List of Open Universities in India
There are 14 Open Universities in India at present. They have educational centers in various states of India.
Please find links below to know more about each Open University in India-
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11. Gemology
Gemology is the study of gemstones. Gemstones are the symbols of wealth, power, healing, and love. They are desired for their beauty, rarity, value, durability, tradition and portability. It is a branch of mineralogy that is concerned with the study of gem materials, including identification and testing methods, cutting and polishing synthetically manufactured gems, precious me
The first step in learning about gems is its categorization. The next step is to learn the terminology of gemstones and then their physical and optical properties, and how those properties are used to identify gems. After getting the background one can proceed into gem identification. Studies relating to this field are gem cutting, sorting, grading, valuation and identification of gemstones, fashion, computer pattern designing, jewellery making, consultancy regarding stones, selling etc.
While Gemologists study the quality, characteristics and value of gemstones, Jewelers typically do the handiwork required to produce a piece of Jewellery. Gemologists identify the gems and advise the jeweler about the compatibility of gems to particular me
In India the Gems & Jewellery scenario is undergoing a positive change with diamonds and stones like Tanzanite, Tourmalines, Peridots dominating the consumer preference. At the same time traditionally preferred Gems like Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds have maintained a consistent position. From the trade point of view Gems & Jewellery has been one of the biggest foreign exchange earners for India. It is therefore, highly necessary that people associated with the trade, receive training and carry out the operations scientifically and professionally so as to achieve greater success. There is a shortage of trained professionals in the industry and the new courses would cater the increasing demands.
· www.winentrance.com/gemmology
· www.iigdelhi.com
· www.giionline.com
· Gemology Institute of India, 29,Gurukul Chambers, Mumbaidevi Road, Mumbai-2
· www.uce.ac.uk
· www.gemcitycollege.com
12. IPR courses
The World trade Organization envisages free trade of products in a transparent and competitive environment leading to smooth trading activities. Several agreements on Agriculture tariffs, subsidies, sanitary measures and intellectual property rights have come under a single roof of World Trade Organization (WTO) as GATT agreement. More than 100 countries including India knowingly or unknowingly entered in to this global trade regime to promote economic development across the globe. WTO forces member countries to open up their economy to a free flow of imports and exports. Market access, domestic market and TRIPS are the key elements pertaining to WTO in the Agriculture sector.
Recently in the post WTO era intellectual property rights acquires more importance. United Nations has started world intellectual property organization (WIPO) at Geneva in order to address the emerging issues. UNCTAD (United Nations council for trade and development) is funding projects on IPR issues for getting sustainable results. Patenting, copyrighting and trade marking should be emphasized now a days. As a sequel to growing importance given to IPR issues, there is a trend towards IPR in the educational and career sector within the country and abroad.
Globally various types of courses catering the need for addressing IPR issues at different levels are available in the higher education sector. Post graduate; post diploma and certificate courses on IPR are available in the country and abroad. Even though any graduate can join for the programme, science and engineering graduates will be given preference during admission process.
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IPR experts can ensure rights of creators and owners of intellectual property throughout the world. They can carry out tasks like administering international treaties and assist the governments, organizations, farmers, industries and private sector in the emerging IPR issues. There is increasing career potential for IPR professionals in different domains like patent laws, trade marking, patenting, geographical patents, regulatory system, etc. which is an emerging area of research. So there is great potential for scientists and teachers and lawyers in the higher education sector. Many professionals can diversify their activities related to IPR issues. Lawyers can specialize in patent laws and can work as consultants.
Different courses on intellectual property rights are available in the country.
Indira Gandhi national Open University has recently started one-year postgraduate diploma in intellectual property rights in collaboration with WIPO. Details can be had from www.ignou.ac.in.
Rajeev Gandhi institute of Intellectual property rights ba
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Law College, Mangalore has one year post diploma programme in IPR.
Many institutions are conducting four to six months certificate programmes in intellectual property rights. They are
1. SVKM institute of intellectual property studies, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai-56
Email- info@iips.ac.in
2. Academy of intellectual Property studies, Mumbai-104 Email- info@aips.ac.in
Post graduate Diploma programmes in IPR are available in Australia, Philippines, New Zealand, England, Ireland, The Netherlands, USA and Canada.
Collaborative programmes in IPR are available at Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai in association with University of Washington. Visit -www. Giipinfo.com
Japanese patent office and Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation is offering training and awareness programmes in intellectual property protection in India.
Canadian, Australian and UK institutions are offering advanced post graduate and post diploma programmes in IPR.
13. Environmental courses
Research on environmental issues related to agricultural and non-agricultural areas are acquiring momentum in the world. They focus on agricultural production and environmental protection, particularly biodiversity conservation and management. Applied research on environmental issues focuses on three areas of research. It includes conservation and management of species and habitat, ecology and value of ecosystem goods and services and the ecology of spatial and temporal scales.
Agricultural land use can result in population decline and range contraction of vulnerable species and the loss, fragmentation and degradation of important habitats. In order to conserve key species and habitats we need to assess how agriculture causes such adverse effects, and required to develop approaches to land management that restore damaged species and habitats. Research on the above issues will try to understand how species and habitats respond in order to improve our ability to design effective management in future. UK and US universities are playing an active role in the areas of sustainable agriculture, environmental issues, ecological studies and climate change through their need ba
Sustainable Environmental Management programmes develop a thorough grounding in both the theoretical and practical dimensions of environmental assessment, audit and policymaking and lead to careers with environmental consultancies and government agencies.
The sustainable management of natural resources is one of the most challenging issues facing the modern world. Only when we understand the relationships between human activities and the environment can we reconcile the conflicts between economic development and nature conservation.
As the effects of global warming are felt the demand for professionals able to address the challenge increases. The climate change problem transcends traditional academic boundaries and demands realistic and cost-effective solutions.
Climate Change and Sustainable Development course will help to understand the big picture of what sustainable development is? how it can be achieved, and how to deal with global climate change. It is also for people who want to learn practical skills enabling them to gain employment putting this understanding into practice.
