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20. July 2010 03:07
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Key Points: - Do a three year course in hotel management after schooling from a reputed institute.
- You get to learn a lot of things during the course but to be a chef work hard and stress on cooking.
- Try to work in kitchen while working in a hotel during the course.
- Be prepared to do a lot of physical labour and spend a lot of time in kitchen to be successfull in this career.
- For those who think cracking entrance exam for hotel management as an uphill task need not worry!!!!!! There are a lot of apprenticeship courses conducted by hotel chains which offer three year course in hotel management where a student works while he studies.
Its only hard work that can take you at the top as in cooking the more the honey sweeter is the dish........... Audio Source: Mirchimela
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"Listen to your inner voice and recognize you potential and your passion follow your heart and mind in career choices" Says former Miss World Aishwarya Rai who wanted to be a doctor since childhood, got inclined towards architecture after 12. But finally made her career in modeling as Most Beautiful Woman on the planet. Do listen to Audio_video… Audio Source: Mirchimela
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Knowledge Process Outsourcing or KPO as it is popularly abbreviated today has emerged as the latest career revolution in India. A report by Evalueserve predicts that India will capture more than 70 percent of the KPO outsourcing sector by 2010. Almost two-thirds of professionals working in the KPO industry worldwide will be based in India, especially because this industry requires substantial domain expertise among professionals who are Doctors, Engineers, MBAs, Graduates in Science and Technology, Certified Financial Analysts, Accountants, Statisticians, Lawyers, Economists and Chartered Accountants. To ensure that India meets the demand of this emerging sector NIAM Centre for Analytics & Research Excellence popularly known as NCARE setup an Institute in India to offer course specialized in information management across various industries. About N-CARE: NIAM Centre for Analytics & Research Excellence has been setup by a team of experienced analysts, knowledge management professionals and renowned educationists who have come together to create the first private institute for research and analytics study in India,focusing on the growing Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) and Knowledge Management Industry across the globe. The pedagogy has been designed with the intention to bridge the gap between the formal education and the specific skills required for employability. This approach will directly enhance the employability index of the students passing out from the institute. In one ofthe recent survey Siliconindia.com has awarded N-CARE - Bangalore 1st positionin the survey for "India's Top 100 B-Schools for Best EarningPotential" We definitely need more educational institutes with similar approach focusing on aspecific sector. This sure would make our students more employable and also meet need of skilled workforce.
To know more about NCARE Visit : http://www.niamcare.com/index.html
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15. June 2010 02:11
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BITSAT aspirants have been bombarding us with emails regarding what the cut off marks should be for them to get into their desirable course at their favourite branch. So we decided to oblige all fellow MCGians with this write up on trends regarding BITSAT cut of scores in the past 2 years.
It’s fair enough to say that BITSAT is becoming one of the most competitive exams in the country close behind IITJEE and AIEEE. This year around 1,50,000 students took the exam to get one of only 2000 available seats available . Every year cut offs are decided according to the performance of the students in that year.
Here’s some previous year’s cut-off for BITSAT which would help derive some analysis though each year trend could be mutually exclusive.
