Xavier Aptitute Test (XAT) 2012

XLRI Jamshedpur conducts XAT 2012 on behalf of Xavier Association of Management Institutes(XAMI). More than 16 core member institutes located in different parts of the country will accept the score for admission into Post Graduate Management Programme

Colleges accepting XAT Score:

• XLRI, Jamshedpur
• XIMR, Mumbai
• LIBA, Chennai
• Xaviers Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore
• Xaviers Institute of Management, Bhubhaneshwar
• Loyla Academy, Secunderabad
• Mar Athanasios College of Advanced studies, Ti ruvalla
• Mount Carmel Institute of Management, Banglore
• Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi
• St. Joseph's Institute of Mnagement,Trichy
• Andhra Loyla Institute of Management, Vijaywada
• St. Berchmans College, Kerala
• Xaviers Institute of Management, Jabalpur
• St. Joseph's College of Business Administration, Bangalore
• St. Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT), Mangalore
• St. Francis Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai

Centres will double up:

• There will be an increase in the number of XAT centres to reach out to more interested candidates. Details of the same would be released in due course of time.
• This has been done to prevent inconvenience to candidates who had to travel to other cities for giving XAT. The exam will be coordinated by XLRI, Jamshedpur.

XAT test format: The format of XAT would be pencil-paper based to ensure that candidates of all backgrounds are at par.

How to apply: Onlline registration begins from September 20,2011 to November 30,2011.

Exam Date: Sunday 8th January, 2012.

For more details Click here

Career after Engineering in Airforce

The Indian Air Force calls for enthusiastic and committed engineers to become a part of the Indian Air Force team. As an Engineer, you can soar into a rewarding and challenging career in the Indian Air Force. Following are the various branches in Air Force which you can choose as per your interest.

• Flying Branch
  
• Technical Branch
  
• Ground Duty Branch

1. Flying Branch
   As an engineer, you can enter the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy. The Air Force Academy is one of the most prestigious training establishments of the Indian Air Force. Here you will be trained either as a Fighter pilot, or a Helicopter pilot, or a Transport pilot and are a part of various peace and wartime missions.
   
   Modes of entry for engineers to join the Flying branch:
   
   1. Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE)
      You can take the Combined Defence Services Examination (written test conducted by UPSC) to join the Flying branch of the Indian Air Force. Men can join the Air Force through this mode of entry and will be given a Permanent Commission.
      Age: 19 to 23 years
      Marital Status: Single
      Nationality: Indian
      Gender: For men only.
      
      Educational Qualifications
      
      • Any Graduate (Three Year Course)/ BE / B Tech (Four Year Course) with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
      • Final Year students can also apply, provided they do not have any backlog.
      • No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.
      Advertisement Schedule: April and September Every Year
      
   2. National Cadet Corps Special Entry ( Through CO NCC Unit / DG NCC )
      As a Air Wing Senior division 'C' Certificate holder of the National Cadet Corps, you can apply to the Flying branch of the Indian Air Force. Men can join the Air Force through this mode of entry and will be given a Permanent Commission.
      
      Age: 19 to 23 years
      Marital Status: Single
      Nationality: Indian
      Gender: For men only.
      
      Educational Qualifications
      
      • Any Graduate Degree ( Three year Course)/ BE / B Tech ( Four Year Course) with minimum 60 % marks in Aggregate in all papers put together in Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
      • Final Year students can also apply, provided they do not have any backlog and min 60 % aggregate marks in the previous year/ semister.
      • NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate.
      Advertisement Schedule: April and October Every Year
   3. Flying (Pilot) Short Service Commission (For Men & women) with Term of Engagement of 14 Years with no further extension Both men and women are eligible to apply for short service commission in the flying branch.
      
      Age: 19 to 23 years
      Marital Status: Single
      Nationality: Indian
      Gender: This is applicable to both men and women.
      