Rapidly growing human population place extraordinary pressures on ecosystems like large-scale environmental destruction, habitat conservation, habitat fragmentation and pollution. This lead to emergence of conservation biology, an assemblage of scientific disciplines that are focused on sustaining biodiversity through co-operative synthesis of ideas, information and approaches. Biodiversity is the key in maintaining life. Conservation biology is the emerging branch of biology having immense research and career potential in the world. Recently conservation of flora and fauna has been picking up momentum in the country.
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1. Andhra University, College of Engineering, Visakhapatanam-3
2. Delhi college of Engineering, New Delhi-42
3. L.D.College of Engineering, Ahmedabad-15
4. PES College of Engineering, Mandya
5. Visveswariah Technological University, Chikmanglur, Karnataka
6. Vidhya Vardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore-2
7. KIT’s College of Engineering, Kolhapur
·BSc Environmental Science
1. Barathiar University, Coimbatore
2. Manasagangothri, University of Mysore, Mysore-5
3. University of Pune, Pune
4. Patna University, Patna
5. Manipur university, Manipur
6. University of Delhi, New Delhi-7
7. South Gujarat University, Surat
8. S.N. College, Alathur, Palakkad, Kerala
· Post Graduate Programme
1. Kerala University, Kariavattom, Trivandrum
2. Christ College, Irinjalakkuda, Thrissur
3. St.John’s College, Anchal, Kollam
4. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
5. Indian Institute of Science, Mumbai
6. Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur.www.gectr.edu
8. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi-22. www.cusat.ac.in
9. All Saints College, Trivandrum
1. www.met.fsu.edu
2. www.wku.edu
3. www.kids.earth.nasa.gov
14. Dairy science
India being the largest milk producing country in the world, dairy science has better prospects in the country. Dairy science and Technology is one of the agriculture related courses having immense career potential in India and abroad. Moreover there is ample scope for higher education and research in this sector.
Graduate programmes in dairy science include BSc in Dairy science, Dairy science and Technology and BTech in Dairy Engineering. Students who completed plus two courses with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and with 50 percent marks can apply for Dairy engineering courses. Biology is mandatory for BSc Dairying. Those who completed graduate programmes will be absorbed in private sector or public sector dairy plants, food processing units, Dairy science colleges, Banks, Retail management centers, etc. Nestle, Amul, walls, National dairy development Board, etc are some of the leading firms in the dairy sector in the country associated with value addition of milk. Dairy graduates can work as dairy extension officer in dairy department of the state. Milk marketing federations in the country need dairy experts in the areas of dairy engineering and quality control. Dairy science graduates can do post graduate programmes in dairy cattle production, dairy microbiology, dairy chemistry, dairy farm management, etc. Moreover they can work as consultants in the leading dairy farms and dairy plants.
Veterinary graduates can specialize in dairy science and technology so that they can associate with the veterinary services, procurement and marketing of milk and milk products. As a sequel to globalization there is immense potential for export of milk and milk products. But strict quality control measures should be adhered to. In order to maintain quality of the products leading dairy products firms and dairy plants will employ dairy microbiologists. High tech dairies are coming up in the country. Fully computerized Chitale dairy farm of Pune is an example. They need qualified dairy technologists.
Dairy experts have got immense overseas career potential both in Middle East and developed countries. Many leading dairy plants of UAE require qualified dairy technologists. Globally there is enough market potential for milk chocolates and dairy products. Dairy science graduates can do post graduation and research from USA, UK and Canada. Dairy technology is the best course in New Zealand, Switzerland and Denmark.
Institutions conducting Graduate programmes in dairy science and technology are
· College of Dairy science and technology, Kerala Agricultural University, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651
· College of veterinary and Animal sciences, Sri Venkiteswara Veterinary University, Tirupathi, Andra Pradesh-517502
· Veterinary College, Veterinary University, Hebbal, Bangalore
· Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Science and Technology, Bihar
· Dairy science college, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat
· National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana
· Sanjay Gandhi institute of dairy Technology, Rajendra Agricultural University, Dhelwan, Lohiya Nagar, Patna-800020
Institutions conducting Postgraduate programmes in Dairy technology are
· College of Dairy Science, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat
· National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana
· National Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore Campus
· University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK campus, Hebbal, Bangalore
Along with Agricultural and Veterinary graduates, Dairy Science and technology graduates can join for the four semester postgraduate programmes in Agri business and supply chain management of National Institute of Extension Management (MANAGE), Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad which is having better career prospects than any other course in the country. They can also join for MBA in Rural management at Institute of Rural Management, Anand, Gujarat or Indian institutes of management.
Dairy science and technology graduates can do post graduation and research from abroad. USA, UK and Canada are the best destinations for higher education and research. Apart from these countries, Australia, New Zeeland, Ireland, and Switzerland, Singapore and Malaysia started recruiting students from the country.
Academic excellence, Global edge in faculty and students, better facilities, resources and faculty, variety of options, flexible curricula, cutting edge technology, hands on training, better support services, financial assistance, challenging research opportunities and adaptation to different social environment are some of the major advantages. Good academic merit, individual capabilities including analytical skills, suitability to course and college and proficiency in English language are required for overseas education. Useful websites- www.ets.org, www.ieltsindia.com, www.gre.org
15. Conservation Science
Rapidly growing human population place extraordinary pressures on ecosystems like large-scale environmental destruction, habitat conservation, habitat fragmentation and pollution. This leads to emergence of conservation biology, an assemblage of scientific disciplines that are focused on sustaining biodiversity through co-operative synthesis of ideas, information and approaches. Biodiversity is the key in maintaining life. Conservation biology is the emerging branch of biology having immense research and career potential in the world. Recently conservation of flora and fauna has been picking up momentum in the country.
