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KU gesture to students
From D.R. Vij

KURUKSHETRA, In the tercentenary year of the Khalsa Panth, of the Directorate of Correspondence courses of Kurukshetra University, with Punjabi as their mother-tongue, have been allowed Punjabi as the medium of examination in addition to Hindi and English in selected courses, including BA part-1, II, III, MA Political Science, Economics, History, Public Administration, Diploma in Library and Information Science, postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, postgraduate Diploma in Environment Education and postgraduate Diploma in Tour and Travel Management with effect from the academic session 1999-2000.

This decision will enable students to perform well and to secure better positions in the university examinations. Study material will, however, be supplied in the language it is available, Hindi or English.

The director of the Directorate of Correspondence Courses, Mr LC Gupta, says students passing or obtaining compartment in 10+2 in their supplementary exams are also eligible to seek admission in the directorate in courses like BA, B.Com., BBA, BCA and CCA.

On the same pattern students having cleared the compartment at the bachelor’s level in the supplementary examination are also eligible to seek admission in master’s degree in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Political Science, Economics, History, Sanskrit, Public Administration, Mathematics and M.Com., MFM, MMM as also postgraduate Diploma courses in Computer Applications, Export Marketing Management, Marketing Management, Tourism & Hotel Management, Tour and Travel Management, Translation (Hindi/English) and B.Lib, and Information Science. Such students would be able to seek admission by paying dues with late fee up to December 31, 1999.

The Directorate of Correspondence Courses is one of the premier leading distance education institutions in the country where every year 25,000 students from different parts of the country seek admission to various courses.

The maximum number of students come from Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar.

Career hotline
by Pervin Malhotra

I am a graduate in veterinary science and animal husbandry. Could you tell me about the job prospects in this field?

Sanjeev Khanna, Ambala Cantt.

A qualified vet has two options: to set up private practice or seek employment in any of the central or state government’s animal husbandry departments or commercial organisations. Recruitment of veterinarians to state services is made through the respective State Public Service Commissions whereas in private sector, they are recruited directly by the organisation.

You can work in rural or urban areas tending to the well-being of farm animals of domestic pets. If employed as an extension officer with the government, the official will mainly work in the areas of educating farmers and villagers on improving the quality of their livestock besides offering advice on managing animal farm. Your other functions could include controlling and eradicating any notifiable diseases among the animals. Usually one such officer is posted at each block-level!

There is also an increasing need for research scholars in academic and research institutions like:

CSIR (Council of Scientific & Research) laboratories

National Dairy Development Board

National Dairy Research Institute

Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR)

National Institute of Immunology (NII)

Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO)

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

National Institute of Nutrition

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore etc.

Veterinary doctors are also employed in the R & D department of pharmaceutical companies where they are involved in the production of vaccines or development of animal feeds and fertilisers.

Vets are also employed by private and state-run veterinary hospitals as well as in the armed forces. The Army Remount and Veterinary Corps, equivalent to the Army Medical Corps, take in trained veterinary doctors as direct recruits. They are entrusted with the care of all animals in the defence forces, including horses, ponies, camels, mules, cattle, and poultry and sniffer dogs for bomb detection. Similarly, there is scope even in the Border Security Force and Indo-Tibetan Border Police.

The dairy sector including poultry farming employ a large number of vets. Breeding of pedigree dogs and race horses in another area where veterinarians can choose to specialise in.

If on the other hand you’d rather focus on the care and protection of wild animals, in captivity as well as in sanctuaries. Zoological parks and wildlife sanctuaries could be the ones to target.

A Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science (BVSc) is required to gain formal entry into the field. Eligibility is 10+2 in the science stream with PCB. Most of the teaching and research assignments would require a postgraduate degree followed by a Ph.D in veterinary science and animal husbandry.

I am keen on doing a course in International Business from a prestigious institution. could you tell me about the courses offered by IIFT?

Sanjay Jaiswal, New Delhi.

The Indian Institute Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, established by the Govt. of India is India’s premier Intentional business institute.

