1:Please give detailed information about courses at NDA for girls.

There are no courses for girls at NDA. Women's entry into the defence services is usually after graduation. However, you can seek entry into the armed forces after Plus Two through MBBS at Armed Forces Medical College or joining the Military Nursing Service through the 4-year B Sc (Nursing) Training Course at College of Nursing, AFMC, Pune and 3 ½ year Training in Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) Course at various Armed Forces Hospitals.

2:I am in 11th Science interested in joining defence services (Navy or Army). What is selection procedure for entry after class 12 in general cadres?

National Defence Academy and Naval Academy examination offers entry into defence services after 12th class. Only unmarried, male candidates between 16-18 years approximately can apply. There is written testing (NDA Exam) followed by Services Selection Board Interview and medical examination. As a science student completing 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, you could also try for the 10+2 Tech entry scheme for the Indian Army and the 10+2 Technical Cadet entry scheme of the Indian Navy (referred to later under Naval Engineering).

3:What are the basic physical eligibility criteria for NDA applicants?

A detailed outline of the physical eligibility criteria/ standards is given on the website of Union Public Service Commission (www.upsc.gov.in) and the Employment News issue of 18th March 2006.It would be advisable to read the entire section in detail and verify your eligibility in context of the service you aspire for.

4:After Plus Two with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics what is the route to join the Merchant Navy?

The Merchant Navy comprises of ships (belonging to Indian or foreign shipping companies) that carry passengers or cargo or oil (tankers). In the merchant navy, on board merchant ships, the most important officers are the navigating officers and the marine engineers. Navigating officers have to undergo B Sc Nautical Science course offered by various recognised training institutions and/or through IGNOU-DGS project (www.ignou.ac.in) , 3-year B Sc Nautical Science degree at T. S. Chanakya, Navi Mumbai and 3-year Polyvalent B. Sc. Maritime Science degree at Marine Engineering & Research Institute, (MERI) Mumbai (http://iims.dgshipping.com) (through IIT JEE) and also under the Trainee Navigating Officer Cadet (TNOC) scheme of the Shipping Corporation of India.Marine engineering is a four-year course offered by Marine Engineering Research Institution (MERI, Kolkata) and other institutes approved by Director General of Shipping (DGS). Good physical and mental health is important for merchant navy careers. Defective colour vision is not acceptable. Normal vision is essential for navigation; glasses are allowed upto plus/minus 2.5D for marine engineering. Mechanical engineers /naval architects may join shipping companies as Trainee Marine engineers.

5:What is the entry route for Trainee Navigating Officer Cadet?

Selection of Trainee Navigating Officer Cadets (TNOC) is made by The Shipping Corporation Of India Ltd. (www.shipindia.com)leading to B Sc (Nautical Science) under the IGNOU-DGS project. Applications are invited by Shipping Corporation of India from suitable candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of a written examination, fulfilment of physical standards, medical examination and a psychological screening test known as ‘Merchant Marine Personality Evaluation (MMPE) Test’ recently introduced by the Directorate General of Shipping.
6:What are the eligibility requirements for applying for 10+2 (Technical) Cadet Entry Scheme (Permanent Commission) of the Indian Navy?

Every year the Indian Navy selects young and bright unmarried male candidates to join the prestigious Naval College of Engineering, Lonavla (Pune) and Cochin University of Science & Technology at Kochi. Applicants should be between 161/2 to 19 years with minimum height 157 cms with correlated weight; acceptable vision standard would be distant vision 6/12, 6/12 correctable to 6/6, 6/6 with glasses. Candidates should not be colour/night blind. Educational requirement is a pass in 10+2/ equivalent with at least 75% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% marks in English either in class 10 or class 12. Also refer www.nausena-bharti.nic.in
7:What is the selection procedure for admission into the Naval College of Engineering Lonavla?

The selection procedure includes shortlisting from the applications. The notification for selection appears in the Employment News and prominent dailies across the country. After shortlisting of applications, the Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews are held over 5 days at Bangalore or Bhopal followed by a medical examination. On the first day all candidates are administered an Intelligence test and only those who qualify participate in the subsequent tests, others are sent back.

8:I am doing my final semester of engineering and will be passing out this may. I am particularly keen to be a Pilot in the Air Force. Can you help me please?

There are two routes for joining the Indian Air Force as a Pilot in the Flying branch: one, after 10+2 via the National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam and the other, after graduation via the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE). Upon clearing the Test, you will be called to an Air Force Selection Board for Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) followed by a series of group tests, psychological tests and interview. Incidentally, the PABT can be taken only once.

Eligibility criteria for CDSE is a BSc degree with Physics and/or Maths or BE/BTech Age: 19-23 years. There is a special provision for male NCC “C” Certificate-holders in Sr. Division (Air Wing).
Upon successful completion of training, cadets are absorbed as permanent commissioned officers in the Flying Branch of the IAF.

Watch out for the notifications for both exams that appear in leading national dailies in the months of April/May and October/November each year. For complete details, log on to www.careerairforce.nic.in.

9:I am shivani and I am just finished with my second year's B.Sc. exams. Iwant to join Army via WSES(o)Non-Technical Group. Sir, if you could please tell me whether I can fill in for the WSES this year in August or should I wait for my final year and also about the format to fill in for the same.

All the three wings of Indian forces invite applications for various trades/ positions for men/ women in Employment News. It is advisable to go for the jobs after completion of graduation. For details you may visit following addresses: http://careerairforce.nic.in/, http://indianarmy.nic.in/, and http:// indiannavy.nic.in


10:Please tell what is the selection criteria of SSC graduate level examination ?

Any graduate can take up the SSC’s Graduate level examination. It consist of three step selection procedure viz. Combined Graduate Level (Preliminary) Examination, Combined Graduate Level (Main) Examination and Personality Test/Interview. For syllabus and other details you may log on to: http://ssc.nic.in
By:Ms. Hena Naqvi

11:I have cleared class 12 cbse board exam in 2006.If you could kindly let me know about entry and the entire prospects about "Trainee Navigating Officer Cadet".

12 months Pre-Sea Training and thereafter 18 months Shipboard training by Shipping Corporation of India Ltd as Trainee Navigating Officer Cadets is being offered under the Indira Gandhi National Open University-Directorate General of Shipping (IGNOU-DGS) Project leading to B Sc (Nautical Science) at Maritime Training Institute(MTI),Powai Mumbai. Details would be available on the website www.shipindia.com. Expect the notification around March-April.

12:How can I join Territorial Army?

The Army advertise from time to time for territorial army. It is for already employed persons who are willing to serve army as well. You must fulfil the physical criterian and would have to go through written as well as physical test. The vacancies for territorial army is advertised in leading newspapers as well as EN. Please look out for these.

13:I completed my matriculation from National institute of open schooling new Delhi . ether this certificate can help me enrolling in to the Indian defence such as air force army navy.

Where matriculation is the basic minimum requirement, you would be considered eligible, subject to other conditions as specified in the recruitment notification. You may also visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in , www.nausena-bharti.nic.in and www.careerairforce.nic.in for an overview of openings and related requirements.

1:Can I take up C.A. studies after my B Sc degree (without Maths). Which institution should I join for the course?

Non-commerce graduates with subjects other than Mathematics and with a minimum of 55% of the total marks may join the Chartered Accountancy course directly into the PE (II) stage (as per prevailing system of CA education). Registration is open throughout the year. C. A. Education and Training is conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI),P O Box-7100, Indraprastha Marg, New Delhi-110 002(www.icai.org).

2:I am a commerce graduate and want to become an actuary. How do I acquire the necessary training?

An aptitude for mathematics is a must for all prospective actuaries and you must be prepared for concentrated deskwork. Log on to the website of The Actuarial Society of India, Mumbai www.actuariesindia.org for details of training.

3:I am in B.Com interested in a career in banking. What are the placement options and routes ?

A career in banking can mean starting at the clerical level or the officer level. Clerical level entry is open to students who have completed Intermediate/ preferably graduation and possess typing /stenography skills plus computer skills. Private sector banks usually do not have any clerical cadre entry. For entry into public sector banks expect to appear for competitive examinations in the respective region. For Officer cadre entry, private and public sector banks conduct a competitive selection, the Probationary Officers’ examination announced in the national dailies for public sector banks and internally organised by each private bank as per vacancies. Finally, there is the personal interview. All these banks also recruit specialists such as engineering, MCAs, MBAs, Economists, Statisticians, Chartered/ Cost Accountants, etc., for which a separate channel of entry exists. MBAs or working professionals from the public sector banks may join private sector banks and foreign banks.

4:Which institution offers training to become a Company Secretary?

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India [ICSI],'ICSI House', 22 Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003 (www.icsi.edu) develops and regulates the profession of Company Secretaries in India.

