IN THIS ISSUE

Planning Ahead Your Career
Journalism as a career
Nursing as a career

Feature: Institutes/Colleges

Lady Shri Ram College for woman
Kodaikanal Christian College
SOS Vocational Training Centre
Selakui

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For every systematic and a well-established program, the most important thing is proper planning. Without planning, no program can be successful. For that matter, every project no matter how big and small it may be, begins with planning and ends with evaluation. Planning is also an important step in career decision making process.

A close look at the planning pattern of these two students, one can easily see how they differ in terms of planning their life. Dolma was a very good student in the class. In class X board examination, she secured a very good percentage and decided to take Arts at +2 level. Academically, she often stood first and the teachers often praised her so much in the class. Despite all these positive assets. Dolma never seems to plan or discuss her future career. Again in the class XII exam, she obtained a very good percentage, and won a scholarship to go tocollege. However, she was confused what subject she should be taking in the college, and finally ended up in a local college where courses and subject that she expected to do were not available. After two years in college, she is now thinking of dropping from college and try to join some other college. On the other hand, we have Tashi, despite weak in studies, he always managed to plan ahead of time and knew what to do next. In his class X exams, though he was getting enough percentage to join regular class at +2 level, he joined SOS VTC to do a food production course. For he knew his limitations and knew that he will not be able to complete his college studies due to many reasons. After completion of the course, he hunted for a job and is now employed as an Assistant Chef in Oberoi Hotel and drawing a good salary. Such cases are very common in the Tibetan schools.Dolma’s case could happen to anybody if proper planning is not done a head of your career.

This article is intended for all students in high school to bring awareness about the importance of career planning. Students tend to think that planning is not an important component, and they can adjust with every type of work in the course of time. Also, it is common to see many of our students face problems in deciding their career due to lack of planning and finally end up in a course or a job for which they neither have the competence nor knowledge.

The students of class VII to VIII should explore various occupations and nature of the work. They should try to read more books on famous persons and explore various possibilities after class X. For the students of class IX and X, they should know what stream should be taken at +2 level. It is high time to read books, journals, magazines and periodicals on various courses. They need to plan their course of action from now on. They ought to know once they have taken Arts or Commerce streams, they have little chance of becoming doctors or pharmacists or dentists. The students of class XI science should know that certain percentage of syllabus are being asked in the medical and engineering entrance tests. The students of class XII should not think that the Board examination is far away and as such they don’t need to think about their future career. It is high time to address these problems (if any), by reading books and asking counsellors, and consulting teachers, friends, parents or relatives. Those who failed in class XII may need to explore some other possibilities with class X certificate. They may also need to do some planning by consulting with the counsellors. And those students who do not have the regular counsellors in the school may write to the Editor, mDun-Lam, Department of Education, if they have any concerns or problems.

From our experience, we noticed that students have the habit of following other students for reasons, we don’t know. For example, in a school if one student applies for General Nursing course, then 10 other students would do the same, and when there was another student applying for Hotel Management course, about 15 other students would come and do the same. And a list goes on and on. The sad thing is many of them do not appear for the entrance examinations. Are these students serious about the course? No. What this implies to us is that their plans are not well organized, and they live in fantasy world by comparing themselves with others without analyzing their own interests and abilities. The excitement and interest is very short-lived. Many students do not plan their future life, and just follow their friends.

To plan your future, you don’t need a vast knowledge nor a large amount of money. All you have to do is spend some extra time to sit down, stay away from the crowd and think carefully what you want to do after school. If you start planning from now on, you won’t face any problems in your selection of courses and subsequent job placement. It is never too late to plan even if you are in class XII.

Planning is a key for success. Therefore if you want to succeed in life, you must plan ahead of your career.

Journalism as a Career:

Mass communications can be divided into three categories: the printed medium, the audio medium, and the video medium. Journalism entails working with the printed medium, mostly dealing with newspapers and magazines. All people have an innate desire to know what is happening in the world — journalists satisfy this desire by writing and researching articles for these publications.

