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EAMCET 2009 Ranks

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Sri Krishnadevaraya University & Rayalaseema University | SKU & RU CET - 2009

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M.A., Ph.D. in museology

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National Museum Institute University of History of Art, Conservation and Museology, New Delhi, has invited applications for admission to the following courses.

The university offers specialised courses in history of art, conservation and restoration of works of arts and museology leading to the award of M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.

It also awards eight merit scholarships each of Rs.40,000 a year and eight merit-cum-means scholarship each of Rs.12,000 a year.

• M.A. (History of Art):
seats-25;
eligibility - any graduate with background in social sciences, liberal arts or fine arts.

• M.A. (Conservation):
seats-15;
eligibility-a degree in chemistry, physics, geology, botany, zoology, computer science, fine arts, history, history of art, architecture, archaeology, museology, designing or equivalent diploma.

• M.A. (Museology):
seats-15;
eligibility-BA or B.Sc. (honours) or BA or B.Sc. in any discipline under humanities and social science or science or BFA; desirable: a background or PG diploma in subjects related to history of art and museum studies.

• Ph.D. programmes are available in history of art, conservation and museology (4 seats each).
Selection to the M.A. courses will be based on a written test to be held on July 2.

Application form and detailed information can be downloaded from the web site www.nmi.gov.in.
Duly filled-in applications along with required enclosures should reach the National Museum Institute University of History of Art, Conservation and Museology, New Delhi- 110011 (phone 011- 23792249) on or before June 30. For more details www.nmi.gov.in

Pre and post-doctoral fellowships of OUCIP

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Osmania University Centre for International Programmes (OUCIP) is inviting applications for a four-week pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships for 2009-10.

Eligibility

Scholars registered for Ph.D. in any Indian university are eligible to apply for pre-doctoral fellowships while post-doctoral fellowships are open for permanent faculty members and professionals with at least five years of work experience and affiliated to nationally recognised institutions, according to a press release.

Last date

Application forms can be downloaded from www.osmania.ac.in/oucip. Filled-in applications need to reach by July 15. More information can also be had from oucip @osmania.ac.in /040-27098609.

Last date extended for NALSAR courses

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NALSAR University of Law invites applications for NALSAR Proximate Education Courses. The university offers post graduate diploma courses in Patents Law, Cyber Laws, Media Laws and International Humanitarian Law.

The deadline to apply has been extended till June 30.

Those interested in enrolling for admissions can download the application form from ‘ www.nalsarpro.org’.

The courses will be imparted through a dedicated website apart from printed modules, CDs and contact seminars at Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad. The Media Law contact classes however will be held in Hyderabad only. The programme in International Humanitarian Law is totally web-based and open to candidates from Asia, Asia Pacific and South Asian countries.

Candidates desiring to apply can write to Coordinator, NALSAR Proximate Education at 3-4-71, Barkatpura, Hyderabad or email at admissions@nalsarpro.org. For details contact 040-27567958 or 27567955.

ANGRAU admissions

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The MPC stream courses of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) will be filled by EAMCET counselling and there will not be any separate session for them, said a press release from the university.

These admissions would be done at EAMCET counselling, said V. Satyanarayana, Controller of Examinations of ANGRAU. For more details, visit ‘ www.angrau.net’.

Courses in nano-biotechnology

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The International Centre for Nano-biotechnology of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University at Rajakkamangalam, Kanyakumari district, will offer a Master of Technology (M. Tech.) and a Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Nano-biotechnology.

According to the co-ordinator of the centre, S.G. Prakash Vincent, the courses will be for two years and research-based. Both the programmes will cover topics such as DNA microarray, protein microarray, SNP array, functional genomics, lab-on-a-CHIP, carbon nanotubes applications, nanomedicine, etc. Details at www.msuniversity.org.in.

PG in public administration

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Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women in Chennai has announced the commencement of admissions to its Master’s in Public Administration for the academic year 2009 - 2010.

The two-year PG programme offers a comprehensive curriculum and students will be groomed to take up positions in the I.A.S., I.P.S. and H.R. departments of companies. They could also find jobs as hospital administrators, labour relations officers, man power managers and policy makers. Students with any bachelor’s degree can apply.

For further details, contact 9445244907, 9841456030

New Apple software for dental studies

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Educational material on dentistry can now be downloaded in the audio visual format through iTunes, the signature music software of Apple, the global leader in the fields of personal computers, mobile communication devices and portable digital music players.

It aims to provide free training and educational material to dentists, dental specialists, students and patients on Apple’s Education platform, through innovative ways to engage millions of dental professionals with state of the art dental education.

On the launch of the iTunes service, Sameer Bhat, Country Manager, Nobel Biocare India said that the uniqueness of this initiative highlights a significant step in sharing high quality training and education material.

Looking beyond LAWCET

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There are number of institutions and universities conducting courses in law. The most premier among law universities in India is National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore.
Admission into NLSIU is through an all India admission test held usually on first Sunday of May. University College Bangalore, Government College Mumbai, ILS Law College and Symbiosis College, Pune and Faculty of Law of Delhi University, Aligarh Musli m University etc. are some of the other leading legal Institutions in India.Yet another institution of excellence in Law Education has come up in Andhra Pradesh with three campuses in the three geographical regions.

This promises to be on a par with any National School of Law like NALSAR in Hyderabad. All these National Schools of Law were established by the enactment of State Laws (except that of Bangalore) and the Andhra Pradesh University of Law (APUL) with its headquarters in Visakhapatnam was also established by Act No. 32 of 2008.

Main campus of APUL in Visakhapatnam is currently its city Office in Swamy Gnananada Guest House, Palace Layout, Pedawaltair.

This university has two other centres one each at Kadapa and Nizamabad in order to cater to the needs of the youth who wish to pursue professional legal education.

In course of time this university might incorporate the word `National’ in due course as its character was none less than those of the National Schools.

The university offers B.A.,LL.B(Hons.)/B.B.A.,LL.B(Hons.) 5 year Integrated course for +2 students.

The university has notified Research Programme like Ph.D and LL.D, mostly on trans-disciplinary basis to enable the researcher to have a wide range of choice in pursuing research.

Last date for receipt of applications for B.A., LL.B.(Hons.)/B.B.A., LL.B.(Hons.) 5-year Integrated course is June 30 and the Common Entrance Test (APULCET) is on July 19. The Last date for receipt of application for Ph.D and LL.D is July 20. The university has launched a website www.apulvisakha.org posting complete information on the courses launched. As the construction of the buildings at the university site (50 acres of land at Sabbavaram near Visakhapatnam) is likely to get delayed, the APUL proposes to begin the B.A., LL.B.(Hons.)/B.B.A., LL.B.(Hons.) courses in rented premises or Government building, with immediate effect.

NATA test centre in Coimbatore

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Prahar School of Architecture, Coimbatore, has been selected by the Council of Architecture (COA), New Delhi, for conducting the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA).

According to a release, the school has been recognised at the NATA Test centre from June 10.
It is mandatory for all aspirants of the B. Arch. degree programme to appear for the NATA test to be eligible for admission, the release added.

Students interested in registering for the NATA test can contact the centre at 11/4, RVP Complex, 4th Cross, Bharathi Park Road, Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore.

They can also call on 0422-6477722 / 98424-68559 or e-mail to principal@psa.ac.in.

Integrated M.Sc. in Visual Communication at Karunya

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Karunya University will offer a unique five-year integrated M.Sc. programme in Visual Communication for those who have completed Plus-Two.

Subjects

Visual communication covers an array of multi-disciplinary subjects like graphic design and typography, idea-sketching skills and drawing; commercial photography and photojournalism, film making and appreciation, visual phenomena such as fashion, advertising strategies and campaign conceptualization, layout and designing, scripting and television production, interactive multimedia and informational graphics / publication design, media know-how and cultural studies.

Semester

The Department of Electronics and Media Technology of the university offers a five-year integrated M. Sc. –Visual Communication (Animation and Multimedia) Post-Graduate Programme within the 10-sequence semester pattern.

This innovative course offers flexibility of getting a Bachelor of Science degree after three years in case the student wishes to discontinue and a Master of Science degree on completion of the course after 5 years.

The course will equip the students to provide professional consultancy services in communication to working photographers, editors, visualisers, newspapers, magazines, photographic departments, trade associations, multimedia and educational media production units, and cultural and scientific communicators.

Motive

Nurturing students to set high standards for visual integrity and communication ethics and become socially-conscious media makers is another important motive.

Students can gradually specialise in graphics, two dimension and three dimension, video production, audio production and engineering, game programming, web designing and advertising.

Plus Two

A candidate who has passed Plus Two (any group) with a minimum of 55 per cent and possessing visualising, drawing, writing and other media-related skills is eligible to apply.
Last date is July 15.

Application can be downloaded from the website- www.karunya.edu

PG course in geo-informatics

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Gandhigram Rural University offers a two-year M.Sc Geo-informatics programme and a one-year competitive Post-Graduate Diploma in Spatial Technologies. Both the programmes are multi-disciplinary in nature and cover digital cartography, remote sensing, digital image processing, GIS, GPS, visual computing, Java and Web Technology for GIS.

Students will get hands-on experience in various spatial technologies and learn to use them to improve the quality of rural life through village placement programme.

Internship

Students will also undergo internship in a company to acquire professional training. Any graduate in earth /life sciences, or any graduate who has studied mathematics, statistics, business mathematics or computer applications as one of the subjects at higher secondary or at graduate level is eligible for admission.

For details, contact, Department of Rural Development, Head, N.D.Mani, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram.

It also offers a two-year M.A. in Governance and Development supported by University Grants Commission.

It is a need-based programme as a large number of development organisations and research agencies cannot find suitable candidates from traditional academic programmes for their requirements.

This programme focuses on governance, development and administration.

Experts and practitioners are brought from outside to interact with students on the practical aspects of issues.

Institutions

Students will be taken to the field and institutions. All undergraduates (science, humanities and social sciences) from any recognised university with 50 per cent of marks are eligible for the programme.

The initial intake will be 20.

The programme covers subjects such as globalisation, governance, administration, development, empowerment, politics, policies, decentralisation, gender, marginalisation and poverty. It has other components like communication and communication technology.

Course completion certificate and mark sheet can be submitted before September 30, 2009.
For further details, students may contact Professor, G. Palanithurai, Department of Political Science and Development Administration, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram - 624302, Dindigul District. Contact telephone number: 0451-2451775, email: gpgri_hung1@rediffmail.com and gpgri_rgc@yahoo.com

AICTE team visits ANU Engineering College

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The technical inspection committee of the All India Council for Technical Education visited the Acharya Nagarjuna University Engineering College premises on Friday as part of the process to grant approval to the new college being set up from 2009-10 academic year. The fourmember team having AICTE South Central Regional Officer D.N. Kohli, Professors Chakravarthy from Howrah, Chatterjee from NIT Kanpur, Kishore from Osmania University Civil Engineering Department.

Letter of Intent

They went round the statutory facilities like library, class rooms, laboratory etc as the Letter of Intent issued by the Dehli Office of the Apex Body following receipt of the proposal from the ANU through the Hyderabad SCRO.

Final approval

After a formal counselling at New Delhi on receipt of the proposal, the LOI was issued and now after the fourmember team submits its report to the AICTE, a scrutiny committee would go into it to give final approval, said ANU Vice-Chancellor Y.R. Haragopala Reddy.

Advantages

University Rector K. Viyyanna Rao and the Vice- Chancellor took the team around the college and clarified all their doubts. Once the letter of approval (LOA) is received from the AICTE, the ANU Engineering College would be able to get into the EAMCET pool to select students.
But as a university college, it has got the entry into EAMCET Counselling pool even without this approval.

This approval will allow students to get stipend for the M.Tech students and put a stamp of quality.

During the current year the college would recruit 240 students 60 each in CSE, ECE, EEE and Civil Engineering. The ranking for the students would be given on Sunday and each student would get 3,200 options in the web-counselling.

Training programme for nursing students

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A two-week-long computer training programme was conducted for the benefit of the outgoing batch of nursing students of J. J. Institute of Nursing, Sivapuram, Pudukottai district.

The students were imparted training in operating computers and using the Internet.

They were also taught about using computer for maintaining patient records, documentation, indenting medicines and supplies, and collecting details of investigation reports.

Resource persons gave lectures on how the nursing students could utilise the computers for enhancing their education skills, nursing administration and further research.

The students commended the Institution for taking the initiative in organising the training programme.

IBM launches remote mentoring programme

2009-06-22T10:27:00.001+05:30

Endeavouring to bridge the industry-academic divide and bring next generation technologies to university campuses in India, IBM launched the `Remote Mentoring Programme' at International Institute of Information Technology - Hyderabad (IIIT-H) recently.

The initiative is targeted at mentoring selected students of reputed institutes on various short-term projects revolving around next-generation technologies and IT services delivery. IBM intends to reach out to 25 institutes across India through its remote mentoring programme, said Jai Menon, IBM fellow and vice-president of technical strategy.

First initiative

A unique feature of this programme is that it is the first IBM initiative that has been generated and piloted out of India. "We will try it here first. If it is successful, we will implement it in the USA," he said.

It provides an opportunity for the students and the faculty to gain industry experience and exposure to world class technologies.

"The programme will enable participants experience remote project management and delivery environment, working as a team, delivering on deadlines and enhancing communication skills. Besides exposure to next generation technologies, remote mentoring inculcates business skills thus bringing students closer to the professional scenario," he said during a select press briefing at IIIT-H campus.

During the mentoring period of three to four months, students work with their university professors, and also consult designated IBM mentors (experts) through regular conference calls and email exchanges.

As part of the programme, students get to work on some of the latest technology areas such as services-oriented architecture, telecom solutions engineering, enterprise computing (Systems Z), information management, green IT and green apps, Web 2.0 and web programming, IT Services Management, cloud computing, nano and microelectronics, WIT - diversity and inclusive leadership, software modelling and tools - high performance computing.

Job-oriented programmes from Periyar Maniammai varsity

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M.Sc programmes in Geo Physics, Clinical Research and Applied Mathematics, and M.A. in Classical Literature are among the job-oriented programmes that the Periyar Maniammai University, Vallam, Thanjavur, will offer from the current academic year.

These job-oriented courses are meant for those who aim high achievements in the current scenario of educational challenges and complexities, according to the vice-chancellor, N. Ramachandran.

