I have scored 73% in both X (ICSE, 2013) and XII (ISC, 2015) Commerce Stream. My basic interest is in Mathematics and I want to pursue CA. I want to know if the programme is tough. Can I pursue it along with the degree programme, and should I pursue day or evening degree programme? Any other suggestion is welcome.
via email, Bengaluru
CA should be your natural progression considering that you are in the Commerce stream. Your thought process is on the right track. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) (www.icai.org) allows a prospective candidate who is eligible for enrolment to any of the level (s) of the Intermediate (IPC) course on passing the Common Proficiency Test and Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 examination) conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognised by the Central Government as equivalent thereto. Considering that you have completed the XII examination, you are eligible. You should connect to the Bangalore branch of SIRC of ICAI (www.bangaloreicai.org) and discuss the opportunities.
Contact Coordinates:
ICAI Bhawan, 16, Millers Tank Bed Area, Vasanth Nagar, behind Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bengaluru-560052. Email: bangalore@icai.org Ph: 30563500.
St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (SJCC) (Autonomous) (www.sjcc.edu.in) offers unique B.Com programmes which you could consider as well. You can contact Rev. Dr. Daniel Fernandes SJ, Principal, SJCC, 163, Brigade Road, Bengaluru- 560025. Ph: 25360644 Email: principal@sjcc.edu.in
In regards to the B.Com degree that you have envisaged to pursue, contact the Department of Professional Studies, Christ University (www.christuniversity.in), which conducts the Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Accountancy) programme for those who pursue CA in tandem. Contact Coordinates: Department of Professional Studies, Christ University, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560029. Email: admissions@christuniversity.in Ph: 40129745
At this juncture, you should opt for classroom sessions and not distance learning. The going definitely will be tough, but considering the nature of inputs in both the programmes, you will be able to stand out.
My son is in Class 12. He has taken PCMC. He is interested in technology. Can you suggest which field he can choose?
via email, Bengaluru
The domain of engineering is as always path breaking with plenty of innovations and emerging technologies. Sectors such as aerospace, biomedical science, robotics, gadgets, energy and its consumption, and automobile engineering, have been innovating like never before.
Hence, based on his interest, he should enrol for engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Automobile, Instrumentation and Electrical and Electronics. Joining any of the IITs or other leading institutions like NIT, BITS (Pilani and Hyderabad) will take him on the lane to success. He should be part of the innovation labs that will be the doorway to reach out to new technologies. You should leave it your son, and also support in his decision making.
I am a B.Sc graduate, I want to pursue M.Sc in Chemistry in an all-women’s college in Bangalore. I would like to contact an institution that will provide hostel facilities.
Soumya
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NMKRV College for Women (www.rsst-nmkrvcollege.net) is a NAAC-accredited and UGC-recognised institution which conducts the Master of Science in Organic Chemistry. The institution also has a MoU with St. Cloud University (USA) and other collaborations with industry majors. It has a good record of campus placements. For details of the admission procedures contact Principal, NMKRV College for Women, 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru-560011. Ph: 26637042. Email: nmkrv.college@gmail.com
I will completing B.Sc (CBZ) in 2016. I want to know if the JNCASR offers integrated research programme for science students. I have a good percentage at all levels and I am keen to pursue research.
via email, Bengaluru
The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) (Deemed to be University under the University Grants Commission Act of 1956) (established: 1989) (www.jncasr.ac.in), offers integrated Research programmes under the following schemes:
Integrated Ph.D., MS and MS (Engineering). Integrated Research programmes through inter-disciplinary studies are offered in the areas of: Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit, Engineering Mechanics Unit, Evolutionary and Organismal biology unit, International Centre for Materials Science, Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit and Theoretical Sciences Unit. You should contact the Academic Section, JNCASR, Jakkur, Bangalore-560064 for more details. Ph: 22082777. Email: admissions@jncasr.ac.in
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) (www.iisc.ernet.in), under the Integrated Ph.D. norms, offers opportunities to Bachelor’s degree holders with a keen sense of scientific enquiry for pursuing advanced research in frontier areas of Biological, Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences leading to a Ph.D. degree. The programme consists of flexible course work, an internship-type laboratory training (wherein ample opportunities exist for the candidate to acquire basic experimental skills and familiarity with advanced techniques for research). Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Pharmacy/ Veterinary Sciences/ Agriculture as applicable to individual discipline, under the 10+2+3/4 system, are eligible to apply. You can contact the Assistant Registrar (Academic), Admissions Unit, IISc, Bengaluru-560012. Ph: 22932210. Email: ar@academic.admin.iisc.ernet.in
I completed B.Sc in 2013 with a High First Class. I joined a small firm but could not take up higher studies which was my interest. I want to take up studies in Forestry. I have heard of the College of Forestry in Coorg. I would like to have its contact coordinates. This apart, I want to access the library of the Forest Department. Will you give its contact coordinates? Please help me with information as I feel I have lost two years, because of wrong calculations.
via email, Bengaluru
The College of Forestry is a constituent college of the University of Agricultural Sciences (www.uasbangalore.edu.in), Bangalore and is located in Ponnampet, Kodagu district. The college, nestled in the Western Ghats, conducts courses in the area of Forest and its management. You can browse the website provided of the University for more details.
The Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) has its offices in Aranya Bhavan, Bangalore. With relevant letters from your college, you should approach the Librarian, Central Forest Library (1984), which is one of the best in the State, for books, journals, reports, CD-ROMs on forest, ecology, environment and related subjects. The library is a treasure house of information, which is used by officers of the Department, researchers, school and college students. For more details you can contact Librarian, Central Forest Library, KFD, Ground Floor, Aranya Bhavan, 18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore-560003.
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