Occupations in Journalism :
When working for a newspaper or magazine, journalists are assigned special duties in order to cover a variety of issues in the publication. Some of the various jobs in the field of journalism are discussed below.

Reporter :
As a reporter, you perform an invaluable service by collecting an abundance of news. Usually, being a reporter involves a great deal of traveling from one place to another in order to collect whatever news is needed within the allotted amount of time. Thus, reporters are people who like a daily change in routine and enjoy a busy, fast-paced schedule. An aptitude for outdoor work is also a plus.

Sub-Editor :
The sub-editor sifts through the mass of information collected by the news reporters and condenses it. Since all of the information must be presented in a logical way, you would want to have strong organizational skills. In addition, it would help to have a creative mind so as to present the news stories in an interesting way.

Editor :
The editor creates the policies that govern the publication. As an editor, you would supervise the sub-editors and basically, the overall production of the newspaper. The editor is the final authority who decides which stories will be put to print.

Artist/Cartoonist/Photographer :
To illustrate news events, illustrations and/or pictures are sometimes needed in order for the audience to have a clear idea of what is going on. These jobs are assigned to different persons who work under the direction of the editor. While the job scope for an artist or cartoonist is fairly limited, you may be more likely to obtain a job as a photographer, given the modern trends towards photojournalism.

Newsreader:
A newsreader will broadcast news from the scene of the news story or from a television center. Such a person should possess a deep-pitched, well-modulated voice as well as clear diction and excellent speaking skills. When hiring newsreaders, television stations typically look for someone with a photogenic face and an impressive personality.

Commentator:
If you want to be a commentator, then you will be broadcasting eyewitness accounts of various important events, like political developments, sports events, etc. For this work, you need to possess the art of narrating on the spot, coupled with a superb power of description.

Public Relations Officer:
This person needs to protect the corporate image of the news agency. This involves projecting a favorable image of the activities of the newspaper or magazine. In some organizations, the publicity and sales promotion are joint responsibilities of a public relations officer. Also, you may publish the agency’s house journal or company newsletter.

What Traits Are Required for a Journalist :
Students seeking a career in journalism should have a good academic record, be enthusiastic about this profession, and possess the ability of visual thinking. Journalists have a wide range of interests and are intensely curious about all of the news stories around them. You should have a good command in as many languages as possible, especially English and Tibetan. Other qualities of a good journalist are:

• Good observational skills,
• Ability to grasp and describe an event in an effective and interesting way
• Determination to pursue to get the full story
• Some knowledge of photography, especially for freelance correspondents
• Objectivity and sensitivity in writing
• Training and Education

For a true journalist, one’s education lasts as long as he or she is a journalist. The higher journalists go into the company’s hierarchy, the more they are expected to know. Knowing the background of events and activities form a major portion of the journalist’s education.

There are generally two ways to train a journalist. Following the old system, the candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any field and the one-year of postgraduate diploma courses courses. Nowadays, you can also do journalism right after Class XII. Students can get a Bachelor’s degree in journalism in 3 years. For example, Delhi College of Arts and Commerce and Lady Shri Ram College for Women offer a 3-year Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Scholarships for Journalism:
Financial assistance for students interested in journalism is available from the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamsala. The Dept. of Education provides scholarships for journalism courses every year. Candidates need to have a minimum 70% aggregate in either Class XII exam or 50% in their Bachelor’s Degree to be eligible for the scholarship. Interested students should apply to: Secretary, the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamsala, 176215.

Course of study:
Students are required to take various courses in journalism — some are very practical in nature, some are very intensive. The subjects are :

• Communication theory and research
• History of journalism
• Development of communication
• Reporting
• Editing
• Production and publishing
• Audio visual communication
• Contemporary studies

Job Prospects in Tibetan Society:
Journalism is one profession that is really important in any democracy, yet we are lacking qualified people in our society. We need a score of journalists using their skills and abilities to make other people in the world aware of the situation in Tibet. This does not mean that all journalism students need to find a job in our community. They can take their own initiative to find employment wherever they want to.

