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Q My friend and I are very interested in pursuing B.Tech Biotech. Can you please suggest which institutes are considered the best in terms of placement? We are very confused because different people suggest
different names. — Neha, Arpit, Sakshi A
Well, if you are really keen to know which are the best institutes in terms of their placement facilities then you can check out the following:
Maharaja Sayaji Rao University, Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology Centre, Baroda; University of Mumbai, Institute of Chemical Technology, Guru Gobind Singh IP University, Delhi; University of Pune, Bioinformatics Centre, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Cochin. Meanwhile, the University Institute of Engineering & Tech, Panjab University, Chandigarh, and Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Solan, have also made it to the top 5 rank in terms of the infrastructure, while Department of Biochemical Engg & Biotechnology, IIT, Delhi, and Calculated move
Q I am currently studying in SYBA and wish to take up Economics and Statistics as my major subjects. In which fields can MBA be done and what would should I specialise in because I wish to study abroad later? Should I work in India after my graduation for experience and then do my MBA form abroad? —Jahanvi Mohan. A
Since this is a question I have been asked very frequently, let me give you a reasoned and detailed answer. First of all, lets get the concepts right. What exactly do you want out of a foreign MBA? With thousands of MBA programmes available globally you first need to be very clear about what you expect out of studying abroad. Do you want to work abroad or come back to India armed with a “phoren” degree? And if getting into a good B-school in India is tough, making it to the top-50 B-schools in the UK, Australia or even US is no cakewalk either — considering the procedural hassles, time and costs involved. So do give it serious thought. No doubt, a good foreign MBA can broaden your horizon and give you a global perspective. It can also give you an opportunity to develop contacts with people all over the world and can get you a job in any part of the world, thus making you a global citizen. However, since a decent foreign MBA can cost you an arm and a leg. Do also consider the RoI (Return on Investment). Don’t expect industry to go gaga over your degree and offer you a fancy job at a fancy salary just because you have foreign degree. The reality may be quite the contrary. If you have done your foreign MBA or MS from a B-school that is not so well known back home, you may well have to do the rounds of placement agencies before you find a job. After all, there’s no dearth of MBAs here, and don’t forget Indian MBAs have the advantage of campus placement! To get into a good B-School you need excellent GMAT/GRE scores and yes most lay a great store by your work-ex, Essay / SOP (Statement of Purpose) and TOEFL/IELTS scores, depending on which country you go to. Your undergraduate academic record, including your extra-curricular activities matter as much as your scores and work experience. As for the latter, no decent B-school, in the US or UK or Canada or Australia will take in fresh graduates. But it’s a myth that nothing less than 3-4 years (58-60 months) of industry experience is mandatory (and some B-school websites and brochures do give you such an impression). While this may be true for average students, exceptions are always possible – even at the top schools. If you satisfy the rest of the conditions, there’s no reason why you can’t apply. As for the areas of specialisation in MBA, they are many like marketing, finance, HR, IT/Systems, International Business etc. All of these will be covered in the first year but you can decide which one (or even two) you wish to specialise in, in the second year. Marching order
— Diyali Mohan A
Yes, it is. Young Indian women are going places and how. Women officers who already proved their mettle in anti-insurgency and crowd control operations in trouble spots all over India now have the opportunity to play a greater role in international peacekeeping. For the first time, a circular stating that women should be given first preference has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs to all law enforcement and security establishments. While a large number of Indian male police officers have served under the United Nations on peacekeeping missions, there have been only a few isolated cases where Indian women have manned the peace efforts in the world’s troubled spots. Even the contingent of 22 police officers that recently left for Kosovo had only two women police officers from apna Chandigarh. Incidentally, India is one of the top 10 police-contributing countries to UN missions worldwide. The government proposes rectify this gender mismatch by earmarking 30 per cent posts for women to serve in the UN. This is part of UN’s endeavour to induct more women in the peacekeeping effort and is considered pertinent to meet policing needs in the coming years. To serve in the UN peacekeeping force you need to join one of the elite paramilitary forces. Last year, the CRPF sent a 125 member all-women team led by Commandant Seema Dhundiya for a peacekeeping mission in Liberia. The CRPF is the only paramilitary force in the country with two women battalions while the CISF’s is training women commandos to provide protection to important women politicians and ministers. The NSG has also recently opened its doors to women Black Cats. And for a successful career in the Paramilitary Forces, you need to be an above average graduate with a sense of adventure and interest in tough outdoor life. In all the protective services, importance is given to physical fitness, i.e. height, weight, chest measurement, etc. in addition to academic achievements. To qualify for the peacekeeping mission be prepared to undergo rigorous training at the industrial training centre in New Delhi. One of the toughest components of this training programme is mastering the art of shooting five bullets in five seconds. Currently, women personnel are deployed in India's troubled areas like J &K, Ayodhya, Manipur, and Assam. In addition, each Rapid Action Force (RAF) battalion also has a women's component consisting of 96 personnel. Testing time
Q I am keenly interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s in Medical Lab Technology. Please suggest some reputed institutions offering degree-level courses. — Harvinder Singh A.
B.Sc (MLT) courses are offered at the affiliated colleges of the following universities: However, science graduates can also pursue a 1-year Diploma in MLT after their B.Sc.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029. Course: B.Sc (Hons) Med Tech in Radiography. University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital (affiliated to University of Delhi), Shahdara, Delhi-110095. Course: BSc (Med Tech) (Radiography). Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi (http://ipu.ac.in) Santosh Medical & Dental College, Ghaziabad (UP) Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar (Punj) Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh-160012. Course: B.Sc (MLT). Sardar Bhagwan Singh Memorial Instt. of Biomedical Sciences, Dehra Dun. The writer is a noted career consultant
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Q I want to follow my brother’s footsteps and join the paramilitary forces. He recently called to say that some women officers are also sent for UN peacekeeping missions. Is this true? 