The M.Sc Geo Physics programme of four semesters’ duration, he said, is a non-conventional programme, providing awareness of the laws and techniques of Physics in relation to earth’s dynamic processes and sub surface structures. The course helps one in understanding the nature of resources such as oil, gas, coal, silver and numerous mineral deposits, and identifying the formation locations. The training will be directed at making students understand all geophysical and related aspects for environmental and engineering investigations, and the methodology of exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbon and geothermal energy. Those with B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology and Geography will be considered for this programme.

Similarly, the two-year M.Sc Clinical Research Programme equips the students to pursue careers in major laboratories. The students will be exposed to regulatory affairs and clinical data management in the clinical research industry in order to be in a position to monitor implementation of Good Clinical Practice as per the International Conference on Harmonisation standards.

Citing a recent McKinsey report on clinical trails in India, Dr. Ramachandran said that the industry potential will grow to $ one billion in the years to come. Candidates with this qualification can take up jobs as Clinical Research Associates (CRA), Medical Writers, Clinical Data Coordinators, Drug Development Associate, Business Development Managers, Clinical Project Managers, Clinical Research Managers, Regulatory Affairs Managers, and Biostatisticians in Contract Research Organisations (CROs), Pharmaceutical Companies, Government agencies or academia. The programme is for graduates with first class or equivalent in B.Sc. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Home Science, Zoology, Food and Nutrition, Nursing, Bioscience, and Physiology, B.Pharm, MBBS or BDS.

M.Sc. Applied Mathematics has been designed to develop flexibility and creativity of the candidates in applying mathematical ideas and techniques to unfamiliar problems arising in everyday life, and develop the ability to reflect critically on the methods they have chosen.
It enables the learners to become effective participants in problem-solving teams by developing the attributes of logical and systematic thinking and applying the same in mathematical and other contexts. It also helps the students to become confident and competent users of information technology in mathematical contexts.

The course will develop the skills and confidence of the students to use their own language, and the language of mathematics, to express mathematical ideas. Eligibility criterion for this programme is B.Sc Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics.

As for M.A. in Classical Literature, it is meant to disseminate the dynamism of English and Tamil Literature.

Communication skills in both languages will be enhanced in the context of the job market through the programme that provides an impetus to understanding the basic knowledge of all classical languages, including Tamil, Greek, Latin and Sanskrit, Dr. Ramachandran said, adding that more details of these programmes could be obtained by calling 90039 76752.

IGNOU relaxes eligibility norms for MBA

2009-06-22T10:23:00.002+05:30

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has relaxed the eligibility criteria for admission to its management programme, MBA course, from this academic year. As per the new norms, candidates with a graduate degree in any discipline with 50 per cent marks, or a bachelor’s degree with three years of supervisory experience or professional degree/master’s degree holders without experience are eligible to apply for the national level entrance test (OPENMAT ) which is conducted by the IGNOU.

The candidates who have successfully cleared the entrance test like CAT, MAT and State-level tests, for admission into management course, need not appear for the university’s entrance test, according to M. Shanmugham, Regional Director, IGNOU Madurai Regional Centre.

The MBA programme comprises different specialisations such as human resource management, financial management and marketing management. Non-graduates having six years of work experience are eligible for joining diploma programmes in management through OPENMAT.

Exit point

Though the system expects learners to complete 21 papers for the award of MBA degree, the university provides an exit point for students in the form of Diploma in Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Advanced Diploma in the specialised area of management depending on the number of papers they complete.

Dropouts can further restart their study at any time after re-registration, Dr. Shanmugham said. The university follows semester system and the maximum cost of the MBA programme will be Rs.22,000.

To apply for the entrance test, candidates can obtain application-cum-prospectus from the IGNOU Regional Centre on payment of Rs.500 in cash or by sending a demand draft for Rs.550 in favour of IGNOU payable at Madurai. The last date for receipt of application forms for the MBA entrance test is July 15.

TNAU PG admission Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to the master’s programm

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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to the master’s programmes in 26 disciplines, Ph. D. programmes in 24 disciplines and post-graduate diploma programme in capital and commodity markets and organic agriculture.
A new Ph. D. programme in agribusiness and development management has been introduced this academic year. TNAU is also offering a dual-degree master’s programmes in food processing and marketing, and biotechnology and business management, jointly with the Cornell University, the U.S. Students admitted to master’s programmes have the option to pursue the degree at the Cornell University, the U.S.

The programmes are offered at the university as well as its constituent colleges in Coimbatore, Madurai and Mettupalayam.

Applications can be downloaded from the website www.tnau.ac.in. Last date for receipt of filled-in applications and online registration for PG diploma and PG courses is July 10 and for Ph. D. programmes it is July 31.

B.Com. with computer science at WCC

2009-06-22T10:22:00.001+05:30

Women’s Christian College (WCC), Chennai, is introducing a new B.Com. course with emphasis on computer science from this academic year. The B.Com. (Computer Applications) course is the first of its kind to be offered by a college under the University of Madras and is now awaiting final approval from the university.

Margaret Ratha Rani, the Head of the Commerce Department, says that over 400 applications were received for the course, which will have between 50 and 70 seats.

The syllabus of the programme will have a 60 per cent focus on commerce and a 40 per cent focus on computer science. It will include traditional commerce subjects such as accounts, management and statistics, while incorporating newer and more cutting-edge subjects such as C++, advertising with multimedia and information technology. According to Ms. Margaret, the course will increase the number of options available to commerce graduates. “It opens a whole new area for students,” she said, adding, “They can take up jobs in the I.T. sector, or go in for higher education like M.C.A. or M.Sc. Computer Science and Technology, or they can take up more conventional options such as M.Com., M.B.A. and Human Resources.”

State Board students applying for the course should have chosen the commerce stream in school and should have also studied computer science. CBSE students should have taken commerce with informatics practices.

For further details, visit www.wcc.edu.in

CSIR lab offers training in engineering research

2009-06-22T10:17:00.001+05:30

The postgraduate course is aimed at bridging a serious deficit of skilled personnel.

Finished engineering and wondering what to do next? The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has introduced a two-year post-graduate research training programme (PGRTP) in Engineering in various areas of engineering.

The Council, a public-funded R&D organisation, is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

To tackle the shortage of skilled human resource in the area of science and engineering, this programme has been introduced, said Nagesh R. Iyer, director, Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai, talking to presspersons here on Friday. The Centre is one of the national laboratories setup by CSIR and it specialises in analysis, design and testing of structures and structural components.

Under this programme, students from all over India would be selected after a multi-stage filtering process, he said. The course was designed by the developers of technologies themselves with a heavy orientation on practical aspects, he said, adding that the intent was to balance the needs of research and that of the industry.

The various areas of engineering under this programme are advanced semiconductor electronics; high power microwave devices and systems engineering; advanced instrumentation engineering; mechatronics; materials resource engineering; advanced petroleum science and technology; engineering of structures; and environmental systems modelling and optimisation.

These areas of specialisation would be offered in six centres all over the country; the centre in Pilani will offer two programmes. Structural Engineering Research Centre and National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore would conduct the engineering of structures programme, said Dr. Iyer.

The subjects covered would include instrumentation and sensors for measurement of structures/ structural components, advanced mechanics of materials, computational methods, advanced engineering mathematics, and dynamics of structures.

The selected candidates would be paid a stipend of Rs. 25,000 per month. On completion of the programme with distinction, the candidate would be considered for SERC or NAL as a scientist in Pay Band 3 of the Government of India. The pay would be around Rs. 45,000 per month, said K.R. Sridharan, head, Information/Technology, Transfer/IPR, SERC.

Around 110 to 120 candidates would be selected from all over India, from which around 15 candidates would be chosen for the engineering of structures programme, said Dr. Iyer.
Candidates would be chosen irrespective of the discipline they come from; rather, their own interest would determine the choice of programme, he said.

All engineering graduates with a high first class, with minimum 70 per cent marks or 7.0 GPA are eligible. A valid GATE score would be an added advantage. Tuition fee is Rs. 48,000 per year and reservation and relaxation would be as per the Government’s rules. The programme has a voluntary exit policy, said Dr. Iyer. If the candidate chooses to leave after a year, a certificate of completion of a year’s programme would be provided, he said. The idea was to make the person “employable,” he said. The application form is available at www.csir.res.in and it can be filled and submitted online. Last date for applying is June 30, 2009. The programme would begin in August – September 2009.

Projects in SERC

Students pursuing a post-graduation in structural engineering anywhere in India could do their project work at SERC, said Dr. Iyer. There were 40 post graduate students doing projects in the Centre, he said.

AUCET from May 18

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VISAKHAPATNAM: Andhra University Common Entrance Test (AUCET) – 2009 will be conducted from May 18 to 22.

Tests like history, marine living resources, human genetics, Sanskrit, mathematics, M.PEd and MS (molecular biology and biotechnology) will be conducted only in the city. For some tests, practical exams will be conducted immediately after theory.

On day-1, microbiology, M.Ed, geology, B.Engg. (aircraft engineering), MS (telecom systems) will be conducted in the first session. Those who have not received hall-tickets should contact the Chief Superintendent of test centre one day before the scheduled test. Hall-tickets will be issued soon. Information regarding the timetable and hall-ticket numbers is on display at www.andhrauniversity.info/doa.index.html.

Those who owe late fee should submit the receipts of payment to collect their hall-tickets. Physically challenged persons should request in advance for assistance, according toO. Aniel Kumar, Director, AU Directorate of Admissions.

NTRUHS fills 427 seats

2009-04-29T14:20:00.001+05:30

Vijayawada: The Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences filled 427 seats by 6.11 p.m. on Tuesday in the counselling for provisional admission into the PG medical counselling. University Registrar T. Venugopala Rao says that 348 out of the total 477 seats have been filled so far in the counselling. The number of filled seats in respect of non-clinical degrees, clinical diplomas and non-clinical diplomas is less.

NCHMT invites applications

2009-04-29T14:18:00.001+05:30

HYDERABAD: The NCHMT Centre for Hotel Management, Hyderabad is inviting applications from Class 10th, intermediate and degree students for its courses in hotel management and tourism. Students will be trained for one year, up on which they will be eligible for 12-month year on job training with a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000, said a press release from the centre.

“Those who finish the course successfully can expect jobs in India and abroad with a starting salary ranging between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 40,000,” it said.

Classes will be conducted at all important centres in the State. Interested can send their bio-data to ‘NCHMT Centre for Hotel Management & Tourism, # 2-2-1075/A/9, Opp. 6 no. Bus Stop, Shivam Road, New Nallakunta, Hyderabad’ before May 5. For details, call 9347525126/7.

EAMCET, ICET study material released

2009-04-29T14:17:00.001+05:30

HYDERABAD: Minorities should make effective use of opportunities introduced for their welfare and use them as a pedestal for their own good, observed State project director of Rajiv Vidya Mssion, Mohd. Ali Rafath.

He was addressing a gathering of Muslim students on Tuesday at Nizam College in Gunfoundry on the occasion of release of study material for EAMCET and ICET – 2009.

Extolling the students to work hard and emerge successful in the examinations, Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University T. Tirupati Rao said, “If you are not successful, the programme will be treated ineffective and it will be killed. But, if you are successful and secure good ranks, the government will be encouraged and will allot more funds for your development.
This will make a lot of difference for your coming generations.”

Wipro BPO to take 1,000 recruits

2009-04-29T14:15:00.000+05:30

HYDERABAD: In these days of depressing pink slips and layoffs, Wipro BPO’s Hyderabad office will recruit over 1,000 graduates and undergraduates in and around the State over the next six months.

The 30-acre Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Hyderabad division with around 3,150 employees plans to expand its current employee base significantly to meet customer requirements and sustain its business momentum, said Ashutosh Vaidya, Head, Wipro BPO.

Outsourcing

On the impact of the slowdown, he said there was some impact but clients keen on better service quality continued to choose outsourcing.

Wipro BPO would tap the talent pool of graduates and undergraduates with English speaking skills from the science, commerce and arts stream in the State and the neighbouring States such as Maharashtra and Karnataka. A series of ‘Job Fest’ will be held at S.V.University Tirupati on May 2 and 3, Nagarjuna University, May 12 and 13 and P.G.College, Ongole on May 14 and 15 and AMC Engineering College, Bangalore on May 5 and 6, he told mediapersons here on Tuesday. Recruitment drives were also proposed at Andhra University on May 9 and 10, Kakatiya University in May third week and Mangalore, Mysore and Hubli in May second week, he added.

Rigorous training

Mr. Vaidya said that contrary to the perception that a BPO was nothing but a call centre, Wipro BPO handled high-end technical support to various sectors like banking and capital markets, insurance, travel and hospitality, hi-tech manufacturing, telecom and healthcare.

The IT major is a place for career growth and encourages its employees to study further through its structured programme for higher education and lateral movements into other Wipro group companies. It has tie-ups with multiple institutions like BITS Pilani, Symbiosis, Delhi, Mumbai, Annamalai universities, APtech, etc., Mr. Vaidya said.

All the selected candidates would go through 90 days of rigorous training with focus on communication, technical and process-specific skills. Those who miss selection narrowly would be given further training at Wipro Academy to help them clear the selection test, said E.V.S.Sai Babu, vice-president, Talent Acquisition.

Wipro BPO had been performing exceedingly well since its inception in 2001. By 2008, it registered ten-fold growth with its clients increasing from five to 51, employees from 2,500 to 21,000 and revenue from 11 million USD to 290 million USD, Mr. Vaidya said.

Summer camp at Goethe-Zentrum

2009-04-29T14:14:00.001+05:30

The Association for German Culture (Goethe-Zentrum) will be organising a summer camp for children in the age group of 10 to 15 years from May 1 to 29. The camp will be held from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. For details and registration contact 6552-6443 or 2324-1791.

CEEP entrance test today

2009-04-29T14:13:00.000+05:30

The Board of Technical Education and Training on Tuesday informed that the Common Entrance Examination for admission into polytechnics (CEEP-2009) will be conducted on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. As many as 1,94,942 candidates will be appearing for examination in 458 centres across the State. Candidates who have not received their hall tickets or lost and misplaced can download duplicate hall tickets from CEEP website: http://ceep.ap.nic.in by entering their ICR number.

Yahoo award for IIIT student

2009-04-29T14:12:00.000+05:30

HYDERABAD: A research scholar from the IIIT-Hyderabad figures among the 21 exceptionally good Ph.D scholars selected for the Yahoo Key Scientific Challenges (KSC) programme award given by Yahoo this year.