So far, we only have two leading journals in English — “The Tibetan Review” and “The Tibetan Bulletin.” However, these journals are not able to reach over the whole world. Because of this, we need many more journalists to create awareness on the Tibetan situation to many more people. These journalists do not have to only write in Tibetan publications; it is also a good idea to write in leading Indian newspapers.

Some Institutes with Journalism Courses after Class XII:
All of these colleges have the same duration (3 years) for journalism studies as well as the same eligibility requirement — +2 exam. Here are the names and addresses of several good schools with journalism courses:

• Bombay University M.G., Road Fort, Bombay 400032
• South Gujurat University, Post Box No. 49, Surat, 395997, Gujurat
• HP University, Shimla 171005
• Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi, Bangalore 560056
• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Further details about journalism as a career can be obtained from the editor.

NURSING AS A CAREER

Nurses and nursing assistants - these great people make up the largest group of workers in the health sector. Basically, nurses have the responsibility of taking care of sick people and educating those who are well. Also, a nurse should be a loving person who genuinely wants to take care of injured people, the sick, newborns and their mothers, the elderly, and at times, mentally ill patients. Hospitals require so many nurses to take care of so many different kinds of jobs, from helping doctors and patients get ready for surgery to comforting scared children.

Right now is a GREAT time to choose nursing as a career! With the advancements in medical science, nursing education and care has been constantly improving. Plus, there will never be a shortage of sick people - nurses are always needed! Here is more info about nursing as a career:

NATURE OF WORK
Hospital Nursing is by far the largest group of nurses. Hospital nurses have to record a patient’s temperature and pulse rate and give them medication orally and hypodermically (injections). They change bandages, maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, and assist doctors during examinations and operations on patients. Hospital nurses typically work 8 to 10 hours a day. Basically, a hospital nurse has the job of taking care of people while they are sick and suffering and helping patients have a speedy recovery.

School Nurses are in charge of the students’ clinic. They attend to injuries and any sudden illness of the children while at school. They may also give first aid classes and health lectures to senior students.

Industrial Nurses give preventative, remedial, and educational nursing services under the directions of the Industrial Physician. They also give first aid during emergencies.

- Specialist nursing - this is the area of nursing that includes psychiatric nursing, pediatric nursing, operation theatre nursing, cancer treatment (oncology), cardiac nursing, etc. Specialization in these areas is available as part of a Master’s degree or a post-Diploma course.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The nursing profession demands steady dedication. Patience, organization, adaptability, responsibility, being on time and especially the ability to make observations and decisions rapidly - all of these are the essential characteristics of a nurse. You cannot be a lazy nurse - you would only make the sick get sicker!

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Nurses work in a variety of settings, ranging from rural utpatient clinics to government hospitals and nursing homes. With so many settings, the conditions of a nurse’s work can vary a lot. The nurse’s work environment also requires close contact with patients who suffer from many kinds of illnesses. There can be a risk of being infected with hepatitis, pneumonia, and other infectious diseases.

EMPLOYMENT AVENUES
In the Tibetan community, some of the major employers of nurses are hospitals, primary health care centers, schools and clinics under the Deptt. of Health, Sambhota Tibetan Schools Administration, and other various monasteries, schools, and institutions. Details of job vacancies can be found at these places. Especially qualified nurses may seek other arrangements, like private duty nurses who work for private patients, nursing homes, daycare centers, etc.

STUDY AND TRAINING

After Class X ; 18 month Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Multi-Purpose Health Workers courses (merit-based entry).

