Contact details of Study Centres of Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu.

Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu - 608002 is a well known Institution in the academic circles.  Here are the contact details of Annamalai University and it's Study Centres:

[a] ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY, DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION:
Telephone No. 04144 - 238610, 238043 to 238047.
Fax No. 04144 - 238987.
E-mail: dde@annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
Website: www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in

STUDY CENTRES: TELEPHONE NUMBERS.

[a] Alleppey: 0477 - 2230789
[b] Arakkonam: 04177 - 230844
[c] Ariyalur: 04329 - 220592
[d] Bengaluru: 080 - 26664926
[e] Bellary: 0839 - 2244010
[f] Calicut: 0495 - 2744877
[g] Chandigarh: 0172 - 2633842
[h] Chengalpattu: 044 - 27423878
[i] Chennai - Egmore: 044 - 28555010, 28554003
[j] Chennai -  Chromepet: 044 - 22388035
[k] Chennai - Ambattur: 044 - 26584345
[l] Chennai - Thiruvanmiyur: 044 - 24490488 
[m] Chennai - New Washermanpet: 044 - 25914189
[n] Chennai - Porur: 044 - 24769707
[o] Cochin: 0484 - 2530436
[p] Coimbatore: 0422 - 2234406
[q] Coimbatore - Singanallur: 0422 - 2594245
[r] Dharapuram: 04258 - 221632
[s] Dharmapuri: 04258 - 221632
[t] Dindigul: 0451 - 2424211
[u] Ernakulam: 0484 - 2376103
[v] Erode: 0424 - 2214787
[w] Gingee: 04145 - 223400
[x] Gobichettipalayam: 04285 - 221511
[y] Hosur: 04344 - 241254
[z] Hyderabad: 040 - 27661186
[aa] Jaipur: 0141 - 2786817
[ab] Kallakurichi: 04151 - 226262
[ac] Kancheepuram: 044 - 27235950
[ad] Kannur: 0497 - 2703387
[ae] Karaikal: 04368 - 221233
[af] Karaikudi: 04565 - 226417
[ag] Karur: 04324 - 231567
[ah] Kasaragod: 04994 - 226188
[ai] Kolkata: 033 - 24667215
[aj] Kottayam: 0481 - 2300219
[ak] Krishnagiri: 04343 - 238373
[al] Kumbakonam: 0435 - 2431321
[am] Lucknow: 0522 - 2343230
[an] Madurai: 0452 - 2628327
[ao] Mangalore: 0824 - 2494948
[ap] Marthandam: 04651 - 271022
[aq] Mayiladuthurai: 04364 - 222218
[ar] Mettur: 04298 - 245777
[as] Mumbai: 022 - 67550339
[at] Mysore: 0821 - 2422055
[au] Nagercoil: 04652 - 230561
[av] Namakkal: 04286 - 233677
[aw] New Delhi: 011 - 29958082, 29957638
[ax] Ooty: 0423 - 2444414
[ay] Perambalur: 04328 - 278877
[az] Podinayakanur: 04546 - 285080
[aaa] Pollachi: 04259 - 232477
[aab] Puducherry: 0413 - 2202000
[aac] Pudukottai: 04322 - 266824
[aad] Quilon: 0474 - 2794105
[aae] Ramanathapuram: 04567 - 227946
[aaf] Salem: 0427 - 2451666
[aag] Salem - five Round Junction: 0427 - 2332094
[aah] Sankarankoil: 04636 - 223211
[aai] Sivagangai: 04575 - 241371
[aaj] Sivakasi: 04562 - 220050
[aak] Tanjore: 04362 - 278986
[aal] Theni: 04546 - 252080
[aam] Thiruvallur: 044 - 27667010
[aan] Thiruvarur: 04366 - 244221
[aao] Thirupattur: 04179 - 229096
[aap] Thiruvananthapuram: 0471 - 2571141
[aaq] Thiruvannamalai: 04175 - 222687
[aar] Tindivanam: 04147 - 224100
[aas] Tiruchendur: 04639 - 245255
[aat] Tirupathi: 0877 - 2260374
[aau] Tiruppur: 0421 - 2211888
[aav] Tirunelveli: 0462 - 2331288
[aaw] Tittagudi: 04143 - 255855
[aax] Trichur: 0487 - 2321659
[aay] Trichy: 0431 - 2741950
[aaz] Trichy - Thiruverumbur: 0431 - 2513885
[aaaa] Tuticorin: 0461 - 2326668
[aaab] Ulundurpet: 04149 - 221799
[aaac] Vedharanyam: 04369 - 250543
[aaad] Vellore: 0416 - 2227647
[aaae] Vijayawada: 0866 - 2555755
[aaaf] Villupuram: 04146 - 226550
[aaag] Virudunagar: 04562 - 267403
[aaah] Visakhapatnam: 0891 - 2540166

Admission to M.B.A. & M.C.A. courses in Anna University of Technology.

Admission notification has been issued by the Anna University of Technology at Madurai for M.B.A. & M.C.A. courses through distance education.  Those who have completed Under Graduation course in any of the subjects can apply for these courses.  Applications can be had from the website: autmdu.ac.in . The application fee is Rs.400/- [ For S.C. / S.T. candidates it is Rs.200/-].  The application fee is payable through a Demand Draft payable at Madurai in favour of "The Registrar, Anna University of Technology, Madurai".  The completed applications should reach by November 30, 2010.

Admission for Nautical Science Courses.

Admission notification has been issued for Diploma and B.Sc. Courses in Nautical Science by Indian Maritime University .  The candidates will be selected based on the marks in 10+2 pattern and an entrance test to be conducted by Maritime University of India.  To qualify for admission, a candidate should have passed 10+2 Class with 55% of minimum marks with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects.  For further details, please visit this website: www.imu.tn.nic.in .

