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17. College of Engineering, Anna University, Guindy LANDSCAPE 18. Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal 19. Jadavpur University, Faculty of Engg & Tech, Kolkata here are about 4000 Engineer- “Missile Man of India”, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Engineering and Civil Engineering. 20. Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad ing Colleges in India. Due to this Kalam(Aero Space Engineering), N.R. Interdisciplinary engineering studies are Tover proliferation, an Engineering Narayana Murthy(Software Engineering) the new flavor of the season. So the 21. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Indore 43. Dirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and degree is losing its sheen. But engi- of Infosys, E. Sreedharan(Civil Engi- Mechatronics, biomedical engineering, 22. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Hyderabad neers from reputed institutions are still Communication Technology, (DAIICT), Gandhinagar neering) of Konkan Railway and Delhi plastic engineering, Textile engineering 23. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Guwahati in demand. Metro, Sabeer Bhatia (Electrical Engi- and medical electronics etc are also 44. Govt. College of Engineering, Pune From construction of roads and 24. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, neering) of Hotmail, and Oscar winner gaining popularity. 45. PSG college of Technology, Coimbatore buildings to automobiles and telecom- Resool Pookkutty(Audio Engineering)- In this Engineering Guide, Edubeans Valiamala, Trivandrum 46. National Institute of Engineering, Mysore munications, engineers are required in aspiring engineers in India have a lot to presents to you a list of best Engineer- 25. Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala almost every area of human endeavour look up to. ing colleges of India. A state wise list 47. Bengal Engineering & Science University, Shibpur, 26. Delhi Technological University, Delhi (Formerly known one can think of. It should come as no Though engineering has continuously was also given. We share the idea on Howrah surprise to anyone that the only Indian been growing with new and exotic how to select a branch/college. A brief as Delhi College of Engg.) 48. International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), education brand recognized worldwide, branches, there are some that are time- on new branches will help you a lot. 27. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur Hyderabad namely the Indian Institute of Technol- tested and hugely popular like Com- So the Edubeanz Engineering guide will 28. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of ogy (IIT), belongs to engineering. puter Science Engineering, Information give insight to those serious engineer- 49. Malavya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur Technology(SVNIT), Surat List is long if we try to pick up leg- Technology, Electronics & Communica- ing aspirant who wants to pursue a 50. Harcourt Butler Technological Institute(HBTI), Kanpur endary engineers of India. With role tion Engineering, Electronics Engineer- decision based on facts. We wish you a 29. Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi 51. Osmania University College of Engineering, models like former president and the ing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical fruitful career in Engineering! 30. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Surathkal Hyderabad 31. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Jamshedpur 52. College of Engineering, Andhra University, This is a glance at the best engineering colleges of India. We list here 115 colleges from across India. All of them are 32. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Jaipur Visakhapatnam reputed for its innovative pedagogy, infrastructure, faculty, Industry-integration and placements. If you want to build a 33. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Delhi 53. SRM University (Formerly known as SRM Institute of fruitful career go for the best.... 34. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Kozhikkode Science and Technology), Kattankulathur 35. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Srinagar 1. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT),Kharagpur 9. Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, (Main campus), Chennai 36. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Arunachal 2. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Kanpur Chandigarh 54. M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore 37. Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, 3. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Chennai 10. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Warangal 55. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Allahabad 4. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Delhi 11. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Tiruchirappalli 56. ICFAI Institute of Science and Technology 38. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Jodhpur 5. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Bombay 12. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Rourkela (ICFAITECH), Hyderabad 39. Maharashtra Institute of Technology(MIT), Pune 6. Indian Maritime University, Chennai 13. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Kurukshetra 57. Jamia Milia Islamia(Faculty of Engineering and 40. Amrita University, Coimbatore 7. Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu 14. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Durgapur Technology), New Delhi 41. Amity School of Engineering, Noida University(BHU), Varanasi 15. Birla Institute of Technology and Science(BITS), Pilani 58. Shri Chithira Tirunal College of Engineering, 42. Nirma Institute of Technology, Ahmedabad 8. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Roorkee 16. BIT, Mesra, Ranchi Trivandrum 6 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 7 59. P.E.S. Institute of Technology, Bangalore 88. The Technological Inst. of Textile & Sciences, 60. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore Bhiwani, Haryana 61. S.S.N. College of Engineering, Chennai 89. Gitam University, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra 62. Bangalore Institute of Technology, V V puram, 90. Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad Bangalore 91. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and 63. Karunya University, Coimbatore Manufacturing (IIITD&M), Chennai 64. Viswakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) 92. Shri Ramdeo Baba K.N. Engineering College, Nagpur Bibwewadi, Pune 93. Muffakham Jah Engineering College, Hyderabad 65. MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engg for Women, 94. D.J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai Pune (MKSSS is the short form for Maharshi Karve 95. Sathyabhama University, Chennai Sthree Shikshan Samstha) 96. Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode 66. College of Engineering, Trivandrum 97. Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi 67. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and 98. Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana Manufacturing, Jabalpur 99. Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology, 68. Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai Chennai 69. Thangal Kunju Musaliar(TKM) College of Engineering, 100. SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Kollam Dharwad 70. Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow 101. R.V.R. & J.C. College Of Engineering, Guntur 71. Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati 102. Koneru Lakshamaiah (K.L) College of Engineering, 72. Faculty of Technology, Dharmsinh Desai Guntur, Andhra University(DDU), Nadiad, Gujarat 103. Dharmsinh Desai Institute of Technology, Nadiad, 73. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University(JNTU), Gujarat Hyderabad 104. Shri Govindram Seksaria (S.G.S.) Institute of 74. YMCA University of Science and Technology, Technology & Science, Indore Faridabad 105. Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur 75. Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang 106. G.H. Patel College of Engg & Technology, Anand, HOW TO CHOOSE 76. Andhra University(AU) College of Engineering, Gujarat Visakhapatnam 107. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, 77. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Silchar Bhubaneshwar, Odisha YOUR ENGINEERING 78. Govt. Engineering College, Calicut 108. ABV- Indian Institute of Technology and Management, 79. Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak Gwalior 80. Hindustan University (Formerly known as Hindustan 109. National Diary Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana COLLEGE? College of Engineering), Chennai 110. National Institute of Technology, Patna 81. Government Engineering College, Rewa, 111. Nationa Power Training Institute (NPTI), Faridabad, ith over 13,00,000 seats being made available at Madhya Pradesh Haryana Good college changes the way AICTE-approved institutions and another 85,000 82. University School of Information and Communication 112. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology seats at State private and deemed universities, it is you study, the peer group is dif- W Technology, Delhi (RGIPT), Rai Bareilli, UP not that difficult to be an engineer. It is just about get into a programme and a better institution that offers value. 83. B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka 113. University Visveswaraya College of Engineering, ferent, and the quality of place- Take the story of Rahul, a student of Tamil Nadu State 84. Laxminarayan Institute Of Technology, Nagpur, Mysore ments is much better Board. He is tense. His IIT-JEE results are out and he does Maharashtra 114. Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Bangalore not stand a chance. He is confident of cracking AIEEE, but 85. S.J. College of Engineering, Mysore 115. Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad the scores will be out only by June 6. He has given the State Boards exam but awaiting results. He has offers of 86. Chaitanya Bharathi Inst. of Technology, Hyderabad admissions from two private universities and both want 87. Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research him to join before May 31. If we were to advise Rahul, we Academy (SASTRA), would suggest that if the private university has a reason- ably good placement record and the branch offered is to his Thanjavur, Tamilnadu

8 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 9 liking, he must take it. But Rahul did not like the branches How good are labs in the discipline of 2. Established NITs- Second Priority he was offered by the private university…..So your choice your choice? Do they have desirably 3. Established Engineering colleges is important. Selecting an engineering course is a difficult in Government/Private sector choice because either your choice makes you happy rest of adequately enough modern equip- 4. New Engineering colleges who your life or after four years of engineering you try to change ments? How many books per student have strong brand recall your field. 5. Other reputed private engineering WHY AND are there in the library? What e-jour- colleges How to rate your college nals do they subscribe to? How much Harish Iyer, a PhD scholar at IIT Madras, Good college changes the way you study, the peer group is says that only for the top 50-60 Engi- HOW TO CHOOSE different, and the quality of placements is much better. While per capita spending do they have? neering colleges in the country matters. choosing your college, you should take into consideration These are difficult questions that can According to him as one moves beyond about the following four main factors and the weightage to the top 100 colleges, there is very little be allotted to each when making a decision: get answers from the website alone. to differentiate other than the infra- AN IDEAL structure, location, some tie-ups and 1.Quality of placements the effectiveness of their PR. And most Two issues have to be kept in mind when you look at place- of them, according to him are hunting ments- numbers and the type of companies that recruit the grounds only for those IT services com- BRANCH ? bulk of students. First, identify the average percentage of panies which have massive manpower placements by looking at the Mandatory Disclosures (down- requirements. loadable from the website). If the list of companies and the So according to Harish, college would number of offers are given, it is a good sign. See the per- take priority over the branch, only if you centage of students placed. Since the biggest recruiters are to acquire. How good are labs in the discipline of your are discussing the top 50-60 colleges IT companies, and since they recruit from circuit branches choice? Do they have modern equipment adequately The job preferences for branches keep (ECE, EEE, IT, CSE) branch-wise placement record is quite enough? How many books per student are there in the on changing. So do not consider the job essential. library? What e-journals do they subscribe to? How much bandwidth on a per capita basis do they have? These are opportunities only while selecting your 2.Quality of Infrastructure difficult questions that can get answers from the website branch. Do not go by buildings and land asset. They are the easy alone.

3.Quality of faculty B. Com. (Hons.) with specializa- This is impossible to assess correctly for any young tions in Accounting and Financial student. But be on the lookout for years of experience of the Management, Human Resource faculty. Verify how many of them have less than three to Management and Marketing five years of experience; they would be greenhorns with no teaching experience. The more the number of faculty in the Management is a good offer team between 10-20 years, the better would be the quality. from Alliance University, Ban- This is only a ballpark measure so take it as such. Speak galore. The curriculum of the B. n selecting a branch your first priority must be your passion. While with your seniors to see if the quality of faculty is good. Com. (Hons.) degree course is some students run after branches that open up maximum jobs, some rigorous and progressive, and students prefer to go by personal likes. Interest is the prime concern. 4.Quality industry interface I But if you are not too particular, then go for a branch which opens up Look for tie-ups with Industry, like the Microsoft Research prepares its graduates for ca- opportunities. Centre, IBM Research Centre or Technology Information, reers in commerce and accoun- But keep in mind one hard fact. Opportunities would change according Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) core. See tancy as well as for other pro- to the market. Core branches in engineering such as civil and mechani- if the institute has a tech park. Find out whether it has fessional roles such as security, cal are believed to be the oldest branches in engineering study and are received funding from external agencies for research. Study economic and business analysts considered to be evergreen branches. But in the mid 1980s the demand their website thoroughly. in financial institutions and stock for civil engineering students saw a slump. At present it has regained its importance and is today considered to be one of the most sought after The engineering ball game broking firms. B.Com graduates branches. Admissions is a complicated process because it varies by can later pursue Master’s-level “At present every fresh graduate has at least three offers from the core the entrance exam, the type of institution and the state in courses such as M. Com., MFM sectors. A couple of years back when engineering colleges were spring- which the institution is located. Like Rahul, one in four en- and MBA as well as other pro- ing up at every nook and corner, the colleges were setting up shop gineering aspirant takes the IIT admission test JEE. May be with only a few branches such as computer science, IT and EEE. Now one in two would take AIEEE and almost everyone eligible fessional courses in commerce most of the colleges are trying to develop the civil engineering branch. would look at the state-level test/admission. The students and accountancy such as CA, This trend proves that the branch is once again looking up,” says K. have a hierarchy of admissions. CS, ICWA and CIMA. Rambabu, professor at Andhra University. 1. Established IITs- Top Priority But Zahid, a blogger and a PhD graduate from IIT Rourkee has a dif-

10 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 11 ferent story to say: “When I passed out in 2001 most of 3.Mechanical & Production Engineering 4.Civil Engineering the dotcom companies failed leaving many of us jobless. 1. 1.Do you like physics? 1.Are you interested in construction? During that everyone just ran for Electronics and commu- 2.Have you attempted repairing your bike yourself? 2.Do built environments fascinate you? nication engineering or Electrical Engineering. Adding more 3.Can you get your hands dirty, and don’t mind the grease? 3.Do you have a sense of proportion and aesthetics? to depression, parents of first year students started ranking 4.Can you stand strenuous physical labour? As one goes down the pecking 4.Can you visualize structures over different landscapes? Computer Science below Civil Engineering. Instead of do- 5.As a child are you interested in bikes and cars? order, a good branch would stand 5.Do enjoy making people comfortable? ing little research or listening to the people in the industry 6.Do you have a good hand at drawing? 6.Can you handle sociological and psychological issues? most of parents just read news paper to make conclusions, 7.Do you like to make some new mechanism? you in good stead, because af- If answer is yes, best of luck and go ahead. Keeping in which in long run make a deep impact on career and in If yes, then you are at right place. Mechanical Engineering ter all the college is useful only mind that, a Civil engineer is a person who practices civil turn whole life. During 2009, due to the global recession is your thing. This branch requires a real hard work. Me- engineering and it comprises the jobs like the application of and Satyam scandal, once again most of the people are chanical engineering field requires an understanding of core until you get your first job. Then planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, and operat- in dilemma about Computer Engineering and Electronics concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynam- on, a student is on their own. ing infrastructures. Engineering.” ics, materials science, structural analysis and electricity. Irrespective of the number of entrances you give or col- So the above experiences bring forward a hard fact that leges you apply to, have a list of branches you would the job preferences for branches keep on changing. So do prefer. But group them in lots of three. For example, like not consider the job opportunities only while selecting your Mech, ECE, and IT or something else. This is your first branch. If you have a real passion in the branch, you can group. Have four such combinations. This would help you find out new opportunities….So ask your inner conscience in deciding between colleges much more easily. Though those hard questions before choosing your branch: college matter a lot, unless you are in a branch, which has larger employment potential you may not be picked up by 1.Computer Science & Engineering employers. So the branch matters. 1.Do you like computer? (Not the computer games or As one goes down the pecking order, a good branch would internet but the machine and its operation) stand you in good stead, because after all the college is 2.Do you understand logic very well? useful only until you get your first job. Then on, a student is 3.Do you always experiment with your computer and on their own  surprise others? 4..Can you handle high-end algorithms and do pattern recognition? 5.Does writing machine-level code excite you? 6. Do you design games and small softwares to ease your work? 7. Do you like puzzles? Computer engineers continually push the capability and applicability of computers in every industry and every facet of modern life. Computer engineers are improving the The Bachelor of Finanical and Investment Analysis is a six-semster professional degree pro- ability of computers to “see” and “think”. They are making computers more mobile and even incorporating computers gramme for those interested in the Indian financial markets. The course is offered by Amity into fabrics, clothes, and building materials. They can also University and Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (University of Delhi). Eligibility: become programmers. 2.Electrical & Electronics Plus Two. 1.Do you like to repairing electrical appliances? 2.Have you had the urge to open the calculator to see its functions? 3.Do capacitors, transistors and ICs excite you? 4. Have you ever do any electrical jobs like repairing switches, changing tubes and replacing fuse etc. 5.Have you assembled a PC after buying the components? Language skills opens up a range of exciting opportunities in the corporate world. 6.Is transmission and distribution of electricity of interest to you? The course, BA Diploma or certificate in Foreign Languages opens good job opportunity before 7.Do you want a personal robot? the students. Languages like French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese and Korean bring good So, if you get “YES” for 5 questions, this is your destiny. Remember that a degree in electrical and electronic engi- job openings. JNU, Delhi, Jamia Milia University, EFLU and Delhi University are the major cen- neering prepares you to work in the vast range of tres which provide these foreign language courses. engineering sectors, including aerospace, automotive, energy, information technology and telecommunications.