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| Degree programme at Pilani Campus |
Cut-off BITSAT-2009 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Chemical |
314 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Civil |
312 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Electrical & Electronics |
341 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Mechanical |
328 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Manufacturing |
305 |
| B.Pharm.(Hons.) |
257 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Computer Science |
343 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Electronics & Instrumentation |
332 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences |
279 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Chemistry |
289 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Economics |
298 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Mathematics |
293 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Physics |
296 |
| M.Sc.(Tech.): Finance |
274 |
| M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems |
283 |
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| Degree programme at Goa Campus |
Cut-off BITSAT-2009 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Chemical |
283 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Electrical & Electronics |
306 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Mechanical |
292 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Computer Science |
306 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Electronics & Instrumentation |
292 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences |
266 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Chemistry |
272 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Economics |
278 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Mathematics |
273 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Physics |
280 |
| M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems |
267 |
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| Degree programme at Hyderabad Campus |
Cut-off BITSAT-2009 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Chemical |
281 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Civil |
285 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Electrical & Electronics |
295 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Mechanical |
290 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Computer Science |
296 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Electronics & Communication |
311 |
| B.Pharm.(Hons.) |
255 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences |
266 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Chemistry |
269 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Economics |
272 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Mathematics |
270 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Physics |
274 |
| M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems |
267 |
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| Degree programme at Pilani Campus |
Cut-off BITSAT-2008 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Chemical |
309 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Civil |
304 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Electrical & Electronics |
339 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Mechanical |
324 |
| B.Pharm.(Hons.) |
241 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Computer Science |
349 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Electronics & Instrumentation |
331 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences |
263 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Chemistry |
282 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Economics |
289 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Mathematics |
287 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Physics |
288 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): General Studies |
302 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Engineering Technology |
283 |
| M.Sc.(Tech.): Finance |
276 |
| M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems |
287 |
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| Degree programme at Goa Campus |
Cut-off BITSAT-2008 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Chemical |
281 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Electrical & Electronics |
304 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Mechanical |
290 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Computer Science |
313 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Electronics & Instrumentation |
295 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences |
248 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Chemistry |
265 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Economics |
271 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Mathematics |
270 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Physics |
272 |
| M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems |
272 |
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| Degree programme at Hyderabad Campus |
Cut-off BITSAT-2008 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Chemical |
280 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Civil |
285 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Electrical & Electronics |
299 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Mechanical |
291 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Computer Science |
306 |
| B.E.(Hons.): Electronics & Instrumentation |
306 |
| B.Pharm.(Hons.) |
230 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences |
248 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Chemistry |
264 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Economics |
266 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Mathematics |
268 |
| M.Sc.(Hons.): Physics |
267 |
| M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems |
272 |
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However based on the trends it is safe to say that every year the top 2% that do get admitted to BITS score more than 230 marks in the exam, with the engineering courses needing an average aspirant to secure at least 280 marks. However those aspiring to get into the Pilani campus must secure at least 300 marks. The marks must be especially high for the cream courses such as computer science and electronics and communications engineering.
The former requires a score of 340 to 350 for Pilani Campus and between 320 to 340 for Goa campus and 300+ for Hyderabad Campus. The latter requires a score of 300+ for Hyderabad and Goa campuses and 330+ for Pilani campus. The non engineering courses are fairly easier to get into with Msc General Studies and Msc Physics (depending on campus) being the cream of the lot, requiring close to 290 marks.
To all BITSAT aspirants Mera Career Guide wish you all the best and a happy counselling session. May you get the course that best suits your interests !! |
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| AIEEE Round-1 counseling for academic session 2010-11 starts from 8th to 23rd June,2010. Online registration, filling up the choices, Indicative seat, availability (MOCK Counseling) and Locking. Locking facility will be enabled only after June 12, 2010. The scope of getting in NITs is more in this year. The number of seats increased because of new ten NITs across India. |
The union cabinet decided to set up 10 new National Institutes of Technology (NITs), six of which will come up in northeastern states to facilitate quality technical and engineering education in the region.
The new NITs established in 2010
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Sikkim
- Goa
- Delhi
- Pondicherry
- Uttarakhand
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Currently, India has 20 such top technology and engineering schools, which are considered only second to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The process for setting up of these new NITs started in 2009-10 with formation of their respective societies, constitution of their board of governors, appointment of directors etc. The admissions to these new NITs will be made from the academic session 2010-11. The new NITs are being set up so as to meet the needs of states and union territories which do not have NITs as of now. This will meet their long standing demand.
The new NITs will be able to provide high quality education to many of the bright students from these regions, as 50 percent of the seats are to be filled from the eligible students from these states and union territories. The new NITs will increase the output of high quality engineering and science graduates in the short run and postgraduates and Ph.Ds in the long run.