Admission for Cookery courses.

Admission notification has been issued by Asian Academy of Culinary Art or A.A.C.A. at New Delhi for the following courses: [1] Diploma in Professional Cookery; and [2] Diploma in Professional Bakery and Confectionery.  To join this Diploma courses, a candidate should have completed 10th Class or 10+2 Class.  Candidates will be selected only through Interview for these courses.  Applications can only be sent through ordinary post.  For further details, please visit this website: www.aaca.co.in/admissions.html/ or call on 011-40573882, 40573883 .

National Seminar on Statistics and Computer Applications.

The Department of Statistics in Bharathiyar University at Coimbatore with the approval of U.G.C. or University Grants Commission is going to conduct a National Seminar on the topic "Recent Advances in Statistics and Computer Application" .  This National Seminar will be held from December 21 to December 23, 2010.  Those who are interested in participating may apply through this website: www.bu.ac.in .

Searching for a job, beware of your email address.

Today's environment has got tough and stiff competition for job openings or avenues. The Curriculum Vitae or C.V. / Resume plays a major role in the job hunt. Those who are called for Interview should carefully prepare their Resume. There should not be any silly mistakes in the resume. While preparing the Resume, it is imperative and essential to mention your email identity there. But most of the candidates are careless or indifferent when it comes to their email identity. Some of them have email identities like 'ilovemydearxx@xyz.com' or 'mypuppy@abc.com' etc. These email identities are also being in their Resume also. But such types of email identities may give a wrong impression about you with the selectors in the Interview. Therefore, it is better to have some decent and good email identity for the purpose of job hunt. Also, you should see that this email identity is in use and active one.

ISAT - 2010 Examination.

The Indian Institute of Space and Technology at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is conducting an entrance examination viz., ISAT - 2010 for admission to B.Tech. course in Aerospace Engineering. This entrance examination is scheduled for April 16, 2011. Candidates with 70% marks in 10+2 pattern with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry can apply for this examination. Last date for applying is December 31, 2010. For further details, please visit: www.iist.ac.in .

New University at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

The Anil Ambani's group A.D.A.G. has proposed to start a University at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and the foundation stone has been laid for the project. For the development of higher education in Madhya Pradesh, the A.D.A.G. has committed Rs.100 Crores of rupees. As per the commitments to the Madhya Pradesh, this University is being inaugurated shortly. This University will host world class academics.

Recruitment of Graduate Teachers in Kendriya Vidyalaya.

Kendriya Vidyalaya are the prideful symbols of modern India.  Recruitment notification has been issued for the posts of Post Graduate Teachers in Kendriya Vidyalaya.  These jobs will be of full time nature and permanent one in Kendriya Vidyalaya.  

Recruitment fields: The vacancies of Post Graduate Teachers exists in Kendriya Vidyalaya in the following fields: English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Biology, History, Geography, Computer Science and Bio Technology.  

Educational Qualification: To apply for the Post Graduate Teacher posts in English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Biology, History and Geography, a candidate should have completed Post Graduation in respective subjects with minimum of 50% marks from any one of the accredited Universities in India or should have completed Post Graduation in respective fields with 50% marks through R.E.C.

To apply for the Post Graduate Teacher post in Computer Science, a candidate should have passed M.Sc. / M.C.A. / B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Science with 50% marks from any one of the accredited Universities in India.  

To apply for the Post Graduate Teacher post in Bio Technology, a candidate should have passed M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Bio Technology or M.Sc. in Genetics or Microbiology or Biology or Bio Chemistry.  

To get promotion from this post, completion of B.Ed. Degree is a must.  

How to apply: To apply for the Post Graduate Teacher Posts in Kendriya Vidyalaya, a candidate should remit Rs.750/- through electronic transfer in Indian Bank to Account No. 405046333 to Mehroli Institutions Area, New Delhi [Branch No. 943].  Then the candidate should apply through Online.  

After applying through Online, the candidate should take a print out of the application form and along with relevant documents and Self addressed Envelope - Rs.60/- stamp affixed should be sent to the following address through ordinary post only.  

Address for the application to reach: P.O.Box No. 4624, Hauz Khas Post Office, New Delhi. 110015.

Important Dates to remember: 

Last date for online application: 30/11/2010.

Last date for application to reach through post: 7/12/2010.

Probationary Officer Vacancy in Union Bank of India.

Union Bank of India whose Headquarters is at Mumbai, India is one of the leading Public Sector Banks of India.  This Bank has announced recruitment of around 1165 Probationary Officers in various fields through a job notification. 

Age Limit:  To apply for the Probationary Officer post of Union Bank of India, a candidate should be 21 years as on 31/10/2010 and should not be more than 30 years of age.  Subject to the Government's instructions the maximum age relaxation and reservation are available for S.C. / S.T. / O.B.C. category of candidates.  For complete details regarding this, please see the Official website of Union Bank of India. 

Educational Qualification: To apply for the Probationary Officer post of Union Bank of India, a candidate should have completed a Graduation with minimum of 55% marks from any one of the accredited Universities in India.  S.C. / S.T. Candidates should have a minimum of 50% marks in the graduation.  In addition to this, the candidate should have got basic qualification like diploma in Computer Education. 

Examination Pattern: The selection for the post of Probationary Officer in Union Bank of India will be done through Written Examination and Interview.  The Written Examination will be of Objective Type and will contain questions from Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language, Test of quantitative aptitude and General Awareness & Test of Computer knowledge. 
The Interview will be conducted only to the qualified candidates from the Written Examination.  The Written Examination is scheduled to be held on 9/1/2011.  The Written Examination Centers in Southern India will be Chennai in Tamil Nadu, Bengaluru in Karnataka and Ernakulam in Kerala. 

