Sex education
By S.C. Dhall
IT is high time that sex education is introduced in schools and colleges without any sense of reservation. It will be a step in the right direction as this would save many young men and women from embarrassing situations in which they find themselves due to ignorance.

Poor results send authorities thinking
From Jupinderjit Singh
PATIALA: The dismal performance of undergraduate students of the Department of Correspondence Courses, Punjabi University, in the examination held in April-May, 1999, has sent the authorities searching for measures to improve its score in the future.

Students’ dilemma
This refers to the article in the ‘Education Tribune’ dated September 28, 1999, regarding the performance of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot. The picture is not all that rosy as depicted. The plight of students and hardships faced by aspiring candidates depict the other side of the story. Also admissions to the following institutions have been jeopardised due to the indecision of the MCI/DCI.

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School reforms imperative
By Khushwant Ahluwalia

IS the school to which your child goes, meeting academic and personality development standards? The hard fact is that a majority of schools rarely strive for overall development of a child. With the mushroom growth of schools all over India that do not set high standards of formal and informal education our society is under a severe threat from the intrusion of half-cooked matriculates.

A round of any city brings to focus the presence of scores of private schools operating in residential colonies under the banner of some ‘Saint’ or the other. Mostly, these educational institutions are deficient in trained teaching staff who lack skills, knowledge and material to teach senior students.

They offer no playground facility for sports activities, no library and laboratory for literary and scientific augmentation, and no art and music rooms for promotion of natural talents.

Perhaps, it is because of this run-of-the-mill schools that we are wasting talent of millions of boys and girls in sports and that is why the dismal performance at all sporting events. Earning a fast buck seems to be the motto as classrooms overflow beyond capacity with children stuffed like chickens as if in a poultry farm.

“Barring a few good schools which have given children educational and personal opportunities, the rest seem to be assembly line production units”, says Mrs Sadhana Sandhu, Psychology teacher in Government College for Girls, Chandigarh.

These schools are pumping in identical products in society without creating a learning environment that supports a child’s psychological, physical, cognitive, social and ethical development.

“When handled sensitively,overall development takes place in a child”, says Mrs Sandhu. For instance, if we identify a specific aptitude in a child and work towards it we come to a point when the child will have a sense of achievement because of his competence in that field. He will be happy, content and a satisfied human being who has developed academically, socially, and physically before leaving school. Whereas with the present set of schools, we push a child into a situation that may not be not cut out for him.

It leads to frustration and “frustration is the most negative emotion to have”, says Mrs Sandhu. “It leads to anti-social habits and is a dominant cause in growing criminal tendencies amongst Indians.

Besides, learning and extra-curricular activities, many young children arrive at school with needs that are related to the structure of their family, socio-economic status or cultural background of their family. These children require additional support and resources from school, classrooms and teachers to have a successful experience during schooling. But somehow our schools are bereft of such sensitivity because the basic purpose of opening a school is not to impart learning, but to earn money under the cover of formal education.

Our B.Ed courses specifically mention child psychology and education psychology so that the teachers become alive to individual needs of different children. Somehow, schools offer a kitty party atmosphere to the teachers and studies are only done in the evening during tuition hours.

“Education is a very broad subject and we cannot bring everything under one roof. But private schools are doing a much better job than government-run schools”, says Mr P.S. Gill, Chairman, Little Flower High School, Hoshiarpur.

The issue here is that if someone has taken the responsibility of opening a school, whether government or private, a school is charged with the responsibility to nurture each child’s learning potential and to provide opportunities for continued growth. Any leniency in this is highly unethical and can lead to serious social problems.

“In a country where population is touching the one billion mark and admission to big schools is difficult, we are doing a great service to the nation by opening such schools”, says the owner of a private school who is not even a matriculate.