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With the advent of new technologies the boundaries between engineering branches are fast diminishing. Engineering also is evolving fast and multidisciplinary studies are par for the course.

Ceramic Engineering

friendly coatings for the aerospace industry. Engineering and Semiconductor Devices. oing beyond primary branches like Civil, Mechani- Ceramic engineers use basic principles from chemistry Students are trained in programming techniques, design cal and Electrical, there’s scope in myriad areas, and physics to understand how to design new materials communication networks composed of sensors, actua- Gfrom Industrial Design to Dairy Technologies. at the atomic level, then process these materials into tors, PLCs, Control theory and so on. Major Power In the earlier era, engineering meant either Civil or Me- Bengal useful forms. You might develop exterior tiles for the plants, refineries, compressor stations, and several other chanical or Electrical. Interdisciplinary meant Electronics 6. Govt. Engineering College, Gandhinagar, Gujarat next Space Station, cathodes for fuel cells, conductive manufacturing plants and research institutions need and Telecommunications. With the advent of comput- 7. Kannur University, Kannur, Kerala ceramics used in microprocessors and solar panels, well equipped manpower with good understanding of ing, Information Technology became the new craze. As 8. KMCT, Kozhikkode, Kerala bioactive glasses that help cure liver cancer in humans, modern equipments used in the industry. This branch knowledge expanded and new challenges rose in the 9. Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar flexible prosthetics for Paralympic athletes, or lenses in of engineering finds application in robotics, chemical corporate field, new disciplines emerged as potential 10. Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Ernaku night-vision goggles for pilots. engineering, rolling mills, process control and many fields of study in many academic domains. With the lam Ceramic engineers can join in Government institutions such engineering disciplines across the spectrum. The advent of new technologies the boundaries between 11. Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology, Trivan like Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute and opportunities are galore for electronics and commu- engineering branches are fast diminishing. Engineering drum SAIL etc. In US, you will get better chances- both small nication engineers as they are employed in variety of also is evolving fast and multidisciplinary studies are par 12. Seth Jai Parkash Mukand Lal Institute of Engineering and big. Companies such as Corning, Kohler, Alcoa, sectors such as Indian Telephone Industries, Civil Avia- for the course. While disciplines like Textiles, Power and and Technology, Yamuna Nagar Caterpillar, Boeing, 3M, General Motors, NASA, Motorola tion, Development Centers in various States, Defense, Petroleum have been in existence for quite long, new 13. MES, Kuttipuram and many more are there. Ceramic materials are used in NPL, A.I.R, Posts and Telegraph Department, Railways, verticals are on the rise. 14. C.V. Raman College of Engieering, Bhubaneswar a wide range of industries, including mining, aerospace, Bharat Electronics Limited, D.R.D.O, Telecommunication, We present some specialized branches and job opportu- medicine, refining, the food industry, the chemical Software Engineering/IT, Power sector, Hardware Manu- nities entail with it: industry, packaging science, electronics, industrial and facturing, Home Appliance and VLSI design, Television Applied electronics and Instrumentation Ceramic Engineering transmission electricity, and guided light wave transmis- Industry and Research & Development. Creation of well equipped devices for various purposes Ceramic engineering deals with the creation of objects sion. Engieering colleges offer Applied electronics and is unavoidable in the emerging era of automation and from inorganic and non-metallic materials by using heat, Engineering colleges offer ceramic engineering process driven industries. Typically, a B.Tech. (Applied instrumentation or lowering temperatures through precipitation reactions 1. Department of ceramic engineering, Indian Institute Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering) is a four 1. Bengal Institute of Technology, Dwaranda, west from high purity chemical solutions. Ceramic materials, of Technology (BHU), Varanasi year course. Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Bengal being heat resistant finds usefulness in mining aero- 2. Govt. College of Engineering and Ceramic Technol Engineering is a field that focuses on the development 2. Adishankara Institute of Engineering & Technol space, refinery, medicine and a wide range of industries. ogy, Kolkata as well as implementation of electronic and electrical ogy, Kalady Looking for new ways to use ceramic materials and 3. National Institute of Technology,Rourkela instruments for measuring, monitoring as well as record- 3. College of Engineering Roorkee, Haridwar, Ut glasses that withstand high heat and resist corrosion, 4. Anna University, Chennai ing the physical phenomena. Subjects studied under tarkhand ceramic engineers create materials that repair human 5. PDA engineering college, Gulbarga this degree are Mathematics, Digital Electronic Circuits, 4. College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala bone with bio-glasses, treat cancer, power the internet 6. Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kol Electrical Machines, Engineering Economics, Electrical 5. Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Durgapur, West via fiber-optic cables, and provide environmentally kata

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telephone industries, civil aviation pioneering stem cell therapies or dairy plants in our country and technology. It offers B.Tech. in dairy department, laboratories and so on. green sustainable technologies, many dairy equipment manufac- technology, and Master’s and Ph.D. 1. Indian Institute of Technology then Biochemical Engineering is turers. Graduates from this field programmes in dairying. These (BHU), Varanasi for you. can seek employment in govern- programmes are also available at 2. Vidyalankar Institute of Technol Biochemical engineering colleges its Southern Regional Campus at ment and private organizations integrated circuits and so on. ogy, Mumbai 1. Indian Institute of Technology Dairy Technology Bangalore. Admissions to these such as rural banks, manufactur- Being one of the fastest growing 3. Aligarh Muslim University, (BHU), Varanasi The growth and expansion of courses are through the all India ing firms, cooperatives, milk prod- fields of engineering, there is a lot Aligrah, Uttar Pradesh 2. Thapar University, Patiala dairy industry has opened up vast entrance examinations conducted by uct processing and dairy farms. of scope for innovation and at the 3. Harcourt Butler Technological job opportunities. A professional the ICAR, New Delhi. Food and dairy processing indus- same time scope of employment Institute, Kanpur degree programme like B.Tech. in NDRI is a deemed university func- tries are creating fast employ- Biochemical Engineering too in this field. Electronics plays Biochemical engineering is a branch 4. BMS College of Engineering, dairy technology or dairy science tioning under the Indian Council of ment abroad. There are also big a significant role in increasing the of chemical engineering or biological Bangalore and technology offers intensive Agricultural Research (ICAR), Karnal. research opportunity abroad in efficiency level of productivity in engineering that mainly deals with 5. Kumaon Engineering College, training in milk processing and Detailed information can be had from food science and technology. major industries including energy, the design and construction of unit Almora quality control, and engineering www.ndri.res.in. Professionals in this career can agriculture, petroleum, chemical aspects of dairy processing equip- also opt for teaching jobs in processes that involve biological and lot of other industries. Even organisms or molecules, such as Naval architecture and ment. The course duration is four Other study facilities universities and colleges. Quality health care industry uses electron- bioreactors. Biochemical engineering years. Some State universities and a few control departments also recruit ship building engineering ic instruments to perform various is often taught as a supplementary Students are also learning to work institutions offer B.Tech. or B.Sc. dairy technologists. This field Naval architecture and shipbuild- tests. Electronics engineering is option to chemical engineering. with dairy processing equipments. Dairy Science and Technology has lot of opportunities for those ing or ship technology deal with also involved in transport, factory Apart from working in the role of courses. Among them, the National who want to pursue a career as a the study of the design, construc- and domestic sectors. Electronics Its applications are used in the food, dairy scientists who analyse the Dairy Research Institute (Karnal and researcher. tion, maintenance, and repair of is now an important part of the feed, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, production aspect of a company, Bangalore) and the Sheth MC College marine vehicles such as ships automotive industry, for example and water treatment industries. successful graduates also get to of Dairy Science (Anand) have been and submarines. Electronics Engineering for engine control units, dash- Biochemical engineers translate work in quality control department identified as centres of excellence. Careers for electronic engineer- Those who desire to become a board indicators, air-conditioning, exciting discoveries in life sciences of milk plants, ice cream units and In most States, admission is made ing graduates can be found in a naval architect or a ship technolo- safety systems, braking systems into practical materials and pro- so on. on the basis of entrance examina- whole host of industries, from gist can opt for the BE or B.Tech. and info-tainment systems. cesses contributing to human health NDRI tion. The eligibility requirement is a automotive to utilities. Electronics courses in naval architecture and Electronics engineers have good and well-being. If you are interested National Dairy Research Institute pass in Plus Two with minimum 50 engineering equips students with shipbuilding or naval architecture scope of employment in both cen- in applying your skills and knowledge (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana, is a per cent marks in physics, chemistry designing analysis and manu- and ocean engineering, which, tral and state government as well to meet global challenges relating to leader in research and education and mathematics taken together. facturing of electronic devices however, are rare in India. as private organizations including the development of novel medicines, in the field of dairy science and Presently there are more than 400 (including wireless devices), Naval architects and ship

16 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 17 didates who can study the BE or eligible for admission. Selection is B.Tech. course in marine engineering based on the rank obtained in the are as follows: IIT-JEE and an interview. Candidates can directly join the Some other colleges or institutes second year of the course on com- offering the BE or B.Tech. course technologists are in high demand pleting the first year of the alternative in marine engineering are as fol- in the shipbuilding industries, training scheme approved by the lows. Names of more institutes naval dockyards, the Merchant Directorate-General of Shipping (this and colleges can be had from Navy, shipping companies, and so will not applicable to courses at the www.dgshipping.com: on. They can join ships for duty Marine Engineering and Research C.V. Raman College of Engi- after undergoing practical training Institute [MERI], Kolkata, a unit of neering, Bhubaneswar. onboard for a year and a half and Indian Maritime University); first year Academy of Maritime Educa- receiving certification from the of any stream from an engineer- tion and Training (AMET) Univer- Directorate-General of Shipping. ing college with minimum 60 per sity, Chennai. cent average marks; or a three-year Noorul Islam University, Kum- Evergreen Engineering branches diploma course in mechanical, aracoil, Thuckalay. Marine engineering marine, electrical, or electrical and International Maritime Institute To become a marine engineer electronics engineering from college Ltd., Greater Noida. or engine officer, one should or institutes approved by the All Coimbatore Marine College, study the BE or B.Tech course in India Council for Technical Educa- Coimbatore. marine engineering. The job will tion or the State Board of Technical PSN College of Engineering and be aboard ships carrying cargo or Education with minimum 55 per cent Technology, Tirunelveli. passengers all over the world. A aggregate marks in the final year. RL Institute of Nautical Sci- marine engineer will be in charge The Kunjali Marakkar School of ence, Madurai. of engine maintenance. The excel- Marine Engineering of Cusat offers Vel’s Academy of Marine Edu- lent pay and promotional opportu- a self-financing B.Tech. course in cation and Training Chennai. nities make the career attractive. marine engineering. Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune. Students should join the engineer- MERI, Kolkata, offers a B.Tech. Euro Tech Maritime Academy, ing course in colleges or institutes course in marine engineering. Those Kochi. approved by the Directorate- who have passed Plus Two or equiv- Samudra Institute of Maritime General of Shipping. alent examinations with physics, Studies, Lonavala. Some other categories of can- chemistry, mathematics, and English Mangalore Marine College, with at least 60 per cent marks are Mangalore.

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International Maritime Academy, Chennai. 4. Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), Mohammed Sathak Engineering College, Kilakarai, Gandhinagar Tamil Nadu. 5. Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune Petroleum Engineering 6. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Petroleum engineering is a field of engineering (RGIPT), Uttarpradesh concerned with the activities related to the production 7. L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad of hydrocarbons, which can be either crude oil or 8. G.H. Patil college of Engineering, Vallabh Vidyanagar, natural gas. Petroleum engineering requires a good Gujarat knowledge of many other related disciplines, such as 9. Department of Petroleum studies, Aligarh Muslim geophysics, petroleum geology, formation evaluation University (well logging), drilling,economics, reservoir simula- 10. Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Chennai  tion, reservoir engineering, well engineering, artificial liftsystems, completions and oil and gas facilities engineering. Core subjects – The core subjects of Petroleum Fashion Communication at NIFT Engineering are as follows: The four-year fashion communication programme a. Petroleum Operations at National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) b. Thermodynamics & Heat Engines looks at the core of the whole business of fash- c. Drilling Engineering & Well Completion ion as well as integrated course study relating to d. Offshore Drilling & Production Operations graphic design, fashion journalism, visual merchandising, styling and photography, advertis- Best Petroleum Engineering Colleges ing, public relations and space design. Media, 1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai advertising, marketing, photography and public 2. Indian School of Mines University(ISM), Dhanbad relations are some of the popular career options 3. University of petroleum energy studies (UPES), for graduates in this field. Dehradun

20 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 21 WHICH IS THE BEST CSE V/S IT ENGINEERING COURSE WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR GIRLS? FOR ME?

