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Q I am currently in Class XII (PCB). I wish to pursue my career in ayurvedic medicine. Can you please tell me which institutions offer a course in BAMS? —Vineet Sarna *
Panjab University, Sector-32, Chandigarh-160014 www.puchd.ac.in *
Kurukshetra University; Kurukshetra-136119 (http://kuk.ernet.in) *
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Kotkapura Road, Faridkot-151203 (www.babafariduniv.com) *
Himachal Pradesh University, Entrance Tests Cell, Summer Hill, Shimla-171005 (HP) (At Rajiv Gandhi Govt Post Graduate Ayurvedic College, Paprola, Distt. Kangra, which is to be developed as a centre of excellence). *
Eligibility: Plus two (PCB 50 per cent) + Eng. Age: 17-25 years. *
Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak-124001 (www.mdurohtak.com) *
University of Delhi (Fac. of Ayurvedic and Unani Medicine, VP Chest Instt Bldg, Delhi-7 (www.du.ac.in); Ayurvedic and Unani Tibia College, Karol Bagh, Delhi-5 *
Banaras Hindu University, Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi-221005 www.bhu.ac.in *
Uttaranchal Council of Entrance Examination, Swami Ram Nagar, PO Doiwala, Dehra Dun-248140 (Utt) conducts a Common Pre-Medical Entrance Exam for admission to Private Ayurvedic Colleges in Uttaranchal) Eligibility: Plus two (PCB) Age: 17 In 2006, the Haryana Government issued a notification, declaring Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, as the competent authority to conduct the Common Entrance Test for admission to the MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS courses in medical and dental colleges across the state. Later, private medical colleges formed an association and held their own entrance test. So you will need to wait and see how the situation develops this year. Meanwhile, the Himachal Pradesh Government is also planning to introduce a common entrance to Ayurveda colleges in the state to streamline the admission process. Details and complete list of courses: www.indianmedicine.nic.in (D/o AYUSH, M/o Health & Family Welfare, GoI). You can also contact the Central Council of Indian Medicine, Plot No. 61-65 Institutional Area, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058. Cultivated interest Q I am a B.Sc (Agri) graduate. However, I am unable to find work. Some of my friends suggest that I should set up an agri- clinic. I don’t have access to any information regarding this and would like to know about the prospects. —Junaid The idea was to tap the expertise available in the large pool of agriculture graduates such as yourself. Irrespective of whether you are a fresh graduate or currently employed, you could open your own agri-clinic or agribusiness centre to provide professional extension services to farmers like advising them on crop selection, best farm practices, post-harvest value-added options, key agricultural information like prices, safe pesticides, etc. While the scheme appears to be excellent on paper, it remains just that -- a paper tiger. Till September last year, only six agri-clinics had started functioning in Punjab as against an annual target of 180, which means that a miniscule 3.33 per cent of the target has been met so far. The Department of Agriculture places the blame squarely on young agri grads, saying they are more interested in white-collar work. However, it’s also true that graduates are not too willing to invest in this venture as extension centres of universities like the PAU already provide similar facilities to the farmers free of cost. The government on its part has drawn up a list of unemployed agri graduates and sent them to the commercial and co-operative banks. Liberal packages have been specially designed for projects undertaken on a group or individual basis. So, if you are really keen you can log on to www.cab.rbi.org.in http://www.cab.rbi.org.in / www.agriclinics.net or www.kvk.pravara.com Also, do make it a point to visit agriculture melas/fairs conducted by the agriculture universities of your area or log on to www.agrijobsindia.com, the country’s first agricultural job portal. This will help you gain invaluable knowledge about the industry and other opportunities in this field. Engineered success Q I have completed AMIE in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. My specialisation is in Microwave Engineering. I want to join the public sector as an engineer. How should I go about it? — Padam Singh A To apply for engineering jobs in the public sector you need to take the Indian Engineering Services Exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. A very important Central service, the IES attracts a large number of engineers each year. The written exam, usually held in June, comprises two sections: Section I comprises objective-type questions, while Section II has conventional papers. Both sections cover the entire syllabus of the relevant engineering disciplines viz. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics and Telecommunication. This is Phase I of the recruitment process. Phase II consists of a personality test. Recruitment is made under different Group A Services and Group B Services / Posts of the Central Government in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics and Telecom Engineering. The number of vacancies varies from year to year. You must be between 21-30 years’ old (on August 1 of the year in which you appear for the exam). Relaxation in age is provided to SC/ST/OBC and others, as per Government norms. Besides BE/BTech degree holders, those with an M.Sc (Electronics / Wireless Communication / Radio Physics / Radio Engineering) or AMIE or Associate Membership of ASI or AMIETE or GME of IETE /IERE (London) are also eligible for certain posts. Watch out for the notification, which usually appears in the second or third week of January in the leading English dailies and in Employment News. For further details, log onto the UPSC website:
www.upsc.gov.in. Pilot project Q I am really keen to become a pilot. Can you please tell about the Rashtriya Udan Flying School in UP? Please provide all the details regarding this school. I am currently studying in Class XII (PCM). — Jatin Rawat 1) Ab-initio to CPL Course (2-year) 2) PPL to CPL Course
(1½ -year) Eligibility for these courses is as follows: Course 1: Plus two with English and (Physics & Maths; 55 pc. Course 2: Plus two (English, Physics & Maths) with valid Indian PPL; Minimum 60 hours of flying including 30 hours solo flying. Age Limit For 1 & 2: 17 years Shortlisted candidates have to take a Pilot Aptitude Test and Interview, a Written Test and Reasoning Test follow. Incidentally, IGRUA is the only institute in India to offer a B. Sc (Aviation) degree (from Chattrapati Shahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur) along with the CPL training. To meet the acute shortage of pilots in the country, the Civil Aviation Ministry plans to pump in close to Rs 60 crore to revamp the school’s infrastructure facilities and tie up with foreign players to provide training. The government has also purchased six trainer aircraft and plans to reduce the training time from two years to one. Although some scholarships are offered, the fee, despite being subsidised, is steep: Rs. 16.50 lakh for Course 1 and Rs 12.50 lakh for Course 2. The fee for B.Sc (Aviation) is Rs. 9,000; Board and lodging charges are extra. For details, log on to: www.igrua.gov.in. For list of other DGCA-approved flying schools, log on to: www.dgca.in. The writer is a noted career consultant
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A There are 196 ayurvedic colleges that offer BAMS courses (5½ -year)) in India. I am listing some relevant courses for you.
A While the Ministry of Agriculture, in association with NABARD, green signalled the setting up of at least 10 agri-clinics and agribusiness centres in each district in 2002 with much fanfare, the idea is yet to find favour with the youth.
A An autonomous institution under the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy, Fursatganj, Rae Bareili (UP), is a premier flying school that offers two courses:
