Manish, >From where did you receive your masters degree? (Just for curiosity sake).
Thanks On 5/10/08, Ramit Luthra <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And then there are issues of aligibility in terms of having studied in > a specific stream, I suppose, at least to get into any of the big > names. Most importantly though, is the mindset (or one could say, > curiocity to some extent) "Poor thing", "How could it do programming > if can't see?" > I must say, rest of everything else, you have to prepare and be ready > to prove yourself at each and every step (more then compare to the > traditional jobs). But if you're motivated by internal-push rather > than fansy bush, go for it and grab whatever you get. > > > On 5/9/08, Manish Agrawal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> The materials are also not such a problem actually. A lot of the subjects >> covered in MCA (and I am assuming BCA) use books by international authors. >> A >> lot of these books are available from RFBD and similar libraries (so, find >> a >> way of sourcing your materials from there). >> I was able to get most of the books either through RFBD or directly in >> soft >> copies (may not be the same author as being taught in the class) during my >> MCA. >> Subjects like Mathematics and Operational research were slightly more >> complex to get to than others but overall materials wasn't my biggest >> worry >> during the MCA. >> It was more the struggle with authorities around being able to submit >> typed >> assignments instead of hand-written ones (believe me they still want them >> hand written), using the scribe of my choice in the exams and then >> convincing them that all those extra sheets were being filled by me and >> not >> by the scribe himself/herself :) >> >> All in all it is pretty doable once you get down to doing it. Get yourself >> a >> laptop and start doing a lot of programming and math right away and don't >> wait for the class to get to a particular topic ...because when they do >> get >> there, they'll probably go much faster than you. >> Also, prepare hard and try to get into a good college through competition. >> That helps you get placed into a job when you are done. >> >> All the best: >> >> Manish >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pranav Lal >> Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 1:14 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [AI] Help regarding career >> >> Hi Arpit, >> >> Your primary problem will be getting material in accessible format. You >> really can't prepare for this. You need to take this one step at a time. >> The other hurdles that I see is you having to clear competitive exams. >> Again, you would need to get preparatory material in accessible format. >> Also, you would need to have to engage with the authorities regarding any >> accommodations you need. >> >> The courses themselves will not be such an issue. The hurdle of getting >> material in accessible format remains. You will also have to find a way >> of >> rendering mathematical content effectively. As long as your professors >> co-operate, this is not a significant issue. >> >> You need to be very familiar with the tools and technology you use. Other >> than that, research the materials you need thoroughly. >> >> Pranav >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Arpit Jain >> Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 5:14 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [AI] Help regarding career >> >> Hello! All >> >> >> >> I am interested in graduating in BCA and later on carrying in MCA, but a >> little perturbed about the hurdles I need to cross in doing so. >> >> I will be highly obliged if anyone who himself/herself done graduation in >> the same guide me regarding what I need to take care of and what is the >> minimum resources which are necessary in doing so. >> >> which I should be having. >> >> >> >> Thankyou in anticipation of your help >> >> >> >> Profound regards >> >> >> >> Arpit Jain >> >> Mob: +919760016284 >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> with >> the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> with >> the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG. >> Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.8/1414 - Release Date: 5/4/2008 >> 12:31 PM >> >> >> No virus found in this outgoing message. >> Checked by AVG. >> Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.8/1414 - Release Date: 5/4/2008 >> 12:31 PM >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> with >> the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. 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