Friday, January 22, 2010

Study Abroad,time to apply for TOEFL and SAT,pursuing an undergraduate course in The United States TOEFL ,iBT Internet Based Testing,INFOBASH

STUDY ABROAD

Q1. I am studying in class XII. What is the best time to apply for TOEFL and SAT? Should I apply after my 10+2 or after my graduation? I am very confused.

Q2. I have taken up Arts in class XII CBSC boards and interested in pursuing an undergraduate course in The United States. Could you give me information about the TOEFL - iBT Internet Based Testing?

Study Abroad

QS. I am studying in class XII. What is the best time to apply for TOEFL and SAT? Should I apply after my 10+2 or after my graduation? I am very confused.

ANS.TOEFL is a basic requirement for assessing pro­ficiency in the English language (as is spoken in North America) of all those who wish to ap ply for higher studies in the US and whose na tive language is not English.

You would need the TOEFL scores while applying for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. However, SAT scores are meant to assess a student's preparedness for pursuing undergraduate study in US colleges, so schedule SAT if you are interested in applying to US colleges for your undergraduate education (leading to a Bachelor's degree).

If you are planning to apply for admission to US colleges in the 2007-2008 sessions, you should be scheduling TOEFL and SAT now.

If you want to pursue your Master's degree in the US, you should be applying for TOEFL and GRE (for all graduate courses) in the final stages of your Bachelor's degree or after. For admission to professional courses like MBA, medicine, law, pharmacy, etc you would have to appear for GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, PCAT, etc respectively. For up-to- date information you can visit the TOEFL website:www.ets.org/toefl. and the SAT website:www.collegeboard.com.


QS.I have taken up Arts in class XII CBSC boards and interested in pursuing an undergraduate course in The United States. Could you give me information about the TOEFL - iBT Internet Based Testing?

ANS: The TOEFL – iBT [Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test] has been introduced in some locations within India starting April 2006.

The new TOEFL – iBT is a linear and computer adaptive test. This means that all candidates answer questions from the same range of difficulty, rather than receiving only questions at the ability level.

The new TOEFL iBT tests all four language skills that are important for effective com­munication; speaking, listen­ing, reading and writing. There is no longer a struc ture section. Grammar is tested on questions and tasks in each section.

The test has a new speak ing section, which includes independent and integrated tasks. Test takers will need to speak into a microphone when they respond. The re sponses are digitally record ed and transmitted to ETS's Online Scoring Network, where they are evaluated. In the writing section, you must write a response to questions, (materials) they have heard and read, and to compose an essay in sup port of an opinion.

It also now requires typ ing. There is an integrated task in addition to the cur rent independent task, and the scoring guides (rubrics) used for rating are different from the current test. Also, test takers can now take notes on any section of the test and can use the notes when giving answers. The Test fee for TOEFL iBT is 140$.

Sample practice test and other resources are available on:www.ets.org/toeflpractice.

For up-to -date information you can visit TOEFL website:www.ets.org/toefl.

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS,Rhodes scholarships India 2010,PSB Academy Scholarship,scholarship websites,Singapore Airlines Neptune Orient Lines,INFOBASH

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Q1. Could you kindly give me information about the Rhodes scholarshipsIndia - 2007?

Q2. Could you give me information about the PSB AcademyScholarship?

Q3. Could you kindly give me information about the Singapore Airlines-Neptune Orient Lines Undergraduate Scholarship?

Q4. Could you give me information about scholarship websites?


SCHOLARSHIP:

QS.Could you kindly give me information about theRhodes scholarships India-2007?

ANS.The Rhodes scholarships India-2007 invite applications from outstanding graduates holding at least a first class honours degree in Pure or applied Sciences, Humanities, Law or Medicine of Indian universities for five scholarships, for a course of study leading to a degree of the University of Oxford [UK].

Candidates in the final year of their degree course with exceptional academic record may also apply. Candidates must demonstrate their continuing interest and achievement in extra curricular activities such as sports theatre and community work.