Ashish Mangalampalli, a second year Ph.D student from IIIT-H is in fact the only Indian and the only one from the non-US university to have won the prestigious award that supports high quality researchers working on important and challenging areas.

Funds for research

He would get $ 2,000 US unrestricted funds to support his research activities and is also invited to the KSC Graduate Student Summit planned for September 2009 in Sunnyvale, California.
“The news is yet to sink in,” said Ashish speaking to The Hindu. Pursuing his research on Data Mining and Fuzzy Logic from IIIT-H, he applied for the award in the Computational Advertising area. The selection was based on the write-up he had given for his research idea and his research orientation.

Apart from the monetary aspect, he values the opportunity that Yahoo will be providing to interact with Yahoo scientists and other top graduate students in an informal and supportive environment. Born and brought up in Jamshedpur, Ashish appreciates his advisor Vikram Pudi and his friends and the IIIT-H for creating the necessary academic environment to pursue serious research.

“We are excited to support talented students with KSC grants, and look forward to having them as part of our broad research alliance of outstanding students and faculty,” says Rajeev Rastogi, VP and Head of Yahoo Labs, Bangalore.

The KSC programme was launched this year and it enables students to work alongside Yahoo’s leading scientists to solve fundamental challenges and potentially contribute to the next big thing on the Web. Students were invited to submit a paper about their current or planned research that is relevant to the challenges and explains why their work would make an impact in the area.

Jammu & Kashmir State Board of School Education 10th Class Exam Results

2009-04-28T10:27:00.001+05:30

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2009-01-20T09:58:00.002+05:30

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NALSAR University of Law admission test

2009-01-20T09:46:00.002+05:30

NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, has invited applications for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT – 2009) to be held on May 17, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for admission to the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by 11 law schools in the country—National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore; NALSAR, Hyderabad; NLIU, Bhopal; WBNUJS, Kolkata; NLU, Jodhpur; HNLU, Raipur; GNLU, Gandhinagar; RM LNLU, Lucknow; RGNUL, Patiala; CNLU, Patna; and NUALS, Kochi.

Indian nationals seeking admission to these institutes must appear for CLAT- 2009.

Eligibility

Those who have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 50 per cent marks are eligible to apply for undergraduate programmes. (45 per cent for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes and differently-abled candidates). Those who are appearing for the final qualifying examination in March or April 2009 are also eligible to apply.

Age limit: 20 years for general category and 22 years (for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes and differently-abled candidates) as on July 1, 2009.

For PG programmes (except for NLU, Jodhpur), candidates should have secured at least 55 per cent marks in aggregate for L.L.B. or BL. (50 per cent for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes and differently-abled candidates).
Application form and other details can be downloaded from the web site www.clat.ac.in.

Duly filled-in application form along with a demand draft for the required fee and other enclosures should be sent to the Convener, CLAT – 2009, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad – 500 027, AP, so as to reach the address on or before April 10, 2009.

For details, visit www.clat.ac.in.

ICWAI, IGNOU sign MoU

2009-01-20T09:46:00.001+05:30

MBA education fair in Kochi

2009-01-20T09:45:00.001+05:30

An exclusive MBA (in India and Abroad) Education Fair will be held on January 24 and 25 at Hotel Abad Plaza, M.G. Road, Kochi. The fair is being organised by ISE Event Management (P) Ltd in association with The Hindu EducationPlus.

The exhibition will showcase a wide range of management courses, including MBA, P.G.D.B.A., P.G.D.B.M. and hotel management. Nearly 50 stalls will be set up by top Indian business schools; overseas universities and colleges from the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Singapore, Dubai, and so on; official education division of the U.S., the United States India Education Foundation (USIEF) at American Consulate, Chennai; and different specialised MBA campuses in the country.

A series of management seminars will be organised alongside the exhibition—January 24: Are you fit to do an MBA? (Mr. Manohar Ramesh, Head Corporate Relations, NSB, Bangalore); MBA Opportunities (Dr. Vijay Dhote, Director, ISBM, Bangalore); and MBA - Manager in the Making (Mr. Anand Sharma – Regional Head, IMS, Kerala); January 25: Study in USA (USIEF - American Consulate, Chennai); MBA Education in USA (USIEF - American Consulate, Chennai); Make the Right Choice – MBA in India and Abroad (Mr. Anand Sharma, Regional Head, IMS-Kerala).

The exhibition will help MBA aspirants to choose the right course on the right campus. Students can meet representatives of different B-Schools and universities at the exhibition stalls. They can secure the prospectus and submit applications at the venue itself.

The exhibition targets final-year engineering and arts and science degree students as well as working executives who wish to do MBA.

The MBA (in India and Abroad) education fair will be open to students, parents and public, with free entry on both days from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The advantage of studying humanities

2009-01-20T09:42:00.000+05:30

This, perhaps, may be the right time to look at the humanities stream in higher education with a fresh perspective. With several other streams conventionally perceived to guarantee jobs or enviable remuneration losing lustre, humanities could be an interesting option for students who are willing to explore a different path.

When a leading technical institution such as the Indian Institute of Technology Madras decided to offer a five-year, integrated Master’s programme through its Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (DHSS) in 2006, it seemed to validate the scope of humanities. DHSS also has research scholars pursuing their Ph.D.

According to the Head of the Department, V.R. Muraleedharan, the first two years of the programme serve as a foundation that exposes students to various subjects. The promising mix of subjects seeks to prepare students for their latter part of the course, where they could specialise in economics, development studies or English.

The DHSS, which is in the process of increasing its faculty strength, gives students a considerable amount of flexibility. In the course of these five years, students also get to pursue electives. “The M.A. students have a distinct advantage. The student group is heterogeneous and interaction among members is bound to be vibrant. Also, our faculty has a diverse background, both individually and collectively,” says Prof. Muraleedharan.

Sudhir Chella Rajan, professor of Political Theory and the Environment, points to the effective teacher-student ratio that is ensured in every batch. “The very inter-disciplinary approach of this course is its main strength. Students also take up small projects as part of field work,” he adds.

Why humanities?

Humanities as an academic discipline does not limit students’ choice to a few predictable options. Whether it is about pursuing development studies to later branch out into social work for NGOs or companies with an active CSR wing or study economics to hold positions such as financial analysts, or take up environmental studies, students with a background in humanities certainly have an edge.

“Take the media, for instance. There are so many opportunities in the media now and those specialising in specific streams in humanities will be sought after,” Prof. Muraleedharan adds.
With most institutions, including top-notch schools, facing the challenge of finding good faculty, a section of humanities students interested in taking up academics could be an asset to institutions looking for dynamic professionals as part of their faculty. “Even if we get 10 per cent of our students back into academics, it will be significant.”

Job prospects

The DHSS has a placement cell that networks with prospective recruiters. Students have also been speaking to companies and organisations for internships. With the first batch of students yet to pass out, the awareness about such a course offered by a coveted national institute is not too high. However, with more and more students of the Department venturing out during internships and summer projects, there is a buzz being created about these students, who are equipped to fit into several positions with ease.

Aadya Singh, now in her third year, feels the course offers an exotic combination of subjects. “For some of the courses, we sit in class with our engineering counterparts. The discussions we have bring about so many different ideas,” she says. Sharanya Haridas, another student, agrees that it is this flexibility that makes their course very interesting. “After your basic course, you get to study what interests you.”

Students admitted to their being a little anxious earlier about finding jobs, but now, with the course getting more and more exciting, they are an optimistic lot who know they could make a mark almost anywhere.
(Source: The Hindu)

Convergence Scheme courses

2009-01-20T09:41:00.000+05:30

Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, has recognised Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, as a Partner Institution for conducting regular fulltime MBA and MCA courses. The college has started MBA and MCA programmes under the Convergence Scheme of IGNOU.
The All-India Council for Technical Education, University Grants Commission and all the universities in the country have recognised the MBA and MCA courses conducted at Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, under the Convergence Scheme of IGNOU, according to a communication from the college.

The courses were formally inaugurated by Dr. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, on January 17.In his inaugural address, Dr. Rajasekharan Pillai said that the courses under the Convergence Scheme would have the status of regular fulltime courses offered by other universities in India.

Venkatesh Natarajan, Regional General Manager (Advertising), The Hindu, presided over the function. Prof. M.P. Varghese, secretary, Mar Athanasius College Association, Kothamangalam, delivered the keynote address. Dr. Winny Varghese, principal of the college; K.S. Divakaran Nair, Director, IGNOU Centre, Kochi; Dr. John Pulparambil; and Ms. Nithina Alias of the college spoke.

Course in cultural studies

2009-01-20T09:40:00.000+05:30

Manipal University, which has carved a niche for itself in providing quality education in technical courses, is now exploring new avenues in the humanities field.

It will be starting Post-Graduation and Doctoral Programmes in Cultural Studies from June 2009.

Students who have graduated in Arts, Science, Commerce and even Engineering streams can apply for post-graduation in cultural studies. There is no entrance test.

The students only need to have a minimum of 50 per cent of marks in their under-graduation courses. The two-year post-graduation programme will have four semesters.

Head of the Department of Cultural Studies at Manipal University Choodamani Nandagopal said that the students will have to choose a practical subject such as dance, music, painting, sculpture or Yakshagana in the first semester. They will get intense training in the practical subject for all the semesters. For more details on the course content, contact: Choodamani Nandagopal, Head of the Department of Cultural Studies, Manipal University, Manipal-576 104. Ph: 0820-2922951. Mobile: 98864 43018. Email: choodamani.n@manipal.edu

New admission regime for paramedical courses

2009-01-20T09:36:00.002+05:30

The Kerala government has decided to exclude four paramedical courses from the purview of the common entrance examinations to professional courses. G. MAHADEVAN analyses the pros and cons of this move.

In what will hopefully be the first in a series of brush strokes that would redraw the contours of professional course admissions in Kerala, from this year candidates wishing to study B.Sc. nursing, B.Pharm., B.Sc.-MLT and the BPT courses would not have to write the entrance tests. They would be admitted on the basis of the marks scored in the qualifying examinations (Plus Two.) The allotments to these courses would not be done by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, but by the LBS Centre in Thiruvananthapuram.

The government could not have given a better New Year gift to the managements of colleges that offer these courses. For long, these managements have sought to recast, in some manner, the admissions to paramedical courses. While the government’s move has some very obvious plus points, it does raise some questions about the entrance examinations itself and the manner in which allotments are made to professional courses in the State. The government’s decision has also evoked protests from a section of students of these paramedical courses who, under the banner of a joint action council, are agitating for the restoration of the entrance tests for these courses.

But first, the sunny side of the story. This move will, at one stroke, delink admissions to the four paramedical courses from all the existing uncertainties and vagaries associated with admissions to professional colleges in Kerala. Irrespective of any court battle or of any government-managements association discussions, the admissions to the four paramedical courses can be initiated as soon as the results of Plus Two (State syllabus), ISC and CBSE examinations are out. By extension, the classes for these can begin months earlier than they do now. There would no change in the division of seats. Fifty per cent of seats would still be ‘government seats’, 35 per cent of the remaining seats would be the management quota and the rest, the NRI quota.
Managements have long lamented that when the dust settles on the annual allotment process, they are left with many vacant seats in their colleges. Consequent to many rounds of allotment, there is lateral movement of students; often from these paramedical courses to courses such as B.D.S. and MBBS. So, not only are many seats left unfilled, but the classes for these courses cannot also be started till the entire allotment process is completed. Admissions for the MBBS course have to be kept open at least till September 30 each year. This year, the sanctioning of an additional medical college led to an even longer allotment process. All this generates uncertainty in the minds of students, who, in turn, seek admissions in other States, the managements argue. This year too a good number of seats in government and self-financing nursing colleges remained unfilled at the close of admissions. The plight of pharmacy colleges or those that offer MLT is no different.

The government seems to agree with this logic. Furthermore, goes the government’s thinking, there is really no legal mandate that necessitates an entrance examination for these courses. “The Nursing Council or the Pharmacy Council does not insist on an entrance examination,” Health Minister P.K. Sreemathy pointed out to The Hindu EducationPlus, “so why should we have one? Just because there was some problem in the award of marks in the university or because an entrance examination came into being many years ago, should we continue assuming that we can’t give marks properly for our Plus Two courses? In our neighbouring States there is either no entrance examination at all, or there is no entrance for such paramedical courses. I am told that about 10,000 of our students are studying nursing in Madhya Pradesh alone. Why should that happen? Moreover many bright students who score well for the Plus Two fail to make it good in the entrance examinations for no fault of theirs. It is because they can’t afford the coaching to crack the entrance. Now, only those who wish genuinely to study nursing, pharmacy or MLT will apply for these courses,” she explained.

The government would soon set up a high-level committee to flesh out the new admission process. Among other things, the committee will decide whether or not there should be separate applications for each of these four courses and the nuts and bolts of the allotment process. The Director of Medical Education, the Secretary of Higher Education, the Health Secretary and experts would be part of this committee.

Doubts remain

The principal advantage of the new scheme of admissions—as the Health Minister argued—is that applications for the four courses will primarily come from students who are interested in these courses. But is this not more of a fond wish than a practical possibility? Unless the government prevents students from doing so, there might well be hundreds who apply for these paramedical courses and write the common entrance examinations as well. After joining, say, the nursing course what if they get allotment for either B.D.S. or MBBS? Even then there would be a ‘lateral movement’ of students well after classes begin for these paramedical courses. Even then there would either be a second or third round of allotment or a free hand for the managements to fill up such seats. Anyhow the managements stand to gain from the ‘liquidated damages’ that the student has to pay if he or she wishes to leave the course after admission. For the nursing course that would amount to Rs.50,000.

According to Ms. Sreemathy one of the main tasks of the high level committee would be to evolve a formula to ‘normalise’ the scores of students coming from the State syllabus, ISC and the CBSE. However, such a formula has already been suggested by the R.V.G. Menon committee that was set up by the government to suggest reforms in the entrance examinations. Not incidentally the R.V.G. Menon committee only suggested reforms in the entrance examinations and did not suggest doing away with these examinations. The government has, broadly, welcomed these recommendations.

Therefore, the argument that bright students are not able to make it to the paramedical courses because they cannot afford coaching to crack the entrance examinations begs the question, ‘is this not applicable to engineering, MBBS, B.D.S. and other allied medical courses as well?’ So why not do away with the entrance examination in total? So far, the government has given no indication that it plans to do away with these tests.