Developed countries are giving more importance to research on Conservation biology. There is immense potential for biology students to do conservation research abroad. Postgraduates in Zoology and Botany can do MS and PhD from USA and UK. They can start preparing for overseas education during their postgraduate study period itself. Students are required to complete TOEFL and GRE for getting admission in American universities. They can also join for one year MS programme from UK after completing IELTS with a score of minimum 6.5. ‘Extinction is forever. But for endangered, we can do some thing’ is the motto of some of the American universities having conservation research projects.
The concept of genome resource banks is a not new. Already biomaterials from crops and livestock are stored systematically, a development driven largely by economics and by the desire to ensure secure food sources. Large scale organized repositories of germplasm are more common for plants than for animals, since it is easier to store plant than animal germ plasm. Livestock sector has been benefited from large-scale sperm and embryo cryo preservation for the purpose of improving meat and milk production. Moreover a few programmmes bank biomaterials from animal models used in biomedical research to protect the long-term availability of standard genotypes of mice, rats, hamsters, rabbits, cats and dogs ensuring that researchers are working with uniform animal models which will give repeatable results.
Transgenic technology i.e., the ability to incorporate novel genes in to injected embryos has also resulted in the production of thousands of new animal models in the world. Although this technology has hastened research opportunities, the byproduct is a proliferation of animal colonies that require expensive housing and care. Cryo preservation of sperm and embryos are potentially valuable in the future.
The usefulness of banked germ plasm and embryos from humans, livestock and laboratory animals depends on assisted reproduction procedures like artificial insemination, embryo transfer and invitro fertilization. These procedures are sometimes enhanced by other techniques, such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection, in which an individual sperm cell is microinjected into an oocyte to create an embryo. Because a single semen sample often contains millions of sperm, this sample has almost unlimited fertilization.
16. Tourism
Graduate programmes related to International Tourism are designed for international tourism industry executives, Government officials and those who are interested in tourism and related sectors. Students can specialize in the issues arising from contemporary tourism around the world by taking an innovative, analytical and critical perspective on tourism and its relationship with the physical, cultural, economic and technological environments.
This specialist programme will provide an in-depth understanding of international tourism themes and issues. It will show you international tourism can be marketed and managed and how information technology can be effectively utilized in the tourism sector.
MS in International Tourism will provide a clear perspective of career opportunities of the travel and tourism industry and will have the capability to become a travel industry executive or a public sector tourism manager in India or abroad. Programme aimed at creating managers within the tourism sector will help to develop a strategic perspective while enhancing their management skills. Moreover this will provide a wide range of challenging, innovative and flexible learning, strategies that seek to develop the important leadership aspects of service managers.
17. Cryobiology
Cryobiology studies the effects of low temperatures and freezing of cells, tissues and organisms. These effects have great importance in many areas of biology including plant and animal science, entomology, microbiology, medical sciences, veterinary medicine and food science. This course will provide a sound theoretical and practical education and training in cryobiology. Moreover it will be beneficial to students who are interested to do research in related disciplines. The course curriculum includes theoretical aspects of cryobiology, cryopreservation and conservation, including practical and research methodologies, biomedical applications and conservation of biodiversity.
In Canada, UK and USA, Cryobiology Students will have access to excellent laboratories, comprehensive learning resources and opportunities to study laboratory-ba
On successful completion of the MSc Cryobiology (Cryopreservation and Conservation) students will be equipped to undertake work in areas such as tissue and organ transplants, veterinary science, agriculture and aquaculture, assisted reproduction, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and the conservation of endangered species.
18. Palliative Care & Public Health
Recently Palliative care has been getting more attention in the health care system. Postgraduate programme in palliative care through its innovative work-ba
Globally MSc palliative care has become a significant focus area for development within multiple healthcare settings like hospitals, nursing homes and community care centers. So there is immense career potential for experienced practitioners or graduates seeking basic palliative care skills.
‘Prevention is better than cure’; so the public health system acquires more importance. It can control epidemics and can act as a pre-requisite for the health care system. Courses on public health are aimed at medically and non-medically qualified people. This include those in primary or secondary care, nursing and professions related to medicine, health promotion, healthcare research, health management and anyone wishing to develop a career in public health. The student will benefit from an innovative work-ba
19. Social Work
In UK, MSc Social Work course is an emerging programme for professional social work practice. It has been developed in conjunction with a range of statutory and voluntary partner agencies to reflect the changing needs of social work as a profession.
Combining practical experience and academic study, the course is designed for students who already have a degree in a social science discipline and allows them to undertake a postgraduate qualification, which reflects and recognizes their previous experience.
The course aims to develop valuable experience in the rapidly changing and challenging field of social work from practice placements in a variety of social care settings. For more details on social work courses in UK, visit the website www.gscc.org.uk or contact through email bursaries@gscc.org.uk.
Successful completion of the MSc Social Work will enable to pursue a career in social work in a range of statutory, voluntary and private sector organizations.
20. Real estate courses
Real estate Business has acquired the status of one of the most profitable ventures in the country. Economists suggest that real estate finance, investment and appraisal are some of the emerging areas. In the Globalised era even during recession there is enough job potential for courses related to real estate in the country and abroad.
Recently many universities in UK are offering real estate courses. They offer Postgraduate programmes in corporate real estate & facilities management, Real estate investment & Finance and Real estate appraisal. These courses are of 24 months duration with an option to complete the course within a period of 72 months. All the modules within the above modular masters programmes are available on a continuing professional development basis. Students are required to attend the taught programme in the university for a short duration, i.e., up to one semester and the rest of the course period can be completed on a continuing professional development basis through Internet. Students who completed four-year degree programme or postgraduates can apply for the e real estate courses.
MSc Corporate Real estate and facilities management course is aimed at professionals employed in real estate market. This will help the student to acquire skills and knowledge necessary to manage complex corporate real estate portfolios in the emerging business context. The course includes corporate real estate, strategy, practice, finance and performance management. MSc real estate investment and finance can be used both as an entry in to the expanding area of real estate finance and investment. MSc real estate appraisal is aimed at developing successful career in commercial real estate sector. The programme focuses on economics, ethics, law and environment pertaining to real estate globally.
