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The basic eligibility criteria to get admission to the best Automotive Design colleges in India are mentioned below:

• Candidates can pursue Car Designing courses after 12th examination or its equivalent from a recognised board with an aggregate of 50% or higher. The qualifying examination should be in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) or any other relevant field.
• Many colleges and institutes conduct entrance examinations as part of the admission process for Automotive Design courses. Some common entrance exams for design courses in India include the National Institute of Design Entrance Exam (NID DAT), Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED), and Design Aptitude Test (DAT).

Normally in February every year, a notification from ICAR is given for admission to Diploma, UG, PG and Doctoral courses of various Agricultural Universities and Colleges of ICAR and States. The process is online for this a link is provided on the ICAR website http://www.icar.org.in and also on the websites of agricultural universities and colleges.

There is an online entrance exam like JEE, AIEE, etc. in the second week of June, based on the course applied among the eligible candidates. The result is declared in four weeks. The eligible candidates are called for counselling at Delhi and are given a choice from their preference purely on merit bases however category reserved seats, SC, OBC etc. are called first.

During the placement drives of the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) Bhopal campuses, the sector of livelihood and development has always been at the top for student placements. Organizations that fall within this sector would have programs in rural development, forestry, micro finance, and environmental management. Few sought-after fields by recruiters at IIFM include consulting, research-based organizations, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) domains.

As per the 2023 placements, the average package was around INR 10.38 LPA, while the highest package touched INR 20.5 LPA mark. Major recruiters of the year included government missions, non-profits, and corporates such as the Aditya Birla Group, WWF, and NITI Aayog.

You can also do an attending course in hospitality and housekeeping not having given the 10th board exams. For some institutions and programs, it may vary. Many of the vocational and skill-based training institutes offer short-term certification or Diploma courses in hospitality and housekeeping, and these courses do not require formal education qualifications like a 10th-grade certificate.

# Alternatives :-
1. *Skill Development Programs* :-
- *Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)* by the government has free skill-based courses like housekeeping and hospitality, and most of these courses have very fewer entry requirements.
- Training at other such private skill development centers is similar .

2. *Private Institutions*: - Some private hospitality schools or training centers will allow admission to their students through an entrance test or an interview.

3. Open Schooling :- In case you want to be eligible by all means for higher programs later, complete your 10th schooling through open schooling like NIOS :- National Institute of Open Schooling while you take up hospitality training.

On-the-job Training: This type of training is mainly provided by hotels and places in the hospitality sector to aspirants without needing formal eligibility.

Institutes to look for: Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training- Offers hospitality courses and a very practical approach. -Institute of Hotel Management (IHM)- Some IHMs have short-term certificate programs that are fuzzy with their eligibility directives. -Apprenticeship training programs: Many hotel brands, such as Taj and Oberoi, have in-house training academies.

As evident on the Globsyn Business School (GBS) website, for over two decades, GBS has carved out a unique niche as India’s first ‘Corporate B-School’. Offering a range of AICTE-approved programmes, including the two-year full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and the Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Business Analytics (PGDM-BA), GBS is a leader in management education. In addition to that, GBS offers a two-year full-time MBA (Global) programme in collaboration with Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), a member of AIU and established in partnership with MIT, USA, catering to individuals with ambitions to thrive in the global corporate landscape.

According to one of my relatives who studied here, located amidst lush greenery, the GBS campus enhances the learning experience with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including hybrid classrooms, a dedicated study area, an expansive library, GBS hostel facilities, and advanced labs. Over the years, more than 3,500 alumni have emerged from GBS, joining over 360 organizations where they have earned accolades and distinguished themselves as top performers.

BTech students who are eligible for the Sports Scholarships are given admission on the fast track. That means they do not have to appear for the Sports Trial and Interview and their admission is done based on their application form and assessment of sports certificates for the last three years.

• 100% Scholarship - International Players
• 50% Scholarship - National Medal winners (Gold, Silver & Bronze position only)
• 25% Scholarship - National Participation (Olympic Games by IOC, World championships under International Sports
• Federation (IOA and / or MYAS recognized / affiliated Games), Asian Games by Olympic Council of Asia,
• Asian Championship organised by International Federation of concerned game (recongnized / affiliated by MYAS and / or IOA)
• Commonwealth Games
• Games and Afro Asian Games
• Paralympics Games (recognized / affiliated by IOC and / or MYAS)

Additionally, criteria for getting the scholarships is age should not be of more than 23 years as on 31st July, 2026. 

If you want to have an efficient group fitness instructor, it got to be gained through training and certification. This is a step towards each individual's goal:

1. Choose a Certification Program
Look for accredited organizations that offer group fitness instructor certification. Some good examples include:

American Council on Exercise (ACE)
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
Ensure the programme is accredited by a recognised body, such as the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

2. Meet Eligibility Requirements
Most programs want you to be 18 years older.
In most cases, a high school Diploma or its equivalent is needed.
Obtain a CPR/AED certification as it becomes mandatory in most cases to the certification.
3. Get Study Prepared for the Test
Enroll into the programme and be introduced to materials within it which might include books, online courses, on-campus workshops, and so on. 
Concentrating on areas such as:
Science of exercise (anatomy, physiology)
Design, format, and structure of a class
Safety and injury prevention
Cueing and motivational techniques
Some organizations have special prep courses or workshops.

4. Take the Certified Examination
Most of them consist of multiple-choice questions and some type of practical-based examination.
The test may take place via the Internet, at home, or a specific test center.
5. Think of Specialties
After receiving the [certification], you may advance their expertise with specialties such as

Yoga or Pilates instruction
Dance-based fitness (i.e., Zumba)
Strength training or HIIT
6. Gather Experience
Start off as an assistant to an experienced instructor or shadow one.
Volunteering to work at gyms, community centers, or fitness studios will give you the experience and confidence you need.
7. Keep up-to-date on the Maintenance of Certification
Most certifications must be renewed every two to four years.
You should meet the continuing education requirement to remain relevant in the industry and retain the accomplishment of your credential.
Qualification Resources:
ACE Fitness: ACE Certification Programs
NASM: NASM Group Fitness Instructor Program
AFAA: AFAA Certification Options
ISSA: ISSA Group Fitness Certification