Educational FAQs

1Q. I have completed Class X (SSC) in the year 2001. I want to complete Degree through Correspondence course in one year. Let me know the details of Educational Institutions and Universities in this regard.

Ans. At present no university is offering complete degree in one year duration and UGC has not recognised any such. You may obtain degree through distance education offered by Ambedkar Open University in AP or any other such open Universities. You can opt for Telugu Medium in AP. The admission to such course is by entrance exam.

2Q. I have completed Intermediate in the year 2005 June in compartments with CEC group. Being a middle class person, I could not study further. I have a desire to study abroad, am I entitled with my present qualifications to study in Australia? Let me know the details if any Bank Loan is obtainable.

Ans. Graduation is a basic qualification to study abroad, either in Australia or in any other country. It is a costly affair to go for degree education in a foreign country. In view of your financial circumstances, you may complete your degree through distance education in our country instead of a foreign country. Later you may study abroad, as presently, financially it is not practicable.

3Q. What are the job opportunities available in multimedia, including qualifications and eligibility required for entry into these jobs.
Ans. Class X is the minimum general qualification for entry into jobs in multimedia, yet your personal abilities and higher qualifications would be an added asset. Natural abilities, creative talent are essential. Duty bound and planned executions of assigned work are very much needed. Job potential is very much on the increase in recent times in view of more number of colleges. Institutes are providing necessary training to the personnel for such jobs.

4Q. I have completed Intermediate and I want to do Bachelor of Tourism. What is the eligibility for the entry and what are the job opportunities for such degrees?

Ans. Indian Institute of Tourism and travel management Bhuvaneshwar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and New Delhi is offering three-year course of Bachelor of T & M. These are directly under the control of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Inter is minimum qualification from any recognized board in India and the required notification is issued in January. Job opportunities are there in Airlines, Cargo, Travel agencies, Resorts and Hotels etc.
5Q. I have completed Inter with MPC during 1999-2001 and presently I wish to study Bi.P.C. in one sitting. Can I do it and am I eligible for EAMCET exam?

Ans. At present you are eligible for EAMCET exam in the engineering stream. There is no possibility and scope for Inter in one sitting.

6Q. I secured 72% in the Inter exam. Let me know the entrance exam details for engineering stream in our country.

Ans. As entrance EAMCET exam is done in AP, every state conducts entrance exam in our country. In the same manner at the national level also entrance exams are conducted for entry into IIITs, IIT-JEE, NIT, and IIIT. So is the case of Birla Institute of Technology for entry into BITSAT and other universities like KARUNYA, AMRUTHA, SRM, SATYABHAMA, etc. also conduct entrance exams and provide admission based on merit. Fee structure will be varied in each university. Notification will be issued in October-November every year.

7Q. I discontinued Inter with Bi.P.C. in the middle, then joined inter-vocational college and got first rank in the first year and I am unable to study well in the second year. I was informed that MLT course has no value and I am discouraged please show me the way and tell me whether I can go for higher education after this.

Ans. First concentrate on your studies and get first rank again. Already you lost much time and in this competitive world career choice is to be made carefully as per interests. After MLT you can do Bachelor Degree and grow into a Lab Technologist, Supervisor, Management Consultant, Health Administrators and Co-ordinator. Every district has colleges offering these courses and plenty of jobs are available.

8. What are the job prospects in Multimedia line and what is the minimum eligibility?
Ans.The only minimum eligibility is Class X, but the skills required are far more important than eligibility. Creativity is an essential criterion for multimedia developers. They should have the ability to take responsibilities as well as the ability to work with team members. Excellent organizational skills are an added asset.

9. What are the various areas or specializations in Fashion Technology?

Ans. Courses in fashion technology include graduate, postgraduate, certificate and diploma in the following areas: - Accessory Designing, Fashion Designing, Garment Manufacturing Technology, Apparel Marketing, Merchandising, Leather and Garment Design and Technology, Knitwear Design and Technology, Textile Design and Development; and Fashion Journalism and Presentation.
There are four-year undergraduate and two-year postgraduate programmes in the areas of design, management and technology. Certificate and Diploma are of six months to two years duration.