      Educational Qualifications
      
      • Any Graduate Degree ( Three year Course)/ BE / B Tech ( Four Year Course) with minimum 60 % marks in Aggregate in all papers put together in Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
      • Final Year students can also apply, provided they do not have any backlog and min 60 % aggregate marks in the previous year/ semister.
      Advertisement Schedule: March and September Every Year
      
      Note: 1
      Permanent Commission:
      If you receive the Permanent Commission from the Indian Air Force, it means that you have been accepted in service for life. You will undergo a period of training for 52 weeks, during which time; you will be given the status of Flight Cadet.
      
      After you have successfully completed your training, you will join the Air Force in the rank of Flying Officer. Only men are granted the Permanent Commission.
      
      Note: 2
      Short Service Commission:
      If the Indian Air Force grants you the Short Service Commission, it means that you have been accepted in service for a period of ten years. Depending upon your performance, Air Force requirements and your inclination to continue, you can extend your tenure by five years.
      
      Thereafter, you can extend your tenure by another five years or retire at forty whichever comes first. The Short Service Commission is granted to both men and women.
   
   
   
   
2. Ground Duty Branch
   Ground Duty Branch: Permanent / Short Service Commission
   To join in this branch you need to qualify above mentioned entrance exams. But requirements will be differ.
   Age: 20 to 25 years
   Marital Status: Single
   Nationality: Indian
   Gender: This is applicable to both Men and Women.
   
   Educational Qualifications:
   “PG in Science / Geography or MCA (Provided Maths and Physics were taken at graduation level for both PGs & MCAs)
   
   OR
   M Tech in Atmospheric Science from IIT Delhi with 50 % and above marks”
   
   
   
3. Technical Branch
   You can apply for the Technical Branch via any of the two schemes listed below:
   
   • Direct Entry Scheme: After you have completed your engineering, you can join the Technical Branch through the Direct Entry Scheme. Both Men and Women can use this mode of entry to apply to the Indian Air Force.
   • University Entry Scheme (UES)
   
   Direct Entry Scheme:
   
   1. Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics): Permanent / Short Service Commission As an Aeronautical Engineer in the Electronics stream, you will be responsible for the communication and signals required on the Air Force station. You will also be in charge of the execution of preventive maintenance and servicing of aircraft. With further in-service training, you could also move to the repair and overhaul divisions of the Indian Air Force.
      
      Eligibility criteria:
      Age: 18 to 28 years
      Marital Status: Single
      Nationality: Indian
      Gender: This is applicable to both men and women.
      
      Educational Qualification:
      Minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together in
      
      • BE / B.Tech in Electronics / Telecommunication / Electrical / Communication / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation / Information Technology /Computer Science & Engineering or a combination of these subjects.
      • Diploma in Electronics of Madras Institute of Technology.
      • B Tech in Radio Physics and Electronics / Optics and Opto Electronics.
      • MSc Degree in Physics (With Electronics) / Electronics / Computer Science / Computer Applications
      • MCA with Maths, Physics and Electronics at graduation level.
      • MSc. Tech in Electronics and Radio Engineering
      • Section A&B Examination of the Associate Membership Examination of the Institution of Engineers (India) in Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunication subjects
      • Graduate Membership Examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers with subjects of Section A & full subjects of Section B by actual studies (Maths, Applied Electronics and Circuits, Principals of Communication Engineering, Transmission lines and Networks)
      • Section A & B of Examination of Aeronautical Society of India by Actual Studies in Avionics / Communication streams
      
      
   2. Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) Permanent / Short Service Commission:
      After you join the Indian Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer in the Mechanical stream, you could be placed at a position that requires you to be involved with preventive maintenance and servicing of aircraft or of common user and specialist application vehicles. You could also be involved in the safety and maintenance of firearms and ammunition at an Air Force Base.
      
      Eligibility criteria:
      Age: 18 to 28 years
      Marital Status: Single
      Nationality: Indian
      Gender: This is applicable to both men and women.
      