“If students are opting to study nursing in other States because of delays in admissions here, why can’t the government ensure that admissions are done on time?,” asked a former official of the office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations. “Is it not because we go on discussing with the managements about fee that all this uncertainty is created? If you feel that the entrance tests are flawed, then factor in the Plus Two marks as well. That is what the R.V.G. Menon committee recommended. The reasons why many years ago the High Court asked for an entrance test, are relevant even today,” he explained.

Only an analysis of this year’s admission data for the four paramedical courses can prove conclusively whether the government’s logic for delinking these courses from the Common Entrance Examinations was sound. Moreover, if this delinking is not part of a broader process of reform of the entrance tests, the decision runs the risk of being seen as a governmental cave-in to the interests of private managements.
(Source: The Hindu)

BIE invites applications from colleges

2009-01-20T09:36:00.001+05:30

HYDERABAD: The Board of Intermediate Education has invited applications for addition of new courses or opening of additional sections for the academic year 2009-10.

The last date for the issue of applications for opening new vocational course in the existing vocational and conventional junior colleges and for additional vocational sections is February 17. The application forms are available on the website of the Board of Intermediate Education “ www.bieap.gov.in”. The application fee is Rs. 100 and has to be paid through demand draft drawn in favour of the Secretary, BIE, Andhra Pradesh.

The filled-in forms need to be submitted to the concerned Regional Inspection Officer, BIE on or before February 17. For renewal of affiliation, forms should be submitted before above date without fine and with a fine of Rs. 1,000 by February 28.

Counselling and contact programme

2009-01-20T09:35:00.001+05:30

The counselling and contact programme for MBA, School of Distance Education, Andhra University will be conducted from January 20 to January 31 at the R.G. Kedia College.

TTD plans ‘Epic Study’ exam on February 22

2009-01-20T09:33:00.000+05:30

TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) plans to conduct the ‘Epic Study’ exam for high school students across the State on February 22 through its Dharma Prachara Parishat (DPP).

A preliminary test ‘Dharma Parichaya’ will be conducted for VI and VII standard students, while test for the VIII, IX and X students has been named ‘Dharma Praveshika’. The exam is conducted for the 28th year in a row. 50,851 students enrolled for the 27th Epic Study test conducted in January 2008, while 42,802 of them had qualified.

The test highlights moral and spiritual values and designed to promote multicultural values of co-existence with an emphasise on the unity and fraternity among ethnic groups and even the importance of enlightenment and rationality to achieve liberation. “The test will be conducted across the State in schools where the strength crosses 50”, DPP secretary Ch. Vijayaraghavacharyulu told media persons here on Monday. The exam fee payable is Rs.5 per student, which remains waived for SC/ST and physically challenged students. The last date for applications is February 10. Contact no.: 0877 226 4492.

A new outlook on media

2009-01-19T10:56:00.000+05:30

Seminar seeks to hone the skills of future media professionals

Outlook ’09, a seminar highlighting the emerging trends in media, was held in Bangalore recently. The seminar was organised by the students of MOP Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, in collaboration with Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, with INTEL as the sponsor.

The objective was to broaden the vistas of education and to hone the skills of future media professionals. It provided students a platform to interact with media professionals. Maya Sharma, Senior Editor and Chief of News Bureau, NDTV; V.R. Raman, News Editor, Deccan Herald; Geoffrey Thomas, National Programming Director, Radio Indigo; and Prajwal Hegde, Senior Reporter, Times Of India, participated in the event and answered the queries of students. The seminar focused on pertinent issues including the influence of media on society and the future of media and saw participation from many students from the city colleges.

The students raised questions ranging from issues concerning the ‘business’ of journalism to the media’s role in representing the unrepresented. The students were also eager to know about the opportunities in media and whether the economic slowdown would affect this field too.

No personal agenda

Asked if tabloid journalism was a threat to ethical journalism, Mr. Thomas and Ms. Hegde felt that media is representative of the people and was just catering to “what the people wanted.” The other two panellists agreed and opined that media is in itself diverse and has its own target audience. When the topic veered towards the importance of maintaining restraint in coverage of sensitive issues, Ms. Sharma felt that the media sometimes jumps the reins. She said that all newspersons must remember not to have any personal agenda and uphold the ethics of journalism while still retaining sensitivity.

To the question whether media is doing a good job of representing the unrepresented, Mr. Raman felt that one cannot turn a blind eye to social inequities and that media should strive to remain inclusive of all sections of society.

The panellists unanimously agreed that the fine balance between socially responsible journalism and profit making has to be maintained at all times.

The speakers were glad to be a part of an event which saw to the emergence of a well-informed bunch of students while the seminar made students to rethink popular notions and instilled the belief in them that any job done passionately is a job well done. ‘Outlook’ is being conducted across eight cities to bring forth media matters relevant to the student community.

Online coaching for GRE

2009-01-19T10:55:00.001+05:30

Writing an exam is more of a test of skills than knowledge. More so, in the age of online examinations, students need to not only gain knowledge in the core subjects but also how to crack it making use of some tips.

One needs to gain more expertise when it comes to a test like the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), mandatory for entry into U.S. universities.

Studying for GRE is a hassle that every aspirant goes through. If one finds the right academy there is a dearth of personal attention. If both can be managed than squeezing some time from the tight schedule is a pain. So the number of students craving for getting the academy atmosphere sitting at home is growing.

GRE Edge.com, an online academy of GRE training perhaps would fill that gap. “This is India’s first online test preparation coaching with a unique Millisecond Technology to boost GRE scores. A student can prepare for GRE at the convenience of a PC,” says Anand Kannan, managing director.

Studying online makes sense when the test is also online, Mr. Kannan, an alumnus of IIT Madras holding a doctorate from the Purdue University, USA. “When the very basis of the highly demanding GRE test is time, it calls for an intelligent technology which will coach and boost GRE scores by the millisecond. Understanding that every millisecond decides the best schools, we analyse one’s individual aptitude and learning ability and help in improving preparation levels,” he says.

Then the students are assisted by the Student Facilitator and Analyst (SFA), trained professionals. Through data analysis, SFAs evaluate the strengths and weaknesses and provide scientific feedback to each student.

Agrees, Tejaswi of G. Narayanamma College of Engineering, who found the online coaching very useful. “It gives the flexibility of logging on at our convenience. In institutes the batch timings are fixed. Moreover, here the tutoring was excellent,” she says. She scored 1330 in GRE with 590 in Verbal and 140 in Quant.

Mr. Kannan says it has all the features of a classroom so that students will not miss classroom atmosphere much. Complete course is available for Rs. 6,000 but there are different packages available tailored to the needs.

ICWAI signs pact with IGNOU for Commerce degrees

2009-01-19T10:54:00.001+05:30

The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to offer exclusive B.Com. and M.Com. programmes.

Through the MoU, B.Com. is offered with specialisation in Financial and Cost Accounting.
The programme comprises four courses of Bachelor Degree Programme of IGNOU in Part A, four courses of Foundation Course of ICWAI in Part B and six courses of Intermediate Course of ICWAI in Part C.

Eligibility for admission is Plus-Two and registration in ICWAI Foundation Course. As per the MoU, the duration of the programme will be minimum three years and maximum six years with a provision for readmission after the completion of the maximum duration. Students who have already passed ICWAI Intermediate Course are also eligible for admission to the IGNOU course. These candidates are required to complete the programme in a minimum period of one year and a maximum of four years.

Likewise students taking up Part A after passing the Foundation Course of ICWAI can complete the programme within a minimum period of two years.

The 32 credits (four papers) in ICWAI Foundation Course and 48 credits in Intermediate Course (six papers) that candidates obtain are transferred to the B.Com programme. The students are required to obtain 24 credits by completing the four papers of Part A offered by IGNOU, to obtain their bachelor degree.

Likewise, the M.Com programme in Management Accounting and Financial Strategies is meant for candidates with graduation in any discipline from a recognised university along with a pass in ICWAI Intermediate course. Candidates can pursue M.Com programme and ICWAI Final course simultaneously and complete the programme in a minimum period of two years and a maximum of five years. Candidates who have already passed the ICWAI Final course can also obtain M.Com by clearing the four papers of IGNOU in Part A within one year. The four papers are part of the existing M.Com programme of IGNOU.

Evaluation of Part A in these exclusive B.Com. and M.Com. programmes is undertaken by IGNOU. The evaluation system for Part B and Part C in B.Com. and Part B in M.Com. is the same as for ICWAI Foundation / Intermediate / Final course. According to the chairman of the Tiruchi Chapter of ICWAI, M. Sheik Mohamed, these programmes are aimed at students who aim to complete ICWAI, but also feel the necessity for formal degrees.

PG course in cultural studies

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The aim is to provide a holistic approach to life, says Manipal University

Manipal University, which has carved a niche for itself in providing quality education in technical courses, is now exploring new avenues in the humanities field.

It will be starting Post-Graduation and Doctoral Programmes in Cultural Studies from June 2009.

Students who have graduated in Arts, Science, Commerce and even Engineering streams can apply for post-graduation in cultural studies. There is no entrance test.

The students only need to have a minimum of 50 per cent of marks in their under-graduation courses. The two-year post-graduation programme will have four semesters.

In the first year, the students will have subjects such as theories of culture, dynamics of culture, cultural change, cross culture, global culture, Indian cultural heritage and world cultural heritage.

Intense training

Head of the Department of Cultural Studies at Manipal University Choodamani Nandagopal said that the students will have to choose a practical subject such as dance, music, painting, sculpture or Yakshagana in the first semester.

They will get intense training in the practical subject for all the semesters.

In the second year (third semester), they will have to choose from four specialisations — history of art and aesthetics and art criticism, heritage studies, cultural studies, and gender studies.
In the final or fourth semester, the students will have to produce a dissertation.

The intake is limited to 20. “If more applications are received, we may increase the intake to 30. Already there have been registrations for the doctoral programmes. My department is open for more Ph.D. registrations,” Prof. Nandagopal said.

Opportunities

Students completing post-graduation will have opportunities to work in national and international research projects. They can work as writers, teachers and HR personnel in companies. They can go for further studies to European and American universities.

Fellowships are offered by Indian universities under the University Grants Commission (UGC) and by foreign universities for higher studies.

“Our course offers a wholesome view of world culture. The specialisations offered are new streams in the field of humanitarian studies. The aim is to provide holistic approach to life,” says Prof. Nandagopal.

For more details on the course content, contact: Prof. Choodamani Nandagopal, Head of the Department of Cultural Studies, Manipal University, Manipal-576 104. Ph: 0820-2922951. Mobile: 98864 43018. Email: choodamani.n@manipal.edu

AIIMS MBBS entrance test

2009-01-19T10:48:00.000+05:30

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has invited applications for the June 1 entrance examination for admission to the MBBS course starting on August 1.

Those who have passed Plus-Two or equivalent examinations with physics, chemistry, biology and English with at least 60 per cent marks (50 per cent for the physically challenged and those belonging to the SC and ST) in aggregate in these subjects may apply.

Students expecting their Class 12 results by July 7 are also eligible. The candidates should be 17 as on December 31, 2009.

Application forms can be obtained from selected State Bank of India branches between January 15 and February 21 on paying Rs.1,000 (Rs. 800 for the physically challenged and those belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes).

For getting forms by registered post, send a request to the Assistant Controller of Examinations, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110608, so as to reach the addressee on or before February 21. Enclose an account-payee bank draft for Rs.1,050 (Rs.850) in favour of MBBS Entrance Examination, 2009 payable at New Delhi. Super-scribe ‘Request for Application form for MBBS Entrance Examination, 2009’ on the cover.

The completed applications should reach the examination section of the institute by 5 p.m. on February 27. The admission notice is available on www.aiims.ac.in, www.aims.edcu

IIMs sharpen selection criteria

2009-01-19T10:42:00.003+05:30

CAT results are out, and it’s time to prepare for the Group Discussion.

The results of the Common Admission Test (CAT) are out. Management seat aspirants across the country — nearly 2,46,546 who sat for this all-important examination on November 16 — found that the results this year were easy to access, and cut short their period of anxiety. Previously, candidates could only check their percentiles online, and had to wait for call letters from individual IIMs to be delivered by post. This time around, the IIMs seem to have pulled up their socks, beefed up the bandwidth and provided an integrated website; making the process simple, quick and easy, almost at the click of a mouse.

The website worked like clockwork, and candidates were saved the otherwise tedious, anxiety-ridden process of browsing through different IIM websites and going through multiple servers crashing through the day.

With nearly 4,500 (according to official sources at IIM) getting call letters, one significant part of this two-part battle is behind us. CAT-2008 is only the first stage of the admission process to the much-coveted Postgraduate Programme in Management on offer at the seven Indian Institutes of Managements (IIM) located in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Indore, Kozhikode, Lucknow and Shillong.

The next step

For the few who made it, the path ahead is steep, long and arduous; with barely 2,000 seats on offer the competition will be tough. Ajay Arora of the Triumphant Institute of Management Education, Bangalore, said that the number of candidates called for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI) has seen an increase. “This can be attributed to the fact that the next level of the quota for Other Backward Classes will kick in from this year. With this, the number of seats will naturally see an increase,” he said. For instance, the number of seats on offer at IIM-Bangalore has gone up from 250 in 2007 to 275 in 2008. Furthermore, IIM-Bangalore in November announced that it has decided to increase its intake for its Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) by 75, thereby increasing its total capacity to about 345.

Mr. Arora had a piece of advice for candidates who received calls for the GD and PI stage, scheduled to begin in the second week of February. “They should start preparing for the GD and PI in earnest. Though the CAT results are being announced around 10 days late this year, the IIMs are not going to change the GD and PI dates. GD and PI will be held during early February and this leaves students with only three weeks’ time to prepare.”

Last year IIM-Ahmedabad did not conduct a GD, but instead asked students to write an essay on a topic. IIM-Lucknow conducts a 20-minute duration Written Ability Test apart from conducting a GD and PI. IIM-Bangalore usually gives case studies to be discussed in the GD round. A student is also expected to write a summary of the discussion. Any of these above criteria are subject to changes, and the IIMs may make changes in selection strategies at the last minute. Given that the IIMs are well-known for springing surprises, as did CAT 2008, experts say candidates must be well prepared. Experts also predict that IIMs will be very particular about language skills and communication, as has been the trend in past years.

In CAT 2008, the number of questions had increased from 75 to 90, tipping the balance in favour of the section on Verbal Ability. Although the CAT has always witnessed changes in pattern or content, for the first time in 10 years, the question paper was divided asymmetrically in terms of the weightage given to each of its three sections. Both Quantitative Analysis (QA) and Logic and Data Interpretation (LDI) were moderately difficult.

