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get a seat in the premiere institutions of the country.

Others must be downing endless glasses of buttermilk, Nimbus and water balls enjoying a well deserved break.

But the interesting thing is whatever you might be doing one thought isn’t far away….. What next?

The Traditional courses like engineering, medical and management or a career in fashion and Interior design, aviation, music and cinematography in regular as well as distance mode? So before you plunge into any confusion and taking advice from anyone, wait for a while! flip through this magazine. With the maiden edition of Education iConnect we have tried to eradicate the student’s career selection option from root level. We have just taken this unique initiative to guide the students to explore their career in more channelized way. We have provided information on all the streams from management, engineering, civil services, medical, journalism and many more.

These come all the information about qualifying for various examinations, admission processes and listing of all major educational institutions. Our expert team from various fields give advice and draw out experiences from their own life so that students can explore career as per his/her capacity.

In current scenario, Management and engineering get the leading position, as these are the favourite among students. Looking for something new? If yes then please go through this magazine catering the distance education.

Currently Students prefers to go with Distance education program while they are in full fledged job. Working professional love to study with work but the main thing is from where they are pursuing their dream course in order to get a good job in MNC’s or growth in the office. Students are just treating the Institutions like a temple but some of them are cheating the students dream and even with their career.

So this unique edition is just a initiative to give proper and deep knowledge about a course selection, exact status about institute, degree acceptability and may more in order to secure the students life.

So best of luck for your bright career.

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INDEX

Biggest course search on Google : MBA

Right to Education : Enlightening the world around you

The fact of importance of MBA degree in Corporate arena had been revealed that more and more organization are now making it compulsory for their most promising managerial personnel to have an MBA degree. Even some of those organizations are even ready to partially or fully sponsor the MBA degree for their managers in any of the available forms of MBA courses.

The Right To Education is a universally recognized law. Under this law which was declared by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 has worked relentlessly to make the world more educated place.

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Confused about your Career Path

HRD approved Boards in India

It is quite natural that at young age, everyone gets messed regarding their career due to lack of knowledge and proper guideline. Nowadays there are number of careers option available but choosing one that gives you joy, respect and pleasure is quite difficult.

List of Recognised Boards of Secondary (10th) and Senior Secondary (10+2) Education

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Career Planning after 12th preparing you for a New Beginning if you are one of those students who appeared for the 12th board exams of late, then it is necessary that you don’t get tricked by the soaring levels of anxiety. There is no denying that this nervousness is inevitable, however, instead of fretting about the results

The university system was not producing "well-educated" graduates to meet needs of Indian companies, giving an opportunity to firms to enter the sector in the "guise" of training.

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Regular Vs Distance Distance learning comes as a blessing to students who want to study further while continuing with jobs or who might not be able to attend a full-time course for various reasons.

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Where you can expect to get the Best Distance Learning Universities which are reputed in the field also provide some of the best courses to choose from-hotel management, retail development, urban and rural development or fashion technology to name a few.

The benefit of getting a distance learning course from a reputed institute is that once you are out there in the market.

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AKNOWLEDGEMENT

The university system was not producing "well-educated" graduates to meet needs of Indian companies.

Shashi Tharoor Minister of State HRD, Govt. of India

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EDUCATION CONNECT

Education from @ncient to modern F

rom the very beginning, education is considered as most essential thing or you can say important building block of one’s life. Education can be simply defined as a process which involves acquiring knowledge at school or home by professional teacher or parents. Education makes a person knowledgeable, helping individual to utilize his/her potential in the best possible way. It enables to inculcate and evacuates, general knowledge, ability to judge, broad-spectrum towards society.

Today one of the root problems in mainstream education is how to achieve quality and dependable education, arousing numerous misconceptions. The conception of education contributes to harming students and teachers by driving policy makers to insist on accounting for the "units" of information that students demonstrate knowledge of on tests.

Today one of the root problems in mainstream education is how to achieve quality and dependable education, arousing numerous misconceptions. The conception of education contributes to harming students and teachers by driving policy makers to insist on accounting for the "units" of information that students demonstrate knowledge of on tests.

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John Dewey, an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer has addressed Education as ‘’a profound philosophical exploration of how we transmit knowledge in human society and how we think about accomplishing that vital task’’.

Most contemporary and lively approaches towards education follows a firm empirical track, which aim to ascertain realistic solution for teachers or school administrators. With changing time and advancement, it is highly important to improve on current practices of education and broaden its prospect in order to transmit truth and knowledge to successive generations. Moreover, exploring implication of different thinkers’ Jackson, the great scholar concluded that education is at root a moral enterprise.

It is a tough task to figure out proper definition of education, since it is complicated by the fact ‘’what is the important about being and becoming educated’’.

Depending upon the people, the importance of education illustrate contrary viewpoint such as future job prospects, quality of citizenship and others just want literacy or critical thinking or creativity. Its field of activity is so wide that all activities and experiences are embraced in its sphere of work. Although, all the contrary opinion about being educated is a very basic idea:( Although there are contradictory opinions on being educated) an educated person is one who makes observation accurately, give clear view and acts efficiently on self-selected goals. An education imparts better understanding giving effective school reform program. Essentially it is a process of development, which helps a child to its fullest potential extent. It adds on higher ethical and social ideals with additional spiritual values among students and we know an education enriched society can lead towards the globalisation of whole country, representing a well developed and strong nation.

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ne of the university from Meghalaya named CMJ university is playing with students career. Meghalaya chief minister mukul sangma Wednesday hinted that the government may ask the central bureau of investigation (cbi) to probe the illegal functioning of the controversial CMJ university. “first have been filed in different cities of the country. We are looking if the case should be handed over to a central agency.

The accra branch of the university has, in fact, been barred from recruiting students as it doesn't meet accreditation norms.The chief minister said the mahatma gandhi university has also been brought under the scanner of the meghalaya private universities (regulation of establishment and maintenance of standards) act, 2012.

He said that the education department has held several meetings after the CMJ fiasco arose, and added that additional rules would be introduced for running private universities in meghalaya."in good faith, the universities were given permission to operate, but some seem to have taken this for a ride and this is distressing," sangma added.

Governor R.S. Mooshahary - who is also the visitor of the university - exposing various irregularities in its functioning.

The university has created a record of sorts by awarding ph.d. Degrees to 434 candidates in the 2012-13 academic years, and enrolled 490 students for the ph.d.

Programme during 2012-2013, even as only 10 of its faculty members have doctorates.

Meghalaya's criminal investigation department (CID), which is investigating the alleged lapses of CMJ university, unearthed a number of irregularities in the functioning of the university. The CID has arrested the varsity's registrar, mrinal kanti deb, and his deputy premlal rai, on charges of fraud and cheating. A lower court in meghalaya monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants against CMJ university's chancellor chandra mohan jha and his two associates, manjeet kaur and juban kharpuri, in connection with the alleged forgery and irregularities by the institution.

Jha has gone Under Ground.

The CMJ is now under the scanner for awarding thousands of fake degrees to students over the last three years. The NSF has asked the study centres of CMJ to refund fees to newly admitted students. The centers have been allowed to keep the offices open only for the purpose of responding to the queries of aggrieved students and refunding their fees.

According to the career consultants , one of the CMJ study centres located on the 3rd floor laxmi nagar Delhi. was started in 2012. Altogether, 890 students have al-

The CID has arrested the varsity's registrar, mrinal kanti deb, and his deputy premlal rai, on charges of fraud and cheating. A lower court in meghalaya monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants against CMJ university's chancellor chandra mohan jha and his two associates, manjeet kaur and juban kharpuri, in connection with the alleged forgery and irregularities by the institution ready passed out of this centre, which was offering degrees courses such as BA, BEd, BCom and MA MBA . Out of the 170 newly admitted students, 130 have reclaimed their admission fees from the centre. This year,10 82 students were supposed to sit for their examinations. However, the exams have been postponed until further notice.Seventeen candidates have also enrolled for their PhD course, out of which two have already opted out.

Another CMJ university take admission by off campus study centre was detected at Isaac delhi ncr study centers one of them magha Education This centre, established in 2012, offered BA, MBA , M.ED , PhD , BEd programme. Six students have already passed out.

For the current session, 146 students enrolled into the BEd course at the centre and one hundred students out of these have already been refunded their fees. Another CMJ study centre was found at utter Pradesh in agra centres of CMJ to refund fees to newly admitted students within one month starting from May 31.

It also warned the CMJ study centres in the state to refund the full amount of money to the newly admitted students or face necessary action against them.

The NSF has also asked the three study centres to submit the complete details of the fees paid, addresses and phone numbers of all the students, who passed out or enrolled into the centers. "we are coordinating with our counterpart in different states to bring back the accused (jha)," sangma said.

CBI probes every states CMJ study centre in order to refund the students money as well as genuinity of their existence.

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CAREER CONNECT

Career Planni preparing you for I

f you are one of those students, who appeared for the 12th board exams of late, then it is necessary that you don’t get tricked by the soaring levels of anxiety. There is no denying that this nervousness is inevitable, however, instead of fretting about the results, it would be great if you prepare for the next step – working towards making your career.

You studied rigorously… You revised thoroughly… And you concluded your board exams perfectly… So, what’s next?

Globalization, as they say, has opened a number of opportunities for everyone and this holds true for students as well. You will be glad to know that there is, literally, a plethora of career opportunities waiting for you to be explored. So get in there and make your mark on the world.