After Class XII, or work experience
Three-year Diploma in General Nursing after XII preferably in
science; direct admission by paying donation and entrance examination system

Four year B.Sc Nursing requires pass in XII with Physics,
Chemistry, Biology. Admission could be based on entrance examination or merit in qualifying examination.
Certificate course in General Nursing (GN) General Nursing Midwives (GNM) and Male Nursing (MN) of 3 ½ years is conducted by every state. Examinations are conducted through State Nursing Boards and award the Diplomas. Notification and admission details are published in local newspapers. Also, info can be obtained by writing to the Director of medical services’ training of the state.
Eligibility:- Age 17 to 25 years. Education in X with science 40% marks

After a General Nursing/Midwife training of 2 years, B.Sc. Nursing Post Basic/Certificate is for those who have completed Plus Two or equivalent in Science with work experience of 3-5 years after a General Nursing/Midwife training.

Post Graduate training/education is of 2 year Master’s Degree, M.Phil and Ph. D courses. State colleges admit local residents, but some national level colleges conduct All India Entrance Tests.

Graduate courses:-

The All India Admission Test is conducted for the following five institutions:

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), College of Nursing, New, Delhi - 110029
2. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, New Delhi
3. Jamai Hamdard, Faculty of Nursing, New Delhi - 110062
4. College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana - 141008
5. College of Nursing, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh - 160012

For details on other colleges/institutes in Manipal, Vellore, Pune, Jaipur, and other areas, kindly write to the Editor.

LADY SHRI RAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, NEW DELHI

The Lady Shri Ram College for Women, established in 1956 , is a premier institution and affiliate of the University of Delhi. The primary aims of this college are to foster a spirit of academic excellence, encourage critical thinking, create innovative ways to address the deficiencies of outmoded syllabi, and use one’s imagination and intuition as resources to initiate change. LSR seeks to nurture women who are not conformers but trailblazers, women who understand the link between education and creative citizenship - in short, women who can make a difference.

Courses offered:

1. B. Com. (Hons.) in Commerce, Mathematics
2. B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, English, Hindi, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, Journalism
3. B.EL.Ed. (Bachelor of Elementary Education)
4. B.A. Integrated Course (Pass Course)
5. B.Sc. Statistics
6. Optional Diploma and Certificate Course (after college hours) in French and Spanish under the auspices of the Modern European Language Dept. of the Univ. of Delhi
7. LSR also offers a three-year Honors program in Journalism and a four-year Honors program in Elementary Education

NOTE:-

1. English is compulsory for all students
2. Students are also required to take one of these as subsidiary subjects - Modern Indian Language (M.I.L.) of Hindi, Bengali, Urdu. If a student has not passed an M.I.L., she can opt for one of the following subjects instead of an M.I.L. - Economics, History, Philosophy, Political Science. The options allowed will depend on the Honors subject chosen.
3. Students who have studied English up to Class XII must choose the English A Course
4. Elective subsidiary subject in second year should be different from the subsidiary subject taken in the first year. This rule does not apply for languages.

Eligibility Requirements:
Any candidate who has successfully passed the Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) of the CBSE Education or any other equivalent exam is eligible to apply. The aggregate requirement for admission is based on English comprehension and three best electives out of four. Only those candidates who have studied English up to Class XII will be considered for admission to all B.A. Pass/B.A. Honors/B.Sc. Honors Courses. For admission to B.A. Honors in Economics and B.Com Honors, one of the subjects in the qualifying examination must be Mathematics.

Apart from these general criteria, the different departments have their own criteria. Please consult the “Guideline for Evaluation of Merit” document prepared by the college for guidance. The fulfillment of the above requirements by the applicant does not automatically entitle her to admission to an Honors Course in the subject of her choice. Admission depends on the applicant’s position on the merit list (to be put up on the notice board) prepared by the college for admission to a particular Honors Course, performance in the interview, and possibly, a written test. Only a fixed number of seats are allotted for the Honors and Pass Courses.

Admission to the B.El.Ed. program will be done through a Common Entrance Exam (written test and interview) at the Central Institute of Education (CIE) at the main university campus. For details, contact the CIE. Candidates belonging to SC/ST and children or widows of officers and men of the Armed Forces killed or disabled in action or on duty are required to get their names registered at the Main Building of the University of Delhi. They need to produce all relevant documents at the time of admission.