One of the pioneering universities in UK, University of Reading is offering postgraduate programmes in real estate management. Since the taught course duration at Reading is of short period, students can complete the programme at a lesser expense. Those who require financial support during their stay at Reading can do part time work @ 20 hours per week.
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Emerging trends in job market
THE Impact of Globalization and quantum jump in information and communication technologies (ICT) have paved the way for emerging prospective courses with immense job potential. Recent findings reveal that this trend is gradually replacing the traditional sector. A study conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) revealed that information technology (IT), IT enabled sectors (ITeS), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO), Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO), Aviation, Hospitality, Retail, Entertainment and Brokerages are some of the prospective areas. Study on ‘job opportunities in the emerging sectors’, named as ASSOCHAM Business Barometer (ABB) revealed that IT and ITeS would be the most potential areas in the years to come. The study predicted that by 2010 IT &IteS and BPO sectors require 50 lakh and 23 lakh professionals respectively. KPO and LPO are emerging as the most lucrative areas with a predicted career potential of 2.5 lakh and 79000 each by 2010. Moreover European Union is emerging as one of the potential market for BPO and KPO. The study assessed the potential in animation and entertainment sectors.
KPMG studies revealed that KPO in financial services is expected to be worth 5 billion US dollars by 2010. It may be due to the success in off shoring business operations. India is expected to remain a preferred location for KPO activity in future. Lack of talent pool, requirement of high-level control, confidentiality and high-level control and enhanced risk management are some of the limitations in this sector. Process complexities, higher billing rates and skilled resource requirements differentiate KPO from BPO. Communication skill and English proficiency are the main criteria for getting better positions in BPO sectors. Technocrats and professionals can work in the KPO sector. LPO is one of the lucrative areas for law graduates.
As economic recession comes down globally, trends in career sector is gradually changing day by day. Some of the potential areas in educational and career sector which have shown spectacular growth have been replaced by new emerging sectors. During the pre-recession period, campus recruitment was around 65 percent. But during the acute recession period of 2008-2009 it declined up to 20 percent. But it has been picking up momentum and it is expected that as 2010 advances further it may reach up to 40 percent in the country.
1. Engineering
India ranks fourth in telecommunication sector after Japan, China and South Korea. By 2012 this sector will exhibit spectacular growth and create immense job opportunities in India. This will be reflected in the information technology sector also. Taking in to account the emerging technologies like 3G, 4G & 5G and opportunities in the telecom sector, electronics, electronics and communication, electrical and electronics and Information Technology will have more potential during the coming years. Nanotechnology, Mechatronics and Bioinformatics are emerging as the promising technological areas within the country and abroad. BTech graduates can join for MS in Mechatronics or Nanotechnology abroad which are having more research and career prospects. Biomedical science; Bioinformatics, Electronics & communication, Mechanical engineering, Dairy technology, Environmental engineering, Maritime engineering and Fashion technology are emerging as the major placement oriented courses. In United States Biomedical engineering is having more careers potential since more than 50 percent vacancies of biomedical engineers exist in the country. Civil, Architecture and Chemical engineering graduates can pursue post graduation abroad for better placements. By 2012 ecofriendly technologies will acquire momentum in the country. As part of popularizing green technologies, chemical engineering may emerge as one of the potential sectors, which can assist in developing ecofriendly pollution control measures.
A student who has got more than 50 percent marks in the plus two examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects is eligible for appearing for the common engineering entrance examination offered by state entrance commissioner, Government of Kerala. Biomedical science, IT, Computer Science, Mechanical, Electronics, Nano technology and Communication Engineering are the key branches. Be on the look out for the following li
• www.cee-kerala.org
• www.aieee.nic.in
• www.ccb.nic.in
• www.cusat.nic.in
• www.admissions.manipal.edu
• www.bitsadmission.edu
•
Biomedical engineering -
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Vidya Vihar, Pilani 333031 (Rajasthan) offers an M.Tech in biomedical engineering.
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.Website: www.aiims.ac.in
• Binares Hindu University Institute of Technology Varanasi-221005,UttarPradesh
Website: www.itbhu.ac.in
• JadavpurUniversity Jupiter Building, Raja Subodh Chandra Mullick Road, Kolkata-700032, West Bengal Tel.:033-24146129 E-mail: samar.bhattacharya@debesh.wb.nic.in
• DwarkadasJ.SanghviCollegeofEngineering Mumbai-400056, Maharashtra.
Nano technology
• Integrated Btech/Mtech- Amity Institute of Nano Technology, E-27, Defence colony, New Delhi-24
www.amity.edu
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• Indian institute of Technology- Kanpur, Chennai, Gwahatti, Delhi, Mumbai
• National Physical Lab, New Delhi
• National Physical Lab, Pune
• Defence Research and Development Organization, Kanpur
• National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali, Punjab
• Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandighad
• National Institute of Technology, Kozhikode
• Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore
• Amrita Center for Nano Sciences, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi-26
• Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi-22
• www.cusat.ac.in
• www.rft.com
• www.nanotechmarketplace.com
• www.gatech.edu/nanotech
• www.nsti.org
2. Mechatronics
Mechatronics is emerging as one of the integrated new generation courses having enough career potential within the country and abroad. This is a combination of mechanical engineering, electrical & electronics, computer engineering, systems engineering and control engineering. It is also called Robotic science. Mechatronics has wide applications in Robotics, Nano technology, automation, aircraft engineering, biomedical systems and computer-aided design. Biomechatronics is a branch of Mechatronics having electronics, mechatronics and biology as the different fields of study. Taking in to account the emerging opportunities in the telecom sector, Nanotechnology and Mechatronics is emerging as the promising technological areas.
Even though mechatronics courses have got wide popularity in Canada, United States and UK, in India it is in the primary stage. All industrial employers are trying to reduce the number of employees. Their ob
Being the four-year graduate programme, engineering students can directly apply for postgraduate programmes in Mechatronics abroad. MS Mechatronics is the most established and successful specialist programme in UK, which will substantially enhance career prospects of students. It is of one-year duration under full-time programme. In United States MS Mechatronics course is of two-year duration.