IIFT offers an array of full-time and short-term programmes for those seeking professional degrees, mid-career executives and government officers from India and abroad. These include a full-time 2-year Master’s Programme in International Business. The eligibility is graduation or postgraduation (50% agg). There is no age limit. Selection is through an entrance test, group discussion and interview.

The other short-term courses are mainly meant for working executives, self-employed individuals and officers involved in international trade. The dates for short-term courses are notified from time to time. These course include:

Certificate in Export Marketing (Evening). Duration: 4 months.

Postgraduate Diploma in International Trade. Duration: 6 months.

Executive Master’s in International Trade. Duration: 11 months.

Certificate in International Business Language (Evening). Duration: One Semester (5 months).

Certificate in International Trade Logistics. Duration: 4 months.

After completing their course, students are assisted with job placements.

For further information and calendar of courses you may contact:

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, IIFT Bhawan, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi-110016.

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Art & Design

Dec 11 Exterior-Interiors (P) Ltd., F-12, Kalkaji Main Rd, New Delhi 110019. Ph: 6441220, 6201168.

* National Diploma Course in Interior Design

Elig: SSLC/PUC

Enrolment: Contact the above address.

Computers

Centre for Electronics Design & Technology of India (CEDTI), PO Box No. 10, A-34, Phase VIII, Industrial Area, SAS Nagar, Mohali-160059. Ph. 0172-671259/60, Fax: 674798.

Advanced Diplomas:

1. Software Technology (26 wks, fee Rs. 30,000/-)

2. Systems Maintenance Engineering (26 wks, fee Rs. 25,000/-).

3. CADD Engineering (26 wks, fee Rs. 25,000/-).

4. Graphics & Multimedia (12 wks, fee Rs. 15,000/-).

5. Information Technology (6 mnts, fee Rs. 10,000/-).

Elig. for 1): BE/MCA/PGDCA/BCA/Dip/B.Sc./M.Sc. (Comp. Sc.)/Bachelor’s degree with exp in C, C++

For 2): BE, Dip in Electron/Electl/Instru/B.Sc./M.Sc. Electron.

For 3): BE, Dip (Mech)/ITI Draftsman.

For 4): Class X

For 5: 10+2

Appln Process: Apply on plain paper mentioning name, address, academic qualifications (with attested certificates) along with fee applicable by DD favouring “Director, CEDTI” payable at Chandigarh to the Director at above address.

Economics

Dec 20 University of Delhi. D/o Financial Studies, Room No. 305-A, Arts Faculty Buldg, South Campus, Benito Juarez Rd, New Delhi-110021.

* Master of Finance & Control (MFC Programme) (2 yrs. F/T).

Elig: Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) or PG Degree in any discipline (50% agg).

Selection procedure: Admission test: 6 Feb, at Del, B’lore, Bhopal, Cal, Chandi, Chennai, H’bad, J’pur, L’now & M’bai.

Appln form: Send Rs 350/- (Rs. 125/- for SC/ST) by DD favouring “Director University of Delhi, South Campus” payable at SBI, (Code No 7687) along with two self-addressed slips (2”x5”) to the Admissions Co-ordinator. Also in cash Rs. 300/- (Rs. 75 to SC/ST) at counter.

Govt jobs

Dec 20 Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (G/O NCT Del), UTCS Bldg, Behind Karkardooma Courts Complex, Vishwas Nagar, Shahadara, Delhi 110032.

* Group B & C posts.

Selctn: Written test, proficiency/skill test and interview where necessary.

Elig, & appln details: See Hindustan Times, Nov 26.

Management

Dec 31 Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Shastri Sadan, Venkateshwara Mandir Mg, Sector-III, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110022. Ph. 6191081/6172407. E-mail: root@ibsim.delnet.ernet.in

* Postgraduate programme in Management (2 yr, F/T).

Elig: Graduation in any discipline.

Selection Procedure: Entrance test: 30 Jan, at 15 centres including B’lore, Chandi, Chennai, Del followed by GD & interview.

Appln form: Send Rs. 750/- by DD favouring “LBS Institute of Management payable at New Delhi, to the Admission Coordinator, or Rs. 700/- in cash at counter.

