Wednesday, September 5, 2012

North Bengal University DDE Invites Applications for Distance M.A/M.Sc Programs


North Bengal University, Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) invites applications for admission to Distance Master of Arts (M.A)/Master of Science (M.Sc.) program for the commencing session 2012-13.

Eligibility  
For the complete detail about the program, eligibility criteria and application procedure follow this link.
Website- www.ddenbu.in

Important Dates-
  • Last date of submission of application form: Saturday, September 08, 2012.

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research Mumbai PGDM Admissions 2013-2015


SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai invites applications for admission in Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), a two-year, full time, residential programme offering specializations in finance, operations, marketing and information management for the commencing session 2013-15.

The PGDM programme is recognized by AICTE, accredited as equivalent to MBA by NBA, Accredited by AMBA (UK based accreditation body) and rated A*** by CRISIL.

This program aims at promoting an inquiring and analytical mind, which proactively seeks the right knowledge, acquires the appropriate skills and promotes the right attitude to develop capabilities needed to manage enterprises in the 21st century. The programme provides significant long-term value addition to an individual’s career through constantly evolving innovative pedagogic approach. It inculcates in the participants a drive for individual excellence while reinforcing a collaborative culture.

Eligibility  
For the complete detail about the program, eligibility criteria and application procedure follow this link.
Website- www.spjimr.org

Important Dates-                             
  • Admission forms available online: 5th September 2012
  • Last date of application: 30th November 2012
  • Last date for updating CAT / XAT / GMAT Score: 11:59 pm, 2nd February, 2013
  • Interview Dates: February 2013
  • Immersion calls declared: Last week of February 2013
  • Immersion: 1st & 2nd March 2013

Careers in Agriculture

India is one of the top agricultural products producing country in the globe. Agricultural plays an important role in India’s economy and contributes around 29.4% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). A graduate who specializes in this field is known as agriculturists. The production of fruits, vegetables and food grains depends on agriculture; on the other hand many industries dependent on the agricultural for raw material.

Many opportunities are available today in agriculture such as horticulture, food science, poultry farming, animal science, soil science, dairying and plant science. Presently, poultry farming, dairying and horticulture offers attractive returns.

List of courses available in agriculture science: -

  • Certificate in Agriculture Science    
  • Certificate course in Bio-fertilizer Production    
  • Certificate course in Food & Beverage Service     
  • Diploma in Agriculture    
  • Diploma in Food Processing
  • Diploma Courses in Agriculture and Allied Practices
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
  • Bachelor of Science in Crop Physiology
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agriculture        
  • Master of Science in Agriculture
  • Master of Science in Agriculture Botany    
  • Master of Science in Biological Sciences
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Fishery Science
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture    
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Entomology    
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Biotechnology

 

Basic Eligibility


For admission in to bachelor’s degree program, you need to have a 10+2 examination certificate with science subject such as (biology, math and chemistry).  The duration of this course is 3 years.

For pursuing a master’s degree you should have a bachelor's degree with science subjects such as (biology, math and chemistry). The duration for this course is 2 years.

Specializations

Some of its specialized fields are: -

  • Agriculture Economics
  • Agriculture Entomology
  • Agriculture Genetics
  • Agriculture Microbiology
  • Agronomy
  • Horticulture
  • Horticulture
  • Hydroponics
  • Plant Breeding
  • Soil science and Agri chemistry
  • Weed sciences

 

Job Prospects


Agriculture deals with the food and related products. Agriculture has lot of potential in terms of career opportunities. With the commercialization of horticulture and agriculture there are wide-ranging opportunities for government jobs as well as private enterprise.

Postgraduate students can work as supervisors, researcher, distributors, and engineer; or they can also start his/her own business.

Agricultural Engineering: This area involves improving of agricultural machineries, soil power, and water conservation, agriculture and farm structures. Many opportunities are available in this area.

Agro-industry: This area involves grain processing, dairy processing, fats and oils, production, meat packing, fibers, pesticides, fertilizer, and food processing. Graduates in this area can work as researcher, sales and promotion, engineers, technologists, scientists, as well as in production.

Agriculture Management: Graduates must have knowledge of agriculture and management fields. They can work in estates and tea gardens.

Corporations: Graduates from in this area can get employment in Warehousing Corporation and Food Corporation, State Farm Corporation and National Seed Corporation.

Estates and tea gardens: Many employment opportunities are available to graduates in estates and tea gardens with good remuneration.

Self employment: Graduates with some experience can start his/her own business such as agriculture product shops, agriculture firms and agribase industry.

Services Sector: Graduates from this sector can work as agricultural technicians, veterinarians, graders, agricultural statisticians and agricultural consultants.

Other career options in the field of agriculture and allied practices: -

  • Agri-Business
  • Agricultural Education
  • Agricultural Journalism
  • Agricultural Research
  • Banking
  • Conservation
  • Farming
  • Seri-culture
  • Services in Agriculture

Top Agricultural colleges in India        

  •     Allahabad Agricultural Institute (Uttar Pradesh) 211007
  •     Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi 110012
  •     Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Lzatnagar (Uttar Pradesh) 243122.
  •     National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana) 132001
  •     Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Jaiprakash Road, Seven Bungalow, Mumbai (Maharashtra) 400061
  •     Forest Research Institute, PO. New Forest, Dehra Dun-248195.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Amity University Noida Invites Applications for MBA Program


Amity University, Noida invites applications for admission to full time Master in Business Administration (MBA) program for the commencing session 2012-13.

Eligibility             
For the complete detail about the program, eligibility criteria and application procedure follow this link.

Important Dates-                           

Last date for submitting application form is:
  •     Lucknow: Thursday, September 06, 2012
  •     Jaipur: Thursday, September 06, 2012
  •     Gurgaon (Manesar): Thursday, September 06, 2012
  •     Gwalior: Thursday, September 06, 2012

University of Calicut Invites Applications for M.Sc in Radiation Physics Program



University of Calicut invites applications for admission to three year full time Master of Science (M.Sc) in Radiation Physics for the commencing session 2012-13.
                                  
Eligibility  
For the complete detail about the program, eligibility criteria and application procedure follow this link.

Important Dates-                           
  •     Last date for submission of application form: Monday, September 10, 2012
  •     Date of entrance examination: Saturday, September 15, 2012