How to apply: To apply for the post of Probationary Officer in Union Bank of India, a candidate needs to pay an Examination Fee of Rs.300/-.  This fee should be remitted in a particular challan only in the branches of Union Bank of India.  There is no other alternate method for the payment of Examination Fee for this examination.  The challan for payment of Examination Fee can be downloaded from the Official Website of Union Bank of India.  There is no Examination Fee for S.C. / S.T. candidates.

A candidate needs to keep the portion of the paid challan and should furnish the Fee payment particulars while applying Online for the Probationary Officer post in Union Bank of India.  After applying Online for this examination, a candidate needs to take at least 2 print outs of the acknowledgement.  One of the same should contain your Passport size Photo affixed before the examination. 

This printout will only be called for when a candidate qualifies for the Interview.  Since you are applying through Online for this examination, the e-mail verification, call letter for the written examination, call letter for Interview [if the candidate qualify] etc. will only be sent through e-mail mode. 

Important dates to note:
Last date for payment of Examination fee: 22/11/2010.
Last date for applying through Online: 22/11/2010.
Written Examination Scheduled on: 9/1/2011.

For further details, please visit: www.unionbankofindia.co.in

Statistician Vacancy in T.N.P.S.C.

T.N.P.S.C. or Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission is the State Public Service Commission of Tamil Nadu responsible for the recruitment of staff for the Tamil Nadu State Government Service. T.N.P.S.C. has announced the vacancy position for the posts of Statistical Assistant and Block Health Statistician through a recruitment notification.

Age Limit: The age limit for applying for these statistician post is between 18 years to 30 years.

Educational qualification: The job code for the post of Statistical Assistant is 2043 and for the post of Health Statistician is 2010. For applying the position of Statistical Assistant, a candidate should have passed Post Graduation in Statistics or Mathematics. For applying the position of Block Health Statistician, a candidate should have passed Under Graduation in Statistics with allied Mathematics or Mathematics with allied Statistics. At least a Second Class is a must. Preference will be given to those who have got experience in Statistical analysis for a minimum period of 3 years.

Pattern of Examination: The T.N.P.S.C. Statistician Examination contains two parts viz., Written Examination and Interview.

Fee for the Examination: To apply for the Statistician Posts in T.N.P.S.C., a candidate has to pay Rs.100/- as Examination Fee. If you are applying Online, you may have to pay Rs.30/- extra along with the above said fee. This Examination Fee is payable only through select Post Offices in Tamil Nadu. Additional Fees of Rs.12/- is also payable to the select Post Offices as Service Fee.

How to apply: For the posts of Statistician in T.N.P.S.C., the application should be made only through proper form. You can apply through Online also. To know complete details of this Examination, you may read the Brochure of T.N.P.S.C. The last date for submitting your application to the T.N.P.S.C. is 7/12/2010.

Address for submission of application: 

Office of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, 

No.1, Greams Road, 

Chennai - 600006.

How to prepare for Mental Ability?

Today’s youth preparing for the competitive examinations belong to many groups viz., those who have joined in a coaching center for preparation, those who prepare for themselves and those who prepare in groups. Those who prepare for the competitive examination through groups have the advantage of discussing their doubts with others and get clarified. To certain extent, those who prepare for the competitive examination through coaching centers also have the advantage of getting proper clarification.

This method is mostly useful in subjects like Science and Mathematics. This method may also be useful in subjects like History and Geography. But the basics of Science and Mathematics have to be strong while preparing for the competitive examinations.

Every competitive examination almost contains Mental Ability Examination as part of it. This type of examination is usually called as ‘Reasoning’. This type of examination is a true challenge for our mental ability. Every person who is going to appear for competitive examinations should get acquainted himself with mental ability questions from Series, Analogy, Classification, Relative, Re-ordering etc.

Generally to answer the mental ability questions one needs to have General Awareness or General Knowledge and Mathematics. For questions like ‘odd one out’, a candidate needs to know at least little about all the multiple choices given as answers to such questions. A candidate can expect questions in mental ability from Places, Rivers, Oceans, Seas and Mountain Ranges etc.

Questions from coding and decoding are also expected from this section. Questions from series based on English alphabets are a common one in this section. For the preparation of such types of questions, a candidate should go through English Monthly Magazines like ‘Competition Master’, ‘G.K. Today’, ‘Competition Success Review’ and ‘Banking Services Chronicle’ etc., where he can find more mental ability questions.

Though we have less number of questions from Mental Ability and Mathematics, we should realize that each and every mark in competitive examination is important for our selection. Therefore, a candidate should prepare for the mental ability section by going through each and every curriculum involved with it. They should also try to score more marks in this section that will boost their prospects.

Those who undergo coaching programs for the competitive examination get the details like how many questions were asked from which section mental ability etc. from their coaching institutions. They also conduct preparation programs for competitive examinations from the basics for the subjects like Science, History, Geography, Mathematics and Mental Ability. This sets the candidate with a good pace to reach the target in the examination.

Those who prepare for the competitive examinations should be target oriented for each and every separate examinations. For Central Government Employment opportunities, a candidate should apply for the examinations conducted by U.P.S.C. or Union Public Service Commission and S.S.C. or Staff Selection Commission. For the State Government Employment opportunities a candidate should apply for the examinations conducted by the respective P.S.C. or Public Service Commission. For example, in Tamilnadu, a candidate should apply for the examinations conducted by the T.N.P.S.C. or Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.

The examination conducted for Central Government Employment opportunities may have the requirement of more English or Hindi usage. Therefore, do not limit yourself with any one examination instead prepare for other competitive examinations too and become successful in your mission.

British Council, Chennai offers English Speaking Course.

The British Council Division at Chennai offers English Speaking Course. To register for a free eligibility test, please call 044-42050600. The last date for registering for this eligibility test is 18 September 2010. For further details, contact:

British Council,

737, Anna Salai, 

Chennai - 600002.

