Wednesday, November 19, 2008

UEI Global Comes Up With BHATM Course

United Education Institute Global (UEI Global) is for the first time offering a Bachelors degree in the areas of Hospitality, Aviation and Tourism Management (BHATM). It has tied up with the Osmania University, Hyderabad a five-star rated University by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Knowledge in the three streams will create avenues for over 7.5 Lakh jobs every year. UEI Global School of Service Management has announced the launch of their degree programme with three streams.

UEI Global has also announced its tie-up with Vatel International Business School of Hotel and Tourism Management to offer an international MBA course in Hospitality Management with a Master's degree from France. Students will have the option of completing the first two years of the course in UEI Global's Indian institutes and the third year with Vatel in France or at any of their 20 campuses across the world.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

All India Engineering Entrance Examination for Admission to B.E/B. Arch./B.Tech.

Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi, conducts an All-India Engineering/Pharmacy/ Architecture Entrance Examination (AIEE) which is held during May for admission to Engineering, Architecture and Pharmacy* programmes offered in the following deemed Universities, Central Institutions and Institutions in the States/UTs:


National Level Institutions

Central Universities : Delhi University , Aligarh Muslim University ( Aligarh ), Jamia Millia Islamia ( Delhi ), Pondicherry University , and any other Central University having UG programmes in Engineering, Architecture/Planning and Pharmacy.

National institutes of Technology : Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, ftllahabad (Uttar Pradesh), Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), National Institute of Technology, Calicut (Kerala), National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh), Malvjya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur (Rajasthan), Dr. B R Ambedkat National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (Punjab), National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra (Haryana), Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (Maharashtra), National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (Orissa), National Institute of Technology, Silchar (Assam), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Institute of Technology, Surat (Gujarat), Kamataka National Institute of Technology, Surathkal fKarnataka), National Institute of Technology, Warangal (Andhra Pradesh), National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (West Bengal), National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), National Institute of Technology, Srinagar (J& K), National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalii (Tamil Nadu), National Institute of Technology, Patna.

Deemed Universities : Allahabad Agricultural Institute (Allahabad), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Coimbatore), Avinashilingam institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women (Coimbatore), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Pune), Birla Institute of Technology & Science (Pilani), Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra (Ranchi), College of Engineering & Technology, Gurukul (Haridwar), Dayalbagh Educational institution, Dayalbagh (Agra), Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology (Navi Mumbai), Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pimpri (Pune), Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chermai, Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, (Gwalior), Indian Institute of Information Technology (Allahabad), Internationa! Institute of Information Technology (Hyderabad), Jamia Hamdard (New Delhi), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Manipal), Punjab Engineering College (Chandigarh), Rajasthan Vidyapeeth pjdaipur), Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology (Chennai), School of Planning & Architecture (New Delhi), Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology &c Research Academy (Thanjavur), Thapar Institute of Engineering &c Technology (Patiala), Vellore Institute of Technology (Vellore), Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Salem) and any other Deemed University having UG programmes in Engineering, Architecture/Planning and Pharmacy.
 
Other Institutions : Indian Institute of Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram (T.N.) Indian Institute of Technology Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur, (M.P.), Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi (U.P.), National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology (Ranchi), Army Institute of Technology (Pune), Dhirubhai Ainbani Institute of Information Technology and Communication Technology (Gandhinagar) and any other Central/State Institution having UG programmes in Engineering, Architecture/ Planning and Pharmacy and admitting students partly or fully on All India basis.

Steat Leyel Institutions

(All Govt. /Covt. Aided and Self-Financing Institutions)
States/UTs - Tor ALL seats : Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh (UT), Uttaranchal Any other State/UT that may opt to use A1EEE merit for admission to UG programes in Engineering, Architecture/ Planning and Pharmacy in their own institute.

States/UTs - For OPEN Seats Only (To be filled up on the basis of All-India Merit ): Haryana, Rajasthan, Orissa, and all other States/UTs that have Open
Seats in their State level institutions.