The Scholarship for which application is to made in 2006 will be tenable from October 2007. Selection is through a personal interview, to be held at four regional centres including Mumbai (Pune),Bangalore, Kolkata and Delhi. Candidates selected from these regional interviews are then called for the final interview in December. Candidates who do not receive

any communication byDecember 1, 2006 must assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

For application forms send stamped [RS 6.00] self addressed envelope [10X23cm] to: - The secretary, Rhodes scholarship [India],

St Stephen’s College University of Delhi,

P.O. Box No 2108,

Delhi -110007.

Forms are also available atwww.rhodesscholarship– india.com. Applications must be returned by August 16th, 2006.For detail information refer towww.rhodesscholarship – india.com.


QS.Could you give me information about thePSB AcademyScholarship?

ANS.PSB Academy, Singapore, offers scholarships worth Rs 1.43 crore to international

Students for the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering course, from University of Newcastle,Australia, at the Academy inSingapore.

The three-year degree is accredited by Engineers Australia and the course commences in October 2006.

The scholarships (range from 5$10,000 to 5$30,000 per student) will cover a part of the tuition fees (5$63,000) for the duration of the entire course. There will be three categories of scholarship - Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Eligibility: Indian students who have completed 10+ 2 or equivalent and demonstrate outstanding academic achievements will be eligible for the scholarships. PSBAcademy will select candidates based on academic merits.

Contact: PSB Academy, Toa Payoh Campus, International Student Admissions, HDB Hub Biz Three, 490,

Lor 6 Toa Payoh #08-11,

Singapore - 310490.

Ph. (65) 68851000.

E-mail:applypsb@psbcorp.com


QS. Could you kindly give me information about theSingapore Airlines-Neptune Orient

Lines Undergraduate Scholarship?

ANS.The National Universityof Sin gapore awards 40 deserving Indian students the Singapore Airline-Neptune Orient Lines Under graduate Scholarship in computing, engineering, pharmacy and science. This scholarship is for students who have completed their class XII exams or the equivalent from the sci ence stream and who have a record of participa tion in extra-curricular activities. The scholarship covers tuition and all compulsory fees. There is also a one-off settling-in allowance, an accom modation allowance, an annual living allowance and a one-way air passage from the home coun­try to Singapore at the beginning and a one-way ticket to the home country at the end of the course as part of the package.

The scholars will have to serve a six-year bond with the sponsoring company, its subsidiaries or other approvedSingapore registered firms.

Singapore Airlines also offers scholarships for a two year pre-university course in junior colleges in Singapore by providing maintenance allowance of Singapore $2,400 per annum with hostel accommodation, setting in allowance, subsididised medical benefits, school and examination fees, return economy air passage at the beginning and end of the scholarship term. There is no bond attached to the scholarship. Scholars who have done well can apply for scholarships to pursue university studies in Singaporeor overseas. Students who are Indian nationals, completing Standard 10 are eligible to Apply. Applicants should possess an outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 85%) with English as the first language in Standard 10 state /national examination. Detailed information on scholarships can be obtained from:www.moe.gov.sg/siayouthscholarships.


QS.Could you give me information about scholarship websites?

ANS.Some of the important scholarship websites are as under:-

WEBSITES

www.educationsupport.nic.in

www.ssp.nus.edu.sg

www.educationuk.org/scholarship/

www.scholarshipsearch.org.uk

www.universitiesuk.ac.uk.ors/

www.fulbright.co.uk

www.marshallscholarship.org/ukinsts.html

www.scholarships-ar-us.org

www.internationalscholarship.com

www.gates.scholarship.cam.ac.uk/

www.fulbright-india.org/

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CAREER AFTER 10+2 IN SCIENCES(NON MEDICAL),IIT JEE pattern,undergraduate courses IIT,CBSE,AIEEE All India Engineering/Architecture Entrance,INFOBASH

AFTER HSC/10+2 IN SCIENCES: (Non-Medical)

Q1. I am a science student of class XII and would like to know the new eligibility criteria for appearing in the Joint Entrance Test [JEE-2006] as well as the pattern of examination for admission to the undergraduate courses in the seven Indian Institutes of Technology?