10. I belong to BC community and I wish to appear for Civil Services (IAS) during 2012. I do not have financial resources to take coaching Please let me know whether I get any Government assistance to fulfill my desire.

Ans. AP Study Circle and BC Study Circle located in Hyderabad are offering free coaching to BC students. Coaching and training are provided free of cost to compete in the exams. The BC study circles are also established in other parts of the State. AP Study Circle every year selects and trains the candidates pursuing Group - I Services. This is located in Ambedkar Bhavan, Lower Tankbund Road where from details can be had.

11.  I am studying Hotel Management course. Right now what are the necessary precautionary steps I should take for job entry into CRUISELINES?

Ans. Finish your HM course with good credentials and knowledge, then try to appear for interviews. Otherwise undergo preparatory course at the Academy of Culinary India, which conducts this in collaboration with CRUISELINES. They select 50 candidates for each batch every year in two batches and provide employment after the training. Two batches are there between March and June another between August and November every year.

12.  Do we have opportunities to get admissions into B.Tech for those who studied Bi.P.C. If so what are the courses and where are they available?

Ans. Bi.P.C. Students can get admissions into B.Tech, Bio-Technology, Bio-Informatics and Food Science courses. Based on EAMCET Rank admissions are given in our State of A.P. by the Engineering College and Deemed Universities. Direct admission is also being offered in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Deemed Universities.
In AP, the following Colleges are offering the courses:

1. C.B.I.T. Gandipet, Hyderabad
2. Srinidhi Inst of Science & Technology, Ghatkesar, RR. Dist
3. JBREC, Moinabad, RR Dist.

13.  I am studying B.Com first year, I want to write CAT exam. Can I write the exam in any year of study? Let me know the details of notification etc.

Ans. CAT exam is conducted by IIM. The scoring at this exam is the basis for candidates’ selection for Management Colleges in our Country. Degree is the minimum qualification for writing the CAT exam. However, final year students can appear and pass certificate is to be produced at admission stage. Reservation of 15% and 7% is available for ST and SC students. November and December are slated for CAT exam. The exam includes

1. Analytical, Mathematical, Logical and linguistic abilities are tested with a paper for 2½ hour. Negative marking is there. Scoring rate is changeable factor every year.

2. Group discussion on contemporary issues to test the ability of clarity of expression etc.
3. Personal interviews to asses the personality. You may choose November for CAT to know your understanding of the Test Pattern.

14. I am a graduate preparing for MBA entrance examinations. My 10+2 results are very poor and in graduation I got second Class (54.98% marks.)  I want to know whether I can get admission in any good B-school by securing a good result in entrance examinations. Please help me out.

Ans. The admission for MBA is always based on performance in Entrance examinations followed by group discussion and interview. But some of the leading institutes do consider your academic performances also while considering admission to their colleges. This is done because they generally want students who can cope with the academic stress too. But if you really perform in your Entrance and Group Discussion and prove your skills, some of the institutes will definitely consider your admission.

15. I am planning to take the CAT this year.  But I am very much confused about which field to choose - marketing, finance, HR and systems.  Which subject has more scope and is more paying, marketing or finance?
Ans. Both marketing and finance are critical business functions. Your professional success, however, will depend upon your individual skills, aptitude and initiative, regardless of the specialization you choose.  Your pay packet will also depend on the B-school you graduate from, the kind of companies that visit your campus for recruitment and to some extent on the sectoral cycles that prevail at the time of placement, like when the economy is booming, jobs in finance are at a premium.

Not to worry though the first year’s MBA curriculum at most B-schools, with a few exceptions like XLRI, is compulsory for all students. It will cover the basic functional areas of finance and accounting, marketing, personnel and operations management.  You will also learn the basic principles of economics, behavioral sciences, information technology and quantitative methods in the context of business management.

At the end of the first year, you will work on a summer assignment for eight to 10 weeks in any Organization.   In the second year, you will have the opportunities to pursue the areas of specialisation that interest. Therefore, all the second year courses in good B-schools like the IIM’s have electives.  Besides, helping you develop an integrated approach to solving business problems.  This gives you sufficient time to choose your field of specialization. IIM-A and a number of other B-schools give you the flexibility of dual specialization.  You can even mix and match courses from different streams if you like, as long as you are prepared to take on the load of extra credits.