5:I would like to know the status of degrees awarded on the basis of correspondence. Would it be possible to get admission to an MBA programme on the basis of such a degree?

The Distance Education Council should be the guide in this matter. The three-year degree courses(correspondence) would be accepted as fulfilling the criterion of graduation for applying to an MBA programme. The student having done a full-time graduate programme might get preference, everything else remaining the same. Admissions to the reputed schools of management are highly competitive so prepare accordingly.

6:What are the future prospects after BA Economics Hons?

After graduation you can opt to take the Civil Services exam., Combined Defence Services exam (only for male candidates), the Probationary Officers exam. and other such competitive exams for entry into jobs directly. Entry into MBA,MTA,MCA,etc. courses is through entrance tests. Other options are accountancy (CA/CWA),Company Secretaryship,law,mass communication,etc. There would not be any specialist openings as an Economics graduate. Consider master’s at Delhi School of Economics, JNU or other highly reputed institutions for a career as an Economist or corporate sector placement or to join the Indian Economic Service.

7:What are the options as an Economist?

After postgraduation in Economics, options are in the Indian Economic Service, apex financial institutions like Reserve Bank of India in their Department of Economic Analysis and Policy, in industries, large commercial and industrial companies, teaching and research, banking, stockbroking, business journalism, credit rating agencies, international organizations, and consultancies.

8:I am in B.Com I and I want to crack the CAT by IIMs after graduation. I want the address of the British Council Delhi for their English Language courses.

The British Council, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001.I hope you know that such courses are not in the nature of preparation for cracking the CAT.

9:I am CA. I want do any recognized course for entering in share market.

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) has evolved a testing and certification mechanism known as the National Stock Exchange’s Certification in Financial Markets (www.nseindia.com/content/ncfm/ncfm_modules.htm which is online fully automated. Practical knowledge and skills are tested in nine securities market related modules. These tests ensure that a person dealing with financial products has a minimum knowledge about them, the markets and regulations. You may use this route.

By:Ms. Jayanti Ghosh

10:I am an Economics graduate. I want to go for Master of Business Economics(MBE).which are the major institutions? Is MBE a worthy PG?How is the job opportunities? Is MBA better than MBE?Please answer my question soon as I want to take a decision soon.

Every course has its own importance. Yes you can go for an MBE course. With the flourishing economy of the country the scope of MBE is also growing. You can see course details on www.mp.nic.in. www.admissionnews.com, www.educationinfoindia.com etc.

By:Ms. Hena Naqvi

11:I am doing CFA Programme from ICFAI, HYDERABAD.I would like to know the validity offered by ICFAI as compared with that offered from CFA INSTITUTE of USA.RECENTLY in one of ur issue a job vacancies in CANARA BANK was notified which required CFA. SO which CFA valid in India?

The CFA programme of ICFAI, Hyderabad is very much valid.

By:Ms. Hena Naqvi

12:what should i do to enter into banking service?i'm a b.com graduate.what sort of exams i should look for & from where?

Various banks take exams of probationary officers from time to time. Exam is generally consists of aptitude test, numerical ability, english language and General Studies. So, prepare for it and keep watching Employment News for BSRB advertisements.

By:Ms. Hena Naqvi

13:How can I join career in any financial institution { banks, insurance company, private or public}.Plz narrate in full.

Information provided by you is scanty. However, you may try P.O. exams conducted by BSRBs. With private players entering into the Insurance Sector the scope is increasing. Their recruitment procedure however is very informal. They usually take the promising candidates from local recruitment agencies. Please contact local agencies for such jobs.

By:Ms. Heena Naqvi

14:: i have done my post graduation in economics with specialisaton in international trade @ publick finance.i have been associated with a ngo in micro finace project to assist a self help group. i would like to persue a career in crporate world.what should be my ideal section work in business world?

Look for suitable openings in the corporate sector in the financial sector. You can check the websites of the various organizations about openings, track recruitment advertisements in the prominent dailies as also contact recruitment agencies to identify suitable choices.

1:I am a student of the final year in the MCA (3 years) under IGNOU. Previously, I had done my BCA from the same university. From where can I check my eligibility for GATE?
Log on to any of the following websites for the details www.gate.iisc.ernet.in; www.iitb.ac.in/gate; www.iitd.ac.in/gate; www.iitg.ac.in/gate; www.iitk.acin/gate; http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in; http://gate.iitm.ac.in or www.iitr.ernet.in


2:Is there a uniform mode of selection for the MCA programme?

For MCA admissions there is a written examination which evaluates English language, Mathematical Ability (class 10th to class 12th level), Reasoning ability and some basic computer knowledge. The level of difficulty and mix of questions is not uniform. MCA is best tackled by those who have studied Maths at least upto class 12th and preferably upto graduation, even though there are a few universities that do not impose this condition.

3:I am in Class 12th with Psychology, Economics and Mathematics. Am I eligible to appear for the BCA?
There should be no problem in applying for a BCA course as Plus Two with Maths is the basic requirement for admission.

4:When do BCA admission notifications appear?
Admission announcements are carried in the prominent newspapers for those BCA courses which are through national level admission tests .In a highly circulated national newspaper you will be able to track announcements of all prominent universities which conduct the BCA course. Forms are expected to be available from January-February at the earliest for the session to commence in July the same year.

5:How should I prepare for the BCA entrance examinations?
The admission test usually comprises evaluation of English language skills, numerical ability(class X level Maths),logical and analytical reasoning. Sometimes general awareness questions may come up. The paper usually has objective type questions with multiple-choice answers. In the absence of guidance from someone who has first-hand experience, you could pick up a BCA entrance test guide of a reputed publishing house and get the picture. It would be advisable to revise Maths from your school textbooks to get a better base. You have to be an expert in managing your time, so towards the end use sample papers (given in all guides) to develop the right speed.

6:What are the career prospectus after studying SAP?
You should have functional experience and appropriate professional background in the field of your SAP training in order to have scope for placement.

7:Jobs who are based on B.Sc computer science?
There are various entry level openings in the IT industry as also in ITES for graduates in computer science. Companies like Infosys offer BCA/BCS/ B Sc graduates(Maths, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics or Electronics) with consistently excellent academic record through standards10,12 and graduation for entry level positions at Development Centers of Infosys at various centres (www.infosys.com). Keep in touch with the prominent dailies for more such leads.


8:My question is that sir, i had completed M.sc(electronics) and embedded system development i am looking my career in reasearch and development sides. can i applicabe for this side?
You are eligible to try for the same. Your success in getting such jobs would depend upon your academic record, performance in the selection process for recruitment including your interview performance. So prepare seriously to tackle the selection process.


9:I have done BSc(Physics) with 1 yr computer diploma. Now I want to be a Network Administrator and for that i would like to go for CCNA. So tell me about its scope and career prospects ?
If you are able to do the course well there are good prospects and scope for placement. But you have to be proactive in the job search.


10:Presently i am doing M.C.A and I want to become Network Administrator .So what i should do?
Network administrators maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor the network to ensure its availability to system users. The ideal base would be a computer science and engineering degree but you can look for such openings with the necessary industry certifications MCSE,Certified Novell Engineer, etc.


11:I have completed BE computer science course.now i planned to join SAP.whether SAP is the best course available for a job opportunity or can you tell us any good course that is booming?
Consider SAP once you have functional experience in the field in which you want to take up SAP.


12:I am working as a bank clerk,and doing mba in distance education mode.will u please inform me about other courses in distance education mode which will help my career.
You can as well do BCA/ certificate/ diploma course in IT / PG Diploma in Financial Management from IGNOU and other distance education institution. This will certainly add up to your professional skills for promotion/ direct recruitment.

13:My son is an Electronics & Telecommunication graduate from PUSAD (Maharashtra). What are the carrier opportunities available for him in india & abroad. Please suuggest.
With the expansion of IT industry the scope of E&Telecom engineer is increasing day-by-day, because the Information technolgy's launch pad is telecommunication. So, almost every industry from banking to agriculture require E&Telecom professionals. Please keep a tab on career pull outs of newspapers and ofcourse Employment News for public sector and private jobs.

14:I am a MCA graduate. I need a government post. I am looking for the suitable post. you have any idea, please let me know. It will be very helpful for me.
If you are the one looking for a job, then you should be tracking newspaper advertisement for recruitment, checking with various job sites because you need to be proactive. This is a career counselling forum, not a placement service. Government jobs, for the most part, are advertised in Employment News, so I suggest you keep track of the issues and peruse them carefully. Most banks of late have been inviting applications from MCAs in specialist positions.

15:I m doing post graduate diploma in computer application(PGDCA) from all India society for electronics and computer technology(AISECT).I want to join information technology after my diploma which is ending this JULY. please tell me whether I can join IT courses after my diploma. thanking you.
Do start surveying and researching jobs related to your qualification so that you can take up a job right after this course. Study hard in the next few months so that you get a good result in the final examination. Once you start working, there would be ample scope for upgrading through short term courses and online certifications.