Q2. I am a science student of class XII and interested in pursuing an engineering degree. Could you please let me know about the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), AllIndia Engineering /Architecture Entrance Examination (AIEEE)?

Q3. I am a Science student of Class XII interested in pursuing a career in Architecture. Could you please give me information about some important architecture Entrance Tests?

AFTER HSC/10+2 IN SCIENCES: (Non-Medical)

QS. I am a science student of class XII and would like to know the new eligibility criteria for appearing in the Joint Entrance Test [JEE-2006] as well as the pattern of examination for admission to the undergraduate courses in the seven Indian Institutes of Technology?

ANS. For admission to the undergraduate course in the seven Indian Institutes of Technology i.e. IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, and IT BHU, Varanasi and IndianSchool of Mines Dhanbad you have to appear for the joint entrance examination.

The Eligibility Criteria is as under:-

The candidate appearing in the 10+2 or equivalent examination should secure at least 60% aggregate [55% for SC/ST and physically disabled.]

A candidate can have only 2 attempts to write the JEE with effect from 2006 i.e. in the year in which he or she passes the XII standard examination and /or in the following year.

A candidate who has already joined any of the IIT’s, IT BHU, Varanasi and ISM, Dhanbad through JEE- 2006 will not be permitted to appear in JEE in future.

A candidate whose date of birth falls on or after October 1st 1981 is eligible for JEE-2006.

The Pattern of Examination: - of JEE -2006 has been changed. The new pattern is that there would be three papers physics chemistry and math on the same day. The paper would be objective and subjective type in nature designed to test the aptitude, comprehension and analytical ability of the candidate.

The notification is expected around November, for detailed information visit: www.iitd.ac.in/jee.


QS. I am a science student of class XII and interested in pursuing an engineering degree. Could you please let me know about the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All IndiaEngineering /Architecture Entrance Examination (AIEEE)?

ANS. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), conducts the All India Engineering /Architecture Entrance Examination (AIEEE) for admission to the degree level course in Engineering and Architecture in National Institutions of Technology, Indian Institution of Information Technology, Deemed Universities and Institutions in the Centre/State/UTS other than those covered by Joint Entrance Examination/State Level Entrance Examination for paid or unpaid seats based on the scores.

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary class –XII) examination or its equivalent referred to as a qualifying examination from a recognized board/university for admission to BE/B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning courses as under:

Course

Compulsory Subject

Any one of the Optional Subjects

BE/B.Tech

Physics and Maths

Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology.

B.Arch / B.Planning

Physics and Maths

Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, Engg. Drawing

This notification is usually published in the month of December in the Employment News and other leading newspapers. Jammu is one of the examination centres. For up-to- date information please refer to the website:www.aieee.nic.in.orwww.cbse.nic.in


QS. I am a Science student of Class XII interested in pursuing a career in Architecture. Could you please give me information about some important architecture Entrance Tests?

ANS. Architecture is a multidisciplinary profession requiring a combination of artistic technological and sociological expertise. There are several entries for pursuing a career in architecture. The All India Engineering /Architecture Entrance Examination AIEEE paper 2 is meant for applicants of the B.Arch programme at the architecture colleges admitting through AIEEE. The notification is expected around December. For detailed information visit:www.aiee.nic.in. The IIT, B.Arch Examination syllabus is outlined in the brochure of The Indian Institute ofTechnology Joint Entrance Test (IIT-JEE) which is expected around November, for detailed information visit: www.iitd.ac.in/jee. State level Aptitude test in Architecture (SATA) by the Directorate of Technical Education Gujarat is notified in May and held only at CEPT University Ahmedabad in June for admission to: Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Vadodara (M.S.U) and School of Architecture Ahmedabad CEPT University. For detailed information visit: www.cept.ac.in.

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is conducted by the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NAISA); Academic Unit Council of Architecture. The notified is expected in the month of March. List of architectural institutions using NATA are listed onhttp://www.niasa.org.The NATA brochure can be down loaded fromwww.nata.in andwww.niasa.org.