Telephone: 044-42050600

E-mail: chennai.enquiry@in.britishcouncil.org .

The British Council, Chennai will be open from 9.00 AM to 7.00 PM on Mondays to Saturdays.  Speak to British Council in English, earn more opportunities.  

Please refer: www.britishcouncil.org.in .

Admission for Post Graduate Course in Clinical Research.

I.C.R.I or Indian Clinical Research Institute has announced admissions for the two-year full time Post Graduation Course in Clinical Research viz., M.S.C.R or Master of Science in Clinical Research. The specialty of this course is that it is jointly being offered in collaboration with University of South Carolina in United States of America. This is the first time that such course is being introduced in India. The candidates who have successfully completed the following Under Graduation Courses can apply for this course: Bio Science / Life Science / Pharma / Nursing / M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. with minimum of 50% marks.

Scholarship Program for the outstanding Sport Persons.

Scholarship Program for the outstanding Sport Persons for the period 1.7.2009 to 30.6.2010 from among School / College / University students’ has been announced for the 2010-2011 academic year. The last date for sending applications for this Scholarship program is 10 October 2010. For further details, please visit the website: www.sportsinfotn.com .

Admission for M.Tech. [Energy Studies].

Admissions for M.Tech. [Energy Studies] or Master of Technology has been announced by Pune University in Maharashtra. The applications for this course can be downloaded from the University’s website: www.unipune.ac.in .

Scholarship for English Teachers / Professors.

Fullbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistance Scholarship has been announced for the Post Graduate Teachers’ who are the faculty in English Department of various Universities / Colleges. Their age should be between 21 to 29 years. For further details, please visit the website: http://www.usief.org.in/ .

Admission to Graduation Course by I.G.N.O.U. and N.I.I.T.

I.G.N.O.U. or Indira Gandhi National Open University in collaboration with N.I.I.T. or National Institute of Information Technology has introduced world class Under Graduate Course B.Sc. – I.T. or Bachelor of Science – Information Technology for those who have finished their School Education.

Keeping in mind, the prospects of Job opportunities, this course in collaboration with various factories is offering Practical Classes. Further, both I.G.N.O.U. and N.I.I.T. have decided to jointly offer world class M.B.A. Course and B.Sc. – I.T. classes.

Practical classes will be conducted on B.P.O., knowledge enhancement in Information Technology, Job Training and Job preparation Training. Further, it has been decided that M.B.A. Course will be conducted for the employed, by both these institutions very soon.

Admission for Post Graduate Courses through Distance Education in Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.

Admissions for Post Graduate Courses viz., M.B.A. or Master Business Administration and M.Sc. [Mathematics] or Master of Science in Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu through Distance Education mode has been announced. The details of the Courses are: [a] M.B.A. in Hospital Management and [b] M.Sc. [Mathematics].

Eligibility Conditions: For applying M.B.A. course, a candidate should have completed an Under Graduate Course from any one of the recognized Universities in India and for M.Sc. [Mathematics] Course, a candidate should have completed Under Graduation in Mathematics from any one of the recognized Universities in India.

For further details, please visit: http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/ & telephone numbers: 04144 – 238610 and 237356 / 7 / 8 / 9 .

Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore joins hands with I.C.A.I., New Delhi.

The Bharathiyar University situated at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu has joined hands with The Institute of Chartered Accountants’ of India or I.C.A.I., New Delhi in offering Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses through correspondence.

Eligibility conditions for Under Graduate Courses:


A candidate should have completed the C.A. beginners or C.A. Inter level conducted by I.C.A.I. to join in B.B.A. or Bachelor of Business Administration and B.Com. or Bachelor of Commerce conducted by Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore.

The candidate who wish to join in M.Com. or Master of Commerce and M.B.A. or Master of Business Administration conducted by Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore should have completed an Under Graduate course from any one of the recognized Universities in India or should have completed C.A. or Chartered Accountant Course conducted by I.C.A.I. or should have completed B.B.A. or Bachelor of Business Administration / B.Com. or Bachelor of Commerce course conducted by Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore in affiliation with I.C.A.I., New Delhi.

Applications for the above courses are available in the following websites:
[a] www.icai.org or [b] www.bu.ac.in .

Anna Centenary Library - 375000 books donated by students.

The Anna Centenary Library which is going to be inaugurated on 15th September 2010 at Chennai, India has received 375000 number of books donated by students of various colleges and schools who have collected those books from their locality.  The students have collected 525000 books in total and among those 375000 books have been identified fit to be placed in the Anna Centenary Library at Chennai.  This Anna Centenary Library has been created with 200 Crores of Rupees by Government of Tamilnadu.  It has been planned to place 1200000 books in the Anna Centenary Library, Chennai. 

Top 10 Business Schools of India.

The list of Top 10 Business Schools of India has been announced.  The ranking has been decided on the basis of imparting excellent Education and Placement of students etc.  A survey on the said basis has been conducted by the "Hindustan Times" and "TNS India".

In this list, like previous year the Indian Institute of Management or I.I.M., Ahmadabad has secured first place.  The Indian Institute of Management or I.I.M., Bengaluru and I.I.M., Kolkata have secured the 2nd and 3rd places respectively.  The other institutes from 4th place to 10th place are as follows:
* Indian School of Business or I.S.B., Hyderabad;
* Indian Institute of Management or I.I.M., Lucknow;
* X.L.R.I., Jamshedpur;
* Indian Institute of Management or I.I.M., Indore;
* F.M.S., New Delhi;
* S.P.Jain, Mumbai; and
* Jamnalal Bajaj, Mumbai.

Hope this list will give all the candidates impetus to join in the Top 10 Business Schools of India.

C.S.A.T. or Civil Services Aptitude Test from 2011.