Irrespective of your chosen stream, i.e. no matter whether you opted for Arts, Science or Commerce, there are numerous career prospects that are lying ahead. Have a look at some of them and get the much coveted peace of mind that you have been searching for all this while.

B.B.A. In this day and age, we see nothing else but Business! Be it a multinational, a big corporate house, a medium sized company or a small one, all have got just one aim – to flourish and this is where management courses like BBA play a crucial role!

About the Course Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a stepping stone for those students that aspire to make it big in the world of man08

agement. The major subjects that form a crucial part of this three years’ long course are accounting, business economics, marketing management, business law, computer fundamentals, etc.

Required Skill Set The prerequisites to pursue this course would be excellent communication skills along with innate leadership traits as well as a knack for managing and organizing tasks.

Career Prospects As you would have thought, a BBA graduate becomes all geared up to join an MBA programme after successfully completing the initial step towards a bright career in the field of management.

Besides this, students can also join organizations as management trainees, finance or sales executives or if luck favors then even as managers.

B.A. Being one of the most sought after courses in the country, the popularity of Bachelor of Arts

As Confucius once said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

Thus, go for such an option and have a career that you will relish evermore! course cannot be overlooked.

There are, undeniably, a number of programs that are available under this course and based on your preferences you can choose the right program that can assist you in building a career sans boundaries!

About the Course

Students from any of the streams can opt for this undergraduate course. The subjects of study under Bachelor of Arts include Economics, Geography, Home Science, Political Science, Literature, Sociology, Philosophy, History, Library Science, Anthropology and so forth.

Required Skill Set This course is suitable for those students who can communicate effectively, who are committed to learning and who possess great research capabilities.

Career Prospects After successfully completing this undergraduate course, those students who are looking for teaching jobs in schools, colleges, or institutes can go for B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) or can go for further studies such as an

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M.A. course. Candidates can also find the right job in their chosen fields.

B.Com. There is no business in the world that can succeed without solving any problems and B. Com. is one such course that can make you proficient enough to handle such problems – at least those relating to business administration and accountancy.

About the Course By and large, there are no entrance examinations to get enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce course. However, students are admitted based on their merit pertaining to their HSC examination results. The major subjects of study in this course include accountancy, business principles, quantitative analysis, organizational behavior, economics, and

the rest.

Required Skill Set If you love numbers and you are good at calculating & computing then you can surely do justice with this course.

Career Prospects B.Com. opens a whole host of options for graduates. After completing the course successfully, you can join companies or financial organizations & banks as bankers, managers, financial consultants, accountants, financial advisers, etc. However, if you wish to move up the qualifications ladder then you can even pursue M. Com. or M.B.A. afterwards.

B.C.A. Computers are ruling the world. There is hardly any work that can’t be done with the assistance of IT or computers! If such

huge is the brilliance of this world, then imagine the prospects that would be waiting for you, once you become a maven in this arena!

About the Course A Bachelor of Computer Applications course usually inculcates detailed knowledge about computers and makes you familiar with the fundamental principles of computer science. You become adroit in developing computer applications, software, information systems and computer systems as well. The main subjects of study in this course are system analysis, mathematics, data base management system, business data processing etc.

Required Skill Set If you have a flair for computers and the IT world and you possess a logical bent of mind that is dedicated towards learning the nitty-gritties involved in the magnificent domain of computers, then this course is just the right one for you.

Career Prospects After successful completion of a Bachelor of Computer Applications course, you can join companies as a software developer, web designer, systems manager, etc.

You can also enroll for Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA) or Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in IT courses to give your career a competitive edge.

Mass Communication Over the years, there has been a tremendous rise in the popularity of communication media and other such platforms. The confines have been razed and all the nations have been integrated, giving an increasing hype to Mass

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Communication as a career avenue.

About the Course Being one of the most sought after courses at the present time, Mass Communication offers incredible opportunities to the students by instilling in them the knowledge regarding effective communication and disseminating information through various mediums like internet, television, radio, magazines, newspapers etc.

Usually this course covers various arenas such as Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Media Literacy and the rest.

Required Skill Set Needless to say, one of the most essential qualities that a student requires for pursuing this course is excellent communication skills. You should also be creative & inventive to bring up new approaches onboard, every so often. Being confident, patient together with possessing great analytical skills will be an add-on, without a shred of doubt.

Career Prospects Mass Comm. is one such course that offers a world of opportunities for students. Any and every thing related to public communication is a source of brilliant career prospects for you.

You can have a money spinning career in public relations, journalism, editing, direction, ad filmmaking, anchoring, copyrighting, scriptwriting, production, and so on, the list is simply limitless.

C.A. Ask anyone about the best career option in the filed of accountancy and finance, and the answer undeniably would be Chartered Accountancy. Being a highly rewarding career option both in monetary terms as well as in terms of status. A CA accreditation in India is worth opting for in case you wish to make a successful and bright career in this arena.

About the Course The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) conducts Chartered Accountancy course which is a combination of theoretical learning and practical training imparted with the basic aim of preparing a student with requisite understanding, aptitude, skills and other such proficiencies that are required out of a professional accountant. Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Corporate Finance & Corporate Laws are the key areas that chartered accountants have to take in hand.

Required Skill Set Since C.A. is an extremely challenging course, it is necessary that you are ready to put in all possible efforts to bring out efficacious results. This calls for a positive and hard working approach as well as a strong sense of professionalism. Great quantitative, management and problem solving skills are also extremely important for a chartered accountant to 10

possess.

Career Prospects After obtaining membership of the ICAI, chartered accountants can practice independently or join another firm of Chartered Accountants. Besides this, one can join the government organizations or even the private companies for a rewarding and well-paid career ahead.

Fashion Designing For those, who are always in fashion, this is an excellent course to make your craze a career. Fashion designing has always been an obsession for those youngsters who love making everything around them beautiful. Being one of the most lucrative, tempting, exciting and glamorous career lines, the chances of doing the course and feeling monotonous are zilch.

About the Course For those who are talented and have a sense of turning imagination into a reality, this course is a boon! There are several institutes in the country that conduct fashion designing courses and give wings to the dreams of fashion aficionados. From a short term course of 3 months to a long term course of 3-4 years’ duration, there are several alternatives waiting for you. Just search for the right institute and take your passion to a higher level.

Required Skill Set The course is suitable for those who are exceedingly creative and who just adore the idea of making others look their best. A great sense of what works right on what body type along with a flair for mixing and working out things to bring beautiful & unique upshots is something that is of the essence here.

Career Prospects After being a fashion designer, the opportunities of doing well in your career are huge You can either start up with your own fashion line or can join other companies like Export Houses, Garment manufacturers, Textile Mills, Boutiques, Fashion Show Organizers, Jewellery Houses etc.

Summary: No wonder the options are many, but it is you who has to decide what will work right for you in the long term. Our straight and candid advice would be “Don’t let nervousness haunt you and don’t at all sit idle.”

Give your career the right beginning by trusting the many career experts and counsellors that are there for you. Take their advice, listen to your parents, discuss with your peers but in the end it is you who needs to take the right step that too in good time. You are never too young to realise your own dreams and skills after all.

So get going and start exploring these amazing career options that are available today you will certainly find the one that is meant for you.

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ist of Recognised Boards of Secondary (10th) and Senior Secondary (10+2) Education ANDHRA PRADESH • Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education, Hyderabad •Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, Hyderabad •Andhra Pradesh Open School Society, SCERT Campus, Hyderabad ASSAM Assam Higher Secondary • Education Council, Bamunimaidan, Guwahati •Assam Board of Secondary Education, Guwahati BIHAR •Bihar Intermediate Education Council, Patna •Bihar School Examination Board, Patna •Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board, Patna CHHATISGARH •Chhatisgarh Board of Secondary Education, Raipur GOA Goa Board of Secondary & • Higher Secondary Education, Goa GUJARAT Gujarat Secondary & • Higher Secondary Education Board, Gandhi Nagar HARYANA Haryana Board of Educa• tion, •Hansi Road, Bhiwani •Haryana Open School, Bhiwani HIMACHAL PRADESH •Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala JAMMU & KASHMIR •J&K State Board of School Education, Jammu •J&K State Open School,

Srinagar JHARKHAND Jharkhand Academic • Council, Ranchi KARNATAKA •Karnataka Board of the Pre-University Education, Bangalore •Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Borad, Bangalore •Karnataka Open School, J.S.S. Maha Vidya Peeth, Mysore KERALA Kerala Board of Public Ex• aminations, Pareeksha Bhawan, Thiruvananthpuram •Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Education, Thiruvananthapuram •Kerala State Open School, Thiruvananthapuram MAHARASHTRA •Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune MADHYA PRADESH •Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, Bhopal •M.P. State Open School, Bhopal MANIPUR Manipur Council of • Higher Secondary Education, Imphal •Manipur Board of Secondary Education, Imphal MEGHALAYA •Meghalaya Board of School Education, Meghalaya MIZORAM •Mizoram Board of School Education Chaltlan, Aizawl NAGALAND •Nagaland Board of School Education, Kohima ORISSA

•Orissa Council of Higher Secondary Education Bhubaneswar •Orissa Board of Secondary Education, Cuttack PUNJAB Punjab School Education • Board, Mohali RAJASTHAN •Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer •Rajasthan State Open School, Jaipur TAMIL NADU Tamil Nadu Board of Sec• ondary Education, Chennai •Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education, Chennai TRIPURA •Tripura Board of Secondary Education, Agartala, Tripura West UTTAR PRADESH •U.P. Board of High School & Intermediate Education, Allahabad UTTARAKHAND •Uttranchal Shiksha Evm Pariksha Parishad, Ram Nagar, Nanital WEST BENGAL •West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, Calcutta •West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, Calcutta •West Bengal Council for Rabindra Open Schooling •West Bengal Board of Madrasa Education ALL INDIA BOARDS National Institute of Open • Schooling (formarly National Open School), New Delhi •Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi •Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi

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TECHNOLOGY CONNECT

Biggest course sear

An MBA was originated in United States and now MBA has become a respected degree that is attracting people from all around the Globe.

any of the available forms of MBA courses. Thus they understand that it is a less loss-more gain situation for them as their managers will become more skilled and able to tackle more corporate world day by day problems in a more effective way saving both time and available resources.

