marketing.

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04. What are the degrees offered by FLAME?
FLAME offers 4-year undergraduate programs in the following discipline B.A./B.B.A. degree along with a Diploma in Liberal Education. The number of seats is 120 in the first year.

FLAME also offers a two-year PGDM program: in Business, with concentration in H.R. Management, Finance and Accounting and marketing areas along with many other specialisations and electives with 60 seats.

The School of Communication offers an PGDM (Mass Media) with 60 seats.
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05. Are the Degrees/Diplomas from Flame approved by AICTE/UGC?
Yes, the Degrees/Diplomas from Flame are approved by AICTE.

The PG students will be awarded PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) approved by the AICTE. For your information, the Indian Institutes of Managements also confer the same Diplomas to the students.
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06. Who is the core team of FLAME?
bullet Parag Shah, Chairman
bullet Prof. Indira J. Parikh, President
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07. Who all is in the Advisory Board?
LIST OF ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
bullet Dr. B V Doshi
bullet Dr. Seyed Hasnain
bullet Dr. Shriram Lagoo
bullet Ms. Sanjana Kapoor
bullet Dr. A G Karandikar
bullet Dr. Pradyumna Kaw
bullet Dr. R. A.Mashelkar
bullet Lt.Gen. S. S. Mehta (Retd.)
bullet Dr.Jayant Naralikar
bullet Prof. Yash Pal
bullet Prof. Abhijit Sen
bullet Dr. Y. S. P. Thorat
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08. What is the Fee?

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09. Are there any additional costs?
Under the normal circumstances, the above is inclusive of all expenses. Only under special circumstances, you may have to pay extra for project travelling, etc.
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10. How do we reach FLAME after admission?
There will be a pick up service from the FLAME city office in Pune to the FLAME campus for the outstation students. The students will confirm the schedule to the counsellor and adequate arrangements are being made to assist them in reaching the campus. The local students can come on their own or can co-ordinate with the pick up facility.

The Student Counsellor and facilitators are always available to guide you.

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11. What is orientation?
There is 2-week orientation programme of the student in which the students will undergo Human Resource Lab in which a group of students will interact and learn about oneself i.e. who we are? what we are? How we engage with the world? What meaning we have given to our experience and to our life in general?

The students are also given the campus tour and are familiarised with the facilities. There is also a student, parent and faculty interaction and dinner as a part of the orientation program.
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12. What are the Physical Facilities provided to FLAME students?
bullet No Dormitories- students live in apartments.
bullet Wholesome nutritious vegetarian food with a menu designed by nutrition experts.
bullet Laundry and Housekeeping.
bullet Sports – Indoor and outdoor,
bullet Gym
bullet Swimming Pool
bullet Right next to a picturesque Golf Course
bullet School of Drama, Music, and Visual Art.
bullet Separate facilities for Boys and Girls.
bullet State-of-the-art security.
bullet Cashless card transactions.
bullet Student lounges.
bullet Medical facilities.
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13. Where will I live?
Instead of dormitory or a hostel room the students will be sharing an apartment or a bungalow. The purpose of allotting an apartment is to help students learn to manage their space, share it with others and interact with a diverse group of individuals.
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14. Can I get my own Laptop?
Yes, you can get your own laptop. You have to pay separately for license software, network access, compatibility etc.
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15. Do you have any foreign Linkages?
The curriculum and pedagogy at Flame is unique and contextual to India’s needs. We do have student exchange programs that students may opt for.
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16. Are foreign languages being taught?
Yes, FLAME is offering four languages to opt from
bullet French
bullet Spanish
bullet Mandarin or
bullet German
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17. How does diversity (in student body-global) helps an individual?
The diverse body of students under one roof will help the individual to learn, share and develop opinions, attitudes, values and beliefs of each others region, community and culture at large.
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18. What kind of food will I get in the Campus?
We have a team of nutritional experts and they have designed a wholesome, nutritious vegetarian menu for you. The Campus will also have Coffee Shops where you will get a variety of foods.
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19. Do I have to stay in the Campus? Can I not stay off Campus and pursue my education with Flame?
No, Flame believes that students should live in the Campus alone in order to foster a healthy interaction amongst students and Faculty, it is important that students as well as Faculty live in Campus.