No wonder newspapers and magazines are full of advertisements which ask for admissions from those who have failed in their eighth, ninth or tenth standards, respectively. It’s time parents, experts and different community groups put their foot down and ask for school reforms in order to adequately prepare their children for productive work and lifelong learning. I wonder, at the set academic benchmark of our education boards and the criteria on which these sanction affiliation to schools, on whether they do scrupulous investigation before giving affiliation to schools or is it just a matter of who fills the coffers more.

Sex education
By S.C. Dhall

IT is high time that sex education is introduced in schools and colleges without any sense of reservation. It will be a step in the right direction as this would save many young men and women from embarrassing situations in which they find themselves due to ignorance.

There is a need to provide correct and scientific information to the young people in the reproductive age group who form 30 per cent of the country’s population.

As present the Family Planning Association of India (FPAI) is providing counselling services through its 42 branches spread all over the country. The topics include sexuality, family life, premarital counselling, masturbation, sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, and responsibilities of family members, both parents and children, on such issues.

A number of schools and colleges in the country are in regular contact with the FPAI for providing counselling on topics in their institutions.

But a word of caution, the quality and contents of sex education to be imparted and the individual in parting the sensitive subject will have to be very carefully decided.

Another important aspect to be kept in mind is whether it is safe to allow both boys and girls in the same classrooms while sex education is being imparted. It would be prudent if classes are held separately so that the students feel free to get their doubts cleared. Unless due care is taken, the results may be disastrous.

Introduction of sex education is of paramount importance but the manner in which it is done needs to be decided with care, opines Mr A.S. Oberoi, retired Deputy Director, Education Department, Haryana, now working as a director in one of the educational institution at Yamunanagar.

It is certain that children have always have and will learn anything and everything about sex from all possible sources. It must start from class X onwards. It must be taught in a dignified manner. Sex education should be imparted in conjunction with moral education so that a young mind is not polluted. Of course, there will be resistance, especially from conservative and orthodox families, but that can be taken care of with the help of proper guidance. This will help in developing a healthy mind. The time that youngsters spend on searching for information on sex can be utilised for constructive purposes.

Teaching sex can help develop a positive attitude towards life. As per a study, 60 per cent teacher, and 50 per cent parents interviewed favoured its introduction in schools. While sex education on scientific lines will help bring about an attitudinal change, women should be made aware of their rights and ways and means to resist exploitation.

Poor results send authorities thinking
From Jupinderjit Singh

PATIALA: The dismal performance of undergraduate students of the Department of Correspondence Courses, Punjabi University, in the examination held in April-May, 1999, has sent the authorities searching for measures to improve its score in the future.

The department offers course in Bachelor of Arts, a commerce degree along with select postgraduate courses. Only a few of the PG courses could boast of a 60 per cent result while all undergraduate classes produced below 50 per cent result.

The pass percentage looks low in itself but when compared with results of regular students, it appears poor.

The correspondence course showed a pass percentage of 22, 37 and 48 in B.Com I, II and III, respectively, while regular students had the pass percentage of 60.66 and 78 for the same classes.

For the Bachelor of Arts, I, II, III classes, students of correspondence courses had a pass percentage of 30, 45 and 47 respectively as compared to 38, 50 and 61 per cent by regular students for the same classes.

Expressing concern at the falling standards, some faculty members opine that results have been poor because of two reasons. One, students joining correspondence courses do not have time to concentrate on studies the entire year. Unlike the regular students, they are either doing jobs or business. Second, the university diverts funds for correspondence course to fulfil other needs. The students remain bereft of several facilities affecting their studies during personal contact programmes. Other reasons include quality of notes supplied by the department and absence of library facilities.

Interestingly, while the department has officially proposed to the university for granting financial autonomy to it, the university has ‘obliged’ it by demanding Rs 55 lakh for setting up a computer course institution in Jaiton town of Faridkot district which falls in the constituency represented by Mr Sukhbir Singh Badal.

According to Mr Bhupinder Singh Khaira, a senior teacher, the results have been poor because correspondence courses admit students with less merit. The higher merit students take admission in regular classes.