16:I have done M.C.A and I want to do the course about cyber law's. Tell me about the carrier perspectives about this field and the University/Institutions for this course.

The Cyber law is new inclusion in law schools, that’s why a few law colleges and universities are at present giving diploma/ degree in Cyber law. However you may contact following institutions for further details –

Osmania University Hyderabad

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

Forensic Sciences Department, University of Madras.

University of Delhi, Delhi.

National Law University, NH-65, Nagour Road, Mandore, Jodhpur - 342304 (Raj.)
Email: nlu-jod@raj.nic.in

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra.

Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, MP.

Punjab University, Patiala.



Apart from these C-DAC, Thiruvananthapuram has launched maiden courses on Cyber forensics. It offers two courses- Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Forensics and the Certificate Course in Cyber Forensics (part time).

17:after b.tech in comp. can a person learn animation and go in the animation field??? which are the best colleges for teaching animation???? does it have scope in india and as well as foreign??and how much its income is?
of course one can learn animation after having a computer degree. The famous institutions are mostly located in Mumbai. Some of them are:

Academy of Digital Arts & Communications
Web Address: http://www.killickchallenger.com

ANTS - Animation Training School
Web Address: http://antsindia.com

Toonz Animation India Pvt. Ltd.
Web Address: http://www.toonzanimationindia.com

Deft Computers
Email: deftcomputers@yahoo.com

Words and Voices,

Dara Contractor Colony, Andheri (w), Mumbai

School of Broadcasting and Communication

Web Address www.sbc.ac.in

18:I am simple graduate and i have one year experience in data processing. Could you give me any information about data processing field. Can i apply any govt. job? if yes, when? and How? Thanking you
DATA PROCESSING
Any graduate from a recognized university with Data Entry Speed of 8000 key depressions per hour on computer and between 20-27 years is eligible for the Tax Assistant Examination by Staff Selection Commission for recruitment in various Commissionerates of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC). It is a Group ‘C’ non-Gazetted, Ministerial post in the pay scale of Rs 4000-6000 Refer www.ssc.nic.in for more details. You may locate more suitable opportunities by going through the issues of Employment News on a regular basis. BPOs and ITES sector offer opportunities in data processing.

19:sir, i have some serious worry about my carrier.i am not clear what to do.i got 55% in 12th.i want to do mca,i am doing bsc2nd(pcm)what %should i require to do it at some good institution.i reside in gondia (mah.) at the same time i thought to go for railway recr't. what should i do.i belong to open catagory.
If you are not very academically inclined, it may be better for you to consider jobs open for graduates through the competitive selection process of the Railway Recruitment Board, Staff Selection Commission. UPSC, and try for entry into the Indian Coast Guard, Defence Services, etc. The minimum percentage for being eligible for MCA programmes may vary between 50% and 60%. There would be a competitive entrance test.

20:: I have completed 10+2 (Science) with math as additional subject. I am interested in doing a short term course of 6-12 months in Hardware, Networking or Mobile Repair etc. Please advise me about the institutions that conduct such type of short term courses.

You would be able to pursue a course of 6 months as Network Technician, or 1 year Computer Operator and Programming Assistance, 2 year Computer Hardware Maintenance etc courses under National Council for Vocational Training. Further details of institutions etc may be obtained from http://www.dvet.gov.in/. Alternatively, institutions like DOEACC, Jetking, etc may be approached. Examples are indicative.

1:What could be the job prospects of biochemistry after an M.Sc.?

There is a steady demand for biochemists from the industry - mainly food,drink,pharmaceuticals, and agriculture; also from medical research and hospital laboratories, specialist research organisations. Biochemical analysis is also used in clinical diagnosis or in forensic laboratories. For a career in research and development, teaching, consulting etc. a PhD would be useful.

2:Which is the first level at which study of Biotechnology can be taken up?

The first stage to get into the study of Biotechnology is by enrolling for 4-year B Tech and 5-year Integrated M. Tech./M. Sc. Biotechnology/allied programmes offered by various institutions and colleges across the country. IITs admit through IIT-JEE, other institutions through their own entrance examinations. Otherwise opt for B. Sc. with Biotechnology or the Biological/ Life Sciences on the path to M. Sc. and Ph. D.

3:What is the qualification for entry into M Sc in Biotechnology and what is the process of admission?

Admission is possible after B.Sc. in Life Science(Biochem.,Bot.,Zoo.,Microbiol.,Home Science, Appl. Microbiol. , Env.Bio.),Maths.,Physics,Chem.,Agri. Or BE, MBBS,B.Pharm., BDS. Usually, there is an admission test . The Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination conducted by JNU is used for admission to M Sc programmes in more than 20 universities.

4:What are the different specialities in Biotechnology?

Important among the branches of biotechnology are Agricultural, Animal, Medical, Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology.
5:What scope does Biotechnology postgraduation offer?

Since the course would cover study of Biochemistry, Genetics , Microbiology,Biophysics,Bioprocess and Biochemical engg, etc. the main industrial areas of employment are fermentation, waste-systems management, antibiotic production, animal and human food production. Most placement positions with good prospects for growth would require at least a Ph.D. so you must be prepared for long years of academic pursuit and be interested in work related to research and applications.

6:I am a student of Plus Two with keen interest in Genetic Engineering. Please give details about the institutes and universities that offer courses after 12th.

You can build up a base for genetic engineering through various paths such as a degree programme in Agriculture/ Veterinary science and animal husbandry/ Medicine/ Life science/ Genetics/ Pharmacy/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Zoology / Chemistry/ Chemical engineering or technology/ Agricultural engineering./ Food technology/ Human Biology and allied subjects. Afterwards, apply for 2-year MSc. in Biotechnology/ Genetics through an admission test.

Biotechnology/Genetics at the graduation level is being offered by some universities, but may not be essential to get into a genetic engineering career. B. Tech. Biotechnology courses or equivalent directly after 12th science could include components of genetic engineering knowledge. A research-oriented approach is useful for a career in genetic engineering and you must be willing to study till the doctoral level for good prospects.

7:I am a student of Zoology (M.Sc.) having secured 66% in B.Sc. What is the possibility of lectureship in a University or a degree college? What is the importance of NET in getting a lectureship?

Expect fresh recruitments as and when vacancies arise. Private colleges may give you an opportunity to work though these may not always be permanent positions with regular pay scales.NET is an important eligibility criteria for lectureship application. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET qualifies for the grant of Junior Research Fellowship. If you are keen to make a serious bid for a lecturer's job then pursue doctoral studies as a Ph. D. would be required for long term growth prospects. State Level Eligibility Tests qualify you for state level university/ college lectureship.

8:I am in std XI with PCM. How should I proceed for research in Nuclear Physics?

Nuclear Physics is one of the many sub-fields of physics in which physicists specialise. You could proceed with a B Sc in Physics followed either by M Sc in Physics or M Sc Nuclear Physics. M. Sc. Nuclear Physics is offered by Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University at Tirunelveli. Joining IIT in the Integrated Master's programme in Physics (through IIT-JEE) could be a good move. From there you could pursue a doctoral programme either in India or abroad.

9:Which institutions in India offer research in nuclear physics?

Options are in centres under Department of Atomic Energy, namely, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) at Mumbai, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) at Kalpakkam (TN), Centre for Advanced Technology (CAT) at Indore, Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) at Kolkata, and Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) at Hyderabad. Autonomous national institutes are TIFR-Mumbai, Tata Memorial Centre -Mumbai, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics-Calcutta, Institute of Physics- Bhubaneshwar, Mehta Research Institute of Mathematics and Mathematical Physics-Allahabad, Institute of Mathematical Science- Chennai and the Institute for Plasma Research -Ahmedabad.[Indicative options, not exhaustive].

10:I am ramaraju, MSc Chemistry. I am doing job in pharma drugs industry,position as q.c.chemist.Now Iwant to do some other course pg.diploma like related to pharma.please tell me which course is suitable forme. Iam wating for your reply.

There are many career oriented courses like dip. in Industrial Chemistry, Forensic Science, etc. Please check the websites : www.ignou.ac.in, www.iisc.ernet.in , www.osmania.ac.in etc.
By:Ms. Hena Naqvi

11:I have done B.sc. with physics as a major subject, which field provides me the best opportunity to move ahead?
You can go for MSc in Physics. There are many openings as engineer after that.

12:I am studying .m sc in zoology 1st year what are my prospects about job from this line of zoology.
Zoologists work in either research or teaching(universities/colleges). They may find employment also in pharmaceutical and animal feed companies.Research Zoologists may work in government backed centres on a variety of subjects including animal behaviour, pest control and the population ecology of birds, etc.B Ed after M Sc leads to teaching in higher secondary classes.