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BA stands for Maters in Business Administration and is the highest level degree in business administration. MBA was originated in united states and now MBA has become a respected degree that is attracting people from all around the globe from various academic disciplines. There is always an increasing demand for skilled mangers in any organization or any institution as the environment of various organizations that includes there economic, political, competitive, regulatory and cultural factors is becoming more and more complex day by day.

How MBA course adds value to a candidate’s knowledge?

How does MBA give you a good career option?

What does a typical MBA program teach?

How to choose among different MBA programs?

How to choose the right MBA institute?

Why should one do MBA? Only such skilled people can tackle the difficult demands facing organizations of all kinds by their courage and energy. Some very important skills of a successful manager includes skills in decision-making, financial analysis, and most importantly ability to maintain pleasant interpersonal relationships that are the first and the foremost demand in any organization to stand strong in today’s competitive market.

Also a successful manager should be able to apply those abilities in context of constraints, opportunities, and alternatives to make the best possible use for the available resources. Thus professional management training programs are focusing on crating a meaningful premise that people can learn and sharpen their managerial skills within it. MBA programs also teach the management students how to theoretically solve many business related problems that can arise in common day to day corporate environment.

According to a recent research the fact of importance of MBA degree in corporate arena had been revealed that more and more organization are now making it compulsory for their most promising managerial personnel to have an MBA degree. Even some of those organizations are even ready to partially or fully sponsor the MBA degree for their managers in 12

Thus MBA has become a need if a person wants to raise in his/her fields and it is a common requirement now for all of professionals especially for those who want to sharpen their skills to become more valued and thus get more rewards in terms of finances and respect.

What qualities are required to be a good MBA? MBA has now becoming a degree of centralized importance for a person any organization in order to groom and being able to present his/her best in front.

There are lots of required raw skills and characteristics in an MBA person in order to be a successful person indeed by using the arts learned in MBA. These qualities include physical, emotional, intellectual and

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rch on Google : MBA analytical attributes, spiritual and moral and interpersonal and customer relation attributes. Physical qualities required in an MBA person includes ability to work for long hours without much absence from work, agility and enthusiastic, able to manage physical stress, better personal hygiene is expected from the

person.

Emotional attributes required for the MBA executives includes confidence, emotional maturity, patience, optimism, calmness , emotional control, good listener that accepts mistakes, understanding ability, courage and persistence to maintain a balance in their personal life and professional life.

Analytical attributes required for the MBA includes rationality in decision making, team spirit, constant learning desire, having technical competency, better human relation, innovation and creativity risk taking and proactively solving problems that may arise.

Good interpersonal and customer relations is necessary aspect for every organization today and thus

they require good interpersonal skills in their employees that can maintain good relations with their customers that enables them to stand in market with constant customers relations despite of having a lot of competition in the market.

And the last but not the least, managing time and stress is a must in any person in order to handle complexities and resources available in appropriate time as we know that time is the most important today for every working professional in any organization.

Thus management is all about managing the resources available to get things done as efficiently as possible and there are a set of required attributes in a successful management person. In an MBA degree these are the important aspects that are focused on to make the students a successful MBA in future.

What are job profiles for an MBA? MBA degree is now a centralized importance for working professionals in any field in order to sharpen their skills for managing the resources and thus brings out better results for organization in terms of more profit, better interpersonal relationships and better market standings among competitors. An MBA degree comes in many forms and many specialization fields each of which has its own importance in respective aspects.

The typical jobs of an MBA are various kinds that include executive jobs, finance jobs, accounting jobs, and marketing analysis and management jobs. A brief about each job profile is a stated below. Executive jobs includes c-suite people (CEO jobs, CFO jobs, CIO jobs and other C Level jobs) having to use their skills for the betterment of the organization.

Management jobs are awarded to candidates and employees with applicable degrees and a master's degree in business. Jobs in banking are widespread and include several job profiles such as consumer banking jobs that delivers financial services to individual customers, commercial banking jobs that deliver financial services to businesses, human resources jobs that manage employee placement, salaries and training bank administration / accounting job - bank administration that handle the internal operations of banks.

Jobs in finance are also widespread like banking jobs including corporate finance jobs that help companies find money, grow the business, make acquisitions and plan for its financial future. Money management jobs in finance include managing stocks and bonds for institutional clients and are on the buy side of wall street while insurance jobs help individuals and business manage risks to protect themselves from losses and to anticipate potential risk problems.

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Jobs in real state cover field such as title insurance, construction, mortgage banking, property management, real estate appraisals, brokerage and leasing, and real estate development. Accounting jobs in finance includes public and managerial accounting jobs that focus on preparing financial statements and recording business transactions.

Thus MBA degree offers gateway to lots of opportunities in lots of fields and thus is very beneficial to have one in today’s world growing more and more competitive and complex. .

MBA programs Most of the programmes offered in india fall under this category. The IIM’s and other autonomous business schools offer a post-graduate diploma in management (PGDM) or post graduate programme in management (PGDM) which in india are equivalent to an MBA degree. Government accreditation bodies

such as aicte state that autonomous business schools can offer only PGDM or PGPM, whereas an MBA can be awarded only by a university, in two-year full-time program. The syllabi of the PGDM/PGPM and MBA degrees are more or less the same, although the MBA degree is examination oriented and focuses on theoretical aspects of management whereas the PGDM/PGPM is industry-oriented, make use of the case-study method of instruction and mainly concentrates on building your soft skills.

Management experts inform that there are over 1500 MBA institutes and the numbers are growing every year. "Management education is very important for the sustained growth of the country and we have some 1,800 management institutes in India.�

Part time MBA programs Part-time MBA programs are for working professionals and have been rising gradually in the recent years because they enable working professionals to qualify for new jobs or promotions without giving up their jobs or personal lives.

Executive MBA Fast-paced executive MBA programs are offered at campus-based and online business schools. They're for seasoned managers or current executives who want to sharpen their expertise or add a new specialty 14

to their existing knowledge more about executive MBA Distance learning MBA Distance learning is the delivery of instruction and the fulfillment of course work from remote locations, allowing instructors and students to interact without being in the same place. New technologies have made distance learning an increasingly popular option for institutions and students. The internet, e-mail, video conferencing, and other interactive systems allow schools to experiment with unique modes of teaching and learning.

Online MBA programs:-online MBA is new form of distance learning and it's by far the most innovative way of delivering course material and assistance to candidates. Online MBA is hot choice for people willing to pursue MBA degrees but are constrained by their own duties to perform on daily basis.

Joint or dual MBA Partnering your MBA program with another graduate program is called a joint-degree, or dual-degree and it's quite suitable and beneficial too.

Two-year MBA programs require a total academics commitment with core study of all inclued subjects spread over four semesters, including active business internships between academic years. Two year MBA programs are widely different from one year programs that are compact and have strict prerequisites with no active internships included. They may be the most expensive options, and are strictly for people who have the time to devote themselves to learning as their first priority.

Advantages of two-year MBA The program has lots of merits specially for both career switchers (who change job functions or industries) and career enhancers (who continue in the same profession or industry) . Some of them are as summarized below: two year full time MBA programs offer opportunities for core comprehensive business and management training along with elective courses in subfields of specialized interest. Two-year programs accept the widest variety of academic background, usually basic requirement is an undergraduate degree that meets the business school's standards (which generally means a four year college equivalent) .

Some employers may grant workers time off to complete their training without disturbing their job status and may resume on a higher corporate ladder after graduation.

Distance MBA Distance learning is the delivery of instruction and the fulfillment of course work from remote locations, allowing instructors and students to interact without being in the same place. New technologies have made distance learning an increasingly popular option for institutions and students. The internet, e-mail, video conferencing, and other interactive systems allow schools to experiment with unique modes of teaching

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and learning.

Distance learning MBA is a great option as now a days people do not have enough time to go for regular MBA courses and have a boost in their professional, personal and familiar life.thus distance learning MBA is designed for these people that want to get good in there lives and become managers in all aspects related to themselves but do not have time to go for regular MBA courses.

These programs are for disciplined and commited people and meet the requirements of busy students who attend courses in their off hours. They are not for people who lack motivation or time management skills. Thus they are streamlined, self-paced programs. Some of the merits are as summarized below:

•One year full time MBA ?

•Two year full time MBA ?

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•How does MBA give you a good career option ?

What does a typical MBA program teach?