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CAREER AFTER 10+2 IN SCIENCES (MEDICAL),Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) entrance exam,Common Entrance Test [CET] MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BUMS/BE,INFOBASH

AFTER HSC/10+2 IN SCIENCES: (Medical)

Q1. I will be taking my10+2 board exams next year. Can you please give me some information about TheArmed Forces MedicalCollege {AFMC}, entrance exam?

Q2. I am a science student of CBSC class XII interested in appearing for the Common Entrance Test [CET] conducted by the Board of Professional Entrance Examination, J and K. Could you let me know the details about admission in various professional courses - MBBS/ BDS/ BAMS/ BUMS/ BE/ B.V.Sc./ B.Sc. [Agri.]/ B.Sc. [Forestry] in Government /Private recognized colleges of the State.

Q3. I have completed my plus two in medical stream. Could you kindly give me information about the paramedical streams I can opt for or any other stream other than medicine?

Q4. I am pursuing class 12th with physics, chemistry, math and biology and appearing for various medical entrance examinations. I am also exploring the option of pursuing medical studies in theUSA. I wish to know the basic eligibility for taking up medical studies in the US and the exams required?

Q5. I am interested in pursuing Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy after class XII. Could you mention a few institutions offering this course in India?

Q6. I am interested in pursuing a course in B.V.Sc. (Bachelors in Veterinary Sciences). Could you please let me know about the AllIndia Common Entrance Examination for admission to this course? Could you also let me know about the admission process in different colleges?

Q7. I am a student of class XII, interested in Biology. Could you kindly let me know the different courses I could pursue after class XII?

Q8. Could you give me an overview of Home Science as a subject? Could you apprise me about the entry and study route after 10+2 and the universities offering this course?


AFTER HSC/10+2 IN SCIENCES: (Medical)

QS.I will be taking my10+2 board exams next year. Can you please give me some information about The Armed ForcesMedical College {AFMC}, entrance exam?

ANS.The Armed ForcesMedical College {AFMC}, Pune, is a highly prestigious medical school, ranked next to AIIMS and Maulana AzadMedical College.

The entrance exam for admission to its MBBS course is held in 32 centers all overIndia in early May. Selected candidates are called for an interview in June at Pune.

The notification is issued in December and the last date for filling in the complete application forms is generally in mid February .You should have cleared plus two {PCB} with English in the first attempt, 60% aggregate and math’s in class X.

Age: 17-22 years. 10+2 science students with the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology [Botany /Zoology] and BSc graduates [Botany /Zoology] below 24yrs are also eligible. You must be single and medically fit.

The exam is same for graduates as well as those who have done 10+2 {PCB.} The 2 hours paper consists of objective - type questions divided into 4 parts [50 marks each.] in biology, chemistry, physics, and intelligence, reasoning and English language.

All the 130 selected candidates [105 boys and 25 girls] are required to serve as Commissioned Officers in the Armed Force Medical Services after graduation. Anyone reneging from this contractual obligation has to pay a steep amount of 15 lakhs as compensation.

Based on merit, 50% medical cadets are given Permanent Commission, while the remaining 50% will be granted Short Service Commission after the final MBBS exam. Incidentally, there are 109 military hospitals all over the country.

For more details log on to:www.afmcpune.com


QS.I am a science student of CBSC class XII interested in appearing for the Common Entrance Test [CET] conducted by the Board of Professional Entrance Examination, J and K. Could you let me know the details about admission in various professional courses - MBBS/ BDS/ BAMS/ BUMS/ BE/ B.VSc/ B.Sc [Agri]/ B.Sc [Forestry] in Government /Private recognized colleges of the State.

ANS.The Board of Professional Entrance Examination, J and K conducts the Common Entrance Test [CET] for admission in various professional courses – MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BE, B.VSc, B.Sc [Agri], B.Sc [Forestry] in Government /Private recognized colleges of the State.

Eligibility Criteria for candidate applying for the CET must be a:

Permanent residence of J& KState

Passed Higher Secondary [10+2] or an equivalent examination from a recognized statutory board with 50% marks.