13:My subjects are Chemistry, Botany and Zoology in B.Sc. I want to pursue Biotechnology. Please tell me the prospects in details.

Biotechnology is essentially research-oriented work in diverse fields such as agriculture, animal husbandry, pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals, genetics and environmental sciences. Biotechnologists have been able to improve the quality, nutritional content and yield of food products, alter genetic defects in animals and humans, create pesticides that protect crops without harming consumers, deal with wastes in an environment friendly manner and so on. As ongoing research keeps extending the horizons of knowledge, the scope of this field remains virtually infinite, making BT one of the hottest career avenues today, after IT. Exciting developments in genomics and DNA research, medical and agro-biotech are capturing the world’s fancy. As this is essentially a research-oriented field, there is a demand for scientists and researchers for which a PhD is the minimum requirement. There is need for more trained technicians with excellent lab skills. Many avenues of employment exist and many new ones like Bioinformatics are emerging.
It is estimated that 3 lakh jobs will be generated in next three years. Even if we discount the exaggeration, BT does seem to be a "happening" field of work, offering exciting future prospects. In other words, it is unlikely that qualified biotechnologists will remain unemployed.
Most biotechnologists work in pharmaceutical, chemical, medical, instrumentation, poultry, animal and plant breeding, seed, floriculture and plant tissue culture-based industries. They are also involved in planning, production and management of bio-process and chemical industries, and pollution control in manufacturing plants. Many others work in universities and research labs run by the government or in R &D departments in the corporate sector. Employers include multinationals, large public and private sector corporations, pharma majors and research institutions and laboratories, both government and private, around the country.
You can even look at managerial positions in large organisations, where a Master’s in Biotechnology would work in your favour.

14:I have done MSc zoology. I want to know about the jobs related to this field?

You have a fairly wide range of options:
Besides teaching, you could take up the job of a Research Assistant in a university, government body, health authority or industry or that of an Analyst in food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries to maintain quality and consistency of the products.
You could even work as a Medical or Laboratory Technician in hospitals and scientific institutions involved in conducting research and training.
Another area you could consider is marketing of pharmaceutical and healthcare products to medical and veterinary practitioners, retail pharmacists, hospitals and clinics.
Wildlife & forest conservation is yet another area you could be looking at. There the work could involve conducting biological surveys and making recommendations on the management and safeguarding of rare and endangered plants, animals and their habitats.
Forest and Wildlife Management is another upcoming field. The Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal is a premier institution in this field.
The Indian Forest Service also offers a rewarding career in the reserved forests and wildlife sanctuaries.
You could of course take a shot at the Civil Services exam if you are so inclined.
By pursuing specialized courses you could specialise in related areas like sericulture (rearing silk worms), aquaculture/pisciculture (breeding fish and other marine life), social forestry, conservation of wildlife, dairy and poultry farming, animal husbandry or the upcoming fields of biotechnology and bioinformatics.
After higher studies in Zoology you could work as a scientist in research-centered institutions like the Zoological Survey of India, the Indian Council for Forestry Research & Education, or the Wildlife Institute, Dehradun.

15:I am pursuing Masters in Geology at the M. S. University of Baroda. Please tell me about the prospects of this subject in India and in the world.
Geologists work as exploration geologists in petroleum, oil and natural gas companies, or as well site geologists, mine geologists, quarry managers, mineral surveyors, geological mappers or as geophysicists.
GSI and Central Ground Water Board recruit geologists on the basis of the Geologists’ Examination conducted by the UPSC. Postgraduates in geology, marine geology, mineral exploration, hydrology or Associates in Applied Geology from the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad are eligible to apply.
The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research, Hyderabad (D/o Atomic Energy, GoI) recruits Scientific Officers (MSc/MTech Geology & Geophysics) through an entrance exam for field posting and lab work at its centres all over the country. Those with MSc/MTech or equivalent degree in Geology/Appl Geology/Appl Geochemistry can apply. Other organisations where geologists are placed are the Indian Bureau of Mines, Coal India Ltd, National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, Centre for Earth Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd, National Institute of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Neyveli Lignite Corporation, Aluminium Corporation, Dept. of Atomic Energy, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, cement companies and mining exploration companies like BHP Billiton Minerals Exploration (www.bhpbilliton.com), Central Water Board. Geophysical instrumentation is another promising area to look at. So is analysis and monitoring of computerised seismic data and information.
You can also go in for further specialisation i.e. M Sc Tech (Earth Sc) in Applied Geology/Geophysics after BSc in Geology which can be pursued at 70-odd universities in the country including the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad and IIT Roorkee or B Sc (Appl Geol) from Anna University (Chennai).
Remote Sensing is yet another area of specialisation you could consider at the postgraduate level.
Knowledge of GIS, a highly sophisticated computer-based tool for capturing, managing, manipulating, analysing models and displays of spatially referenced data for solving complex planning and management problems is an asset.

16:I am a post graduate in biotechnology(MSc.)with GATE qualified in 2003 and also have one year experience of research (as JRF) on molecular cancer biology in DRDO Lab(INMAS DELHI)and at present working in CDRI(CSIR) Lucknow as JUNIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTENT since the last one year. My age is 27 year. Please guide me what I have to do now to make my future better and what are the jobs and career opportunities for me at present.

To enhance your long term prospects, it would be advisable to pursue a Ph D. There are jobs being advertised and some which can be accessed through job sites, so you have to keep track and apply. Try for the research positions being advertised in Employment News. You have to become proactive in the job search and also develop your resume writing and personal interview skills to impress prospective employers. You could try for Lectureship positions too.

17:I have completed my MSc in Microbiology in 2003 from Nagpur university and presently working as a lecturer for pg and ug , i wana pursue carreer in forensic science so where i could i start ands how?

There are many government forensic labs in the country which offer jobs like Forensic Scientist, analysist and research assistant. The EN has recently published an article on the matter. You may also go through the vacancies being published in EN, recently a number of vacancies have been advertised in EN by different labs.

18:I have completed my BSc (PME) in dharwad, karnataka. I have played all India inter university tennis tournament. I wanted to do my MSc in electronics. Can u plz send me some college lists?

University of Pune is one of the prominent universities offering M. Sc. Electronic Science for which you may visit www.mkcl.ws/pupg for details of admission. For more, keep track of prominent newspapers daily.

19:I have done dip. in electronics now I am doing a.m.i.e. from institute of engineers of India kolkatta. I would complete it this yr. plz tell me what should I do after it. I am also registered myself for dip. in mgmt from Ignou. Presently I am working with Amity University as a lab incharge?

The Electronic industry plays a very important role in any country’s economy. Its uses are applicable in defence, entertainment, hospitals, communications, computerisation, etc., etc. All modern industries like steel, chemical, petroleum need electronic devices to control, direct and test production processes. The electronics industry includes manufacture and maintenance of various types of equipments, devices, meters and machinery which perform various functions with speed, accuracy through remote control. An electronics engineer designs, fabricates, tests, maintains or supervises the manufacture of electronics equipments. He is also required to develop instruments for specific purpose. Positions for electronic engineers exist in All India Radio; Civil Aviation Department, Posts and Telegraphs Department, Wireless Planning and Coordination Department; Police Wireless Departments of the State and the Central Governments. They may be employed in Overseas Communication Services. National Physical Laboratories; Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani; and Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad; Electronics Corporation of India Limited, Hyderabad; Indian Telephone Industries, Bangalore; Hindustan Photo Films, Indunagar, Ootacamund; Bharat Electronics Limited, Bangalore and Ghaziabad; Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Hyderabad. Electronics Development Corporations and other electronics equipment-manufacturing units functioning through out the country also employ electronics engineers. An electronics engineer may also start repair or assembly shop for television receiver sets, transmitters, amplifiers, public address system and recording equipment, etc.

U.P.S.C. conducts engineering service exam. to recruit various types of engineering graduates including electronics engineers for various departments of Govt. of India. The eligibility is B.E. Age: 21-30 years.

It you possess a PG diploma in Management, it will increase your employability particularly in private sector. You have not mentioned whether you are registered for PG diploma in management or PG diploma in specific branch of management eg. Finance, International Trade or industrial Relations. Persons possessing management qualifications with engineering background are preferred.

20:I have passed class-xii exam (in PCMBE). And want to get degree in nautical science but I do not know from where and how to get admission for the course. What is the duration of the course and what will be the expenditure during the whole course. What are the career prospects of it?

You can go for Bachelor of Fishing & Nautical Science (B.F.N.Sc.) or diploma in NAUTICAL SCIENCE leading to B.Sc. (Nautical Science). The former is conducted by the Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET) website: www.cifnet.nic.in while latter by Naval Maritime Academy in association with IGNOU website: www.namacindia.com. The elgibilty is XII with 60% marks and maximum age limit is 20 years.