The C.S.A.T. or Civil Services Aptitude Test which is a new examination pattern, is going to be introduced from next year [i.e.] 2011 onwards.  This C.S.A.T. or Civil Services Aptitude Test will replace the C.S.P.E. or Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by U.P.S.C. or Union Public Service Commission.  The C.S.A.T. will play a major role in screening the Candidates for the Civil Services Main Examination from next year onwards.  We know that Civil Services Examination is conducted by Union Public Service Commission for the selection of Officers in the various cadres in Group 'A' and Group 'B' which includes I.A.S. or Indian Administrative Service and I.P.S. or Indian Police Service.  

The Government of India has given his nod for the new pattern of examination system viz., C.S.A.T.  The Government of India has requested the Union Public Service Commission to prepare the curriculum for the new examination pattern under C.S.A.T. 

The age old system of Civil Services Preliminary Examination or C.S.P.E. consists of selection of one optional subject from 22 subjects prescribed by U.P.S.C. and one General Studies paper to be selected by a candidate appearing for it.  Whereas, after the introduction of C.S.A.T., it will be the only aptitude in place of Civil Services Preliminary Examination or C.S.P.E. 

The Civil Services Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission in 3 stages viz., C.S.P.E. or Civil Services Preliminary Examination which is now being replaced by C.S.A.T., C.S.M.E. or Civil Services Main Examination and Personality Test.  Changes are also expected in Civil Services Main Examination and Personality Test depending on the recommendations of Expert Group set up for this purpose.  Now the only change that has been made pertains to C.S.P.E. being replaced by C.S.A.T.  Hope this will give the candidates appearing for C.S.E. or Civil Services Examination a fair chance to excel irrespective of their background in academics. 

How to get select as V.A.O. in T.N.P.S.C. Examination conducted in Tamilnadu?

The Private Sector has tightened it's recruitment due to the recent global recession.  This has paved way for the youngster's interest in Government Jobs.

It is obvious that Private Sector has more openings for recruitment than Public Sector or Government.  Those who have thought that Private Sector has got better career opportunity than Government, are now turning out for Government Jobs.  That is why for just 2500 V.A.O. Posts, nearly 12 Lakh applicants are in the queue now.

Just writing Competitive examinations alone will not fetch you a Government Job.  Proper Practice, Hard work, Persistence and Self Confidence are the keys of getting a Government Job. 

Proper planning before appearing for any competitive examination is a must.  The V.A.O. examination consists of two papers viz., General knowledge or General Awareness and One language paper either General English or General Tamil. Those who are ready to put their Hard work may reap the success. 

Plan of Examination:

As you know by this time, this V.A.O. Examination consists of 2 papers.  Both papers will be of Objective type questions. 

First paper is General Knowledge or General Awareness.  This paper will have 100 questions each carrying 1.5 marks.  The questions will be from Science, History, Polity, Geography, Tamil, Mathematics.  The total marks will be 150 from this paper.

Second paper will be General English or General Tamil which are language papers.  A candidate can choose either English or Tamil as their elective and can answer this paper.  This paper will have 100 questions each carrying 1.5 marks. The total marks will be 150 from this paper. 

The time limit for answering both these papers will be of 3 hours.  It is presumed that if only a candidate gets at least 90 marks out of 300 marks [combined for two papers], there is a chance that he can qualify for the next level of this examination.   An applicant has to mention the language paper he has chosen in column 22 of the application for V.A.O. Examination.

Syllabus: 

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission or T.N.P.S.C. has mentioned that the question papers will be of 10th Standard level. 

General Science or General Awareness:

The questions will be generally from Basic Science, History, Geography, Economy and Commerce, Polity, Indian National Movement, Current Affairs, Analytical Ability.  Special questions related only to Tamil Nadu are also expected.

General Tamil:

It is expected that many applicants will only choose this elective paper during the examination.  The questions will be of 10th standard level and will be consisting of Matching, Famous Books, Famous Authors, Famous Titles, Synonyms and Antonyms, Singular and Plural, Translation, etc. 

General English:

The questions for this paper will be from Synonyms and Antonyms, Prefix and Suffix, Tense, Fill in the blanks, Basic Grammar.  This paper will also be of 10th standard level.  

Hope with this basic ideas you can look forward to appear in this V.A.O. examination.

How to groom a Good Student ?

The following are the steps involved in grooming a Good Student :-

1. Confidence Building;

2. Motivation;

3. Environment; 

4. Facilities; 

5. Good, Clean Habits; 

6. Avoiding Bad Company;

7. Understanding the difficulties of Parents;

8. Utilizing the available Environment fully;

9. Soft Approach; 

10. Non Comparison;

11. Creating Opportunities; 

12. Discussing the problems; 

13. Not thrusting Ideas;

14. Freedom to Choose; and 

15. Counselling.

The Habit of Reading - 7 Steps involved.

The habit of Reading has got 7 Steps.

1. Reading;

2. Remembering;

3. Recapitulating;

4. Reproducing;

5. Referring; 

6. Rectifying; and 

7. Revising.

The reasons for forgetfulness: 

1. Tension; 

2. Lack of Internet;

3. Fear;

4. No Practice;

5. Less Revision;

6. Lack of Understanding;

7. Verbatum memorizing; 

8. Lack of Attention; 

9. Lack of Awareness; and 

10. Mechanical Reading.

The various types of Essay questions:

1. Compare;

2. Contrast;

3. Criticize;

4. Define;

5. Describe;

6. Diagram;

7. Discuss;

8. Enumerate; 

9. Evaluate;

10. Explain;

11. Illustrate;

12. Interpret;

13. Justify;

14. List;

15. Outline;

16. Prove;

17. Relate;

18. Review;

19. State;

20. Summarize; and 

21. Trace.

Civil Services Examination - Main Examination - Important Information.

The Civil Services Main Examination consists of Two Kinds of Papers: 

1. Ranking Papers: 7 No.s & 2. Non Ranking Papers: 2 No.s [Indian Language & English].

The Ranking Papers are: 

Optional - I: Paper I and Paper II for 600 Marks.