A PhD graduate from IIT Rourkee in Computer Science Zahid Now working in Samsung Electronics, South Korea Computer science Engineering (CSE) is - “What inspiring engineering aspirant through his blog: http://www.inspirenignite.com/ is a computer and how it works?” Information technology (IT) is - “what and how CSE is good if you want to get into can i do with computers.” very technical/mathematical-related Unless you are keen on a career in research, the very time I visit India, many of my relatives Petroleum Engineering, even if you get a in-house jobs like game programming, certain two engineering branches could be disarmingly and known people visit me for seeking advise job, for your course work one need to work outside similar. “Computer science Engineering (CSE) finance IT related jobs (not most but regarding engineering courses. This always without thinking about weather and environment. E is no more about computers than astronomy is made me to think about the latest courses and their For the above said courses you get ample and well some), and in research companies about telescopes”- Renowned computer sciences scope in view of a middle class family. Speciallly paid opportunities in teaching as well as research Edager W. Dijkstra made this observation. like Google. for girls, Parents are always worried about which and Industry, which usually girls prefer CSE is the study of computers. You typically learn is the best engineering course for girls? Instead of about hardware and operating systems. Things directly taking to my advise in this regard I would like registers, multitasking kernels, data buses, like to mention a little about most popular engineer- address buses. It’s real techy stuff. ing streams first and leave to make a decision. But I Information Technology is the more about the also give a choice of my preference. study of the use of computers to solve human/ If you look at my series of posts on Engineering business problems. You study some program- courses prospects and future, I clearly mentioned ming, databases, applications, etc. the scope of every engineering course with core Computer Science engineers are involved in many companies and also stated that every engineering aspects of computing from the design of indi- field have good opportunities provided you work vidual microprocessors, personal computers and hard and be sincere. Apart from this I would like to supercomputers to circuit design and writing soft- recommend that the courses for the girls can be in ware that powers them. They are also suited for the below priority. robotics research, which relies heavily on using 1. Computer Science and IT 2. Electronics and Communication Engineering 3. Biotech or Bioengineering 4. Electrical Engineering 5. Chemical Engineering All the above courses have both teaching, lab exper- iments and job are within the building and you don’t need to go out for educational reasons. Whereas other engineering course like Civil, Mechanical,

22 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 23 prospects. Mostly corporate make little difference between these disciplines while selecting students for their companies. CS is meant to be a scientific Curriculum at a glance Ultimately, what would really matter to you as a student degree and IT is more “ap- is how far the course curriculum is different. Most of the plied”. Some people say that top-notch institutes (Including all IITs, IIITs and most NITs) have either CSE or IT but not both. This clearly signals that computer science is to phys- the difference between the two branches is not significant ics, where IT is to electrical/ enough to warrant their simultaneous presence on a cam- mechanical engineering. pus, at least in the eyes of the top engineering colleges in the country. Furthermore, for the few colleges that do offer both IT and CSE, the differences in the course structure are minimal. How to make a choice? The fact that the creators of Google, Facebook, YouTube, etc. have all done Computer Science degrees instead of I.T shows why Computer Science is superior. For the average IT professional, an IT degree will suffice. Google Office Majority of IT jobs are business-focused, which means you IISER & NISER digital systems to control and monitor electrical systems are there to implement and maintain tools to supplement The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research like motors and sensors in different machines. business processes. IT will allow you to broaden your skills (IISERs), and the related National Institute of Science Information Technology (IT) deals with the use of elec- beyond just technical skills. You will have more non-techni- Education and Research (NISER) are a group of premier tronic computers and computer software to store, protect, cal subjects and electives that allow you to study subjects edge in computation, programming, networking, A.I, etc. science education and research institutes in India. Indian process, transmit and securely retrieve information. IT from other disciplines. more. Computer Science will better equip you to be a better Institue of Science education and Research(IISER) provides Professionals perform a variety of duties that range from CS is good if you want to get into very technical/mathemat- programmer and a better computer expert. If you can a dual degree BS-MS programme of 5 years. There are Installing applications to designing complex computer net- ical-related jobs like game programming, certain finance IT handle the mathematics and abstract logic involved, it is five IISERs in India- IISER Kolkata in West Bengal, IISER works and Information databases. They are suited for data related jobs (not most but some), and in research compa- much better to do a Computer Science degree. Although it Pune in Maharashtra, IISER Mohali in Punjab, IISER Bhopal management, networking, engineering computer hardware, nies like Google. will be harder, you will get much more out of it, the critical in Madhya Pradesh and IISER Thiruvananthapuram in Ker- database and software design, as well as the efficient man- IT may be a better chocie as you solve more real world thinking skills obtained will be invaluable. ala. Students qualifying any of the following examinations agement and administration of entire systems. problems and focus on more real world IT scenarios. Just Prof. Ravichandra, Head of the Department, Computer will be eligible for admission: Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Why the two branches? saying... a good chunk of IT jobs are in infrastructure, and Science at Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore Yojana (KVPY) and IITJEE . Now IISERs prefers top 1 % of The CSE programme usually deals with how to build micro I know a crapload of infrastructure guys with backgrounds explains more:“ When the two were introduced at the State and Central Boards students. processors, how to write a compiler etc. IT is the business in CS and EE. TBH, those degrees are overkill if you end undergraduate level, Computer Engineering and Informa- side of computers usually dealing with databases, busi- up being sys/net admins, or solutions architect. IT will give tion Technology had different objectives. But today, they IISc ness and accounting. One way to think of it is that IT deals you a much broader perspective for those type of jobs. appear as synonyms. Computer Science and Engineering Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public university for with the application of computing technology to real life If you have to choose between IT and CSE, and have both (CSE) and Information Science and Engineering (ISE), scientific research and higher education located inBenga- processes and CSE deals with the “science” that facilitates options in hand, it would be wise to decide it on the basis offered by Visvevaraya Technological University, Belgaum, luru (formerly Bangalore), India. IISc is widely regarded as these applications. of the reputation and standing of the college rather than the Karnataka have minor differences in the subjects they offer. India’s finest institution and has made significant contribu- Further, while CSE focuses on the foundation of computing, branch. If you have to choose between IT and CSE, in the For instance, subjects such as File Structures, Management tion to advanced computing, space, and nuclear technolo- IT as a discipline focuses on satisfying the computing tech- same college, see what excites you more, design of com- and Information Systems MIS are covered by ISE whereas gies. IISc provides a 4 year BS undergraduate programme nology needs of organizations. So, in a continuum between puters and computing system or using computers to solve Computer Graphics and Advanced Microprocessors are in six disciplines, namely Biology, Chemistry, Environmental principles and application, IT focuses more on application, information management requirements of organization. covered only by CSE. But there is a misconception among Science, Material Science, Mathematics and Physics. IISc with the goal being to apply knowledge of computing sci- IT will not open your career prospects overseas, it’s very parents and the student community at large that Computer BS 2014 Admission Selection Procedure: Candidates will ences for solving problems. However, as the foundations of business minded and what differentiates you from the Science and Engineering has wider scope than Information be selected on basis of following entrance exams: . KVPY, IT are in Computer Science, Indian universities and colleges immense amount of those studying IT, especially in India Science and Engineering (ISE), thereby leading to more IIT-JEE-Main, IIT-JEE-Advanced, NEET-UG. deem it feasible to have a CS-based IT programme. This where they come cheaper (no offence). demand for CSE. Truth to be told, both have equal scope allows a graduate of the programme to choose a career you will learn more programming in a Computer Science and students from both branches are equally employable in in CS or IT, based on their choice and availability of job degree, and are able to gain more experience and knowl- the IT industry. ”

24 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 25 HIMACHAL PRADESH BEST ENGINEERING COLLEGES Central Institutions/Universities 1. IIT-Mandi, Mandi 2. NIT, Hamirpur (HP), Hamirpur STATE-WISE LIST 3. Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan State Universities/Affiliated Colleges 4. Institute of Engineering & Emerging Technology (HPU), Solan DELHI 5. University Institute of Information Technology(HPU), Shimla Central Institutions / Universities 1. IIT Delhi, New Delhi 2. Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi 3. Jamia Milia Islamia, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, New Delhi State Universities/Affiliated Colleges PUNJAB 4. Delhi Technological University (DCE), Delhi Central Institutions /Universities 5. Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, New Delhi 1. Dr. BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandar 6. Amity Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bijwasan 2. IIT-Ropar, Ropar 7. Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology, New Delhi 3. Thapar University, Patiala 8. Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, New Delhi 4. Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), Longowal State Universities/Affiliated Colleges 1. Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 2. Chitkara Institute of Engineering and Technology (CIET), Rajpura HARYANA 3. Adesh Institute of Engineering and Technology (AIET), Faridkot Central Institutions/Universities 4. Guru Kashi University, Bathinda, Punjab 1. NIT-Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra 5. Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus, Jalandhar 2. Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad 6. Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus, Gurdaspur 3. Maharishi MarkandeshwarUniversity, Mullana 7. Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Ludhiana 4. Lingayya’s University, Faridabad 8. University College of Engineering (UCoE), Punjabi University, Patiala State Universities/AffiliatedColleges 9. DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology (DAVIET), Jalandhar 1. Apeejay College of Engineering, Sohna, Gurgaon 10. College of Agricultural Engg. & Technology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 2. YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad 11. Chandigarh Engineering College (CEC), Mohali 3. Institute of Tech & Mgmt., Gurgaon 12. Chandigarh Group of College, Faculty of Engineering, Landran Campus, Mohali 4. University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Kurukshetra 5. Institute of Instrumentation Engineering (Formerly USIC), Kurukshetra 6. Vaish College of Engineering, Rohtak 7. Deen Bandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal UTTAR PRADESH 8. NC College of Engineering, Panipat Central Institutions / Universities 9. Ch. Devi Lal Memorial Government Engineering College, Sirsa 1. IIT-Kanpur, Kanpur 2. IIT-BHU, Varanasi 3. Motilal Nehru national Institute of Technology, Allahabad 4. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad 5. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Amethi JAMMU & KASHMIR 6. SRM Institute of Management and Technology, SRM University Central Insitutions/Universities 7. Shobhit University, Meerut 1. National Institution of Technology, Srinagar State Universities / Affiliated Colleges State Universities/Affiliated Colleges 1. Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur 2. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu Tawi 2. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Ratapur Chowk, Rae Bareli 3. Model Institute of Engineering & Technology, Kot Balwal 3. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology, Amethi 4. Amity School of Engineering, Amity University, Noida

26 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 27 5. Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida 8. JNTU Hyderabad, Hyderabad 6. Zakin Hussain College of Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 9. Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology & Sciences, Bheemunipatnam, Vishakapatnam 7. JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida 10. Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad 8. Sharda University, Greater Noida 11. GMR institute of Technology, Rajam, Andhra 9. Central Institute of Plastic Engineering Technology, Lucknow 12. Kakatiya Univeristy, Warangal 10. Chhatrapati Sahuji Maharaj University, UIET,, Kanpur 13. Gayatri Vidya Parishat College of Enginering, Kakinada 11. Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur 14. CMR college of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad 12. GLA Institute of Technology & Management, Mathura 13. Madan Mohan Malviya Engineering College, Gorakhpur 14. Greater Noida Institute of Technology, Greater Noida 15. ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad KARNATAKA 16. IMS Engineering college, Gaziabad Central Institutions/Universities 17. Shri Ram Swaroop Memorial College of Engineering & Management, Lucknow 1. NIIT Surathkal, Surathkal 18. Shri Rammurti Smarak College of Engineering & Technology, Bareilly 2. IIIT Bangalore, Bangalore 3. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal State Universities/Affiliated Colleges 1. BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore UTTARAKHAND 2. R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore Central Institutions/Universities 3. PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore 1. IIT-Roorkee, Roorkee 4. Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore 2. National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand, Pauri 5. M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore Other Deemed Universities / Central Universities 6. Sir. M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore 3. Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar 7. Acharya Institute of Technology, Soldevanahalli 4. ICFAI University, Dehradun 8. The National Institute of Engineering, Bangalore 5. Graphic Era Institute of Technology, Dehradun 9. University Visveswaryya College of Engineering, Mysore State Universities / Affiliated Colleges 10. B.N.M Institute of Technology, Bangalore 6. College of Engineering , Roorkee 11. BMS Institute of Technology, Avalahalli 7. Dehradun Institute of Technology, Dehradun 12. Sri. Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore 8. Quantum School of Technology, Roorkee 13. Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore 14. JSS Accademy of Technical Education, Uttarahalli 15. PES, Mandya 16. MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore ANDHRA PRADESH 17. Garden city college, Bangalore Central Institutions/Universities 18. Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur 1. IIIT Hyderabad, Hyderabad 19. Nittle Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Gollahalli 2. NIT- Warangal, Warangal 20. Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Bangalore 3. IIT-Hyderabad, Hyderabad 4. GITAM Institute of Technology, Vishakapatnam 5. KL University, Vaddeswaram State Universities / Affiliated Colleges KERALA 1. College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad Central Institutions/Universities 2. Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad 1. NIT-Calicut, Calicut 3. Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad 2. Indian Institute of Space Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 4. BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus State Universities/Affiliated Colleges 5. ICFAI campus, Hyderabad 3. College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram 6. Vignan University, Vadlamudi 4. MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram 7. Andhra University, Visakapatnam

28 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 29 5. T.K.M. College of Engineering, Kollam 14. B.S Abdur Rahman University, Chennai 6. College of Engineering, Adoor 15. Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Vishwa Mahavidyalaya, Kancheepuram 7. College of Engineering, Chengannur 16. St. Peter Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai 8. Govt. College of Engineering, Mangattuparambu 17. Satyabhama Engg College, Chennai 9. Rajiv Gahndhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam 18. Vel Tech Rangrajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai 10. Federal Institute of Science & Technology, Angamaly 19. Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education, Virudhunagar 11. Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur 20. Vel’s institute of science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai 12. Govt. Engineering College, Thiruvananthapuram State Universities/Affiliated Colleges 13. Govt. Engineering College, Calicut 21. College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai 14. Govt. Engineering College, Mananthavady 22. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore 15. Govt. Engineering College, Painavu 23. Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore 16. Govt. Engineering College, Sreekrishnapuram 24. Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Coimbatore 17. LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Thiruvananthapuram 25. Saveetha University, Chennai 18. Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam 26. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design, and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram 19. SCMS School of Engineering & Technology, Karukutty 27. Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Kancheepuram 20. Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering, Pappanamcode 28. Sri. Periyar Maniammai University- School of Architecture Engineering and Technology, Tanjavur 21. Viswajyothi College of Engineering & Technololgy,Muvattupuzha 29. Vinayaka Mission’s University- Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Salem 22. NSS college of Engineering for Women, Palakkad 30. Noorul Islam University, Kanyakumari 23. University College of Engineering, Kariavattom 31. Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute University, Chennai 24. Calicut University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Tenhipalam 32. Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai 25. Mohandas College of Engineering, Trivandrum 33. Govt. College of Engineering, Coimbatore 26. Vidya College of Engineering, Thalakkottukara 34. Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Virudhunagar 27. Sreenarayana Gurukulam College of Engineering, Kolenchery 35. Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai 28. SaintGits College of Engineering, Pathamuttom 36. Easwari Engineering College, Chennai 29. Baselios Mathews College of Engineering, Sasthamkotta 37. K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode 30. TocH Institute of Science & Technology, Arakunnam 38. Sona College of Technology, Salem 31. College of Dairy Science & Technology, Mannuthy 39. Sri. Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering 32. Carmel College of Engineering, Perunad 40. St. Jospheh’s College of Engineering , Chennai 41. Velammal Engineering College, Maduravoyal 42. Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Thiruvallur 43. Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Annamalainagar. TAMIL NADU 44. Annamalai University, Annamalainagar 45. Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Chennai Central Institutions/Universities 46. Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode 1. IIT-Madras, Chennai 47. Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Kancheepuram 2. NIT-Tiruchirappalli, Tirchy 48. Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai 3. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Coimbatore 49. Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur 4. National Institute of Technology, Puducherry 50. Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai 5. IIIT D&M, Kancheepuram 6. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 7. Indian Maritime University, Chennai 8. Bharath University, Chennai BIHAR 9. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai Central Institutions/ Universities 10. Karunya University, Coimbatore 1. II T-Patna, Patna 11. SASTRA, Thanjavur 2. National Institute of Technology, Patna 12. SRM Engineering College, SRM University, Kattankulathur State Universities/Affiliated Colleges 13. Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore. 3. Birla Institute of Technology, Patna