Moreover, due to financial constraints the department cannot provide much facilities to the students. Over the year, the university has been ‘using’ the department as a revenue generating unit. High fee charged from students under the pretext of providing facilities is diverted towards other ‘pressing’ needs of the university. For example, separate blocks were constructed in hostels for accommodation of boys and girl students who come here for PCP sessions. Today these are being used by regular students. Further, the department does not have enough rooms to run parallel PCP’s for various classes.

Reacting on complaints by students regarding the quality of notes sent to them, Mr Khaira says the notes are written keeping in mind the need of a mediocre student. Hence, some better ones find these unsatisfactory. For such students the department has the facility of consultation periods during which students meet their teachers to discuss problems.

Mr J.S. Brar, head, Department of Correspondence Courses, feels the need for financial autonomy for the department to improve its performance. He says a proposal has been sent to the university regarding this and it is under consultation. Mr Brar says funds are required to construct more rooms for PCP’s. New books are required for the library department and computerisation of the department is a must. He says due to the increasing number of students, PCP sessions have been affected.

Mr Khaira also suggests that the department can conduct qualification test for students before the final examinations.

Students’ dilemma

This refers to the article in the ‘Education Tribune’ dated September 28, 1999, regarding the performance of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot. The picture is not all that rosy as depicted. The plight of students and hardships faced by aspiring candidates depict the other side of the story. Also admissions to the following institutions have been jeopardised due to the indecision of the MCI/DCI.

1. Guru Ram Dass Medical College, Amritsar.

2. Dashmesh Institution of Dental Science, Faridkot.

3. Khalsa Dental College Hospital, Amritsar.

4. Guru Nanak Dental College, Sunam.

5. Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Ludhiana.

The collective intake of the institutions is 330. Thus, hundreds of candidates aspiring for these 330 seats are left in the lurch due to the apathy of the BFUHS, Faridkot. The future of hundreds on the threshold of their career is on stake. Students are in a dilemma whether to wait and watch the decision of the authorities or opt for other courses.

M.L. Bansal
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Writing proficiency
Only about one quarter of American students can write at a proficient level, according to a report released by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Just 1 per cent of the US students scored in the “advanced” range. Up to 16 per cent of the fourth and eighth grade students and 22 per cent of the twelfth grade students scored below “basic,” unable to show even “partial mastery of the knowledge and skills” expected at their grade levels, says a report published in The New York Times. Administered by the Federal Government’s National Center for Education Statistics, the assessment centre has been testing students in a range of subjects since 1969. The writing assessments given to 160,000 fourth, eighth and twelfth grade students in 1998 are the first of their kind and thus cannot be compared with previous writing tests. The 50-minute tests are designed to test narrative, informative and persuasive writing skills. The report showed a significant gender gap, with girls outscoring boys by 16-20 points at all grade levels, and about twice the percentage of girls as boys scoring in the “proficient” level.

School emergencies
A day-long workshop on school safety held in Burien, Washington, attracted 500 educators and police officers. The joint conference was the first for the Washington Association of School Administrators and the state Criminal Justice Training Commission. The conference produced suggestions to help school administrators prepare in advance for emergency situations, reports The Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Among the suggestions: (1) Produce a map showing every school building on each campus, an interior map labelled with every room number and what it is used for. Make sure the maps show the way emergency response teams can get to the roof and any other crawl spaces; (2) Have school master keys available; (3) Make law enforcement aware of what time schools start and close; (4) Know where to find school maintenance and security staff; (5) Determine how to reach parents and where to direct them to wait for news; (6) Designate a staging area for emergency vehicles; and (7) Select a landing site for a medical evacuation helicopter and keep it clear of non-emergency personnel.

