Course Instructions
Eligibility
A trainee should be able to communicate, read, and understand either Hindi or English.
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| 1 | ADVANCE MOUNTAINEERING COURSE: Trainees graded “A” in Basic Mountaineering Course from HMI Darjeeling, NIM Uttarkashi, JIM Pahalgawn, NIMAS Dirang, ABVIMAS Manali, HAWS C/O 56 APO, ITBP Trg Centre Auli, and SGMI Gangtok are eligible to apply for this course. |
| 2 | METHODS OF INSTRUCTION and SEARCH & RESCUE COURSE: Trainees graded “A” in Advance Mountaineering Course can apply; trainees should have passed class-XII. |
| 3 | EXPEDITION: Trainee should have completed Basic Mountaineering Course with an “A” grade. |
Admission
Seats are allotted on “First Come First Served Basis”. Course Aspirants should check with HMI Training Office for seat availability and apply only for courses in which seat is available. Application form along with Medical Certificate, course fee & proof of date of birth is to be sent to HMI by post/courier.
Documents sent through e-mail will not be accepted (except foreigners). Foreigners & Indian citizens are willing to pay the same course fee as foreigners may avail walk-in admission in the desired course. They may report to HMI training office one day in advance for direct admission into a course. Foreigners are to forward the following details for government clearance.
| (a) Name in Block letters | (b) Father’s name | (c) Date of birth | (d) Nationality |
| (e) Passport number | (f) Visa Number & validity | (g) Permanent address | (h) email id & contact no |
| (j) Educational qualification | (k) Occupation/ Profession | (l) Marital status | (m) Local address (if any) |
Application Form and Medical Certificate
Application & medical form can be downloaded from our website www.hmidarjeeling.com.
Fresh Medical Certificate (not more than 6 months old) duly signed by a Doctor with proper seal and registration number to be submitted to HMI Training Office at the time of reporting.
Considering the present COVID situation, Negative RTPCR Report is not mandatory by the Institute. However, State / Central / International Regulations are to be followed. Moreover, any COVID precautions as Per State Govt/Central guidelines will be followed by all Students at HMI campus as well as Training Area.
Physical Fitness Test
A test of Fitness will be conducted for Course participants to assess the mental & physical fitness for training at high altitude areas/ mountains. Minimum of three months of regular exercise before reporting for the course is essential to pass the test which includes 15 km trekking up and downhill with 15-18 kg load within a given time and other tests.
Trainees failing the test would be sent back from HMI without any refund of the course fee.
Routine Pre-Course Workout Plan is available on HMI website.
Fee Payment
Course fee can be remitted through Demand Draft in favour of Principal HMI, Payable at Darjeeling / NEFT / online payment / direct payment into State Bank of India, Darjeeling Branch A/c No. 10833276127 (NEFT IFS Code: SBIN0000063, MICR Code No 734002102, SWIFT code: SBININBB335).
PART-PAYMENT / CHEQUES/MONEY ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Foreigners may exercise the option of direct/online payment or cash payment at USD to Indian rupee exchange rate of the day at the time of joining the course. The course fee is all-inclusive, no separate payment is to be made for food, accommodation, equipment, transportation, medicines and other training expenses during the course.
Repetition of Course
Courses conducted at HMI are highly subsidised and the vacancies are limited. Repeating a course by an individual leads to a denial of opportunity to another deserving candidate. One cannot repeat the same course at a subsidized fee even if the individual had been awarded ‘B/C/U’ Grade in the course. In case it is found that a trainee is repeating the course, he/she would be sent back, the course fee forfeited & certificate, if issued, will be treated as null and void. There is no restriction on the repetition of courses for foreigners and individuals undergoing special courses which are conducted on an actual cost basis.
Cancellation / Transfer of Course
Following charges would be levied for cancellation/transfer to another course (for Indian National Only):-
| Number of days from date of Commencement of Course | Mountaineering Course | Adventure Course | |
| (a) | More than 1 month | Rs 6655/- | Rs 3594/- |
| (b) | 7 days to 1 month | Rs 11274/- | Rs 5990/- |
| (c) | Less than 7 days | No refund | No refund |
The max cancellation charges are not to exceed Rs.11274/- In all cases, min 10% cancellation fee will be charged as per administrative expense (irrespective of reasons)
Note: The Cancellation/Transfer form is available on the HMI website. The same is to be filled up and sent by post/courier. Processing will be done only after receipt of the Cancellation/Transfer form along with proof of course transfer fee. The number of days for calculation of the refund would be as per the date of receipt of the form by post/courier. Request for course cancellation/Transfer received over phone/e-mail will not be entertained.