Dec 15 School of Management Sciences, Hathua Market, Varanasi. Ph. 355842/358297, Fax: 358742. E-mail: sms.vns@vsnl.com

* PG Programme in Business Management (2 yrs F/T).

Elig: Graduation in any discipline.

Selection Procedure: Admission test: Jan 2 at 11 centres including Varanasi, New Delhi.

Appln form: Send Rs. 450/- by DD favouring “School of Management Sciences” payable at Varanasi. Also 400/- in cash at counter. Forms also available at UBI, Karol Bagh Br, New Delhi.

Jan 31 Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Mgt (SITM), 5th FI, Atur Centre, Gokhale Cross Rd, 1068, Model Colony, Pune 411016. Ph. 5674150. e-mail: sitm@vsnl.com

* PG Diploma in Telecom Management (PGDTM) (2 yr, F/T).

Elig: Bachelor’s degree in Science (Phy, Maths, Comp Sc, Electron, Stats, Commerce or Engg) with 50% aggregate.

Selection Procedure: Entrance exam: Feb 6, at B’lore, Chandi, De followed by GD & Interviews in Pune on Feb 16 & 17.

Appln form: Send Rs 550/- by DD favouring “Director, SITM” along with 2 self addressed stickers. Also Rs 500/- in cash at counter.

Dec 31 Apeejay School of Marketing, 54, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, Mehrauli Badarpur Rd, New Delhi-110062. Ph: 6989459/698, e-mail: asm.dwk.del@apj.edu

* PG Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) (2 yr F/T, 3 yrs P/T).

Elig: for F/T): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (50% agg). Scores in MAT. For P/T): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (45% agg) and interview. Working execs preferred.

Appln form: Send Rs 550/- by DD favouring “Apeejay School of Marketing” payable at New Delhi to the above address. Also Rs 500 in cash at counter.

Dec 28 All India Management Association Centre for Mgmt Services (AIMA-CMS), Mgmt House, 14 Institutional Area, Lodhi Rd, New Delhi-110003. Ph: 4617354/55, e-mail: adcms@aima-ind.org

* MAT (Management Aptitude Test).

Test: on 23 Jan 2000.

Appln form: Send Rs 500/- by DD favouring “AIMA-CMS” payable at New Delhi along with two self-addressed slips/adhesive stickers. Also for Rs. 450/- (cash) from AIMA Nodal Centres.

Management — Heritage

Dec 27 Delhi Institute of Heritage Research & Mgmt, 18-A, Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi-110067.

* PG Diploma in Archaeology & Heritage Mgmt (1 yr).

Elig: MA/M.Sc. (Hist, Archaeo, Chem, Goel, Anthro, Art Hist, Museol or equiv / BE / B.Arch / B.Town Plang.

Appln form: Send Rs 170/- by DD favouring “Delhi Institute of Heritage Research & Management” payable at Delhi to the Accountant at the above address. Also for Rs 150/- (cash) at counter).

Medicine

Dec 31 University of Delhi, F/o Medical Sciences, 6th floor, VP Chest Institute Bldg, Delhi-110007.

1. Post Doctoral Courses

DM (Cardiol, Neurol & Gastro)

MCh (Plastic, Cardio Thoracic, Neuro, Gastro & Paedia Surg).

2. PG Degree Courses

MD (Ob. & Gy, Paedia, Psych, Annes, Derm, Radio Dgn, Radio Thy, Soc & Prevn Med, TB & Resp Dis, Pathol, Physiol, Pharmacol, Med Biochem, Med Microbiol, Foren Med, Com Health Admin)

MS (Surg, Ortho, ENT, Opthal, Anat).

3. PG Dip

Clinical (DTCD; DCH; DA; DRM; DO; DLO; DGO; DMRD; DVD; DPMR

Non-Clinical (Health Educn & Health Admin).

Selection Procedure: Written Screening test for Post Doctoral courses on 12 Feb & PG Degree/Dip on 13 Feb at Del.