Village on Mars
How do sound waves travel on Mars, and what would happen if music were played there? What would art look like on Mars, since its atmosphere is different from Earth’s? And what kind of government would human inhabitants of Mars need? This school year and next summer, many of US students will do their best to answer those questions and others as part of a federally sponsored project focusing on Mars and the new millennium. The Mars Millennium Project—a cooperative effort by the Department of Education, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Endowment for the Arts, the J. Paul Getty Trust, and the White House Millennium Council—is one of the many federally sponsored projects timed to the start of the year 2000. The primary education initiative from the White House Millennium Council, the project asks K-12 students to design a village for 100 transplanted humans on Mars in 2030. Already, federal organisers are looking forward to the results. “It is worth noting that, in all likelihood, it will be one of today’s students who will be the first human to set foot on Mars,” said David M. Seidel, an educational service specialist for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The project is not a competition, and it places no limits on the form activities can take. — KSB

Career hotline
by Pervin Malhotra

I’m appearing for a very crucial interview in Delhi next week. Coming from a small town, I’m terribly nervous. Please give me some last-minute tips, so I don’t end up making a fool of myself?

Shahi Bindra, Gurdaspur

Assuming that you’re sufficiently qualified for the job, and that you’ve done your homework on the company, you have little to worry about. Remember, an interview is a show-and-tell session. If you are aware of what you have to offer be sure to convey your positive can-do attitude and strengths. Here are a few dos and dont’s from the interview code book:

• Don’t chew gum or paan or smoke during the interview.
• Don’t try to control the interview, let the interviewer remain in control of the flow of questioning.
• Don’t discuss your personal philosophies, politics or religion.
• Don’t criticise employers or professors.
• Don’t let your stance be mistaken for lack of interest or apathy.
• Don’t bring up the issue of salary, fringe benefits or vacation policies. Almost all employers will bring you back for a second interview if they are considering you for employment. Let the employer approach the subject first.
• Do ask a question when you have one, but don’t make one up for lack of something to say
• Do go by yourself. If someone goes along with you to bolster your courage fine, but don’t take mummyji, papaji or best friend into the office with you.
• Do be enthusiastic. Many interviewees don’t wish to appear overly eager, so they adopt an air of nonchalance.
• Do thank your interviewer politely before you leave. If he hasn’t indicated when you may expect to hear from the organisation, do go ahead and ask. It’s better to know if you still stand a chance rather than worry the rest of the week.

When it’s all over go home and relax. Remember, all said an done, it’s just an interview. Best of Luck!

I am doing graduation in English (H). Could you please tell me the future prospects in this subject after graduation and postgraduation. Also the language courses that I can pursue along with graduation.

Suman Dhillon, Chandigarh

After graduation or postgraduation in English (H), you could either take up teaching in schools (after doing BEd) or join the print and electronic media as a journalist, editor, compere, announcer, newsreader or anchorperson. An additional course in public relations or mass communications would also open up more options. Courses in foreign languages are offered by Alliance Francaise, Max Mueller Bhavan, and at language and cultural centres run by the various embassies and high commissions. For more comprehensive details, you could refer to Caring’s Guide to Careers in Foreign Languages.

I have completed my graduation. Could you please tell me about the universities in and around Delhi offering LLB for those with below 50% aggregate in graduation.

Dev Prakash, Shimla

The following universities offer LLB courses for those with below 50% aggregate in graduation. However, do crosscheck with concerned institutions to be doubly sure.

• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana.
• Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, Haryana.
• Himachal Pradesh Univer-sity, Summer Hill, Shimla 171005.
• University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, U.P.
• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, U.P.
• Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kalyanpur, Kanpur 208024, U.P.
• University of Lucknow, Badshah Bagh, Lucknow 226007, U.P.
• Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur 342001, Rajasthan.
• Maharshi Dayanand Saras-wati University, Ajmer 305001, Rajasthan.
• University of Rajasthan, Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur 302004.

I have completed my B.Sc.(Ag). Does any University offer an MBA in Agriculture Management?