Prospects
Any graduate from an electrical/electronic, mechanical, computer/software engineering or physical science discipline who will be looking to integrate his subject knowledge to develop an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving and engineering product development can join this programme.
The advanced programmes like MS, MTech and PhD programmes offered by different universities of United States, UK and Canada focus on enabling students to become proficient in communicating across a range of different disciplines. This ensures that student’s communication skills with people of other disciplines become an integral core competency. After completing the above courses, students will have been exposed to:
• Comprehensive coverage of a broad range of engineering disciplines
• An enhanced knowledge ba
• The skills required for applying a mechatronic approach to the solution of a technological problem.
Career options
After completing the post graduate programme in mechatronics, career opportunities include positions such as a systems engineer, application engineer, product development engineer or any engineering role that requires competence in understanding interdisciplinary issues with insights.
Successful completion of the programme should also provide you with a foundation for a senior project management role in product development in industrial sectors such as automation systems, automotive engineering, aerospace, shipping or hardware/software development.
Entry requirements
Applicants for Diploma/BTech course must have completed plus two Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with minimum 50 percent marks
Applicants for postgraduate programmes in Mechatronics are required to have completed B Tech or the equivalent of a post graduate degree in a relevant discipline. Students without academic qualifications but with extensive industry experience will be considered on an individual basis.
For applicants for whom English is not their first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent is necessary in Canada, UK and North American Universities. For other American universities, students must have completed TOEFL and GRE examinations with better score.
Mechatronics Courses within the country and Abroad
• Three-year diploma programmes at NTTF, Coimbatore, Dharwad, Thoothukkudy, Jamshedpur and Gopalpur (Orissa). www.nttfrg.com
• B.E, M.E Mechatronics at Kongu engineering college, Erode – www.kongu.ac.in
• Thyagarajar College of Engineering, Madhura – www.tce.edu
• Manipal Institute of Technology- www.manipal.edu
• Madras Institute of Technology- www.mitindia.edu
• Velloor Institute of Technology- www.vit.ac.in
• National University of Singapore. www.nus.edu.sg
• University of Glasgow, UK
• University of Plymouth, UK
• California State University, USA. www.em.csuchico.edu
• Texas State University, USA. www.Harlingen.tstc.edu
• North Carolina University, USA
• 17 Universities in United States are offering Mechatronics course.
• Universities in Australia- Western Australia, New South Wales, Queens land, Victoria and South Australia.
3. Nursing
Globally nursing has emerged as one of the key areas generating employment. Almost all countries are facing scarcity for nurses. Developed countries face difficulty in meeting the ever-growing demand for nurses. Since the demand gap is very high, Indian nursing schools can exploit this situation. International Council for Nurses (ICN) and Florence Nightingale International Foundation have revealed that developing countries can play a key role in reducing this global problem. Potential for nurses are more in USA, England, Canada, NewZeland, Ireland, Switzerland, Scotland, Australia, Wales and in certain African countries.
Graduate Nurses are more in demand than diploma holders. An English proficiency examination like IELTS/TOEFL with better score is essential for career abroad. Moreover nursing diploma holders have to complete CGFNS examination.
CGFNS-Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is an internationally recognized agency involved in assessing the education, registration and licensing of nurses and doctors. CGFNS is regularly conducting CGFNS qualifying examination for recruiting nurses abroad. It will assess the nursing knowledge and English proficiency in three stages. In the first stage, CGFNS will assess whether the General nursing course is accredited or not? In the second stage nursing knowledge will be assessed through two nursing proficiency tests. (Part I & part II). In the third phase English proficiency will be assessed either through TOEFL/ IELTS. Nursing proficiency test will cover the topics like Behaviour, integumentary system, biochemistry, circulation, diabetes, gastro intestinal system, anatomy, nutrition, pharmacology, lymphatic system, nervous system, reproduction, respiration, syndromes and urinary system. BSc Nursing graduates have to write only CGFNS English proficiency test.
Minimum requirement- IELTS-6.5 band/ TOEFL / CBT-207/Paper ba
For details visit the web sites-
www.cgfns.org
www.testpreview.com/cgfns
International Center on Nurse Migration (ICN) is an agency that assists nurses’ recruitment. For more details visit the website www.intlnursemigration.org
Students who completed BSc Nursing course can join MS and PhD in United States after clearing GRE and TOEFL. Palliative care, child health and nursing management are emerging areas. Moreover they can join for MBA programme in nursing management or Hospital management in UK after successfully completing GMAT and IELTS.
Points to be remembered-
• Select only accredited nursing schools
• Give more emphasis to English proficiency and communication
• Rely on recognized recruiting agencies
Any student who has got more than 50 percent marks in the plus two examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible for appearing common engineering and Medical entrance examination offered by state entrance commissioner, Government of Kerala.
• 76 Nursing colleges in Kerala are approved by Registrar, Kerala State Nursing Council, Trivandrum-38
• www.indiannursingcouncil.co.in
• www.ignou.ac.in
• www.intlnursemigration.org
• www.cgfns.org
4. Fashion technology
Fashion technology is emerging as one of the lucrative employment ventures in the country. There are better opportunities for diploma and degree holders in this sector. Quantum jump in Apparel industry, designing and modeling has paved the way for fashion technology experts to perform well in this sector. National Institute of Fashion Technology offers BFTech course which is having umpteen opportunities within the country and abroad.
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design offered by many universities in UK universities develops traditional skills alongside new technologies in design and manufacture. The focus is towards individual development; aesthetic and practical skills combined with a contextual awareness of cultural and market issues.
Course content
All students progress through three ‘Levels’, each level corresponding to one year of full-time study. Students are expected to interrelate and as appropriate, integrate areas of the programme in ways which they see as particularly suitable for their own developing fashion design philosophy. The course incorporates a plan of integrated study and problem solving assignments across the course modules. Emphasis is placed on students taking responsibility for the development of their own learning. Field work may include ‘live’ sponsored projects, involvements in staging and promotion of fashion shows, national competitions and work placements.