30 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 31 WEST BENGAL JHARKHAND Central Institutions/Universities Central Institutions/ Universities 1. IIT-Kharagpur, Kharagpur 1. National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, Jamshedpur 2. NIT-Durgapur, Durgapur 2. ISM University, Dhanbad State Universities/Affiliated Colleges 3. Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi 3. Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 4. Birla Institute of Technology, Deogarh, Deogarh 4. Bengal Engg & Sc Univ. Shibpur, Howrah 5. BIT Sindri, Sindri 5. Asansol Engineering College, Asansol 6. National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology, Ranchi 6. College of Engineering & Management, Kolaghat 7. Government College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology, Kolkata 8. Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia 9. Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata 10. Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata

ODISHA Central Institute /Universities GUJARAT 1. NIT-Rourkela, Rourkela Central Institute /Universities 2. IIT-Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar 1. Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology, Surat 3. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar 2. IIT-Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar 4. Shiksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar 3. DA-IICT, Gandhinagar Central Institutions/Universities State Universities/Affliated Colleges 5. College of Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar 4. Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya (Engineering college), Anand 6. University College of Engineering (VSSUT), Burla 5. Dharamsin Desai University, Nadiad 7. Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang 6. Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahamedabad 8. Krupajal Engineering College, Bhubaneswar 7. Faculty of Tech & Engineering, Maharaj Sayajirao (MS) University, Baroda 9. National Institute of Science & Technology (NIST), Berhampur 8. LD College of Engineering, Ahamedabad 10. Orissa Engineering College, Bhubaneswar 9. CK Pithawalla College of Engineering and Technology, Surat NORTH EAST 10. GH Patel College of Engineering, Anand Central Institutions /Universities 1. IIT-Guwahati, Guwahati 2. National Institute of Technology, Agartala, Tripura 3. National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar 4. National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya, Shillong MAHARASHTRA & GOA 5. National Institute of Technology, Mizoram, Aizawal Central Institutions/ Universities 6. National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Silchar 1. IIT-Bombay, Mumbai 7. Tezpur University, Tezpur 2. VNIT, Nagpur 8. National Institute of Technology, Manipur, Imphal 3. International Institute of Information Technology, Pune 9. National Institute of Technology, Nagaland, Dimapur 4. Mumbai Institute of Chemical Technology (UDCT), Mumbai 10. North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology, Itanagar 5. National Institute of Technology, Goa, Goa State Universities/ Affiliated Colleges 6. BITS Pilani-Goa Campus, Goa 11. Assam University, Silchar 7. NMIMS College of Engineering(MPST&M), Mumbai 12. ICFAI University, West Tripura 8. Symbiosis International University, Pune 13. Mizoram University, Aizawal 9. Bharti Vidyapeeth University College of Engineering, Pune 10. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune

32 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 33 CHATTISGARH State Universities/Affiliated Colleges Central Institutions /Universities 11. College of Engineering, Pune, Pune 1. National Institute of Technology, Raipur, Raipur 12. Veermata Jiabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai 2. State Universities/Affiliated Colleges 13. Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune 3. Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg 14. DKTE Society Textile and Engineering Institute , Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur 4. Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Bilaspur 15. Dr JJ Magdum College of Engineering, Kolhapur 5. Rungta College of Engineering & Technology, Bhilai 16. Government College of Engineering, Karad 6. Sri Sankaracharya College of Engineering and Technology, Bhilai 17. KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyanagar 7. Shri Shankaracharya Engineering College, Junwani 18. Sardar Patel College of Engineering (Andheri west), Mumbai 8. Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Professional Management and Technology, Raipur 19. Sri Ramdeobaba KN Engg College, Nagpur Central Institutions/Universities 20. Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, PuneDatta Megha College of Engineering, Airoli 9. MANIT, Bhopal 21. Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai 10. IIT Indore, Indore 22. Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Mumbai 11. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Technology & Management, Gwalior 23. Goa College of Engineering, Ponda 12. PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacture, Jabalpur 24. Government College of Engineering, Aurangavad State Universities/ Affiliated Colleges 25. Government College of Engineering, Amravati 13. Institute of Engineering and Technology (DAVV), Indore 26. Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, Aurangabad 14. Jabalpur Engineering College (JEC), Jabalpur 27. Maharashtra Academy of Engineering, Alandi (D) 15. Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS), Gwalior 28. Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune 16. Shri G S Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS), Indore 17. Govt. Engineering College, Bastar 18. Institute of Technology, Korba 19. O.P. Jindal Institute of Technology, Raigarh 20. Raipur Institute of Technology, Raipur 21. Institute of Technology and Management (ITM), Gwalior

RAJASTHAN Central Institutions/Universities 1. MNIT, Jaipur Rare B-Techs: IIT Rourkee offers a B-Tech in Pulp and Paper Technology through its department lo- 2. IIT Rajasthan, Jodhpur 3. BITS, Pilani, Pilani cated at Saharanpur campus. This four years course admits students through IIT-JEE entrance test. 70 4. LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur seats are available. 100% placement with a salary of 6 to 8 lakh per annum. 5. I.I.S. University, Jaipur A B-Tech in Textile Technology is a rarest B-Tech with much job opportunities in textile manufacturing 6. Mody Institute of Technology & Science, Lakshmangarh sector. IIT(Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Mumbai, Guhawati, Chennai), PSG Technology, Coimbatore, MS State Universities/Affiliated Colleges University, Baroda, NIT, Jalndhar, University College of Engineering, Hyderabad, Osmania University, 7. Jai Narayan Vyas Univ (Fac of Engg) Prev: MBM Engg, Jodhpur Institute of Textile Technology, Cowdwar, Cuttak are offering this B-Tech. 8. Arya College of Engineering & Information Technology, Jaipur B-Tech in Polymer Technology is in great demand. But the admission to this programme is based on the 9. Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali 10. Gyan Vihar College of Engineering & Technology, Jaipur ranking in JEE Mains. Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune, Cochin University of Science 11. Jaipur College of Engineering & research center (JCERC), Jaipur and Technology (CUSAT) are the two institutes offering a B-Tech programme in Polymer Technology. 12. Swami Keshvanand Inst. Of Tech. Management & Gramothan , Jaipur Paid training and plum jobs are available once completed the course. Apart from the classic career oppotunity in the current market, there is good chance to start your own business.

34 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 35 WHY CAREER COUNSELING IS IMPORTANT?

Career counselor, Chitra Menon Mumbai

or an engineer and many people said deteriorating things There are many dangers if you fol- when I decided to go for career in singing and did not take low your passion blindly, without ad- up science. My parents never let my moral go down at any point in time. They let their daughter follow her heart!”. It is equate skill and hard work. Following proved that her journey was in right direction for Shreya … an alien professional programme for So here the question is going after passion or safeguarding Just look at this question from a student: a better job by following a professional course. The answer I really want to study medicine and becoming a doctor. But the sake of a better job is also equal- is hard to come by. right now I realised that I’m scared of dissecting dead bod- ly hazardous. So better is approach There are many dangers if you follow your passion blindly, ies and surgery, without adequate skill and hard work. Following an alien Is it common for a medical student to feel that way before a professional career counselor to In the best-case scenario, student discusses about their professional programme for the sake of a better job is also higher education dreams and career path with their parents they were expose to those stuffs??Is it possible for me to get an answer…. equally hazardous. So better is approach a professional and who help them to achieve their dreams and provide overcome the fear? career counselor to get an answer…. them with right information. Still, it is not easy for parents Ans: Medical doctors have at least one year of anatomy What is career? to understand the specific personal qualities and hidden and they dissect a human cadaver. Medical students don’t It is not just a job. It is a way of life, and your achieve- abilities of their child and match them with viable occupa- necessarily have to do surgery but you will be getting very ments and happiness depend on it. Today, innumerable new tions. So this important decision needs a career counsel- up close and personal with lots of very sick people. It is avenues have opened up. Do not get into a course or a job ing process which involves self-analysis, formulation of possible to overcome your fears but I suggest you do it just because everyone else is rushing for it. personal values and goals, realization of educational and before you start to go to your medical school. How do you select your career? professional requirements and an all-round analysis of Importance of counselling et us take the story of Famous bollywood singer Very often we are pushed into jobs and careers which are specific careers that have been suggested based on the So figuring out a career path early on has become increas- Shreya Goshal. Shreya’s father Biswajeet Ghoshal not suitable for us. To really be able to succeed, progress above information. ingly important. Parents usually turning to career counsel- Lis a nuclear power plant engineer and works for the and enjoy our work, it is necessary that we should have Figure out early ing services for their teens, sometimes as young as 14, to Nuclear Power Corporation of India, and her mother is a interest in what we are doing, and also have an aptitude Merchant Navy is good profession for boys as it is gold- help give their kids a career reality check and to figure out literature post-graduate. She is from the family of doctors, for it. Aptitude is the potential to develop the skills that are mine offering six digit salaries. You should possess good which academic areas they should focus on. engineers and big professionals. Obviously there were required in any particular field. mental and physical health (keen eyesight is a prerequisite) Tough economic times, the rapidly changing job market, compulsions from her relatives on her to focus on study Important decision and zero body defect to interfere with the efficient perfor- and the skyrocketing cost of post-secondary education and become either a doctor or engineer or a scientist. You should understand that each career has different apti- mance required at the sea. So if you do not have these have put pressure on many parents to help their kids figure Shreya at the age of 20, graduated in English Literature tude requirements, and only by matching them scientifically qualities, you can earlier drop “Merchant Navy dream”. out career goals. So they do not waste money or time on from SIES College, Mumbai. But her true calling was for we can be sure that we are heading in the right direction. And women are not fit for defense services as it needs education programme that might not suit them. music. And she persisted on her passion and rest is the Selecting an effective and satisfying career path is one of great physical involvement. Basic problem lies in structure There are options today for career counseling. One can get history. Now Shreya says “ The Ghosals are ‘idiots’ as they the most important decision a person makes in life. But as of our society where men are on upper tier. So it is not easy basic career advice from a school’s guidance counselor. let their daughter follow her heart .The Ghosals are also a student, facing such a crucial choice is difficult as their for a woman to get into these fields unless she is having Now all kind of information (including live video) is available ‘idiots’! In our colony when everyone aspired to be a doctor self-understanding and awareness of the world is very immense support from her family. online. modest.

36 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 37 Career assessment Best Medical Colleges of India The goal of career assessment is not to choose one specific profession or career path but rather to identify two 1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), or three general areas and to highlight the educational path A DOCTOR Delhi that leads to each of them. This usually creates a sense of 2. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune purpose and confidence as people can now visualize their 3. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore future and the road that lead to it. IS NEXT TO 4. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education Despite the increased attention to career education in our and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry schools, we find that the adolescents are very poorly in- 5. Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi formed about the world of work and have little understand- 6. Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi ing of how to create a viable career plan for themselves. GOD! 7. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung This often leads to anxiety, confusion, and avoidance of all Hospital, Delhi efforts to deal with the issue when it is approached by the 8. University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), parents. Delhi edicine is one of those colleges where it is Psychological testing 9. Madras Medical College, Chennai never too late to start studying. Whether you Type theory suggests that human behavior is not random 10. Bengaluru Medical College, Bangalore are already studying medicine or just plan- but predictable and classifiable. What type you are says M 11. Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal ning to do so, you must have wondered what are the quite a bit about you -- your likes and dislikes, your likely 12. St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore true reasons to enroll in this field, which is according to career choices, your compatibility with others, and so on. 13. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research many the most responsible one there is. Typologists have devised your pairs of preference alterna- Centre, Kochi Before you determine what field you are interested in, tives as stated below: 14. Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad you will have most certainly pondered all the pros and 1. Introvert or extrovert 15. Grant Medical College, Mumbai cons of your potential choice. With just over 40,325 2. Sensing or intuitive 16. Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi seats, it is also one of the most competitive degree 3. Thinking or feeling 17. University College of Medical Sciences, (UCMS) Delhi programme to enter. The number of seats has grown 4. Judging or perceiving 18. Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, up definitely from 1,200 coming out of the 19 medical In-depth individual interview is needed to know the person- Chennai schools in 1974 to 335 schools currently churning out ality type which sleeps inside a student. There are formal 20. Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai 40000+ doctors. But as a percentage of population, that psychological testing which include a measure of the 21. B.J. Medical College, Pune is a sorry figure. So the demand for a medical seat is student’s aptitude for different types of learning or a test of 22. B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad huge. That is why MBBS still remains the ultimate choice Help people and happy cognitive ability, a formal assessment of their personality, 23. M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore for any medical aspirant. Once you have considered The progress of the human kind and civilization is the and an occupational interest survey. An in-depth discussion 24. King George’s Medical University, Lucknow medicine as a possibility, things might complicate - the purpose of almost all of the college programmes. Medicine with the career counselor allows the student to make sense (Its old name was Chathrapthi Shahuji Maharaj Medical first issue being whether to listen to your heart or your participates in this process in the most direct way. The of the information obtained through formal testing and to University) mind. Our minds often impose subjective points of view most doctors would say that there is no greater joy than the analyse the suggested choice. We believe that the student’s 25. Christian Medical College (CMC), Ludhiana of the society and our immediate surroundings, which one you feel when you manage to help a very sick patient unique personality, their special gifts and talents, as well as 26. Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata will undoubtedly encourage us to choose medicine up or when a group of scientists discovers a new medicine for their interests and aspirations should be the starting point. 27. Govt. Medical College, Chandigarh to that point when we forget what our heart’s and our a certain disease. Through this process of self-exploration, students become 28. Stanley Medical College, Chennai own desires are. In this article we bring ten (objective) Continuous learning active participants in planning their future. Together with 29. Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Re reasons why to study medicine. The end of medical studies does not mean the end of the counselor, they begin to understand how their unique search, Kolkata ( It also called as Seth Sukhlal Karnani People’s person? learning. Quite the opposite - your college is providing profiles map to a range of today’s professions and occupa- Memorial Hospital) A lot of students name working with people as their you with basics for further knowledge and skill develop- tions. 30. Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Amala, Thirssur, primary reason to study medicine. If you are a people ment. Summits and seminars are often organized in exotic Psychological assessment-based career counseling Kerala person, medicine is the right choice for you. It is of locations in order to attract as many doctors as possible. services can be provided by psychologist, professional 31. Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, vital importance to stress that to work with people you A lot of students see this reason as the significant differ- career counselor, or social worker trained to provide such Chennai absolutely must have a great deal of tolerance towards ence in comparison to other studies and for this they point services 32. Kempe Gowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore endangered social groups, e.g. the old and disabled. medicine out as a unique example of constant professional 33. Govt. Medical College, Mysore In course of your studies you will be able to improve perfecting 34. Govt. Medical college, Kottayam this skill even if you do not have a particularly developed 35. Shriram Chandra Bhanj Medical college, Cuttak affinty towards working with people.