Suresh Sharma, Rajpura

IIM, Ahmedabad offers a 15-month Postgraduate Programme in Agri-Business Management (PGP-ABM). The course is oriented towards developing highly competent agri-business Managers with a rural as well as global orientation. The curriculum covers all the functional areas of the management with a focus on applications in the agricultural, food, rural and allied sectors of the academy. Need-based scholarships are also available. Admission to this programme is through the Common Admission Test (CAT). Those with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Agri or allied subjects are eligible. Graduates in other streams with atleast 1-year of work-experience in a related field can also apply.

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCHAU), Hissar and GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar, UP offer an MBA (Agricultural Management).

Selection to the course at CCHAU is through an all-India written test which is open to graduates/postgraduates in any discipline with at least 50 per cent marks.

I am a Class XI student keen on pursuing a course in Export Management. What should I do?

Abhishek Mittal, Ludhiana

Globalisation and the opening up of the economy underscores the need for professional training in export management. Most management courses however are offered at the postgraduate level i.e. Masters in International Business. It would be preferable therefore if you do your graduation after 10+2.

You could choose a more relevant course like a Bachelor’s in Business Administration/ Business Studies (BBA/BBS/BBE) to gain an overview of the field. Alternatively, you could do a Bachelor’s in Economics or Commerce or any other subject for that matter.

Several specialised diploma and certificate level courses in export management are offered in India. Most of the better institutes have their own entrance exams, for which you should be adequately prepared. One of the most prestigious courses is offered by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, and there should be several others by the time you complete your graduation.

I am a student of Class VII and have great interest in mathematics and computers. I wish to chart the course of my career in right earnest. Will you please help me?

Madhulika Jain, Chandigarh

It is never too early to plan for a career. Since maths and computers are your current favourites, the ideal careers for you would be those in the various fields of Engineering and Computers. You could aim at becoming a hot shot engineer or software professional. Opting for the Science stream with Mathematics in 10+2 will steer you towards this direction.

And if you wish to specialise in mathematics or statistics at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, career opportunities abound in this field. Besides, the skills developed while studying a maths degree — such as the ability to think logically and plan methodically — are always in demand in any profession.

The careers where a mathematical background is especially valued are: accountancy, actuarial work, taxation, management, programming and finance, operations research, market research and media planning.

Mathematicians also work as members of research teams in industry, weather forecasting, information technology and financial services. A recent growth area is with banks and stockbrokers where maths graduates work to improve portfolio management, money control methods and forecasting. And there is always the teaching option to consider, mainly after postgraduation.

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Armed Forces

Nov 15 Indian Navy, C/o Post Bag No. 5270, Chanakyapuri Post Office, New Delhi 110021.

Permanent Commissioned Officers

Elig:
i) Unmarried male Indian citizens born between July 2 ‘75—Jan 1 ‘81.

ii) BE in Electrical, Electronics, Mech or PG in Electronics/ Physics.

Appln Form & Prosp: See Employment News and leading National Dailies.

Art & Design

Nov 26 National Institute of Design (NID), Paldi, Ahmedabad 380007.

(1) School Leavers’ Professional Education Programme: Diplomas in Product Design, Graphic Design, Textile Design, Furniture Design, Animation Film Design, Exhibition Design, Ceramic Design and Video Programmes (4 yrs).

(2) Advanced Entry Programme: Diploma in Product Design, Furniture Design, Ceramic Design, Textile Design, Apparel Design & Animation Film Design.

Elig:
For (1): HSC. Competence in math, science, social studies, drawing, technical and related subjects preferred.

Age: Below 22 yrs (25 yrs for SC/ST) on 1 June, ‘2000.

For (2):

For Product Des: BE/BTech/BArch. Diploma-holders in Engineering or Architecture with 3-yr work experience may also apply.

For Furniture Des: Graduation in Architecture/Engineering (Civil, Mechanical)/Interior/Fine Arts and diploma-holders in Accessory Design from NIFT. Those with 3-yr diplomas in these areas along with 3-yr work exp or MDes (IIT) may also apply.

For Ceramic Des: Graduation in Fine Arts/ Architecture/ Engineering/ Ceramic Techno-logy. Diploma-holders in these areas with 2-yr work experience and also those with MDes may also apply.