How to choose among different MBA programs?

•How to choose the specialization area in MBA courses?

homes at any time according to their convenience.

Online MBA is a great choice now a days as it meets the exact requirements of people willing to excel in there career and life without having to give up on their daily life assignments.

Advantages of online MBA programs Online MBA uses highly innovative methodologies of learning such as video conferencing etc. That make the person feel like being at the campus without having to there physically. These programs are for disciplined and committed people and they meet the requirements of busy students that can not attend classes regularly but have good knowledge about browsing internet. The exponential growth of internet has also played a major role in growing popularity of online MBA programs as topic of interest among people that have a desire to become better managers in all aspects of their lives and thus to become good human beings.

Limitations Online MBA is dependent on internet that still has not reached to many areas in country so it's not for everyone. Also, it's not for those who like to be physically at the learning place to interact with other more. Still, it's a great tool for most of the people in today's scenario.

Distance-learning programs cause little disruption to person's professional life due to no need for going and attending classes as all the study and help material available online.

They offer more geographic flexibility and exposure to a diverse population of students with providing access to faculty in different locations. Class work can be scheduled around personal and professional commitments.

Online MBA Online MBA is new form of distance learning and it's by far the most innovative way of delivering course material and assistance to candidates. Online MBA is hot choice for people willing to pursue MBA degrees but are constrained by their own duties to perform on daily basis. Online MBA comprises of studying and taking exams, assistance and test papers online. This has simplified the complexities in learning and now the people can study from there I June 2013 I www.educationiconnect.com

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RIGHT TO EDUCATION

Education : My Birth Right

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s a citizen of a country, the first and foremost right that every citizen has is the Right To Education. It enables the citizens to be empowered and to see the world through educated eyes. As a citizen of the country, each and every child is entitled to education and this is what the Right To Education aims to achieve.

Here are some statistics which would tell you the condition of the world in terms of education: •There are 75 million children in the world who do not have access to some of the most basic forms of education.

•The world has more than 150 million children who are currently enrolled in primary education classes but will soon drop out before completing primary education •Two-thirds of these drop outs will be girls •The world over has more than 776 million adults who have never got an education and will never see it too.

What does the Right to Education Mean?

The Right To Education is a universally recognized law. Under this law which was declared by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 has worked relentlessly to make the world a more educated place. It is one very important Human Right for a human being and every citizen whether in the world or in the tiniest of villages is entitled to receive education which is due to him. Some of the specifications that the Right To Education entitles are: •Right to compulsory free education in the primary level •Make secondary level education accessible to citizens.

• Develop equitable higher education in the society Right to compulsory education will ensure that every child will have the right education to move forward in life and will be able to live a better life.

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Right to compulsory education will ensure that every child will have the right education to move forward in life and will be able to live a better life. Consequently, it also means that he or she can move forward in life with dignity. this education will help him/her to procure a job and hence earn his/her living.

What does the Right to Education hope to achieve?

Right To Education has been defined by many to be an enabling right. A right that would help the less privileged to move forward in life, and would thus enable them to also get a voice to speak.

If the under privileged or the less privileged are given an a chance to move forward with education, they are empowered because they now have an extra skill, a skill which would help them to access a host of rights which the government has provided for them.

Why Right To Education is Important?

The most important thing that the Right To Education will do is help eradicate myths and misconceptions. For years, illiteracy has plagued the country and has been the immediate cause of all problems in the country and the world. To remove all these problems, the country needs have educated people.

Right To Education will educate the common masses that they have their rights which will be recognized and they will be able to seek help because they are now aware about their basic rights. Now, that they have been given the Right To Education, they will be able to hold the government accountable for the things that they would not be getting.

Right To Education is basically a Human Right

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In a country like India, a majority of the children between the age of 6 and 14 haven’t had primary education.

The Right To Education Act introduced in India has made primary education free and compulsory and hopes to bridge the yawning gap between the privileged and the less-privileged. which helps reduce the prevalence of cheats and middlemen. A common man who is educated will now have the power to sign his own name in the bank and not seek the help of any other individual.

It also means that he can now read his own newspaper-whether Hindi or English and know what is happening around in the world.

What the Right To Education hopes to achieve is make the country a much better place to live in. In an educated world, people, especially the ones which are a little less privileged and are in the bottom rungs of the society can come up and seek their rights. They can seek their rights because they are no longer ignorant to the words in front of their eyes. They can now ask the government to give them their rights because they are entitled to have them.

In a country like India, a majority of the children between the age of 6 and 14 haven’t had primary education. The Right to Education Act introduced in India has made primary education free and compulsory and hopes to bridge the yawning gap between the privileged and the less-privileged. The act itself is a deliberate way to understand the problems that the country is facing in the form of illiteracy.

The Indian government is trying hard to achieve the golden aim- “the aim to make all children acquire primary education till the year 2015” and the Right To Education will help them achieve that.

DISTANCE EDUCATION

The need for Distance Education

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hen Distance Education was first founded in Boston in the early 18th century, the aim was simple to help those learners who didn’t want to study in the traditional classroom structure. That was when Caleb Phillips had promised to teach interested students ‘short hand’ by mailing the instructions on snail mail. Since then, distance learning has come a long way. There are modern technologies being used to impart distance education to students now.

Universities who first started this program For years coveted universities had hundreds of aspirants who wanted to get through their prestigious course but many a time, lack of seats led them to despair. It was under these circumstances that the universities decided to expand their learning process in the form of distance learning courses for those students who did not get the seats or for 18

those who were constrained by time, distance or both.

The first such University to go forward with the distance learning program was the premier London University way back in the year 1858. The program has since then been called the University of London International Programme and now encompasses undergraduate, post graduate and diploma courses which have been designed by schools such as the London School of Economics.

Slowly, the trend spread and universities around the world started offering some of their most coveted courses to students eager to learn, but without the right resources and finances. Distance learning courses didn’t take place in the traditional setting of a classroom and hence were cheaper than most of the courses.

Now, almost every college in India and abroad has the right resources to have distance learning

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programs. One of the first universities to start the distance learning program in India is called the Indira Gandhi National Open University. One of the bets distance education centers in the country, this college offers courses in undergraduate, post graduate and diploma levels in subjects including- Fashion Technology, Hotel Management, MBA, Retail development, Rural Development and a lot more.

The expert faculty corresponds to the distance learners by a variety of means and technologies including the internet, radio, videos and printed matter. The respective subjects and courses are taken up by experienced professors who are stalwarts in their field of study.

But what is the need to have a Distance learning program?

Though there is a huge number of distance learning institutes in the country, many people are frazzled by the need for a distance learning program and why people are fixated to have it even though there are plenty of normal courses. There are various advantages associated with a distance learning program.

1. It is an Individualized form of Study: A distance learning program can be tailor-made to suit the needs of each and every individual. For example, if a student responds better to printed material, he/she can ask for printed textbooks and study material to go forward with his study. Another example of a learner is if he or she responds to an audio visual medium. In this case, he/she would be able to learn better if he/she can learn through audios and videos. Thus, you can order the kid of material you want during the course of your study. There is also one on one interaction with the students, which makes it easier for the instructors as well as the students to understand each other’s problems in a better way.

2. It’s an added bonus, an extra course: Many people are now not satisfied by a single degree. Most want more degrees in their area of expertise But many do not have the time and the freedom to study what they want to. There might be various constraints along the way-an impending marriage or a new member in the family. This is why distance education can be a good sent relief. With the freedom and flexibility that a course in a distance learning program gives you, you can easily take up a subject of your choice without having to worry. You can study the subject at your won leisure time and take your own pace to go forward with the course. A distance learning program gives you all these and more.

3. Saving Money and Time In today’s dog-eat-dog world, two of the most important resources that everybody would like to save on, is time and money. Since a distance learning

course is not based on a strict classroom setting, the learners do not have to spend time on commuting or money on classroom based lessons. There are no uniforms to wear and no buses to commute in. You have the luxury and comfort to sit in your home and study at a pace you are comfortable in. A student of a distance learning program can change his pace while studying-for subjects with those he/she is comfortable with, he/she can learn them faster. Otherwise when they are new subjects, he/she can take his own time and learn them. Either way he does not have to invest a lot of time in commuting, which in itself is a big advantage.

4. No Alternation of your personal schedules: A student who takes up a distance learning program does not need to change his itinerary completely. For example if his daily schedule requires him to attend to a work, he/she can easily complete it and then go forward with studying his distance learning course. He/she is not bound by time to attend a class. He/she can easily start self-studying when he/she is free. This flexibility allows a learner to devote time to studies without the pressure of performance.

5. It’s cheaper than conventional courses: A distance learning course is more often cheaper and more affordable than a traditional classroom program. Teachers or instructors also do not have to invest time in commuting to the classroom. They can easily video conference with students if they have doubts or talk to them over the telephone. It is a much easier way of communication than a traditional classroom setting.

6. You can Work while you learn This is one advantage that has made a distance learning program really popular with people who would like to continue with their jobs and also pursue studying a subject of their choice and get a degree. In Distance Education program, you do not have to sacrifice on your job hours. Since you can pursue your studies whenever and wherever you want, you do not have to worry about losing your job. For people who really want to explore their studying options more, but at the same time do not want to leave their earning distance education can be a perfect addition to your career graph.