Eligibility : Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) Examination or its equivalent examination from a recognized board/university for admission to B.E/B.Tcch and B.Arcli. & Planning Courses as under:

Courses Compulsory Subject Anyone of the
Optional Subject

B.E/B.Tech. Physics & Chemistry, Biotechnology
Mathematics Computer Science, Biology

B.Pharma Physics & Maths, Biotechnology
Chemistry Computer Sc., Biology

B.Arch./B.Plang. Physics & Chemistry
Mathematics Computer Science
Biology Engineering

The Candidates appearing in 10+2 final or equivalent examination may also appear in AIEEE provisionally subject to their fulfilling the specified eligibility conditions at the time of appearing for counselling.

Age: Upper age limit is 25 years as on October 1 of the year of admission test. However, in the case of SC, ST and PH candidates, upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years. Date of birth as recorded in the Secondary Education Board/University certificate only would be taken as authentic.

Scheme of Examination:
Candidates opting for degree courses in Engineering and Architecture would be required to undertake test in different papers as mentioned below:

Course Paper for Entrance Test

B.E/B.Tech Paper 1 & Paper 2

B.Pharma Paper 1 & Paper 2

B.Arch Paper 2 & Paper 4

Schedule of Examination:
Candidates opting for degree courses in Engineering, Architecture and Pharmacy
would be required to undertake test in different papers as mentioned below:

Paper 1 Physics & Chemistry

Paper 2 Mathematics

Paper 3 Biology (Botany & Zoology)

Paper 4 Aptitude Test

Notification: January.

Last date for receipt of completed Application form is March.

Issue of Application form : February.

Further details may be had from the office of the Joint Secretary, AIEEE, Central Board of Secondary Education, Shiksha Sadan, 17, Rouse Avenue , Institutional Area, New Delhi 110002.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Career in Media Industry

Media industry is very vivid and one of the most versatile industry. Mass media, as it is called theoretically, is one of the most influential industries as it is directly connected with the mass audience. The main work of Media industry is to provide information and generate public opinion. The Media industry first started with the mass distribution of newspapers and magazines. Today, the definition of media has changed and media has many sub forms like Broadcasting with the help of TV and radio, Entertainment with use of audio visuals -films and videos, internet that includes blogs, forums, music, news, then Publishing of Books, papers, magazines, and it also includes postal mail, telephony and other interactive Media. The media has various purposes like providing entertainment, education, Advocacy among others. Thus the scope of a Career in media industry is vast.

Scope of Media Industry in India

According to the market analysis and research, Indian media industry has projected size of 7.7 billion US$. Moreover, it is estimated to be over 18 billion US$ by 2012.The television sector has a 42 % share and print media has 30 % share. The Indian entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing in the world giving 1000 films per year. It is the largest output by any media industry in the world.

Raised regulations, quality content development, competitive pricing, increased consumer base and significant marketing, creative use of technology and work effectiveness are the key drivers of Indian media industry. Because of varied structure and root presences, many media companies in India have grown up speedily and are recruiting newer young talent for increased efficiency and creativity. Because of this starting a Career in media industry is the latest trend among many youngsters in India. The strong influence that media holds over people's life has also attracted many to start a career in Media.The business opportunities in Indian media and entertainment industry are enormous. There is untapped potential along with the good creativity talent. In addition, good economy, FDI inflow, higher per capita income are the main reasons, because of which new media industries are opening up, thus giving good Career in media industry. Some of the reputed media companies in India are- Times Group which owns Indiatimes, Filmfare, Planet M, Times of India and many other brands, Adlabs, Zeetelefilms, UTV, Nimbus Communications, Sahara Group, Mukta Arts, Shrinagar Group, News Corporation, Sony, Walt Disney, Sun Network, BMG, Universal, The Indian Express, Manorama etc.

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Sunday, November 9, 2008

You can prepare yourself to succeed in your studies.

