Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) MCA

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) course is conducted by IGNOU in the distance education mode. This is recognized by UGC and AICTE. There are study centres all over India where practical and theoretical sessions are conducted for this course. IGNOU sends study materials prepared by eminent faculties for this course. In total, students have to undergo 540 hours of practical sessions and 143 hours of theoretical sessions during the 3 year duration of the course apart from self-study. The sessions of the MCA course begins twice a year - from January and July. It is also the most affordable and most up-to-date MCA course in India. A graduation in any subject is the minimum eligibility criteria for admission to MCA. Although there is no entrance examination for admission to MCA and almost all applicants are granted admission, the course is tough and only the best will complete it successfully. There are a total of 31 papers in the MCA course spread over 6 semesters including practical papers, two projects and three elective papers. The final semester comprises of a single project paper which is to be done under a guide or from an IT Organization. A degree of PGDCA is granted when a student clears all the papers of the 1st year and MCA is granted after completing all the papers successfully.

Most of the papers have a total of 100 marks while some of the papers have 50 marks as full marks. There are two components of the papers - Assignment and Term End Examination. Assignments are to be submitted by the students after solving them at home whereas Term End Examinations are conducted by the university twice a year during June and December. There is also a viva component of the Assignments. 75% of the marks scored by the student in the Term End Exam and 25% of the marks scored in the assignments for each paper are added up to determine the final marks of a student. However a student has to individually get 40% of the total marks in both the assignment and Term End Exam for each paper to clear the paper. There is a Mini Project in the 4th semester and Final Project in the 6th semester having 200 marks each. There is a viva component in the practical papers as well as in the projects and a student has to score 40% in the viva component of projects to clear the project. In case of practical papers students are required to submit a lab manual and the evaluation is done on the basis of the marks obtained in Lab Manual+Viva+Term End Exam and at least 40% of the total has to be obtained to clear the practical paper.

Eligibility Requirements for IGNOU MCA Admission:
1. Bachelor of Computer Science / Applications / Information Science / Information Technology from a recognised / deemed university
Non-computer Science B.Tech/M.Sc./other graduates (such applicants are required to pursue CIC concurrently with MCA 1st semester)
2. Non-Computer Science B.Tech/M.Sc/other graduates (such applicants are required to pursue CIC concurrently with MCA 1st semester)
3. Graduate with PGDCA from a recognised / deemed university or its equivalent course of not less than one year from a State Board of Technical Education or its equivalent body established by the Central/State Government

Students without Maths subjects:
(i) The students who haven't studied Maths at 10+2 level are required to do CS-60 in the first semester of MCA.
(ii) The students enrolling for the MCA Programme who have completed the DEOACC O-level programme are not required to enroll for CIC.

Syllabus for MCA in IGNOU

First Semester:
Problem Solving as well as Programming
Computer Organization as well as Assembly Language Programming
Discrete Mathematics
Systems Analysis as well as Design
Communication Skills
Internet Concepts as well as Web pattern (Lab Course)
Lab (C as well as Assembly Language Programming) (Lab Course)

Second Semester:
Data as well as File structures
Operating System concepts
Introduction to Database Management Systems
Object Oriented Technology as well as Java Programming
Lab (Data Structures regulating C, WINDOWS 2000, LINUX / UNIX, Java as well as MS? ACCESS, My SQL)

Third Semester:
Design as well as Analysis of Algorithms
Object Oriented Analysis as well as Design
Advanced Discrete Mathematics
Software Engineering
Accountancy as well as Financial Management
Laboratory Course (For Object Oriented Analysis as well as Design, Software Engineering as well as Accountancy as well as Financial Management)

Fourth Semester:
Operating Systems
Data Communication as well as Networks
Advanced Database Management Systems
Mini Project
UNIX as well as DBMS LAB

Fifth Semester:
Advanced Internet Technologies
Principles of Management as well as Information Systems
Computer Graphics as well as Multimedia
Laboratory Course (Advanced Internet Technologies & Computer Graphics as well as Multimedia)
Artificial Intelligence as well as Knowledge Management
Numerical as well as Statistical Computing
Parallel Computing

Sixth Semester:
Project

IGNOU can change the syllabus according to requirements. For more information on IGNOU MCA syllabus
http://www.ignou.ac.in

For Master Degree Programmes
July, 2011 session:

29th July, 2011 (without late fee); 31st August, 2011 (with late fee of Rs 200/-)

January, 2012 session:

30th November, 2011 (without late fee); 31st December, 2011 (with late fee of Rs 200/-)

Contact information:

Indira Gandhi National Open University

(A central university under MHRD, established by an act of Indian Parliament)

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, Website www.ignou.ac.in

Choosing your best career

Choosing your career is an important step because your future is at stake. It is generally observed that a large section of students are unaware of what they want to achieve in life. This amounts to a situation like boarding a train without knowing one's destination. Undoubtedly it may result in waste of precious time as well as money.