A student who has got more than 50 percent marks in the plus two examinations with any group of subjects are eligible for appearing national level entrance examination offered by National Institute of Fashion Technology. Any under graduate student in India can join for graduate courses in fashion designing and technology abroad.
Bachelor in Fashion Technology
• National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Kannur www.niftindia.com
• National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Kannur www.niftindia.com
5. Tourism & Hospitality Management
A recent study conducted by one of the leading HRD advisors in the country MAFOI revealed that ten lakh new jobs would be created in the country. It will be in the areas of Hotel and Hospitality Management. By 2011 around 40 international hotels will come up in the country.
The tourism and hospitality sectors form one of the dominant industries of the 21st century. They provide more than 10% of total world employment, with up to 25% of all employment in areas such as the Caribbean. It has been estimated that, by 2010, more than 100 million people worldwide will be employed in this industry. The nature of tourism and hospitality is continually developing in scope and direction, away from traditional activities, such as the sun, sea and sand holiday, to a wide range of new activities including cultural tourism, adventure tourism and eco tourism.
Given the potential for interesting and rewarding careers, many people are looking for suitable programmes which will help prepare them for management positions within tourism and hospitality.
Master’s level programme is useful to
• those who have completed a degree course in a subject other than tourism or hospitality and have significant and appropriate management experience, but are looking for ways of getting employment in the industry
• those who have a suitable first degree qualification in hospitality or tourism, or have significant and appropriate management experience within tourism or hospitality and who wish to develop themselves to a higher level or seek a more senior position in the industry
Tourism & Hospitality Management programme is aimed at future managers within the tourism and hospitality sectors who wish to develop a strategic perspective while enhancing their management skills. Working in the world of Hospitality and Tourism offers many exciting and dynamic career opportunities in an industry that is rapidly expanding on a global scale employing people worldwide. The Hospitality and Tourism programme provides a route to employment in the world’s largest service industry.
• BSc Hotel management- 26 Centers in India
1. Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, G.V.Raja Road, Kovalam, Trivandrum
• KITTS KITTS, Residency Compound, Thycaud, Trivandrum-14
www.kittstour.org
• BHM- Army Institute of Hotel management and Catering Technology, Bangalore-1. www.aihmctbangalore.com
• BHM-4 years
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• BHM-MBA-5 years integrated course. Manipal university, Manipal, Karnataka
www.admissions.manipal.edu
• BA- Hotel management, Tourism, Event Management-4 years each
Institute of Hotel Management, Rauza Bagh, Aurangabad
• St.John’s College of Hotel Management, Bangalore
• Srinivas College of Hotel Management, Mangalore
• Saptagiri College of Hotel management, Kovoor, Mangalore
• Madurai Kamaraj University College, Madurai
• PSG College of Arts and Science, Coumbatore
• Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration, Mangalore
• Garden City College, Indira Nagar, Bangalore
www.ihma.ac.in
• Open university courses- www.ignou.ac.in
6. Agri-business Management
Agri-business management is one of the courses having more career potential in the country. Commercialization of agriculture and allied activities pave way for experts in Agri-business Management to acquire better jobs in this sector. Any Agriculture and allied science graduates like veterinary science, fisheries science, dairy science, and forestry can join for the post-graduate agribusiness management courses. Supply chain management is also one of the career oriented courses. Selection process is through written test and interview. National Institute of Extension Management, Hyderabad is one of pioneering institute offering post-graduate programme in agri-business management and supply chain management.
1. MANAGE- National institute of Extension Management, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad
www.manage.gov.in
2. Institute of Agri-business Management, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan
www.iabmbikaner.org
3. College of Co-operation and Banking, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur
www.kaumba.com
4. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
www.iimahd.ernet.in
5. Institute of Rural Management, Anand, Gujarat
6. www.xlri.edu
7. www.iimk.ac.in
8. College of Agri-business Management, GB Pant University of Agricultural Technology, Pantnagar
www.cabm.ac.in
• 9. www.xlri.edu
7. Maritime courses
Maritime courses especially BTech maritime engineering is having better opportunities now a days. Attractive pay and allowances make this sector more lucrative. BTech in Maritime engineering is a four-year degree programme having immense career potential within the country and abroad. Foreign shipping companies are offering attractive remunerative packages for marine engineering graduates. Moreover diploma and one year certificate programmes in maritime courses are available in the country. Graduates can apply for the two year shipping management courses. Before selecting a maritime institute, assure that it must be accreditated by Director General of Shipping, Government of India.
A student who has got more than 50 percent marks in the plus two examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects is eligible for appearing entrance examination for BTech Maritime courses.
• T.S.Chanakya, Navi Mumbai
• Meri Kolkata, Kolkata-70. www.merical.ac.in
• Meri Mumbai, Marine Engineering Research Institute, Mumbai-23
• Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune. www.tolani.edu
• www.rlinstitute.com
• www.cochinshipyard.com
8. Management courses within the country and abroad
Management experts with MBA will get better options within the country and abroad. Students while joining for MBA programme in selected business schools try to identify some of the emerging sectors like Retail management, Insurance, Telecom, Banking, IT, Agribusiness and Supply chain management. More professionals are interested to take MBA from abroad. Recent findings reveal that 69.4 percent of the candidates are interested to take MBA to improve their career prospects. 53.3 percent’s ob
As a result of booming interest in MBAs among non-business people, after completing MBA programmes from abroad they tend to diverge their activities in to business related areas. Globally information technology, engineering, consultancy, financial services, banking, industry, consumer products, telecommunications, accounting and retail are the major employment sectors for MBA respondents. Moreover 18 percent of the respondents in the employed category are interested to study MBA. 14.1 percent MBA holders are working in the IT& ITeS areas. Business schools from abroad offer specialized MBA programme catering to the need for professionals. Like MBA programmes for lawyers, engineers, doctors, etc. Moreover dual MBAs are available in different disciplines. 34 percent of the MBA aspirants reveal that career change is their major motivation to pursue MBA abroad.