16Q. I am a student of B. Sc (Physics).  I have heard about Space Medicine.  Could you tell me more about it?

Ans. Space or aerospace medicine is a branch of medicine concerned with the effects of space travel on humans.  This is a relatively newer branch of clinical and occupational medicine that deals with various short and long term problems faced by astronauts.  Negative effects such as headward fluid shift and muscle de-conditioning after every space flight affect almost all crew members.  Astronauts returning from prolonged stay aboard space stations have clearly shown that the human body severely de-conditions when exposed to micro-gravity conditions.  Astronauts need to take appropriate medicine to alleviate the pain or discomfort caused by the body’s adaptation to space.

But, before determining what measures are to be taken in space, it is first essential to define how exactly space affects the physiology of various systems of human beings; which is where Aerospace Medical specialists come in. They are essentially medical doctors, who have further specialized in the study of physics, aerodynamics, aeronautical engineering, space and high altitude physiology, clinical medicine, psychology and medical administration.

In India, the Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Bangalore is possibly the only one that offers a post graduate course in Aerospace medicine under the aegis of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. The three-year inter-disciplinary course draws from diverse fields such as medicine, physiology, bio-physics and bio-engineering.  Combining research and clinical training, the course is open to civilian students and service medical officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force. Three civil students and seven students from the Armed Forces are enrolled every year for the course.  Admission is based on an All India written entrance exam (multiple choice type) followed by an interview for selected candidates, separately for Civil and Military candidates.

So far, Aerospace medicine has been mainly dominated by Defence service doctors. With the expansion of the aviation industry, a number of civilian doctors have undergone this course and are flourishing both in India and abroad.

17Q. I have done B.Com and wish to do MCA.  What is the eligibility criterion and what level of mathematics is required?

Ans.  The eligibility for admission to MCA courses as mandated by AICTE, a Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration with mathematics as one of the subjects. or Mathematics at 10 + 2 Level   Most Universities require minimum 50% to 60% aggregate.  Admission to MCA courses is required through State or Institution level entrance tests which test your logical and analytical reasoning, quantitative aptitude higher mathematics (+2 and B.Sc level), English Comprehension and basic computer awareness. The mathematics component in the test is fairly significant. Number crunching ability is a vital pre-requisite to make it to a good MCA programme; it is also an important part of the MCA course as well as your career.

18Q. Can you tell me about Aeronautical Engineering?

Ans. Aeronautic or Aerospace engineering is the branch of engineering that concerns aircraft, spacecraft, and related topics. Aerospace Engineering was originally known as aeronautical engineering and dealt solely with aircraft. The broader term “aerospace engineering” has superseded the former in most usage, as flight technology advanced to include craft operating outside Earth’s atmosphere. In analogy with “aeronautical engineering”, the branch is sometimes referred to as astronautical engineering, although this term usually only concerns craft which operate in outer space. Aerospace engineering is often informally called rocket science in popular culture. The best Institute in India for Aeronautical Engineering is the Indian Institutes of Technology, popularly known as the IIT. This Institute has campuses in Chennai, Mumbai, Kanpur, New Delhi, Roorkee, Guwahati and Kharagpur and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

19Q. From when should engineering students prepare for an MBA to improve his or her employability?

Ans. From day one, a student should focus on improving communication skills, be good at time management, learn to work in a team and carry out multiple tasks.  These skills would determine the employability of a candidate more than a MBA degree

20Q.What is the difference between Biotechnology and Bio-informatics?

Ans. Biotechnology essentially refers to wet lab business. Here, activities are done in labs or fields. But, bio-informatics refers to dry lab work. There are no specific bio-informatics courses available in the State. However, there are a few Colleges offering the course in Tamil Nadu.

21Q. I have taken B.E Computer Science and Engineering. I want to know about job opportunities that are available abroad.

Ans. Computing professionals can find openings abroad in Academia, Research, Industry, Government, Private software, IT and business Organizations etc.