38 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 39  Corporate Management (Symbiosis)  Banking & Finance (Christ, Narsee Monjee, Madras Christian College, Amity, Gurgaon) BBA IS THE  Finance& Accounting (Christ, Symbiosis)  Human Resource Management (Symbiosis, Madras Christian College) NEW RAGE  Insurance (Christ, Amity Dubai)  Real estate (Amity Noida)  Marketing management (Symbiosis, Narsee Monjee, Madras Christian College, Amity Noida)  General BBA (Christ, Madras Christian College, Narsee Monjee, Wilson College, SRM, Amity, Ethiraj College If a student opts for MBA after his/her BBA for women ) degree then there are many advantages  Business Management (Narsee Monjee, Alliance as he already had the knowledge of what University, Bangalore)  Company Secretary (Christ Bangalore) will be covered in the MBA programme he  Environment Management (Symbiosis) can grasp things very easily and will have  Entrepreneurship Management (Symbiosis, Amity clear idea when choosing specializations. Noida, Amity Dubai)  Healthcare (Amity, Noida) Established in July 1969 and affiliated to Bangalore Uni- BBA degree has more value when completed in a reputed versity, Christ University is a premier educational institute college. BBA graduate is also eligible to be a Chartered of Bangalore. The college has an innovative and modern Accountant, a Cost and Works Accountant, a Chartered curriculum. Financial Analyst, Company Secretary. While doing the 3. Amity International Business School course itself you can have idea about which field you want placement cell that will help you to get job easily and very Building future professionals rather than mere degree to continue in, which field you are more interested and what soon. The colleges Edubeans listed here offers placements holders. The course is designed to give students the basic exactly you have to do to achieve your goal. Most of the in Citibank, Kotak Securities, O&M, Crisil, GATI, PWC, understanding of the management concepts and an under- students, who take up BBA, choose to be entrepreneurs in Edelweiss Capital & lots more. And most of them have af- standing of doing business internationally. This program their life. They gain complete knowledge about marketing, filiations with Universities in UK and US. also lays a knowledgeable foundation for students who may achelor of Business Administration(BBA) is the advertising, finance, human resource, banking, during their Global BBA want to pursue higher education in India or internationally. undergraduate programme which is getting popular- course and then start their own business. Two global BBAs conducted by Indian Management 4. Shri Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and ity among youngsters nowadays. For the past few During the course of BBA, students can get complete B colleges which also operates in Dubai is really drawing Economics (Anil Surendra Modi School) years, the course has been extensively improved in order to knowledge about marketing, sales, human resource, quality students from all over the world. SP Jain and Amity Narsee Monjee College is one of the leading colleges in reach the great expectations of various core based indus- finance etc. It not only gives book knowledge but also pro- International are the two institutions which offer global BBA. the Commerce stream in Mumbai by assimilating to global tries that are involved in managerial business as well as the vides practical knowledge through projects and practicals. While SP Jain’s Global BBA is a 4 year programme which development in education and adopting the technology. human resource areas. This reason shows the importance BBA qualifies you for various master degrees. One of the send their students to three international campuses in BBA allows the students to specialize in their final year in of the course. famous and most considered master degrees after BBA is Dubai, Singapore and Sydney and Amity’s 3 Continent BBA areas of finance or marketing and benchmarks the content This is a 3 years program available by most of the universi- MBA. If a student opts for MBA after his BBA degree then send their students to UK and USA after a first year study at against global standards. ties in India and abroad. Students having BBA degree are there are many advantages as he already had the knowl- Noida, India. considered competent candidates for junior level man- edge of what will be covered in the MBA programme he Best BBA Colleges 5. Madras Christian College, Chennai agement positions. They are extremely employable and can grasp things very easily and will have clear idea when 1. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies The college was founded as a school in 1837. It is known can easily progress to higher positions in any business choosing specializations. Symbiosis BBA is one of the most sought after undergradu- as much for its academic standing and leadership building, organizations. The value of BBA degree depends on the university and the ate programme in India. Infrastructure, pedagogy, high-level as it is for social commitment. Today, the college has more Specializations: college you study. So choosing the best university and a re- placements, brand reputation etc are some of the reasons than 5,000 students and over 220 faculty members serving BBA is one such degree that offers complete knowledge puted college is very important. A reputed college will have behind it. in 31 departments. about business and principles of management. The major the best teaching faculty who can guide you in the right 2. Christ University 6. Wilson College specializations in BBA in India are: direction. So before you choose any college or university Bangalore-based Christ University’s Bachelors in Business Wilson College is a junior and degree college affiliated to  International business (Symbiosis, Amity International, , make a good research and then finalize the best college. Administration (BBA) course is the unrivalled superstar. the University of Mumbai. The college was established in Amity Noida) Make sure that the college you choose has on campus

40 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 41 1832 and has played an important role in the foundation of campuses in Noida, Kolkata, Lucknow, Gurgaon, Jaipur, the Mumbai University and the Asiatic Society. Gwalior and Dubai. In 2014, Amity University has been 7. Department of Business Adminstration- named by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) as one of Asia’s top SRM University 300 universities. The department of Business Administration was started in 9.Alliance University, Bangalore the year 2007 with 49 Students. Now it grows to thou- Alliance University is the top 5th B-School in India by sands. SRM believes in giving quality education and to International linkage. Alliance has four academic schools- enable the student community to take up responsibility of Alliance School of Business, Alliance School of Law, building managerial skills. Alliance College of Engineering and Design and Alliance 8. Amity University & Amity International Ascent College.  Amity University is a private university in India. It has

Bangalore 2. National Academy of Legal Studies & Research CAREER IN LAW (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad 3. Faculty of Law University of Delhi, Delhi entrance exam which have a syllabus on the same lines. 4. National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal Is It the Right Career for Me? 5. The West Bengal National University of Judicial Law is a career which requires loads of patience and logical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata skills. It takes immense hard work and dedication to be- 6. Symbiosis Law School, Pune aw is one of the popular career choices in our coun- studies along with in depth knowledge on law. There are come a successful lawyer. Three years’ LLB course usually 7. National Law University Jodhpur (NLUJ), Jodhpur try for a long time. Those whose families have been 900 law schools in India approved by Bar Council of India. involves lesser expenses in the range of Rs 20,000 to Rs 8. Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh into the profession for generations in India usually opt So consider the quality of Law School of your choice is L 30,000 for three years. The 5 years’ BA LLB in a good law 9. Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi to study law too. Anyone can choose to study law as long most important. college comparatively costs little more in the lieu of about 10. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar as one has the passion for it. SET: Symbiosis conducts their in-house entrance test Rs 3,00,000 for five years. Hostel expenses are exclusive 11. Amity Law School, Noida Programes: BA-LLB, BSc-LLB (Honours), B Com called Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET). of the tuition fees. 12. National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi LLB(Honours), BBA LLB(Honours) Step-by-Step Job Prospects 13. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National University, Lucknow Duration: Five years Students interested in making a career in law can either do There are a plethora of opportunities for a law graduate. 14. Hidayathullah National Law University, Raipur Eligibility: +2 a three-year law course after graduation in any discipline One can either practice as an advocate in a court of law or 15. National Law University, Delhi Entrance Test: Common Law Admission Test (CLAT): CLAT or a 5 years’ course after 12th class. In fact, the 3 years’ work with corporate firms. By clearing exams conducted by 16. Christ University, Bangalore is a centralized entrance test for admission to 14 prominent course is now giving way to the 5 years’ one which is seen Public Service Commissions, a law graduate can become 17. Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamiya,New Delhi National Law Universities in India. Other four reputed law as a better option. In most cases, colleges run the 3 years’ a judge. After gaining experience, they can hope to become 18. The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University colleges also consider the CLAT rank as the criteria for course only for those who wants to turn into Law after Solicitor General, a Public Prosecutor or offer services to 19. Government Law College, Mumbai admission. graduation or working professionals who want to do an LLB government departments and ministries. One can also work 20. KLE Society’s Law College, Bangalore UPES Law Studies Aptitude Test (UL-SAT) : UL-SAT is a as an additional qualification. The LLB course is regulated as a legal adviser for various organisations. Teaching in col- 21. ILS Law College, Pune law entrance test conducted by University of Petroleum and by the Bar Council of India which sets rules and regulations leges, connecting with NGOs and working as a specialised 22. Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, Bangalore Energy Studies(UPES) to grant admission to their two law regarding legal practice in the country. reporter for newspapers and television channels are other 23. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia College, Bangalore programmes- BA-LLB and LLB in Corporate Law, Cyber Start Early attractive choices. 24. Faculty of Law, ICFAI, Dehradun Law and Intellectual Property Law. A candidate can start preparing for law entrance exam Fields of Specialisations: 25. Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Law School Admission Test, (LSAT): LSAT India designed conducted at national level for 5 years’ BA LLB at various Criminial Law, Civil Law, Administrative Law, Human Rights Kharagpur by USA-based Law school Admission Counci(LSAC) is National Law Schools soon after completing the senior Law, Family Law, Taxation, Corporate Law, Business Law, 26. School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science used by IIT Kharagpur- School of Law, Jindal Global Law secondary exam. The national law entrance exam, CLAT International Law, Labour Law, Intellectual Property Rights and Technology School, UPES and 60 other institutes. (Comon Law Admission Test) basically tests the student’s and Patent Law, Real Estate Law. 27. K.C. Law College, Mumbai Students can also opt for BSc LLB(H), BCom LLB(H), BBA general english, legal aptitude, general awareness, logical 28. M.S. Ramaiah College of Law, Bangalore LLB (H), integrated courses which provide holistic under- skills, etc. Best Law Colleges in India 29. College of Legal Studies, University of Petroleum and standing of principles of science, commerce, business Some universities which offer the three years’ LLB conduct 1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 30. Alliance School of Law, Bangalore 42 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 43 Best Commerce Colleges 16. R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics, 1. Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi Mumbai 2. Loyola College, Chennai 17. St. Joseph College, Bangalore JOURNALISM AND 3. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi 18. KPB Hinduja College of Commerce, Mumbai 4. St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata 19. K.J. Somaiah College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai 5. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai 20. Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi MASS COMMUNICATION 6. Christ University, Bangalore 21. Goenka College of Commerce and Business 7. Hindu College, Delhi Administration, Kolkata 8. Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, 22. Nizam College, Hyderabad Mumbai 23. Brihan Maharashtra (BM) College of Commerce, Pune ournalism is a tough field to get into, but if you’re will- Journalism, Online Journalism, Magazine Journalism etc. 9. Hans Raj College, Delhi 24. H.R. College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai ing to put in the work, then you could be on your way Moreover, according to your taste, you can specialize in 10. Madras Christian College, Chennai 25. Elphinstone College, Mumbai Jto an exciting and fulfilling career! particular subjects and can turn into mavens. There are 11. Ramjas College, Delhi 26. Shri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Delhi With rapid expansion of media in the last few decades has innumerable opportunities for a journalist to zero in on, 12. Stella Maris College, Chennai 27. Jyothi Nivas College, Bangalore not only changed the perception of the people towards like Agriculture, Cinema, Law, Business, Politics, Environ- 13. Mount Carmel College, Bangalore 28. Alliance University, Bangalore journalism as a career. It has also increased the demand for ment, Gender issues, Diplomacy, Share market etc. After 14. Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune 29. Jesus & Mary College, Delhi competent media persons, well-versed in latest commu- graduation, according to the passion you can choose these 15. Presidency College, Chennai 30. Shri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College, Bangalore nication technologies. The new age Journalism Schools, specializations. promises to teach the “craft of journalism” with a span of Few people do media for the sake of money. .” The media 10 months to two years. The problem that arises for the industry has many vices, but it is extremely valuable to aspirants is selecting the best institute. The points that society. the students should keep in mind while choosing the best Best Mass Communication Colleges colleges are:- 1. Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi The first thing that a student should consider is placement. 2. Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune Best Hotel Management Colleges 16. Rizvi College of Hotel Management & Catering High placement figures substantiate the fact that the train- 3. Asian College of Journalism, Chennai 1. Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development, Delhi Technology, Mumbai ing imparted at the College is held in high esteem in the 4. Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai 2. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology 17. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & industry. 5. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Mumbai and Applied Nutrition(IHM), Mumbai Applied Nutrition(IHM), Bhopal Secondly, the Infrastructure and facilities is the factor 6. Manipal Institute of Communications, Manipal 3. Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, 18. Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management to be taken into consideration. One should check out if 7. Indian Institute of Journalism & News Media (IIJNM), Manipal and Catering Technology (BCIHMCT), Delhi the institute has proper computer labs with facilities for Bangalore 4. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & 19. Institute of Hotel Management(IHM), Dehradun photography, video editing and producing lab journals. The 8. Dept of Communication & Journalism, Pune University, Nutrition(IHM), Pusa, Delhi 20. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & other factors that guides are one in deciding his/her college Pune 5. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition(IHM), Guhawati faculty, class strength, ties up with other media houses and 9. Times School of Journalism, Delhi Applied Nutrition Nutrition (IHM),Chennai 21. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & practical exposure given during the courses. 10. Dept. of Media Studies, Christ University, Bangalore 6. Institute of Hotel Management, (IHM) Bangalore Applied Nutrition(IHM), Meerut QUALIFICATION: 11. AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Delhi 7. Institute of Hotel Management,(IHM), Aurangabad 22. Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Catering To become a journalist, one can complete a Bachelor’s in 12. Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, 8. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & & Nutrition, Chandigarh mass communication/ mass media/journalism after +2. SRM, Chennai Applied Nutrition(IHM), Hyderabad 23. SRM Institute of Hotel & Catering Management, After completion in a related graduation field, one may 13. Amity School of Communication, Noida 9. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Chennai complete a Master’s in journalism or mass communication. 14. Kamala Nehru Collge, Delhi Applied Nutrition(IHM), Kolkata 24. Institute of Hotel Management, Trivandrum SKILLS: 15. Madras Christian Collge, Chennai 10. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & 25. Amity School of Hospitality, Noida Investigative, Mind alertness, Adaptive and tolerant in 16. Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi Applied Nutrition(IHM),Goa 26. K.C. College of Hotel Management, Punjab nature and good communication skills also, Command 17. Manorama School of Communication, Kottayam 11. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & 27. M.S. Ramaiah College of Hotel Management, Bangalore over language, Confidence, Enthusiasm are some of the 18. AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, jamia Mil Applied Nutrition(IHM), Ahmedabad 28. Acharya Institute of Management & Sciences, important skills required by a journalist. lia Islamia University, Delhi 12. Department of Hotel Management, Christ University Bangalore SPECIALIZATIONS: 19. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi 13. Institute of Hotel Management(IHM), Lucknow 29. T. John Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore Now Journalism has branched out into many routes. 20. Mudra Institute of Communications, Hyderabad 14. Institute of Hotel Management(IHM), jaipur 30. Munnar Catering College, Munnar, Kochi Earlier Journalism was synonymous with print journalism. 15. Institute of Hotel Management(IHM), Gandhinagar As the technology improved, it can be called in myriad names like: broadcasting journalism, TV journalism, Radio