#Take responsibility for yourselfRecognize that in order to succeed you need to make decisions about your priorities, your time, and your resources.

#Center yourself around your values and principlesDon't let friends and acquaintances dictate what you consider important.

#Put first things firstFollow up on the priorities you have set for yourself, and don't let others, or other interests, distract you from your goals.

#Discover your key productivity periods and placesMorning, afternoon, or evening?Find spaces where you can be the most focused and productive.Prioritize these for your most difficult study challenges

#Consider yourself in a win-win situationWhen you contribute your best to a class, you, your fellow students, and even your teacher will benefit. Your grade can then be one additional check on your performance

#First understand others, then attempt to be understoodWhen you have an issue with an instructor (a questionable grade, an assignment deadline, etc.) put yourself in the instructor's place.Now ask yourself how you can best make your argument given his/her situation .

#Look for better solutions to problemsFor example, if you don't understand the course material, don't just re-read it. Try something else! Consult with the professor, a tutor, an academic advisor, a classmate, a study group, or your school's study skills center.

#Look to continually challenge yourself

Thursday, November 6, 2008

So You Have Graduated College, Now What?

In tough economic times, more students are graduating with little or no career prospects. Many of these graduates who cannot find jobs are starting to feel the pressure. Just six months after graduating, all those loans they had to take out to pay for their education are coming back to bite them. Recently, I went searching for open positions related to my field of study (marketing and communications) for when I graduate in May. Even when searching through the countless positions on websites like Monster.com, most positions for my major requires years of prior experience. I also visited a college career fair, and most of the companies were not looking for business graduates, but were more interested in pharmacists. Unfortunately, four or five years of sitting through endless lectures and classes devoted to the very position they are seeking does not count toward any experience. The odds are not in their favor either. In the second quarter of 2008 the Labor Department gave the unemployment rate for those in the 20 - 24 year old group (the age range is the most likely for new graduates). Unemployment had risen from 7.7% last year to 9.8% this year. Most colleges require students to intern and/or take career counseling to give them an idea of what to expect after graduation, but they still do not guarantee a job after graduation. So you are a new graduate and cannot seem to stand out of the crowd? Here are a couple of tips to make you and your resume more noticeable to potential employers. -Network. Networking helps you stand out to an employer. If you are currently a student, become involved in plenty of events and groups related to your major. -An impressive resume. Making your resume stand out is not as hard as it may seem. Little things such as adding a picture of you or using positive phrases can add luster to an otherwise vanilla resume. An example of a use of positive language is instead of saying you have no experience in a certain area, saying that you are willing and open to learning is obviously more constructive. Employers are always more open to someone who is willing to conform to their job descriptions, rather than a position having to conform to an applicant. Student loans are creeping up and you still have not gotten the position to build your career on? Some people have begun to take a more unconventional attitude on job hunting: Create their own career by starting their own business. Once thought to be something only highly experienced professionals do, new graduates are starting businesses related to their fields of study.If you have the ambition to start your own business, either a new graduate or someone who just has some new or great ideas, here are a few pointers that may help you start:-Since you are probably bogged down with debt (thanks to student loans), try to limit your start up costs. Internet companies generally have very low start up costs, as long as you have an idea as to what you're doing. Starting a business with a friend can also limit your costs and you will have more than one person working toward a goal. -Remember those old textbooks that you could not or did not sell? Some of them have some great ideas in them. I have kept marketing books just because I thought in the future they could come in handy. -Have a business plan. If you have a business plan, even a simple one, you always have a reference point. Eventually we all hit road blocks, like writing essays and having an outline, a business plan can keep you in order.-Finally, do not give up and work hard to achieve your goals. Getting through college was not easy (or cheap), so do not be discouraged if your business does not take off immediately. Successful businesses take patience, time and a LOT of hard work.It is not hard to become discouraged by the declining job market. Plenty of people I know are working in fast food restaurants while waiting to land "the job." When the economy is good, graduates may get multiple offers with competing salaries, but now these offers are not landing in people's laps like they once were. An applicant must do more to be noticed in today's job market.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Why Study in the United Kingdom?