21:Sir, I am M.Sc. in (Analytical chemistry) from Saurastra University Rajkot, with first division Marks. I Want to join Forensic Lab. so, plz guide me. Now a day I am working in Torrent Pharmaceutical Ltd. since 2nd August 2005.

There are various regional forensic lab as well as that of CBI at its headquarter in Delhi. The advertise vacancies from time to time in EN and other leading national dailies. Please look out for it.

22:I am a physiotherapist with BPT qualification .can go for M.Sc.(physiology) with this. my aim is to do my PhD in (neurophysiology) in NIMHANS (Bangalore). Tell me the scope in this.

You would need to check with the university offering the course about your eligibility for the M Sc Physiology. One option is to check about eligibility for AIIMS at www.aiims.edu For Ph D in Neurophysiology at NIMHANS, you need Master’s degree in Life Science or MBBS or BE degree. Log on to www.nimhans.kar.nic.in for more.

23:Which are the medical diploma courses after 12th(1 yr), which could further be helpful if one wants to go for B.Sc. Nursing?

There are many courses like Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma in Counselling, Diploma in Education of the Physically Handicapped (Dip.Ph.H.), Diploma in Yogic Education, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (D.M.L.T.). Select any three year diploma course for doing BSc. Nursing which is conducted by IGNOU and other universities.

24:AFTER BSc BIOTECHNOLOGY, WHICH IS BETTER REGARDING GOOD JOB-MBA (BIOTECHNOLOGY) OR MSc BIOINFORMATICS?

One round of applications for joining the Army Medical Corps as Short Service Commissioned Officers was announced in early May but the application deadline was over on 5the June. So you could keep track of the next notification about six months or a year later.

25:I passed MSc life science from Assam university,Silchar.Now I am doing P.G Diploma in Bioinformatics conducted jointly by ECIL-dibrugarh university.Please inform me what is the job prospect.And where should I go in search of job after completion of this course.

There are many career prospects in the field of Bio-informatics. There are various streams like Pharmacy and iformatics where on can get a job as research associates and scientists. There are many govt. opening in regional research labs as well as reputed research institutes of TATA, Reliance etc. Keep watching career pullouts of Newspapers as well as vacancies in the EN. You can also visit website : www.bioinformaticscentre.org.

26:I have completed my cadetship and am giving second mates exam. while on board I completed diploma in nautical sciences. now I am in a dilemma as to what to pursue, maritime law or MBA and also as to how to pursue the same. please guide me with the right choice and the requisite colleges offering these courses.

As it is you need to be a graduate first before you can plan for a three year LLB programme or a two year MBA, so fulfill the requirements for the degree in nautical science, work for a while and then decide whether you want to give up the merchant navy. Your law degree would not be a specialized one but you could work in maritime law thereafter through relevant experience. For professionals working in the merchant navy the Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Operation and Management at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (www.iitkgp.ernet.in/pgdmom) would be a specialized option. Otherwise you could do a general MBA. Making the switch would be advisable when you are well informed about the options in law and MBA, aware of the opportunities and sure that you have the right personality for it.

27:I have done my bachelor degree with zoology what can i do further in this.

ZOOLOGY
You have the option of pursuing a master’s degree in zoology or a related biological field like biotechnology, bioinformatics, microbiology, etc in case you are interested in careers related to research and teaching. Alternatively, you may apply for MBA, LLB, Hospital Management, MBA (Biotechnology) etc for related career prospects.


28:I WANT TO KNOW WHICH ALL INDIAN UNIVERSITIES ARE PROVIDING M.PHIL IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. WHAT ARE THE CAREER OPTIONS FOR A POST-GRADUATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE.

Apart from teaching, there are various employment opportunities in this field as several govt. regulatory authorities employ officers in various departments like pollution control board and forestry etc. You will have to closely watch the vacancies in the news papers.

29:I have done B.Sc. (G) with industrial chemistry. my subjects were industrial chemistry, chemistry and matho-physics. i secured first division. i did this from delhi university in 2000. now i m interested in doing M.Sc. or M.A. mathematics through correspondence or open system. Plz. tell me from where can i get my P.G. done.

Punjab University offers such correspondence courses.

1:What is the system of selection to a hotel management course?

Applicants (who have passed Plus Two) have to take an admission test in which verbal ability, English usage skills, numerical ability, reasoning ability and scientific aptitude are assessed. An interview and/or group discussion may also be a part of the selection process. The admission notifications appear usually between December and April each year. Oberoi group recruits graduates through interviews and group discussions announced in dailies.

2:Do you have any career options for hospitality professionals? For instance, I am a 3-year BHM (hotel management) graduate and have more than 7 years work experience in the hospitality field.

Hospitality industry is growing day by day in our country and will have a bright future. It is good that you are qualified as well as experienced in the field of Hotel Mgmt. With seven years’ experience, you will have a respectable post in a reputed hotel. Keep watching vacancies in News Papers.

1:How great is the demand for aerospace engineers ?
Usually only a few seats are available in this discipline in few selected engineering colleges/institutions as it is a highly specialised but small branch of engineering. Most of the opportunities tend to be in research, academia, working in defence or for the government.

2:I want to know about the employment opportunities for Aerospace Engineering from IIT.
Aerospace engineers design, develop and test aircraft, space vehicles, missiles, etc. applying engineering principles and techniques. The best opportunities available in the sphere of aerospace engineering would be available for students graduating from the IITs. Placement is usually in organizations like HAL, DRDO, space research organizations, defence establishments, airlines and aircraft industry, in general. Most students, however, opt to pursue higher studies more suitable for opportunities in research and development, teaching, etc.

3:What is included in the entrance examination for B Arch courses?

Architecture entrance tests like AIEEE (www.aieee.nic.in) evaluates Mathematics and Architectural aptitude. Most other architecture aptitude tests just have an aptitude test that calls for geometric construction of lines, curves, forms, rotations, and development of surfaces, simple plans and elevations, lettering, visual logic, composition, space relation, colour concepts, aesthetic appreciation, basic knowledge of significant buildings, building elements and materials, memory drawing, sense of three dimensions, shading and colouring, proportion and scale.

4:I am a CBSE class 12 student. How can I get admission into engineering colleges in Mumbai/Maharashtra ?

For admission into engineering colleges in Maharashtra, you will have to go through the Directorate of Technical Education .Visit www.dte.org.in right now to find out about the admission procedure for Outside Maharashtra Students (OMS) . This year MH-ENG-ASSO-CET-2006 will be conducted at various centres in Maharashtra and outside Maharashtra State on Sunday, 28th May 2006 for admission to 1st Year of 4- year full Time Degree Courses in Engineering/Technology in the state of Maharashtra for self financing colleges. Log on to www.mkcl.ws/mhengasso for details.

5:What are the jobs for B E in Industrial and Production Engineering?
Industrial and Production engineers develop and plan utilisation of production facilities and personnel to improve efficiency of operations in an industrial establishment. If your college has campus placements, you have an added advantage. Job prospects depend as much on you, your performance and your efforts in the job search.

6:Where are the Regional Colleges of Engineering located? What is the admission procedure?
Erstwhile Regional Engineering Colleges are now known as the National Institutes of Technology, numbering eighteen. There are located in Allahabad, Bhopal, Calicut, Durgapur, Hamirpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Nagpur, Patna, Rourkela, Silchar, Srinagar, Surathkal, Surat, Tiruchirapalli and Warangal. Admission is through the All India Engineering Entrance Examination conducted by CBSE. Details are given on www.aieee.nic.in
7:I want to go for IIT. How should I go about it if I don't want to drop or waste a year?

Serious contenders for the IIT-JEE start their preparations right after completing class 10. The admission notification will appear in November. The examination would be held in April. You may apply for the first time during the year in which you appear for the Board Exams(class 12th) and the next year. You should have secured at least 60% (55% for SC/ST/PD) marks in the Board Examinations.

8:I am student of Class XII and want to give IIT-JEE 2007 Since I haven't started preparing yet, will I be able to complete my preparation for the Screening test on time?

There is no standard rule for this. If you are already ahead with your class 12 studies, then you just need to step up the tempo, assimilate all that you still don't know. The IIT JEE of 2006 is to set a new trend, so you would get an idea of the level of preparedness for the examination by analysing that. You can only put in your best effort now. Most students start their preparation for IIT-JEE as soon as they complete class 10 exams.