In conclusion, a distance learning program gives a student or a learner much independence and freedom to chart their own career paths not only does a distance learner get his or her degree, but his way to the degree is much more relaxed and easier. In the process, they can save a lot of time and money as well.

A distance education program can be a great investment in today’s world where most people are haggled on the basis of time, and are very conscious about where they spend their money.

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NEWS UPDATE

Education CBSE Professional Courses will soon hit the Schools The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), is planning to introduce professional courses in Mass Healthcare, Design, Fashion, JGournalism, Garment Technology, Heritage Craft, Visual and Graphics Art and Travel & Tourism.

The courses are likely to be introduced for Classes XI and XII in 2011. These will be elective and the students can pursue the subjects depending on their interest. “Not everyone would want to study medicine or engineering. Children should be given more options to choose from according to their taste and aptitude,” said Vineet Joshi, chairperson of CBSE.“ So, the board is introducing several new courses such as Mass Media, Hotel Management, Healthcare, Designing, Fashion and Travel & Tourism” added Joshi.

New course design A statement from the Delhi university says, “In the fourthyear, students will study at a deep level their major subject.

They will also be exposed to research in this year. The university is also planning to give free laptops to every student who enrolls with the university this academic session. Students will also be given Special Language, Communication, IT, Data Analysis, Science and Life Skills in a practical manner.

The university will also let you gain credit for your participation in sports/NCC/NSS and

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extra-curricular activities.

Even when the university has the multiple exit formats we will not encourage the practice of leaving college after two years. But students who leave with a diploma will be given an option to return to DU to complete their education.”

Join Dr. Shashi Tharoor on Google+ to discuss the future of higher education in India Dr Tharoor is one of the early adopters of social media in India and a true believer in the power of the Internet. His Google+ Hangout will be moderated by senior journalist Sonia Singh. Dr Tharoor will be addressing questions on challenges in higher education like faculty shortage, low number of accredited institutions and more.

CA paper leaked at Mumbai college, national test put off The question paper goofup bug that plagued Mumbai University all this exam season appears to have gone viral.

Even as some kind of order returned to the campus with teachers resuming duty, a nationwide CA exam has been pushed back as the wrong question paper was given out in a city college on Monday afternoon.

Three persons arrested in Port Blair for leaking CBSE Question paper Including school principal, other two persons were arrested on Friday from Car Nicobar Island as they were

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Mass Media Hotel Management Healthcare Designing Fashion Travel Tourism caught in leaking question papers of the CBSE examinations.

Officials of the Directorate of Education department said, Krishnan Raju, principal of Government Senior Secondary School at Lapati, Rashid, an executive engineer of the Andamans PWD, and Vijayan, a forest ranger, were arrested for leaking the question papers. The question papers which got leaked were of science subjects of class X and XII. IGNOU may allow students to write exams in Marathi The Indira Gandhi Open University ( IGNOU) may introduce Marathi as a medium for writing exams starting next year.

The option to write exams in Marathi will come as a huge relief to rural students, who are not well-versed in English

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and Hindi.

"There are 12 courses in agriculture and most students who opt for them are from rural areas. Hence, we thought of introducing Marathi as the medium of writing answers for some exams," said Kalpana S Gupte, regional director of the Indira Gandhi Open University.

Newspaper vendor from Bangalore walks into IIM-Calcutta As the alarm goes off at 4am, N Shiva Kumar is up on his feet, stacking his bicycle with newspapers. He has to deliver them before the sun appears on the horizon. A habit since Class 6, Shiva's life is set to change now.

Come June 16, this newspaperboy-turned-vendor will walk down the corridors of the Indian Institute of ManagementCalcutta as a PGP student.

It sounds like a fairy tale, but the TOI vendor who cracked CAT 2012 has indeed grabbed

a seat in the premier business school. Shiva, 23, an engineering student from Banaswadi, is the son of an illiterate mother and a father who was a truck driver. He started working as a newspaper delivery boy and for his debt-ridden family of four the Rs 150 he would bring home was a huge relief.

No entrance test for BA in Journalism The second open day of the 2013-14 admission session in Delhi University on Tuesday began with the news that there will be no entrance for Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication. This came as a surprise for aspirants who were also present at theMonday session in which the university declared that entrances would be conducted.

As only one question was being allowed per candidate or parent, many choose to visit a second time. The number of aspirants rose several-fold forcing the administration to lock the gates. Candidates were allowed inside the conference hall in batches and many students were seen sitting on the floor.

DU students protest fouryear course Delhi University (DU) students staged a rally against the university’s decision to introduce this year a four-year undergraduate programme.The new course system has faced strong opposition from student groups and the Delhi University Teachers Association. They are demanding the resignation of the vice chancellor, who

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wants the four-year course to be implemented.

Dalit groups have called the course anti-Dalit and anti-poor.

The decision will convert the three-year undergraduate programme into a four-year course. It will add a compulsory foundation course to be taught in the first four semesters to strengthen students' educational base.

AICTE joins hands with Confederation of Indian Industry Finally, AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) joins hands with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to conduct an yearly Survey of Industry-Academia Collaboration in Technical Institutions.

The idea is to ascertain the best practices followed by educational institutions and industry along with recognising them and creating a benchmark of quality education in the country.

Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has dissolved the Distance Education Council An unprecedented move, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has dissolved the Distance Education Council (DEC) of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). From now on, the University Grants Commission (UGC) will handle the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) education system and maintaining standards. Various sources have considered the move as positive and in interest of ODL programmes.

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CAREER CONNECT

Confused about your Career Path

In the age of information and education, everybody seeks a counselor, someone who can understand their needs and someone who can find their way out of the competition jungle. In the rate races of today, everybody is trudging on to become something important or worthwhile in their lives. But the main problem is: Nobody knows the way.

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fter passing 12th, there are many students confused about career such as, what type of job they will seek after the course get completed. They are not aware of their qualities and interests and also lack confidence in making correct decision. Now, you don’t have to worry, because a number of online education web portal is available, which is perfect destination where you will get answer to your entire queries. Moreover, choosing a career is one of the important decisions for everyone’s life, since it has impact for lifetime. We aim to give reliable and proper guideline to students by our qualified and experienced career planners. They are provided different course choices according to their interest area and capability.

For Example, If a student is willing to opt layer as profession, counselor will suggest him/her to join LLB Or a working person is getting obstacle in promotion, counselor helps them to join related course that enhance their knowledge, leading them towards successful career ahead.

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Everyone seeks for a respectable position in life that acknowledges uniqueness, utilizing talents and education. A respectable and satisfactory job will yield respect, happiness and self-satisfaction. So it is highly important to explore your career, which will change life. good more than accepting what is being offered.

It is quite natural that at young age, everyone gets messed regarding their career due to lack of knowledge and proper guideline. Nowadays there are number of careers option available but choosing one that gives you joy, respect and pleasure is quite difficult. It is really important task to be sure about what career you want to choose. Sometime, it gets too late to realize about right career, this can cause major problem in achieving the career goal. So in order to avoid such confusion, many career clusters and career pathways organization has been emerged out to help students to get right career.

So in order to have right approach towards successful career, it is really important to have trusted guideline that secures you from wrong decision.

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MS Institute and Shobhit University have been working hand in hand to provide students with an opportunity to gain knowledge via distance education.

Analyzing the trends of the education sector now will help you realize the fact that distance education is now one of the most sought after ways of gaining education. With this in mind, they help the students get the most out of a distance education provided by us. Their reasonable course structure and prolific faculty will help the students realize their goals and study the subject of their choice. Distance Education is often selected by those students who weren’t able to pursue the subject of their liking due to constraints. MS Institute which works in collaboration with Shobhit University will give the students a unique opportunity to get a degree and also enhance their knowledge.

At a time when education is changing at an extremely rapid rate, the prevalence of open and distance education is increasing at a much greater level. Distance Education is becoming one of the best ways to guarantee dual degrees and also enhance knowledge in various other subjects. With today’s students strapped for time, most of them would like to further their education, but however do not have the time for it. This is why they are now opting for distance education to get a degree of their choice and at the same time, also broaden their horizons in various subjects.

It is also a great boon for those who are already working, and would like to learn more without leaving their earning opportunity. A full-time course is often not viable for many students and thus, they would like to go for a distance learning course. Not only is it cheaper, but it will also give you a freedom to pursue the course of your choice which is not bound by the constraints of time. You can study whenever you want and still get a degree!

Established in the year 1997, MS institute has been working relentlessly to provide the best distance education to the students who enroll here. They also help the students to achieve a holistic training and realize their dreams.

Shobhit University give the students a hope at a brighter future. With their wide array of distance learning courses, they help the students a hope to achieve their dreams by enrolling with us.

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DISTANCE & REGULAR

Distance Learning comes as a Blessing to students who want to study further while continuing with jobs or who might not be able to attend a full-time course for various reasons.