Candidates who wish to apply on the basis of Extracurricular Activities/Sports must fill out the ECA/Sports forms in addition to the general application form.

Admission Procedure:
Application for admission should be made in the prescribed form which can be obtained from the college office. Payment can be made either in cash of Rs. 70/- or by postal order (Rs. 100/-), payable to: The Principal, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi 110 024

There will be a written test for English and Journalism. Students applying for these subjects should check the notice board for information regarding these tests. A list of applicants selected for interview/admission to the Honors and Pass Course programs will be put up on the college’s notice board shortly after the last date of application. If selected, students must submit all original certificates on the same day and pay the fees.

Hostel Accommodation:
LSR has on-campus housing for about 300 students, but these spots are very limited. Students desiring on-campus holding should obtain a separate application form from the Residence Office immediately after being admitted. The completed form, along with a copy of the school mark-sheet and a certificate of physical fitness, must be submitted to the Residence Office by the specified date on the college’s notice board.

Contact Address of the College:

KODAIKANAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Kodaikanal Christian College is the first Arts and Science College established in Kodaikanal. It was started in the year 1994. It was selected as the “Best College” under Madurai Kamaraj University during 2002-2003.

The following are the undergraduate courses offered.

Undergraduate courses:

1. B.Sc. HMCS (Hotel Management and Catering Science)
2. B.C.A (Computer Applications)
3. B.C.S (Computer Science)
4. B.B.A (Business Administration)
5. B.Com (with Computer Applications)

Post Graduate courses:

1. M.A ( M.C.M) in Media Communication Management
2. M.F.T ( Master of Foreign Trade)
3. M.B.T ( Masters in Business and Technology)
4. M. A in Christian Studies
5. M.Sc; CS & IT ( Computer Science and Information Technology)
6. M.S.W ( Master of Social Work)

Eligibility:

For Undergraduate Courses:

1. Candidates should have completed 17 years of age on the date of admission
2. Should have passed all subjects in the + 2 exam of the Board of Higher Secondary Education Tamil Nadu or any other equivalent examination and been declared eligible to pursue a university course of study.
3. Should have passed at least five subjects including English at the ISC, CBSE etc examinations after 10 + 2 years of schooling and been declared eligible to pursue a university course of study.
4. Candidates from other universities outside Tamil Nadu, and overseas students shall obtain a Provisional Eligibility Certificate from Madurai Kamaraj University before they are admitted to any course of study for a degree.
5. For B.Sc / B.Com and B.Sc Hotel management, candidates should have obtained a minimum of 35% of the aggregate marks in the qualifying examinations.

For Post Graduate Courses:

1. A minimum pass marks or grades in Under Graduate course of study in any University is required.
2. There is no definite deadline date for admission. Admission is given on first come first served basis. The college has separate hostel facilities for both men and lady students on sharing basis.

No. of Tibetans at KCC

1. Passed out Graduates : Nil
2. Currently Studying : 6

Contact Address:

Kodaikanal Christian College
Paradise Hill
Kodaikanal
Tamil Nadu
South India
Tel: 04542 - 242216 / 17
Email: kodaichristian@hotmail.com
Website: www.kodaichristian.com

Additional information :

1. The campus language at KCC is strictly English.
2. Offers individual counseling through Tutorial System, where one member of the teaching faculty acts as counselor to an assigned group of not more than five students.
3. Offers coaching for TOEFL, GRE and GMAT to the students in the campus.
4. The following are the optional courses offered to the students
5. Desktop Publishing
6. Web Designing
7. Indian Culture
8. Living Religions of the World
9. Film Appreciation
10. Total Quality Management
11. Event Management
12. Photography
13. Communication Techniques
14. Shakespeare
15. Romantic Poetry
16. First Aid

TIBETAN SOS VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER SELAKUI, DEHRADUN

INTRODUCTION

Tibetan S.O.S Vocational Training Centre was founded on the 8th of November 2000 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Its main objective is to provide Tibetan youth with a range of technical skills in various trades so that they can set up their own business for self-employment.