“This may have tipped the balance in favour of those who are good with English. But it must be noted that each IIM has come up with its own weightage system for screening students in this stage itself,” he points out.

Differing criteria

Experts who analysed the question paper and the results point out that cut-offs were not common for all IIMs. Neither was the modus operandi used to short-list students for the second stage. For instance, 100-percentiler Lakshmisha S.K. was surprised that he did not receive a call from IIM Kozhikode. Same is the case with Ameya Mhatre, who shares the perfect score, but did not get a call from IIM-Shillong. How can this happen? What more can an institute want from a candidate who has scored a perfect 100? “Maybe it has to do with the fact that my engineering marks aren’t top-notch. I do not know,” says Mhatre.

Jaideep Singh Chowdhary of T.I.M.E., Hyderabad, explains: “IIMs have started using different criteria to select candidates, and trends are changing. Some give more weightage to work experience; others look for past academic record.” For instance, previously if 200 out of 1,000 students got calls from five IIMs, now barely 50 are getting multiple calls. “The criteria have evolved. Those who are interested can ascertain details on these criteria by logging on to the individual website,” he says. “It is getting quite complicated but the process is transparent.”

This year, the number of colleges using CAT scores for their admission process has nearly doubled. Out of the 118 colleges which are listed on the website, seven are located in Bangalore and one in Mysore. Indian Business Academy, IFIM Business School, SDM-Mysore are among the institutes which use the CAT percentile as a benchmark.

And with more institutes using these scores unofficially, the stakes just got a lot higher!

Gateway to graduate studies abroad

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We now turn our attention to Graduate Record Examinations or GRE, which is among the important tests or examinations for securing admissions to educational institutions abroad.

The bachelor’s degree certificates obtained from Indian universities may not be sufficient for securing admission to universities or other educational institutions abroad. Your knowledge and skills will have to be proved through scores in globally-accepted examinations like GRE, GMAT, LSAT, TOEFL, IELTS and so on.

GRE is an essential hurdle you should cross to prove your competence for graduate studies in foreign universities. A ‘graduate’ programme overseas would correspond to our postgraduate programme.

There are facilities for writing GRE at various centres in India. The test is conducted under the auspices of ETS (Educational Testing Service, Princeton). ( www.ets.org; e-mail: gre-info@ets.org)

There are two types of GRE tests — General Test and Subject Tests.

The General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and analytical writing skills. The Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in eight specific fields of study. Usually, competence proved through acceptable scores in the General Test is sufficient for securing admission to most universities. Some others may, however, insist on scores in the Subject Test concerned as well.

General Test

The skills measured are not subject-specific. It evaluates skills from a general perspective. Prospective graduate applicants can take the General Test. The scores are used by admission or fellowship panels to supplement undergraduate records and other relevant criteria while selecting candidates for graduate study. The scores provide a common platform for comparing the attributes of the applicants. They aid in evaluating grades and making recommendations. It may be remembered that the admission panels often face the task of comparing the attainments of students from diverse backgrounds drawn from different continents.

The objectives of the three parts of the General Test and the nature of questions in the computerised version of the test are as follows:

• Verbal reasoning (30 minutes): 30 questions

The skills measured include the test taker’s ability to analyse and evaluate written material and synthesise information obtained from it; analyse relationships among component parts of sentences; and recognise relationships between words and concepts.

• Quantitative reasoning (40 minutes): 28 questions

The skills measured include the test taker’s ability to understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis; reason quantitatively; and solve problems in a quantitative setting.

• Analytical writing: two sections, each with one writing task.

Present your perspective on an issue: 45 minutes

Analyse an argument: 30 minutes

The skills measured include the test taker’s ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively; examine claims and accompanying evidence; support ideas with relevant reasons and examples; sustain a well-focussed, coherent discussion; and control the elements of standard written English.

The General Test is offered year-round at computer-based test centres in many countries. The usual test centres in India using the computerised system are Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram. Paper-based test centres include Bangalore, Coimbatore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Pilani, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram.
In paper-based version of the General Test, the number of questions would be different.

Verbal (two sections of 30 minutes each): 38 questions each

Quantitative (two sections of 30 minutes each): 30 questions each

Analytical writing: same as for the computerised version

Analytical writing

Analytical writing involves ‘writing’ unlike the other two. This segment emphasises critical thinking skills more than fine points of spelling, grammar or syntax. By “thinking skills” we mean the ability to reason, assemble evidence to develop a position and communicate complex ideas. Errors in grammar or spelling are not taken very seriously unless they mess up clarity of expression.

A GRE essay is considered only a rough first draft, since the candidates do not have sufficient time to revise their essays. Essays in computer-based tests must be written using a word processor. But at paper-based centres, they have to be handwritten. Typed essays often appear shorter than handwritten essays. Handwritten essays may appear to be more heavily revised than typed essays. GRE readers are trained to evaluate the content of essays and to give the same score to a handwritten essay as they would to its typed version. A candidate’s final score for the analytical writing section is based solely on the scores assigned by human readers.
GRE essays are administered under standardised conditions. Essay scores can provide important information above and beyond any academic writing samples.

In essay writing, it is important to budget your time. Within the 45-minute time limit for the ‘issue’ task, you will need to allow sufficient time to choose one of the two topics, think about the issue you’ve chosen, plan a response and compose your essay. Within the 30-minute time limit for the ‘argument’ task, you will need to allow sufficient time to analyse the argument, plan a critique and compose your text. You should produce the best possible sample of your writing under the testing environment.

In the ‘issue’ task, you may totally agree or disagree with the claim or agree with some parts only. You can also question the assumptions in the statement. You have to develop your position with reasons, preferably supported by relevant examples.

In the ‘argument’ segment, you are not being asked to discuss whether the statements in the argument are true or not. Instead, you are being asked whether conclusions and inferences are validly drawn from the statements. You are not being asked to agree or disagree with the position stated; instead, you are being asked to comment on the thinking that underlies the position stated. Unless this objective is not appreciated, what you write may turn out to be irrelevant. Be on your guard against such a situation.

Earmark a few minutes at the end of each timed task to check and correct errors, if any. Although an occasional spelling or grammatical error will not affect your score, persistent errors would spoil the overall effectiveness of your writing and thereby lower your score.

Analytical writing measures different skills compared to those measured by multiple-choice questions. Some of those who learn English as a second language may have difficulties in this section unlike native speakers of the language. Since analytical writing is an important component of work in most graduate schools, the scores in analytical writing ensure the validity of the General Test.

The ‘POWERPREP Software’ that can be downloaded from the GRE web site www.ets.org/gre/greprep includes two computer-based GRE General Tests; sample analytical writing topics; scored sample essays and reader commentary; test-taking strategies; a math review; and test tutorials. ‘Barron’s GRE’ available in bookstalls is a popular tool used by several candidates.

Section that does not count towards score: In addition to what is listed above, there will be an unidentified section either in verbal or quantitative that does not count towards a score. However, you should complete all the sections, since you do not know which ones are counted for your score. In the computerised General Test, there may be an identified research section that is not scored.

Guidanceplus archives:
http: // www.hindu.com/thehindu/nic/0051
(Source: The Hindu)

Discussion on Actuarial science

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Higher study options, courses on offer and job opportunities

Actuarial science deals mainly with calculation of insurance risks and premiums. It also deals with application of mathematical and economic analysis for decision-making in insurance investment; financial planning and management; and so on.

A few universities offer courses in actuarial science at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Study facilities

The following universities offer courses with actuarial science or insurance as a subject at the degree level.

• Goa University, Goa-403 206

B.Sc. with actuarial science as a subject

• University of Mumbai, Mumbai-400 032

B.Sc. with actuarial science as a subject

• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra-136 119, Haryana

B.A. actuarial science

• University of Delhi, Delhi-110 007

B.A. with insurance as a subject and B.A. (vocational) with insurance economics and commerce as subjects

PG courses

Actuarial science courses at the postgraduate level are offered by only a few universities. Generally, meritorious graduates in mathematics or statistics or those who have studied actuarial science as main or optional subject at the degree level are eligible for admission. A strong base in mathematics or statistics is desirable.

• The Department of Statistics of the University of Madras offers M.Sc. actuarial science.
B.Sc. holders in statistics or mathematics are eligible for admission. Details can be had either from the web site www.unom.ac.in or from the Department of Statistics, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

• Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchi-620 017 ( www.bhc.ac.in), offers M.Sc. and postgraduate diploma courses in actuarial science.

• The Amity School of Insurance and Actuarial Science, New Delhi-110 017, offers M.Sc. actuarial science. ( www.amity.edu)

• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS University) conducts a one-year full-time postgraduate diploma course in actuarial science (PGDAS) ( www.nmims.edu).

List of more universities offering courses in actuarial science can be obtained from the University Hand Book published by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, which is available for reference at the University Employment Information and Guidance Bureaus functioning under all universities.

Fellow membership

The Actuarial Society of India, Fort, Mumbai-400 001, conducts an examination leading to the fellow membership, which has been recognised as a professional qualification by the insurance industry. Those who have passed Plus-Two in any subject combination with a good base in mathematics can appear for the first stage entrance test that comprise two papers — mathematics and English. Each paper is of three hours’ duration. This entrance examination is held in May and November every year.

Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Bhopal and Kolkata will be the examination centres.

After passing the entrance examination, one should apply for student membership and can take the examination leading to professional qualification as an Actuary. This examination covers subjects including probability and statistics; mathematics of finance; life contingencies; economics and accounts; applied statistics; mortality institutional investment; life assurance; and retirement benefits.

Only those who pass the first six subjects can become an associate member. Fellow membership will be awarded to those who pass all subjects. A fellow is recognised as an Actuary.
For details, visit www.actuariesindia.org or www.actuaries.org.uk or contact the Secretary (Education), Actuarial Society of India, 9, Jeevan Udyog, 3rd Floor 278, DN Road, Fort, Mumbai-400 001.

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has made it mandatory for all insurance companies to appoint actuaries who should be a Fellow Member of the Actuarial Society of India.

Job prospects

Any qualified person with an aptitude in mathematics and statistics can become an actuary. Job avenues are in life and general insurance; operations research; statistics; investments and so on. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) provides job opportunities for qualified actuaries as assistant administrative officers. Actuaries can also works as consultants.

An actuary’s skills can also be used in the fields such as pension; investment; project management; banking; healthcare; financial management; and corporate planning.

Insurance

Other insurance-related options can also be considered. One can become a professional in the insurance field after obtaining qualifications such as MBA (insurance); PG Diploma in Insurance Management; Master of Finance and Control (MFC); M.Com. (insurance management) and so on. Besides actuaries, insurance companies provide jobs for insurance surveyors; risk managers; claim adjusters; insurance consultants and so on.

MBA (insurance) is a two-year fulltime professional course, which provides specialised management skills in marketing; finance; information technology; and human resource management, besides the core subjects of insurance and risk management.

The main objective is to develop competence in management of insurance and risk with specific specialisation in organisation of insurance companies; underwriting; and risk management. Another objective of the programme is to prepare professional students to start as entry-level managers in the changing business environment and to provide them with exposure to technical, commercial and practical skills to be applied in the work environment. For obtaining admission to MBA (insurance) programme, one should be a graduate in any discipline, preferably in commerce; economics; actuarial science; mathematics and so on, with at least 50 per cent marks. Selection will be based on an entrance test, group discussion and interview.

The National Law University, Jodhpur ( www.nlujodhpur.ac.in), offers an MBA programme in insurance. Graduates in any subject, including law, with at least 55 per cent marks are eligible for admission. Selection is through a national-level entrance test and interview.

Some institutes and universities in the private sector offer the course.

• Amity School of Insurance and Actuarial Science, E-25, Defence Colony, New Delhi, ( www.amity.edu) and ICFAI University, Hyderabad, ( www.icfai.org) offer MBA (insurance) programme.

Meritorious graduates in any discipline are eligible for admission.

• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS University), Mumbai-400056, offers an MBA course in actuarial science.

• The Institute of Insurance and Risk Management, Hyderabad- 500 033, offers PG diploma courses in general insurance, life insurance and risk management. ( www.iirmworld.org.in)
Graduates in any discipline are eligible for admission.

• The Department of Financial Studies, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi-110 021, offers Master of Finance and Control (MFC) programme.

Graduates in any discipline with at least 50 per cent marks are eligible for admission. Selection is through entrance test and interview. ( www.mfc.edu)

BPO diploma from IGNOU

2009-01-19T10:30:00.000+05:30

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a six-month Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Diploma in Finance and Accountancy Outsourcing (FAO) in association with Accenture, a management consulting, technology services outsourcing company.
This programme is aimed to cater the undergraduate and graduate students from tier 1 to tier 4 cities across the country and will be available to million-odd students, said Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai.

“We have leveraged the expertise of Accenture to develop the course content and train the teachers and will deliver the content across in 43 programme centres in first phase,” he said.
The programme will focus on building FAO skills of the students with 10+2 or bachelor’s degree and above qualifications. Students need to have minimum 50 per cent marks with English as a compulsory subject in their respective programmes.
And they will have to pass a written test in English and Quantitative Ability to be conducted from between February 7 and 15 across 18 centres.

Application forms can be obtained from IGNOU study centres or downloaded from ‘ www.ignou.ac.in’ and last date for applying is February 15.

For more details, contact Prof. C.G. Naidu on 09910609528 or Rajesh Dube at ‘ rajesh.dube@accenture.com’. The successful candidates will be eligible to apply for jobs with Accenture and BPO companies.

Agricultural entrance test

2009-01-19T10:29:00.000+05:30

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has invited applications for the April 19 All India Entrance Examination for Agricultural Undergraduate Programmes and National Talent Scholarships.
Admission to 15 per cent of the seats in State agricultural universities and all seats in the Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur; the National Dairy Research Institute and the Allahabad Agriculture Institute Deemed University will be based on the rank in this test.
For getting application forms by post, send a request to the Controller of Examinations (Education Division), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, KAB-11, Pusa, New Delhi – 110 012.
Attach a demand draft for Rs.450 (Rs.250) drawn in favour of DDG (Education), ICAR, New Delhi, and a self-addressed envelope (without stamps) of the size of 30x25 cm. Applicants should write their names on the back of the draft.
The last date for the receipt of completed applications at this address is March 10.
Details can be had from the information bulletin accompanying the application form.