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he Education system around the world has undergone significant changes in the past few decades. The fast paced economic development in the developing countries is not just demanding a greater number of graduates per year but it is also looking for multi talented individuals that have knowledge of more than one specific field or those who have the capability of amalgamating their knowledge with industry specific training and take the challenges of the developing economy head on. In this scenario, that Distance Education has emerged as a significant means of attaining educational qualifications. Besides this, another major reason for an increasing number of students preferring distance learning to regular colleges is the deterioration in the quality of higher learning in Universities and college campuses. The sudden demand of the economy for greater number of graduates has pushed the governments to open new Universities and colleges but amidst this ruthless expansion of Higher Education system, the quality of regular education has suffered major. Experts suggest the following reasons for the decaying regular education system in India. The country has not been able to retain the best teaching talent simply because of the lack of research facilities and growth opportunities and a number of prestigious institutions have been forced to compromise with the curriculum, teaching pedagogy and examination system in order to keep pace with the ‘standards’ set by globalization. This has led to a lack of time in the hands of students and teachers for an all encompassing and thorough study of disciplines. The examination patterns have been dogmatically adjusted without paying attention to the depth of learning.

These trends have promoted ‘factual’ and ‘rote’ learning under constant examination pressure while the demands of the growing economy are just the opposite.

The cost of regular learning has been irrationally increased which has lead to the exclusion of a number of talented students from humble backgrounds. This has

also affected the competitive environment in even the best higher educational institutions.

Before we move on to elaborate the benefits of Distance Education, it is important to underline an often unnoticed fact regarding higher learning. Educational experts have time and again emphasized the importance of ‘Self learning’ at the university level. With the intellectual development of an individual, the nature of the guidance needed in learning changes while the role of a teacher slowly gets reduced to that of being just a mentor. While a kindergarten kid has to be taught through examples, a researcher merely requires a few strings of thought and orientation to progress from her/his guide.

Now that the regular colleges are growing increasingly incapable of even mentoring the students, there is no surprise that Distance Education coupled with ‘Personal Contact Class’ system is picking momentum.

Even if we keep our discussion to the academic aspect of learning, abstaining from drawing a list of socio-economic benefits of Distance Education over Regular Learning, we can enlist the following advantages of Distance Education : 1. It provides ample time to grasp the concepts, self-questioning and exploring the discipline with freedom.

2. It allows you to work and learn at the same time. A number of people pick up a corresponding degree along with a job and start experimenting with the new things that they have learned.

3. There is almost no burden of assignments, presentations, examination and admission formalities, which seem to make an unending cycle in regular colleges.

4. No pressure of coping up with syllabus.

5. Enough time to cross the language barrier, in case a student has trouble in the language of the medium of learning.

6. Personal Contact Classes where the teachers focus on your particular problem areas.

7. Enough time for peer learning and group study.

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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

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oday’s world is a very competitive one. Every student in today’s world is now is aware of what he/she wants. They mostly choose the course that they like and pursue them for higher studies and in the end get the job of their dreams. That is why professional courses are now becoming popular with many students now.

Academic courses are fast losing their foothold in the market now because of the fact that professional courses give the students a higher advantage and they are already trained in a career which they would want to pursue jobs in. Thus, as a result, they would be at an advantage when they are studying in a professional course.

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The first and foremost problem that many people face before joining a professional course is that they either underestimate or sometimes overestimate their inborn capabilities.

Choosing a career for you is often the hardest of choices. Most of the students are confused which is why they end up making the wrong choices. The path to the right career option is wrought with difficulties such as-lifestyle choices, the viability of the profession and whether it would give long term returns. But the first and foremost problem that many people face before joining a professional course is that they either underestimate or sometimes overestimate their inborn capabilities. This primary mistake is many a times a career breaker, because people realize it very late that they have chosen a wrong career.

The changing economy is now opening itself to newer forms of professional careers which would require the presence of specialized people. These people are specifically trained to handle the requirements of the job. Since, the employers are now specialized to handle certain kind of jobs, they can easily contribute to their skill-sets which would not only help them to grow in the company but would also help the company in realizing its goals and objectives.

How should you determine the Right Career Choice for yourself : In order to choose the right career path for yourself, first and foremost, determine your capabilities. Know your strengths and weaknesses and most importantly decide where your interests are. This step is important because the rest of your life you will either be enjoying what you do or be straddled with work that you detest.

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suited for you rather than cringing for the rest of your life. Your career should help you grow professionally as well as personally on the long run.

Why is there a need for a professional course?

The most important need for a professional course is that there are higher chances of getting a job if they take up a professional course rather than having a simple degree. When you take up a professional course, you are honed in a particular and specific subject rather than just as general studies. Additionally on a college with a professional course, you can easily choose internships in places with your choice and interest.

Most of the teaching that takes place in these professional courses is very intensive, specific and subject oriented. In other colleges where the degree courses happen, the teaching is more relaxed and generalized.

After you have passed a professional course, the entry to various careers become easier as most of them require certification at the entry-level. And armed with the right qualifications and skill-set, a person from a professional course is more at an advantage than a person from a common degree course.

What are the different types of Professional Courses?

There are two types of professional courses-

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1.On the basis of industry classification: a.Traditional Professional Course: These courses confirm to the common courses that are available like Engineering, Medicine, Law and Civil Services etc. They are the ones, which are most common in the industry. b. Non-Traditional Professional Course : These include those professional courses which are not that common, including Hotel Management, Mass Media, Mass Communications, Fashion Designing and Aviation.

2. On the basis of duration: a. Short-term Courses: Most short-term courses range for six months to a year. They are usually certification courses or vocational courses and are meant to hone particular skills only. At the end of the course, they are trained in specific skills. b. Long Term Courses: Long term courses take place in classrooms that are meant to last for more than a year. The focus is on long term training being imparted to make the students proficient in a certain course or specific subject.

How can you get through Professional Courses?

Most of the professional courses require you to have a minimum qualification of 10+2 in the relevant stream of your choice. Some of these professional colleges also require you to pass private exams which are

held by these colleges only. Others have specific ways of clearing the exams which include appearing for national level or state level exams or a combination of both.

The selection is based on the scores obtained in these exams. Some of the universities with highly specialized professional courses like Mass Communication or Management might also require the candidates to appear for interviews and group discussions for the final selection.

Which are the best and the most popular professional courses in India now?

1. Engineering : This is by far one of the most prevalent courses in the country now. Reports suggest that engineering is also one field which has the maximum number of employment opportunities. India has many engineering and technical institutes which provide courses in Engineering at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctorate levels.

2. Management Courses : Next to Engineering Courses, Management courses are also very popular with the students. Various colleges and universities offer Management courses in Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma and Doctorate courses. The biggest advantages with these courses are that once the students are done with the courses, they can easily get recruited in multinational companies at very high salaries.

3. Mass Media and Communication Courses: Journalism and Mass Communication courses are popular nowadays. Whether it’s print media or broadcast, a journalism course can prepare a journalist to be a good editor, a writer and help them to be adept at handling the camera behind and in front of the scene. The journalism industry has many opportunities for aspiring reporters, editors in fields like Newspaper, News Channels, Agencies, Publishing Houses, PR companies etc.

4.Computer Courses : One of the most revolutionary inventions, the computer has changed the professional industry by a huge amount. The IT industry has boomed unconditionally and now demands a lot of professionals in this field. There is an urgent need for people who are deft at handling the computer and its various nuances. It is a lucrative career and demands professionals in various computer applications in private as well as government sectors.

5. Medical Courses : B Pharma, MBBS, Dental are some of the specialized courses that the professional colleges provide. This is one of the most respected careers and every year hundreds and thousands of doctors emerge from these courses. They provide classes in all levels-Undergraduate, Post-graduate, PhD levels and even specializations in the subjects of choice. Specialization after MBBS or MD is very necessary because the demand is mostly for doctors who are adept in a single field. There is a high demand for Pediatricians, Gynecologists, Obstetricians, Heart Surgeons and Orthopedic doctors.

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provide students with an opportunity to gain knowledge via distance education.

Analyzing the trends of the education sector now will help you realize the fact that distance education is now one of the most sought after ways of gaining education. Their reasonable course structure and prolific faculty will help the students realize their goals and study the subject of their choice. Distance Education is often selected by those students who weren’t able to pursue the subject of their liking due to constraints. SIMT Institute which works in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University will give the students a unique opportunity to get a degree and also enhance their Interpersonal and professional knowledge. At a time when education is changing at an extremely rapid rate, the prevalence of open and distance education is increasing at a much greater level.

Distance Education is becoming one of the best ways to guarantee dual degrees and also enhance knowledge in various subjects.

With today’s students strapped for time, most of them would like to further their education, but however do not have the time for it. This is why they are now opting for distance education to get a degree of their choice and at the same time, also broaden their horizons in various subjects.

It is also a great boon for those who are already working, and would like to learn more without leaving their earning opportunity. A full-time course is often not viable for many students and thus, they would like to go for a distance learning course. Not only is it cheaper, but it will also give you a freedom to pursue the course of your choice which is not bound by the constraints of time. You can study whenever wherever you want and still get a degree!

Established before two decades ago, SIMT institute has been working relentlessly to provide the best distance education to the students who enrol here. They also help the students to achieve a holistic training and also provide personal assistance to paving their career.

Mahatma Gandhi University gives the students a hope at a brighter future. With their wide array of distance learning courses, they help the students a hope to achieve their dreams by enrolling with them.

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he world of today is changing. There is change in every field like from the education sector to the sporting field; change is evident everywhere. The education sector is one of those sectors whose growth is one of the most evident ones.

For instance, Distance Education is one such field which has seen unprecedented change and tremendous development.

From being an esoteric field to an all-encompassing education sector, this particular field is now becoming popular with many people and academicians. Here is all the information that you need to know about the Best Distance Education Universities in India and also the benefits associated with distance learning.