This underscores the need for setting a meaningful and attainable goal. In taking such a decision one must keep in mind one's qualification, interests, knowledge, experience, if any, attitude, potentialities, and existing trends in the job market. Knowing your weakness and strength enables you to set a meaningful and attainable goal.
The following guidelines may prove useful in making your career a success.
• While academic merit is generally pivotal in making an entry into any career an individual's level of understanding, his application of knowledge and professional training are necessary. Personality and even one's outlook towards life is general and career, in particular, plays a significant role in ensuring continuous progress.
• Success in your career in the new millennium nacessitates firm commitment, vision, managerial ability to solve problem at your place of work and continuous upgradation of professional skills in your field. This is besides competitive score in examination results and hard work.

• To think and act big is indispensable to rise rapidly in your career.
• Whatever be your choice, it is necessary to identify and explore the opportunities that are available.
• To innovate and create opportunities for your career enhancement is also necessary
With regard to the selection of carrer, it is clarified that the careers included here may not be the last word on being the top ten ones. We have been primarily guided bt the criteria of popularity of the careers, views of career counsellors.
Success in realising your career dream to a large extent depends on own attitude which includes your sincerity and strong will to vigorously pursue your goal. First of all, you need to have a clear understanding of what you want to be. It must be your determination to fulfil the requirements that are needed to enable you achieve your goal. It means you have to acquire the required academic qualification followed by professional qualification and training in your particular field. Once you have these you will be able to compete.

New Ford Fiesta: India First Drive

The premium compact sedan segment isn’t what it used to be. What originally started out as a two-player game the Mitsubishi Lancer is now long gone from the competitors list, new entrants such as the starring Honda and Mitsubishi in the early 2000s, has now blown up into a full fledged duel amongst some of the top players globally. While Honda has dominated this segment with its City, and Volkswagen Vento and Hyundai Verna have made dream debuts. The stage is set then for the all-new Ford Fiesta to prove its mettle against the best.

The new Fiesta isn’t a new kid on the block however. This is a car that has proved its worth in over six different countries and has gone on to sell over a million units globally. It has evoked a tremendous response in North America, where traditionally such cars weren’t very popular. Even in Europe, the new Fiesta has been perceived as a sporty, fun-to-drive car. The new Fiesta is the first car from Ford stable that totally embodies the ‘One-Ford’ ethic, which basically defines the need to design and manufacture globally viable vehicles.
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Junk food destroys brain cells that control weight

A study has found that eating too much of fatty junk food destroys the brain cells that control weight, leading to a vicious circle of obesity.
Researchers fed rats what they described as a `typical high-fat American diet` and found they had doubled their calorie intake three days later.

It also showed they had an inflammation in the hypothalamus, the part of the brain containing neurons that control body weight, and though the inflammation stopped a few days later, it recurred after four weeks.
Lead researcher Dr Joshua Thaler, of the Diabetes and Obesity Centre of Excellence at the University of Washington in Seattle, said scientists also detected a healing response to brain injury called gliosis.
`Gliosis is thought to be the brain equivalent of wound healing and is typically seen in conditions of neuronal injury, such as stroke and multiple sclerosis,` the Daily Mail quoted him as saying.

Assam to introduce Teachers' Eligibility Test

Assam government will introduce Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) for recruitment of teachers at all levels in schools from this year and rules for Right to Education will be enacted by next month.

The Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) has been made mandatory for all teachers in the state, both in government and private schools to ensure quality education. Now all new teacher in Assam will be appointed in govt. and private schools after pass Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) exam. All candidates have to take TET exam before joining of teacher. Only pass candidates in TET exam would be eligible for teacher in govt. and private school.

This is compulsory for private school also. If any private school appoint any teacher without TET pass then school’s affiliations from any board will be canceled. The old teachers of Govt. and private school do not need to pass TET exam for continue their job. They will be considered as TET pass candidate if they change their school.
The state government would appoint 31,000 teachers during the next few years and the TET would be held in the first week of October this year for selection of teachers in the two categories of Lower and Middle schools with the results being announced within seven days following which the appointment process would begin.
The state government would also set up a State Education Authority for academic monitoring to ensure quality control and also to check and regulate malpractices in private schools.

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India won first test against West Indies

Statistical highlights at the end of the first cricket Test between India and the West Indies here on Thursday.
The 63-run win is India's fifth in 43 Tests in the Caribbean - lost 16 and drawn 22.