What the IIMs look for

2009-01-19T10:28:00.001+05:30

Both the hundred percentilers from Bangalore, Ameya Mhatre and Lakshmisha S.K., confessed that they could not figure out why they did not get calls from all the Indian Institutes of Management for admission to the Post-Graduate Programme in Management. Several others, with 99 and 98 percentiles did not make it to the second round of some institutes.
As many as 3,557 candidates received a call from IIM-Ahmedabad this year. Not less than 25 per cent in each section and 33 per cent in aggregate. The cut-off for those with reservation is lowered to 17 and 25 respectively. The website gives a comprehensive tabulation of what it calls the composite score — based on CAT score, pre-bachelor’s academic performance, all of which varies for each category. However, the institute makes no mention of any weightage to those with work experience. The lowest CAT score which got a call was reportedly around 98 percentile, as was the case with IIM-Kozhikode.
The IIM-Bangalore website has listed a mathematical formulae based on which the scores for the first stage are prepared. The break-up for weightages for the second round has also been declared. This institute looks for academic record, work experience and certifications. The cut-off at IIM-Lucknow was 90 percentile, while Shillong pegged it at 72.

Theatre is catching up in Hyderabad

2009-01-19T10:26:00.000+05:30

After films, fashion industry and music, a new trend is fast catching up students -- theatre and drama.
Though Hyderabad is not known for theatre and drama culture, the core reason that is luring students towards this new arena, is the zeal to do ‘something different’. And many students observe that theatre provides them with a platform to express their views and share thoughts.
Hyderabadi youth has realised the importance to speak out and give something to the society. “Through theatre we promote our culture, traditions and other aspects. It is more about creating awareness on different issues and developments,” says Shaaz Mehmood, a law student, who leads Shoelace Dramatics, an organisation set up by a group of students.
Youngsters feel that rock band performances, fashion shows and movies fail to catch attention of all age groups. “Theatre plays can be fun-oriented, comical satires, serious shows and there is vast scope for experimentation,” observes Ambika Bhalerao, a final year mass communications student.
On adjusting to the academic schedule and examination preparations with theatre play rehearsal and discussions, Ambika says rehearsals are conducted after college hours and during holidays. Excepting for few theatre organisations like Father Ali Baig Foundation, Dramanon and Jeunesse, there are not many groups in twin cities that help students in developing their skills. But this is where workshops conducted by professionals come in handy and students make best use of such opportunities, explains Nidhi Dugar, a student and General Secretary of Shoelace Dramatics.
“The craze is definitely increasing among students. There was tremendous response to the auditions we conducted in September last and 10 students were short-listed from over 150 students,” says Nidhi. Students are not confining to participate in theatre plays but they are also organising shows to raise money for charity and support voluntary organisations. They say it’s indeed a new beginning.

How to crack CLAT

2009-01-19T10:22:00.001+05:30

For preparing to take a test like CLAT, it is very important to study judiciously rather than just mugging up from study material

Law as a course to study has undergone a sea-change over the years with establishment of National Law Schools and the corporatisation of the placements in top law schools in the country.
Last year National Law Schools decided to conduct Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for admissions into various under-graduate and graduate study programmes in leading National Law universities of India.

For preparing to take a test like CLAT, it is very important to study judiciously rather than just mugging up from study material readily available in the market. Not only will CLAT pursuers have to be adequately prepared but also for their board exams.
Now is a time where CLAT aspirants should maintain a fine and a judicious balance in preparing for CLAT and their boards.
If you are a CLAT aspirant, you will need to know what portions of the syllabus you should be sticking on to now and how much time you ought to allot for it, where the time allotment itself would vary from student to student depending on their understanding skills.

Time management

Aspirants should proportionately allot the available time and resources to cover the topics like General Knowledge, English, Mathematical & Logical Reasoning and Legal Aptitude.

Go through the newspaper everyday. Most aspirants sometimes start skipping the newspaper sometime in February thinking that they can manage the skipped portion after the board; however it is better to study fewer portion on a daily basis. For example, there is continuous change in posts and ranks in many government departments, new amendments in the laws, etc. Instead of piling it all up its better to study this on a regular basis. This is the time where your focus on GK must be restricted to areas, which you can grasp and recall easily. Don’t sit hard intending to finish your module by February, rather just brush through it a certain times when you are stained from studying for your Board Examinations. Again do the part that you can grasp easily.
Focus on the vocabulary section, in tandem with reading the newspaper by picking out words that you don’t know. As far as grammar and comprehension go, try doing it on the weekends, but if you are not too confident about English, give an hour or two more per week on this section.

Mathematics & Logical reasoning – these two areas are the most strenuous of all, as they require relatively more analytical understanding. What is suggested is in this phase is that you concentrate more on GK and English. Try doing 5-10 questions from a particular topic on every alternative day. Do problems in the sections that are pretty simple and enjoyable like speed, work, ratio and permutation or calendar sums. Remember the range of marks that one set of students (like top 100 or 100-200 students) score in the difficult sections is usually the same (like 16-20 or 18-24 out of 26 for 13 * 2 questions); at times these simple sections can turn whole paper around.

Legal Aptitude

The idea in this section is not to understand the LAW but to know how to apply it to the given facts. As it turns out it’s more of logical reasoning with a tinge of legal principles and Jargons.
However, with an expected surge in the questions in this are, make sure you go through the ‘Legal Knowledge” portion on your weekends. Try this until the end of February, after that it’s better to restrict yourself only to the newspaper (GK on alternative days, brush through it when you are watching TV or during your tea break) and English and very occasionally other sections. Don’t push yourself too hard. ‘Work smart not hard’ is the key.

Legal knowledge has always been an integral part of the curriculum, and requires you to go through the recent updates happening in the legal field such as the recent judgments etc. Answer: Read. Next Question; How to read? Our advice is to always read things extensively and in detail. Whenever you are reading an article, read it carefully and completely and not just go through a summary or skim through a bunch of prepared points.

For example, if you happen to read about Rajiv Gandhi.

Browsing through a few points will tell you that ‘He was the youngest Prime Minister’ and ‘A militant outfit called LTTE killed him’. But what you can and will miss out and what the National Law Schools will test you upon is ‘where was he killed’, or ‘what policies did he adopt in India? ‘what were the landmark moves taken by him?, ‘What was his tenure?’ You could be asked about the importance of these events and if you don’t know it in details and are prepared superficial things could miss out if you miss even a small ink. For example if they ask you where was Rajiv Gandhi assassinated? What was his impact in Shah Bano?

Eligibility

Under-Graduate: Academics: 10+2 Examination or equivalent with not less than 50% marks for General and 45% marks for SC/ST OBC and persons with disability.(Students taking qualifying examination in March/April 2009 are also eligible to apply)

Age limit: Not more than 20 years in case of General and 22 years in case of SC / ST / 0BC Post-graduate (EXCEPT FOR NLU, JODHPUR) Academics: 55% marks in aggregate in LL.B. / B.L. 50% marks in case of SC / ST/ OBC and persons with disability. Application form can obtained from the designated branches of National bank and State Bank of India or any of the National Law School against the payment of Rs.2500/- (Rs.2000/- in case of SC/ST). The last date for receipt of application forms is April 10, 2008. The test would be held on May 11, 2008.

Candidates can get further information by sending mails to info@lawentrance.com or visit www.lawentrance.com

Army recruitment rally today

2009-01-19T10:20:00.001+05:30

HYDERABAD: An Army recruitment rally will be organised from January 19 to 25 at A.C. Subba Reddy Stadium, Nellore district, to enrol eligible candidates from eight districts for the posts of soldier (technical, nursing assistant, general duty, clerk/storekeeper and tradesman).
The districts are Visakhapatnam, Nellore, Chittoor, Anantapur, Guntur, Prakasam, Krishna and Kadada. Interested candidates can get more information from the Army Recruitment Office, Secunderabad

Interactive session on CA Course

2009-01-19T10:19:00.000+05:30

Centre for Professional Education (CPE), an exclusive coaching centre for CA course, will conduct a one-to-one interactive session on Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at its office in HB Colony, to bring some facts to the notice of Chartered Accountant course students, according to its administrator Prasad.

English training programme

2009-01-19T10:18:00.000+05:30

A four-week English training programme is being organised for those appearing for DSC 2008 by YMCA of Greater Hyderabad from Wednesday. The programme will cover entire syllabus for school assistant, secondary grade teachers, physical education teachers and language pandits, a press release said. Contact 9391116801/9298701232.

APSRTC interviews

2009-01-19T10:15:00.000+05:30

Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Corporation will organise interviews for the post of ‘Contract Drivers’ in Guntur from January 27 to 31, Regional Manager S.A. Ansari said in a release. Call letters had been sent to all the candidates who had applied for the post. The candidates had been asked to come with all original certificates for verification.

Contact classes of PGRRCDE

2008-12-24T10:06:00.000+05:30

The contact classes for I, II and III years of B.A and B.Com of Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education (PGRRCDE). Osmania University will be conducted from December 29. Classes will be held between 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. on all working days at the centre, said a press release from PGRRCDE.

DAAD scholarships for Indian students

2008-11-15T09:41:00.001+05:30

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Regional Office at New Delhi has announced new scholarships for research programmes for Indian students and research scholars.

Good governance

The new programme, Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG), is designed to academically qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of good governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life.

The programme offers graduates with a first class university degree, the chance to obtain a master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance to the social, political and economic development of their home country. The deadline for this scholarship is November 15, 2008.

Research Fellowships

DLR - DAAD Research Fellowships is a new programme implemented by the DLR (national research centre for aeronautics and space) and the DAAD.

This fellowship offers outstanding scientists and researchers the opportunity to conduct special research at the institutes of the DLR in Germany. These fellowships are defined and awarded on an individual basis.

Each Fellowship announcement will indicate the specific qualification requirements and terms of the visit. The current offers are published under ‘DLR-DAAD Fellowships - Current Offers’ at http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/ausschreibungen/09009.de.html . Offer Nos. 13 and 27 are specifically for India. Application deadline is Nobember 30, 2008.

DAAD-Siemens Research Grants

Siemens AG and the DAAD aim to give young and early-stage researchers who are particularly qualified in specific subject areas and who come from select universities in India the opportunity to spend a longer period of time doing research within the scope of international projects.

The individual project has to be completed with a doctorate in Germany. It will be supervised by scientists working at universities in Germany in close cooperation with scientists working for Siemens Corporate Technology. Application deadline is November 30, 2008.

Student internships

DAAD Internships in science, technology and engineering provides bachelor-students between their third and fourth years with the opportunity to spend a minimum of two months and a maximum of three months working with German doctoral students, scientists or professors on research projects at institutions of higher education and research institutes in Germany. This offer is open to students from a list of specified universities/colleges in India. (check the DAAD website for the list). The students shall locate a German host by themselves and get an invitation for the internship period. Candidates must be full-time students at recognised Indian universities, have above average marks. The application deadline is November 30.

For more details, click on the link ‘DAAD scholarships’ by logging on to http://newdelhi.daad.de

E-Mail: info@daaddelhi.org

Air hostess training

2008-11-15T09:40:00.001+05:30

Here is a golden opportunity for young and ambitious students aspiring to fly skywards. “Cloud 9 Air Hostess Training Institute,” a division of Kairali Aviation (P) Limited, is launching its second batch of one-year air hostess training programme from this month.

The aspirants should have passed 10 + 2 examinations, said Manager Operations of Kairali Aviation (P) Ltd Sowmya Rani S.K.

The Institute is affiliated to Punjab Technical University. The course fee is Rs. 1.15 lakh.
Ms. Rani said the course modules included the standard foundation skills needed by airlines and a range of advanced proficiency. The maximum age limit is 26 years. After completion of the course, the trained personnel could join multinational companies as front office executives, GRE (Guest Relation Executives) and GS (Ground Staff). Those who want to join international airlines should have a minimum experience of six months to one year in star hotels.

Kairali Aviation (P) Ltd also offers pilot training. The aspirants should have studied science subjects such as physics and mathematics at the pre-university level. The fee ranges between Rs. 16,00,000 and Rs.30,00,000 depending on the place they opt for flying. The company will be starting its own practical flight training centre at Chikmagalur by next year. Ground school training will be for two-and-a-half months in Bangalore. The initial salary for the pilots will be around Rs. 1.5 lakh, Ms. Rani added.

The new centre of the Air Hostess Training Institute was inaugurated on October 9.

EME recruitment

2008-11-15T09:36:00.000+05:30

SANGAREDDY: EME recruitment rally would be held at EME Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, from November 17 to 30. Those who passed Class X and aged between 17 -23 years (for solider technical and 21years for solider general) can attend. For details contact Army welfare officer, Sangareddy.

MICA invites applications

2008-11-11T11:23:00.001+05:30

The Mudra Institute of Communications (MICA) Ahmedabad has invited applications for its entrance test for admissions to the two-year fulltime residential Post Graduate Programme in Communications Management. Those who have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and have appeared for IIM-CAT 2008 are eligible to apply.

Applicants short-listed on the basis of the CAT score will be invited for MICA admission test and those who qualify will have to take part in a group discussion and interview.

Apply online on www.mica-india.net till January 20. For offline application forms and other details, contact: MICA Admission Office, Shela, Ahmedabad – 380 058 or on 2717 – 308250.

FTRE on Dec. 14

2008-11-11T11:11:00.000+05:30

The FIITJEE Talent Reward Examination (FTRE) 2008 will be conducted on December 14 in 56 test centres across the country.

The examination is for students from class six to 12 who are appearing for board exams, competitive entrance exams, SAT, OLYMPIAD, NTSE and the IIT-JEE.

The examination will be conducted at FIITJEE centres at Delhi (South Delhi, East Delhi, North-West Delhi, Rohini and Janakpuri), Delhi NCR (Gurgaon, Noida and Faridabad), Amritsar, Bangalore, Bhilai, Bhopal, Bokaro, Chandigarh, Chennai (Adyar and Kilpauk), Hyderabad (Saifabad, Dilshuknagar and Kukatpally), Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata (Rabindra Sadan and Ultodanga–Salt Lake), Lucknow, Mumbai (Dadar, Andheri, Navi Mumbai and Chembur), Patna, Ranchi, Shaktinagar (NTPC) and Vizag, besides other FTRE test centres at Asansol, Bhagalpur, Bhatinda, Bhubaneswar, Dhanbad, Durgapur, Gorakhpur, Hisar, Kakinada, Kanpur, Karimnagar, Ludhiana, Muzaffarpur, Nagpur, Nellore, Neyveli, Patiala, Pune, Raipur, Thiruvanthapuram and Vijayawada.