9:I am an aspirant for IIT and want to join a correspondence course. Which would be the best one?
Since this is the first time the new pattern will be used, only afterwards can anyone tell you tutorial was better and that too if one person used more than one such package. Most provide good study material. Before you sign up, research the manner of delivery, provision of feedback on assignments, series of mock tests and analyses, etc. Keep in touch with seniors who have either one set of material and assess their views. It is always better to get a first hand feedback. However, the magic is in the manner in which you make use of the help, material and other aids you have access to. So, whichever you choose, make sure that you are prepared to give 100% to it.
10:What are the subjects and requirements for applying for the IIIT-Hyderabad?

Admission to the undergraduate programmes at IIIT Hyderabad is through AIEEE conducted by CBSE. You may find out more by logging on to the website www.iiit.ac.in

11:I am an Electronics engineer pased out in 2004.I had been doing private job since sept 2005,but I was not earning too much.In sept. 2005,there was a vaccancy in BSNL for 3000 JTO POSTS. I started to prepare for these exams for my better career.The exam was in jan 2006 & it was a pretty tough one. But still though I fared well than oter students with whom i discussed later on.I am a general category student & my centre was in J&K.I WANT TO KNOW THE MINIMUM PASSING MARKS INTO EXAM FOR GENERAL CATEGORY?

Knowledge of the passing mark will not help in any way because the decision of the board is final. You have to move forward with the acceptance that you did not make it.
Comparing your performance with the opinion of others does not in any way confirm that you did well. Try for more such openings. If you have been doing your job well, you should be able to move to better paying private jobs too. In the 21st century job scenario, do not waste time on what is past, stop worrying about the future and live in the present. That will help you to focus better on your goals.

12:My age is 31 Years, I have done AMIE (Electrical Engg.), Presently I am working as a Junior Engineer in a public sector organization. For career growth what are option for me, also I want to shift in private organization for better opportunity ?

Since you have done AMIE, you are eligible for Govt. vacancies that require graduation in Engineering as pre-requisite qualification. You may keep on applying for such vacancies as and when they are advertised in Employment News. You may also appear in Engineering Services Examination conducted by UPSC though it will require strenuous efforts on your part. As regards the option of shifting to private organization, decision should be taken by you after carefully evaluating the pros and corns of working in Govt./private sector.

13:I am a diploma holder in mechanical engg. with first class (68.74%) & having an experience of quality inspection in automobile industry. I am searching a job in Pune. Sir I want to study further along with my job. So I want to know what are the further opportunities available to me and suggest suitable institutes.

If you want to have an Engineering degree while simultaneously pursuing your job also, you may enroll for section A&B of AMIE (Institution of Engineers(India), Kolkata).For detailed information log on to ttp://www.brilliant-tutorials.com/informationcenter/competitiveexams/camie.shtml#heading. However, if you want to pursue regular course, many Engineering colleges gives admission direct to the Second year of the Engineering Course for Diploma Holders after selecting candidates on the basis of admission test etc.

14:I m doing B.Sc [18 years ]. 3rd year. i wanna join engineering line. what should i do. how about polytechnic. should i go for this? actually i wanna join indian army, will it be helpful?

Infact, the information provided by you is insufficient. To persue engineering, Math. at +2 level is necessary. If you have passed inermediate/ +2 with mathmetics then you can persue the diploma/ degree courses in various disciplines of engineering or polytechnic. IGNOU offers many diploma/ certificate courses in various engineering field. Please check its website: www.ignou.ac.in

15:Please send me information regarding selection procedure in institute of armament technology, Pune as I am undergraduate mechanical engg. student and i have got 89% in GATE06 entrance exam.
Please check with the Institute of Armament Technology, Pune-25 for details.

16:I am a student of mechanical engineering. I am thinking of opting for IAS exams. I would like to make an informed choice in selecting the right subject for my Optional paper.

In terms of professional/technical courses the order of preference for Optional subjects is Law, Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering followed by Medical Science and Management. However, even though Law is the most popular, it’s had the lowest success rate while Medical Science. The recent trends indicate that the ten most sought after Optionals are History, Public Administration, Geography, Anthropology, Mathematics, Hindi Literature, Sociology, Philosophy, Physics and finally Political Science and Administration. Another interesting trend is that except for Hindi Literature, candidates have rejected all other languages.

But this is only a trend and you should not base your choice of Optionals on the basis of a trend or on what subject the topper opted for in the previous year. Incidentally, Commerce has now become Commerce & Accountancy and Political Science has become Political Science & International Relations. The newer subjects that have been included in the list of Optionals are Anthropology and Management.

17:I am post graduate (MSc.Biotechnology) and at present working in CDRI (CSIR) as a permanent employee and want to do M.Tech.from distance education so please tell me which universities provide this facility.

You have to keep track of the admission notifications of the various distance education providers to check out the probability of doing an M Tech in Biotechnology. It would be far more useful to try for a full time M Tech through GATE with a fellowship.

18:I have completed basic aircraft maintenance engg. licence in category JE. what type of course I should under go for a better career? please tell about aeronautical society of India. will it helpful for me to b tech (aeronautics engg.) from AeSI?

You should look for the recruitment notifications and ascertain which qualification you lack. For details of Aeronautical Society of India’s engineering examination process, visit www.aesi.org

19:I completed BSC maths in distance education,im inter discontinue that’s why I completed degree in distance education under madurai kamaraj university ,madurai. now I want to join in b-tech , is it possible to join b-tech, if any university give this chance mean distance graduates also join B-tech , plz send that university details ,and fees details.

It would be much better to consider a professional postgraduate programme like MBA, MCA or any other as per your abilities, rather than B. Tech. A postgraduate programme would be more appropriate at this stage.

20:will Nano technology be good option in m.tech. What is the future of it? Will it shine like it?

Yes, it is indeed a good option as nano technology has its application in every field and is a fast growing career option. There are many institutions which are providing courses in nanotechnology. Some of them are:

Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore;
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; National Physical Laboratory, Delhi;
Solid State Physics Laboratory, Delhi; National Chemical Laboratory, Pune;
Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh;
Defence Materials Store Research & Development Organizations, kanpur and IITs at Kanpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Delhi and Mumbai.

21:I am doing my engineering i want to know about how to become a member of IEEE.

You may log on to the website of IEEE Computer Society , www.computer.org/ and find out how to proceed.

22:I am doing B.tech with Electrical Engg. I do have interest i joining the R&D works related to Electrical Field. Please do suggest some institutions for extra research activities.

You could check the Summer Research programmes offered by the IIT Bombay (www.iitb.ac.in) and IIT Madras (www.iitm.ac.in) to start with. Summer Research Fellowships are also offered at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (A Deemed University), Jakkur P O, Bangalore-560064 (in association with Department of Science & Technology and Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, New Delhi) (www.jncasr.ac.in) for 2nd and 3rd Year BE / B Tech students. Keep track of the notification in September-October. Examples are indicative.

23:What are the career prospects after doing M Tech in Laser technology from IIT KANPUR?

At the time of their invention in 1960, lasers were called "a solution looking for a problem". Since then, they have become ubiquitous, finding utility in thousands of highly varied applications in every section of modern society, including consumer electronics, information technology, science, medicine, industry, law enforcement and the military. All the scientific departments of the Government of India have identified laser and its applications as a thrust area and have funded projects at academic institutions and national laboratories. The laser-related activity in the Department of Atomic Energy got a fillip in 1987 when a new research institute called Centre for Advanced Technology (CAT) was established at Indore to carry out major R & D programmes in the areas of lasers and accelerators. Since its inception, CAT has made commendable progress in both the areas and is widely recognised as an important R & D centre of India. If you just want to know about the prospects from IIT Kanpur, it would be advisable to correspond directly with someone already doing the programme or direct a query to the suitable department at IIT Kanpur.

24:Sir kindly tell me about Psychometric Test in various competitive examinations for engineers such as in NTPC?

Psychometric testing usually falls into three main types: Ability testing, Aptitude testing and Personality questionnaires. An ability test such as the General Ability Test (GAT) is usually made up of four tests of specific ability - numerical ability; verbal ability; non-verbal ability and spatial ability. Aptitude tests tend to be job related while personality questionnaires aim to identify the enduring characteristics of the person that are significant for interpersonal behaviour. In the case of selection of engineering graduates for NTPC, the psychometric test, group discussion and interview are held only for candidates who have qualified the selection test which has testing of subject knowledge and Executive Aptitude. For the Psychometric test, you only have to give an objective response to help the recruiter identify your personality traits relevant for the organisation. You are not expected to prepare any model answers for such tests.

25:I wanted a career in marine engineering i am presently studying as 3rd yr mechanical engineer from pune university. do tell about institutes offering such courses and right to join such courses.

Following Institutes offer Courses in Marine Engineering you may contact them for further details:

Marine Engineering Research Institutes, Kolkata It offers four-year Graduate Certificate in Marine Engineering
International Maritime Institute, New Delhi
Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi It offers B.Sc. (Nautical Science) website: www.ignou.ac.in

26:I AM A 23 YRS. OLD GUY. I AM SCIENCE GRAD. I HAVE DONE ONE YR. DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER. I AM PERSUING DIPLOMA IN LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT. COULD YOU PLS DIRECT ME WHAT I CAN DO FOR MY FUTURE.