For Textile Des: Bachelor’s in Fine Arts/Applied Arts/Textile Tec/Textile Engg/Textile Chem/Home Sc (with Textile & Clothing) and diploma-holders from NIFT in Fashion Des/Textile Des/Accessory Des. Those with 3-yr diplomas in these areas along with 2-yr work expor MDes (Communication Des) may also apply.

For Apparel Des: Bachelors in Fine Arts/Applied Art or any other discipline.

For Animation Film Des: Bachelor’s/Diploma in Fine Arts. Graduates in any other discipline with high proficiency in drawing and painting may also apply.

Selection Procedure: Admission test, one-day workshop and interview at A’bad, B’lore, Mumbai, Cal and Delhi on 8th & 9th January, ‘2000.

Freeships: On need-cum-merit basis.

Appln Form: Send Rs. 500/- (Rs. 200/- for SC/ST) by DD favouring "NID, Ahmedabad" payable at Ahmedabad along with self-addressed stamped
(Rs. 9/-) envelope (25 x 12 cm). Or in cash at counter.

Correspondence Courses

Oct 29 Madurai Kamaraj University, D/o Distance Education, University Buildings, Palkalainagar, Madurai 625021.

(1) Open University System:
BA in Hist/Eco/Pol Sc/Social Sc/Eng Lit/Tamil Lit/BSc (Maths)/BCom/BBA.
MA in Hist/ Eco/Pol Sc/Public Admin/Eng Lit/ Tamil Lit/ Gandhian Thought/Philo & Relig/Labour Mgmt/Sociol/MCom

(2) Regular Courses:
BA in Hist/Eco/Pol Sc/Social Sc/Eng Lit/Tamil Lit/BSc (Maths)/ BSc (Com Sc)/ BCom/BBA.
MA in Hist/ Eco/Pol Sc/Public Admin/Eng Lit/Tamil Lit/Gandhian Thought/ Philo & Relig/Sociology/Journ & Mass Comm/Advtg & Public Rel/Labour Mgmt/Bank Mgmt/Tourism Mgmt/MSc (Maths)/MCom/BGL/MEd/MBA/ MCA/BLISc/MLISc./MEd.

(3) Cert/Dip/PG Dip Courses:
Cert in Library Sc/Dips: Labour Laws & Admin Law, PG Dip in Journalism & Mass Comm, Mgmt, Comp Applns, Personnel Mgmt & Industrial Rel, Mktg Mgmt.

Elig:
For 1): 21 years as on June 1 ‘99.

Appln Form: Send Rs. 80/- (for degree and PG courses), Rs. 130/- for BSc (Comp Sc), Rs. 280/- (for MBA and MCA) by DD in favour of the "Programme Officer" at the above address. Also available from: Director, Delhi Business School, A-5, Shankar Garden, Vikaspuri, Najafgarh Rd, New Delhi 110018. Ph: 5621322.

Engineering

Nov 03 Central Tool Room & Training Centre, M/o Industry, B-36, Chandaka Industrial Area, PO Patia, Bhubaneswar 751031, Orissa. Ph: 0674-440597/441210 Fx: 440591

Post Diploma in CAD/CAM

Elig: Dip/ BE in Mech/ Production/Tool Engg/Mould Making/Automobile Engg.

Appln Form & Brochure: Send Rs. 120/- by DD favouring "Central Tool Room & Training Centre, Bhubaneswar. Also Rs. 75/- in cash at counter.

Finance

Dec 20 Department of Financial Studies, University of Delhi, South Campus, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi 110021

Master of Finance & Control (MFC)

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

Selection Procedure: Admission test on 6 Feb., 2000 at Del, B’lore, Bhopal, Cal, Chand, Chennai, H’bad, J’pur, Luck & M’bai.