      Educational Qualification:
      
      Minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together in
      
      • BE / B.Tech in Aeronautical / Mechanical / Production / Industrial Production or a combination of these subjects
      • Section A and B of Associate Membership Examination of Institution of Engineering (India) with Mechanical / Aeronautical subjects by actual studies
      • Section A and B of Associate Membership Examination of the Aeronautical Society of India with Group I (Design and Production) or Group II (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) subjects by actual studies
   Advertisement Schedule: February and August Every Year University Entry Scheme (UES) Permanent Commission (For Male only)
   Educational Qualifications: The candidate must be currently studying in Pre-final year of BE / B Tech degree course in the relevant streams of engineering as mentioned above and must have secured minimum of 60% marks in aggregate up to the last semester for which results have been declared, at the time of applying / AFSB testing. There must be No backlog / arrears of papers of previous semesters. On completion of degree, minimum 60% of marks in aggregate are mandatory.
   
   Age: 18 to 28 years
   Marital Status: Single
   Nationality: Indian
   
   Application Procedure:
   The procedure for sending your application is fairly simple. The first stage is to watch out for the advertisement inviting applications in the leading newspapers and the Employment News. After you spot the relevant ad, you send your application in the format mentioned in the advertisement, before the last date of receiving of application To see the format of application and to select the branch which you want to apply please log on to:
   careerairforce.nic.in
   
   Selection Procedure:
   Selection Procedure involves
   Step 1 – Scrutiny of Applications
   Step 2 – Testing Officer Like Qualities
   Step 3 – Conducting of Medical Examinations
   Step 4 – Preparing All India Merit List
   
   Step 1 -Scrutiny of Applications
   The selection procedure begins immediately after you send your application forms. All application forms are first checked for eligibility after which you will receive a call letter with further instructions.
   
   If seek entry into the Flying Branch through the NDA or CDSE, your applications need to be sent to UPSC, New Delhi. UPSC conducts a written test twice a year in April & August (NDA) and April & September (CDSE).
   
   Advertisements for the examinations are released about six months in advance. Qualifying in these exams take you to step two. If you apply for Short Service Commission Flying (Pilot) or as an NCC Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate holder, your application is processed by Air HQ and call letter issued by AFSBs.
   
   If your have applied to the Technical Branch you will be required to appear the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). Similarly, for non tech ground duty branches, you would require to appear for a Common Entrance Test (CET). If you pass the EKT/CET, you move to the next step.
   
   Step 2 - Testing Officer Like Qualities
   If you have successfully cleared Step 1, you will receive a call letter to report to any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Varanasi and Mysore. At the Air Force Selection Boards, you undergo a number of psychological tests, an interview and group activities, which are collectively called the Officer Like Qualities (OLQ) Tests. These tests are designed to gauge your potential and suitability as an officer in the Armed Forces.
   
   
   • The Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a Psychologist.
   • The Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor tests. We expect active physical participation from you.
   • The Interview involves a personal conversation with our Interviewing Officer.
   These tests will be explained to you in detail before they are conducted at the Selection Board.
   
   The following is the schedule for OLQ Tests:
   Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) is a unique test. It is aimed at assessing a candidate’s aptitude to be trained as a pilot. PABT is being used as an independent selection device to induct potential officers into Flying Branch of Indian Air Force.
   
   PABT comprises three tests
   
   
   • Instrument Battery Test (INSB),
   • Sensory Motor Apparatus Test (SMA) and
   • Control Velocity Test (CVT).
   These tests measure the psychomotor co-ordination skill of the individual. These tests are conducted on a single day and administered only once in life time.
   
   Step 3 - Conducting of Medical Examinations
   If you have applied for the Flying branch and are found suitable by the Selection Board, you would be sent to the Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or the Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Bangalore for a thorough medical examination.
   
   If you have applied for the Technical or Ground Duty Branches and are found suitable, you may be asked to return home and await a call for a medical examination or be sent directly for the medical examination.
   