MBA from UK - Ratings and requirements
Recent findings reveal that Indian students are more interested to join MBA in UK. But they are having apprehension about the ratings of the MBA programme conducted by different business schools. Of the 12,0000 students graduating from programmes in UK each year, fifty-four per cent are graduated from the thirty-six programmes accredited by AMBA. Accredited courses are listed in the website www.mba.org.uk. Association of MBAs (AMBA) in UK suggests that there is no 'top business school', but rather a student can choose the best school’. The Association has major concerns about business school and MBA programme rankings. The methodology and criteria used vary widely across surveys and with variety of programmes like full-time, part-time, distance learning, modular, etc. Those schools that regularly feature in published rankings are likely to be good providers, but do not pay too much attention to their position. Always monitor MBA programme accreditation as an indicator of quality and discuss with school authorities and its MBA alumni about their experiences and achievements. The Higher Education Funding Councils (HEFCE) assesses departments on teaching and research through continuous procedures and their ratings are available.
Teaching Quality Assessment (TQA) exercise focuses on the quality of teaching and learning in specific subjects. Six different aspects of course provision and management is graded on a five-point scale from unsatisfactory to excellent. There is a maximum score of 24 points for any subject reviewed. Higher the score, the course is considered to be more effective. For further information visit http://www.qaa.ac.uk/revreps/reviewreports.htm
To judge the quality of research, the funding bodies will conduct a UK-wide Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in every five years. The RAE uses a process of 'peer review', where distinguished academics in a particular subject including international academics review the quality of the work of their fellow researchers. For further information visit http://www.hero.ac.uk/rae/index.htm
Assessment
UK offers a wide range of MBA programmes than any other country. So a student needs to search thoroughly to find the best business school. British Council has formulated series of questionnaires to help the students in this regard. Ask employers in India and alumni which schools they respect? Do you want a 'specialist' MBA or a general MBA with electives in certain subjects? Consider whether you are looking for an international career? Or seeking a better understanding of the dynamics of your firm, which will affect the type of the course you choose ? Is it important for you to study on a programme with an international faculty and students? Think about the size and culture of the school, the content of its programme, the facilities it offers and whether you would like to live and study there. If you need to combine work and study, distance learning is the best option.
Once you have reviewed the above parameters you can search for courses on: www.educationuk.org and www.mba.org.uk
1. Always ask the institution how their MBA is priced.
2. Apply early - Overseas candidates should make sure that their application is with the institution well before the closing date.
3. You should confirm whether they require GMAT? If they do, try to take the test by March of the proposed year of entry, and register as early as possible.
4. Visit the local British Council office or website www.mba.org.uk for advice.
Eligibility criteria
A degree or its professional equivalent, at least three years' managerial work experience, GMAT/GRE score of at least 500 for full-time IELTS band of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of at least 600 are the entrance requirements for MBA programme.
Institutions want to know that you have not only fulfilled all these conditions, but have excelled in them. Your personal characteristics are also important, and an academic reference and several essays may also be asked for. The assessment will be a thorough process. You will be interviewed, sometimes be done in India, or will be conducted over the telephone.
Thorough homework for the interview
If you have a face-to-face interview, just as in a job interview, remember that professional appearance and punctuality make first impression the best. Admissions Officers will also ask your motivation for pursuing an MBA. An MBA is a big investment, and it is important to ensure that the candidate is pursuing an MBA for the right reasons. It is worth preparing some questions to ask the interviewer to show that you have done your homework. The interview is a reflection of how you will participate in lectures and case study discussions.
In some cases, Admissions Officers are unable to conduct personal interviews with Indian candidates so the application form is the only means of assessing candidates' motivation and abilities. An MBA demands a high degree of effort and commitment. Solid credentials, good work experience, or even sound academic achievements do not outweigh an application that is poorly presented. Admissions Officers will be questioning the motivation of someone who has not taken the time and effort to complete their form carefully. Initially write a draft version so that the final version is perfect in all respects. Application essays enable evaluation of the candidate’s ability to communicate their thoughts in clear, concise manner. Improperly prepared essays show that candidate hasn't put much time or thought into the application. Extra-curricular activities, such as voluntary work can strengthen an application. Moreover include achievements that demonstrate your integrity, motivation, leadership, creativity and teamwork skills.
A reference letter from a senior manager, particularly from a well-known organization, is desirable. However, Admissions Officers recognize that many talented applicants work in a family business, or small firms. Successful candidates are those who have the drive, capacity for hard work, along with teamwork, communication and analytical skills that can help them to reach higher posts after completing the programme.
MBA Abroad - Prospects & Processes
Why more students are interested in taking MBA from UK?
Duration of the course is only one year. More number of accredited schools are in UK. In USA duration of the course is nearly 18 months. So educational cost for MBA programme in UK is much cheaper than USA. UK institutions excel in reputation, best faculty and specialization.
MBA can be classic General MBA or a specialist qualification in the respective field. It can be completed either via full time or distance learning programme. General MBA includes specialization in marketing management, financial management, computer management and human resource management. Some of the specialization programmes include Engineering management, Agri business, Retail management, Supply chain management, Automotive management, Sports management, Production management, Insurance management, Transport management, and Telecommunication management.
While selecting business schools for MBA programme take in to consideration the following checklists.
• Best school should be selected. Check whether the course is accredited by association of MBAs-AMBA. They will list the accredited courses and rank them accordingly. For details- www. mba.org.uk
• Verify the teaching quality assessment reports for quality of education- www.qaa.ac.uk/revreps/reviewreports.htm
• To judge the quality of research, visit the website-www.hero.ac.uk/rae/index.htm
• Decide whether you need General or Specialist MBA
• Cost of education
• Prospects for getting Financial aid - Scholarship, Assistantship, Fellowship, etc
• Facilities for doing part-time work to meet the educational expenses.
• Facilities for distance learning programm
Entrance requirements-
• An Honours degree or professional equivalent. Candidate must complete minimum 4-year professional degree programme/post graduate programme from India.