FLAME believes in the
Guru Shishya ethos where you share a special bond between each other, your professors, colleagues, mentors and counsellors.

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20. How can I socialise with the citizens of Pune?
The Campus is located just 13 Kms from Pune. You can either take the Campus bus that offers a regular shuttle bus service for students to the City. You may also take your two-wheeler to the City.

Flame is also a open campus and encourages citizens to avail of the library facilities, cafetaria, amphitheatre etc. You can always invite your friends and relatives to come and meet you at the Flame campus.
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21. How is the security arrangement in the campus?
As the campus is not walled the security arrangement is very vigilant. We have video cameras located at the key locations and manned areas to prevent any untoward incident.
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22. Are there any cultural events on Campus?
Yes, almost every Saturday, there is a cultural event specially organized for the students. This could be a Film Show, a Theatre performance, or a Musical performance. We are also planning to have film festival in the campus.
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23. How is this program different from others?
bullet Personal Growth Lab- This exercise will enable the individual to know himself, identify conflicts and resolve them to become better individual
bullet Masters in Residence – FLAME invites masters from different fields to interact with students formally and informally.
bullet Sports: State of the Art sports facilities are being provided.
bullet Yoga
bullet Diverse student body
bullet International Student exchange program
bullet Cultural events and festivals on the campus
bullet NGO Activities-Involvement in voluntary community service gives one humility
bullet A senior experiential project of ‘Discovery India’ makes one proud of India
bullet Corporate Internship
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24. What sport facilities do you have?
Sports play an important role in the curriculum of both under-graduate and post-graduate programs. We have Olympic size swimming pool, football field, basketball ground, tennis ground, and many other water sports.
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25. How well is your library equipped?
The area of the Library will be 60,000 sq feet and the volumes will be around 50,000 when complete. In the first year, the Library will be 15000 Sft. with about 10,000 volumes.
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26. Why do faculties stay on campus?
At FLAME, we believe that learning happens both inside and outside the Classrooms. Each student has a mentor and a counselor who guides and helps the student not only through their academic challenges but also their adjustment issues.
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27. What is Mentoring?
Mentoring enables you to connect with the subject through continuous dialogue with the professors in an informal environment; the faculty will spend 6 hours per week with students outside the classroom. Students can talk, discuss and receive guidance, address their confusions and fears; answer questions, involve them in research to facilitate their interest in the subject.
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28. What is counseling?
FLAME will have a dedicated career-counseling center. The primary aim of this center will be to help students discover their potential, guide, and counsel them to make proper career choices. The counselor also helps you deal with your day-to-day emotional issues.
In short, they will be encouraged to develop their talent and skills in tune with their interests and aptitude.
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29. What is the difference between mentoring and counseling?
A mentor helps you through your courses, academics, and curriculum. The counselor helps you with dealing with your day-to-day issues about adjustment to campus life, peer issues, and managing your life in general.
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30. What is unique about the FLAME undergraduate program?
bullet FULLY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM: The ‘liberal education’ mode of teaching. Wherein, students after 12 std. will be given admission for a 4 year study span based on ‘Guru-Shishya’ ethos– i.e. the teachers and students will live on campus [ mentorship ]
bullet DUAL DEGREE : By the end of 4 years one will receive a degree + a diploma [ e g. A B.A. degree in economics and a diploma in Liberal Education.
bullet BEYOND CAMPUS: A ‘ Discover India’ trimester, wherein a student goes on a study tour in the country.
bullet LIFE SKILLS: Introduction to ‘Life Skills’, NGO activities as a part of the curriculum, compulsory sports and yoga are some features rarely seen in any college curriculum with a purpose of grooming ‘holistic’ human beings. Students may choose to take any stream in any trimester. They may choose to swap 1 subject with another stream.
bullet FLAME’S unique pedagogy that develops analytical and critical skills
bullet Inter-disciplinary curricula- that broadens one’s knowledge base
bullet Mentoring
bullet Counseling
bullet Wide selection of subjects to choose from: Theatre to Physics and from Finance to Dance. Students can choose subjects of their choice and specialize in them.
bullet Research oriented focus
bullet Self learning opportunities via Tutorials
bullet Master-in-residence i.e. Eminent scholars from all spheres of life on campus, to guide students in a particular field
bullet Management development program- our strong interface with the corporate world will enable the students to get an opportunity to do live projects
bullet Lab Practicals and Interactive lectures
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31. What is the eligibility and qualifying criteria of Undergraduate programme of FLAME?
The eligibility criteria for undergraduate program is 12th/ or IB pass out in any stream

