Higher Study

Forensic science covers a wide range of scientific disciplines and is one of the higherstudy options for science graduates, which leads to a career as a forensic scientist. To become a forensic scientist, one has to obtain a Master’s degree in forensic science. Few universities in India offer this course. Some of the universities also conduct courses in forensic science and criminology, criminology and criminal justice, etc at the postgraduate level. Those who complete MSc/ MA programmes in Forensic Science and Criminology or obtain a PhD in the relevant field can find jobs with law enforcement agencies, police departments and other investigative services of the Government. Forensic scientists can get jobs in Intelligence Bureau (IB) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and forensic laboratories. Those who qualify in the JRF / lectureship examination could seek jobs as lecturers. Forensic Science is offered by many universities in India at the Master’s degree level, often along with c...

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY (BFTECH) Exam: Written entrance exam For admission to: (i) Fouryear Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech) in Fashion Design/ Leather Design/ Accessory Design/ Textile Design/ Knitwear Design/ Fashion Communication (ii) Four-year Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech) in Apparel Production at National Institute of Fashion Technology centres at New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Rae Bareli Eligibility: (i) 10+2/ equivalent or pass grade in Sr Secondary Exam by National Open School with minimum five subjects or three to four years diploma, recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education.The written exam will include the two-hour General Ability Test (GAT) which comprises sub-tests in quantitative ability (class 12 level), communication ability, English comprehension, analytical ability and business domain test and the three-hour Creative Ability Test (CAT) assesses power of observation, innova...

Mombusho Scholars Association of India (MOSAI), is an association of Indians who went to study in Japan on a prestigious scholarship. You can contact folks at MOSAI through its website, www.mosai.org.in , which also has a hyperlink to a comprehensive website on studying in Japan, Despite being a developed country, in the league of the US and UK, Japan is not really a very expensive destination for higher studies. Your total annual expenditure, including tuition and living expenses, should be in the range of five to six lakh rupees. On an average, with partial scholarship, it may go down to three to four lakh rupees. You can get relevant information about Japanese government scholarships on www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/ Education/ japanese_government_scholarships.html The Japanese Language Professional Test is conducted twice a year. Although not mandatory, it's useful for getting scholarships. Several institutes provide tuition-waivers and accommodation facilities for international s...

HINDU-HITACHI SCHOLARSHIPS Technical training in Japan.There will be three scholarships in all.The scholarships are tenable in Japan for principally six months, commencing about July 2008.Trainees may have general training in one of the following products of Hitachi (i) Information and Telecommunication Systems (ii) Power and Industrial Systems and (iii) Digital Media Products, subject to the convenience of each of Hitachi’s establishments. Selected trainees will be provided return economy class air passage. Arrangements will also be made for free boarding and logging for trainees in Japan and to defray all expenses for travelling in Japan. In addition, each trainee will be paid a monthly fixed allowance to cover personal expenses Who can apply? Indian citizens who haven not completed 30 years of age as on March 31, 2008 and with minimum BE or BSc (Engineering) or its equivalent from a recognised university.At least one year’s professional experience in the above mentioned fields.Tho...

POST GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION Study of MS course in science communication (two years) commencing from July 2008. Five postgraduate fellowships are being offered by the National Council of Science Museums, Block GN, Sector V, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata - 700091 in collaboration with the Birla Institute of Technology and Science(BITS), Pilani on an off campus mode. Fellowship is Rs 5000 per month for two years with contingency of Rs 5000 per annum Who can apply? First class bachelor's degree in engineering/ tech in mechanical/ electrical/ electronics/ IT/ telecommunication/ instrumentation/ computer/ metallurgy/ chemical engg/ production engineering or first class MSc degree in physics/ chemistry/ bio science/ environmental science. Application: Log on to www.ncsm.org.in and www.ncsm.gov.in

ASIA FELLOWS AWARDS The Asia fellows awards are awarded by the Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF), Bangkok. The awards offer opportunities for outstanding young and mid-career level Asian scholars and professionals to conduct research in a participating Asian country for six to nine months. ASIA fellows awardees are placed at top-ranking research universities and non-academic institutions such as museums, archives or think tanks. • Requirements: Citizens of and residents in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, the Republic of Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Master's/doctoral degree or equivalent professional training and experiences, minimum of three years of university teaching experience for scholars or five years of work experience for professionals.Applicants must be 45 years old or younger at the appli...

A career in Retail management: With the strong economic boom, India's retail market is expected to cross USD 400 million by 2010, turning India into the biggest retail market in the world. Currently, in the organised retail sector, there is a huge manpower crisis in terms of knowledge and skill. If youngsters hone their skills in retailing through premier institutes which offer degree course in Retail Management then the world is your oyster! What is Retail management? It is not about being a sales person in a shopping mall and selling merchandise to customers. Retail management is a lot more than that.The Retail management course is about departmental store retailing and shopping mall retailing business. Retail merchandise professionals process all merchandise shipments, achieving store sales and profit, communicating with the clients, administrating the stores and many others. The Retail management course includes: Introduction to retail management, supply chain management, e...