Appln Form: Send Rs. 350/- (Rs. 125/- for SC/ST) by DD in favour of "Director, University of Delhi, South Campus" payable at SBI (Code No. 7687) along with two self-addressed slips (2" x 5"), to the Admissions Co-ordinator. SC/ST must enclose a copy of the caste certificate. Or Rs. 300/- (Rs. 75/- for SC/ST) in cash from Admission Coordinator, Room No. 305-A, Arts Faculty Bldg., Campus.

Management

Dec 15 Institute of Management & Research, DE Society Campus, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune 411004. (Autonomous)

PG Dip in Management (2-yr F/T)

Elig:
CAT Scores

Appln Form: Send Rs. 450/- by DD favouring "Director, IMDR" payable at Pune. Also Rs. 400/- in cash at counter.

Dec 12 School of Communication & Management Studies (SCMS), Management House, South Kalamassery, Cochin 682033
Ph: 0484-558502/542826 Fx: 540482/555293 Email: scms@vsnl.com

PG Diploma in Business Administration

Elig:
1) Bachelor’s Degree (50% agg)

Selection Procedure: MAT scores, GD followed by Personal Interview.

Appln Form: Send Rs. 600/- by DD favouring "School of Communication & Management Studies" payable at Ernakulam.

Paramedical

College of Nursing, VPO: Nangal Kalan, Dist Mansa 151505, Punjab. Ph: 01652-65065/55/66

BSc (Nursing) (4-yrs)

Elig: 10+2 (Medical)

Appln Form: Contact the college directly.

Pharmacy

Oct 10 Hindu College of Pharmacy, Sonepat 131001.

B-Pharmacy

Elig: 10+2 with PCB/M (50% agg).

Appln Form & Prosp: Send Rs. 400/- by DD favouring "Hindu College of Pharmacy", payable at Sonepat to the Principal. Also Rs. 350/- in cash at counter.

Scholarships

Oct 28 M/o Human Resource Development, ES.4 Section, Scholarship Division, Dept. of Education, A, 1/W.3, Curzon Rd Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001.

Commonwealth Scholarship Plan, Newzeland Awards ‘99:

For Doctoral Research in: Law/Pol Sc/Educn/Media Studies/ Architecture/ Inter-national Rel with emphasis on Canada-India relations/ Geography/ Literature (Eng)/ Linguistics (Eng)/Social Admin/ Economic planning.

Elig:
Master’s Degree in the relevant subject or allied fields (55%) in Humanities & Social Sc group and Engineering & Tech group (60%) with 2 yrs teaching/ research/practical work exp.

Appln Format: See Employment News and leading newspapers.

Nov 30 The Hindu, 859 & 860, Anna Salai, Chennai 600002

The Hindu-Hitachi Scholarships (3)
Technical Training in Japan in the fields of: Electric Power Station Equipment/ Elevators and Escalators/ Industrial Machines (Compressors, air-conditioning equipment)/Electric Home Appliances/Telecommunication Equipment/Computing (CAD).

Elig:
BE/BS (Engg). Age: 30 years as on Mar 31, 2000. Preference to exp. candidates.

Appln Form: Rs.5/- in cash from: The Hindu, 210, Ansal Bhavan, 16, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110001.

Science Olympiad

Nov 15 Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Educn, VN Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai 400088.

National Olympiad Programme: in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (leading to participation in International Olympiads).

Registration: Contact/write to: Dr. Arvind Kumar, at above address or email: arvind@hbcse.tifr.res.in/ Ph: 022-5562132 or write to him along with self-addressed, stamped (Rs. 6/-) envelope (18 x 22cm).

Self-Employment

Oct 30 Office of the Commissioner of Industries, G/o NCT, CPO Building, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110006

Financial Assistance to Women for Self-Employment

Elig:
1) Women with skills in a particular trade acquired by way of inheritance.

2) Women with skills in a particular trade by way of education/professionally qualified.

3) Applicant should be resident of Delhi, below 45 years.

Appln Form: Available from above address between 10 am — 12.

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

CARING (Career Information & Guidance), New Delhi