44 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 45 Best Travel & Tourism colleges in India 8. Heritage Institute of Hotel & Tourism, Agra 10. SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai 17. International Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi 1. National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality 9. Amro Tourism Academy, Nashik 11. School of Fashion Technology (SOFT), Pune 18. International Institute of Fashion Design(INIFD, Pune Management(NITHM), Hyderabad 10. Amity Institute of Travel and Tourism, (AITT)Noida 12. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)-Tirupur 19. Pearl Academy of Fashion, Chennai 2. Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management 11. Manyawar Kanshiram Institute of Tourism Management, Exporters Association (TEA) Institute, Tirupur 20. Lexicon School of Fashion, Chennai (IITM), Gwalior Lucknow 13. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT),Kannur 21. Apparel Training and Design Centre, Chennai 3. Sita Travel and Tourism Academy, New Delhi 12. National Institute of Hotel Management & Tourism, 14. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai 22. SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai 4. Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS) Bhubaneswar 15. Amity School of Fashion Technology, Noida 23. Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore 5. Anand Institute of Management Science (AIMS), Anand, 13. Dr. YSR National Institute of Tourism & Hotel 16. Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology, Mohali 24.Whistling Woods International Neetu Lulla School of Gujarat Management, Hyderabad Fashion, Mumbai 6. College of Vocation Studies, Delhi 14. Ramee Academy of Catering, Tourism & Hotel 7. College of Hospitality and Tourism (CHAT), Gurgaon, Management, Tirupati Haryana 15. Aptech Hospitality & Aviation Management, Delhi Best design colleges in India sign, Guhawati (Here we consider mostly Industrial Designing) 6.Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Design Programme, 2 Entrances: Kanpur CEED- Common Entrance Examination for Design 8. Instrument Design and Development Centre, IIT Delhi Best 20 Arts Colleges of India NEED- National Entrance Examination for Design 9. Maeer’s MIT Institute of Design, Pune 1. Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Delhi 11. Fergusson College, Pune 1.National Institute of Design, Delhi 10. Centre for Product Design Manufacturing (CPDM), 2. St.Xavier’s Collge, Mumbai 12. Presidency College, Chennai 2.Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Industrial Design Indian Institute of Science(IISc), Bangalore. 3. St. Stephen’s College, Delhi 13. Stella Maris College, Chennai Centre, Mumbai 11. M.S. Ramaiah School of Advanced Studies, Bangalore 4. Loyolla College, Chennai 14. Ramjas College, Delhi 3.Srishti Institute of Design, Bangalore 12. Indian School of Design Innovation(ISDI), PARSONS, 5. St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata 15. Jesus and Mary College, Delhi 4.Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune Mumbai 6. Christ University, Bangalore 16. Mount Carmel College, Bangalore 5.Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Department of De- 13. DSK International School of Design, Mumbai 7. Hindu College, Delhi 17. St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore 8. Miranda House, University College for Women, Delhi 18. Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai 9. Hans Raj College,Delhi 19. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai 10. Madras Christian College, Chennai Practical needs of the industry create more and more specialisations now. Students who are look- 20. Mumbai College of Arts, Mumbai ing for specific career in life go for it. This new trends forces Pearl Academy of Fashion, Bangalore to start a new programme in Luxury Fashion. Instead of studying fashion widely, here students learn Best 20 Science Colleges of India 10. Fergusson College, Pune only the depths of luxury fashion. The luxury market in India has been growing at over 20 per cent 1. St. Stephen’s College, Delhi 11. Miranda House, Delhi every year and is estimated to be worth $14.72 billion by 2015. Brands such as Hermes, Christian 2. Loyola College, Chennai 12. Stella Maris College, Chennai Louboutin, Missoni, Emilio Pucci, and Roberto Cavalli have recently expanded their retail opera- 3. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai 13. Ramjas College, Delhi tions in India. The four-year programme in luxury brand management at Pearl Academy has been 4. St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata 14. Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai designed to help students understand all aspects of the luxury industry and its management strate- 5. Hans Raj College, Delhi 15. Mount Carmel College, Bangalore gies. The course has a four-week module training at fashion capital Milan where students receive 6. Presidency College, Chennai 16. Gargi College, Delhi training in luxury retail operations and luxury retailing management along with merchandising on a 7. Madras Christian College, Chennai 17. St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore global scale. 8. Christ University, Bangalore 18. Shir Venkateswara College, Delhi 9. Hindu College, Delhi 19. St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad

Medical Imaging Technology at Sharada University is a three year programme which introduces Best Fashion Colleges 5. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT),Chennai students to dark room procedures, radiography, advances in imaging, radiation hazards and ba- 1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi 6. Pearl Academy of Fashion, Delhi sics in physics, electricity, magnetism and radiation physics. Modern growth in the medical field 2. National Institute of Fashion Technology 7. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune has created strong lacunae for professionals in Medical Imaging Technology. That is why Sharada (NIFT),Bangalore 8. National Institute of Fashion Technology University created this course. Many advances happened in the field of imaging technology. X-rays, 3. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT),Hyderabad ultra-sound, sonography, CT-scanning, MRI scans and PET scans are increasingly become (NIFT),Ahmedabad 9. National Institute of Fashion Technology important in treatment aspect. 4. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT),Mumbai (NIFT),Gandhinagar

46 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 47 uring the year 2000, an IIM student got an offer of $225,000 annual pay packet from After graduation what? a New York based investment bank. That was then roughly one crore of rupees. In the Dyear 2009, an IIM graduate was offered a salary package of Rs.1.44 crore per annum by Deutsche bank. In 2012, an IIM, Indore student was recruited by a Singapore-based Infra- structure firm on an annual salary package of Rs.53lakhs. These stories reveals the fact that why admissions in reputed Business schools are so popular in India. What makes the Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree so desirable is its guarantee on fat salary packages. Though the average salary package in 2014 is not at that excited level, IIMs still have man- aged to maintain an average salary of 15-17 lakhs per annum, which is a 10-15% higher than the previous year. (You should remember that the MBA job market is highly affected by macro MBA: PERFORM economic trends. So a batch graduating in one particular year may be inundated with attractive job offers and stunning salaries, but a batch graduating a year later can find the situation totally different, because the economy and industry may have gone into a recession). So generally speaking, the fact is that, getting an admission into a good Indian B-school is just like giving a man a spade and telling him where the treasure is buried. That is why once a QS (World famous Quacquarelli Symonds, a British-based educational and careers advice com- OR PERISH pany) Business school Report had said that the Indian MBA graduates are academically most distinguished. But we should not forget the fact that all MBA graduates do not get six-figure or eight figure What makes the Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree so desirable is its guarantee on fat salary packages. Generally speaking, getting an admission into a good Indian B-school is just like giving a man a spade and telling him where the treasure is buried. That is why once a QS (World famous Quacquarelli Symonds, a British-based educational ranking and careers advice company) Business school Report had said that the Indian MBA graduates are “academically most distinguished”.

48 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 49 like the Common Admission Test (CAT). And lately, AS- afer day. Many B-schools are now running through a per- SOCHAM studies indicates only 10% of all MBA graduates form or perish scenario. Continuous innovation is the only from Indian B-schools are employable. survival mantra for these precariously perched B-schools. So selecting an apt B-school is a herculian task for a student but it is most important at the same time. If one Earlier, exam and marks count more than anything. Now scores 99 percentile in CAT (Common Admission Test) personality counts. Development of personality is what and gets calls from all the top IIMs that is fine. Except IIMs, the focus now. Companies also ready to accept both- the the top 50-150 B-schools are ok. But if you come down creative right brains and the analytical left brain of the to a more low-ranking B-school, you have to take much employee. To make students employable, B-schools are caution. Here, you should take into consideration of the adopting new methods. The focus should be developing following factors: skills, shaping attitude and encouraging talent, not merely 1. Placement on acquiring marks or degrees. Most of the MBA-colleges offer 100 % placement record B-school last year. After long search, he found a job with for their students. But you should cross check these claims 10 years before, the students were obedient, conformist an ordinary salary in a Travel & Tourism company. He earns with the students who are currently studying in the campus. and not that much aggressive. In circa 2014, you can see less than what he paid to get his MBA. Instead of focusing on high salary, you should try to know a brand new MBA student. New generation MBA graduates salaries. These salaries are usually offered only to the So from the story of Ramesh Menon brings out the fact that the average number of offers each student gets. are more dynamic, forceful, unique and demanding. And products of the top few B-schools in the country, the Indian if you have invested unwisely in Management education 2. Faculty quality they are looking at new avenues of growth and are trying to Institutes of Management (IIMs) and a few others. Indeed from institutions that are simply not respected by employ- Try to know how many faculty members hold a PhD. Get understand new businesses. many blue chip companies have different salary packages ers, your career path will not be a cakewalk. answer for the question whether there is any faculty from Students and parents see MBA degrees as a shortcut to a and different career growth paths for graduates of the top Now in India there are more than 4000 B-schools offering US or Europe? Enquire this among the students of the col- better package, and judge them solely on placement and B-schools and those coming from the lesser ones. an MBA or PGDM. All India Council of Technical Education lege. salary statistics. But recruitment companies are not satis- (AICTE), accredited MBAs are highly recognised in India 3. Students’ quality factory with the performance of the students. Four corner- Eligibility for an MBA and now there are around 4.25 lakh AICTE-approved MBA If the students are brighter, the learning programme will be stones of MBA has been broken now- Infrastructure quality A bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc/B Com/BBA/BBM/BE/B Tech seats are up for grabs. And there are around 65 MBA pro- richer. The students coming for the interview is a good sign is not upto the mark, Quality faculty is an alien, curriculum etc.) under the 10+2+3 system from a recognised or grammes are available from Finance to Entrepreneurship. to judge the quality of students. is outdated, Teaching pedgogy is rusted..... deemed university. Students appearing for final year gradu- So the available choices for an MBA-aspirant are plenty. Of 4. Infrastructure: During the time of the recruitment, companies do not look ate level exam can also apply. late, the churn at the lower end of the B-school spectrum Computer lab, research, high-speed internet connection, at the reputation of the institute a student has studied at, has begun and many institutes find it difficult to fill their Library, furnished class room- check the quality of every- but the skill of the student. Educational institutes should Good Story of Indian MBA seats. thing. now aim towards developing the interest of students in re- There are innumerable great personalities cut out by IIMs- So the fact is that MBA education in India has been seeing 5. Brand image: search. Faculty should be carefully chosen to drive interest RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan (he was the ex-chief econo- a sort of consolidation. Those who have a history of repu- Do a research on Internent and various magazines to know in research and knowledge creation. mist of the IMF and professor of finance at the University of tation are gaining more brand appeal and cannot manage about the brand image and ranking of the institute. So many new tactics are adopting by B-schools for a better Chicago Booth School of Business), Indra Nooyi, Chairman the rush of MBA-aspirants. But many run-of-the-mill and 6. Location: survivial and status-quo. Curriculum revamping, foreign and CEO of PepsiCo., Sunil Gupta, professor of business medium-class B-schools are struggling for survival. Low This is a greater fact which influences the placement and collaborations, student diversity and strong placements are administration at Harvard Business School and Chetan student enrollment and the heavy fall in campus recruitment the quality. Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai generally some of the face-changing exercises: Bhagat, renowned author, columnist and motivational (Campus recruitment have fallen by 40 %) are the major grab good placements due to the proximity to the corpo- Relooking curriculum speaker, to name a few. issues. rate. B-Schools see this as an indication to focus on quality. That Good story of Indian Management degree starts with Last year, around 180 B-schools have been closed in major 7. Affiliation: is why they are taking a thorough look at their curriculum India’s liberalisation and globalisation process. The biggest cities of the country due to the lack of desired strength of Check whether the institute is enjoying an affiliation pro- every two years in partnership with the industry. boom in the Indian economic reforms has created the the students. Another 150 MBA colleges are expected to gramme with reputed foreign Universities. MBA education is no longer seen just as an opportunity business school (B-school) explosion in India. During that close this year due to low student enrolment. Hundreds of to learn the tricks of the trade. Realities and complexities period a management degree has become the hottest and MBA colleges are having 100 % placements only on paper. Perform or perish of the industry and society is growing manifold. So it is a most coveted academic qualification in the country. In many B-schools, the standard of pedagogy of MBA is great challenge to sync your curriculum towards it. gradually deteriorating. Even though the number of insti- Many management institutes today are more concerned Student diversity Flipside of Indian B-schools tutes offering management courses has risen, the quality with meeting their short term goals like achieving higher Quality of an MBA is directly proportional to the the But during 2014, the story is different. For Ramesh Menon, of education being offered has declined sharply. There has admission rates than providing quality management educa- diversity of students. That is why leading B-schools too a job hunt was a Herculian task. The reason is that he been a sharp drop in registration for entrance examination tion. want to attract all kind of students to their programme. A was a relatively new MBA graduate from a relatively new Now for a B-school in India, survival is getting tougher day multi-racial or multi-lingual campus can build a broad and