All the Best to all students who are going for AIEEE counseling.
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| Admin: The author of the post is Neha Tekriwal a second year student from VIT, Vellore and once upon a time IIT JEE aspirant. |
Every year lakhs of students all over India appear for IIT entrance exam following their dream with all the hard work and burning midnight
candles. But hardly 2-3% of the total candidates are able to make their dreams come true. This is because the genuine efforts are by a few
only. I admit that there are few more to the crowd who worked with dedication but lagged in the race. What I believe, analysing student's
personal feedbacks and experiences and mine too, luck, the saint's phenmenon, also matters to add up to your rank.
Well the results are finally out and it brings me back to the past year reflections. I still remember the day I wrote my
entrance exam. I saw some of my friends at the exam centre. Almost everyone seemed to had sleepless nights for so long and now the day
had come to test their ability. Nervousness can be seen all around. Parents accompanying their children to the centre ,praying for them
and wishing heartiest good luck for the exam. Finally after all the rituals and ceremony the exam ended and now I was much relaxed then
ever before. It felt like I've been freed from the bars and took a deep breathe. Still the tension was not over. Phonebell ringing, every
person whom i even don't know all eagerly waiting to know how was your exam beta and telling stories. All my friends called and a long
discussion board started. Where ever i went jee discussions were on. Coaching institutes trying to predict the cut-offs , answers and
playing with students. This all buzzed me off.
Now within a period of one and half month the results are out online. I still remember the day when the result had to come. For the
first time after vacations, I woke up early in the morning and hooked my self to the net and went through all communities discussing
about the results which was going to come any moment.. And finally after a huge network traffic on the historic result site ,i entered
my roll no. and rest is a story..........
Talking about this year results, a total of 13104 candidates cleared the I.I.T.J.E.E. 2010 with Anumula Jithender Reddy from
Madras Zone topping the test. These students will be eligible in admissions in 15 IITs and ISM Dhanbad and IT-BHU.
Among girls Aakanksha Tushar Sharda emerged as a topper with an AIR of 18. 1476 girls qualified, out of 1.13 lakhs.
2357 OBC candidates cleared the test, 1773 SCs and 517 STs along with 174 physically challenged got through the test.
IITs have introduced online counselling this time. My heartiest congratulations to all the rank holders and all the best for their careers..
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Share on Facebook Abhishek Yadav, Co founder & President, N-CARE discusses how India is all set to become the knowledge capital of the world
|  | 1) What is Information Management and what is its scope in India?
Information Management is concerned with identifying, organising, evaluating, storing and disseminating information in the most effective and efficient manner. It involves understanding how organisations work, and how Information Strategies must take into account people's or business needs and behaviour. This involves leveraging information systems and Information Technology to maximise information resources to meet organisational objectives and individual requirements. | | The IT revolution and the need and creation of organised data and information has thrown huge opportunities of skilled manpower to analyse and manage this ongoing database and information. In the recent times it has been observed that the need for Information Management has expanded from IT to all major information/data creating sectors such as Telecom, Finance, Pharma, KPO/ ITES, Government, FMCG, etc. and when India is set to become a Knowledge Capital of the world, it gives huge opportunity for Analyst, Researchers or just informed Management Graduates who must have studied more on Industry through research route than traditional syllabus.
India being part of an emerging region is set to be more organised in terms of database and information management which will create an ever expanding need of skilled manpower to manage this.
2) Can you give us an overview of the (Market research/analysis/KPO) industry and how it is doing presently?
The KPO market is currently estimated at USD 3 billion and is expected to reach USD 16 billion by 2010 (Evaluserve, 2007; KPMG, 2007; Tan, 2007).The industry is estimated to aggregate revenues of USD 73.1 billion in FY2010, with the IT software and services industry accounting for USD 63.7 billion of revenues. Rest is ITES (KPO & BPO) (NASSCOM Strategic Review 2010)
3) Can you describe the current employment trends in this industry?