• At least 3 years managerial work experience. This is not mandatory in all business schools. In USA 6months-onyear experienced candidates are also preferred.
• A GMAT/GRE score of around 500
• TOEFL score of 600 for USA and IELTS 6.5 band level for UK
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)- It is a computer adaptive test mandatory for advanced study in business and management. All business schools will assess the GMAT score of the candidate before giving admission to MBA programmes.
It measures student’s general, verbal, analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills. The quantitative sections of the test measure basic mathematical, analytical and problem solving skill of the student. GMAT consists of seven subdivisions each containing multiple-choice questions. Total testing time is three hours and 30 minutes that is held six days a week for three weeks every month. Score validity is 5 years.
For more details- www.gmat.org
Email - gmat@ets.org and Candidate services apac@pearson.com
Average MBA salaries across the world reveal that candidates with MBA from abroad get more salary when compared to those who completed MBA from Asian countries. Average MBA salaries in UK are 108372 US dollars, whereas in India it is less than 25000 US dollars. In Canada and US it is 89540 US dollars and the global average salary is 84628US dollars. In China it is 36307 US dollars.
Compared to MBA from India, foreign MBA is costly. But it rewards in the form of better career prospects and management skills. There is no restriction for age in this sector. But experience is vital for pursuing MBA from abroad. Different modes of financial aid like scholarship, assistantship, fellowship and part time works are available to meet the increasing financial needs. A candidate can complete MBA within one year from UK. Whereas from United States it will take minimum 18 months. But research in MBA in UK requires two years.
Major requirements for joining MBA programmes abroad are TOEFL/IELTS and GMAT/GRE scores. Valid Indian passport, work experience, certificates and mark sheets of the qualifying examinations and evidence for financial aid are the major requisites for applying MBA programmes abroad.
Best B Schools in US
Even though there is great potential for MBA from United States, there is an apprehension among students and parents about the best business schools in the country. Ivy League is a group of eight universities with business schools located in the northeastern part of United States, which are prestigious in terms of faculty, curriculum, specialization, environment and placements. They include Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University and Yale University. University of Chicago, University of Stanford, New York University (Stern), University of North Carolina and Emory University have renowned business schools. Michigan State University, University of Illinois, Texas A& M University and University Colorado have business schools with specializations in Leadership, HRD, Supply chain, Consulting and Accounting. Stanford University’s business school has a curriculum with a choice of electives to suit students back ground and goals. Darden Business School of Virginia University has good ranking and popularity in US. Toronto and Western Ontario are the best B schools in Canada.
Top Management Institutes in India:
• Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM A) - A top-notch B-School in Asia, IIM A provides you with Doctoral Programs, programs equivalent to MBA, and courses for the Executive and those for the teachers.
• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM C) - You can acquire Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Computer Aided Management or Management for Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing at this institute in Kolkata. Besides the Doctoral program, it also offers part-time programs for the Executives.
• Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM B) - There are Open programs, Customized programs as well as International programs for Management professional. You can study a post graduate program in Management, Software Enterprise Management or Public Policy and Management here.
• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM L) - This Management institute offers Post Graduate Program for both Management students and working professionals.
• Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur- XLRI provides you with the scope to pursue a PG diploma in Business Administration or Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. It also offers Fellow Program, Satellite Programs and International Student Exchange Program.
• Indian School of Business, Hyderabad- Several MBA aspirants apply for the Post Graduate Programme in Management here. ISB also offers a Pre-doctoral program as well as Executive Education.
• Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIM I) - IIM I offers a Management Development Programme, an Executive Post-Graduate Programme as well as a Post-Graduate Programme in Management. There are also management programs for Defence officers and Fellow programs.
• Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode- Candidates can choose from Post-graduate Programme in Management, Fellow Program or Management Development Programs offered here. You can also apply in the programs meant for the working Executives and the faculties.
• Management Development Institute, Gurgaon- You can pursue specialized Management programs, Executive programs or even Fellow programs here, according to your needs.
• SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai- It is considered one of the top Management Colleges in India. It offers several programs either for PGD course, Executive Education or short term.
9. Animation
BBC predicts that among Asian countries, India has immense potentials in the animation sector. This will facilitate recruitment of animation experts in the coming years. Animation design, web designing, computer graphics, multi media and digital media production are some of the promising areas in the animation sector. There is enough potential for animation diploma and degree holders in India and Middle East.
Animation courses are mostly customized in nature. There are different types of certificate, diploma and degree programmes in Animation. Students can do animation courses after plus two, degree or post graduation. Post diploma programmes are also available.
• National institute of design, Paldi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat-7. www.academic@nid.edu
• Industrial design center, IIT, Mumbai-76. www.iitb.ac.in
• Industrial college of Animation and Technology, Mumbai-101. www.mumbai@icaat.in
• ANTS-animation training School, Basaveswara Nagar, Bangaloe-79
• www.animaster.com
• www.antsindia.com
• Animation University, Sadasivanagar, Bangalore-20
• Image college of Art, animation and Technology, Chennai-4
• ZICA-Zed institute of creative arts, Mumbai-1
• www.iacg.info
• www.gnaedu.in
• www.caddcentre.co.in
• www.geckoindia.com
• www.nid.edu
• www.hyperstudy.com
• www.cis..unisa.au/undergraduateprograms
10..Bioinformatics & Biotechnology
The exciting world of bioinformatics is a fast growing, popular and challenging area, offering many lucrative job opportunities both in biology and medicine related fields and in the information technology sector. Highly qualified and professional people in this field are in high demand. This cutting-edge, internationally-recognized course is designed to provide a bridge for those talented students with backgrounds in information technology and biology to cross over their existing disciplines and come into this exciting new field.
Through exposure to bioinformatics, the principles of sequence and genome analysis and the development of bioinformatics software, databa
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattenkulathur, Kanchipuaram Dist
• VIT University, Vellur, TN
• Amritha School of Biotechnology, Amrithapuri, Kollam-25
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