Have passed 10+2 examination:-

A} With English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as elective subjects in case of admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, B.VSc and Animal Husbandry courses.

b} With English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology, as their elective subjects in case of admission to B.Sc Agriculture B.Sc Forestry courses.

c} With English, Physics, Chemistry and Math, as their elective subjects in case of admission to Bachelors of Engineering courses.

Age Limit:-

Candidate must be 17years old on or before 31st of December of the year in which he/she appear at the entrance test for admission to MBBS, BDS and BAMS Courses.

Candidate must be 17years old on or before1st October of the year in which he/she takes the entrance test for admission to BUMS.

Application forms are usually out in the month of May/June. For up to date information and details log on to: www.jakbpee.nic.in .


QS.I have completed my plus two in medical stream. Could you kindly give me information about the paramedical streams I can opt for or any other stream other than medicine?

ANS.With subjects like Physics, Chem istry and Biology, other than med icine, you can try for many careers in the medical field, such as Nursing, Medical Lab Technology, Optome try, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Orthotics and Prosthetic Technology, Audiology and Speech Therapy, for which you may take up a three- or four-year degree or a two-year diploma programme. It will enable you to start working right away after graduation in a clinic, hospital or pharmaceutical company. Other options include, Food Processing, for which you need to be a B.Sc. in Food Tech nology or Home Science. Forensic Science, Cater ing, Nutrition and Dietetics or even Hotel Management are other avenues for you. There are good training facilities for all these courses and also many job oppor tunities for professionals with skills in these areas.

A recent addition to the options is a Hospital Administration pro gramme, which provides expert ise to manage the functioning of a hospital. The subject is taught in a two-year, post-graduate pro gramme open to graduates. With hospitals now being run as viable profit centres, this could be a ca reer with good future prospects.


QS.I am pursuing class 12th with physics, chemistry, maths and biology and appearing for various medical entrance examinations. I am also exploring the option of pursuing medical studies in the USA. I wish to know the basic eligibility for taking up medical studies in the US and the exams required?

ANS. In the United States, professional study in medicine generally follows completion of a bachelor's degree 12 + 4. Typically less than 3 percent of international applicants are accepted and most of them are individuals who have completed their undergraduate education in the United States. Some state-supported schools will consider only US citizens and permanent residents for admission. Prerequisite courses in the bi ological sciences, chemistry, mathematics, behavioural and social sci ences, and humanities with an excellent undergraduate academic record; fluency in English; extracurricular activities such as work expe rience and volunteer commitments; and a satisfactory score on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) are basic requirements for ap plication to medical school in the US. Details of MCAT would be given on (www.aamc.org/).You could consider undergraduate studies in the US to lead up to medical study in the US, only if you are comfortable with the huge financial outlay involved.


QS.I am interested in pursuing Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy after class XII. Could you mention a few institutions offering this course inIndia?

ANS.Physiotherapists are health care professionals who restore mobility, alleviate pain and suffering and work to prevent permanent disability in patients. They treat healed fractures of bones, sprains, neurological disorders caused by trauma, infection, paralysis etc.

In a physiotherapy course subjects taught are Anatomy, Physiology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Medicine, Surgery Physiotherapy, etc.

The training period for the physiotherapy courses extends over 3-4 years period for diploma /degree courses. The diploma courses are of 2 years duration.

Eligibility criteria for admission into the bachelors degree course is 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in Physics Chemistry and Biology and selection is through an Entrance Test. The duration of this course is 41/2 years with 6 months of practical Internship.

The Institutes offering this course are as under:

University of Delhi, Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Institute of Physically Handicapped, 4 Vishnu Digambar Marg, New Delhi -110003.Website:www.du.ac.in.

GGS- Indraprastha University, Delhi Institute of Rural Development. Helambi, Khurd, Delhi -110082.Website: www.ipu.ac.in.

Jamia Hamdard, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, New Delhi. Website:www.jamiahamdard.edu.