   Step 4 -Preparing All India Merit List
   An All India Merit List is compiled on the basis of your performance at the AFSB and subject to being medically fit. Based on the vacancies available, Air HQ would issue joining instructions to join Air Force Academy for the training.
   
   Physical Standards:
   Physical fitness is one of the most important prerequisites for joining the Air Force. Irrespective of the branch you are applying for, you must fulfil some basic physical standards.
   
   Common General physical requirements:
   You must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease/ disability, which is likely to interfere with efficient performance of duties. There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or overweight. The height and weight standards for men and women differ.
   
   Your chest should be well developed. The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cm. There should be no disease of bones and joints of the body.
   
   
   You should be free of any past history of mental breakdown or fits.
   Your hearing should be normal without any evidence of present or past disease of the ear, nose and throat.
   
   There should be no sign of functional or organic disease of the heart and blood vessels. Your blood pressure should also be normal.
   
   The muscles of the abdomen should be well developed without any enlargement of the liver or spleen. Any evidence of disease of internal organs of the abdomen can be a cause for rejection.
   
   An un-operated hernia can make you unfit for selection. If operated, this should have been done at least six months prior to the present examination and healing should be complete without any potential for recurrence.
   
   There should be no hydrocele, varicocele or piles. If operated for hydrocele and/or varicocele, this should have been done at least six months prior to the present examination and healing should be complete without any recurrence.
   Urine examination will be done and any abnormality, if detected, can be a cause for rejection.
   
   Any disease of the skin, which is likely to cause disability or disfigurement, will also be a cause for rejection.
   Vision will be tested. You must have good binocular vision. In case you have undergone or are detected to have undergone Radial Keratotomy, or any other procedure to improve the visual acuity, you will be permanently rejected. You should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth. A minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable.
   
   When 32 teeth are present, the total dental points are 22. You should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea.
   
   The following are conditions pertaining to women that will entail rejection for all Air Force Duties:
   
   • Acute or chronic pelvic infection
   • Severe menorrhagia
   • Severe dysmenorrhea
   • Complete prolapse of uterus
   • Pregnancy/ Amenorrhea
   • Any other gynaecological condition, if so considered by the specialist.

Statistics as a Career

Statistics is a recognized professional career and is among the top career choices made by students in India. Statistics in simple words, deals with study of analysis and presentation of numerical data. Statistics has lot of scope in terms of career opportunities. Students having interest in Mathematical Calculations opt for Statistics career in large numbers. Statisticians collect, verify and interpret data and use the same to solve problems in a wide variety of fields. The services of a statistician are required in every field right from government offices to international sporting events. The job of statistician is not something out of the world, but something that affects each one of us in one way or the other.

Different areas of statistics are crime statistics, census statistics, ecological statistics, medical statistics, statistics on job-seekers, on education, film statistics, cricket statistics, oil statistics, market statistics, accident statistics, labour statistics, population statistics, election statistics, district-city-state statistics, tourism statistics etc. All these areas require the analytical brain and comprehending ability of a statistician to interpret numerical data and explain to the common public what the numbers mean and how it can be beneficial to the common man.

Skills required :

• Strong foundation in 'mathematical statistics'
• Ability to interact with persons from diverse fields to understand a problem.
• Logical thinking ability to comprehend key facts leading to formulation of the solution process
• Versatility in solving problems and appraisal of results.
• Strong background in statistical computing
• Ability to stay updated on recent literature and statistical software

Almost every country in this world has their own statistical agencies or bureaus. The apex body of the official statistical system in India is the Department of Statistics in the Ministry of Planning and Programme Implementation. This department acts as the nodal agency for the planned development of the country's statistical system. It comprises the Central Statistical Organisation, the National Sample Survey Organisation etc. This body also administers the Indian Statistical Institutes the most prestigious statistical studies institutes in the country.