Optional - II: Paper I and Paper II for 600 Marks.

Essay: Paper I for 200 Marks.

General Studies: Paper I and Paper II for 600 Marks.

General Studies Paper: 

Paper - I: It has 4 Segments.  History of Modern India and Indian Culture, Geography of India, Indian Polity and Current National issues and Topics of Social relevance. 

Paper - II: It has 5 Segments.  Topics on India and the World, Indian Economy, International Affairs and Institutions.  Development in the field of Science and Technology, Communication and Space and Statistical Analysis, Graphs and Diagrams.

The Pattern of Preliminary Examination  - General Studies Paper :

Geography - 35 to 40 questions; General Science: 25 to 30 questions;                     Indian History - 12 to 17 questions; Misc. and Current Affairs - 30 to 35 questions;    Indian Polity - 10 to 15 questions; Indian Economy - 10 to 15 questions; and         Mental Ability - 20 to 25 questions. 

Civil Services Examination - Important Tips.

Your ambition in Civil Services Examination should be: 

Plan, Prepare, Practice, Perform & Win.

General Studies Paper : Six Segments. 

1. General Science; 2. Current Events of National and International Importance;            3. History of India and Indian National Movement; 4. Indian and World Geography;     5. Indian Polity and Economy & 6. General Mental Ability. 

1. General Science :

Basic and Scientific Awareness.  Related areas: Physics, Astrophysics, Chemistry, Botony, Zoology, Medical / Life Sciences.   

2. Current Events of National and International Importance :

Such happenings that may have appeared in Newspapers with significance.

3. History of India and Indian National Movement :

Social, Economic and Political aspects of Ancient, Medival and Modern Indian History.  Special emphasis on 19th Century resurgence and the attainment of Indian Independence.

4. Indian and World Geography :

Indian Geography with regards to Physical, Social and Economic aspects. 

5. Indian Polity and Economy :

Indian Constitution and the existing Political system, Economic Developments. 

6. General Mental Ability :

Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Logical Conclusion and Pictorial Interpretation.

Civil Services Examination - Information Package.

To get Previous years' question papers of Civil Services Examination:

1. Satish & Brothers, Publishers & Book Sellers, 9666, Islamganj, Library Road, Azad Market, New Delhi - 110006. Telephone No. 011 - 23540209 / 23616113.

For Civil Services Examination Syllabus & Reference Books:

1. Spardha Parviksha Publications [P] Limited, No.349/2, Kasturba Bhavan, Bajaj Nagar, Nagpur. 440010.

For Civil Services Examinations related magazines:

1. Chanakya I.A.S. Academy, Saraswathi Bhavan, No.6, Poorvi Marg, Vasanth Vihar, [Near Jawaharlal Nehru University], New Delhi. 110057.                                                  Email: Enquiry@chanakyaiasacademy.com .

2. JTS Books, No.14, Bharatibhavan, Infantry Road, Bangalore - 560001.

3. Dhillon Group Publications, E-71, Kalkaji, New Delhi - 110019.

4. The Competition Master, No.126, Industrial Area - I, Chandigarh - 160002.

5. Chronicle Publications Private Limited, Civil Services Chronicle, B-7, Extension, No.114-A, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi. 110027.

6. Ranee Publications, Post Box No. 7154, 12-H, New Daryaganj Road, [Opposite to Traffic Kotwali], New Delhi. 110 002.

7. Selection Book Service, [Book Sellers & Library Suppliers], B-42, Christian Colony Main Road], Near Patel Chest, Delhi University, Delhi. 110007. Telephone No. 011 - 27666321.

8. Spectrum Books Private Limited, C2D-61A, Janakpuri, New Delhi - 110058.  Telephone No. 011 - 5523824 / 5551181.

Recruitment of Professionals for Medicine in Chennai Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Irungalur, Tiruchirappalli..

Chennai Medical College Hospital and Research Centre is a state of the Art Medical College and Multi Specialty Hospital.  The institution is looking for qualified and experienced teaching faculty in the cadre of Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors and Senior Resident in the following Department:

1. Clinical [Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors]: -

* Radiodiagnosis  * Anaesthesia  * Orthopaedics  * TB & Chest Diseases * Paediatrics  

* General Surgery  *Psychiatry  * O & G

2. Non Clinical [Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors]: -

* Physiology  * Anatomy  * Community Medicine  * Forensic Medicine  * Pathology

3. Senior Resident: -

* Paediatrics  * Anaesthesia  * Ortho  * Radiology  * O & G

Qualification: Experience - As per MCI norms.

Salary: Negotiable.

[Kindly mention the post applied for] with detailed resumes should reach the below mentioned address by post on or before 14/08/2010.

The Dean, Chennai Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, 

Irungalur - 621105, Manachanallur Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District, Tamilnadu, India.

Phone: 0431 - 4298666 / 4298686

Fax: 0431 - 4298877 / 4298922

Email: deancmchrc@gmail.com / deancmchrc@rediffmail.com

Civil Services Examination Free Coaching by Government of Tamil Nadu.

Those who have applied for the Civil Services Examination from Tamil Nadu can apply for this Special Coaching Program by Government of Tamil Nadu. Generally, the coaching starts from the month of December every year and will last for 6 months. Those who have already undergone Coaching under this Program and those who have already appeared for the Civil Services [Main] Examination can not participate in this program.

This coaching program has got 2 streams i.e. Full time and Part time. Following are the number of seats available for the program under full time and part time:

Backward Class: Full time - 42 seats and Part time - 21.

Backward Class in Christians and Muslims: Full time - 6 each and Part time - 3 each.

Most Backward Class and De-notified: Full time - 36 and Part time - 18.

Others: Full time - 10 and Part time - 5.