India's 63-run convincing triumph is their biggest in terms of runs in the Caribbean, eclipsing the 49-run victory at Kingston in 2006.

India have recorded two wins in succession in the Caribbean for the first time. They had won the previous Test in the West Indies by 49 runs at Kingston in 2006.

India have recorded a victory in the first Test of a series against West Indies for the first time in the West Indies.

India's overseas record has improved considerably since January 2000, winning % 36.92: Won 24, Lost 21 and Drawn 20 out of 65 played.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, with 15 wins (success % 60.00) out of 25, has surpassed Mohammad Azharuddin's tally of 14 victories out of 47 - the second best by an Indian captain, behind Sourav Ganguly - 21 in 49 Tests.

West Indies posted their 50th defeat at home - Played: 214, Won: 76, Lost: 50 and Drawn: 88 - success % 35.51.

Rahul Dravid received his third Man of the Match award against West Indies - his 11th in Test Cricket.

Dravid has posted 14 hundreds in a winning cause, averaging 65.69 - 4927 in 54 Tests.

Darren Sammy (25) posted his highest Test score against India.

Ravi Rampaul (34) has registered his highest innings against India in Tests.

Darren Bravo (41) has recorded his highest innings against India.

Carlton Baugh has posted his first duck in Tests.

Ravi Rampaul's innings of 34 off 32 balls is his second highest innings in Tests, next only to the 40 not out against Australia at Adelaide in December 2009.

Bishoo and Edwards were associated in a stand of 39 for the tenth wicket, equalling West Indies' highest against India at Kingston. Wayne Daniel and Vanburn Holder had recorded a 39-run stand in April 1976.

Suresh Raina took four catches in the Kingston Test - the most taken by him as a fielder in a match.

Devendra Bishoo (26) recorded his highest score in Tests, eclipsing the 24 against Pakistan at Providence in May 2011.

India have posted five victories in the Caribbean - three at Port of Spain and two at Kingston.

Bharat Electronics Limited [ BEL ]

An advertisement has been published by BEL Ghaziabad for the recruitment of various posts. Only Indian Nationals are invited and interested candidates with maximum 25 years of age can apply latest by 7th July 2011.
21 vacancies are for the post of Engineering Assistant Trainees [ EAT ] for the disciplines of Electronics and Mechanical. For this post, candidates should posses 3 years of diploma in Engineering with minimum 65% marks and will get stipend of Rs, 4000/- per month for 1 year training and after training graded to WG-VII/CP-VI that is Rs. 10050 – 3 – 24500 /- ad other allowances.
19 posts are for Technician C for the disciplines of Electronics / Radio Mechanics, Mechanical / Fitter, Electrical / Electrician under the pay scale of Rs. 8740 – 3 – 22150/- with DA + 30% HRA and 40% perks of usual basics. For this candidates should posses certificate of ITI along with 1 year of apprenticeship training / 3 years of NAC course.
7 posts are for Clerks cum Computer Operators under the pay scale of Rs. 8740 – 3 – 22150/- with DA + 30% HRA and 40% perks of usual basics and for this candidates should be at least graduate with minimum 65% marks.
Selection will be based on written test and interview. Call letter for written test wil be send to shortlisted candidates by post.
For further details , please visit : http://www.bel-india.com

Airports Authority of India (AAI) Recruitment June 2011 Junior Assistant Vacancy

Posted By pankajm On 19 Jun 2011. Under -Govt Jobs Tags: 12th, AAI, Airports Authority of India, Assam, Guwahati, Junior Assistant, www.aai.aero

Organization Name: Airports Authority of India
Job Position: Junior Assistant (Fire Services)
Pay Scale: Rs. 12500 – 28500/-
Eligibility : 12th
Job Location: Guwahati
Last Date: 5 July 2011
Hiring Process :Written test

Jobs Details:-
Applications are invited from the candidates who are Domicile of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura for the post of Junior Assistant (Fire Service)
No. of Poat: 39 Posts
Pay Scale: Rs. 12500 – 28500/- and other allowances as per rules (Revised)
Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as on 13.08.2010
Qualification: pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent qualification from recognized University / Board as on 13.08.2010. Should possess valid heavy driving license as on 13.08.2010.
How to Apply:
Candidates fulfilling the above conditions may submit their application in Hindi/English to THE REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA, NORTH – EASTERN REGION, LGBI AIRPORT, GUWAHATI, ASSAM (the envelope should be superscripted by the name of the post applied for) alongwith a Demand Draft of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One hundred only) (non – refundable) drawn in favour of Airports Authority of India, payable at Guwahati so as to reach on or before 15-07-2011.