Hundreds of thousands of international students choose the UK every year. From India alone there are currently more than 7,500 students studying in UK universities and colleges and if you are reading this article there is a very good chance that you too are considering your future studies in the UK.
Here in the UK we have been welcoming international students for generations. We have long experience of looking after your needs, and will give you special support from the moment you apply throughout your time in the UK.
For example, your local British Council office or British Library will advise on where to find information about courses and how to apply. We find that the most popular subjects with Indian students are Business and Management Studies, Engineering, Information Technology, Medicine and subjects related to medicine, Law, Science and Technology courses and Art & Design courses. However, with courses on offer from Equine Studies to Video Games Technology you may find it difficult to choose!!

One question that I am constantly asked is "How much will a UK education cost me?" The answer? It costs less then you think!
The cost of an education in the UK consists of two areas: course fees and living costs.
Comparing course fees between countries is by no means a clear-cut process. But because courses in the UK are often shorter, the total cost of study can be lower. Shorter courses also mean students can realise their earning potential sooner than their counterparts elsewhere. All of which makes UK courses better value for money overall.
The information below gives a rough idea of annual overseas fees in the UK, but remember it is always best to check exact costs with the institutions you're interested in.
Universities
Undergraduate classroom-based courses £6,000 - £7,000Undergraduate laboratory-based courses £8,000 - £9,000Undergraduate clinical courses £16,000 - £17,000Postgraduate classroom-based courses £6,000 - £7,000Postgraduate clinical-based courses £16,000 - £17,500MBA courses £6,000 - £16,000
Further Education Colleges
Access Courses £3,750 - £5,500Further education courses £3,000 - £4,250Higher level courses (such as HNC/Ds) £4,000 - £7,950
The cost of living is not the same throughout the country. Generally, it is more expensive to live in London and the South-East of England, and cheaper in the North of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Average annual costs of living for a typical student in the UK are given below:
LondonAcademic year £7,300Per month £811
Outside LondonAcademic year £5,936Per month £659
It is also worth remembering that there are many benefits available to international students that can make life in the UK more affordable;
NUS DiscountsThe National Union of Students negotiate discounts on behalf of their members which Can mean up to 50% off anything from books, stationery and food to clothes, travel and entertainment.
Free Healthcare.All international students staying in the UK for a period of six months or more qualify for free healthcare through the National Health Service.
Part-time Work.If you want to earn extra money, you can work for up to twenty hours per week during term and full-time in your vacations.
So now that you know it is affordable your next questions are likely to be about the institutions themselves and what you can expect once you get to the UK.
Universities and colleges in the UK are increasingly international. When you study here, you are likely to find yourself meeting students from all over the world. More than ninety countries may be represented on campus and each student makes a unique contribution to the life of the institution, both academically and culturally.
You can see some of this diversity in the student societies established within students' unions, where those centred around religious or geographical themes are numerous.
Many UK universities and colleges have specialist international officers whose job is to provide support for international students. You can approach these officers for independent advice and information on almost anything, from accommodation through to how to extend your permission to stay in the UK.
Most institutions also arrange orientation programmes for new international students at the beginning of the academic session. The duration and content of these programmes vary considerably: some last only one or two days and others for a whole week. Typical elements include: a tour of the campus, an overview of the facilities and how to use them, explanations of the institution's rules, help with registering for your course, an outline of teaching methods, discussion of important aspects of life in the UK, and social events where you can meet staff and other students.
Once you've settled in, you'll find that the support continues. Advice on personal, financial, practical and health matters is always on hand, and at the end of course you can even seek advice from qualified career counsellors who will help you make a decision about your future career options.
If so, congratulations on the wise choice you have made - I can assure you that it is a good one!
So if you decide to join the thousands of international students in the UK in becoming the best you can be, congratulations - I can assure you that your decision is a wise one!
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