Scheduled Caste: Full time - 98 and Part time - 49.

Scheduled Tribe: Full time - 2 and Part time - 1.

Eligibility Conditions:

A Degree from a recognized University of India.

Age should be between 21 years to 30 years. For S.C. / S.T., the maximum age limit shall be 35 years. For other Backward Class, the maximum age limit shall be 33 years.

Fees:

General Category candidates only will have to pay the fees.

No fees for rest of the Category candidates, Subject to the condition that their parental income should not exceed Rs.1 Lakh per annum. If the Income exceeds this limit, they will have to pay a part of the fees.

Those who wish to join Part time will not have Hostel facility. For the Optional subject, they will have to pay fees. Part time coaching will be conducted from 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM.

How to apply:

The eligibility for this coaching program will be decided by a Common Entrance Examination. This Common Entrance Examination will be conducted at Chennai, Chidambaram, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Madurai, Salem, Tanjore, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Vellore and Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu.

This Common Entrance Examination will consist of only objective type questions. The questions will be from Indian Polity, Economics, Geography, General Science and Current Affairs. This Common Entrance Examination is likely scheduled for the month of November.

Full details about the coaching and application form can be had from the website: http://www.civilservicecoaching.com. The details regarding Eligibility conditions, Fees structure, Hostel facility etc. are available in this Website. The application should be accompanied with testimonials of your Graduation / Degree and Category if any.

The completed application should reach:

"The Director and Director General of Training, Anna Institute of Management, Chennai - 600028."

Contact Telephone No.s: +91 44 26211475 / 26211909.

Generally, the admission notification will be out during the month of September every year.

Recruitment of Engineers by T.N.P.S.C.

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission or T.N.P.S.C. is the prime recruiting agency for Government of Tamilnadu. T.N.P.S.C. has announced the recruitment of Engineers. This recruitment is being done in 7 streams and has 661 vacancies.

Streams of Recruitment: -

[1] Assistant Engineer [Civil] - Water Resources Organization - Public Works Department or P.W.D.;

[2] Assistant Engineer [Civil] - Building Organization - Public Works Department or P.W.D.;

[3] Assistant Engineer [Electrical] - Public Works Department or P.W.D.;
[4] Assistant Engineer - Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department;

[5] Assistant Engineer [Civil] - Highways Department;

[6] Assistant Inspector of Factories; and
[7] Junior Electrical Engineer.

Eligibility conditions: -

Age:

As on 01/07/2010, the candidate's age should be below 30 years. There are age relaxation available from the maximum age limit for S.C. / S.T. / M.B.C. category candidates. For detailed report, candidates can refer to the T.N.P.S.C.'s website. There are certain conditions for applying for these posts with reference to the candidates who have worked in Central / State Governments for more than 5 years.

Educational Qualification:

For applying to the posts mentioned in the first 2 streams viz., Assistant Engineer [Civil] - Water Resources Organization - Public Works Department or P.W.D. and Assistant Engineer [Civil] - Building Organization - Public Works Department or P.W.D., a candidate should have completed B.E. in Civil Engineering or Civil and Structural Engineering from any one of the recognized Universities of India or the candidate should have completed Section 'A' and 'B' examinations in Civil Engineering conducted by Institutions Engineering, subject to certain conditions.

For applying to the post of Assistant Engineer [Electrical] - Public Works Department or P.W.D., a candidate should have completed B.E. in Electrical or Electrical and Electronics from any one of the recognized Universities of India or the candidate should have completed Section 'A' and 'B' examinations in Electrical Engineering conducted by Institutions Engineering, subject to certain conditions.

For applying to the post of Assistant Engineer - Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, a candidate should have completed B.E. in Civil Engineering or Civil and Structural Engineering from any one of the recognized ies of India or the candidate should have completed Section 'A' and 'B' examinations in Civil Engineering conducted by Institutions Engineering, subject to certain conditions.

For applying to the post of Assistant Engineer [Civil] - Highways Department, a candidate should have completed B.E. in Civil Engineering or Civil and Structural Engineering from any one of the recognized Universities of India or the candidate should have completed Section 'A' and 'B' examinations in Civil Engineering conducted by Institutions Engineering, subject to certain conditions.

For applying to the post of Assistant Inspector of Factories, a candidate should have completed B.E. in the following Engineering streams: Production, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, Textile Technology from any one of the recognized Universities of India.

For applying to the post of Junior Electrical Engineer, a candidate should have completed B.E. in Electrical from any one of the recognized Universities of India.

Selection Process:

The selection process consists of Written Examination and Personality Test or Interview. The written examination will be held on 24/10/2010.

Examination Centres:

The written examination will be held in Tamilnadu at the following places: Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Salem, Tanjore, Nagercoil, Karaikudi, Chidambaram, Pudukottai, Kancheepuram, Ramanathapuram, Ooty, Vellore.

Application Fee:

The applications of T.N.P.S.C. can not be obtained by post. To get applications, a candidate should approach designated Post Offices in Tamilnadu. Candidates can apply through online method also. To purchase the application from the designated Post Offices, a candidate has to pay Rs.125/- + Rs.30/-.

How to apply:

Completed applications should be sent to the following address:

"Controller of Examinations, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, No.1, Greams Road, Commercial Tax Building Annexe, Chennai - 600006."

For further details, Please visit: www.tnpsc.gov.in

Important Dates:

Last date for submitting applications: 13/08/2010.

Written Examination is scheduled on: 24/10/2010.

www.mywindowsclub.com - a Website for Windows 7.

MyWindowsClub.com - an innovative concept in community websites.

The revenue sharing program makes MyWindowsClub.com different from other Microsoft Windows related websites. The revenue from this community oriented website is shared among the contributors in various forms.