Some of the research and vocational areas within several in computing where you can specialize in several generative openings are:
Artificial Intelligence, computer design and engineering, computer architecture, Information Technology, software engineering, computer theory, operating systems and networks, software applications. If interested, you can take up teaching assignments as well.

22Q. MBBS degrees from other countries are not recognized in India, so what is the point in going abroad to become a doctor?

Ans. If you have a degree from abroad, you have to pass the screening test conducted by the National Board of Examination before being registered with the Medical Council of India. If you can pass that, you can work in India. But the usual pass percentage is nine per cent. But if you fail in the screening test, it is only in India that you cannot practice, other countries are open for you. It is also important to get a No Objection Certificate from the MCI before going abroad for education. You also have to make sure of the credibility of the education consultant who promises you a foreign degree.

23Q. Which is a better option, Bio - technology or B.Pharm?
Ans. In the case of bio-technology, a graduation would not be of much help. A Masters in Biotechnology can land you in a job, which is not the case with B. Pharm. The latter has more options from the graduation stage itself.

24Q. I want to know the future prospects after completion of BDS and B.Pharm in India?

After BDS, the student can take up MDS course, with specialization in various areas. Dental Colleges in Andhra Pradesh offers many such courses. After B. Pharm, the student can take up M. Pharm. In the State, a number of colleges offer a PG course in M. Pharm with a variety of specializations.

25Q. I am in the final year B.Tech in electronics and communications.  I am really confused whether to opt for M.Tech or MBA!

Ans. Making a career decision is not easy.  But please don’t let more statistics or the media guide your choice of career.  Numbers don’t count, your caliber does. Both management as well as engineering is top of the line professional courses, which leads you to believe that you are keen on pursuing a professional career. It is therefore very important to go by your interests, aptitude and inclination rather than popular beliefs.

A large number of engineering graduates and even mid-career engineers opt for MBA, because a techno-management qualification is desirable in the global economy.  By and large, managers are preferred for top jobs and get a better pay packet in most companies than engineers, unless the company’s core business happens to be manufacturing.

And you will find that a significant part of your job content, a few years down the line, ends up being managerial in nature- managing the project, leading your team, handling the planning and financial aspect of the project, among others. As the MBA program is more holistic and covers a wide range of subjects it helps you to develop an all-round personality and equips you with confidence to adapt to varied functions and environment.

    Besides, as an engineering graduate, you have another clear advantage at the very outset.  The entrance exams like CAT, XAT & GMAT are somewhat weighed in favour of engineering graduates.  The reason why they score well is they are relatively more disciplined in their approach, better grounded and acquainted with systems and processes and the practical applications of theory.  Of course this is not to say that non-engineering students won’t fare well.

    Besides looking at MBA offered by the leading B-schools, you can opt for courses specially designed for engineering graduates offered by B-schools and IITs. The major objective of these schools is to groom graduate engineers as competent managers for technology intensive global business operations that can respond to the changing requirements of the Indian Industry,

    Actually with an engineering degree under your belt you are in a win-win situation.  However, if you are undecided, it may be a good idea to work for a year and see how you like it.  You can always opt for an MBA a year or two down the line, by which time you will be clearer about your goals.

26Q. I am a BA final year student.  I want to make a career in health management. Please tell me about the admission procedure, the eligibility criteria, the institutes offering the course and the future prospects?

Ans. Health Management is emerging as an area of professional management.  It is aimed at providing management skills to professionals responsible for health services in the country.  There are two types of professionals who opt for health and hospital management – medical professionals (medical graduates) and other regular graduates. While the technical aspects such as procurement of equipment and medical expendables, recruitment and training of staff management of professionals and research work are supervised by the ‘doctor administrator’, the management and assignment of duties of other staff, maintenance and services as well as security are taken care of by graduates trained in health services management.

List of Institutes offering courses are:

1.    AIIMS, New Delhi,
2. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.
3. Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi, New Delhi
4. Indian Institute of Health Management Research, Jaipur
5. Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Calcutta,
Besides these institutes, some universities also offer such courses in hospital and health management.