If you are pursuing the diploma through distance education, it would be helpful for you to get a job related to your education. Then you would be able to look for positions with more responsibilities and better pay packets.

Entry-level positions are available in a variety of industries and businesses including manufactures, retailers, transportation carriers, public warehouses, consulting firms, government/military institutions, wholesale distributors, material handling equipment manufactures and dealers, telecommunications companies and other service firms.

27:hello sir, i would like to know any vacancies r available in textile industry, I am working as a lab technician in textile testing lab.

There are many establishments in private as well as govt. sector that provide excellent career in textile technology. From fashion houses to textile factories there is no dearth of job. Please make a sincere effort to search an opportunity for you. There are many textile mills particularly in Gujrat that offer job opportunity.

28:I am a Diploma holder in mechanical engineering in2005,doing job in Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited as Q.A.Engineer ,I want to do correspondence Engineering Graduation so pls tell me some institutions except AMIE. Thanks

You may consider the Associate Membership examinations of the Institution of Engineers ( India ) Ltd. You may contact the Delhi State Centre at http://www.ieidsc.org or log on to the website www.ieindia.org

29:I am B.Tech. Computer science student into my final year. I want to make my career in archaeology. What are the ways for that?

ARCHAEOLOGY
You may try for admission to the 2-year Master in Archaeology & Heritage Management at Delhi Institute of Heritage Research & Management, New Delhi [www.dihrm.com] and postgraduate degree in archaeology at Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Yervada, Pune -411006, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra -136119, MS University of Baroda, Vadodara-390002, H N Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar-246174(Uttaranchal) and University of Pune, Pune-411007. Indicative listing. There may be positions for computer science engineers in archaeological analysis and research. However, there may not be fresh openings coming up regularly in archaeology.

30:What are the career prospects for Pulp and Paper Technology?

PULP & PAPER TECHNOLOGY
There are opportunities in the paper industry and in other industries, which are directly or indirectly related to the paper industry. These include jobs in agriculture, product packaging, chemical products, government, industrial products, engineering design, scientific instruments, machinery, pollution control, containers, printing, consulting, marketing, sales and many more.
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31:How to be an marine engineer after completing B-TECH (mechanical). which institute is providing the course, especially in Mumbai

MARINE ENGINEERING
You have to go for the 1-year pre-sea training courses for marine engineering (age should be below 24/25 years). Among the training providers are The Great Eastern Shipping Co Ltd, Mumbai (www.greatship.com), The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, Mumbai [www.shipindia.com] and Institute of Maritime Studies , Goa & Barber Ship Management ( India ) (www.imtcmumbai.org). The complete list of recognized institutions would be available on www.dgshipping.com

32:Sir, I am working in aviation security field. Is there any PG course related to this field. It must be in correspondence course.

AVIATION SECURITY
Please go through the link http://www.iata.org/training/aviation_security/ to locate a variety of courses in the field of aviation security. Indicative example.


33:I’m completed my B.Tech in mechanical engineering. Now I got admission in international institute of information technology pune offering M.s in AIT with specilisation in oil and gas engineering. sir I would like to do M.Sc in geology or related fields through distance education so that I can increase my employability chances my question is that there any universities or educational institute which provide this course through distance or open university or atleast on-line eduction in india .

No reputed institution in India is offering such courses through distance education. Certain central Universities like BHU, Varanasi have such courses on regular basis. Beside, being jack of all is not going to help you. Pinpoint your field of interest and then go for specialisation. There always is good opportunity in every field for a competent person. You may try the courses offered by IGNOU.


34:I m currently in F.Y.J.C. science and I m planning to take up architecture. I would like to know, rankwise, the best colleges in india for studies in B.Arch. and how to go about the admission procedure.

You may visit http://gist.ap.nic.in for best colleges offering B.Arch located in different States of India . The detailed information regarding admission procedure can be had from this website. Apart from that the admission notices starts appearing in News Papers from Second week of January. Please look out for these also

35:Hello SIR, I am diploma in electronics and telecomm. i am also doing a short term training course of vlsi design. and now i want to do the embedded design course but in distance mode ,so, pls help me by referring the organization.

There are short-term courses being offered by Govt. agencies like Indo-German tool room etc. Please look out for advertisements in the EN and other newspapers.

36:Sir I am student of b tech civil engg and i am interested in construction management. how I can start study for that and also what examination procedure of nicmar. plz send detail for that

You may try IGNOU’s B. Tech. Civil (Construction Management). Please visit website www.ignou.ac.in for further details.

37:What is the scope in the field of urban planning. i have done M.Tech in this stream.

Freelancing in consultancy can be done in this field apart from regular employement with private builders. The private buliders nowadays take up the task of developing cities. The govt. also have positions of city planner in Municipal Corporations.

38:dear sir, I did BCA in graduation and then I did MBA(finance).I would like to know whether Iam eligible to do M.TECH in computers after doing MBA.Kindly give me information regarding the institutes offering M.TECH as regular.Is there any scope of getting jobs if M.TECH is done through open or distance mode. Eagerly awaiting ur reply.

You have to hold a B Tech or a suitable MSc to be eligible to pursue M Tech. You would not be eligible for M Tech after MBA Finance. You may pursue a Ph D in management related field after your MBA.

39:: i am a final year student in BE(ece).what kind of jobs i can look forward .especially in telecommunication

It would be impractical to suggest what jobs would be offered but you can expect technical support and maintenance, customer services, and manufacturing, design and development jobs in telecommunications, data communications, network architecture, wireless, and optical networking. Your initial entry into the job market depends on your performance in the engineering programme and the campus placement available at the engineering college you graduate from.

1:I am interested in studying Hospital Management. What does it involve?

Hospital and healthcare managers or administrators have a wide range of responsibilities cover strategic planning, financial and human resource planning, maintenance of buildings, purchase and control of supplies, personnel management,etc. A few institutes offer the course only to medical graduates with experience in medicine while there are other institutions offering a postgraduate programme open to all graduates.

2:I am studying in Plus Two and want to pursue medicine. What are the other options in medicine besides MBBS? How can I apply for them?

Other than MBBS, other options in the medical line of work are dentistry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, veterinary science, optometry and medical technologies. These professionals also enjoy good placement opportunities. Nursing courses are locally advertised and you will have to apply against the advertisement or by approaching the nursing colleges directly. You must also remember that there are a number of all India level examinations for entry into medical courses which will be notified between December and April. Apply for those. However, it is not necessary that you close your mind to all other options because currently there are many interesting career choices beyond the traditional professions.

3:I completed 12th with P, C, B with 61%. My marks were 48% in Chemistry, 52% in Physics and 65% in Bio and 75% in English. Am I eligible in the general category for AFMC entrance test, BHU medical admission test and CBSE medical entrance test?

For admission to MBBS at Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi you should have passed Intermediate, 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks (40% in case of SC/ST candidates) in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together. For AIPMT by CBSE Indian nationals who have passed in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and obtained a minimum of 50% taken together in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the qualifying exam (Plus Two) may apply. For admission to MBBS course at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune applicants should be unmarried candidates, passed XII Standard/ pre-professional/premedical exam or equivalent exam as a regular student in the first attempt in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology securing not less than 60% of aggregate marks in three science subjects taken together, not less than 50% marks in each of the science subjects and not less than 50% marks in English. Candidates must also have passed an exam in Maths at least of the matriculation standard. So, for some you are not eligible. Anyway, it would be advisable to explore allied fields of medicine, paramedical courses or various other interesting options that abound on the career scene today.

4:What colleges come under CBSE Pre Medical Examination?

The All India Pre-Medical/ Pre-Dental Entrance Examination is conducted by CBSE with Preliminary Exam in April and Final examination in May for admission to 15% of the total seats for MBBS/ BDS courses in all medical/dental colleges run by the Union of India, State Governments, Municipal or other local authorities in India except in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.

5:What are the minimum educational qualifications for a person to become a Medical Transcriptionist?

Most people who are currently working as medical transcriptionists are graduates or postgraduates in the life science, nursing, pharmacy, and allied fields. However, training for medical transcription starts off even with those who have completed Plus Two. Since the subject matter of the work is medically oriented, a science background is preferred but then it is not an essential condition.
6:Is there an entrance test for the medical transcription course? Does MT have good future prospect in India or abroad?

While shortlisting students/trainees, many companies conduct a listening test and/or a typing test/ keyboard skills.