Job Opportunities:
A wide variety of job opportunities exist for trained statisticians both in the private as well as government sectors. They may work individually or as part of interdisciplinary teams. Teaching and research field are open to candidates with a master's degree and doctorate. While a statistician's job may appear to be boring and monotonous to an outsider, it is not so. Some amount of work may require a statistician to work in the comforts of a proper office environment. However, fieldwork may be required in some cases and this may involve a lot of traveling for collection of data.

Students with a B.Sc. Statistics Degree can look for jobs in Banking, Computer programming or even Quality control. Students with a B.Sc. Statistics degree can also think about Actuarial Science as a specialization and look for training in the Insurance industry. Colleges that offer B.Sc. Statistics Degrees may also have some form of placement assistance where students will be given industry contacts where they can apply for jobs after graduation. Some colleges ensure that students undergo industry interaction in the form of final year projects for training.

Though career options for stu¬dents with a BSc (Honours) degree in statistics are available in the private sector, (he academia recommends a postgraduate degree in statistics. This is because, the typical job profile in 'analytics' in the industry* demands a very strong foundation in academics. It is indeed thought-provoking that for those looking beyond the horizon, while a bachelor's or a master's degree should be reasonable, a PhD in a relevant field is the mantra for never looking back in life. jobs in India exist in the capacities of data interpreters, data analysts, statisticians and enumerators. Many of the scholars completing statistics courses are appointed by educational and research institutes in India and abroad. Appointments are in the opportunities of lecturers, assistant professors or research scholars. For good positions in government jobs one has appear for the INDIAN STATISTICAL SERVICES exam conducted by he UPSC, The exam is conducted for three days duration . You can have all other information from the website : www.upsc.gov.in

The renowned statistics colleges in India are:

1. Indian Statistical Institute, Head quarters: Kolkata
   Branches:, New Delhi , Mumbai , Chennai, Bangalore
   Website: http://www.isical.ac.in/index.php
   These institutes impart B.Stat (Honours), M.Stat . and Ph.D. courses in statistics
2. Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh,
   Website: www.bhu.ac.in/aboutbhu
   Course: Research in Statistics sponsored by Rockefeller Foundation
   Courses in Distance mode:
   BA / B.Sc Statistics courses in Distance Education Universities
   • BA in Nagarjuna University
   • BA in Osmania University
   • B.Sc in Andhra University
   • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad
   • B.Sc in Dravidian University
   • B.Sc in Vinayaka Mission

Company Secretary

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is a premier National Professional body established by Act of Parliament to develop and regulate the Profession of Company Secretaries.

ICSI imparts training in Company Secretaryship by Distance Learning (by correspondence) enabling students to qualify as Company Secretaries. The Institute provides “Course Material” for all the subjects at the time of Registration. There is also provision for Optional Oral Coaching classes.

Career as a Company Secretary is not only prestigious and financially rewarding but also carries with it a high level of job satisfaction.

3 Stages to become a Company Secretary
The student who would like to join the Course after 10+2 has to undergo three stages to pursue the Company Secretaries Course i.e.

• Foundation Programme
• Executive Programme
• Professional Programme

In addition, the student has to undergo Practical Training for about 15 months which a student may opt to start after passing the Executive Programme.

The Student who would like to join the Course after passing the Graduation has to undergo two stages of the Company Secretaryship i.e.

• Executive Programme
• Professional Programme

Besides, the student has to undergo Practical Training for about 15 months.

Who is Eligible?

• Foundation Programme which is of eight months duration can be pursued by 10+2 pass students of Arts, Science or Commerce stream.
• Executive Programme can be pursued by a Graduate of all streams except Fine Arts.
• Professional Programme can be pursued only after clearing the Executive Programme of CS Course.

Training:
A Student has to undergo 15 months Management Training in Companies sponsored by the Institute after passing the Executive or Professional Programme or under the guidance of a Company Secretary in Practice.

After qualifying Professional Examination and on successful completion of training a candidate is admitted as an Associate Member of the ICSI and can use the letters ACS after his/her name i.e. Associate Company Secretary.