The Selection is based on the Entrance Test that includes:
bullet Holistic Case study
bullet Opportunity mapping exercise
bullet Personality testing exercise
bullet Group Interaction
bullet Personal Interview

The selection criteria will also consider:

Grades of higher secondary, standardized test scores, independent work, and students’ interests / achievements outside the classroom
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32. What is the eligibility and qualifying criteria of Postgraduate programme of FLAME?
The eligibility criteria for Postgraduate program is recognized graduation degree in any stream

The Selection is based on the Entrance Test that includes:
bullet Holistic Case study
bullet Opportunity mapping exercise
bullet Personality testing exercise
bullet Group Interaction
bullet Personnel Interview

Students with work experience will get extra Weight age.
The students have to do fairly well in all the fields of the selection procedure.

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33. Why are you conducting your own entrance test?
FLAME is conducting their own entrance test to identify the individuals potential at the initial stage of the exam. Apart from the IQ we are also assessing the EQ of the individual. The resultant score will enable us to identify the individual who can be groomed and nurtured for meeting the requirements for the industry and society.
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34. Do you have scholarship scheme?
Yes, we do have a scholarship scheme. The scholarship committee will review the potential of the candidate and then award the scholarship. The scholarship is only on the tuition fee. FLAME will ensure ‘opportunities for all’ by developing scholarship programs and will support motivated individuals from all strata of society.
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35. What is unique about FLAME PGDM?
The course is anchored in Liberal Education for holistic growth and development and some options in humanities and creative arts will be available to students as study subjects in addition to management science subjects.
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36. How is PGDM (Mass Media) different from PGDM?
In PGDM (Communication ), we cover all major areas in mass media such as filmmaking, TV, and broadcast journalism in addition to regular management areas such as marketing, finance and organizational behaviour. It is designed to cover creative, technical, managerial and business aspects of mass media industries
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37. Are there any extra costs involved in doing hands-on projects under PGDM (Mass Media)?
There are no hidden costs involved. All equipment and facilities including camera, recorders, editing suite, audio studio etc will be provided free of charge to students in within limits prescribed for different projects. All work is done on digital, re-usable media that is supplied free. Incidental expenses such as conveyance etc have to be borne by the students.
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38. What kind of jobs can a student get after completing PGDM (Mass Media)?
Graduates with PGDM (Communication) will start as executives in TV channels, TV and film production houses, advertising agencies, publishing houses and other media companies besides banks, financial institutes and governmental agencies dealing with mass media. Students are also encouraged to be entrepreneurs and become filmmakers, ad-film- makers, TV producers on their own.
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39. What is the salary level one can expect after completing PGDM (Mass Media)?
Given the chronic shortage of talented and trained manpower in media we expect media companies to offer significantly higher salaries to PGDM (Communication)’s than what PGDM’s without specialized media training would get.

In PGDM (Communication), we cover all major areas in mass media such as filmmaking, TV, and broadcast journalism in addition to regular management areas such as marketing, finance and organizational behaviour. It is designed to cover creative, technical, managerial and business aspects of mass media industries.

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40. Does FLAME provide placement assistance?
 
bullet Yes, the companies will be invited to conduct on-campus recruitment. We already have direct interaction with more than 1200 corporate across the country and we are networking globally through COGE.
bullet FLAME will also have its own placement office.
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