Refunds would be made within 100 days of receipt of the cancellation/transfer form.
Reporting and Leaving Date
All trainees must report by EVENING BEFORE commencement of the course and will leave the Institute Hostel after the course Graduation Ceremony on the last day. LATE ARRIVALS EVEN BY ONE DAY WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO JOIN THE COURSE. Trainees should make their own arrangements for "to & fro" journey. Candidates arriving before the given reporting date will have to make their own arrangements for accommodation and food as the hostel will be functional from the reporting date.
Duplicate Certifcate / Badges
In case of loss/misplacing of course certificate/badge, apply to Principal, HMI mentioning Course Serial No, month & year for a duplicate one. The application has to be accompanied by proof of payment of Rs 500/- towards duplicate certificate/badge and postage charges. Send these documents only through post/courier, the application received via e-mail will not be processed. Clearly mention the address on which the duplicate certificate/badge is to be sent, it would be dispatched to that address by registered post.
Communication
All queries/grievances/correspondence to the Institute must be addressed to the Principal and not by name of any Officer / Staff of the Institute.
Telephone: 0091-7602215312 (Working hrs: 0930-1630, Monday to Saturday)
E-mail: hmidarj@gmail.com
Website: www.hmidarjeeling.com
Postal Address: Principal, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Jawahar Parvat, Darjeeling – 734101, West Bengal (India)
Equipment and Clothing Required
This Institute provides Mountaineering clothing and technical equipment during courses. In the case of trainees possessing some equipment of their own, they are welcome to bring the same.
ALL TRAINEES (BOTH MALE AND FEMALE) MUST ENSURE THAT THEY BRING THE FOLLOWING WHILE COMING TO ATTEND A COURSE:-
Sl. | ITEMS | Qty. |
(a) | Light Hat for Trekking | One |
(b) | Scarf Woolen | One |
(c) | Underwear | As required |
(d) | Light Weight Rain Coat, Poncho / Umbrella | One |
(e) | Woolen and Cotton socks | Two pairs each |
(f) | Cotton shirts and trousers | Two each |
(g) | Jungle Boots/ Trekking Boots with ankle support (Avoid PVC soles) | One pair |
(h) | Running Shoes for morning PT | One pair |
(j) | Torch/ Head lamp with Battery cells | One |
(k) | Writing Material (Ball Point Pen & Diary) | As required |
(l) | Toilet Requisites | As required |
(m) | Sun Glasses with Side Cover | At least 02 |
(n) | Waterproof Cover for Turbans (for Sikhs only) | As required |
(o) | Swimming Trunks (essential for Adventure course trainees) | One set |
(p) | Nail Cutter | One each |
(q) | Anti Chap Cream / Sun Block Cream | As required |
(r) | Small Lock for locking cupboard in hostel | One |
(s) | Track Suit | One set (at least) |
(t) | Repair kit i.e. Needle, Thread & Buttons, etc | As required |
(u) | Cap Balaclava (Woolen) | One |
(v) | Gloves (Woolen) | Two pairs minimum |
(w) | Thermo cot/ Thermal inner | As required |
(x) | Passport size photograph | Four |
(y) | Thermo flask (min 500 ml) | One |
(z) | Medical & Hygiene | - Atleast 04 x Masks, hand sanitizer and gloves. |
(aa) | Laptop computer (useful for AMC & MOI course to prepare expedition planning & presentation slides) | |
Other
Insurance Cover for the trainees. Students undergoing mountaineering/adventure courses at HMI Darjeeling(WB) are to get themselves insured for the duration of the course. They must report to HMI Darjeeling (WB) along with insurance papers. The insurance must cover accidents, death, loss of limb any illness/injury suffered while undergoing courses at HMI/field training area. Customized insurance facility for the duration of adventure activity can be facilitated at HMI, Darjeeling (WB) on a payment basis on arrival.
Trainees are forbidden to bring vehicles, families, orderlies, pets, valuables, Jeweler, arms, and large amounts of cash. Trainees are strictly forbidden to consume alcohol or indulge in any kind of addiction during the course.
Parents/guardians coming to drop off participants can avail of dormitory accommodation on payment subject to availability.