Deadline

The last date to register for the examination is December 10. Further details and information about the registration process, test schedule, the details of syllabi and the regular FIITJEE programmes are available at www.fiitjee.com/ ftre.htm

The results will be declared on January 4 at www.fiitjee.com/ftre.htm

Career prospects in multimedia

2008-11-11T11:10:00.000+05:30

Working with multimedia involves working on data that exists in different formats like text, image, graphics, audio and video. It encompasses skills such as drawing, sketching, animation, audio/ video editing and graphic designing. The applications of multimedia include video/ computer/ online/ mobile games, advertising, fashion designing, web designing, film and video production, interactive solutions, virtual reality and educational software.

The industry has grown on a large scale in the recent years executing several domestic and foreign projects successfully. The career prospects of multimedia professionals are quite challenging and lucrative. They can find employment in industries like entertainment, education, media, advertising, web designing and event management. There are several courses related to multimedia offered at different levels. The following are some of the courses and their details: Vishwakarma Creative-i College, Maharashtra offers B.Sc in Multimedia Technologies. The eligibility criterion is pass in 10+2 from the streams of Arts or Science or Commerce. For details, log on to http://creativei.info

BITS, Jaipur offers B.Sc Animation and Multimedia. The eligibility criteria are pass in 10th standard and 10+2 with minimum 60 per cent marks and minimum 50 per cent marks in all the required subjects at 10+2 level. The admission is based on merit rank and performance at Creativity Aptitude Test. For details, log on to www.bitmesra.ac.in

Satyabhama University, Tamil Nadu offers M.Sc in Multimedia. The eligibility criterion is graduation in relevant discipline. For details, log on to www.sathyabamauniv.ac.in

Karunya University, Tamil Nadu offers M.Tech in Multimedia Technologies. The eligibility criterion is BE/ B.Tech in any branch with minimum 50 per cent marks. For details, log on to http://karunya.edu

Asian Academy of Film and Television, Uttar Pradesh offers one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Multimedia, two-years M.Sc Multimedia Technologies and three-years B.Sc Multimedia. The admission is based on performance at entrance test. The eligibility criterion for B.Sc is Intermediate. For M.Sc it is graduation. These degrees are awarded by Punjab Technical University. For details, log on to www.aaft.com

You can also opt for diploma or other short-term courses offered in regular/ distance or online mode by various institutions. You may also choose to do courses in animation or multimedia tools offered in institutes like Aptech or Image.

NAARM offers course

2008-11-11T11:09:00.001+05:30

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management will be launching one year post graduate diploma in IT Management in Agriculture on November 11. The use of IT in increasing the productivity in various fields and the need to apply these technologies in agriculture had necessitated this course. Indian Council of Agricultural Research Deputy Director General (Edn) Dr. N. Prakash Tiwari will inaugurate the programme on the academy premises in Rajendranagar.

IBSAT 2008 on December 21

2008-11-11T11:07:00.000+05:30

Common Aptitude Test, IBSAT 2008, for admission to ICFAI full time MBA programme for 2009-11 and one-year executive post-graduate programme will be held on December 21.

According to a release from ICFAI, the sale of applications is currently going on. The last date for receipt of IBSAT applications is November 20. Applicants interested in registering for IBSAT 2008 can fill up the online registration form available at www.ibsat.org.

They can also contact the ICFAI Branch, Whites Building, D.B. Road, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore – 641002, or call at 0422-2548877 / 25465777.

National Defence Academy exam on April 19

2008-11-11T11:04:00.000+05:30

The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination will be held on April 19, 2009. Last date

Last date for submission of forms is November 17, 2008.

Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than January 2, 1991 and not later than July 1, 1993 are eligible.

Army

For Army Wing, candidates need to pass Inter or its equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a university. For Air Force and Naval Wings and for 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course of Naval Academy, a pass in Intermediate or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics is a must. For details, log on to www.upsc.gov.in

Ph.D. programmes

2008-11-11T11:00:00.000+05:30

The following national level institutions are providing research facilities leading to Ph.D. It is time to apply for these Ph.D. programmes. More details can be obtained from the web sites of the institutes concerned.

Immunology

The National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi – 110 067, has invited applications for admission to its Ph.D. programmes in the areas of genetics and cell signalling; immunity and infection; molecular and cellular biology; reproduction and development; and structural and computational biology.

M.Sc. holders in any branch of science or M.Tech., MBBS, M.V.Sc. or M.Pharm. holders who have passed all major examination from 10 +2 onwards with at least 60 per cent marks are eligible to apply. Those who are likely to complete these courses this year can also apply.
Selection is based on a written test to be held on February 15 at Delhi, Bangalore, Pune and Kolkata.

Application form and other details can be downloaded from the web site www.nii.res.in.
Completed applications should reach Manager (A&E), National Institute of Immunology, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110 067 on or before December 8, 2008.

For details, visit www.nii.res.in

Astrophysics

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore – 560 034 has invited applications from bright and motivated students with outstanding academic merit for admission to its Ph.D. programme; integrated Ph.D. programme in physics and astrophysics; and integrated M.Tech.-Ph.D. (tech) programme in astronomical instrumentation.

For more details and the application form, visit www.iiap.res.in.

Applications should be submitted online on or before November 20, 2008. The entrance test will be held on December 13 at various centres across the country.

Anna University

The Centre for Research under Anna University Chennai has invited application for admission to Ph.D. and M.S. (by research) programmes (December session).

Application forms and other details can be downloaded from the web site www.annauniv.edu/research. Last date for the receipt of completed applications is November 15, 2008.

IIT Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has invited applications for admission to Ph.D. programmes for the spring semester 2008-09 session.

More details can be obtained from the web site www.iitr.ernet.ac.in. Last date for the receipt of completed applications is November 14, 2008.

Chemical Laboratory

The National Chemical Laboratory, Pune – 411 008 has invited applications for admission to Ph.D. programmes in chemical and related sciences from students who have qualified CSIR- NET, CSIR -UGC fellowship schemes; DBT, ICMR JRF examinations; or Bioinformatics National Certification Examination. For more details and application form, visit www.ncl-india.org.

Last date for the receipt of completed applications is November 14, 2008.

NIT Warangal

The National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh – 506 021, has invited applications for admission to its Ph.D. and M.S. (by research) programmes for December 2008 session.

Application forms and other details can be downloaded from the web site www.nitw.ac.in.

Last date for the receipt of completed applications is November 17, 2008.

Nehru Centre

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur P.O., Bangalore – 560 064 has invited applications for admission to Ph.D. and M.S. engineering (by research) and M.S. (by research).

More details can be obtained from the web site www.jncasr.ac.in/admit.

Last date for receipt of completed application forms is November 28, 2008.

Fellow programme in management

2008-11-11T10:59:00.000+05:30

The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal, has invited applications for its doctoral-level fellow programme in management commencing in July 2009.

Those who have obtained Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 60 per cent marks and with good academic record are eligible to apply.

The candidate must not be above 45 years as on June 30, 2009. Selection is based on CAT or GMAT score or UGC- CSIR- NET, group discussion and interview. Those selected will be eligible for a monthly fellowship of Rs.12,000 during the first and second years and Rs.14,000 during the third and fourth years.

A contingency grant of Rs.20,000 a year will also be given.

For more details, visit www.iifm.ac.in/fpm.

Last date for the receipt of completed applications is February 15, 2009.

Symbiosis aptitude test on December 21

2008-11-11T10:58:00.001+05:30

The Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test, a common written test for admission to programmes of the Post-Graduate Institutes of Symbiosis International University, will be conducted on December 21 in 29 cities across the country.

Apart from the mandatory test, students also have to undergo the selection process of the institute concerned.

A candidate can choose only one city and the centre and its address will be printed on the admit card, said a communication from Symbiosis.

In Kerala, Kochi will be a test centre. The other centres include Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Visakhapatanam.

The last date for registration is November 25.

The results will be announced on January 10, 2009.

Students could register online at www.snaptest.org. The fee is Rs.1,000. They can make the payment by cash (through Axis Bank), demand draft or online using a credit card.

The SNAP web site has the facility for the online purchase of prospectus and application forms for some institutes under Symbiosis International University, which will continue till January 9, 2009. Thereafter the candidates should have to contact the institute directly.

Opportunities in M.Sc. Nursing

2008-11-11T10:50:00.005+05:30

Demand for professionally-qualified nurses and nursing tutors are increasing day by day in the country and abroad. This demand is likely to continue in the future also. To rise further in the profession, with the option of being engaged in teaching assignments, a Master’s degree course in nursing is indeed a good choice.

M.Sc. nursing courses are being offered by the colleges of nursing attached to the medical colleges in various States. Majority of the nursing college admissions are for those domiciled in the respective States, but some prominent colleges at the national level admit students through entrance tests. Most nursing colleges tend to offer nursing courses to girls only, but the field is open to males also, though in restricted numbers.

Specialisations

Specialised courses in nursing are also available either as Master’s degree or post diploma courses in areas of medical surgical nursing; community health nursing; child health nursing or paediatric nursing; obstetrics and gynaecology nursing; mental health nursing or psychiatric nursing; and so on. Study facilities with a limited number of seats are available for the Master’s degree level programmes. Nursing graduates can also enter the administrative field by securing a postgraduate (PG) degree or diploma in hospital administration.

Study facilities

In Kerala, the government nursing colleges at Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam and Kozhikode offer M.Sc. nursing in different specialties for meritorious graduates in nursing.

The details are as follows:

•M.Sc. nursing (medical surgical nursing) – Total 20 seats; offered by nursing colleges at Thiruvananthapuram (8 seats), Kottayam (6 seats) and Kozhikode (6 seats).

•Community health nursing – 18 seats; offered by colleges at Thiruvananthapuram (8 seats), Kottayam (4 seats) and Kozhikode (6 seats).

•Child health nursing – 18 seats; Thiruvananthapuram (8 seats), Kottayam (4 seats) and Kozhikode (6 seats).

•Obstetrics and gynaecology nursing – 14 seats; Thiruvananthapuram (4 seats), Kottayam (4 seats) and Kozhikode (6 seats).

•Mental health nursing – 10 seats; Kottayam (4 seats) and Kozhikode (6 seats).

Duration of the course is two years. Selection is through the State-level entrance examination conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala. Those who have secured a B.Sc. nursing degree from any of the universities in Kerala or from any other university recognised as equivalent thereto by any university in Kerala are eligible to appear for the M.Sc. nursing entrance examination.

Those who have passed basic B.Sc. degree in nursing or post basic B.Sc. degree in nursing (regular course) or equivalent examination from universities outside the State should produce recognition or eligibility certificate.

Outside Kerala

M.Sc. nursing courses are offered by the following colleges outside Kerala. More details can be collected from the colleges concerned.

•Rajkumari Amritkaur College of Nursing, New Delhi – 110 024

•Christian Medical College and Hospital, College of Nursing, Vellore – 632 004

•Christian Medical College and Hospital, College of Nursing, Ludhiana – 141 008

•College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal – 576 119

•St. John’s Nursing College, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore – 560 034

•M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education and Research, Bangalore – 560 054

•Father Muller’s College of Nursing, Mangalore – 575 002

•KLE Society’s College of Nursing, Belgaum – 590 010

•Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, College of Nursing, Coimbatore – 541 044

•Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai – 625 020

•Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh – 160 012

•All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, 110 Chitaranjan Avenue, Kolkata – 700 012

•Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai – 400 020

•Annapoorna College of Nursing, Vinayaka Mission, Salem, Tamil Nadu – 636 308

•National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore – 560 029 ( http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in/)

M.Sc. psychiatric nursing

•All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi ( http://www.aiims.edu/)

M.Sc. nursing (neuro science, psychiatric nursing and so on)

Research

Those who successfully complete M.Sc. nursing with good marks can go for M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. The following are among the institutions offering such programmes.

•College of Nursing, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 011

•College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal

•Leelabai Thackersay College of Nursing, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai

•The Institute of Health Science, Mangalore

Career prospects

After the successful completion of M.Sc., one could try to become a clinical nurse, nurse administrator, nurse educator, nurse researcher and so on. Clinical nurses act as consultants for providing care in a designated clinical setting. A nurse administrator has organisational and functional responsibilities in running a nursing service department at various levels. Nurse educators participate in curriculum development in the clinical specialisation and helps in the academic, professional and personal growth of students.

The demand for highly-qualified and skilled nurses will continue to grow with the expansion of healthcare facilities. With the expansion of educational and training institutes in nursing, the demand for teachers is also increasing. Professionally-qualified nurses could try to get suitable positions in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia and in various European countries, after qualifying NCLEX- RN (National Council Licensure Examinations for Registered Nurses), CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing School), TOFEL (Test of English as Foreign Languages), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and so on. ( http://www.cgfns.org/, http://www.tofel.org/, http://www.ielts.org/). Nurse researchers are involved in research process and methodology and should be able to carryout research independently in an area of specialisation.

DAAD scholarships for Indian students

2008-11-11T10:48:00.000+05:30

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Regional Office at New Delhi has announced new scholarships for research programmes for Indian students and research scholars.

Good governance

The new programme, Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG), is designed to academically qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of good governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life.

The programme offers graduates with a first class university degree, the chance to obtain a master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance to the social, political and economic development of their home country. The deadline for this scholarship is November 15, 2008.

Research fellowships

DLR - DAAD Research Fellowships is a new programme implemented by the DLR (national research centre for aeronautics and space) and the DAAD.

This fellowship offers outstanding scientists and researchers the opportunity to conduct special research at the institutes of the DLR in Germany. These fellowships are defined and awarded on an individual basis.

Each Fellowship announcement will indicate the specific qualification requirements and terms of the visit. The current offers are published under ‘DLR-DAAD Fellowships - Current Offers’ at http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/ausschreibungen/09009.de.html . Offer Nos. 13 and 27 are specifically for India. Application deadline is Nobember 30, 2008.

DAAD-Siemens grants

Siemens AG and the DAAD aim to give young and early-stage researchers who are particularly qualified in specific subject areas and who come from select universities in India the opportunity to spend a longer period of time doing research within the scope of international projects. The individual project has to be completed with a doctorate in Germany. It will be supervised by scientists working at universities in Germany in close cooperation with scientists working for Siemens Corporate Technology. Application deadline is November 30, 2008.

