WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yvonne Vaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> continues her career e-guidance series. Copyleft. Feel free to circulate provided entire text and credits are kept intact. An earlier mini-guide on careers after school is also available from the author for free circulation.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are two significant crossroads for students, one after 10th class and the other after 12th .But in recent years the big question after graduation in Arts, Science or Commerce and even Engineering is 'What next?'.Very often students in Goa face this great question mark only after results have been declared in June and July.
Many students have a vague wish to do MBA and after graduation find out that they have missed the boat because the procedure for admissions to good management institutions started in October, November or December when announcements in the newspapers give information about CAT (Common Admission Test), MAT (Management Admission Test) and XAT (XLRI Admission Test). Smart students have been involved in the process of applying and preparing for entrance exams during their TY final year of undergrad studies. Some students give up the idea of appearing for entrance exams because someone has told them its tough. It is tough for those who haven't prepared for it. So why not make the effort and prepare? Do this in FY, SY And TY. Get sample papers of written tests, pay attention to the type of questions asked, read up on current affairs, memorize important facts and figures, solve logical problems, ask a competent English teacher to help you with the language tests, practice, practice, practice. Only then you will achieve speed, clarity of thought, and accuracy. In Panjim IMS Learning centre and Bullseye Coaching classes help students prepare for MBA entrance exams. Coaching classes for MCA entrance tests are also offered at Bullseye Coaching classes. A useful site www.indianmba.com GOA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT has invited applications for its 2 year post graduate programme in Business Management. Applicants are required to take the XLRI Admission Test (XAT). Exam date: January 4, 2004 Register at www.xlri.edu/xat After applying for XATexam apply to GIM. Online application form at www.gim.ac.in Last date: December 20, 2003 Short-listed candidates interview in February 2004. Third year students can apply. OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMS CIVIL SERVICES EXAM (CSE) -- all non military branches of state administration. This is the coveted services in which an intelligent young Indian can find power and authority. The personnel of these services occupy important positions in the bureaucracy. Personal attributes required are good physical and mental health, intelligence, sense of responsibility, willingness to work hard, ability to interact with different people and the ability to handle authority without being swayed by it. All India Civil Services have a crucial role to play in the development of the country. For combined services. 1 IAS (Indian Administrative Services) 2 IFS (Indian Forest Service) 3 IPS [Indian Police Service] Central services Group A: Foreign Service, Railways, Postal, Customs and Central Excise, Information Service, Central Trade Service, Audit and Accounts. Group B: (1) Central Bureau of Investigation, (2) Central Secretariat Services (3) Armed Forces Headquarters Civilian Staff (4) Railways Board Secretariat Staff (5) Customs Appraisers Services (6) Central Administered Union Territories. ICS Exams are in two phases: The Preliminary exams, with an objective-type multiple-choice question papers of 450 marks. Application forms are out in December each year. Exams are held around June Main exams in November/December. This includes two language papers, two general studies, four papers on two optional subjects. Those attaining minimum qualifying marks -- approximately around 2000 candidates are selected -- are called for the interview (personality test, viva voce) in April/ May. Roughly 800-900 make it to the final selection. BANKING EXAMS. Eligibility is Graduates from any stream, aged 21 -30 years. Advertisements appear in the Employment Exchange around November-December each year for selections to the State Bank of India. Exams are usually held in April of the next year In the case of other nationalized banks, adverts appear in August-September. Exams are held early the following year. Written tests consists of an objective-type test of reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness and English language. There are also descriptive test in English or Hindi, in the form of short questions. COMPETITIVE EXAMS after Std XII: There are a number of competitive exams one can take after HSSC. HOTEL MANAGEMENT: The All India Institute of Hotel Management invites applications in December. Exams are held in April and interviews in June or July. Tests pertain to the English language, reasoning, general science and general knowledge. FASHION: Fashion Design and Accessory Design in NIFT. Programmes are usually announced in October. Entrance tests is in February, and focuses on general ability and creative ability. NIFT also conducts post-graduate courses in garment manufacturing, textile design and development, leather apparel design, knit-wear design, apparel marketing and merchandising. NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY: Be an officer and a gentleman. The Union Public Service Commission holds a competitive exam for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Naval Academy, twice a year for their training courses. Eligibility for the army wing at the NDA is 12th class pass in any stream. For the Air Force and Naval wings, it is 12th science pass with Physics and Maths. Candidates appearing for 12th std. exams that year can also apply. Only unmarried male candidates of age between 16.5 to 19 years can apply. Candidates seeking admission to exam must apply to The Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, New Delhi 110011 Application forms can be purchased against cash payment of Rs 20 from any one of the designated head post offices throughout the country, and in Goa at Panjim/Margao P.O. Or check the application forms published in newspapers. Apply only after the Commissions notice has been published in newspapers or the Employment News journal. Fee stamp of Rs 50 (Central Recruitment Fee Stamp, not postage stamps) must be affixed on first page of application form. The subjects and maximum marks of the exams are as follows: Mathematics paper of 300 marks. General Ability Test (English and General Knowledge) 600 marks. Candidates who qualify for SSB interview are informed of further requirements. In addition to the interview, candidates are put to verbal and non verbal intelligence tests and medical test by the medical board. Those who pass out of NDA are awarded BSc or BA Degrees from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. On passing out from the NDA, the Army cadets go to India Military Academy Dehradun, Naval cadets move on to the Cadet Training Ship and Air Force Cadets go to the Airforce Academy Hyderabad of BFTS Allahabad. Useful website for NDA aspirants: armed forces.nic.in/interservice/isindia.htm 10+2 CADET ENTRY SCHEME: This is open to Indian Army recruits, unmarried male candidates between 16 to 19.5 years of age for the technical and military training for the grant of permanent commission in the army. Educational qualification needed: 12th science pass with physics, chemistry and mathematics with minimum 70 percent aggregate marks in PCM. Total training is 5 years. On completion of training candidates will receive BTech degree by JNU Delhi MERCHANT NAVY: Admission is via the three year course leading to B.Sc (Nautical Science) degree at T.S Chanakya, Navi Mumbai and four-year course Marine Engineering course at MERI, Kolkata. Selection is made through (JEE) Joint Entrance Exam conducted by IITs. Last date for JEE is in September. Advertisements released by IITs every year. After applying for the JEE, candidates have to submit separate application to the Directorate General Of Shipping, Jahaz Bhavan, WH Marg, Mumbai 400001. Application form can be obtained from the designated branches of Syndicate Bank all over India. RESERVED SEATS FOR GOAN STUDENTS IN COLLEGES OUTSIDE GOA -------------------------------------------------------- REGIONAL ENGINEERING: 26 seats in 17 Regional Engineering colleges. Contact Directorate of Technical Education,Government of Goa, Porvorim, Goa Seats for Veterinary and Animal Husbandry. Contact Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Govt. of Goa. Seats for courses in Agriculture. 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