50 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 51 healthy mindset among its students. They can take on the on students. Preparing MBAs for industry-specific careers these programme, students spend three terms in MDI cam- Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Many frontline adversities with a calm mindset. is with the belief that the industry would find these MBAs pus and three terms in various Europe campuses. Most of B-schools also consider the CAT score for admissions. Industry-academia interface more relevant. the students after an internship in international companies XAT Many B-schools do not have any tie-ups with corporates New streams is the way forward will later pursue good career in India or aborad. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is an all-India test conducted by for campus recruitment. This leads to poor placements Introducing new streams is one of the strategies to at- MBA in Hospitality XLRI (Xavier School of Management) for admission to its and salary packages that do not live up to the expectations tract new students. So many strange streams are getting This helps to build a career in the hospitality industry MBA or PGDM. It is a 3 hour test of Data Interpretation & of students. To ensure that students get placements after included in the MBA specialisations. MBA students’ thirst includes opportunities in many different areas including Quantitative Ability, Analytical Reasoning & Decision Mak- completing the course, B-schools should build partnerships for entrepreneurship is a growing trend now. This change is events (exhibitions, sporting, concerts), conferences, ban- ing and Verbal & Logical Ability, Essay writing and General with coporates. a global trend. Instead of becoming a competent manager, queting, catering, resorts, airlines, cruise lines and many Awareness. International accreditation they want to be a leader. By understanding this new trend, more service-related industries. MAT Top B-schools are opting for international accreditations now MBA Institutes have decided to start a new special- MBA in Marketing, HR The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is an entrance exam for gaining credibility. A leading B-school, Indian School of ization in MBA- Entrepreneurship. Apart from this many These are the two old specializations carry big career conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) Business (ISB), Hyderabad became India’s first B-school B-schools have kickstarted new specializations in MBA. scopes. If you have a good organising and time manage- to all B-schools to screen aspirants for admission to MBA. to be accredited by the AACSB. Association to Advance MBA in Finance is a front runner ment skills and are fair in treating others- HR may be Amity, Galgotias, T A Pai Institute of Management (TAPMI) Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is a US-based The most popular MBA programmes were those pertaining perfect for you. If you are looking for the opportunity to LN Weligkar Institute, SRM,ICFAI, IILM college of Manage- organisation which provides this accreditation. IIMs are to the finance sector, particularly those laying the founda- grow and a career full of challeneges- then Marketing is ment studies, Asia Pacific institute of Management etc. also looking for International Benchmarking. EQUIS is a tions for entry in to investment banking and security firm your cup of tea. using MAT score as benchmark for admission. global benchmark of excellence for B-schools and IIM- roles. MBA in finance prepares you to become a finance Specializations galore... ATMA Ahmedabad is the first Indian Institute to receive it. Experts specialist. There are plenty of avenues in career. The grow- New and attractive specialization is one of the differentia- The AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is think that these accreditation will help attract foreign stu- ing financial and banking sector and its ever-growing labour tions which everybody wants to add to give a new zing to an entrance examination conducted by the Association of dents to Indian campus. Some B-school mavens think that needs have encouraged many to pick finance over other their MBA. Now specializations are available in Insurance Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for the admission to these accreditations will also help pushing Indian B-schools options. in this you will undertake a comprehensive study and Risk Management, Health care, Hospital administration, various management programme. 600 management insti- to the top chart of Global Rankings. of different aspects of finance, the financial sector and International business, IT, Hospitality management, Clinical tutes are part of AIMS group. Quality faculty financial market. research, Infrastructure management, Hotel manage- SNAP Many B-schools have taken immediate measures to MBA in Industrial Management ment, Operations management, Materials managements Symbiosis National Aptitute Test (SNAP) is a test to get improve the quality of their faculty. Whenever qualified and Rekha, an engineering graduate has landed into a vortex of and Logistics in India. MBAs are also available in Retail admission in the Symbiosis International University (SIU). experienced teachers come, the pedagogy and the quality confusion over the specialization of MBA. Finally she gave Management, Agribusiness, Supply Chain Mangement, After the test, successful candidates have to pass through of students will improve. Poor compensation is the major into an MBA in Industrial Management at NITIE, Mumbai. Petroleum Studies, Telecom Management, Media Manage- Group Discussion and Personal Interview. SNAP test score reason for the lack of good teachers. Faculty in manage- This MBA delves deep into the operations and supply chain ment, Fashion Management, Event Management, and Textile are considered for admission to the Symbiosis Institute of ment institutes should be offered better pay to attract and management and at the same time equipping students with Management and in many more odd streams also. Technology (SIT), Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE) retain more highly qualified and experienced teachers. marketing, finance and HR skills. This combination has The debate is still on about choosing a general MBA or a or the Symbiosis School of Biomedical Sciences (SSBS). Many B-schools have stolen limelight lately, after adding made FMCG companies among the biggest recruiters at specialized one. Companies earlier prefer candidates with CMAT qualified teachers with PhD into their faculty. NITIE. Rekha is now an employee with Godrej Consumer horizontal skills. But now this trend is changing slowly. Now The Common Management Admission Test was put in Products with a fat pay package. recruiting companies are looking for some specialized skills place by AICTE in 2012. CMAT score will be considered for 65 MBA programmes in India MBA in international Management in the candidates. You need a general foundation of man- admission to AICTE approved management courses. It is said that more than 65 varieties of MBAs are available Management Development Institute, Gurgaon has a full agement skills, but you cannot ignore vertical skills also. NMAT in India from finance to entrepreneurship. These specializa- time Postgraduate Diploma in International Management. In This is a management aptitude test for choosing the right tions are born out of a thirst to build some competitive edge How to get into best B-schools candidates for admission into NMIMS, a famous B-school There are a slew of entrance tests which facilitates admis- of India. sions to the reputed B-schools of India. GMAT CAT If you want to pursue a management programme abroad, The king of B-school entrance in India is Common Admis- you have to get through The Graduate Management Admis- sion Test (CAT) which leads into the admissions to the sion Test (GMAT). This test is conducted by the Graduate 16 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), the leading Management Admission Council (GMAT). GMAT scores are B-schools of India. This is a computer-based test of 140 accepted in B-schools in 110 countries. Over 80 B-schools minutes. The test comprised of two sections- first ses- in India also accept GMAT scores.  sion is Quantitative Ability(QA) and Data Interpretation(DI) and the second section is of Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning Skills. Based on this score, IIMs call you for the

52 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 53 Bangalore 82. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur 49. Alliance School of Business, Bangalore 83. Galgotia’s Institute of Management & Technology, 50. Department of Management Studies, University of Noida MBA : THE BEST Pune, Pune 84. NIT Department of Management Studies, 51. Institute of Financial Management & Research, Tiruchirappalli Chennai 85. Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad 52. K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies, 86. Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management (SITM), ONE HUNDRED Mumbai Pune 53. Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM), Pune 87. IFIM Business School, Bangalore 54. Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad 88. Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Management, Mumbai Eligibility: BA/BSC/BCom/B-Tech or any other graduation. 21. Faculty of Management Studies, BHU, Varanasi 55. Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore 89. Institute of Management Studies, Dehradun Entrance Test: A high mark on CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/ 22. Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar 56. Apeejay School of Management, Delhi 90. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida GMAT/CMAT/SNAP/(Personal interview & group discus- Bhubaneswar 57. SDM Institute of Management Development, Mysore 91. N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai sion) 23. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad 58. Accurate Institute of Management and Technology, 92. IIMT College of Management, Meerut An MBA is the hottest and most coveted academic quali- 24. Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Noida 93. ITM Business School, Chennai fication in the country. But as MBA colleges proliferates, Noida 59. GITAM Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam 94. ITS Institute of Management, Noida MBA has lost its old magic. Edubeans list a 100 best MBA 25. Goa Institute of Management(GIM), Goa 60. Indian Institute of Planning & Management (IIPM), 95. MS Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore colleges of India based on parameters like ranking, infra- 26. Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies(SIMS), Delhi 96. Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi structure, faculty, student-teacher ratio, R&D and Industry- Pune 61. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Mumbai 97. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology(KIIT), academic interface. 27. Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai 62. Indira Institute of Management, Pune Bhubaneshwar 28. Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi 63. Balaji Institute of Telecom & Management (BITM), 98. Jagannath International Management School(JIMS), Best B-schools & Business Management 29. Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras Pune Delhi Colleges Chennai 64. Manipal Institute of Management, Manipal 99. Vel Tech Multitech Dr. Rangarajan Dr.Shakuntala 1. Indian Institute of Management(IIM) Ahmedabad 30. Symbiosis Centre for Management and HR 65. Rajagiri Business School, Kochi College, Chennai (http://www.velmultimedia.com) 2. Indian Institute of Management(IIM), Bangalore Development, Pune 66. Aurora’s Business School, Hyderabad 100. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad. 3. Indian School of Business(ISB), Hyderabad 31. Amity Business School, Noida 67. Doon Business School, Dehradun 4. Indian School of Business(ISB), Kolkata 32. Fore School of Management, Delhi 68. Osmania University, Dept. of Business Management, 5. XLRI, Jamshedpur 33. Christ University, Bangalore Hyderabad (This means only the residential pro 6. Indian Institute of Management(IIM), Lucknow 34. International Management Institute(IMI), Delhi gramme in Osmania University (OU) at its Hyderabad 7. Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University 35. Institute of Rural Management Anand(IRMA), Anand, Campus. And does not consider Osmania University (FMS), Delhi Gujrat (OU) Distance Education degrees, which recently A brand new programme to train 8. Indian Institute of Management(IIM), Indore 36. Institute of Management, Nirma University, downgraded by a group of HR’s in Dubai) young aspirants for the real estate 9. Indian Institute of Management(IIM), Kozhikode Ahmedabad 69. Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business and infrastructure secotr is gaining 10. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies 37. Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai Management, Kolkata Mumbai 38. Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai 70. School of Communication & Management Studies, popularity. The programme is BBA 11. S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research 39. Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Kochi Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure Mumbai Bangalore 71. ITM Business School, Mumbai (REUI) which is offered by Amity Uni- 12. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi 40. Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), 72. St. Joseph’s College of Business Administration versity’s RICS School of Built Envior- 13. Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur, Nagpur Bangalore Kharagpur 41. Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi 73. Bharti Vidyapeeth University Institute of Management, nment. The course is provided only at 14. Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon 42. Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee, Delhi the NOIDA campus has a curriculum 15. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Roorkee 74. Institute of Management Studies(IMS), Noida that includes modules on Architec- Mumbai 43. Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai 75. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Bangalore 16. Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad 44. Indian Institute of Management(IIM), Shillong 76. G.L. Bajaj Institute of Management & Research, Noida ture & Building Design, Urban Design 17. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai 45. Bharatidasan Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli 77. SIES College of Management Studies, Mumbai & Planning, Managerial Economics, 18. National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), 46. MYRA School of Business, Mysore 78. IIMT College of Management, Noida Real Estate Laws, Regulation etc. Eli- Mumbai 47. PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore 79. IPS Academy, Indore gibility: Plus Two 19. Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi 48. Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences 80. Chetna’s Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute, Mumbai 20. BITS Pilani, Pilani 81. Bharti Vidaypeeth’s Institute of Management, Mumbai

54 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 55 DIAC FOR YOUR BRIGHT WESTERN COUNTRIES HAVE GLOBAL FUTURE... EMPHASISED RESEARCH: ubai International Academic City is now (DIAC) be- DIAC Universities offering Fashion courses: coming the Global hub of higher education through French Fashion University, ESMOD Dubai Dits 27 international branch campuses from 10 coun- Heriot Watt University Dubai SUAD ALHALWACHI tries. Most of these universities are from US, UK, Australia, Manipal University Dubai France, Russia, India, Pakistan and all. DIAC really turns Forensic Scientist Dubai as a higher education destination for next generation. Forensic Scientists use scientific methods and problem- Ezone (accredited by Ministry of Now rich and upper middle-class Asian expats also began solving techniques to solve crimes. Using advanced proce- Higher Education UAE) is recognized their journey with DIAC for their children’s bright future in dures and high-tech equipment, Forensic Scientists collect throughout the region as one of the education and career. We present some of the career paths evidence in order to solve intricate puzzles and assist Police most dynamic ‘Study Abroad’ compa- available with DIAC: and Government departments. nies. It provides school students and Journalist DIAC Universities offering Digital Forensic Science As a journalist, your word is the voice of the people. courses: university graduates with the exciting Thousands of readers can follow your articles and you can American University in the Emirates opportunity to study abroad. Ezone enlighten their world with the swift stroke of a pen. Manipal University Dubai (Post-Graduate Only) primarily deals with New Zealand ed- DIAC Universities offering Journalism courses: Biotechnology expert ucational institutions, but also has an Murdoch University Dubai Biotechnology-related degrees can be excellent starting Middlesex University Dubai points for a range of exciting and varied careers from the extensive partner network within the Hotel Manager fields of genetics, medicine, botany and agriculture. USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Europe Dubai is in one of the tourist capitals of the world. Dubai DIAC Universities offering Biotechnology courses: and Far East Asia. Saud Alhalwachi is has over 400 hotels including some of the largest and BITS Pilani, Dubai the Managing Director of the EZone. most opulent destinations in the world. As a tourism hot Manipal University , Dubai spot with 15 million tourists each year, Dubai is always in Renewable Energy demand for qualified hotel management staff. DIAC Univer- Renewable energy is a burgeoning sector as we move sities offering Hotel Management/Hospitality Management away from our dependence on fossil fuels. Areas such as courses: solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydro, ocean, wave and 1. Can you brief the history of higher education in gulf Middlesex University Dubai tidal energy are new sectors which need trained profession- countries? Islamic Azad University, Dubai als to develop. The gulf countries has a tradition for higher education St. Petersberg State University of Engineering and DIAC Universities offering Renewable Energy courses: as since the early 50’s. Its people were travelling abroad to Economics Amity University, Dubai study in top universities in the UK and Europe. Of course of these universities are private depending mainly on expats Film Director Heriot Watt , Dubai the people were also going as far as India, Egypt and Japan living in these countries or students who are not allowed to Film Directors find ways to illuminate our imagination Transport and Logistics to study. Most of the gulf countries stated their Universities enter the source universities due to visa issues. I believe through the medium of film and television. They are able As a global hub of business Dubai sees massive fleets of in the seventies, even though this didn’t stop us from going that the trend is on the upward growth, and since most of to create worlds through amazing special effects, moving trucks, great freight volumes etc. DIAC Universities help abroad to gain more qualification, learn from the culture these universities are private they all look for means to be- soundtracks and engrossing screenplays. you in this growing industry. over there and bring back not only education but a different come high ranked and try to produce high quality research. DIAC Universities offering Film and Media courses: DIAC Universities offering Transport and Logistics way of life. The challenges are mainly in the ranking as whatever they SAE Institute Dubai courses: do may not or will not be equivalent to what the ranked Murdoch University Dubai St Petersberg University, Dubai 2.What all future challenges and opportunities do you universities do, but I think they are trying. What we have in Manipal University Dubai Heriot Watt, Dubai foresee in higher education sector in Gulf? the gulf is strong family ties, new industries and commer- Fashion Designer Wollongong University, Dubai Since the early 90’s many universities had started to open cial growth, so students coming to the gulf will experience Fashion Designers have taken the world by storm. From Amity University, Dubai its doors to branches in the gulf. As we speak we have over this and may end up staying here. The only challenge in catwalks in Milan to the shopping Boulevards of Paris, fash- American University in the Emirates , Dubai 87 universities in the UAE, more than 20 universities in Qa- my mind is the residency, as our countries do not provide ion is growing. And it is now a multi-billion dollar industry. IMT, Dubai tar, many in Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Most permanent residence due to our naturalization laws. I think