This service is in demand in most advanced countries where doctors/hospital/healthcare facilities have to maintain details of medical treatment to patients for administrative and insurance purposes. MT services from India are in demand as we offer good quality work at competitive prices. Keep in touch with newspapers for the latest developments. Medical transcriptionists work in India for foreign clients.

7:I have done BSc in Medical Imaging Technology, from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal.Please guide which course should I pursuit.

You could consider working in the field of your training as work opportunities are good. Option for higher education may be in the form of the 2-year Diploma course in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum –695011 (http://sctimst.ac.in or http://sctimst.ker.nic.in), if you feel that it would add value to your resume.

8:I have given my 12th exam in a state board I want to do hospital management I want to know what type of course it is and what is my future in this line I want to know about the scope of this hospital industry in our country an abroad I also wanted to know about the payment scale as a fresher and after along experience it can go to what extent I want a full details of this line specially payment scales.

The professional hospital management course is a two year programme offered to graduates. There is very good scope for placement in the hospital/ health sector after a postgraduate programme in hospital management. The pay scale would depend upon the placement profile of the institution from where you qualify. Hence, those passing out from really highly reputed institutions could get high salaries. Movement up the hierarchy would depend upon your performance on-the-job.

9:I am a physiotherapy graduate. Kindly suggest me best options available with respect to good placement. Thanks & Regards?

When our body or a part of the body fails to function normally as a result of the disease or injuries, physiotherapy is adopted to treat the disorders with the help of different physical exercises and other agents like heat, radiation, electricity, water, and massage to cure weakness of muscles, and movements in joints of shoulder, knees etc. The physiotherapy deals with preventive, curative and restorative means to provide normal or alternative function of various systems of the body. The permanently disabled person is trained to make best use of the able potentials in him to live an active and independent life. The professionally trained person who administers this treatment is known as physiotherapist. Physiotherapists restore mobility, alleviate pain and suffering and work to prevent permanent disability in patients. A physiotherapist works, as a member of rehabilitation team, in cooperation and consultation with specialists of medicine / surgery. He examines the patient thoroughly to determine the degree of incapacity sustained by the patient by administering muscle tests. He discusses his findings with the doctor and decides about the future course of treatment. He periodically reviews the treatment and make necessary alteration in the treatment, if required. The physiotherapist is always the source of inspiration to the patients. Therapists practice in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and private offices that have specially equipped facilities. The job can be physically exhausting. In addition to standing for long periods of time, physiotherapists must move equipment and help patients turn, stand, or walk. Therapists usually work as part of a team, consisting of physicians, nurses, social workers, other therapists, and specialists. You may respond to the advertisements published in leading dailies for a suitable position.
By:Mr. Suresh Chandra

10:Is there any vacancy announced recently in Indian army for fresh doctors with an MBBS degree.

One round of applications for joining the Army Medical Corps as Short Service Commissioned Officers was announced in early May but the application deadline was over on 5the June. So you could keep track of the next notification about six months or a year later.

11:What are the distance learning opportunities for MBBS doctors who are not able to get through Pre-PG tests.
Among your choices would be the 1-year Post Graduate Certificate Courses(i) Health and Family Welfare Management (ii) Hospital Management through distance learning by National Institute of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi (www.nihfw.org) for which you should have registration with State/ National Council and (i) 2 years experience (excluding period of internship and Junior Residency)experience of working in a Govt/ NGO/Private /Corporate Hospital/ Institute/ Organisation and for (ii) at least two years work experience (excluding period of internship and Junior Residency) in a hospital. Another option would be the (i) 3-year M Sc Industrial Hygiene and Safety and (ii) 1-year Post Gradate Certificate Course in Industrial Health at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (www.srmc.edu) if (i) you have at least 2yrs of experience in training/education/consultancy/research in industry or related fields and for (ii) permanent registration with any one of the State Medical Councils. For more leads, keep track of the admission notifications appearing in the prominent national dailies.


12:I have passed my Bsc exam with biotechnology as a major subject I would like to know the colleges offering MBA pharma and MBA hospital management in india.

There are many institutes of Management which offer management courses in Pharmaceutics and Hospital Management (some of them are listed below) IIM, Hyderbad offers Management in Pharma to those who are already working in the Industry. Its website is www.itm.edu/EEC/hyderabad. You may also visit www.iipm.co.in

The hospital managemet programme is offered by the following institutions (randomly selected) –

Tata Institute of Social Science, Sion-Trombay Road, Deonar, Mumbai-400088

Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration, Apollo Hospital Campus, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033

Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), 1 Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur-302011

Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute (Deemed University), Porur, Chennai-600116. Admission is usually on the basis of a competitive entrance examination

Eligibility - Bachelor’s degree in medicine (MBBS / BAMS / BHMS / BDS) or equivalent or allied recognised by the University or Bachelor’s degree in nursing with 50% marks (recognised by University) and five years experience/ Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/ Commerce or Science with 50% marks and five years’ experience in health care field/ hospitals.

13:I am a student of B.H.M.S. in a college of Maharashtra. I am studying in year one. How would I get job as a research officer or how would I access to patients of abroad by sitting at my place?

Before getting patients from abroad you must aquire some inland experience after completing the present course. You may go for reseach in Central Council for Research in Homeopathy after that. Only then you may seek job as research officer in a government organisation. For further details you may visit ministry of health and family welfare website: http://mohfw.nic.in
By:Ms. Hena Naqvi

14:I am ding MBBS. after that what will I do that I can’t decide right now. what will be the great career? 1.is it doing pg in us or 2.doing mba in hospital management? also give me information about hospital management.

If you want to pursue a career in the medical sciences, you can aim for higher studies in India and abroad. Admission would be competitive everywhere. You can look for clinical studies or for non-clinical studies. Hospital management programmes offered by prominent institutions like Tata Institute of Social Services, Mumbai are targeted at all graduates including medical graduates. However, there are also hospital management programmes open only to medical graduates with related work experience after graduation. Examples are AIIMS, New Delhi (www.aiims.edu or www.aiims.ac.in), FMS Delhi (www.fms.edu),etc. Hospital management from a reputed institution would lead to good employment prospects as health sector is growing.


15:How I can apply for the post of drug inspector. Is there is any entrance exams for this if yes please give me d detail about it so that I go through it.

DRUG INSPECTOR
Recruitment is usually by the State Public Service Commissions, and eligibility requirements are Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Chemistry or a Post Graduate degree in Chemistry with pharmaceutics as a special subject of an University established in India by the law or its equivalent qualification recognized and notified by the central Government for such purpose or the Associate ship Diploma of the Institution of Chemist (India) obtained by passing the Examination with “ Analysis of Drugs and pharmaceuticals “ as one of the subject. There would normally be an entrance examination and interview for selection. The written examination would test professional knowledge (may be non-objective type) as defined in the syllabus in the recruitment notification and, perhaps, some objective type testing of General Awareness and language proficiency.


16:where we can get 1 month training for bams/bhms/bums doctors in mental retardation institute.
MENTAL RETARDATION
Announcements of such programmes would appear in the prominent newspapers. Also check the website of National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped, Secunderabad at www.nimhindia.org and that of Thakur Hari Prasad Institute of Research & Rehabilitation for the Mentally Handicapped, Hyderabad at www.thakurhariprasad.org for an overview of their short term programmes.



17:I am doing B.SC biotechnology final year. I have a lot of interest in studying about cancer cells & want to take up a career in it. What subject do I take after this? Also, is it better to do it in India or abroad?

CANCER
You could pursue M Sc Epidemiology/ Genetics/ Microbiology and allied fields. Short term training/ Summer training at Tata Memorial Centre, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer(ACTREC), Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai-410210(www.actrec.gov.in) may help you to get a better perspective. Ultimately, you should plan for a Ph D. Suggestions are merely indicative.


18:I AM A STUDENT OF +2 .I HAVE KEEN INTEREST IN GENETIC ENGINEERING.WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER +2.TELL ME THE PROCEDURE IN DETAIL AND ABOUT SUCH UNIVERSITIES

Diploma and Degree courses in Genetic engineering are now being offered by majority of universities/ Institutions in India . Contact the institution near you. However the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Secunderabad may be contacted for advance studies.



19:: tell me something about PHYSIOTHERAPY
Professional training takes the form of a 4 ½ year bachelor’s degree programme (including 6 months internship) after plus two /equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, admission through an entrance examination in most cases. Physiotherapists use exercises and movement, electrotherapy, manipulation and massage to treat the injured, disabled, sick and convalescent of all ages for a large variety of conditions. They perform and interpret tests and measurements for muscle strength, motor development, functioning capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.

20:sir i am a student studying in 12th std. i want know what is the required criteria to become an audiologoist?
You would have to study 12th with physics, chemistry and biology group of subjects and then take up Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) or Bachelor of Audiology/ equivalent programme in order to become an audiologist. Expect to appear for an entrance test for admission in most cases.