Kurukshetra University–Jhakardevi Institution of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Website:www.kuk.edu.tripod.comor wwwkuk.ernet.in.

Maharishi DayanandUniversity, Baba Mast NathCollege of Physiotherapy, Asthal Bohar, Rohtak. Website:www.mduonline.org.

Postgraduate Institution of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh-160012. Website:www.pgimer.nic.in.

Guru Nanak Dev University, DAV Institution of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Jalandhar. Website: www. gnduonline.org.

Punjabi University Patiala. Website:universitypunjabi.com.

Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences –www.babafariduniv.com

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences College of Physiotherapy, G.S. Seth Medical College and KEM Hospital, Parle Mumbai -400012. Website:www.nuhsnashik.com

University Of Mumbai, All India Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Haji Ali Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400034.Website:www.mu.ac.in

Dr D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pimpri, Pune -411018

Dr MGR Medical University, BS College of Physiotherapy, Medavakkam, Chennai-601302.

NTR University of Health Sciences, Hyderabad. E-Mail:nims@ap.nic.in

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Acharya Institution of Health Sciences, Cholanagar, RT Nagar PostBangalore. Website:www.kar.nic.in/rguhs

Manipal Academy of Higher Education –College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal -576119. Website:www.manipal.edu

Govt.Medical College, Physiotherapy and occupational therapy, Nagpur

Jammu College of Physiotherapy, affiliated toUniversity of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. Website:www.jammuuniversity.in


QS.I am interested in pursuing a course in B.V.Sc (Bachelors in Veterinary Sciences).Could you please let me know about the All India Common Entrance Examination for admission to this course? Could you also let me know about the admission process in different colleges?

ANS.Veterinary Council ofIndia conducts the All India Common Entrance Examination (All India Pre Veterinary test) for filling up 15%of total number of seats on merit in each VeterinaryCollege for Indian nationals for admission to B.V.Sc (Bachelors in Veterinary Sciences) and A.H. (Animal Husbandry) course. This notification is usually published in the month of January in the Employment News and other leading newspapers. The duration of this course is five years including a compulsory rotating internship of six months.

The Eligibility criterion is as under:

A candidate must have passed the higher secondary examination or the Indian school Certificate examination equivalent to 10+2 higher secondary examination of a period of twelve years, with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and any other elective subject with English at the plus two level.

A candidate who has passed the B.Sc examination from a recognized University with not less than the two following subjects:- Physics, chemistry, biology(botany ,zoology) and has passed the earlier qualifying examination with the following subjects - Physics, chemistry, biology with english are also eligible.

The candidate must have passed the above qualifying examination with 50% aggregate in the above mentioned subjects. Age should be 17years on the 31st of December of the year of application. The examination is usually held in May andJammu is one of the examination centres. For up-to-date information access:www.vci.nic.in.

The admission procedure may vary from college to college. Selection may be based on the results of the qualifying examination or on merit achieved in a written examination. The Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry courses are conducted in veterinary colleges located in almost every state. The state colleges generally have domicile regulations for admitting students to their colleges.


QS. I. am a student of class XII, interested in Biology. Could you kindly let me know the different courses I could pursue after class XII?

ANS.If your interest in biology is supported by a good per­formance in 10+2 level, then it could be the basis of a deci­sion for the future. Careers related to interest and ability in biological sciences could indicate potential for careers in medicine and allied fields (nursing physiotherapy, audiology and speech ther apy, prosthetics and orthotics, occupational therapy, medical lab technology, optome try, pharmacy,) food science, forestry, horticulture, home science, as also botany, zoology microbiology, biochemistry and veterinary science. However, such courses would also require basic ability and interest in chemistry and physics, as the admission tests for the same would have questions from these subjects. If admission is on merit basis, marks of physics, chemistry and biology would be considered together for admission purposes. Pay serious attention to all the sub jects of HSC/10+2 science, decide whether you would like to apply for entrance tests related to some or all of the above mentioned courses, and apply for the same at the appropriate time.


QS. Could you give me an overview of Home Science as a subject? Could you apprise me about the entry and study route after 10+2 and the universities offering this course?