COURSES OFFERED AND ELIGIBILITY

The trades taught here and the eligibility requirements are:

• Draughtsman Civil, Xth pass formal/ IXth pass non-formal
• Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Xth pass formal/ IXth pass non-formal
• Wireman/Electrician, Xth pass formal/ IXth pass non-formal
• Welder (affiliated to NCVT), VIIIth pass
• Mechanic Radio T.V, VIIIth pass
• Plumber (affiliated to NCVT), VIIIth pass
• Carpenter (affiliated to NCVT), Xth pass formal/ IXth pass non-formal
• Dress Cutting & Sewing (affiliated to NCVT), VIIIth pass
• Front Office, XIIth pass (with strong base in spoken English)
• Housekeeping, Xth pass formal/ VIIIth pass non-formal
• Food & Beverage Service, Xth pass formal/ VIIIth pass non-formal
• Food Production, Xth pass formal/ VIIIth pass non-formal
• Bakery & Confectionery, Xth pass formal/ VIIIth pass non-formal
• Secretarial Practice (affiliated to NCVT), XIIth pass
• Hair & Skin Care (certification from Shehnaz Herbals), VIIIth pass
• Professional Computer Application (affiliated to DOEACC levels), XIIth pass

Please Note: Non-formal is to be understood for internal examination as per the VTC norms. Whereas formal is to be understood for examination conducted according to the norms of the affiliated body.

1. The admission deadline is set for the 30th of June 2004.
2. Prospectus along with forms to be availed from Tibetan S.O.S VTC @ Rs. 30/-(postage included)
3. On campus accommodation will be provided
4. You can contact us @: Tibetan S.O.S Vocational Training Centre, P.O Selakui, Dehradun 248197 (U.A) Tel: (0135) 2698297/ 2698308/ 2698237 fax: (0135) 2698307 E-mail: sosvtc@sancharnet.in

In case of further information please feel free to write to us.

In order to make an intelligent career choice, it is imperative that one first explores what career options are available to them. Can you guess what the persons in the following occupational roles are called?

1. He gives client legal advice on a wide variety of subjects and pleads cases or conduct prosecutions in courts of justice, or instructs advocates to plead in higher court of justice.
2. He investigates crimes committed and try to obtain information about persons and establishments which may be used in crime prevention.
3. Provides guidance and helps individuals and families with personal and social problems.
4. Receives clients or patients, provides information and makes appointments on behalf of various establishments.
5. Cuts and dresses hairs, shaves and trims beards, give beauty treatment, applies cosmetics and make up and gives other kinds of treatment to individuals in order to improve their appearance.
6. Predicts future events in a person’s life by practicing astrology or by other techniques and gives warning and advice on possible course of action.
7. Investigates and describes the evolution of humanity, and the interdependence between environmental conditions and human activities and make the knowledge obtained available as a basis of policy decisions.
8. Plan meals, and supervises and coordinates work of cooks and kitchen helpers in hotels, restaurants, or other establishments and on railway trains.
9. Installs, maintains and repairs electrical wiring systems and related equipment.
10. Researches into and guides mental process and behavior of human beings as individuals or in groups, and applies this knowledge to promote personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.

Answers: 1. Lawyer 2. Detective 3. Social Worker 4. Receptionist 5. Beautician 6. Astrologer 7. Anthropologist 8. Head Cook 9. Electrician 10. Psychologist

Class XII science students allowed to change stream

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will not allow schools affiliated with the board to seek affiliation from another board or institution, said the Chairman of the board, Mr. Ashok Ganguly. The board could disaffiliate those violating the norms under the affiliation bylaws.

It has been seen that certain CBSE affiliated educational institutions were associated themselves with International Baccalaureate (IB) programme or other institutions. The Chairman said the board would make it clear to all its affiliated schools that affiliation for classes higher than senior secondary classes could be allowed but not for lower classes.