Distance Education also known as Dis-

Changing face of Education : Distance Education tance Learning is basically a form of education which is imparted to a student individually and usually takes place in a setting which is not the traditional classroom or a school. Distance Learning is similar to the education which is given normally to a student, but in this case, the student is separated from the teacher by either time, or by distance and sometimes both. Sometimes, when distance education requires the teacher to take an examination, then there is some part in the education scheme which requires the teacher or an examiner to be present. In such a case, the distance education is known as the ‘blended’ or ‘hybrid’ education.

Let’s go a little back in History?

So, when was this Distance Learning started? It was way back in the year 1728 when the first distance learning program was started by a person in Boston called Caleb Phillips who promised to teach the students shirt hand writing by means of a mailed assignment. This was the very first instance of distance education being advertised in the world.

Now, it has spread all over the world and everybody is now utilising this form of education to enhance their knowledge.

What are the methods used to impart Distance Education?

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students are getting the best of education in the most modern forms. There are four main categories which are used in Distance Learning. These categories include: 1.Computer : With the advent of the internet, Distance Learning has become all the easier by integrating computer and the online world. Students are now able to access a lot of information and data with the World Wide Web. Apart from this, the internet has enabled the teachers of Distance Education to make use of emails, video conferencing and audio-visual techniques to get their study material across. With simply a net connection, the students can also interact with their peers or their teachers on the internet forum. In short, computers have made Distance Education one of the easiest ways to impart education to students.

2. Video : Videos are another popular form of Distance Learning. This method is useful for those who do not have the luxury of a faster internet connection. On the internet, you can buffer the videos straight away and view your instructor teaching you implicitly. Videos were one of the first ways via which the modern distance education was started.

The advantage with video learning is that the students are able to see as well as hear what their instructor is trying to explain. As a result, they are able to understand in a much more implicit way.

Using speech and visual props, learning is faster and enjoyable.

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Distance Education and Learning has evolved over time. From using the snail mail to using video conferencing on the internet; nowadays distance education is turning over a new leaf to ensure that students are getting the best of education in the most modern forms. learning. For some it may be through visuals, while for others an aural medium might be better suited.

Distance Learning thorough Audio medium takes in the form of telephonic conversations or in the form of audio conferencing. This is the best way of learning for those students who respond better to an audio input. The ease of use and cheap nature of this medium makes it a popular learning tool with many Distance Learning advocates.

4. Print : Print technology uses many different forms including those of text books, text and study guides and handbooks or hand-outs. This is one of the most popular ways in Distance Learning where all these materials are mailed out to the recipients.

They can be used individually or can also be used

to augment other media of Distance Learning.

Nowadays, the use of fax is also becoming popular where the students get their study material in the form of fax notes and can also correspond to their teacher via the same fax number. Print technology is more preferred than the other categories of Distance Learning because of the fact that it is easier to use and a much more portable medium.

Despite the fact that Distance Learning is a different approach than the conventional way of learning and the fact that there is no presence of the teacher, no direct interaction between the teacher and the student, more and more people are now utilizing this form of education because of the freedom that it can give. Its advantages are many and people have been using this form of education for a long time now. Here are some of the common advantages that Distance Learning can give you: 1. Freedom and Flexibility : Though there are different media of imparting education to the student; a Distance Learning program is unique because it is tailor-made to suit the needs of each and every individual. While some students might find their forte in audio visual methods of learning, others might be comfortable with print media. A Distance Learning program is flexible and will give them the freedom to choose the kind of media which they are most comfortable with. It will give the students freedom to choose the kind of subjects

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Annamalai University : Dr. Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar had founded this institute in the year 1929 in Chennai. According to the reports on colleges, this is the second best distance education university in India. They have more than 49 departments and also have 2500 trained experts to teach various courses in Textile design, Fashion design, Hotel Management etc.

Osmania University : Osmania University was founded in the year 1918 and is one of the oldest colleges in the country. It is also the seventh oldest Distance Learning university in India.

you like-on the internet, via your audio-visual means and even through your textbooks. Since the internet provides you a forum to interact with your peers, you can ask your doubt anytime you want.

In India too, some of the best distance education institutes are located. The following list will give you the top three Distance Education institutes in the country.

Indira Gandhi National Open University : Located in New Delhi, this is one of the premier institutes for the best Distance Education programmes.

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2. Saves Time & Money : One of the biggest advantages that a Distance Learning program gives the students is saving on their time and money. Since, the learning process does not take place in a traditional setting like in a classroom, the students do not have to venture out and be present in the class. Alternatively, they also do not have to spend money on a lot of things that a school or a college or university curriculum requires-like uniforms, specific textbooks and college prescribed requirements. They can continue with studying distance learning program from the comfort of their homes and in any attire that they want.

3. Convenience is the Key : Distance Education is for those who have some other priorities which did not allow them to continue the education at the right time. Now, they can choose any subject that they like and continue learning about it without much difficulty. They can access a lot more subjects now and can choose a topic which catches their fancy. For those using the internet, it is all the more convenient. You don’t need to fret about printing the assignments on the right date, simply click a button and your assignment is submitted. You don’t have to fill gas in your vehicle to go to a Distance University. Simply order the courses you want and complete them in your own comfort zones. A Distance Education can offer you all this and a lot more.

4. 24*7 access to all the study material : Unlike the conventional forms of study, where you have a fixed time to research and get your study material, distance learning is different because you can access these materials anytime

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istance Learning is fast becoming one of the most prevalent methods of education for students in India. There are various reasons for this and one of the most common ones is that many learners are desperate for dual or multiple degrees but are strapped for time and money. Distance Learning provided them an opportunity to pursue their dreams but without losing much on their time or money.

In India, there are several distance education universities which have been providing distance education to students since long. Though most of them were started as conventional colleges or universities, with the popularity of their teaching prowess, they were forced to extend their courses on distance learning basis.

What are the benefits of joining Universities of Distance Education?

Joining a course of distance learning from a reputed college is well worth your money and time.

Additionally, you will also get the degree you had always wanted. Universities which are reputed in the field also provide some of the best courses to choose from Hotel Management, Retail Development, Urban and Rural Development or Fashion Technology to name a few. The benefit of getting a Distance Learning course from a reputed institute is that once you are out there in the market, your value would be much more than degree- holders from a lesser known college.

Also, if you are working, Distance Education can give quite a benefit to your professional career as well. This is because you can enhance your degrees without missing out on your work. You can be regular at your office while at the same time, pursuing the subject that you like. A student in a distance learning program has to study the materials given by the university and then appear for the semester exams at a time which would be convenient for them.

How can you get through the Distance Education Courses in these colleges?

Most Distance Education Universities in India conduct online tests for granting admissions to their courses. However, there are also a few universities which give admissions based on the student’s merit and his or her performance in previous nationallevel exams.

Which are the best Distance Education Universities in India?

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Learning universities in the world. Most of them have included distance learning as a part of their conventional curriculum now. This is the list of the best Distance Learning universities in India:

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1. Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU is one of the most popular institutes in India. The aim of this university was to make education possible to those segments of the society which

did not have the right resources to pursue their education but with the passage of time, students from all sections of the society have enrolled for the prestigious educational course. In fact, in 2005, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone too had enrolled herself for the BA Sociology program here.

It is also one of the cheapest distance education programs where the fees for a particular course are 1600-1800 for an entire educational year. For lessprivileged people, the fee is Rs 850.

Admission Procedure : IGNOU holds exams in 800 centers across the country due to the high demand. After the exam, the students can go for a walk-in interview to enroll themselves for the next session.

Courses on Offer : BA, BCA, in Political Science, History, Economics, Math, Hindi and Urdu, etc. BCom BSc also with major in Physics, Chemistry, Math, Zoology and Botany, BA Tourism studies, Bachelor of Social Work, BSc (hons.) as well as Post Graduate Degrees in Marketing, Financial Management etc.

2. Sikkim Manipal University Sikkim Manipal’s Distance Education program is also very popular with the students because of the wide plethora of subjects that it offers. The distance learning centers of the Manipal University are all over the world including in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

They have many courses on offer and some of them include: Diploma in Information Technology, Distance BBA, BCA, BSc, MBA, MSc, MCA and many more. Even their post-graduation levels of distance learning are popular with the students.

Admission Procedure: The admission procedure is also very simple; you do not have to undergo any kind of tests. All you have to do is decide on the program you want to pursue and then select and download the prospectus from the website. After you have read the prospectus thoroughly, you can visit the nearest authorized centers and fill up the application form, attaching the required documents. Once, this procedure is over, it will take some time for your form to be approved.

You can check the status of your application status on the website.

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PREPARATION CONNECT

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overnment jobs are one of the most coveted jobs in the country. Civil Service exams are also some of the most preferred jobs because of the security and the respect that it gives to people employed in such jobs.

Because these jobs are also some of the most preferred ones, in a year, a record number of students sit for these exams. As a matter of fact, these exams are one of the toughest to crack. Every year hundreds and thousands of aspirants take these exams in a hope to secure jobs in a much respected blue-collar job. However, for students to crack these exams, they have to put in a lot more effort than conventional studying methods. For weeks together, they would have to sit and prepare diligently to pass these exams with flying colours.

The Indian Civil Service exams are held to for recruitment in various Indian services such as the IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IFS (Indian Forest Service and Indian Foreign Service), IRS (Indian Revenue Service) and IPS (Indian Police Service).