ANS. Home science is both, a science as well as an art that’s related to modern house keeping. It draws upon many disciplines such as, physics, physiology chemistry, biology, hygiene, economics, rural development, sociology and family relations, community living, art, food, nutrition, clothing, textile and home management. The science is aimed at achieving and maintaining the welfare and well being of home and family life in an ever changing society.

After XII with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Science subjects or Arts subjects {eligibility varies from University to University} ad mission is granted to courses at the graduate level in the subject. Graduates can pursue post graduation (MSc) and opt for specialisation. There are separate courses in vari ous branches of home sci­ence which include food, nutrition and dietetics, rural community exten sion, child development, family studies, textiles and clothing, home man agement, home science education and extension,

The Institutions offering this course are as under:-

M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara

College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai­ (BSc, MSc);

SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai.

Lady Irwin College, New Delhi

Guwahati University (BSc);

Sri Avinashlinghum Home Science College of Women, Coimbatore.

Women’s Christian College, Madras.

South Indian Educational Trust, Madras.

Central Institute of Home Science, Mysore.

The Viharilal College of Domestic Science, Calcutta.

University of Calcutta (BSc home science);

Jadavpur University, Cal cutta(BSc and MSc home science);

Ranchi University (B.A/MA home science)

Agra University (BSc home science)

University of Allahabad, (BSc home economics);

University of Delhi (BSc home science)

Punjab University, (BSc home science);

University of Rajasthan, (BSc, MSc home science)

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CAREER AFTER 10+2 IN COMMERCE,specialization in banking and insurance launched by Mumbai University,Probationary Officers (PO) exam,programme,INFOBASH

AFTER HSC/10+2: COMMERCE

Q1. I am a Student of Commerce. I want to know the differ ent courses that I can pursue after class XII?

Q2. Could you apprise me about the newly launched three year degree programme for commerce students with a specialization in banking and insurance launched by MumbaiUniversity? I would like to know the details of the course content?

Q3. I am studying in FYB.COM (Banking and Insurance). What further studies can I pursue to enter the banking sector? I joined this course, as it would help me for the Probationary Officers (PO) exam to become a manager in a bank. After doing M.Com., Can I achieve a higher rank in a bank? From where can I get study material for Bank PO Exam?



AFTER HSC/10+2:COMMERCE

QS.I am a Student of Commerce. I want to know the differ ent courses that I can pursue after class XII?

ANS. After class XII with commerce, you can pur sue graduation and professional account ancy courses like chartered accountancy (CA), cost and works accountancy (CWA) or company secretary (CS).

These courses can be pursued with postal tuition and additional oral coaching through respective institutions, which include the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (lCAI) for CA (www.icai.org),Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) for CWA (http://myicwai.com) and Institute of Company Secretaries of India

for CS (www.icsi.edu). You can continue with B.Com and pursue one or a combination of these courses alongside. However, plan your schedule to give due attention to both. Although CA, CWA and CS are profes sional courses, you have to complete your graduation too.

Those completing 10+2 in commerce may also apply for professional courses like the five year integrated law degree course, or the three or four-year hotel managem ent degree course or Bachelor of Fine Arts in fine arts/ applied art or an undergradu ate programme in design, fashion design or allied programmes that are suitable for those with aptitude for drawing/ sketching.

Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) or equivalent programme would be suitable for students who are interested in physical­ education and sports careers, while a for eign language degree programme is for those with a flair for languages and a desire to pursue careers in linguistics.

Courses for commerce students include the traditional B.Com, B.Com course with vocational courses like taxation, computer applications, etc, B. Com (Banking & Insurance) and B.Com (Accounting & Finance) and they can also apply for Bachelor's in Business Studies/ Administration, BMS, BMM or switch to BA.