The Chairman said the board would allow the students of science in Class XI to change their stream to arts in the middle of the academic session or at the end of the session. The schools would be asked to forward the application of such students to the board. Presently, schools do not allow change of subject stream.

“If the students feels that he was not fairing well in science stream he would have the option to change the stream”, said another officer of the board. - The Tribune, Chandigarh

Bangalore University 11 colleges get green signal to be autonomous

As many as 11 colleges affiliated to the Bangalore University (BU) have got clearance as ‘eligible for autonomous status’ from the University Grants Commission (UGC). Autonomous status could be given as early as the coming academic year (2004-05).

Once autonomous status is given. They will be allowed to frame their own curriculum, have their own administrative procedures, design their own exam system and pattern, conduct their own exams and evaluate their own students. Only the final degree certificate and marks card will be awarded by the university on the recommendation of the colleges.

Considering that the semester scheme will be introduced for the degree courses from June, the college is hoping to function autonomously by then.

Eligible College list are below:

1. Mount Carmel College
   
2. Jyothi Nivas College
3. Christ College
4. St. Joseph’s College (Art & Science, Evening College and Commerce College)
5. National College (Jayanagar, Basavanagudi & Bagepalli)
6. NMKRV College
7. Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat College of Fine Arts    - The Deccan Herald, Bangalore

Supreme Court approves NCERT Syllabus

While maifestoes of all the political parties have shown lack of commitment to environment in the country, the Supreme Court on Thursday approved the NCERT’s model syllabus for environmental studies which would be compulsory subject up to senior secondary level in India Schools.

The subject would be part of General Science up to class VIII and as an independent additional subject for class IX to XII. The NCERT has drawn up the syllabus after consulting over 500 institutions, state governments, NGOs and individual experts. The court also directed the UGC to explore the possibility of introducing environmental studies as an independent subject at graduate and post graduate level. - Times of India, New Delhi

ADMISSION ALERT

1. The Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB)had this year newly introduced (Master Programe in Agribusiness Management, which is a two year post graduate full time autonomous.
   For more details please visit: www.siib.ac.in or email at admissions@mail.siib.ac.in
   Telephone: 020-22934314/7/9 (Dr. Rajani Gupte, Director).
2. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad announces two year Post Graduate programme in Agri-Business Management (PGP-ABM) for the session June 2005.
   For more details please visit http://www.iimahd.ernet.in or E-mail at: pgpabm@iimahd.ernet.in
3. The Orient Flight School, Chennai announces admission to Pilot Trainig Courses
1. Private Pilot Licence 50hrs, Flying
2. Commercial Pilot Licence 250hrs, Fluing
3. Multi Engine Rating (MER) on Piper Seneca and Beechcraft King Air C-90A

For more details Please visit: www.orientflighrs.com or E-mail at hetc@vsnl.com / Ph. 044-22321402/ Mob.9840674747

4. Adimssion for H.P. Govt. Recognized courses in
1. Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)
2. Dental Lab Technician (DLT)
3. Health & Sanitary Inspector

DIPLOMAS will be awarded by the Technical Education Deptt. H.P. on completion of course

For more details Contact :
Dr. Ajit Paul Jain, Ph. : 09816099369/09816028100

In this section, reader and students are encouraged to ask any questions relating to their educational and career planning. Pleasefeel free to write us, if you have questions and we shall be happy and to give you the answer inthe column with a copy endorsed to you address.

Q. 1: I am in 12th standard at CST Shimla. I want to seek some information about my future after +2. I have a background in arts, but my interest lies in working with computers. I would be grateful if you could guide me so that I can develop my interest in computers into a career. In particular, I was wondering about the different computer courses with an arts background.

- Lobsang Dolma

Ans: Regarding the options in computer courses with a background in arts, there are only a few courses available, such as BCA, BIT, DCA, Graphic Design, Web Design, and some software related courses. Most options for working with computers are for students with a science background.