Course in IT management

2008-11-11T10:47:00.001+05:30

The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management will be launching a one-year postgraduate diploma course in IT Management in Agriculture on November 11.

The use of information technology in increasing the productivity in various fields and the need to apply these technologies in agriculture had necessitated this course. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research Deputy Director, General (Edn), Dr. N. Prakash Tiwari, will inaugurate the programme on the academy premises in Rajendranagar.

Employment fair at Calicut University

2008-11-11T10:43:00.000+05:30

Calicut University is organising a mega job fair for the students of its affiliated colleges. The employment fair, to be held on the university campus at Tenhipalam on November 22 and 23, is expected to bring over a dozen companies and thousands of students to the campus. Although started in a bigger way, with 32 companies evincing interest to come and conduct mass recruitment, the ongoing global economic recession has brought a pall to the ambitious plans of the university. “We have been forced to slash the number of days to two from three,” said V.K. Janardhanan, Placement Officer of the university.

The university has ensured the participation of a dozen-odd companies. Prominent among the companies coming to the fair on November 22 and 23 are HCL, Maersk, Sitel and Reliance.

Most of the companies will be offering opportunities at the entry level. “That brings good news to the general graduates of our affiliated arts and science colleges,” said Dr. Janardhanan. As the appointments of second level managerial cadres are generally frozen the world over, MBA students may not find the fair an attractive affair. Similarly, professional students of law colleges, dental colleges, medical colleges, nursing colleges and teacher-education colleges too may not find the mela useful. However, for B.Tech., M.C.A., BA, B.Sc. and B.Com. students of the affiliated colleges, the fair is poised to provide a golden opportunity to bargain and land a good job.

Maersk, a shipping firm, alone has 600-odd openings. “But the job fair doesn’t provide any guarantee that they fill all their vacancies. They have promised to recruit if they get the right candidates,” said Dr. Janardhanan.

It is the first time in the State that a university is providing a platform for the entire students of its affiliated colleges to seek employment. Although companies have been approaching colleges for campus recruitments, such fairs would usually get limited to individual campuses. According to Calicut University authorities, more than 10,000 students are expected to attend the two-day job fair. The representatives of 70-odd affiliated colleges had attended a meeting held in connection with the job fair. Fresh graduates as well as those passing out in 2009 too will be considered by the recruiters. However, the university authorities could not elaborate on the kind of jobs that will be offered. “The outlook and demands of each recruiter will be different,” said Dr. Janardhanan. It was only a few months ago that Calicut University set up a placement cell for its students. Hungarian firm Trasset and its subsidiaries had recruited 52-odd students from a mini job fair organised by the university placement cell in March. While 42 of the jobs went to engineering graduates, 10 were bagged by general graduates.

Andhra University degree exams from March 2

2008-11-11T10:42:00.000+05:30

VISAKHAPATNAM: The theory examinations of first, second and third year examinations of B.A., B.Com., B.Sc. (home science), B.A. (OL), B.C.A., B.E.M. and B.B.M. courses of Andhra University will commence on March 2, 2009.

The English practical examinations will be held from January 20 to February 10 and the science practical examinations from February 12 to 26, according to a press release from Controller of Examinations K. Samrajyalakshmi.

The last date for payment of examination fee is December 1 without fine and December 10 with a late fee of Rs. 500. Applications will be accepted for only theory papers 10 days before commencement of examination on payment of a penal fee of Rs. 2,000.

Additional fee

Proforma of the examination application form can be downloaded from the AU website http/ www.andhrauniversity.info/exams/appl.html and has to be submitted to the Principal of college concerned.

An additional fee of Rs. 30 towards examination application form has to be paid along with examination fee.

Students of B.Com. (restructured), CCS, vocational (old) courses prior to B.A. bathces of 1998-1999 and B.Sc. 1994-95 batches will be permitted to appear for the left over papers under Part I and Part II at the special examination, which would be held along with the regular candidates and this will be the last chance for them.

The special examination will be held at Sir C.R.R. College for Boys, Elurur (for West Godavari district); S.K.V.T. College, Rajahmundry (East Godavari); Dr. V.S. Krishna Govt. Degree College here (Visakhapatnam); M.R. College for Boys, Vizianagaram (Vizianagaram) and Government Degree College for Boys, Srikakulam (Srikakulam district).

In case the candidates failed in the special examinations of Part I and Part II, they will be permitted to complete the course under the School of Distance Education after taking readmission.

Applications submitted by the candidates by post or in person at the university office will not be entertained.

Award for NGRI scientist

2008-11-11T10:40:00.001+05:30

HYDERABAD: R.K. Chadha, Head, Seismology Group, National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), was presented the ‘2008 Decennial Award’ of the Indian Geophysical Union at its 45th convention in Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, recently. The award carried a gold medal and a citation. The AP Academy of Science will honour him on November 15 a press release said here on Monday.

Exclusive portal for engineering students

2008-11-11T10:39:00.001+05:30

HYDERABAD: To help engineering students get rid of “examination and interview blues”, a portal exclusively addressing their needs was launched by Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) D. Narasimha Reddy at the university campus on Monday.
A private firm, Deccansoft Software Services has developed the website in partnership with an in-house panel of experts, a company official said. The website ‘ www.examshub.com’ would host
solved question papers of all engineering branches handled by JNTU.

Describing the portal as a one-point solution, he said the company developed an algorithm that doesn’t repeat any of the questions. Besides, by double clicking any word in the text, its meaning can be known, Mr. Soni said. The site also contains 32,000 videos of lectures. The website has innovative features like ‘discussion forum.’

Online scholarship facility from today

2008-11-11T10:38:00.001+05:30

Hyderabad: Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, will launch online transmission of tuition fee reimbursement and post-matric scholarships to minority students on Tuesday coinciding with the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad being observed as Minority Welfare Day.
An amount of Rs. 51.13 crore is being sanctioned towards scholarship covering 1.64 lakh students for the year 2008-09. An equal number of students will get tuition fee reimbursement of Rs. 120.13 crore.

“This is the first time that the scheme is going online”, said Mohd Ilyas Rizvi, vice-chairman and MD of A.P. State Minorities Finance Corporation Ltd. Speaking to presspersons here on Monday that the tuition fee reimbursement for students admitted under Category ‘A’ in professional courses would be transmitted to the bank account of the colleges while the scholarship amount would be transmitted to the bank account of students.

This facility was being extended to students whose parents’ annual income was less than Rs. 1 lakh.

Under the Government of India scheme, merit-cum-means-based scholarships would be given away to 867 students for professional courses and post-matric scholarships to 7,586 students for the year 2008-09. Under the pre-matric scholarship , an amount of Rs. 4.31 crore was sanctioned to 16,027 students The corporation planned to train 1,855 persons for various trades at a cost of Rs. 2.65 crore.

MoU signed

2008-11-11T10:36:00.000+05:30

University of Hyderabad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahasarakham University, Thailand in the areas of mutual academic interest pertaining to the fields of Computer and Information Sciences, Biological Sciences and Social sciences, a release from the University informed.

Education Day today

2008-11-11T10:35:00.001+05:30

National Education Day will be celebrated at Telugu Bala Mahila Pranganam to remember Abul Kalam. Maulana Abul Kalam Muhiyuddin Ahmed was born on November 11, 1888, was a Muslim scholar and a senior political leader of the Indian independence movement, whose birth anniversary will be celebrated in Guntur on Tuesday.

205 fake institutions

2008-11-07T09:59:00.001+05:30

Both the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) had identified 205 fake universities and institutions during the last three years and in the current year, so far, according to official sources.

The UGC and AICTE keep a watch over such institutions. Of the 205, two were identified by UGC and the rest were fake technical institutions identified by AICTE. The two institutions identified by the UGC are in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

Of the fake institutions spotted by AICTE, 74 are in Maharashtra; 25 in Delhi; 22 in Karnataka; 15 each in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal; 14 in Uttar Pradesh; nine each in Haryana and Chandigarh; eight in Andhra Pradesh; three each in Rajasthan and Gujarat; two each in Kerala and Punjab; and one each in Madhya Pradesh and Goa. The names of these institutions have been included in the list of fake universities, institutions maintained by UGC and AICTE and also posted on their respective web sites.

State-wise List of fake Universities as on 29thJuly, 2008

Courses in clinical research

2008-11-07T09:56:00.000+05:30

Clinical Research professionals need to be well-versed in the fields of operations, data management, medical writing, biostatistics and soft skills. And Mpower Institute of Clinical Research, registered in 2006, aims for excellence in providing training in all these fields.

The Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (PGDCR) includes six months of training with classes over the weekend. This course enables the students to become Clinical Research Coordinator, Associate, Medical Writer, Data Management Validator, Safety Reviewer, Monitor in hospitals and pharmaceutical companies. Another course offered is the Post-Graduate Diploma in Health Care Management (PGCHM). In collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s Foundation for Health (DRFHE), this is the first venture to support patients with knowledge not only in medicine but also in finance, stress, psychological support etc. This course enables the students to become patient care coordinators, health care experts, patient recruiters and retainers in the hospital sector.

The eligibility for joining the courses is B. Pharma, M. Pharma, MBBS, MD, BDS, MDS, B.Sc., M.Sc., Life sciences, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, BOT or MPT. The age limit is 35 years and the batch strength is 10-15 students (for PGDCR) and 20-25 students (for PGCHM). The duration of the course is six months with weekend classes only between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (or) 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Students will be given an option to work on-site during weekdays for getting practical exposure. Students will be trained in communication skills, negotiation, body language, corporate etiquettes, SWOT analysis, resume writing, interview skills and group interactions. Candidates with qualification and eligibility have to take up an entrance test, aptitude test, English test and basic computer test.

The placement track record has been impressive in all seven batches. Some of the organisations where the students have been placed are Manipal Hospital, Diacon, St. John’s, M.S. Ramaiah, Bangalore Institute of Oncology, Mahaveer Jain, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Chest Diseases, Kovai Medical College, Accenture, Manipal Acunova , Clintrac International and Neemans International.

For further details, visit the Mpower Institute of Clinical Research at No. 817/A, 1-1, 14th Cross, Jayanagar VII Block, Bangalore-82. Ph: 080-64549311, 98445 33041 or log on to www.mpowericr.co.in

MSME course on web designing

2008-11-07T09:55:00.001+05:30

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institute is organising a Skill Development Programme on Web Designing for educated unemployed youth.

The duration of the course is 45 days beginning November 5 and will be conducted at MSME premises.

Interested candidates who have qualified intermediate and with basic computer knowledge should send their bio-data to Director, MSME-Development Institute, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Narsapur Crossroads, Balanagar on or before November 5. For further details contact 944040444

All about executive MBA programme

2008-11-07T09:53:00.000+05:30

MBA in India is available as full-time programmes, part-time programmes, two-year programmes, one /one-and-a-half-year executive programmes and several specialisations. We have universities offering courses as MBA and executive MBA, and premier institutes like SP Jain Institute of Management and Research offering courses as Post Graduate Diploma in Management and Executive Management Programmes.

We also have universities like TASMAC that award degrees of universities abroad. But, the academic content delivered by all courses is almost the same. Any MBA programme aims at equipping the students with skills required to succeed in the corporate world. In a typical two-year course, the first year exposes the student to the different functional areas. And the second year allows the student to choose an area of specialisation. On the other hand, one-year programmes accelerate the curriculum taking advantage of the fact that students who enrol for these courses have prior work experience. Their experience would have already acquainted them with the several aspects of business administration, made them aware of their strengths, weaknesses and areas to improve. One-year executive MBAs or EMBAs are for professionals who need the degree to step ahead in their careers and wish to hone their skills. EMBA is usually offered in part-time mode, as the students would be continuing to work.

The success of any MBA programme depends on the students. This is the reason why most business schools try to constitute a class with students from various academic and professional backgrounds.

The interaction between the students on the projects and other activities they take up as teams, discussions and presentations offer them new perspectives and ideas. By the end of the course, the students get transformed into more competent and confident professionals.

And this is the purpose of an MBA programme. Whether it is MBA or EMBA, when the students have some work experience, the learning is more enriched, faster and easier.

In an executive MBA programme, some students have even five to ten years of experience. Most of them will be from middle or higher managerial roles. The contributions each of them makes to the learning process of the whole class are really significant and valuable. So, based on the work experience a person has, his credentials and aims, he can choose between opting for an MBA or EMBA.

Now that you have registered for EMBA in distance mode, make sure that you attend all the contact classes. Try to discuss on various academic topics with your classmates. Most of all, relate your course content and work. Apply what you learn to your work and use your work to grasp better, the content of your course. The degree awarded by the university will be Executive MBA.

IGNOU results

2008-11-07T09:52:00.002+05:30

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has declared the results of the MBA entrance test held in August, 2008, for admission to the January, 2009, session. The result cards have been posted individually by IGNOU. Results are available at the website www.ignou.ac.in.

Candidates can submit the applications with relevant documents to IGNOU Regional Centre before November 30, 2008. The student handbook and prospectus for MBA for the next entrance test to be held in February, 2009, is also being issued. The last date for submission of applications is December 15. The prospectus is available at the IGNOU Regional Centre and study centre. The cost of the prospectus is Rs.500 (if collected in person) and Rs.550 (by post).

NDA on April 19

2008-11-07T09:52:00.001+05:30

The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination will be held on April 19, 2009. Last date for submission of forms is November 17, 2008.

Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than January 2, 1991 and not later than July 1, 1993 are eligible.

For Army Wing candidates need to pass in Inter or its equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a university. For Air Force and Naval Wings and for 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course of Naval Academy, a pass in Intermediate or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics is must. For details log on to www.upsc.gov.in

Kakatiya University offers MBA programme

2008-11-07T09:51:00.002+05:30

The Kakatiya University at Warangal is offering two-year MBA programme in collaboration with Central Michigan University, USA, from the current academic year. The last date for submission of application forms is November 20, 2008 and the entrance test will be held on November 28 from 3 pm to 4 pm at the Department of Commerce & Business Management on the campus. The syllabus for the entrance examination is as per GMAT model. Candidates who have completed 10+2+4 pattern of education such as B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm/B.Sc.(Agr), BDS, MA/MSc/M.Com. PG or one year PG diploma course after three years of graduation are eligible.
Students who get admission should complete first year (2 semesters) at KU and the second year (third and fourth semester of second year) at Central Michigan University, USA. Degree will be awarded by CMU, USA. The course fee for first two semesters in Kakatiya University is Rs. 50,000 and for the remaining part of the course at CMU is $14,500 .