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Pre-counselling event in Kochi on June 19

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KOCHI: Registration is on for the pre-admission guidance programmes being conducted by The Hindu-EducationPlus at three centres, including Kochi, for the benefit of those seeking admission to courses in various professional streams.

This is being done for the sixth successive year, having been launched in 2004, the year EducationPlus was launched as a separate supplement with The Hindu in Kerala on Tuesdays to aid students.

In Kochi, “Looking Ahead: A Counselling Session”, will be conducted at A.J. Hall, Kaloor on June 19. The event is meant to tell students about the dos and don’ts, the strategies, relating to the online seat allotment process conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, provide an overview of the key courses and, in general set them thinking on the career and course options before them.

Participants will have an opportunity to put questions to a panel of experts presented by The Hindu at an interactive session. Sessions or sections are planned to stress on various other areas of topical interest to students.

A handbook with detailed information on courses will be provided free to each participant.

Apart from helping students gain clarity on the different courses on offer, it will outline points to be considered while seeking admission to professional courses.

State Bank of Tranvancore is the presenting sponsor of the event and overseas education consultants EDEX International, Kochi, the associate sponsor.

Entry to these events will be on a first come first served basis and students can register themselves on payment of the registration fee of Rs. 50 each.

The forms are available at the office of The Hindu located at N.H. Bypass road, Vyttila Junction, Kochi 682 019; Phone: 0484-2301653, 2307836. Provisional registration is also possible by email: Kochi - kochicir@thehindu.co.in. Those who have opted for provisional registration will be expected to complete the registration formalities at the venue before the start of the programme.

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