Q.
I have completed my BA from Kanpur university. I am pursuing an MCA (G-group) from ICFAI University under the 360-degree flexible education scheme. My course will end in January 2011. I have good command over data structure using C and Java. To get a good job, what are the other things that I should do, ie earn a higher degree etc. Should I take up a course from CDAC? -Ritesh Kr Sinha
A.
If you are interested in a career in IT, the MCA directly trains you for this. The three-year professional MCA degree programme provides a sound theoretical background as well as good practical exposure to the demands of the information technology industry in India. Unless you wish to specialise in any one area of the IT industry, you do not need to study further and can directly apply for a job. There continues to be a demand in the IT sector for professionals with MCA qualifications, and jobs vary according to different requirements of IT companies in terms of services provided. You could work as a system analyst in a big company, develop software for companies like Microsoft, Infosys etc., work as a systems analysts in a corporate, as an Internet expert, design specialist, or take up a career in computer education. You can also get into systems development for different usages, provide solutions to your clients and design customised software, develop platforms for software- or server-based companies, or design vast networks for a range of clients like hospitality companies, the Indian Railways and so on. Once you have some years of experience, you can decide whether you wish to specialise in any particular field of computer technology and can take up a short course or certification programme.
Q.
I am an IAS aspirant currently doing my graduation from Delhi university (second year). I am interested in taking history and anthropology as my subjects in mains as well as in preliminary (history). Please advise me on the best books that one can read up on for history and anthropology. Will IGNOU’s study material be good for IAS preparation? I also want to know about the best IAS coaching institutes in and around Delhi. -Anurag
A.
There are a number of guide books available in the market that give you details of the complete syllabus for each subject of the civil services exam, and a list of books you can buy. Employment News also carries such information, and you can also check the Internet. More details are available on the UPSC’s website, www.upsc.ac.in. Several study websites also provide guidance and study material. Specialised coaching for all the three stages of the civil services examination is given by a large number of coaching institutes, many of which offer postal coaching, or through the Internet. They also offer study material, sample papers, syllabus for the exams, and so on. Among the better known coaching institutes are Brilliant Tutorials, Rao’s IAS Study Circle, Sachdeva PT College, among others. You must also read at least one newspaper cover to cover every day, as well as a range of national and international magazines, and periodicals to keep abreast of the latest developments in politics, international relations, science and technology and sports. The civil services exam is very competitive, so you must frankly evaluate your chances and be prepared to work very hard for it.
Q.
I am a Class XII student (commerce) of CBSE. Is it necessary to take up general mathematics as an additional subject? I am very weak in trigonometry and want to drop this subject. I want to do chartered accountancy (CA) in the future. Will the lack of maths as a subject in Class XII hamper my eligibility for any CA institutes? Trigonometry is of no use in chartered accountancy. -Rekha
A.
You can take up a BCom degree programme and do chartered accountancy without taking maths in Class XII. Although taking maths is useful for any student getting into this field, it is not necessary. To be successful in the financial field, you need to have a basic knowledge of maths, good analytical skills, problem-solving and decision-making abilities and computer skills. You can apply for the Common Proficiency Test (CPT) and sit for the test after Class XII, and then follow up on the training and articleship. However, you can also do the CA programme after BCom.
I have completed my BA from Kanpur university. I am pursuing an MCA (G-group) from ICFAI University under the 360-degree flexible education scheme. My course will end in January 2011. I have good command over data structure using C and Java. To get a good job, what are the other things that I should do, ie earn a higher degree etc. Should I take up a course from CDAC? -Ritesh Kr Sinha
A.
If you are interested in a career in IT, the MCA directly trains you for this. The three-year professional MCA degree programme provides a sound theoretical background as well as good practical exposure to the demands of the information technology industry in India. Unless you wish to specialise in any one area of the IT industry, you do not need to study further and can directly apply for a job. There continues to be a demand in the IT sector for professionals with MCA qualifications, and jobs vary according to different requirements of IT companies in terms of services provided. You could work as a system analyst in a big company, develop software for companies like Microsoft, Infosys etc., work as a systems analysts in a corporate, as an Internet expert, design specialist, or take up a career in computer education. You can also get into systems development for different usages, provide solutions to your clients and design customised software, develop platforms for software- or server-based companies, or design vast networks for a range of clients like hospitality companies, the Indian Railways and so on. Once you have some years of experience, you can decide whether you wish to specialise in any particular field of computer technology and can take up a short course or certification programme.
Q.
I am an IAS aspirant currently doing my graduation from Delhi university (second year). I am interested in taking history and anthropology as my subjects in mains as well as in preliminary (history). Please advise me on the best books that one can read up on for history and anthropology. Will IGNOU’s study material be good for IAS preparation? I also want to know about the best IAS coaching institutes in and around Delhi. -Anurag
A.
There are a number of guide books available in the market that give you details of the complete syllabus for each subject of the civil services exam, and a list of books you can buy. Employment News also carries such information, and you can also check the Internet. More details are available on the UPSC’s website, www.upsc.ac.in. Several study websites also provide guidance and study material. Specialised coaching for all the three stages of the civil services examination is given by a large number of coaching institutes, many of which offer postal coaching, or through the Internet. They also offer study material, sample papers, syllabus for the exams, and so on. Among the better known coaching institutes are Brilliant Tutorials, Rao’s IAS Study Circle, Sachdeva PT College, among others. You must also read at least one newspaper cover to cover every day, as well as a range of national and international magazines, and periodicals to keep abreast of the latest developments in politics, international relations, science and technology and sports. The civil services exam is very competitive, so you must frankly evaluate your chances and be prepared to work very hard for it.
Q.
I am a Class XII student (commerce) of CBSE. Is it necessary to take up general mathematics as an additional subject? I am very weak in trigonometry and want to drop this subject. I want to do chartered accountancy (CA) in the future. Will the lack of maths as a subject in Class XII hamper my eligibility for any CA institutes? Trigonometry is of no use in chartered accountancy. -Rekha
A.
You can take up a BCom degree programme and do chartered accountancy without taking maths in Class XII. Although taking maths is useful for any student getting into this field, it is not necessary. To be successful in the financial field, you need to have a basic knowledge of maths, good analytical skills, problem-solving and decision-making abilities and computer skills. You can apply for the Common Proficiency Test (CPT) and sit for the test after Class XII, and then follow up on the training and articleship. However, you can also do the CA programme after BCom.
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