Admission
Admission to the CS Course is open throughout the year. Examinations are held twice a year in June & December.

Cut off dates for admission to CS course:

For Foundation Programme

• 31st March for appearing in December Examination in the same year
• 30th September for June Examination next year

For Executive Programme

• 28th February for December Exams in the same year
• 31st August for June Exam next year
  

CS Prospectus can be obtained from any of the offices of the Institute across India and

• Cost of Prospectus for Foundation Programme:
  Rs. 200/- by cash payment
  Rs. 250/- by Post or courier
• Cost of Prospectus for the Executive Programme:
  Rs. 300/- by cash payment
  Rs.350/- by Post or courier

Payment Option:
The payment can be sent to the Headquarters by demand draft drawn in favour of ‘The Institute of Company Secretaries of India’ payable at New Delhi OR by cash across the counter from the Headquarters, Regional Offices & a few of the Chapters.

Fee Structure for CS Course

• The fee for CS Foundation Programme is - Rs. 3600/-
• The fee for Executive Programme -
  Rs. 7000/- for Commerce Graduates -
  Rs. 7750/- for Non Commerce Students

ICSI offices across India
The ICSI has its Headquarters at ICSI House 22 Institutional Area Lodi Road New Delhi and Regional offices at Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & New Delhi and 69 Chapters located in various cities in India.

ICSI has 66 Examination Centres scattered all over India including one overseas centre at Dubai.

The CS Course is:

• Recognized by the various Universities for admission to PhD Course
• Appointment of Lecturers in Commerce & Management

SUBJECTS FOR CS
There are 4 papers in CS Foundation Programme

• English and Business Communication
• Economics and Statistics
• Financial Accounting
• Elements of Business Laws and Management

There are 6 papers divided into 2 Modules in CS Executive Programme Module I

• General and Commercial Laws
• Company Accounts, Cost and Management Accounting
• Tax Laws

Module II

• Company Law
• Economic and Labour Laws
• Securities Laws and Compliances

There are 8 papers divided into 4 Modules in CS Professional Programme Module I

• Company Secretarial Practice
• Drafting, Appearances and Pleadings

Module II

• Financial, Treasury and Forex Management
• Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency

Module III

• Strategic Management, Alliances and International Trade
• Advanced Tax Laws and Practice

Module IV

• Due Diligence and Corporate Compliance Management
• Governance, Business Ethics and Sustainability

Role of a Company Secretary
By virtue of integrated knowledge of multiple disciplines of law, management, finance and corporate governance, a Company Secretary is the vital link between the company, its Board of Directors, Shareholders, Government and other Agencies.

The Company Secretary is:

• An in-house legal expert; a compliance officer of the Company.
• An expert in corporate laws, securities laws & capital market and corporate governance
• Chief advisor to the board of directors on best practices in corporate governance
• Responsible for all regulatory compliances of company
• Corporate planner and strategic manager

Employment Prospects
A qualified company secretary has openings in Employment and as Practising
Independent Professional

• Companies with a paid up share capital of Rs.2 crores or more are compulsorily required to appoint a whole time Company Secretary who is a Member of ICSI
• All companies seeking listing on Stock Exchange are required to appoint a whole time company secretary
• Membership of the Institute is recognized for appointment to superior posts and services under Central Government.

Self-Employment/Practicing Company Secretaries

• After obtaining a ‘Certificate of Practice’ from the Institute, Members of the Institute can go in for Independent Practice.
• Every company having a paid-up share capital of Rs. Ten Lakhs or more but less than Rs. Two Crores is required to engage the services of a Secretary in Whole-Time Practice for issue of Compliance Certificate.
• Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, Practising Company Secretaries have been authorized to issue Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in the Clause.

Placement
The Institute and its offices maintain the database of the members / students desirous of employment. The Institute also assists the members and students for Placement. Campus interviews are also conducted for assisting the students to get employment. Vacancies for the post of Company Secretaries received by the Institute are placed on ICSI Website for reference.

For Further details click here