56 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 57 that this may change in the future which will make studying 7. What are the preferences of the students of UAE and working in the gulf countries something equal, if not regarding with Higher education? better than going west. Do you think there are still less options in front a student 3. How do you rate MOOCs(massive open online beyond Medicine and Engineering? Unfortunately we have courses)? Do you think MOOCs are good for students? business, medicine and engineering only, and the focus is Continuing education and adult learners is something on these three items. We need to have law, humanities, art that I have insisted upon since I started my consultancy; and other faculties for a better balance. no one should stop learning, as the changes in technology, 8. How do you compare pursuing a higher educa- science, health and business is happening by the second tion program in a foreign country and do the same in a and one cannot live without complete knowledge of these branch campus of a foreign university in Dubai? changes. MOOC is never to be evaluated, it is a must and As I mentioned above branch campuses are established for it is necessary, and it is open to everyone on this earth. I two reasons, to attract students that cannot go overseas for am not a person that can say that this piece of information any reason, and to make money. It is a good thing as they is good, indifferent or bad, I can recommend the courses to will try to replicate the good work happening in the main students and employees but it’s up to them to take up the campus or inter-benefit. One can combat the disadvantages courses. I feel though that it’s a pity that such resources by starting study abroad and exchange programs. However, are available for human beings and one will not benefit out to me studying abroad is far better as we gain more from of them. Nobody can say now that I wish that I studied this being independent, and seeing how others live. or that or the other, it is there, it is free, it is available and 9. What is your take on the fact that the Middle-east it is high quality, the only three things one has to put in is countries are still an under-penetrated market as far as effort, time and perseverance. higher education is concerned? 4. Do you think the elite colleges (including Stan- To begin with I must emphasise the main benefit ford, Harvard and MIT) promoting MOOCs are not only of higher education, which is research. When one does endangering less elite institutions but also undercutting research one has to have the ability to say everything. So themselves? if we continue to prevent people from doing research and No I don’t think so, because knowledge is free and discussing the results freely, then we cannot have good everyone believes this, but when it comes to certifications, education. then one has to pay for it, as one will be using that knowl- 10. How do you rate Britain, US, Australia, Canada, edge for further gains. India and Pakistan in higher education studies? Why 5. Do you think MOOCs could be disastrous for both Pakistan or India? students and professors? Every country puts a value on higher education as it’s I Think MOOC is revolutionary, and it’s something that a multi-billion dollar industry, and because of this the west should have been done from time memorial, of course prior (and some of the southern hemisphere countries like New to the internet revolution the TV could have been used for Zealand and Australia) have emphasised research to make MOOC, which means we have to have manpower, which the universities of a high standard, I am not sure about the was a major inhabitant, or courses will be printed, which applicability of this factor in Pakistan or India. again is costly. Having MOOC courses online means that 11. Which are the good programs having potential can we are allowing the public to benefit “for free” from the bring a better job in Gulf countries? knowledge the universities are selling, in the time the public Media, Journalism, entrepreneurship, marine biology, has, which was utilized in watching soap opera. MOOC is hospitality, tourism, and of course the traditional courses a great thing as the parents can be involved with the same such as medicine, engineering, architecture, design, IT etc. courses the son or daughter is taking, which means three 12. Do you think the rising cost of education will be an for the price of one. Plus it’s high time that the universities impediment factor for a quality higher education? start giving to the public instead of continuously taking. We all would rather die of hunger than stop our chil- 6. Do you think a higher education degree should dren from gaining a higher education qualification, so the provide ROI (Return on Investment)? cost is not a factor  Yes and no. Yes because the students need to use that qualification for finding jobs or doing business; no because we all need to be educated.

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The Gulf Medical University is one of Mr Thumbay Moideen’s most impressive achievements. But he is not ready to rest on his laurels. GMU is not only the first institution in the UAE to ac- Mr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, launches Edubeanz Guide for Higher Education cept students of both genders from 2014 in a private function in UAE all nationalities; it is a melting pot of international culture. He is one of the outpaced the UK in attracting Reproductive Biology, Public Health some proposals, and working on our business magnets, who is listed in students from the Middle East and and Physiotherapy. Faculty and staff strategic plans. “Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 Indian has become the third most popular from over 22 countries work in the 4. Is this part of a globalization of destination (followed by France and organization. your medical education dream? Leaders in the UAE”. He is unravel- the US) for students from the region, Later, we were the first to establish As per our strategic plan and Vision ling his new plans and philosophy in a according to figures released by the the first private teaching hospital 2020, we are planning to establish chat with Edubeanz: UNESCO. in the region. Even establishing a 3-5 campuses in different countries. 2. As a leader of Medical educa- hospital was a big challenge as we Plans to initiate more courses are in tion, how do you see the challenges did not get enough support from the the pipeline. The GMC Hospitals, first and opportunities ? existing government hospitals and private university teaching hospital Way back in 1997, I was asked facilities. But, due to God’s Grace, plans to establish over 15 hospitals by the Government of Ajman to our perseverance and hard work, we in the region in the next 5-7 years. eeing opportunities before especially, is one of Mr Thumbay’s free-wheeling chat with Edubeanz: establish a medical college in Ajman. are today one of the biggest health- 5. How do you forsee Medical anyone else differentiate most impressive achievements. But 1. Can you brief about the higher I took up the offer and in a way, care providers in the country. Education landscape in UAE? SMr. Thumbay Moideen from he is not ready to rest on his laurels. education scenario in gulf coun- accidentally jumped into education 3. Do you want to reach out other The country is witnessing an in- others. Business is more than creat- GMU is not only the first institution in tries? and healthcare. Once the college Medical institutions outside UAE in crease in the number of private play- ing wealth to this great human being. the UAE to accept students of both As per a recent report published was established, we focused all our future? ers in the higher education segment, After venturing to the UAE in 1998, genders from all nationalities; it is a about higher education in the region, efforts in making the institution one Yes. We are being approached by which cater to a growing number the Thumbay Group has grown melting pot of international culture. the UAE’s private education sector of the best in the region, and we suc- many countries to set-up campuses of youth. It is driven by the rising enormously. From healthcare and He is one of the business magnets, is among the fastest growing in the ceeded. Today students from over 70 based on GMU model. It is based importance of high-quality education, education to communications, retail, who is listed in the “Forbes Middle world. Population growth and easy countries pursue their education at on our success in UAE. Others backed by the governments, who hospitality and real estate, East’s Top 100 Indian Leaders in the access to services has made the our university in Medicine, Dentistry, are reaching out to us to establish acknowledge the need for an educa- Mr. Thumbay’s vision has spawned UAE”. We would like to unravel new UAE one of the top education desti- Pharmacy and Physical Therapy. We similar campuses in their countries tion system capable of producing an empire of excellence. plans, philosophy and ethics of the nations in the Middle East. also offer masters programs in Clini- to offer international standard health- competent professionals. The Gulf Medical University (GMU), one and only Thumbay Moideen in a Interestingly, Dubai has now cal Pathology, Toxicology, Human care education. We are studying

60 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 EDUBEANS GUIDE 2014 61 6. The Mission of the Gulf Medi- of international universities have 12. Which are the good programs cost, quality of the program, teaching cal University is to strengthen and Seeing opportunities before anyone else differentiate Mr. campuses or programs in the UAE. having potential to bring a better and training standards are given promote excellence in medical Thumbay Moideen from others. Business is more than Establishment of special zones, job in Gulf countries? more importance. In fact as per a education, biomedical research including Dubai Knowledge Village All our programs are of interna- creating wealth to this great human being. After ventur- study, the growth of education sector and patient care. Can you elaborate and Academic City have enabled tional standards. The programs are is driven by factors like the rising im- more about your mission? ing to the UAE in 1998, the Thumbay Group has grown many international campuses to be designed and developed by our own portance of high-quality education in Research will be the main focus area enormously. From healthcare and education to commu- set up in UAE offering a wide range expert faculty. All our programs are the society, and a growing spending along with education and health- nications, retail, hospitality and real estate, Mr. Thum- of courses for the students. accredited by the Ministry of Higher capacity. We should also consider care. The university has established 11. What is your opinion that the Education, UAE. The immense popu- that providing high quality education Center for Advanced Biomedical bay’s vision has spawned an empire of excellence. Middle-east countries are still an larity and relevance of the institution and training, costs the institution a Research & Innovation (CABRI) to under-penetrated market as far as can be gauged from the fact that lot of money, to sustain, survive and pursue excellence in biomedical higher education is concerned? every year, the GMU receives over grow. That is one of the reasons for research that shall have an impact Today, this observation may not be 6,000 applications for admission to high costs of education. To help the on the education and the outcome of true. The higher education is gain- medical and healthcare programs of- students, Thumbay Group UAE has clinical care and Center for Advanced all our endeavors. programs at a reasonable price as ing momentum from governments fered by the university, out of which launched Care & Share Program to Simulation in Healthcare (CASH) - a GMU is the first medical university you mention. It is about the quality of across the region. With increased only 500 applicants are selected for sponsor economically deserving multidisciplinary educational facility started by an expatriate in U.A.E. education that is offered at afford- focus on improving the quality and the interview, and 200 are enrolled. but academically brilliant students. that provides high-tech simulated recognized by the Ministry of Higher able price. In view of the high level reach of education in the region, Scholarships and education grants Presently about 20% of the students and virtually created hospital set-up Education & Scientific Research, of competition at every level, only the universities are offering better are based on academic merit. are sponsored through this program, for clinical and communication skills U.A.E. It is the first institution to a good quality education helps a job opportunities upon completion 13. Do you think the rising cost of which will increase to 80% in the teaching and training for students accept students of both genders person achieve and grow in life, thus of education, which is encouraging education will be an impediment next five years. We also source fund- and health care professionals. To the and from all nationalities. It currently contributing positively to the society. an inflow of students. Technology factor for a quality higher educa- ing from Sheikhs, Philanthropists and maximum extent possible, we apply has a global composition of the 9. What are the preferences of the is being used to the best advantage tion? Corporates, which helps us attract our core missions in education, university community made up of an students of UAE regarding with of education. This is the emerging I don’t think so. Students and parents cream of the students to pursue their research, and healthcare delivery to international faculty drawn from 22 Higher education? trend now, and governments are also are focusing on quality education, higher education in our institution develop the means to solve national countries and a student cohort from The standard of education in UAE giving top priority. which comes at a price. More than and regional healthcare problems, 70 countries. GMU is also the first is very high and is of international including providing accessible, institution to have launched a private standards. The visionary leadership cost-effective healthcare of measur- teaching hospital (GMC Hospital) in of the country has made possible able quality. In view of the high level the country, enabling the students to for the entry of private educational of competition at every level, only pursue their clinical training and thus institutions and international universi- Diploma in patisserie a good quality education helps a serving people from over 175 nation- ties. Prospective students can look A Pastry chef or pâtissier is a station chef in a professional kitchen, skilled in the making of pastries, person achieve and grow in life, thus forward to good education in the alities to get high quality healthcare desserts, breads and other baked goods. In a hotel or restaurant kitchen, they occupy the pastry contributing positively to the society. country.The Emiratis and the expatri- at affordable costs. substation and are responsible for creating products that are as pleasing aesthetically as they are to 7. What were the challenges of We have started Summer Training ates are increasingly turning towards taste. Though the job requires long hours on the feet, a pastry chef gets to employ his creativity to setting up the Gulf Medical Univer- Program - a unique program which private education institutions, espe- the fullest and come up with tantalizing creations, making it a satisfying profession. sity? places senior clinical students into cially in higher education, due to the From the beginning, we had a clear reputed hospitals and healthcare quality of the programs that are being Set up in 2012, Lavonne Academy in partnership with City & Guilds London now offers Indian stu- vision in what we wanted to do. institutions around the globe to ex- offered. dents an internationally recognized diploma in patisserie. This 480-hour programme aims to equip Especially in medical education and perience the best of clinical training. 10. How do you compare pursuing students with the skills and understanding needed to segue effortlessly between creating simply healthcare, we have to catch with It also offers Residency programs in a higher education program in a puff pastries to intricate modern French pastries. ever changing needs of the society. Germany. foreign country and do the same The basic certificate module covers kitchen maintenance, entrepreneurial baking, artisan breads, We have provided the best educa- 8. A big revolution in the field of in a branch campus of a foreign breakfast pastries, tarts, modern French pastries, tea cakes, wedding cakes, chocolates, pralines tion and quality healthcare, which Medical Education in China is going university in Dubai? and includes study trips. Students can also opt for industrial training as part of the course. Hotel and generated loyal clientele. Added to on now. They offer Medical degrees I have already mentioned about the Catering Management Institute (HCMI) in Punjab also offers 1 year Diploma in Patisserie (Bakery & this we have a highly qualified faculty for a reasonable price. How do you standards of higher education in Confectionery). Basic qualification is 10+2. and doctors who contributed to our look at that? UAE. Challenges are being addressed success. We had a great support It is not the question of offering by the authorities on a regular basis. from the Rulers and the ministries in Focusing on strengths, a number

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