MyWindowsClub.com is a new addition to the technology websites, offering a wide range of content on Microsoft Windows and technology related topics. This is a community website, very dynamic in nature with a lot of new features evolving based on member feedback. Run by the members of the site where the content is contributed by the members and a significant portion of the revenue is shared with the core members.

Revenue Sharing with the core members

The revenue sharing program of this Website is a unique one. At present this Website is in Beta version and is shaping in to one of the best technology websites with revenue sharing program. This Website shares 100% of its revenue generated during the first year with a core group of 10 members who are supporting the Website well along with sharing Cash Credits, Adsense Revenue and various awards / prizes. Learn more...

Google AdSense Revenue Sharing for all members
MyWindowsClub.com uses Google AdSense API revenue sharing program in an arrangement with Google to share the Ad revenue with members. According to this partnership program with Google, 90% of the AdSense revenue generated from the user content pages are paid by Google directly to the AdSense account of the member. The site uses AdSense APIs to create and manage AdSense accounts on behalf of members. Learn more...

Cash Rewards for content contributors

Content posted by members are evaluated by editors and are rewarded according to the quality. Each qualified resource is awarded some cash credits which is equivalent to real cash. When the cash credits reach a minimum payout level, the money is transfered to the member's bank account, after raising an invoice.

Contests, Awards and Prizes

MyWindowsClub.com has already announced several contests and cool prizes. The prizes include high definition video camera, digital cam coders, electronic gadgets and award certificates. Every month new contests are announced. Learn more about the contests, reward programs and prizes in MyWindowsClub.com: http://www.mywindowsclub.com/forum/275-Contests-amazing-prizes.aspx

Who is Who at MyWindowsClub

MyWindowsClub.com is the brain child of Tony John, a Microsoft MVP and founder of several popular websites including http://www.dotnetspider.com, http://www.AspSpider.com, http://www.SilverlightClub.com and http://www.IndiaStudychannel.com. The Webmaster and owner of this Website Mr.Tony has expressed good optimism about the future prospects of this Website among leading specialized Websites of India and has informed that he wanted to make an impression in the global arena with this Website.

Symposium in Delhi Technological University, Delhi.

The Delhi Technological University has conducted a Symposium viz., "India - a knowledge society". This Symposium was conducted in collaboration with Delhi College of Engineering and Society for Technology and National Development. This Symposium was held at India Habitat Centre at New Delhi. This Symposium was inaugurated by Mr.Jithendar Khanna, Chancellor of Delhi Technological University. He mentioned that by nature, Indians are very shrewd and the present requirement for the country is shrewd and honest Indians.

The main address was delivered by Dr. S.K.Brahmachari, Director, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research or C.S.I.R. The discussion in the Symposium was mainly concentrated upon the developments in India in the field of Science and Technology and steps required to change India in to a knowledge society.

Distance Education Program by Asia e University.

The Asia e University or AeU is introducing Distance Education in India. The Asia e University is accredited by Asia Cooperation Dialogue. The Asia e University is offering M.B.A. and Ph.D. Courses through Distance Education. The Asia e University has got around 75 Study Centres in Tamilnadu.

For further details, please contact: +91 431 4025514 / 4025515 .

Post Graduate Diploma courses in Chennai University, Chennai.

The Chennai University, Chennai, Tamilnadu has announced Admission Notification for the academic year 2010-2011 for the following courses:

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Immuno Technology;

2. Post Graduate Diploma in Stemcell Technology; and

3. Post Graduate Diploma in Genetic Engineering.

These P.G.Diploma have a span of One year study.

Last date for applying for the courses: 30 July 2010.

For further details, please visit: www.unom.ac.in

Entrance Test for M.B.A. conducted by I.I.F.T.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade or I.I.F.T., a Deemed University and functioning under the Department of Commerce, Government of India has issued Entrance Examination announcement for Master of Business Administration or M.B.A. in International Business.

Last date for applying for this Entrance Test is: 20 August 2010.

The Entrance Examination will be conducted on: 28 November 2010.

For further details, please visit: www.iift.edu .

Admission for Psychology Courses in I.G.N.O.U.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University or I.G.N.O.U., New Delhi has issued the admission notification for Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses in Psychology.

The last date for applying these courses is: 30 July 2010.

For further details, please visit I.G.N.O.U.'s Website: www.ignou.ac.in .

Refresher Course on Physics in Chennai University, Chennai.

The University Grants Commission or U.G.C. is conducting a Refresher Course in Physics in Chennai University, Chennai, Tamilnadu from 17/08/2010 to 08/09/2010 for 21 days. This refresher course is exclusively conducted for the Lecturers working in various Universities and Colleges.

Those who wish to participate can contact the following telephone lines:
+91 44 25399469 / 25399558 / 25399505.

Orientation Course in Anna University, Trichy.

The Anna University at Trichy is conducting Orientation Classes for "Object Oriented Programming" during 31/07/2010 and 01/08/2010. Students and Educationists can participate in this program.

For further details, please contact: +91 431 2407947 / 2407944.

Also visit: www.tau.edu.in .

About Networking Management.

What is Networking Management?

Networking Management is completely a technical subject. It has got very close relations with "Connectivity" which is in great demand in the Tech World. Those who have great talents can shine very much in Networking Management. A person with practical knowledge in Networking Management can be a great success with few technicians working for him in this field.

What is Networking Administration?

Networking Administration is concerned with Administration of Networks like L.A.N. or Local Area Network, W.A.N. or Wide Area Network, V.P.N. or Virtual Private Network. It is common nowadays that the Networks are being administered by Administrators from a remote place. The Networking Administration is child's play for those who know the technicalities involved in Windows NT, Novell, Unix, Linux etc.

What do Network Administrator do?

The Network Technician / Service Technician are involved in troubleshooting Hardware / Software problems and Support systems for Hardware / Software.

There are also Network Programmer, Network Analyst, Network Manager, Network Security who manages the Network Administration.