During FY2010 direct employment is expected to reach nearly 2.3 million, an addition of 90,000 employees, while indirect job creation is estimated at 8.2 million. (This includes KPO sector jobs). Availability of skilled talent has been India’s foremost attraction as a global sourcing country. India’s graduate outturn has more than doubled in the past decade, with addition of 3.7 million graduates in FY2010, a scale unmatched by any other country. However, some gaps in talent suitability exist, they are being addressed through strong provider-level initiatives and industry-led programmes. (NASSCOM Strategic Review 2010).
4) What kind of career opportunities is available in this sector?
There is an ever growing industry need for skilled manpower in the field of information management, research and analytics across all major sectors such as technology, telecom, Finance, Pharma, KPO/ ITES, Government, FMCG, etc. Job opportunities are available across various researches & analytics needs across above specific industry.
5) What are some of the skills and qualifications required for people in this sector?
Analytic and logical reasoning skills, penchant to seek industry knowledge, communication skills & project management skills. Candidates seeking admission to the undergraduate programs should have completed 12 years of education under the Indian Education system (CBSE or ICSE) or any equivalent Board in India or overseas, with English and Mathematics at the class X level. Candidates seeking admission to Post graduate programs - Students who have completed their graduation in any stream or appearing in the final year of their graduation from universities and institutions recognised by UGC can apply.
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If you are a fresh graduate and you want a high paying job where you can apply your knowledge and skills, KPOs are the best place to be in. High salary jobs are being offered to the graduates (MBA's, CA's, law graduates etc.) with a starting package of 4.2 to 4.8 lakhs per annum. And depending on the complexity of the work and processes and the organization (Exevo, Evalueserve or Pipal Research), the package can go up to 6 lacs per annum. Salaries in Indian KPO are 25%-50% higher than in other KPOs around the world.
Some of the best KPO companies in India are Genpact, Evalueserve, Ugam Solutions, WNS, 24/7Custmoer, ICICI OneSource, EXL Service, Copal Partners, Pangea3 and TechBooks. There is no doubt that the presence of so many companies as well as its sheer growth rate of 51% makes this a career to be yearned for.
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It is not just about the salaries at the entry level. Salaries are bound to increase later on also as the work outsourced to Indian KPOs is of high quality and of complex nature. It takes a lot of expertise and skills to carry out the work. Therefore many companies offer their employees 6 monthly salary hikes anywhere between 15%-20%.
And in the future also, the salaries are going to rise in the Indian KPO sector. This trend will last at least up to next 10-15 years. The reason being India's demography and the young talent pool available here. |
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If you have to choose a career today, KPO sector certainly seems to be the pick of the litter. More and more researches and reports are claiming high potential and myriad opportunities in this nascent sector in India. According to a report by GlobalSourcingNow, the Global Knowledge Process Outsourcing industry (KPO) is expected to reach USD 17 billion by 2010, of which USD 12 billion would be outsourced to India. In addition, the Indian KPO sector is also expected to employee more than 250,000 KPO professionals by 2011, compared with the current figure of 25,000 employees. While reports about this year are indeed optimistic and show the sheer market size Indian companies have over other nations, Reports are also suggesting phenomenal growth in the sector in the future as well.
A report by Evalueserve predicts that India will capture more than 70 percent of the KPO outsourcing sector by 2010. Apart from India, countries such as Russia, China, the Czech Republic, Ireland, and Israel are also expected to join the KPO industry. The Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) industry in India is likely to grow to US $11.2 billion in revenue by 2010-11 and is expected to employ approximately 255,000 professionals by March 2011, according to the same study. Among low-cost destinations, India will become the hub for providing research and analytics services. Today, the most significant barrier to growth is attrition among young professionals
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Almost two-thirds of professionals working in the KPO industry worldwide will be based in India, especially because this industry requires substantial domain expertise among professionals who are Doctors, Engineers, MBAs, Graduates in Science and Technology, Certified Financial Analysts, Accountants, Statisticians, Lawyers, Economists and Chartered Accountants. |
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