I am a third-year BCom student working full-time in the business process outsourcing sector. I am going to prepare for the Combined Defence Service (CDS) exam. I devoted considerable time on the internet trying to understand the various ways of preparation but now I am really confused whether to join an institute or study on my own. Please guide me.
-Ranjith To be eligible for the CDS exam, you just have to do well in your graduation, be between 19 and 25 years old and have an aptitude and inclination for defence service.
Your aptitude and abilities will be tested in the entrance tests and during the interview. It is not necessary to join any coaching institute if you prepare well by yourself according to the service you wish to get into. The CDSE syllabus includes questions from English, general knowledge and elementary mathematics. There is a lot of study materials available in the market which students can purchase and practise from.
Read one or two newspapers every day, and try to solve as many model question papers as you can. The important thing is to stay motivated and be well prepared.
If you clear the exam, you will be called to appear for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview and psychometric tests. Recommended candidates have to appear for a medical examination before a special medical board.
Those found medically fit are placed in order of merit. The final selections are made according to this order up to the number of vacancies available at the time.
All this information, including physical requirements for entry and dates of the exams, is available in the directories of competitive exams available around the country.
I wish you the best of luck!
Counselling degree I have completed my BA with additional psychology honours. I'd like to pursue my master's in psychology and become a counsellor. Which university's postgraduate degree in psychology is valued more Punjabi University, Patiala, or Panjab University, Chandigarh?
--Jaagrit There is no official ranking of universities, except for the National Assessment and Accreditation Council grades awarded to colleges and other higher education institutions.
You can check www.naac.gov.in. As you will see both Panjab University and Punjabi University have `A' grade. However, other than the qualification and the value accorded to the institution, what employers look for is the course curriculum, the internship work that you take up and of course, your academic profile in terms of your marks from school through university. Some work experience in the area of interest may also help you.
A counsellor works in different kinds of settings schools, colleges, clinics, counselling centres, welfare departments as well as in private practice. There are counselling services that specialise in particular groups, for example, young people, the elderly, or in specific problems such as drug addiction, AIDS etc. A counsellor assists people in personal, family, mental health, educational and career decisions and problems. Their duties depend on the individuals they serve and the settings in which they work. Today, there is a growing need for counselling psychologists to help people in their emotional, behavioural and psychological problems.
Once you know which area you wish to work in, you could specialise in it at the MA level, or take on an internship that will expose you to the field and help build your career profile.
Subject combination I am going to appear for my Class 12 examination under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in 2012 as a private candidate. I completed my Class 10 board exams with great marks. I am opting for English, history, Hindi, business studies and political science. Is this combination allowed? What career options will I have with these?
--Lubna As per CBSE rules, you can take any subject combination so long as they adhere to those offered by the affiliating school from where you are appearing as a private candidate. With history and political science, you can consider a range of careers such as mass communications, civil services, teaching, law and so on, depending on your interest and abilities.
If you are interested in a business and commerce-related career like business management, banking, and accountancy, you may take up subjects such as economics and accounts along with business studies. This needs to be given a thought before selecting subjects in senior school.
You could also consider take the Class 12 exam through the National Institute of Open Schooling (www.nios.ac.in) where you are required to take a minimum of five subjects and can include commerce along with history and political science and one or two languages.
Beyond a compartment With a compartment in economics, can someone with 47% marks apply for admission to the BCom or the BBA courses at the University of Delhi?
--Garima Garg Students with a compartment in one subject can get provisional admission in Delhi University colleges if the aggregate marks with the compartment are within the minimum marks required for admission. The minimum marks required for BCom (hons) is 45%. So an applicant with 47% is eligible to apply for admission. However, as most cut-off scores for this subject are much higher, and most colleges have additional subject requirements, you would need to check if admission is likely. Admission to the BBA course is through a test for students with a minimum of 50% marks in Class 12. It is, therefore, best to apply to a private college for entry to a BBA course, or to pursue a bachelor's degree through distance education while taking up a vocational course in a subject such as accountancy, banking, or computers.
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