Appln form: Send Rs 120/- by DD favouring “Registrar, University of Delhi” payable at SBI, Delhi University Branch to the above address. Also for Rs 100/- (cash at counter).

Research

Dec 27 Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla-171005.

Fellowships for Sr Scholars & Advanced Researchers in: Humanities, Indian Cult, Hist & Philo of Indian Sc, Comparative Reli, Social Sc, Foundn Sc Theories etc.

Appln form, detailed Info: Write to the Dy Secretary (Administration) at the above address.

Dec 27 Banaras Hindu Univ, Institute of Technology, Varanasi-221005 (UP).

1. A) Sr Research Fellowship

B) Jr Research Fellowship

2. Jr. Research Fellowship

Elig: For 1 A): M. Tech/M.Pharm/MBBS.

For 1B): M.Sc. (Appl Sc).

For 2): M.Tech/M.Pharm/B.Tech/B.Pharm/M.Sc.

For 1 A, B & 2): Qualified in NET/GATE.

Appln form & detailed Info: Write to the concerned HoD/Coordinator of the relevant School concerned, along with a self-addressed, stamped (Rs 18/-) envelope (9”x4”) at the above address.

Scholarship

Dec 31 Eveready Welfare Services, 2, Rainey Park, Calcutta-700019.

* Scholarships for: Advanced educn in Mgmt, Engg & Electo-Chem.

Elig: 1 Div throughout academic career with confirmed admissions in reputed educational institutions. Parental income not above Rs 1.50 lakh. Should not be a recipient of any other scholarship/financial asst.

Appln: Apply on plain paper stating these particulars at the above address.

Unless otherwise specified, the dates mentioned above are deadlines for receipt of completed application forms.

— CARING (Career Information & Guidance), New Delhi.

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USA fails to meet targets
Education targets for the USA, set a decade ago by President Bush, have not been achieved. None of the eight measures of educational progress set in 1989 will be fully reached by the target year of 2000, says a BBC report. The setting of targets was intended as a 10-year campaign to put the USA at the forefront of educational achievement. Among the goals was for the USA to become the “first in the world” in maths and science — but at the end of the decade, 13 year olds were 21st in an international ranking of 40 countries and 10th for science. And in other age groups for maths and science, pupils in the USA continued to lag behind others in the industrialised world. But the National Education Goals Panel reported overall improvements in maths, with particular rise in standards in Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Connecticut and Wisconsin.

Teacher scarcity
Each morning, an estimated 96,000 teachers are marked “absent” in classrooms across the USA. They are out for the usual reasons: illness, personal leave or training. But the task of finding substitute teachers to take their places has become anything but usual, reports USA Today. The economy and demographic shifts have drained the usual pool of substitute teachers, creating a critical scarcity of qualified substitutes throughout the country. Some school districts are so desperate that they now hire people with nothing more than a high school diploma. Louisiana schools ask parents to step in as temporary teachers. Chicago has tried enlisting off-duty police personnel and fire-fighters. School districts in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts have turned to temporary employment agencies to do the job. And, according to several education surveys, more than 90 per cent of the nation’s school districts have trouble finding substitutes. “The main goal is often to get a warm body in there,” says Max Longhurst, an education specialist with Utah State University’s Substitute Teacher Institute, which studies trends and develops programs for substitutes.

Hi-tech kids
According to a Kaiser Family Foundation study, the average kid in the USA spends 5 hours and 29 minutes, seven days a week, watching TV, listening to music or working on a computer at home. Most of that is done in isolation, in bedrooms that are fully media-equipped, with no parental supervision, according to a report in USA Today. The study of more than 3,000 kids, ages 2-18, found that most parents (61 per cent) have no rules about TV watching, even though 65 per cent of kids 8 and older have TVs in their rooms. After TV, music is a dominant force with children (1 hour and 27 minutes per day). Despite widespread access to computers (7 in 10 have one), most spend far less time using it (21 minutes) than watching TV (2 hours and 46 minutes). Reading remains a major part of kids’ lives (82 per cent read for fun each day, about 45 minutes a day on non-homework material.— K.S.B.