Along side B.Com value-addition could be through the insurance qualifi cations offered by the Insurance Institute of India(www.insuranceinstituteofindia.com) or actuarial training through Actuarial Society of India(www.actuaries. india. org) for those who are proficient in Maths (scoring 85% and above in XII boards) or an event management diploma course or the National Stock Exchange's Certification in Financial Markets (NCFM)(www.nseindia.com/content/ncfm/ncfm modules. htm), AMFI Mutual Fund Certification(www.amfiindia.com/testingprogram.html) and certification tests and training pro grammes of BSE Training Institute (BTI), The Stock Exchange, Mumbai(www.bseindia.com/training/bti.asp)(www.bseindia.com/traing/certfica­tiontest.asp). Do remember that value- addition would not be effective if you don't do well in B.Com during all the three years.


QS. Could you apprise me about the newly launched three year degree programme for commerce students with a specialisation in banking and insurance launched by Mumbai University? I would like to know the details of the course content?

ANS. The Mumbai Universityhas newly launched, three year degree programme for commerce students with a specialisation in banking and insurance [BBF] and the other specialisation available is accounts and finance (BAF). The course follows the semester pattern.

The course content is as follows:-

The first year includes two semesters. Semester one concentrates on building blocks of computer systems, principles of management, economics and financial services.

Semester two moves ahead and students are initiated in to the basic practices of banking and insurance. A few more blocks about economics are strengthened and financial accounting is introduced. Having mastered all these you move on to the second year.

The Second year brings with it semesters three and four and focuses on laws that govern banking and insurance inIndia, thumb rules of financial managements and tax -implications in financial services. Handling customers, understanding organizational behaviour and integrating information technology (IT) into the banking and insurance sectors are also covered. Semester four works towards deepening financial management concepts and understanding financial markets is the highlight of this semester.It also touches upon corporate and capital markets laws. Understanding entrepreneurship management, innovations in banking and insurance sectors and cost accountancy. With two years and four semesters behind you, the foundations of banking and insurance get stronger.

The final year encompasses semesters five and six and gears towards the marketing aspects in banking and insurance sectors, international banking, financial reporting and analysis, portfolio management, auditing and strategic management. A project presentation at the end of the year sums up this course.

The duration of the Course is Three years. Eligibility is 10+2 or equivalent commerce marks, no entrance tests. The Notification is usually out as soon as the HSC results in Mumbai are declared. All prominent commerce colleges offer this course. However, you can log on towww.mu.ac.in for details.


QS. I am studying in FYB.COM (Banking and Insurance). What further studies can I pursue to enter the banking sector? I joined this course as it would help me for the Probationary Officers (PO) exam to become a manag er in a bank. After doing M.Com, can i achieve a higher rank in a bank? From where can I get study material for Bank PO Exam?

ANS. This course is not necessary for taking the bankPO exam. But rather than any other graduation programme, this would be more relevant for someone who wants to understand the working of the industry.

The bank PO exam is conducted by nation alised banks to recruit graduates (securing at least 60 per cent, in most cases, but could be 65 per cent and above too) for recruitment into the jun ior management cadre.

After training on-the job through the two year probation period, and some years of work expe rience, one may become a manager of such a bank.

In the private sector banks, first class graduates are recruited as Officer Trainee through a selection process similar to the PO selec tion procedure. However, management cadre entry in the private and foreign banks is mainly through campus recruit ment of MBAs from B-schools.

Officers in commercial banks can get lateral entry into private and foreign banks if they have experience relevant to the vacancies. The bank POexam consists of a written exam which has an objective test and a descriptive test (merely qualify ing in nature). The objective test has sec tions on quantitative aptitude (usually arithmetic of secondary school level); reasoning (analytical and logical, verbal and non-verbal); general awareness (main ly current affairs and with emphasis on banking, economy, and related matters); and English lan­guage (merely qualifying with questions on English language usage and com prehension).

There are bank PO study guides by reputed publishing houses. Those who clear the written test are called for interview. M.Com would not automatically give you a higher rank in a bank. In the field of insurance, consider courses by the Insurance Institute of India(www.insuranceinstituteofindia.com).

MBA after B.Com (banking and insur ance) can lead to entry as management trainee in the private sector and foreign banks as also private insurance companies.

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