These exams are considered one of the toughest competitive exams in the world where more than hundred thousand students take part, but only a very small percentage of them get selected.

What are the Civil Service Exams about?

The civil service exams are an All-India competitive exam that takes place every year. The exams are divided into three stages which take place at various times during the year. The entire examination procedure takes roughly a year to complete and the results are declared at the end of the year.

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These exams are held at during May/June every year and results are declared in August. The advertisement for this exam is notified to aspirants during December/January.

Stage II: Main Examination: The main test is held during October/November every year and the final results are declared during the second week of March.

Stage III: The full and final stage of the exam is the interview, which takes place in the month of April/May and the final results are declared just before the prelims of the next year are scheduled to be held.

After the successful candidates have passed the exams, they would then be sent for training in the month of August.

What is the pattern followed in these exams?

1.Pattern of the Preliminary Exam: The pattern for these papers keeps changing.

Earlier, in 2010, there were two exams- one with general subjects (150 marks) and the other one with specialised subjects, which the candidate has to choose from options of 23 subjects. This paper is worth 300 marks.

From 2011, these exams were known as CSAT and have two papers worth 200 marks each. They are multiple choice objective papers. Paper 1 has questions on the candidate’s all round knowledge about various events. The second paper tests the students on various interpersonal skills and proficiency in English language.

2.Mains: This exam consists of a written exam and an interview The written exam primarily has nine papers, out of which two are qualifying and the other seven are

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ranking. The interview which takes place after these exams is meant to understand the depth of the candidates understanding in his subject of choice and also his or her awareness about the country. Additionally, these questions are meant to understand the candidate’s intellectual capabilities and his leadership qualities.

What is the eligibility for the Civil Services?

• Degree holder from institutes which are recognized under the Indian government and jurisdiction.

• Students who are in the final year of their degree.

•Candidates who are valid degree holders with technical and professional qualifications.

•Candidates who have appeared for their final year exams but are yet to go for their internships.

How to prepare for civil service exams?

1. Regular and diligent studying is the first step to ensure that you are well-prepared for the exam 2. Keep in mind the pattern of the exam and prepare according to it 3. Sample papers and model papers are very important for preparation and can help you prepare for the exams according to the time limit and constraints.

Timing the tests will help you to get a knack of the real deal.

4. Analysing the previous year’s question papers and model test papers is a sure shot way of understanding the how the questions will be formed.

5. Studying in an ambience which gives you more chance to prepare is important to ensure that you get the right environment to study.

Last, but not the least, to be successful in one of the toughest exams in India, all you need to do is have confidence in your self.

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n India, besides Engineering, one of the most popular professions is that of a doctor. Every year a huge number of students take the medical entrance exams in order to be absorbed in some of the most prestigious colleges in the country and also to be good doctors at the best hospitals.

There are in fact several medical entrance tests in the country which guarantee that you would be taken in by the best colleges.

India is one of the few countries where the medical foundation is very strong. India also has some of the largest number of medical fraternity which makes it one of the cheapest services compared to all countries over the world. There are doctors who visit even the remotest of the places to ensure that the citizens get the best of the best services. Another increasing phenomenon in the country, thanks to the great medical faculty is the increase in medical tourism. In other words, patients from other parts of the world come to India to get their ailments checked and cured. To ensure that you too are a part of this revolution that the country is looking at now, there are several entrance exams which you can take.

The top colleges in the country are the government medical colleges and some private medical colleges. The private medical colleges are some of the ones where the fee is a little exorbitant but in the end the placements are good. That is why many students who do not get seats in the governmentrun colleges end up taking seats here.

There are four most important exams whose scores are accepted by the top government medical colleges and top private medical colleges. Each has the core subject same, the patterns remain the same; however, the students need to prepare a little differently for each exam and this is where the coaching centers help.

What are the major medical entrances in the country?

As mentioned above, there are four major medical entrances that take place and their scores are accepted in all the major government and private colleges in the country. These are: 1.All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Examination (AIPMT) The test is held by CBSE. The test is divided into two: Preliminary and the Mains. The Preliminary has 200 objective type questions from the Physics, Chemistry and Biology and I June 2013 I www.educationiconnect.com

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PMT Exam Preparing to be a Good Doctor the Mains too have the same subjects but for 120. It is considered one of the toughest exams in the country and all major colleges take their students based on these scores. The coaching centers prepare the students based on previous years’ question papers.

2. All India Common Entrance Test (AICET) The test is conducted by All India Medical Association and requires the students to have passed their board exams with a minimum qualification of 50% in all the subjects and also in biology. The exam has Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Zoology.

3.Armed Forces Medical College Entrance Examination (AFMC Entrance Exam) This is an entrance exam for post-graduates in the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. This exam is affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Services and is also recognized by the Medical Council of India. Since it is managed by the armed forces, the entrance exam also tests students on analytical reasoning and logical reasoning. There are coaching centers which exclusively teach their students to crack the above papers.

4.Association of Managements of Unaided Private Medical and Dental Colleges (AMUPMDC) This exam is for post-graduates in medical as well as dental fields. The question paper has 200 marks questions and tests the students on the subject38

physics, chemistry and math. The exam is for the state of Maharashtra and the 6000 students who qualify the exams are admitted to 1700 MBBS and 1750 BDS colleges across the country. There are coaching centers for post-graduate students as well and they prepare the aspirants specifically for more difficult exams.

What is the need for Medical Coaching Centers?

There are many renowned coaching centers with their franchises and branches all over the country.

They have been producing most of the would-be MBBS and in some of the top ranks. The success of these students is because of the grueling and intensive training that the students are given in the coaching centers. The medical entrance exams have a syllabus that is very vast and students need to have their basics clear before they can even attempt these exams. This is what the coaching institutes do. They prepare the students in a way which would clear all their basics. With the question papers they make the students practice and with the specific subject coaching that they do. Students are bound to get good marks in these tests. Though self-study is important, coaching centers will help the students hone their skills better. So, always invest in a good coaching center to get flying colors in your medical entrance exam.

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ngineering-a job profile that every parent wants for their children, a career for which they pine.

Engineering in India is a booming career. Every year India produces more than a lakh engineers from all part of the country. Not only is the profession prolific, but it is also one of the most demanded careers in the country’s job sector. There are hundreds of firms-either technological or software or construction oriented that demand skilled and qualified engineers.

Which Kind of Engineering jobs are most preferred?

Even though engineering jobs are aplenty, students mostly prefer to have a job provided by the government.

The reasons are simple- there are more perks, more freedom and more stability in a government job. However with the rise in the number of private jobs, these providers too are leaving no stones unturned to attract the potential employees. Even private jobs these days provide a very lucrative career package to the aspiring engineers.

What are the major colleges in Engineering?

The Indian Institutes of Technology, the National Institutes of Technology are two of the Government colleges which are most preferred by students for their education. These engineering colleges are government colleges and they have guaranteed jobs in the government sector. They provide some of the best placements in the country. Not only that, the students from these colleges will have a degree which is recognized in foreign countries also. Most colleges abroad enroll students for higher studies in their country based on the colleges where the students did their engineering graduation from. Thus, these colleges are most preferred by students who want to get high-paying jobs later on.

What are the exams needed to clear for entry in to these colleges?

In India, there are three major exams for Engineering clearing which will ensure a berth for you in the coveted colleges. These are: All India Engineering Entrance Exams (AIEEE), IIT JEE, and State Level Entrance Exams which have different names in different states.

AIEEE has scores which are all India and State level based. So, it you get a good All-India Rank, you would be able to get seats in the NITs (based on your rank) and any five of the IITs (again based on how high you could score). IITs have special exams which are considered one of the toughest in the world. The State Level exams are meant for entry into State’s Government colleges who educational proficiency can also be compared to that of the NITs and IITs. Since, these colleges are very few in their number as compared to the number of aspirants who appear for these exams every year, the competition to these exams is very hard. Students sometimes even take a year break to prepare for the tests. The country has many coaching centers which

have burgeoned over the years to support the needs of students who need entry to these colleges.

The prevalence of the engineering coaching centers has risen alarmingly in the last decade. There is a coaching center in every nook and cranny of the city and country. However, one thing to keep in mind is the fact that these exams can only be cracked if you have taken coaching from reputed and experienced centers. The reason is that these centers have tried and tested methods of teaching. They have used them and have got successful results. As a matter of fact, most of the students who get the top most ranks are from these institutes.

Taking coaching is necessary for these because here, self-study is not enough for a student. There are specific areas which need to be strengthened and this can only be achieved via the centers. Their experienced faculty will help the students clear the doubts and also boost their confidence. The formula followed by most coaching centers is intensive training and practice. They have collections of previous years’ question papers which would help them to analyze the trends and patterns and know what to expect in the next exam. Solving papers is always a good idea to predict questions for the next exam.

Apart from the question papers and individual attention that these centers give a student; they also provide various handouts and study material in concise form.

They give the students handouts with short formulae and tricks which can be easily browsed through before going for the exams. These notes are easy to skim and are conclusions which can be read through before the exams. Taking coaching at a specific center is always better because they will help you identify your problem areas and help solve the question papers in a much faster way. Intensive training and coaching is very necessary to crack these exams.

Thus, if you want to get through these premier colleges, don’t forget to first book your seats at engineering coaching centers.

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