Q.2: I am a student of science (PCB) in CST Mussoorie. After +2, I am very interested in BDS - it has been my aim since class VIII. Please tell me something about how to apply for BDS and B.Sc. Nursing. Also, I would like to know about the reserved seat for these areas. If I do not get the reserved seat, does university cost much? My family is very poor, and they can’t afford much money for my studies. Any advice?

- Tsering Choezom

Ans: I understand your deep interest in undergoing a BDS course. Actually, the Department of Education doesn’t have any reserve seats for BDS. Even the Indian government or the state governments have not granted seats for BDS. The only reserve seat we have is MBBS, B.Pham and engineering courses. For this, you must take the entrance test, which will be announced by the Department of Education.
There are certain ways to apply for BDS. The central board of secondary education (CBSE) conducts All India PMT (Pre-Medical Test) and PDT (Pre-Dental Test), and you can
apply for these. Another way is through the state’s common entrance test (CET), but most states restrict outsiders from taking it. State officials ask for domicile certificates (document proving you are a native of the state). Lastly, there are some private dental colleges in different states that give admission, but they are very expensive.

Q.3: I am doing my final year in Madras University in the Department of Human Resources Development (HRD), I am putting forward this application with the strong willingness to service the Tibetan government, especially the education department. I will be completing my M,Sc, HRD Psychology in April 2004 with a dual specialty in counseling and HRD. With my education, I feel that I can be of great benefit to the community. How can I best serve the Tibetan Administration with my college degree?

- Tashi Rabten

Ans: From your letter, it seems that you have two interests - HRD and Counseling but you focused more on Human Resources and Development. In our government, there has been no such system of having HRD personnel in each department. The responsibility is entrusted to the Public Service Commission of the CTA. The commission is responsible for the welfare and development of the whole government staff. I suggest you contact the Commission for any such job openings.
As for counseling, there is a huge shortage of counselors in the community. But the Public Service Commission does the recruitment announcement. Last year, the commission announced that there were two openings for counselors. Only one seat was filled, the other remained vacant. Check for their announcements in leading Tibetan newspapers or online at www.Tibet.net.

Q. 4 : I have finished my masters in psychology from the University of Maharaja Sayaji of Baroda. I finished almost 8 months ago with 59% score, and I am interested in doing a Ph,D, on learning disabilities. I need to know how to apply for scholarships, and I heard that for Ph.D. we have to apply 1 year in advance. Is this true?

- Tsering Yangkyi

Ans: The Department of Education, CTA gives yearly scholarships for postgraduates who would like to pursue their Ph.D, studies. For this separate announcement, look in Tibetan newspapers and magazines. Information is also available at www.sherig.org. and www.tcewf.org. Don’t worry, you do not need to apply one year in advance for the scholarship, but you need to find out how to apply for scholarships while registering for your Ph.D.

Q. 5: First of all, let me say that it is nice to hear that DoE is always available when we students have problems. I am a student from Gopalpur and presently in Class XII, Arts. I’m from Upper TCV for my earlier studies and joined the art stream last year. I am very excited but also very worried about my future. I want to work in the civil services, actually, but it’s hardly possible. My parents and relatives insist me to take the entrance exam (XII). They encourage me a lot and now I want to apply for it. Could you please give me some detailed information regarding the Entrance Exam after +2 (Delhi). What sort of subjects are on the exam?

- Tenzin Nyima

Ans: Thank you for your letter, but I am a little bit confused. You said you are interested in civil services but your parents denied it. They advised you to take the entrance exam after class XII in Delhi. There are various entrance exams, and each one covers different material - like Hotel Management, Fashion Technology, Law, Fine Arts, Architecture, Nursing, etc. If you want to join the Tibetan civil services, there is entry after XII. My advice to you is to consider your main interests and your strengths and weaknesses. You should have a clear idea of what you want to do, and then make a good career choice. If you are in the wrong career direction, then you will be wasting your life and never finding satisfaction.